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A pair of Gonzales County youngsters are on their way to receive a first-hand account on the inner workings of our state’s law-making process.
Lauren Campion and Dillon Catchings will be representing the county in the upcoming Texas 4-H Congress, which runs from July 15-18 in Austin.
Texas 4-H Congress is the premiere citizenship and leadership experi-ence for Texas 4-H mem-bers between the ages of 15 and 18. Held on the even numbers years in the Texas State Capitol, Texas 4-H Congress allows 4-H members to experience the law making process first hand by writing, submit-
ting, and then serving as a member of the House of Representatives, the Sen-ate, the Press, or as a Lob-byist. From these roles, the 4-H members determine the fate of each bill submit-ted over the four-day event.
“I’ve always liked listen-ing to debates about how laws are made on TV,” said Catchings. “I just want to know how it really works.”
Catchings, who is also an Eagle Scout candidate, said he was eager to sign up for the program and sees it as an extension of his desire and duty to improve the well-being of his neighbors.
“I enjoy my public ser-vice,” said the 15-year old. “I don’t see myself as actu-ally becoming a lawmaker, but I’d like to get involved with my local community and do what I can to help.”
During 4-H Congress, Catchings will introduce a bill calling for the establish-ment of a minimum of 50 minutes per day for public
school children in grades kindergarten to eighth to participate in physical edu-cation classes.
You don’t have to wait for the after-party to get underway at the Gonzales PBR to enjoy some danc-ing. Just pull for Ben Jones to have a good ride.
Jones is among the top 25 bull riders on the Built Ford Tough world cham-pionship PBR circuit, and he’s known as much for his flashy antics as for his tough-as-nails resilience. Around the circuit, he’s known as “The Dancing Australian.”
The native of Sydney, Australia will be among the 40 riders appearing when PBR and DVS Productions
return to J.B. Wells on Sat-urday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. with some of the world’s top riders and stock.
“My parents divorced and my mum moved out to the country when I was 12,” Jones recalled in a tele-phone interview Tuesday. “A lot of our neighbors were into rodeo and I’d never tried anything like that. I got on my first steer
when I was 12 years old, and I still can’t get enough.”
No 33, Jones tours the U.S. for months at a time with his wife and his dog, living out of his truck and hotels as he chases his dream of reaching the top.
HALLETTSVILLE -- The Lavaca County grand jury has cleared of any wrongdoing the father who beat to death a man caught raping his five-year-old daughter -- and the father is heard pleading on a 9-1-1 call for emergency medi-cal help to prevent the man from dying.
At approximately 3:43 p.m. on June 9, authorities received a 9-1-1 call from a distraught father urgently seeking medical care for a man who had been as-saulted at a ranch in Lavaca County near Shiner. The man was later ruled dead at the scene.
25th District District At-torney Heather McMinn told a news conference at the Lavaca County Court-house on Tuesday the grand jury had heard the
compiled evidence in the case and returned no in-dictment against the father, saying that “substantial evidence” supported the father’s story, including the results of a medical exami-nation of the little girl.
As part of that evidence, officials played a recording of the 9-1-1 call placed by the father. Officials named the man Tuesday, but The Cannon will not publish that name because doing so would identify his child.
“I need an ambulance!,” the man tells the 9-1-1 op-erator. “A man was raping my daughter and I beat him up and I don’t know what to do.”
As the 9-1-1 operator attempts to get the man to confirm his location, he says in a panicked voice: “I need some help! ... The guy’s going to die if y’all don’t help.”
At one point the father confirmed that other family members were attempting CPR on the attacker, and he says at another point he might try to load the man into his pickup truck to try to get him to a hospital.
“Under the law in the State of Texas, deadly force is authorized to stop a sex-ual assault,” McMinn said.
The attorney for the fa-ther, V’Anne Huser of Shin-er, said the family is hopeful the grand jury’s action and the release of the 9-1-1 tape puts an end to speculation and insinuation by some in the national media.
“You don’t have to run af-ter the ‘big story’ any more,” she said. “Be respectful of the fact that the child the father was defending was the victim of a sexual as-sault.”
Huser thanked McMinn’s office, Lavaca County Sher-iff Micah Harmon and the
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Ben Jones (inset) celebrates a successful ride with a dance atop the photographers’ cage. (Courtesy photo)
Grand jury clears father in caseDistrict Attorney Heather McMinn, flanked by Texas Ranger Joey Edmonds and Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon, speaks during Tuesday’s news conference. ((Photo by Dave Mundy)
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By DAVE MUNDY
Local students win seats in Congress
Heading off to CongressDillon Catchings and Lauren Campion will be repre-senting Gonzales County at the upcoming Texas 4-H Congress, which will be held July 15-18 at the State Capitol in Austin. The duo is the first delegation to attend from Gonzales County since Catchings’ sister, Ashli, attended in 2007. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
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CUERO —The DeWitt County Sheriff ’s Office has confirmed three arrests were made in connection with the break-in of a Nor-dheim business.
The Broadway Grocery Store was burglarized be-tween the hours of 7 p.m. on June 16 and 7:45 a.m. on June 17. The beer and cigarettes that were taken along with the damage to the building totaled ap-proximately $2,000.
Deputy Jeff Thompson
began the investigation af-ter meeting with the owner of the store. Subsequent investigation by Deputy Thompson led to three ar-rests and recovery of most of the stolen items within hours.
Arrested were Joshua C. Cruz, 21 of Karnes City; John E. Coffman, 19 of Austin and Alfredo G. Vil-larreal, 20 of Karnes City. All three were charged with burglary of a building and engaging in organized criminal activity. Their bonds were set by Judge Bill Robinson at $10,000
for the burglary of a build-ing and $5,000 for engag-ing in organized criminal activity.
Deputy Thompson was assisted by DPS Trooper Dustin Slovacek.
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Thought for the Day
“Texas does not, like any other region, simply have indig-enous dishes. It proclaims them. It congratulates you, on your arrival, at having escaped from the slop pails of the other 49 states.”
Alistair Cooke
June 21, 1779On this day in 1779, Spain came to the aid of the rebel-
ling American colonists by formally declaring war on Great Britain.The primary role played by Texas in the conflict was to supply Spanish forces mounting an assault on British ter-ritory from Louisiana. King Carlos III commissioned Bernardo de Gálvez to conduct a campaign against the British along the Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast. In order to feed his troops, Gálvez sent an emissary, Francisco García, to Texas governor Domingo Cabello y Robles requesting the deliv-ery of Texas cattle to Spanish forces in Louisiana. Fueled in part by Texas beef, Gálvez and his men defeated the British in battles at Manchac, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Mobile, Pen-sacola, and New Providence in the Bahamas. He was busy preparing for a campaign against Jamaica when peace ne-gotiations ended the war
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Gonzales Police Department Report from June 6-18
June 6Reported Forgery At 1600 Blk Sarah Dewitt Dr.Lisa Marie Stephen, 39 Of San Antonio; Serina
Louise Washington, 28 Of San Antonio; Kisha Ann Brown, 33 Of San Antonio; and Omayrlin Colon San-jurjo, 24 Of Tampa FL Issued Citations To Appear In City Court Charged With Violation Of City Peddlers Permit At St. Joseph St And 90-A.
Robert Lynn Johnson, 53 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Public Intoxication,Resisting, And Assault On A Public Servant At St. Lawrence And Fair St.
June 9Ruben Allen Reyes, 38 Of Gonzales, Arrested And
Charged With Public Intoxication At 900 Blk Cuero St.
Reported Burglary Building At 1300 Blk St. Louis St.
Reported Criminal Mischief At 600 Blk St. George St.
June 10Reported Hit And Run Accident At 400 Blk Col-
lege St.Jonathan Val Gonzales, 19 Of Gonzales, Arrested
And Charged With Unlawful Carrying Weapon At 1600 Blk St. Louis St.
Juan Riojas Jr, 42 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Assault Family Violence At 1100 Blk Ainsworth St.
Hayword Kent Harper, 40 Of Gonzales, Arrested And Charged With Evading And Resisting At 1400 Blk Robertson St.
Reported theft At 100 Blk Qualls St.June 11Matthew Christopher Mayo, 26 Of Gonzales, Ar-
rested And Charged With Burglary Habitation At 1300 Blk Cavett St.
Reported Criminal Mischief At 1700 Blk Neuman St.
June 12Reported Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle At
2100 Blk St. Joseph St.Reported Credit Card Abuse At 3000 Blk Har-
wood Rd.June 13Melissa Ann Shelton, 29 Of Gonzales, Arrested
And Charged With Possession Of Controlled Sub-stance And Resisting At 90-A West.
June 14Reported Burglary Building At 400 Blk St. Francis
St.Reported Burglary Building At 1400 Blk St. Louis
St.June 15Reported Burglary Of A Building At 1000 Blk St.
Louis St. (Xtreme Hair Salon)Reported Burglary Of A Building At 1800 Blk Hwy
97. (A&S Recycing)Reported Reckless Damage At 400 Blk Village Dr.Reported Burglary Building At 1300 Blk St. Louis
St. (Abiding Word Lutheran Church)Reported Burglary Building At 1300 Blk St. Louis
St. (Frames&Things)Ciarra Rodriguez, 18 Of Gonzales, Arrested And
Charged With Possession Of Marijuana and Jermiah Christopher Salazar, 23 Of Gonzales, Arrested For Outstanding Warrants At 300 Blk St. Vincent St.
June 17Calvin Leroy Rhodes, 42 Of Gonzales, Arrested
And Charged With Driving While Intoxicated And Evading At 2000 Blk Mook St.
Reported Burglary Building At 700 Blk Williams St.,(Gonzales Bridal Shop)
June 18Reported Burglary Building At 300 Blk 90-A.
(Gonzales Building Center)If Anyone Has Any Information Reference To The
Above Listed Burglaries Please Contact The Gonza-les Police Department At 830-672-8686.
Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Report for June 10-16:
06/10/12Novosad, Garrett Quentin, 12/1986, Shiner. Lo-
cal Warrant – Burglary of a Building. Released on $10,000 Bond. Local Warrant – Theft of Firearm. Re-leased on $10,000 Bond.
06/11/12Cantu Gaitan, Armando Jr., 09/1982, San Antonio.
Local Warrant – Fail to Maintain Financial Responsi-bility. Requires $385.00 Fine. Released on Order to Appear. Local Warrant – Violate Promise to Appear. Requires $293.00 Fine. Released on Order to Appear. Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Released on $5,000 Bond.
Garcia, Jesus Jr., 06/1969, Flatonia. Local Warrant – Theft Stolen Property >$20K <$100K. Released on $25,000 Bond.
Peterson, Kevin, 03/1956, San Antonio. Local War-rant – Possession of a Controlled Substance PG 1 >1G <4G in a Drug Free Zone. Requires $50,000 Bond. Lo-cal Warrant – Bail Jumping and Fail to Appear Felony. Requires $10,000 Bond. Remains in Custody.
06/14/12
Chavez, Miguel Angel, 10/1988, Gonzales. Com-mitment/Sentence – Driving while Intoxicated. Re-leased – Weekender/Work Release.
06/15/12Greathouse, Hullon, 07/1950, Gonzales. Commit-
ment/Sentence – Possession of Marijuana <2 oz. Re-mains in Custody.
06/16/12Ramirez, Francisco Lopez, 11/1963, Nixon. Assault.
Released on Order to Appear.Total Arrest, Court Commitments, other agency
arrest and processing’s:GCSO 07DPS 06GPD 12WPD 02NPD 01Constable 00DWCSO 00DEA 00TPW 00GCAI 00Total 25
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office Report from June 7-14
June 7Arrested David Curtis, 45, of Yoakum, Violation
of Probation / Evading Arrest Detention with Priors, No Bond, DCSO
Arrested Logan Rechterman, 25, of Victoria, Reckless Driving, Bond of $1,000, DCSO
June 8Arrested Vangie Muniz Samuel, 34, of Cuero, En-
dangering a Child, Bond of $10,000, Man/ Del CS PG1 >1G<4G DFZ, Bond of $20,000, CPD
June 9Arrested Lana Felder, 36, of Cuero, Credit Card or
Debit Card Abuse, Bond of $2,500, Cuero PDArrested Christopher Scott Parr, 33, of Cuero, Ca-
pias Pro Fine / Driving While License Invalid, Fine of $510.41, Cuero PD
Arrested Derek Slade Sembera, 25, of Cuero, En-dangering a Child, Bond of $10,000, DCSO
June 10Arrested Alvardo Garcia, 21, of Cuero, Illegal En-
try, No Bond, Cuero PDArrested Cesar Perez, 32, of Cuero, Illegal Entry,
No Bond, Cuero PDJune 11Arrested Risa Daniels, 32, of Cuero, Counts I and II
Credit Card Abuse, Bond of $2,500, DCSOArrested Rachel Puckett, 38, of Cuero, Reckless
Driving (Victoria Co), Bond of $500 PR Bond, DCSOArrested Michael Perez, 22, of Corpus Christi,
Criminal Non Support (Hidalgo Co), Bond of $7,000 Cash, DPS
June 12Attempted to locate Possible Illegal Immigrants
on Hwy 119NArrested Jonathan Martinez, 24, of Victoria,
Driving While License Invalid Enhanced, Bond of $ 1,000, Speeding, Fine of $319.80, Failure to Appear on Speeding, Set for Pre Trial, Yorktown PD
June 13Arrested Ronnie Joe Hendrick, 41, of Westhoff,
Violation of Probation / Assault Family Violence En-hanced, No Bond, DCSO
Arrested Christian Hosinski, 41, of Yorktown, Theft by Check (Bee Co), Bond of $1,200 Cash, Yor-ktown PD
Arrested Amber Lynn Longoria, 18, of Yorktown, Assault (MA), Bond of $1,000, DCSO
Arrested Veronica Ann Wade, 33, of Yorktown, Criminal Responsibility of Another (Assault), Bond of $1,000, DCSO
June 14Took a Report of Theft on Reuss BlvdRemoved a Road Hazard on Meeting School RdAssisted DPS with an Accident on Hwy 183Responded to a Threats call on Cattleguard Rd
Gonzales County Court Failure to Appear List for Court Date June 14, 2012
James Everett Allman - Driving While License In-valid
Jeremy Lynn Guerra - Theft of PropertyIsmael Luna - Possession of MarijuanaJohn Michael Miller, Jr. - Theft of PropertyRoger Peralez - Assault Family ViolenceSergio Ernesto Rincon - Assault Family ViolenceRodney Wade Skaggs - Driving While Intoxicated
George Trigo, Jr. - Driving While IntoxicatedJoe Abel Villarreal - Driving While Intoxicated 2ndEric Donnell Williams - Possession of MarijuanaDante Trevon Woodberry - Possession of Mari-
juanaThe next County Court date is July 12. If these
people come on this date a warrant will NOT be is-sued. For further information you may contact the County Attorney’s office at 830-672-6527.
HALLETTSVILLE — Four members of a family, including two children, were killed Tuesday in a three-vehicle wreck near Hallettsville which closed off Alter-nate U.S. Highway 90 for more than an hour.
The accident happened around 2:45 p.m. on a bridge on Highway 90 near its intersection with Alternate U.S. Highway 77, according to Department of Public Safety troopers at the scene.
The identities of the victims were not available at press time pending notifica-tion of the next of kin, said Department of Public Safety Trooper Dustin Slovacek.
Slovacek said the accident happened when the family’s vehicle, traveling east-
bound on the highway, crossed the center line and was struck on the right-side by a westbound tractor-trailer rig. He said the wet road following a heavy rain earlier in the day, combined with unsafe driving speed, was likely a contributing factor.
“The truck hit the right side of the SUV and caused it to spin around, ejecting one person,” the trooper said. “All died on im-pact, we believe.”
The truck jacknifed and hit a second ve-hicle, also traveling eastbound.
Four people in the second vehicle, a passenger van, were also injured, DPS said. Those injuries were termed minor. They were taken to the Lavaca County Medical Center in Hallettsville.
The driver of the truck was not injured. The truck is owned by Yoakum Packing Co..
The fate of a Gonzales County man charged with five felony counts will be decided later this summer.
James DuBose, 24, ap-peared before 25th Dis-trict Court Judge Dwight Peschel Wednesday morn-ing for a pre-trial hearing. His trial was set for July 30 with a possible court date set for July 19 to deal with a motion requesting the dismissal of one of his charges.
DuBose is charged with five separate felony counts relating to an incident that occurred on Feb. 8, 2011 and another in 2010. The charges include one count of aggravated assault on a public servant, two counts of assault with bodily in-jury to a family member/house member (two with-
in 12 months), and two counts of attempt to take a weapon from an officer.
At approximately 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Gonzales County Deputy Floyd To-liver responded to a 911 family violence call at a residence in Harwood. According to Toliver and witnesses in the home, DuBose began punch-ing Toliver, knocking him down to the floor. Toliver received injuries to his head, face and back, with several small bones in his back being broken by re-peated blows.
The beating continued for several minutes until a man (DuBose’s brother-in-law) in the house held a gun on DuBose and or-dered him to stop. Wit-nesses testified that Du-Bose attempted to grab Toliver’s gun and mace from his belt several times
during the attack.The 2010 charges involve
DuBose allegedly hitting his former wife, Jessica. The in-cident allegedly took place at her mother’s home where DuBose was trying to visit their young daughter.
Calls made to DuBose’s attorney of record, Noel Reese, had not been re-turned as of press time.
By CEDRIC IGLEHART
James DuBose
Joshua C. Cruz John E. Coffman Alfredo G. Villareal
Three suspects arrestedin Nordheim burglary
LA GRANGE — Fayette County Sheriff Keith Ko-renek reported that early on Friday, June 15, the Fayette County Narcot-ics Unit executed a search warrant at 1116 James Av-enue in Schulenburg, af-ter a two-month investi-gation into the illegal sale of marijuana and crack cocaine.
According to Sheriff Korenek, Whitney Ter-rence Williams, 41, of Houston and Darren Todd Oliver, 40, of Schulenburg were both arrested. Wil-liams was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) in a
drug free zone and Pos-session of Marijuana in a Drug Free Zone.
Oliver was charged with Delivery of Crack Co-caine, Possession of Mari-juana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance all in a drug free zone.
Also, over $1,700 was seized as proceeds from illegal drug sales.
Justice of the Peace Pct. #4 Judge Dan Mueller set the bail on both men at the Fayette County Justice Center. Williams’ bail was set at $60,000, and Oli-ver’s was set at $210,000.
The two men remain in the Fayette County Jail.
YOAKUM — Texas Sec-retary of Agriculture Todd Staples will be the featured speaker at the second an-nual Republican Women of Yoakum Patriot Dinner, set for 6 p.m. Friday, June 29 at the Yoakum Commu-nity Center, 105 Huck St. in Yoakum.
Tickets are $25 each or $300 for a patriot table seating 8. For reservations, contact Dori Wyatt at 361-293-2869 ([email protected]) or Brenda Cash at 361-594-4258 ([email protected]).
The event will begin with a social hour and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner at 7 p.m., ca-tered by Werner’s Restau-rant in Shiner.
Todd Staples is the 11th Texas Commissioner of Agriculture and recently was re-elected to serve a second four-year term in this statewide elected of-fice. Commissioner Staples
believes the free enterprise system and individual re-sponsibility are the keys to prosperity for Texas.
From his earliest days of public service as a member of the Palestine city council through his tenures in the Texas House of Represen-tatives and later the Texas Senate, Commissioner Sta-ples has championed such critical issues as protection of private property owners’ rights, workers’ compensa-tion reform, school finance reform and improving the education of Texas’ leaders of tomorrow, just to name a few.
As leader of the Texas Department of Agricul-ture, Commissioner Staples is diligent in his efforts to support private sector job creation and economic development across the Lone Star State; improve consumer protection from the grocery store to the gas pump; lead true eminent domain reform in Texas; and play an enormous role
in continuing to improve the healthy lifestyles of young Texans.
He is also focused on the promotion of agricultural products and businesses using the GO TEXAN mar-keting program, and has expanded trade opportuni-ties for Texas producers.
Commissioner Staples has accomplished these priorities with a philosophy that puts family and tax-payer interests first while also focusing on efficiency.
Commissioner Staples was born in Anderson County where he was ac-tive in high school FFA and was elected state FFA vice president. He attended Tex-as A&M University where he graduated with honors with a degree in agricul-tural economics.
Commissioner Staples began serving in public of-fice in 1989 when he was elected to the Palestine city council. In 1995 he was elected state representative and served three terms in the Texas House before be-ing elected state senator in 2000 where he served two terms. His public service continues today as Agri-culture Commissioner. Fol-lowing his first election in 2006, he was re-elected to a second term in 2010.
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Lockhart raid leadsto citations
Ag Commissioner to speakto Yoakum GOP Women
Taking some ACTionACTS of Waelder and Gonzales held a car wash Saturday and raised $752 to help repairs at the Gonzales Youth Center. Pictured from left are Lorenzo Hernandez, Liz Hernandez, Petey Hernandez, ACTS president Sam Melchor, Carney Zambrano, GYC’s Pat Ryan, Juan Soto, Kenneth Hernandez, Kenny Hernandez, Lena Hernandez and Anita Dement. (Photo by Dave Mundy)
Second AnnualRepublican Women of Yoakum
Patriot DinnerFriday, June 29,2012
6:00 p.m.************************
Did you know?Commissioner Staples understands that it is the private sector that creates jobs and allows our economy to grow. Staples help lead the charge towards true eminent domain reform in Texas and has chal-lenged the Obama Administration to allocate adequate resources to secure the Texas border from the life-threatening dangers from drug dealers and human smugglers crossing Texas soil. Staples is documenting the dangers Texas farmers and ranchers face along the border. Commissioner Staples has been rated one of Texas’ top conservatives during his service in the Texas legislature. Most recently, with strong encouragement from friends and supporters statewide, like Nolan Ryan, he launched an exploratory campaign to run for Texas Lt. Governor in 2014.
Yoakum Community Center105 Huck Street, Yoakum, Texas
6:00 PM - Social Hour and Silent Auction 7:00 PM - Dinner
Catered by Werner’s Catering, Shiner, Texas
Tickets: $25.00 each or $300 for Patriot Table of 8
The Republican Women of Yoakum is a PAC filed with the Texas Ethics CommissionNo corporate checks accepted. Your donation is not tax deductible.
For more information, contact Dori Wyatt at 361-293-2869 ([email protected])or Brenda Cash at 361-594-4258 ([email protected])
Guest SpeakerTodd Staples
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
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LOCKHART — Local and state agents raided four Lockhart businesses on Fri-day and issued misdemeanor citations to more than 100 people while seizing money and and 160 computers po-lice said were being used for gambling.
The raid was the result of a two-month joint in-vestigation by the Lockhart Police Department and the Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office, Lockhart Police Chief Michael Lum-mus said. As part of the in-vestigation, officers played the slot-machine style games undercover, he said.
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Officers issued class C misdemeanor citations to anyone playing the games, Lummus said. Charges against those running the businesses are forthcoming, Lummus said.
225 pounds of pot siezedFayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports a traffic stop in the county led to approx-imately 225 pounds of marijuana being recovered. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Paul Kohleffel conducted a traffic stop on a truck traveling along Interstate 10 for moving violations. Further investigation into the stop resulted in marijuana being located in the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle, 42 year old Jose Ramirez of Laredo was ar-rested and charged with possession of marijuana and booked in the Fayette County Jail. Assisting with the stop was that of Texas Department of Safety Trooper Sergeant Richard Krenek, Trooper Stephen Pierce, and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit. At the current time a bond has not been set on Ramirez. (Courtesy photo)
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Late last Friday, June 8, the Texas Re-publican Party adopted a state platform that supports a federal guest worker program for aliens to enter the U.S. to work.
The proposed program is being called the “Texas Solution,” because it address-es the illegal immigration issue from a local perspective (since Obama refuses to propose any real solutions). Program is important because it avoids mass de-portation, and prevents mass amnesty. Furthermore, it is a conservative, mar-ket- and law-based approach to our na-tion’s immigration quandary.
For the past few years, liberals have used emotions and political pandering as their tools to craft any immigration solution. However, this GOP proposal is put together with logic, common sense, and the rule of law.
The platform has four major points. 1. Secure the U.S. borders and the na-
tion.2. Modernize the federal Social Secu-
rity Card with anti-counterfeit, technol-ogy, but not to be used as a National ID card for U.S. citizens.
3. Begin the “conversation” to clarify Section 1 of the 14th amendment to limit citizenship by birth to those born to a citizen of the United States with no exceptions, and without retroactive re-moval of citizenship.
4. Create a temporary worker pro-gram to bring skilled and unskilled workers into the United States for tem-porary periods of time when no U.S. workers are currently available. This program should also require:
• Self-funding through participation fees and fines;
• Applicants must pass a full criminal background check;
• Applicants with prior immigration violations would only qualify for the program if they paid the - appropriate fines;
• Applicants and/or Employers must prove that they can afford and/or secure private health insurance;
• Applicants must waive any and all rights to apply for financial assistance from any public entitlement programs;
• Applicant must show a proficiency in the English language and complete an American civic class;
• Temporary workers would only be able to work for employers that deduct and match payroll taxes;
• All participants would be issued an individual Temporary-Worker Biometric Identification Card that tracks all ad-dress changes and both civil and crimi-nal court appearances as a defendant.
Liberals are always claiming conser-vatives are “anti-immigrant,” but here is a logical and practical approach to the immigration issues and needs of our na-tion. It avoids mass deportation which would be costly and impractical, it pre-vents the breakup of families, but it does not create any amnesty programs.
Strict enforcement of immigration law and oversight of the temporary worker program will be important to the success of this program.
However, the GOP and conservatives have placed a proposal on the table. It is not a one-sided conversation any more.
Importantly, it will keep many His-panics from being used as political pawns by liberals and Democrats.
The Declaration of Independence is a poor excuse for an obscure histori-cal document. It’s not the Magna Carta or the Peace of Augsburg. Its name is so straightwordly functional, it almost makes you wonder why the Founders weren’t more imaginative.
