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August 25, 1886 On this day in 1886, the second organization of black medical professionals in the nation was formed in Galveston. Doctors J. H. and L. M. Wilkins, pharmacist J. S. Cameron, and twelve other men established the Lone Star State Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association. The group formed its own organization after the Texas Medical Association had refused them admission. The founders included Monroe Alpheus Majors of Waco, the first African-American physician to practice medicine west of the Rockies, and Benjamin Jesse Covington, a founder of Houston Negro Hospital. After sporadic activity early in its existence, the association grew to almost 300 members in 1928. A. E. Hughes became the first female president in 1934. In 1939 the group received official endorsement from the Texas Medical Association. After TMA opened membership to blacks in 1955, Lone Star State Medical Associations numbers declined, but the organization remained active into the twenty-first century.
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GEDC mulls grant for new steak house

By NIKKI MAXWELL
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Gonzales may have a new steak house by the end of the year. Local citizen Marlene Metzler recently purchased the Booth & Lewis Building in downtown Gonzales and plans to turn it into a restaurant called Outback Bar & Grill. The building has been
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vacant for nearly two years and is the former home of Rogers Pizza. The plan is to have the restaurant and a bar separated by a partial wall. I want to clean up the front and back, and it needs a lot of work done on the property, Metzler said. I never expected to have so much support from the GEDC Page A3
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The Gonzales Apaches return to the field Friday night when they travel to Corpus Christi to face the Miller Buccaneers in their 2011 season opener. For a photo feature of last weeks Meet the Apaches night, see Page A10. For a full preview of all the regions games, see todays Sports section; for a preview of all football, volleyball and cross country teams around the region, see our Fall Sports 2011 edition in todays paper. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Independence Relay moves to Bastrop

By NIKKI MAXWELL
Waelder Police Chief Jim Taylor says he wants a piece of the Interstate-speeding ticket pie for the City of Waelder. Taylor submitted a proposal to the Gonzales County Commissioners Court during their meeting Monday morning, explaining that 35 percent of the revenue from the tickets
written by Waelder officers would return to the county coffer. We would get 65 percent, which we think is pretty fair since we are the ones paying the salaries and the patrol cars and everything else, Taylor said. We can go write tickets in other parts of the county, but we dont get any of the funds for that. He estimated the addiWAELDER, Page A3
The annual Texas Independence Relay, hosted in the City of Gonzales every March since 2008, will be moving to Bastrop next year. The relay race course is more than 200 miles from Gonzales to the finish line in San Jacinto. The first shot for Texas Independence was fired in Gonzales. Relay Producer Jay Hilscher said he believes the relay starting line belongs in Gonzales. Its hard not to start the Texas
Independence Relay in Gonzales next year, Hilscher said. It makes sense historically speaking that it begin there. He said some of the participants who are registered for the 2012 relay have commented and asked about why its not being hosted in Gonzales. According to Hilscher, there are multiple reasons why the relay will be relocating. Former Gonzales city manager David Huseman was dismissed by the city council in February 2011, and the last relay was a few weeks later. Hilscher
said the timing of the event during changes in city administration created challenges for relay staff. The participants didnt really notice some of the struggle behind the scenes, Hilscher said. It was communicated to me by some people that Gonzales wanted to take a step back. Its not the community at larges fault. We have appreciated the support from some of the people there in the past and thank them for everything they have done to help us, Hilscher said.
In the past, approximately 2,000 people in teams of ten ran a one mile route through Gonzales and 200 miles through Shiner, Moulton, Flatonia, Schulenburg, Weimar, Borden, Columbus, Altair, Eagle Lake, Wallis, Orchard, Simonton, Fulshear and Houston. Some teams have traveled from Los Angeles and New York to Gonzales to participate. I know many people in Gonzales, and Im sorry about relocating the next relay, Hilsher said. Who knows what will happen in the future.
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Michele Barrett of Universal promotions shows off an AR-15 rifle to an interested patron during Tuesdays National Rifle Association of America benefit dinner at the Hermann Sons Hall in Gonzales. A number of limited edition firearms and sporting goods were auctioned off to raise funds for the organization. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
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Gonzales Police Report

Gonzales Police Department News Release Week Of Aug. 22: 08/15/2011 Francisco Javier Almazan 30 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication At 2000 Blk Hwy 90-A. 08/15/2011 Reported Phone Harassment At 3000 Blk Harwood Rd. 08/16/2011 Reported Burglary Habitation At 600 Blk Water St. 08/17/2011 Marcus John Hernandez 19 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Criminal Mischeif And Possession Dangerous Drug At 300 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 08/17/2011 Reported Theft At 100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 08/16/2011 Reported Assault At 197 County Road. 08/17/2011 Preston Leon Smith 25 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charegd With Outstanding City Warrants And Failure To Id At 1100 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 08/17/2011 Reported Unauthorized Use Motor
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Vehicle At 2000 Blk Hwy 183. 08/17/2011 Reported Criminal Mischief At 900 Blk Wells St. 08/17/2011 Reported Forgery At 600 Blk St. Paul St. 08/19/2011 Reported Theft Of Service At 1300 Blk St. Louis St. 08/20/2011 Marvin Trejo 19 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With Possession Of Controlled Substance,Tampering With Evidence And A Juan Izaguirre 17 Of Gonzales Arrested And Charged With No Drivers License, Possession Of Controlled Substance, And Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia At 1200 Blk St. Andrew St. 08/20/2011 Reported Criminal Mischief At 400 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr. 08/21/2011 Reported Harassment At 800 Blk St. Matthew St. 08/21/2011 Reported Assault At 700 Blk College St.
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Gonzales Co. Sheriffs Office Report

The Gonzales County Sheriffs Office Sheriffs Report for 08/14/11-08/20/11 08/14/11 Monjaraz, Luis Enrique Grifaldo, 08/1992, Waelder. No Drivers License Issued. Released on Order to Appear. Immigration Detainer. Picked up by ICE. 08/15/11 Pitts, Jeffery Ryan, 06/1991, Gonzales. Local Warrant - Minor in Consumption. Released on Order to Appear. Local Warrant - Minor in Consumption. Released on Order to Appear. 08/17/11 Pena, Jonathan Scott, 12/1985, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence - Aggravated Assault against Public Servant. Released - Weekender/Work Release. Newman, Justin Wayne, 07/1988, Gonzales. Local Warrant - No Seatbelt - Child Age 4-14. Released on $500 Bond. 08/19/11
DeWitt Co. Sheriffs Office Report

DeWitt County Sheriffs office Arrest Report for Week of Aug. 11-17: Jail Average Daily Count- 77 Inmates Housed for other Agencies- 5 August 11, 2011 Joe Howell, 46, of Victoria, Violation of Probation / Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or More, No Bond, DCSO Edward Perez, 42, of Cuero, Revocation of Probation / Retaliation, Bond of $50,000, DCSO Felix Villarreal, 29, of Kenedy, Evading Arrest Detention w/Vehicle, Bond of $10,000, Parole Violation, No Bond, DCSO Ryan Mueller, 31, of Cuero, Assault by Threat Family Violence, Fine of $314.00, Unlawful Possession Firearm by Felon, Bond of $5,000, Deadly Conduct, Bond of $10,000, DCSO August 12, 2011 Tyler Davis, 28, of Luling, Violation of Probation / Assault Family Violence Enhanced, No Bond, DCSO Carol Walsdorf, 26, of Los Fresnos, Violation of Probation / Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Jeffery Mccord, 45, of Cuero, Violation of Probation / Burglary of Habitation, Bond of $20,000, DCSO Robert Beckham, 36, of Cuero, Violation of Probation / Theft Stolen Property<$1,500.00 2/More Previous, No Bond, DCSO James Davis, 60, of Victoria, Driving While Intoxicated / Open Alcohol Container, Bond of $2,000, DPS August 13, 2011 Christopher Ybarra, 30, of Beeville, Driving While License Invalid, Bond of $1,000, DPS Sanford Trevino, 19, of Cuero, Disregarded Stop Sign, Fine of $156.00, 30 Days to Pay, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 30 days to pay, DCSO August 14, 2011 Shaun Floyd, 31, of Sibley, Louisiana, Posses-
Rodriguez, Thomas Dion, 11/1981, Gonzales. Commitment/Sentence - Driving while Intoxicated with Child under 15 yoa. Released - Weekender. 08/20/11 Rivera, Ramon Rosendo, 10/1990, Nixon. Local Warrant - Traffic Offense. Released on Order to Appear. Local Warrant - Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility. Released on Order to Appear. Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency arrest and processings: GCSO 06 DPS 02 GPD 08 WPD 01 NPD 01 Constable 00 DWCSO 00 DEA 00 TPW 00 Gonzales Municipal Court GCAI 00 Failed to Appear List for Aug. 17 Total 18 court date: Defendants who receive a citation(s) must appear on or before the date indicated on the citation(s). Their appearance must be in writing, in person or sion Controlled Substance PG 1 GT=1GLT4G, Bond by an attorney, and any change of $10,000, Possession Marijuana LT2OZ, Bond of of address must be given to the $1,000, DPS court. Jimmy Walker, 33, of Cuero, Criminal Nonsupport, Defendants listed below have No Bond, Cuero PD recently missed their scheduled Thomas Lopez, 41, of Seguin, Driving While Intoxi- court date and their failure to cated 2nd, Bond of $2,500, DPS respond will result in a warrant(s) being issued for their arrest. August 15, 2011 An additional charge of violate Danail Garcia, 32, of Victoria, Sexual Assault of a promise to appear being added Child Bond of 75,000, Cuero PD to their fine. Melissa Salinas, 29, of Cuero, No Drivers License, In addition to the original 30 days to pay, Capias Pro Fine/Child Under8/ Less charge, there will be a warrant Than 49 Unsecured, Fine of $260.20, Capias Pro fee for violate promise to appear. Fine/ Child Under 8/Less than 49 Unsecured, Fine In addition, you may be denied of $222.65, Capias Pro Fine/ No Texas Drivers License, the renewal of your driver license Fine of $313.30, Yorktown PD from the Department of Public Darlene Thompson, 39, of Cuero, Violation of Pro- Safety and collection of debt fees bation / Possession of Controlled Substance/Drug by attorneys at law. Free Zone, Bond of $50,000.00, DCSO Martha Sandy Gamboa Jaime Zamora August 16, 2011 Blake Orosco, 19, of Yorktown, Resist Arrest Search or Transport, Bond of $1,000, Yorktown PD Angel Mraz, 25, of Yoakum, Violation of Probation/ Criminal Mischief, Bond of $35,000, DCSO Garza, Albert, 34, of Yoakum, Criminal NonsupEDINBURG U.S. port, No Bond, Bail Jumping and Failure to Appear Civil Issue, Bond of $2,500, DCSO Border Patrol agents from
Chief Deputy Randy Noviskie of the Fayette County Sheriffs Office reports that the Executive Director of the Texas Narcotics Officers Association from El Paso contacted Sheriff Keith Korenek on Tuesday, July 5. Lt. David Beyer said that the board of directors for each region of Texas unanimously elected Sheriff Korenek for Supervisor of the Year. This prestigious award is only given to one peace officer for the entire State of Texas. Out of 254 counties in Texas, Sheriff Korenek won this award based on his aggressive enforcement of narcotics violations over the course of the last year. Additionally, Sheriff Korenek also won Supervisor of the Year for the central region of TNOA. This is the first time that one person has won both awards in the same year, stated Noviskie. The Texas Narcotics Officers Association is comprised of five regions covering the entire State of Texas. The association has been in existence since 1970 by virtue of State charter and currently has approximately 3000 members. Korenek is the only Sheriff in Texas that has ever been given this award. Sheriff Korenek was given a plaque and an engraved Glock pistol at the state conference in South Padre Island Aug. 17 at the annual awards banquet. (Courtesy Photo)
Gonzales Municipal FTA List

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August 17, 2011 Jacobo Castro Jr., 24, of San Antonio, Assault Causes Bodily Injury, Bond of 14,000, DCSO Cary Dueser, 36, of Yorktown, Violation of Probation / Possession Controlled Substance PG 1<1G, Bond of $30,000, DCSO Rigoberto Salinas Jr., 21, of Mission, Driving While License Invalid - Subsequent, Bond of $1,000, DPS Esteban Rodriguez, 43, of Victoria, Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 <28G, Bond of $25,000, Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 3/4 <28G, Bond of $75,000, DCSO
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Around 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued an appeal to the public to conserve energy because of continued and expected to continue high temperatures. Officials with the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) and other electric utility companies throughout the state ask their customers to conserve electricity as much as possible during these extremely high temperatures. The National; Weather Service forecast for the Gonzales area is predicting a blazingly-hot weekend, with highs temperatures of 108 degrees expected on Friday, 109 on Saturday and 107 Sunday. This conservation effort should help prevent the need for ERCOT to require electric utilities to reduce load by creating momentary service interruptions in which circuits are taken out of power and brought back up on a rotating basis also known as rolling blackouts an ERCOT news release notes. As a reminder, here are some immediate tips for conserving energy: Limit electricity usage to only that consumption that is absolutely necessary. Turn off all unnecessary lights, appliances and electronic equipment. Do not use your most energydemanding devices such as dishwasher, laundry equipment, hair dryers, coffee makers, pool pump or other home appliances unless absolutely necessary, especially between the hours of 3 to 7 p.m. Close blinds and drapes on windows that get direct sun, set air conditioning thermostats to 80 degrees and use fans to circulate the air. Businesses should minimize the use of electric lighting and electricity-consuming equipment as much as possible.
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GEDC: directors look at rules for business grants

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Larger consumers of electricity should consider shutting down or reducing nonessential production processes. Consumers can keep updated on the situation by following GVEC on Facebook or GVEC_ Tweets on Twitter. GVEC is an electric cooperative that serves over 68,000 meters across 13 Texas counties. The service area spans 3,500 square miles across South Central Texas. The headquarters is located in Gonzales, with four area offices in the cities of Schertz, Seguin, La Vernia and Cuero.
people in the community. Metzler submitted her plan and application for a small business grant to the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation earlier this month, and asked the board to seriously consider her request. I have no doubt this (plan) will work, Metzler said. I really feel that its going to be good. She said the building is in need of some minor repairs, but the electrical and plumbing are her major concerns. She said most of her money is going toward repairs and equipment. The former pizza oven kitchen is being moved to allow more cooking and meal preparation space. Metzler said she plans to hire 13-15 employees, and be open Monday through Sunday, but only in the evenings for dinner. She said she has to buy all new equipment for the kitchen.
Whether or not I get a grant from you will decide what equipment I purchase and how much we do to the building, Metzler said. Theres a lot of things that have been covered up over the years, and it seems every time I pull a board off the wall theres another window with some bars across it, and its history. She added that the apartment on the property will also be rented out. I want to keep it a nice place, an I want people to feel comfortable bringing their children there to eat dinner as a family, Metzler said. People are already asking me when I will be open, and I tell them, Im trying, Im trying. Barbara Crozier of Laurel Ridge Antiques also applied for the small business grant but was not present to speak to the board about her plans for the funds. The directors tabled the grant decisions, and will consider the applications during a future meeting.
Passing the boot
Members of the Gonzales Volunteer Fire Dept. took time out of their busy schedule over the weekend to pass the boot at the corner of Sarah DeWitt Dr. and St. Joseph St. in their annual fund-raiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (Photos by Debbie Toliver)
WAELDER: Commissioners cool to idea of police patrolling I-10

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Colorado author and former Gonzales resident Kathy Lynn Harris is enjoying the release of her new novel, Blue Straggler, as a Kindle ebook via Amazon. com. The novel was published by MST Publishing the first week of August 2011. The novel, which is set in small towns in South Texas and Southern Colorado, features a cast of memorable characters and is receiving five-star reviews from readers. The publisher calls the novel, a laugh-outloud, yet poignant, story about good friends, bad
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choices, quirky families and new beginnings a Texas version of Helen Fieldings Bridget Joness Diary or Anna Maxteds Getting Over It with the wit and humor of a Melissa Banks (of The Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing fame) story. Priced at $8.99, Blue Straggler is available as an ebook download and can be viewed on the Kindle ebook reader, or on any computer (PC or Mac), or on an iPad, iPhone or any Android or Windows smart phone. Two chapters are available to read for free on Amazon prior to purchase.
tional revenue to be approximately $100,000 annually for the county. More importantly it will increase public safety, Taylor said. We will not let patrol coverage of the City of Waelder slip. But Constable Raliegh Measom questioned that statement, pointing out numerous cases when Waelder officers did not respond to local calls for assistance or emergency. Have you checked with the taxpayers to see what they think about this? Measom asked Taylor. Well, I know the average taxpayer is happy with money coming in that isnt out of their pocket, Taylor said. Things are going great in the police department. Crimes are actually investigated to the fullest now. Commissioner Kevin
LaFleur asked if the tickets were going through the county court, how could Taylor say the county doesnt have an investment in the process. Court costs will be subtracted from the amount before we split it up between us, Taylor said. Weve got the Department of Public Safety out there (on I-10) and theyre doing pretty good, said Commissioner Bud Weust. If the Waelder citizens really want you to do this why dont they just annex that area and make it part of their jurisdiction? asked Gonzales County Sheriff Glen Sachtleben. Commissioner Donnie Brzozowski asked if the additional tickets would burden the Waelder Justice of the Peace office. That depends on the volume, because I was just denied a request for
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Chris Cornetto of Southern Clay Products and race organizer of the recent Come and Take It Bike Ride, presents a donation check to Norma House President Connie Kacir. Also pictured is Norma House volunteer Brian Fees (far left), Carolyn Holt of Southern Clay Products (second from left), Jon Such of Southern Clay Products (second from right) and Clyde Bates Southern Clay Products volunteer (right). (Photo by Mark Lube)
Evan Michael Owens, a graduate of Gonzales High School, has been awarded a scholarship by the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. Owens received the Spalding Sports Worldwide Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, payable for the first year of higher education. The Spalding Sports Worldwide Scholarship was awarded to students who have participated in the University Interscholastic League Academic State Meet and who have compiled an outstanding record of academic and extracurricular achievement. This year the TILF awarded 452 new scholarships and will renew approximately 188 multi-year awards for a total of 640 scholarships being distributed during the 2011-12 academic year, with value of approximately $1.2 million. Recipients must attend any approved college or univer-
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to hire someone, JP Jesse Almaguer said. We have a case load now, so Im sure it will be increased. Will the City authorize me to hire someone to help? Waelder City Councilman Valentino Hernandez, who attended the court meeting, said he was sure the city could help him considering the amount of revenue involved. Theyre already patrolling out there now, whenever they are dispatched out there, but they arent getting any income out of it, Hernandez said. Measom reminded the court that there were several recent cases when major incidents occurred, and Waelder officers had issues responding. The area of Interstate 10 being discussed is approximately one mile from
Waelder city limits. Brzozowski asked County Attorney Paul Watkins if the county would be liable for the Waelder officers patrolling that area. The only way the county would be liable is if we did something or failed to do something that we already had a duty to do, Watkins said. So if theyre out there doing something, and we arent involved, it should be no liability to us. We have some issues with it, Sachtleben said. And I dont think we need Gonzales County to be known as a speed trap. Gonzales County Judge David Bird said the court will check with TAC and get some guidance on whether the arrangement would be authorized. There was no decision on the request.
sity in Texas. Owens competed in computer science at the 2008 and 09 UIL Academic State Meets where his team placed first in 2008 and second in 2009. He also participated in UIL mathematics, science, calculator applications, football and baseball throughout his high school career Owens plans to attend University of Texas at Austin and major in biology.
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Duncan has no standing to criticize Texas

Admittedly, there are some educational administrators in this state who do not consider Yours Truly to be much of a friend to the Texas education system. Perhaps its the fact that unlike the mainstream media, I dont subscribe to the party line that were doing a great job, if only we could shift a little more funding their way. I question curriculum and methodology, expose new ideas as old ones that have failed over and over again, and on occasion explain to parents in plain English what some of that gobbledygook educationese lingo means. Nonetheless, I find myself defending our educators following last weeks criticism of the Texas school system by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. In an interview on the Bloomberg TV network, Duncan launched a tirade against the Texas education system, and in particular the states record under Gov. Rick Perry. Duncan said, Far too few of their high school
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graduates are actually prepared to go on to college. I feel very, very badly for the children there. You have seen massive increases in class size. Youve seen cutbacks in funding. In another interview with CSPAN, Duncan said Texas problems could be attributed to low standards and the state had a high dropout rate. While many of those arguments are ones Ive made myself, others are outright falsehoods and there is little doubt that Duncans sole motivation was to attempt to paint Perry as an enemy of education for partisan political purposes.
A few quick fact checks. Under Perry, Texas class sizes have decreased, not massively increased. Even the George-Soros-funded left-wing propaganda machine Politifact.org said Duncans statement was false. During Perrys tenure as governor, the amount of money expended on education in Texas has more than DOUBLED. Although this years Legislature cut per-pupil spending slightly, overall, the amount of money raised for education in the state INCREASED, primarily because of increased student enrollment. Duncans assertion that Texas has low standards is his most laughable falsehood. True, we on the conservative side of the fence have continuing concerns about some of the mush that passes for education these days, such as the continuing attempts to foist the hoax of man-made global warming on our kids. If were going to call Texas standards low, Mr. Secretary, then what would we call the
Selective support is road block for positive progress

