Parade debut -- The Come & Take It float has been redesigned and redecorated and has already made its first parade. Mayron Cole designed and painted the background piece, adding sequins and glitter, foil twist and fringe for a fresh,new look to the entire float. She was assisted by her committee of Mary Jean Neuse, Cherry Hill, Vironell Kelley, Angela Zumwalt and by William Hill who did repair work. David Janota had welding done to brace the scene. The local public will be able to see the finished product in the Come & Take It Parade on Saturday, Oct. 1. This year's Come & Take It T-shirt will feature the float's centerpiece, compliments of the artist, Mrs. Cole. (Submitted photo)

 

 

July 7, 2005

(Gonzales) Library Boosters -- Becky Villa (left), an assistant librarian at the Gonzales Public Library, accepts a contribution from Mayron and Dr. Bill Cole entitling the couple to Gold Crest membership in the Friends of the Library.  Funds raised during the Friends' annual membership drive help provide resources and services not funded by the library's operational budget.  (Staff photo by Bob Thaxton)                                                                                         

 

April 11, 2005

Symbol of recognition - Bennie Blansett (right), president of HAT (Historic Accommodations of Texas) presents a certificate of excellence to Bill and Mayron Cole, owners of the John Fauth Guest Cottage. The certificate serves as recognition of the Fauth Cottage's acceptance for membership in HAT and indicates that the Coles have met all the requirements for membership by demonstrating exemplary standards and by passing a rigorous inspection including an overnight visit by independent inspectors. (Staff photo by Bob Thaxton)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 17, 2004

Cable network show to feature Gonzales

The John Fauth Guest Cottage in Gonzales is being featured next week on the Fine Living Network beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004.

The series "Around the World in 80 Homes" will highlight the John Fauth Cottage, owned by Bill and Mayron Cole, in its episode titled "Living in History." Scenes of Gonzales and its historic sites and activites will be included in the segment.

The Fine Living Network is a Scripps Network channel broadcast on Time Warner digital cable channel 205 and DirecTV satellite channel 232. The network features outstanding rental and vacation properties available all over the world. It is seen in all of the United States as well as Australia, Canada, Iceland, Israel, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey and the Philippines, reaching an audience of 23.5 million.

Scheduled show times for Gonzales on Time Warner channel 205 and satellite channel 232 are listed below (consult TV guide for changes):

  • Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004 5:30 p.m.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m.

  • Thursday, Nov. 18, 9 p.m.

  • Friday, Nov. 19, midnight

  • Sunday, Nov. 21, 1:30 p.m.

  • Monday, Nov. 22, 3:30 p.m.

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    October 1, 2004

    Beautification Award -- The Gonzales County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented the owners of the John Fauth Guest Cottage, Mayron Ellis Cole (left) and Dr. Bill Cole (not pictured) with the Chamber's Beautification Award on September 23, 2004.  Pictured with Mayron Cole are Barbara Hand (2nd from left), Executive Director, and Ken Calloway (2nd from right), President, along with other members of the Camber. (Staff Photo by Bob Thaxton)

     

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    July 21, 2004

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    December 12, 2003
     

    Unique presentation -- Mayron Ellis Cole (left) and husband Bill present a keepsake to Marsha Thole of Albuquerque, N.M., who is a descendant of John Fauth. The Coles purchased and restored John Fauth's house dating back to the 1860s, and the John Fauth Guest Cottage was open to visitors during the Winterfest Tour of Historic Homes last week.  During the restoration, an 1899 dime was found behind the mantle which the Coles and Thole are standing in front of. The Coles had the 1899 dime mounted on a necklace and presented it to Thole on Saturday shortly before she helped guide visitors through the cottage. Her mother, Lucretia Thole, also made the trip to Gonzales.  As a child, Lucretia visited the Fauth home often.  Lucretia was raised in the home of Victoria Fauth (Bongard), which is in Bellmead (Waco), Texas.  Victoria Fauth was the fourth child of John and Margareta Fauth.
     (Staff photo by Bob Thaxton)

    November 26, 2003

    Touring restored home -- Mayron Cole (seated, left) and husband Bill own the newly restored Fauth Cottage on the southwest corner of the intersection of St. Peter and St. George streets, and Mayron escorted the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce Minutemen on a tour of the house Tuesday morning. The Fauth Cottage, dating back to 1869, will be one of the houses open to the public for the Winterfest Tour of Historic Homes on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7. The Coles live in the J.F. Remschel House directly across the street from the Fauth Cottage, and the Remschel House also will be open for the Winterfest tour. Others to be featured are the T.N. Matthews House, the R.S. Dilworth House and the Old College. A $10 ticket will admit a visitor to all five homes. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce. (Staff photo by Bob Thaxton)

    May 5, 2003
     

    Restoration under way -- Workmen are busy painting the intricate details of the exterior at the John Fauth House at the corner of St. Peter and St. George streets. An example of steamboat gothic architecture, the house dates back to 1869 and is now owned by Bill and Mayron Cole who reside at the historic Remschel House in Gonzales. When restoration is completed, it will become the John Fauth Guest Cottage sleeping up to eight guests. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.fauthcottage.com/ . (Staff photo by Bob Thaxton)

     

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