Matagorda County has 96 registered sex offenders
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Matagorda County has 96 registered sex offenders
PISD Pre-K, Kinder Registration Orientation Thurs. Trail Riders Hit The Trail Matagorda County has 96 registered sex offenders The number of registered sex offenders residing within the Palacios city limits has remained the same over the past 12 months, while the countywide total reflects a small increase in the number of registered sex offenders that call Matagorda County WEDNESDAY APRIL 6, 2016 VOL. 109 • NO. 15 PALACIOS TEXAS • The Only Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area. home. As of March 27, the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (TXDPS) Sex Offender Registry listed four offenders living within the Palacios city limits, and 10 total in the 77465 zip code. In reality, the 77465 zip code has only nine sex offenders due to the registry erroneously listing a Markham address with an in- accurate 77465 zip code. Over the past year, there has been an increase from 95 to 96 offenders residing in Matagorda County, with four females included in the total. According to the TXDPS, when an offender is released from prison and is labeled ‘likely to commit another crime’, postcards with the (See OFFENDERS, Page 3) Citywide Spring Clean-Up Saturday Palacios’ annual citywide Spring Clean-Up Day, sponsored by the City of Palacios, is scheduled to take place during a 5-hour period this Saturday (April 9). From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. city residents can haul in a variety of items and dispose of 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, old furniture, electronics and appliances. A fee will be charged for the disposal of certain items. Fees for some of the other items include: $2.50 per regular tire, $7 for regular tire with rim, $9 for tires over 16”, $13 for tire over 16” with rim. 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. Residents can sign a charge authorization BEACON (See CLEAN, Page 3) PALACIOS USPS 418460 Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 P. O. Box 817 • 317 Commerce Palacios, Tx. 77465 (361) 972-3009/Fax 972-2610 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: palaciosbeacon.com Except for paid advertising, all articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday will be published on a space available basis only. BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher Palacios ISD will hold a public reception welcoming new Palacios Atheltic Director and Shark head football coach Jeff Doege. The come and go reception will be held Friday (April 8) from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Palacios High School gym. Any and all are encouraged to attend. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beacon Closed Wednesday Observing Our th 109 Year 1907-2016 BEACON BRIEFS T-ball action in Palacios hits full swing FOR some of the most enthusiastic action one can find, one need look no further than the T-ball action of the Palacios Little League. (Pictured above) The sheer excitement on the face of young Isaiah Puente after emerging from the pack Lil’ Sharks after fielding the ground ball and prepares to throw to first base. (Pictured left) Zayden Fourtner of the Firefighers is full concentration on his swing at the ball in action on the diamond last week. (Beacon Photos by Ryan West) BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter The newly-formed Palacios Waterfront Development Committee (WDC) held its first meeting on Thursday with the stated goal of “looking at the properties that could make up a viable waterfront district, and how to manage that for the community’s good.” The committee will be seeking the cooperation of the Palacios and Matagorda EDCs, Chamber of Commerce, City of Palacios, Seawall Commission, and Navigation District in executing their waterfront development vision, which is based on an EDC plan commissioned in 2012. Leading the jam-packed meeting at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce was Palacios Pride Pick it uP SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS $30 A YEAR IN COUNTY $40 A YEAR OUT-OF COUNTY JEFF DOEGE New PISD Athletic Director / Head Football Coach New committee eyes shared vision for Palcios waterfront ■ BBQ Cook-off Sat. at Blessing American Legion BEACON 1 SECTION, 10 PAGES PISD hosts ‘Meet & Greet’ for new AD, head football coach Jeff Doege Fri. at HS Gym Beacon Deadline 5 p.m. Friday The Blessing American Legion Auxiliary #649 annual Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, April 9, beginning at 8 a.m. Teams can compete in the following categories: brisket, chili, ribs and beans. Trophies will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, along with Showmanship. A