What is progress? Well, for me its getting up in time to drink a whole cup of coffee before driving to work in the morning (and sometimes even remembering to eat breakfast!) For my kids, progress is slowly cutting back on News Editor how many hours they spend on Facebook now that school is back in their daily lives. I have seen a lot of progress in our community lately The ground breaking of the new HEB site, Walmart considering a new Super location, a new Holiday Inn & Suites planned for construction this year, and a new community health center for women and children recently opened all in the City of Gonzales. I have also seen a disappointing lack of progress in many areas locally the paddling trails project which was scheduled for completion last year is frozen, the annual Texas Independence Relay which Gonzales has now lost to Bastrop because of lack of consistent support, the Come and Take It Bicycle Race which brought international athletes to our streets but lacked support from some groups, and the St. George Street project which has been in the works for nearly three years downtown. Yes, the city is working on finishing it, but its been a long wait. In the meantime, our city has designated a historic district in town, which runs several blocks in length. While preserving the past is very important, we cannot sacrifice future business growth in the name of posterity. While its important to research business proposals and be selective about what projects a community becomes involved in, a city and its citizens cannot control its growth. And it shouldnt want to! You cant pick and choose what kind of progress a community makes. And if you think you can, or attempt to do so anyway, you are either naive or manipulative. There is a difference between being cautious before investing money in a business, and just flat out turning it down because you dont agree with the proposal. And if you are against it because it doesnt fit into your cookie cutter view of how things should be then shame on you. And its even worse if you are in a position to positively effect the outcome of the event or plan, and instead you choose to drive it away because it conflicts with your personal image of how things should be. People are all very different, and so is what they care about. Oh the basics are the same Home, family, friends But where we choose to spend our money and how we choose to spend our recreation time can be very different from our neighbors. That doesnt make it wrong, just different. Therefore, just because you or your child do not ride horses, doesnt mean you should be against supporting J.B. Wells Show Barn. And just because you want to support smaller Mom and Pop businesses, doesnt mean you should be against a large chain department store coming to town.
Common Core Standards developed unlawfully by the U.S. Department of Education? Texas at one point stood alone with only Alaska in being the only states to have not adopted the Common Core Standards; that number has now grown to five states. Why the retreat from a national curriculum (aside from the fact that it is both unconstitutional and federal law prohibits the development of any such curriculum by the DoE)? Perhaps because the Common Core Standards arent education. In math, for example, they do not delineate specific courses (such as algebra, geometry, etc.), but instead lump them all together in some kind of open-ended continuous-learning cycle. The CCS standards in English/Language Arts set no grade-specific achievement levels, and eliminate things like the study of spelling and grammar. The study of history is downgraded save where it is used to teach social justice ... and you
can guess the ultimate purpose of teaching social justice: that a liberal government can cure all evils. As noted at omaha.com: The authors assert that American government and institutions create advantages that channel wealth and power to white people, that color-blindness will not end racism and that educators should take action for social justice. But perhaps if the esteemed secretary of the unconstitutional federal department attempting to subvert the independence of the 50 states by subverting the eductaion systems of those states really wants to run a comparison with Texas, hed like to pit the achievements of the school system he used to run Chicago against those of the Lone Star State. Texas has problems with its education system; on that, Duncan has a point. But Texas is still heads and shoulders above almost every other state in the Union, with or without the influence of Rick Perry.
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On a recent Sean Hannity show, tions by liberals are little more Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) than a tool by opponents of fissaid that blaming the Tea Party cal responsibility to push for a (for Americas credit downgrade) watered-down compromise. is sort of like blaming the fireman George Cuellar and his liberal friends when he comes to put out the fire. Rodriguez only want to continue spending Nevertheless, Congressman Henmore, and not stop. ry Cuellar (D-TX) did just that The Tea Party feels that now on his latest news release, dated is the time to rein in out-ofAugust 6. Cuellar is behaving like control spending and get the a typical liberal Democrat and like George Rodriguez is a San Anto- government on a path toward President Obama, who blames nio resident and the first Hispanic long-term fiscal responsibility. everyone but takes no responsibil- in the nation to lead a Tea Party or- We must address this problem ity. His accusation isnt even origi- ganization. He is a former official immediately, and stop kicking nal, since he is repeating the party in the U.S. Justice Dept. during the the debt can further down the Reagan Administration. line of the Democratic leadership. road. The Tea Party was vindicatCuellars accusation is false, beed by the S&P rationale for the cause the credit rating downgrade had nothing to downgrade which noted that waiting until after do with how close the U.S. came to the August 2 the 2012 elections to enact real change will mean deadline for raising the debt ceiling. The down- facing an even higher government debt burden grade had everything to do with the medium- and greater fiscal adjustment. and long-term outlook for spending and debt. And so Congressman Cuellar, the Tea Party S&P stated in its rationale for the downgrade that is not responsible for the downgrade, but rather the fiscal consolidation plan that Congress and the Obama administration that has added $4.3 the administration agreed to this week falls short trillion to the national debt in less than three of the amount that we believe it necessary to sta- years, while politicians on both sides of the aisle bilize the general government debt burden by the that have balked at efforts to enact substantial middle of the decade. In other words the debt reforms. Cuellar should stop playing the blame ceiling compromise didnt go far enough. game and support a Balanced Budget AmendThe road to the credit downgrade began in the ment. 1930s when Roosevelt started using government The Tea Party is not at fault for the credit projects to get people working. Ever since then downgrade nor the rest of our financial mess. Democrat and Republican administrations have Local Tea Party leaders including the McAlincreased the government spending (or invest- len Tea Party, Laredo Tea Party, Brush Country ing as Obama calls it) to the point that America (Atascosa County) Tea Party, Wilson County is $14.5 trillion in debt. Tea Party, San Antonio Tea Party, and the Seguin Furthermore, the Tea Party has been arguing Tea Party are demanding that Cuellar apologize that the hand-wringing and catastrophic predic- for his comment.
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Its all connected, and the sooner we stop butting heads with each other about how much progress we want and where, and how...The better we all will be! I recently learned we used to have a Golden Corral restaurant in Gonzales, but unfortunately it was destroyed in a fire and the company chose not to rebuild. Thats very sad to me. While I enjoy eating at the few restaurants we have in town, I really wish they had rebuilt after the fire. Some may think that would take money away from the smaller, family-run eateries, but you know what, ultimately its the consumers choice where they want to spend their money. Its none of the publics business. Gonzales is a wonderful town, and I enjoy living here with my family. There are many warm, generous people who want to see it prosper and shine. But if it is going to survive and thrive there must be some changes in our behavior to each other and those who want to expand here. I know there are people in this town who want to control things who frankly have nothing to do with them, or make decisions that are not theirs to make. My message to them is simply back off and let the citizens we have elected to make those decisions do their duty, and give the businesses who want to expand here as much support as possible. Otherwise, one day you may wake up and wonder why the streets are empty. Or why all the stores are closed. And ask yourself, Is there something I could have done, or not done, to prevent this from happening? If youre honest with yourself, and the answer in your head is already telling you, yes, then maybe its not too late to repair some of the damage and move on to a brighter future for our community. With all of the oil and natural gas business happening here now, we have a unique opportunity to capitalize on it and apply the revenue toward immediate needs and future civic projects. Also, we are sending visitors mixed signals. We say we want tourism and more weekend guests in town, but then most of our stores remain closed on weekends and new events that bring fresh faces are scoffed and ridiculed for not conforming to the past. Progress is being made in some high profile areas of our community The shadow over city hall is clearing up thanks to an investigation and the council hiring a new city manager. And the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation is considering more small business grant applications. Whether its a rodeo or race, grocery store or farmers market, lets show those who are watching us (and believe me, they are watching) that we are not afraid of progress and change. Lose the negative, doubting and destructive attitudes and replace them with positive, practical and progressive actions that benefit every citizen and visitor to the Lexington of Texas. United, the community of Gonzales will have a successful future. Divided...well, hopefully we wont have to find out.
Dreaming about waltzing through the raindrops

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. Langston Hughes
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A sage once said anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain. Its a saying that makes a devout believer out of any Texan these days. Due to the drought. Every farmer and rancher and merchant and other semi-normal being in the state would love to do a waltz through water or boogie-woogie to the beat of thunder and raindrops. Im one of em. Its a Tuesday in the a.m. A little after 10 oclock. The cattle are lazing. Bunched up and lollng in the shade of a grand old post oak. Im loading up bags of cubes to put in the bunk feeders. A 100-pound bag of the bovine treats runs right at $18. Expensive feed to keep the fat on the beef. I am going about this business as quietly as I possibly can. Cause
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once I hit the starter on the Kawasaki Mule the little herd will come to its feet and stampede toward the sound of the engine and in a direct direction to the bunk feeders. The cattle will be doing so in 4/4 time and not sidling along at a two-step tempo. In the morning the cows will be mooing and bellowing once again for something to satisfy their four stomachs. After leaving the cattle to tackle the treats I step back to take a gander at the land. Productive last year with plenty of coastal Bermuda, it is barren this year. And the bleak-
ness of the pasture is a positive metaphor for the state of the agriculture industry in 2011. Just about every newscast has a negative notation on what is going on in Texas agriculture. Dismal figures are presented. How the states economy has been hit. Hard. Mighty hard. As accounted by the record farm loss of $5.2 billion to date. And Texas, the biggest cattle-producing state, will take a direct hit. Agriculture accounted for $99.1 billion of the states $1.1 trillion economy, or 8.6%, in 2007, the most recent year data on food and fiber was available from the extension service. Those stats smart. Without pasture grass and water ranchers have been culling cattle. Texas has long been the largest beef-producing state with over 5 million head. Sale barns and feed lots have been overloaded the past month. And the die-hards will have to pay premium prices for feed if they keep their herds. Hay prices
have soared. Alfalfa thats trucked in is going for $240 a ton. Wheat hay goes for $70 and more a round bale. Outlook for any break is dour. Non-existent. So the weather remains a constant for conversation. As it has been for ages. But as of late it has turned us all into pessimists. Whereas a pessimist expects every change in the weather to be a change for the worse. Just this a.m., on the 23rd day of August, in the heat of the Dog Days of Summer, KTBC in Austin reported that today would be the 69th day of Triple Digit Temperatures. Unfortunately, the past 10 months has been the only time one could take a TV weathermans prediction as gospel. When hes said, No rain in the immediate forecast, you could bet a buffalo nickel he was on the money. The lack of rain has left nearlynormal folks on bended knee praying for tropical storms and hurricanes and downpours of biblical
proportions. But the prayers have gone unanswered. Leaving us on a daily basis to face days hotter than the hinges of Hades. Just this past weekend, with the day being hotter than a hen layin eggs in a woolen basket, just as I got out of the shower, I said to the wife, Honey, its too darned hot to wear clothes today, what do you think anyone would say if I wash the car naked? That I married you for your money, she snidely replied. Well, maybe a little humor and optimism will get us through this current climate crisis. But one thing is for sure, we need enough rain water to make the ground as tender as a fresh baked biscuit down the road, we go. FYI: The highest recorded temperature in Texas was 120 degrees on August 12, 1936 at Seminole. The states lowest temperature -23 degrees occurred on Feb. 8, 1933, also at Seminole.
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Sharing school supplies can spread diseases
In regards to the school supply issue, there is one point that I have not heard mentioned and that would be health. My daughter is in second grade this year. When she was in kindergarten she came home one day not feeling well. By the next morning she was running a temperature of 104 degrees. I took her back and forth to the doctor over the course of two weeks. During this time her mouth became infected, she stopped eating and lost ten pounds. By the time she was well she had lost a total of 20 pounds. All this time she was still running a high temperature. We tried antibiotics but nothing seemed to help. One morning as she was brushing her teeth all the skin peeled off her tongue. When she woke up the next morning, her gums were so swollen you could no longer see her teeth. Now it was a dental problem. So thats where we went. Within moments of walking into the isolation room the dentist knew exactly what was wrong. My 5 year old had gotten herpes! I asked how she could have gotten it and he said that most likely she got it at school from sharing supplies! He added that she should not have an outbreak this bad ever again, only the small little cold sores. ONLY!!! Im not saying that she might never have gotten this, but the fact that the kids have communal pots of pencils, crayons, etc. does not help the matter. This is an illness that she will have for the rest of her life. We now have to make sure and tell the teachers, counsellor and anyone else who needs to know that under no circumstances is she to share any supplies with anyone. Amy Pettus Gonzales
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right under us. Just keep quite and shut your mouth then maybe people will go back to sleep. Maybe we should get the big citys media involved on how this town has too many alleged crooks running this town from city hall to the c o c office. Paul Wolfe Gonzales via gonzalescannon.com
Independence Relay: Enjoy all those empty buildings!

Dear Editor, (In reference to the story posted online about the Independence Relay moving to Bastrop) Scale Back? Growing too BIG? WHAT??? Im sorry, but I go to the Chamber of Commerce meeting for Come-n-Take It and I hear Lets keep it downtown, Lets show off our City and the more vendors and entertainment the BETTER! Nothing needs to change ... Now this? What do we have, Jekyl and Hyde running stuff? Did the Tx Ind. Relay do something that someone isnt saying? Or did Gonzales do something? This is getting almost comical to say the least. Gonzales isnt growing....someone is trying to keep it stuck right where they want it. And Congratulations! Youre doing it! Enjoy the view of ALL those EMPTY bulidings... Deana Malatek Gonzales via gonzalescannon.com
Fall Sports issue very impressive
Independence Relay: Old Money in town scared of change
Dear Editor, I was just browsing your Fall Sports Preview (online, posted on Tuesday) while sitting in a horribly boring meeting.
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Dear Editor. This goes to show ya how the people in charge are scared of change. Old Money is running this town into the ground. We need to replace ALL employees who are trying to put the brakes on our town growing in the right direction. If that means sending the top dogs in office packing that is what we need to do in order for growth to expand. Wonder why we have so much money being stolen right before our eyes is due to people trying to cover up there friends and familys misdeeds. We need a complete AUDIT of this whole town sick and tired of reading about more non-sense going on at the highest levels of city govt. when I pick up the newspaper. Just cant believe how dumb this town is when trying to make some money. The people in charge just dont want us to make any money when they are allegedly stealing it from
End of shuttle program doesnt mean end of Texas role in space

On July 20th, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew marked an unprecedented journey, inspiring human exploration for generations to come. Astronaut Neil Armstrong reported the landing of the first manned mission on the moon with the assuring words, Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed. While the world held its breath watching Armstrongs first steps live on television, engineers and scientists in Houston worked tirelessly from Mission Control on the safety and success of the mission. Communicating constantly with Apollo 11s crew, Houstons NASA facilities ensured that the giant leap for mankind brought pride for Texans and Americans around the world. July 29th marked the 53rd year since
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President Eisenhower signed legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA. With the goal of pioneering American space exploration and the impetus of the global space race, NASA sought to do as none had done before. It was in 1961 that NASA established the site that would make Texas integral to American spaceflight.
The Manned Spacecraft Center, renamed the Johnson Space Center in 1973 for Texas native President Lyndon B. Johnson, has housed facilities crucial to the nations space program for five decades. Teams in the Mission Control Center have helped direct every human mission since 1965, including the Apollo missions as well as 135 shuttle flights. The International Space Station Flight Control Room communicates with the space station and coordinates shuttle missions. Various scientific research facilities foster space technology innovation and oversee experiments. The Training Flight Control Room prepares astronauts for the demands of space travel with simulations. Without a doubt, the Johnson Space Center has been vital to NASAs vision to reach for new
heights and reveal the unknown so that what we do and learn will benefit all humankind. The Johnson Space Center has contributed intellectual and cultural vitality to Texas as well. With about 3,000 civilian employees, 110 astronauts, and thousands of contractors, the Space Center community has transformed Houston into a hub of aeronautical innovation and collaboration. United in this presence, space has become integrated into the culture of Houston. Games, tours, and exhibits at the Space Center Houston attract visitors from around the world. Even the citys Major League Baseball team, the Houston Astros, and their NBA team, the Houston Rockets, are named after the citys unique contribution.
Last month, we were reminded yet again of Texas significant achievement. Welcomed by cheers and support, the four astronauts who flew space shuttle Atlantis final mission returned home to Houston on July 22nd. Though this was a bittersweet moment, Texans have much to be proud of in decades of remarkable service, innovation, and exploration for our country. The unprecedented accomplishments of the Johnson Space Center and the men and women hard at work there pushed Texas to the forefront of spaceflight. In spite of the conclusion of the shuttle program, our great state will persist in leading the next generation of human exploration, and will no doubt continue to bring pride and success to Texans and our nation.
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made (during the meeting), but there has been a big miscommunication, Garrett told The Cannon. We are not withdrawing our expansion plans, but we are considering contract modifications. The 13,000 square feet campus expansion plan (which was originally 9,000 square feet) includes a technical trade school facility offering welding, electrical and HVAC courses, and a new science building to house additional medical classrooms and laboratory to train for careers in the healthcare field. The schools administration is asking local businesses for help, in hopes the project can avoid delay and stay on schedule. We need to raise more money. Were looking for oil and gas companies who might want to invest in the school, Garrett said, pointing out part of the new facility will include welding training. With all the pipeline work happening around here that will definitely be a valuable skill for those companies. To date, the college has received more than $700,000 in private and corporate donations. GEDC pledged $400,000 earlier this year. Local business donations include $10,000 from Southern Clay Products, $10,000 from Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms,
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The Victoria College Gonzales campus expansion plan has hit a financial speed bump due to higher than expected quotes for the million dollar project. Last month the school told the Gonzales Economic Development Corporation they may have to delay
or reduce the project. Victoria College President Dr. Tom Butler, Gonzales Campus Director Jackie Mikesh and project director Dr. Larry Garrett, spoke with GEDC in executive session during the boards meeting Monday, to explain the status of the project and discuss options for its completion. No decisions were
and $25,000 from Pioneer Natural Resources. Garrett said increased cost of materials (Steel, copper and fuel) was the main contributing factor to a higher than expected bid. We are looking for more grants and other sources to help us complete this project, Garrett said. We need about $225,000 more to make it happen. GEDCs current deadline for the project is August 2012.
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Its Come & Take It time! Were going to have some good food, some new stuff, some old favorites, but were also going to have a couple of booths available if a club, group or organization wants to do this. If youre interested, call me at the chamber office 6726532. We have the brochures ready and waiting. If you want one or if you are going out of town and will take some with you, come to the office and get whatever you need. Well be getting them around to the business as soon as possible. It has the music schedule for all three
Tara Kuntschik, owner of Hair It Is & Co., 1402 St. Louis St., presents a check to Main Street board members as being one of the acoustic sponsors for the Main Street Concert Series held in June on the confederate square. Pictured are Del De Los Santos, Peggy Barnett, Pam Parker, Tara Kuntschik and Debbie Toliver. (Photo courtesy Shelly Opiela)
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Thank You, Gonzales Friends!

I have practiced dentistry in Gonzales for over 40 years. I think of my patients as my friends. Each day for all these years I have looked forward to seeing all of you, not just to treat your dental needs, but to share the news of your lives. Thank you for those wonderful years. It has been my pleasure to have you in my life. Now, it is time for me to retire and give more time to my family and outside interests. My wife, Coylene, and I are planning lots of grandkids time, a little travel time, lots of Aggie sports time, and relaxing while watching the sun rise and set. There are a few special people I would like to thank for always helping me, keeping me organized, and being supportive. These people are my office family, Deana Bohuslav, Becky Bennett, Pat Heins, and Christy Kaiser. Your smiles, hard work, and trust have enriched my days. We will always be friends. For all you have given me, thank you. I wanted to turn my dental practice and office over to the perfect doctor who would be an asset to Gonzales, and Dr. Tom Orme has come to aptly fill that place. Dr. Orme received his BS degree from the University of Houston and his DDS degree from University of Texas Dental School, San Antonio. He is trained in all the latest dental medicine techniques and has practiced dentistry for several years. He and his family have moved to Gonzales and embraced our community. I will be having open house at the office, 833 St. Joseph St., Thursday, September 1st, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please, come give me a few moments to see you, to personally say thanks, and to introduce Dr. Orme and his family. I am looking forward to seeing all of you. Dr. Bill Oliver
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Barbara Hand is the Executive Director of the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce.
days, along with the eatingcontest information. And its here early, so help us get them out. If you have someone to mail a brochure to, call and give us the address. Theres been so much trouble getting it down in peoples minds that it truly
IS the first weekend in October Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 2. We dont want people to miss it for that reason. Ballots for the chamber election went out last week, so be sure you vote and get your ballot back into the office by Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. Those names on the ballot are Britney Jones, Abigail M. Casares, Elgin Heinemeyer, Teresa White Heximer, Crissy ONeal, Regina Porras, Jimmie Lee Riverkamp, Debbie Tieken and Travis Tresner. Vote for the five of your choice and they will serve three-year terms each. The Holiday Inn Executive Inn and Suites will have a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday at 9 a.m. The new motel will add another 62 rooms to what we have now, so come and welcome them to Gonzales. The chamber board met on Wednesday. Central Texas Cutters will be at the J. B. Wells Park Thursday through Sunday.
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Area Livestock Reports

The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, August 20, 2011 had on hand: 1,996 Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold $1.00 to $3.00 higher. Packer cows sold steady. Stocker-feeder steers: medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $165-$175; 300-400 lbs., $137-$156; 400-500 lbs., $12$136; 500-600 lbs., $121-$125; 600-700 lbs., $116-$118; 700-800 lbs., $111-$114. Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs., $98-$114. Stocker-feeder heifers: medium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $134-$170; 300-400 lbs., $123-$127; 400-500 lbs., $118$122; 500-600 lbs., $116-$118; 600-700 lbs., $111-$113. Packer cows: good lean utility and commercial, $49-$56; cutters, $57-$64; canners, $39-$47; low yielding fat cows, $56-$62.50. Packer bulls: yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls, $69-$73.50; light weights and medium quality bulls, $66-$68. Stocker cows: $650-$850. Pairs: $775-$900. Thank you for your business!! View our sale live at cattleusa. com!
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$110 to $130; 600-700 lbs, $96 to $106 to $117; 700-800 lbs, $91 to $101 to $111. Slaughter cows: $38 to $48 to $63; Slaughter bulls: $54 to $64 to $74. Stocker cows: $400 to $698. Pairs, $325-$840. Notices: We will be closed on September 5, 2011 for Labor Day!
$121; 300-400lbs, $94-$118; 400500lbs, $90-$112; 500-600lbs, $85$110; 600-700lbs, $83-$100. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361798-4336.
USDA seeks to resolve claims of past discrimination on loans

up to $50,000 for each Hispanic or woman farmer who can show that USDA denied them a loan or loan servicing for discriminatory reasons for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000. Hispanic or female farmers who provide additional proof and meet other requirements can receive a $50,000 reward. Successful claimants are also eligible for funds to pay the taxes on their awards and for forgiveness of certain existing USDA loans. There are no filing fees or other costs to claimants to participate in the program. Participation is voluntary, and individuals who opt not to participate are not precluded by the program from filing a complaint in court. Individuals interested in participating in the claims process may register to receive a claims package, or may obtain more information, by visiting www. farmerclaims.gov or by calling the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-5084429. USDA cannot provide legal advice to potential claimants. Persons seeking legal advice may contact a lawyer or other legal services provider.
The Nixon Livestock Commission Inc. report had on hand, Aug. 22, 2011, 2,583. Steers: 200-300 lbs, $125 to $135 to $168; 300-400 lbs, $118 to $128 to $168; 400-500 lbs, $112 to $122 to $144; 500-600 lbs, $104 to $114 to $135; 600-700 lbs, $103 to $113 to $122; 700-800 lbs, $98 to $108 to $119. Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $100 to $110 to $155; 300-400 lbs, $105 to $115 to $153; 400-500 lbs, $102 to $112 to $139; 500-600 lbs $100 to
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The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc had on hand on August 16, 2011, 2,789 week ago, 3,543, year ago, 1,088. Compared to last week, better quality classes of calves and yearlings sold $2 to $4 higher. Plainer quality classes were weaker and getting harder to move. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to $2 lower on approx. 410 hd. total. Packer Cows: higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $51-$66; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $41$51; light weight canner cows, $33-$41. Packer Bulls: Heavyweight bulls, $70-$74.50; Utility & cutter bulls, $65-$70; light weight canner bulls, $57-$65. Stocker and feeder calves and yearlings: No. 1 steer & bull calves: under 200 lbs, $135-$175; 200300lbs, $130-$175; 300-400lbs, $126-$165; 400-500lbs, $120$147; 500-600lbs, $114-$136; 600-700lbs, $111-125; 700-800lbs, $107-$120. No. 1 Heifer calves, under 200 lbs, $125-$165; 200300lbs, $115-$152; 300-400lbs, $114-$128; 400-500lbs, $108$126; 500-600lbs, $106-$122; 600700lbs, $101-$116; 700-800lbs, $94-$108. No. 2 & 3 steer & bull calves, 200-300lbs, $100-$135; 300-400lbs, $98-$131; 400-500lbs, $95-$124; 500-600lbs, $90-$116; 600-700lbs, $87-$110. No. 2 & 3, heifer calves, 200-300lbs, $98-
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Cuero Livestock Market Report on August 18, 2011 had 2,995 head. Had 410 cows and 16 bulls. Bulls were steady. Good cows higher. Steer calves lower. Heifers were a little lower. Packer bulls: heavy weights, $65-$72.50; lower grades, $60$71; canners, $50-$55. Packer cows: boning cows, $62.50-$69, few, $58-$62;; cutters mainly, $42-$61; low yielding cutters , $35-$45; canners, $25-$40; fats, $61-$67.50. Dry cows, $38-$62; young, $35$85. Palpated cows, $50-$70. Cow and calf pairs: $530-$765. Steer calves: under 200 lbs, $133-$160; 200-250 lbs, $143$159; 250-300 lbs, $120-$144; 300-350 lbs., $129-$152; 350-400 lbs., $127-$144; 400-450 lbs., $117-$141; 450-500 lbs, $115$134; 500-600 lbs, $108-$135. Bulls calves: 500-600 lbs, $98$116. No. 2 350-500 lbs., and lower grades, $95-$109. Heifer calves: under 250 lbs, $110-$121; 250-300 lbs, $110$128; 300-350 lbs, $110-$128; 350-400 lbs, $115-$120; 400-450 lbs, $109-$117; 450-500 lbs, $113 ind.-154; 500-600 lbs, $100-$118, ind., $150. No. 2 and lower: 350-500 lbs, $981-$113. Feeders 600-700 lbs: steers, $114-$117; bulls, $101-$113; heifers, $105-$110. Feeders over 700 lbs: Bulls, $55$68 Heifers, good, $91-$105.
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TEMPLE As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations that discrimination occurred at USDA in past decades, a process has been developed to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against when seeking USDA farm loans. The Obama Administration has made it a priority to resolve all claims of past discrimination at USDA, and we are committed to closing this sad chapter in USDAs history, said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege past discrimination can now come forward to participate in a claims process in which they have the opportunity to receive compensation. The claims process offers a streamlined alternative to litigation and provides at least $1.33 billion in compensation, plus up to $160 million in farm debt relief, to eligible Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers. The program provides
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State Ag Dept. launches new program to spur job growth