Yet only 35 percent of American fourth-graders know the purpose of the Declaration of Independence, ac-cording to a National Assessment of Educational Progress. The findings of the test — administered to represen-tative samples of fourth-, eighth- and 12th-graders — are another dreary recitation of the historical ignorance of America’s students.
Only 20 percent of fourth-graders, 17 percent of eighth-graders and 12 percent of 12th-graders were profi-cient in history. More than half of 12th-graders were categorized as “be-low basic.” Only 22 percent of 12th-graders knew that North Korea was allied with China during the Korean War.
These are the symptoms of a coun-try engaged in a long process of eras-ing its memory. For decades, we have been congratulating ourselves for a broad-mindedness that is really a self-destructive national amnesia.
It’s no accident that the teaching of American history became ascendant during the surge of national self-con-fidence in the wake of the Civil War. Back then, we infused the endeavor with an unabashed love for America. The historian Merle Curti writes that the schools “emphasized the impor-tance of presenting vividly and attrac-tively to children the glorious deeds of American heroes, the sacrifices and bravery of our soldiers and sail-ors in wartime, the personalities of the presidents, who might properly be re-garded as symbols of the nation in the manner in which royal personages of Europe were regarded.”
How passe. Today, we’re lucky if stu-dents can pick their forebears out of a lineup.
The content of education began to change in the middle of the 20th century, and eventually tipped into
embarrassment and self-abasement. Huntington cites a study of 22 grade-school readers published in the 1970s and 1980s. Out of 670 stories and ar-ticles in the books, only five were pa-triotic. All of the stories dated from prior to 1780. Four of them focused on a girl. Three of them involved the same girl, Sybil Ludington, the female Paul Revere.
As this transpired down below in the elementary schools, the professional historians worked to kill American history from above. They suffocated it first in data-driven “social history” and then in multiculturalism, until it seemed fit only for obsessives about race or gender.
The neglect of history leaves on the cutting-room floor all the entertain-ing, instructive and inspiring material involved in the world’s most daring and (ultimately) successful experi-ment in self-government. Worse, it robs us of one of the most important constituent parts of our national iden-tity.
Historian David Lowenthal says of heritage: “By means of it we tell our-selves who we are, where we came from, and to what we belong.” Increas-ingly, we don’t know and don’t want to know. “Never forget” is an appropri-ate admonition for victims of atroci-ties. “Never remember” is a strange and ominous admonition for a nation somebody or other once called “the last best hope of earth.”
Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.
(c) 2012 by King Features Synd., Inc.
One of the things that turns a lot of honest people away from politics these days is corruption. Here in south-central Texas, we’ve experi-enced a lot of that over the years.
Some would maintain that we’ve experienced more good-ol’-boy poli-tics in these parts than we’ve enjoyed honest politicians over the years; sadly, it’s something of a tradition in these parts.
From people who won’t get arrest-ed or prosecuted for crimes because some politician is protecting them to “sweet deals” for family and friends of said office-holders, corruption runs rampant in our political system.
Corruption feeds upon itself; one corrupt office-holder lends his or her backing to another corrupt office-holder, Big Money changes hands, and the same self-serving, greedy criminals get re-elected time and time again. Attempts to investigate the corruption mysteriously dry up or run into dead ends because strings get pulled.
On rare occasion, a bona fide hero manages to buck the system and get
elected. On rarer occasion, corrupt office-holders try to grab too much and get caught by outside agents they can’t bribe their way past.
All in all, however, corruption cre-ates a mistrust of our political system by the people who should be control-ling it: the honest, everyday voters.
When people don’t trust the sys-tem, they don’t vote. When they don’t vote, they are unable to exercise their power to help control events in their lives.
It stands to reason that the corrupt politicians want to make sure honest people don’t vote; thus, in many cas-es, they don’t bother to disguise their corruption. It’s intimidating to not
only know they can get away with it, but when they get away with it and flaunt it in your face.
For years and years, both here in Texas and across the country, cor-rupt “Boss Hogg” politicians (usually of Anglo-Saxon descent) went out of their way to prevent black people from voting. In many areas, those of other ethnic descents were similarly treated — those of Hispanic, Chi-nese, American Indian, Irish, Pol-ish and even Scottish descent were treated like second-class citizens and intimidated into either not voting or into supporting the corruption.
A new breed of “Boss Hogg” has emerged with our changing society. No longer are minorities shut out of the process: in many cases, they’re now the key to the process of gaining power and staying in power.
Thus, the corrupt politicians go out of their way to cater to, bribe or otherwise ensure that they get the ethnic vote. Even to the point of im-porting extra votes.
As one small-town politician is reported to have said hereabouts:
“These are MY Mexicans!”In many ways, what has happened
in Texas since it rejoined the Union parallels similar political power-mongering elsewhere. You’ll recall Boss Tweed and the Tammany Hall Machine of New York, or Richard Daley’s Chicago.
The corruption continues, al-though the players are different.
Nowadays, however, we have a wave sweeping the country, as hon-est people stand up and demand an end to that corruption.
They’re tired of seeing their votes not counted because they’re serving their country, and they’re tired of seeing their votes nullified by dead people and non-citizens who are controlled by our modern political machines.
Yet the methods used by those in office who embrace corruption re-main the same. If a law threatens the friends of the corrupt, make sure it doesn’t get enforced. Even when that means ignoring the U.S. Constitu-tion.
The Obama Administration has
decided arbitrarily that it won’t en-force immigration law. Sure, changes to that law are needed. We need to make legal immigration to this coun-try much easier for those who wish to do so; the law is so overburdened with fees and paperwork that it’s al-most a wonder anyone tries to obey it.
But it’s the law. And according to the Constitution, the President of the United States is designated the chief enforcer of federal law in this coun-try.
But Barack Obama won’t enforce the law because he and his fellow Democrats see all illegal aliens as po-tential (and, in many cases, current) voters in their political machine. They’re not about to cast out a class of people that helps keep them in power.
If ever there were grounds for impeachment of the President, Congress could ask for no more clear evidence of his malfeasance than his announcement last week that immigration law would not be enforced.
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Why Holder needs to go
Pilot Club says ‘Thanks!’ for a great Project Graduation
Tuesday morning I called on Attorney Gen-eral Eric Holder to resign from office. Let me ex-plain why.
The case against Eric Holder could begin and end with his handling of “Operation Fast and Fu-rious,” the program in which our Justice Depart-ment deliberately allowed the sale of nearly 2,000 firearms to Mexican drug cartels, and then inten-tionally lost track of them. In December 2010, two of these guns were found at the murder scene of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Bri-an Terry, yet Mr. Holder still has not held anyone accountable. Moreover, his sworn testimony has repeatedly been contra-dicted by internal memos, and his administration has misled Congress.
The gunwalking scandal has destroyed Mr. Holder’s credibility. We need an at-torney general who will put justice before politics. Our current attorney gen-eral is so fiercely political that he has even blocked my home state of Texas and others from imple-menting commonsense voter-ID laws. Ironically, Mr. Holder has ignored genuine cases of voter in-timidation and failed to protect the voting rights of our men and women in uniform and their fami-lies. He is all politics, all the time.
Mr. Holder has a long history of such behavior, which is why I opposed his confirmation. While serving as deputy attor-ney general under Presi-dent Clinton, he aggres-sively pushed his Justice Department colleagues to support clemency for 16
Puerto Rican terrorists, despite strong objections from the FBI and other prominent law-enforce-ment authorities. Then, in the final weeks of the Clinton administration, he recommended pardon-ing the fugitive commodi-ties trader Marc Rich, whose wife was a major Democratic donor.
So it came as no sur-prise when, shortly after taking office as attor-ney general in 2009, Mr. Holder released classified memos on enhanced in-terrogation techniques, thereby (1) ignoring the advice of seven former CIA directors, (2) pro-viding sensitive informa-tion to our enemies, and (3) giving our allies fresh cause to doubt America’s reliability. After releasing the memos, Mr. Holder launched a politically mo-tivated investigation of several CIA interrogators, even though career Justice Department officials had already recommended against prosecuting them.
Last week, we again witnessed Mr. Holder’s willingness to put poli-tics before justice, when he refused to appoint an independent special pros-ecutor to look into the unprecedented leaks of possibly classified opera-tions. As Democratic and Republican Senators have made clear in a resound-ing voice, these leaks en-
danger our national se-curity and the lives of the men and women sworn to protect it.
We know these leaks came from the Obama administration, and some may have even come from the Justice Department. Mr. Holder faces a clear conflict of interest. This is exactly the type of situa-tion that calls for a special prosecutor.
Unfortunately, Mr. Holder has rejected that option and instead chosen Ronald Machen, the US Attorney for the District of Columbia, to lead an investigation. This deci-sion offers yet another example of Holder’s poor judgment. Mr. Machen has donated thousands of dollars to President Obama’s political cam-paigns; he vetted vice presidential candidates for the Obama team in 2008; and he got his first job as a federal prosecutor from, you guessed it, Eric Holder.
In short, Mr. Machen’s inquiry will not seem truly independent. It is insulting for the attorney general to pretend other-wise. Once again he has shown his penchant for putting politics ahead of justice.
Americans deserve an Attorney General who will uphold basic standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability. They de-serve an attorney general whose loyalty to the justice system will trump his loy-alty to the White House. They deserve an attorney general who will treat Con-gress and the public with respect, not contempt. They deserve someone bet-ter than Mr. Holder.
Dear Editor,We have offered hope,
healing, and love to Nor-ma’s House with several monetary donations. How-ever, acknowledgement has never been received after our endeavors.
Our two cutting horse associations (J.B. Wells Arena is our home base) offered a used tack sale at the May 12th cutting horse show. A $500 check was mailed to Norma’s House for the proceeds.
In previous years, a check was made to Norma’s House for another tack sale and a $13,000 check from a live/silent auction. One hundred percent of the money raised went directly to Norma’s House.
To this date, donations have been made with no such recognition as to the significant monetary dona-tion that has been made.
Our two cutting horse affiliates are currently look-ing for an organization that will be better served and appreciative of our donations. If anyone in the community knows of a charitable/appreciative organization that needs as-sistance, please email us at [email protected].
Marcy BlanchardBebe
Let’s eliminatedeath penaltyDear Editor,
Texas Democrats came out strongly for justice when the 2012 state con-
vention added repeal of the death penalty and replac-ing it with life without pa-role to the party platform. Exonerated death row in-mate
Anthony Graves, who was nearly executed twice, spoke to a large audience explaining how our dys-functional justice system continues to wrongfully ex-ecute innocent people.
Graves spoke from the heart and reminded attend-ees that you can’t undo an execution. He also told us that while outsiders think life without parole is get-ting off easy those in prison with such sentences don’t see it that way and many would rather face execu-tion or in his words “take the needle”.
While people of color are disproportionately rep-resented among those ex-ecuted don’t think it can’t happen to middle aged white guys. Gov. Perry al-lowed Cameron Todd Will-ingham to be executed even after being presented with evidence that no crime had been committed at all.
We should also recog-nize that it costs four times as much to try a death pen-alty case and execute the convict as it does to jail someone for 40 years. That means we spend an awful lot of our criminal justice resources on killing some-one when we could be pro-tecting our families from violent crime by having more cops on the beat.
If you’re a small govern-ment, low tax conservative who believes our criminal
justice system should be tough on crime wouldn’t it be more cost effective to stop this big government boondoggle?
JC DufresneCibolo
Help teachkids pianoDear editor,
Be a volunteer at the Gonzales library one hour a month, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m., so those 8-18 can teach him/herself to play in the “Piano Made Easy” pro-gram for which there are no costs.
Many children have taught themselves to play the piano at the Gonzales Public Library since 2010 thanks to the Mayron Cole Piano Method, “Piano made Easy.”
I have been a volunteer as have many, many other people in the Gonzales area, including my hus-band, but we don’t teach piano to children, we sim-ply are available if the child needs something during that one hour. We feel that helping children to learn more about music is a good thing in their lives, and for their families and our com-munity. The cost to each volunteer is one hour of time.
If you wish to volunteer one hour of your time a month please call dorothy eberle at 672-4889.
Jo Ann LeifesteGonzales
To the So-o-o Many Good and Helpful People of Gonzales,
From The Pilot Club of Gonzales, Texas Inc.
Project Graduation 2012 “Let the Good Times Roll” is now a high point in the history of these parts. The donations of mon-ey exceeded that in any other year. The coopera-tion we enjoyed with help from other service clubs, churches, organizations, and the many generous donors of time and ameni-ties provided a lively venue for fun and games, a free souvenier tee-shirt, safety at play, healthy activities, and earned many grads a nice bundle of moolah to
recall the occasion in years to come.
The given-away money was only limited by the en-ergy and initiative of the grads because they had op-portunity to win at bingo, archery, washer pitch, lim-bo, etc.if they participated. A few really energetic kids earned hundreds of dollars. The drawing for the high-est prize was won by Lor-rell Wright who took home a totally unexpected $500.
There were 88 seniors and 33 guests attending, who arrived by bus by 10:50 PM, to come eat their fill of pizza, get rehydrated with water, lemonade, soft drinks, snowcones and look over the possibilities for fun and games. Tables held an array of chips, dips, fruit bites, chili, veggie
chunks, brownies, cookies, hot wings etc. kept sup-plied all night long. Secu-rity and supervision were constant and the well-tend-ed grounds and pool of the Disciple Oaks Conference Center offered well light-ed areas for the activities. There was a nurse in at-tendance so when an angry scorpion attacked a guest and a splinter had to be re-moved, all turned out well.
Thank you! Thank you!We of the Pilot Club
of Gonzales, TX Inc.are compelled to give a public thank you to this great list of donors who so gener-ously helped us - in fact, lit-erally made possible, 2012 Project Graduation and re-ally “Let the Good Times Roll” May 25th. Donations totalled $12,038.35 from:
Allen and Betty Fink, Douglas Forshagen, Doyle and Reta Hines, Linde-mann Fertilizer Service Inc., Mr. and Mrs. James P. Alford, John C. Floyd, Pat Kelley Logan, Person’s Flower Shop, R&B Enter-prises, Toni’s Food Store, West Motors, Ripley & Wolff, Discovery Archi-tectural Antique, Paul and Victoria Frenzel, Gua-dalupe Valley Veterinary Clinic, Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Ins., Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms Inc., Mohrmann’s Drug Store, Sage Capital Bank, St. James Catholic Church, Sam and Patricia Turk,
Also, Caraway Ford Gonzales, D&G Automo-tive & Diesel, First Shot Cook-Off, Bobby and Bar-bara Hand, Hermann Sons Lodge No. 175, Johnson Oil Co., Michael Mercer, Doro-
thy Ploeger, Jean Johnson Peterek, Prosperity Bank, Southern Clay Products Inc., Storey Jewelers Inc., Robert A. Young Jr., Wells Fargo bank, Gonzales Chi-ropractic Center, Randolph Brooks FCU, Land O’Lakes Purina Feed LLC, Texas, Gonzales & Northern Rail-way, San Antonio Water Systems, Independent Or-der of Odd Fellows; Larry and Beth Mercer,
Also, Catholic Daugh-ters of America, Texas Preceptor Gamma Chap-ter, First Baptist Church, Houston Munson, TSG Architects AIA, Country Village Square Residents, Mrs. J.R. Tinsley Jr., Du-Bose Insurance Agency, Golden Chick, Gonzales BPOE #2413, Graham land & Cattle Co., Holiday Fi-nance Corp., Laurel Ridge Designs Inc., Southwest Engineers Inc., Frank M. Stockton, Adams Extract & Spices LLC, Sally and Vic Brown Jr., Buddy’s Natural Chickens Inc., Gonzales Art Group, Presbyterian Church of Gonzales, Allen’s Body Tech Inc.,
Also, American Le-gion Auxiliary Unit 40, Frames & Things, Gonza-les Breakfast Lions Club, Father James Knights of Columbus Council 5090, Robert and Jackie Gandre, Xi Lambda Zeta Chapter, Abiding Word Lutheran Church, Harold and Bil-lie Bruns, Bryan and El-len Denman, First United Methodist Church, Gon-zales Building Center, Gonzales Young Farmers Chapter, Jim and Dr. Deb Cunningham, Frances and Bert Ehrig Jr., Mr. and
Mrs. R.W. Harless, LePetit Maison Beauty Shop, The China Basket, Jerry Kay DuBose, Gonzales County Camera Club, Logan Insur-ance Agency, Gonzales elks ladies, Charlie and Debra Aleman.
AND there were dona-tions of supplies, foods, games, comfort set-ups of cooling fans, help in deco-rating, help in clean up and ‘put away’ and free publici-ty to get the word out, came from Advantage Rentals (lights), Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union (drinks and games), Brock Minton of Texas Parks and Wildlife (archery), GVEC (water cooler fans, water and prizes), Jaime Owens (publicity and on-site work, GISD bus drivers, Nesser Family (snowcones), The Gonzales Cannon, The Gonzales Inquirer, Reddy Ice, Carolyn Kocian (clean-up and nurse duties), Dr. Kim Strozier (co-op for arrangements and on-site work), Boy Scouts, Rotary Club of Gonzales, Gonzales
Breakfast Lions Club, Gon-zales Noon Lions Club, Ju-nior and Senior Class Par-ents, International Order of Odd Fellows and Gonzales Young Farmers.
We are so happy to know that amidst all the hard work of this event, we heard many times “Oh, we had a GOOD time!” and “This was really fun helping - Why didn’t you ask us before this year?” And grateful parents have voiced their gratitude for Project Graduation 2012.
Pilots of Gonzales are gratified to see so many community organizations helping and willing to help throw such a party and consequently keep our pre-cious youth safe in body, mind and spirit on this most important night of their lives. Again, we say THANK YOU!
Project Graduation Di-rectors- Dr. Stephanie Gacke and Dr. Cindi Jack-son
The Pilot Club of Gonzales wishes to thank Logan Insur-ance for their continued support of Project Graduation! Pictured are Travis Tressner and Pilot Cindi Jackson.
A great big Thank You to Gonzales Building Center. Pic-tured here are, from left to right, Pilot Ruth Gumper of GBC, Pilot President Ann Covert and Pilot Nancy Logan.
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Texas Rangers for treating her client with respect and professionalism through-out the ordeal.
“This is a 23-year-old man who is a peaceable soul,” she said.
She said the family is ready to put its lives back together.
“This has been a tragic event in their lives,” Huser said. “They want to move on. For us, the story is over. By doing this today, they can start the healing pro-cess.”
Sheriff Harmon on Fri-day identified the dead man as 47-year old Jesus Mora Flores, who had a driver’s license showing a Gonzales address. Harmon later confirmed that Flores was a resident alien with a valid work visa, but no details have been released about where he lived in Gonzales or whether he was employed anywhere other than the ranch where he died.
A news release from Har-mon said that upon arrival, law enforcement and emer-
gency medical personnel observed Flores on the scene suffering from nu-merous injuries to the head and neck area. After talking to witnesses on the scene, it was discovered that a wit-ness observed Flores forc-ibly carrying the child off to a secluded area. The wit-ness ran for help and alert-ed the child’s father.
At that time the father heard a scream and ran in the direction of the sound, eventually coming upon Flores attacking his child. The father immediately re-moved Flores from on top of his child and in the pro-cess inflicted several blows to the man’s head and neck area.
“The physical evidence at the scene appeared to substantiate the father’s account,” said Harmon. “When emergency medical personnel arrived, Flores’ pants and underwear were down and the man’s geni-tals were exposed.”
Further investigation, which was assisted by the Texas Rangers, included an autopsy, a physical exam and forsenic interview of
the child and several de-tailed witness statements. All of the physical evidence gathered, and the witness statements, corroborated the father’s statement, Har-mon’s news release noted.
The results of the prelim-inary autopsy report were released by Yoakum Jus-tice of the Peace Alene Ly-ons, which said Flores died from “blunt force head and neck injuries.” The man-ner of death was ruled as a homicide. Lyons said the entire report will likely be released in the next six to eight weeks depending on how soon the toxicology report is completed.
“Sheriff Harmon made the right decision in not arresting the father at the time of the incident,” a news release from McMinn on Friday said.
Harmon indicated that he believed the child’s fa-ther was very remorseful and did not intend to kill Flores.
“This case has been very traumatizing on the child, her father, and his entire family,” he said.
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“I would like to see them in moderate to vig-orous exercise activities that are planned out and structured,” he said. “Mrs. Obama is trying to help by changing the lunch menu and this bill is taking her agenda a step further.”
Campion recently re-turned from Girls State, a similar experience where she was able to participate in mock sessions of the Texas Senate. She said she finds the upcoming 4-H Congress an equally in-triguing endeavor.
“It’s going to be interest-ing to see along what lines people are going to be
thinking on,” said the 17-year old incoming senior. “If we all have the same ideas coming from differ-ent directions, then there should be a way to actually implement them.”
Her bill calls for making it a requirement for every high school student to take one semester of an agricul-ture-related class in order to graduate.
“It can be an animal sci-ence class or woodshop or floral design,” Campion explained. “A lot of people don’t know that just about everything they use comes from agriculture. With them knowing that, they will realize everything comes from someplace else before it goes to the store.”
Both of the youth are longtime members of the Gonzales County 4-H –
Campion is a 10-year vet-eran and Catchings has been involved for seven years. They agreed when asked about the main thing the program has taught them.
“Leadership,” said Catch-ings immediately. “We have opportunities to go out and learn about leadership skills.”
“They teach us how to go out and get other people in-volved in our causes,” add-ed Campion. “You some-times have to get people out of their comfort zones so they can expand.”
Campion plans to attend Texas A&M and major in Animal Science. She is the daughter of Ricky and Ja-mie Campion.
Catchings is the son of Tracy and Darrell Catch-ings.
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“This last Friday, my first ride in Bismark (N.D.), the bull got on top of me,” Jones said. “I’ve got three busted ribs. That’s the least of my worries. I’ve had both lungs punctured, both legs broken and both eye sockets broken. What doesn’t kill ya only makes ya stronger.”
Jones has become a fan fa-vorite for his dancing — when he has a successful ride, he likes to celebrate immediately. In the arena. He may not be Terrell Owens, but the fans love it.
“You can tell when you scored well,” he said. “When I beat the bull, I get excited.”
Jones said that local pro-ducer Bo Davis is his primary reason for hitting the Gonza-les stop, which is part of PBR’s Touring Pro circuit.
“Bo probably puts on the best PBR events in Texas,” he said. “Gonzales is one of the best. He gets 40 of the best bulls. It’s as good as the (main-circuit) Built Ford Tough se-ries. You’ve got to work for it.”
Fans will be able to witness 40 riders battle for 15 spots in the short round, showcasing eight-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks as the world’s best bull riders attempt to stay on animals 10 times their size.
Pre-sale tickets will be on sale through July 6. Tickets will be $20 for adults and $8 for youth and can be pur-chased at E Barr Feed and the Gonzales Chamber of Com-merce. Tickets will be sold at the J.B. Wells Arena on Satur-day, July 7, starting at 10 a.m. until show time for $25 for adult and $10 for youth.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with activities such as Live Entertainment with the “Hole in The Floor Band,” shopping at vendor booths, a bouncy for the kids, a live Watusi Bull for pictures, a mechanical bull and cold Bud Light and Jack Daniels products being served. The Official After Party directly after the event will take place in the Show Barn adjacent to the arena with Live music, dancing, and Bud Light and
Jack Daniels beverages.Prior to the event on
Tuesday, July 3 at 7 p.m. at the Running M Bar and Grill, producers will host the PBR Calcutta to benefit Norma’s House and the 3rd Annual “PBR Rider Cup” Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday at the In-dependence Golf Course at noon. For more information and to sign up, call 830-672-1324.
The event is sponsored in part by the City of Gonza-les, The Gonzales Cannon, KCTI, Jack Daniels, Cara-way Ford, Stewart Trucking, Dillon Transport and John-son Oil Co.
The PBR is the world’s premier bull riding organiza-tion. More than 100 million viewers annually watch over 400 hours of primetime PBR programming on VERSUS, NBC, CBS and networks around the world. The PBR has awarded over $100 million in prize money and 20 riders have earned over $1 million, including Justin McBride with $5.5 million — the most of any western-sports athlete in history. Nearly 2 million fans attend Built Ford Tough Se-ries and Touring Pro Division events each year.
For more information on the PBR, go to www.pbr.com, or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TeamP-BR and http://twitter.com/TEAMPBR.
