Gonzales Cannon June 13 Issue
Gonzales Cannon June 13 Issue
Gonzales Cannon June 13 Issue
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rial Hospital in regards to a subject with a gunshot wound. Upon his arrival, Tunis was told by the victim that he was asleep and woke up with a gunshot wound in his knee. Tunis contacted Captain Gayle Autry, who also spoke with the victim at the hospital. The victim told Autry several different stories as to how he re-
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A pair of shootings have left local authorities with plenty of questions, but very few answers thus far. According to a press release issued Wednesday morning from Gonzales police chief Tim Crow, on Tuesday, June 11 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Gonzales police officer Trey Tunis was dispatched to the emergency room of Memo-
ceived the wound, none of which made any sense, read the release. As of this writing we do not know if the victim was shot in town or somewhere else. No reports of shots fired were received. That incident came on the heels of an alleged drive-by shooting that took place in Gonzales one day prior. On Monday, June 10 at approximately 9:17 p.m., Gonzales police officers were dispatched to the area
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of Smith and St. Michael Street in reference to shots being fired. According to the release, a second call was dispatched regarding a vehicle striking other vehicles just east that location and upon his arrival, Officer Tunis was directed by citizens living in the area to the corner of Darst and St. Michael Street where he found a gray Lincoln four-door in the roadway. The Lincoln had extensive SHOOTINGS, Page A9
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breakfast. The board received a proposal from a group organized as Come and Take It Properties LLC, represented by Kasia Pabian of Spotsylvania, Virg., seeking grant funding to help rehabilitate an old restaurant building at 601 St. Joseph GEDC, Page A9
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Cannon Correspondent
City of Gonzales crews cut down the huge oak tree in front of the Shuler House on St. Lawrence St. on Tuesday morning. The tree, long a fixture of the Gonzales skyline, had recently begun to lean over the street and its lower-hanging branches have been struck by traffic on the street, leading to concerns the tree might fall over and damage vehicles or people. The city made the decision to cut the tree down after consulting experts to ensure its removal would not damage other large old oaks in the area. (Photo by Mark Lube)
NIXON A speed zone ordinance that reduces speed limits coming into the city was approved at the regular monthly meeting of the Nixon City Council Monday. We approved what Tx-
DOT (Texas Department of Transportation) has recommended, which is to decrease the rate of speed coming into town, said City Administrator George Blanch. The reduced rate of veNIXON, Page A9
Time to celebrate
The Texas Health Care Association (THCA) recently announced the results of its first ever Golden Texan Award winners and the list included a Gonzales resident. Ruby Kapavik, 81, was among the 14 seniors chosed by the association to receive the honor. The THCA announced the results during its first annual Golden Texan Awards program, which recognizes Texas long-term care residents who are living productively engaged and inspiring lives into their 60s, AWARD, Page A9
Ruby Kapavik was honored as one of the members of the inaugural class of the Texas Health Care Associations Golden Texan Award winners. Kapavik, a Gonzales native, currently resides at The Luling High School Class of 13 starts its celebration at the conclusion The Heights of Gonzales. (Photo by of ceremonies Friday at Eagle Field. LHS was the last of several area schools Cedric Iglehart) to graduate this year. More photos on Page A14. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Cardenas, and Clemenia Garza. She is survived by two sons: Juan Cardenas and Larry Cardenas; two daughters: Patricia (Patsy) Vasquez and husband, Luis Vasquez Sr.; Amelia (Melllie) Rodriguez and husband, Ruben Rodriguez; grandchildren: Mikayla Vasquez; Luis Vasquez Jr.; Tiffany Vasquez; Jacqualynn Vasquez; Nafertina Cardenas and Larry Cardenas, Jr.; four brothers: Jose, Pedro, Xavier, and Louis Cardenas; and four sisters: Marie Salinas, Fela Cardenas, Lydia Cardenas, and Sylvia Cardenas. Viewing and visitation was held Wednesday, June 12 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Nixon with a Rosary recited. The Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial following at the Nixon Latin American Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice. All are invited to sign our guest book at www.finchfuneralchapels.com. Finch Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 427, Nixon, TX 78140, 830-5821521.
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Paul Schurig, 1939-2013 Paul Wood Schurig was born on October 3, 1939 in Gonzales to Marie and Wally Schurig. Paul left this world all too soon on June 5, 2013 after a battle with dementia and Alzheimers. He was the oldest of two sons growing up in Gonzales. Paul was a bright and athletic child, playing football, basketball, track and baseball. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Paul married Doris Jean Grossman of Shiner on November 4, 1961. They had two sons, Kyle Glen Schurig, born on November 12, 1962, and Randy Lane Schurig, born on July 31, 1967. Paul worked many jobs growing up, finally settling in as service manager for 27 years at Krueger Chevrolet in New Braunfels. Paul also, as his wife and children did, showed horses on a competitive level. As he grew in years, he chose to judge horses on a professional level. He held judges cards for paint, pinto, appaloosa, palomino, mule and pony associations. Paul donated his time and facilities to the local 4-H club and offered his expertise in the showing area from the judges viewpoint. Paul and Doris founded Twin Pine Stables in New Braunfels, a facility that offers both boarding and training in both Western and English riding and lessons for beginner and experienced riders. Paul is survived by his, two sons, Kyle Schurig of Buda and Randy Schurig of New Braunfels; six grandchildren, Austen, Quinn, Rainer, and Ronan Schurig of Buda and Douglas Schurig and Kristina Schurig, both of San Antonio; his brother, Tommy Schurig and wife Pat of Gonzales, and their children Ira, Ina and Ian. Paul leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love that will be sorely missed by his children and grandchildren and all of the many students, colleagues, and friends who were touched by his kindness. The family hosteda public visitation on Wednesday, June 12 from 69 p.m. at Zoeller Funeral Home, located at 615 Landa Street in New Braunfels. The funeral will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 10 a.m. in the chapel at Zoeller Funeral Home, with a graveside ceremony to follow at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park, located at 2951 State Hwy. 46 South in New Braunfels. Arrangements by Zoeller Funeral Home, 615 Landa, New Braunfels, Texas 78130. 830-625-2349. Lucy Cardenas, age 68, of Nixon, died June 8 in New Braunfels. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Angelica (DeLeon) Cardenas; her husband, Juan Molina; brothers: Elisio, Carlos, Pasqual, Gabriel, and Asension Cardenas; and sisters: Julia Sistos, Dora Villarreal, Blanca Acuna, Rita Cardenas, Rose Cardenas, Ruby
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Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Shelton, daughter Cynthia Diane Gibson and brother James O. Jackson Jr. Betty was a loving sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who has touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Reverend Clint Lowry officiating. Interment followed at Gonzales Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, June 10 at the funeral home. Pallbearers included Neal McGill, Shelton McGill, Edwin McGill, Travis Gibson, Jeromy Belin and Brian Gibson. Memorials in memory of Betty may be made to Hospice of Austin, Christopher House. Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul St., Gonzales, TX 830-6723232.
Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 will hold a fundraiser on June 21 at 1701 Hunter Rd., Schertz. Al Dressen and The Super Swing Revue will be playing from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will be an $8 donation at the door for Adults, children 12 and under is $4. Kitchen will open at 7:00 pm to purchase Hot Dogs, Chili Dog, Nachos and Pop Corn. Cher La-bas Texas Cajun Band will be playing traditional Cajun music at the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo on Saturday, June 15, 8 PM-Midnight. $8 donation, benefit for the VFW. Kitchen open at 6 PM with great Cajun foods! Always smoke free open to everyone. Come Pass a Good Time. Reservations/Info 830-3791971/303-9903. Paul Sanchez & Wrangler Country Band will be playing great classic country music for the VFWs Veterans Programs at the Geronimo VFW Post 8456, 6808 N Highway 123, Geronimo, on June 16, 3-6:30 pm; kitchen/ door 2 pm. Open seating. $7 donation. Hall is smoke free and open to all. Info 830-3039903/830-379-9260. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a one day Safe Sitter course for children ages 11-13 on June 21. The class will be from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at 623 N. Fair Street. Students who complete the Safe Sitter program are taught infant and child choking rescue and CPR, online and cell phone safety, babysitting dos and donts and child care essentials. Registration is $20 for each participant (Fee includes Safe Sitter handbook and lunch). To enroll, call Janie Pineda at 830-672-8531. Space is limited to six students. For more information about Safe Sitter visit www.safesitter.org Face Your Fears at Colossal Coaster World. Tap into Gods promise to give you courage to face your fears by trusting Him. Your day at the park will include Bible stories about Paul and his journey to face his fears by trusting God! In this one-week adventure kids will learn to trust God through Bible stories, crafts, motivating music, and games. The adventure begins on July 8th-July 12th from 6:00-8:30p.m. at Eastside Baptist Church, 701 Seydler St. For more information, call 830-672-2628 or email ebcgonzales@gmail.com. The Gonzales High School Class of 1993 is planning its 20-year reunion July 5-6. A mixer begins the weekend at 7 p.m. July 5 at Boomers Sports Bar, 2513 Harwood Rd. A pot luck brunch for families is scheduled 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at Lions Club
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Park, followed by a chicken fried steak dinner and dancing at the Running M Bar & Grill, 520 St. Paul St., from 5-7 p.m. Plates will be $20 each. Organizers ask class members to RSVP by June 29 to apachepride93@gmail.com Gonzales County members of the Texas Nationalist Movement will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Cafe on the Square, 511 St. Joseph St. in Gonzales. Membership pins will be presented to new members, and there will be discussion on manning TNM booths at the upcoming Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series and the Luling Watermelon Thump. Visitors from Gonzales, Caldwell, Lavaca, Guadalupe and DeWitt counties are welcome. For more information, e-mail Gonzales@texasnationalist.com Emanuel Christian Fellowship, 1817 St. Lawrence St., will host a Life Extension and Water Awareness Class from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Presenters Vicki atkinson, Gary A. Sutton and John Mathis will speak on chemicals in tap water and bottled water, hazards of sodas and sports drinks, natural organic super herbs and the benefits of ionized alkaline water. To RSVP or for more information, call 830857-4290 or e-mail gsutton@gvtc.com. The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This months meeting will be on June 20, from 10-11am at Lifords Books and Fine Art to discuss Out of Africa by Isek Dinese. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Please join us! Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. will be having a 3 Night Music Revival June 19, 20 & 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m. All area and local churches are invited to come by and lift up The Lord in song and prayer. The speaker will be Elder Craig Bonds (Music Minister) of The New Austin District and Associate Minister at Wayfaring C.O.G.I.C. in San Antonio, Tx. Forest Street C.O.G.I.C. is located at 612 Forest Street in Yoakum, Texas, Pastor Elder Billy Washington Sr. Prayer at noon for the event, 19, 20 & 21. Come and join us. For more information (830)263-1003 or (830)263-1007. Gonzales Young Farmers will host a Fifth Sunday Barbecue to Go on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Orders can be picked up at the old show barn at Independence Park. Pre-sale orders only will be taken through June 22. Whole briskets will be $45, half-briskets $25, whole pork loin $35, half pork loins $20, and pork ribs $25. Contact Ken Hedrick at 830-857-5332, Kenneth Fink at 830-857-6355 or any Young Farmers member.