AUSTIN In the wake of Texas receiving national accolades as the top state for job growth and business development, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced the Texas Department of Agriculture has established Jobs For Texas, or J4T, a new and innovative program that fits the needs of Texas small businesses and enables investors and private entrepreneurs to make market-driven decisions to grow jobs. The J4T program won a $46.5 million national award under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). These funds will be used to enhance economic development and private investment in Texas by helping small businesses grow and create jobs through loan guarantees and a venture capital program. Its Texas business-friendly environment, fair regulations and low taxes that have helped our economy become the strongest in the nation, Commissioner Staples said. The only way to grow jobs is to put entrepreneurs and investors in the drivers seat. The Jobs For Texas program will jump-start small businesses and contribute to the overall economic health of Texas. We will leverage our states existing entrepreneurial spirit and help Texas build upon an already promising economic future. Bill Hammond, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Business said, A new way to access capital for small businesses is a big gun in the already potent job creation arsenal Texas has to offer. This kind of program will ensure that Texas will maintain its lead in creating the kind of small business jobs that are the backbone of this states economy. The Texas Bankers Association is excited to work with Commissioner Staples
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Area School menus: Aug. 22-26

School Menus for August 29-September 2 Gonzales ISD Juice and milk offered daily with breakfast and Lunch. East Avenue - Breakfast and Lunch Menu: Monday, Breakfast: Waffle w/Cinnamon Sugar, String Cheese, Orange Juice. Lunch: Corndog, Wheat Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Fresh Grapes. Tuesday, Breakfast: Egg Sandwich w/Cheese, Apricots w/Juice. Lunch: Hamburger, Potato Puff, Green Beans, Fresh Oranges. Wednesday, Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Raisins Pkg. Lunch: Nachos, Pinto Beans, Mexican Spiced Rice, Applesauce. Thursday, Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin, Fresh Oranges. Lunch: Beef Ravioli, Baked Pretzel, Sliced Carrots, Jello Cake. Friday, Breakfast: Cinnamon Biscuit, Fruit Yogurt. Lunch: Cheese Pizza, Romaine Lettuce, Baby Carrots, Fruit Cocktail. Gonzales Elementary & North Avenue - Breakfast and Lunch Menu: Monday, Breakfast: Waffle w/Cinnamon Sugar, String Cheese, Orange Juice. BBQ Chicken w/Wheat Roll, Corndog, Chicken Buffalo Wrap, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Tortilla Crisp. Tuesday, Breakfast: Egg Sandwich w/Cheese, Apricots w/Juice. Chicken Pot Pie, Hamburger, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, French Fries, Orange Glazed Cinnamon Stick. Wednesday, Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Raisins Pkg. Burrito, Sloppy Joes Sandwich, Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Pinto Beans, Mexican Spiced Rice, Chocolate Pudding. Thursday, Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin, Fresh Oranges. Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Max Snax Pizza w/Marinara Sauce, Nacho Salad, Honey Wheat Breadstick, Sweet Golden Corn, Jello Cake. Friday, Breakfast, Cinnamon Biscuit, Fruit Yogurt. Lunch: Hotdog on Bun, Cheese Pizza, Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Charro Beans, Wheat Roll, Sugar Cookie. Junior High & High School Breakfast and Lunch Menus: Monday, Breakfast: French Toast Sticks w/Syrup or Breakfast Pizza w/Cheese Sticks or Assorted Cereal w/ Toast. Lunch: BBQ Chicken, Corn Dog, Wheat Dinner Roll, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Chocolate Pudding or Choice of Pepperoni Pizza, Hamburger, Crispy ?Chicken Burger, Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Beef and Bean Burrito w/Rice. Tuesday, Breakfast: Scrambled Egg, Sausage & Toast or Pancake on a Stick or Assorted Cereal w/Toast. Lunch: Meatloaf, BBQ Chicken Cheddar, Peas and Carrots, Hash Brown Stars, Jello Cake or Choice of Specialty Pizza, Cheeseburger, Chicken Nuggets w/Roll, Turkey and Cheese Wrap, Veggie Burrito w/Cilantro Rice. Wednesday, Breakfast: Waffles w/Syrup or Chicken Biscuit or Assorted Cereal w/Toast. Lunch: Chicken Nachos, Sloppy Joes, Pinto Beans, Rice Krispy Treat or Choice of Cheese Pizza, Hamburger, Crispy Chicken Burger, Chicken Buffalo Wrap, Chicken and Bean Burrito. Thursday, Breakfast: Egg Breakfast Sandwich or Blueberry Muffin or Assorted Cereal w/ Toast. Lunch: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce and Breadstick, Max Sticks with Marinara Sauce, Spinach, Sweet Golden Corn, Chocolate Chip Cookie or Choice of Specialty Pizza, Cheeseburger, Chicken Nuggets w/Roll, Nacho Salad. Friday, Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito or Cinnamon Roll w/ Glaze or Assorted Cereal w/Toast. Lunch: Loaded Baked Potato topped w/chili, w/Cornbread, Crunchy Fish Sandwich, French Fries, Baked Pretzel, Brownies or Choice of Hamburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Pepperoni Pizza, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sand, Poppin Chicken Burrito. Nixon-Smiley CISD Monday, Breakfast: Pig-n-blanket, milk & juice. Lunch: BBQ rib on bun, ranch style beans, coleslaw, sliced pickles,
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sliced onions, fruit, & milk. Tuesday, Breakfast: Cheese filled pizza stick, milk and juice. Lunch: Tamales, w/chili & shredded cheese, pinto beans, rice, tossed salad, fresh fruit & milk. Wednesday, Breakfast: Breakfast on a stick, milk & juice. Lunch: Fish-sticks, baked beans, macaroni & cheese, coleslaw, fruit, ice cream & milk. Thursday, Breakfast: Breakfast sausage pizza, milk & juice. Lunch: BBQ chicken, pinto beans, potato salad, coleslaw, wheat bread, fresh fruit & milk. Friday, Breakfast: Beef patty biscuit sandwich, milk & juice. Lunch: Beef lasagna, green beans, tossed salad, garlic bread, apple crisp & milk. Mustang Special: Monday, Mini-corndogs, baked fries, lettuce, tomato, sliced pickles, fruit & milk. Tuesday, Chicken burger, baked fries, lettuce, tomato, sliced pickles, fresh fruit & milk. Wednesday, Frito pie, shredded cheese, tossed salad, pinto beans, fruit, ice cream & milk. Thursday, Burrito w/chili & shredded cheese, rice, tossed salad, fresh fruit & milk. Friday, Hot wings, tator tots, lettuce, tomato, pickles, apple crisp & milk. Rise: Thursday, Peanut Butter, graham crackers & juice. Friday, Vanilla wafers & juice. Waelder ISD Choice of Milk, Fresh Fruit served with every meal. Monday, Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls, Fruit. Lunch: Pizza, Tator Tots, Broccoli w/dressing, Fruit. Tuesday, Breakfast: Donuts & Sausage, Fruit. Lunch: Chicken Fried Steak, White Rice & Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit. Wednesday, Breakfast: Waffles & Ham, Fruit. Lunch: Chicken Fajitas & Cheese, Pinto Beans, Lettuce & Tomatoes, Fruit. Thursday, Breakfast: Pancakes & Sausage, Fruit. Lunch: Macaroni & Meat, Tossed Salad, Garlic Bread, Fruit. Friday, Breakfast: Donuts, Sausage, Fruit. Lunch: Hoagie Sandwich, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Baked Chips, Fruit. Shiner ISD Cereal and Toast offered daily at Breakfast. Monday, Breakfast: Biscuits, Sausage Patty, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Ground Beef Stroganoff, Mixed Veggies, Fruit, Bread, Milk. Tuesday, Breakfast: Peanut Butter Jamwich, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Hot Dogs/Chili & Cheese, Tots or Fries, Fruit, Milk. Wednesday, Breakfast: Breakfast Taco, Juice, Milk; Lunch: Taco Salad, Refried Beans, Fruit, Milk. Thursday, Breakfast: Yogurt, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Salisbury Steaks, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Fruit, Bread, Milk. Friday, Breakfast: Waffles/Syrup, Juice, Milk. Lunch: Fish Sticks, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Peas, Fruit, Bread, Milk. Shiner Catholic Schools All Lunches Served with Milk Monday: Hamburgers, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Cheese, Tater Tots, Fruit. Tuesday: Chicken Fried Steak, Rice w/White Gravy, Sweet Peas, Rolls, Fruit. Wednesday: Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Fruit. Thursday: Corn Dogs, Pork & Beans, Sliced Pickles, Tossed Salad, Fruit. Friday: Cheese Nachos, Refried Beans, Tossed Salad, Fresh Veggies w/Dip, Fruit.
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Area School news briefs

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High School parents and students interested in getting more information on the NHS selection process can come to an informational meeting on Monday, Aug. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
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N-SCISD after school program
The NSCISD After School Program, RISE, is taking applications for students in grades 1-5. If you are interested, please complete and print the PDF form below or complete and submit the online application below. You can also pick an application up at the middle school office or the central office. Turn in completed applications to the middle school office or central office. Class sizes are limited. This years after school program will begin on Monday, Aug. 22. We will provide snacks afterschool, fun enrichment activities and homework time. Any homework not completed at RISE must be finished at home. RISE provides transportation home for students that live in Nixon, Smiley and Leesville. If you are interested in working for the RISE program, applications must be completed online. If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact us at 582-1536 ext. 0165
The Gonzales Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 5:30 PM, August 29, 2011 in the Jr. High Library, 400 N. College, Gonzales, Tx. 78629. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school districts budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.
the Gonzales Junior High School Campus. The topic for this meeting will be the Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters Project, which involves coaching parents in play-based interventions for autistic children, particularly those ages 6 and below. A gate near the band hall on St. Louis Street will be open for entry to the training. For additional information, please call James Alford or Erin Lindemann LaBuhn at 830-672-6441.
Autism training
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Gonzales Independent School District will hold a parent autism training on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the District Staff Development Center located on
Excel Basics will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 4 p.m., Aug 23-Sept 1, at the Gonzales Learning and Career Center, 1135 St. Paul, 830 672-8291. Scholarships available.
G.H.S. Cheer Clinic Saturday, August 27, 2011

The Gonzales High School Cheerleaders will be hosting a Cheer Clinic on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 8:30-12:00 at the Gonzales High School Special Events Center. The clinic is open to anyone from 3 years old and potty trained to 6th grade. Registration cost is $20.00 and will include a snack as well as a tee shirt. On Friday, September 2,2011, please have your child at the North end of the football stadium at 6:45 p.m.; they will perform the Hello Yell at the beginning of the game (7:00 p.m.). Please pick your child up after they perform at the North gate, so they can sit with you during the game. Please bring your child back to the North end 5 minutes before the half-time show, so they can perform again. The girls will be going on the field with the cheerleaders just before the band marches. When the performance is over, the girls will pick up your child. Please come and get your child immediately after the performance so that we can be off the field in a timely manner. All children will need to wear their clinic T-shirt, blackshorts/pants or skirt, white socks, and tennis shoes to the performance. Please fill out the attached information sheet and submit the form and money to Anita Dement at the Gonzales High School field house from August 18th to August 26th between 8-12:00 and 1-4:00 daily, so we can register your child for the cheer clinic or mail the forms to P.O. Box 507, Gonzales, Texas, 78629. Please note the form and money may also be submitted to your childs teacher or front office of the school between August 18 and August 26. NO LATE APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER AUGUST 27th. Please do not ask us to make exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact Elisa Hood-Waddle, 263-0261, Michele Dolezal at 857-1771 or Lena H. Hernandez at 203-0255. This is a wonderful fundraiser for the cheerleaders. Thank you for your continued support. Love, GHS High School Cheerleaders
Gonzales Healthcare Systems September 2011

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Audiology Helen Ross, Hearing Specialist (830) 372-2237 Cardiology William Craig, M.D. (830) 672-3845 Dustin Agan, M.D. (830) 672-3845 David Garza, M.D. (866) 493-5551 Dentistry Jeremy Wittich, D.D.S. (512) 268-4400 Dermatology Vicente Quintero, M.D. (866) 624-8026 Neonatology Marisol Ortiz, M.D. (361) 575-0681 Nephrology Azhar M. Malik, M.D. 888-576-0011 Neurology Praveen Thangada, M.D. (830) 303-1819 Neurosurgery Byron D. Neely, M.D., P.A. 979-968-6500 Urology Robert Ryan, III, M.D. (830) 379-8491 Pulmonology John Holcomb, M.D. (210) 692-9400 Surgery Lino Oballo (830) 672-8502 Wound Clinic 877-295-2273
Ophthalmology Located at Sievers Joseph Kavanagh, M.D. Medical Clinic: (830) 379-3937 Shulman, M.D./Dudek, M.D. Ear, Nose, & Throat (800) 734-1693 Orthopedics G. Steven White, M.D. (830) 379-9492 Trent Twitero, M.D. (830) 379-9492 Podiatry Terri Quebedeaux, D.P.M., P.A. (830) 672-7581
Disorders Michelle Cummins, M.D. (361) 551-2565 Jennifer Hennessee, M.D. (830) 379-0299
Gynecology
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Band Parents!
Gonzales High School Mighty Apache Marching Band parents attended a band orientation night with their children last Thursday. Band Director Dennis Boucher took the opportunity to demonstrate what the students have been working on with their music, twirling and footwork. The brave parents were then ordered to take their childs place on the field to march the routine taught to them by their children. Then the students stood on the sidelines enjoying the show. Photos by Nikki Maxwell and Lorrell Wright
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Annual Fall Picnic set in Shiner Sept. 4

The Gonzales County Commissioners Court approved an order for a local option election for the City of Smiley during their meeting Monday. Hopefully were finally going to get this done, said Gonzales County Judge David Bird. They (the state) changed the law right in the middle of all this. County Clerk Lee Reidel said the election will be an extra expense for the county this
year. A petition for a local option election to sell liquor by the drink in Smiley was submitted to the county last year, but there were some problems with it. It was done the wrong way, Reidel told The Cannon. So the people who wanted it did a new petition earlier this year and now it has been approved. According to Reidel the date of the election is Nov. 8, 2011. A local option election was held in Gonzales last year, and passed with a majority vote.
It is Picnic time again in Shiner. The 90th annual Fall Picnic of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church will be held Sunday, Sept. 4, at the Knights of Columbus Park (formerly Shiner American Legion Hall). This event
continues to attract larger crowds each year, and this years attendees will have even more activities to enjoy. Shiner Picnics are known statewide for their great food, music, country auction, fun, culture, and tradition. A country store, featuring kolaches, pigs in the
blanket, canned and baked goods, will begin at 8 a.m. Dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the air conditioned dining hall. Menu includes three meats: the famous Shiner picnic stew, country sausage, fried chicken, and trimmings, including dessert. Plates to go will be available in a convenient drive thru at the Shiner American Legion Hall (formerly Shiner KC Hall) on Hwy 90A east from 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Meal tickets are $8. The big country auction begins at noon with many unique items up for sale, including cattle, homemade quilts, antiques, Spoetzl Brewery memorabilia, homemade PICNIC, Page B4
Local womans recipe earns blue ribbon in online contest

Michelle Londons Belle Oaks Pecan Orange Bread
FRANKLIN, Tenn. Gonzales cook Michelle Londons Belle Oaks Inn Pecan Orange Bread has been awarded a blue ribbon at Just A Pinch Recipe Club, the new online social cnmmunity created for and by cooks in hometown America at www.iustapinch.com. Londons Belle Oaks Inn Pecan Orange Bread was named a blue ribbon winner bv Just A Pinch Honorary Kitchen Crew member, Leah Stacy. To land the award, London served up a full-flavored, festive dish that was both tasty and easy to prepare. As the innkeeper at Belle Oaks Inn, this was one of the first things I was taught to make by the owners, shares London. Their signature breakfast bread, it is always a huge hit with guests and is deceptively simple! Londons recipe, along with thou-
sands of others, can be viewed, printed and shared at no charge through Just A Pinch. London is one of several area residents participating in the club, known as Americas Great Recipe Swap. Members can post their own family tested and approved recipes, try recipes submitted by other club members, print hundreds of grocery coupons and enter recipe contests. They also have the opportunity to utilize a personal online recipe box to save recipes, compile grocery lists and plan meals. In addition, members can create and loin discussion groups, to chat about recipes, share cooking tips and build relationships as if they are sitting around one big kitchen table. We continually add new features to the club based on the feedback of our members, says Just A Pinch Food Editor lanetTharpe. Its because of people like RECIPE, Page B4
IOOF donation
The Gonzales Odd Fellows Lodge #38 I.O.O.F. made a donation to The Gonzales Young Farmers to be used in conjunction with the Fisher House project. We are grateful to the Young Farmers and very thankful for those soldiers who have given so much. We pray for a speedy recovery for them. Pictured from left are Derek Grahmann Noble Grand, and Lanny Baker, President) (Courtesy Photo)
Have You Heard?

that Sunday, September 11 is a national day to show pride in our country, ten years after the assault on the twin towers? Lets join in the recognition by covering our little town with flags for the weekend. A decade of children was not alive when it happened, and a decade of young people was children at that time. This is an opportunity to discuss what America means to us and our families, and to give thanks for our blessings.
Have You Heard?
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...that you can contribute to the governing of Nixon by attending the 2011-2012 budget planning workshop on Monday, August 29 at city hall? It starts at 5:00 with a called council meeting, then will move into the planning session arent you interested in how your money is spent? that the Don Finches and the Sammy Martins have just returned from a vacation trip to western Canada? They have some nice stories to tell about beautiful country the kind that comes from cool temperatures and ra-i-n. Harris Chapel Methodist Church will be celebrating its annual anniversary week with services of music and worship? The recognition starts on Wednesday, August 24, culminating on Sunday with a complimentary barbecue meal and final service, featuring guest ministers and choirs. Laverne Fatheree is the contact person.
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Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God

320 St. Andrew
Assemblies of God
Places of Worship
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But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lions mouth. 2 Timothy 4:17
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)
201 E. Second St. Nixon
First United Methodist 410 N. Franklin, Nixon

403 E North Main, Flatonia
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple

1906 Hickston, Gonzales
Flatonia United Methodist Harris Chapel United Methodist

S. Liberty St. Nixon
First Assembly of God

509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
Church of Christ
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord

1805 Weimar, Gonzales
E. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
New Life Assembly of God
Corner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Community Church of God

1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Churches of God
New Life Temple for Jesus Christ

Belmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
Harwood Methodist Church
Bahai Faith
Bahai Faith Baptist
621 St. George St. Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ

1113 Hastings, Gonzales
North 2nd and North Gonzales, Harwood
Clark Baptist Church

F.M. 794, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
New Way Church of God in Christ

514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Henson Chapel United Methodist

1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
River of Life Christian Fellowship

207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Two Rivers Bible Church
Monthalia United Methodist

CR 112 off 97
1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gonzales
County Baptist Church Iglesia Bautista Memorial

Hwy 97 Waelder
Shiner Baptist Church
Eastside Baptist Church

Seydler Street, Gonzales Hwy. 87 Smiley
Avenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Episcopal Church of the Messiah

721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 6723407
Episcopal
Smiley United Methodist

1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Faith Family Church
Inter-Denominational Pentecostal
1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
Leesville Baptist Church

E. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Union Lea Baptist Church

St. Andrew St. Gonzales
Waelder United Methodist

2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Efeso Igesia Bautista First Baptist Church

422 St. Paul, Gonzales 403 N Texas Nixon Hwy 108 N Smiley
Memorial Heights Baptist Church

1330 College Gonzales 100 Capes Gonzales Hwy. 97 Bebe
Union Valley Baptist Church

FM 1681 NW of Nixon
La Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del Pueblo

W. Central at 87 Nixon
Evangelical
Faith Temple
Hwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Webster Chapel A.M.E.

1027 Church St. Gonzales
First Baptist Church First Baptist Church First Baptist Church

406 N Ave E Waelder
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church Oak Valley Baptist Church Old Moulton Baptist Church
2287 FM 1680, Moulton
St. James Catholic Church

417 N. College, Gonzales St. John St. Gonzales
Catholic
Camp Valley Full Gospel

7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80
Full Gospel
Agape Ministries Living Waters Church
Non-Denominational
Fellowship
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 2

1515 Dallas, Gonzales
512 St. James, Gonzales
Temple Bethel Pentecostal

1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic Church St. Joseph Catholic Church

207 S. Washington, Nixon
Full Gospel Church

1426 Fisher, Gonzales
605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gonzales

3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236
First Evangelical Lutheran

1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Lutheran
Bread of Life Ministries

613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Greater Church
Palestine
Baptist
Primitive Baptist Church

1121 N. College Gonzales
S of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising Star Baptist Church
Providence Missionary Baptist Church

1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder

613 Highway 90 East Waelder Hwy 87 Smiley
Abiding Word Church, LCMS 1310 St. Louis
Lutheran
Cowboy Church of Gonzales County

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

CR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian
St. Phillip Catholic Church
3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Stratton Primitive Baptist

FM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero Hwy 80- North of Belmont SE 2nd St. Waelder
Harwood Baptist Church

North of Post Office
St. James Baptist Church Saint Paul Baptist Church
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

712 Crockett, Luling
Christian
Belmont United Methodist Hwy. 90-A Dewville United Methodist

West of FM 1117 on CR 121
Methodist
Presbyterian Church of Gonzales

414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Emmanuel Fellowship
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
Iglesia Bautista Macedonia
Congregation Adat HaDerech Meets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953
Messianic Judaism
201 S Congress Nixon
Church of Christ
Churches of Christ
1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
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First United Methodist 426 St. Paul, Gonzales
Encouraging Word Christian Fellowship

Hwy. 80 in Leesville
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Stock Tanks-Brush Clearing David Ehrig 830-832-6063
Construction Company
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Train a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
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Someone asked me to explain how a person is to know the difference between the things we can control and the things we cannot control. This is an important point. People who try to take on what is not in their power to handle will continually be frustrated by their failed efforts. To clarify, having control means having the power- the ability- to change an undesirable condition to better suit our needs without the use of manipulation, force or cruelty. A good starting point is to ask yourself: Do I have the power to do something about this situation without doing what is morally wrong? Then go through your available options. If you cant do anything about the situation, let God do it. Stop trying to come up with ways to do what cant be done. If you can do something, then formulate a strategy and do whatever it takes (legally and morally right) to make things change for the better. For example- What can you do if youve lost your job and cant pay the bills? Eliminate unneces-
Dealing with what you can control and what you cant
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sary items (like cable and eating out). Make payment arrangements with creditors while job hunting. If the job cant be found then a job will have to do. Survival is on top of the priority list. Pride at the bottom. Sometimes we just gotta do what we gotta do. Things under our control: Our emotions. Sound judgment is required to solve problems and emotions are erratic. Negative emotions will never breed positive results. It takes practice to reel them back in when they go wild. But we do have the power to put those babies to bed. Our behavior. One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Many times the problems we are facing are the consequences of our past choices. But, faulty behavior can be corrected if it is recognized as wrong, and we care enough about ourselves and others to fix the issues that cause problems. Our attitudes. Pity-parties and blame games are pointless. People with sorry attitudes have a lower chance of getting ahead because people dont like being around someone who drags them down. Happiness is a choice that we must make every day. Humans are three part creations Spirit, Soul, and Body. They are in this order for a reason. God intended our spirit to regulate the activities of our soul (mind, will, emotions) and our body. Because our souls and our bodies were never meant to run our lives, they can be controlled. Our finances and overall success are directly related to our choices. Those who plan for their future are likely to get where they want to go. The economy and available opportunities may deter our progress, and adjustments may be necessary to get what we want, but we have the power to get ahead financially if we are willing to work hard, save and spend wisely. Our health. Barring accidents and/or disease, people born in good health are likely to remain healthy; if they take care of themselves by eating nutritious foods, getting enough rest and exercise, and are wise in their choice of friends and activities. However, people who are born healthy can damage their health and shorten their lives by choosing to abuse their bodies in some way. Things never under our control. The behavior of others. People will mistreat us, misjudge us, misunderstand us, cheat on us and lie to us as long as they choose not to change their behavior. No amount of yelling, crying, hitting or cussing will change a person who doesnt want to change. The emotions of others. Some people will never like us. Some will never love us. Some will never love us as much as we love them. This includes our own family--because they are human too. Nature/Weather- Nothing we do will make the seasons change
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before their time. The drought will end when God is ready to pour down the rain. Laws. Once laws are set weve got to follow them or reap the consequences. Aging Our bodies degenerate and our appearance changes the longer we live. I figured out why. By the time we get to the age where our eyes and ears dont work, our skin doesnt snap back, our bones ache and our muscles sagwe are ready for the renewed body God promised us. Death. It will take us quietly or kicking and screamingbut it will take us. There you have it. With practice we can take total control over our emotions, our attitudes and our behavior. By carrying out a plan of action much can be done about our health, finances and success. Lets enjoy each season of life natures and our own. So, work hard, play hard and pray hard. Dont lose yourself to the pressures of life. Gods got your back. love, eloise
Studying Romans 8: All Creation Groans in Hope

