Permits in hand for South Bay Beach Enhancement
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Permits in hand for South Bay Beach Enhancement
PetPals Pumpkin Patch On Main St. Saturday Heffelfinger Historical Marker Sandshark CC Team Wins District See PagE 12 See PagE 3 See PagE 2 Council approves Pavilion contract BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter The newest installment of the Palacios Pavilion took a big step towards reality with the awarding of the construction contract at last week’s Palacios City Council meeting. Contract Awarded for new Pavilion A contract was awarded to Charnock and Company for construction of the new Pavilion at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Three motions were required for the council to award the contract. First, the original low bid of $2,392,500 had to be approved. Second, the negotiated deductions in the amount of $330,389 were approved, followed by the approval of additional negotiated deductions which brought the total deductions to $350,389, putting the “as of right now” total cost to build the Pavilion at $2,042,500. City Manager David Kocurek will work with Grant Works to prepare the necessary paperwork to execute the construction agreement, and after some city and county approvals are received, a groundbreaking date will hopefully be announced. PEDC offer to purchase land The Palacios Economic Development Corporation has a written offer in the amount of $30,000 from the EDC fund balance to purchase real property located at 500 Commerce St., Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Block 54 Palacios Original Township, consisting of .22 Acres. Debbie Morris, who is on the PEDCboard, addressed the council saying, “it’s leveraging the assets of the Palacios EDC to bring about some changes that will be beneficial for Friends of Elder Citizens, for the Thrift OCT. 21, 2015 VOL. 108 • NO. 43 PALACIOS TEXAS • Shop, and allow the PEDC, in turn, to have some property that would be contiguous with some other waterfront development potential that just makes sense all the way around for everyone. BY RYAN WEST It’s a win win, in my opinion.” PEDC President Jan Pierce clarified Palacios Beacon-Publisher the purpose of the purchase of this propThe Palacios Independent erty is part of a larger plan that includes the old Post Office and the Mayfield School District (PISD) Board building, which would be the site for of Trustees, at its October new, larger buildings for the Senior Cen- 19th meeting, named Alexter, the Food Pantry and the Thrift Shop, andro Flores of Natalia ISD, while swapping their existing sites with as finalist for superintendent. the PEDC, to possibly combine with the By law, the Board must now old Super S property to create a large, wait 21 days before voting to contiguous site that would be attractive hire Flores. Flores is slated to replace for development. David Kocurek explained the need former Superintendent Vicki for the expenditure of up to $50,000 for (See PISD, Page 3) (See COUNCIL, Page 3) BEACON $1.00 Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 USPS 418460 Beacon Deadline 5 p.m. Friday BY TERRY MOSIER Except for paid advertising, all articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday will be published on a space available basis only. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beacon Closed Wednesday Observing Our th 108 Year 1907-2015 Beacon Photos by Ryan West BEACON BRIEFS The VFW Auxiliary is holding an enchilada dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Sun. (Oct. 25) at the VFW Hall located at 200 Commerce. Plates are $8.50 and includes rice, beans, dessert, coffee or tea, dine-in or take-out. ■ BBQ turkey dinner fundraiser Sun. at St. Peter’s in Blessing St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing will hold their annual Barbeque Turkey and Dressing Dinner on Sun. (Oct. 25). Serving will start at 11 a.m. at the parish hall with dine-in or drive-thru available. Plates are $10 each. The menu includes barbeque turkey, dressing, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, dessert, and tea. The live auction will start at 12:30 p.m. Additionally, there will be a raffle and country store. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Sun. (Oct. 25). SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS BEACON 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES Permits in hand for South Bay Beach Enhancement P. O. Box 817 • 453 Commerce Palacios, Tx. 77465 (361) 972-3009/Fax 972-2610 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: palaciosbeacon.com ■ Enchilada dinner Sunday at VFW Hall ALEXANDRO FLORES Lone PISD Supt. Finalist PALACIOS WEDNESDAY The Only Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area. Alexandro Flores named lone finalist for PISD Superintendent vacancy U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold, D-27 (right) detailed many national and local topics at last week’s Town Hall meeting held at the Port of Palacios Administration Building with a gathering of dozens Palacians in attendance. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) The long awaited South Bay Beach Enhancement project of the Seawall Commission is picking up steam as reported at last week’s monthly meeting with all commissioners present. Tom Schmidt, of Urban Engineering, reported on progress made toward the South Bay Beach Nourishment Project and stated that all permits are in hand. Plans are ready and the School Land Board will meet in November to approve the lease of the project site. Urban Engineering asked for Seawall Commission approval to be ready to advertise in November and have a bid opening at the December meeting. This would allow the contractor to be ready to work during the low tides of winter to complete the project. The commissioners agreed and also instructed the south groins repair be added to the scope of work. Dredging of South Bay Boat Ramp Debbie Morris, Port Director for Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1 was on hand to discuss the potential for coordination between the Navigation District and the Seawall Commission to dredge the South Bay boat ramp and the South Bay Marina and harbor. The amount of material to be excavated from the ramp area is still under review and calculation by Urban Engineering. A copy (See SEAWALL, Page 3) MCND receives a thank you U.S. Rep. Farenthold addresses amid busy monthly meeting local, national topics at Town Hall BY TERRY MOSIER BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter “Quite frankly, I want to know that the fish I’m buying is actually the fish the seafood vendor tells me it is,” stated Rep. Blake Farenthold, at Thursday’s town hall meeting held at the Palacios Navigation District Port Administration Building. Speaking to an over-flowing Port Board room, Farenthold stated, “Foreign fisherman who sell fish in the U.S. need to abide by the same rules and regulations with respect to record keeping as our domestic fishermen.” Speaking about the Protecting Honest Fishermen Act of 2015, which he and Stephen Lynch (D-MA) introduced on July 29 of this year, he continued, “This goes a long way toward doing that without putting any additional regulations on our domestic fishermen.” When asked by local shrimp boat owner, David Aparicio, if the law also applied to shrimp, Farenthold answered, “It covers all seafood, it will cover shrimp as well.” Rep. Farenthold, who sits on three committees in the U.S. Congress, kicked off the meeting by addressing the ‘standing room only” crowd with some of his concerns, including finding the next Speaker of the House, unemployment, border security, incompetence at the Office of Veteran’s Affairs, Middle East refugees, etc. Farenthold, who founded a computer (See FARENTHOLD, Page 2) A public thank you was extended on behalf of the Palacios Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) to the Matagorda County Navigation District #1 (MCND) Commissioners for their continued support throughout the years. With all Commissioners present at last week’s monthly meeting, PVFD Fire Chief Mike Hooper, presented the commissioners with an update on Palacios Volunteer Fire Department activity. Hooper stated, “Things have been pretty quite until lately when we had two house fires. We always have to prepare Library’s Black & White Harvest Moon Dinner & Dance Saturday Black and White is the 2015 theme for the Palacios Library’s annual Harvest Moon Dinner Dance! The evening will include a reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., a seated dinner at 7 p.m., and a live auction and dancing after dinner. Chris Knox and The Azul Experience, the group everyone loved last year, will provide the evening’s entertainment and music for dancing. Memberships to the Palacios Library’s Century Club are still avail- able! Century Club members’ dues of $100 per year are tax deductible, and fund free internet access at Palacios and Blessing libraries, the after-school homework assistance program for Palacios’ students, and library improvements, equipment, and programs. To become a member of the Century Club, go by the Palacios Library, 326 Main, Palacios, or write to: Friends of Palacios Library, P. O. Box 2, Palacios, TX 77465. Century Club Members’ dues are tax deductible and members receive admission for 2 to the annual Harvest Moon Dinner Dance. Put Saturday, October 24th on your calendar, and join us at the Palacios Recreation Center for a fun evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment! For additional information or, if you are not a Century Club member but would like to attend the Harvest Moon Dinner Dance, please call the Palacios Library at: 361-972-3234, or call Pat at 361-972-9922. for the worst”. Hooper noted that the fire department spent the money contributed from the MCND last year on the PVFD bunker gear replacement program, since they are trying to replace it on a 5-year rotation plan. Hooper noted the two fire trucks are now ten and twenty years old. The oldest fire truck is in the shop in Houston getting a new transmission computer installed. “The City, along with the County, is setting aside some budget funds to assist in purchasing a new fire truck. Hopefully, we will get some grant funds to assist with that purchase,” Hooper said. (See MCND, Page 4) Early voting underway BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon-Publisher The first day of early voting for November’s Constitutional Amendment election was this past Mon. (Oct. 19) Registered voters in Pct. 3A, which is the City of Palacios and surrounding rural area south of Blessing and westward to the Jackson County line; and Pct. 7, the (See EARLY, Page 3) Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY PALACIOS BEACON Area Briefs Entertainment Center approved for Bay City Bay City: The city council and Bay City Community Development Corporation’s (BCCDC) Board of Directors voted nearly unanimously to approve a public-private partnership to bring a movie theatre entertainment complex to Bay City. The Schulman Movie Bowl Grille is presently envisioned as a 47,000 square-foot entertainment complex on almost eight acres of land. It’s planned to have eight screens, arcades, bowling and a full service bar and grill. The partnership would consist of BCCDC building a facility and entering into a long-term lease with the entertainment company. Schulman will provide the furniture, fixtures and equipment for the complex with hopes to buy out the lease within five years. - Bay City Tribune Needville man wins Mr. Olympia championship Needville: Local powerlifter Cody Knebel won the Mr. Olympia powerlifting championship in the 275 pound class last month in Las Vegas. Knebel, who grew up in Hillje and graduated from Louise High School in 2001, bench pressed 646 pounds, deadlifted 666 and squatted 877 pounds. His squat lift set a Texas state record in his division and the bench press set a world record. “I tried to deadlift 700 pounds at the end of the meet so I could set a big record there, but I guess I was on cloud 9 and wasn’t thinking straight, because that was too much weight,” he laughed. “But I was really proud of the marks I hit.” - El Campo Leader-News PICTURED are: (left to right) Ona Lea Pierce, Matagorda County Historical Commission Chairman; Elaine Heffelfinger, wife of Pudge’s grandson Stephen McClure Heffelfinger; and David Holubec, Matagorda County Historical Commission Marker Chairman. (Submitted Photo) Heffelfinger Historical Marker dedication A Texas State Historical marker was dedicated for William Walter "Pudge" Heffelfinger at Hawley Cemetery Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2015. Pudge was the first documented professional football player in the United States. He married Grace Pierce, daughter of Jonathan Edwards and Nannie Lacy Pierce. Pudge and Grace lived at Live Oak Farm near Blessing in their later years and are buried at Hawley. The Texas State Historical Marker reads as follows: William Walter ‘Pudge’ Heffelfinger Heffelfinger was born in 1867 in Minneapolis and began playing football at age 15. He organized a team at his high school and played four seasons at Yale on the varsity team, where in 1890, he conveived the idea of the pulling-guard play. ‘Pudge’ also played baseball, track and rowed on the Yale crew. He is considered the first professional football player in the U.S. being paid $500 to play in Pittsburgh in 1892. He coached college teams in three states, taking Yale football style to his California team. Heffelfinger married Matagorda County native Grace Harriett Pierce in 1901, and they had three children. ‘Pudge’ was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. He passed away in 1954 at his home near Blessing. Ralph Delahayne Paine in Roads of Adventure (1922) wrote of teammate Heffelfinger, who he faced in practice games:“It is enough to say that when in action ‘Pudge’ Heffelfinger, six feet three in his cleated shoes and as hard as iron, was sheer devastation. During that one season of actively intermingling with him on the trampled turf, a broken nose, a telescoped neck, and a leg in a plaster cast convinced me that I had been working, in my humble way, for the cause of Yale football. It was pleasanter, on the whole, to row on a crew with Heffelfinger than to be dismembered by degrees all over the field. He was never a vicious nor an unfair player. Let us call him zealous.” COUNCIL (Continued From Page 1) water and sewer infrastruc- tion 2015-R-19 authorizing ture on South Bay Blvd. be- the creation of the Gulf Coast tween 6th and 8th streets as Regional 911 Emergency necessary for any growth on Communications District the waterfront in that area, which Police Chief David including the Pavilion and Miles said would create more Cobblestone. local control. Approved Items Consent agenda items apThe final plat of the Za- proved were the Minutes of marippa Subdivision and the the Sept. 22, 2015 Regular 2nd and 3rd quarterly reports Council Meeting, travel exfrom the Planning Commis- penses for Mayor Sardelich sion were approved, along and excusing the absences of with the appointment of Judy Councilmembers Chavez and Chavez as Official Repre- Tran from the Sept. 22, 2015 sentative and Glenn Smith meeting. as Alternate Representative Next Meeting to the Houston-Galveston The Next City Council Area Council (H-GAC) for meeting will be on Oct. 27 at the 2016 General Assembly. 7 p.m. Also approved was ResoluCall me today for a complimentary insurance review. FARENTHOLD (979) 244-4671 (Continued From Page 1) consulting and web design firm, joked that the V.A. computer system still runs COBOL, a computer programming language designed in 1959! His criticisms of Washington D.C. continued with the Iran Nuclear deal, saying, “This Iran deal should have been treated as a treaty, requiring a supermajority in the Senate. I think it’s clearly the biggest mistake that’s been made during the 2 1/2 terms I’ve been in Congress.” He also expressed his support for the defunding of Planned Parenthood, if for no other reason than the videos that have recently surfaced, but also that Republicans have introduced legislation that would take all the Federal dollars given to Planned Parenthood and redirect them to community health centers that would offer the same women’s health services. When asked about his views on EPA overreach by City Councilman Glenn Smith, Rep. Farenthold answered that “The EPA is one of the most aggressive regulators in the government. Some people joke that it stands for Every President’s Army, not Environmental Protection Agency.” Legislation has been introduced and passed in Congress to control the EPA, and others, who have become extremely powerful federal agencies that are able to effectively create law without further congressional authorization or accountability. The Reins Act would require Congress and the President to affirm major federal rules with an economic impact of $100 million or more. It has yet to pass in the Senate. In other interacCome Join the Fun tion with the attendees, Margaret Doughty thanked Rep. Farenthold for the donation ~ Mixed Drinks & Draft Beer ~ of books to the Open 7 Days A Week • 10 a.m.-2 a.m. HUB, and several No Minors after 9 p.m. Hank E. Huitt 3120A Ave F Bay City [email protected] Insurance subject to availability and qualifications.Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company, Irving, Texas. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company. Congressman Farenthold helped celebrate the Port of Palacios’ 75th anniversary by cutting the anniversary cake and passing our slices. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) people thanked him for his service to our area to a round of applause. When Jennifer Chau asked the congressman a specific immigration question, he stated his position by saying, “Why fool with immigration at all until we’ve got the border secured?” To close the meeting, Rep. Farenthold asked all participants to stand and recite the same oath that Deadline For all members of Congress and Articles, Ads the military do, which he conIs 5 p.m. Friday Classified Ad’s cluded by saying, “Welcome 10 a.m. Monday to Congress.” Omar’s Bar & Grill DJ’s on Saturday Nights 814 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios • 361-356-1072 The Chris & Maria Flores Family Benefit Saturday, November 7th 4pm - ? • $8 per plate Menu: Beef Tips w/Rice, Gravy, Green Beans, Salad & Tea KC Hall • 700 Main • Palacios • Live Auction • 50/50 • Silent Auction • Raffle • Bake Sale To Buy Tickets for Meal or Raffle, or for more information call Mary Lou Brennan @ 361-550-3728. Subscribe To The Beacon Fill out the coupon below and mail it, along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount to the: $ 25 $30.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Matagorda Matagorda County County PALACIOS BEACON P. O. BOX 817 PALACIOS, TX. 77465 NAME: $ 35 $40.00 00 1-Yr. 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From the Police Chief ARRESTS Jessica Marie Curtin, 25, 516 Gillespie St., was arrested at 9:16 a.m. on Oct. 11 in the 900 block of Ritchie Ave. Warrant. Juan Pablo Charles, Jr., 49, Orchard, was arrested at 9:07 p.m. on Oct. 11. Theft. INCIDENTS Assault: Officer was dispatched to the Police Dept. at 7:13 p.m. on Oct. 12 in reference to an assault. Theft: An Officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of Lucas Ave. at 9:00 a.m. on Oct. 14 in reference to a theft. By Police Chief David Miles I went to the Town Meeting, as they called it, with Congressman Blake Farenthold yesterday. There were very interesting questions asked, and I believe there are many more that need to be asked. The 2016 election is going to be very crucial to our country. I am very clear who I don’t want to win, we need some backbone if we’re going to recover. I would like to see a government of the people, by the people and for the people. I’m real sure that was the original idea. SEAWALL 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. to perform the payroll duties. Pavilion Update Debbie Morris, as a member of the Palacios Beautification and Pavilion Committee, provided an update on recent action taken by City Council to allow the Pavilion architect, Randall-Porterfield, to work through due diligence with the apparent low bidder for the project, Charnock and Company from Hitchcock, Texas. Mrs. Morris reported that “the low bid of $2,392,500 has now been accepted by the City Council”. The contractor has been cooperating well and the committee has been able to shave off over $357,000 from the original approved bid so far and hopes are to be able to cut several more thousand dollars of the project budget through additional value engineering (cost cutting) in other areas. Insurance coverage for the project, including builder’s risk, is being studied to find the most costeffective coverage. Morris further stated that we are all looking forward to the ground breaking. Inspectors Report Larry Lanfear, inspector for the FUND RAISER LUNCH Seawall Commission, presented the V.F.W. Hall • 200 Commerce • Palacios following report: • Pavilion: America Electric has completed with Beans, Rice, Dessert conduit repairs on and Tea or Coffee. the West T-Head. $ .50 • Groins: The per plate groins are process Eat-In or Take-Out of rock replacement at TBE and ***Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary *** north. The south ENCHILADAS 8 Residents in Palacios are always ready and willing to help others in need and this attribute extends to families extended members, creatures of all kinds, dogs, cats, reptiles and amphibians, four legged or furry. Palacios Pet Pals cares for so many creatures in need of love, food and support as they await transition into a loving home. Pet Pals welcomes your creature of choice to Main Street in front of The Right Look (439 Main St.) on Oct. 24 (Saturday) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for $10 pictures (Continued From Page 1) of the ramp dredging permit from the U.S. Corps of Engineers is forthcoming, per Schmidt. County Auditor takes over investment management Matagorda County Auditor Cathy Ezell addressed the Commission and presented information about recent developments at the County that affect management of the Seawall Commission’s investments. Ms. Ezell asked the Commission to approve the Auditor’s office moving forward with an Interlocal government agreement that would conform to the special district’s investment policy. “This is being done to assist several of the County’s special districts with management of their investments going forward”, noted Ms. Ezell. A proposal from Sharron McDonald, to assume duties as the County’s payroll administrator for special districts, was presented. The service would cost $600 per year and $35 per employee per check for the three commissioners. This service will cover all payroll reporting, check writing, and other related expenses required Sunday Oct. 25th hosted by PetPals Saturday groins will be worked on during the upcoming South Bay beach nourishment project. • Conger Property: Rhoades Land Leveling has now completed the all the bulkhead repairs. • South Bay Boat Ramp: Is in need of dredging. • Marine Education Pier: Rhoades Land Leveling& Construction has completed weather treatment spraying. Approved Items In other business the commissioners approved: The minutes of the September 9, 2015 meeting. The partial sale of inventory materials from the O’Day Collegeport project to be used for a Drainage District bulkhead. Replacement of the rusted electrical power pole panel with a new stainless steel panel, breakers, plugs, and labor for the bay front at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 by Mosier Services. The engagement letter from Reed & Associates for the 2015 audit for $4,500.00, the same cost as last year. Acceptance of financial reports from Ellen Dodd. Paying the monthly bills. Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.at the Matagorda County Navigation District #1 Port Administration Building. A workshop meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. before the regular meeting on Nov. 11 for the commissioners to discuss proposed interlocal agreements with the County for investment services, investment policy, payroll and other services. amid a unique fall pumpkin patch scene. Funds will also be raised by selling pet clothing and toys to assist Pet Pals with the special needs of many of Palacios’ four legged friends in need of the essentials of existence. Participants are encouraged to festively dress for the occasion; however, this is not a requirement for pictures to be taken. Donations will also be PISD accepted to carry out the good work of Palacios Pet Pals. Other organizations are invited to participate in their own fundraising efforts. Thus far, St. Anthony’s LYFE Teens are planning on having a bake sale and face painting and any other organization interested in participating should contact Brenda Serna at The Right Look at 972-5259. (Continued From Page 1) Adams, who left PISD for Hillsboro ISD. The Board has followed a lengthy process in determining the finalist. In August, the Board hired Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to direct the search. TASB consultants met with staff and community groups on August 20th to discuss desired characteristics of the new superintendent. The profile developed from these meetings was the yardstick used by the Board and consultants in evaluating the applicants for the position. The Board selected eight applicants for initial interviews. Three applicants were invited back for a second interview. With the second round of interviews completed, a committee of the Board visited Natalia ISD and reported back to the Board. The Board is scheduled to vote to offer a contract to Flores on November 10. Flores has served as Assis- tant Superintendent of Academic and People Services in Natalia ISD since 2013; he oversees the business operations of the 1,070-student district located southwest of San Antonio. Flores is married to his wife, Christina, and they have two children, ages 4 and 8, with another on the way. EARLY (Continued From Page 1) Collegeport area, can cast early votes at the County Annex on Commerce St. in Palacios, or at the Service Center in Bay City. Other important days to keep in mind are the last day of early voting which is Friday, October 30 and the last day to receive a ballot by mail is Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Palacios Beacon Your area was effected by the recent hail & wind storm. 