raffle, auction and 50/50 rill be held beginning at 2 p.m., with money raised going towards scholarships, veterans, Girls State and more. The event will be held at the Blessing American Legion Pavilion with camper sites available for cookoff teams. For more information contact Eileen Ackerman at 979240-1728. See PagE 3 See PagE 5 See PagE 2 BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter Deutschburg Community Makes Donations Full speed ahead... It’s full speed ahead with sand replenishment along the shores of Palacios’ South Bay as the Matagorda County Seawall Commission’s South Bay Beach Enhancement Project continues to progress. A seeming never endless supply of trucks continue to unload tons of sand east of South Bay Marina towards the Fourth Street T-head Pier. (Pictured left) Charlie Rhoades, of Rhoades Land Leveling and Excavation, plows through the sand and in the background is a crane working on the new Palacios Educational Pavilion. (Beacon Photos by Ryan West) Charlie Tresselt, who recently presented to the Palacios Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) the plan to usher in a waterfront development era. The plan is to rezone the west end of the bayfront to allow for waterfront development, a boardwalk, recreational marina, (See WATER, Page 2) Sales tax rebates up again for City BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter Monthly sales tax allocations to Palacios continued their upward trend, according to figures recently released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office. February sales tax rebates to the City of Palacios are up 3.60 percent compared to February 2015, and the year-to-date rebates are up 7.92 percent compared to the same period in 2015. The State Comptroller’s report shows Palacios receiving $51,148 in February 2016 compared to $49,368 in February 2015. The year-to-date total received is $155,361 compared to $143,956 in 2015. Statewide, $586 million was distributed to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts for the month, which is 0.7 percent less than a year ago. Among 13 area cities,10 saw an increase for the month of February while only 8 experienced an increase in yearto-date rebates compared to 2015. Rebates to those cities (See SALES, Page 2) Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY PALACIOS BEACON Area Briefs More jobs coming soon to El Campo Palacios Trailriders on the road again.... THE Palacios Trailriders hit the trail for their annual trailride across part of Matagorda County last weekend. Lead by the mule-pulled wagon riders began their quest at the Matagorda Co. Pct. 3 with the chilly north wind in their faces and camped overnight at the Matagorda Co. Pct. 4. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) USDA Rural Development Office Day April 13 at CofC office Matagorda County on: and wastewater facilities. Housing assistance available to very Business and cooperative program The USDA Rural Development low and low income in rural communi- assistance to expand economic opporArea Office in Angleton, which serves ties. Programs offer loans to qualified tunities and development in rural arMatagorda County, will hold an Office persons to buy or build a home with no eas throughout Texas by working with Day on April 13 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. down payment. Loans/grants to repair banks and community lenders. There at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce homes for very low income. is no minimum loan size and the maxioffice, located at 420 Main Street. Community program assistance to en- mum loan size is up to $25 million. A representative of USDA Rural De- hance the quality of life for rural TexRenewable Energy for America Provelopment will be available to provide ans by providing funds to governmental gram (REAP) for eligible rural busiinformation to interested individuals in entities and nonprofit organizations to nesses and agricultural producers who enlarge, improve or receive 50% of their income from their construct schools, ag production. libraries, medical PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A clinics, assisted liv- SEMINAR. YOU CAN COME ANY(Continued From Page 1) ing centers, public TIME BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 buildings, commu- a.m. and 12 p.m. retail shops, bar/grill and a mini water park. The City and nity centers, fire/ For more information, please contact the various entities would be responsible for development rescue facilities USDA Rural Development at (979) 549of the bayfront and infrastructure, such as roads, lighting and fund new and 0235 ext. 4 and utilities. improved water A Sub-Committee was established and will meet in a working session with the Navigation District to propose a path forward. The Sub-Committee consists of: Charlie Tresselt, Paula Whitney, John Harrison, Steven Wier, Dan (Continued From Page 1) Tucker and Ron Laws. Next Meeting are as follows: (Feb. 2016, $182,589, $180,586 (1.10%) The Sub-Committee will meet again Thurs. (April 7). Feb. 2016) (% change), (2016 $619,656, $643,825 (-3.75%) year-to-date, 2015 year-to- Seadrift: $13,206, $12,049 date) (% change). Bay City: (9.59%) $38,977, $37,811 $405,804, $377,343 (7.54%) (3.08%) Sweeny: $42,587, Come Join the Fun $1,372,228, $1,331,605 $33,052 (28.84%) $127,552, (3.05%) East Bernard: $102,243 (24.75%) West $31,343, $21,416 (46.35%), Columbia: $63,092, $69,274 $86,890, $76,646 (13.36%) (-8.92%) $219,359, $257,394 ~ Mixed Drinks & Draft Beer ~ Edna: $76,748, $90,164 (-14.77) Wharton: $228,587, Open 7 Days A Week • 10 a.m.-2 a.m. (-14.88%) $269,064, $150,582 (51.80%) $695,906, No Minors after 9 p.m. $299,097 (-10.04) El Cam- $518,696 (34.16%). po: $242,628, $232,986 (4.13%) $833,394, $836,126 (-0.32%) Ganado: $29,569, $55,159 (-46.39%) $117,668, 814 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios • 361-356-1072 $205,009 (-42.60%) La Ward: $1,048, $405 (158.92%) $2,422, $1,594 (51.94%) Palacios: $51,148, $49,368 (3.60) $155,361, $143,956 (7.92%) Point Comfort: $17,958, $13,018 (37.94%) $72,595, $61,293 (18.43%) Port Lavaca: Courtesy USDA WATER SALES Omar’s Bar & Grill DJ’s on Saturday Nights Campbell-Huitt Insurance 328 Commerce Palacios, TX Seguin Gazette’s 11th Annual Taste of Home Cooking School & Expo TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2016 Thousands of dollars in door prizes will be given away! Prizes include cookbooks, gift certificates, plus the delicious dishes prepared on stage. Ticket prices: $35 Reserved Seating (includes cookbook), $12 Presale General Admission, $15 at the door, and are on sale at Seguin Gazette, and the Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce or order by phone at 830-379-5402. Tickets may also be purchased online at gazettetasteofhomecookingschool.brownpapertickets.com Seguin-Guadalupe County Coliseum 950 S. Austin St., Seguin, TX 78155 Expo 4:00 to 6:30 pm ; Cooking School, 6:30 to 9:30 pm Hurry! Tickets will sell out soon! 361-972-2551 Auto-Bonds Business Home Life Flood Subscribe To The Beacon Fill out the coupon below and mail it, along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount to the: $ 25 $30.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Matagorda Matagorda County County PALACIOS BEACON P. O. BOX 817 PALACIOS, TX. 77465 $ 35 $40.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Out Of Of Out County County EL CAMPO: El Campo’s City Development Corporation will bring more than 40 full-time jobs to the area in the coming months. “We have some projects that should be ready to announce within the next 30 days,” CDC Director Carolyn Gibson said Monday. “We hope this will fill the gap in employment left by the oil and gas industry declines.” Low oil prices, she said, have benefited oil-industry-dependent businesses, such as the plastic industry. With the goal of increasing jobs, the CDC targets manufacturing, agriculture and retail to bolster local career options. “We are focusing on quality, sustainable and higher paying jobs,” Gibson said, adding those typically are found in manufacturing and industrial sectors. “We have a very strong agricultural base also, which we hope to retain and expand.” - El Campo Leader-News Waelder breaks ground on new health clinic WAELDER: Soon, folks in the Waelder community will no longer have to make the trip to Gonzales or Luling for a doctor’s appointment. On Tuesday, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the location of the future Waelder Community Health Center, where a large crowd of city officials and citizens alike gathered to watch and cheer. In April 2003, the city of Waelder bought the land from George D. Stone, who asked that it be utilized for commercial use. In December 2013, the Waelder city council voted to donate 3.6 acres to the Gonzales Healthcare Systems Foundation for the new clinic. In June the following year the city of Waelder and GHSF began working on a contract. - The Gonzales Inquirer FM 1301 to be named after Medal of Honor recipient WHARTON: An American hero will be recognized by the state in Wharton County. Mike C. Pena, part of the Valor 24, received the Medal of Honor posthumously on March 18, 2014. At the request of Sarah Hudgins, State Rep. Phil Stephenson carried and passed House Bill 481 this past legislative session. HB 481 adds the title of “Master Sargent Mike C. Pena Memorial Highway” to the existing designation of FM 1301, or Boling Highway. Pena served in both World War II and the Korean War. He lost his life in the latter conflict when, under superior fire, he ordered his men to fall back, then remained behind to cover his retreating