Greetings in the name of the Lord! I pray this finds you all blessed beyond measure. I apologize for not writing last week, and will try to get ahead of the game. So lets dive back in to our study of Romans 8. We will begin in verse 22. Romans 8:22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. In the previous verses we learned that Paul was using the word creature or creation to refer to
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the state of a believer in Christ. Now this same word he shifts to all of creation in the sense of nature, or the earth, the planet. Paul in a sense gives the earth a consciousness. It was subjected to sin and decay
of the present age (vs.18) by no fault of its own, and now it groans in eager anticipation of the day it will be renewed and no longer subject to drought, famine, disease, pollution and the like. Paul uses this illustration because it is something that Jews would be familiar with. (See Isaiah 65:17.) Simply put it looks forward to being free from sin. Romans 8:23 And not only this, but also we our-
selves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body. Now we see that the sons and daughters of God also await the time when we will live in a world that is free from all sin and everything evil. The first fruits Paul speaks of is rendered foretaste in the NLT. We who are filled with
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the Spirit of God have been given a sample (foretaste) of the Glory to come. I want to point out here that the word adoption is the same as in previous verses, but now it refers to a different adoption. This is indicated in the phrase as sons, which speaks of already being a member of Gods family. This adoption is of our new glorified body. This will be the same body as Christ since the resurrection. 1John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. When He appears we will be like Him! Hallelujah! No more aging, aches and pains, sickness, or disease. Romans 8:24 For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? Now Paul pinpoints the exact moment when we received the hope of a world and existence free from sin, and the hope of our glorified body. This point was when we were saved. Even someone who has no knowledge of God or His Word, and gets saved has a sudden overwhelming desire to see Jesus and to worship Him for eternity. I know this preacher did. In the popular song I Can Only
Imagine by Mercy Me, they are wondering what they will do the first time they come face to face with Jesus. They list several options from dancing to being still to falling on their knees. I find in my studies of scripture that most everyone who comes face to face with the Glorified Christ falls on their face .(See Revelation 1:17, Acts 9:4.) The NLT concludes this verse thusly If we already have something we dont need to hope for it. Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Now Paul reminds us that we must wait with perseverance, in others words patience. Patience is the favorite word of most Christians. LOL! Actually it is one of the 9 fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5. God is above all, God is wiser than all, and God knows the beginning from the end because He is eternal. He has plans for our future, plans of good and not evil. He knows what He is doing, and we must wait. I am somewhat of a self-taught expert on waiting. But I know He cares for me and loves me from the foundation of the world. He knew us before He formed us in our mothers womb. Trust in Him in all areas of life. Amen and be blessed friends and family.
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Yoakum talks trash at clean-up meeting

By NIKKI MAXWELL
The Lions Clubs annual Beef Fajita Dinner will be held Thurday, Aug. 25 from 5-7 pm at the Lions Pavilion in Independence Park. Advance tickets at $7 each are available from any Noon Lions Club member. Presale tickets are suggested, as only a limited number of tickets will be available that evening at the pavilion as food supply is available. A convient drivethru will be available to pick up orders. Profit from the event is used to fund various Lions charitable programs. You get your chance to enjoy Ken Hedricks superb barbecue Saturday, September 17th. to benefit Riverside Community Center. Pick it up from 11 AM till 1 PM at Riverside Community Center, corner of St.Lawrence and Water Streets. See Ken or a Pilot Club member for a ticket. You can enjoy whole OR half briskets at $35 or $20, whole OR half Pork Loins for $30 or $15, or a rack of ribs for $20. You can call Ken at 540-4940 to order, before September 9th. The 1st meeting for Sundowners 4-H club will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Riverside Community Center. New and old members need to enroll with 4-H connect, any questions regarding enrollment, please contact the Extension office at (830) 672-8531. First United Methodist Church of Gonzales will host the WakeUp Call for Gods People on Sept. 11, at p.m. in the sanctuary of the church. The event is open to the public. The event will include a simulcast with Anne Graham Lotz and Joel Rosenberg, as well as music from the Dove Award-winning trio Selah. The 21st annual Belmont Volunteer Fire Dept. barbecue and auction is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at the Belmont Fire Dept. Plates will be $7 each. The Job Corps is currently enrolling applicants aged 16-24 in over 20 career fields. If you need a GED, High School Diploma and a Driver License give us a call. College training is available as well. Get started today, call 512-665-7327. Anyone wishing to obtain a private pesticide applicator license to purchase restricted use pesticides on their property is invited to attend this training. People attending this class need to come to the Texas AgriLife Extension-Gonzales County Office to purchase a study manual and obtain sample test questions prior to September 8, 2011. Cost of study materials is $40.00 and the fee for the class is $10.00 For more information, contact the Extension Office at 830-672-8531. The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter is looking for volunteers to attend advocate training. The training is mandatory, but flexible times are available. Individuals that complete the training will become valuable advocates to our community members in need of crisis intervention and services. The training and materials are free. Volunteers are also needed for the Cranny, the thrift store operated by the shelter. Please call our office at (830) 372-2780 or our hotline number at 800-8342033 for more information.
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Christian Womens Job Corps of Gonzales County is taking applications for their fall semester which begins on Tuesday, September 6. CWJC is a free job/life skills training program offering women a fresh start in life. Call Sherry Poe, Director, at 672 6180 or drop by the Bethany House at 721 St. Louis between 9a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Gonzales Fire Department will hold a BBQ Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11 at the fire house. Drive-thru only, donations $7. The Class of 1971 needs an update on addresses of classmates for their 40th reunion. Contacts: Nancy at stobaugha@aol.com, 512-2978500 or Jacque830-672-2626 The Learning Center is seeking donations of caps and gowns. If you have donations, please contact Ann Gaines Rodriguez at the Gonzales Learning and Career Center, PO Box 116, 1135 St. Paul St., Gonzales, TX 78629, 830 672-8291 / 830 672-1076 fax or e-mail glcc@gvec.net This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free and open to the public. Shirley Goss, Wesley Nurse is the facilitator. It offers health-wellness education and supportive programs related to dementia. You are welcome to attend. For more information, call 6721031.
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The Yoakum City Council held its first meeting to talk trash for a good cause Tuesday night. The meeting involved planning the Community Clean-up this Fall. The event is scheduled for Oct. 1, and will involve city employees, elected officials and volunteers. Citizens can call for pick-up of large trash and debris anytime between now and clean up day, said City Clerk Theresa Bowe. Bowe said the transfer station at the end of Dunn St. will be open to accept limbs and brush.
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City personnel will be coordinating everything and directing people on where to go, Bowe said. No toxic, liquid waste or paint will be accepted during the cleanup. Any citizen, business or organization wishing to volunteer as an individual or clean-up team is asked to call Yoakum City Hall at (361) 293-6321. Volunteers cleaned the city in the Spring during the first community cleanup of the year. More information about the clean-up will be available on the citys website next week. Look for more information in The Gonzales Cannon in issues leading up to the event.
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This group meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in newseditor@gonzalescannon.com the Narthex of the First United Methodist Church. This meeting is free Theres a Health Fair and open to the public and is facilitated by Wesley Nurse, Shirley Goss. Healthy Families of GonEducational and supportive programs are offered. For more informazales County coming to tion, call 672-1031. Flex & Tone is held every Tuesday and Thursday, 11-11:45 in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. These are chair exercises using exercise balls, dowels and hand weights. Come on, join us, and get fit. Exercises are led by an RN with blood pressure assessments available. Walk-Exercise your way to fitness is an Video exercise available at First United Methodist Church. It is offered every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 3 pm, and every Wednesday at 2 pm. This group meets for 45 minutes in the Fellowship Hall. It consists of low impact aerobic exercises and is facilitated by Shirley Goss, Wesley Nurse. Blood pressure assessments are available at each class. Come and have great fun and socialization along with gaining fitness.
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pastries, noodles and hundreds of other items. The cattle auction will begin at 3 pm. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the auction. Benefit BBQ For those who like to There will be a BBQ plate sale to benefit Dean May on Saturday, August 27th at 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Boomers Sports Bar, 2513 dance, there will be free muHarwood Rd., Gonzales. sic in the air conditioned hall with keg beer available in the hall. Accordion music begins at 11 a.m. The Hobo Band will perform for dancing and listening pleasure from 1-3 p.m. Jodie Mikula Orchestra and Donnie Wavra Orchestra will play from 3-7 p.m. The evening ticket dance will feature the Kyle Park, Emotions, and Thorn Shepherd from 9 p.m.-l a.m. Outside biergarten music will include Jack Motley from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. You can bring your lawn chair, sit in the historic beer hall on the old time benches or use the hay bales that will provide a unique seating area under the shade trees. Los Kolaches will be featured on the outside bingo pavilion from 7:30 - 11 pm for your dancing pleasure.
Over 30 prizes will be given away at 10:00 p.m. In addition, this years special big prize is a 2011 Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans 4x4 with 12 ft. utility trailer w/ramp gate plus 2 other prizes. Limited tickets will be sold and are available at Shiner businesses, at the parish office or at the picnic. Arts and crafts booths will be set up in the old dining hall. Vendors can rent a space for $50. Call (361) 594-2024 for more information. Other attractions will include old fashioned bingo, fish pond, ring toss, wheel of fortune, plant and cake wheel, as well as a variety of games for the kids. Hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available in the evening. The souvenir booth will include tee-shirts with Czech and German slogans. There is sure to be something for everyone. Check out the picnic flyer on the church website www.sscmshiner.org or call the parish office at 361-594-3836.
town! The Gonzales Community Health Center will be hosting its 24th Annual Health Fair on Saturday, October 15, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Victoria School of Nursing at the corner of Hwy. 90A and St. Joseph Street. Flu shots will be available for $18.00. Free blood pressure, pulse and respiration screenings will be available. Information on family planning, diabetes, hypertension, nutrition and WIC services will be available.
There will be health education booths from various health-related organizations in Gonzales and surrounding counties, plus food demonstrations at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. There will be an area designated for the kids, with games and prizes. There will be door prizes. Everyone is invited to be a part of this community event. We are making health care fun! The Community Health Centers of South Central Texas, Inc. has been serving the community with their health care needs for years. For more information, please call 830-6726511 and ask to speak to Linda Koricanek or Christina Cordova.
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Michelle London, who is proud to share her favorite recipes with other hometown cooks, that the club has become so popular and is growing so fast. Founded in 2010, Just A Pinch Recipe Club offers free memberships and premium perks. Join us in the kitchen at www.justapinch. com.
Belle Oaks Inn Pecan Orange Bread Michelle London (Gonzales) Ingredients 1 can(s) Pillsbury Grands (8 count) buttermilk biscuits 1 can(s) Pillsbury Grands (5 count) buttermilk biscuits Ic sugar 1 stk unsalted butter, melted 2 sm oranges 1/2 c confectioners sugar 1/2 c pecans, chopped 1 pkg cream cheese 1 dash(es) orange extract Directions Spray a large bundt pan liberally with non-stick spray and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour sugar into a small
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Saturn Friendship Club celebrates School Days memories

Members of the Saturn Friendship Club met Aug. 16 in the home of Eva Boscamp. Sandra Parr served as co-hostess. The theme for the afternoon meeting was Remembering School Days. The main serving table held a centerpiece showing a stack of school books sitting on an arrangement of colored construction paper. Atop the books was a miniature old time pupils desk and a tiny red apple. Pencil, ruler, scissors, crayons and a glue stick lay at the base. Silk daisies completed the arrangement along with a small framed statement, To teach is to touch a life. Several members of the club are retired teachers and everyone present had School Days memories. When 13 members and a guest, Irma Cobler, had arrived Devotional Leader, Nancy Littlefield, offered a word of prayer. The ladies helped themselves to pimento cheese sandwiches, chicken salad, cocktail franks, cubes of cheese, grapes, strawberries, crackers, and ice tea. When all had finished eating, the meeting was called to order by Mary Kelly, Secretary-Treasurer, as both the president and the vice-president were unable to attend. The club prayer was read in unison and the motto To make the best better was stated. Nancy Littlefields devotional dealt with impatience when having to wait. She stated, It drives me crazy to sit and do nothing for an extended period of time. But something happened recently while visiting Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park that changed her mind and gave her a new
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Dining A Review of Sealand Seafood & Steak Restaurant in LaGrange Delights:

By Phyllis Autry of Gonzales
Well folks, I suggested to the Cannon this past week that it would be nice if they would run articles on places to eat around the surrounding area, not just in Gonzales but all the nearby little towns. Next thing I know, General Mundy Dave Mundy responded back to me you say youd like to write restaurant reviews for us? At first I thought he was just kidding, but when I realized he was serious this misplaced city gal decided why not try it. You will find that I plan to tell it as I see it, and that cleanliness will play a recurring role in each review. My husband and I retired and moved here from El Paso. One thing I really miss is eating out and trying to find what is available and get to try some new places. This is where I need your help. I need you to suggest eateries to visit, sample and review. Maybe you have not even tried it yet, and would like me to investigate it for you. Here is my first example of what my future columns will be like. While in La Grange recently, I ate lunch at the Sealand Seafood and Steak Restaurant (www.sealandseafoodandsteak.com) located at 2359 W. State HWY 71. My first thought about the big blue building was they must be going for the ocean look. Upon entering I was pleasantly surprised at its decor, plus it was roomy and clean. They have a bar and TVs were playing, but not so loud that you cant have a nice conversation. The staff was very friendly. The menu offers all types of appetizers like alligator, calamari, fried mushrooms, corn nuggets, to name a few. The seafood choices are oysters, shrimp, crab, crawfish, catfish, scallops and lobster tail. If tilapia or salmon are your desire, they have that too. If you want soup, they have gumbo by the cup or bowl. Steaks are also part of the menu: T-Bone, Rib Eye and Filet Mignon steaks for $17.99. And of course you can get Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken if youre looking for some down-home comfort food. They also offer a child menu for the kiddos, where you can find a range of items, from grilled cheese sandwiches at $2.99 to Grilled Tilapia with shrimp for $11.99 during lunch. The lunch hours are Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pros: The lunch menu includes a tossed salad, main entre and one side. Our selections were chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, fried oysters and a baked potato. Our salads were fresh. The serving of steak was very generous and tender. My husbands fried oysters had a great batter and were so good. The loaded baked potato was
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delicious. Cons: The mashed potatoes tasted like instant, so I skipped them. When the waitress came I asked her if they were instant potatoes and she said yes they were half instant and half real. Go figure! Overall: Great menu and the entire establishment was very clean, including the restrooms. You can be sure we will be returning for another meal. Give it a try and tell me what you think! Remember to send your suggestions to dining4delight@yahoo.com Until next time, happy dining! Phyllis Autry
outlook about using time differently while waiting. When she and her husband arrived at the geyser, it had just completed its eruption. It would be approximately an hour and ten minutes before it happened again. They passed some time in the visitors center and in Old Faithful Inn but still they had time to wait. As they sat and waited she began to take notice of all the interesting things going on around her. She took notice of the different people, young and old. She heard different languages, some she recognized others she didnt. She admired the beautiful blue sky, the green of the trees. She recalled other beautiful and unusual sights found in the park. Time passed more quickly. Soon the geyser began its eruption and all attention turned to it. As it erupted in a huge gush of water and steam, there was a collective, Ahhh ! People from all over the world experienced the same awe and amazement at Natures power. It was then that she recalled Psalm 46:10, Be still and know that I am God. She ended with the question, Isnt that what we all need to do a lot more often? Minutes of the July meeting were read and approved and the financial statement was accepted. Members were reminded to pay their birthday dues. Suggestions were made for the location for the Thanksgiving Dinner Meeting. Sandra Parr is to get additional information on the suggested restaurant. Following the theme of the afternoon Eva Boscamp invited anyone who wished to do so to recall a School Days memory. The remembrances were varied. Some were amusing, most were happy but some were sad experiences. The one thing everyone agreed on was the happy fact that we, as students, never had to start back to school in August. It was always in September. Back in the 30s and 40s in some areas it depended on when the cotton was all picked. Later, for a number of years, The First Day of School was always on the day after Labor Day. Vivian Benton, Sandra Parr, Nancy Littlefield, Betty Britsch and Jo Brunner were the Birthday Ladies for August, They were recognized and honored with the Birthday Song. Each received a gift from their Secret Pal. Virgie Brown, a retired member, living at The Heights of Gonzales was fondly remembered. Members were reminded to send her a Birthday card on August 31st. Door prizes were awarded by the luck of the draw to Vivian Benton and Mary Kelly. Eva Boscamp read a brief history of how the Ice Cream Sundae first came into being 130 years ago in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. It happened when a customer at an Ice Cream Parlor in that city asked for some of the chocolate sauce used to make Ice Cream Sodas be put on his dish of ice cream. Very soon this became popular as a five cent treat. They were first called Sundays and served only on Sunday. The spelling was changed to Sundaes for one of two reasons. Either a glass salesman misspelled the name writing up an order for the dishes in which they were served or it was considered disrespectful by the religious leaders of the day to name the ice cream treat for a day of worship. So the sundae was born. The ladies had great fun creating their own Ice Cream Sundaes with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream and a variety of toppings They tasted scrumptious eaten with homemade cookies. The meeting ended with lots of laughter, conversation and merriment. A number of ladies stayed to play games of Farkle. The next meeting will be on September 19th at the Cistern Schoolhouse, Libby Hopkins and Elizabeth Brosch as hostesses.
Leesville Country Fair, Belmont VFD events coming up

Well this is how hot and dry it is. My brain cells evaporated and I cant remember anything. I forgot to tell you that this month was time for breakfast over at the Belmont United Methodist Church because August has five Sundays. The annual fundraiser for the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department is in downtown Belmont on September 17th. The flyer says that we are having chicken and brisket barbeque plates for $7.00 each. I think that serving starts at around 5PM or so. There is a raffle, music, dancing, auction and silent auction. You read in the paper about the fires that were being fought over near Harwood and how much damage they did. Keeping equipment and training up to snuff is expensive. These people are not getting paid. They are volunteers. Dont forget that the Leesville Country Fair is Saturday, October 8th, at 10:00AM at the pavilions by the Leesville Cemetery. This is the annual fund raiser for the Leesville Cemetery and provides a $1000.00 scholarship for a local high school student. There will be live entertainment by the ONeal Brothers Band. There is an auction, a silent auction and raffle drawing, a Country Store, and Flag Presentation. For the kidsAll Freebouncer moon walk, animal exhibits, face painting, craft activity table, Bean Bag Toss, Fish pond, Fire Truck and a Police Car. There will be plenty to eat and drink (No alcoholic beverages). It is come rain or shine under two covered pavilions. At this point and time, I dont think anyone would care if it poured rain. Of course, knowing just how our weather operates, we might have had a couple of floods by then, but somehow I seriously doubt it. Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Joe Kotwig, Annie Kotwig (Mam-Maw is Joes mother); Kenneth Crumley, Jesse, Candy Brown, Gilby, Hester Behlen, Susan, Roy Wright, Lynn (who is Rudolpho and Edna
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Garzas daughter as well as Rudolpho and Edna: Elson Schreiber(a former employee of Johnson Oil); Kathryn, Karen Roecker Mahan, Roland Barthels, Mary Jane Keith, Bill and Marie Lott, Laddie Studler, William Fink, Doris and Alvin Hewell; Brenda; Lisa Rodriguez, Joe Keith, Debbie and Bill Read, Sandi Gandre, Aunt Georgie; Lawrence Walshak and Joan; Joyce Schellenberg, Pete Kallies, Lillie Lay, Mildred ONeal, Louise Rossow, Selma Vickers, Teresa Wilke, Carl and Vida Tindle; Aunt Betty Gandre, Anna Lindemann, Doug Parker, Ann and Bubba Bond; Shirley Dozier, Tommy Daum, Britt Hindman, Sean Weda, Scott Hindman, George Fink, the family of Marjorie Macalister, the family of Gaston Thurmond, the family of Joy Maynor; the family of Kenneth W. Baker and our troops and their families, and RAIN. I have learned that Mildred ONeal is a resident at The Heights. Perhaps they can do some therapy that will enable her to get along a little better. Mrs. Annie Kotwig hasnt been doing very well. We need to say lots of extra prayers for her. Paw Paw Allen went visiting. He got to see Aunt Georgie as well as other friends at The Heights. Now he knows why we just love to talk and visit Aunt Georgie. She is a mighty interesting lady. I think that I need to frame that picture of Aunt Georgie riding an elephant. Yes, indeed, she did. She rode an elephant at the zoo. I never would have believed it if I hadnt seen it. Love you! Somehow we managed to sur-
vive another trip to San Antonio and back. That was one hot, long, tiring trip. I usually dont have to wait long at this particular doctors office. It was a thirty minute wait to even get into his office. Then after I saw him and discussed meds etc. a person has to go to another area to get your next appointment. I waited and waited. I finally had to ask the receptionist what the problem was. They had lost my folder in the back in the shuffle. In the meantime, there was another lady waiting. Her name was Darla and I asked where she was from. Oh she is from Luling and lives down in Ganders Slough. And to her shock, I did know where Ganders Slough was located. I told her where I lived and she says, I know another lady who lives on that highway and her name is Connie Bond. You can imagine that I almost fell over. She car pooled with Connie to work at the IRS in Austin. I said that Connie was married to my cousin, Mike Bond. This conversation continued and oh yes, she know Paw Paw (Paul) Allen, and oh she is kin to the Allens. She asked me about my new pink and white breast cancer awareness cane. I told her I got it from John Davis, and she laughs and says Oh he is my cousin too. Then she says that her father worked at the Luling Post Office for 34 years and that either her Grand-father or Great-Grandfather Jones had a store in Kingsbury. Now people we just about talked ourselves out so you can see how long we were waiting to obtain all that information from each other. So Hello Connie from Darla. We were so tired that we didnt even stop at Wal Mart in Seguin. We came right on through Seguin and parked our vehicle right outside our hometown eatery, The Belmont Social Club. By the time we got inside, we both had to use the restroom, needed a big glass of tea, and real food. I think I was in a total trance by that time. It was so cool and shaded from
the hot sun, and there was soon to be food arriving at our table. Then through my stupor I saw Pastor Paul and wife Karen eating at a table with Jack and Janie Finch. I apologized that I didnt come over to hug and shake their hands right away because I truly was so tired and hot that I couldnt even think straight. Then you never know who is going to come sneaking out of the back room. Here comes lovely Mrs. Sara Roecker and Barbara Wiedner, and Dottie Kallies. The men come wandering to the front ever so slowly. I think they were full of good food. There was Allen, and Mr. Melvin had to come over and check everything out, and I finally corralled Pete Kallies to see about the brain tumor. They didnt split as much of his head open, but they got all of the tumor out. It was malignant and they are sending him to an oncologist as a precaution. They were cheering that they didnt have to go back to San Antonio for four weeks. We had decided we could only afford to go to Belmont Social Club one day of the weekend, and chose Saturday night when Deep Waters was playing. Their band leader is Wyatt Aarp, and yes, he does have a car dealership in Seguin and sells some mighty pretty Dodge Pickups. He has in his band Walter Friedick, whose Uncle did own the Friedick Cafeteria. He has trouble keeping up with his bass player, Lloyd Waxler. I can see why. Lloyd plays a bass guitar with 6 strings. This band is great and plays songs like Cherry Pie, The House of the Rising Sun, Margaritaville, and a lot of more songs from the sixties or so era. They will be there every third Saturday, so mark your calendars for Deep Water and some moldy oldie songs, and if you throw a few requests at them, they maybe can play those too. Mr. Wyatt Aarp also plays at the VFW in Seguin on Wednesday nights. This next week we have Best Friends on Friday and then the Kerr Creek Band with the leader being Dr.
Bob Williamson there on August 27th, on Saturday. Congratulations to Katie Abrameit on acquiring the position of First Grade Teacher at Marion, TX. We wish her good luck and much happiness teachers those little first graders, who in this day and time, can think they know it all even at that age. Mattie sang a pretty Happy Birthday song to someone in the back. I asked Mattie if she was ready to go back to school and she said, Yes. Please be careful wherever you are. Kids are coming out of unusual streets, and parents are trying to get time schedules down into a routine. There are buses and extra late practices for band and football. So lets be careful around our schools and elsewhere. We have played furniture tag in our house since Saturday. Itsy Bitsy had claimed our almost new queen sized bed for himself when it was on the porch. The bed was moved into the bedroom. Another bed took its place. So Itsy came in here to keep up with his bed. The kitchen counter took off across the room to another location where I can have cabinets on both sides. Then the craft table was put up again with both leaves out so that I could sort out the stuff that I had not been able to organize. We put up a different step in a different way to hop on my bed, and little short, fat, Hugo couldnt make his rear bounce hard enough to jump up there. We had to heighten it about two inches and oh; he was so happy that he now could get up on the bed to see his sweetie, Pollyanna. So now everyone is settled down in the coolest place they could find. My oxygen line has been moved over far enough and the room is finally cooling off a little bit. Maybe we all can get some sleep around here. Have a good week, and God Bless, and please we would love to have some rain falling from the sky.
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1 White w/spaghetti Strap, with rhinestones. 1 Beige/ golden color, spaghetti straps, gold rhinestones. Call 672-8034 or come by 1822 St. Louis. Heavy, vinyl tarps. 15x50. UV proof, tuff boogers. $50 each. 830-6602813. 6 oak restaurant booths w/copper inlaid tops. Large round folding tables w/6 armchairs. Contact Tommy, 830-351-1263. Excellent condition. 20 push mower, weed eater, $125/ both. 361-7412604, Yoakum. Maytag Washing Machine. $150.00. Call 361-208-3565. For Sale: 3 ft. long model Destroyer. $40.00. Call 6725784. FOR SALE: 35mm Minolta SLR Film Camera, 3 lenses, strobe, filters, tripod, case. $75.00. Call 830-822-6857. For sale: Float tube for fishing, like new. $50 obo. Also electric trolling motormake offer. 8575720. Baby bed for sale. $60. Call 254-9315712. Electric Hospital Bed, $300. 12 function exercise bicycle, $65. Prices Negotiable. 830582-1120, Nixon. Fresh shelled peas. Cream, purple hulled & black eyed. Also unshelled peas. Sold by the bushel. 2001 Water
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St., Gonzales. Proform Treadmill. Model 380CS. Programmable, includes built-in fan, speaker for IPOD radio. Like new condition. $350/obo. Contact Liz, 830263-2103. 2003 Golf Cart for sale. Call 830-8576208. Radio Control Airplane parts/kits. If I dont have it, I can get it. Lockhart, TX. Call 979-393-8642. For Sale: Calf table/ shoot with self catch gate. $950. 830-437-5747. For Sale: 14 feet by 40 feet Morgan Building. Used 9 months as library. Fully complete with electrical lighting and A/C heat pump unit. Floors sanded and painted. Steps with landing. Equipped with electrical meter loop. Excellent condition. Ideal for office space or nice work building. Contact Business Manager at 361594-3836. Whirlpool Heavy Duty Gas Dryer. Good condition. $75. Can be seen at 511 Church St. 830857-4993. Fresh Produce. Watermelons, Cantaloupes, Tomatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Onions, Peppers & Peas. 2001 Water Street, Gonzales. 512-2276950.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In compliance with V.T.C.A., Texas Local Government 111.007 and 111.0075, Gonzales County Commissioners Court will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the Proposed Budget - Fiscal Year 2011-2012 on Monday, September 12, 2011, 9:00 a.m., at the County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, 414 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas. The County Judges Proposed Budget was filed with the Gonzales County Clerk on August 22, 2011. At the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the Proposed Budget. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last years budget by $ 379,266 or 6.32878%, and of that amount $ 269,055 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year.
NOTICES
Gonzales Learning Center seeking donations of caps and
HELP WANTED
NOW HIRING Dump Truck/Water Truck Driver - Class B License required. Maintainer/Heavy Equipment Operator - Experience preferred. E.F. Ehrig & Sons, Ltd., 221 PR 2003, Gonzales, TX 78629. 830-4372873. Full-time and Parttime Cooks needed at Kloesels Steak House in Moulton. Great pay, paid vacation. 361-5967323. Apply in person. Taking applications for a Cook in Dietary Department. Full time position with benefits at The Heights of Gonzales Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Please apply in person at 701 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive, Gonzales, TX. General Labor Shop help, must have valid TX drivers license. Will be responsible for driving company vehicles and equipment on daily basis. Misc. shop duties, including some stencil layout and sandblasting. Concrete experience a plus. Must be able to lift heavy objects.
LEGAL NOTICES
CITY OF GONZALES GONZALES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

