PISD Board rescinds resignations of Polvado pair
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PISD Board rescinds resignations of Polvado pair
Area Bound Sharkette Tracksters PAHA Launces New LaSalle Adventure See PagE 8 Terrific Tigers At Blessing See PagE 2 See PagE 12 Police commended for catching MCND#1 Commissioners facing over $1-million tab for bulkhead repairs thief, recovering stolen property BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA Palacios Beacon Flat screen TV’s, computers and tools are just a few of the items recovered after a spree of burglaries hit local homes and businesses. “I’d like to commend the Chief of Police and his organization for a speedy response to a number of burglaries that have occurred this week in Palacios,” stated Major John Sardelich. “Chief is to be commended along with his staff for quick work in apprehending and investigating, although I know there are more investigations pending. I want to commend our police department for getting to the bottom of things and recovering the items.” Chief Miles reassured the council that they have apprehended the suspect and stated “It was one of our regulars that came back to town. He started on the shrimp boats.” Chief Miles clarified by pointing out every now and then there is a person who comes back to town and a pattern seems to occur, “He is in county jail now with charges on him and it all has stopped.” In addition Councilman Troy Lewis expressed appreciation of the city workers. “I would like to thank David Kocurek and the city workers for digging those ditches out, alot citizens are really happy the water is flowing through their ditches. Just to see them out there (See CITY, Page 2) APRIL 22, 2015 VOL. 108 • NO. 17 PALACIOS TEXAS • P. O. Box 817 • 453 Commerce Palacios, Tx. 77465 (361) 972-3009/Fax 972-2610 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: palaciosbeacon.com Beacon Deadline 5 p.m. Friday A failing bulkhead looks to cost the Matagorda County Navigation District #1 (MCND) a pretty penny. Tom Schmidt, of Urban Engineering, reported at last week’s meeting that the bulkhead failure which is occurring at the Tres Palacios Marine barge launching location is estimated from $1.25-million to $1.5-million to repair. The regular monthly meeting had Commissioner Victor Eggemeyer filling in as acting Chairman, as Chairman Ted Bates, Jr. was absent. backfill the area. For a complete bulkhead replacement, bid preparation and construction will likely take 5 to 6 months. The important thing is the coordination necessary between the contractor and TPM to complete this without a shut down of the barge launch process. Financial Audit The FY2014 financial audit performed by Reed & Associates, and presented by Susan Reed, revealed there were no issues to disclose. The opinion letter showed a BEACON $1.00 USPS 418460 Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 (See MCND, Page 3) 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES City-wide Spring Cleanup Saturday Beach Clean Up a family affair BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon-Publisher Except for paid advertising, all articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday will be published on a space available basis only. Palacios’ annual citywide S p r i n g C l e a n - U p D a y, sponsored by the City of Palacios, is scheduled to take place during a 5-hour period this Saturday (April 25). From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. city residents can haul in a variety of items and dispose them for free at the collection site at the southwest corner of Commerce and 6th St.- south of Railroad Park. Entrance to the collection site will be near the corner of 6th St and Commerce, then exit onto South Bay Blvd. City employees will be on site to lend a helping hand unloading items. There will be no charge to residents for junk, trash, Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beacon Closed Wednesday Observing Our 108 Year th 1907-2015 BEACON BRIEFS ■ CDA chicken spaghetti dinner Sun. at St. Peters Church Blessing The Catholic Daughters Court #2546 of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, is sponsoring a chicken spaghetti plate meal, held on Sun. (April 26) at St Peter’s Catholic Church hall in Blessing. Serving begins at 10:30 a.m. until sold out. The meal consists of chicken spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. Plates are $8.00 each (dine in or to go). Tea with dine-in only. The proceeds will benefit Catholic Daughter scholarships and charities. Schmidt stated that “this bulkhead is failing and the wall is not repairable due to the steel sheet piling separating from the concrete behind it”. Schmidt doesn’t see the potential for a catastrophic failure, but “it will continue to fail and move out”. Schmidt further reported that there is approximately 500 feet of dock that needs repair and the only way to do it is to replace it and the ends of the tie back rods, however, a short term safety fix may be to simply cut off a portion of the existing sheet pile and PALACIOS WEDNESDAY The Only Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area. BY TERRY MOSIER old furniture, electronics and appliances (other than refirgerators or air conditioners). A fee will be charged for the disposal of certain items. Fees for some of the other items include: $11.36 per cubic yard for brush, $39.76 per cubic yard for construction debris, $2.50 per regular tire, $7 for regular tire with rim, $9 for tires over 16”, $13 for tire over 16” with rim, $20 per refrigerator or air conditioner. Hazardous materials cannot be accepted. Since the Clean-Up day is strictly for residents of the City only, those bringing in items must bring along their City of Palacios utility bill and photo ID. (See CLEAN-UP, Page 2) Early voting begins Monday THE father-son tandem of James (left) and Victor Trammell (right) display that keeping the beach front clean is a family affair at last weekend’s Adopt-A-Beach Clean-Up. (Beacon Photo by Alyssa Wilson Garcia) Consultant talks tabled at PEDC BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon-Publisher With Donny Tran the lone absent Director, the Board reviewed a consulting contract submitted by former PEDC Executive Director Mike Strotheide, who tendered his resignation last month. Early Voting for the Palacios ISD Board of Trustees Election held May 9 will began on Mon. (April 27) and continue until May 5. Voters can cast votes between the hours of 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on both April 27 and April 28 only at the PISD Administration building. Starting April 29- May 5 the voting hours change to 8-4:30 p.m Mon. -Fri. Written requests for a mail ballot (received not post marked) will be accepted thru close of business on April 30. Applications for a ballot by mail should be mailed to Sara Trevino, 1209 12th St., Palacios, TX 77465. PISD Board Election Contested PISD Board of Trustees race for Position 2 is incumbent Greg Hunter being challenged by Peter Estraca. Position 1 has three challengers on the May ballot: Carl Filip, (See VOTING, Page 2) ‘Like’ the Palacios Beacon on Still without an Executive Director, the Palacios Economic Development Corp. (PEDC) Board of Directors discussed the possibility of hiring a consultant at last week’s meeting. Palacios Pride PISD Board rescinds resignations of Polvado pair facebook Pick it uP SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS BEACON $30 A YEAR IN COUNTY $40 A YEAR OUT-OF COUNTY (See PEDC, Page 4) Students, parents speak out in support of Polvado’s BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA Palacios Beacon Heartfelt pleas filled the board room as parents, students and teachers yet again rallied together in support of the Palacios ISD faculty. In the hot seat were Kaylynn and Todd Polvado, two of Athletic Director Brad Bowden’s biggest supporters who requested last month to rescind their resignations. The board however tabled the couples request until last Monday’s meeting. The first to address the board was Cyndi Alvarez who spoke in support of both Kaylynn and Todd Polvado. “We first meet her (Mrs. Polvado) at meet the teacher at the beginning of this school year. She is our son’s teacher,” stated Alvarez. “As the year went on and we got closer to STAAR test our 5th grader comes home and says ‘I got this, Mrs. Polvado says we got to be confident.’ That says a lot coming from a kid talking about his teacher. You look at your kids and you smile because they’re getting what they should out of class.” “We have had students in athletics for seven or eight years, the last two years have been really awesome for us as parents to watch. Our kids have so much joy and excitement to go to football, or go to powerlifting or run track because they have 100% support behind them,” continued Alvarez. Among the many additional supporters who spoke in favor of Mr. and Mrs. Polvado was Jesus Rios, who was welcomed by the board as well as encouraged to bring his teammates forward. The Division 3 State Powerlifting Champs approached the board draped in medals with a prepared statement in support of their coach, who was also named Division 3 Coach of the Year. Rios acknowledged all the success the team has had this season as well as addressed his personal successes including breaking two Division III state records. “I have this success because of Coach Polvado, he was there for me every step of the way,” stated Rios. “This season we have become a family, we have set history winning state because of Coach Polvado. Your are the best coach and person I have ever had the honor to meet.” The board quickly initiated a motion by requesting to move up the agenda item regarding the Polavdo’s resignations. Patty Frankson made the motion to approve the request to rescind the resignations of the two staff members and at this time President Rick Cink requested to make a statement. (See PISD, Page 2) Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 22, 2015 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY PAHA launches new LaSalle Adventure campaign with goal of raising $300,000 The Palacios Area Historical Association is launching a community-wide campaign for everyone to support the new La Salle Adventure; a state-of-theart, interactive exhibit, replete with artifacts! Walk through the breech in the side of a full-size replica of the bow of La Belle, to ascend to the second floor exhibit which will feel like the deck of the ship. Sit on a replica cannon for a photograph and feel what it was like to touch the cannon’s dolphin-shaped handle for the first time. Sift sand and find treasures like the archeologists did. Be there when La Salle asked Louis XIV for his support. Listen to Dead Bob tell his story in English, French, Spanish or Vietnamese. Listen to your Palacios neighbors tell their tales of the excavation Board President Lynda Bible commented, “The goal is to raise $300,000! The new exhibit is a major investment in our community that is destined to make us proud of our history and to bring people from far and wide to appreciate it with us and make further investments here as well. Individuals and local businesses showing overwhelming support for this project will give us a great boost as we approach funders further afield.” Major supports already include the Houston PISD “I know ya’ll took a stand here by initially putting in your paper work, but don’t feel intimidated you can come to anyone of us. We can give you the story. Don’t do something rash like that again without knowing the whole story. I’ll tell you the story I promise you we are not untouchable here, so don’t do something silly like that again without talking to one of us,” stated Cink. The motion was immediately seconded by Steve Stuhrenberg, and carried unanimously. Rainbowland Park A survey of the property was recently performed to enable the school district to complete the process of deeding the empty lots to the city to utilize for a park and begin the process of selling the building as well as the remaining lots. Bonnie M. Benson addressed the board urging them to reconsider the proposed recommendation to begin the process of selling the previous Rainbowland Day Care building (lots 15-18) in June. Benson requested an additional extension of approximately 2 months, on behalf of the Palacios Community Coalition, as they have continued to work diligently and have made progress however they are still trying to find an organization to deed the remaining property with the building on it. Patty Frankson questioned the proposal,“Ya’ll been working on this since 2012.” However, Peter Zamarripa made a motion to give the Palacios Community Coalition till September 1, 2015 to come up with a proposition, if not the property will go up for Endowment, LCRA, the Palacios Eco- nity-wide effort to celebrate the communomic Development Corporation, and nity-wide effort that made Palacios the the Trull Foundation. headquarters for the dig 20 years ago. Individuals giving at least $50, and Make your mark, Matey!” businesses giving at least $100, are inBrochures and timbers are available vited to show their support on the tim- at the Museum at 401 Commerce Street. bers of the ship (walls of the exhibit). Credit cards are accepted at the Museum Supporters will follow the example of or on the website at www.citybytheseasailors drawing on the ships to pass the museum.org. Supporters can indicate endless hours at sea. PAHA will have what they would like on their timber timbers etched for supporters or they or that they would like it sent under the can pick their timbers up at the Muse- special instructions tab for donations. um or have them delivered to decorate For further information please contact themselves in any medium you choose. us at 361-972-1148 or paha@citybytheThese 4-inch high by 2-foot long tim- seamuseum.org. bers won’t be outside or walked on. Edith Gower, Museum Coordinator suggested, (Continued From Page 1) “Even though you don’t have an arValarie Gillett and Rob Kessler; incumbent Patty Fankson tistic bent, perhaps will not be seeking an additional term. your grandchildren Holdover trustees are Fabian Marroquin, Peter Zamarripa, are just learning to Rick Cink, Steve Sturhenberg, Donna Brune. write their names. Polling Places We would appreciOn May 9 the official polling places will be at the Palacios ate your thoughtful Independent School District Administration Building, 1209 consideration to Twelfth Street, Palacios; MOPAC Building, Collegeport; give whatever you Carancahua Community Center, Carancahua. are able to help and be a part of this Each polling location will be open from 7a.m.