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Commissioner Ted Bates, Jr. was honored for his 25 years of dedicated service to the Matagorda County Navigation District #1. 15 YEARS AGO-2000 Palacios Independent School District sought legal remedies to solve and correct the myriad of problems stemming from the cost-overrun and questionable construction of the Central Elementary School renovations and additions project. 20 YEARS AGO-1995 The South Texas Project hosted a meeting with local officials, business executives, and community leaders to discuss the efforts of area citizens to bring a YMCA to the Matagorda and Wharton County Area. The Palacios High School band earned First Division ratings and was awarded Best Band in Class AAA and Most Outstanding Drum Line at the Edna Invitation Marching Contest. 25 YEARS AGO-1990 Matagorda County Navigation District #1 is expected to achieve a savings of $1.1 million by the early redemption of the district’s debt. The 1990 PHS Homecoming Queen nominees are senior Marie Morales, junior Eva Beaker, sophomore Sara Constancio, and freshman Rosemary Trevino. 30 YEARS AGO-1985 The Trailways Bus Station in Palacios is now being oper- MCND As for the progress on the new fire station, Hoopoer said, We have plans in the making to build a new fire department at 7th Street and Henderson. This will be more centrally located and on higher ground, making it accessible for a command center after a disaster. The plans are for pull-through bays, similar to the station in Port Lavaca. We have contracted with Urban Engineering to work on the site assessment plan and have an architect to work out the concept and functionality of the building. Our preliminary estimates are that the building could cost up to $500,000 alone. Plans are to raise funds and get commitments in 2016 and have ground breaking in 2017, with the building operational toward the end of 2017.” Hooper thanked the MCND#1 Board for their time and past support. Operations/Promotion & Development Report The monthly Operations/Promotion & Development Activity Report was provided by Port Director, Debbie Morris. TxDOT Port Capital Projects, including our SH35 land bridge project, will be voted on by the Texas Ports Association PAAC in December to see which ones move forward in the process. Status on CIAP BUDM project – USACE permit still out for comments Corps of Engineers representatives visited the Port on Thursday, Oct. 8. Commissioner Neeley attended and we heard information on the Palacios Channel dredging being included as a Contract Option to be awarded in January 2016 for work in April 2016. Scope includes authorized depth (12’ plus 2’) and excavation of approx. 615,000CY. Beneficial use site not permitted to accept material so Open Water Placement Areas will be used. Morris noted working with Eva Peterson and Tom Schmidt to plan for the Port Commercial Center to be included in the Texas Economic Development Corporation STAR Sites program. This will give the acreage more visibility for responses to the state’s development inquiries. It will also provide a complete development package for inquiries received by MCND#1. The MCND received a request for leasing the rest of the TSMEC Classroom Building in the near future. Tres Palacios Marine submitted a letter to MCND#1 regarding their commitment to complete the agreed upon repairs at their leased dock in Turning Basin #3. Morris recently held 6-month Reviews with our two maintenance contractors, Jose Ortiz and Larry Lanfear. Performance in areas of port maintenance and repairs has been good. There was good 2-way communication on how to improve scope of work in the future. Permanent repairs on Port Administration Building roof will be addressed next week by Mosier Services. More surplus items Port Director Debbie Morris stated that, as a result of the successful contracting of Port ated out of the Shark Drive Inn Grocery, according to Rosie Aparicio. The Trailways station had been located at 317 Commerce for many years. 40 YEARS AGO-1975 Donna Hunter, a senior at Palacios High School, was elected Band Sweetheart of the Palacios Fighting Shark Band. For the first time in many years the Palacios Beacon found it necessary to increase its newsstand price from 10 cents to 15 cents. Texas rice farmers completed the first cutting of the 1975 crop just in time to see market prices drop to 9.80 per hundred weight- down almost 30 cents from earlier prices. 49 YEARS AGO-1966 A total of 839 farms were counted in Matagorda County during the 1964 census of agriculture. In 1959, the total was 1037 farms. Palacios Library Inc. President R.G. Herlin reported that the new library should be ready to open in late January. 54 YEARS AGO-1961 Mrs. Esther Smith was the first Palacios resident to receive a Small Business Administration loan to repair her home damaged by Hurricane Carla. A grand total of $22,670 for 29 families affected by the recent hurricane were approved last week by the community advisory committee that is participating in the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts in Matagorda County. 59 YEARS AGO-1956 Levies Bradford and Dick Ruchton, employees of the C.G. Glasscock Drilling Company, injured while working on a rig near Matagorda, were flown from the rig directly maintenance, the heavy equipment is no longer needed and the most economical way to sell the equipment is by holding a sealed bid auction. Two vehicles already declared surplus will be included in the auction. Notices will be published in area newspapers and also hold a preview day when the equipment can be inspected prior to bidding. Morris said she hopes to have successful bids ready for approval by the next Board Meeting in November. • 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty, Long Bed, VIN#1FTNX21F71EB19359, as is • Kubota ZD331LP-72, 31HP, 72” Pro Deck w/canopy, as is, purchased new in Dec. 2013 • Kubota L3010 HST, 4wd, S/N #78445 with canopy and Mohawk shredder, as is, purchased new in 2001 • Kubota M-9000, 90HP, 4wd, S/N #55404, as is, purchased new in 2003 • Land Pride 15’ RC5015 batwing cutter, S/N #378004, as is, purchased new in 2002 • Terex 760B Backhoe/Loader S/N #SMFB44TR017CM5281, as is, purchased new in 2001 • Utility Trailer, VIN#P0P546, 4x4, with welding equipment and air compressor, as is, purchased new in 1997 • 3-point Auger Unit w/12” and 6” augers, as is • Craftsman 22” push mower, S/N 080409M 054055, as is • Echo PAS-265 weed eater with edger attachment and chain saw attachment, as is • Echo PAS-265 weed eater, as is • Echo SRM-311 weed eater, as is • Echo weed eater, as is Maintenance Report Contractor’s Port Maintenance Report given by Larry Lanfear: • GLO/Bilge Water Reclamation: Total of 11 pump-outs totaling 5,365 gallons. Lanfear replaced a broken 2” valve on the GLO pump-out trailer. The 2” transfer pump at GLO facility was not working. Mosier services replaced the pump with a spare from the GLO building. I met with GLO representatives to review the operation of the Bilge Water Reclamation Facility and confirm the list of repairs to the facility and the trailers that we had furnished them. • Facility Repairs: Installed 3 new trash can holders. Rhoades Land Leveling filled the wash-out at West End Bait Camp and planted grass. Lanfear continued filling pot holes in the Port’s roads and replaced light switches in TB 3 restrooms which were shorted by crazy ants. Sprayed for crazy ants at GLO building and TB 3 restrooms. • Projects: Rhoades Land Leveling dock repair at Tres Palacios Marine is still on hold waiting the next barge launch. Mosier Services new dock power installation at TB 4 has been delayed waiting on the delivery of a breaker box. Mosier Services roof repair at the Administration Building is on hold waiting on an order to proceed. Victoria Overhead Door is scheduled to replace the over- 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt (Continued From Page 1) head door at the Diesel Mechanic Shop next • Lease Activity since last Regular Board week. I am meeting with Bay Area Service Meeting Co. this week to request a proposal for replac• Moving open session item #6 to executive ing AC System #2 at the MEC classroom fa- session: Consideration and possible action to cility. (This is one of the original systems). amend FY2015 and FY2016 budgets for cerLanfear is meeting with Kotlar Plumbing tain contributions to be paid from the Promothis week to discuss the installation of two tion & Development Account. water meters at Quality Seafood and Ben’s • Phase 1 Environmental Study for the Port Bait Camp at TB 3 and installing water ser- Commercial Center (90 acres around adminvice to Lagasse/John Turner building on istration building) to be administered by UrShipyard Rd. ban Engineering for $2,400 by ADES. • Incidents: No reportable incidents this • Amending the FY2015 budget by transmonth. ferring $25,000 for General Maintenance & Monthly Lease Report Repair to Dock Repair and Capital ImproveMonthly port lease report given by Port Di- ments (for utility installation) in the amounts rector Morris: of $20,000 and $5,000 respectively. • 1 new recreational lease at SBM • The addition of Bonwick Capital Partners • 1 new temporary recreational lease LLC to the authorized Brokers/Dealers List in • 4 renewed recreational leases the District’s Investment Policy. • 1 cancelled recreational lease • The current register report. • 1 lease amendment • The current voucher summary. • 1 renewed commercial building lease • The Current Investment Activity. SBM covered slips have 20 of 24 slips Executive Session Scheduled Items leased at 83% occupancy. 1. Lease of port property SBM open slips have 13 of 17 slips leased 2. Sale of port property at 76% occupancy. 3. Development of port property TB#3 have 12 of 14 slips leased at 86% ocItem moved from open agenda to executive cupancy. session: MCEDC Report 4. Consideration and possible action to In Executive Director Eva Peterson’s ab- amend FY2015 and FY2016 budgets for cersence, Morris reviewed the Matagorda Coun- tain contributions to be paid from the Promoty Economic Development Corporation activ- tion & Development Account. ity report with the Commissioners. Action after Executive Session • Prospects: 9 commercial/industrial prosAfter returning from Executive Session, a pects in process; 1 prospect for the develop- motion was made by Commissioner Fields to ment of a short rail; 5 Governor leads this approve amending the FY2015 and FY2016 month – all manufacturing facilities; 3 tax Budgets for the contribution to the Palacios abatement applications – still in process. Coastal Educational Pavilion, in the amount • Projects/Programs: Cobblestone Hotel of $25,000 for each year, to be paid from the project – continuing to recruit investors. Promotion & Development Account. The moGulf Coast ED District – meeting held Oc- tion was seconded by Commissioner Neeley. tober 9th, preparing a regional work plan, All voted in favor and the motion passed. recap of area economics and reminder of reNext Regular Meeting volving loan fund $7 million still left until the The next Regular Board Meeting of the end of the year Navigation District No. 1 scheduled for Partnership Palacios – The PEDC is con- Thursday, November 19, at 2 p.m. at the Port sidering purchase of properties for use by the Administration Building. Friends of Elder Citizens for a senior center, thrift shop and food pantry. The purchase of property is in exchange for property currently owned by the Trull Foundation. Greater Houston Partnership – new membership benefits include events, research, advisory councils. Establishment of a transportation committee, organized by Mitch Thames and Eva Peterson. • Communications: Port Freeport Tour – held September 29th, considering ways to partner and collabonewdistributing.com rate regionally. Gathering additional information on the STAR Program from TEDC staff. MCEDC Annual Meeting December 10th – Save the Date! Advertising, equipment Quality Products , Quality People viewing, and sealed bid date will be announced. Approved Items The commissioners apPalacios proved the following agenda items: • The minutes of September 17, 2015 College or retirement? Find out how to afford both. Make your financial future a priority. Brenda J Christensen, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 106 S Commerce St Ste 3 AAMS® Brenda J. Christensen, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Financial Advisor 361-552-6846 106 S. Commerce St. Suite 3 www.edwardjones.com Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-552-6846 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC to Bayview Hospital by helicopter. Rev. Coy C. Ramsey Jr. graduated from the Army Information School in Fort Slocum, New York. 64 YEARS AGO-1951 Boy Scout Troop 47M took first honors in the county’s first Camp-O-Ree at LeTulle Park. A charter for the Palacios Feed and Milling Co. Inc. was approved by Secretary of State John Ben Shepperd. 