The Gonzales Economic Development Corporation, by this instrument, notifies the public of the commencement of the 60 Day Public Comment Period and a PUBLIC HEARING on the following Small Business Incentive Grant Applications that have been presented to the GEDC Board for their consideration. The maximum grant amount is $25,000.00 and a 50% minimum match is required. The grant applications are available at City Hall for viewing by the public during the 60 Day Public Comment Period. 1.) Marlene Metzler, Owner of Outback Bar & Grill, 520 St. Paul Street, Gonzales 2.) Barbara Crozier, Owner of Laurel Ridge Inn & Antiques,827 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales The GEDC will hold a Public Hearing the 24th of October, 2011, at the Gonzales City Hall, 820 St. Joseph St., during the Regular Meeting that begins at 6:00pm, to allow for public comment on these projects and the proposed expenditure of Type B Sales Tax funds. After consideration and voting by GEDC, the projects will go to City Council for their approval of the expenditure of funds at their next meeting. The GEDC encourages citizens to participate in the public comment and public hearing stages of all GEDC projects. Citizens unable to attend meetings may submit their views to Carolyn Gibson, Economic Development Director for the City of Gonzales, by mailing them to P.O. Drawer 547, Gonzales, TX 78629. For additional information, contact the Economic Development office at (830)672-2815.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
GARAGE SALES
618 Qualls, Friday/ Saturday, 7-11 both days. Clothes, mattress, TV, quilt rack, heater, dutch oven, rug, lots of misc. items.
MISC. FOR SALE

Radio Controlled R/L model airplane kits. Kits are complete. Engine and radio sold seperate. Kits range from $5.00 to $15.00. Call for details, 512-431-0823. Like new, 26 Mens 21 spd., $50 obo. Call Theresa at 830203-5212. 2000 Buick Century, large capacity Estate Clothes Dryer, Kingsize mattress & standard box spring. 857-8090. 2 Teenagers Formals-Party Dresses.
Gonzales County Commissioners Court Proposed Salary Increases for Elected Officials
For Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 152.013, notice is hereby given that the Gonzales County Commissioners Court will meet at the Courthouse on Monday, the 12th of September, at 9:00 a.m.
The Commissioners Court shall consider a proposal to raise the annual salaries of the Gonzales County elected officials, to become effective on October 1, 2011, as follows:
FY 10-11 Elected Official County Judge Juvenile Board State Salary Supplement County Clerk County Treasurer RLF/ORCA Grant County Tax-Assessor-Collector County Attorney State Salary Supplement District Clerk Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Constable, Precinct 1 Rabies/Wild Animal Officer Constable, Precinct 3 Subdivision Compliance Officer Permit Officer Constable, Precinct 4 County Sheriff Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4 Salary Longevity $46,091.85 $3,400.00 $15,000.00 $1,310 $40,435.20 $1,500 $38,628.76 $1,450 $2,400.00 $40,435.20 $2,400 $42,412.92 $20,833.00 $40,435.20 $36,618.56 $36,618.56 $36,618.56 $27,854.96 $7,080.00 $27,854.96 $10,000.00 $27,854.96 $45,760.00 $46,099.96 $46,099.96 $46,099.96 $46,099.96 $2,400 $900 $3,200 $3,200 $3,200 $7,400 FY 11-12 Proposed Auto Longevity Allowance Salary $46,291.85 $3,400.00 $15,000.00 $1,430 $44,000.00 $1,620 $39,828.76 $1,570 $2,400.00 $44,000.00 $2,400 $43,612.92 $20,833.00 $44,000.00 $37,818.56 $37,818.56 $37,818.56 $29,054.96 $7,080.00 $29,054.96 $10,000.00 $29,054.96 $55,000.00 $47,299.96 $47,299.96 $47,299.96 $47,299.96 $2,400 $3,200 $3,200 $3,200 $2,400 $2,400 $1,670 $1,390 $1,450 $2,400 $1,430 Auto Allowance
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For Sale: 3 pt. Chipp e r / S h re d d e r, never been used, $600. Also Windmill Seeder, $250. 830540-4971. For Sale: Thomas Playmate with Color Glo Chord Organ. Good condition. All instruction books included. Call Sue, 672-2192.
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Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $575. 512-917-4078. Hats from the makers of Koozie-Norwood 48 @ 192.08 plus transportation charges. 4 color heat transfer. Color of hats - Red, yellow, pink, green, bone, khaki, orange, black navy and royal. Thats only $4.00 a hat. DBK Advertising. 830-437-5142 or 830-857-0876. Prayer Shawl, 38x72, handmade, $75.00. Animal or bird cage, utility wire, 14x18, $60.00. 512-917-4078. FREE 3 haul Fiberglass boat, 16 ft. Needs work & no leaks. Call for information. 830-5403574. Fullsize Mattress & Box Springs, $100. Queensize Mattress and Box Springs, $175. Both in excellent condition & sanitized. 830-6723728. 2 young ladies black jackets size 14. One is leather. 672-8034. Old Readers Digests for Sale. Call 830-672-3362. Autograph picture of Muhammad Ali/ Cassius Clay (60s), Certificate of Authenticity (11x16), $1,400. Yellow Lab Stud Service. (806) 577-3962. Beautiful handmade orange poinsettia pottery bowl. Large. Great gift. $35. Call (512) 917-4078. Pecans for Sale. This years crop. Shelled, Halved. $10/1 lb. bag. 512-417-3032. Culligan Water Softner and Rust Remover, old cars, elect. water heater, 2001 Fiber Truck bed w/key, Hay Balers, Bar B Q pipe. 830-437-5759. 2 pipe BBQ pits for sale. Ozarka Water cooler with bottle. Call 361-208-3565. 128 used letter-size hanging file folders, most have colored tabs, excellent condition. $30 cash for all or $7 per 25. 830672-1106. Computer, printer & desk, all $400. Stamina #4755 exercise machine. Like new condition. $100/obo. 6722267. 4 tires. LT2457QR17 in good condition. $100 obo. 830-6722075. Metal Benth, $150; Organ, $50; School desk & books of all kinds. Just out of Moulton on 532. Call 361-596-4403. Tanning Bed for Sale. 1996, 24SF. $300. Childrens wardrobe, good condition. $300. 672-7127.
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Beautiful Vintage water color painting, landscape & water. 12x19. $375. Antique very ornate picture frame. 16x20, $295. Call 512-917-4078. Dalhart Winberg original oil painting, landscape, $3800 (512)9174078. For Sale: Picnic tables built with treated 2x6 lumber with bolts and screws. No nails. 4, 6, and 8 foot sizes available. For more details call 830540-4776 or 830857-3273. Delivery Available.
MOBILE HOMES
repair. New water well. There are two septic tanks on property. Asking $56,000. Call 830401-0147.
AUTO
Power windows, locks. $6,500 cash. (512) 917-4078. 2005 Yamaha V-Star Classic with Silverado Package. Lots of extras. 1995 F-250 4x4 Supercab Diesel 5-speed. 281-3309417. 2009 Honda Trailwagon, w/dump bed, headlights, receiver hitch & seat belts. 2wd w/rear differential. $2,500. For more information, 672-8580. 2007 Saturn Ion, 56,000 Miles $5000 worth of performance parts. $9000 OBO 830-203-0282. For sale: 1998 GMC P/U, V8 automatic, 2D Extended Cab, 181K miles, bed liner, tow-package, $3,800. 830-203-0287.
APARTMENTS
Small efficiency apartment for rent. $250/month, $150 deposit. Located at the end of Oil Patch Lane in Gonzales. Call 210-416-0041.
HOME SERVICES
clean, drive. 361772-2011. Ironing done, in my home can pick up & deliver. References if needed. Call Louise (830) 582-1120. Will clean your house. Im dependable and have references. Call Mary at 830-672-4691. All-around handyman available. I also build sheds, 16x8 tool shed. Call 830857-1959. Building Demolition House, barns, etc. 830-263-0663 or 830-203-0540. Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you dont want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gutter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.
AUTO
Grill Guard and Running Boards for 2002 Durango. Westin Brand, excelllent condition. $300. Call 830-560-0238. For Sale. Older Buick Regal Sport Car. Engine is gone. Body, tires are almost new. Air condition system is new. Make me an offer. 361-594-2129. Shiner, County Rd. 299, Box 577. 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special and John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall. Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 857-1781. Simply the best deal on new Chevrolets and GMCs and over 100 used vehicles with financing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hallettsville, TX - 800 798-3225 or 361-798-3281. FOR SALE: 2007 Toyota Camry LS 48,000 miles; auto; a i r- co n d i t i o n e d, power locks, etc. Great condition; below Blue Book price. Call in Gonzales 404-502-0340. (Cellphone). 1989 Ford Conversion Van. Super clean interior, good motor & A/C, transmissions slips, $1,900 firm. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. 2000 Jeep Wrangler SE Sport 2D, New Tires and New Sony Stereo. 107,000 miles. Great Condition. Asking $7,000 obo. Call 361-8653353. For Sale: 2001 Crown Victoria Ford, price $3,250. Call 830-5876230 or 830-8575559. 1998 Chevrolet, heavy 1/2 ton 4WD, 350CC engine. New AC. $5,000. Call 830203-0147. Van for Sale. $3,800 OBO. 2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette. Wellmaintained, very clean. 181,000 miles. Great for family or hauling van. Call 512905-8226. 2,000 F-250, Powerstroke, Ford Diesel truck, Hunter Green, Tow Ball, Bedliner, CLEAN, 182K Miles.
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
HOME SERVICES
I want to share my gift of making a room come alive. I can see the room and vision what I can do. Clean picture frames, knickknacks, move furniture around. If thats what it takes to make my vision come alive. Guaranteed you will be enchanted. Just give me a try, give Lauras Gift a call. 830-203-5180. Free estimates on site. You Vacation, Ill take care of the place. Includes pets, yard, grandma. References. Mature lady. Gonzales, 512-296-4845. Do you need your house cleaned? No job is too small or too big. $10-$15/hr. Available M-S. Call Brittany Balderas at 445-0703. SENIOR HOMECARE BY ANGELS Our caring home companions help seniors live at home. Hygiene assistance, meals and housework. Service provided up to 24-hour care. We let you choose your caregiver! Top references and affordable rates. Visiting Angels Toll Free 855.859.6989. House cleaning services available. Reasonable rates. Servicing Gonzales and surrounding areas. References available. Call Barbara at 979-7778710 or email bjbrzozowski@yahoo. com. Experienced Care Giver excellent references available for private setting in home hospital and nursing home. Day and night. 361865-0286 or 832655-9195. Dennis Fojtek (Mechanic), Moulton, Tx. 713-408-9388. Repairs the following: tractors, lawn mowers, tillers, chain saws, trucks etc. Private Caregiver. 20+ years experience. Hospice certified. Looking to do private duty, cook,
WANT A SALES CAREER/WITH NO LAYOFFS?

34 year old company is expanding rapidly in this area. We will select people for the following positions:
8 SALES REPRESENTATIVES
New - $600 WKLY to $800 WKLY & UP Experienced - $750 WKLY to $900 WKLY & UP Rapid Advancement/Excellent 10 year Retirement/ Professional Training/Unlimited Income/Incentives If you want to get paid what you are worth and have a sincere desire to succeed, we want to talk to you. Call Mr. Freedman at 1-800-527-0996 (Mon & Tues 9:00am-5:00pm)
in our Weimar Plant. Must be able to work in the cold. Forklift and Palletjack experience a plus. If interested, please apply in person at 1078 Hwy 90 W, Weimar, TX.
Stockers Needed
J Bar B Foods
FARM EQPMT.
John Deere 350 C Dozer. 90% Condition Overall and 1988 Wrangler, new motor. Sahara special Make offer on Jeep and Tractor. Call 8571781. For Sale: Cat D6C Dozer, power shift, hydraulic single blade, Hyster Winch w/cable, brush cab, extra set tracks pads. 830-4375759. Ford 3000 Tractor. Diesel. $4,800. Call 830-203-9385. Heavily fertilized, horse quality, coastal square & round bales. Bebe, Tx. 210-326-6053. 1977 WW 2-horse straight load bumper pull. Good condition - ready to haul. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. 17 clover hay. Hay for cows. $45 a bale. Call 512-917-4078. Old western saddle, needs repair $150 (512) 917-4078. 2 wheel trailer. Call Robert at 830-2030540.
HOMES FOR RENT

2BR/1BA home in Shiner. Contact 361-594-3201 or leave message. 3BR/2BA home for rent on 318 DeWitt St/ Central Air. Big back yard. $850/ mo., $500/dep. Call 830-445-9294. 3BR/1Bath Mobile Home for rent. $600/month plus $300 deposit. Located at end of Oil Patch Lane in Gonzales. Call 210-4160041. 2BR/2BA house for rent, w/covered patio, w/electricity. Lots of trees, quiet. No pets, no smoking. $650/mo + dep. 1st and last months. Appliances available. Luling area. 210-386-1399. Home in Seguin for Rent. Two bedroom, one bath. Completely updated with all new appliances. $750.00 per month and $750.00 deposit. Call Debbie at 830-445-9583 for details. House in country for rent. 3/2, nice yard. 361-594-3233 or 830-857-4364.
Adult Education ESL Instructor position available at Community Action Inc. in the Gonzales area. Applications required and available at www.communityaction.com and 101 Uhland Rd., Ste. 107 in San Marcos. EOE. Drug Free Work Environment.
Driver for Instate Deliveries
Must have Tractor/trailer experience. Class A CDL. Reefer experience a plus. Experience with delivering grocery warehouses a plus. Home daily. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Exdellent benefits offered. If interested please apply in person at 1078 Hwy 90 W, Weimar, TX.
Production Employees
LAWN & GARDEN

Need lawn Please Kridler 1576. help with or pool? call Gene at 830-857-
J Bar B Foods
Lawn care & shredding. Call for free estimates. 830-2039385. Lawn mowing service, residential & commercial. Liability ins., free estimates and low cost.. No job too large or too small. 830-263-4181. Will mow yards reasonable rates. Call for free estimate, 830-8575147.
J Bar B Foods
CHILD CARE
Willing to do babysitting at my house. 8-5 M-F. 511 Church St., 830-857-4993.
needed for J Bar B Foods at our Weimar and Waelder facilities. Needed to perform a variety of job duties ranging from: Operating mixing, stuffing and cooking machinery, placing and removing product from racks, washing items used in the production of our products, inspecting and packing the finished products.Qualified candidate will have the ability to work in a COLD environment. Follow instructions and directions. The ability to interact cordially with our employees to accomplish common tasks is essential to this position.
Excellent benefits offered. MUST be available to work overtime and weekends. Please send resume and salary requirements to:kdeagen@jbfoods.com If interested please apply in person at J Bar B Foods, 1078 Hwy 90 W, Weimar, TX or at 100 Main Street, Waelder, TX.
FURNITURE
Beautiful 6 month old dark brown all leather sofa & loveseat, 4 recliners built in. Very comfortable. Need to sell, too large for room. Store will not take back. They are custom made. Paid $4,000, will take $3,000 for them. Call 672-3613. Cargo style sofa. $100.00. Call 361772-5859. Custom Designed Western motif 3 panel decorative screen, 54x78 1/2, horses, brands & leather look, $395 512-917-4078. For sale antique set twin beds, antique wardrobe, table with chairs, sofa and two matching chairs. 830-672-7347. For sale 3 piece antique loveseat, lamps new and used mobile chair with batteries. 1827 St. Louis 830-672-8034.
RECREATION
2004 Wildcat 5th Wheel RV. 28 ft., equipped to sleep 5, w/lrg. slide containing sofa & dinette. Lots of storage. Adapted to pull as gooseneck. Excellend condition. Call 361-2181880. 2008 Honda Fourtrax with only 250 miles $3,500 o.b.o. 830-857-5236.
APARTMENTS
Efficiency & 1 Bedroom Apartments For The Elderly 62 or older with 10% for the Mobility Impaired.
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MOBILE HOMES
3/2, Singlewide Mobile Home. All electric, excellent condition. Call 830672-6414. For Sale: 3br/2ba Fleetwood Mobile Home. 1,728 sq. ft. New roof, laminated wood floors, new windows, new furnace and door. Antique bath tub. 85% completely new remodeling throughout house. Must sell fast and be moved. Reduced $18,000/obo. Call 830-445-9889. For Sale: 7.3070 Acres w/1973 Doublewide Mobile Home. 14 mi. South, FM 1117 in Seguin, TX. Mobile home is in need of
509 W. IH-10 Seguin 830-303-4381
HELP WANTED
CDL DRIVERS NEEDED