fellow soldiers, He died so that they may live. It took the nation that he died for 63 years to recognize his ultimate sacrifice. - Wharton Journal-Spectator Old Fish Farm Land Auction 229+/- Acres Brazoria County Texas Fantastic Duck Hunting 790 County Rd 488 Sweeny, TX 77480 11AM Saturday, April 23 video tour Youtube: old fish farm 713-594-1576 Mark Thomas TX lic 13784; 386889 Sponsored by the City of Palacios Saturday, April 9th 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 tires: $ 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 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. Citizens may call City Hall for Assistance with heavy Clean-Up for Large or Bulky Items. NAME: Hazardous material cannot be accepted. ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: NEW RENEWAL Help make our beautiful city sparkle! DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 - Page 3 • 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 Mario Luis Gonzalez-Bautista, From the Police Chief 43, 110 Ritchie Ave, was arrested By Police Chief David Miles in the 1100 block of 9th St. at 8:26 p.m. on Mar. 27. Public IntoxicaYesterday, one Police Oftion. ficer was killed and another Alejandro Trigo-Solis, 22, Edin- wounded in an ambush attack burg, was arrested at the intersec- in Virginia. A Texas Trooper tion of 1st St. and University Ave. was killed this week in an at 4:35 a.m. on Mar. 29. Possession auto accident responding to of a Controlled Substance. a call. Last week a Utah PoINCIDENTS lice Officer was killed in an Burglary of a Habitation: Of- ambush attack. So far, 30 Poficer met with victim in the 300 lice Officers have given their block of Commerce St. at 4 a.m. on lives this year. Last year, 42 Mar. 2 in reference to a burglary. Police Officers were killed in the line of duty. AnyAssault Bodily Injury: Officer body want a job? was dispatched to the Palacios ER at 11:10 p.m on Mar. 28 in referdisturbance. ence to an assault. Terroristic Threat: Officers were disAssault Causes Bodily Injury: Officer patched to the 900 block of 10th St. at 9:01 was dispatched to the 700 block of 11th St. p.m. on Mar. 31 in reference to a terroristic at 5:15 p.m. on Mar. 31 in reference to a threat. Be a part of Palacios history with Pavilion memorial pave stones The historic Palacios Pavilion was a beloved landmark for generations of those who lived in and visited Palacios. The new Pavilion is currently under construction with an CLEAN (Continued From Page 1) 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 9723605. expected late fall 2016 opening. An essential feature of the Pavilion is walking trails and plazas made in part from beautiful terracotta pavers. Your company, family or friends can be a part of the new Pavilion by purchasing Pelican’s Dolphin Bay Studio * Art * Ebay * Resale Hours: Wed. thru Sat./10am to 3pm 801 Henderson St. • Palacios, TX 77465 [email protected] 361-553-9826 a paver, the cost of which is $50 each. Your name, sentiment or memory will be inscribed on your paver. All proceeds from the sale of engraved pavers will go toward funding needed to maintain the Pavilion. Stop by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce, located at 420 Main St., or the Port of Palacios, located at 1706 Main. St. in Palacios to fill out an order form. You can find the Memories of the Palacios Pavilion on Facebook or visit the website www.palaciospavilion.org. FAX SERVICE Palacios Beacon Ciudad de Palacios OFRECE LA LIMPEZA PRIMAVERA Solo un dia Sabado – 9 de Abril de 2016 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 Llantas: 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 3. Los residents van a firmar una autorizacion de precio y honorarios seran anadidos a su cuenta de utilidad de agua. No habrá ningún cargo a los residentes de jusnk, basura, muebles viejos, la electrónica, y electrodomésticos. Los ciudadanos pueden llamar al Ayuntamiento para obtener ayuda con heavey de limpieza para artículos grandes o voluminosos . Con su ayuda hacemos nuestra ciudad mas hermosa! Deutschburg Community Club makes donations AFTER another successful Seafood Supper, the Deutschburg Community Club made donations to multiple entities in the Palacios area. Pictured are: (front, l-r) Jill Stafford - Boys & Girls Club of Palacios, and Mary Bryan - Friends of Elder Citizens in Edna; (middle) Adriana Whitwell - Special Olympics, Kay Lawson - First Book Matagorda, Lisa Henderson - Palacios Community Medical Center, Vikijane Mosier - Palacios Library, and Mary Van Borssum - Deutschburg Community Club; (back) Dale Porter - Palacios Volunteer Fire Dept., Amber Engel - Round-Up 4-H, Alden Vandeveer and Claude Manning - Palacios Community Medical Center; Ernest Taylor - Friends of Elder Citizens Palacios, and James Kubecka - Deustchburg Community Club President. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) OFFENDERS (Continued From Page 1) name and picture of the offender are mailed fenders, the TXDPS online registry indicates out to residents within three blocks in a mu- only one offender rated as ‘High’, while four nicipal area, and within one mile in a rural are ‘Moderate’, three are classified as ‘Low” , area. and one labeled as ’Not Reported’. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice The total local area registered sex offenders establishes a risk assessment review commit- are as follows: Blessing, 4; Midfield, 3; and tee to objectively develop a screening tool to Markham, 9. The lone registered sex offender determine risk each sex offender poses to so- with a ‘High’ rating residing in the 77465 zip ciety. Most sex offenders are assigned a ‘Risk code is a 44 year-old man convicted of two Level’ when they are released, discharged or counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child paroled from their penal institution or placed in 1999. on probation. These ‘Risk Levels’, as deThe total number of registered sex offendfined by Texas law are: Civil Commitment, ers in the neighboring counties as of March High Risk, Moderate Risk and Low Risk. 27 is as follows: Brazoria, 503, Calhoun, 69, Civil Commitment is the most severe label Jackson, 72, and Wharton, 139. utilized for repeat sexually violent offenders with behavioral abnormalities with an increased risk of engaging in predatory behavior. Cathy Wakefield These individuals, according (361)404-1198 to TXDPS, are in outpatient Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation treatment and supervision, and are monitored 24 hours a Many birds are flying back day by law enforcement. from their winter residence. They stop along our Texas coast for shelter, food and High Risk (level 3): indirest. The Smithsonian biolocates the person poses a segists are still capturing these rious danger to the commubirds in mists nets, and bandnity, and is likely to continue ing them, along the Gulf Into engage in criminal sexual tra Coastal Waterway, out at conduct. The Nature Conservancy’s Moderate (level 2): indiMad Island Marsh Preserve. cates moderate danger to the Steve Goertz, Mad Island’s community and may conPreserve Manager, sent me tinue to engage in criminal a short list of birds that have sexual conduct. been sighted, on the preLow (level 1): indicates the serve, or captured/banded person poses a low danger to and studied there. These the community and will not include: White-tailed Kite, Young Great Horned Owl likely engage in criminal Chipping Sparrow, TennesAccording to Sibley’s, sexual conduct. see, Nashville, Worm-eating Guide to Sibley’s Birds, Not all registered sex ofand Yellow-throated War- (second edition, 2013), National Geographic fenders are required to have blers, Short-eared Owl, Yel- and Society’s, Field Guide to a risk assessment. The term low-throated and Great Kis- Birds of North America, ‘Not Available’ or ‘Not Rekadee. American Avocet, (at (1992), Great Horned Owls ported’ indicates the person the fish ponds near the Turtle are year ‘round residents. They are 22 “ long....this is either not required to have Creek bridge on Hwy 35, Edith Gower saw a Road- bulky size distinguishes an assessment or that perspecies from the Longrunner at 4th St. and Hen- this son’s risk assessment has not eared Owl. The Great derson! Sightings at Schicke Horned Owl takes prey been reported to the TXDPS. Point and the Texas State as large as skunks and Regarding zip code Marine Education Center grouse. It is nocturnal. 77465’s registered sex ofinclude Scissor-tailed Fly- Habitats vary from forests catcher, Northern Mocking- to cities and deserts. It in trees, caves or on bird, Mourning Dove, east- nests the ground. It’s call is deep ern meadowlark, Great and muffled hooting in a rhythBoat-tailed grackles, pairs mic series of hoo hoodoo of Northern Cardinals, Bob hoooo hoo . White, Crested Caracara, Turkey Vulture, Brown and American White Pelicans, Lesser Scaup, (seen along the bay shore by Miss Murphy), Long-billed Curlew, Western sandpiper, Willet, Laughing and Ring-billed Gulls, Forster’s Tern, and Great Horned Owl. Although no ne has reported seeing hummingbirds at their feeders, I did hear several Monday afternoon. Bird Notes Boys & Girls Club’s 1st annual Denim and Diamonds at Beneath the Oaks on May 5 The Boys & Girls Club of Palacios will hold its first annual Denim & Diamonds dinner and dance at Beneath the Oaks on May 5. The evening begins with social hour from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner. At 7:30 p.m. Steel Country Band will take the stage and crank out the tunes until 10:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $30. Multiple sponsorship levels range from Friends of