-7p.m. concerted commu- VOTING (Continued From Page 1) sale on September 2, 2015. The motion was seconded by Fabian Marroquin and the motion carried unanimously. Curriculum Vanessa Kunefke provided the board with an overview of the summer school programs offered at PISD along with a schedule. The programs offered are K–8 Summer School, Special Education Extended School Year, Bilingual/ESL Summer Program and High School Credit Restoration Summer Classes. Both of the Jr. High and High School campuses presented an overview of implemented strategies of the Language Arts program for their respective campuses. The Junior High Campus was represented by Janet Boehm and Tamara Davan. Boehm and Davan demonstrated how they have collaborated and implemented project based learning. Representing the High School campus was Erika Koenig and Nellie Claybourn. Koenig and Claybourn explained to the board how the use of technology in the classroom with I-Pads, which were purchased from the Education Foundation Grant, are being utilized for translating and assisting bilingual students Student/Faculty Recognition Todd Polvado and Kaylynn Polvado were each presented with the ‘Golden Heart & Wings’ award after a parent nominated them for their dedication to their students and for remaining at the emergency room with a student athlete after he was injured. Palacios High School Dorothy’s Bloomers • Plants • Shrubs • Hanging Baskets 212 Green Ave. Palacios, 77465 (361) 648-9557 Powerlifting team was recognized for placing 2nd at Regionals and as State Qualifier both boys and girls teams were recognized and presented a certificate. Certificates were presented to the High School One Act Play for advancing to District, Bi-District Cast, and BiDistrict All Star Cast. The Palacios High School first year winter guard were recognized for placing 3rd in the Novice Category each member also received a certificate. Serena Zamarripa received a certificate for placing 2nd in CX Debate and State Qualifier and Jackson Kelley received a certificate for CX DebateState Qualifier. Additional certificates were presented to Jr. High students who placed 1st through 3rd in the Catholic Daughter’s Essay Contest and Central Elementary students who placed 3rd through 5th place in UIL Creative Writing, Story Telling, Spelling, and Ready Writing. A certificate was presented to East Side student Audrey Delgado 4th grade winner of the Cradle of Texas, Daughters of the Republic of Texas Essay Contest. Security Hector Gomez addressed the board during the citizen’s forum and stated he had several concerns regarding lighting, camera, and security issues at the Central and High School campuses. Gomez reported that he has made several attempts to address the maintenance department, but yet to see improvement. Approved Items The consent agenda was approved with the exception of the March 16, 2015 regular board meeting minutes, in which President Cink will contact record keeper for clarification and corrections. The recommendation to approve Nellie Claybourn as the Palacios High School assistant principal was approved. The board also approved the request to consider employment of an additional Palacios Beacon Policy For Political Advertising, Announcements The following are the Palacios Beacon’s guidelines and policies for candidate announcements and political advertising. • There is a special Beacon discounted $50.00 charge for the first statement of candidacy (announcement and photo (if available). This also includes a listing in the Palacios Beacon’s Candidate Listing which will run up until the election. The base charge is for a candidate statement not exceeding 2 double-spaced typewritten pages. Additional space will be charged at the regular $5.50 per column inch advertising rate. Deadline for Announcements/Listing is Friday before the next paper. • The charge is $30 to be included only in Candidate Listing. • Except for strict news coverage by the Palacios Beacon, all future announcements, submitted statements or any other material submitted by the candidate, or on the candidate’s behalf, will be considered advertising and charged at the Palacios Beacon’s regular advertising rate of $5.50 per column inch. • As required by law, all political advertising must be paid in advance. • As required by law, all political advertising must include the name and address of the person(s) or organization paying for the advertisement and, if an organization, must include the name of the treasurer. • The Palacios Beacon will not publish any Letters To the Editor in support, or opposition, to any candidate. Such submissions will be considered political advertising and subject to regular advertising rates. • Announcement & Candidate Listing—$50 • • Candidate Listing only—$30 • certified staff member at East Side Intermediate. The Employee Benefits (all except health) for 2015-2016 were approved as well as the 2015-16 school calendar. Other items included granting the food service management company (Aramark) a 1-year contract extension and approving the homestead exemption for 2015 taxes as being 20% exemption to all qualified residential homeowners. In addition the board approved the nominations of the 2015-2016 Alumni Committee. Next Meeting The next regular scheduled Board Meeting will be held on May 11, 2015 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the PISD Administration Building. PALACIOS BEACON Area Briefs Deer makes way to grill through window GONZALES: The Alcalde Hotel and Grill had an unexpected early morning visitor. Officers were dispatched to the Alcalde Hotel after a white-tailed doe had smashed through the side window. The deer continued to run around inside the building attempting to escape. With the help of the officers, the deer eventually found his way out through the open back door. “Only the freshest venison is sold at the Alcalde Grill,” joked grill proprietor Austin Brown. “Sometimes it’s delivered right through the window of my restaurant.” Shortly after lunch, officers were called to George Street where a driver reported hitting a deer. Officers believe it to be the same deer from earlier that morning. –The Gonzales Inquirer Suspect guilty of indecency with child WHARTON: After only one hour in deliberation the jury unanimously found Wharton resident Kevin Lee Farris, 43, guilty of attempted indecency with a child. Farris was arrested April 12, 2014 by the Wharton Police Department after he solicited his 12-year old male victim in the bathroom at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Wharton. Farris was sentenced to 10-years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with credit for time served. Farris will have 90 days to appeal his conviction or the sentence. –Wharton Journal Spectator Wharton discusses future water WHARTON: Due to the projected growth of Wharton County, the City of Wharton finance committee and public works committee is working towards implementing a 50year municipal water supply for the cities of Wharton and East Bernard. The main objective of the plan will be to develop a sustainable water supply for the city. There were three options presented to the city. Option 1 would be to buy surface water from the LCRA’s Lane City Reservoir projected to open in 2017. Option 2 is to drill more wells as needed to consider linking the city. Option 3 includes a central well, a field in-channel detention, off-channel storage, aquifer storage and recovery. No action was taken at the city and public works and finance committee meeting though officials will now consider which option is the most viable. –Wharton Journal Spectator CLEAN-UP (Continued From Page 1) Residents can sign a charge authorization sheet at the collection site and the disposal fee will be added to their utility bill. Those who do not pay for city utility services, such as some apartment dwellers and renters where the landlord pays the water bill, must bring in proof of residence. For more information call Palacios City Hall at 972-3605. Adopt-A-Street Looking to help make a difference in the City by the Sea, sign up to Adopt-A-Street and help to clean up your street. Prizes will be awarded to the cleanest adopted street. For more information call Palacios City Hall at 972-3605. The one and only....• PALACIOS BEACON • Sponsored by the City of Palacios Saturday, April 25th 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 6th Street and Commerce One-Day Clean Up for City of Palacios Residents Only 1. Bring a City of Palacios utility bill and picture ID. These must be presented before off-loading. City employees will help unload and check ID. 2. Fees for some items: $ 11.36 per cubic yard fee for brush $ 39.76 per cubic yard fee for construction debris $ 2.50 per regular tire $ 7.00 for regular tires with rim $ 9.00 for tires over 16 inches $13.00 for tires over 16 inches with rim $20.00 per refrigerator or air-conditioner No charge for batteries 3. Residents may sign a charge authorization sheet and fees will be added to their utility bill. There will be NO CHARGE to residents for junk, trash, old furniture, electronics and appliances (other than refrigerators and air-conditioners). Citizens may call City Hall for Assistance with heavy Clean-Up for Large or Bulky Items. Hazardous material cannot be accepted. ADOPT - A - STREET Sign-up to Clean-Up Your Street! 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Prizes. (Groups or Individuals) Help make our beautiful city sparkle! DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY • Palacios Police Reports • Individuals listed have been arrested and/or charged with an offense. Inclusion in this report does not imply that the person is guilty of any crime. The following are offense and arrest reports submitted by the Palacios Police Dept. to the Palacios Beacon as of noon Friday. ARRESTS Millon Gebru Tesfaye, 28, Idaho, arrested at the 400 block of Morton Ave. on April 11 at 2:58 a.m.; Public Intoxication. Juan Manuel Garcia, 34, 1207 4th St., arrested at the 1100 block of Magnusson Ave. on April 11 at 11:00 p.m.; No Driver’s License. Kristen Boyd, 23, 45 Seashell Blvd. 1302, arrested at the 800 block of Henderson Ave. on April 12 at 2:01 a.m.; Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Identify. Michael John Trosclair, 53, Transient, arrested at the 500 block of Main St. on April 13 at 7:37 p.m.; Loitering. INCIDENTS DISTURBANCE: Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Welch Ave. in reference to a disturbance on April 5 at 5:58 p.m. BURGLARY: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex in reference to the burglary of a vehicle that occurred in the 300 block of Rorem Ave. on April 11 at 9:02 p.m. CRIMNAL MISCHIEF: Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Henderson CITY From the Police Chief By Police Chief David Miles Thanks to the revolving doors in Huntsville we continue to have the problems we have, it is job security for me, but it’s not advantageous for the citizens. Fortunately we caught our burglar and stopped this round of problems. It won’t be long before another will be released and we will start over again. May I remind everyone, lock your car doors and tool boxes and don’t leave your equipment out at night. Take steps to protect your property if you leave. We live in a society today that don’t respect what is yours. Ave. in reference to criminal mischief done to a vehicle on April 12 at 1:50 a.m. DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of East Bayhore Dr. in reference to disorderly conduct on April 12 at 7:42 p.m. (Continued From Page 1) getting it done means a lot to these citizens.” “We’ve been able to do some all over the city and that’s great, we have a lot left to do but we have the equipment now,” added councilman Ed Schulze. Drug Drop Off Box Chief Miles announced that the Palacios Police Department will be placing a drug drop off box at the Police Annex. The drop off box will be in a monitored area and will remain locked at all times, therefore allowing citizens a safe convenient way to dispose of unwanted medications. Citizens are urged not to flush unwanted medications and to monitor all prescription medications that could potentially be abused. Councilman Lewis commended Chief Miles and stated this is available at Bay City and works very well and applauded the effort made by pursuing grant funding to make this available. City Clean Up Kocurek announced the annual Spring Clean, sponsored by the city of Palacios, will be held Saturday April 25. “There will be two additions made this year,” added Kocurek. “This year the city will be offering assistance to anyone looking to load or unload heavy items, citizens can request this service by contacting City Hall.” “Also new this year, the city will now be encouraging everyone to adopt a street. There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd prizes groups or individuals heading the clean up.” The city employees will be tackling 12th St., from Moore to Main Street. Other Items Sardelich declared a proclamation proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month in the City of Palacios. The proclamation urges citizens to become aware of and support the fair housing law. The city council approved the Boys and Girls Club Grant re-submission, as well as updating the city’s billing codes. Next Meeting The next scheduled Palacios City Council Meeting will be at City Hall located at 311 Henderson Ave. on April 27 at 7 p.m. EVEN LITTLE ADS GET ATTENTION! You’re Reading One Now! Ciudad de Palacios OFRECE LA LIMPEZA PRIMAVERA Solo un dia Sabado – 25 de Abril de 2014 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Calle 6 y Commerce 1. Se requerir identificacion con imagen, y se exige una copia de cuenta de utilidad de agua de la Ciuadid de Palacios. Los empleados de la Ciudad de Palacios ayudaran adescargar. 2. Lista de Honorarios: Ramas de arboles -- $ 11.36 yarda cubica Material de construction -- $ 39.76 yarda cubica Llanta (regulars) -- $ 2.50 Llantas (regulars) con rines -- $ 7.00 Llantas mas de 16 pulgadas -- $ 9.00 Llantas mas de 16 pulgadas con rines -- $ 13.00 Acondicionadores de aire y refrigeradores -- $ 20.00 3. Los residents van a firmar una autorizacion de precio y honorarios seran anadidos a su cuenta de utilidad de agua. 4. No se cobran para estos articulos – baterias, muebles, lavadoras, secadoras, estufas, basura. No se aceptan material contaminados y peligroso. Los ciudadanos pueden llamar al Ayuntamiento para la Asistencia con pesada de Limpieza de artículos grandes o voluminosos . Adoptar - A - Calle Regístrate para limpieza de su calle ! Primero , segundo , tercero y premios . ( Grupos o individuos ) Con su ayuda hacemos nuestra ciudad mas hermosa! MCND Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 22, 2015 - Page 3 (Continued From Page 1) clean, or unmodified, report. Total assets in General Fund were $17,987,389, of which cash and investments were $17,766,000. Fund Balance contains $12,100,391 committed cash funds and $5,730,580 uncommitted cash funds The GAP audit requires us to see if you have internal controls, which are required if you are to receive federal money for projects, and there were no issues with the internal controls Reed stated, “This is a good report and you have a very good staff in place.” Operation / Promotion & Development Report The Port’s monthly Operations / Promotion & Development report was given by Port Director Debbie Morris: • The current proposed Corp of Engineers schedule for FY2015 Federal dredging of the Palacios Channel is to advertise for bids on June 15, with Bid opening on July 13 and to be awarded on August 19. Shelmark Engineering and Atkins are preparing the submittal documents for the District’s own maintenance permit for the Federal Channel to Palacios. The permit will include a BUDM component. The USACE could take a year or more to grant the permit so it is highly unlikely that any sediment from the upcoming dredging cycle will be used at our proposed BUDM site. • The County and PISD have accepted the District’s bid on the commercial property 1404 1st St. (former Citgo service station). Linebarger will proceed to get approval from all other taxing entities then a public bid notice will be advertised. • The contract services for port maintenance, mowing and trash pickup have been implemented and are working out well so far. Disposition of the Maintenance Building and maintenance equipment are on hold for the foreseeable future, even though there have been several inquiries for both. • Port Attorney Isidro Castanon and Commissioner Greg Seaman recently attended the American Association of Port Authorities Administrative and Legal Conference in New Orleans. Castanon reported the main concerns were directed to the length of leases (with Port of LA now considering 50 year leases), employee and human resources, email document retention life and port tenants’ insurance coverage. • Several new proposed development projects have been brought to the District since our last meeting and are being explored, including two new build-to-suit projects. Workshop The commissioners and visitors were presented a power point presentation by Victoria Herrin on an evaluation