69 YEARS AGO-1946 Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Bozeman were held up and shot by escaped convicts about a mile from Boling. The convicts had escaped from Clements Farm in Brazoria County. Western Auto Asso. Stores had its seventh anniversary in Oct. 74 YEARS AGO-1941 Audrey Sullivan was managing the Quality Grocery while Mr. and Mrs. R. J Sisson were vacation in Nebraska. Palacios was allotted $196,527 for help and maintenance of school projects. 79 YEARS AGO-1936 The Girl Reserves honored Mrs. Lee Pierce, the former Pie Chilies, with the miscellaneous shower at the home of Sunshine Barnett. 84 YEARS AGO-1931 W. L. Sellers purchased the stock of merchandise owned by C. L Pierce and Son and announced he would continue business at the same location in the E. C. Pasal building on Commerce. If you know anyone in Houston, TX, tell them to VOTE - NO to Proposition 1 City, Homosexuality is an abomination unto God. Men should not use Women’s Restrooms! Lex. 18:22 or the whole chapter Lev. 20:13SIPC & Member Romans 1:23-28 361.575.1981 800.831.1981 B EACON Serving the City By The Sea Since 1907 Periodical Class Postage Paid At Palacios, Texas 77465 (USPS 418460) RYAN G. WEST......................................PUBLISHER/EDITOR CAROLYN WHITE............ADVERTISING/OFFICE MANAGER ALAN SCHULMAN...............................................REPORTER TP MEMBER 2015 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION South Texas Press Association Gulf Coast Press Association Published Weekly On Wednesday PALACIOS BEACON TONEY PUBLISHING COMPANY 453 Commerce • P. O. Box 817 Palacios, Texas 77465 (361) 972-3009 / FAX (361) 972-2610 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: palaciosbeacon.com Advertising & Article Submission Deadline 5 p.m. Friday • BEACON OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAYS • ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: • Matagorda County...$30.00 • Outside-County...$40.00 • ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS STOP AT EXPIRATION DATE POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Palacios Beacon, P. O. Box 817, Palacios, Texas 77465. Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 - Page 5 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY And the beat goes on, as PHS Marching Band heads to Area The Palacios Shark band competed in a pre-contest in Edna this past Saturday and impressed many people with their show “Les Miserable’s”. They stepped on the field at 4 p.m. and performed their show in front of 5 judges and hundreds of spectators. After all 24 bands performed; Palacios earned a spot in the finals that evening. Palacios once again stepped back on the field at 9 P.M. for their final run through. At finals, they were not only competing against their classification they were competing with 2A-6A schools and did a fine job holding their own. At 10:30 p.m. all drum majors lined up on the middle of the field for retreat. Palacios earned 6th place at finals out of 24 bands that day. This past Saturday, (Oct 7) Palacios performed their show in El Campo for the UIL Marching Contest and earned straight 1’s and advance to the Area Marching Contest. The PHS Band would like to thank the Trull Foundation, Craig and Linda Wallace, and Martha McEntire for their support with the band program. (Submitted Photo) Palacios FFA, Jr. FFA selling fruit now thru Nov. 9 The FFA members are selling a variety of fruits now thrugh Nov. 9. These funds will benefit local FFA activities and events. Items will be delivered in December before the Christmas holidays. Please contact any FFA or Jr. FFA member to order or call Jason Miller or Rachel Cantrell at 972-3213. Palacios Pride Pick it uP Rotary Club Students of the Month SELECTED as Palacios Rotary Club Students of the Month at PHS were Mina Aparicio and Gilberto Borja. Mina is the daughter of Alfred and Deborah Aparicio. She is involved in TAFE, Interact, band, Student Council, WIT, BPA and St. Anthony’s Lyfe Youth Group. After graduation, she plans to attend WCJC for two-years then transfer to Texas State University for a degree in disciplinary studies. Gilberto is the son of Julio and Miriam Borja. He is involved in WIT, NHS and the Shark soccer team. After graduation he plans to attend WCJC for his basics and then figure out what he’d like to major in. (Submitted Photo) Deadline 5 p.m. Friday for all photos and articles to be submitted for consideration to be published in the Palacios Beacon. PHS brings back Rice Dish ribbons Palacios High School was well represented at the 2015 Rice Dish Round-Up in Bay City, Victoria Proctor received a first place blue ribbon in the snack and appetizer category with Marshmallow Treats and T’Azia Rodriguez won a first place blue ribbon in the dessert category with PB&J Cookies. The following PHS students received blue ribbons in their entries: Victoria Proctor, Chelsea Constancio, Melina Alderete, Madeline Harvey, Syliace Flores, Madeline Ferretiz, Paola Garcia, Shaila Torres, Olivia Balderas, Audrey Kessler, Alondra Rubio, Erika Espinosa, Tazia Rodriguez, and Kassidy Wilson. (Submitted Photo) BAKE SALE 5 Annual th FACE PAINTING PUMPKIN PATCH on MAIN ST. Saturday, October 24th The Right Look • 439 Main St •10am to 2pm KITTENS for ADOPTION 10 per 8x10 Sheet $ RESALE TABLE with PET ITEMS • Can be 1-8x10, 2-5x7, 3-4x6 or 4-3.5x5 or 9 wallet size. • Photos can be of as many people and/or animals that can fit in the camera lens. • One free guess (w/ purchase of photo) the Weight of the Pumpkin and the closest will win it . FUND RAISER FOR THE PALACIOS PET PALS-SPCA If raining will be held on Saturday, October 31st Students of the Week at Central SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary last week were: (front, l-r) Scarlett Jenkins, Caedon Ottino, Lyana Baez and Carla Zamora; (back) Caden Brooks, Alex Weaver, Huong Vu and Maria Mancera. (Submitted Photo) Enjoy reading the Palacios Beacon? Subscribe to get it delivered and read from your own throne Page 6 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Worship At The Church Of Your Choice Oscar’s Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise of God, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Fre Pest l Ter e ro Inspemite Cont alist i Spec Pest & termite cOntrOl ction “The Only Name You Need to Know in Pest Control” Oscar TOrres, Owner (361) 578-7378 • (361) 920-7378 MATGORDA HOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER Skilled Nursing Facility 700 12th • Bay City • 979-245-7800 Admissions Director: Debbie Castillo Palacios Funeral Home 701 1ST STREET • 972-2012 Palacios Antiques & Resale 501 First Street • Palacios 361-972-1380 Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 54pm Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm 1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097 Prime Parts Supply W W DOCK TURNING BASIN #2 361-972-5012 WES’ FEED & MORE 1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631 AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH 1811 Newsom Blvd. Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Eric Young Church Phone: 972-0800 ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS 710 8th Street Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m. Martes-Culto Juvenil Bilinque: 7:30 p.m. Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m. Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m. Pastor: Eddie Martinez Phone: 972-2419 BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 451 Commerce Street Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard Alamia Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios Phone: 972-6171 BLESSING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BLESSING CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Railroad & Pecan Streets Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pastor: Steven Walker BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Swift Church Phone: 588-7325 Pastor’s Phone: 588-6313 CARANCAHUA CHAPEL PALACIOS AUTOS Corner CR 470 / CR 476 Carancahua Community Ctr. Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m. Wed. Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Bob Keprta Casual Dress [email protected] 1-877-4-BAY CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST Tire Shop 361-588-6660 CARS Blessing, Texas 77419 SUV’s TRUCKS 361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX 6th at Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m. Phone: 972-2132 Equal Housing Lender MEMBER FDIC 459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585 The Trull FoundaTion 404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241 Serving the Palacios - Matagorda County Area Since 1967 CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 508 4th St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez Church Phone: 972-6550 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS COLLEGEPORT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter Church Phone: 972-1158 4th & Rorem Sunday Worship: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Church Phone: 972-3852 FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST 202 Main Street 9th & Moore Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m. Pastor: LeRoy Monroe Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m. Phone: 972-6482 Pastor: Chris Webb Associate Pastor of Ministries: PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA James Collins 4th & Morton Church Phone: 972-5486 Domingo Escuela Domincal: 9:45 a.m. Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m. 3rd & Morton Pastor: Juan Aguilera Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. Parsonage: 972-5542 Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Kathy Vineyard SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP Church Phone: 972-2124 1800 First St. Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m. Pastors: Billie Burch FIRST UNITED METHODIST Church Phone: 972-3675 3rd & Lucas Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m. 1004 Magnusson Pastor: Rev. David King Confessions Saturday: Church Phone: 972-3013 5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005 Saturday Mass 6 p.m. Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m. Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m. FIRST UNITED Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer 525 Morton Street Church Phone: 972-2446 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez 3rd & Main Se Habla Español Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2707 Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2744 Church Fax: 972-1334 HOUSE OF GOD SECOND PRESBYTERIAN (Bilingual) 9th & Morton Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-5254 LA VINA DEL SENOR Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m. Miercoles: 6:30 p.m. Viernes: 6:30 p.m. LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES 1008 5th Street Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Danny G. Perez Church Phone: 972-2849 Pastor’s Phone: 972-2475 MIDFIELD COMMUNITY Junetta St., Midfield Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Harper Phone: 979-241-1274 THE LIVING WORD CHURCH 12th & Henderson Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m. Intercession: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Flores Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955 TRINITY BAPTIST 2nd & Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Pastor: Louis Rush Church Phone: 972-3139 WEST PALACIOS CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 808 9th St. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor: Raymond Salinas Church Phone: 972-6262 Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117 NEW BEGINNINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657 Sunday Worship: 6pm Thursday Worship: 7pm Church Phone: 361-649-4715 Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton www.new-beginningschurch.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To list your church information on this page, for free, bring, mail, fax or e-mail your information to the Palacios Beacon. Fax: 972-2610; or E-mail: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Phone: 972-1606 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 Homes • Business • Life 308 4th Street ~ Palacios 39 South 11th St., Blessing Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. 709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565 972-2551 Hebrews 13:15-16 Quality, Variety and Value! 