the Club for $100, which includes two tickets and listing on poster at the event and Corporate Sponsor for $2,000, with table for eight, listing on radio and newspaper ads, band banner sponsor, name listed on event tumbler and 10 x 8 plaque of members. For more information call 361-972-2642 or email [email protected]. BLESSING AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY COOK-0FF SATURDAY, APRIL 9th Registration: 8am to 9:30am Annual Barbeque Cook-Off and Fundraiser at the Blessing American Legion Park. The Cook-off will be brisket, chili, ribs, and beans. Entry fee is $25. for first entry and $10 for each additional entry. Trophies will be awarded for first, second, and third place winners in each category. A first place Showmanship trophy will also be awarded. The event will also feature a raffle, ‘happy wagon’ raffle. 50/50 raffle and auction. For more information, contact Nettie Cornett at 361-549-8536 or Eileen Ackerman at 979-240-1728. Page 4 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 15 YEARS AGO-2001 Frontier Healthcare Group was to present a proposal regarding the future management of Wagner General Hospital to the Palacios Area Health Services Committee. The Sharks’ Dustin Hafernick won both the 1600 and 3200-meter runs at the Calhoun Relays. The Shark golf team of B.J. DeLeon, Dustin Hafernick, Chad Van Hoy, Hudson Bates and Wesley Landry won the team title at the Brazos Tournament. The Sharkettes’ Camilla Davis captured three gold medals at the Calhoun Relays by winning the long jump, 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. 20 YEARS AGO-1996 Years of dedication and hard work paid off for 17- year old Cody Olson of Palacios when he received the coveted Eagle Scout Award, from the Boy Scouts of America. The Matagorda County Navigation District #1 received a $36,110 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) to be used to develop an adequate oil spill response program. 25 YEARS AGO-1991 Several hundred high school students and teachers from Matagorda County and from throughout the state attended the 12th Annual Marine Education Symposium held in Palacios. 30 YEARS AGO-1986 Palacios Chamber of Commerce discussed methods of promoting activities and a way to attract more visitors to Palacios. The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 2467 made a $200 donation to the Palacios Area Historical Association to go toward the purchase of local historical markers. DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Mary Eggemeyer was issued a proclamation by the Texas State Senate congratulating her on being named Citizen of the Year by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce. 35 YEARS AGO-1981 Brent Ellis received a baritone scholarship from the Department of Music at Sam Houston State University. 40 YEARS AGO-1976 Texas Chemical Council presented good quality calculators to graduating seniors, Charles Tresselt of Palacios High and Terry Neal Ray of Tidehaven for excellence in chemistry, math and science. A fire destroyed one of Palacios’ old landmarks, the old ice house that was built in the early 1900’s. 50 YEARS AGO-1966 Herman Bond was elected mayor, Adam L. (Bubba) Price and Dr. Mark A. Youngblood, councilmen. School trustees elected were: Gustave Franzen, Jr., Charles Johnson and Woodrow Wilson. 55 YEARS AGO-1961 Kenneth C. Pearce, vice-president of Tenneco Oil Co., Houston, was guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet. F.M. Jackson and Walter Milam were elected to the council. Dr. John Hart and Oswalt Kubecka were elected school trustees and Republican John Tower and Democrat William A Blakely battled it out for the U. S. Senate. 65 YEARS AGO-1951 A quietly conducted write-in campaign gave Palacios two new alderman instead of one, Harold Bell, the write-in, polled 118 votes; Ward Cook, a newcomer to politics received 141 and Karl Wickham 137. Jack Partain returned to the USS Walker at San Francisco after a visit here. 70 YEARS AGO-1946 Although the mayor’s post was the only contested city job, a record vote turned out and elected Glenn Claybourn to replace Mayor J.L. Deutsch. Winfred Johnson, recently discharged after two years service in the Navy, took over the Magnolia Service Station at the corner of Main and 3rd Street. 75 YEARS AGO-1941 Loren Margerum was the new member of the city council, Guy Claybourn and R.J. Sisson were re-elected. Brenton B. Clardy and Lester Morton reported to the draft board for induction. Major E.D. Elliott, Chaplain of the 150th Coast Artillery Camp Hulen, was guest speaker at the Wednesday Club’s banquet at the Green Lantern Inn. 80 YEARS AGO-1936 Workmen had begun repairing and remodeling the Pasal building recently purchased by the city, making it into a city hall and fire station. 