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2012 Youth TourMorgan Simper, an incoming senior next year at Gonzales High School, was rec-ognized by State Representative Tim Kleinschmidt, District 17, for being named the only student from Gonzales selected to participate in the 2012 Youth Tour. The Central Electric Cooperative Rural Electric Youth tour offers high school ju-niors going into their senior year the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. for a week free of charge to experience all the beauty and history of the nation’s capital. Youth Tour participants will have the opportunity to see the U.S. Capitol, meet with congressmen from their state, tour national monuments and memo-rials, and visit the National Zoo as well as the Smithsonian museums. While on tour they will attend an All States Dinner Dance, where they will have the chance to meet students from across the country. Joe Martinez, principal at Gonzales High School, presented State Representative Kleinschmidt’s letter to Morgan. (Courtesy photo)
Little Miss Luling ... of LulingLuling Mayor Mike Hendricks greets Luling and Rachel Norrod when they stopped by city hall recently while celebrating the toddler’s birthday. The won-derful little lady is a sure bet to be busy this weekend during the 59th Annual Watermelon Thump in her namesake town. (Courtesy photo)
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Assemblies of GodGonzales Family Church Assembly of God320 St. Andrew
First Assembly of God509 E. 3rd St. Nixon
New Life Assembly of GodCorner of Church St. & Jessie Smith St. Gonzales
Baha’i FaithBaha’i Faith621 St. George St. Gonzales
BaptistClark Baptist ChurchF.M. 794, Gonzales
County Baptist Church Hwy. 87 Smiley
Eastside Baptist ChurchSeydler Street, Gonzales
Elm Grove Baptist Church4337 FM 1115Waelder, Texas 78959
First Baptist Church 422 St. Paul, Gonzales
First Baptist Church403 N Texas Nixon
First Baptist ChurchHwy 108 N Smiley
First Baptist Church406 N Ave E Waelder
Greater Palestine Baptist ChurchS of 90-A (sign on Hwy 80)
Greater Rising StarBaptist Church3rd Ave S of Hwy 87 Nixon
Harwood Baptist Church North of Post Office
Iglesia BautistaMacedonia201 S Congress Nixon
Iglesia Bautista MemorialHwy 97 Waelder
Leesville Baptist ChurchE. of Hwy 80 on CR 121
Memorial Heights Baptist Church1330 College Gonzales
Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church100 Capes Gonzales
Oak Valley Baptist ChurchHwy. 97 Bebe
Old Moulton Baptist Church2287 FM 1680, Moulton
Primitive Baptist Church1121 N. College Gonzales
Providence Missionary Baptist Church1020 St. Andrew Gonzales
San Marcos Primitive Baptist Church4 Miles west of Luling on Hwy. 90P.O. Box 186, Luling830-875-5305
Stratton Primitive BaptistFM 1447 9 miles east of Cuero
St. James Baptist ChurchHwy 80- North of Belmont
Saint Paul Baptist ChurchSE 2nd St. Waelder
Shiner Baptist ChurchAvenue F and 15th Street, Shiner
Union Lea Baptist ChurchSt. Andrew St. Gonzales
Union Valley Baptist ChurchFM 1681 NW of Nixon
CatholicSt. James Catholic Church417 N. College, Gonzales
Sacred Heart Catholic ChurchSt. John St. Gonzales
St. Joseph Catholic Church207 S. Washington, Nixon
St Patrick Catholic Church in Waelder613 Highway 90 East Waelder
St. Phillip Catholic Church Hwy 87 Smiley
Christian
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)712 Crockett, Luling
Churches of ChristChurch of Christ1323 Seydler St. Gonzales
Church of Christ (Iglesia de Cristo)201 E. Second St. Nixon
Church of ChristE. 3rd & Texas, Nixon
Churches of GodCommunity Church of God1020 St. Louis, Gonzales
Gonzales Memorial Church of God in Christ1113 Hastings, Gonzales
New Way Church of God in Christ514 St. Andrew, Gonzales
EpiscopalEpiscopal Church of the Mes-siah721 S. Louis, Gonzales (830) 672-3407
EvangelicalLa Os del Evangelio Mission Capilla del PuebloW. Central at 87 Nixon
Full GospelCamp Valley Full Gospel7 mi N of Nixon on Hwy 80
Full Gospel Church1426 Fisher, Gonzales
LutheranFirst Evangelical Lutheran1206 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Abiding Word Lutheran Church, LCMS1310 St. Louis
MethodistBelmont United MethodistHwy. 90-A
Dewville United MethodistWest of FM 1117 on CR 121
First United Methodist426 St. Paul, Gonzales
First United Methodist410 N. Franklin, Nixon
Flatonia United Methodist403 E North Main, Flatonia
Harris Chapel United MethodistS. Liberty St. Nixon
Harwood Methodist Church North 2nd and North Gonzales, Har-wood
Henson Chapel United Method-ist1113 St. Andrew, Gonzales
Monthalia United MethodistCR 112 off 97
Smiley United Methodist1 blk S. of Hwy 87
Waelder United Methodist2 blks from Hwy 90 & 97
Webster Chapel A.M.E.1027 Church St. Gonzales
Non-DenominationalAgape Ministries512 St. James, Gonzales
Living Waters Fellowship Church605 Saint Joseph St. Gonzales
Bread of Life Ministries613 St. Joseph, Gonzales
Cowboy Church of Gonzales CountyJ.B. Wells Showbarn
El Centro Cristiano “Agua Viva” of WaelderSun. Worship 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.
Emmanuel Fellowship
1817 St. Lawrence St. Gonzales
Encouraging Word Christian FellowshipHwy. 80 in Leesville
Jesus Holy Ghost Temple1906 Hickston, Gonzales
Lighthouse Church of Our Lord1805 Weimar, Gonzales
New Life Temple for Jesus ChristBelmont, Corner of Hwy 466 & Hwy 80
River of Life Christian Fellow-ship207 Steele St., Smiley 830-587-6500
Two Rivers Bible Church1600 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Ste 210, Gon-zales
Inter-DenominationalFaith Family Church1812 Cartwheel Dr., Gonzales
PentecostalFaith TempleHwy 80 (N. Nixon Ave.) Nixon
Holy Temple of Jesus Christ No. 21515 Dallas, Gonzales
Temple Bethel Pentecostal1104 S. Paul, Gonzales
Life Changing Church of Gon-zales3.3 miles north on 183, Right on CR 235, Right on CR 236
Presbyterian Pilgrim Presbyterian ChurchCR 210 off FM 1116
Presbyterian Church of Gon-zales414 St. Louis, Gonzales
Messianic JudaismCongregation Adat HaDerechMeets on Saturdays and Holy Days, 672-5953
Places of Worship
Family Dentistry of GonzalesGentle Quality Care
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Morgan Mills830-857-4086
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Reyna’s Taco Hut1801 Sarah DeWitt Dr., Gonzales, TX
830-672-2551Next to the Courthouse Annex
Open for Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerMon.-Sat. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun. 5 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Home of the “Silverado”Authentic Mexican Food Including Caldo & Menudo
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Family
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Summer Concert Series on the Confederate
SquareFriday, June 22
Jewelry, Caps, Clothes & More
‘Sassy’ seniorsPictured are Pat Compton, Debra Wallace, Mary Pendleton, Genevieve Smith, Elena Alvarado, Paula Tenorio, Gayle Crosby, Doris Rose, Ann Nix, & Cynthia For-bush who were treated to “Sassy Shots” taken by Ronda Levin with Odyssey Hos-pice during their annual Mother’s Day Brunch at Country Village Square. Prior to the photo shoots each resident had the opportunity to be “Sassied up” with makeup by Debra Wallace, senior director for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and hats, stoles, bolos, etc. furnished by Ronda Levin. (Courtesy photo)
The Belmont Community Center will have their regu-lar meeting on June 26th of this month at 2PM at the center. That center has been an unusually busy place this month with reunions and funerals going on.
The Men’s Brotherhood will have their congrega-tional Fund Raiser dinner on July 6th to raise money for scholarships to be given to the graduating seniors. I heard that BBQ chicken is on the menu with all the trimmings.
Please lift the following people up in your prayers: Crystal Boyd, Rose Ri-vera, Joe Kotwig, Lisa Ro-driguez, Christian, Diana Garcia, Terry Bowman, Bill and Marie Lott, Doris and Alvin Hewell; “Sarge” Dunkin; Louise Jones, Katy West, Aunt Georgie Gan-dre; Danny and Joyce Schel-lenberg, Mildred O’Neal, Doug Walshak, Selma Vick-ers, Gene Robinson, Susie Dolezal, Keith Glass, Joyce and Jack Black, Teresa Wil-ke, Sandi Gandre, Rev A. C. Newman, Aunt Betty Gan-dre, Fay,Linda Nesloney, Marie Schauer, Esther Lin-
demann, Buster Linde-mann, Anna Lindemann, Tony Black, Noreen Soefje, Lanny Baker, Ed Boyd, Ann Bond; Case Martin, Mar-guerite Williams, Shirley Dozier, Matt and Betty Lou, the family of Marilyn Price, the family of Clyde (Bubba) Bond, the family of Walter Matlock, and the family of Evelyn Newman,The family of Rev. Bob White. Please remember our enlisted peo-ple and their families. We also need to pray for rain. Some of us have had these little patches of rain and we are grateful for anything we have gotten. However we need to pray for a little more.
I go and have a big toe cut off and I may never get straightened out. I hurt all over and it is not just a “sev-en year ache” either. I can’t
even watch TV because somewhere in my dear hus-band’s brain he procrasti-nated about paying DISH network, and those people expect their bills to be paid. Imagine that!!!! They are real nervy aren’t they?
They are going to lay Clyde (Bubba) Bond to rest tomorrow. I liked Bubba’s Mama. Mrs. Heddie was always working on some project and I would drop by and we talk about our latest projects. I inherited some of her projects and cherished them. Bubba and I had a different kind of talk. He would talk about his garden and his cats. It seems like my cat would be missing or his would be missing. Then he talked about how greatful he was to have Nuriz, Joaquin, and the girls to stay and look after him and Ann. They loved him like a family and the girls loved Ann’s ice cream. Bubba Bond will be missed.
I am sorry to say that this will just have to be the end of my news this week. Have a good week, and God Bless.
Sandi’s Country Fried News
Sandi Gandre
Love compels me to pray for people who are sick, to listen to them when they need a sounding board, and to give them advice when they ask me for it. I do things for others because I care—with no strings at-tached. I do these things
whether they like me or dislike me; or whether they love me or hate me. I will
always do my best to help-when and if- someone re-ally needs my help and asks me for it.
My love for God compels me to please Him by do-ing what He has instructed me to do—understanding that I am a work in prog-ress. I continually work on my weak points and focus on strengthening the good ones, and I try daily to get things right. Perfection is impossible for anyone. God simply expects us to do the best we can do every day, day after day, until our life here is finished.
It is my primary duty as a Christian to pass along the message with which every Christian is assigned. The message is simply this—ev-ery human being was born with a sinful nature and is destined to go to hell.
But, hell was the desti-nation place for the angels that turned against God. Hell was never meant for humans, that is why God has given us a way to avoid going there. Salvation from eternal torment is possible through a simple choice to believe in what Jesus did for you.
It is not my duty as a Christian to push this message down anyone’s throat. When people tried this method with me, I ran the other way. Like so many others, I came to believe in the message of salvation be-cause I tried most ev-erything else first—but nothing gave me the en-during peace and fulfill-ment I was searching for, nothing I tried changed my life for the better. And nothing was able to give me more than temporary reprieve from the mental anguish I often suffered. My choice to believe in Christ as my personal Savior was the only thing
that changed my inner life; which caused a pro-gressive change in my outward behavior. This in turn affected my rela-tionships with others in a positive way.
We were all born into this world to choose who we will follow. We can choose to follow God or we can choose to fol-low the devil. One choice gives us eternal life in ad-dition to a better life in the here and now.
Peace of mind is a rare commodity in this world; it is something which is highly sought after by everyone, yet can’t be purchased. Isn’t it ironic that it is freely available to those who make a de-cision to put their trust in God? More importantly, if you choose to believe the right message you get to live forever with God in heaven. If you don’t…you won’t. It’s that simple.
But, God is not a pup-pet master. He created every one of us with free will so that we can choose to choose Him. His de-sire has always been for mankind to want to love Him; however, the choice to love God must come from the heart. It cannot be faked or forced. I had to make a choice to ac-cept or reject the gift of salvation. So do you.
The bottom line is this: The choice is yours and yours alone. I chose life. It’s your turn now.
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On the afternoon of June 18, members of the Saturn Friendship Club met at the Cistern Schoolhouse for a Pot Luck meal before the meeting.
Everyone enjoyed time of visiting and getting caught up on the activities of early summer.
At one o’clock the presi-dent, Roberta Kilpatrick, called the meeting to order. Everyone recited the Club Prayer and Motto. Nancy Littlefield offered a prayer before members began to fill their plates with samples of a tasty meat loaf, fried chicken, corn casserole, squash casserole, sliced tomatoes, potato salad,
chicken salad, pea salad, and muffins. The desserts were a lemon tart, a double chocolate treat, a cinnamon ring, chocolate chip cook-ies and macaroons. Drinks of choice were available.
After a time of fellowship while enjoying the meal, Nancy Littlefield brought a devotional from “Chicken Soup for the Grandparents’ Soul,” written by Eugene Cernan and Don Davis. It was titled “The Last Man on the Moon.” It began with a quote from Frank-lin P. Jones, “Love doesn’t make the world go ‘round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
The story told of a night-time conversation between Eugene Cernan, who was the last man to walk on the moon, and his five-year-old granddaughter, Ashley.Cernan thought perhaps Ashley was now old enough to understand about what he had done.
Before he could speak, she pointed straight up and exclaimed, “Poppie, there’s your moon”. She had always called it that, never know-ing why. Her grandfather said, “Do you see how far away it is? It’s way, way far away in the sky, out there where God lives. Poppie flew his rocket up there and lived on that moon for three whole days. I even wrote your mommie’s name in the sand”.
Ashley gazed at it a little longer then lowered her eyes to meet Poppie’s, and she saw not some mighty suited-up space hero from an age before she was born but only her silvered-haired grandfather.
“Poppie”, she said, “I didn’t know you went to heaven”.
That story put a smile on everyone’s face.
Libby Hopkins intro-duced her mother, Estelle Daniels, from Clarksville,
Virginia, who is visit-ing her for several weeks. Penny Snyder thanked the members for the cards, phone calls and visits she received during the time of her knee replacement and recovery.
The secretary-treasurer, Mary Kelly read the min-utes of the April meeting and gave a review of the field trip to Luling Ice-house Pottery. Both were approved as read. The treasurer’s report was ac-cepted.
Old Business and New Business were conducted in a timely manner.
Although unable to be present, Sandy Allen was recognized as Birthday Lady of the month. Mary Kelly announced that the July meeting will be the annual Salad Luncheon. It will be held at the Cistern Schoolhouse at 1 p.m. on July 16. She and Barbara Vinson will serve as co-hostesses.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
As the ladies left for home they were thinking about what delicious salad they could bring to the next meeting. Friendship Club ladies enjoy sharing not only their time with one another but also their good food.
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In a process that went a lot smoother than last year, the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Indepen-dent School District re-organized their board of directors at their regular meeting on Monday.
Phillip Morris was re-tained as the board presi-dent, Richard Lott was selected as vice-president and Bud Box was tabbed as the secretary.
The board also agreed
to submit a payment of $32,066.30 to Weaver & Jacobs Constructors Inc. for renovations made to the Nixon Middle School. A request to construct two new tennis courts for the district was also ap-proved.
While receiving a sta-tus report on the sum-mer maintenance renova-tions, the board voted to make updates to the Mus-tang Country building, which currently houses two classrooms.
In other business, the
board:• Awarded a bid for
diesel fuel to Happy Sac of Nixon in the amount of 7.5 cents per gallon over the most current oil price information service price (OPIS).
• Awarded a bid for pro-pane to Dynasty Enter-prises of Kenedy for $0.15 per gallon over the OPIS.
• Nominated Verna-gene Mott to serve on the Texas Association of School Boards Board of Directors, Position C.
• Hired six new em-
ployees including el-ementary teacher Julie Wubbena, middle school special ed teacher Kim-berly Pawelek, elemen-tary PE teacher David Mendez, high school teacher Maria Jimenez, and middle school teach-ers Courtney Patteson and Jeffrey Schievelbein.
• Accepted the resigna-tions of Steve Schmoekel, Monica Newman, Jimmy Kennedy, Marsha Cole-man, Anna Lee, Curtis Wubbena and Richard Neubauer.
GYC sets annualfamily Fun Day
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Little League SaluteCongratulate your ball player in this
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Deadline June 25; Published June 28
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AUSTIN – All Waelder ISD School Board Mem-bers and WISD Superin-tendent of Schools, joined local trustees and admin-istrators from across the state at the Texas Asso-ciation of School Boards’ (TASB) Summer Leader-ship Institute June 14-16 in San Antonio.
Approximately 2,250 new and veteran education leaders received in-depth training on critical issues facing local districts and discussed best practices for effective board gover-nance and cost-efficient programs.
Donna Beegle, Thurs-day’s keynote speaker, is an author who trains across the nation to break what she calls “the iron curtain
of poverty.” After growing up in generational migrant labor poverty, she earned a doctorate degree and co-founded Communications Across Barriers.
Beegle shared her belief that making a difference for people in poverty re-quires a shift beyond ste-reotypes and judgment to a deeper understanding of its causes and impact on human beings.
At Friday’s general ses-sion, Michael Wesch ex-plored the effects of new media on society and culture. Dubbed “the ex-plainer” by Wired maga-zine, he led undergradu-ate students in a study of YouTube culture, resulting in a 55-minute video that’s been viewed more than four millions times. Wesch is an associate professor of cultural anthropology
at Kansas State University and award-winning devel-oper of innovative teaching techniques.
Also on Friday, an all-day session titled “Visions, Values, Conflicts, and Choices! Preserving the Public in Public Schools” was led by Phil Boyle of Leading and Governing Associates and Del Burns from GMK Associates. Participants were asked to champion the continued existence of public schools in this country and seek solutions for restoring public education’s essen-tial purpose in our society.
A popular feature was a facilitated dialogue session that followed the viewing of The Finland Phenom-enon: Inside the World’s Most Surprising School System. Finland is the highest performing educa-
tion system in the world. In 2010 a documentary film crew made intriguing discoveries after visiting schools and teacher train-ing programs, and talking to teachers, parents, and students. In addition, at-tendees participated in an-other successful “Leaders in Literacy” book drive for children living in home-less shelters in the San An-tonio area.
Another highlight was a book study discussion of “Why School? Reclaiming Education for All of Us” by Mike Rose. He outlined his sense that we need a more humane and imagi-native view of schooling in America, one that gets to the heart of why education matters and what it really means to be educated in our society. Attendees re-ceived Rose’s book in ad-
vance, and the author was live during a Skype® ques-tion-and-answer session.
Innovative uses of tech-nology by students and board members, child-hood hunger and obe-sity, school bullying, class rankings, social network-ing, community support, efficient and safe schools, and academic success with diverse students were among issues discussed during the institute. A number of sessions exam-ined the specific needs of small and rural school dis-tricts. Sessions for newly elected trustees and board
presidents offered a com-bination of both breakout and in-depth formats on all facets of board gover-nance.
TASB is a nonprofit as-sociation established in 1949 to serve local pub-lic school districts. Texas school board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve ap-proximately 4.9 million students.
Waelder ISD was one of several school districts that obtained a 100% atten-dance, as a Team of Eight.
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The Gonzales Youth Cen-ter will hold its Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brickyard Pavilion in Gon-zales’ Independence Park
Kids bring your parents and brothers and sisters to enjoy a day of FREE family fun hosted by the Gonzales Youth Center and its many partners and sponsors.
This amazing event in-cludes lunch and will be full of games, music, a Moon Bounce, and other interactive, entertaining and educational activities for children and the whole family. Under the shade of the beautiful trees of the City Park, the Youth Cen-ter will showcase a wide
variety of the programs and services that are available to families in the Gonzales area.
Parking is limited, so dropping off then going to the soccer field area to park is recommended.
In case of rain, the event will be held at the Victoria College campus.
The Youth Center ac-tivities have been moved to Gonzales Elementary School Gym and will re-main there until renova-tions are completed. The Summer Schedule will go as planned with that being our location for about a month.
For more information, call Pat Anders-Ryan at 830-857-3483.
Gonzales City Manager Al-len Barnes reminds residents that the City does not pick up bulk trash.
The fee attached to the wa-ter bill is not for bulk trash, but is for brush service. The city’s contract with Allied does not have a bulk trash clause.
The Public Works facility out at St. Joseph at the bypass does have dumpsters for that
type trash, and citizens may drop off those bulky items there.
Citizens can dump large items on Tuesdays at pub-lic works so long as there is dumpster space. The city asks residents not to place bulky trash items on the curb for extended periods of time, as that could constitute a code violation.
Barnes reminds residentsabout bulk trash policies
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Obituaries
Lewis “Honey” Eckols, 1928-2012
ECKOLSLewis “Honey” Eckols,
83 of Gonzales, passed away Friday, June 15. He was born June 22, 1928 in Caldwell County, the son of Lewis V. and Gladys Colwell Eckols.
He was a graduate of Gon-zales High School, where his love of all sports was devel-oped, and he later attended Bob Jones University. He married Barbara Davis in Gonzales in 1948; she preced-ed him in death in 1995. He later married Patsy Lee Brown in Gonzales in 1996.
He worked with the Gua-dalupe Valley Electric Coop, where he started his career as a member of the line crew and retired as the District Manager after 47 years of dedicated service. He was a very devoted member of The First Baptist Church in Gon-zales where he was a long-time deacon, and served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent. For many years, he was a member of the church building committee and a tireless worker for his church.
He served on the Gon-zales Independent School Board and was a member of the Gonzales Lions Club and the Gonzales Elks Lodge. His love of sports made him a loyal fan of the Dallas Cow-boys, the Houston Astros, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Gonzales Little League.
He was an avid deer hunter and was interested in coin collecting. After his retire-ment from GVEC, he was a rancher.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Lee Brown Eckols of Gonzales; daughter, Debra Eckols and partner Tim Miller of New Braunfels; son, Steven Lewis Eckols of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Howard Eckols and wife Dottie of Houston; stepdaughters, Mary Brown and partner Mary Alice Carl-son of Dripping Springs and Donna Brown of Buda; step-sons, Tyre Brown and wife Sandi of South Padre Island and Bruce Brown and wife Debbie of Neosho, MO; 10 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and nu-merous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, and his brother Bobby Eck-ols.
Graveside services were held on Tuesday, June 19 at the Greenwood Cemetery with Dr. Tim Parker and Dr. Chris Irving officiating. Pallbearers included Ron-nie Brzozowski, Tim Eckols, Lynn Cochran, Bryan Glass,
Michael Fritz, and Darren Schauer. Honorary pallbear-ers included Travis Arnold, Pep Ince, the deacons of the First Baptist Church, and all retirees of GVEC.
The family would like to thank his caregivers, Elisa Molina, Veronica Cleveland, and Samantha Gonzales, for not only the excellent care he received, but the love they gave to him and the entire family. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Commit-tee in Gonzales, the Gonzales Public Library, or to Hospice of South Texas.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, Texas, 830-672-3232.
Wiley L. Miller, 1936-2012
MILLERWiley L. Miller, age 75,
passed away Saturday, June 9 in Houston, Texas. He was born October 26, 1936 in Elm Grove, Fayette County, Texas to Nicholas and Fannie Mae Sellers Miller.
Wiley attended Elm Grove and Cistern grammar schools and graduated from Flatonia High School, where he was very active in FFA. He gradu-ated from the University of Texas, Austin with a degree in Business Administration.
He was an accountant for the City of Houston for over 40 years and was the Assistant Director for the Solid Waste Management Department. He served in the United States Navy and the Air Force Reserves.
Wiley is survived by his wife, Echo Yen Miller of Houston; son, Nathan R. Miller of Topeka, Kansas; and his mother, Fannie Mae Sell-ers Miller of Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas Miller.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 16 at Smith Funeral Home, located at 128 E. 5th St. in Flatonia, with the Rev. Jo Ann Leifeste officiat-ing. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers included Pallbear-ers and honorary Pallbearers; Bobby Sellers, Joe M Kelley, Jr. Roy Krametbauer, Frank Huff, Jimmy Dewitt, Don-ald Maker, Boyce Needham, Cole Smith, Brad Haines, Jim Hostetler, and Isadore Drab. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hous-ton SPCA, 900 Portway Dr., Houston, Texas 77024; Elm Grove Cemetery Association P. O. Box 304, 78941; and the American Cancer Soci-
ety. Words of comfort may be shared with the Family at www.smithfuneralhomefla-tonia.com
Arrangements are with Smith Funeral Home, 128 E. 5th St., Flatonia, Texas, 361-865-3311
Walter L. “Jug” Patteson II, 1956-2012
PATTESONWalter L. “Jug” Patteson II,
56, of Gonzales, passed away Wednesday, June 13. He was born April 2, 1956 in Gon-zales, the son of Walter Clar-ence and Mazie Ola Patteson.
He was a foreman with the Gonzales Street Department and later he worked as a me-chanic for the Kactus Korral. He served with the United States Army after graduating from Gonzales High School.
He is survived by two sis-ters, Lyndi Patteson and Wy-noka Chenault, both of Gon-zales; brother, Ray Patteson of Lubbock; four nephews; three grandnieces and three grandnephews. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 18 at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home with Rev-erend Paul Raaz officiating. Interment followed at the Bundick Cemetery in Smiley.
Arrangements under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home 906 St. Paul, Gonzales, TX 830-672-3232.
BROWNAlyce June Brown, 82 of
Gonzales and formerly of Quitman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednes-day, June 6.
She was born June 7, 1929 in Quitman to Harvey Lee Brown and Lottye Sutton Brown. She had been a mem-ber of the First United Meth-odist Church in Quitman.
She is survived by her sis-ter, Martha Ludene Poe of Gonzales; brother and sister-in-law, Herman Lee and Niffie Brown of Lake Charles, LA; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her par-ents and brother-in-law, Clif-ton Poe.
Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of usual remembrances friends may make memori-als to Odyssey Hospice, 1911 Corporate Dr., Suite 104, San Marcos, Texas 78666 or to the First United Methodist Church in Quitman.
Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, Gonzales, Texas.
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Teen DanceThe Apache Flames will host a
Summer Kick-Off Teen Dance from 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, June 22 at the American Legion Hall in Gonza-les. Cover charge is $3 for students in grades 7-12. A DJ will be providing music, with all proceeds going to help fund the Flames next year.
N-S registrationElementary registration will work
differently this year in the Nixon-Smiley CISD. All elementary stu-dents enrolled during 2011-2012 will be enrolled automatically in the 2012-2013 school year. There will be no summer registration days for elementary as there are for middle school and high school.
Harwood HomecomingThe 55th Annual Harwood
Homecoming will be held July 8th, 2012 at the Harwood Community Center. A covered dish meal will be served at 12:00 noon, you are asked to bring a meat dish and a vegeta-ble dish or dessert, enough to feed your family and guests.
The Homecoming is a project to raise money for the upkeep of the Harwood Cemetery. Donations will be accepted that day or may be sent to the Harwood Cemetery As-sociation, 63 South Second Street, Harwood, Texas 78632. Everyone is invited to attend.
Library VisitGVEC will be visiting the Gon-
zales Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26. There wlil be an electrocial safety program to demonstrate to kids how to be safe around electricity. Along with the presentation inside, GVEC employ-ees will also demonstrate the use of one of the company’s bucket trucks in the parking lot.
American LegionThe Gonzales American Le-
gion Post #40 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. July 5 at the Legion Hall. All members and prospective members are urged to attend.
Waelder FireworksThe Waelder Lion and Leos Club
will host its annual Fourth of July Big Band Fireworks Show at the Waelder Lion’s Park Soccer Field July 4. Lions and Leos members will be selling tickets for a drawing, with the winners to be announced during intermission in the fireworks show.