of potential economic impacts for the upper Texas gulf coast counties of Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, and Matagorda. The program is called Opportunity Knocks. It is about how the proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area could attract visitors, boost business, and create jobs. The study was commissioned by the National Parks Conservation Association. You can download the study, Economic Impact of the Proposed Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area (The Harbinger Consulting Group, December 2011) at www.npca. org/TXCoastalEconomic. MEC Road Repairs Schmidt reported the topographical survey is now complete on the Marine Education Center road repairs. Urban will provide the cost estimate at the next meeting of the Board. Maintenance Report The Maintenance report for for March 26-April 22, 2015 was prepared and presented by L. W. Lanfear, Lanfear Construction. GLO/Bilge Water Reclamation • Total of 9 pump-outs, Total of approximately 3,000 gallons of oil & oily water. • Replaced tie-down bolts on Pump-Out Trailer Air Compressor. • Assembled suction hose to replace a worn out hose. • Replaced faulty cam lock fitting on discharge hose. • The back-up trailer will require changing the cam lock on the suction side so that the hoses will be interchangeable from one trailer to the other. Property/Facility Inspections & Repairs • Routine inspections of MCND#1 properties, including lighting inspection • Weekly cleaning of South Bay Marina docks • Repaired and adjusted the travel on the MEC Cantilever Gate. • Secured a broken man door at the Diesel Mechanic Shop. Hinges had rusted off. • Replaced a broken lockset at the entry door at the Diesel Mechanic Shop. • Replaced a faulty photo cell on the dock lighting at SBM. • Repaired a wash-out at Po Boys dock. Projects • Assisted Urban Engineering with the Port Boat on Tres Palacios Marine dock inspection. • Replace three entry doors and frames on the East section of the Diesel Mechanic Shop. • Order new security light fixtures for the Diesel Mechanic Shop. Monthly Lease Report Monthly port lease report given by Port Director Morris: • 1 new temporary recreational lease at SBM • 2 new recreational leases at SBM • 2 renewed recreational leases • 1 cancelled temporary recreational lease • 1 cancelled recreational lease – sold boat • 1 release of a commercial lease • 1 new commercial lease • 1 renewed commercial building lease • 1 commercial property lease name change SBM covered slips have 17 of 24 slips leased at 71% occupancy. SBM open slips have 10 of 17 slips leased at 59% occupancy. TB#3 have 12 of 14 slips leased at 86% occupancy. Approved Items Commissioners approved the following items: • Acceptance of the FY2014 financial audit from Reed & Associates • Conveyance of a right of way easement to Jackson Electric Cooperative • Addendum to the mowing services agreement between MCND#1 and Ortiz Lawn & Shredding for inclusion of the Port Maintenance Building and laydown yard for an additional $300 per month and trash pick on all port properties for an additional $600 per month. No budget amendment is needed. Next Regular Meeting The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Port Administration Building. 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Twelve Palacios High School track and field athletes, led by district champions Stephanie Camp, Junior Johnson, Oscar Martinez and Martina Stepanova, head for Regional IV Class 3A track meet in Kingsville. 20 YEARS AGO-1995 Hudson “Bud” Bates Jr., a former employee of U.S. Contractors working at Formosa Plastics in Point Comfort sustained severe facial injuries when a plexiglass viewing area in a pipeline ruptured, knocking him back six feet. The debris from the rupture entered both eyes causing the loss of one eye and extensive damage to the other. A loader/backhoe built by Case Corporation was shaping the shoreline to prevent erosion at the Clive Runnells Family Mad Island Marsh project near Collegeport. Tenneco contributed the $25,000 used to purchase the loader/backhoe. 25 YEARS AGO-1990 Acme Systems assumed the responsibility for garbage hauling and disposal in Palacios. The public was invited to attend an “Open House” at the newly built Recreation Center in Palacios. Valarie Ann Rodriguez, 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezequiel Garza of Palacios, was selected to be a finalist in the 1990 Miss East Texas National Teen-Age Pageant. Over a dozen county soloists joined the County Country Opry show held at the Palacios Pavilion. 30 YEARS AGO- 1985 The Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1 made a permit application to the Corps of Engineers for a proposed marine facility at Turning Basin No. 3 that would accommodate 117 recreational boats. The Palacios Junior High School mixed chorus sang their way into the history book at Calhoun High School Auditorium Bird Notes Cathy Wakefield (361)404-1198 Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation Some of our bird en- Thrush, Yellow-throated thusiasts have reported many species at some locations around Palacios. Bob Friedrichs reported 46 species he observed at the Texas State Marine Education Center (TSMEC), 18 species near Collins Dr, Palacios, 34 species at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Pleated Woodpecker Center and 55 species at Formosa-Tejanos Wetlands, in Jackson County, Highlights from those ob- Sparrow, Summer Tanager servations are listed below. and Red-Winged BlackCommonly seen species of bird. Grackle, Dove, Cardinal, Formosa-Tejanos WetSparrow and Mockingbird lands: Black-bellied Whiswere not included in this tling Duck, Northern Shovreport: eler, Pied-billed Grebe, TSMEC: American American Bittern, Cattle Coot, Northern Bobwhite, Egret, Black-crowned Whimbrel, Yellow-billed Night and Green Herons, Cuckoo, Ruby-throated Roseate Spoonbill, ComHummingbird, Great mon Gallinule, Turkey Horned Owl, Red-bellied Vulture, Sandhill Crane, Woodpecker, Ladder- Black-necked Stilt, Killbacked Woodpecker, deer, Greater and Lesser Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Yellowlegs, Least SandpipWhite-eyed Vireo, Barn er, Short-billed Dowitcher, swallow, Blue-winged Prothonotary, Tennesee Teal, House Wren, Gray and Nashville Warblers, Catbird, Brown Thrasher, Chimney Swift, Tree SwalCedar Waxwing, Com- low, and Dickcissel. mon Yellowthroat, YellowOther observers reportbreasted Chat, Lincoln’s ed seeing Brown Pelican, Sparrow, Blue Grosbeak, Laughing, Ring-billed and Indigo Bunting, and Or- Herring Gulls, Doublechard Oriole crested Cormorant and Collins Street: Blue- Painted Bunting. headed Vireo, Cave Swallow, American Redstart, Whooping Cranes have Brown-headed Cowbird, started their trek back and Baltimore Oriole. north. Sightings have been Matagorda County Bird- reported in North Dakota ing Nature Center: Green and Saskatchewan. Birds Heron, Red-shouldered from the eastern flock have Hawk, Inca Dove, Sora, been reported at Horicon Downy and Pileated Marsh, Wisconsin. Woodpeckers, Blue Jay, A mistaken identification American Crow, Northern was made in last week’s Rough-winged Swallow, Bird Notes article. A RedCave Swallow, Carolina breasted Merganser was Chickadee, Tufted Tit- observed, not a Common mouse, Carolina Wren, Ru- Merganser. by-crowned Kinglet, Wood ANNUAL BLESSING DAY SUNDAY MAY 3, 2015 BLESSING COMMUNITY CENTER BBQ Chicken, Potatoes & Beans PLATES $9.00 Tea & Dessert Included Serving from 11am-2pm Parade @ 2pm Horseshoe Tournament @1:30 Raffle Drawing Tickets available day of event Live Music till 4 pm by The Lazy Farmers DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY by earning the coveted Sweepstakes Trophy. Joe Guerra advanced to the Regional Qualifier’s Meet in the 3200 and 1600 meter runs held in Palacios. The Sharkette’s advanced Lisa Harvey, Eloise Segovia, Sherri Harr, Janet Brister, Christi Garcia, and Valarie Garcia to Regional Qualifier’s Meet. 50 YEARS AGO-1965 An election was held in Matagorda County on creating a hospital district and a $900,000 bond issue for increasing the hospital facilities in Bay City. Palacios Sharks finished 4th in the AA regional track and field meet in Kingsville, qualifying Robby Shelton in pole vault and Paul Fields in discus for the state meet. Open house was held at the new Palacios Medical and Surgical Clinic on 4th Street, west of the hospital. 55 YEARS AGO-1960 R.C. Huddleston retired after 54 years of barbering and sold his shop to his partner Charles Wright. Carlton Crawford was re-elected president and Eli Mayfield, executive secretary for the 6th annual meeting of Texas MidCoast Water development Association in Refugio. Formal opening of Central Power and Light Company’s remodeled office was held with a public open house program. The Sharks qualified two for state track meet at the regional meet held in Victoria. Dickie Kubecka placed first in the discus and Hensley Weaver was second in the 220 yard dash. 60 YEARS AGO-1955 Fifteen city lots went in the sheriff’s sale at the court house. The district 4H entomology and tractor operator’s contest were won by members of the Round Up 4-H Club. Team members were Billy Stuhrenberg, John Beard, Jr., and Billy Hurta. The tractor operator’s contest was won by Norbert Eggemeyer. Mrs. Margaret Johnson won the sweepstakes prize at the Junior Gardens Club’s Flower Show. ‘Thunder shirts’, ear plugs and blinders for two needed Thunder and lightning make Sawyer, our Tibetan Terrier, extremely nervous. So, we bought a doggie thunder shirt to put on him at such times. It helps. He manages to not be as panicky and to survive thunder and lightWILLIS WEBB ning a little better. Guest Columnist I’ve progressed from the same kind of fear, as a youngster and a young man. Sawyer came to us almost eight years ago in one of the rainiest, stormiest seasons in Central Texas in a decade or more. He was three months old, matted with burrs and dirt. He appeared at our gate as I was trying to do some lawn maintenance before another drenching downpour. With a pink tongue sticking through his white “mustache,” I thought, “Life Mate is going to love this little ragamuffin.” Of course she did. He’s still here. He and I have weathered some storms together, some pun intended, although I won’t push my luck. Lightning might strike again. There are good reasons for those fears in both of us. At about now, per usual, you expect me to say, “That reminds me of the time,” and Life Mate will say in mock despair, PEDC The Directors agreed that the presented contract lacked flexibility. After discussion, Director Paul Christensen motioned to table the contract and charge Palacios City Manager David Kocurek with working out a new consultation contact for Strotheide as soon as possible. Cobblestone Conference Director John Chipman briefed the Board on his recent Cobblestone Conference in Milwaukee. “The response I got from folks was great,” said Chipman. “Everybody from Cobblestone was super and happy.” Out of about 200 individuals at the conference, Chipman reported having met only one couple who were disappointed with Cobblestone. The problem, according to Chipman, was the company grew so fast that it couldn’t keep up with management. As for the operations of the hotel, Chipman said the facilities are set up with no wasted labor. The front desk does the cooking, wine bar and laundry, with the amenities centrally located near the front desk. As for the running of the hotel, Chipman noted that the investors of the franchised “Omigawd, not again! Another story! People will think you’re 108 years old, have been everywhere, have seen everything and have done it all! Or a liar.” I picked a bad time to rent a tux for a prom. I was on the fringe of the famous Storm of 1953 in downtown Waco. The worst tornado disaster in Texas history killed 114, injured 597 and almost destroyed the downtown area. That put me on alert for a long time. Then, in 1957, while a college sophomore at then-Sam Houston State Teachers College, I saw and survived (without a scratch) three tornados in one weekend. That’s pretty eye opening for someone who otherwise thought he was invisible and bulletproof. As a full time student, I had what was supposed to be a part time job but was more like a full timer —sports publicity director. The job included being the public address announcer at home baseball games. Bearkat baseball was on a par with any Southwest Conference school of that day. That scary Saturday in March 1957 brought Southwestern Louisiana Institute to town to play a very good Bearkat nine. There was a single game Friday night and a Saturday doubleheader. Sam Houston took the first two games and the doubleheader opener was delayed by sprinkles on this cloudy Saturday. After the first game, coaches and umpires were standing by second base, discussing whether to continue. I sat in the press box “structure” and watched a cloud formation out past center field. I noticed that something resembling a tail on an animal was forming and looked as if it was descending. Then it dawned: It was a tornado. I flipped the PA microphone switch and said: “The cloud past center field just made your decision. The coaches and umps looked that way and quickly broke into a run toward their cars. Meanwhile, I’d quickly dismantled and stowed the PA system and was climbing down the ladder to retreat to my rooming house. I entered the home of Elmo and Falvey Welch, the late 70ish couple who rented rooms to me and four other boys across the street from the college campus. I went into my room and despite the fact my bed was by a window, I jumped in and drew the sheet and blanket over my head. Sure enough the tornado howled right through Huntsville, but we only got the peripheral winds. That was enough to blow down a large oak tree near my room, and it crashed against the eaves and roof right by my window. Thankfully, there was no major damage to the house because I knew, even with rental income, Elmo and Falvey couldn’t afford major repairs on a retired prison guard’s pension. I don’t want to see another tornado up close. My luck’s been stretched too thin already. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper publisher and editor of more than 50 years experience. He can be reached by email at [email protected]. (Continued From Page 1) hotel elect three to represent the investors. One from the elected three is chosen and “runs the show”. Citizen’s Forum Citizen Chip Woolf was on hand and asked the Directors about the Matagorda County EDC website, which featured properties in the Port of Palacios and big vacant buildings in Bay City. Woolf noted the recently vacant former ALCO building wasn’t featured on the site. The Board unanimously agreed the locatoin should and would be put onto the county website. Woolf also chimed in that the Palacios Healthcare Center (the nursing home) owners had recently reached a settlement with its insurance company. Kocurek reported having recently spoken to the CEO and that the settlement was pending. The Palacios Lions Club’s Barney Gulley was on hand to request the PEDC’s sponsorship of the 4th of July festivities. The Director’s requested Gulley present the Board with data that reflected the ‘heads in beds’ count from last year from the local overnight establishments prior to approving $2,000 for the Lions Club 4th of July sponsor book. EDC Report With Strotheide not present, Board President Jan Pierce presented the monthly activity report. Pierce reported the Cobblestone Hotel has attracted $300,000 from investors, with a need for more investors. The project will move forward provided more investors come onboard. Grant Application A new version of the Bert West Retail Grant application was discussed. Directors discussed the need to provide a time limit on getting the approved work done. A motion to approved the changes was tabled to have the discussed changes applied to the grant application. PPC Appointee The PEDC Board appointed Pierce to be the representative to the Partnership for Palacios Committee (PCC), a group compiled to brainstorm the future of Palacios. The PPC meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held May 20 at 1:15 p.m. at the PEDC Office, located at 420 Main St. Do YOU have anews IDEA or a TIP for a story? Give us the SCOOP at the Beacon a call @ 972.3009 Palacios 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 ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA....................................