702 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios (361) 972-2534 CAMPBELL-HUITT INSURANCE When visiting the businesses and services listed 7am-10pm/Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm/Sat. & 9am-10pm/Sun. 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273above, thank them for sponsoring this Church Page. (361) 972-2222 1-800-787-7741 The Luther Hotel An Historic Inn 408 South Bay Blvd. 361-972-2312 STP Nuclear Operating Company www. stpnoc.com Coastal Properties EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HUD CERTIFIED 215 5th St. Palacios 361-972-5900 "Strong Churches Make Strong Communities" www.remaxcoastalproperties.com Palacios House of Flowers 414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517 Irene Page, Owner Dairy Queen 215 Henderson Ave. 361-972-2554 Open: 10am-10pm PALACIOS AUTO & TOWING 1105 Henderson 361-972-5923 Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm LAGASSE MARINE WAYS Turning Basin 1 • 361-972-6060 We Support Our Community & Local Churches BIG G Auto GlAss 1-800-460-2080 Proudly Serving the Palacios Community Porter’s Lumber and Marine 405 Main Street • Palacios • 361-972-5222 Hours: Mon. - Sat. / 7am - 6pm & Sun./8:30am -3pm Capt. Tom’s Seafood 361-972-3780 Owners Richard & Nancy Rhoades 972-6281 317 Henderson Palacios, Tx PALACIOS HOUSING AUTHORITY Located at Seacrest Estates 45 Seashell • (361) 972-3721 Y DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 - Page 7 OUTH Registration underway for B&G Club’s Monstrous 5K Glow by the Bay next Sat. POWER SET tours STP On Thursday, October 8, 2015, POWER SET visited the South Texas Project Nuclear Plant to tour the simulator and meet with some of the mentors for POWER SET. Arriving at the facility, POWER SET visited the control room simulator to learn about how employees are trained to run the plant, what to do in case of emergencies and other scenarios, and how nuclear fission happens in the plant and how that fission creates energy. For the first time, all of the members were allowed to do something they always wanted: they were able to push any button in the simulator that they chose, and then they worked together as a team to figure out how to get the simulator back in working order. After the simulator, members met with some of the mentors at STP and Kathleen Van Daalen - STP Health Physicist and Women in Nuclear Chapter Representative, as well as lead mentor, showed POWER SET how much radiation was in everyday items that we all come into contact with, such as salt substitutes and ceramic plates. A bonus of this visit was that the two members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nick Hernandez and Fred Sanchez, were on site due to meetings with STP to ensure that proper safety regulations and plant operations were being done correctly. They spoke to the group about career opportunities with the federal agency. Sanchez also emphasized the importance and dangers of social media. “Social media is a key player in the job search process today. Potential employers may research your social media accounts prior to an interview,” said Sanchez. “Be cautious of what you post.” To end the trip, we visited the giant reservoir that provides the water that cools the plant, as well as provides unique habitat for local wildlife. Start planning what you will wear for the “Monstrous 5K Glow by the Bay” scheduled for Saturday, October 31st @ 7:30 p.m. The start and finish line is at the city park in Palacios with a new safer route in the downtown area. Enjoy the music filled course, wear a glowing costume, and light up the night in support of the Boys & Girls Club of Palacios. The whole family is sure to enjoy this fun filled nighttime experience by walking, strolling, jogging, racing, whichever way works for you. To add to the excitement, participants are encouraged to dress up in costumes that rock and glow. There will be a contest at 7:15 for the best costume and costume with the most glow. The Boys & Girls Club along with participating organizations will provide the children an opportunity to “Trunk or Treat” along the 5K. Cost for adults, 18 & up, is $20 per person and students, ages 6-17, are $10 per person. Palacios Boys & Girls Club members and children 5 and under are free. For an additional $10, participants can purchase an “official” Monstrous 5K t-shirt. Register by October 16th to guarantee a t-shirt. For additional information, call the Boys & Girls Club @ 361-972-2642 or email: [email protected]. 10 years of helping monitor the coast at Palacios HS Beginning their 10th year as participants in the Texas High School Coastal Monitoring Program under the oversight of the University of Texas Austin’s Bureau of Economic Geology and in cooperation with the LCRA, Palacios High School Physics and Environmental Systems students make their first of three “beach monitoring trips” to Matagorda Beach. The goals of this effort according to Richard Davis, instructor, are to: • Provide high school students with a real world learning experiences. • Increase public awareness and understanding of coastal processes and hazards. • Obtain a better understanding of the relationship between coastal processes, beach morphology, and shoreline change, and make data and findings available for solving coastal management problems. On these trips, the students are responsible to accurately survey a beach profile from the same origin point behind the fore dunes to the waterline, to process that data profile and to make it available through the Texas’ Coastal Monitoring website dedicated to that purpose. (Submitted Photo) Palacios Jr. FFA wins 1st in Livestock Judging PJHS Book Club takes tour of Luther Palacios Jr. High Book Club took a tour of the historic Luther Hotel. The club had just finished a novel that took place in a similar historic hotel that was haunted, and when arriving at the Luther Hotel they were able to play “ghost hunter.” Many thanks to Jack Findley and Kathy McCay for making this a fun experience for our students. Pictured are: (front, l-r) Olivia Filip, Avery Kubecka, Nick Nguyen, Ingrid Martinez, Flavio Nunez, Macy Wilson and Kathy McCay; (back) Andrea Avilia, Quynh Nguyen, Samantha Otto, Emely Pena, Lana Hink, Cindy Lopez, Tony Lam, Sara Tran, Anh Dang, Mrs. Boehm, Nikki Nguyen, Jack Findley and Anahi Gonzales. (Submitted Photo) Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were: (front, l-r)Andrea Bosques and Catch Crain; (middle) Jeremy Palacios, Tristan Galvan, Naomi Aboytes, Adriana Aboytes and Payton Pena; (back) Wade Rickaway, Joseph Tate, Madison Harris, Drake Stonestreet and Dean Swift. (Submitted Photo) Palacios Jr. FFA members (left to right) Carla Whitwell, Dominic Jimenez, and Adam Fuentes placed first in Jr. Livestock Judging at the Brazoria County Fair on last Sat. (Oct. 17). They received belt buckles and a banner. Carla Whitwell was also 5th high individual and Dominic Jimenez was 7th high individual. They also received rosettes. Palacios FFA members Brooke Vandenbergh and Jasmine Jimenez competed in the Senior division of the livestock judging contest. (Submitted Photo) PHS students connect with research vessel 1,000 miles off coast of Japan Palacios High School students connected live to the research vessel Falkor, currently located in the Pacific Ocean 1,000 miles off Japan. The Falkor is currently on a voyage of discovery, mapping what is believed to be potentially the largest volcano in the solar system, TAMU Massif. The classroom outreach from the ship is part of an educational effort of the Texas State Aquarium and Smith Ocean Institute and the Environmental Systems classes of instructor Richard Davis. (Submitted Photo) ☎ Palacios Beacon 972-3009 • Fax Line 972-2610 ☎ Page 8 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 Palacios Beacon Obituaries L S Foran obituaries Palacios Beacon must first be For obituarytotobe bepublished publishedinitthe must be submitted bythey either a funeral BENITO M. ANZALDUA home or a family member. Therehome is a $40 charge for a standard obituary. submitted by either a funeral or family members. Graveside Services for Benito M. Anzaldua, 68, of Palacios, Texas will be held at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery 9974 IH 37 Access Road in Corpus Christi, Texas at 10 a.m. on Thursday October 22, 2015. Visitation will be held Wednesday October 21, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Hernandez Funeral Home, located at 800 Fourth Street in Rosenberg. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Benito was born March 21, 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas and he passed away October 14, 2015 in Sugar Land, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents Vicente and Anita Anzaldua. He is survived by his children Benito Anzaldua, Jr. and wife Domenica of Palacios, Texas; Eric Anzaldua of League City, Texas; Angela Solis of Houston, Texas; Rita Lopez of Pasadena, Texas; his brother Vicente Anzaldua, Jr. of Houston, Texas; his sisters Velia Brambila of Corpus Christi, Texas; Mary Herrera of Corpus Christi, Texas; Mabel Trevino of San Juan, Texas; along with 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren as well as other loving family members and friends. To share memories of Mr. Anzaldua please visit our website at www.hernandezfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Hernandez Funeral Home. Palacios Air Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Sales, Service & Installations 979-429-7488 DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY DEADLINE IFE TYLES Don’t let this Halloween give your budget a scare (StatePoint) Cooler weather and seasonal fall colors means it’s almost time for trick-ortreaters! Getting ready for all the fun the season has to offer can add up fast. Don’t let this Halloween give your budget a scare. With some helpful money saving tips, you will be ready to have a spooktacular Halloween. Decorations Bring the colors of fall into your home with seasonal decorations. From pumpkin kitchen towels to owl décor and festive candle holders, you can accent your home in style. Adorn your front door with an autumn wreath. Warm your home with pumpkin scented candles and fall themed tablecloths and runners. For a scary theme guaranteed to thrill your trickor-treaters, stock up on Halloween décor like skeletons, jack-o-lanterns, bats and cobwebs! Candy and Treats Whether you’re planning for a crowd or just a few, don’t forget to stock up on the candy and treats that make Halloween so sweet. Try your hand at homemade goodies like scrumptious monster cupcakes or homemade pop- New Arrivals 407 Henderson (Hwy. 35) • Palacios, Tx. Richard Bari Abel Leonardo Garcia • No Charge Service Call • Cesar and Ashley Garcia of Palacios are proud to announce the birth of their son Abel Leonardo Garcia born at 7:57 a.m. on Oct. 12, 2015 at Citizen Hospital in Victoria, TX The new arrival weighed 7-lbs. 1-oz. and was 19-1/2 inches long. He was welcomed home by big sister Juliana and big brother Cesar Jr. Maternal grandparents are Jose and Mona Ortiz of Palacios. Paternal grandparents are Francisco and Maria Garcia of Pharr, TX TACLB27302E HOME COMFORT SYSTEMS Innovation never felt so good. corn balls. Make a Halloween trail mix with chocolate candies, pretzels, candy corn, rice cereal and pumpkin seeds. Visit www.dollargeneral.com/ easymeals for quick, festive snack ideas to feed your hungry monsters. Use a fun decorated candy bowl and fill it with Halloween favorites to hand out to costumed visitors. Make sure to stock up on Halloween themed napkins and paper plates to add festive flair to your table spread. Costumes Above all, Halloween planning includes having a great costume. Check out your closet and use clothing items you already have to create a fun DIY look. Use bold makeup and fun hair styles to create your own unique costume. For the trick-or-treater who likes to accessorize, check out Halloween selections at your local discount retailer, like Dollar General. A variety of costume essentials and accessories are available starting at $1. Halloween comes once a year, but it doesn’t mean that you have to break the bank to have a great time. With quick tips and money saving ideas, you can have fun affordably. FREE ESTIMATES The PALACIOS BEACON... proudly serving the City by the Sea for 108 years First Book ‘elves’ in need of donations for Christmas Looking for a special Christmas gift? Do you remember the first book that got you hooked on reading, what these stories meant to you, and how those special books changed your concep- PJHS collecting Lowe’s receipts Barbeque Turkey, Dressing, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Dessert, & Tea Palacios Jr. High is once again collecting tape register receipts from Lowe’s Supermarket dated between August 17, 2015 – March 31, 2016. Our school will earn free educational equipment by collecting register receipts from Lowe’s. Thanks to all who participated last