GISD Summer ReadingGonzales ISD students are
invited to join the district’s Sum-mer Reading Program every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.m-11:30 a.m. through Aug. 2 at the Gonzales Elementary Library. Story Time will be at 9:30 a.m. each day. Breakfast will be available from 8-8:30 each morning, with lunch available from 11:30-noon each Tuesday and Thursday. All GISD stu-dents in grades 1-12 are eligible, and can take Accelerated reader tests for next school year credit.
Summer SweetsSummer Sweets Contest on
June 23. All the fun will be happen-ing at the First Lutheran Church, 1206 N. St. Joseph. We’re accepting entries in three categories: 1)cakes/cupcakes decorated on a summer theme; 2) summer fruit pies/tarts; 3) freezer treats. We’re asking con-testants to register, pay the entry fee of $10 per entry, turn in desserts
for judging at 10 am. Winners an-nounced at noon! Call Ann at 830 672-8291 for more info
Free gardening seminarGonzales Master Gardeners are
pleased to announce the second seminar of the 2012 free public education classes. Do you want to know how to grow strong healthy herbs and how to use them? Then our class on June 28(th) is for you, and it’s FREE. On June 28 starting at 6:30 pm at City Hall, Elaine Dill will be speaking on growing herbs. Elaine comes to us from Travis County Master Gardeners and has many years of experience in gardening and growing herbs. Door prizes will include a free soil test for your gar-den and many other great prizes. So come along to City Hall on Thurs-day, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. and enjoy and fascinating talk that will help improve your gardening skills.
For further information, please contact Carol Bond at210-216-1713.
Memorial Heights VBSMemorial Heights Baptist
Church invites all children ages Pre-K through grade 5 to join us for Club VBS: Space Quest. Get ready for an awesome adventure that is too good to miss. Every day will include an exciting Worship Rally. Then kids will take off through adventure-filled Bible Stories, cre-ate wonderful crafts, taste out-of-the-world snacks, and blast off into creative recreation!
We are happy to offer this “once-
in-a-lifetime” opportunity to every child in our community. Our focus will be on “Exploring Our Mission with Jesus!”
Club VBS will be held June 24 through 28, 2012 at Memo-rial Heights Baptist Church, 1330 North College Street. We’ll begin each day at 6 pm in the sanctuary and end our adventure at 8 pm in the fellowship hall. Feel free to call 672-3810 for more information or questions.
Come and have a blast with us!!
Family FeudThe Gonzales Learning and
Career Center (GLCC) will hold its Family Feud competition on Sat-urday, June 23 at the First Lutheran Church in Gonzales.
Team sign-in starts at 8:30 a.m. and the competition follows. Entry fee is $200 per team.
Get your team together (six people, five players and one alter-nate) and compete against others from Gonzales County for the Fam-ily Feud title. You’ll have a lot of fun and you’ll help the Gonzales Learn-ing and Career Center continue to educate adults in the community and prepare them for a career.
It’ll be a day full of family fun and there are still several teams looking for players.
We’re adding a couple of fea-tures this year, including a chance for each team to buy a mulligan, an audience participation, a special prize for a team with an amazing cheering section and a special cos-tume prize.
For more information, call 830-672-8291.
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LOCKHART — A new Walmart opened June 13 in Lockhart, bringing 85 new jobs, savings for local shoppers and an increase in tax revenue to support the area’s economy. Nonprofit organizations will also benefit from the retailer’s ongoing charitable contributions and support for community projects.
The new Walmart is located at 1904 S. Col-orado St., across the street from the current store.
“We welcome this new store with open arms,” said Lockhart Mayor Lew White. “We have been anticipating this store for several years, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. From the added jobs to the sales tax and property tax standpoints, this store will have a tremendous impact on our community.”
The relocated Lockhart Walmart will em-ploy approximately 225 associates, according to store manager June Carnahan, including 85 positions created by the relocation. Sev-eral associates have worked for Walmart for more than 10 years and are transferring from nearby stores in San Marcos, Seguin, Bastrop and Buda.
“Walmart provides job opportunities and career choices for everyone from seniors look-ing for supplemental income to young people wanting to gain work experience,” Carnahan said.
She started her career with Walmart in 1995 as a part-time hourly associate in Bastrop.
She remained at the Bastrop store for 15 years working her way up to management positions, including photo lab manager for 10 years and shift manager. Carnahan has been manager of the Lockhart store for two years.
In recent months, Walmart has taken ma-jor steps to refresh its stores, merchandising and customer experience. The improve-ments have all come together in the com-pany’s newest stores, such as the Lockhart Walmart, with fast service, a friendly shop-ping experience and clean stores.
The new Walmart features enhanced service and a layout designed to make the shopping experience more convenient for customers. Walmart aligned the depart-ments that customers shop most frequently. The pharmacy, for example, is adjacent to health and beauty making it easier for cus-tomers to pick up their prescriptions while shopping for their everyday needs.
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AUSTIN — Agriculture Com-missioner Todd Staples this week announced the Texas Depart-ment of Agriculture is accept-ing applications for federal funds totaling $1.2 million to revitalize downtown areas in rural Texas. Annually, the Texas Capital Fund awards $50,000 to $150,000 in
federal grants to rural Texas cities. The grants help fund public infra-structure projects aimed at creat-ing new economic development opportunities in historic down-town areas.
“Rejuvenating a community’s downtown area helps spur busi-ness, tourism and entrepreneur-ship, which leads to job growth,” Commissioner Staples said.
“Through the Texas Capital Fund, each of the awarded towns will re-alize the kinds of improvements and upgrades that add vitality and appeal to the community’s most visited areas.”
The Texas Capital Fund, federal-ly funded through the Texas Com-munity Development Block Grant program, provides more than $8 million in competitive awards
each year to boost economic de-velopment in small Texas commu-nities. Projects eligible for funding include land acquisition for public infrastructure; road construction and traffic signals; sidewalk and lighting improvements; and ADA compliance upgrades.
The Texas Capital Fund is ad-ministered through TDA’s Trade and Business Development divi-
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The deadline for submitting applications is July 12 by 5 p.m. Applications may be downloaded from the TDA website at TexasAg-riculture.gov.
Gonzales Livestock Market Report
The Gonzales Livestock Market Report for Saturday, June 16, 2012 had on hand: 942 cattle.
Compared to our last sale: Calves and yearlings sold steady. Packer cows sold $1-$2 higher.
Stocker-feeder steers: Me-dium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs., $205-$265; 300-
400 lbs, $195-$200; 400-500 lbs, $18-$194; 500-600 lbs, $161-$176; 600-700 lbs., $137-$151; 700-800 lbs, $131-$137.
Bull yearlings: 700-900 lbs, $118-$124.
Stocker-feeder heifers: Me-dium and large frame No. 1: 150-300 lbs, $186-$235; 300-400 lbs, $178-$184; 400-500 lbs, $161-$173; 500-600 lbs., $144-$159; 600-700 lbs., $135-$142.
Packers cows: Good lean utility and commercial, $73-$81; Cutters, $81-$85.50; Can-ners, $56-$66; Low yielding fat cows, $57-$68.
Packer bulls: Yield grade 1 & 2, good heavy bulls; $101-$109; light weights and medi-um quality bulls, $89-$98.
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Nixon Livestock Commission Report
The Nixon Livestock Com-mission Inc. report had on hand, June 18, 2012, Volume, 574.
Steers: 200-300 lbs, $204 to $214 to $270; 300-400 lbs., $171 to $181 to $218; 400-500 lbs, $157 to $167 to $190; 500-600 lbs, $151 to $161 to $181; 600-700 lbs, $132 to $142 to $165; 700-800 lbs, $120 to $130 to $142.
Heifers: 200-300 lbs, $171 to $181 to $230; 300-400 lbs, $160 to $170 to $183; 400-500 lbs, $146 to $156 to $195; 500-600 lbs, $136 to $146 to $163; 600-700 lbs, $124 to $134 to $140; 700-800 lbs, $111 to $121 to $136.
Slaughter cows: $59 to $89; Slaughter bulls: $70 to $102; Stocker cows: $700 to $1,000; Pairs, $1,050 to $1,120.
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Hallettsville LivestockCommission Report
The Hallettsville Livestock Commission Co., Inc. had on hand on June 12, 2012, 1,114; Week ago, 1,257; Year ago, 1,662.
The calf market was very ac-tive with most classes $1 to $3 higher. Demand very good on the better quality classes. Re-ceived some welcome rains in the area.
Packer cows and bulls steady to $1 lower on approx.. 150 hd. Total.
Packer Cows: Individual, $94; higher dressing utility & cutter cows, $79-$90.50; lower dressing utility & cutter cows, $63-$79; light weight canner cows, $52-$63.
Packer Bulls: heavyweight bulls, $100-$105.50; utility & cutter bulls, $86-$100; light-weight canner bulls, $74-$86.
Stocker and Feeder Calves and Yearlings: Steer & Bull Calves: under 200; $225-$275; 200-300 lbs, $215-$265; 300-400 lbs, $190-$240; 400-500 lbs, $175-$188; 500-600lbs, $143-$182; 600-700 lbs, $138-$160; 700-800 lbs, $134-$150. Heifer Calves: under 200 lbs, $220-265; 200-300 lbs, $182-$252; 300-400 lbs, $172-$194; 400-500 lbs, $152-$178; 500-600 lbs, $140-$162; 600-700 lbs, $130-$148; 700-800 lbs, $117-$133.
If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361-798-4336.
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The Youth Rodeo As-sociation Finals are being held through Saturday at the J. B. Wells Park. Don’t forget the Camp Shakespeare performanc-es at the Crystal Theatre, “Much Ado About Noth-ing,” at 3:30 p.m. on June 21 and “Macbeth” on Thursday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend to see these young people perform as the Crystal’s gift to the com-munity.
The Summer Sweets Contest is being held in conjunction with the Gonzales Learning and Career Center’s third an-nual Family Feud Tour-nament on Saturday at First Lutheran Church, 1206 St. Joseph Street. Contestants will register, pay a fee of $10 per entry and have their desserts judged at 10 a.m. Three categories are available: cakes/cupcakes deco-rated in summer theme; fruit pies or tarts and
freezer treats. Winners will be announced at noon and advance regis-tration is welcomed, but not required. For more information, call Ann G. Rodriguez at 672-8291, 437-2356. Entrants are asked to bring at least
12 servings of their en-try. Prizes include cer-tificates, cookbooks and baking supplies.
The June Concert Se-ries will continue on Fri-day on the square, with music by Grupo Vida – The Electric Cowboys. Vendors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Bring a chair and come on down!
On Friday, June 22, at 10:30 a.m. we will have a ribbon cutting for Apex Remington Pipe and Sup-ply, located on the Shiner Highway at the previous the W. B. Farm & Ranch location.
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AUSTIN — Texas Agri-culture Commissioner Todd Staples is urging Congress to put an end to the overbear-ing regulations of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the abuse and misuse of the Endangered Species Act. In an ongoing effort to protect Texas pri-vate property owners’ rights, jobs and natural resources, Commissioner Staples today submitted written testimony to the United States House of Representatives Commit-tee on Natural Resources.
The committee is hold-ing an oversight hearing, titled “Taxpayer-Funded Litigation: Benefitting Law-yers and Harming Species, Jobs and Schools,” which is examining how litigious groups use the Endangered Species Act and other feder-al laws to hinder species re-covery, jobs and education.
“Congress needs to step in to end this game of ‘en-dangered chicken’ once and for all,” Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples said, regarding the tactics of threats by activist and the USFWS. “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is recklessly driving the taxpayers’ truck on a collision course with our economy, food produc-ers, true species steward landowners and taxpayers. Let’s hope Congress takes the keys away before more damage is done.”
Below are excerpts from Commissioner Staples’ testi-mony encouraging the EPA to explore ways to provide
real and reasonable protec-tion to legitimately threat-ened species:
“It is clear the ESA has been used to accomplish the goals of radicals and those seeking to expand the reach of government.”
“A sad irony of the imple-mentation of the Endan-gered Species Act is that it promotes regulation over incentives, often to the detriment of the species it proposes to protect. Rather than supporting proven conservation efforts, the ESA has been used to suffo-cate opportunities that pro-mote species propagation through non-governmental, non-regulatory methods.”
“I implore Congress to take action to provide true relief to the people of Texas and the United States. The perversion of the ESA con-tinues to create victims and take hostages.”
“When will science retain its place as the foundation for decisions − ahead of ac-tivist litigation and threats in the absence of evidence?”
“Approximately 84 per-cent of the land in Texas is in privately-owned farms, ranches and forests. Our landowners are responsible for managing the natural resources that sustain our state’s population of 26 mil-lion; feed and clothe the world; provide a healthy environment; and create the jobs that power our econ-omy. We believe in sound decision making, private property owners’ rights and the fact that government is not the answer to every problem.”
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Gonzales County Courthouse DeedsJune 1-30Quiroz, Linda to Griffin, Maria Christina, w/d,
Pt. 1.25 Ac F Winn A-464.Hunt, Franklin to Hunt, Kyle Estate, LLC, w/d,
14.66 Ac A Zumwalt A-86.Quartey, James B. to Winbin Ventures, LLC,
w/d, 5.078 Acres (pt. Lt. 3, Blk. 7, RG 1) Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.
Ruckert, Robert (Trustee) to King, Nathaniel, w/d, 10.046 Acres, Turner Barnes Svy, A-112.
Grim, Raymond to Grim, Paul, w/d, 0.382 of an Acre (Pt. Lt 3, Blk. 7, RG 1) Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.
Grim, Paul and Russell, Mary to Winbin Ven-tures, LLC, w/d, 0.382 of an Acre (Pt Lt. 3, Blk. 7, RG 1) Orig. Outer Town Gonzales.
Newton, George N. (Co-Trustee), Newton, Mary Jo (Co-Trustee), Newton Revocable Trust, George N. to Gonzales NFLP, w/d, 0.264 of an Acre (Pt. Lts 4-5, Blk. 23) Orig. Inner Town Gon-zales.
Miller, William H. and Miller, Joan C. to Womack, Sheri Jo Miller (Trustee) and Womack Trust U/A, w/d, undiv. Int. 236.00 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247.
Miller, William H. and Miller, Joan C. to Womack, Midkiff, Carol Ann Miller (Trustee) and Midkiff Trust., w/d, undiv. Int. 236.00 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247.
Gill, Dennis H. (Trustee), Gill, Opal Lee (Trust-ee), Gill Trust, Dennis H. and Gill Trust, Opal Lee to John Clark Ranch, LTD, w/d, Int. in 501.50 Acres, Mary Cogswell Svy, A-144, Gonzales & DeWitt Counties.
Miller, W.H. and Miller, Edna Joan Clark to John Clark Ranch, LTD and Clark Ranch Ltd, John, w/d, Int. in 501.50 Acres, Mary Cogswell Svy, A-144, Gonzales & DeWitt Counties.
Powell, John to Garcia, Dominic, w/d, 0.26 of an Acre (Pt. Lt. 4, Blk. 28) Glover’s Addn, Smiley.
Gill, Dennis H. (Trustee), Gill, Opal Lee (Trust-ee), Gill Trust, Dennis H. and Gill Trust, Opal Lee to Gill, Dennis H. and Gill, Opal Lee, w/d, Int. in 236.00 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247.
Gill, Dennis H. and Gill, Opal Lee to Gill, Da-vid Dennis (Trustee) and Gill Land Trust, David Dennis, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 236.00 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247.
Gill, Dennis H. and Gill, Opal Lee to Gill, John Howard (Trustee) and Gill Land Trust, John Howard, w/d, Undiv. Int. in 236.00 Acres, A W Hill Svy, A-247.
Copeland, Leland (Indiv. & Trustee), Cope-land, Patsy L. and Copeland Testamentary Trust, C. to Boggs Jr., Glenn D. and Boggs, Betty J., w/d265.41 Acres, Thomas Crosby Svy, Gonzales & Karnes County.
Novak, Jeffery L. and Novak, Susan Sample to Cheapside Hunter, LLC, w/d, 10.01 Acres, Christopher DeWitt Svy, A-180.
Bank of America, N.A. to SPT Real Estate Sub III, LLC, w/d, Pt. Lts. 5-6, Blk. 1, Davidson Hill Addn, Gonzales.
Gimler, John C., Gimler, Jane M. and Gimler, Carol to Ybarra, Arthur A. and Ybarra, Darla, w/d, 11.58 Acres (Lt. 2) Stonewall Bluffs Ranch Sec 1, Wm. P Stapp Svy A-67.
Ford, James Patrick and Ford, Cristina N. to Maxim Production Co., Inc. w/d, 359.89 Acres, James McKenzie Svy, A-345.
Cook, Milburn B. to Cook Family Trust Dated 5/24/12, The, w/d, 169.78 Ac R. Plummer A-389.
West, Jo Kathryn to Rafter FC Development Inc., w/d, 10 Ft. Strip Pg. lt 5 RG 7 East of Water St, Orig. Outer Town of Gonzales.
Almaguer, Carlos M. and Almaguer, Veroni-ca to Tuch, Michael and Tuch, Kara, w/d, 0.34 Ac Pt. Lt 4 Blk 2 Titcomb Addn, Gonzales.
Fogle, Johnnie and Fogle, Debbie to Fogle, Jason, w/d, Lt. 8, Blk, 1, Kerr Creek North Subdiv.
Thurmond, Joy Leo to Schutter, Elaine and
Schutter, David JR., w/d, Lt. 54 Lakeside Subdiv, E Dickinson ¼ League & Green DeWitt League #5.
Gonzales Texas, City of to Gonzales Area De-velopment Corp Inc., w/d, 2/2- AC Johnson St. Lt. 21-25 RG 4 & 5 Town of Gonzales.
Gonzales Area Development Corp. to Gon-zales, City of, w/d, 2.567 Ac. Pt. Lt. 21-25, RG 4 Town of Gonzales A-25.
Brown-Taylor, Marie to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 50 Ac J Dillard A-177.
Edwards, Tia to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 215.045 AC W Simpson A-426 & J Dillard A-177.
Edwards, Derise (Life Estate) and Edward, Wheeler Jr (Dec’d) to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 215.05 AC W Simpson A-426 & J Dillard A-177.
O’Neal, Tony to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 80.0 Ac B Lockhart A-36.
Ramey, Natasha to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 215.05 Ac W. Simpson A-426 & J Dillard A-177.
Mathis, Rodney to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 50 Ac J Dillard A-177.
Hill, Anita to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 50 Ac J Dillard A-177.
Federal National Mortgage Assoc. to 1709 Singleton, LLC, w/d, Pt. Lt. F Blk 13 3rd Subdiv of LaFayette Place, Town of Gonzales.
Smiley Produce and Feed, Sample, John and Sample, Carl Alex to Boatright, Collie Jr., w/d, 8.346 Ac P Winn A-464.
Ollison, Gladys to Aguayo, Norma, w/d, West ½ Lt. 12, King’s 2nd Addn, Town of Gonzales.
Shelton, John Tabor III and Shelton, Richard R to Taber Shelton Farm, LLC, w/d, Int. 50 Ac C Williams A-80 (Gonzales) A-109 (Fayette).
Gaffney, Martha Seeligson to QSTS Ranch Partnership LTD, w/d, Und Int 5318.95 Jose De La Baume Svy Gonzales & Guadalupe.
Neesom, Roxana Seelilgsonto QSTS Ranch Partnership LTD, w/d, Und Int 5318.95 Jose De La Baume Svy Gonzales & Guadalupe.
Seeligson, Frates Slick Jr. to QSTS Ranch Partnership LTD, w/d, Und Int 5318.95 Jose De La Baume Svy Gonzales & Guadalupe.
QSTS Ranch Partnership LTD to Gaffney, Martha Seeligson, w/d, Groundwater Rights Acreage Gonzales & Guadalupe.
QSTS Ranch Partnership LTD to Newson, Roxana Seeligson, w/d, Groundwater Rights Acreage Gonzales & Guadalupe.
QSTS Ranch Partnership LTD to Seeligson, Frates Slick Jr., w/d, Groundwater Rights Acre-age Gonzales & Guadalupe.
Garza, Alma to Rodriguez, Adrian Tovar and Tovar Evangelina Perez De, w/d, Pt. Lt. 6 & 7 Blk. 4 Badger’s Addn, Town of Gonzales.
Moreno Construction Co. Inc. to Coke, Gary D. and Coke, Leigh A., w/d, Lt. 33, Cree-kwood Subdivision.
Clark, Andrew Christopher and Clark, Vic-toria Ann to Powers, Anthony, w/d, 189.68 AC J Dillard A-177.
Low, Helen to Low, Helen Ruth (Trustee), Low, Robert Wayne (Trustee) and Cactus on the Roof Trust, w/d, 139.32 AC A Gibson A-236.
Nickerson, Phillip to EOG Resources Inc, o/l, 80.0 Ac B Lockhart A-36.
Roy, Clayton Crawford to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 80.0 Ac B Lockhart A-36.
King, Johnny to EOG Resources Inc., o/l, 215.05 Ac W Simpson A-426 & J Dillard A-177.
Ball, Robert C Inter, Vivos Trust and Ball, Douglas M (Trustee) to Eilers, Christine E. and Ball, Douglas M., w/d, 106.30 Ac A M Grenage A-222.
Hunt, Alexander H., Hargrove, Zelma G., Ussery, Olivia E., Smith, Ruth E., Hunt, Frank-lin D. and Yancey, June Hunt to Hunt, Kyle Estate, LLC., w/d, 207.54 Ac A Zumwalt A-86.
Hunt, Alexander to Hunt, Kyle Estate, LLC, w/d, 16 AC A Zumwalt A-86.
McCommas, Robert Todd and McCom-mas, Diane K. to Garza, Roger H. and Garza, Janice M., w/d, 54.592 AC Jose De La Baume A-34.
Mihalov, Sandra R., Mihalov, Sandra Le-Pere (AKA), LePere, Randall Ross and Bennett, Pamela Ann LePere to Marathon Oil EF, LLC., o/l, 50.00 Acres, William Newman Svy, A-362.
Mason, Wilbur A. (Partner), Mason, Bea-trice J. (Partner), Mason Family Limited Part-nership, Wilbur and Mason Family Limited Partnership, Beatrice to Mason, Hilbur A., and Mason, Beatrice J., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 52.66 Acres, Mary Cogswell Svy.
Mason Family Limited Partnership, Hil-bur, Mason Family Limited Partnership, Bea-trice, Mason, Hilbur A. (Partner) and Mason, Beatrice J. (Partner) to Mason, Hilbur A. and Mason, Beatrice J., w/d, Undiv. Int. in 267.00 Acres, Mary Cogswell Svy.
Assumed NamesDingler, Patricia – Pat’s Beauty Parlour,
Nixon.McLeron, Myrna – MLG Rental Property,
GonzalesJones, Catherine – Dimples, Smiley.Taylor, Melissa B. – Taylor Marketing &
Design.Marriage LicenseWilliam, Dustin and Martinez, Laura Maria.Ince, William Charles and Earley, Trudy
Melissa.Patteson, Jeffrey Dock and Caraway,
Courtney Lee.Guerrero, Jordan and Villanueva, Maria
Dolores.Lester, Byron Keith and Cassell, Julie.Shock, Gary Wayne and Hannewald, Linda
Lucille.Davis, Matthew David and Day, Katarina.