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Betty Gibson, 1937-2013 Betty L. Jackson Gibson, 75, of Gonzales, met the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 8, 2013. Betty was born on September 29, 1937 to J.O. and Daisy Jackson in Luling. She married Shelton Gibson on July 20, 1957 in Hardin. She spent her life working in various career fields, however, the last job she had before retirement was working in a group home facility for adult women. She enjoyed her time in this position leading and guiding these women to become as independent as possible in their home and community. Upon retirement, she greatly enjoyed spending precious time with her grandchildren and nurturing her flower gardens. She was a member of Memorial Heights Baptist Church. She diligently raised her family with strong Christian beliefs and loving discipline to guide their focus on the narrow path in which her children could find their own relationship with their Lord and Savior. Betty is survived by her daughters, Janice McGill and husband Neal of Princeton, Joyce Gibson of Gonzales, and Julie Belin and husband Jeromy of Gonzales; son, Marvin Gibson and wife Kathleen of Emory; grandchildren Edwin McGill and wife Jennifer, Shelton McGill, Julie Ann McGill, Kimberly Gibson, Travis Gibson, Abigayle Belin and Blayne Belin; greatgrandchildren Kate and Jackson McGill; sister, Shirley Gibson and husband Elwyn of Gonzales; brothers, Donald Jackson of Gonzales, Richard Jackson and wife Kay of
Hank Furrh, 1930-2013 Hank Furrh, age 83, of Moulton passed away Monday, June 10. He was born February 20, 1930 to DeWitt and Annie Oliver Furrh, in Grand Saline. He was the owner and builder of Tropical Pools, a member of National Swimming Pool Association and Elks Club of Moulton. Survivors include: his wife of 64 years, Annabelle Brown Furrh; daughters: Kathryn Ann Furrh Wagner of Brookshire and Karen Furrh Dierschke of Moulton; grandchildren: Michelle Wiggs, Gretchen Wright, Andy Dierschke, Kristen Dierschke, Michael Furrh, Kale Furrh and Terri Lynn Furrh; and nine great-grandchildren; sisters: Rosie Carpenter and Darlene Tunnell of Grand Saline and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, son David Furrh; brother Elmer Furrh and sister Gloy Pearl Kirk. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Herb Beyer and Rev. Rolando Pena officiating. Burial will be at Moulton City Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Kale Furrh, Michael Furrh, Andy Dierschke, Joe Sullivan, Theo Castillo and Dale Fojtik. Honorary pallbearers are Bill Looney and Albert Nagelmueller. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church of Moulton, Salvation Army, or Mosaic Seguin. On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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The Flatonia Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual Flatonia Freedom Fest at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29. Community members and organizations are invited to create entries for the parade. The fourth annual Wing Fling Cookoff is also scheduled that day, with check-in time at noon and turn-in time at 3 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Chamber office or online at www.flatoniachamber.com. Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association will have a 3 Man Scramble Golf Tournament on Thursday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m. at the Gonzales Independence Golf Course. Cost is $150 per team. Cart Rental Fee is $17.00 each. Please include fee with registration. Limited to first 18 teams by July 1st. Players have 2 mulligans each. Includes refreshments, hot dogs, snacks, soda, and water BYOB. Prizes are 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, Closest to the Pin and Longest drive. All proceeds benefit the Gonzales County Veterans Memorial Association. For more information, contact Derek Grahmann at 830-857-3199. Registration forms also available at The Gonzales Cannon. The Emancipet Mobile Clinic, one of the largest veterinary organizations, will hold a free spaying and neutering clinic at the Waelder Fire House June 26, sponsored by Friends of Gonzales Animal Shelter, Gonzales Dog Adoptions and the City of Waelder. To register to drop off your dog/cat, call 830-672-4703 to sign up.
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Albert Rodriguez shows off a sample of the deer cubes the Purina Mills plant is running to a group of regional retailers.
A familiar design is back on the elevator at the Gonzales Purina Mills plant. Were bringing the checkerboard back, said Joe Fuller, regional sales manager for Purina Mills during a tour of plant fa-
cilities for regional retailers on June 6. This Gonzales plant is one of the top five in the U.S. for Purina Mills. Ralston Purina is famed for its checkerboard trademark. The inspiration for the logo came from the childhood of founder William Danforth, who re-
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called checkerboard cloth tion to micro-ingredients from his childhood. The and additives. Each batch checkerboard trademark, gets its micro-ingredients intended to make their bur- added by hand for quality lap bags of feed stand out control. from competitors, was inWhen you make a cake, troduced in 1904. you can substitute stuff The Gonzales plant, and still get a cake, said which went online in 1969, long-time employee Albert will be getting an equip- Rodriguez. We cant do ment upgrade this summer, that. according to plant manager Rick Duncan. That new equipment will make the plant even more efficient and cost-effective which will be a tall order to beat. The Gonzales plant, which employs 40 people, runs 24 hours a day, six or seven days a week, Duncan said. On an average day it will mix, pelletize, bag, palletize and ship some 12,000 bags of feed per day for horses, cows, chickens, hogs, deer and just about everything except dogs, Duncan said. That adds up to around 165,000 tons a year. The Purina brand has Thomas Esparza, a 37-year Purina Mills employee, shows off the micro-bins generated intense loy- where precise amounts of nutrients and other additives are hand-measured and alty over the years, Fuller mixed. said, because the company doesnt compromise on quality. While most of the operation att he plant these days is automated and computerized, technicians at the plant pay particular atten-
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We join other residents of Gonzales County in anxiously awaiting the signature of Gov. Rick Perry to House Bill 696. Its legislation that is past due, and very welcome. The bill, sponsored in the Texas House by State Rep. Tim Kleinschmidt and in the Senate by State Sen. Glenn Hegar, authorizes the County Attorney in Gonzales County to prosecute felony cases normally reserved to the District Attorneys office. It was sent to the Governor on May 27. In the past, the county attorneys in Gonzales, Lavaca and Guadalupe Counties turned over all felony criminal cases to the DAs office and that has proven to be a problem. Residents of Gonzales County have been rightfully disappointed by the conduct of those prosecutions, which all too often have ended with charges dropped, investigations pulled and slap-onthe-wrist sentences which have turned vicious and violent criminals loose back onto our streets. Local residents have maintained with some evidence to support that claim that the 25th Judicial District District Attorneys office is not interested in Gonzales County, since Guadalupe County is where the votes are. Sentences imposed by the 25th Judicial District judges in Guadalupe County cases tend to be far more severe than the ones they hand down here. The DAs office, for its part, has said that law enforcement in Gonzales County has not done a good enough job of putting together prosecutable cases to win those convictions and tougher sentences. Local law enforcement members have said the DAs office isnt receptive. HB 696 now puts the burden of prosecution and investigation on our own County Attorneys office. We have faith that Gonzales County Attorney Paul Watkins and his staff will pursue these local cases with more vigor and will foster better communication with local law enforcement.
I speak Spanish to God, Italian to women, French to men, and German to my horse. Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire While I was out at the Main Street Concert Friday night, I happened to catch a snippet of conversation out of the corner of my ear. It sparked the germ of an idea. The speaker was one of our out-in-the-country types, a gent probably 10 years my senior with worn jeans, boots which have obviously seen work and a shirt you can tell is used to being sweat-stained (but it was clean and neatly pressed this night, Dances with since this was a public Chihuahuas event.) He was busy chatting it up with a couple of General others like Manager himself men of the land, men who have been raising and working cattle for more than three decades. Theyre used to talking about rainfall and hay and politics, but on this night they were talking about something else. I finally gave in and let them start drilling out at my place, the speaker said, pausing to take a swallow from a can of the National Beer of Texas. Got my first royalty check yesterday. I dont know why I finally gave in. Shoot, I dont need the money! And my kids, theyve all got their own thing going on, that money wont mean nothing to them, either. The light-bulb going on over my head probably lit up Confederate Square like it was mid-day. I know there are a lot of folks scattered around the region who are in the same boat as this gentleman: older, established, already secure, empty nesters. They face a difficult moral dilemma: what to do with all that money? I have the perfect solution to their dilemma. Adopt me. Its the perfect answer. You wont wind up destroying the lives of your own children by suddenly infusing gobs of cash into their ordered world, while at the same time you will be helping to provide a massive economic stimulus throughout the region. For starters, I am eligible for adoption: my own folks both passed on several years ago and I rarely hear from any of my brothers, so theres absolutely no family loyalty to conflict with. Its true that I turn 55 this year, but dont worry about that age thing. People have been telling me I act like a teenager for years. Im not picky about my last name, since Hey Mundy! Its Monday! got old along about the second grade. Ill be proud to be a loyal (insert family name here). Likewise, Im not a stickler about joining a family that is not of Scots-Irish-Prussian-Cherokee descent. Im a whiz at languages: I can learn Czech, German, Polish or any combination thereof. Race and ethnicity are also not a factor. I already speak a smattering of Spanish, and Ive always wanted to check off that box next to African-American on my census form. When you introduce me as your new son, you can always follow it up with a shrug and say: Hey, hes adopted. You get the security of a loyal son whos not going to try and horn in on your family business and best of all, you wont have to find a place for me. Im a city boy: I dont know the first thing about raising cows or hay or goats or corn or chickens. Just get me a list of important days I need to remember, birthdays and anniversaries and such, and Ill make sure you get the best cards ever. Ill be glad to show up at the family reunion and carry on in such a way that youll be forced to tell Uncle Herman and Aunt Gertrude, Sometimes I wish he was red-headed so I could beat him. Now when we talk about spending your royalty money, lets be clear that I dont tend to spend frivolously. I was real big on wine, women and song when I was a younger man, but no longer. Thus, I dont need a mansion filled with Playboy bunnies; a nice apartment with two or three should do just fine. Nor would I need to spend money on shiny fast European sports cars. Id be quite happy with a custom Hummer instead. Likewise, I dont over-indulge my own children. No diamond-studded dog collars for Itty Bit and Chesty, although I have promised Chesty I would buy him a chihuahua-sized Abrams tank. While its true that I am a bit eccentric, I can assure you that the royalty monies I inherit from you will go to worthwhile and philanthropic causes. As Steve Martin once said, Id like to try and help a lot of young mothers get their start. Now I realize that technically, I can only be adopted by one family at a time. Not much we can do there. But for you widows out there, I should also note that technically Im divorced.
Liberal U.S. Congressmen Pete Gallego, Joaquin Castro, Lloyd Doggett, and Henry Cuellar have been very silent about the recent Obama administration scandals. For example, the IRS has been targeting Tea Party groups, anti-abortion and other conservative groups by holding up their applications for tax exemptions, harassing them with questions, and leaking their donor lists to political opponents. However, all four liberal south Texas Congressmen (Gallego, Castro, Doggett and Cuellar) have yet to make a comment or utter a peep about the issue. Apparently, they ignore the fact that they have Tea Party members in their districts. These same congressmen have also been silent regarding the Justice Departments subpoena of news media records, and Attorney General Eric Holders apparent misleading testimony to Congress. Whereas some congressmen are demanding answers and accountability from Holder, these four havent said anything. There is also the latest black eye for the IRS where the agency provided Congress a video of the IRS workers practicing their dance moves. Again there is only silence from the Fab Four. This comes after two previous videos which show agency workers in a parody of the Star Trek and Gilligans Island TV shows. There was no comment about those two videos, either. As for the Benghazi, the Fab Four congressmen not said anything about what many now openly describe as a full-blown cover-up related to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2012. What we have here is the death of four brave Americans, and a subsequent cover-up for the purposes of maintaining political power and these four congressmen say nothing. Based on their silence, we can only conclude that they are either not interested in doing their job for the people they represent, or they are playing politics by being silent. Gallego, Castro, Doggett and Cuellar have been quick to defend the Obama Administration on other issues. They support amnesty
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George Rodriguez is a San Antonio resident. He is the former President of the San Antonio Tea Party, and is now Executive Director of the South Texas Political Alliance.
for 11 million illegal aliens and they dont believe there is a spending problem that has led America to a $16 trillion dollar deficit. Cuellar went so far as blame the Tea Party for the down grade in the nations credit rating last year. What is apparent is that all four congressmen do not represent conservative constituents in their districts. They support liberal issues, tow the line for the Democratic Party, and defend the Obama Administrations policies, but what about find out the truth on these scandals and bring about a justice resolution? What about upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States? The voters and citizens in their districts should hold them accountable. Either they represent all of the citizens in their district or only certain ones. Either they upholding the Constitution or they are only interested in defending their Party. There are sins of commission, such as Eric Holder lying to Congress about his knowledge of investigating reporters, and sins of omission such as these four congressmen and their lack of interest in cleaning up the scandalous behavior of Obama Administration officials. Gallego, Castro, Doggett, and Cuellar need to stop playing politics and do their job in representing all of their constituents because their silence is deafeningand revealing.
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Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review and a syndicated columnist for King Features Syndicate.
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comed him with an ad noting, accurately, Over the last 10 years, Texas created 33 percent of the net new jobs nationwide. Perrys opponents assume that there must be something unfair or wrong about this. Texas, they scoff, is benefiting from an energy boom. Well, states like California and New York also have oil and gas resources, but refuse to exploit them fully for political reasons. Regardless, Texas job growth ranges much more widely than the energy sector. Texas benefits from low tax rates, a low cost of living, light regulation, checks on abusive lawsuits and its status as a right-to-work state. California has none of the above. Although its unemployment rate has been declining, it is still 9 percent, the fourth-highest in the nation. Poaching jobs sounds pejorative, but it amounts to making it easier for people to do business. The waste hauler Waste Connections Inc. moved from Sacramento, Calif., to a location near Houston. Its CEO told the website The Fiscal Times that it took the company 16 months to design and build a new building in Texas, when the permitting alone would have taken three years in California. If blue-state Democrats want Rick Perry to stop bothering them, they should quit whining and start learning from his example. Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2013 by King Features Synd., Inc.