Bobtail Truck Driver Day & Night Positions Available Requirements: Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker Endorsements Must be at least 25 years of age Insurance, 401K and vacation included Applications available at: Schmidt & Sons, Inc. 2510 Church St. Gonzales, Texas 78629 www.schmidtandsons.com (830) 672-2018 James @ ext. 107
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Harley Sportster, 883 Custom, 2005 model. Hwy. guard bars, detachable windshield, saddle bags, windshield bag. Yellow custom paint, garage kept, excellent condition, never laid down. 9K miles, tires excellent, new battery & new rear tire. $5,200.00 FIRM. Call 830-560-0238. 2 80CC Kawasaki 4-wheelers for sale. $900/each. Call 830-534-4996.
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Enduro 55 lb. Thrust Minn Kota used 1 hour. $150. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. Boat Fender and life vests. $5 to $10 each. 916 Qualls St., Gonzales. For Sale: 2007 Honda Shadow, VT 750 C2, 3,902 Miles. Like New condition. $5,000.00. Call after 5:00 p.m. M-F. 830540-3555. 2006 Buell Blast 500cc bike. Made by Harley-Davidson. Only 2,100 miles. Gets 62 miles to a gallon. Great fun, easy to ride, beginners or experienced. $2,500 obo. Located near Old Moulton. Cell, 830-857-0734, after 6, can call 361-5967317. 1990 25ft Dutch2006 28ft Pilgrim BPull. Large kitchen, queen bed.
RECREATION
man travel trailer for sale. Fifthwheel hitch, queen size bed and couch, rear bathroom with closet, gas stove and microwave, new tires. Gonzales area, $4,000. 830857-4750. 2002 Jayco Eagle 27 bumper-pull travel trailer w/ slide out. New a/c. $7,000. Also, 2004 Fleetwood RV Pecos pop-up. Like new, only pulled from dealer. $4,000. Both units located near Old Moulton. Call 857-0734 or 361-596-7317. 2003 Golf Cart for sale. Call 830-8576208. 1976 Ford Eldorado Motorhome. V-8, super clean, good motor & A/C. New refrigerator. $3,700/ obo. 830-437-5659 or 857-6565. FOR RENT: 2-RV Parking Sites, shade trees, all hook ups. 5 miles East Gonzales. $350/mo. Call 263-0292. 24 ft. 2006 bought in 2007. Zeppelin Travel Trailer w/ slide out; Lg. corner shower, qn. bed, m/w, stove, refrigerator, sat./cable prep, tires 2-yrsold. $9,800; located near Gonzales. Call 936-203-4378 or 936-594-9809. 5 RV Spots for rent. $350/mo. Electric, sewer hookups, water all included in price. Off 90A and Kelly Loop. For information call 830857-3112. FOR SALE: 25 ft. 5th wheel travel trailer with 5th wheel hitch. Good condition. Microwave, stove, refrigerator, sleeper couch, queen bed. Asking $4,000. Call 830437-2359. 2003 Dyna SuperGlide Harley 100 yr. Anniv. Gold Key addition windshield, backrest, forward controls. Great condition. $7,500. 830875-2278. 1996 Pace Arrow. Ready to travel. Good condition. Runs well. 830-6603883. 2009 38 Landmark. 3 slide-outs. Like new. King size bed. Great Buy. $39,900. 830-437-5211. For Sale or Trade. 2006 Yamaha VStar 1100 Midnight Custom motorcycle w/helmet & deluxe motorcycle cover
RECREATION
for sale or trade. Purchased new July 2007 - currently has only 987 miles - Pristine condition, garage kept & mature owner-must see to appreciate. $5,400 or trade for good condition Jon Boat, Jet Ski, or Pontoon boat. I can email photos. texashorns@stx.rr.com. 830-672-6033. Having Fun with piano lessons with Shelia Wright 1622 N. College St. Youth and Adults Flexible Schedule (830) 6722719.
PETS
puppies. 6 wks old. $75. 830-203-0470. Tiny Chihuahua puppies. 8 wks. Registered. S/W, tiger striped, Apple Head. $150-$175. 210-379-0771. Cocker Spaniels AKC, 3 males, shots & wormed. $250.00. 830-540-4368 or 830-203-8511. Male, 8 wks. old Schnauzer/Terrier Mix. Free to good home. Socialized with children, other dogs and a cat. Call 830-203-8444 before 1 p.m. 2 Great Dane puppies. Asking $225. 857-5147. Rhodesian Ridgeback and lab mix puppies. With ridges $50. They are blond, brown and tan. Without ridges, $25. Will be big dogs around 75-100 lbs. Call Leia Dalton at 830-2632570. AKC Bichon Puppys. Shots and wormed. Females, $500; Males, $450. 830-540-4368. 830203-8511, cell. Turn your favorite pet photo into a work of art! Artist Brenda Shannon, Pastel or Acrylic. Great gift idea. (512) 917-4078. Cute, playful, purebred shorthair Chihuahua puppies. 6 wks. Male & female. Black and tan markings. 1st shots, wormed. $150 each. Christine, 830-875-9519. 5 Cockatiels. 2 years old. Yellow and gray. $50 each. Call 830-534-5930.
LIVESTOCK
HACCP Trained person need to help write HACCP plan for poultry. 830339-0419. Boer Goats for Sale: 1 Billy, 6 mths. 1 Nannie, 6 mth & 5 Adult Nannies. Sell as package deal or individual. 830-5600238. Baby Guineas. $2.00 each, your choice. Multiple colors. 830-540-4063. Leave number, will return call. For Sale: Guinea eggs for setting. Call 830-672-7384. For Sale: Calf table/ shoot with self catch gate. $950. 830-437-5747. For Sale: Sorrell Gelding, 10 yrs. old. Big, strong, sound ranch horse. Very good looking. Needs a strong rider. Gentle, calm disposition. $850/firm. Call 361-596-4954. Three M Boer Goats has County Bred breeding goats for the 2012 Livestock Show for sale. All were born March - May 2011 and are show quality. Our ranch has provided Champion goats to the livestock show each year since 2008. Join our winning team today and purchase your next Champion from us. (830) 491-8508. www.threemboergoats.com. Black Limousin & Black Angus Bulls. Also Heifers. Gentle. Increase your weaning waits. Delivery available. 979-2635829. Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls. One year to 3 1/2 years, $1,100-$1,500. Also Reg. Heifers, 1 yr. olds. $650-$850. Call 830-540-4430. For Sale. 3 black Brangus Bulls, 1 red Brangus Bull. 2 yrs. old. No papers. $1,200/each. 830437-5772.
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For Sale. Female mare, 6 yrs. old. $500. Please call if interested. 713203-2814. Riding lessons in Gonzales. My horses or yours. For more information please call, 830203-0470. APHA flashy mare for sale. Broke to ride. FMI please call 830-203-0470. $1750.00. Used in Playdays/trailride. Pretty Reg. A.Q.H.A. Cremello Colt, 6 months old. Great conformation. Good bloodline Hollywood Gold & King. $500.00. 830437-5671 or 830857-4591. Longhorn young bulls and heifers for sale. Foundation genetics. Yard art or breeders. Gold Star Longhorns, Bob Tinstman, 830-5404591. For Sale: Black Angus Bulls. 1 1/2 yrs. old. $1200-$1500. 830-437-5772. Yearling smoky grulla dun filly (solid). Has halter on and has been trailered. Asking $600 OBO. (830) 857-5695. 17 year sorrel paint with blue eye. Originally trained in western pleasure - used for trail rides. Asking $1,200. (830) 857-5695. 7 year dun paint. Well trained, ready to finish your way. Asking $2,000. (830) 857-5695. White Leghorn chickens, $7.00 each. 830-8574580. MINI-DONKEYS. Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some cross designs, 36 tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830672-5152.
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297 HOWARD LANE, Gonzales - Located on Guadalupe River adjoining Lake-H, 2/1, app. 1,068 sq. ft. Very nice. Move in ready, Deck, fishing pier!.................................... ......................................................................................................................$148,500 First North Street, Harwood - .49 ac lot w/2 storage bldgs, water, septic, electricity available..................................................................................................................$20,000 4-H Lake Property - 90B - Gonzales, 41 ac. lot w/MH, Mature trees. Great for weekend getaway; rental property....................................................................................$55,000 110 First North St., Harwood - 3/1, app. 1,410 sq. ft, FP, 2 storage bldgs, nice lot........ .........................................................................................................................$46,000 277 HOWARD LANE, GONZALES - 1.168 acres - beautiful river property, rock home, app. 2,648 sq. ft., open kit with family room and dining area glassed in with panoramic view of water. Wrap around porch. Located on the Guadalupe River, adjoining Lake 4-H. Workshop and fishing pier......................................................................$282,000 189 CR 280, Harwood - 3BD/2BA, app. 1,574 sq. ft, 2 dining areas, 2 family rooms, FP, enclosed bonus room, covered deck, 10x20 storage bldg.........................$94,989 11439 HWY 90A, Gonzales - 5 acres, ranch fenced, ag exempt, barn with 1/2 bath, elec., septic....................................................................................................$157,800 16.96 ACS - 77CR 391, Gonzales - 3/2 rock home, app. 2,131 sq. ft. barn, outdoor arena, 2 storage bldgs, water well.................................................................$290,000 94 Glendale - Luling - Brick home with 2 car attached garage, 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, Office, Fireplace, fenced yard, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer and Dryer included. Located in great neighborhood. ...................................................................................$1,200/mo RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, LAND & RANCHES, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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notice. Will be glad to drop by before hire. Laura Gift, 830203-5180. JCK Services. Tree shearing, brush stacking, stump treatment, small brush grubbing. Call Jeff (830) 2631016 or Wayne, (830) 857-3611. Welding, Fabrication and repairs. Call 830-437-5747. A/C & Electrical side jobs: New installs, A/C maintenance, Condenser changeouts, Residential & Commercial at affordable prices. Please call David anytime at 830263-1747.
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Brush Busters. Bobcat, w/tree cutter attachment, land clearing, mesquite spraying, fence building, misc. odd end jobs. Reasonable Rates. Call James at 512738-0848. Electrical wiring, troubleshooting & Repairs, new construction, additions,meter loops, ceiling fans, metal buildings, panel upgrades, etc. 830-437-5747. Photographer - Professional, Afford-
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No Limit Accessories David Matias, Owner 830-263-1633 1026 St. Paul St., Gonzales Window Tinting, Commercial. Call for appointment. Need a monument or marker? Save $$ on monuments, markers. High Quality. Less Cost Monuments & Markers. 1405 Conway St., Gonzales, the IOOF Building. 830-8578070.
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Brick Home for Sale. 4BR/3BA, 1513 St. Michael Street on about 1 acre. Lots of trees. 830-857-5231 or 830-857-5236. 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. 830-875-6975. 53.35 Improved Pasture with 3/2 older home, CA/H, on FM 1116. 5 miles from downtown Gonzales. Live Oaks, lots of new fence. After 5 p.m. call 830-437-2955 or 830-857-4242. Home For Sale; New Construction; 2 bed/1 bath; 1504 Weimar Street; $74,900; 100% financing for qualified buyers; 830203-5065. House for Sale. 3BR/1 bath or 2 BR and dining room, carport & storage building in back. Phone, 830-2035181, good bargain. 3BR/2BA at 1609 Gardien St. 1,400 sq. ft, 2 living areas, lg. fenced yard. $94K. 830-203-1874. 4BR/1BA, privacy fenced-in yard. 1000 Cuero St., Gonzales. Open lot in front of house, carport. Good condition. About 20 yrs. old. $75,000. Call 830-203-0389 for information.
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Hobbies arthritis sufferers can still enjoy

tools that are needed to participate. Gardening Gardening is a popular pastime for people of all ages. But the repetitive motions of digging and tilling as well as gripping a multitude of tools can take the joy out of the hobby. People with arthritis can make some changes. Raised garden beds or container gardening eliminates the stooping and bending associated with traditional gardening. With c o n t a i n e r s , individuals can place the containers on a counter or table and do all the work at a comfortable height. Choosing lowmaintenance plants is another option. Plants that dont require as much pruning or repotting Ceramics are one craft where the activity can also be the exercise. Using a pottery wheel or hand-molding doughs and other modeling media can be a way to stretch and work the hands and fingers. Using paintbrushes equipped with wider grips can make painting possible. Mural painting is another option. Again, those with arthritis can choose tools with wide handles to make grasping easier. Large designs on walls or canvases will be easier to handle than smaller pieces. Cooking Cooking and baking is an art form that can be enjoyed by anyone. Furthermore, with ergonomic spoons,
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Individuals with arthritis are often stuck between a rock and a hard place. Doctors want people to exercise to keep up the range of motion in affected joints. However, even some limited movements can cause pain and suffering to those with arthritis. Furthermore, individuals with arthritis may shy away from the activities they once enjoyed because the pain is simply too overwhelming. Instead of simply sitting on the couch watching television, there are a number of different things arthritis sufferers can do to pass the time and reconnect with past hobbies and interests. It might just take a little re-outfitting of the
are good for those with arthritis. Also, look for tools with larger grips and handles to be easier on arthritic hands.
arthritis find the fine-detail work they grew accustomed to is not very comfortable with arthritis. Instead, there are many other Crafting crafts that can be Many people with practical.
ladles and other kitchen tools, it has never been more convenient or less labor-intensive to be an accomplished home chef. Baking and pastry creation is one area where people can show off creative skills. For those who love to bake but have trouble kneading and working dough, food processors, bread machines and kitchen stand mixers can take the work out of those processes. Cooking is not only a rewarding hobby, but also an activity that can benefit the household. Having arthritis doesnt mean a person has to give up on the activities he or she enjoys. It merely involves a few tweaks that can still make these hobbies enjoyable.
Explaining elder abuse

Each year thousands of senior citizens are exploited, abused or neglected. This behavior is classified as elder abuse and can occur by way of strangers or even family members. In many cases, trusted friends and members of the family are the perpetrators of the abuse. Elder abuse is something widely recognized by courts, and there is legislature passed in all 50 states to protect against elder abuse.
In terms of what constitutes elder abuse, here are offenses that are broadly defined as abuse and may be punishable. Sexual abuse: Nonconsensual sexual contact. Physical abuse:Pain or injury caused to a senior, including injury from restraining by physical or chemical means. Exploitation:Illegal use or concealment of funds/property/assets of a senior used for someone elses benefit. Neglect: The failure
to provide necessary resources, such as food, shelter, health care, etc. for an elder. Abandonment: Failure to perform assumed responsibilities by a person who promised care or custody of a vulnerable elder. Emotional abuse: Causing mental pain, anguish or distress to a senior through various acts. Self-neglect: The failure to perform selfcare tasks that can threaten ones own health or safety.
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Area & Nation Wide Senior Programs Can Be Very Beneficial. Social Services Director, Patty Benton, at The Heights of Gonzales compiled a list of businesses and organizations she feels offers valuable services to senior citizens. Ms. Benton stressed the list is not all inclusive and that seniors should seek out other helpful services, area discounts offered to seniors, support groups, travel groups, etc in order to live a fun and healthy lifestyle in their silver years.
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Miami scandal warrants death penalty, but can NCAA pull it off?
It is the dream of almost every prep athlete in the country to play well enough to receive an offer from a prestigious Division One school. Not only does it provide the opportunity to get a collegiate education for free, but it prolongs the life of their playing career and often allows them to do so on a nationally-televised stage. How unfortunate that now due to greed and sheer avarice, the athletic scholarship has become akin to Affirmative Action - an idea conceived amidst good intentions whose perception becomes tainted and almost evil in its application.
Sports Its Game tIme

By MARK LUBE
sportseditor@gonzalescannon.com
The Gonzales Cannon
Apaches take on CC Miller to open season
Gridiron Gab
Cedric Iglehart
Regional Editor
This has been quite a year for college football, but for all of the wrong reasons. In the last 12 months weve seen traditional powerhouse schools like Auburn, Ohio State, USC and even up-and-coming programs like North Carolina, all hit with sanctions centering around their student-athletes accepting improper benefits from boosters and/or agents. The latest scandal involves the University of Miami, who rose to prominence in the late 1980s with arrogant swagger and a style of play that led them to being labeled the Bad Boys of college football. Some of the infractions the Hurricanes are accused of committing weve heard of countless times before in other programs - the $100 handshakes, big pay for big plays, and new cars for superstars. But a lot of the allegations made against the U are so outrageous they would make Jerry Springer blush! It seems that from 2002 to 2010 a rather unscrupulous individual named Nevin Shapiro lavished 72 Miami athletes with numerous gifts including cash, entertainment in multimillion dollar homes and yachts, paid junkets to high-end clubs and restaurants, jewelry, bounties for injuring opposing players, travel, prostitutes and, on at least one occasion, an abortion. In return for all of his generosity Shapiro, who is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for his role in a $930 million Ponzi scheme, was allowed unfettered access to the campus including watching games from the sidelines and even leading the team out of the tunnel on to the field. Needless to say this is the most flagrant display of lack of institutional control the NCAA has ever seen, even more egregious than the SMU scandal of 1986 where it was revealed that 13 players were paid $61,000 from a slush fund provided by a school booster. Not the smartest of moves to make, since the school had been placed on three years probation a year earlier for several recruiting violations. For their transgressions the Ponies received the death penalty, the harshest penalty an NCAA school can get. The rule stipulates that if a second major violation occurs at any institution within five years of being on probation in the same sport or another sport, that institution can be barred from competing in the sport involved in the second violation for either one or two seasons. Its been issued five times before, but only once to a football program. IGLEHART, Page C8
With the season opener at Corpus Christi Miller looming, the Gonzales Apaches have some positives after several weeks of practice and two scrimmages. After reviewing the film from last weeks action at Austin St. Michaels Academy, head coach Ricky Lock and the rest of the coaching staff discovered something: that the team had not played all that bad as first thought. We drove the ball up and down the field. It was not as bad as I thought, he said. But we can play a lot better. We have high expectations for the players and they talked about it a lot. When a team has high expectations, they are going to evaluate and work to correct every single mistake. There were some good things out of the St. Michael scrimmage, Lock said. He said the team has battled back to work hard in practice after taking some constructive criticism from the coaches. Our guys want to win and they want to do the right thing, Lock said. They are The Gonzales Apaches looked sharp during their scrimmage Thursday against Aus- not trying to mess up. There is just a lot to tin St. Michaels. The Apaches open the season tonight on the road against Corpus correct early in the year in every football APACHES, Page C4 Christi Millers Buccaneers. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Off and running
Opener may be pivotal for Mustangs, Dogs

By CEDRIC IGLEHART
region@gonzalescannon.com
FLATONIA Year Two of the Chris Freytag era officially kicks off tonight as the Flatonia Bulldogs play host to the NixonSmiley Mustangs in the 2011 season opener. After winning just once last year, Freytag is optimistic about his squads chances of seeing marked improvement in the win column this year.
Area teams open year with big hopes

By MARK LUBE and CEDRIC IGLEHART
Id give us about an eight, he answered when asked to rate their offseason progress on a scale of one to 10. We still have quite a few things to fix, but comparing this year to last year were way ahead of the game in terms of understanding what were trying to do. The Bulldogs had beaten the Mustangs in the previous two meetings before they lost last year 21-7. Nixon-Smiley head coach Carlton McKinney is
hoping the combination of familiarity and momentum will spur his team to victory. They lost a few key components, but theyre basically the same as last year and I expect them to be better, he said. We watched their scrimmage against Hallettsville, so we think we have a pretty good idea of what theyre going to do. Theyre throwing the ball a lot but weve faced two teams in our scrimmages that throw 60 per-
cent of the time, so were going to try to go out and control the tempo with our offense. That game plan worked extremely well for the Mustangs in last years contest as they averaged over seven yards a carry en route to rushing for 318 yards. Flatonia is going to have to find a way to slow down running backs Joe Medina and Alex Hernandez, who ran for 155 and 94 yards respectively. BULLDOGS, Page C4
The St. Paul Cardinals take their first step in defense of their state championship Friday whenteh Cardinals travel to Pettus in the season opener for both teams, but big dreams are on the minds of more local teams besides the Cardinals. The 10th-ranked Shiner Comanches kcik off the season against Industrial with big dreams of their own after a late-season run last year propelled them into the playoffs. Also on tap will be Luling hosting Navarro, Cuero traveling to Wimberley, Hallettsville visiting Ganado and Sacred Heart hosting Yorktown. The reign of new Cardinals head coach Paul Johnston will begin as his charges face a formidable opponent. The Eagles return 13 starters from an area finalist that went 9-3 in 2010. Pettus had one of the best turnarounds in Class 1A last year, winning five more than in the previous season, and is just about everybodys favorite to win District 16-1AII. Were really excited about this team, said Pettus head coach Steve Marbach. We know the expectations are high and thats all fine and good, but what matters is how you execute on the field. The Eagles return seven defensive starters,
including standout linebacker Austin Carillo (128 tackles), but their true firepower lies on the other side of the ball. Quarterback Ryan Beck was an all-state honorable mention after throwing for 2,156 yards, running for 626 more with 36 total touchdowns. His receiving corps includes another all-state honorable mention in Hunter Tomlin (43
catches, 978 yards, 13TD) and junior Casey Jones, who caught eight scoring passes. Pettus is pretty good, Johnston said. They were tough last year and look pretty physical this year. They have a very balanced offense, theyre a threat to throw it and run it. FOOTBALL, Page C4
Scrimmage action
A Shiner ball carrier comes to an abrupt stop at the hands of two Yoakum defenders during Fridays scrimmage action. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Lady Apaches lack consistent play, hitting in loss

By MARK LUBE
The Gonzales Cannon
SMITHVILLE Volleyball teams need consistent play and solid hitting in order to be successful. Both of those attributes were missing part of the time for the Gonzales Lady Apaches Tuesday night in Smithville. The Lady Tigers defeated Gonzales 3-1 (25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 25-15) and the loss drops Gonzales to 4-5 on the season. We must have consistency, Gonzales head coach Kim Payne said. And we were not consistent tonight. Shaky hitting caused the Lady Apaches a lot of difficulty in the non-district match. We need to be a hitting team and hit the ball, Payne said. When we hit the ball (well), our opponents are on the run. When we do not hit well, we come up short. It took Gonzales the first several minutes and the first double-digit points of the
Communication is the key, says Cantu

them its okay and they will do better on the next one. When we are on the court, I will tell them to shake off the mistake and focus on the next play. Cantus leadership and encouragement will extend outside the gym. I will make sure they are doing their jobs outside of games and practices, she said. I will have to make sure the girls are staying out of trouble. Cantu said she was encouraged by the two-a-day workouts. Coach (Payne) said we are going to go far this year, she said. I believe it too. I think we have the talent; we have hitters; we have setters; we have diggers. Cantu will get help from fellow seniors Brittany Pakebusch, Lynnea Fink and Jerika Vega in leadership and encouragement. They will help by cheering on the team and consoling the other players when they make a mistake, she said. Cantu said the chemistry among the Lady Apache spikers is very good. We are all good friends.
first set to settled down and get into rhythm. The Lady Tigers got kills from Madison Hannusch and Trina Deyo, and got some help from the Gonzales miscue to race out to a 10-0 lead. The Lady Apaches were able to pull a couple of the points back before Smithville took over again and opened a 17-6 lead and looked to be sailing toward a quick win in the first set. Gonzales came out of the fog and it was game on. Danyelle Glass and Brittney Pakebusch combined on a block to cut the lead to 17-9. Service from Jessica Cantu and plays from Pakebusch and Lindsey Akers brought Gonzales closer at 19-14. Carly Bozka got a service ace and Smithville miscues allowed Gonzales to forge a 21-21 tie. But the Lady Tigers fought back and a kill from Lindsay Carver on game point brought the
first set to a close, and Smithville had to breathe a sigh of relief after the monstrous Lady Apache rally. Early in the second set, Gonzales, led by some plays by Pakebusch and Akers, got some leads. Smithville battled back and went on top, courtesy of their serving. Gonzales stayed in contention, getting kills from Glass and Shayla Simper. With a 24-15 lead, the Lady Tigers appeared to close to putting the second game away when they got too intense on a block and gave Gonzales a point. The Lady Apaches then got four more straight points on Simper serves and a kill from Allison Raley. Deyo then made a play to give the Lady Tigers the win in set No. 2. In the third set, Bozka got an ace and Glass made a block to put the Lady Apaches up 3-0 at the start. The Lady Tigers did
manage to close the gap and not let Gonzales run away with the game. Gonzales got good service from Kiley Braune and more kills from Raley, Simper, Pakebusch and Glass. Bozkas service at the end gave Gonzales the win to cut Smithvilles match lead to 2-1. In the fourth set, after taking the initial lead, the Lady Tigers went to work, holding off the Lady Apaches for the set and the match victory. For the Lady Apaches, Raley had a dozen kills, Akers had seven and Pakebusch had six. Braune had 21 assists and Cantu had 12; Bozka got 19 digs with Shayla and Morgan Simper getting nine each. Pakebusch had seven blocks, Akers got three and Raley got two. Gonzales also got good effort from Jerika Vega and Lynnea Fink in the match. The Gonzales junior varsity swept Smithville 25-21, 27-25.
By MARK LUBE
Lady Apache senior setter Jessica Cantu is one of several seniors who head coach Kim Payne will look to carry the team through the mountains and valleys of the 2011 volleyball season. Cantu said she will lead by communicating all sorts of things with her teammates. I will talk to the team a lot and when one of them messes up, talk to them and encourage them to do better, she said. I will tell
Deep hit
Gonzales Brittney Pakebusch gets into the air to deliver a deep hit while attempting a kill during Tuesdays action in Smithville. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Jessica Cantu
There is no drama and everybody meshes together, she said. Knowing everyone on the team allows me to know what to expect from each one.
Volleyball Roundup
The Flatonia Lady Bulldogs swept a tri-match at Rice Consolidated with the hosts and Sealy on Aug. 16. The Lady Dogs beat Rice in three four sets (2624, 21-25,25-15,25-19). Leanna Dunk had 14 kills; Alex Bruns had 16 assists; Courtney Mica had 14 digs and Bruns had four aces. Flatonia beat Sealy 3-2 (16-25, 25-15, 24-26, 2521, 15-10). Dunk had 16 kills; Bruns had 20 assists; Mica had 12 digs, and Abigail Rodriguez and Abigail Schacherl had two aces. Hallettsville swept Luling 25-4, 25-12, 25-11 on Friday. Lauren Jones had 24 points and 18 assists for the Lady Brahmas while ShaTiara Runnels had six aces and three blocks; Cassidy Targac had nine kills and Madison Schindler had six digs. The Lady Brahmas fell to Round Top-Caramine on Tuesday, 22-25 8-25 23-25. Jones had 16 assists and 10 points; Targac had nine kills and 12 blocks while Cheyenne Dowdy had four blocks. The Shiner St. Paul volleyball team swept Fayetteville on Tuesday, 25-11, 25-14, 25-21. Marissa Ynclan had 13 kills and three blocks; Kourtney Knesek had 16 assists; Bethany Pokluda and Kylie Natal had four digs each. St. Paul is 7-3 on the season. The Shiner St. Paul junior varsity played in the Industrial Tournament Aug. 17-18. The Lady Cardinals won their first two. First, beating Bloomington 25-21, 25-13. McKenzie Krest had four digs; Kymberlie Malatek had four aces and four assists and a block;Christina Squyres scored 11 points; Elise Patek had one block and Samantha Siegel had five kills and four digs. St. Paul then beat Wharton 25-19, 25-11 with Melanie Wagner getting six assists
Footballs in the blood for Indians OL-DL Regan Hall