Recent well location reports from the Texas Railroad Commission
DeWitt County
API No.: 42-123-32740Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Burlington Resources O and
G Co. LPLease Name: Franz Unit AWell No.: 2Field Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale)Total Depth: 13,200 feetDirection and Miles: 6.9 miles north-
west of YorktownSurvey Name: I RR Co, Section 11,
A-270Acres: 618.11
API No.: 42-123-32806Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Burlington Resources O and
G Co. LPLease Name: Saunders Unit BWell No.: 2Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2)Total Depth: 13,400 feetDirection and Miles: 7.6 miles north-
west of Yorktown, TexasSurvey Name: I RR Co, Section 41,
A-258Acres: 698.95
API No.: 42-123-32406Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal
RecompletionOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Leske-Lott UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Buchhorn (Austin Chalk)Total Depth: 15,582 feetDirection and Miles: 3.36 miles south-
east of WesthoffSurvey Name: B.W. Breeding, A-62Acres: 512.50
Gonzales County
API No.: 42-177-32580Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Meyer UnitWell No.: 11HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,500 feetDirection and Miles: 5.9 miles north of
CheapsideSurvey Name: S. Bateman, A-1Acres: 1,211.72
API No.: 42-177-32582Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Meyer UnitWell No.: 12HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,900 feetDirection and Miles: 5.9 miles north of
CheapsideSurvey Name: S. Bateman, A-1Acres: 1,211.72
API No.: 42-177-32581Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Sample Baros UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 11,000 feetDirection and Miles: 0.1 miles south-
east of SampleSurvey Name: I. Baker, A-130Acres: 640
API No.: 42-177-32587Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Hunt Oil CompanyLease Name: ThomasWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 18,000 feetDirection and Miles: 8 miles southeast
of GonzalesSurvey Name: C. Mason, A-336Acres: 341.50
API No.: 42-177-32583Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Lord D UnitWell No.: 3HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,000 feetDirection and Miles: 13 miles east of
SmileySurvey Name: M. Cogswell, A-144Acres: 303.99
API No.: 42-177-32585Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Lord D UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,000 feetDirection and Miles: 13 miles east of
SmileySurvey Name: M. Cogswell, A-144Acres: 303.99
API No.: 42-177-32584Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Lord D UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Total Depth: 12,000 feetDirection and Miles: 13 miles east of
SmileySurvey Name: M. Cogswell, A-144Acres: 303.99
Lavaca County
API No.: 42-285-33643Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LPLease Name: McCreary UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-2)Total Depth: 14,000 feetDirection and Miles: 5.02 miles south-
west of MoultonSurvey Name: H. Russell, A-376Acres: 693.69
Recent oil and gas completions ac-cording to reports from the Texas Rail-road Commission
DeWitt County
API No.: 42-123-32658Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Geosouthern Energy Corp.Lease Name: Friedel BWell No.: 1HField Name: DeWitt (Eagle Ford Shale)Survey Name: K.W. Barton, A-3Direction and Miles: 10.02 miles
southwest of YoakumOil: 168MCF: 1,640Choke Size: 10/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 5,515Shut In Well Pressure: 8,465Total Depth: 16,767 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,703 feetPerforations: 13,719-16,678 feet
API No.: 42-123-32641Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Talisman Energy USA Inc.Lease Name: Halepeska Gas Unit 1Well No.: B1HField Name: Sugarkane (Eagle Ford)Survey Name: I RR Co, Section 31,
A-253Direction and Miles: 2.7 miles north-
west of NordheimOil: 444MCF: 4,120Choke Size: 12/64 of an inchTubing Pressure: 7,729Shut In Well Pressure: 8,155Total Depth: 19,913 feetPlug Back Depth: 19,815 feetPerforations: 13,825-19,787 feet
Gonzales County
API No.: 42-177-32349Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Rosetta Resources Operat-
ing LPLease Name: Adele DuboseWell No.: 1Field Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: J. Humphrey, A-266Direction and Miles: 5.3 miles south-
west of SampleOil: 1,136MCF: 1,524Choke Size: 18/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 3,160Total Depth: 17,670 feetPerforations: 12,308-17,560 feet
API No.: 42-177-32425Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Stafford UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W. Hill, A-27Direction and Miles: 0.8 miles north of
KokernotOil: 254MCF: 294Choke Size: 30/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 268Total Depth: 15,218 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,133 feetPerforations: 11,425-15,128 feet
API No.: 42-177-32462Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Henkhaus UnitWell No.: 12HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, A-474Direction and Miles: 13 miles south-
east of CostOil: 2,235MCF: 2,074Choke Size: 28/64 of an inchFlowing: Yes
Tubing Pressure: 1,663Total Depth: 15,941 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,860 feetPerforations: 11,811-15,850 feet
API No.: 42-177-32416
Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Stafford UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W. Hill, A-27Direction and Miles: 0.8 miles north of
KokernotOil: 273MCF: 216Choke Size: 22/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 293Total Depth: 16,400 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,241 feetPerforations: 11,448-15,236 feet
API No.: 42-177-32455Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Henkhaus UnitWell No.: 5HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: R.H. Wynn, a-474Direction and Miles: 13 miles south-
east of CostOil: 1,791MCF: 1,868Choke Size: 29/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 1,559Total Depth: 15,916 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,826 feetPerforations: 11,844-15,817 feet
API No.: 42-177-32457Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Stafford UnitWell No.: 3HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W. Hill, A-27Direction and Miles: 0.8 miles north-
west from KokernotOil: 607MCF: 593Choke Size: 30/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 477Total Depth: 16,100 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,018 feetPerforations: 11,479-16,003 feet
API No.: 42-177-32440Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Borchers Trust UnitWell No.: 3HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289Direction and Miles: 5 miles north-
west of WesthoffOil: 581MCF: 715Choke Size: 32/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 508Total Depth: 15,050 feetPlug Back Depth: 14,961 feetPerforations: 11,002-14,951 feet
API No.: 42-177-32452Classification: Fld. Dev. and Horizontal
Operator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Borchers Trust UnitWell No.: 2HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289Direction and Miles: 5 miles north-
west of WesthoffOil: 809MCF: 637Choke Size: 32/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 500Total Depth: 15,200 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,120 feetPerforations: 10,981-15,110 feet
API No.: 42-177-32400Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Bar Inverted T UnitWell No.: 4HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W.A. Hall, A-270Direction and Miles: 7 miles south of
SmileyOil: 1,007MCF: 802Choke Size: 30/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 792Total Depth: 16,199 feetPlug Back Depth: 16,058 feetPerforations: 11,015-16,041 feet
API No.: 42-177-32361Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Whyburn UnitWell No.: 6HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228Direction and Miles: 8.4 miles south-
east from CostOil: 864MCF: 453Choke Size: 32/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 517Total Depth: 14,781 feetPlug Back Depth: 14,699 feetPerforations: 10,154-14,694 feet
API No.: 42-177-32441Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Borchers Trust UnitWell No.: 5HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: W.C. Jones, A-289Direction and Miles: 5 miles north-
west of WesthoffOil: 799MCF: 702Choke Size: 32/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 637Total Depth: 15,792 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,712 feetPerforations: 11,040-15,390 feet
API No.: 42-177-32363Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Whyburn UnitWell No.: 4HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: S.H. Gates, A-228Direction and Miles: 8.3 miles south-
east of CostOil: 1,184
MCF: 611Choke Size: 32/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 712Total Depth: 14,888 feetPlug Back Depth: 14,806 feetPerforations: 10,096-14,801 feet
API No.: 42-177-32496Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: EOG Resources Inc.Lease Name: Bar Inverted T UnitWell No.: 6HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: F. Whitehurst, A-492Direction and Miles: 7.9 miles south
of SmileyOil: 645MCF: 810Choke Size: 30/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 503Total Depth: 15,467 feetPlug Back Depth: 15,381 feetPerforations: 11,633-15,376 feet
API No.: 42-177-32510Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LPLease Name: Rock Creek RanchWell No.: 9HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46Direction and Miles: 8.21 miles south-
east of GonzalesOil: 785MCF: 482Choke Size: 16/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 2,600Total Depth: 17,075 feetPerforations: 10,634-15,787 feet
API No.: 42-177-32518Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Penn Virginia Oil and Gas LPLease Name: Rock Creek RanchWell No.: 10HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-46Direction and Miles: 8.21 miles south-
east of GonzalesOil: 947MCF: 534Choke Size: 16/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 2,675Total Depth: 15,779 feetPerforations: 10,740-15,643 feet
API No.: 42-177-32393Classification: Fld. Dev. and HorizontalOperator: Marathon Oil EF LLCLease Name: Cherry-Turk UnitWell No.: 1HField Name: Eagleville (Eagle Ford-1)Survey Name: J. McCoy, A-45Direction and Miles: 11.07 miles
southeast of GonzalesOil: 590MCF: 84Choke Size: 16/64 of an inchFlowing: YesTubing Pressure: 480Total Depth: 16,667 feetPerforations: 11,680-16,405 feet
The Heights of Gon-zales Activity De-partment is looking for a fridge/freezer to hold supplies for event refreshments. If you would like to donate or know of one that is reason-ably priced, contact Gwen Koncaba, 830-672-4530. --------------------------Job Corps is cur-rently enrolling stu-dents aged 16-24 in over 20 vocational trades at no-cost! Will help students get drivers license GED or High School diploma and col-
lege training if qualified. For more info call 512-665-7327
Full-time adminis-trative office person needed. Computer, MSWord, Excel, Power Point experi-ence. Quick Books Pro accounting experience. Email resume to info@na-tionallifestylecen-ters.com.--------------------------Full-time positions available, with ben-efits, for Licensed Vocational Nurses
and Certified Nurse Aides. Uniform al-lowance provided. Please apply at The Heights of Gonza-les, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas.--------------------------Part-time posi-tion available for Floor Technician in Housekeeping Department. Ex-perience Required. Please apply at The Heights of Gonza-les, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas.--------------------------Part-time position for Van Driver to transport residents on Saturdays. Must have valid license and good driving record. Please ap-ply at The Heights of Gonzales, 701 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gon-zales, Texas.--------------------------
CDL DRIVERS WANTED
CNH Paving is seek-ing professional & reliable Class A CDL drivers. Hauling belly dumps and home every night. Email - [email protected]
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J.M. Oilfield Service, a family oriented company is seek-ing professional & reliable Class A CDL employees. Re-quirements: 2 years experience tanker and must be will-ing to get HazMat endorsement ASAP. Call 830-672-8000.--------------------------AVON Representa-tives Wanted! Great earning opportu-nities! Buy or Sell! Call 830-672-2271, Independent Sales Rep.
268 CR 244. Located 2 miles north on US Hwy. 183 towards Luling. Turn Left on CR 244, first house on right. Friday, June 22, 3:00p.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 23, 8:00a.m.-1:00pm. Household items, clothing, some tools, a little furniture, older computers, misc. items.--------------------------Carport Sale. Friday,
June 22, 8:15-? 604 Seydler St. No early birds! Furniture, etc.--------------------------Rain or Shine Ga-rage Sale. Saturday, June 23, 1245 Pat-rick (on Donovan side), 8-12. Hard-ware, brass, puzzles, children’s books, paper backs, plants, etc....
For Sale: Antique fireproof safe. Was used in Miller store and post of-fice. Combination lock. Very heavy - 500 lbs on roller wheels. Measures 38” tall with wheels. Width 16 1/2 inch-es, depth, 24 1/2 inches. Very good shape. Call 830-788-7123. (07-12-12)--------------------------Stain Glass Win-dow, white tail deer. $275. 512-917-4078.(07-05-12)--------------------------Utility trailer. All wired for lights. Current tag. $375. 512-917-4078. (07-05-12)--------------------------
HOME GROWN TOMATOES.
Highway 97 East, next to Green Acres Nursery. 672-2335.--------------------------Lots more household items. Cheap. Also, lg. desk w/swivel chair. 830-203-8529. (06-28-12)--------------------------8 ft. Sheet metal brake and 30” Sheet metal sheer for sale. 437-2927; 263-1181.(06-28-12)--------------------------For Sale. Woodgrain panels for Peterbilt. ‘96-’99. $1,000 obo. Call Luis, 830-339-0645.(06-28-12)--------------------------Utility trailer, $300; small lawnmower trailer, $50; hog trap, $50; 2 lg. dog cages $25 ea.; baby car seat, stroller, walker, $25 ea.; box of 60 re-cent DVDs $50 for all. Gonzales. 360-477-3699. (06-28-12)--------------------------42-inch riding mow-
er. Excellent condi-tion. $500. 361-208-3565.(06-28-12)--------------------------For Sale: Headache Rack, Bumper Hitch, Aluminum Run-ning Boards, 5 office desks, Lift Chair, An-tique Bed, Leather Sofa Bed. 1109 FM 532 West, Shiner. 361-596-4403.--------------------------Air Framing Nailer. Contractor Series. $75..00. Call 361-741-2604.
For Sale: Post Oak Firewood - year old - size and quantity to fit your need. De-livery available. Call for prices, 830-540-4776 or 830-857-3273.
Round Bales of Klein Grass $60 each. 512-917-4078. (07-05-12)--------------------------Hay for sale. Large Bales. $50.00 Call 830-481-4707.
5 Bale Hay King Trailer & Bale Flip-per Loader. Load hay without getting out of truck. Video on baleflipper.com. $13,500. 512-565-5927. (07-05-12)
For Sale: Queensize mattress set, $200; complete desk w/hutch, $30; Dining Room table with 4 high back chairs, solid wood, $300; Low back swivel re-cliner rocker, $150. Call 672-3728.--------------------------Free - 2 6ft. Curio cabinets (need re-pairs, Cost $300). Haul off. 830-203-8529. (06-28-12).--------------------------Small round dining table with leaf, ex-tends to oval. $50. Vintage pub table with extensions, $175. Black metal futon with mattress & cover. Like new. $75. 830-540-3382.--------------------------
For Sale: 16X64 2/2, 5 years old, like new. Call 830-660-1286 for appt.
Tires for Sale. 4 brand new tires - 255-35-ZR20 Nitto Extreme ZR with Rims - Mar-tin Bros 20” universal rims. $500. 830-857-1340.--------------------------“SIMPLY THE BEST deals on new Chev-rolets and GMCs AND over 100 used vehicles with financ-ing to fit most credit situations. Grafe Chevrolet GMC - Hal-lettsville, TX - 361-798-3281 OR 800-798-3225”. (6/28/12)--------------------------For Sale: 1997 White Mazda Millenia. Has 2.3 DOHC engine, has minor problems but has lots of extra features. All auto, le-ther, and has sound system, etc. Asking $1,800 or best offer. 903-603-2289 or 512-963-3821.(6-28-12)--------------------------2000 Dodge 2500 Diesel - 80k miles. $11,988. 830-303-4381.--------------------------2010 Dodge Caliber - great gas mileage. $15,991. 830-305-1330.--------------------------2011 Nissan Versa - only 15k miles. $15,991. 830-303-4381.--------------------------2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - room for the whole family, $20,988. 830-305-1330.--------------------------2007 Chevy Tahoe - Certified only 57k miles great vehicle. $23,888. 830-303-4381.--------------------------2011 Chevy Impala - Certified with only 39k miles. $15,991. 830-305-1330.
Motel Suites. 2 bed-rooms, full kitchen, porch/small yard. $68 nightly, $310 weekly. Crews wel-come. Call JR, 512-292-0070, 830-857-
5727.--------------------------Beautiful house in Ottine (Palmetto State Park). 11 miles from Gonzales. 2BR/1BA (big bath), Hot tub, deck, lg. oak trees, freshly painted, all tile floors. Call for more information, 830-263-0475.--------------------------3BR furnished house. Call 672-6265 for more infor-mation.--------------------------3BR/2BA, 318 De-Witt St. $850/month, $850/de-posit. No pets. 830-445-9294.--------------------------For Rent in Luling. 3 bed, 1 bath, Cen-tral Air & heat. $850/month, $600/deposit. 830-832-3163. Earl Landry.--------------------------In Flatonia. Nice Oilfield Hous-ing, 1 BR Multiple Units. Overnight/Long Term lease. Equipment, yard/Warehouse next to property. Peyton, 512-948-5306; Da-vid, 713-252-1130.--------------------------House for Rent. 302 Lancaster, Moulton, TX. Nice spacious 1BR home w/ap-pliances & a large yard. Call for info. 832-633-3950.--------------------------Single Suite. Perfect for Supervisor for Oil Company. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, TV/Full cable, wireless internet. No smoking inside. No Pets. Fully fur-nished and all billls paid. Private Yard/Garage. Weekly, $280; Deposit $300. Call 512-292-0070--------------------------Home For Rent. Country Home. completely remod-eled. 2BR/1BA, CA, hardwood floors, roof for AG Proj-ect. Navarro ISD between Seguin & New Braunfels. $1,000 month, $1,000 deposit. 830-660-7351 or 830-822-5348.--------------------------
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Furnished with all bills paid -- Full Kitchen - Personal bedrooms and liv-ing room. WEEKLY RATES AVAILABLE. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.503 OF THE CITY OF GONZALES CODE OF ORDINANC-ES BY ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIM-ITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE § 545.356, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGI-NEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GONZALES, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of Gonzales will hold a Public Hearing on July 9, 2012 at 5:35 p.m. in City Council chambers at City Hall to consider
the application submitted by Jim Logan for a set-back variance to build an R.V. Shelter for the below addresses:
Address Property Owner/ApplicantParcel #13956 Jim & Nancy Logan1616 St. LouisGonzales, TX
All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
Please visit the City website at www.cityofgonzales.org or City Hall to view Agenda.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testa-mentary for the Estate of MARIELLA P. REMBS, Deceased, were issued on June 4, 2012, in Cause No. 9530, pending in the County Court of Gonzales County, Texas, to: Lenore Mary Jurek. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner pre-scribed by law.
c/o: Lenore Mary Jurek 310 St. Matthew Gonzales, Texas 78629
DATED the 19th day of June, 2012.
Jean J. Peterek Attorney for Lenore Mary Jurek State Bar No.: 00792756 P.O. Drawer C Gonzales, Texas 78629 Telephone: (830) 672-9511 Facsimile: (830) 672-7638
AttentionPrivate Non-Profit Schools
You may be eligible to participate in services through Federal Pro-grams. Please contact your local school district regarding participa-tion in the planning and receipt of services through Federal Pro-grams. We would like to hear from you no later than July 5, 2012.
For more information, please contact: Dr. Cathy Booth, Nixon-Smiley CISD (830) 582-1536 ext. 0103.
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NIGHTLY RATESSingle nightly rates starting at $35.00 per night. Which include A/C, Micro-wave, Refrigerator, TV/Cable and fur-nished with all bills paid. Please call JR at (512) 292-0070 or (830) 672-3089.--------------------------For Rent to oilfield or pipeline work-ers 2BR/1BA, CH/A, furnished kitchen in Yoakum. Call 361-293-6821.--------------------------3/2, like new 1,800 sq. ft. in Nixon. $1,000/mo. Call 830-857-6921.
Small house, apartment,mobile home. Reasonable rent, possibly bills paid. Nixon, Lees-ville or possibly Belmont. 830-203-8529. (Cell phone) (06-28-12)--------------------------Looking for a nice house in or near Gonzales. 940-284-4255.
Office space for rent. 1,500 sq. ft. Recently remod-eled. 314 W. Cone. If interested call 830-672-4433.--------------------------For Rent: Indus-trial Property for rent. M1 Ind. Stor-age Yard, 70x130. Church Street. 830-423-2103.--------------------------For sale or lease. 10,000 sq. ft. Bldg. with multi-level loading docks -
Prime location - with offices and separate garage. Call 830-857-5448.--------------------------For Lease: Small of-fice space w/work-shop located at 339 St. George. Recently Renovated, $400/month. For more information please (830) 672-5580.
OIL COMPANY AND OPERATOR TRUCK LOT FOR LEASE. Have land at intersection of Hwy. 80 and 90A. Space available for up to 12 18 wheel-ers. Nice RV Park next door. Serious Inquiries Only! 830-556-6905, Richard Walker.
2BR furnished Apartment for rent. Call 672-6265 for more information.
Willing to do part-time sitting of el-derly man or wom-an after hospital stay or surgery. Take them to local doc-tors visits, grocery shoping, etc. Call 830-788-7123 for more information. (07-12-12)--------------------------Electrical Wiring, Troubleshooting, Repairs, etc. Li-censed & Insured. Call 830-437-5747. (06-28-12)--------------------------For Your Specialty Cake Needs. Call Connie Komoll, 830-203-8178.--------------------------Will do house cleaning Monday thru Friday. Call
830-203-0735.--------------------------Sewing & Altera-tions. Jo West. 830-203-5072. Call between 9 a.m. & 9 p.m.--------------------------
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$30.00Bonded. Ref. #TAR7037872. Have References. Rea-sonable Rates. Call (512) 508-6221.--------------------------I’M LOOKING FOR
WORKI’m not hiring. Need a job as a Nurse Aide in hospital, Agency or home. I’m a CNA & CPR certified and need work in Medi-cal Center. Fred-ericksburg area ONLY. Full-time. If you have a relative needing excep-tional care in San Antonio, please call and ask for Chell, 830-391-4837.--------------------------Hand for Hire, Odd Jobs Done, FREE estimates. Anything you don’t want to do, Junk hauling, Tree Removal, Lot clearing, House pressure washing, office help, ranch, farm, lawn & Flower beds, Barbed wire fence repair, gut-ter cleaning, I do windows. One call does it all. Call Terry (830) 203-1503 or (830) 857-5927.(07-05-12)
RV For Sale. 33’ w/2 slides. Contact Rich-ard, 830-556-6905.--------------------------Ford Motorhome. 44,000 orig. miles. All working. $2,995. 830-857-6565.
RV Rentals available at Belmont RV Park Estates. Call Rich-ard, 830-556-6095.--------------------------Travel Trailers for rent. Located at J.B. Wells, Gonza-les, Texas. Cheaper than motel. Clean, fully furnished, 32 ft. trailers. $300/ a week. Please call for more info & rates. Pug @ 512-963-0000 or Dawn @ 512-508-6221.
RV-SITES-GONZA-LES COUNTY. Large lots, long term rent-als, with laundry service available. $270/mo. + utilities, Weekly-$100; Dai-ly-$20. Pool Opens Summer. Call for in-formation. 830-424-3600.--------------------------RV Sites Available in Nixon. $350/mo. in-cludes utilities. Call 830-857-6921.
For Sale: 2005 Nitro 700 LX with 90 Mer-cury. Nitro trailer & boat cover. Less than 10 hrs. on mo-tor. $9,500 obo. Call 830-263-1464.--------------------------For Sale or Trade: 27’ Sailboat, Beam 8’, fiberglass. 361-561-3335. Ask for Jeff.--------------------------2006 Land Prides 4x4 Recreational Vehicle For Sale. Approx. 200 hours. Honda Motor. In-dependent Suspen-sion. Windshield and Roof. 4x4. Ask-ing - $4,950.00 in
very good condi-tion. Call 830-857-4670.
Free puppies. 1/2 Lab, 1/2 Pyrenees. 8 wks. old. 830-540-4485 or 830-203-1733.(06-28-12)--------------------------Dog Box. 4 ft. wide, 30 inches tall, 36 in. wide w/6 inch cargo space on top. 2 doors. $300. Call for info, leave num-ber & will call back. 830-540-4063, Har-wood.--------------------------We stock Sport-mix Dog and Cat Food, Demon WP for those ants and scorpions. Gonza-les Poultry Supply, 1006 St. Paul Street, 672-7954.(TFN)
FREE Bird cages. 2 grown donkeys, a jack and a jenny. $25.00 each. Call 830-460-0995.--------------------------WANTED: Roping Saddle in good con-dition. Call Gary at 512-227-4712.
For Sale: 1 & 2 year old Black & Red Brangus Bulls. No papers. Good va-riety to choose from. 1st come, 1st serve. Will not hold without payment. 830-437-5772. (06-28-12)--------------------------Laying Hens, $10.00. 512-718-0482.--------------------------Baby guineas. $2.00 each. Multiple col-ors. 830-540-4063, leave message, will return call. Har-wood.--------------------------For Sale: Registered Polled Hereford Bulls. 8-22 mths old. Heifers also, 8 months to 2 years. 830-540-4430.--------------------------FOR SALE: 4 year old Angus Bull. 830-875-2524.--------------------------
WANT TO BUY: Any or Unwanted Hors-es. Call Leejay at 830-857-3866.--------------------------For Sale: Baby & Young Adult Ducks. Mix Breeds. Cost $3.50-$20.00 each. Call 830-857-6844, ask for Tammy Ste-phens.--------------------------M I N I - D O N K E Y S . Great pets, loves people. All ages and colors, some “cross” designs, 36” tall. 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830-672-5152.--------------------------M I N I - G O A T S . (Dwarf Nigerians) 18” to 24” tall. Good weed eaters. Fun
to have around. Beautiful silver and white herd sire. (7 left) 830-672-6265, 830-857-4251, 830-672-5152.
4BR/2BA, 1900 Sq. ft. 210 Tanglewood Trail. New appli-ances, remodeled, new master bath. 830-857-6488.--------------------------Home for Sale. 4/1 on large tree shaded corner lot, close to schools. Need some work. $49,500. 830-857-4974 or 830-672-7405.
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The Historic City of Gonzales, Texas is in search of a Building Official. We are seeking an experienced professional who has faced the
challenges of a growing community, a leader who can find so-lutions to challenges, and someone who will be part of the team. Gonzales isin the cross roads of the booming Eagle Ford Shale Oil Field.
The persons selected for this position will be responsible for the building process in the City from Plan review to permit-ting and from inspections to certificate of occupancy. They will serve as the Flood Plain Administrator. The Building Offi-cial will work with zoning and subdvision ordinances, the ICC 2009 Residential and Building Codes. The position currently supervises Code Enforcement and Building Maintenance.
High School Diploma/GED required. College course work is preferred. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Cur-rent certification as Plumbing and Electrical Inspector by the State of Texas. Must obtain ICC Building Inspector certifica-tion within one year of employment. Must have knowledge of administration of zoning and subdivision ordinances.
The City of Gonzales is an equal opportunity employer. Ap-plications available at City Hall or www.cityofgonzales.org. Please complete an application and take it to City Hall or email to:
City of GonzalesAttn: Payroll Dept.
P.O. Box 547Gonzales, TX 78629
“NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE”
Building Official
Maintenance Position OpenWaelder Housing Authority is accepting applications for a full-time maintenance position. Only qualified applicants need apply. MUST be well organized, have
knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing, Sewer Lines and Lift Station, Inventory,
carpentry skills, ability to maintain apartment units in clean, decent and safe condition. Operate lawn equipment, floor equipment, receive and document service request. Good people skills, a plus. Health Ins. and Retirement benefits. Salary based
on qualifications.
Must be able to pass criminal history. Apply at WHA Office located at:
220 North Avenue A, Waelder, TX. Call 830-203-0009 for additional information.
Now Hiring
Apply today, Start today!!!Production/Poultry Processing:
• Maintenance • Back Dock Hanger • Back Dock Driver w/ Class B or CDL • 2nd Processing • Sanitation (Nights) Feed Mill - FM 108 S., Gonzales Production • Day & Night Shifts Available
Mon.-Fri., 8-10 hr. days Must have proof of identity and eligibility to work in the
U.S. Drug screening as applicable to position.
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Human Resources603 W. Central, Hwy. 87, Nixon, Texas
830-582-1619 for more information.Si Habla Espanol
SEGUIN’S GROWING AND SO ARE WE!
SALES PROFESSIONAL NEEDED
We’re one of the area’s most exciting dealerships and
we want you!
Opening available for an experienced Car Salesperson.
We offer full benefi ts.
Apply in person. Ask for Buddy Cupit
509 W. IH-10 • Seguin830-303-4381
A Medical Nursing Staffing Agency
Looking for RN’s, LVN’s, CNA’s, Sitters,
to cover shifts in surrounding areas.Full Time • Part Time
Just Weekends AvailablePay rate for:
RNs - $32.00 Per/HLVNs - $25.00 Per/H.CNAs - $12.00 Per/HSitters - $9.00 Per/H
Offering $1,000Bonus
If you are interested give Heather a call at
Office: (361)221-2324Cell: (361)772-1705
Victoria College is hiring part time Instructors for the Workforce and Continuing Edcuation Department in
the following fields:
• Nurse Aid• Medication Aid
• Insurance Coding• Medical Assisting
For application details see our website at
www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or contact us at
361-572-2459 in Victoria. EOE
Victoria College Gonzales Center and Hallettsville
VN ProgramAre now hiring
Vocational Nursing InstructorsVictoria College is hiring two VN Instructors
for the Allied Health Division Vocational Nursing Program. The positions are
available at our VC Gonzales Center and at our Hallettsville VN Program. The positions
are Full-time, 12 month, tenure track positions starting August 2012. A current
Texas registered RN license with a minimum of four years recent direct patient care
nursing experience in adult med/surg. is required. Salary range is $45,000-$50,000
depending on qualifications. Employee benefits include retirement; paid health
insurance; group rates for dental, life, and disability insurance; tuition waiver, paid leave, Sec. 125 flex; and a quality work
environment. For application details see our website at www.victoriacollege.edu/jobsatvc or contact us at 361-572-2459 in Victoria or
at 1-830-672-6251 in Gonzales. EOE.