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 The PALACIOS BEACON Dessert Donations would be greatly appreciated, bring them the day of event! Donnie Beard placed second in the 440 yard dash at the regional meet in Kingsville. 65 YEARS AGO-1950 The VFW Hall was transformed into the Shark Club for the annual junior-senior banquet. Twenty-two attended the reunion of the Hogg family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Hogg. The auxiliary of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Palacios entertained with a Silver Tea and Book Review at the completed summer home in Foley Village. Emil Miska received a fracture of the right arm while fighting on the Italian front. R.N. Grant had moved his jewelry store to the building two doors east of the post office. 75 YEARS AGO- 1940 The site for the new bank building selected by the committee was the north 60 feet of Lots 1 and 2, Block 52, facing east on 4th Street. Construction of the building started immediately. The American Legion had started beautifying and cleaning up East 11. Smith and Bauer were awarded the contract for digging the turning basin for the channel leading from Palacios to the Intercoastal Canal by the city council. The Linnie Wolf School prepared to stage a May Fete on the high school athletic field on May 4. 80 YEARS AGO-1935 Weldon Sullivan was elected principal of the school at Hockley. Lloyd Alton, Vernon Ryman and Arthur Randall were accepted for the CC Camp in New Mexico. 85 YEARS AGO-1930 R.D. Rawls, vocational teacher, accompanied some of his high school boys to A&M College for a number of contests. Your hometown newspaper for 108 years! • 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. DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Corruption investigations would move to State agency BY RICHARD LEE SENATE PASSES BUDGET BILL (Austin) The Senate approved its version of the state budget this week, one that would spend $211 billion in state and federal money over the next two years. That’s an increase of three-anda-half percent over the last biennial budget, and Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson said it follows the same conservative principles that led to today’s strong Texas economy. “This is a budget that will keep our state strong, prosperous and compassionate,” said Nelson. The Senate budget meets several priorities laid out by state leadership over the session. In his State of the State address in February, Governor Greg Abbott told legislators he would not accept any budget that didn’t include significant tax cuts. The Senate budget bill earmarks nearly four-and-a-half billion dollars to pay for franchise and property tax cuts. Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick have also strongly supported increased border security spending, and the budget bill would pay for that at unprecedented ☛ levels, sending $811 million to DPS and other agencies to cover manpower, training and equipment for border security efforts. Other winners in the budget include the Department of Family and Protective Services, which gets an eleven percent funding boost to increase early intervention and prevention programs to combat child abuse, and mental and women’s health services, which get $259 million and $50 million more, respectively, than last biennium. The next step in the budget process is the appointment of a conference committee to work with the House to resolve differences with its version of the budget. While both versions are fairly close in spending amounts, one major difference between the chambers’ spending plans comes from how each would cut taxes. While the Senate wants to reduce property taxes, the House is interested in a sales tax cut. Once budget conferees come up with a final consensus budget, it will be presented to both bodies for final approval. Also this week, the Senate passed a bill that would begin a limited consolidation of state health services agencies. While the Sunset Advisory Commission recommended that all five state health agencies be merged, an inves- Articles submitted on Mondays are published on a space available basis. tigation into the Health and Human Services Commission found serious problems with contracting practices at the agency. The investigators recommended that the agency consolidation be put on hold, but the bill passed Wednesday would still include some consolidation. Bill author Senator Jane Nelson of Flower Mound said that the current system contains too much overlap, too much inefficiency, and not enough quality of service for clients. “Our number one goal with this realignment is to make it easier for citizens to navigate what is currently a broken system that no longer reflects the reality of how we deliver services,” said Nelson. Her bill, SB 200, would bring the Department of Aging and Disability Services and the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services into the HHSC over the next two years. The commission would also absorb client services from the Department of State Health Services, though that agency would remain a separate entity focused on public health needs. The Department of Family and Protective Services would also remain independent. The bill creates a legislative oversight committee to monitor the consolidation, and merges the regulatory functions currently spread across agencies. The Senate was to reconvene on Mon. (April 20) NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS § § § MATAGORDA COUNTY BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Matagorda County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on March 12, 2015, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in May, 2015, the same being the 5th day of said month, at the North Entry, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Bay City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Matagorda and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale # Cause # Judgment Date Acct # Order Issue Date Style of Case Legal Description Adjudged Value Estimated Minimum Bid 1 T15,989 01/21/15 26254 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ANN MILLER, ET AL TR 3: S/W FRACTION COLORADO FRONT, TIER 1, LTS 1-3, BLK 1, VOL 1, PG 35* $2,430.00 $2,430.00 2 T15,989 01/21/15 26335 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ANN MILLER, ET AL TR 4: S/W FRACTION COLORADO FRONT, TIER 4, LTS 1-2, BLK4, VOL 1, PG 35* $1,730.00 $1,730.00 3 T15,989 01/21/15 26313 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ANN MILLER, ET AL TR 5: S/W FRACTION COLORADO FRONT, TIER 3, LTS 1-2, BLK 2, VOL 1, PG 35* $1,730.00 $1,730.00 4 T15,989 01/21/15 26354 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ANN MILLER, ET AL TR 6: S/W FRACTION MATAGORDA FRONT, CITY OF MATAGORDA, TIER 2, LTS 1-3, BLK 2, VOL 1, PG 35* $2,430.00 $2,430.00 5 T16,301 12/16/14 32751 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ARCHIE W. KOENNING, DECEASED, ET AL DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, LT 39, SEC 6, VOL 5, PGS 2-4* $5,000.00 $2,800.00 6 T16,457 12/16/14 40491 MARCH 12, 2015 D.P. MOORE'S 1ST ADDN, LT 6, BLK 10, VOL 6, PG 3* $2,500.00 $2,500.00 7 T16,457 12/16/14 24640 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF BAKER J. SMITH, SR., DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF BAKER J. SMITH, SR., DECEASED, ET AL CITY OF BAY CITY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, LT 5, BLK 27, VOL 5, PG 36* $7,250.00 $5,500.00 8 T16,506 12/16/14 21514 MARCH 12, 2015 FRANCITAS FARMS, 1.8 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TR 921, VOL 33, PG 628* $12,600.00 $5,800.00 9 T16,533 11/08/13 42751 MARCH 12, 2015 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. M. J. ANDERSON INDIVIDUALLY AND DOING BUSINESS AS ANDERSON BROS., ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. ALPHONSO GARZA Style of CaseFUENTES AKA ALFONSO ELIZALDE GARZA MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DON WALL, ET AL CITY OF PALACIOS, LT 8, BLK 78, VOL 14, PG 374* (42751/R14740) $27,700.00 $4,800.00 DECROW / ALLEN / TILLEY / E GREEN SURV, ABST 141 / 110 / 385 / 165, U/D 1 ACRE INTEREST, MORE OR LESS, VOL 435, PG 326* ACCT #S(16921/R26114) $2,500.00 $2,500.00 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. JOHN REEVES, ET AL MOBILE HOME, WILLIAM RABB, AB 78, LABEL# PFS0649646, / PFS0649647, SN1# PH175728A, SN2# PH175728B* $31,530.00 $4,300.00 Sale # Cause # Judgment Date Acct # Order Issue Date 10 T16,560 12/16/14 16921 MARCH 12, 2015 11 T16,589 10/28/14 54421 MARCH 12, 2015 Legal Description Adjudged Value Estimated Minimum Bid (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Matagorda County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 22, 2015 - Page 5 • Candidate Annoucement • Gillett seeks election to PISD Board of Trustees Pos. 1 [Political advertisement paid for by Valerie Gillett, P.O. Box 131, Palacios, Texas 77465 Voting for a leader to represent you on the Palacios Independent School District School Board should be taken seriously. The selections we make as individuals whether you have students in school or not, does affect you and the community. Select someVALERIE GILLETT Candidate PISD Board of one who will make a positive Trustees Pos. 1 difference, listen to faculty issues, improve our schools, hear and consider students first and take a fair, but serious stand to enforce PISD’s policies and procedures. As an involved citizen, parent and community leader, I, Valerie Rodriguez Gillett am seeking your vote for Position 1 of the PISD School board. My “hands on” knowledge, experiences and understanding give me the drive to take the initiative to seek the position of school board member for the betterment of the school district and be a voice for the students first, for they are our future. To be a team member on the School Board is a means to reach and inspire the community and school faculty, but is the right tool for our students to utilize. I want each and every student to be able to trust and believe what the school boards purpose is and what it represents to them. I want parents and faculty to be able to choose to seek board members, first with any and all school issues. Growing up in Palacios and choosing to stay and raise my family here speaks volumes. I did not move to Palacios from somewhere else. I was born and raised in Palacios. I am a proud Palacios Independent School District graduate. My husband, Morgan Gillett and I chose to raise my children, Vincent Martinez, 23, who graduated in 2011 from PISD and Jacob, 13, who is still attending PISD. We, as a Christian family know the community of Palacios and PISD is a great place for our boys and your students to gain a great education and prepare for life or higher learning. The conscious decision to work within the community in various businesses and organizations proved to be priceless. I began working with the Palacios schools as a Tri-County Head Start – Teachers Aid from 1997 to 2001. I continued as a ‘hands-on’ involved parent as a member of the Parent-Teacher Association and a Substitute Teacher for 15 years. I have taught in each of the schools, Central, East Side, Junior High, and High School. I had the privilege to be on both sides of the classroom, as a parent and substitute teacher. I was able to watch, teach, listen and learn from teachers, faculty and support staff. The relationships with teachers, principals, administrators, support staff and most of the students’ parents is invaluable knowledge which I will carry to the School Board. Giving back to the community is also important. I volunteered as a member of the Athletic Booster Club and served as President of Project Celebration. Not only was I a Little League Board member, but I also volunteered to coach, T-Ball, Minor League and Major league baseball from 1996 to 2014. In addition, the community extended their trust in my judgment with the care of their children, when I opened, “A Hope for Little Hearts”, a registered family home from 1997-2001, which I ran successfully for 5 years. I was also on the board of directors for Rainbow Land Day Care for 5 years which I made decisions on finance, directors and faculty. Currently, I am employed and an active involved member of the First Baptist Church. I participated in the Women Bible Study; I am a Youth Group leader and have taught Sunday school, ages 4-7. As you and the community have witnessed over the years, I care and give of myself and my time in support of schools and our community. The diversity of the citizens I have encountered over my forty years are people I call friends, parents, acquaintances, coworkers, students and family. As most know, I know no strangers and respect and speak to all. Your support and your vote will enable me to continue working and improving our schools for our children. Allow and trust me to bring your issues to the School Board table, to be heard in the correct format and not hidden under the rug. You and your issues are important to me and I am not afraid to speak for what is “right is right and wrong is wrong.” Your Vote for GILLETT is Keeping Students First! Palacios Trailriders raffle winners from trailride The Palacios Trail Riders want to thank everyone who supported our scholarship fund by purchasing raffle tickets. The winners are: 1st $500.00-Thomas Kocurek, 2nd $200.00-Paige Eggemeyer, 3rd Rod & Reel-Deb Kocurek, 4th $100.00-Russell Schneider, 5th Texas Wall HangingTommy Corporon, 6th $100.00-Russell Schneider and 7th 5# shrimp-Marissa Dunn. Congratulations to all winners and again thanks to everyone. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Bay City, Texas, March 12, 2015 Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne Matagorda County, Texas By Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576 Subscribe to the PALACIOS BEACON proudly keeping it local for 108 years Page 6 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 22, 2015 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Worship At The Church Of Your Choice Pest l ro Cont alist i c Spe Oscar’s Fre Term e Inspe ite c Pest & termite cOntrOl tion “The Only Name You Need to Know in Pest Control” Oscar TOrres, Owner (361) 578-7378 • (361) 920-7378 And this is testimony; that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. 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 - 4pm 1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097 (361) 972-2222 1-800-787-7741 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 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 Prime Parts Supply BLESSING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565 W W DOCK TURNING BASIN 2 361-972-5012 # P.O. Box 342 1407 MAIN STREET Palacios, TX PALACIOS, TEXAS 77465 77465 361-972-1555 CARS SUV’s TRUCKS PALACIOS AUTOS 361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX 1-877-4-BAY CITY 39 South 11th St., Blessing Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. 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 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] COLLEGEPORT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 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 Parker Best Do it Lumber 204 Henderson Palacios, TX 361• 972-5500 Hours: M-F/ 7:30am-5:30pm Sat 8am-2pm 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 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 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 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: 6pm 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. Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter 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 (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 7am-10pm/Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm/Sat. & 9am-10pm/Sun. 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.palaciosbeacon.com 453 Commerce • 361-972-3009 • Fax 361-972-2610 The Luther Hotel An Historic Inn 408 South Bay Blvd. 361-972-2312 STP Nuclear Operating Company www. stpnoc.com 215 5th St. Palacios 361-972-5900 Coastal Properties EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HUD CERTIFIED "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 SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHRIST Equal Housing Lender Homes • Business • Life 308 4th Street ~ Palacios BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm 972-2551 1 John 5: 11-13 Quality, Variety and Value! 702 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios (361) 972-2534 CAMPBELL-HUITT INSURANCE Phone: 972-1606 When visiting the businesses and services listed above, thank them for sponsoring this Church Page. 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 WES’ FEED & MORE 1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631 Tire Shop 361-588-6660 Blessing, Texas 77419 L S Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 22, 2015 - Page 7 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon HOSPITAL HEALTH From the Palacios Community Medical Center Palacios Community Medical Center would like to announce the upcoming groundbreaking of the new clinic. Alden Vandeveer, CEO of PCMC stated, “We are planning a groundbreaking for August or September of this year, which is quite a bit earlier than originally projected. PCMC was originally planning on breaking ground in mid 2016. We are excited and appreciative of the amount of grants recently received which will now allow us to proceed with phase II of the project.” Palacios Community Medical Center would like to thank the following for their contributions, The Trull Foundation for the $500,000 grant that will be given over the next two years, and another anonymous donor which contributed $300,000, also given over the next two years. PCMC has been discussing the plans to build a new clinic since November 2013. “I am very excited about the projected opening of the new clinic which will be a significant asset for the community of Palacios,” stated Dr. Gus Gross. The facility will have 11 exam rooms, 2 treatment rooms, and will add a children’s area in the waiting room. The existing clinic has 5 exam rooms and 1 treatment room. Additionally, one more provider office will be added for a visiting specialist and additional patient parking. The building will be located on the east side of the hospital. PCMC feels that this new clinic will help the increase in patient care for our community. “We would like to thank all of our Donors who have contributed to our hospital over the years. Additionally, we would like to thank our volunteers and board members who have put in countless hours of their time which have contributed to our success,” stated Vandeveer. “PCMC will have a community event for the groundbreaking. We would like to invite everyone to join us in the celebration,” stated Dr. Gross. The date will be announced in the near future. Midfield VFD annual fundraiser auction, raffle cook-off next Sat. The Midfield Volunteer Fire Dept. (MVFD) will hold its annual fundraiser raffle, auction and brisket, ribs and bean cook-off on April 25. BBQ plates with all the trimmings will be sold by the Fire Dept. complete with dessert and beverage. The raffle and auction will be held during the event, and your donation of items is needed to help make this event a success. The community support is used for training and equipment for the firefighters. The MVFD is a non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Vic Collins (979240-5030), Jim Mote (713503-3920), Christi Collins (979-240-9771) or Nancy Fitzgerald (979-240-6148). Palacios Air Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Sales, Service & Installations 979-429-7488 407 Henderson (Hwy. 35) • Palacios, Tx. Richard Bari • No Charge Service Call • HOME COMFORT SYSTEMS Innovation never felt so good. FREE ESTIMATES IFE TYLES •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. Don’t miss the fun at Boys & Girls Club’s 16th annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration next Sat. The 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Palacios Summer Program will be taking place next Saturday (May 2) at the Palacios Railroad Park located at Main St. and Sixth St. This year’s event will be full of activities of fun for families (and dogs) of all ages. Events are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day. BBQ Cook-Off Palacios Cinco de Mayo would not be complete without the Annual BBQ Cook-Off. This event will start on May 1 and conclude on May 2 with awards to be distributed at approximately 4p.m. Each entry has a $25 entry free and the categories include: brisket, chili, chicken, pork ribs, and beans. Each cook-off team must consist of one Chief Cook and no more than 4 assistants and all food must be made on site. Trophies will be distributed to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each category. The 1st Place winner in each category will receive $50 and the Overall Champion will receive $100. For more information or to obtain a copy of the rules and regulations contact Andrea Lindley at (361) 404-1168. Colorful 5K by the Bay Start your day by participating in the Colorful 5K by the Bay which is approximately 3 miles and is followed by the Colorful Blast Party. Participants are gathering at the Palacios City Park, located at 600 Main St. and the event begins at 8:30 a.m. Runners, walkers, strollers, young and old are encouraged to wear light clothing and be ready to be splattered with nontoxic colored food grade corn starch transforming a group of participants into a moving rainbow. Prices for this fun filled colorful event are as follows: Solo Runner/Walker, $30 per person; Adult (18 years of age and older) with a group of four or more, $25 per person, Youth (ages 6-17), $15 per person, and free for Boys and Girls Club of Palacios Members and children 5 years and younger. For more information contact Carolyn Kubecka at (361) 920-1517. either bring their own 1/2 pound of Motorcycle Run hamburger or purchase the meat on site The 100 mile Cinco de Mayo Motocycle at the event. Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m. with a $25 Kids can bring their own seasoning or registration. Participants are to meet at 206 use the available seasoning and will be 6th St. (Railroad Park/Business 35). For required to cook their patty in front of the more information contact Vaughn Dierlam judges and with the supervision of a judge. at (361) 229-2378. The 1st place winner will receive a BBQ Dog Races pit and utensils and the 2nd place winner The dog races will begin at 10 a.m. at will receive a BBQ pit. Railroad Park with a $10 entry fee. Dog For more information contact Penny categories are: small, medium and large. Milam at (361) 935-0897. For more information on regulations Carnival and Booth Rental contact Andrea Lindley at (361) 648-3416. The carnival will begin early this year Golf Tournament starting at 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and booth The South Texas Project sponsored Golf rentals are available. Costs for renting Tournament will also begin at 10 a.m. at a booth are as follows: 1st booth, $35; the Palacios Golf Course located at 289 2nd booth, $25; and 3rd booth, $20 and Trull Blvd. registration deadline is May 1 to avoid The entry fee for a 4 man team is $200 a $10 late registration fee. For more or $50 for an individual that will be teamed information contact Rosie Lara at (361) up and this cost includes lunch. Cart rental 972-2855. options are available at an additional $20. To volunteer at this year’s Boys and Girls Tournament contests are longest to drive Club Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser contact and closest to pin. Awards in the four team the Boys and Girls Club at 972-2642. scramble are as follows: 1st Place Team, $500; 2nd Place Team, $300; 3rd Place Team, $200; and 4th Place Team will receive a prize. The registration deadline is May 1, for more Come one, come all to the Welcome to Your Park information contact Day, sponsored by the Palacios Community Coalition To u r n a m e n t (PCC) from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. (April 25) at Palacios’ Coordinator historic Rainbow Park, located at the corner of 8th St. Vanessa Kunefke at and Richie. (361) 648-7463 or Bring the kids for free hot dogs, chips and lemonade vkunefke@gmail. along with your own ideas for things you would like to com. see in your park. Kids Patty Clean Up Day Friday Contest The LCRA ‘Steps Forward Day’ program is sponsorThe Kids ing a clean up day on Fri. (April 24)with LCRA volunHamburger Patty teers on site beginning at 9 a.m. to repair the fencing, Contest is for prune trees, clean un leaves, branches and liter to help participants 6-12 assit with the park projcet. years of age. This The PCC asks for all who could to come out and join event has a $5 entry in helping to clean up the grounds. fee and participants Got a rake? Bring it. are encouraged to Welcome to Your Park Day Sat. at Rainbow Park Volunteers needed Friday for LCRA ‘Steps Forward Day’ Reducing your sugar intake can make you feel better (StatePoint) You may not realize it, but your sugar consumption has likely increased over the last several years. Beyond what you add to your coffee or the occasional sweet treat, you may be getting hidden sugar from an array of processed foods, such as ketchup and salad dressing. Even conventional baby food contains added sugar. And all those additions can be troubling to your health, say experts. “Sugar is directly linked to obesity, tooth decay, diabetes, fatigue, headaches, arthritis, adrenal burnout and physiological or emotional problems such as ADHD and PMS,” says Dr. Steve Weston, Director of Ambassador Relations/Nutrition Expert of Sunwarrior, a producer of raw, plant-based supplements. For improved health, here are several ways to become more mindful about your sugar consumption: • There are many names and forms of sugar so learning to read food labels helps. Generally speaking, if an ingredient ends with the suffix -ose, then it’s a sugar. • Keep the sugar off the table and in the pantry. You’ll be less likely to add it to your meals. That being said, there are plenty of foods that you may be adding sugar to that are already sugary on their own -- from cereal to fresh fruit. Once you get used to the natural taste of these foods, you won’t miss the added spoonful. • Don’t use artificial sweeteners. While it may seem natural to reach for an artificial sweetener when you’re attempting to cut back on the real deal, it’s a grave mistake. Most artificial sweeteners actually increase cravings for sugary foods. If you do need a boost of sweetness, stick to more healthful whole food options, such as honey, date sugar, coconut sugar and pure organic maple syrup. • Seek out sweet flavors, while reaping the benefits of plant-based proteins with a protein blend such as Sunwarrior Protein, an easily digestible nutrient-filled superfood that tastes great and has zero grams of sugar and no unhealthy additives. “A healthy protein powder can ensure you’re getting a complete array of the essential amino acids needed to build and repair muscle, drive metabolism, keep skin young and elastic, build and balance hormones and carry out a host of other processes by allowing the body to create the right enzymes,” says Dr. Weston. Using low temperatures, enzymes, whole grains and superfoods, Sunwarrior’s unique process creates plantbased proteins that are silky smooth, mix well in smoothies, water, almond milk, coconut milk, shakes and other beverages, taste great and supply all the essential amino acids your body craves. More information can be found at www.Sunwarrior.com. • Pay attention to your skin, which is a reflection of your health and the quality of your nutrition. If you consume too much sugar, particularly from processed foods, a chemical reaction can form a rogue molecule known as an advanced glycation end product. Undesirable effects include wrinkles and droopy skin. By learning more about the foods you eat and making wise choices, you can reduce your sugar intake without missing out on flavor. 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Deadline For Articles Is 5 p.m. Fridays College or retirement? Fi out how to afford both. Are you invested properly? 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With a third place finish to punch their ticket to Area, Palacios’ 400-M relay squad of Amoni Gomez, Jennifer Fort, Katelyn Sexton and Elizabeth Ortiz set a new school record with a 50.21, besting the previous record of 51.29 set back in 2004 by the quartet of Emily Garcia, Brittany Seaman, Stephanie Camp and Pamela Perez. The Sharkette 800-M relay squad of Go- mez, Fort, Sexton and Cameron Greaves grabbed silver with a 1:41.47. The 1600-M relay team of Gomez, Fort, Kristi Stovall and Ortiz clocked a 4:15.17 to finish third and earn a trip to Area. Aside from the relays, Palacios’ freshman Ortiz grabbed silver and qualified in both the 400-M and long jump. She clocked a 1:00.52 in the 400-M and leapt 16’8-3/4” in the long jump. Greaves finished fourth in the 200-M with a time of 27.44 and will go to Area as an alternate. She clocked a 13.35 in the 100-M and finished in sixth. Also heading to Area in the discus is Cassie Rios, whose swirl and twirl of 91’7-1/2” placed fourth at District. Marissa Figueroa clocked a 2:46.34 in the 800-M and finished in fifth. In the 300-M hurdles, Cha’e Neimeyer finished sixth with a 52.91. Tigerette Results Tidehaven’s Tigerettes will be sending three to Area as alternates. Tidehaven’s Brooke Leach punched her ticket to Area with a fourth place finish in the 100-M hurdles (17.96). Melanie Brewer finished fourth in the 800-M and clocked in at 2:44.03. In the triple jump, Tidehaven’s Destiny Ray registered a jump of 30’7-3/4” to finish fourth. Ray finished 5th in the 100-M with a 13.22. Graci Huddleston just missed qualifying for Area, as her 90’1” toss of the discus placed fifth. Same for HIllary Saha in the high jump, where her 4’8” was fifth best in District. Tidehaven’s 800-M relay clocked in 1:58.28 to earn fifth place. The Tigerette 1600-M relay team finished sixth with a 4:48.40, while the 400-M relay squad came in sixth with a 54.56. Sharkettes bound for Area meet REPRESENTING Palacios at the Area Track & Field Meet held Wed. at Rice Consolidated in Altair are: (above) members of the Sharkette 400-M relay, 800-M relay and 1600M relay: Amoni Gomez, Jennifer Fort, Katelyn Sexton, Cameron Greaves, Kristi Stovall and Elizabeth Ortiz. Ortiz also qualified for Area in the long jump and 400-M. Greaves will also take part in the 200-M at Area; (right) Sharkette Cassie Rios stamped her ticket to Area with a 91’7-1/2” swirl, twirl and toss of the discus. (Submitted Photos) Palacios blasted 16-7 by Brahmas, weather cancellation forces three games this week Sharks’ Kelley aces way to District tennis title For possibly the first time ever, Palacios is home to the District 28-3A champion in boys singles tennis. Shark junior Jackson Kelley was destined for the Regional Tennis Touernament held this past Mon. (April 20) in San Marcos. Kelley won the District 28-3A crown when he defeated Hallettsville’s Trenton McGee in three sets at last week’s District tournament. He entered the Regional tourney as the #2 seed, behind Jeremy Fagan of SA Randolph. Kelley entered Monday’s action with a 12-2 season record. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) MEMBERS of the Tidehaven Tiger golf team are: Mason Rodriguez, Dylan Birchum, Eric Villareal, Peyton Taska-Genzer and Hunter Saha. (Submitted Photo) Tigers 8th at Region Golf TIDEHAVEN’S sweet swinging Tigers hit the links at last week’s Regional Golf Tournament and finished a respectable 8th in the standings. “The boys played well for playing at this course for the first time and finished in the top half and came close to finishing in the top third,” remarked Tiger golf coach Eddie Russell. On day one of the tourney, the Tigers as a whole, shot a 393 and posted a 380 on day two. “The 380 was the best score of the year for us,” noted Russell. Hunter Saha led the Tigers with a 93 on day one and an 88 on day two. Peyton Taska-Genzer shot a 92 the first day and a 94 the second. Dylan Birchum logged a 100 on day one, followed by a 107 on day two. On day one, Eric Villareal shot a 108, followed by a 100 on day two. Mason Rodriguez shot a 118 on the first day and followed it up with a 98 on day two. The varsity Sharks were filleted by Hallettsville’s Brahmas 16-7 in last week’s lone action on the diamond. The Sharks got off to a good start to the game, after Joseph Rodriguez walked to lead off the game and chacha-cha’ed his way around to score following a catcher interference and two more walks. The Brahmas charged back with two runs in the bottom of the first. In the top of the third, Palacios’ Acosta walked and advanced to third on a double off the bat of Cameron Sides. Acosta tied the game up 2-2 on a sacrifice from Adrian Ortiz, that pushed Sides to third. On a past ball, Sides gave the Sharks a 3-2 lead on a swipe of home. Hallettsville retook the lead with a seven running bottom half inning and the stampede was on. Palacios’ pushed four runs across in the top of the fifth to get within five, 127, but couldn’t get any closer. Sides finished with two of Palacios’ four hits on the night, and scored two runs. The Sharks were to host Industrial on Mon. (April 20) as a rescheduled game from last Fri. (April 17). Palacios was to visit Edna on Tues. (April 21) before travelling to Blessing on Fri. (April 24) to take on Tidehaven’s Tigers, with JV action getting underway at 4:30 p.m. JV Sharkettes run away with District crown BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher The junior varsity Sharkettes ran away with the District 28-3A track and field crown at last week’s meet at Rice Consolidated. “This is an awesome group of girls who worked hard all season and ran their personal bests at District,” said Sharkette track coach Barbara Buckley-Peeples. “Their District goal was to all run their best times and to win the District team title The future is looking bright for Sharkette Track and these young ladies are a big part of it. I’m so proud of them and can’t wait to see how well they do next year.” While it was a complete team effort that brought home the District crown, at the forefront of the JV Sharkette attack was the duo of Sydney Greaves and Sarah Filip, who each won dual individual golds. Greaves blew away the competition in the shot put and discuss, where her heave of 26’ 8-1/2” and swirl and twirl of 49’ 4-1/2” landed her a pair of first place finishes. Tidehaven’s Ashley Rios was runner-up to Greaves in both events, with a pump of the shot 24’ 10” and toss of the discus 69’ 3-1/2”. Filip led a trio of JV Sharkettes in the long jump, where her 15’3-1/2” jump brought home the gold. Alysa Jasek posted a 12’11” jump to take fourth with Bailey Grones in fifth with a 12’8-3/4” bound. In the triple jump, Filip’s hop, skip and jump of 29’101/4” was tops, while Grones’ 28’6-1/4 edged out Jasek’s best attempt of 24’10-1/4” for third place. Palacios’ 1600-M relay squad picked up a first place finish with a 4:47.24. In the 400-M, Filip ran her way to silver with a 1:07.80, narrowly ahead of teammate Claudia Aparicio’s 1:07.99 finish. With a finish time of 1:08.44, Grones finished fourth. Grones posted a 2:39.56 to take silver in the 800-M. Audry Kessler finished sixth with a 3:03.47. Marian Gomez glided over the hurdles grabbed silver in the 100-M hurdles (20.82) and bronze in the 300-M hurdles (1:03.75). Palacios’ 400-M relay squad took silver with a 56.24 while the 800-M relay team finished third with a 2:05.9. In the high jump Vriana Hernandez cleared 4’2” and finished in third place. In the shot put, Palacios’ Miranda Fuentes finished third with a toss of 24’ 3-1/2” and Christina Peterson took sixth with a shove of 23’ 9”. Kamryn Vickers posted a 15”50.43 and finished fourth in the 3200-M. Palacios’ Siarra Trollinger earned her way into fifth place with a 56’11” toss of the discus. Jasek finished fifth with a 14.44 in the 100-M. In the 200-M, Aparicio placed sixth with a 31.55. JV Sharkettes track & field District champs MEMBERS of Palacios JV Sharkette District champion track & field team are: (front, l-r) Priscilla Nguyen, Claudia Aparicio, Marian Gomez and Nicole Bowden;(back) Sarah Filip, Bailey Grones, Vriana Hernandez, Sydney Greaves, Christina Peterson, Kamryn Vickers, Siarra Trollinger and Alysha Jasek. Not pictured is Miranda Fuentes. (Submitted Photo) DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios’ Rodriguez grabs dual gold at District meet NOTICE OF TAX RESALE ( PROPERTIES PREVIOUSLY STRUCK OFF TO MATAGORDA COUNTY) (See note below) Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Matagorda County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on May 5, 2015, at the North Entry, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Bay City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Matagorda County, Texas, to wit: Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On Sale # Account Number Style of Case Adjudged Value (See note below) Legal Description Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below) MATAGORDA COUNTY, BAY CITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF BAY CITY VS. WALTER STREDIC MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. HENRY GORDON CASTLETON, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. WILLIAM V. ZIMMERLE, ET AL LT 10, BLK 19, EXTENSION OF MOORE'S 2ND ADDN, CITY OF BAY CITY, VOL 2, PAGE 543* $1,500.00 $1,364.00 IRA INGRAM LEAGUE, 0.5 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, VOL 12, PG 114.* $2,500.00 $2,300.00 TR 1: EL DORADO SUBD, 71, VOL 6, PG 37* $2,000.00 $1,250.50 36408 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. WILLIAM V. ZIMMERLE, ET AL TR 2: EL DORADO SUBD, LT 72, VOL 6, PG 37* $2,000.00 $1,250.50 T15,181 10/28/14 13502 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ELERY ALEXANDER, ET AL $55,000.00 $19,615.20 6 T15,542 09/30/14 46606 $2,540.00 $1,900.00 7 T15,561 11/05/09 29319 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF ALVIN BROOKS, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. SANDRA TEW MCCOY & DECKRO SURV, ABST 60, TR 3-4, VOL '"S", PG 461, VOL 122, PG 354 & VOL 531, PG 172* W. F. TETTS, WHITSON ADDN, LT 6, BLK 2, VOL 2, PG 47* CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 3, BLK 38, LT 12, VOL 8, PG 4* $500.00 $500.00 8 T15,561 11/05/09 29320 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. SANDRA TEW CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 3, BLK 38, LT 13, VOL 8, PG 4* $500.00 $500.00 9 T15,561 11/05/09 29321 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. SANDRA TEW CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 3, BLK 38, LT 14, VOL 8, PG 4* $1,600.00 $800.00 10 T15,561 11/05/09 29322 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. SANDRA TEW CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 3, BLK 38, LT 15, VOL 8, PG 4* $500.00 $500.00 T15,561 Cause # 11/05/09 Judgment Date Struck-Off On T15,575 10/28/14 29323 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. SANDRA Style of Case TEW CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 3, BLK 38, LT 16, VOLDescription 8, PG 4* Legal 28174 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. NANCY HEFFELFINGER, ET AL TR 1: BLESSING N/E ADDN, LTS 1-2, BLK 7, VOL 19, PG 386* 13 T15,575 10/28/14 28175 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. NANCY HEFFELFINGER, ET AL TR 2: BLESSING N/E ADDN, LT 3, BLK 7, VOL 19, PG 386* $3,000.00 $1,745.00 14 T15,689 10/10/08 43884 LT 17, BLK 1, PINKNEY VILLAGE, VOL 3, PG 37* $1,740.00 $734.50 15 T15,817 03/09/11 R16796 TRES PALACIOS OAKS HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 861, VOL 6, PG 8-11* (47747/R16796) $1,300.00 $1,300.00 16 T15,871 09/30/14 35680 DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, LT 154, SEC 16, VOL 5, PGS 41-43* $5,000.00 $2,003.00 17 T15,972 11/03/10 34036 DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, SEC 14, LT 26, VOL 5, PG 24* $1,500.00 $1,362.00 18 T15,975 10/28/14 45951 $2,360.00 T16,004 02/01/12 34261 SOUTH END SUBD, 50 X 104.5 FT, 0.1199 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, LT 7, BLK 11, VOL 432, PG 144* TR 1: LT 250, DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, SEC 14, VOL 5, PG. 25* $2,410.00 19 $1,500.00 $882.00 20 T16,004 02/01/12 34262 TR 2: LT 251, DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, SEC 14, VOL 5, PG 25* $1,500.00 $882.00 21 T16,068 08/15/12 47381 LTS 474 & 475,TRES PALACIOS OAKS, LIVE OAK SEC, REC'D IN SLIDE NOS 260A-261B.* (47381/R16057) $2,600.00 $1,700.00 22 T16,077 09/30/14 47779 TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 901, VOL 6, PG 8-10*(47779/R16860) $1,300.00 $967.00 23 T16,077 09/30/14 47780 TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 902, VOL 6, PG 8-10* (47780/R16862) $1,300.00 $967.00 24 T16,161 09/30/14 16416 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ALEX U. ESPINOZA, A/K/A ALEJO URIBE ESPINOZA A/K/A ALEJO ESPINOZA, JR., ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. JOE P. COY A/K/A JOE PENA COY, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF J. E. TRAYLOR, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF, CHARLES E. JORDAN A/K/A CHARLES EDWARD JORDAN, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ELLA BATEMAN A/K/A ELLA BATEMAN GREEN MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. GULF COAST HOME BUILDERS, INC., ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. GULF COAST HOME BUILDERS, INC., ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF ELMER G. MCWHIRTER, JR., DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESATATE OF KENNETH DEES, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESATATE OF KENNETH DEES, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. OLLIE BOONE CARTER R H WILLIAMS SURV, ABST 105, 1.2808 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, VOL 619, PG 426* $9,420.00 $3,340.00 25 T16,164 10/28/14 47618 TR 1: TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 721, VOL 6, PGS 8-10* (47618/R16538) $1,300.00 $1,300.00 26 T16,164 10/28/14 47617 TR 2: TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 720, VOL 6, PGS 8-10* (47617/R16536) $1,300.00 $1,300.00 27 T16,187 Cause # 09/30/14 45953 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. EDMUNDO CANTU, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. EDMUNDO CANTU, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, Style of Case ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF CLEVELAND WOODARD, JR., DECEASED, ET AL 28 T16,187 09/30/14 29351 CANEY ACRES, LT 7, BLK 1, VOL 4, PG 35* $7,580.00 $2,408.23 29 T16,193 10/28/14 32631 DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, LT 28, BLK 7, SEC 4, VOL 4, PG 30* $5,000.00 $2,326.57 30 T16,194 04/22/14 34055 DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, SEC 14, LT 45, VOL 5, PG 24* $1,500.00 $1,265.00 31 T16,274 10/28/14 28555 CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 1, LTS 40-42, BLK 3, VOL 8, PG 1* $14,980.00 $3,600.00 32 T16,322 10/28/14 32879 DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB, SEC 6, LT 173, VOL 5, PG 2* $3,000.00 $1,840.00 33 T16,338 03/27/14 12824 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF CLEVELAND WOODARD, JR., DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. NORMAN M. HAYES, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. EMMITTE WOODS AKA EMMITTE A. WOODS AKA EMMITT A. WOODS III, DECEASED MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. WILLIAM K. MARSHALL AKA WILLIAM KEVIN MARSHALL, TRUSTEE MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. GULF COAST HOME BUILDERS, INC., ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ, ET AL $25,000.00 $2,500.00 34 T16,402 05/20/14 19834 CASH & MAYERS SUBD, IRA INGRAM SURV, BLK 17, 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ABST 49, VOL 54, PG 588* I & G N RR COMPANY SURVEY 4, 0.172 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, BLK 4, ABST 268, VOL 205, PG 625* $7,250.00 $2,000.00 35 T16,409 08/26/14 28973 $500.00 $500.00 36 T16,437 05/20/14 43625 D. P. MOORE PARK ADDN, LT 6, BLK 10, VOL 43, PG 265* $2,500.00 $1,750.00 37 T16,444 05/20/14 24897 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. DILCEY WILLIAMS, DECEASED ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, CITY OF BAY CITY, NORTH 25FT OF LT 8, BLK 54, VOL 5, PG 36* $11,780.00 $3,800.00 38 T16,476 12/04/13 28620 LT 5, BLK 7, CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 1, VOL 8, PG 1* $500.00 $500.00 39 T16,654 10/02/14 45320 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. CHARLES M. DOLLAR, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY VS. WILLIAM LAWRENCE THORNTON SEAGULL ESTATES, LT 7, BLK 2, CITY OF SARGENT, CLK'S FILE # 035529* $500.00 $500.00 1 T13,925 02/22/02 30820190001000/40778 2 T14,911 10/05/11 12851 3 T15,160 02/20/08 36407 4 T15,160 02/20/08 5 11 Sale # 12 Sale # Account Number Account Number Judgment Date Struck-Off On MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. GUADALUPE OLIVAREZ AKA GUADALUPE LUNA OLIVAREZ, DECEASED MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. PROJECTS AMERICAN CORPORATION, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. MARCH MOORE, ET AL LT MORTON & CORBETT SOUTH Legal Description END, E. HALL LEAGUE, 58.33 FT X 104.5 FT, 0.14 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, VOL 191, PG 602* CAMELOT FOREST, LT 5, BLK 22, SEC 2, VOL 8, PG 2* Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 22, 2015 - Page 9 $500.00 $500.00 Adjudged Estimated Value Minimum Bid (See note (See note $6,000.00 $1,745.00 below) below) $2,800.00 Adjudged Value (See note below) $700.00 Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below) Notes: Sharks, Tigers to be well represented at Area Meet Wed. in Altair BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher The running, jumping and throwing varsity Sharks captured fourth place, while Tidehaven’s Tigers finished fifth in the team standings at last week’s District 28-3A track meet. While the Sharks edged the Tigers in the team standings, the Tigers are sending six to the Area Meet this Wed. (April 20) in Rice, while the Sharks will be represented by four individuals and three relay teams. Palaicos junior Joseph Rodriguez snagged dual gold for the Sharks. He took the District long jump crown with a bound of 20’7-1/4”. His hop, skip and jump of 42’4” was the District best in the triple jump. Tidehaven’s Jason Fitzgerald registered a 41’4” to finish third in the triple jump, followed by Palacios Miguel Gutierrez in fifth (39’6”) and fellow Tiger Jacob Galvan in sixth (39’2-1/2”). Rodriguez finished fifth in the 200-M with a 23.21 to edge out Tidehaven’s Fitzgerald (23.87) for fifth. Joining Rodriguez atop the podium apex was Shark Sergio Mancera, who won the 800-M crown with a 2:01.09, just ahead of fellow Shark Juan Mancera, who grabbed silver with a 2:02.06. Palacios’ Jacob Flores finished fifth with a 2:03.06 and Tidehaven’s Bryce Galvan finished in sixth