85 YEARS AGO- 1931 The annual banquet of the Wednesday Club was held at the home of Mrs. Ben Ehlers. The G.W. Reaser family moved to Wharton, a change in the Palacios train service necessitated the move. 95 YEARS AGO- 1921 T.A. Bullock, manager of the BYPU ground was doing some extensive cleaning up and had planted 200 trees and shrubs. Harmonie Club makes donations community wide... THE Harmonie Club distributed the proceeds of their annual Valentine Sweetheart Ball to local organizations in and around Palacios. Pictured are: (front, l-r) Fran Fuller Robert Duran Caring and Sharing Food Pantry, Lillian Triplett - Sr. Citizen’s Center, Pat Yeager - Friends of the Library, Jill Stafford - Palacios Boys & Girls Club, Steven Nevarez - TAFE, Linda Wilson - Harmonie Club President, Sydney Bowers - 2016 Valentine Sweetheart, Nellie Claybourn - Harmonie Club, Tammy Pena - Palacios Pet Pals, Mari Figirova - Palacios Athletic Booster Club, Alex Fuentes - Palacios Youth Football League, Sally Kurtz - Palacios Area Fund; Kymberli Zamarripa - Harmonie Club, and Kim Shimek - Harmonie Club Treasurer; (back) Elaine Meadows - Palacios Rec. Center, Irene Mangum - Palacios Rec. Center, Cynthia Garrett - First Book Matagorda, Earnest Taylor - Friends of Elder Citizens, Bill Yeager - Palacios Rec. Center, Mike Hooper - Palacios Volunteer Fire Dept., Mark Kubecka - Palacios Swim Team; Keith Wallis - PCMC in memory of Delores Wallis, Darlene Biffle - Presbyterian Day School, Janet Brister - Presbyterian Day School, Destanie Rose Cerda and Rose Johs - PHS Class of 2016 Project Celecration. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Left thumb looks almost normal, no questions now (Big D as I have laughingly reYou know how it is when ferred to it). Dad’s days were you’re a kid — especially stinky spent out in the various paslittle ol’ boys — and someone tures where his beef cattle has something just a little differgrazed. ent about them, little ol’ boys will When I was eight, I was tease the dickens out of the odd given the task of “watching” duck. my younger brothers while our Being the oldest of four boys mother worked in the garden or (three at the time of this story), I tended the chickens. My nextwas charged with keeping an eye oldest brother was sitting on on the others. And, of course, it the floor playing and youngest was your bound and duty to prebrother, still a toddler was envent any harm coming their way. WILLIS WEBB sconced in a small jumper chair Sort of like an Old West movie… Guest Columnist — made of metal (frame) and protect the good guys from any cloth and in a way that didn’t and all harm. As I’ve laid claim often, I AM a country allow him to climb out. It included a tray for boy. I was born in a log farmhouse although food or toys. The chair was placed at the edge I make no Abe Lincoln-like claims. We lived of the hearth in front of a toasty-warm fire. I was seated on the floor beside baby on a farm/ranch out in the country near Donie brother, who was perhaps six months old. Usually, I had a Advertise your Business or Event book — either a storybook or a textbook — but one eye was Statewide in OVER 240 Newspapers always on “the baby.” What was perceived as preventable harm was an absolute in our ONE CALL, household. That meant “eyes ONE LOW PRICE! on” all of the time. One of his toys was a rattle made of celluloid, a thin, Contact this newspaper flimsy plastic. for more information He was bouncing in the 000-000-0000 361-972-3009 chair, shaking the rattle and it flew from his hand and went rolling toward the fire. I had visions of Mother punishing me for allowing his rattle to be destroyed. I reflexively grabbed for it and just as I clutched it, the rattle blazed and melted all over my left hand. Of course, I screamed in agony. This was in 1945, eight miles out into the rural countryside. Mother came running into the house from the garden and did all she knew to do. She applied an ointment and wrapped my hand in a gauze-like bandage to ease the pain. Beyond the pain I worried about “allowing” little brother’s celluloid rattle to be destroyed. I missed almost six weeks of school. Mother kept the hand wrapped with the gauze and ointment. Gradually, the healing process took place under Mother’s watchful eye and natural instincts. All the blisters (on all five fingers) went down and healed. The hand was functional and as the blisters disappeared and the discomfort subsided, I began to use the hand normally. All the scarring went away except on my thumb. Seventy years later, the only discernible mark is on my left thumb and it merely looks a bit odd when held next to the right thumb. For perhaps 65 years, there were two nails on the left ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES thumb. The top one did not quite cover the bottom one. So, it has taken only three-quarters of a century for the scar to disappear almost completely. When I was younger, other boys would say: “What in the world did you do to your thumb, dipstick? It looks weird and freaky.” Ah, the diplomacy of young men. Of course, the girls made up for it: “Oooo, you poor thing. 