ACCOUNTING CLERKSouthern Clay Products, Inc.
Gonzales, TexasWe are an international company, an industry leader, a friendly place to work, and we have outstanding benefits. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Clerk will enjoy a variety of challenges with primary responsibility in Accounts Payable. If you’re look-ing for an opportunity to apply your accounting skills and experience, here’s what we’re looking for:
High school diploma and knowledge of basic accounting with minimum 1 year full cycle accounts payable experience Strong Excel skills a must; proficient with MS Office (Word; Outlook). Sales tax and 1099 reporting a plus. Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a deadline-oriented environment Able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills
Southern Clay Products, Inc. is a Rockwood Holdings Company. Come visit us at http://www.scprod.com/ or http://www.rockwoodspecialties.com/index.htm
Salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsEmail or fax your resume along with salary requirements to HR Dept.
[email protected]: 830-672-1908
Southern Clay Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
WANTED:
CDL DRIVERS NEEDEDBobtail Truck Driver
Day & Night Positions AvailableRequirements:
Class A CDL with HazMat/Tanker EndorsementsMust be at least 25 years of age
Insurance, 401K and vacation included
Applications available at:Schmidt & Sons, Inc.
2510 Church St. • Gonzales, Texas 78629www.schmidtandsons.com
(830) 672-2018 • John Clark @ ext. 112
Full-time position Equipment Operator, water distribution, wastewater collection
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Juneteenth, also known as Free-dom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honor-ing African-American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865.
Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nine-teenth, and is recognized as a state holiday or state holiday observance in 41 states of the United States. The eight states who have not recog-nized Juneteenth are Hawaii, Mary-land, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Utah.
The state of Texas is widely con-sidered the first U.S. state to begin Juneteenth celebrations with infor-mal observances taking place for over a century; it has been an of-ficial state holiday since 1890. It is considered a “partial staffing holi-
day”, meaning that state offices do not close, but some employees will be using a floating holiday to take the day off. Schools are not closed, but most public schools in Texas are already into summer vacation by June 19th. Its observance has spread to many other states, with a few cel-ebrations even taking place in other countries.
Though Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on September 22, 1862, with an effec-tive date of January 1, 1863, it had minimal immediate effect on most slaves’ day-to-day lives, particularly in the Confederate States of Amer-ica. Many liberated slaves died dur-ing emancipation as a result of the illness that devastated army regi-ments. Freed slaves suffered from smallpox, yellow fever, and mal-nutrition. Texas, as a part of the Confederacy, was resistant to the Emancipation Proclamation. June-teenth commemorates June 18 and 19, 1865. June 18 is the day Union
General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived in Galves-ton to take possession of the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves. On the next day, legend has it while standing on the balcony of Galveston’s Ashton Villa, Granger read the contents of “General Order No. 3”:
“The people of Texas are in-formed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equal-ity of personal rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labor. The freedmen are advised to remain quietly at their present homes and work for wages. They are informed that they will not be allowed to collect at military posts and that they will not be sup-ported in idleness either there or elsewhere.”
The history of the Juneteenth Holiday
Desmond Bolden participates in the Hula Hoop Con-test. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Edwards Association board member Jereline Clack speaks about the significance of the Juneteenth Hol-iday. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Youngsters took advantage of the opportunity to play inside of the Moon Bounce. (Photo by Cedric Igle-hart)
Rev. C. A. Roaches opened the ceremony and also provided the scripture reading and prayer before leading the gathering in the singing of the Negro National Anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
Mariah Hastings was one of several who took part in a rousing game of kickball. (Photo by Cedric Iglehart)
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While the students are out for the summer, the athletic brass at Gonzales High School continue to be hard at work.
Over the past few weeks, GHS athletic director Ricky Lock has been busy filling in the holes in his coaching roster. He recently added three new faces in those previously vacant places.
All high-school coaches love to see their athletes work as hard as possible to garner success in their sport. That is what made newly-appointed Gonza-les defensive coordina-tor Shannon Fink excited about coaching in Gonza-les.
“I really liked the num-ber of football players that are working out during the summer, early in the morn-ing,” he said. “I also like the fact that both girls and boys athletes are working out early on summer days.”
“It is always a positive for a new coach to come in and see the athletes work-ing hard.”
With an 11-1 season that
saw them finish as area fi-nalists last year, expecta-tions will be high for the football team.
“I have a lot to live up to,” Fink said. “I accept the challenge.”
He said the support from the parents and commu-nity is phenomenal.
“I love the fan support for the Apaches,” he said. “I have seen parents take their kids to morning workouts. You do not really see that a lot at 5A schools. The Gon-zales community has a lot of pride in the school dis-trict’s sports.”
In addition to overseeing the Apache defense, Fink will also serve as head pow-erlifting coach.
“I have coached power-
lifting before,” he said. “I have gotten a couple of kids to the regional and state meet.”
Fink is looking to do the same in Gonzales.
“I know powerlifting is big around here,” he said. “My goal is to get as many athletes as possible to re-gional and state.”
Fink is a 1985 graduate of Holland High School near Temple. He lettered in football, track and baseball.
After graduating, Fink elected to serve his country for a little while as he joined the Army and served for a number of years. He then started attending school at Tarleton State University in Stephenville and got his undergraduate degree in
1994 in Exercise Science.Fink stayed around Tar-
leton and earned his Mas-ters in Education in 1996. While working on his Masters, Fink was a gradu-ate assistant for the Texans football team. From there, he has coached at several places including Texas State and Temple College
Fink has spent his last four years as the defensive coordinator at Alief-Elsik High School in the Hous-ton area.
“Coach Fink has a very good reputation and I am excited to have him as our defensive coordinator,” Lock said.
The Mighty Rams were 6-5 overall last season and were 5-1 and the champi-
ons of 18-5A Division I. El-sik fell to Cypress Falls, 48-22, in the bi-district round of the playoffs.
Fink said the 5A school of about 4,000 students made the playoffs three out of the four years he was there.
“I think they will make the playoffs this year,” he said.
Fink has known Lock for 10 years. The two have worked football camps to-gether and Lock’s coaching reputation is well known to Fink.
“Coach Lock has won at every place he has been it,” Fink said. “He knows how to instill discipline in the players and how to moti-vate them to play well.”
Fink’s wife, Dena, will be employed with Luling ISD and the couple have a 10-year-old daughter, Kacee.
Having played for Lock during his high school years at Runge, new Gon-zales assistant football and track coach Chris King is familiar with Lock’s style of coaching.
Lock coached King in both football and track in
junior high and his fresh-man year of high school.
“Coach Lock is very in-tense and demands a lot from the players,” he said. “I feel I have carried some of Coach Lock’s coaching style into my own coach-ing career. He is very good at getting the most out of players and coaches.”
King said Lock is also good at managing his play-ers and expects a lot from his coaching staff.
“He is able to get after somebody and chew them out, but afterwards, he will talk to them to get correct-ed whatever needs to be corrected,” he said.
King graduated from Runge in 2002 and attend-ed Texas A&M University in College Station. He got undergraduate degrees in business management and business marketing in 2006 when he graduated.
While searching for jobs in his field, King had a change of career heart.
“While I was interview-ing, I realized I did not want to sit in a cubicle in an office all day,” he said.
King’s family had a back-
Shannon Fink
Gonzales continues to fill out coaching ranksBy MARK [email protected]
Chris King Sarah Moreno
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ground in education.“My mom was assistant
superintendent and my dad was a coach, principal and superintendent. I had a few other family members in education,” he said.
King got his teaching certification and started work as a coach and teacher at Jourdanton High School in August of 2006 and held that position until earlier this month. While at Jour-danton, he was an assistant football, assistant varsity boys basketball and the head girls track coach.
Gonzales is also a simi-lar situation to Jourdan-ton when King came on to coach there.
“When I got there, they had won just several games in three years,” he said. “Now they have been to the playoffs two years in a row and won their district last season. I think Gonzales is in the same boat because they are a program that is on the rise.”
“I like the rural feeling to Gonzales and like that the community and the kids like living in a rural area.”
King said he was con-sidering other coaching positions when he emailed Coach Lock to inquire about openings at GISD.
“He told me Gonzales might have some openings and we went from there,” King said.
“Coach King was part of a very good coaching staff while in Jourdanton,” Lock said. “He is a hard worker and I have heard nothing but positive things about his coaching.”
King will teach Business Communication/Public Speaking at GHS and will be an assistant football and track coach. It has not been decided if he will help out with the girls or the boys track team.
New Gonzales head ten-nis coach and assistant vol-leyball coach Sarah More-no has already spent some time in town.
She spent the 2011-12 school year substitute teaching in the district and took over the P.E. classes of former Gonzales defensive coordinator Lanny Wil-son, who departed earlier this year to become head football coach at Harlingen South High School.
Moreno is happy with what she has seen out of the Gonzales school district and community.
“I love this town,” she said. “I’ve gotten to know some of the other coaches and the students.”
Moreno said she is look-ing forward to becoming a part of the athletic depart-ment staff.
“It seems Coach Lock is into making sure every sport is successful,” she said.
Moreno takes over the Gonzales tennis program from long-time head coach Daisy Martinez.
“I want to continue what Coach Martinez has done with the program,” Moreno said. “She has gotten sev-eral players to the regional tournament. I want to get as many players to district and on to regionals and further.”
This will be the first head coaching gig for Moreno,
who did not play tennis in either high school and col-lege.
Moreno coached Pearl-and Glenda Dawson High School tennis following college graduation, along-side head coach John Meadows.
“I learned a lot under him,” Moreno said.
Moreno was at Dawson High School from 2009 un-til 2011, where she was an assistant volleyball coach and taught biology. She is a 2004 graduate of Pear-land High School, where she played volleyball and basketball, and ran on the track team.
Moreno attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio from 2004-2008, where she played on the volleyball team and re-ceived an All-Heartland Conference Honorable Mention in 2006 and Sec-ond Team nod in 2008.
The Lady Rattlers had a 77-86 record during her time as an outside hit-ter/middle blocker, plac-ing third in the Heartland Conference in 2004 and 2005, runner up in 2006 and fourth place in 2007.
She graduated with an undergraduate degree in 2008 in Exercise and Sport Sciences.
Moreno will be an as-sistant volleyball coach at Gonzales under fourth-year head coach Kim Payne.
“I am very excited to be coaching with Coach Payne,” she said. “I’ve al-ready gotten the opportu-nity to work with her in P.E. classes.”
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COACHES: King new track coach, Moreno will lead tennis
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SH’s Henke earns fourth TAPPS Coach of the Year Award
Sacred Heart athletic di-rector and head football coach Pat Henke was given his fourth TAPPS Coach of the Year Award during a ceremony on June 8 in San Antonio.
Henke coached the 2011 Indians to 14-1 record and the TAPPS 2A State Title, which he also won with Sa-cred Heart in 1986, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002 and 2007.
Henke has been in charge of Sacred Heart ath-letics since 1981. His other TAPPS Coach of the Year honors came in 1999, 2001 and 2003.
CYFL registration con-tinues
There are two regular CYFL registrations left in Gonzales.
The first will be held Sat-urday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to noon at Victoria College Gonzales campus. The last will be held on Wednesday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.
An official copy of your child’s birth certificate will be needed to be given to the league. All players must provide birth record for age verification, so please have it present at registration or you will not be allowed to register without it.
Cost of registration is $175. Parents have the op-tions of paying the fee in total, paying $85 and sell-ing a book of raffle tickets or paying $10 and selling two books of raffle tick-ets. Raffle money is due at equipment pickup.
Late registration will be held on Thursday, July 12 and Saturday, July 14. There will be no fundraiser op-tion at the late registration.
During the regular regis-tration period, you can also register for CYFL Football Camp. The cost of $10 is due by July 1. The camp will be held from July 30-Aug. 1 at the practice field next to Apache Stadium.
Divisions for CYFL foot-ball are freshman (ages 5-6), sophomore (ages 7-8), junior (ages 9-10) and se-nior (ages 11-12). Children going to the 7th grade can play in the CYFL as well as junior high as long as they do not turn 13 before Sept. 1.
You can pre-register on-line at cyfl.net. For more in-
formation, call Gary Clack at 361-275-1156.
Half Moon Fun Run set for July
The 33rd Annual Half Moon Holidays Fun Run will be held July 7 at Green Dickerson Park in Shiner.
There will be 5K Run/Walk, 10K run and Kids K Run/Walk for runners/walkers under the age of 10. Registration fee is $25 if registered before June 19 and $30 after.
On-site registration starts at 7 a.m. and the race will start at 7:30. All en-trants will get a T-shirt.
Checks need to be made payable to St. Paul Booster Club. Forms are available online at www.shinertx.com/halfmoon and need to be mailed to Dana Beal, PO Box 1131, Shiner, TX 77984.
Participants can also register online at www.signmeup.com. For more information, contact Beal at [email protected] or call 361-772-8831.
Apache Basketball Camp
The Gonzales Apache Basketball non-varsity Camp will be held July 10-12, from 10 a.m. to noon at the GHS Special Events Center.
The camp is for players who will be in grades 5-9 for the 2012-13 school year. Cost of the camp will be $30.
Campers will need to dress in T-shirts, shorts and basketball shoes.
Number of registrants is limited so please return ap-plication and fee by July 6 to assure proper shirt size for the camp T-shirt.
Applications need to be mailed to Gonzales Apache Basketball Camp, 1801 N. Sarah DeWitt, Gonzales, Texas 78629. Checks need to be made payable to Apache Basketball Club.
If you have any questions, please contact Raymond Lopez at 830-672-6641.
Apache Football CampThe Gonzales Apache
Football non-varsity camp will be held July 24-26,
from 9-11:30 a.m., at the high school practice field for students who are in-coming grades 1-9.
The camp will be run by the Gonzales varsity and junior high coaches.
Campers should dress in a comfortable T-shirt, shoes, socks and cleated shoes (if you have them).
The campers will be in-structed daily in running, blocking, tackling, strength building, agility, quickness and special-teams play. There will also be punt, pass and kick competition, 40-yard dash, team com-petition and annual Water-melon bowl. Every camper will receive a T-shirt.
The cost is $30 per camp-er and checks need to be payable to GHS Letterman’s Club. Applications need to be mailed to Gonzales Apache Football Camp, 1801 Sarah DeWitt, Gonza-les, TX 78629
For more information, contact Gonzales football coach Ricky Lock at 830-672-6641
Lady Apache Volleyball Camp
The Gonzales Lady Apaches Volleyball non-varsity camp will be held July 24-26, from 9-11 a.m., at the Gonzales High School Special Events Cen-ter. The camp will be for players incoming grades 4-9.
Cost is $30 per camper, and includes camp T-shirt and instruction.
Campers will need to wear T-shirt, gym shorts and gym shoes. Campers will be taught basic skills (hitting, serving, receiving, setting and rules).
For more information, contact Anita Dement at 830-672-6641.
Gonzales Youth League soccer signups
The Gonzales Youth League is currently hold-ing signups for the 2012 fall season.
The league is for play-ers ages 4-15. Registration forms are available online at www.gonzalesyouthsoc-cer.com. Registration dead-line is Aug. 25; practices start Sept. 4 and the first game will be Sept. 22.
For more information, call 830-433-5555.
Scramble WinnersThe first place team at the Wednesday Night Scramble held June 13 at Indepen-dence Park Golf Course in Gonzales consisted of Tom Sudderth, Taylor Davis, Mike Davis, Gary Richardson and Eric McClintock. The second place team (not pictured) was made up of Aaron Burek, Will Ruddock, Doyle Allen, Roy Staton and Jim Cannan. (Courtesy photo)
The Karate KidKabel Faltisek recently competed in the Hill Country Karate Tournament where he sparred to win a first place medal, his fourth top ten finish in four out of his last five tournaments. At the Best of the Best Tournament, Faltisek came in third place. He has ranked up to his fourth belt in the youth which is blue. (Courtesy photo)
District 29-2A Baseball
Coach of the Year: Mike Eckles, LulingMVP: Ryan Larison, Jr, LulingNewcomer of the Year: Raphael DeHoyos, So,
MarionFIRST TEAMPitchers: Colton West, Sr, Stockdale; Brett
Eckles, Jr, Luling; Victor Garza, Jr, MarionCatcher: Josh Vela, Jr, Stockdale1st Base: Trayden Staton, So, Luling2nd Base: Mikey Opela, Jr, StockdaleShort Stop: Byron Martin, Sr, Luling3rd Base: J.C. Salazar, Sr, San Antonio ColeDesignated Hitter/Utility: Marc Magallanez,
Sr, Luling; Ty Green, Sr, MarionOutfielders: Jaime Moreno, Sr, Nixon-Smiley;
Vince Garcia, Sr, Luling; Tyler O’Bryan, Jr, Mar-ion; Cody Hastings, Sr, Stockdale
SECOND TEAMPitchers: Anthony Perales, So, Luling; Evan
Basha, Sr, Marion; Raul Tovar, Jr, NixonCatcher: Zach Reeves, So, San Antonio Cole1st Base: Taylor Deason, Jr, Stockdale2nd Base: Tré Lambert, So, MarionShort Stop: Miguel Marquez, Jr, Stockdale3rd Base: Andrew Cardenas, Jr, San Antonio
ColeDesignated Hitter/Utility: Jordan Pruitt, Jr,
San Antonio Cole; C.G. Cruz, Sr, MarionOutfielders: Jourden Stanley, So, Marion;
Dusty Mosier, Jr, Stockdale; Andres Alvarez, Sr, Nixon-Smiley; Alex Hernandez, Sr, Nixon-Smiley; Aaron Werlein, Jr, Luling
District 28-1A Baseball
Most Valuable Player: Zach Reese, Shiner, Sr.
Offensive Player of the Year: Brady Cejka, Shiner, Jr.
Defensive Player of the Year: Colby Mica, Fla-tonia, Sr.
Newcomer of the Year: Kaleb Leal, Ganado, Fresh.
FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Cole Robbins, Flatonia, Sr.; Ky San-
delovic, Shiner, Sr.; Josh Velasquez, Flatonia, Jr.; Jacob Stafford, Shiner, Soph; Benny Garcia, Ga-nado, Soph.
Catcher: Chris Kutac, Louise, Fresh. Infielders: Will Bruns, Flatonia, Soph.; Blaine
Caka, Shiner, Sr.; Colton Courville, Louise, Sr.; Ray Lopez, Flatonia, Sr.; Kenny Kocian, Ga-nado, Jr.; Matt Pohler, Shiner, Sr.; Dillon Lee, Louise, Sr.
Outfielders: Zane Ponder, Flatonia, Jr.; Jake Jalufka, Shiner, Sr.; Trey Thedford, Ganado, Sr.; Kyle Sparkman, Ganado, Jr.
Utility: Donovan Mardis, Shiner, Sr. Designated Hitter: Colby Craig, Flatonia, Jr. SECOND TEAMPitcher: Clay Koudela, Louise, Jr.Infielders: Clay Branecky, Flatonia, Sr.; Jose
Cedillo, Flatonia, Jr.; Clay Vesley, Ganado, Soph.; Cade Cihal, Ganado, Sr.; Austin Esse, Shiner, Jr.
Outfielders: Tony Puentes, Louise, Sr.; Will Siemen, Louise, Soph.; Nick Nevlud, Shiner, Sr.; Xavier Salazar, Ganado, Sr.
Utility: Clint George, Louise, Sr.
Area All-District Teams
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The Great Outdoors
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Texas Weekly Fishing ReportGULF COAST REGION
NORTH SABINE - Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad on soft plastics. Redfish are good under rafts of shad on topwaters. Trout are good while working deep shell on plastics.
SOUTH SABINE - Trout are fair to good under birds and pods of shad. Trout are good at the jetty on live bait and topwa-ters. Redfish and Spanish mack-erel are good on live shrimp tight to the rocks. Red snapper is good offshore.
BOLIVAR - Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on Bass Assassins, Trout Killers and Sand Eels. Topwaters have been good early. Sand trout are fair to good on shrimp in the Intra-coastal.
TRINITY BAY - Trout are fair over shell and on well pads on soft plastics. Trout, redfish and flounder are good at the spillway on live bait.
EAST GALVESTON BAY - Trout are fair for drifters work-ing deep shell on limetreuse, glow and chicken–on–a–chain Bass Assassins and TTF Flats Minnows. Trout are good in the channel on croakers.
WEST GALVESTON BAY - Trout, sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Redfish are good in the back lakes. Red
snapper are good offshore.TEXAS CITY - Trout are
fair to good on the reefs and in the channel on live shrimp and croakers. Redfish and sand trout are fair to good in Moses Lake on shrimp.
FREEPORT - Trout, redfish and Spanish mackerel are fair to good on shrimp at the jet-ties. Trout, redfish, sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in Christ-mas Bay. Red snapper, kingfish and dorado are good offshore.
EAST MATAGORDA BAY - Trout are fair to good for drift-ers on live shrimp over mid–bay reefs. Redfish are schooling in the middle of the bay. Redfish are fair in Lake Austin on live shrimp.
WEST MATAGORDA BAY - Trout are fair to good on sand and grass humps on soft plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on topwaters and live shrimp in Oyster Lake. Black drum are good on the reefs on live shrimp.
PORT O’CONNOR - Trout and redfish are good on topwa-ters and live bait over sand, grass and shell in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are fair for drifters working the back lakes with live shrimp.
ROCKPORT - Trout are fair to good in the guts and chan-nels on free–lined shrimp. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Trout are good
around the islands on croakers. Redfish are good on mullet in the deep guts on the outgoing tide.
PORT ARANSAS - Trout, redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp and croakers. Red snapper, king-fish and ling are good offshore.
CORPUS CHRISTI - Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Redfish are good in the potholes on shrimp. Trout are good in the sand holes and grass on croakers.
BAFFIN BAY - Trout are good on topwaters worked over shal-low rocks. Trout are good on for waders working plastics over sand and grass. Redfish are good in knee–deep water on small topwaters.
PORT MANSFIELD - Trout are good on topwaters on the edge of the channel and around sand and grass. Redfish are fair to good while wading shallow flats on small topwaters and Gulps. Offshore is good for red snapper, kingfish and ling.
SOUTH PADRE - Redfish are fair to good around Gas Well Flats and South Bay on shrimp and DOA Shrimp. Trout are good on plastics and topwaters while wading spoils
PORT ISABEL - Trout and redfish are fair to good on the flats on live shrimp. Trout are good on the deeper edges and
flats in Laguna Vista and Air-port Cove on topwaters, Gulps, DOA Shrimp and live shrimp.
SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS REGION
BRAUNIG - Water clear. Black bass are fair on crank-baits and watermelon soft plas-tic worms near the dam. Striped bass are fair on liver and shad off points near the pier. Redfish are fair on perch, tilapia, shad, and silver spoons. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and cut bait near the hot water discharge.
CALAVERAS - Water clear. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are good on spoons and striper jigs near the dam. Redfish are fair down rigging silver and gold spoons along the shore-line. Channel catfish are good on cheesebait, shrimp, and shad. Blue catfish are good on liver and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.
CHOKE CANYON - Water clear; 78–82 degrees; 13.01’ low. Black bass are good on char-treuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and large soft plastic worms. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.
COLETO CREEK - Water fairly clear; 1.95’ low. Black
bass are good on chartreuse soft plastics and perch colored top-waters. Striped bass are fair on minnows. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are fair on night-crawlers and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.
FALCON - Water stained; 81–85 degrees; 32.75’ low. Black bass are good on minnows and shallow running crankbaits in the north end of the lake. Striped bass are slow. Crap-pie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.
PRAIRIES AND LAKESREGION
BASTROP - Water stained; 78–82 degrees. Black bass are good on watermelon spinner-baits and crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow catfish are slow.
FAYETTE - Water stained. Black bass are fair on chartreuse Carolina rigged soft plastics in 15–25 feet. Channel and blue catfish are good on shrimp and shad in 10–15 feet.
Prescribed burn planned for Canyon State natural area
SAN ANTONIO – Natural Area Super-intendent Chris Holm announced today that Texas Parks and Wild-life Department staff plans to conduct pre-scribed burns at Gov-ernment Canyon State Natural Area starting in June and continuing through January.
The burns are expect-ed to be conducted and completed in two to three days each.
Prescribed burns are used as a management tool in natural areas and state parks to im-prove habitat for wild-life by restoring wood-lands and savannahs in the Natural Area that were historically main-tained by natural fires.
They also are con-ducted to reduce the amount of available fuels, such as leaf lit-ter, fallen branches, understory growth and dead trees that accu-mulate naturally and from storm events. By decreasing the amount of available fuels, pre-scribed burns reduce the chance for a poten-tially destructive wild-
fire to occur.Natural Area staff-
ers already have be-gun preparing for the upcoming burns by clearing vegetation and other fuels from the fire breaks established around the perimeter of each area that will be burned this year.
Fuels and vegeta-tion also are cleared away from utility poles, structures, signs and sensitive resources to protect them during the prescribed burns.
Prescribed burns in natural areas and state parks are conducted by TPWD personnel who have undergone train-ing and met national wildland firefighting certification standards.
The Natural Area’s prescribed burn plan defines the conditions under which a pre-scribed burn may be conducted, taking into account wind speeds and direction, air tem-perature, relative hu-midity, and fuel mois-ture levels. The plan also guides fire crew members in managing burns to prevent them
from escaping into ad-jacent properties and to minimize the effect of smoke in nearby resi-dential areas.
Because specific weather conditions are required to conduct an effective and safe pre-scribed burn, TPWD staff cannot provide a specific date for the burns at this time. However, local emer-gency management of-ficials will be notified before a prescribed fire is implemented. Holm said that during the burn, the Natural Area would be closed to the public. During the burn there may be smoke that reduces visibility on neighboring roads and Holm cautions travelers to reduce their speed and use their headlights when smoke is present.