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This is an edited transcription of a commentary heard on The News from the Camphouse on KULM 98.3 FM Brune: Previously we did interviews with our local state legislators and with Ducks Unlimited (DU) representative Kirby Brown. Much of the material we discussed concerned the Texas Water Plan that was up for approval before the state legislature. DU rep Kirby Brown elaborated on the lack of water getting to the rice farmers in the Lower Colorado River Valley, the impact on wildlife, and the impact on industry on the Gulf Coast. Then we talked to desalination consultants about plans for desalting brackish aquifers, as well as, plans for seawater desalination plants on the Texas Gulf Coast. Then we talked to folks in the Brazos Valley that were concerned about groundwater being shipped from Austin and Waller Counties to Fort Bend County. One of the overriding themes echoed by legislators and conservationists was that Texas needed a funding mechanism that would put revenue into coffers financing infrastructure suggested in a state wide plan. Now, its time to go back and find out what was accomplished concerning these matters during the legislative session. But in order to fully appreciate the scope of what is in store there are realistic concepts that must be broached. The sale of Gonzales groundwater to San Antonio was in the Texas Water Plan. Likewise, the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA) is contemplating the idea of desalinating seawater and selling the freshwater to its water users. Meanwhile, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is planning to implement off channel reservoirs in the Lower Colorado River to catch excess runoff and to use for agriculture. But there is one big question, one big concept that must be or should be broached. If the Texas Water Plan was passed, and there was seed money from the Rainy Day Fund used to implement the water infrastructure. Who gets the money? Does it automatically go to the river authorities? Does it go to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)? Does the
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Herman Brune is a freelance writer, radio personality and author based in Colorado County.
yet lost all my teeth due to poverty and the punishment it brings on us all. Im sorry, but I feel you should be standing tall, by letting it show so all the world can see your pride in accomplishing where you are today. Seize the moment! Take it and run with it. Write your President of your wishes. Now is the time. Laura Maiorka Gonzales
TWDB get the money and distribute it to the various entities responsible for building said infrastructure? How do these funds get divvied out? Now, consider this. Two sessions ago, our state senator was the youngest senator to be put on the Sunset Commission. At the time, he carried a bill putting river authorities under the same review process as state agencies. River authorities were subject to audit but being classified as quasi-state agencies they werent subject to sunset review. The bill never passed the Senate Natural Resource Committee. If that is still the case has the current state legislature promised funds to quasi-state agencies with limited review processes or oversight? Also look at the history of the river authorities. For starters its a lie to say that they were necessary to bring electricity to rural Texas. The truth is there were private entities bidding for that business but who couldnt compete with the public works set up by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. They did provide needed flood control but there is also the argument that private enterprise could have done the same had the federal government aided the private sector rather than financing the aforementioned public works. Another plain truth is that the river authorities, at any given time, have stayed embattled or at odds with the constituents along the rivers. It is safe to say that if the legislature intends to send funds to the river authorities theres red flags going up in the eyes and minds of many Texans along the rivers. There are other basic questions. Why should the GBRA build a seawater desalination plant on the Texas Gulf Coast and benefit from water sales? Are there no private Texas companies capable of bidding for that busi-
As I See It
Jon Harris
Jon Harris is an Army retiree and former law enforcement officer who is a Gonzales County resident.
program is not illegal. It is not being done without knowledge of the legislature or the courts. He seems to forget the fact that the elected representatives are the ones that approved this program almost a decade ago, the people DID decide to allow it. The elected officials ARE our voice, not this guy. He swore an oath. He was trusted to protect and defend. He has betrayed his oath. I also listened to the fans of Pvt. Manning of the Wiki leaks fame. He too is sim-
ply a traitor. There is no other way to see it. We as citizens of a civilized society dont get to pick and choose which law or which policy we decide to follow. We all have a responsibility to follow the laws, oaths, duties and accepted public policies of our government. This is such a slippery slope. Suppose you decide that vigilantism is the best policy. Can you simply decide not the follow the accepted laws? How about deciding you dont agree with a court ruling so you simply decide to disregard it. Anarchy follows closely behind this logic. Lets take Pvt Mannings escapade. He didnt even know what he released, just that it was classified and he released tens of thousands of documents. That again is not a whistle-blower. That is not a hero. That is the action of a misguided, self-important, person making a very conscious decision that he knew he was not to do. He knew what he was doing was wrong, illegal, and against everything the very
organization he worked for was sworn to do. Our NSA leaker is no different. What is common in both of these events? These two individuals took it upon themselves to decide against all regulations and duties to take actions that they not only had know right to do, but had no concern for the damage they would do and the personnel they put at risk. They may say it was for the better good. That is simply a way they are trying to justify their actions. As an American, as a retired soldier, as someone that takes ethics and trust and the oath to defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, I see very clearly that the enemy we need to defend ourselves from are these people and others like them. They are not worth a second thought. They are not to be looked up to or given any modicum of understanding. They are traitors, enemies, scum plain and simple.
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A new staff position will soon be added to the countys roster as a result of Mondays regular meeting of The Gonzales County Commissioners Court. The countys Emergency Management Coordinator Jimmy Harless asked the court to consider hiring a full-time clerk for his office to help handle with the OSSF (on-site sewage
Angel Reyna, Harwood Wayne Bell, Gonzales Happy Birthday! June 8th Shirley Simmons
facility), subdivision and floodplain matters. Among the clerks duties would be dissemination of information and possible assistance on fielding rollover calls from the Justice of the Peace offices. Jimmy needs the help right now, said County Attorney Paul Watkins. The rollover help is just incidental but that is a big issue. When theyre not there, we answer a dozen phone calls a day. The court created the new position
and set the starting salary in between $14.11 and $14.57 per hour. In other business, the court: Received Resolution H.R. No. 622 to recognize the Come and Take It Cannon from the Battle of Gonzales as a Texas treasure. Approved a map agreement with Liberty Marketing Company. Rescheduled the regular meetings set for July 8 and October 15 for July 3 and October 18, respectively.
Livestock Reports
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, June 10, 2013, Volume, 548. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $163 to $173 to $200; 300-400 lbs., $157 to $167 to $200; 400-500 lbs, $143 to $153 to $180; 500-600 lbs, $126 to $136 to $158; 600-700 lbs, $116 to $126 to $145; 700-800 lbs, $103 to $113 to $127. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $153 to $163 to $180; 300-400 lbs, $152 to $162 to $173; 400-500 lbs, $132 to $142 to $180; 500-600 lbs, $120 to $130 to $145; 600-700 lbs, $114 to $124 to $134; 700-800 lbs, $109 to $119 to $124. Slaughter cows: $54 to $86; Slaughter bulls: $82 to $96; Stocker cows: $650 to $1,100; Pairs, $1,000-$1,435.
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Packer cows and bulls sold $2 lower on approx. 110 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $764-$88; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $62-$74; light weight canner cows, $50$62. Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, None; utility & cutter bulls, $91-$98; lightweight canner bulls, $82-$91. Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $180-$235; 200-300 lbs, $175-$217.50; 300-400 lbs, $165-$197.50; 400-500 lbs, $152-$167.50; 500-600 lbs, $133-$152; 600-700 lbs, $127$143; 700-800 lbs, $120-$130. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $170-$220; 200-300 lbs, $155-$194; 300-400 lbs, $148-$172; 400-500 lbs, $134-$152; 500-600 lbs, $122-$140; 600-700 lbs, $116-$128; 700-800 lbs, $108-$118. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-7984336.
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on June 4, 2013, 985; week ago, 680; year ago, 1,257. The market this week was stronger again this week. Heavier weight calves sold steady to mostly $2 higher. Lighter weights sold $4 to $8 higher. Demand continues very strong on the better quality classes.
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There was plenty of fun for kids of all ages during Fridays Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series. Los Kolaches (above) provided an enjoyable evening of music, while the Gonzales Classic Cruisers (below) staged a car show. This weeks contest included a hula-hoop competition, where even young adults got involved (right). (Photos by Cedric Iglehart)
St. (which currently has an address marker of 401 St. George St., the Joseph-Stahl Building). The site was last used as the Puro Guadalajara Mexican food restraurant. The proposal seeks a GEDC loan of up to $400,000, a fourth of that forgivable, to renovate the property to include a 7,000-square-foot first-floor Italian restaurant and a second-floor bed and breakfast with 12-15 apartments. After a number of visits to Gonzales, and visiting with some of the locals, we believe that the downtown area had a lot to offer, Pabians proposal reads. We feel that offering housing downtown will support businesses in the community, as well as offer a different experience than your traditional hotel. We believe in the growth of the City of Gonzales, and feel strongly that an upscale, reasonably priced, Italian restaurant in the square will be a great addition. The proposal indicates the company plans to purchase the property this month and begin development immediately, with an opening expected in October. The board accepted the grant application and may begin consideration during its June 24 meeting. The board also approved two measures Tuesday designed to aid businesses in improving the downtown Gonzales area. Directors released $50,000 in GEDC funding for the Main Street Facade Grant program, and enthusiastically welcomed and matched a donation from a Texas A&M professor to help local businesses make improvements to meet building codes. Gonzales Main Street Coordinator Barbara Friedrich said the facade program has enabled several downtown merchants to
make positive improvements to building fronts, and the Main Street Board of Directors recently approved a grant for renovations to the Bealls Building facade. We want to encourage people to have their facades in keeping with the historic nature of downtown, Director Clint Hille said. We want to move forward with that historical aesthetic. Executive Director Carolyn Baros noted that some facade-grant proposals have been rejected because they did not meet that criteria. Baros also introduced a proposal from Dr. Elise Bright of Texas A&M University to create a grant fund to aid some local businesses in making improvements to bring their properties up to building code. Bright is the professor whose students recently spent several months studying Gonzales to help the city create its longterm development plan. Baros said the professor is currently in Europe and plans to return in August to meet with the board and develop the program. Directors accepted her $3,000 donation and voted to match it to let the fund begin growing. I think this is consistent with our vision of redeveloping downtown ... this will fit in nicely, said director James Ryan. In other action Tuesday, the board: Received a performance agreement from Schmidt & Sons related to its GEDC funding; Received an annual report from another GEDC beneficiary, Wise Products, on its first year in business in Gonzales; Accepted engineering proposals from four companies to be considered at its meeting later this month; Reviewed the draft GEDC budget, sales-tax income and established budget workshop dates.
damage, the release read. Officer Tunis followed a trail of debris and was approached by the driver of the Lincoln. The driver of the Lincoln told the officer he was heading east on St. Michael Street when a car came up behind him and pulled up next to him at an intersection as he slowed down. Subjects in the car shot at him. The driver told Officer Tunis he ducked down inside the car and struck some vehicles in the process, including the suspect vehicle. He was sure he struck the suspect vehicle in the rear as it turned down another street, read the release. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark-colored Lincoln or Cadillac with a rear tire carrier. Evidence was collected at the scene and
information provided by witnesses is being followed up with by investigators. We are still looking for the suspect vehicle which could have damage to the rear of the car, the release read. There has been speculation that the Wednesday shooting was a retaliation for the one that took place on Monday, but Crow told The Cannon he could not offer any confirmation. No there is no evidence of that at this time, he said. We have been hearing the same, but we have not substantiated that. We do not have a suspect that I could name; however, we have persons of interest but I am not at liberty to discuss that part of our investigation. If anyone has information regarding these cases, contact Captain Gayle Autry or Captain Allen Taylor at 830-672-8686.
hicular speed will be for US 87 and will be 55 mph at the city limits, then 50 mph at the county line, and finally 40 mph coming into town. City officials state that the reduction in the speed limits is good and important for maintaining vehicle safety and traffic control, as the city continues to experience increased traffic flow and the safety issues that come with it. Implementation of the slower speed limits will be as soon as the official speed limit signs are installed at the designated locations, which city officials say will be soon. Also at the meeting, the council discussed at length a request by the Passion for Paws organization regarding plans for a no-kill animal shelter to possibly be built on city property. City Attorney Eddie Escobar and animal control officials discussed with Passion for Paws representatives the many legal issues of following state and federal guidelines, code compliance, shelter location, insurance and liability, among others. The council reviewed possible locations of the shelter and encouraged and im-
plored the shelter representatives to come up with specific engineering plans that would detail issues of sanitation, sewage, water, security, electricity, etc The council reiterated the importance and necessity of the no-kill shelter being in compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, so that the city will not face fines or other punitive action from the state for non-compliance. Its not anything we want to stall. We want to get this going, we definitely do, said Councilman Hector Dominguez to the representatives. We just got to make sure that its done right, because we definitely dont want fines to come back to the City of Nixon. In other matters, the council: Approved a request to construct a fire escape ladder on a building at 218 N. Nixon Avenue. Approved a request to build a sidewalk from the intersection of E. Second Street and N. Texas to US 87. Elected Councilman Hector Dominguez to serve as mayor pro-tem. Appointed former council member George Pena to the citys Planning and Zoning Committee.