year and we hope to have your support again this year. STEWART CUSTOM HOMES, LLC (Committed to Excellence) • Your Custom Home Builder Since 1975 • Specializing in Fine Custom Homes • Inland and Bay Areas • Remodeling and Light Commercial • Custom Plan Service • Texas Wind Storm Compliant • Insured • Serving Brazoria, Matagorda & Wharton Counties 979-245-2650 Bay City 979-482-0566 ron@ stewartcustombuilder.com tion of the world? When we were young our family members, teachers and friends unlocked the power of books for us. First Book Matagorda invites you to say thank you to that special person in your life by donating in their name to ensure children throughout Matagorda County have home libraries. Each year, First Book Matagorda works with partners: Matagorda County United Way, Palacios Chamber of Commerce and Palacios Area Fund to distribute hundreds of books to children at Christmas time. Suggested donations are as follows: $100/40 books; $25/10 books; $10/4 books; $2.50/1 book. First Book Elves are busy packing the bags for this Christmas Season; however, their bookshelves are running low. Please mail donations to Team First Book Matagorda County, 326 Main St, Palacios, and TX 77465 with checks made out to Team First Book Matagorda County or cash dropped off at the Palacios Library. Books are the gifts that keep on giving. Thank you for joining the elves of First Book Matagorda. Campbell-Huitt Insurance •Birth announcements must be submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be published free of charge. Otherwise, a $20 charge applies. •Wedding stories must be submitted within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50 per column inch rate will apply. • The Kitchen Table • By Debbie Mosier Supper’s Ready The kitchen table is a place to share a meal, talk about the day’s events, or do a homework lesson. The intent of this column is to do the same - share a recipe, tell a story, and answer questions about food and how to prepare it. We all love to eat, but we can’t seem to fit the time to prepare home cooked meals into our busy schedules. Fast food has become a best friend who makes cooking supper so quick and easy. How important is it to sit down and have a family meal anyway? According to Dr. Ann Fischer, founder of the Family Dinner Project, “the stories told around the kitchen table help our children to build resilience. Regular family meals also lower the rates of obesity and eating disorders in children and adolescents.” The kitchen table is even a teaching tool as we practice good table manners and teach our children to do the same. Family meals are important, but trying to balance our schedules to fit in cooking and sitting down to a family meal creates a problem. So, how can we find the time? According to Consumer Reports, “83% of families owned a slow cooker in 2011.” Do you? It’s time to find that slow cooker or invest in one. The Rival website tells us the original Crockpot began as a bean pot and has evolved into an array of programmable slow cookers today. Even the novice can find a way to get started in the kitchen. Slow cookers minimize the time we have to spend standing over that hot stove, and the end result can be a delicious dinner with little preparation required. Now, we have time to sit down to that family dinner and enjoy valuable family time. Those few minutes at the kitchen table can be a stress reliever for the whole family, even mom. The recipe I’m sharing today came about before slow cookers were on the scene; so, it can also be made in a roaster pan in the oven with no need for stirring and tending the pot. As the cooler temperatures come, warming comfort foods are on the menu. We think about that steaming pot of soup or a delicious thick, rich stew. Here’s a recipe for a slow cooking, hearty stew everyone will enjoy. If you are cooking for one or two, freeze the leftovers for another day or invite friends or family to join you at the kitchen table to share your dinner. Slow and Easy Stew 2 lbs. lean beef, cut into chunks 4-5 carrots, cut into one inch pieces 3 stalks of celery, cut into one inch pieces 1 slice of bread, crust removed, broken into small pieces 4 white potatoes, cut into one inch chunks 1 green pepper, cut into small chunks 1 t. salt 1 t. black pepper 2 t. sugar 2 t. minced garlic 1 t. Italian seasoning 2 – 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes (can add one can Rotel tomatoes for more spice) 1 medium onion, cut into small pieces 2 T. Minute tapioca (found on the instant pudding aisle) Put all ingredients in a heavy roaster pan with a tight lid or a slow cooker and mix well. If baking in the oven, cook for five hours at 250 degrees. If using a slow cooker, cook on high for 5 hours. No need to stir. The tapioca is a key ingredient as it serves to thicken the stew. Send questions or comments to debbie.mosier@gmail. com. to Heavenly Delight Night “SuperHero” Saturday, October 31st 6pm-8pm • CLC First Baptist Church, Palacios Tickets: 4 / $1 328 Commerce Palacios, TX 361-972-2551 Auto-Bonds Business Home Life Flood • Great Food • Hayride • Balloons • • Moon Walk • Variety of Booths • • Cake Walk and More • Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 - Page 9 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Beacon Classified Ads 972-3009 Classified Deadline 10 A.M. MONDAY $5.00 Per Insertion for 25 Words Or Less • Payment required at the time of placement for all Classified Ads THE RON BROWN COMPANY Palacios Autos 2618 N. Richmond Rd. Wharon, TX 77488 979-532-1013 117 Henderson 361-972-3596 H Auto Detailing by Appointment H 2013 FIAT WEST BAYSHORE -3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, in Cape Carancaha. BLESSING-3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, on 1/2 + acre with river frontage. Beautiful lot, remodeled inside and out. at www.palaciosautos.com IN-HOUSE FINANCING Mary Repka 832-434-0482 FOR RENT SUPPORT GROUPS FOR Rent STP temps! 1 bedroom in Palacios bay house. $125/week, utilities included. Currently has one other renter. Water views, walk to fishing pier. Call Gale 603-5626537(41-3tp) -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2 BR, 2BA, 2 story Townhome. Unfurnished. Just updated, incl: washer / dryer. Available mid November 1st. See website: www.palacioshousingsource.com for contact information. (33-tfc) -----------------------------------------------COMMERCIAL SPACE for lease. 1000 square feet. Call 361-649-4275 for more information (24-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ DRINKING PROBLEM?: CAN’T STOP? , Episcopal Hall, 3rd & Main St., Palacios, Thursday, 7 p.m. & Sunday 3:30 p.m. Call John (361)5539638 or Jeff (713)299-7179. (34-tfnc) ------------------------------------------------ For Sale: 517 Humphrey St. Recently remodeled 1000 SF home. 2 bedrm. 1 bath. 2 car garage. Beautiful trees on large corner lot. Only $94,000. Call 925-588-8445 (41-4tc) -----------------------------------------------House for Sale: 517 W. Craymer Palacios. Est. 3,500 sq. ft. living area, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, formal dining, family room, and large sunroom. Includes 25x30 metal building. Great neighborhood, sits on 3.5 lots. Asking $268,00. REDUCED $247,000. 361-235-9163 (23-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 3BD, 2BA Nice home with detached 3 car garage. Shown by appointment only. $190,000. Call 361-6494275 and please leave a message. (9-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2 lots. 3BD, 2BA house, CH/A, WBFP. Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined property. Great fishing for trout. Subdivision has boat launch with access to bay, Swimming pool. Call Ron Laws for details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc) -------------------------------------------------- www.WhartonCountyRealEstate.com Office: 361-972-3200 www.FullStringerRealty.com David and Jody Cassady Owner/Broker HOMES * 417 Mertie/$195,000 -Spacious home totally redone! 3/3 privacy fenced w/small gazebo & deck. * 465 Avenue H/Markham/$115,000 – Cute 4/2 bth on corner lot. Motivated Seller! * 8919 FM 3012/Boling/ $110,000 – Fixer upper w/lots of potential. Main house & 3 bungalows that need some TLC. * 790 Riverside Drive/$87,000 – Cute & charming 2 story home w/3/2 , boat dock & community pool. * 207 Morton/$62,500 – Cute 2/house that needs a little TLC. * 788 Riverside/$60,000 – 2/1 & ½ bth, on 4 lots in Tres Palacios Oaks. Needs lots of work. * 184 E. Peggy St./$65,000 – Fishing cabin with nice metal garage and lrg. carport. * 222 E. Lou Lou Ln/$58,000 – Small 3/1 fishing cabin in Schicke Point. Good week end place. * 211 Commerce /$85,000 – Nice remodeled 3/1 bth home near the bay. Fenced backyard, storage shed & workshop. LOTS & ACREAGE * Sunrise Bay Lots - $60K , $79K, $115,000 * Live Oak Landing Lots- $39,900 & $29,900 * 0 1st Street Palacios/$30,000 – Commercial use, highway frontage * 0 First St/Palacios/$49,000 – 0.264 acreage one blk from E Bay Blvd. * 111 5th/Street/Palacios/ $29,500 – 50x150 lot w/great views of Tres Palacios Bay * 39 Palacios Bay Dr./$94,000 – 0.251 acreage in gated community. * 0 Turtle Bay Cove Dr./$80,000 – 2.73 acres. Excellent Bayfront. * 00 CR 305 Bayshore Rd./$275,800- 7.88 w/great views of Tres Palacios Bay * 0 CR 391 Collegeport/$323,350 – 111.5 acres of crop/ranch land Your Coastal Property Specialists! 1121 7th Street Bay City, TX 77414 (979) 245-1441 A Elmo Duke 979-240-4105 www.texanareal.com WE CAN SELL YOUR FARMS and RANCH LAND • 803 Main St., Palacios - Janie's Snack Bar, 2 Lots, 4 Rental Campers, 2/1 Rental Mobile Home. • 583 AC Ranch - Hwy 281 frontage, George West, TX, Deer Quail, Dove, 2 Ponds, Ranch hand home, 3 furnished homes in Hunters compound. Deer Stands. Fenced. $3,500. per acre. • LOTS - Vaquero Estates, 2.69 AC. 130 Center Tree Dr, $64,000. • LOTS - 4 Lots, 8th St, Markham, $43,000. • (3) 15.4 AC Tracts - Creek, and Farmland, Vacek Road. • 38 Pecan Ave., Blessing - 3BD, 2BA Brick home. $135,000. • 490 Trout - Lewis Caranchua #2 S/D, Waterfront Lot, 3BD, 1BA Home. $175,000. • 18.59 ACRES, HWY 35 W - Access by Barber Rd/Crescent Rd, Palacios, $4000. per Acre, Owner Financing. • FM 3280 - 232 Acre Catfish Farm/Ranch, Ponds, Irrigation Well, Barn with 3BD, 3BA living quarters, $975,000. • 813 PR-BLESSING - 1BR, 1BA, 1360 sq.ft. $65,000. • 22 ACRES-HWY 1862 - $121,000. • 1085 HWY 616 - Blessing, 3BD, 2.5BA • COMMERCIAL BUILDING - Palacios • LOTS - Turtle Bay Cove, Palacios • HWY 35, BLESSING - 22 AC, Will divide 10 AC, $6,500. Per AC • CR 334 - 234 AC Turf Grass Farm, 3BD, 2BA Home, $1,500,000. PIERCE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Miscellaneous CDA Heartyn Turkey Dinner Sunday, November 8th, $9 per plate. KC Hall, 700 Main St., Palacios. Eat In or Take Out. (43-2tc) LIGHT DOZER or BACKHOE SERVICE BY: GENE EGGEMEYER • Fence line cleaning • Small Pond Construction • Dirt/Gravel Leveling If you need it pushed, leveled, or cleared call 438 MAIN ST • 361-972-0810 * 771 CR 305, E. BAYSHORE - 4 Acres 3-1 -1 plus barn. $350.000.00 * 612 TARPON - Very nice 2-2 in Boca Chica. Great front porch $98,000.00 * ABALONE in Boca Chica. Nice lot $4,000.00. * NORTHWEST corner of Commerce and 5th. $50,000.00 [email protected] I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing. WANTED PALACIOS PET PALS needs Weight Circles from Purina Brand Dog and Cat food bags and boxes. They can be used to get discounts. Please call 361972-0100 for more information or mail cut out circles to Pet Pals, P.O. Box 215, Palacios, TX or drop in Palacios at H.L.C. Bookkeeping, 217 Fifth St., during business hours. (18-tfnc) PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mary Albert Griffith West, Deceased, were issued on October 5, 2015, in Cause No. PR15-0111, pending in the County Court of Matagorda County, Texas, to Ryan Griffith West. 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 prescribed by law. c/o: Representative, Estate of Nicholas Michael West 500 Welch Avenue Palacios, Texas 77465 DATED the 19th day of October 2015. Pam Guenther Attorney for Ryan Griffith West State Bar No.: 08570500 P. O. Box 107 Edna, TX 77957 Telephone: (361) 782-6849 Facsimile: (361) 576-9323 E-mail: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------ Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Mary Albert Griffith West, Deceased, were issued on October 5, 2015, in Cause No. PR15-0111, pending in the County Court of Matagorda County, Texas, to Ryan Griffith West. 