For more informa-tion regarding the planned burn or to re-quest notification on the days when fires are ignited, please contact the Natural Area at 210-688-9055 or e-mail [email protected].
AUSTIN—Gov. Rick Perry has signed a proc-lamation making June 18-24 National Pollina-tor Week in Texas.
This includes the Lone Star State in an interna-tional celebration recog-nizing bees, birds, bats, beetles and butterflies for their service to farm-ers and gardeners alike.
“The annual value of bee-pollinated crops to the U.S. economy is estimated at over $15 billion,” says Michael Warriner, invertebrate biologist with the Texas Parks and Wildlife De-partment. “In North America, most plant pol-lination is carried out by bees.”
Roughly one third of all the food we eat is be-cause of pollination that happened in a farmer’s field, Warriner says. During a single day, a female bee may visit sev-eral hundred flowers, de-positing pollen all along the way.
Bees are tremendously successful pollinators for two main reasons. Many people think that bees go from flower to flower to collect nectar for their hive and just so happen to be dusted with pollen but bees collect the pol-len from the flower de-liberately. Pollen is used as a food source not only for the bees themselves, but also for their young.
The other reason is be-cause bees tend to visit certain species of plant per trip, preventing cross pollination or pollen be-ing wasted on a different species.
People are not the only species who are over-whelmingly impacted by the day-to-day life of bees pollinating. With producers such as plants, shrubs, grasses and trees being the lowest form of the food chain, they are a vital source of survival for most animals who consume those berries, nuts, fruits and vegeta-bles. Native bee popu-lations are vital to the ecosystems we are sur-rounded by today. The pollination service pro-vided to U.S. agriculture by native bees has been estimated in excess of $3 billion annually.
“Bumblebees are among the most famil-iar native Texas bees,” Warriner says. “Their black and yellow bodies are easy to recognize as they buzz from flower to flower. Like honey-bees, bumblebees are social insects that live in colonies comprised of a queen and her daughter workers. Bumblebees, in particular, are more ef-fective pollinators than honeybees of such crops as blueberries, eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes.”
Although bumblebees
are a crucial part of our ecosystem, they have been relatively unstudied until now, Warriner says. Recently, there has been a worrisome decline of bee species on several continents. The United Kingdom, being the first to report this decline, now has three species extinct.
North America has been experiencing its own decline but re-searchers did not supply quantitative evidence until now.
Researchers from uni-versities across the coun-try have begun to study the cause and contribu-tors of the decline and if it will continue. Some researchers came to find the decline was due to loss of optimal habitat for the bees.
Other conclusions were the influx of com-mercial bumblebees onto wild colonies, pesti-cide use and competition with non-native bumble-bees.
Warriner has also cre-ated a website where tips can be found on how to identify bumblebees as well as information on the nine species that oc-cur in the state. Visit www.texasbumblebees.com to learn more about this endeavor and how you can help during Pollinator Week and be-yond.
Pollinator week raises a buzz for Texas bees
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The Gonzales County A&M Club will be hosting a scholarship drive at the State Farm Insurance Tent each Friday night in June at the Summer Concert Series held at Confederate Square in downtown Gonzales, TX. The proceeds from this scholarship drive
will be collect-ed and select students will be awarded scholarships to attend Texas A&M Univer-sity in College Station, TX. Many prizes will be award-
ed and announced at the June 29th Summer Concert Se-ries. Your attendance is not necessary to receive these prizes. Check out our Facebook page at Gonzales Ag-gies for more information on this event. Come on down to enjoy some music and fel-lowship while helping our lo-cal youth go to college at the Gonzales Sum-mer Concert Se-ries each Friday night in June.
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The Youth Rodeo Association returned to the J.B. Wells Arena in Gonzales on Wednesday. Over 200 youngsters from all across the state will participate in the four-day event. (Photo by Mark Lube)
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Regional country favorites Kevin Fowler and Thom Shepherd will have the Thump thumpin’ Friday
LULING — From the classic to the unique, the four fun-filled days of the annual Luling Watermelon Thump will have some-thing to appeal to muisc lovers of all ages.
This year’s 59th An-nual Watermelon Thump entertainment lineup fea-tures up-and-coming art-ists like The Pale Horses, established national chart-toppers like The Bellamy Brothers and Texas re-gional music favorites like Thom Shepherd and Kevin Fowler.
And this year’s Thump organizers are making it even easier to access all the fun.
As always, Thursday and Sunday will be free, as will children 12 and under throughout the weekend. On Friday, patrons will be given the opportunity to arrive early and take ad-vantage of a discounted price of $5 before 7 p.m. After that, admission will be $15 for the remainder of the evening. Saturday, ad-mission will be FREE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., followed by a $10 charge from 1-7 p.m. and $15 thereafter. Attend-ees should note that under no circumstances will they be subject to two different admission charges on Sat-urday. Also, all prices each day are valid for all events within the festival grounds, including all concerts.
Thursday’s events kick off with judging of the champion Melon at 5:30 p.m., followed the corona-tion of this year’s Water-melon Thump Queen at 7 p.m. Both those events will take place at the Pavilion. The Pale Horses — finalists in this year’s Live at Billy Bob’s recording contest — take the main stage at 8:30 p.m.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Friday, with the children’s watermelon seed spitting contest at the Spitway. The Jeremy Halliburton band will entertain in the spit-way starting at 6:30 p.m.
Thom Shepherd is mak-ing a name for himself as a solo artist with hits like Band-Aid on a Bul-let Wound and Redneck Yacht Club after author-ing a number of hit songs for others. He and Kevin Fowler take the main stage at 8:30 p.m.
The annual Watermelon Thump Parade kicks off events on Saturday. Jug-gler/musician Wade Henry will be roaming the Thump grounds starting at noon, while the Shiner Hobo Band kick off the day’s mu-sic at noon in the Pavilion.
There will be live acoustic music under the tent fea-turing Logan Skloss, Tra-vis Gibson, Tyler Stevens, Catfish, Chris Summer-latte, G.C. Searcy, Randy Collier, Bill McNeal, Nick Lawrence, Bret Graham, and many more starting at 1 p.m.
Comedy ventriloquist Ian Varella will perform in the Children’s Tent at 2 p.m.
The Fossils will provide entertainment on the main stage starting at 4 p.m., with the World Championship Seed Spitting Contest set for 4:30 p.m.
The fun continues start-ing at 7:30, when Southern Express provides enter-tainment in the Spitway and the Cody Johnson Band takes over on the main stage. Charlie Ro-bison will follow, with The Bellamy Brothers wrap-ping up the evening.
Sunday’s events include the Luling Car Show, with Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88’s and Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs keeping the crowd hoppin’ on the main stage from 1-9 p.m.
By DAVE MUNDY
Here are a few little known facts and figures about the Watermelon Thump. The festivities kick off Thursday and run through Sunday, June 24 in downtown Luling.
0: Number of years since 1954 that the Wa-
termelon Thump has not been held. 0: Number of additional admission charges
to see all of our musical acts throughout the weekend.
0: Number of other places to be this week-
end besides the Thump that will involve more fun.
1: Number of part-time staff members who
coordinate the Thump’s daily operations. 1: Number of international film crews who
will be on hand at this year’s Thump. The Brit-ish Broadcasting Company (BBC) will be in town Saturday to get footage for their televi-sion show “All Over the Place USA.”
1: Number of live radio broadcasts at the
Thump this year. “The Texas Pride BBQ Old Time Gospel Show” will air live from down-town Luling Saturday night at 11:00p.m. It can also be heard on WOAI 1200AM or online at www.waoi.com.
1: Number of price breaks offered for early
arrival on Friday. Admission is only $5 before 7 p.m.
2: Number of price breaks offered for early
arrival on Saturday. Admission is free 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday and only $10 before 7 p.m.
3: Number of age groups for the Water-
melon Eating Competition on Saturday after-noon in the main pavilion.
3: Number of prizes offered in this year’s
Thump raffle, an Apple iPad, a Yeti Tundra 75 Cooler and a Combination Smoker and Grill. Tickets may be purchased for only $5 from any Thump director or at the Thump office. The drawing will be held Sunday evening of the Thump (just before the band’s final set). You need not be present to win.
3: Number of opportunities throughout the weekend to competitively spit a watermelon seed at the Thump. The Children’s competi-tion kicks off on Friday afternoon followed by the Adults on Saturday afternoon and the Team contest concludes the action packed events on Sunday afternoon.
3: Number of days the Thump will feature a
Mechanical Bull, Thursday-Saturday. 4: Number of days the Thump is held, next
Thursday-Sunday. 5: Number of conveniently located entry
gates at this year’s Thump. 5: Number of candidates who qualified for
this year’s Queen’s ballot. Coronation will be held Thursday at the Watermelon Thump Pa-vilion.
6: The most individual Thump Seed Spitting
titles claimed by one person. John Wilkinson boasted the top spot in 1978, 1979 and 1980 and then again in 1982, 1983 and 1984.
7: Number of radio stations giving away
free tickets to the Thump. Listen for your chances to win on KJ-97 & WOAI 1200AM in San Antonio, KASE101 & KVET 98.1 in Austin, KNBT 92.1 & KGNB 1420AM in New Braunfels and KCTI 1450AM in Gonzales.
11: Number of No. 1 songs recorded by The Bellamy Brothers, Saturday evening’s Main-stage headlining artists.
12: Number of people or bands named
The Pale Horses, Jeremy Halliburton, Thom Shepherd, Kevin Fowler, The Shiner Hobo Band, The Fossils, Southern Express, The Cody Johnson Band, Charlie Robison, Johnny Dee’s Rocket 88s, Billy Bacon & The Forbidden Pigs or A.C. & The Bad Billys who will be perform-ing at the Thump throughout the weekend.
12: Number of talented artists featured in
this year’s acoustic music sets on Saturday afternoon.
14: Types of different Beer or Wine Coolers
to be sold at this year’s Thump. 15: Number of Event Sponsors at this year’s
Thump. We sincerely thank them all for their support.
16.5: Number of the Thump’s 35 total hours
that will feature free admission this year. 17: Number of Food Booths featured at this
year’s Thump. Come support some of the Luling area’s Civic & Non-Profit organizations as they serve up a variety of delicious items to raise funds for their respective groups.
18: Number of letters in our official website,
www.watermelonthump.com. 21: Number of volunteers that comprise
the Thump’s Board of Directors. 24: Number of Gold Sponsors of this year’s
Thump. We sincerely thank them all for their support.
24: Number of industrial size fans on hand
to keep Thump patrons cool. 25: Total number of bands or artists per-
forming at this year’s Thump. 30: Approximate number of minutes prior
to the start of each competition (Seed Spit-ting & Watermelon Eating) that sign up be-gins.
36: Number of people who have served as
General Chairman of the Thump. 37: Approximate number of parades across
the state attended each year by the Thump Queen’s Court.
39: Approximate number of rides and
games at the annual Thump Carnival pro-vided by our new vendor, Alamo Attractions.
41: Number of years representatives from
the Thump have attended the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio. Note: 2012 marked the TFF’s 41st year in existence.
58: Number of Thumps on the books. #59
promises to be another great time for the whole family.
65: Number of Arts & Crafts vendors at this
year’s Exhibitor’s Market. 68 feet 9-1/8 inches: Distance the furthest
watermelon seed has ever been spit at the Thump. The record was set by Lee Wheelis of Luling in 1989.
88: Number of pounds that registered on
the scale for the largest melon ever submit-ted in the Thump’s Champion Melon Compe-tition. It was entered into the first ever melon contest in 1954 by Mr. A.M. “Pat” Fuqua. It was purchased by Ara Brothers for $350.
90: Approximate number of entries in the
annual Thump Car Show on Sunday. 200: Approximate number of entries in the
annual Thump Parade on Saturday. 421: Address on East Davis Street in down-
town Luling known as “Watermelon World Headquarters.” Stop by for more information about the Thump and all things Luling.
500: Number of dollars to be awarded to
the first person who breaks the Thump World Championship Seed Spitting record men-tioned above.
2012: The year the Thump’s Friday night
Mainstage headliner, Kevin Fowler, was pre-sented with Lone Star Music’s “Live Act of the Year” Award.
5,314: Current number of “Likes” on the
Thump’s official Facebook page. If you haven’t already, please “Like” the page to get all the latest updates and information.
8,000: Minimum number of scholarship dollars to be awarded by the Watermelon Thump Association, Alamo Attractions & the Grower’s Association to upcoming Luling High School seniors.
22,500: Highest bid ever recorded for a
Champion Watermelon at the Thump. North South Oil Company and Centex Equipment, with an add on from Lembo & Kelly Allen, pur-chased Lester Henry, Sr.’s top melon in 2010.
830-875-3214: Number to call with any
questions about the Thump. Too Many to Count: Number of good times
to be had and memories made at the Thump each year!
All of Them: Number of Gonzales Cannon readers we hope will come to the Thump this year!
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Thursday June 215:30 PM - All Gates Open Free Grounds Ac-
cess5:30 PM - Champion Melon Judging in the
Pavilion5:30 PM - Food booths and the Arts & Crafts
These Booths will be ramping up for our four day festival.
5:30 PM - NEW CARNIVAL-- WELCOME ALA-MO ATTRACTIONS!
5:30 PM - WATERMELON BUCKIN’ BULL5:30 PM - Beer Garden Open7:00 PM - Coronation of 2012 Thump
Queen in the PavilionSponsored By Salt Flat Pipe & Supply8:30 PM - Pale Horses on Main Stage
Friday - June 22Gates Open at 5:30 p.m.Gate Charge $5 (12 and Under Free) from
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.5:30 p.m. - WATERMELON BUCKIN’ BULL5:30 p.m. - Children’s Seedspitting Contests
at the SpitwayChildren ages 1-5Children ages 6-11, immediately following
1-5 contestStudents ages 12-17, immediately follow-
ing 6-11 contestKid’s Team Spit, Team of 4 spitters, Ages
1-175:30 p.m. Children’s Seed Spitting Contest
beginEach contest will immediately follow the
one preceeding. 5:30 p.m. - Food Booths, Arts & Crafts Mar-
ket, Carnival & Beer Garden Open6:30 p.m. - Spitway Entertainerment: Jer-
emy Halliburton7:00 p.m. - Gate Charge $157:00 p.m. - Dress Up Shows - Wild West
Show at the Children’s TentKids from 5 to 11 years old are the stars8:30 p.m. - Main stage EntertainmentThom ShepherdKevin Fowler
Saturday - June 2310:00 AM - Texas Size Thump Parade11:00 AM - Gates Open FREE ADMISSION
UNTIL 1PM!!!12:00 PM - WATERMELON BUCKIN’ BULL
12:00 PM Wade Henry Juggler & Magician Roaming the Thump Grounds
12:00 PM - Shiner Hobo Band at the Small Stage in the Pavilion
12:30 PM - Dress Up Show - The Yuck Show in the Children’s Tent
Kids from 5 to 11 yrs old are the Stars12:30 PM - Melon Eating Sign Up in the Pa-
vilion1:00 PM - $10 Gate Admission1:00 PM - Melon Eating ContestsAges 1-7Ages 8-14 Immediately FollowingAges 15 & Over Immediately Following1:00 PM - Acoustic Music Under the TentLogan Skloss, Travis Gibson, Tyler Stevens,
Catfish, Chris Summerlatte, G.C. Searcy, Ran-dy Collier, Bill McNeal, Nick Lawrence, Bret Graham, and Many More!!
2:00 PM - Ian Varella Comedy Ventriloquist in the Children’s Tent
3:00 PM - Champion Melon Auction in the Pavilion
3:00 PM - Dress Up Show - The Yuck Show in the Children’s Tent
Kids from 5 to 11 yrs old are the Stars4:00 PM - Ex-Students Meet at LHS Cafete-
ria4:00 PM - Entertainment at the Small Stage
in the Pavilion THE FOSSILS4:30 PM - World Championship Seed Spit-
ting Contest7:00 PM - Dress Up Show - The Yuck Show in
the Children’s TentKids from 5 to 11 yrs old are the Stars7:00 PM - $15 Gate Admission7:30 PM - Spitway Entertainment SOUTH-
ERN EXPRESS7:30 PM - Main Stage EntertainmentThe Cody Johnson BandCole Robinson BandThe Bellamy Brothers
Sunday - June 241:00 PM - Gates Open Free Ground Access1:00 PM - Thump Car Show1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Live Main Stage Enter-
tainmentJOHNNY DEE’S ROCKET 88’S BILLY BACON AND THE FORBIDDEN PIGS4:30 PM - Car Show Awards4:30 PM - Team Seed Spitting (Adult)9:00 PM - Gates Closed
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Grupo Vida, The Electric Cowboys
Thurdsday, June 21Dolly Shine at Legends
Sports Bar, Austin, 6 p.m.The Pale Horses at the Water-
melon Thump, Luling, no cover.
Friday, June 22Grupo Vida the Electric
Cowboys at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. No charge.
Bri Bagwell at Scooter’s, Moulton, 9 p.m. Tickets $10.
Thom Shepard and Kevin Fowler at the Watermelon Thump, Luling, 8:30 p.m., $15 admission.
Saturday, June 23Chris Allbright Band at Trou-
bador’s, Cuero, 8 p.m.Country Magic Band at How-
ard’s, Shiner, 8 p.m. No cover.The Cody Johnson Band,
Charlie Robinson and The Bel-lamy Brothers at the Watermel-on Thump, Luling, 7:30 p.m., $15 admission.
Sunday, June 24Johnny Dee and the Rocket
88s with Billy Bacon and the Forbidden Pigs at the Water-melon Thump, Luling, 1:30 p.m., no cover.
Friday, June 29Vince Vance and the Val-
iants at Gonzales Main Street Summer Concert Series, 7 p.m. No charge.
Beau Hinze and the Back-porch Shufflers at Howard’s, Shiner, 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 30Six String Boys at Trouba-
dor’s, Cuero, 8 p.m.
Musicians and Venues: To add or update events, contact us via e-mail to [email protected].
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GONZALES MAIN STREET CONCERT SERIES
BARBECUE & BEAN COOK-OFF
RIBS – CHICKEN – BRISKET & BEANS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 2012
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1. Set up/Start time is 9-11 a.m. You can start cooking as soon as you check in. 2. Entry fee is $15 per team/per entry. Deadline to enter is MONDAY, JULY 2 by 4 p.m. at
The Gonzales Cannon, 672-7100 or call Dorothy Voigt, 254-931-5712. 3. ALL entries turned in the day of the event will be $20 per team/per entry. 4. You must cook at least 2 lbs. of beans. Pre-cooked beans are NOT allowed. Pre-soaked beans
in water is acceptable. Meat can be pre-seasoned. 5. You must furnish your own supplies. 6. Cash Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
in each category. 7. All entries must be turned in at the registration table by the head cook. 8. Times for turn in are 2:30 p.m. for Beans, 3 p.m. for Ribs, 3:30 p.m. for Chicken, and 4 p.m.
for Brisket. 9. Winners will be announced as soon as the judges are finished. 10. Each team is responsible for cleaning up their area. Please pick up ALL trash around your area. 11. Gonzales Main Street is NOT responsible for THEFT, DAMAGES or ACCIDENTS.
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Team Name:
Head Cook/Phone Number:
Team Members:
What are you cooking: Beans Ribs Chicken Brisket
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Over the course of their career, Grupo Vida, The Electric Cowboys have re-ceived multiple awards in some of the country’s major music categories, includ-ing three Grammy nomi-nations and a top-8 finish on CMT’s Music Madness Video Contest.
The band will bring its unique blend of country, rock and Tejano to this week’s Main Street Concert Series concert in Gonzales. Music begins at 7 p.m.
This charismatic group’s passion for music and per-formance continues to fuel a successful career built on a foundation of solid dedication, hard work, team-effort that comes di-rectly from the heart. And it is these efforts that al-low this group to continue to produce their brand of live performance to the thousands of fans that have come out to their concerts.
They toured with the Di-xie Chicks on their “Fly” Tour and have shared the
stage with such acts as Pat-ty Griffin, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, Joe Ely, Jo Dee Messina, Clay Walker, Toby Keith, SHeDAISY, Kevin Fowler and many others.
This down to earth band of brothers consists of: Art Tijerina on Lead Vocals, Tim Villanueva on Drums, Roger Vasquez on Bass/Vocals, Jason Martinez on Guitar/Backup Vocals and Mike Molini on Vocals/Keyboards.
Working closely with J-Beck records producer, Carl Becker, the band re-leased “Prisoner of the Honky Tonk”. Within three weeks of the release of this album, “Because I Love You”, secured the #6 position as a Hit Single on Texas Radio 94.7 and #4 on BNET Radio. “…We are getting Reviews from all over the world. This proves once again that these boys are here for the long haul…Now on their independent label New Village Records,
the band is getting ready to release their new CD enti-tled “Heartaches and High-ways” in mid 2012.
This is a complex, un-predictable, ball of talent and energy. Recently, The Electric Cowboys were de-clared one of CMT’s Music Madness’ finalists! A huge indication of what effect this group can have on an audience.
Grupo Vida brings uniquesound to Main Street series
Distance to Midnight, fronted by vocalist Roger Kugler, highlighted last week’s Main Street Concert Series show at Confederate Square with a variety of covers of classic rock tunes. (Photo by Mark Lube)
Nixon-Smiley High SchoolHonor RollFourth Nine Weeks
All A’sNinth GradeShelby Brothers, Mikel
Byers-Scarborough, Natalie Trammell.
Tenth GradeJosue Alvarado, Cassidy
Frazier, Gushwa-Gemberling, Katheren Rawls, Jarden Van Auken, Marisol Vasquez.
Eleventh GradeAbigail Scarborough,
Kelby Jo Henderson, Miguel Hernandez, Tye Hyatt, Kend-all Wells.
Twelfth GradeBrooke Gordon, Randi
lamza, Katarina Leal, Robert Mejia, Enrika Natal, D’Laine Palacio, Robert Prebelski, Ashley Rawls, Jake Robinson, Sara Torres, Heather Turner.
All A’s and One BNinth Grade
Eric Castillo, Megan Cis-neros, Pedro Galvan, Megan Guerra, Ashley Martinez, Phoenix Medina, Samuel Melendez, Tristan Newman, Nicholas Pena, Marcos Pom-pa, Jesus Reyes, Guadalupe Rodriguez, David Salinas, Case Samford, Riley Samford, Saul Serna, Coleton Tram-mell, Faith Wishert.
Tenth GradeFrancesca Aleman, Alena
Alvarez, Ryan Brooks, Loegan Fuller, Cynthia Leck, Jordan Morales, Dennis Nesser, Jor-dan Newman, Katrina Suire, Fidencio Tristan, Devon War-zecha.
Eleventh GradeErin Aguirre, Rosa Alva-
rez Perez, Justin Caesar, Trini Dominguez, Matthew Finch, Jennifer Flores, Marissa Gar-cia, Shante Mendez, Chase Neubauer, Edward Pena, Aus-tin Rogers, Kasie Skloss, Raul Tovar Acosta, Luis F. Vazquez, Luis G. Vazquez, Justin Wolf.
Twelfth GradeVanessa Acevedo, Brea Al-
varez, Kristin Alvarez, Ariella Bermea, Ian Bryan, Kiana Ca-sas, Naomi Casas, Tiffany En-riquez, Jessica Flores, Liliana Garcia, Jose Jacobo, Colton Kinnison, Matthew Krueger, Keith Lamza, Angel Leasman, Ashlyn Maldonado, Maria Martinez, Michael Martinez, Maria Ochoa, Damian Perez, Rebecca Rodriguez, Joseph Tortorello, Lauren Trigo, Jose Vasquez.
Gonzales Elementary Hon-or Roll
Sixth 6 WeeksAll A’sSecond GradeKarla Almazan-Correa, Ja-
cob Bakken, Brett Breitschopf, Jacob Camarillo, Juliana Cas-tillo, Virgie Cervantes, Kailey DeLeon, Mikayla Dickinson, Alexavier Escobedo, Christian Garcia, Daniel Garcia, Gabriel Garcia, Reese Griffin, Jose Her-nandez Lopez, Carlie Hernan-dez, Hailey Hidalgo, Trace Hig-ginbotham, Genevieve Kelley, Alanna Kenning, Joshua Leal, Marisol Leon, Damian Longo-ria, Michael Mariscal, Audrey Martinez, Nicolas Martinez, Stefanie Martinez, M’Kenna Matl, Ava Medellin, Eric Me-dina-Ortiz, Demi Monohan, Grace Morgan, Eliana Morrow, Paige Null, Taylor Orme, Han-nah Pena, Tara Pettus, Kyara Prince, Colby Richter, Mat-thew Schramm, Elena Silva, Brooklyn Simper, Samantha Sirilo, Travis Thibodeaux, Erika Torres, Jacqueline Vasquez, Samantha Villa, Dakota Villa-gran, Isaac Villanueva, Destiny Voigt, Landon Watson, and Ezabell Zumwalt.
Third GradeChristian Almaguer, Ay-
anna Amaro, Samantha Bar-nick, Raphael Bibas, Mark Burek, Logan Cantrell, Braden Clampit, Xavier Condel, Shelby Davis, Jeffrey Decou, Ayden DeLeon, William Filla, Esteban Gallardo, Ryan Go-mez, Antonio Govea, Damian Grifaldo, Angel Gudino, Jillian Guerra, Elisa Guillen Balleza, Jake Hardcastle, Savannah Heximer, Richard Hood, Leo-nel Izaguirre, Victor Izaguirre, Ryan Kocian, Lane Mills, Em-ily Moore, Osvaldo Orozco, Madison Pirkle, Stephanie Reyna, Hayley Sample, Em-ily Sanchez, Emily Stair, Kyla Stamps, Elizabeth Stolicki, Mayra Torres Mendez, Mallory Vara, Emma Vega, Hope West, Jordan Williams, and Krysten Zuniga.