70s, 80s, 90s and beyond. These individuals have raised loving families, built successful businesses, served our country, and given back to their communities. Despite age and the ailments that come with it, these Texans continue to demonstrate compassion, thoughtfulness, resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial spirit. I was proud to receive the honor because I really think of this place as my second home, said Kapavik, who lives at The Heights of Gonzales. Everybody is real nice to me and the people here are like my second family. Kapavik, a Gonzales native, has been living at the facility for the better part of the last three years. She had been married to her husband, Ernest Kapavik, since June of 1950. Her husband passed away six years ago and Kapavik chose to move into The Heights permanently after rehabbing there following hip surgery. I decided to stay because I feel safe here and everybody is so nice, she said. All of my children are married and they all have jobs that keep them very busy. This way I can get the care that I need. A mother of ten children, Kapavik also has 23 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren with another on the way. She is a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church, where she used to call the Bingo games. I attend everything that involves my family, Kapavik said. My kids take turns to make sure that I always go to church. They all come to see me here. Kapavik said that despite her limited physical condition, she still finds way to remain active. Theres a great many things I can still do, but I get tired after many hours, she
explained. Thats why I think its better that I stay here. Im going to keep going as long as I can. Kapaviks second eldest child, Josie Tomas, said her mother has not missed a beat since she decided to take up permanent residence at The Heights. Mom doesnt miss anything that the family does, said Tomas. Shes there to support us in everything from the kids birthdays to any baptisms or confirmations. She participates and were very proud of her that she was chosen for this award because it certainly fits her. She is very happy here at The Heights. She can come and go as she pleases and knows she can get a good sleep here every night. Shes very happy with her care here and satisfied with everything theyve done for her. The other award winners named included: Beatrice Arredondo, Buena Vida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of San Antonio Ulus Bailey, Heritage House of Marshall Mary Carson, Buena Vida Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of San Antonio Melvin Brewer, The Vintage Retirement Community & Health Care Center Leo Gamblin, Retama Manor Victoria Louie Hall, Southwest Nursing Rehab Center of Fort Worth Ronald Jenkins, Rowlett Health and Rehab Constance Parker, Heritage House of Marshall JD Slack, Heritage House of Marshall Ida Slone, Heritage House of Marshall James Wester, Ennis Care Center Reagan Wilkins, Heritage House of Marshall William Williamson, Retirement and Nursing Center of Austin
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Young, Ann Bond, Marguerite Williams, the family of Ryan Allen; the family of Joe Vega, the family of the disasters of the Boston Marathon, the West, TX disasters; and the tragic tornado in Oklahoma, and our military and families What is that saying, You can take the girl out of the country but you cant take the country out of the girl-----Erin Allen came home to go to the wedding of her pretty red-headed first cousin Robin in Victoria. She found a snake out on Paw Paw Allens deck. Then she found a grubbing hoe to kill the snake. It turned out to be a copperhead. Then she chopped the snake into two pieces, put it into a jar and took it back to Austin with her. Somehow it just struck me like something her pretty Nana Evelyn Allen would have done. The Wesleyan Circle had their annual fest at the
Clear Springs Cat Fish Eatery. I think almost half the bunch was from Belmont. Shirley and Dick Goss, Paw Paw (Paul) Allen Jr., Sean and Kathleen Allen. Then there was Emily Neuse and Cheryl and Bill Meadows from Gonzales. Happy Birthday Aunt Georgie Gandre. I dont know where Aunt Georgie was, but she did not grace them with her presence. We had gotten so far behind schedule and I had dreamed of pan cakes for so long, that Augie treated me to strawberry jelly roll pan cakes with four slices of bacon from I Hops. It was so very good. Pepe, the Kitten, has been a handful, to say the least. Pepe is like an octopus out of the water. He moves so fast that no one can keep up with him. He is not picky with his food. He will eat almost anything that I do. Samson has done a lot of hissing and spitting at Pepe. I hope that they get used to each other soon. So each day gets a little better for all of us. Have a great week and God Bless.
Celebrating 50 years
Gilbert and Mary Lou Philippus were surprised with a 50th wedding anniversary dinner party at Maggianos in San Antonio given by their sons families, Greg, Sibil, and Brant of Cost and Geoff, Julie, Emma and Reese of Covington LA., also helping with the festivities were Annette, Alyssa and Dylan McFadin. Many other members of their families gather to help celebrate this special day. They were married on June 8, 1963 in the First Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Texas and have resided in the Cost community for all of those years. That night they also shared their 50th anniversary cake with a couple who were celebrating their 1st anniversary, the young man asked Gilbert what sage advice for a long lasting marriagehe replied Never argue, as you will never win. Mary Lou was raised in Fredericksburg, the daughter of Varnell and Oneita Bartholmae, and Gilbert was raised in Monthalia, the son of Paul and Tillie Philippus.
Representatives from four music study clubs, the Etude Music Club of San Antonio, the New Braunfels Music Club, the Wednesday Morning Music Club of Austin and the Music Study Club of Gonzales met at Tarrytown Methodist Church Fellowship Hall to make plans, hear club reports and enjoy a miniconcert of piano music. District VI Pres. Phyllis Noonnan (of WMMC) conducted the meeting which began with all On May 30, the Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. presented a donation speaking the NFMC Colcheck to Principal Wanda Fryer for the Gonzales Junior High School Library fund. lect, singing the Federation Pictured (from left) are: Derek Grahmann, Noble Grand; Larry Mercer, Secretary; Hymn and with a welcome and Fryer. (Courtesy photo) from the hosting WMMC
On May 29, the Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. recognized six students from Gonzales Junior High School 8th grade based on the principles of Odd Fellowship. Pictured (from left) are: Wayne Fowler, Jake Barnick, Hayden Henke, On May 30, the Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. recognized six students Angelica Mathis, Blanca Hernandez, and Katie Bonilla with Odd Fellow member from Gonzales Junior High School 7th grade based on the prinicples of Odd FelLarry Mercer. (Courtesy photo) lowship. Pictured (front row, from left) are: Adrian James, Cody Whitfield, Jose Hernandez, Presleigh Zella, Karla Mireles, and Ashlyn Garner with (second row) Odd Fellows members Michael Mercer, Vice Grand; Derek Grahmann, Noble Grand; and Larry Mercer, Secretary. This was the 17th year The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. has recognized students at GJH. Thank you to all who by their President Carolyn Club, reported The State support our fund raisers which make these presentations possible. (Courtesy By CAROL DUBOSE McColloch and response Archives Building in Ausphoto) Special to The Cannon from Vida Burnett of the tin has a large space waiting
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On this day in 1898, Israel S. Campbell died in La Marque. Campbell was born in Kentucky in 1815 and came to Texas as a missionary in 1866. In 1867 he reorganized the African Baptist Church (now the Avenue L Baptist Church) in Galveston, the first completely independent black Baptist congregation in Texas after emancipation. In 1868 Campbell and John Henry Yates helped organize the Regular Missionary Lincoln Baptist Association, the first association of black Baptists in Texas. Campbell also wrote the constitution for the Baptist State Missionary Convention in 1872. By the time of his retirement, in 1891, he was popularly known as the father of black Baptists in Texas.
A family of four was displaced as a result of a late Monday night fire in Gonzales County. At approximately 11:08 p.m., the Gonzales Fire Department was notified of a mobile home fire in the 5000 block of County Road 239. Upon their arrival at 11:18 p.m., they found the residence fully involved. The family told authorities that they were unable to get to their vehicle keys and cell phones because they were inside the home. One of the family members re-
residence. At approximately 1:20 p.m., authorities arrived at the scene of a grease fire in the 300 block of S. Ponton. The department sent one engine and nine men, including four volunteers. The occupants of the house had already vacated the premises, and at least two were injured with severe burns. The fire was essentially out by the time authorities arrived, so they primarily spent their time ventilating smoke from the house. The scene was cleared at 1:42 p.m. and the case is still under investigation.
By DAVE MUNDY Church St. June 6 manager@gonzalescannon.com Reported Disorderly Conduct. June 7 Gonzales school trustRicky Jeremy Gonzales, 26 Of ees on Monday got an Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Drug Parapher- update on facilities plans nalia At 2200 Blk Harwood Rd. which may be introduced Reported Unauthorized Use as part of a bond referenMotor Vehicle At 300 Blk 90-A. dum for voters in NovemJune 9 Kirby Rusyl Berckenhoff, 30 Of ber. Shiner, Arrested And Charged With Superintendent Dr. Kim Accident Involving Damage To Ve- Strozier told the school hicle At 1200 Blk Church St.
board that district staff had refined some of the numbers on the proposal, which initially bore a $21.9 million earmark, and that as a result those numbers have decreased. Strozier said staff had cut cost estimates by about $500,000 on renovations at Gonzales High School and another halfmillion on anticipated costs in purchasing and converting the old H-EB property into an earlychildhood center. She said the resulting savings would lead to an eventual tax-rate impact of about 16 cents per $100 valuation, down slightly from estimates presented at a special board meeting in May. Trustees Josie SmithWright and Ross Hendershot III questioned when the board will have something more specific to review, and deputy superintendent Larry Wehde responded that the
can give the district more detailed control over what is being spent. When you actually go out for bids, thats when you get the costs, she said. The board discussed the possibility of holding one or more town-hall meetings to build support for the bond issue once trustees approve a final proposal, either during their regular August meeting or during a special called meeting on or before Aug. 26. In other action Monday, the board approved a hike of 10 cents for school lunches, passing along anticipated delivery and food rate hikes in accordance with a worksheet supplied by the Texas Dept. of Agriculture. Trustees also ratified a new two-year depository agreement with Sage Capital Bank, with Menking and Hendershot abstaining from the vote. Also approved was the purchase of three new vehicles: a new SUV-style vehicle for small-group transportation to and from UIL events as well as two heavy-duty pickup trucks for use by Career and Technology Education. Also ratified was an amended oil and gas lease agreement with EOG Resources.
Inspiring program and information pertaining to 2nd amendment rights at the June 5 meeting of the Republican Women of Yoakum by John Harrington, owner of Shield Tactical Company. John spoke of the dire necessity to stand up and speak out to protect the 2nd amendment, because without gun rights, all other rights and protections are worthless. Citizens who do not speak out and resist tyranny from an out of control government will become fearful and enslaved. The RWOY will not have a meeting on July 3rd due to the July 4th holiday. We will have an exceptional speaker at the August meeting. Pictured are Brenda Cash, President of RWOY, Michael Koerner, area representative for Senator Cruz, John Harrington, and Helen Appelt, 1st VP program chair.
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Cannon News Services AUSTIN The Hallettsville Brahmas polished off a stellar season with a state championship as they defeated Hughes Springs, 4-2, Thursday in the UIL Class 2A Baseball State Championship at the Dell Diamond
in Round Rock. Hughes Springs got a couple of base runners on early as the Brahmas had a couple of errors, but used a double play to get out of the inning. Carson Schindler got a leadoff single to center in the bottom of the first
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GONZALES Gonzales High School head softball coach Holli Miller has elected to relinquish her coaching duties for the Lady Apaches. Miller said she would like a little more time to spend with family and friends. It was a personal decision, she said. Im newly married and next to my faith, my family is my priority. Im ready to be able to go visit my brothers and see my family whenever Id like to and to devote my time to my marriage. Miller will remain employed with GISD to continue in her teaching duties at the Gonzales Junior High. She will not coach junior high athletics as she previously had done in her first two years with the district. Teaching is my passion and that is what I really want to get better at doing, she said. Miller has coached the Lady Apaches softball team since the 2012 season, where she was an assistant under then-head coach Holly Long and was named the head coach shortly after Longs departure. The Lady Apaches went 19-9-1 in 2013 and were 4-6 in District 26-3A, finishing in fourth place and close to a playoff spot. Miller said being a head coach was a re-
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Hallettsville (35-3) Player abr h rbi Carson Schindler ss 3 1 1 0 Chris Jones rf 4 0 0 0 Reagan McAda p 3 0 2 0 Dalton Herrington pr 0 2 0 0 Will Wallace 1b 3 1 3 1 Nate Kowalik 2b 3 0 1 1 Weston Seay 3b 3 0 1 0 Tait Schindler dh 3 0 0 0 Kory Smith lf 3 0 1 0 Justin Reeves cf 3 0 2 0 Dyllan Kerr c 0 0 0 0 Score by Innings Hughes Springs 000 200 0 - 2 5 1 Hallettsville 200 020 x - 4 11 4 E - Shelton; Wallace; Kowalik; Seay; Kerr. DP - H. Springs 1; Hallettsvlle 2. LOB - H. Springs 8; Hallettsvlle 7. 2B - Wallace. HBP - Chism; Schindler, C. SB - Bassham. CS Smith. Pitching Hughes Springs IP H ER SO Zach Bassham 6 11 3 6 Hallettsville Reagan McAda 7 5 2 5 W - McAda (10-0). L - Bassham (13-1). HBP - by McAda (Chism), by Bassham (C. Schindler). Pitches/strikes: Bassham 82/59, McAda 93/58. Class 2A State Semifinal Hallettsville 16, Salado 3 Salado (34-7-1) Player abr h rbi Jon Franz ss 3 0 2 2 Trey Mohler lf 2 0 1 0 Cole Haag c 3 0 Marshall Mann 3b 3 0 Casey Frazier p 1 0 Keeton Mims cf 1 0 Reagan Bazar p 0 0 Chase Basham p 1 0 Coby Giniewicz dh 1 1 Davis Little rf 2 0 Bryce Martin 1b 1 1 Preston Payne pr 0 1 Caden Eary cf/2b 2 0 Britton Hawes 2b/p 0 0 Hallettsville (34-3) Player abr Carson Schindler ss 4 4 Chris Jones rf 4 1 Dalton Herrington pr 0 1 Reagan McAda 2b 4 2 Will Wallace 1b 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 h 3 3 0 3 0 rbi 0 3 0 2 1 Nate Kowalik 3b 4 1 1 1 Weston Seay dh 4 1 2 0 Dyllan Kerr c 0 0 0 1 Tait Schindler pr 1 1 0 0 Kory Smith rf 3 1 0 1 Justin Reeves cf 1 2 1 1 Shawn Rainosek lf 0 0 0 0 Score by Innings Salado 001 20 - 3 4 6 Hallettsville 161 8x - 16 13 1 E - Franz, Mann 2, Bazar, Eary 2, Kowalik. LOB - Salado 5; Hallettsvlle 7. 3B - Jones. HBP - Mohler, Giniewicz, Kerr, Reeves. SH Smith. SF - Wallace. SB - Mohler, C. Schindler, Kowalik, T. Schindler, Smith, Reeves. Pitching Salado IP H ER SO
Class 2A State Tournament Championship Game Hallettsville 4, Hughes Springs 2 Boxscore Hughes Springs (36-2) Player abr h rbi Cody Hawkins cf 3 0 0 0 Trent Shelton ss 3 0 0 0 Chad McKinney c 4 0 1 0 Eric Berryhill 3b 4 0 0 0 Zach Bassham p 2 1 0 0 Josh Anton 1b 3 1 1 1 Asa Gaul dh 3 0 0 0 Papa Chism 2b 2 0 1 0 Hunter Smith lf 3 0 2 1 Blake Walker rf 0 0 0 0
Casey Frazier 1.1 7 6 0 Britton Hawes 1.2 3 1 1 Reagan Bazar 0.2 2 0 1 Chase Basham 0.1 1 0 0 Hallettsville Chris Jones 5.0 4 0 6 W - Jones (10-0). L - Frazier (111). WP - Frazier, Bazar, Jones. HBP - by Jones (Mohler), by Frazier (Kerr), by Hawes (Reeves), by Jones (Giniewicz) BK - Hawes. PB - Kerr. . Pitches/strikes: Frazier 43/31, Hawes 32/18, Bazar 27/15, Basham 11/6, Jones 86/51.