with a 2:16.55. In the 400-M, the Sharks’ Gutierrez won silver with a 51.75. Fellow Shark Dominic Garcia legged a 53.9 to finish fifth. In the 1600-M, Palacios’ Sergio Mancera posted a 4:53.08 to grab bronze, while Jaun Mancera legged a 5:03.37 to finish fifth. In the shot put, Tidehaven’s Cameron Riojas pumped the shot 40’10” to take third with fellow Tiger Kyle Moerbe in fourth with a 40’1” heave. Palacios’ Troy Lewis finished fifth with a throw of 39’71/2”. Riojas also qualified for the Area Meet with a toss of 123’1/2” of the discus that placed fourth. Tidehaven’s Jacob Galvan secured a ticket to Area with a third place finish in both the 110-M hurdles (17.58) and 300-M hurdles (43.65). He’ll be joined in the 110-M hurdles by Brandon Rozner, who finished fourth (17.74), and in the 300-M hurdles by Bryce Galvan, who registered a 45.02 to place fourth at District. In the high jump, Tidehaven’s Bryce Galvan cleared 5’2” to finish fourth and qualify for Area, while teammate Jacob Galvan finished in fifth. Palacios’ Henry Molina placed sixth with a clearing of the bar set at 5’. The Shark 800-M relay and 1600-M relay squads finished third, respectively, with times of 1:35.12 and a 3:33.27. Tidehaven’s 1600-M relay team posted a 3:51.72 to finish sixth. Palacios’ 400-M relay team clocked a 46.46 and finished fourth. Tidehaven’s Adren Soto clocked a 1:15.74 in the 3200-M to earn his trip to Area by finishing fourth. Palacios’ Tommy Garcia legged a 11:22.95 to take sixth in the 3200-M. In the 100-M, Tidehaven’s Fitzgerald placed sixth with a 11.84. JV Sharks 2nd, Tigers 5th at District meet The JV Sharks finished runner-up to Hallettsville, with Tidehaven coming in fifth in the team standings at last week’s District 28-3A track meet. Individual results as follows: (P) - Palacios, (T) Tidehaven • Shot put: 1-Jeff Williams (T), 36’ 8-1/2” • Discus: 5-Chris Rodriguez (T), 92’3” • Long jump: 4-Trey Chavez (P), 16’ 1/2”; 5-Matthew Curtis (T), 15’9-1/2”; 6-Russell Morrison (T), 15’8” • Triple jump: 2-Steven Phan (P), 35’10”; 5-Bryce Hackfield (T), 30’7”; Morrison (T), 33’4-1/2” • High jump: 1-Zach Seaman (P), 5’6”; 3-Chavez (P), 4’10” • 100-M: 1-Josh Rainey (T), 11/53; 4-Kean Tran (P), 12.22; 6-Chavez (P), 12.35 • 800-M relay: 4-Tidehaven, 1:48.59 • 400-M: 2-Seaman (P), 56.49; 4-Tran (P), 59.45 • 200-M: 1-Rainey (T), 24.02; 6-Chavez (P), 25.42 • 3200-M: 2-Cerda (P), 13:12.65 • 400-M relay: 3-Tidehaven, 49.15 • 800-M: 3-Seaman (P), 2:23.06 • 110-M hurdles: 1-Phan (P), 18.70; 4-Hackfield (T), 21.11 • 1600-M: 2-Cerda (P), 5:48.47 • 1600-M relay: 3-Palacios, 3:54.34 • 300-M hurdles: 2-Phan (P), 48.66; 3-Tidehaven, 51.48 Sponsored by the Palacios Beacon Do you know when the Palacios Beacon Deadlines are? MONDAY 10 A.M. 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Great homesite! * 0 First St. - $49,000 – Great location! One block from east & South Bay Blvd. * 0 CR 305 Bayshore Rd- $315,200 – 7.88 acres w/ fantastic view of Tres Palacios Bay. Includes the reserve across the road. * 111 5th St. - $40,000 – Enjoy the Good life! Beautiful 50 x 150 lot w/great views of the Tres Palacios Bay. * 39 Palcios Bay DR. - $94,000 – Wonderful new gated community in Palacios. Many amenities to come! * 0 Windswept Dr - $115,000 – Gorgeous waterfront lot w/breathtaking views of Carancahua Bay. * 0 Sage Street - $1,000 – Priced to sell! 2 lots in deed restricted subdivision. Great place for weekend home. * 0 Starling Street - $1,000- 2 lots in Tres Palacios Oaks. Priced to sell! * 0 Cedar Street - $3,000 – 2 lots in deed restricted subdivision. Community boat dock and swimming pool. 1014 Jackson County Road 477 Palacios, TX 77465 Palacios Autos www.FullStringerRealty.com David and Jody Cassady Owner/Broker 972-3009 Classified Deadline 10 A.M. MONDAY Robbie Brieden 361-920-2891 Realtor • Cape Carancahua - 1BD, 1BA, Cottage in Cape Carancahua. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway with a view of the Bay. Walking distance to park. This subdivision has 2 community pools, fishing pier and boat launch. $125,000. Call Tammie • 413 W. Craymer - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage. New CH/A, new windows. $172,000. Call Charlotte • 292 Jensen Point - Beautiful view of the bay. 1BD, 2BA home located on 2 1/2 lots on the water has a 300 ft pier with green light/timer/docking. Also a one car garge (air conditioned) 2 car carport. $299,000. Call Tammy • 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 • 6609 HWY 35 South, Palacios - 3BD, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, water front 2 story house. Pool, hot tub, CH/A, double car garage. $352,000. Call Tammy • 411 Mertie - 2BD, 1BA, Brick home in Green Acres has a large living room. Attached 1 car garage. Covered porch. CH/A. $115,000. Call Tammy CONTRACT PENDING • 511 Ave E-Markham - 4BD, 1BA, large living and dining room. Office space. CH/A, hardwood floors. $88,000. REDUCED $78,000. Call Robbie • 1111 Second St. - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage House, 2 lots, 2 remodeled bathrooms, new tile and laminate floors. New hot water heater and central air and heat unit. Covered patio, Electric window shutters. Fenced yard. View of Tres Palacios Bay $189,000. Call Ron • 3441 Beachside Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA House, 1800 GLA, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, CH/A. Covered porch to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets. Gasted community. Ground level offers covered parking for cars and boats. $253,000. 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. Call Tammy • 314 E. Bayshore - 3BD, 1 1/2 BA, located acrossSOLD from the bay with a waterview on a half acre of land. Detached single garage with shop. $145.000. Call Tammy. • 111 Morton - 3BD, 2BA, has a screened in porch area a 10x20 storage building. Located 2 blocks from bay. Well maintained with security system SOLD $99,000. 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 • 607 Ave D, Markham - 2BD, 2BA, Mobile home on 2 lots. $95,000. $85,000. REDUCED $75,000. Call Robbie. • 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. • 405 1st St. - 1BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, fenced yard, Pecan trees, close to bay, fishing pier, boat launch, Great weekender/retreat home. $59,000. Call Ron • 506 Humphrey - 2BD, 1BA, home with hardwood floors, carpet, fenced yard. Storage building. $55,000. REDUCED $49,500. Call Robbie. • 312 Duson - 3BD, 2BA, with open concept floor plan & wood burning fireplace. Enclosed front porch & detached garage $184,500. REDUCED $169,000. Call Ron SOLD • 517 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA Home great for entertaining with outdoor BBQ room. $115,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Robbie • 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 LAND • 321 CR 447, Midfield- Lot size 5.07 Acres $68,500. Call Robbie • 33 Palacios Bay Dr., Beachside - Aprx. lot size 50x169. Gated community. City services. Great views of Tres Palacios Bay. $28,000. Call Ron • 37 Palacios Bay Dr., Beachside - Aprx. lot size 35x169x60. Gated community. City services. Great view of Tres Palacios Bay. $53,000. Call Ron • 154 Bay Ridge Dr., Beachside, Palacios - Gated community. City services. Great views of Tres Palacios Bay. Aprx. lot size 50x175. $28,000. Call Ron • 173 Bay Point Dr., Beachside, Palacios - Gated community. City services. Great view of Tres Palacios Bay. Aprx. lot size 54x175. $33,000. Call Ron • 1.27 Acres - Hwy 35 - Sloan Rd, $18,000. Call Ron • 0 Bellwood, Tres Palacios Oaks, Creekside Sec/Lot 1442 - 50X100, .115 Approx. Acreage. $1,500. 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 269-270 Swallow - Cape Carancahua, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. $25,000. REDUCED $15,000. Call Robbie • Lot 83 Sandollar, Boca Chica - Located near community pool, community boat ramp, great for fishing. $5,000. Call Robbie • Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. Call Robbie SOLD • 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 121, Beachside S/D - Gated community with lots of future amenities, underground utilities. $17,500. 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. S/D has boat launch, pool and pier. $21,000. Call Ron • River Hollow Way - 1 Acre of River front property, lots of trees. $51,500. Call Tammy • 6405 SH 35 - 1.73 Acres of undeveloped waterfront property on Turtle Bay. Over 148 ft. of water frontage with seawall. $92,000. Call Ron • FM 3280 - 627.71 Acres in 2 different tracts. $1,489,000. Call Dan • 503 E Bay Blvd. - Wateview, great building site, close to boat ramp. $150,000. Call Charlotte • 28 Windswept Dr. - .95 acre Sunrise Bay SD. $109,000. REDUCED $89,000/ Call Robbie • 10 Acres-Collins Rd - Great tract for building or commercial, fenced. $65,000. REDUCED $39,000. Call Ron • 2 Acres - on Tres Palacios Bay -"Collegeoport" with 120' of Bulkhead $105,000. Owner financing available. Call Ron • 1st & McGlothin - 6 Lots, Road frontage on 4 sides. $115,000. Call Ron • E. Bayshore Dr. - 1 Acre would be a great homesite with view of the bay. $110,000. Call Tammy • 141 Sandollar - Boca Chica Lot #74. $6,500. Call Robbie • Lot # 13 & 14 - Live Oak Landing, Blessing, $49,900. Call Robbie • Lots 1344 & 1345 - Cape Carancahua, Waterfront lots-$79,000. each. Call Ron • Palacios Acres - Lot B - 2.08 Acres on 12th Street. Great location and close to town. $35,000. Call Ron • Palacios Acres - Lot C - 2.08 Acres. Convenient location. Close to town. $35,000. Call Ron • Riverfront Property - Live Oak Landing S/D, Lot 9, 2 acres. $89,000. Call Robbie • 1620 Ruthven - 1 acre waterfront property with bayfront view $70,000. Call Tammy • Lot 63, Sea Urchin Drive - 75x104 lot in Boca Chica across from reserve. $7,500. REDUCED $5,900. Call Robbie • 2201 First St. - 6 acres in town. Building not included. $220,000. $217,500. REDUCED $180,000. Call Charlotte • 684-685 Swallow - 130' x110' $12,000. Call Ron • Sea Urchin Boca Chica- $8,000. Lot 62 across from reserve. REDUCED $7,000 Call Robbie • 8.2 Acres on Green Ave. - $145,000. Possible owner finance. Call Ron • 1 Acre tracts on Collins Rd. - Great Building Site! Call Ron • 862 CR 478 - 1.3 Acres on Carancahua Bay - w/ 308' waterfront, Wonderful homesite. $159,995 $139,995. REDUCED $ 139,000. Call Charlotte • Bayshore Dr - 2.5 Acres WATERFRONT Land. Great Homesite! $295,000. REDUCED $199,000. Call Charlotte • Various Lots in BEACHSIDE S/D, some foreclosures, Sunrise Bay, Bay Point, Live Oak Landing, TPO, Cape and Boca Chica BUYERS, COME SHOP WITH US. WE CO-BROKE See our website at www.remaxtxcoastalproperties.com VEHICLES 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE: 4 Cylinder Engine, Auto Transmission, 101,600 Miles, Leather Seats, Power Windows & Locks, Tilt Steering, Cruise Control, CD Player & Alloy Wheels. We have financing available and YOUR JOB IS YOUR CREDIT. Call Discount Automotive today to start your application 979-543-7199. (17-tfc) -----------------------------------------------2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS: 4 Door, Still under factory warranty. 4 Cylinder Engine, Auto Transmission, 53,300 Miles, Power Window & Locks, Tilt Steering, Cruise Control, CD Player and Alloy Wheels. LIKE NEW! Offering special financing for vehicles just like this one is what we do! YOUR JOB IS YOUR CREDIT! Call Discount Automotive today to start your application 979-543-7199 (17-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ BOATS BOAT FOR SALE: 1985 Bayliner Trophy 24ft., inboard/outboard 350, new tires, upholstery, jack, outdrive, hitch, fenders & lights. $6,000. Call 979-318-9316 (17-1tp) 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 361-972-5593 361-676-0386 (cell) SERVICES MAVERICK & JOHN SERVICE: Tree Trimming, Root Removal, Headstone Leveling, Small Backhoe Services, Small Electrical Jobs, & Yard Mowing, Etc, 361-404-1511. (17-4tp) -----------------------------------------------JANAK ELECTRIC MOTORS: Since 1979. We have single phase, three phase, new and rebuilt motors in stock. We work on generators, hoists, water pumps, air compressors, fan motors, etc. Call 361-2084483 or 361-293-7712. (28-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT GROUPS 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) ------------------------------------------------ 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) ------------------------------------------------ GENERAL FARM HELP •Full-time,6-dayweek •Mustlikeworkingoutdoors&aroundwater •Mechanicalaptituderequired •Experienceoperatingfarmequipmentaplus •Competitivepay&opportunityforadvancement TOAPPLYCALL979-543-8989 [email protected] Drugandalcoholscreeningadministered HISTORIC HOTEL MANAGER/OPERATOR Must be able to perform the overall daily operations of a small hotel including front desk, reservations, financial receipts, hotel cleanliness and guest hospitality. Must have good interpersonal, record keeping and organizational skills. Must be able to climb stairs and carry loads up to 25 lbs. Compensation includes hotel apartment and all utilities, salary and commission. Mail resume to: Hotel Operator, P.O. Box 142, Blessing, TX 77419 HELP WANTED Palacios Community Hub is seeking a part-time case manager/ facilitator: Success Coach for Palacios Teen Center. To be considered, please e-mail [email protected] for a full job description by April 30. (17-2tc) -----------------------------------------------The Palacios Community Hub is expanding to the Palacios Educational Marine Center and is in need of a home building instructor for the Hub’s new Home Builder’s Institute. The Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training Instructor needs 7 year experience in home building construction and is skilled in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, brick masonry, landscaping, facilities maintenance, painting, green building and weatherization. Evening hours of instruction and pay is negotiable, please no criminal history applicants. Please contact Betty Birdwell at 361-9357823. (16-1tc) -----------------------------------------------help wanted: SUBWAY, 307 Henderson, Palacios, TX is now accepting applications for Part-time help. Apply within (17-2tc) -----------------------------------------------FRONT OFFICE/DENTAL ASSISTANT needed at a new office in Palacios. Experienced only. Call 361972-2888 or 281-541-4922 for more information. (13-10tp) -----------------------------------------------BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc) -------------------------------------------------- GARAGE SALES BENEFIT GARAGE/BAKE SALE: Fri., April 24th, 8am to 3pm, Solid Rock Fellowship Church, 1800 1st. St., Palacios. 361-972-3675 (17-1tc) ----------------------------------------------- THE TRULL FOUNDATION, SEEKING AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Trull Foundation was established in 1967 by Florence M. Trull, her children and their spouses established with funds from the B.W. Trull Foundation (1948-1967) chartered by Florence and the late B.W. Trull. The Trull Foundation gives grants in the United States and internationally with a focus on helping children; individuals affected by substance abuse; the Palacios, Texas area; and the coastal Texas environment. Position Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Trustees Organization: The Trull Foundation Location: Palacios, Texas (must live in or near Palacios) Posted: April 16, 2015 Application deadline: June 16, 2015 Education/ Experience: Bachelors degree & 2 yrs. administrative experience preferred Travel: 0 – 15% Salary: Salary and benefits based on experience Starting date: September, 2015 **An equal opportunity employer View full Foundation website, www.trullfoundation.org, for application information. Contact person: Gail Purvis at [email protected] ESTATE SALE NEXT WEEK/ESTATE SALE: Fri., May 1st, Sat., May 2nd & Sun., May 3rd, 9am to 7:30pm, Rain or Shine, 1723 Grey Street. Palacios. 