By MARK LUBE
Lady Bulldogs sweep tri-match

and one ace; Siegel getting nine kills and two aces and Squyres getting nine digs. St.Paul faced Tidehaven in the final, falling in three 24-26, 25-17, 16-14. Siegel had seven kills and four aces; Wagner had four aces; Malatek had five assists; Squyres had seven digs and 18 points; Samantha Natal and Elise Patek had two blocks. The Shiner Lady Comanches fell to Burton in four games on Tuesday (2520, 25-21, 25-17,25-17). LaNeshia Hunt had 15 kills and scored 10 points; Cassie Stafford had 27 assists; Emmalie Berkovsky had five blocks; Ryah Michalec had 35 digs. The Lady Comanche junior varsity defeated Burton. The Sacred Heart Indianettes swept NixonSmiley 25-19, 25-22, 25-22. Adrienne Klimitchek had three blocks and five kills; Robyn Pavlicek had
five kills;Caitlin Orsak had nine digs; Jenna Brown had three aces, and Shelby McElroy had 16 assists. We played a really good match at times, especially in the first game, Sacred Heart coach Wanda Orsak said. We came out ready to play. In the second and third games we would take the lead and let them gain points on us. We would never hold a commanding lead. We have to quit letting our guard down once we have taken a lead. This was an important win for us going into district next week. Nixon-Smiley won the junior varsity match 25-19, 25-26, 26-24 and Sacred Heart won the freshman match, 25-11 25-22. Rice Consolidated defeated Yoakum 3-2 (25-19, 21-25, 21-25, 25-21, 1614). For Yoakum, Ashtyn Henkes had 23 kills; Calle Witte and Ryan Hagan had 13 digs; Camille Desmet had 50 assists; Henkes had seven blocks; Witte had a pair of aces. The Lady Dogs are 6-6 on the season. The Yoakum junior varsity swept Rice 25-8, 25-16.
HALLET TSVILLE The accomplishments of parents can be an inspiration to their offspring. Or the accomplishments of grandparents. Just like it is for Hallettsville Sacred Hearts Regan Hall. The senior offensive/ defensive lineman is the grandson of Charlie Hall of Yoakum, who was a four-year standout with the University of Houston and then went on to have a NFL career as a linebacker with the Cleveland Browns. I want to be just like him, Regan Hall said. I believe in everything he has taught me. He has shown me how to be a man. Charlie Hall was drafted in the third round of the 1971 draft by the Browns. His almost-10year career had him playing in 146 games, starting in 104 with 68 tackles and 13 interceptions. Regan Hall said his grandfather, who resides in his hometown of Yoakum, comes to some of his Sacred Heart games. Every game I think of him, he said. Charlie Halls work
Regan Hall
ethic has rubbed off on Regan. We both give 150 percent effort in each game we play in, he said. He was a hard tackler and playmaker and that is what I aspire to be. Charlie Hall wore the number 59 for his years as a Brown in the Buckeye State. That is the same number donned by Regan Hall when he takes to the field this year for the Indians. The younger Hall is optimistic for this year. Our season is promising from what we have shown in scrimmages and workouts so far, he said. We know more now than we did at the same time last year.
Area Sports Briefs

Soccer sign-ups
Fall league registration for the Gonzales Youth Scocer League is scheduled 9 a.m.noon Saturday, Aug. 27 at Lions Park Field. Teams will be available for ages 4-12. First practices are scheduled the week of Sept. 6,w ith the first games set the week of Sept. 17. To access applications by e-mail, visit www.gonzalesyouthsoccer.com. 18. Season will begin in September. Contact Mike McCracken at 361-655-2909 or texassportswriter@yahoo.com if interested or for more information.
Apache photos needed
Scramble Winners
Winners in the weekly Wednesday Scramble at Independence Park Golf Course in Gonzales was the team of Joe McCaskill, John Hahn, Jerrod Hoyle, Phil McCaskill, Roy Staton and Mike Turk. Taking second was the team of Randy Robinson, Bobby Robinson, Scott Moeller, Luther Dungen and Raul Contreras. (Courtesy Photo)
Looking for dedicated baseball and softball coaches and players interested in playing fall ball at the Shiner Starplex. The league will be for players ages 8 to
Fall baseball/softball
Apache alumni: We are looking for pictures of players who received all district or state honors in football or went to college to play(send both). Doesnt matter what year you graduated. We need the pictures to put in the field house so that our kids can see the Apache history.. You can email them to coachclack@ hotmail.com or call 361-275-1156.
Cross Country Roundup

By MARK LUBE
The Gonzales Cannon
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DeLeon takes on new role as team leader

When she was a younger and less experienced runner, Gonzales cross country senior Kim DeLeon received plenty of advice, tips and encouragements from the seniors and the other experienced cross-country athletes. DeLeon will get her first big opportunity to share what she has learned Saturday at the Yoakum cross-country meet at Yoakum City Park. I help them to become good runners just like the assistance I got when I was new, she said. By helping them to be good runners, it helps the team overall. DeLeon will give the new runners expert training advice. As well as advice on how to get more enjoyment out of the sport. When we go on runs together, I will give them tips on how to pace themselves, she said. I also tell them they need to make sure they are having fun while they run. During meets, the veteran runner will tell the younger athletes of her own experiences during the season. I will tell them what my races were like and how I handled them, DeLeon said. I pass to them what I had learned while competing at races. I will always tell them to have fun while they race. DeLeon said she also will heap the encouragement and positive thinking on her younger teammates. I encourage them and tell them things like give it all youve got and you still have some energy left, DeLeon said. These were some of the same things I was told by the seniors when I was still young. Gonzales will join hosts Yoakum and several other teams including area team Moulton. The girls race is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. followed by the boys race at 9.
Shiner takes second in tourney; St. Paul wins consolation

By MARK LUBE
Kim DeLeon
SHINER For the second tournament in a row, the Shiner Lady Comanches volleyball team played Victoria St. Joseph in the final. And for the second tournament in a row, St. Joseph came away with the title, winning 2-0 (25-20 25-17). The teams also met in pool play. For the Lady Comanches, Ryah Michalec had seven digs; LaNeisha Hunt had five kills and one block; Lauren Oden had one block; Cassie Stafford had 11 assists and Kaylyn Benes had five points. Stafford, Michalec and Hunt all made the All-Tournament team for Shiner. Shiner defeated Randolph 25-18, 25-13 to advance to the final. Hunt had 11 kills and 11 points; Stafford had 22 assists and Oden had 15 digs. The Lady Comanches defeated Weimar to open bracket play, 26-24, 25-23. Kristin Schacherl and Jordan Pietsch had six kills each; Oden had a block; Hunt had 11 points, 17 digs and three aces and Stafford had 15 assists. Shiner opened Pool A play with a 2-0 (25-10, 27-25) victory over Randolph. Kristin Schacherl had 14 points; Michalec had 16 digs; Hunt had 12 kills and Stafford had 23 assists. For the Lady Ro-Hawks, Bebekka Gould had five assists; Jasmine Warring had eight blocks and Natalie Nowland had three aces. The Lady Comanches played St. Joseph for the first time in the tournament in the second pool game. Shiner came out ahead, 25-20 25-18. Schacherl had eight kills; Oden scored eight points and had two blocks; Michalec had 18 digs and Stafford had 17 assists. The Lady Comanches closed out pool play with a 25-20, 25-17 win over Hallettsville Sacred Heart. Oden scored nine points; Michalec had eight digs; Hunt had nine kills and Stafford had 13 assists. St. Paul takes consolation prize The St. Paul Lady Cardinals played so well in the tournament on Thursday and in their first game on Friday, they might have forgotten to bring their A game for Fridays second match, against Fayetteville. But St. Paul still found a way to victory, sweeping Fayetteville 25-23, 25-21. We did not play our best, St. Paul head coach Dana Beal said. We played well in yesterdays game and played well in our game this morning. I thought we were flat in this game. The Lady Cardinals showed that they would never give up the fight. We showed that we have a lot of character, Beal said. Behind aces from Alexa Schaefer and Kourtney Knesek, the Lady Cardinals opened a 6-2 advantage. Fayetteville eventually fought back to a 10-10 lead.
Some hitting errors by St. Paul and ace helped Fayetteville to a 14-11 lead. St. Paul soon tied the game at 18-18. Aces by Knesek and kills by Katelynn Leist and Marissa Ynclan helped give St. Paul a 21-19. It was four points each as St. Paul won the first set. In the second set, Fayetteville battled to a small 13-11 advantage. The Lady Cardinals got a slew of good service from Schaefer to take a 16-13 lead. Kali Kocian got several aces near the end to close out the win. In the first bracket game, the Lady Cardinals fell to Randolph 16-25, 19-25. Ynclan had eight kills, Knesek had 22 aces, nine assists and four digs. In the consolation bracket, St. Paul swept Weimar 25-9, 25-21. Ynclan had 13 kills and three blocks; Knesek had 18 assists and Schaefer had five digs enroute to the consolation final. The Lady Cardinals won the consolation title with a 25-14, 25-14 win over Hallettsville Sacred Heart. Ynclan had nine kills and a block; Knesek had five aces and 15 digs; Madison Kurtz had seven digs and Knesek and Ynclan had one block each.
Block at the net
Nixon-Smiley earns third seed out of pool play, fall to St. Joseph; finish in consolation semis The Lady Mustangs defeated Weimar 25-16, 21-25, 25-21 in what Nixon-Smiley head coach Jane Iams described as definitely scrappy by both teams. I am glad we won, Iams said. Weimar gave us a run for our money. It is good to experience a game like this because it shows us that we still have to continue to work. In the first set, the Lady Mustangs jumped ahead, 8-1 on the service of Jennifer Flores and Hailey Boatright to go along with kills from Jessica Flores, Devon Tristan and Abigail Scarbrough. Weimar eventually tied the set at 11-11 before Nixon took 14 of the next 19 to win. In the second set, Weimar jumped ahead early and stayed in the lead the whole way with the Lady Mustangs closing down to just a couple of points at several stages in the game. In the third set, the Lady Mustangs came out with energy and took a 9-3 advantage. Weimar only really closed down near the end but it was too late. In other pool games, Nixon defeated Fayetteville, and lost to Flatonia and St. Paul. The Lady Mustangs fell to St. Joseph 1925, 14-25 in bracket play and was ousted by Hallettsville Sacred Heart, 26-24 20-25, 1925 in the consolation semifinals. Flatonia flawless in pool play The Lady Bulldogs opened their pool play with a 25-20, 25-20 win over St. Paul. Leanna Dunk had 10 kills; Alex Bruns had 15 assists; Courtney Mica had seven digs with Mica and Abigail Schacherl getting two aces each.
Nixon-Smileys Abigail Scarborough sails high to bat down a kill attempt by Weimars Hannah Treptow during tournament action. (Photo by Mark Lube) Flatonia then defeated Weimar 2-0 (25- in all three games. They beat Fayetteville in 17, 25-19). Bruns had eight kills; Dunk and bracket, lost to Flatonia and defeated NixBruns had 10 assists; Mica had eight digs on to face St. Paul in the consolation final and Bruns and Schacherl each had a pair of where they fell. aces. Randolph beat the Indianettes in the The Lady Dogs then beat Nixon-Smiley opener, 25-19, 28-26. Shelby McElroy had 25-14, 25-12. Dunk had six kills, 11 assists 14 assists; Adrienne Klimitchek had 15 digs and two aces with Mica chipping in seven and three aces and Shyanne Schlauch had digs. six kills. Flatonia wrapped up pool play with a 25Sacred Heart fell in two to St. Joseph, 16, 25-17 win over Fayetteville. 16-25, 18-25. McElroy had six assists; CaitHead coach Rodney Stryk said Flatonia lin Orsak had six digs and one ace and did not play with a lot of intensity. Schlauch had four kills. We need to play at our level of intensity Sacred Heart then played the hosts, falland not the level of our opponents, he said. ing 20-25, 17-25. Klimitchek had two kills; The Lady Dogs got an early jump in the Orsak had three digs and one ace; McElroy first set due to the serving of Kaci Pavlicek had eight assists with Robyn Pavlicek and and couple of kills from Leanna Dunk. Schlauch had three kills. Fayetteville got close at a couple of points The Indianettes bounced back against but could not hold off Flatonia in the end. Fayetteville 25-18 25-12. Klimitchek had six In the second set, Fayetteville got the first kills, Kirsten Heger had three aces; Jenna couple of points and Flatonia rallied for a Brown had four digs and McElroy had nine 6-3 lead with service from Dunk. assists. The Lady Dogs went up 13-10 on help Sacred Heart next was beaten by Flatonia from Pavlicek, Chandler Fike and Bruns. 14-25, 26-24, 13-25. Klimitchek had four Flatonia then went on a 12-7 run to close kills and two blocks; Orsak had four digs out the set and match. and two blocks; Pavlicek had four kills and Abigail Rodriguez had six kills; Bruns McElroy had 14 assists. had 13 assists; Mica had five digs and Dunk The Indianettes defeated Nixon 2-1 (24had three aces. 26, 25-20, 25-19 to advance into the conThe Lady Dogs opened bracket competi- solation championship. Klimitchek had 11 tion against Hallettsville Sacred Heart. digs, two aces and one block; Schlauch had Flatonia won 2-1 (25-14, 24-26, 25-13). six kills and McElroy had 17 assists and two Dunk had 13 kills; Bruns had 18 assists; aces. Mica had nine digs, and Pavlicek and Dunk St. Paul overcame Sacred Heart 2-0 (25had two aces. 14, 25-14). Schlauch had two kills, Orsak The Lady Dogs ran into a buzz saw in the had eight digs and McElroy had five assists. form of St. Joseph, falling 7-25, 18-25. Dunk We did not show up for the consolation had five kills; Bruns had 10 assists and Mica final, head coach Wanda Orsak said. We had eight digs. were not aggressive and St. Paul that is agFlatonia closed out the tournament in the gressive took advantage. Bad passing prethird-place game against Randolph with a vented setting which did not allow for a lot 25-20, 25-12 sweep. Dunk had eight kills; of kills. Bruns had 14 assists; Mica had six digs and The rest of the tournament went good. Bruns made two aces. We did not win in pool play but played Indianettes finish second in consolation some good matches and that is why you bracket play tournaments. To see a lot of action. The Hallettsville Sacred Heart IndiaSacred Heart is 5-9 after the Shiner Tournettes had a tough time in pool play, falling nament
Slamming a point
Dunk-ing a kill
St. Pauls Katy Denson sails high to slam home a kill. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Flatonias Leanna Dunk (8) drives home a kill during action against Fayetteville. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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season. Millers offense is run through their dual-threat quarterback Tyrell Clay who passed for 857 yards and seven touchdowns and ran for 574 yards and 10 touchdowns. Lock said Miller has a couple of fast receivers that Clay will be looking to throw the football to: Aaron Howard and Lio Cruz. The quarterback and his receivers are the majority of their offense, he said. We know we need to focus on those guys. We need to prevent the big plays and make them earn their offensive yards. When the Buccaneers stay on the ground look for Jason Trevino and Dennis Grant to play the key running back roles. Miller will run the 4-2-5 defense, which is what the Apaches defense runs. Their defense is improved from last year, Lock said. They are aggressive, and they do things that can hurt us but they do things they we can take advantage of. Ball security and the ability to keep the chain gang on the move are the keys for the Two Gonzales defenders close in on an Austin St. Michaels ball carrier during Apache offense to contribute to a successaction from last weeks final scrimmage. The Apaches suit up for keeps starting ful season opener. Last week against St. Michaels, the CruFriday night when they travel to Corpus Christi to take on the Miller Buccaneers. saders ran an unusual defensive scheme (Photo by Mark Lube)
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BULLDOGS: Flatonia looking for revived success

Continued from page C1 In order to reverse last years outcome, the Bulldogs are also going to have to improve on a woeful offensive performance. They only managed 95 total yards with 35 coming on 27 near-futile rushes. They also punted five times and fumbled away six balls, losing half of them. Freytag is looking for the recent emergence of talented sophomore Dalton Griffin to add more bite to their running game, which also includes last years top rusher Andreas Melendez and Mitchell Mica. I knew Dalton was a good football player, but hes been really impressive, he said. He played a lot last year as a freshman and hes running the ball very well now. The other big offensive guns for Flatonia will be receivers Will Bruns and Zane Ponder, and quarterback Colby Mica, who completed 6-of-11 for 58 yards and a score in their last meeting. I think Mica is probably their best football player, said McKinney. He was pretty accurate when we saw him last week. He throws the ball really well and the receivers do a good job of getting to the football. Our biggest thing is if we can eat up the clock, then that will keep their offense off the field and help us in containing the quarterback. In addition to Medina and Hernandez, the Mustangs will look for productive carries from their own young gun in running back Miguel Hernandez. Miguel has really stepped up,
a line that twists on every single play. Lock said it would be difficult to see how much the offensive line has improved since few teams deploy the defensive line twists like St. Michaels. Key defensive players for the Buccaneers are LB Justin Trevino, who led in tackles with 62 last year, DB Decain Levingston and DB James Whiteside. The Miller game will be the first of six regular-season games away from Apache Stadium. And more if Gonzales qualifies for post-season play. The Buccaneers qualified for the playoffs last season, going two rounds deep and falling to West Columbia in the area game. Miller got better towards the end of the year, Lock said. They were not good at the start. But won a lot of games at the end of the year. It will be a good challenge for us. They have a lot of confidence right now. Recently, Millers home field, Buccaneer Stadium, had some renovations completed including a new turf playing surface. They are dedicating the stadium improvements at this game. It will be a big deal so they will be fired up for us, Lock said. We got them pretty good last year so they are going to give us everything we want.
Were probably stay in our base 4-3 defense, said Freytag. Our success is going to be based on how we come off the football and fly around to the football, thats what I expect our kids to do. We know Nixon was very successful in their first scrimmage and they looked pretty good against Shiner St. Paul last week, so I expect a good football game because we know theyre pretty darned good.
FOOTBALL: Cardinals open defense of state title