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to second. Nate Kowalik reached on the error while Herrington went to third and scored on the throw, putting Hallettsville ahead 2-0. In the top of the second, Papa Chism reached on a two-out error but was left stranded on base. For Hallettsville, Justin Reeves got a base hit. In the bottom of the third, the Brahmas got a base hit from Wallace and Weston Seay but no runs. Hughes Springs tied the game in the top of the fourth inning. Zach Bassham got a one-out walk and stole second. Josh Anton hit to left field, scoring Bassham and getting to second on the throw. With two outs, Hunter Smith got a base hit to left field to score Anton for the tie. The Brahmas got back into the lead in the top of the fifth, getting a leadoff hit from McAda and a Wallace double to left to send Herrington to third. Kowaliks single scored Herrington and Wallace was on third. Seay then bat into a double play as Kowalik was thrown out at second and Seay was out at first while Wallace scored to give the Brahmas the 4-2 advantage. Hallettsville earned a trip into the state tournament with a 16-3 demolishment of Salado on June 5. The Brahmas quickly opened scoring with a run in the bottom of the first inning when Schindler got a hit into right field and moved to second on the sacrifice by Chris Jones. McAda singled and went to second on the throw while Schindler reached third. Will Wallace hit a sacrifice fly to first base to score Schindler. After three-up, threedown by the defense in
Chris Jones improved his record to 10-0 during Hallettsvilles 16-3 rout over Salado in the state semifinals. Jones also went 3-for-4 with 3RBI to lead the Brahmas to the championship game. (Courtesy photo) the top of the second, Hallettsville plated six runs in the bottom of the inning. Weston Seay got a hit to right field and Dylan Kerr was hit by the pitch. Tait Schindler came on to run for Kerr. Seay and Tait Schindler advanced on the sacrifice by Korey Smith. Justin Reeves singled to score Seay and a little later, Tait Schindler stole home for a 3-0 lead. Carson Schindler got a hit to right field to send Reeves on to third. He later stole second and got to third on the Jones hit, which also got Reeves home. A McAda hit to center got Jones runner, Herrington, to second and scored Carson Schindler. Wallace hit a fly ball to center field to move Herrington to third. Kowalik got a hit into left field to score Herrington. McAda later scored on the same error that let Seay get on base. Salado brought in one run in the top of the third. Bryce Martin got a walk, went to second on the passed ball and later scored via the hit by Jon Franz. Hallettsville responded with a run to go ahead 8-1 in the bottom of the inning. Reeves was hit by the pitch and got to second on the Carson Schindler hit. He was thrown out at second. Carson Schindler got to second on the balk and went home on a triple by Jones. Salado scored twice more in the fourth inning to close Hallettsvilles lead down to 8-3. The Brahmas then exploded for eight runs to double their run count in the bottom of the fourth. Wallace got a leadoff walk and reached second on an error and made third base while Kowalik got on as well. Seay struck out during which Kowalik stole second. Wallace scored on a wild pitch and Kowalik got to third. Kerr was walked and Smith got on via the fielders choice. Runner Tait Schindler was out at second but Kowalik scored on the play. Smith stole second; Reeves was walked and Carson Schindler got on via the error while Smith scored. Jones got a base hit up the middle, scoring Reeves and Carson Schindler, and went to second on the error. McAda brought in Jones on the hit. Wallace got on via the error and McAda got to third. Kowalik reached on an error and McAda scored on the same play. Seay singled to third base to load things up. Kerr got an RBI walk to score Wallace. Salado went three up and three down in the top of the fifth to conclude the game. During their semifinal win, Hallettsville set a Class 2A state tournament record for most runs in an inning with their eight-run romp in the fourth and also for most runs in a game with 16. The Brahmas landed five players on the All-Tournament Team including McAda, who named the MVP of the championship game. Also making the list were Wallace at first base, Carson Schindler at shortstop, and both Jones and Reeves in the outfield. This was the fifth time Hallettsville had advanced to the state tournament, and its first trip since 1998. The Brahmas won Class 3A state titles in both 1995 and 1997. Hallettsville, the District 28-2A champions, ended this season with a final record of 35-3.
The University Interscholastic Leagues Legislative Council on Tuesday, passed three measures recommended by the UIL Medical Advisory Committee related to student health and safety. The UIL will formulate into a formal policy the existing actions across the state as they relate to limiting contact in football practice. Full-contact practice will be limited to 90 minutes per athlete per week during the regular and post season. For the purposes of the rule, full contact is defined as football drills or live-game simulations where live action occurs. Live action is contact at game speed where players execute full tackles at a competitive pace, taking players to the ground. The Legislative Council voted to require cheerleading participants to comply with Chapter 38 subchapter D of the Texas Education Code as it pertains to prevention, treatment and oversight of concussions. Coaches and sponsors for cheerleading will be required to undergo specific training about safety guidelines for cheer, as well as other programs, that have the goal of minimizing the risks associated with the activity. In other action, the League will require a new acknowledgement form with information and resources related to sudden cardiac arrest. The sudden cardiac arrest awareness form will require a signature from a parent or guardian of each studentathlete prior to participation in a UIL event. The Commissioner of Education must approved amendments passed by the UIL Legislative Council before they may take effect. If approved by the Commissioner of Education, these rules will take effect on Aug. 1. Baseball players named to All-State team Flatonia sophomore Mar-
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Its the same way with coaching. You have to rely on other people to help you get the job done. My assistants did a good job helping me and I greatly appreciate everything that they did. The work ethic and personalities of her players made her job a pleasant one. To be around such a great group of young women was more than what I could have asked for, Miller said. These kids came to practice every single day, not only wanting to work hard but they had the desire
to want to win. I can honestly say I probably have never laughed so much around a group of kids. I will miss these kids a lot but I know that they will all be very successful in no matter what they choose to do. Miller said she does not know if she will return to coaching in the future, but only time will tell. I am a live life one day at a time kind of person, she said. If it is in the plans for me to come back to it then I will. Right now my focus is my husband and my family.
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The Gonzales Little League All-Star Special 9-year-old baseball team. Members are Landon Watson, Jessie Vigil, Jr., Cesar Matamoros, Craig Tuch, Colby Richter, Brett Breitschopf, Jared Cook, Fabian Ramirez, Gerard Nunez, Damian Longoria, Jacob Camarillo and Braden Clampit. Coaches are Gerard Nunez, Jeremy Cook, Spencer Breitschopf and Danny Camarillo. (Photo by Mark Lube)
The Gonzales Little League All-Star Special 8-yearold baseball team. Team members are Jarren Johnson, Jordan Lookabill, Brady Barfield, Aidan Vernor, Slone Gibson, Joshua Esparza, Cooper LaBuhn and Layne Thiele. Players not pictured are Steven Maldonado, Rocky Reyes, Kasen Tieken and Aidan Hernandez. Coaches are Joe Cannales, Roy Johnson and Wes Barfield. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Country music star Kevin Fowler points to a Texas State Park Guide at Guadalupe River State Park. Fowler has teamed up with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on a new statewide public service campaign. (Photo by Chase A. Fountain/TPWD) Cannon News Services AUSTIN In a shared announcement today, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) unveiled a statewide public service campaign to promote outdoor recreation and encourage personal responsibility in protecting our states natural resources. Country music star Kevin Fowler donated his talents for radio and TV spots, including writing and performing the campaigns jingle, Take Care of Texas, which will be broadcast on Texas radio and TV stations throughout the summer. Kevins jingle is not only a catchy song, but its also a very noteworthy message, says TCEQ Executive Director Zak Covar. Through this statewide campaign, we hope that everyone who enjoys the abundant outdoor recreation opportunities here will do their part to conserve and protect those natural resources. With the punishing drought our state has suffered in recent years, most people know how important it is to conserve water, and public education efforts like Take Care of Texas are absolutely vital to help get the job done, said Carter Smith, TPWD executive director. In poll after poll, Texans have consistently ranked water resources near the very top of public priorities. Its important for people in cities, and its important for fish and wildlife, state parks and natural habitatseverything is connected, and we all have a role to play. Take Care of Texas provides quick and easy practical guidance for people to do what they already know is right. The PSA, as well as a video about the making of it, is available on the TakeCareOfTexas.org website. The website offers Texans easy ways to conserve water and energy, and includes an online calculator to estimate how much household water, energy, and money they can save by taking these conservation measures in their own home and garden. Everyone who takes an online pledge to help keep Texas clean will receive a free Texas State Park Guide in appreciation for their efforts.
Cooper Lake, Copper Breaks, Daingerfield, Davis Mountains, Eisenhower, Estero Llano Grande, Fairfield Lake, Franklin Mountains, Goliad, Goose Island, Government Canyon, Huntsville, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Brownwood, Lake Somerville, Lockhart, McKinney Falls, Mission Tejas, Ray Roberts Lake, San Angelo, South Llano River, Tyler and Village Creek. For more information, visit the Junior Ranger page on the TPWD website or call 512-389-4880.
BUCHANAN Water stained; 7478 degrees; 27.35 low. Black bass are fair to good on watermelon flukes, white crankbaits, and Texas rigged watermelon candy Whacky Sticks in 48 feet early. Striped bass are good on Rattlin Rogues, RatLTraps, and plastic swim baits. White bass are fair on Tiny Traps and plastic swim baits in creeks. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are good on liver, minnows, and dipbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on goldfish and perch upriver. CANYON LAKE Water clear; 7377 degrees; 8.93 low. Black bass are fair on topwaters, watermelon flukes, and Whacky Sticks around flooded bushes. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Smallmouth bass are fair on clear grubs and watermelon crankbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and pink tube jigs in standing timber. Channel catfish are fair on shrimp. Yellow and blue catfish are good on goldfish and perch upriver. GRANGER Water stained; 7276 degrees; 0.44 high. Black bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on marabou jigs in 412 feet. Blue catfish are good on shad and prepared bait in 410 feet. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait upriver. LBJ Water clear; 7478 degrees; 0.35 low. Black bass are fair on motor oil Berkley Power worms, watermelon topwaters, and watermelon red Whacky Sticks in 612 feet. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and watermelon jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are
Crappie are slow. Drum are fair on nightcrawlers. Channel and blue catfish are fair on cut bait and punchbait. Yellow catfish are good on juglines baited with perch. COLETO CREEK Water clear; 1.09 low. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons. White bass are fair on watermelon spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with liver, stinkbait, and live bait. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch. BASTROP Water clear; 7680 degrees. Black bass are good on green pumpkin soft plastics. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on frozen shrimp, minnows, and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. BONHAM Water stained, 7377 degrees; 0.17 low. Black bass are good in flooded vegetation, cattails, boat docks and points. Crankbaits, soft plastics, jigs and topwaters are all working well. Key is to cover water. Crappie are good in 1013 on jigs and minnows. Catfish are good on minnows along the bank in the park area. BRIDGEPORT Water clear; 7376 degrees; 17.61 low. Black bass are good on weightless Senkos, Texas rigged craws and finesse jigs around shallow cover as well as small swimbaits in shad patterns, Megabass Pop X and Giant Dog X in white python color are good early. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are fair on slabs and crankbaits. Hybrid striper are fair on slabs. Channel catfish are good on trotlines.