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P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY Palacios Beacon PISD Pre-K, Kindergarten registration for 2015-16 year runs through May 7 Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration begins at Central Elementary on next Mon. (April 27) and will continue until May 7. Registrations prior to the next school year will be held August 10 – 13. Registration will be conducted on school days from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s and from 8-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday’s. No registrations will be accepted on the first day of school. PREKINDERGARTEN The four-year-old PreKindergarten program will be offered to all four-yearolds as long as space permits. Three-year olds will continue to have to qualify for the program. Students enrolled in the A.M. PreKindergarten program will have free breakfast. Students enrolled in the PM classes who are not eligible for free and reduced meals will be able to buy lunch just as other students are currently able to do. In order to register a four year old child for Pre-K he/ she must be four years old on or before September 1, 2015. Both four year olds and three year olds will still need to provide the (4) most recent paystubs for all income earners in the household. Register your child as soon as possible so we can plan for next year. Hours for PK are AM Class – 7:45-10:45 and PM Class – 11:45 – 2:45. KINDERGARTEN Registration for new students who are not currently enrolled in PK at Central Elementary. Head Start students must register. Students must be 5 years old before September 1, 2015. Hours for Kinder are 7:45 a.m – 2:45 p.m. Required Documents In order to enroll in either program, you must have the following documents with you at the time of registration: • Courthouse Birth Certificate • Social Security Cardoptional – state id will be assigned if they don’t have a SSN. • Valid Driver’s License or other form of official photo id (passport/visa) • Proof of Residence-has to be one of the following: utility bill or rental/lease agreement or letter from owner of the property where you are residing and one of the utility bills in their name. • Proof of Income (for 3 & 4 year old PK Program)-4 consecutive pay stubs of all household wage earners • Immunization Record Immunization requirements for Pre-Kindergarten: DPT - 5 doses or 4 doses meet requirements if the 4th dose was given ON or AFTER 4TH birthday Polio - 4 doses or 3 doses meet the requirement if the 3rd dose was given ON or AFTER 4TH birthday MMR - 2 doses, first dose must be given ON or AFTER 1st birthday Hepatitis B - 3 doses; Varicella - 2 doses, the first dose must be received ON or PISD students to have six chances during summer to ‘Test out of Classes’ The state’s education law, the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), will allow Palacios public school students to obtain credit in a course or grade level by passing tests approved by school district trustees. Texas law, 19 TAC Chapter 74, allows students to "test out of a course" by taking a “Credit by Examination" without prior instruction in the course(s) being tested. To earn credit for a grade or a subject the student must answer 80% of the questions correctly. In accordance with local school district policy, a student in any of Grades 6-12 may be given credit for an academic subject in which he or she had some prior instruction, if the student scores 70% on the test. The tests are rigorous, targeting all the objectives for the courses covered. The tests will be administered in Victoria through Region III Education Service Center on June 25, 26, and 27 and again on July 8, 9, and 10, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on each date. Registration applications may be picked up in Palacios school district offices during the months of April and May. Deadline for registration is May 22, 2015. There are no fees or costs to take the tests. For more information call the campus counselor. AFTER the 1st birthday or provide written documentation of history of illness Hepatitis A - 2 doses, the first dose must be received ON or AFTER the 1st birthday TB skin test must be after 2nd birthday; repeat if moving here from another state or country or has been out of the country for over 30 days. TB is not a state required immunization but is required by our district. Pneumococcal Vaccine – 3 doses with 1 dose ON or AFTER 12 months of age, or 2 doses with both doses ON or AFTER 12 months of age, or 1 dose ON or AFTER 2 years of age Hib – 2 doses plus a booster dose ON or AFTER 12 months of age (3 total). If a child receives the 1st dose at 12-14 months of age, only 1 additional dose is required (2 doses total). Any child who has received a single dose ON or AFTER 15 months of age meets the requirement. Parent or legal guardian must also present their current Texas Driver’s license or other photo identification showing the parent or guardian’s date of birth. It is very helpful to the school if you will register your child as soon as possible so the staff at Central can plan for next year. This Week in Texas History April 22, 1689: Mexican explorer Alonso de Leon reached Fort St. Louis, and found it abandoned, during an expedition planned to reestablish Spanish presence in Texas. April 23, 1984: Jazz pianist William M. (Red) Garland died in Dallas, where he was also born in 1923. April 24, 1931: O.P. DeWalt, president of the Houston (NAACP) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, was assassinated. April 25, 1846: The Mexican-American War ignited as a result of disputes over claims to Texas boundaries. The outcome of the war fixed Texas’ southern boundary at the Rio Grande River. April 26, 1854: The U.S. War Department ordered Randolph B. Marcy, in conjunction with Indian agent Robert S. Neighbors, to locate and survey land for Indian reservations in unsettled territory, preferably on timbered land of good soil adjacent to navigable water. April 27, 1950: The Barker Texas History Center opened on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin. 1907: A tornado hit Hemming, Texas, killing seven people and wiping out all but one of the town’s buildings. April 28, 1854, Henry Philemon Attwater was born in Brighton, England. Altwater later served on a committee with Mervyn Bathurst Davis that recommended passage of legislation requiring hunting licenses in Texas, with all revenues from licenses and fines to be used solely for game protection and propagation. Rotary Club awards SafeNite shirt design winners Members from the Rotary Club of Palacios were on hand to present checks to the design artists from the winning Palacios High School organizations of the Safe-Nite t-shirt design contest. Safe Nite is designed to give students a safe and sober place to party before and after the prom. This year Safe-Nite will be held on May 2-3 at the Texas Baptist Encampment. Through the support of the Trull Foundation, there is no charge for students to attend the event. Pictured are: (left to right) Rotarian David Kocuerk, Steven Nevaerz - 2nd place, Interact Club $200, Rotarian Sally Kurtz, Henry Molina - 3rd place, BPA $100, Jeffrey Dinh - 1st place, Robotics $300, and Rotarian Jacinto Torres. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) East Side to open 25-year Time Capsule in ceremony held next Saturday In 1990, floppy disks were cutting edge technology, gasoline prices hovered around a buck a gallon, and East Side Elementary students buried a time capsule in the new cafeteria. On next Sat. (May 2) at 2 pm, a hush will surely fall over the crowd as the granite plate is chiseled out and a rectangular box emerges from behind the brick wall. Many wonder what lies in the contents. Teachers and students who were 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in 1990 have planned reunions. The faculty, students and community have waited 25 years to witness this historic event and hope you will join us. PISD looking for Pool Supervisor, lifeguards Pool Supervisor Palacios ISD has an opening for a Pool Supervisor for the summer of 2015. Duties include: • Ensuring the upkeep of building safety, pool safety, grounds maintenance, cleaning activities and equipment operation and maintenance. • Maintaining the facilities by cleaning, washing and vacuuming the pool, conducting water quality tests, inspection of equipment and minor maintenance on equipment. • Help to interview, hire and supervise seasonal staff. • Plan, organize and conduct special pool events. • Keep all certification up to date. • Supervise and coordinate swim lessons and instructors. • Provide training for personnel. • Maintain appropriate paperwork on chemicals, training, schedules and payroll. • Respond to emergency situations and administer first aid. • Perform duties as lifeguard and cashier as needed. Lifeguards Those persons who wish to work at the PISD pool as a lifeguard, should contact Martha McEntire or Lynne Mumme, 361972-5491, to have their name added to the list of workers by April 17, 2015. If you have been a lifeguard in the past, and would like to continue working during the summer of 2015, you will need to submit your name again. New lifeguards will be required to attend a 3 day training in May before being certified. Training consists of 2 days of classroom instruction and 1 day of pool instruction. Certification is good for 2 years. The pool season for workers will be from April through October. All workers must have the following documents prior to working at the pool and must have a current phone number and be available for random drug testing throughout the season. Time sheets will be submitted each month. Due dates will be provided at the beginning of the season. Submitted 1 time • Application for employment – 1 time • Completed I-9 form (with acceptable documents) – 1 time • TB test results – 1 time • Fingerprinting – 1 time for those 18 and older • W-4 form – 1 time unless filing exempt, then it must be every year Submitted every year • Initial Drug Testing – Every year • Criminal History Check – Every year • CPR Card – Must submit a copy every year • Lifeguard Training Card - Must submit a copy every year • WSI Card (if applicable) – Must submit a copy every year • AED Card – Every year For those high school students who begin work in April, and have met all the requirements, they will be able to continue working through September and October at private parties and school lessons after the pool closes in August. 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. 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FRIDAY PALACIOS High School UIL participants are pictured: (front, l-r) Nellie Perry - 5th Feature Writing, 3rd Editorial Writing, Bryttany Vu, An Nguyen, Serena Zamarripa - 1st Headline Writing, 4th Ready Writing, Lisa Nguyen, Kylie Durio - 4th Literary Criticism, Tiffany Nguyen - 3rd Feature Writing), Kelly Tran, Kaitlin Bui, Jennifer Bui, Margaret Castanon - 5th LD Debate, 3rd News Writing, and Jenna Dunn 6th Editorial Writing, 6th Computer Applications; (middle) Sarah Nguyen, Sabrina Garcia - 1st LD Debate, 2nd Persuasive Speaking, Hayley Reynolds, Bianca Hernandez - 2nd Ready Writing, Mackenzie Alexander, Krystal Figueroa, Victoria Espinosa - 2nd Feature Writing, Karina Garcia, Phuong Nguyen, and Thi Vu; (back) Randall Jasek - 1st Computer Science, Dominique Brazil, Tommy Garcia - 6th Inform. Speaking), Tim Nguyen - 5th Inform. Speaking, 3rd Computer Science, Agustin Maldonado - 6th Accounting, 4th Computer Applications, Dominic Garcia 5th Inform. Speaking, Jake Carr 5th Poetry, Rob Hinchliffe - 2nd Current Issues, 3rd Persuasive Speaking, Anthony Vargas, Ivan Carrillo 5th Computer Applications. (Submitted Photo) After strong showing at District PHS sending 11 to UIL Regional Palacios High School was well represented in last month’s District 28 Academic UIL competitions. Achieving victory as District Champs are the Computer Science Team of Randall Jasek, Tim Nguyen, Jackson Kelley, and Jennifer Bui and Lincoln-Douglas Debate District Champ Sabrina Garcia. Facing talented individuals in head-to-head competition, these students succeeded in ways that make Palacios proud. With a showing to be applauded, second place awards went to the Journalism Team including Jenna Dunn, Nellie Perry, Margaret Castanon, Serena Zamarripa, Hayley Reynolds, Bianca Hernandez, Steven Nevarez, Jessica Nguyen, Victoria Espinosa, Barbara Perez, and Tiffany Nguyen. Also placing second as a team was Literary Criticism with Mackenzie Alexander, Hayley Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were: (front, l-r) Cayden Walker and Jahir Perez; (back) Jaley Lynn, Savannah Canales and Celeste Rodriguez. (Submitted Photo) Reynolds, Kylie Durio, and Bianca Hernandez and Current Issues with Dominique Brazil, Rob Hinchliffe, Loren Osborne, and Anthony Vargas. Rounding out the quartet of second place showings is the Speech team consisting of Dalton Kazwell, Jake Carr, Lourdes Hernandez, Vanessa Nguyen, Sabrina Garcia, Rob Hinchliffe, Dominic Garcia, Tommy Garcia, Dominique Brazil, Serena Zamarripa, and Jackson Kelley. Continuing on to the Regional Competition held in San Marcos at Texas State University on April 24-25 are the following. Computer Science Team, Sabrina Garcia, Rob Hinchliffe, Vanessa Nguyen, Nellie Perry, Bianca Hernandez, Serena Zamarripa, Victoria Espinosa, Tiffany Nguyen, Tim Nguyen, Jackson Kelley, and Jennifer Bui. Palacios 4-H elects new officers THE Palacios 4-H Club elected new officers for the upcoming year. Officers pictured are: (front, l-r) Erica Espinosa - Secretary, Jodie Ging - Treasurer, Lanae Tucker - Jr. Fair Board Representative and Macy Wilson - Paliamentarian and County Council Delegate; (back) Charlie Hilderbrand - Vice President and County Council Delegate, Kacie Ging - President and Kade Sanchez - Reporter. (Submitted Photo) Boys & Girls Club of Palacios “The Positive Place for Kids" United Way 16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration Fundraiser Saturday, May 2, 2015 7 Colorful 5K by the Bay 8:30 a.m. Contact: Carolyn Kubecka @ 361-920-1517 ANNUAL BBQ COOKOFF Brisket * Chili *Chicken Pork Ribs * Beans Motorcycle Fun Run 9:30 a.m. Contact: Vaughn Dierlam @ 361-229-2378 Entry Fee: Brisket $25, Chili $25, Chicken $25 Pork Ribs $25, Beans $25 -AWARDS @ approx. 4:00 p.m.Trophies: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place in each category 1st Place in each category -$50 Overall Champion - $100 Showmanship Trophy For more info and/or to obtain copy of rules or regulations, call Andrea Lindley @ 361-404-1168 DOG RACES 10:00 a.m. Contact: Adriana Whitwell @ 361-648-3416 Golf Tournament 10:00 a.m. at the Golf Course Contact: Jimmy Thompson @ 979-240-4329 Kids Hamburger Patty Contest Ages: 6 – 12 11:00 a.m. Contact: Penny Milam @ 361-935-0897 BOOTH RENTALS 1ST Booth $35.00, 2nd $25.00, 3rd $20.00 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register by Friday, May 1st to avoid $10 late registration fee. For more info, contact Rosie Lara @ 361-972-2855 For more information contact: Boys & Girls Club of Palacios P.O. Box 843 Palacios, Texas 77465 361-972-2642 www.palacioskids.org e-mail: [email protected] Gun, etc. Raffle Lots of prizes $10 per ticket Drawing May 2, 2015 Tickets available at the Boys & Girls Club and from club & board members CARNIVAL 8:00 am - 2:00 pm To volunteer contact the Boys & Club @ 361-972-2642 Students of the Week at Central SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary last week were: (front, l-r) Jeremy Zarate, Brock Garcia, Emma Aparicio and Ben Jimenez; (back) Julia Hinds, Roselyn Flores, Reagan Bridgeman, Yoselin Chavez and Hannah Zavala. (Submitted Photo) Deadline 5 p.m. Friday for all photos and articles to be submitted for consideration to be published in the Palacios Beacon Sponsored by the Palacios Beacon