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 prescribed by law. c/o:Representative, Estate of Mary Albert Griffith West, Deceased 500 Welch Avenue Palacios, Texas 77465 DATED the 19th day of October 2015. Pam Guenther Attorney for Ryan Griffith West State Bar No.: 08570500 P. O. Box 107 Edna, TX 77957 Telephone: (361) 782-6849 Facsimile: (361) 576-9323 E-mail: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------ PECAN FEST HELP WANTED PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM LANE SCOTT, JR. Notice is given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of WILLIAM LANE SCOTT, JR., deceased, were issued to me as Independent Executor on the 5th day of October, 2015, in the proceeding indicated below my signature hereto, which is still pending, and that I now hold such letters. All persons having claims against said Estate, which is being administered in the county below named, are hereby required to present the same to me respectively, at the address below given, before suit upon the same are barred by the general statute of limitations, before such estate is closed, and within the time prescribed by law. My residence is in the County of Matagorda in the State of Texas and claims may be presented at the Law Offices of Gwin & Gwin, 1940 Avenue G, Suite 3, Bay City. Matagorda County, Texas, or at P.O. Box 150, Bay City. Texas 774040150 WILLIAM H. ATKINSON Independent Executor of the Estate of William Lane Scott, Jr. Deceased Probate # PR15-0112, in the County Court of Matagorda County, Texas ------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC NOTICES october 24 - in Seguin, tX Beer & Wine Garden, Trade Booths, Food Truck, Pecan Treats/Coffee/Beer, Pecan Bake-off, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Quilt Show, Pottery Show, Car Show, Nutcracker Museum, Antique Firetruck, Mercado at Teatro de Artes, Sebastopol House & Magnolia Hotel Tours and lots more! 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YOU CAN NOW VISIT US ON OUR NEW WEBSITE 500, 36K miles PRICE REDUCED! 972-3009 Classified Deadline 10 A.M. MONDAY SERVICES MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY 441 Main St. Palacios, TX 77465 361-404-1818 Chi Gibson, MFT-Intern Supervisor: Dr. Lillian Solis-Smith, PHD,LPC-S,LMF-S (31-tfc) Dan Tucker 979-241-5457 Broker/Owner Ron Laws 979-240-4413 Broker/Owner Charlotte Tucker 979-241-8615 Realtor Tammy Hill 979-240-3420 Realtor COASTAL PROPERTIES 215 5th Street 361-972-5900 Independently owned and operated • 207 Duson - 2BD, 3BA Home. View of Bay. CH/A, bonus room can be 3rd bedroom. Fishin cleaning station. Move in ready. $175,000. Call Ron • 133 Carrigan Ave, Port Lavaca, TX - Alamo Beach, 3BD, 1BA, 1 bonus room, storage building, covered porch, fishing pier, CH/A, $325,000.REDUCED $295,000. Call Tammy • 369 CR 431, Lolilta - 3BD, 2BA + 1/2BA, 2 car garage, covered patio, deck, CH/A, 2 fireplaces. $169,000. CONTRACT PENDING • 213 Elizabeth - Mobile home, Single, 3BD, 2BA, fireplace (not woodburning), built in China cabinet and entertainment center, storm doors, deck, storage building. $65,000.00 REDUCED $59,900. Call Charlotte • 325 CR 430, Lolita - 4BD, 3BA + 1/2BA, CH/A, attached carport. Great county living with spacios rooms. $550,000. • 1920 CR 372 - Sunset Bay House, (fully furnished), open concept. 1BD 2BA, 2 car garage. 160' long fishing pier. 394 ' bulkheaded frontage on Tres Palacios Bay. Great view of bay 5 plus Acres, CH/A, $385,000. Call Ron • 1512 Renee - Nicely remodeled 3BD, 2BA, Beautiful large kitchen with lots of cabinets & counter space, has a nice sun room off the living room. Detached garage with shop. $160,000. Call Tammy • 408 E. Peggy - 2BD, 2BA. Great open air deck upstairs with view of bay. 40x40 Metal workshop/boat storage with utilities, 2 seperate living quarters $146,000. Call Tammy • 206 University - 4BD, 2BA, Carpet and vinyl floors, 2 car garage, fenced yard, CH/A, Great family home. $169,000. REDUCED $ 149,000.Call Ron • 802 CR 467, Palacios - 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, CH/A, Wood and vinyl floors, New water well. Brick home on 1.16 Acres. $125,000. Call Ron • 335 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 4 Lots, 2BD, 1BA House surrounded by large Oak trees. CH/A, 2 Metal buildings, Screened porch. Community pool, and boat launch. $55,000. REDUCED $48,000. Call Ron • 413 W. Craymer - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage. New CH/A, new windows. $172,000. Call Charlotte • 46 PR 709 - 2 Houses facing Tres Palacios River up on a hill. Main house 2BD, 2BA, CH/A located on .98 of an acre . Water well, septic. 2nd House is a 1BD,1BA. Both houses need TLC. $120,000. Call Ron • 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. REDUCED! $86,800. Call Tammy • 308 Magnusson - 3BD, 2BA, home on 2 1/2 lots, with 2 buildings. Also has slab for RV hook-up. $118,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Tammie • 2111 E. Bayshore - Stunning house overlooking Tres Palacios Bay. Main house is 2BR, 1BA, CH/A, large livingroom, den, fireplace, Jacuzzi in masterbath. Fenced yard, 2 car garage. large metal building. Guest quarters 1BD, 1BA, efficiency. Recent build outdoor kitchen $285,000. • 307 Windswept - Located in Sunrise Bay Sub-Division. This 3BD, 3BA, open concept home has a beautiful view of the bay. $279,000. Call Charlotte • 413 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview from balcony, $215,000.REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte • 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte • 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy • 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte SOLD LAND • 3.95 Acres on Hwy 35 - Great Commercial Location. $94,900. Call Ron • 509 East Bay Blvd. - 65x157 Great loction. Enjoy morning sunrise over looking Tres Palacios Bay. Corner located. Public pier nearby, Boat launch. $95,000.Call Ron • 0 Bayshore Drive - 2 Great waterfront lots on West side of Cape Carancahua S/D. Has wooden bulk head. Community fishing pier, boat ramp, pool, security gate. $79,000. Call Ron • 720 Sunrise Bay Drive - This property offers a great view of Carancahua Bay. Community fishing pier, boat launch, swimming pool, wetlands observation walkway, 3 Acres, $49,000. Call Ron • 1 Acre Lot 29 Bay Drive, Way Point Landing - $138,000. Call Charlotte • 564 Lady Fish, Boca Chica - 50x50 lot, HOA Dues-$125, Completely set up for RV. Community fishing pier, boat ramp and swimming pool. $28,000. Call Tammy • 321 CR 447, Midfield- Lot size 5.07 Acres $68,500. REDUCED $63,500.Call Robbie • 0 Henderson Hwy 35 - 162ft. Wide x 210ft. Deep, .78 Acres. Prime commercial building site. Great location for restaurant, or retail store. $150,000. Call Ron • Lot 709, Cape Carancahua - Great building site, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. Priced only $6,000. Call Ron • 1.68 Acres, CR 313, Vanderbilt - Great site. Country living. Industrial School District. $10,000. Call Ron • Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. • 3.2 Acres, Hwy 35 - Over 3.2 acres with 200 ft. of frontage on Turtle Bay with bulkhead. Located just outside of town. $98,000. Call Ron • Lot 146 - Bayview in Cape Carancahua. Gated community with boat launch, pool, piers. $10,000. Call Ron • 552 Bayview - 2 Lots. Great lots to build on. S/D has piers, boat launch, pool. $19,000. Call Ron • Lot 24 Windswept - Sunrise Bay S/D. Fantastic view of Carancahua Bay. $45,000. Call Ron • 633 Swallow Drive - 2 Great lots to build on, includes small building and power pole. 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While the offense churned up the yardage, the Tiger defense kept the Panthers in check with 125-yards via the air and just 10-yards on the ground. “I thought we played well throughout the entire night,” remarked Tidehaven head coach Brent Mas“After DISTRICT 13-3A DII check. last week, I STANDINGS thought our offensive line DISTRICT OVERALL TEAM W L W L PF PA came out and East Bernard2 0 5 2 274 74 really domiTidehaven 2 0 4 2 221 105 nated the line Boling 1 1 6 1 233 114 of scrimVan Vleck 1 1 2 5 168 120 Brazos 0 2 2 5 177 256 mage. When Danbury 0 2 2 5 76 322 you rush for •LAST WEEK'S GAMES• 446-yards, the offensive lineBoling 20, Van Vleck 12 men are doing East Bernard 75, Brazos 14 their job.” Tidehaven 62, Danbury 7 Tidehav•THIS WEEK'S GAMES• en’s bull in Van Vleck @ Boling the backfield, Brazos @ East Bernard Tidehaven @ Danbury sophomore Jeff Williams pounded the Panthers for 264 yards and three touchdowns on just nine carriers. Fellow Tiger sophomore Jacob Galvan took two of his five carries to the house for scores and finished with 68-yards. Tidehaven’s one-rushing touchdown trio was comprised of Brandon Brune (9-63), David Prescott (3-12) and Leighton Galvan (126). Tiger QB, sophomore Bryce Galvan passed for 161-yards and a touchdown on a 4-10 passing. Jacob Galvan reeled in a pair of passed for 86-yards, while Brune snared a 50-yarder for a touchdown. Isiah Morales caught one pass for 25-yards. As for his defensive unit, Mascheck noted they “one again played outstanding.” “Our defensive linemen and linebackers put pressure on the quarterback the entire game. We shut down the running game and made them one dimensional.” “Coach Russell and the defensive staff really confused Danbury with different looks by bringing the outside backers or dropping them into coverage, and they did a great job the entire night.” Mascheck indicated good games from inside linebackers David Prescott and Cameron Riojas. “We have been waiting for Cameron to turn it on and I thought he played very well. Our outside linebackers Isiah Morales, Brandon Roll Tide Litzau and Dylan Mallette had a great night as well.” Talented Bulldogs Next The Tigers will face one of their toughest challenges thus far as they host Boling at 7:30 p.m. Fri. (Oct. 23) in El Maton. On Boling, Mascheck calls the Bulldogs “one of the most talented teams in the state”. “They have outstanding size and speed and have been ranked as high as No. 6 in the state,” Mas- check noted. “We are going to have to play a clean game to have a chance to win the game. We will have to play with incredible heart and passion.” “We are going to have to eliminate the mental mistakes, because in a game like this one, mental mistakes can be the difference between losing and winning.” “We have them at home so we need Tiger Nation to show up and be loud,” added Mascheck. Prior to Friday’s game kicking off, the Tidehaven Athletic Booster Club will be honoring the 1980 Tidehaven Tiger State Championship Football team. Sharkettes spiked by Edna in three The varsity Sharkettes were bucked by Edna’s Cowgirls on the volleyball court last week. Palacios fell in three sets 12-25, 15-25, 1525. “We played point for point in the second and third set but after point 13 we started making consecutive errors,” said Sharkette head coach Barbara Buckley-Peeples. “We have to be more consistent in our play, especially when we play teams like Edna.” Katy Sexton spearheaded the Sharkette attack and finished with 10 kills, 11 digs, one assist, one block and served up one ace. Elizabeth Ortiz finished with a team high 20 digs and netted four kills and one assist. Lila Filip was a force at the net with three blocks and chimed in with 11 digs, and five kills. Brittany Guerrero picked up six assists and five digs; Kamryn Vickers tallied three assists, three digs and sent one ace over the net; Cameron Greaves finished with three digs, two kills and two aces; Chae Neimeyer picked up a pair of digs and one assist; Marissa Figueroa netted one dig and one kill; and Vriana Hernandez finished with one dig. The Sharkettes were to visit Hallettsville on Tues. (Oct. 20) and will have an open date on Fri. (Oct. 23). Palacios will close out the regular season on Tues. (Oct. 27) as they host Industrial. JV Sharkettes spike Edna in two sets The junior varsity Sharkettes bounced Edna in straight sets, 259, 25-9 in last week’s lone volleyball action. Brianna Serna went wild at the serving line and dropped 19 points on the JV Cowgirls, followed by Karina Ramon’s 10 points. The quartet of Sarah Filip, Bailey Grones, Emily Shimek and Brooke Vandenbergh each finished with four points. Brianne Simmons found space on the floor for three points and with one point each were Vivian Parga and Sydney Bowers. THE football tumbles to the turf following the hit by Palacios’ Brian Guerrero (33) and bounces at the feet of Chris Tover (3). Closing in on the action are Matthew Aparicio (30), Anderw Manrriquez (22) and Tommy Bowden (4). (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Hitchcock slips past JV Sharks 28-26 The JV Sharks were edged by Hitchcock 28-26 in Palacios last Thursday. Palacios QB Tommy Bowden tossed for three scores. Andrew Manrriquez caught the first on a six yard strike and Chris Tovar reeled in touchdown passes of 50 and 23 yards. Tovar also tacked on a two-point conversion catch. Jacob Nemes gave Palacios its final touchdown on a 33-yard run. The JV Sharks will travel to Hempstead for Thursday’s (Oct. 22) tilt with the Bobcats at 6 p.m. Sharkette frosh down Edna in straight sets The freshman Sharkette spikers prevailed over Edna in straight sets, 25-17, 25-10. Reagan Ramirez led Palacios with six serves. Sarah Hebel sent five serves over the net and picked up four hits. Lanae Tucker tallied four serves and four hits. Meagan Ramirez and Vanessa Brewer each tallied three hits. Alyssa Acosta led Palacios with 10 assists, followed by Dorothy Nguyen’s seven. The ‘Parga’ push... JV Sharkette Vivian Parga gets the putback over the net in last week’s match against Edna. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Sandsharkette volleyball wraps up season at District Tournament The PJHS Sandsharkette 8th grade volleyball squad finished in fourth place at last week’s District volleyball tournament. Palacios bounced Tidehaven to open play 25-12, 25-22. Armelia White and Claire Rhoades had the hot hands with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Avery Kubecka tacked on eight points and Aleena Acosta finished with six. Taylor Stoecker pumped out four points, followed by Kimberly Phan and Lauren Post with three points each and Julia Aparicio netted one. Edna edged Palacios in the second match, 12-25, 12-25. White led the way with eight points. Post and Rhoades tallied four points each. Acosta hit the floor for three points, Kubecka and Phan picked up two points and Stoecker finished with one. In the third place match, Palacios was swept by Industrial, 12-25, 14-25. The trio of Acosta, Phan and White each PJHS 8th grade Sandsharkette volleyball MEMBERS of the Palacios Junior High 8th grade Sandsharkette volleyball team are: (front) Nathalia Hurtado; (middle) Kimberly Phan, Taylor Stoecker, Armelia White, Gisella Chavez, Julia Aparicio and Kaitlyn Garcia; (back) Quynh Nguyen, Aleena Acosta, Lauren Post, Gema Diaz, Andrea Avila, Avery Kubecka and Claire Rhoades. (Submitted Photo) registered five points. Kubecka and Rhoades picked up four points each, Stoecker netted two points and Post one. Sandsharkette 7th The PJHS 7th grade Sandsharkettes finished sixth at last week’s District 28-3A volleyball tournament. In the first match Palacios was steamed by Rice in three sets, 17-25, 25-17, 13-15. Jordan Peeples led the Sandsharkettes with nine points. Rylee Vandenbergh and Teresita Lopez each found space on the floor for six points. Angela Sanchez and Chloe Hoffpowier finished with five points each followed by Caitlin Rodgers with three points. In the second match, the 7th grade spikers were upended by Tidehaven in two sets, 1925, 13-25. Sanchez had the hot hand and finished with four points. Peeples and Macy Wilson netted two points apiece. Hoffpowier, Rodgers and Vandenbergh finished with one point each. PJHS 7th grade Sandsharkette volleyball MEMBERS of the Palacios Junior High 7th grade Sandsharkette volleyball team are: (front)Ashtyn Kruse; (middle) Jessica Rojas,Kailey Longoria,Lizbeth Figueroa,Teresita Lopez and Macy Wilson; (back) Angela Sanchez, Caitlin Rogers,Jordan Peeples, Rylee Vandenbergh, Chole Hoffpowier and Patricia Castanon. (Submitted Photo) S PORTS DEADLINE DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 21, 2015 Page 11 Young Sharkettes close out cross country campaign with eyes on future Sandshark 8th down Hitchcock 24-6 BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher The PJHS Sandshark 8th put the bite on Hitchcock 24-6. Behind physical play by the offenseive line, Palacios had touchdown runs from Jordin Nemes and Keegan Garcia. Palacios third score came on a pass from Kolby Wilson to Camron Polk Nemes took the plunge on a pair of two-point conversions. The Sandshark defense dig well keeping their assignments against Hitchcock’s misdirection. Defensive standouts for Palacios were Adrian Mata, Sammy Sosa, Gabriel Gonzales and Alex Elizondo. PALACIOS’ Elizabeth Mancera (center) and Tasha Turner (right) find their stride while Tidehaven’s Raegan Galvan tries to close the distance. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) While last week’s District 28-3A cross country meet didn’t turn out the way they had hoped, the future appears bright for the young varsity Sharkette harriers. At the end of the race, the Sharkettes placed fifth out of the district’s six schools. “Our girls had a tough day, in a very difficult girls division,” said Palacios CC coach Bill Fort. “All of our girls are freshmen and sophomores, so we think the future is bright for them.” At the forefront of the Sharkette pack were Tasha Turner in 21st (15:39) and Bailey Grones in 22nd (15:48). Maria Serrato legged a 15:51, while Elizabeth Ortiz came in 25th with a 16:00. Elizabeth Mancera finished in 17:03, followed by Gabriella Figirova in 36th with an 18:41 finish. The lone JV Sharkette runner, Maria Hurtado, finished in 29th place with a 20:51. Tigerettes Tidehaven’s Anisa Cornett earned a trip to the Regional Meet with a third place finish at the District 28-3A CC meet. Cornett legged a 14:26 to claim individual bronze. Raegan Galvan ran a 15:54 to finish 24th, followed by Kylie Sorrel’s 17:23 in 33rd. In 35th was Christina Rubio with a 17:44 and Cinthia Sepulveda came in 37th with a 18:48. VARSITY Sharkette Bailey Grones (front) takes a tumble coming down the embankement as teammate Elizabeth Mancera (back) looks on. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) GO GET ‘EM SHARKS & SHARKETTES” The following businesses proudly support the Sharks & Sharkettes PIERCE Palacios Air Repair 438 Main Street 361-972-0810 407 Henderson (Hwy. 35) • Palacios, Tx. 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FRIDAY Beacon PORTS Bulldogs speed deals Sharks 55-6 loss BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher The threat of outside violence didn’t deter the fightin’ Palacios Sharks from making the trip to Hitchcock for last week’s gridiron contest. While the outside threat never developed, the Sharks were victimized by speed, speed and more speed as Hitchcock ran through the Sharks en route to a 55-6 thrashing. The Bulldogs chewed up the Sharks for 523-yards on the ground. While the defense was left tackling air as the Bulldogs darted here and there and everywhere, the Shark offense showed a pulse for the first time in several weeks. Palacios running back Danny Rodriguez found some rhythm and a few creases to run through and finished with 126-yards and Palacios’ lone DISTRICT 14-3A DI STANDINGS DISTRICT TEAM W Edna 2 Industrial 2 Rice 1 Hitchcock 1 Hempstead 0 Palacios 0 L 0 0 1 1 2 2 OVERALL W L PF 4 3 259 2 5 72 2 5 115 5 2 372 1 6 119 1 6 85 PA 230 214 215 159 270 253 •LAST WEEK'S GAMES• Edna 56, Rice 28 Industrial 28, Hempstead 22 Hitchcock 55, Palacios 6 •THIS WEEK'S GAMES• Edna @ Industrial Hempstead @ Palacios Hitchcock @ Rice touchdown on 18 carries. Also in on the ground game were Ethan Garcia (29-25) and Sherwin Ceasar (1-26). Garcia was 4 of 10 passing for 35 yards and was picked off once by the Bulldogs. Ceasar caught two balls for 12 yards. Henry Molina and Adrian Ortiz each caught one pass for 12 and 11 yards, respectively. As for the game action, the Sharks looked to be on the move after a first down on the games opening drive. However a sack of the QB and a pair of incompletions led the Sharks to punt the ball away. From the first time Hitchcock touched the ball, their speed and elusiveness was on display. On the Shark punt, Hitchcock’s Nathanial Walker fielded the kick and bolted his way 70-yards for the touchdown. The Sharks took over deep in their own end of the field and again looked to be making some headway. The Sharks got into Bulldog territory and then, thanks to a personal foul face mask against the Bulldogs, the Sharks were down to the Hitchcock 37. Palacios managed to get as far as the Bulldog 29, before back-to-back sacks turned the ball over on downs to the Bulldogs. Three plays later, the Bulldog speed appeared again as Michael Parker broke free for a 47-yard touchdown scamper. Palacios’ next possession was perhaps their best of the night. With the ball at their own Pigskin balancing act... PALACIOS defensive back Mauro Gonzales (11) nearly pulled off the improbable one-handed interception with a Hitchcock Bulldog on his back during last week’s District contest, but was unable to hold onto the pigskin. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) 24, the Sharks looked destined for paydirt as Palacios marched down the field with four first downs before the drive stalled at the Bulldog 12 as Garcia was sacked for an eight-yard loss on 4th & four from the Bulldog 12. Two plays later, the Bulldogs were in the endzone again on a 73-yard run by Joshua Daniels. The Sharks’ next drive ended in a three and out. Instead of a long run for a score, the Bulldogs orchestrated a 12-play, 85-yard drive capped off by a one yard run by Xavian Hampton. The Bulldogs took the second half kickoff and on the second play of the half, found themselves in the end zone again on a 64-yard run by Parker. The Sharks went nowhere on their first possession of the second half and punted away after just three snaps. This time, Hitchcock didn’t need more than one play, as Daniel’s ripped off an 84yard run on the first play of the drive. Another Shark three and out, was followed by a three play scoring drive by the Bulldogs on a 64-yard run by Walker. After another Palacios three and out, the Sharks managed to stop the Bulldogs on 4th & 9 to get the ball back at near midfield. The Sharks marched down the field on a six play drive, that saw Rodriguez scoot the final 17-yards to paydirt. Palacios’ celebration of breaking the shutout was short lived as the Bulldogs zapped the Sharks with a 70-yard touchdown run by Walker on the first play from scrimmage. This Week The Sharks (0-2, 1-6) host Hempstead’s Bobcats (0-2, 1-6) in a battle for the District 14-3A DI basement. The Bobcats are coming off a 38-22 loss to Industrial last Friday and will be looking to turn their fast sinking season around. Hempstead sunk the Sharks 48-8 last season. Sharks unable to muzzle Bulldogs... EVEN when the Sharks had the Bulldogs surrounded, the elusive and quick Hitchcock ball carriers left the Sharks grabbing air much of the night. (Above) Sharks Bobby Garcia (33) and Hayden Harvey (9) close in on Hitchcock’s Nathaniel Walker as Kean Tran (12) races to cut off the backside. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West Sharks onto Regional after taking 3rd at District District 28-3A cross country meet sending the ‘Big Red’ runners to the Area Meet The streak stays alive for held Mon. (Oct. 26) at Texas the varsity Palacios Shark A&M University - Corpus cross country harriers with Christi. third place at last week’s The Sharks missed second place by five points with Rice in the number two hole and Industrial atop the podium. Palacios was paced by a trio of harriers inside the top eight finishers. Sergio Mancera edged Miguel Gutierrez by one second for 4th place, 18:39 to 18:40. In 8th place with a 18:58 was Juan Mancera, followed by Tyler Le in 17th (20:05). Tommy Garcia clocked a 20:22 to take 20th, with Jacob Flores in SHARKS Miguel Gutierrez (left) and 27th (22:10) Sergio Mancera (right) race down the and Tim Kesembankment ahead of Tidehaven’s sler in 29th Adren Soto (back) at last week’s Dis(22:39). trict 28-3A Cross Country meet. (BeaTidehaven con Photo by Ryan West) Results With a 6th place finish in 18:40, Tidehaven’s Adren Soto stamped his ticket to the Area Meet Mon. at TAMUCC. Other individual results as follows: 15-Antonio Za- BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher PALACIOS’ Tyler Le (right) leads a pack of harriers and teammate Tommy Garcia (left) closes in on the rear at last week’s District 28-3A meet held at the Marine Center. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) val, 19:47; 31-Christian Marin, 23:00; 32-Marc Walters, 23:29; 33-Jutin Bexley, 23:53; and 35-Christian Rhoades, 24:16. JV Results The JV Sharks claimed silver led by the 4th place finish of Jesus Mancera (20:56). Other individual results as follows: 9-David Cruz, 21:46; 12-Eric Cerda, 22:46; 13-Silverio Gonzales, 22:55; 16-Dominic Garcia, 23:16; 22-Trey Chavez, 25:28; and 23-Bryan Garcia-Moreno, 20:51. JH Results The Sandshark harriers were crowned District champs. Individual results as follows: 3-Hector Hernandez, 14:22; 6-Jose Velasquez, 14:47; 9-Nathaniel Perez, 16:04; 11-Edgar Garcia, 16:33; 12-Mario Lara, 17:09; and 13-Irving Muniz, 17:35. T h e S a n d sharkettes finished fourth in the team standings. Individual results as follows: 2-Lupita Mancera, 15:31; 9-Mey- J U A N Lynn Le, M a n c e r a 1 6 : 5 5 ; turns the 17-Taylor corner at Stoecker, last week’s 1 8 : 1 3 ; District CC 2 3 - E v - meet. (Beae l y n n con Photo by Aparicio, Ryan West) 18:23; and 55-Andrea Gonzales. PJHS CC harriers MEMBERS of the PJHS Sandshark & Sandsharkette cross country team are: (front, l-r) Nathan Perez, Irving Muniz, Hector Hernandez, Jose Velasquez and Edgar Garcia; (back) Coach Ginger Potts, Evelynn Aparicio, MeyLynn Le, Lupita Mancera, Andrea Gonzales, Lizbeth Guillen and Coach Bill Fort. (Submitted Photo) B&G Club Soccer underway THE City fields on Sixth St. are the scene of quite the commotion come Saturday mornings as the Boys & Girls Club of Palacios’ soccer season is underway. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Like keeping up with all things Palacios? Subscribe to the Palacios Beacon, the only place for the news YOU want
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