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Learning Center, 1135 St. Paul, 6728291. -------------------------Job Corps is currently enrolling students aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and college training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327.
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Holiday Finance Corp. is hiring. Bilingual a plus. Apply at 506 St. Paul. Please no calls. -------------------------BLUEBONNET TRAILS COMMUNITY SERVICES 228 St. George St. Ste. 1, Gonzales, TX 78629 Behavioral Health Consultant Position #1229 For more information and to apply please go to www.bbtrails.org. -------------------------CNH Paving is seeking professional & reliable class A CDL Drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Located in the Waelder area. For more info, call: 830540-3377. -------------------------SOLAR SCREEN I N S TA L L AT I O N NEEDED We need someone who knows how to install solar screens on house windows. Please call 713805-8105 and leave a message with a number to call you back just in case Im away from phone. -------------------------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.
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AVON Representatives Wanted! Great earning opportunities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
GARAGE SALES
15, 8-3. Professional video camera, clothes, furniture, kitchen items, books, etc.
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FREE GED classes, day (M T W and Th, 8 30 to noon) and night (M and W 6 30 to 9), Gonzales
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GARAGE SALES
Huge Garage Sale. Friday & Saturday, 8-3. Furnitue, TVs and loads of good stuff. 1619 N. Hamilton. -------------------------Garage Sale - Saturday, June 15th, 8-Noon. 1713 Neuman St. Mens & womens clothes, shoes, patio table & chairs, electric water heater, housewares & miscellaneous items. -------------------------Four-Home Garage Sale, Just One Block To Shop. A seven-family garage sale along the 100 block of Patrick Street in Gonzales. Miscellaneous items, too much to name. Some furniture, kitchen, bath, children and adult clothing, nik-naks, collectables, and just about something for everyone. Begins at 8:00 a.m. till sold out. No presales or phone calls. -------------------------Pre-moving Garage Sale. 1404 Cavett. Sat., June 15, 8am-?. Variety of things. -------------------------Yard sale. 128 Reid St. Sat., June 15, 8-11. A little bit of everything. -------------------------Multi family yard sale. 2523 E. State Hwy. 97. Sat., June
ORDINANCE #2013-12 An Ordinance of The City of Gonzales, Texas Amending Chapter 13 Section 13.211 By Adding a Subsection (d) Waiving Utility Late Fees for Customers Over the Age of 65 and Living on a Fixed Income; Providing For A Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date. ORDINANCE #2013-13 An Ordinance of The City of Gonzales, Texas, Amending Article 9.100 Library Board of the Code of Ordinances; Providing For a Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date. ORDINANCE #2013-14 An Ordinance of The City of Gonzales, Texas, ReAdopting Article 8.500 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gonzales Concerning Curfew for Minors; Establishing Fines and Penalties as Provided by Law; Providing For A Severability Clause; and Providing An Effective Date.
HELP WANTED
Pest Control Technician. Licensed or will train. Good driving record. No criminal history. Long term career opportunity. Apply at 1119 Water St. -------------------------Sleep Inn & Suites is hiring Full-time housekeepers & Laundry, w/experience preferred. Applications can be retrieved from Sleep Inn front desk, 2138 Water St. --------------------------
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES, TEXAS GARDIEN AND S. PONTON STREET WASTEWATER IMRPOVEMENTS Separate sealed bids addressed to the City of Gonzales (OWNER) clearly labeled GARDIEN AND S. PONTON STREET WW IMPROVEMENTS, ATTN: CITY SECRETARY will be received at Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629, until 2:00 oclock p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2013, and then publicly opened and read aloud immediately. This project includes the installation of approximately 870 linear feet of 8 inch PVC SDR 26 wastewater line with 4 manholes. The project also includes connection to an existing wastewater line, installation of new wastewater services, pavement repairs, trench safety, traffic control, and installation and removal of temporary erosion controls. The Contract Documents, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Proposal, Bid Bond, Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Conditions, Special Conditions, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Technical Specifications and Plans, together with any Addenda are available at Doucet & Associates, Inc., 427 St. George Street, Suite 304, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205. Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents may be examined and purchased for a non-refundable fee of $40.00 at this location. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashiers check or certified check upon a national or state bank in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total actual bid price payable without recourse to the City of Gonzales, or a bid bond in the same amount from a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into a contract and execute required performance and payment bonds. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; however, the right is reserved, as the interests of the OWNER may require, to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality or minor defects in bids received. Bids may be held by the OWNER for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the date of the opening for Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. There will not be a pre-bid conference. Contractors shall make their own individual site inspections and/or investigations to make themselves aware of existing conditions/issues. Failure to make adequate observations, investigations and/or ask questions prior to bidding shall not be grounds for requesting additional work or services. Questions shall be forwarded to J. Keith Schauer, P.E., 427 St. George Street, Suite 304, Gonzales, Texas 78629, (830) 672-1205, by 5:00 oclock p.m., Monday, July 1st.
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EquipmEnt OpEratOr i
The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Gonzales is in search of an Equipment Operator I. Under general direction of the Parks Supervisor and as established by City Council, responsible for maintaining, repairing and providing grounds maintenance services at public parks, cemeteries, city owned lots, and city facilities. Also provides grounds maintenance services at sports facilities, including baseball/softball fields, volleyball courts and recreational areas. This may include mowing, weed eating, trimming trees, picking up trash and debris, and cleaning park restrooms throughout all city owned facilities/areas. Must have knowledge of operating light equipment including; city vehicle, mower, weed eater, pole-saw, back pack blower, chain-saw, edger, sprayer, shovel, rake, broom, drill, and other maintenance related tools and equipment. Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions, and work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers, and Supervisor. Required Education, Experience, and Certifications: High School Diploma/GED, State of Texas Class C Drivers License, one-Two years of experience operating light equipment, Non-Commercial Applicators Certification is preferred. Must be able to pass criminal history background check, pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical. Applications for employment may be found at www.cityofgonzales. org or at the City of Gonzales-City Hall 820. St Joseph. Please submit applications- Attn: Laura Zella at 820 St Joseph or PO Box 547 Gonzales, TX 78629. The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer.
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MISC. FOR SALE
For Sale: Concrete parking curbs 6 long 6 tall plain or painted, 16 + 20 long concrete cattle guard bases, cattle feed troughs. Call Vic for pricing, 6726383 or 857-3827. -------------------------MP3 Player. SanDisk 8GB. Brand new. 437-2046. -------------------------21 RCA TV, great for kids room or 2nd TV. $75. Call 437-2046. -------------------------MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Hohner acoustic guitar w/case. Good for student, $75. Keyboard, Casiotone, TT 360, $125. 437-2046. -------------------------Unicorn Collection for Sale. Call Frances between 9pm10am, 830-8576476. -------------------------1800S Double Barrell Shotgun, Remington $1,500. Call 512-917-4078. -------------------------Antique Straight Razor display case, 18x24 (Memorabilia). $695. Call 512917-4078. -------------------------Troybilt Trimmer with attachments (edger, tiller). 4 cycle, uses straight gasoline. $250. 361741-2604. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------Large shower chair. 19 color TV w/ stand, stand has rollers. 857-8090. -------------------------2 Lounge Chairs, 6 ft. tall headboard, bed frame, oak dining table, antique egg incubator, entertainment center, lamp stand w/ drawers, booth dining table, planter boxes. 361-5944307. -------------------------Large amount quality items. Every-
FURNITURE
361-596-4096. -------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, extends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. 830-5403382.
AUTOS
32 valve engine with a 16 fuel injections and twin double over head cams. Call: 830-540-4430. -------------------------Car and truck rims for sale. 15 and 14 rims. Can be used on trailers, trucks or older cars up to 1980. 4372232. -------------------------SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chevrolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet
AUTOS
GMC, Hallettsville, TX 800-798-3225 or 361-798-3281 or GRAFECHEVYGMC. COM -------------------------2006 Chevrolet Impala for sale. 4-door, V6 engine, a little over 17,000 miles. Silver. One owner. Asking $13,000. 830672-3147. -------------------------1988 Saab 900 Turbo Coup Convertible. Top work but rebuilt clutch. Good buy. $800. 830-857-5927. -------------------------1972 Chevy Half Ton
AUTOS
Pickup. Rebuilt drive train except rear end. All original. 29K Engine, 50K Transmission. 3/4 rear springs. $1K. 830-857-5927. --------------------------
FARM EQUIPMENT
Caterpillar D6C Bulldozer. Must sell due to health. Good condition. Everything works. $16,000 OBO or above $15,000. 830-857-4997. -------------------------Bush hog 6 ft. shredder. 830-2630881. -------------------------Want to Buy: Oliver 60 Tractor. V.A.C. Case Tractor. Run or Not. 361-293-1633. -------------------------5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flipper Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-5655927.
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AUTOS
2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5, 6 cyl, AC, Auto trans., power, cruise, gray metallic w/gray interior. One owner. $6,500. 830540-3382. -------------------------2001 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings Diesel Quad Cab with 5th wheel hitch, automatic, air, cruise & electric windows & tow pkg. Runs good. Body good - no wrecks. $5,500 or best offer. 210-218-3796 or 830-540-3602. -------------------------2004 Infinity G35, 95,000 miles. Leather seats, sunroof, great condition, new tires. 512-7754399. -------------------------5-13 inch tires for a race car. They are good for a dwarf car. Good tread, like brand new. $50 total. Call Brittany at 830-203-0762. -------------------------2005 Cadillac CTS in excellent mechanical conditiion. 109,000 miles, 4-door, V-6, $8,800 OBO. Call 830672-1106. -------------------------For sale: Merucry Grand Marquis. Metallic Jade Green Effect. 22 inch rims. C.D. Player. Runs great. $4,000. 830203-8841. Thomas. Serious calls only. -------------------------1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Special Performance Coop. The LT5 engine is a
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Assistant Manager needed by the Gonzales Branch of World Finance. Valid driver license and auto required. This is a Manager Trainee position and a career opportunity that offers excellent salary and a complete fringe benefit package. Promotion to Manager possible within 15 months. No experience necessary. Apply in person at 623 N. St. Paul
ASSISTANT MANAGER
FURNITURE
3 latex mattress topper. Queen size. Like new, paid $300, asking $150. 512-921-2792. -------------------------Hospital electric bed, extra long mattress, excellent shape, all works. $125. Most come move it. Jimmy, 830-263-4126. -------------------------Dresser, $50. Couch, $75, good shape. 1725 Seydler St. #26. Betty, 830-8574125. -------------------------Large china cabinet, $200.00 . 830672-2604. -------------------------Large Oak desk w/ glass topper and large wooded desk. 830-672-3626. -------------------------New Sofa for Sale. $400. Call 830-8759422, Luling. -------------------------Couch, dresser, buffet. $50 each. Call 830-263-1181. -------------------------7 pc. dinette, $95; coffee and end table, $75; Rollaway Bed, $35; 37 TV, $15; 2 office receptionist chairs, couch, table, etc.
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EOE M/F
FIREWOOD
MESQUITE BBQ WOOD FOR SALE in Gonzales County. All sizes and shapes, ready to use. (830) 672-6265. -------------------------Firewood: Pickup load is $60.00. If you haul. Delivered is $85. Call: 830-5404430.
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AUTOS
For Sale: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - $7,500. 2nd owner pickup with low miles, cold A/C, spray-in bed liner, grill guard, towing package and more! Call Lauren at (361) 648-5049 for more info. -------------------------Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Martin Bros 20 universal rims. $500. 830-8571340.
MOBILE HOMES
raverdehomes.com. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm7 days a week. Sunday, 1-6. (RBI 32896) -------------------------TRADE YOUR OLD HOME TODAY! We pay top dollar for trades! No money down! Singlewides, Doublewides, Triplewides, Park Models, Cedar Cabins! Call now 830-620-4500. RBI#36649. -------------------------3bedroom/2 bathroom singlewide available. $27,900. Call if in need of housing. 830-3056926. RBI#36486. -------------------------OILFIELD HOUSING - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with washer and dryer, office spaces, must see to appreciate. 830-305-6926. RBI#36486. -------------------------Between 4-5 Acres for Sale. Doublewide. Excellent condition. Hwy. frontage. 3BR, all electric, all appliances. Call 830-857-1026.
FOR LEASE
Land for lease for oil field service equipment. Prime location. 4 miles N. on 183. 2 1/2 acres. Electric, water, parking, storage. Call 203-0585 or 672-6922. (TFN)
HOME SERVICES
it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927. -------------------------I am looking for a private setting job around Gonzales, Cost or on 1116 (Pilgrim Road). I have 20 years experience. Please call Emily, 830-4372727; Cell, 820-2632768. -------------------------LOOKING FOR A JOB Certified Nursing Assistant. Not hiring but looking for work as a Live-in caregiver or Live Out in San Antonio or Seguin area. Have 30 + years experience. CPR certified. Loving, dependanble and experienced with Home Health, Agencies, Hospice, and have a big heart. If interested please call 830391-4837. -------------------------Camera work for businesses, promotional uses, editing titles. 830263-0909. creativechannel@live. com. -------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178. -------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call 830203-0735. -------------------------Sewing & Alterations. Jo West. 830-203-5160. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.