Fourth GradeKiley Allen, Madison Amaro,
Dominic Anzaldua, Jackeline Arevalo, William Atkinson, Ga-briela Balderas, Jose Balderas, Maggie Barnick, Christian Barron, Bailey Bennett, Madi-son Blundell, Tanner Blundell, Krystalynn Buesing, Dylan Buford, Jimmy Bustos, Victo-ria Camarillo, Dylan Cantrell, Gena Cardenas, Michael Cardenas, Jarely Carreon, Juan Castillo, Andrea Chavez, Sydney Clack, Jamison Cog-burn, Jose Daniel Cruz, John-na Dalton, Tyla Dalton, Aimee DeLuna, Diego Diaz DeLeon, Pedro Diaz, Jacob Duke, Jesus Espinoza, Alyssa Faith, Lilah Floch, Aukievah Fryer, Miriam Gallegos, Samantha Gal-legos, Patricia Galvan Estrada, Denisse Galvan, Domingo Garcia, Fernando Garcia, Jose Garcia, Laura Garcia, Chris-tian Gomez, Steven Hunter Gonzales, Lillie Griffin, Aaron Guerrero, Heath Henke, An-tonio Hernandez Sanchez, Hernan Hernandez, Jason Hernandez, Luis Hernandez, Martina Hernandez, Christo-
pher Holub, Mariel Huerta, Maryann Ivey, Daisy Izaguirre, Joshua Kenning, Kyle Krum, Corey Leal, Josue Leon, Ga-briel Licea, Santos Ligues, Mariella Llamas, Violeta Lla-mas, Ashton Longoria, Jisaela Longoria, Tucker Loosli, Ty Loosli, Giselle Lopez, Wendy Lopez, Molly Manning, Fer-nando Martinez Romero, Gino Martinez, Nayellie Martinez, Reyna Martinez, Leanndrea McCarty, Staznie Molina, Em-ily Moreno, Veronica Moreno, Anayeli Noyola, Brady Oakes, Laura Olalde Perez, Sophie Oliver, Fernando Orduna, Shelby Orme, Sandra Palacios, Lauren Parks, Ria Patel, Diego Pecina, Kimberly Pruneda, Ali-cia Ramirez, Keissey Ramirez, Marinna Ramirez, Victoria Reininger, Saigelyn Rhoades, Mason Richter, Chasity Rio-jas, Hailey Riojas, Alexzan-dria Rocha, David Rodriguez Ramirez, Abigail Rodriguez, Anabela Rodriguez, Angela Rodriguez, Coby Rodriguez, Dylan Rodriguez, Nayeli Sala-zar, Angel Sanchez, Denise Sanchez, Maliyah SanMiguel Pirkle, Mary SanMiguel, Syd-ney Schroeder, Guadalupe Se-gura, Jesus Silva, Skylar Siptak, David Smith, Abagail Solis, Elizabeth Solis, Angela Stair, Madison Stamport, Ashlynn Stewart, Julian Stewart, Sa-die Thibodeaux, David Torres, Megan Torres, Susie Torres, Harlee Tuch, Enrique Vazquez, Wendy Vazquez, Harley Whit-field, Devonte’ Williams, Kayla Willis, Bre Wolff, and Yadhira Zavala.
A’s and B’sSecond GradeJacquelin Almaguer, Lisbet
Alvarez, Avery Arriola, Braden Barfield, Christopher Bernal, Arissa Bolden, Priscilla Carde-nas, Juan Cardoza DeLaCruz, Maria Castillo, Nicolas De-Leon, Banjamin Dement, Lo-gan Dement, Briana Duenez, Ethan Ehrig, Breck Eleby, Kri-santa Esquivel Diaz, Eduardo Estrada, Jossalyn Estrada, Alfredo Fernandez, Larissa Fernandez, Noemy Gallegos, Tristan Gallegos, Jackelyn Ga-mez, Luis Garcia, Mary Kate Garcia, Jose Gomez, Noah Gonzales, Diego Hernandez, Emma Hernandez, Marianna Herrera, Blake Hull, Noelia Ino-cencio, Dustin Irle, Amy Izagu-irre, Ignacio Izaguirre, Jazmin Izaguirre, Stephanie Izaguirre, Dawson Janca, Allison Lan-drum, Kari Leal, Brianna Lucio, Luis Maldonado, Alejandro Martinez, Delilah Martinez, Ja-than Martinez, Karla Martinez, Marissa Martinez, Miranda Martinez, Carlos Matamoros, Cesar Matamoros, Gabriela Medel, Emily Melchor, Ma-rissa Molina, Carlos Morales, Jace Morris, Luz Olmedo Almazan, Martin Orozco, Sara Perez Vazquez, Johnathan Perez, Paola Perez, Matthew Pullin, Kaylin Ramirez, Sonny Ramirez, Alexis Ramon, Jace Ramos, Rocky Reyes, Jordan Riojas, Ana Rodriguez, Anna Rodriguez, Jesus Rodriguez, Robert Rodriguez, Monica Ruedas Valladolid, Sabine Sanchez, Alexandra Santillano
Ortega, Danny Skorpenske, Jalen Soto, Jonathan Tejeda, Kason Tieken, Abigail Tre-vino, Craig Tuch, Jessie Vigil, Kimberly Villagomez Castillo, Brenda Villanueva, Brittney Villegas, and Lesley William-son.
Third GradeHallie Barron, Ashley Berg-
er, Caitlyn Blundell, Hunter Brown, Madelynn Brown, Ca-leb Camarillo, Devin Cantu, Gino Cardenas, Erica Casares, Nicholas Casares, Britany Cas-tillo, Christy Castillo, Leslie Castillo, Mirsaydes Castillo, Amber Cerda, Lidia Cleveland, Bastian Cordova, Austin Davis, Larry Davis, Lilia DeLaCruz, Bella DuBose, Mia Escobedo, Ashleah Flores, Blane Fouger-at, Hannah Fullilove, Elizabeth Gallegos, Karla Gallegos, Dyl-lon Garcia, Kimberly Garcia, Noah Garza, Angela Gonzalez, Arnulfo Hernandez, Deissy Hernandez, Marisas herrera, Donovan Iglehart, Vanessa Izaguirre, Brett Jahns, Christo-pher Jaramillo, Michael Juarez Mancilla, Brenda Juarez, Collin Lawing, Aracely Leal, Annala-sha Lewis, Sebastian Llamas, Austin Longoria, Jaydyn Look-abill, Faith Lopez, Lindsey Low, Ashleigh Luensmann, Danna Martinez, Jeremiah Martinez, Leiza Martinez, Naomi Martinez, Estevan Mat-amoros, Macy Mendez, Carlos Menodza, Ariana Morris, Mar-cus Pena, Cody Perkins, Bailey Petras, Charles Pierpont, Pris-cila Pizano Guerrero, Chris-topher Reyes, Silvano Reyes, Ivan Reyna, Ramona Reyna, Christopher Rodriguez, Jona-than Rodriguez, Naomi Ro-drgiuez, Thomas Rodriguez, Yesenia Rodriguez, Amiyah Rosas, Peyton Ruddock, Kobe Schwausch, Bethany Shov-lin, Destiny Silva, Madison Singletary, Kaitlyn Taylor, Natalie Tenberg, Christian Tib-betts, Kyleigh Tieken, Melanie Vazquez, Jennifer Velasquez, Sergio Velazquez Vazquez, Cameron Vernor, Marina Vil-lareal, Brayden Watson, and Anna Zuniga.
Fourth GradePriscilla Angel, Sidnie Ba-
zan, Desmond Bolden, Taryn Bolton, Brett Bordovsky, Kailey Caad, Albert Camarillo, Chris-topher Camarillo, Haleigh Cardona Gutierrez, Nathan Carranza, Roberto Castro Gar-cia, Eduardo Cervantes, Jorge Cervantes, Arbreyon Dora, Isac Espinosa, Cruz Flores, Ste-fany Gallegos, Meghan Garcia, Trinity James, Isabel Jimenez, Alexia Juarez, Raechell Juarez, Devon Luckey, Michaela Ma-latek, Gerardo Martinez, Josh-ua Martinez, Maraia Mathis, Anthony Medina, Andre Mo-lina, Grace Newman, Waylon Pape, Michelle Perez, Alejan-dro Ramirez, Jonathon Ra-mos, Joseph Ramos, Brenden Rodriguez, Kristen Rodriguez, Santiago Sanchez, Kaitlyn Shelton, Brandyce Steen, Lesli Vazquez, Victoria Vela, Julia Webb, Devon Williams, Taylor Zumwalt, and Alicia Zuniga.
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Nixon-Smiley HS Honor Roll
Gonzales Elementary Honor Roll Tomas Family TraditionJason Michael Tomas graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos this May with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Jason, who is the son of Bobby and Josie Tomas of Gonzales, joined his siblings and other family members who are Texas State alumni. Pictured (front row from left) are: Bridgette Tomas, Amy Tomas Loehman, Jason Tomas, David Kapavik, (back row) Reid Loehm-an, Lori Kapavik Strobel, Tricia Kapavik, Ernestine Kapavik Sutherlin and Larry Kapavik. (Courtesy photos)
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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Expect to expend a little en-
ergy this week to get the job done right, Aries. Leaving it up to others is not the best way to go in this instance. Step up.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, focus on the big pic-
ture or nothing will get accom-plished. It’s too easy to get lost in all of the little details. Follow through on the task at hand.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, someone will catch
your ear and it will only serve to confuse you. You won’t know what to make of it but don’t get worried. It will all begin to make sense once a few pieces fall into place.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Lots of people need your
help, Cancer. Focus all of your energy on helping others for the time being. You will feel good about your efforts and the good karma that results from them.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, you need to figure out
how to turn all of your great ideas into workable projects -- especially ones that can make you some money. Get started on a plan.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Change will be all around
you, Virgo. While you’re not overly excited about it, you real-ize change is essential to grow-ing in your life and career. New work arrangements need to be
made.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Don’t expect this week to
go smoothly, Libra. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it will go badly. It’s just full of distrac-tions and interruptions.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, you may be feel-
ing sensual and romantic for the next few days. It could be because of all of the positive at-tention you have been receiving lately.
SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21
You may feel happy when a friend or family member comes
over to visit today, Sagittarius. You have been waiting for some company for quite a while. En-joy the visit.
CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20
Capricorn, your mind will be all over the place this week un-less you find someone to help you get focused. Think of it as having a babysitter who can call you out if you start to stray.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, you will be amazed
at the results when you finally set your mind to something. Stick with what you’re doing and enjoy the ride.
PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, help around the house
or at the office this week and the work will benefit you and all of the other people with whom you interact.
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It’s well-known that the United States is a melting pot of nationalities. At the end of the 1800s, New York City was so diverse that it had more Irish than any city except Dublin, and a
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Couples planning a wedding quickly realize just how challenging a task that planning can be. From paring down the guest list to arranging the music to choos-ing a menu for the reception, couples must make several decisions when planning their big days.
Staying organized when planning a wedding is no small task, as the planning can be spread out over several months or even more than a year, making it difficult to keep track of what’s has and hasn’t been done. The following are a few organization tips that should help couples keep on track when planning a wedding.
* Write things down. Whether you write things down the old-fashioned way in a notebook or jot down notes in a tablet, write down your plans as you go. Write
down important phone numbers, vendor information and all the other details you’ll want instant access to. It’s important that such notes are taken in something that’s portable, allowing you to jot down notes immediately as opposed to forcing you to remember until you arrive home.
* Create a to-do list. A to-do list is an-other great way to stay organized when planning your wedding. As you make cer-tain decisions, simply strike those tasks from the list. This way you will know which tasks you’ve polished off and which ones you still need to work on.
* Create a wedding calendar. Keep a cal-endar devoted specifically to the wedding. Include appointments with vendors and information regarding payment schedules and other deadlines on this calendar. If
you set any deadlines for yourself, such as when you prefer to choose a band for the reception, jot these deadlines down on the wedding calendar as well.
* Take a digital camera along when shopping for your wedding. Many cou-ples want to explore their options before making any decisions with regard to at-tire, floral bouquets and other aspects of the wedding. But it can be difficult to remember all of the things you might have seen throughout the process. Bring a digital camera along when shopping so you won’t have to rely strictly on memory when making your final decisions. As you take pictures, upload them to your com-
puter so when the time comes to make a decision, those photos are easily acces-sible.
* Delegate certain tasks. Even couples that consider themselves taskmasters can benefit from delegating some tasks when planning a wedding. This can save you some time and make it easier to keep track of everything. When delegating, ask friends or family to handle those tasks that don’t require a personal touch. For exam-ple, ask a best man or maid of honor to ar-range for guest transportation to and from the airport. It’s not too much responsibil-ity, but it’s one less thing for busy couples to worry about.
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A token of appreciation for guests is requisite at wed-ding receptions. Wedding fa-vors enable attendees to walk away from the event with a memento and also a small thank you for their partici-pation and celebration of this momentous event.
Brides- and grooms-to-be have different ideas when it comes to wedding favors. Guests have their own opin-ions, too. As customs and trends change, so do the op-tions in wedding favors.
In the past, wedding fa-vors were not much different
from the items offered to-day, and not every guest was privy to a take-home trinket. In the 16th century, wedding favors were a sign of extrava-gance and showed off the family’s wealth to the guests. Only rich and prominent people during those times could afford and provide sophisticated gifts to their guests. Some favors sym-bolized luck, and sharing them with guests ensured good luck to all as well. Al-monds were common favors because they symbolized fertility, health, happiness,
wealth, and longevity.Bonbonnieres were once
a popular wedding favor. A bonbonniere is a small, dec-orative box made of porce-lain, crystal or gold. It is em-bellished with colorful and precious gems. Inside the box houses a sweet delicacy, often called a bonbon. In modern times, many couples are returning to the tradition of giving bonbonnieres or other edible favors as their wedding celebration thank-yous. Edible favors are often economical and guests tend to appreciate them. After all,
guests have to find a nook in their homes in which to house an engraved ice cream scooper or yet another small statuette.
Edible gifts can be as var-ied as a person desires. Can-dy-coated almonds are still popular, but many couples have expanded their choices and have created new trends in favors. For those couples seeking a unique edible fa-vor for the wedding, here are some suggestions.
* Cake or brownie pops: Food on a stick has long been a favorite of many, but
the concept has been taken to new heights with the cre-ation of cake pops. These are small balls of cake or brownie that are made from cake crumbs and frosting. The balls are covered in can-dy melts or chocolate and served on a stick. Chocolate artists can transform ordi-nary cake pops into works of art with intricate piping designs on the hard, outer shell. Clear cello bags and decorative ribbon may be all that’s necessary for a clas-sic wrapping.
* Cookies: Pastry arts
continue to be popular fa-vors for any occasion. Many bakeries offer intricately designed and decorated cookies that can pertain to any theme. Think about a wedding couple or a set of rings as the cookie of choice for a wedding favor. Most cookies last 2 to 3 weeks, so they can be purchased in advance.
* Petit fours: These bite-sized pastries lend them-selves well to wedding favors. They can easily be paired and put in small boxes as take-home treats. Some bakeries create petit fours on demand. If not, petit fours can be purchased through online vendors.
* Chocolate: Gourmet chocolate remains a popu-lar edible favor. Choose among truffles, caramels, chocolate-covered pretzels, or any favorite treat. De-pending on the chocolatier, favors may come pre-boxed and wrapped.
* Seasonal treats: If a wedding coincides with a particular season or holiday, favors can be coordinated as well. Think caramel-covered apples for fall par-ties, chocolate bunnies for spring events, spiced cake bars for the winter holidays or lemon tarts for summer weddings.
Wedding favors have been a part of wedding cer-emonies for centuries. Ed-ible gifts are thoughtful and flavorful mementos of the wedding day.
While many once popular wedding tra-ditions might have fallen by the wayside, many others have withstood the test of time. One tradition that has endured is the wedding registry, which is designed to help wedding guests find the right gift for the couple of honor.
Thanks in large part to the Internet, it’s now easier than ever before to set up a registry. Couples can do so entirely via the Web or visit their favorite store or stores and use a hand-held scanner to add items to their registry. But even though registries are easy to set up, it might help couples to consider a few tips before they start clicking or scanning away.
* Register with multiple merchants. Couples can help guests out by registering with multiple merchants. Doing so gives guests more options and increases the likelihood that guests can find the store. When choosing merchants, try to choose national stores that guests can access re-gardless of where they live.
* Don’t assume all guests are tech-sav-vy. While the Web has made setting up and accessing a registry easier for couples and guests alike, it’s safe to assume your guest list will include one or two holdouts who have never before shopped online. Because of that, couples should still regis-ter with a brick-and-mortar store instead of only registering online.
* Read the fine print. Some online re-tailers are kinder than others. When es-tablishing an online registry, examine the retailer’s policy thoroughly to be sure it does not include substantial ser-vice charges or exorbitant shipping fees. Guests should not be penalized for their generosity.
* Vary the options within the registry. When adding items to the registry, be sure to include items that everyone can afford. Especially nowadays, when many weddings host guests from far and wide, it’s ideal to include lots of affordable items. That way guests who have already spent considerable money getting to the wedding won’t have to break the bank even further to gift the bride- and groom-to-be.
As for high-end items, keep those to a minimum. Parents, siblings or other es-pecially close relatives might ask to buy those items before you even establish the registry. But it is important to include at least a few expensive items, as some guests might pool their resources and buy these gifts, saving you money while giving them the satisfaction that you got some-thing you might not have been able to af-ford after paying for the wedding.
* Set up a honeymoon registry. Many of today’s couples live together before they get married, and as a result, they might
not need some of the more common household items like cookware, linens or home furnishings. Couples who already have stocked cupboards and linen clos-ets might want to consider a honeymoon registry, which allows guests to donate money toward the couple’s honeymoon.
Guests can donate money or pay for cer-tain activities the couple can enjoy while getting away from it all.
Wedding registries have evolved, mak-ing it easier than ever before for couples to set up a registry their guests can ac-cess.
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The right floral arrangementscan help set wedding’s mood
Couples must make many decisions when planning their wedding, not the least of which is choosing floral arrangements. Some couples have never had to make choices regarding floral arrangements, so it’s understandable if they need some help before making a decision that will likely make a significant impact on the appear-ance of their weddings.
* Go with your own style. Couples should not feel pressured to go with a more tradi-tional style if that’s not something that suits them. Instead, choose a style that most ap-peals to you, be it neutral or bold colors, formal or more casual arrangements, and so on. Your style might also reveal a prefer-ence for something other than roses, which is perfectly alright. It’s your wedding.
* Stay in-season when possible. When choosing a floral arrangement, it’s impor-tant to consider when you’ll be getting married and which flowers will be in-sea-son. It’s possible to find most floral variet-ies all year, but if you choose seasonal flow-ers, you’ll likely pay less and such flowers
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* Consider candles to save money. Many couples hope for a floral centerpiece at each table, but that can prove costly. If the floral budget is somewhat limited, supple-ment the centerpieces with candles to save some money. The centerpieces likely won’t be as grandiose, but smaller floral arrange-ments coupled with candles can create a romantic feel.
* Stick to the budget. Couples will find it’s very easy to go over budget quickly with regard to floral arrangements. But a good florist should be able to work within your budget and produce an arrangement that’s visually impressive without costing a for-tune.
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Concern about fitting into their gowns drives many brides to crash diet in an effort to lose weight.
Many brides-to-be, and even some grooms-to-be, express concern about their weight in the weeks and months leading up to their wedding. Losing weight is a goal for many engaged cou-ples, but it’s important that couples who want to shed a few extra pounds don’t sac-rifice safety for the sake of slimming down.
According to a Cornell University study of 273 women with a wedding day approaching, 70 percent wanted to lose more than 20 pounds before their weddings. However, real-ity indicates that a weight loss of 5 to 10 pounds is more attainable -- more so if the weight loss regimen is spread out over several weeks. The term “brideo-rexia” has entered the ver-nacular, and it is associated with brides who are taking extreme measures to lose weight. Taking laxatives, engaging in fluid-only di-ets and even using tobacco or drugs to serve as appe-
tite suppressants are just some of the measures some brides have taken to shed weight before their wed-ding days.
There is no magic formu-la to shed pounds, but there are certain ways to jump-start and maintain the pro-cess of healthy weight loss so brides can look slimmer and healthy for their big day.
* Eat. Although initial calorie curbing can help shed weight, eventually your body may adapt to your new eating habits or go into “survival mode,” which means conserving fat reserves. Researchers at Penn State University found that fasting signals to your body that it is being starved, triggering a lower metabolic rate. Brides-to-be should never cut out food entirely. Eating any-thing less than 1,200 calo-ries a day will encourage the body to try to conserve energy by lowering its me-tabolism. Severe calorie re-
striction is not an effective way to lose weight.
* Step up your exercise regimen. Reducing food intake alone will not help you lose weight quickly. The goal is to burn more calories than you consume. Therefore, adding more cardiovascular activity to your routine can help burn calories more efficiently. According to a clinical study from researchers at Italy’s University of Pad-ua published in the 2011 International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Ex-ercise Metabolism, eating a light meal before exercis-ing helps you burn more fat and keeps your body burn-ing fat even 24 hours after the exercise.
* Reduce sodium intake. Sodium doesn’t necessar-ily lead to weight gain, but it can make it appear so. Sodium contributes to wa-ter retention in the body, which may make you ap-pear heavier or bloated. Cut back on foods that are high in sodium, especially as the wedding draws close, to reduce water retention.
* Identify sources of empty calories. Fruit juices, soda and other beverages are often the culprits with regards to unnecessary cal-orie consumption. There-fore, choose your beverages wisely and limit them to water, teas and unsweet-ened drinks. If you want to drink fruit juice, consider diluting it. In addition, most alcoholic beverages have 100 calories or more. While it may be tempt-
ing to celebrate with wine, champagne and mixed drinks during your engage-ment period, your waist-line may ultimately pay the price for such indulgences.
* Hire a good photogra-pher. A camera allegedly adds 10 pounds, a reason many couples panic about their wedding day. A photo is a 2D image of a 3D ob-ject. Therefore, the photo reduces depth percep-tion and flattens an image, which may make some items look like they have more bulk. A professional photographer will know how to manipulate lighting and angles of the camera to ensure a more flattering shot.
* Eat smaller portions. Oftentimes, its not a mat-ter of what you are eating but how much. Most por-tion sizes served in restau-rants or even at home are double or triple the amount that you should be eating. When in doubt, cut every-thing in half.
* Fill up on fiber or pro-tein. Instead of resorting to pills to suppress an appe-tite, simply eat foods that will fill you up naturally. High-fiber foods will bulk up in the stomach and keep you feeling satiated longer. The same can be said for lean proteins, which take longer to digest, thus fend-ing off hunger pangs.
While losing weight for a wedding is many couples’ ultimate goal, the best way to tackle this task is in a healthy, responsible man-ner.
Once you announce your plans to get married, there’s a good chance that people close to you will be ready and willing to dispense their share of advice. Some words of wisdom will be priceless, while others you can store away for another day.
When polling married couples, you will likely find they would change “this” or “that” about their weddings if given the chance to do it all over again. Here is some advice that you can choose to follow for your wed-ding day.
Tip #1: Trust your vendorsCouples often have unique ideas
for their wedding day. It may seem tempting to spell out what you want in minute detail and insist on wed-ding vendors carrying out your wish-es to a T. But the smarter idea may be to give vendors a little more free reign -- after all, they are the professionals.
“I had a vision in my head of what I wanted my centerpieces to look like,” offers Jean M., Connecticut. “I gave the florist my suggestions and the ‘feel’ of what I was trying to create, but ultimately I left the finished product up to her. When I walked into the re-ception hall and saw my centerpiece baskets overflowing with fall-hued flowers, berries and twinkling can-dles, I was so excited I had left it up to the expert.”
When deciding on particular as-pects of the wedding, you can give your general ideas, but leave the fin-ished product to the professionals. Don’t list every song you want the deejay to play or micromanage all of the poses the photographer should take. After all, experienced pros have likely done this dozens of times in the
past and could produce results you never dreamed possible.
Tip #2: Scale downUnless you are planning on audi-
tioning for the show “Over-the-Top Weddings,” it might pay to make your wedding more about being personal and less about wowing the crowd with special effects and expensive treats. It’s easy to be lured into extra dinner courses or be persuaded to release doves at the ceremony, but will these extras impact your relationship or the life you will be building together?
“If I had to do it all again, I would skip the dessert bar I had at my wed-ding,” says Alice C., Ohio. “The spread of pies, pastries, cookies, and choco-lates certainly looked impressive, but it cost me a small fortune. Also, people filled up on the dessert bar so much, they no longer had room to taste my special-ordered wedding cake.”
Tip #3: Don’t overextend Your wedding will hopefully be a
once-in-a-lifetime event. Therefore, couples often plan to spend a good deal of money to ensure their spe-cial day is perfect. Weddings are still viewed as a high-priority expense and most couples save for a long period of time despite sluggish consumer spending reports. According to the market research and analysis firm IBISWorld, nearly 60 percent of cou-ples go over their budgets when get-ting married. Some do so at the risk of being in debt afterward.
“It can be easy to get carried away in wedding spending,” shares Deirdre H., Michigan. “I went way over bud-get when getting my wedding gown and a few other components of my
wedding. My husband and I strug-gled the first year of our marriage try-ing to fix our finances and battling a bad case of money-related stress.”
Try to stick to a budget as much as possible so that you can enjoy your-self not only on the wedding day, but also long after the honeymoon has ended.
Tip #4: Keep it in the familySelecting members of your wed-
ding party can be challenging be-cause there may be so many special people in your lives right now that you want to honor. Choosing a best man and a maid/matron of honor is a large responsibility because these people stand out in the wedding. Al-though couples struggle with their choices and want to please everyone, your safest bet is to choose a family member.
“I ended up choosing my best friend over my sister as maid of hon-or,” says Clara T., Arizona. “Although we were very close at the time, we’ve since grown apart due to work relo-cation. My sister and I, however, talk and hang out frequently. I regret not having asked my sister to be my maid of honor, considering hers is a friend-ship I know will last a long time.”
Unless you don’t have close family members or your relationship with your siblings or cousins is strained, choose a family member to serve as best man or maid of honor.
It is easy to be overwhelmed when planning a wedding, and couples can expect to be bombarded with advice. However, it could pay to heed the advice of couples who have already lived and learned from their wed-ding choices.
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