Continued from page C1 The Cardinals will not a field a polished product due to the lateness of Johnstons arrival. Former head coach Jake Wachsmuth left the program two months ago, leaving little time for acclimation. Were still learning the new system, said Johnston. Ive been real pleased because we have great guys who have a great work ethic and great attitudes. Its just a matter of getting the new stuff repped. Because were still learning we cant afford to turn the ball over or have silly penalties. Were in a new system, but we still have to pay attention to the basics of football. The biggest thing for us right now is trying to replace those eight seniors who graduated. We loss our whole defensive line and four of our five offensive linemen. Were still trying to fill in for those positions and also replace an allstate quarterback. Stepping into the void under center will be junior Dakota Kresta, who played defensive back last season. Hes a great kid, but hes still learning the system, said Johnston. He threw the ball well in our scrimmage and I very pleased with how he did. Fortunately for Kresta he will not have to shoulder the offensive load alone. He will be sharing the backfield with two all-state picks in running backs Adam Hollenbach (2,000 yards, 47TD) and Martin Kennedy. After watching the Cardinals scrimmage Nixon-Smiley last week, Marbach said the team has a new look but maintain the same qualities that made them state champions. They have a completely different personality on offense, he said. Last year they were a power run and play-action type team, now theyre throwing the ball around. Theyre spread with big, wide splits on the offensive line and four or five wide receivers spread out. Theyre running some different stuff defensively too, but theyre still physical and aggressive. Theyre tackling well and theyre flying to the ball. We know St. Paul is not a very deep team this year, but we expect them to be tough. Hopefully we can come out playing at a fast tempo and wear them out. Industrial at Shiner The Comanches take the field Friday hosting Industrial and hoping the momentum of last years late season success will spur them on to greater achievements. Shiner went three rounds deep in the 2010 playoffs and enter this season ranked 16th in the Associated Press preseason poll and 10th in Dave Campbells Texas Football. Our returners have made a lot of progress, said Shiner head coach Steve Cerny. Its just a day and night difference from where they left off last year. We had a great offseason this summer, we had a lot of people who showed up for every session. Ive just been very impressed with the overall performance of everybody. They have a great attitude and great chemistry, and you have to have that in order to be successful. Industrial comes to town returning seven starters from last years 9-4 regional semifinalist. The Cobras were hit hard by graduation, losing 17 lettermen. I know they had a strong team last year and they lost a lot of players, but the tradition in Industrial is a lot like Shiner, Cerny said. Theyve looked solid in their scrimmages, but theyre not quite as big as they were last year. But they still have strength and a lot of speed, especially in their quarterback because he can fly. Im sure there are also good players in that underclass that are going to step up. Were definitely looking for a tough game. The Comanches will field a strong defensive unit and have several weapons on offense. However one of the keys to the game will be the play of new quarterback Jacob Stafford, who beat out Brady Cejka in a closelycontested offseason battle. From the beginning we had Jacob running with the first bunch, mainly because Brady means so much to our secondary, said Cerny. Our goal right now is trying to have as many people going one way as possible. Jacob will start for us on Friday, but Brady has done an outstanding job as well. Cerny said he believed the outcome of the game will ultimately rest in the way the defense performs. Weve got to play physical, he said. Whenever you play Industrial youd better bring that part of the game or else youre going to be in trouble because they play hard. Weve got to utilize our quickness and fly to the ball. Ganado returns 20 lettermen and 18 starters from a 11-1 regional finalist 2010 squad. We will have our hands full and if we want to stay on the field with them, we will have to be very physical, he said. Ganado runs a veer option out of power sets such as the pro and wishbone. They run the ball about 90 percent of the time, he said. Our defense will have to be physical, use leverage and make sure they know what to do. On defense, the Indians run a 4-3 with a Cover 2 set in the secondary. They are a sound defense that does not do anything fancy, Psencik said. They have a bunch of seniors and a lot of talent on defense. With Ganados size advantage, the pressure will likely be on the Hallettsville offensive line. Our offensive line must be physical to handle their defensive line which will be a challenge for us, he said. Key players for the Indians are RB-DB Josh Labay, QB-DB Trey Thedford, FB-LB Tyler Gorman, OL-DL Roman Leal and TE-DE Case Silliman. Yorktown at Sacred Heart The Indians take on the speedy 1A Wildcats. Yorktownh is very talented with lots of skilled players. They are also very fast, Sacred Heart head coach Pat Henke said. We need both our offense and defense to be very physical, especially up front. The Wildcats generally stick to an I-formation-orienteed offense to take advantage of their tremendous speed, Henke said. Our defense has to contain them by getting to the ball and tackling well, he said. We have to tackle well because if we do not, we will not be able to catch them. The Yorktown defense appears to emphasize stopping the running game. They will go with a Split-6 defense which is basically an eightman front, Henke said. Ball security will be a must for the Indian offense, with Yorktowns speedy offense.
McKinney said. He had a couple of starts last year as a sophomore, but hes had a really good summer. Hes put on 10 pounds, developed more strength and is playing really well for us. Were just going to come out and play hard and hope to have more points than they do when the time runs out. We fully expect to be competitive in all of our games this year and that will give us the opportunity to win, which is all you can ask for.
We must secure the ball and excel at our running game, he said. The big key will be to play more physically up front on offense and defense. Players to watch for Yorktown are WR-DB Jayden Barefield, RB Rodryck Williams, RB-LB Derek Franke, LB Lane Strieber and LB Cody Lubyinesky. Cuero at Wimberly The Cuero Gobblers will face the Wimberly Texans, a similar opponent and a similar situation. Its just like last year (when both teams entered the game state-ranked), except theyre even better than they were, Cuero head coach Rick Owens said. Cuero has young skilled players this season but a seasoned offensive and defensive line. Having line experience will give our skill positions time to develop, last year it was the other way around and they (Wimberley) took advantage of it, Owens said. The Texans return 18 lettermen and 16 starters from a 14-1 (5-0) state semifinalist team. Players to watch are QB Brady Lambert, WR-DB Brennen Blackmore, TE-LB Nick Alana, C-DE Colton Fonville, RB-LB Trinity Wilson, RB-DE Kolby Kelly and TE-DE Connor Kothmann. Yoakum at Columbus The Bulldogs open the 2011 regular season at Columbus. The Cardinals are going to be big birds. Columbus has some good speed and has some good size, Yoakum head coach Brent Kornegay said. They have solid players at tailback, fullback and middle linebacker. He said the key for the Dogs was to play solid defense and solid offense. Defense needs to play well and the offensive needs to have no turnovers and be consistent, Kornegay said. The Cardinals advanced to the 2010 area round with an 8-4 finish. They return 16 players and 10 starters. Key players for Columbus are LB Kyle Appelt, RB Taylor Long, OL Braden Richter, OL Luke Schobel and DB Darrius Stephens.
Navarro at Luling The Eagles open with the Navarro Panthers who went several rounds deep in the playoffs last year. They fell to Wimberly in the regional finals of Class 3A. Luling head coach Michael Waldie said the Panthers are a tough and talented team who are well-coached. The Eagles had their final scrimmage against a 4A opponent and play two 3As in the first two weeks. I feel Navarro is a good opening challenge for us, he said. The Panthers will be running out of the Slot T formation. They are happy with gaining three to four yards every play, Waldie said. They will control the tempo. The key for our defense is to not get frustrated and to cut off their drives. He said Luling has faced a lot of running team who utilize the Slot T. The Panthers offense will be led by running back Eric Schleier and L.J. Anderson, who could move from running back to quarter back. Other offensive players are linemen T.J. Shannon, Ruben Hernandez and Rolando Davilia. Navarro has a very solid defense led by defensive back Greg Bowles, end Zane Conlin, linebackers Evan DeLeon, Chris Setak and Schleier along with lineman Brian Bormann. We will need to find a way to effectively attack their defense, Waldie said. Hallettsville at Ganado The Brahmas jump right into the season with a road opener at the 1A Ganado Indians. Hallettsville head coach Tommy Psencik said the Indians are highly ranked.
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GONZALES APACHES Record: 0-0 A 26 at CC Miller S 02 Luling S 08 at Austin Lanier S 16 at Columbus S 23 Yoakum* S 30 at Poteet* O 07 Sam Houston* O 14 Open O 21 at Pleasanton* O 28 La Vernia* N 04 at Cuero* YOAKUM BULLDOGS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Columbus S 02 La Grange S 09 at Hallettsville S 16 Edna S 23 at Gonzales* S 30 Pleasanton* O 07 at La Vernia* O 14 Cuero* O 21 Open O 28 at Poteet* N 04 Sam Houston* CUERO GOBBLERS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Wimberley S 02 at Liberty Hill S 08 at Bellville S 16 Calhoun S 23 at Pleasanton* S 30 La Vernia* O 07 Open* O 14 at Yoakum* O 21 Poteet* O 28 at Sam Houston* N 04 at Gonzales* POTEET AGGIES Record: 0-0 A 26 at SA Central Cath. S 02 Dilley S 08 at Carrizo Springs S 16 Waco Robinson S 24 at Sam Houston* S 30 Gonzales* O 07 at Pleasanton* O 14 La Vernia* O 21 at Cuero* O 28 Yoakum* N 04 Open* LA VERNIA BEARS Record: 0-0 A 26 Open S 02 Canyon Lake S 09 at Giddings S 16 at Wimberley S 23 Bandera S 30 at Cuero* O 07 Yoakum* O 14 at Poteet* O 21 Sam Houston* O 28 at Gonzales* N 04 Pleasanton* PLEASANTON EAGLES Record: 0-0 A 26 SA Edison S 02 at SA Lanier S 09 SA Jefferson S 16 at Aransas Pass S 23 Cuero* S 30 at Yoakum* O 07 Poteet* O 13 at Sam Houston* O 21 Gonzales* O 28 Open N 04 at La Vernia* SAM HOUSTON HURRICANES Record: 0-0 A 26 SA Brackenridge S 02 at SA Southside S 09 SA Brennan S 17 at SA Edison S 24 Poteet* S 30 Open* O 07 at Gonzales* O 13 Pleasanton* O 21 at La Vernia* O 29 Cuero* N 04 at Yoakum* NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Flatonia S 02 Bloomington S 09 at Yorktown S 16 at Sacred Heart S 23 at Dilley* S 30 Poth* O 07 at Three Rivers* O 14 Karnes City* O 21 SA Brooks* O 28 Stockdale* N 04 Open DILLEY WOLVES Record: 0-0 A 26 Charlotte S 02 at Poteet S 09 La Pryor S 16 at Cotulla S 23 Nixon-Smiley* S 30 Open O 07 at Poth* O 14 Three Rivers* O 21 at Karnes City* O 28 SA Brooks* N 04 at Stockdale* POTH PIRATES Record: 0-0 A 26 Marion S 02 at Falls City S 09 at George West S 16 Natalia S 23 Stockdale* S 30 at Nixon-Smiley* O 07 Dilley* O 14 Open O 21 at Three Rivers* O 28 Karnes City* N 04 at SA Brooks* STOCKDALE BRAHMAS Record: 0-0 A 26 Falls City S 02 Jourdanton S 09 at St. Paul S 16 Odem S 23 at Poth* S 30 Three Rivers* O 07 at Karnes City* O 14 SA Brooks* O 21 Open O 28 at Nixon-Smiley* N 04 Dilley* THREE RIVERS BULLDOGS Record: 0-0 A 26 George West S 02 Natalia S 09 at Jourdanton S 16 at Kenedy S 23 SA Brooks* S 30 at Stockdale* O 07 Nixon-Smiley* O 14 at Dilley* O 21 Poth* O 28 Open N 04 at Karnes City* KARNES CITY BADGERS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Kenedy S 02 at Marion S 09 at UC Randolph S 16 Luling S 23 Open S 30 SA Brooks* O 07 Stockdale* O 14 at Nixon-Smiley* O 21 Dilley* O 28 at Poth* N 04 Three Rivers* SA BROOKS TIGERS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Runge S 02 at San Marcos Baptist S 09 Center Point S 16 at SA St. Gerard S 23 at Three Rivers* S 30 at Karnes City* O 07 Open O 14 at Stockdale* O 21 at Nixon-Smiley* O 28 at Dilley* N 04 Poth*
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LULING EAGLES Record: 0-0 A 26 Navarro S 02 at Gonzales S 09 at Woodsboro S 16 at Karnes City S 23 Canyon Lake S 30 Open O 07 at Lago Vista* O 14 at Comfort* O 21 Ingram Moore* O 28 at Marion* N 04 Blanco* LAGO VISTA VIKINGS Record: 0-0 A 26 La Pryor S 02 at Aus. East. Memorial S 09 at Waco Robinson S 16 Austin Reagan S 23 at San Saba S 30 Open O 07 Luling* O 14 at Ingram Moore* O 21 Marion* O 28 at Blanco* N 04 Comfort* INGRAM MOORE WARRIORS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Natalia S 02 UC Randolph S 09 at Harper S 16 at Crystal City S 23 Mason S 30 Open O 07 at Blanco* O 14 Lago Vista* O 21 at Luling* O 28 at Comfort* N 04 Marion* MARION BULLDOGS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Poth S 02 Karnes City S 09 at SA Cole S 16 UC Randolph S 23 Open S 30 Goldthwaite O 07 Comfort* O 14 Blanco* O 21 at Lago Vista* O 28 Luling* N 04 at Ingram Moore* COMFORT BOBCATS Record: 0-0 A 26 Lytle S 02 Skidmore-Tynan S 09 Mason S 16 at Fredericksburg S 23 Boerne S 30 Open O 07 at Marion* O 14 Luling* O 21 at Blanco* O 28 Ingram Moore* N 04 at Lago Vista* BLANCO PANTHERS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Canyon Lake S 02 at Lexington S 09 Somerset S 16 at SA Christian S 23 Sonora S 30 Open O 07 Ingram Moore* O 14 at Marion* O 21 Comfort* O 28 Lago Vista* N 04 at Luling*
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Ganado S 02 Refugio S 09 Yoakum S 16 at Palacios S 23 Edna* S 30 at Rice Cons.* O 07 Hempstead* O 14 Open O 21 at Van Vleck* O 28 Hitchcock* N 04 at Industrial* EDNA COWBOYS Record: 0-0 A 26 Needville S 02 George Ranch S 09 Boling S 16 Yoakum S 23 at Hallettsville* S 30 Van Vleck* O 07 at Hitchcock* O 14 Industrial* O 21 Open O 28 at Rice Cons.* N 04 Hempstead* VAN VLECK LEOPARDS Record: 0-0 A 26 Schulenburg S 02 at Louise S 09 at Weimar S 16 Open S 23 Industrial* S 30 at Edna* O 07 Rice Cons.* O 14 at Hempstead* O 21 Hallettsville* O 28 Open N 04 at Hitchcock* HITCHCOCK BULLDOGS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Clear Falls S 02 Danbury S 09 Tomball Lutheran S 16 Lutheran South S 23 Open S 30 at Industrial* O 07 Edna* O 14 at Rice Cons.* O 21 Hempstead* O 28 at Hallettsville* N 04 Van Vleck* HEMPSTEAD BOBCATS Record: 0-0 A 26 Open S 02 at Stafford S 09 at Austin Reagan S 16 Brookshire Royal S 23 at Rice Cons.* S 30 Hou. St. Johns O 07 at Hallettsville* O 14 Van Vleck* O 21 at Hitchcock* O 28 Industrial* N 04 at Edna* RICE CONS. RAIDERS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Refugio S 02 Somerset S 09 at Columbus S 16 Open S 23 Hempstead* S 30 Hallettsville* O 07 at Van Vleck* O 14 Hitchcock* O 21 at Industrial* O 28 Edna* N 04 Open INDUSTRIAL COBRAS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Shiner S 02 Ganado S 09 at Tidehaven S 16 Somerville S 23 at Van Vleck* S 30 Hitchcock* O 07 Open O 14 at Edna* O 21 Rice Cons.* O 28 at Hempstead* N 04 Hallettsville*
SHINER COMANCHES Record: 0-0 A 26 Industrial S 02 Brazos S 09 at Schulenburg S 16 at Weimar S 23 Navarro S 30 at Ben Bolt O 07 Ganado* O 14 at Yorktown* O 21 Flatonia* O 28 Open N 04 at Louise* FLATONIA BULLDOGS Record: 0-0 A 26 Nixon-Smiley S 02 Sacred Heart S 09 Bloomington S 16 at St. Paul S 23 at Thrall S 30 at Burton O 07 Yorktown* O 14 Open O 21 at Shiner* O 28 Louise* N 04 at Ganado* YORKTOWN WILDCATS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Sacred Heart S 02 at Agua Dulce S 09 Nixon-Smiley S 16 at Falls City S 23 Kenedy S 30 Open O 07 at Flatonia* O 14 Shiner* O 21 at Louise* O 28 Ganado* N 04 at SA Cornerstone LOUISE HORNETS Record: 0-0 A 26 at Danbury S 02 Van Vleck S 09 at Burton S 16 Woodsboro S 23 San Mar. Baptist S 30 at Sacred Heart O 07 Open O 14 at Ganado* O 21 Yorktown* O 28 at Flatonia* N 04 Shiner* GANADO INDIANS Record: 0-0 A 26 Hallettsville S 02 at Industrial S 09 at East Bernard S 16 Tidehaven S 23 George Ranch S 30 Palacios O 07 at Shiner* O 14 Louise* O 21 Open O 28 at Yorktown* N 04 Flatonia*
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The annual Meet the Apaches night at Apache stadium drew a big crowd Friday, with band, cheerleaders, the Apache Flames and all the GHS sports teams on hand to meet the public. (Photos by Nikki Maxwell)
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Continued from page C1 Nixon-Smiley athletic director Carlton McKinney was a standout member of the SMU basketball team from 19861988 and he recalled what it was like at the school after the decision came down. I came in right before so I kind of got both sides of it, he said. It changed the atmosphere on campus completely. By no means do I condone the actions of the administrators and players who were involved in the illegal part of it, but I know it really destroyed the university from that aspect. The sanction was appropriately named by the media because it all but killed the SMU program. The full penalties included the cancellation of the 1987 season, the cancellation of all 1988 home games, the extension of existing probation to 1990, the extension of existing bowl game and live television bans to 1989, the loss of 55 new scholarships over four years, the concrete ban of nine boosters, a reduction in the number of assistant coaches the school was allowed to hire, and a ban on offcampus recruiting until 1988. The aftermath of the penalty included several recruits and players leaving for other schools and a once elite program left in shambles. SMU went on to have only one winning season in the next 20 years and didnt make another bowl game appearance until 2009 when they won the insignificant Hawaii Bowl. The question now is does the NCAA dare use its most lethal disciplinary weapon against Miami and risk the decimation of another high-profile football giant? McKinney doesnt think they will. Id be really surprised if they issued another death penalty, he said. Were talking about nearly 30 years since that happened and they (SMU) still have not recovered. Back then they had Eric Dickerson and Craig James and were one of the top-flight programs in the country. They havent even come close to reaching that pinnacle again since. I know the NCAA wants to fix the problem, but I dont know if thats the right way to do it. Not only does it hamper the football team and the athletic program, but it totally changes the perception of the university in general. While the debate over the selection of an appropriate amercement continues, two better queries to pose are why does this environment exist and how do you eradicate it? McKinney contends these conditions inevitably arise when successful programs in large metropolitan areas begin to emerge, just like when he was at SMU at its zenith. Back then there was a lot of new money in Dallas and it was a very materialistic place, he said. Its a difficult thing to ask a coach or an administrator to police all of those things. You can know all the rules and go over them with the kids, but as we know a lot of them come from situations that are very difficult. When someone offers them something, you can hope they make the right decision, but thats not always the case with 18 and 19-year old men and women. Were talking about football teams that have 150 athletes in their program, so its physically impossible to watch every single athlete every minute of the day. I told him I thought the problem lies not necessarily with institutional compliance efforts, but with the sleazy jocksniffs like Shapiro. He totally agreed but said keeping snakes like him out of your garden is an unattainable goal. Trying to control the hangers-on is a difficult task because you have to identify them first, said McKinney. We had them back then and theyre still out there today. The situation didnt surprise me because when you are in Miami or Dallas or Los Angeles, they are going to be there. If youre in a major city, its tough to control all of those other things that come into play and its virtually impossible to keep them out. You can go out of your way and hire private investigators or whatever to help out, but its still a daunting task. Its like you can have the best security system in the world for your home, but if somebody really wants to break into it then theyre going to find a way to break in. Thats exactly what happens in these situations. The more success a program has, the more of those kinds of individuals they attract. Its a rare situation where the problems are easily identified but no one has an effective way to address them. Is the solution to start paying these athletes a stipend in addition to their valuable full-ride scholarships? After all, these schools are making millions of dollars off student-athletes who arent even allowed the time off to work and hold down jobs during the school year. Maybe we should reduce the number of scholarships which will decrease the number of players, which will make them easier to monitor. But is it worth depriving hundreds of high school seniors the chance to earn a free education in an attempt to catch a handful of rulebreakers? Definitely not. Im certain the answer lies somewhere in improving the morals of all the parties involved - the boosters, the coaches and the kids themselves. Whatever you think, it will be interesting to see what the NCAA will do with the biggest scandal of what was already the most scandalous year in college football history.
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It was sweltering at the Edwards Association Center in Gonzales on Saturday, but the action in the ring was pretty doggone cool. The Texas Wrestling Federation delighted a crowd of about 200 with a six-bout pro wrestling card which kept people on their feet and only seemed to build enthusiasm as the evening progressed. The event helped raise funds for the Edwards Association, and promoter J.B. Perez said the success of this event is likely to make Gonzales a regular stop for the TWF, which also features shows in Seguin, Cuero and Luling. The Gonzales Cannon will give away free tickets for the Sept. 3 show in Seguin; stop by our office at 618 St. Paul.
It was Summer Warfare at the Edwards Association Center Saturday. Wallace Gordan (top) put the big twist on Mr. B and stole off with the title belt, while it took both of the Vaudvillains to take down Gonzales Slim Sexy (top left). El Latino (middle left) got worked over by Lemos Dos and El Resplendor, but partnered with Alamo Kid to win two of three falls. Jack Jameson was no Gentleman, but Bolt Brady rallied to win the Zero Gravity Title (middle right). Draven the Warrior (above) choked off a challenge by Kevin Knight (above) while Angel Blue (left) survived hair-pulling tactics to lay out Ruthless LaLa. (Photos by Dave Mundy)
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The fans attending Saturdays Summer Warfare put on by the Texas Wrestling Federation at the Edwards Association Community Center had a chance to not only get into the action, but to get up-close and personal with the wrestling performers themselves. Cuero youngster Tyler Boone (top inset) celebrated his birthday and even got a moment in the ring wearing his Lucha Libre mask prior to the start of the fun. The fans quickly established which wrestlers were their favorites, which ones were despicable and which ones theyd challenge themselves if they werent busy tending their chidlren (top photos). Tyler Pettus (center left) got as chance to get up-close and personal with that crazy Scotsman Wallace Gordan, while petite Angel Blue (center) proved to be a favorite among some young ladies attending the event who were eager for her autograph on merchandise. David Sexton (middle right) was goggle-eyed at the chance to see some of the wrestlers. The success of the event prompted promoter J.B. Perez (right, with Lawrence Fryar of the host Edwards Association) to declare that TWF will be bringing more events to Gonzales in the future. We were here a couple of years ago and we had a hard time filling chairs, he said. This time we had to go find extra chairs and I think some people still wound up standing all night. I really appreciate the reception we got tonight.
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Thursday, August 25 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info Friday, August 26 Jake Kellen at Yoakum Gin & Feed, 9 p.m. Battle of the Bands feat. Pale Horses at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $8. Clint Martin Band at Old Coupland Inn and Dancehall, Coupland Tracy Lawrence at Cow Boys Dance Hall, 3030 NorthEast Loop 410, San Antonio. Saturday, August 27 Texaco Country Showdown at Yoakum Gin & Feed Battle of the Bands feat. Trevor Cole Band at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $8. Quiet Company with Tornahdo, Toadies, The Orbans, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Ume, The Black Angels at the Whitewater Amphitheatre, New Braunfels, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 28 Country Magic Band at Texas Country Oaks Dance Hall, Edna, 6-10 p.m. $7 cover. Ted Nugent with Lisa Bouchelle at Backstage Live, 1305 E. Houston, San Antonio, 7 p.m. The Go-Gos at Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue, Austin. Ticket info: www. stubhub.com. Thursday, September 1 Thursday Night AcousShufflers Thunderstorms & Dominoes 9. Jody Jenkins Brings Back Amarillo 10. Bryant Carter Band Southern Crawl 11. Hunter McKithan & The Offenders Dirty Little War 12. Max Stalling 6x9 Speakers Revisited 13. Town Walsh Cold Light Of Day 14. Mark Monaco Empty Glass 15. Steve Judice Only By A Stone 16. Tyler Cannon Smile and a Wink 17. Slim Bawb JAi Beson Dune Biere 18. Mo Robson Luckys 19. Josh Ward Band Jebediah Beane 20. Donny Waits Pushin Gears 21. Bryan Fontenot Too Drunk To Be Drinking 22. Kat Moore Band Home 23. Max Stalling I Aint Drinking Alone 24. Jackson Lee Brooks Band Ballad Of A Broken Heart
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tic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info Clint Martin Band at Jerry Bs, Kenedy. Saturday, Sept. 3 Charla Corn at Fayette County Fair, La Grange, 8 p.m. Country Magic Band at Cistern Store, Cistern, 9 p.m.1 a.m. No cover. Thursday, September 8 Thursday Night Acoustic Jam, Ole Moulton Bank, Moulton, 6:30 p.m.-midnight, call 361-596-7499 for info Friday, Sept. 9 Molly Hatchet at The Lynn Theater, Gonzales (Tentative: Details: mollyhatchet.com). Dolly Shine at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets
25. William Clark Green Tonight 26. Midnight River Choir Soul Food 27. Brian Burns I Stood Up 28. Hunter McKithan & The Offenders Falling From High 29. Mark David Manders Three Sheets to the Wind 30. Jobe Wilson Band Fish & Bread 31. Brad Dunn & Ellis County Red White And Blue 32. Mark Monaco Never Let You Down 33. Slim Bawb Big Easy 34. Kat Moore Band Country Through And Through 35. Turnpike Troubadours Long Hot Summer Days 36. Steve Judice Pvt. Millers Mamas House 37. Jimmy Kaiser Galveston Lights/Cant You See 38. Band of Heathens Look At Miss Ohio 39. Beau Hinze And The Back Porch Shufflers Double Stack Mack 40. Zack Walther Band Tonight (The Night Of Our Lives)
$8. Saturday, Sept. 10 Molly Hatchet at the Texas Rally, Somerville. Gates open at noon. Johnny Cooper at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Friday, Sept. 16 Thom Shepherd at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Saturday, Sept. 17 Perfect Stranger at Scooters Dance Hall, Moulton. Tickets $10. Country Magic Band at Watterston Dance Hall, Watterston, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6 cover Sunday, Sept. 18 Bad Bob and the Cow Paddy Daddys at Old Moulton Bank, Moulton. For tickets call 361-596-7499. Musicians and Venues: To add or update events, contact us via e-mail to manager@ gonzalescannon.com.
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bra. You dont always have to march to the beat of a different drummer. Think about this in the next few days. ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Travel is in your immediate future, Aries. You just wont be sure yet if it will be a long trip or a day just to get away from it all. Regardless, itll involve family, too. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Start putting your money where your mouth is, Taurus. Theres only so long a person can keep stringing along others. Sooner or later your time will be up. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, its time to make up your mind about an important decision thats going to effect others. The next few weeks will be extra busy, so start preparing. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you are in a festive mood and you dont really know how you are going to celebrate. Others are willing to join the party if you let them participate. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You havent been feeling like yourself lately, Leo. Others have noticed the change in your demeanor and have questioned it. Things will subside shortly. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, avoid making any big changes in the next few days. Your personal life is about to undergo a big change, and you will have a lot of choices to consider. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Its alright to take others advice once in a while, LiSCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, theres so much going on daily that its easy for you to feel scatterbrained and make mistakes. Its definitely hard to focus when there is confusion. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Sagittarius, a relationship is strained and you are asked to mediate the situation. Dont get too excited about being a referee, though. It comes with much responsibility.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you need a break from things but dont know what the break will be just yet. Start jotting down ideas that will relax your mind and your body. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, things are about to heat up and you may feel overwhelmed in the next few days. Dont let your temper get the better of you or it could lead to more stress. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, bide your time because change is on the horizon. Events that unfold will not be what you expected.
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It was way back in the 17th century when noted Scottish scholar Patrick Young made the following sage observation: The trouble with weather forecasting is that its right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it. About once a week, a frog will shed its skin. Then eat it. If youve watched many old Westerns, youve doubtless seen Native Americans scalping their enemies. You probably dont realize, though, that the brutal practice didnt originate with the Indians. When the Dutch and English settlers were trying to clear out the natives, they were paid a bounty for each scalp they brought back. The Native Americans adopted the practice only after the Europeans arrival on the continent. The countrys first pizzeria opened in 1895 in, unsurprisingly, New York City. Those who study such things say that 70 percent of Americans have visited either Disneyland, in
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