MOBILE HOMES
2006 Solitaire Mobile Home for sale by owner. 18x76, 3br/2ba. $42,000 negotiable. For more information, 361772-2453. -------------------------Cheaper in the Country - Large Doublewide 1530 sq. ft. Delivered, Set, Air, skirting only $49,900. 2013 Model. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, Schulenburg, 800-369-6888. Open Sundays, 1-6. (RBI 32896). -------------------------Repos - New paint and Carpet, Large Selection of Double and Singlewides. Save Thousands. Tierraverdehomes. com. Fayette Country Homes, 800-3696888. Open till 6pm-7 days a week. Sunday 1-6.(RBI 32896). -------------------------Oil Field Special, 2013 with Frame mounted A/C 16 wide 3 bedroom, 2 bath $34,900 Delivered, Set. Tier-
WANT TO RENT
Looking for a 2 or 3BR nice house in Nixon and Leesville area. Call 830-8571658. -------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-2844255.
Opportunities at
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HELP WANTED
HOME SERVICES
Sitting at night taking care of elderly in their home. References, transportation. Call 361212-8731. -------------------------Need personal service? Will clean oilfield campers, homes and apartments. Also offer laundry work, ironing and running your personal errands. If you need a pair of jeans or shirt ironed for the night out or last minute event and didnt make it to the cleaners in time, give me a call (830) 203-0716. References. Available. -------------------------House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email barbarajp30@hotmail. com. -------------------------In Home Appliance Repair. Washer, Dryers, all major appliances, 30 years experience. Haul Scrap Metal & appliances. Call Larry at 361-596-4391. -------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does
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All Positions Full-time Part-time Flexible Schedules Competitive Wages Now Accepting Applications Please apply in person at
1803 N. St. Joseph Gonzales, Texas 78629
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Competitive Pay...$9.50-$12.00/hr.
(with weekly perfect attendance)
ELECTRICIAN
Knowledgeable with VFDs Start and stop stations Some PLC troubleshooting Able to work with 3 phase
Benefits include:
CHILD CARE
I am looking for a sitter for my 6 year old daughter for before and after school a few days a week. Preferably someone who can come to my home. References and experience required. Contact me at 830203-9159. -------------------------Child care in home. I have 2 openings, Curriculum and meals included. Please call for details. 830-263-0058.
Human Resources
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FOR LEASE
5.5 Acres for Lease/ Sale. Cleared, water well, 3-200 amp loops, and 100 yds off Hwy. 80 w/good county road frontage. In Leesville between Belmont & Luling. Will subdivide. Would make a perfect oil field yard or residence. Call Peyton, 512-9485306; David, 713252-1130.
MOBILE HOMES
MOBILE HOMES
4/2 Doublewide - $49,900. FREE Site Inspection! FREE Skirting! ~~~~~~~~~~~ LIKE NEW - $19,900. 2009 3BR Singlewide. 1st Call gets it! ~~~~~~~~~~~ NEW 3/2 Singlewide. Starting @ $29,900. 1st Time Buyers OK! Will Finance! Call NOW! ~~~~~~~~~~~
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RVS FOR SALE
203 Big Sky 38 Fifth wheel Travel Trailer. 3 slideouts, very, very nice. 3 1/2 yrs. Bumper to bumper warranty left. $17,900. Call 512914-8347. -------------------------RV For Sale. Older unit. 5th wheel. $2,900. Contact Richard, 830-5566905. -------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.
LIVESTOCK
important. * Price $2,500. Charles Nunes, 830-2030477. -------------------------FOR SALE: Beautiful Bay Mare ( brood mare) 14 yrs. Excellent bloodline (Three Bars & Leo). All offers considered. Pics available upon request: amazin_grace454@ yahoo.com. Ph: #. 830-560-0238. -------------------------Fancy Feathers Bantams. Feather Duster Roos. Colors, pairs, $20. Will deliver to Gonzales. 512-272-5147. -------------------------For Sale: ORGANIC EGGS. Free Range chickens. $2.00 dozen. Will deliver to Gonzales weekly. 830-540-3536. -------------------------For Sale: 2 & 3 year old red & black Brangus Bulls. No Papers. Good selection. Call 830-4375772. -------------------------Black Limousin and Angus Heifers and Bulls, Gentle Increase your weaning weights. Established breeder since 1971. Delivery available 979 5616148 . -------------------------Muscovy ducks for sale. $10.00 each. 830-263-2482. (TFN) -------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-7180482. -------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430. -------------------------WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Horses. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866. -------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Stephens. -------------------------DISPERSAL SALE. Miniature donkeys (28 to 36), male and female, solid and tricolored, 6 mos. to 4 years. Four year olds may be registered with vet exam/affidavit. Excellent pets, loves people. Priced according to gender, age and color. 830672-6265 or 8574251. -------------------------Dwarf Nigerian goats (miniature), multicolored, male and female, 3 mos. to 2-3 years. 830672-6265, 830-8574251.
REAL ESTATE
2611. -------------------------Individual would like to buy a 3/2, minimum of 2,000 sq. ft or more house in Gonzales area. Possibly in country. Someone interested in owner financing w/ substantial down payment. 830203-8492. -------------------------3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home 3 miles from Gonzales on an acre. $129,000. Robin Baker, 830305-2959. Remax Professional Realty. -------------------------House for sale in Moulton area. .47 acre. Needs some TLC. $24,000. 979743-0269. -------------------------Home for sale by owner. 2BDR, can be made into a 3 BDR/1BA, corner lot, storage building. 1404 Cavett St., Gonzales, TX. Contact Jen at 830-4019763 after 6 p.m. $65,000.00. Needs minor repairs. Good starter home. -------------------------For Sale Historical Estate Home. Built in the 1800s. Great investment home. Made into 4 apartments. Does need work. Home is located at 713 St. John, Gonzales, Texas. Asking price is $225,000.00. Contact information, Alex Lopez, 512921-8707 or Lupe Lopez, 713-2068105. -------------------------Low Down on a 3/2/1136sq ft. home. Asking $79,800 w/ only $800 down. 202 East Lee Smiley, TX. Call Mr Smith, 855847-6806. -------------------------Older couple downsizing 15 acres (10 acres fenced), house, 3/1 1/2, Barn, ponds, trees. Wharton County. $137,000. 979-5333262. -------------------------4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appliances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488. -------------------------House for Sale/To Be Moved: 3BR/1Ba frame house, pier & beam foundation, central A/H. Buyer responsible for moving house from property, $6,000. 830-857-4172. -------------------------Two story, eleven room home which includes three bedroom, two baths. Apprx. 2,500 sq. ft. on about an half acre. Corner lot, zoned for resident i a l / co m m e rc i a l. Luling. $150,000.
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830-875-6975.
MISC. SERVICES
Master Plumber. Reasonable Rates. Please Call 713-203-2814 or 281-415-6108. License #M18337 -------------------------No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment.
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Lots for Lease. Conveniently located behind WHS (Waelder High School). For information call 512299-1627. -------------------------WANTED: A piece of property to buy to move my small house on within 20 miles of Gonzales. Call 210-8632899, leave message. -------------------------75 Acres Gillispie Co. 10 Min. N. of Fredericksburg. Hwy. Frontage, Hunting, Investment or Retirement. $7,500 acre. swk@gvec.net -------------------------Wanted to lease land for cattle grazing. Must have water and fences. Contact Mitchell Hardcastle, 830857-4544. -------------------------90x60 lot for sale. For more info, call Jose at (936) 4888115. -------------------------5 Acres or more to lease. For Storage or Oilfield Equipment etc. 1 1/2 mile from city limits off 183 S. Call 830-2634888 for information.
MOTORCYCLES
Gruene Harley-Davidson is currently buying pre-owned Harleys. Looking to sell youR Harley? Call Jon Camareno at 830-624-2473.
RECREATION
2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. Independent Suspension. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Asking - $4,950.00 in very good condition. Call 830-8574670.
57 Acres just north of I-10 Near Waelder. Brush, oaks, hay fields, 2 tanks, 3/2 home, ct Pending Contraapartment. barn w/electricity, Equipment. Part minerals. $275,000. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 198 Acres, Atascosa County, West of Floresville. Huge Creek Bottom, 2 tanks, water meter, shallow well, electricity, oaks, elms, persimmon, mesquite, black brush. Could this be your new hunting spot? $2,895 per acre. Might divide into two tracts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 260 to 861 Acres. NW Corpus Christi. Lake, Barn, Pens, 2 water wells. Great cattle place. Paved corner. Excellent for Subdividing. Price $2,750 to $3,500 per acre.
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PETS
Miniature Boston Terrier Puppies. 1st shots & wormed. 830-888-0164. -------------------------ANUE Pet Grooming. 7 days a week. Hand/Scissor Cut. Small, $20 & $30; Medium, $35 & $40; Medium/Large, $45. Ask for Susan. 361-258-1505. -------------------------Precious long haired Chihuahua puppies. Pure bred. 9 wks. old. Born Thanksgiving. 1st shots & wormed. Paper trained. Males & Females. Playful and very cute. Raised in my home with a lot of love. $200/each. 1-830-560-6668. -------------------------Free kittens. Call 361-594-4307. -------------------------We stock Sportmix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Livestock show contestants, we carry feeders, waterers, heat lamps, access for show birds. Gonzales Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
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18 AC - 5224 Sandy Fork Rd, Harwood - 3BD/2BA home perfect for the country getaway! 2 car detached garage, 30x40 run-in shed. Large tank, fully fenced. Mature trees. $244,500. cleared and wooded. 14 AC - 1491 Highsmith Rd, Luling - Partially 830-875-5866 3BD/2BA home with stained concrete and additional living/bonus room. Detached storage Residential building.
4728 CR 283, Harwood - NEW LISTING - Custom 3BD/2BA home on approx. 22.9 wooded acres great for recreation and hunting! Split floorplan with spacious great room. Upgrades! Tile, Custom kitchen, Granite counters. Detached shed, partially fenced. $317,000. 215 S Oak - NEW LISTING - Large, 3 BD/2.5 BA home located on half of a city block for 0.7 acre! Large den and formal dining areas feature 2 wood burning fireplaces. Upstairs features private entrance for income producing space if desired. Open lot to enjoy garden, pool, or build income producing structure. REDUCED $217,000. 114 Glendale, Luling - Open and inviting floor plan featured in this 3BD/2.5 BA home with many updates throughout. Fenced yard with patio and deck area. Efficiency apartment great for guests or rental income. REDUCED $188,000. $192,000. 532 Domino Five - NEW LISTING - Guadalupe River Frontage! 3BD/2BA home on approx. 1/3 acre. nice deck & stairs leading to water. Come enjoy the good life! REDUCED $195,000. $198,500. 960 S. Pecan - Modern, custom 4BD/3BA secluded home on 1 acre home on 1 acre backs to wet weather creek. Open floor plan, security and surround wired. REDUCED $336,500. $338,000. $340,000. 3400 SM HWY, Luling - Large, 4BD/2.5BA on 1.5 acres just outside of town. Spacious kitchen open todining and living. Co-op water & electricity. $132,500. 214 E. Crockett, Luling - Charming, move-in ready 3BD/2.5Ba features large den area and beautiful yard. Detached building approx. 650 sq. ft. ideal for storage or commercial space. REDUCED $172.000. $185,000. FORECLOSURE - The Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 2BD/2BA Main Home on 3 AC - 473 Crockett Lane - views offered with this 2BD/2BA main home and detached efficiency guesthouse. 2 car carport. REDUCED $226,000. $239,000.
HUNTING LEASES
5 experienced hunters looking for at least 800+ acres for hunting in Westhoff area. Bill Cain, 281-684-0165.
WANTED
Im looking for a 1959 GISD yearbook. Call Jimmy at 361-571-6888. -------------------------Wanted: Old work western boots. 830672-7384.
MISC. SERVICES
Belmont RV Park. Belmont Texas Propane Services available. Call 830-4243600. -------------------------Affordable Welding Service. Call Stan, 830-857-6621. -------------------------Pampered Chef D e m o n s t r a t o r. Host a Show! Its Easy! Choose from a Cooking Show, Catalog Show, Facebook Show or if you need an item, here is my site, https:// w w w.pamperedche f. b i z /z ava d i l. Dee Zavadil, 830857-1495. -------------------------Lucky Shots by Dee. Need Family Portraits, Family Reunions, Birthdays, School Pictures, Weddings, Etc. 830857-1495 -------------------------Plumbing Repairs. All Types of Plumbing.
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LIVESTOCK
Bulls for Sale. Black Angus and Black Limousin. Breeding ages. Gentle. Delivery available. 979263-5829. -------------------------19 2 year old Brangus Heifers with calves. $1,500 for pair. Call 830-5821007. -------------------------FOR SALE: Purebred Charolais bulls and heifers, seven months old. 830857-4067. -------------------------Bull For Sale: * Black polled Hereford (White face). * 21 months old. * Very gentle, home grown. * Throws a predominance of black baldies when crossed with black hided cows. * This breed has a history of birthing small calves. * Heifer calves make great replacement stock. * Can be registered, if papers are
CONTRACT
Settlement at Patriot Ranch - 3-27 acre site built home sites. Beautiful countryside and wildlife views. Electricity available. Paved roads, well/septic required. 79.5 AC CR 281, Harwood - Partially wooded and cleared land with partial fencing. Co-op water and electricity available. 1 tank and hand dug well. Country Road frontage on 2 sides. $360,000. RV Park - 10.5 AC - Great location just off IH-10, mature trees and nice tank. Site has been engineered for 54 unit RV Park. 43 AC - 2198 Sandy Branch Rd., Harwood - Secluded with partial high fence, large tank, rustic cabin. Beautiful views. REDUCED $266,600. 111 Acres, Creek Rd - Dripping Springs - Scenic property offers partially cleared and wooded land located on high bluff with Onion Creek frontage. Minerals convey. $1,900,000.
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RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. includes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
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Beautiful cabin on 5 acres of land in mountain of Colorado, fully furnished, surrounded by pines and aspen. Plenty of wildlife. $225,000. 719-836-
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vTHOMPSONVILLE 5641 Hwy. 90, 2 bedroom, 3 bath, interior recently painted, tile floors, includes washer/dryer, refrigerator on 2 accres......REDUCED..............................................................$114,900 vGONZALES 3/2, new construction, 707 St. Francis......GREATLY REDUCED..............................................................................$199,900 vGONZALES COUNTY - C.R. 418, 4 1/2 miles S.E. of Waelder, 25.1 acres, good hunting, open w/nice trees, electric, septic, water well needs repair, sandy loam, stock tank. Great for horses. Metal barn appx. 30x50, old mobile home (no assigned value.) No minerals........................................................$119,225 vN.E. GONZALES COUNTY- Best little hunting place in TX! Deer, hog, dove, some turkey. 46.892 wooded acres. Secluded, large ranches surround property. My 9 year old granddaughter shot her first buck last year, 8 pointer! No minerals or water rights convey. Owner/Agent..REDUCED....$5,500/acre. v25.936 acres, Henry Bymer 1/3 League, close to I10, electric nearby, CONTRACT PENDING sandy loam, fronts CR420...................................................$98,800 vTHOMPSONVILLE - 33 acres, 2 stock tanks, 1 water well, 4 bedrooms/2 1/2 baths, much more................$395,000 vFLATONIA- 2 lots (one corner) 100x125............$11,000 for both vGONZALES - 820 Oil Patch Lane, 2.25 acres (+/-), raw land with 3 sides metal equipment shed. Utilities are available at front of property, zoned heavy commercial....................................................................$125,000 vGONZALES For Lease: 10 to 20 acres, about 5 miles south of Gonzales, just off Hwy. 183. vONE BEDROOM COTTAGE IN THE COUNTRY. $500/mo, $1,000 security deposit, outside pets only (no cats inside!). CR 420, Gonzales County.
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51 acs., royalties, private, utilities, ...... Land ............................................... $5,500/ac RA 11.2 acs., Hwy Gast RdCT .......$5,300/Ac. NT 90 A East, 35 90. acs., + home...... $395,000 CO CT RA NT CO CR 228 15 acs., M/H, trees................ $87,500 Shirley Breitschopf
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153 acs., FM 2091.........................$795,000 830-857-4142 61 acs., perfect homesite.................$4,990/Ac. Lynnette Cooper 3.94 acs., Settlement....................... $65,000 lynnette@gonzalesproperties.com 10 acs., Settlement.........................$79,000 2-4 acs., Sarah DeWitt ............$25,000/Ac. Carol Hardcastle 1 ac. Seydler830-857-3517 St...............................$25,000 8.7 You acs.,can cityreach limitsour ....................... .$120,000 staff by calling: 58 Phone: acs., trees, potential, edge of town............. 830-672-2522 ...................................................$12,000/Ac.
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The Arts
By DAVE MUNDY
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The Texas Unlimited Band (aka TUB) was formed in the early 1980s in the small town of Dime Box. Texas Unlimited started out playing weddings, private parties and the local dance hall circuit. They soon developed a significant following and were requested at larger venues, fairs and festivals. Currently TUB is one of the most requested country and variety bands in Texas and has showcased their sound across the south west United States, making appearances on TV and radio talk shows. The band, now based in Giddings, will be heading up the main stage entertainment at the Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series from 7-10 p.m. Friday, June 21. Texas Unlimited has shared the stage with numerous major stars including: George Strait, NYNSYNC, Garth Brooks, Brooks and Dunn, Chris Ladoux, John Michael
Montgomery, BlackHawk, George Jones, Restless Heart, Lori Morgan, Gary Allen, Tim Magraw, Diamond Rio, Steve Wariner, Clay Walker, Shenandoah, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Pat Green, among many others. TUBs original music has gained great acclaim and is receiving air play on Texas and Oklahoma radio stations. The 2013 series runs weekly through Friday, June 28 and Thursday, July 4. Another familiar name to Tejano fans, Shelly Lares, will bring her Tejano Revival act to the stage June 28 from 7-10 p.m. The series wraps up with the Star-Spangled Spectacular July 4, and two San Antonio-based acts will provide the tunes. The Meyer Anderson Band heads up the afternoon entertainment from 2:30-6 p.m., with the Toman Brothers Band playing from 6:30-11 p.m The fireworks show is scheduled for 10 p.m. this year. The Gonzales Main Street
vision is that the central business district will be an outstanding example of historic preservation, the center of commerce and a tourist destination. Visit www.cityofgonzales.org for information on the main street program and more on the 2013 Concert Series, including sponsorship opportunities, volunteer forms and vendor applications.
Sumer is icumin in Lhude sing cuccu! Thus begins this 12th century English song, inviting the new season and its sounds. At Winedale, near Round Top, it is one of the traditional theme songs of young Shakespeareans embracing the challenge of plays written over 400 years ago, a musical prologue to the intense two-week work and play experience called
Camp Shakespeare. One might wonder what inspires kids who just finished another school year, ending with finals and yearning for some rest, to spend a month of preparation and part of their summer time studying something that most folks think is opaque? They could be at the beach. What draws them to Fayette County under the hot Texas sun, into an old cedar barn at Winedale? University of Texas
Emeritus Jim (Doc) Ayres, Director of Camp Shakespeare, has a simple answer for that: come to the country and find out. Camp Shakespeare is a two-week residential experience in play and performance available to kids 1116 from anywhere through an application process. Experience in acting or with Shakespeare is not necessary. Only 28 places are available each year, with 14 students in each session. What happens at Camp? Well, here is one parents
analysis sent to Doc: Their accomplishment [at Camp] is the more remarkable when we consider that none of these students are theater or drama students but only kids interested in working together to explore a play through performance. In the process, their play becomes a vehicle for their exploration of language, of social encounter and problem-solving, for developing self-confidence and self-esteem, verbal and written expression, and,
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through Shakespeare, for gaining insight into the human condition. Campsite for the program is Briarfield B & B, near Round Top. Daily sessions are held at theater barn at The University of Texas Winedale Historical Center. Fourteen campers selected for first session this 11th season arrived on June 9th to begin their study of Loves Labors Lost, Shakespeares lively comedy of wit and wooing, often called a feast of words. Indeed, it is a celebration of the new words and sounds of the English language and everyone in the play has a great deal of fun showing off his or her verbal skills.
Public performances of the play are scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 3 p.m., at the Crystal Theater in Gonzales; for Friday, June 21, 7 p.m., at the new Henkel Hall on Round Tops Henkel Square; and for Saturday, June 22, 1 p.m., at the Theater Barn at Winedale. Admission is $5; students are admitted free. Donations to the program are always welcome. The second session campers will boldly take on Hamlet. David Williams of Austin will play the Prince. Performances of Hamlet begin on Thursday, July 11, 3:30 p.m., at the Crystal The
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2013 Main Street Summer Concert Series On The Confederate Square Downtown Gonzales
Friday, June 14 Featuring - The Red Ravens 7-10 p.m.
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Food Vendors - Home Made Cookies (decorate your own cookie), Pizza, Fajitas, Fried Mushrooms, Chalupas, Hamburgers, Nachos, Hot Dogs, Roasted Corn, Fruit Cups, Candy Apples, Pretzels, Curly Fries, Waffle Fries, Fried Pickles. Arts & Crafts - From Purses, boots, hair accessories, jewerly, crosses, shoes, jeans, shirts, Bible Covers, Plexus and lots more. Train Rides by Gonzales County Lulac Council, Moon Bounces by Chris Espinosa, Wagon Rides with the Clydesdale Horses again with Cynthia, George and Hanna Stickle VFW - Drinks Lots of information booths - Tyson Buddy ***NO GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED!!!!! Bring Your Lawn Chairs Fun time for the whole family!!!! Games for Children!!!!! (Upcoming Bands - June 21 - Texas Unlimited, June 28 - Shelly Lares) July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular - All day excitement from Bean & BBQ cook off games during the day sponsored by The Gonzales Cannon, decorated bike contest and Huge Fireworks show at night. Featuring the bands - The Toman Brothers and The Meyer Anderson Band (More information in upcoming issues of The Cannon on July 4th Celebration)
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Bluebonnet Electric Coop. St. Joseph Food Mart L&M Onsite Catering Peterek & Associates No Limit Accessories Yours & Mine Salon 4L RV Ranch West Motors Tyson Foods The Heights of Gonzales JM Oil Field Services McLeroy Land Group Howards of Shiner Best Western A-Line Auto Mr. Taco
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You could be feeling under the weather this week, Aries. Even if your to-do list is a mile long, you need to take some time to recuperate before getting back to business. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Life experience is your advantage, Taurus. When your company is looking to fill a position, they will most likely hire from within. Make the most of this opportunity. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, just when things seem hopeless, a small ray of light shines through and you find a solution to your problem. Scorpio has some wise words, so listen up. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
Cancer, once you think you have all of the answers, something pops up to make you reassess a situation. It could take a few days for you to find the answer youre looking for. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you may have fun in the sun on your mind, but others are urging you to buckle down and focus on some tasks that need to get wrapped up before you leave. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 There are some changes coming at work, Virgo. You just dont know if they will be to your advantage or be something that could tilt you off your axis. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have much to learn, but you cannot cram it all into one week. There is no crash course on life. Make the most of a getaway opportunity. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You cant seem to focus on one thing for very long this
week, Scorpio. You might have to spend a few days clearing your mind before you can refocus on the tasks at hand. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are not one to let an obstacle block you from your goal. Rethink your strategy and you will soon find yourself back on the path to success. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, changes at home are in store and you may be feeling both excited and anxious at the same time. This is perfectly understandable as you await the news. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, vacation plans may have been elusive until now, but you finally have the
funds and the time to take the trip you desire. Your traveling partner is still up in the air. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a new season inspires you to make changes and reconsider old relationships. Call it a late spring cleaning of your life. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JUNE 9 Michael J. Fox, Actor (52) JUNE 10 Kate Upton, Model (21) JUNE 11 Gene Wilder, Comic Actor (80) JUNE 12 Dave Franco, Actor (28) JUNE 13 Ally Sheedy, Actress (51) JUNE 14 Yasmine Bleeth, Actress (45)
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Martin was Dino Crocetti. Issur Danielovitch (wisely) changed his name to Kirk Douglas, and Archibald Leach decided he preferred to become famous as Cary Grant. It was American industrialist Henry Ford who made the following sage observation: Whether you think that you can, or that you cant, you are usually right. It took Leonardo da Vinci four years to complete his iconic painting the Mona Lisa. If youre planning a trip to the United Kingdom this summer, you might want to add a side trip to Llanfair in Wales. The towns Welsh name is llanfair-pwllgwyn gyllgogerychwyrndrobwll llantsiliogogogoch, which means, roughly, Saint Marys Church in a hollow of white hazel, close to a whirlpool and Saint Tysilos Church and near a red cave. The sign at the railway station that has the towns name is 20 feet long. The next time youre aviating in Alaska, keep in mind that in that state its illegal to view a moose from the window of any flying vehicle. Whats in a name? Well, a great deal, it would seem -- at least according to those trying to make it big. Joan Crawford was born Lucille La Sueur, Roy Rogers was Leonard Slye, and Dean Before 1948 on the island of Bermuda, cars were forbidden. You might be surprised to learn that the cowboy hat was not as widespread in the Old West as might be assumed from watching old movies. The most popular headwear on the frontier was the bowler hat. The bowler had the advantage of stability; it wouldnt blow off in high winds. It was worn by Bat Masterson, Billy the Kid, Black Bart and Butch Cassidy. *** Thought for the Day: The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. -Oscar Wilde (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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