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Box 817 Palacios, Texas 77465 (361) 972-3009 / FAX (361) 972-2610 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: palaciosbeacon.com Advertising & Article Submission Deadline 5 p.m. Friday • BEACON OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAYS • ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: • Matagorda County...$30.00 • Outside-County...$40.00 • ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS STOP AT EXPIRATION DATE POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Palacios Beacon, P. O. Box 817, Palacios, Texas 77465. Y DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 - Page 5 OUTH PISD Pre-K, Kindergarten registration orientation for 2016-17 Thurs. Palacios five among tops in Best of Texas Best of Texas is an online UIL competition available for all high schools in Texas. The contest is broken up into 3 rounds. Each round the students take a 40 question test and the scores are posted online. This year 17 3A high schools partook in the contest entering 120 students in the computer science contest. Palacios High School had 5 students place in this contest, pictured are: (left to right) Jackson Kelley, round 1 second place, 2nd place senior in all of 3A; An Nguyen, round 1 fifth place; Kacie Ging, round 1 ninth place, round 3 fifth place; Randall Jasek, round 1 sixth place, round 2 sixth place, round 3 seventh place; 1st place senior in all of 3A; and Tim Nguyen, round 1 seventh place, round 2 third place, round 3 first place, 1st place junior in all of 3A. (Submitted Photo) Palacios ISD will hold a registration orientation for the 2016-17 school year for Pre-K and Kindergarten with two sessions on Thurs. (April 7) at the Central Elementary cafeteria. The first orientation will be held at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 5:30 p.m. Orientation will cover: Benefits of the Pre-K program; Dates and times for early and late registration; Qualifications for the threeand four-year old programs; Tardy and attendance policy; Teacher conference times; Information/discipline folders from classroom teacher; Bus and transportation info; Car tags/pick up information; Registration process; and a Q&A session. Registration packets will be available at orientation. Palacios Pride Pick it uP Garcia selected for NASA’s Aerospace Scholars Program Palacios High School Junior, Tommy Garcia, son of Jaime and Stephanie Garcia, has been selected to be a part of NASA's Aerospace Scholars Program based on his high scores on their online interactive program. As an Aerospace Scholar, Tommy has been invited to participate in an allexpenses-paid, week-long visit to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston during the summer. During his week at NASA, Tommy will work with students from across Texas with guidance from scientists and engineers to design and plan a mission to Mars. Hands-on activities will focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics career fields. (Submitted Photo) Carson & Barnes Circus bringing the big top to the City by the Sea next Sat. Come be a guest as Carson & Barnes Circus celebrate their 80th tour under the Big Top! Carson & Barnes Circus is bringing an all-new 2016 edition to Palacios on Saturday, April 16th, at the Rail- Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were: (front, l-r) Adame Guerrero and Isaac Alameda; (middle) Alejandra Torres, Jahir Perez, Kale Jones, Jose Alejo and Jaeda Galvan (back)Jacob Martinez, Keimy Lara, Wyatt Lee, Katlin Rickaway, and Luke Montague. (Submitted Photo) Students will have six chances to test out of courses 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 3 Education Service Center on June 22, 23, and 24, and again on July 13, 14, and 15, 2016 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 20, 2016. There are no fees or costs to take the tests. For more information call the campus counselor. Students of the Week at Central SELECTED as Students of the Week by the faculty at Central Elementary were: (front, l-r) Emiliano Hurtado, Mariel Arreola and Bailey Adams; (back) Jaelei Camp, Shannon Lee, Andrea Muniz and Marc Rivera. (Submitted Photo) This Week in Texas History Apr. 6, 1968: HemisFair, the first officially designated international exposition in the southwestern United States, opened in San Antonio. Apr. 7, 1913: Sam Rayburn took the oath of office as a member of the United States House of Representatives.He became majority leader in 1937 and was elected speaker of the House in 1940. Apr. 8, 1968: A crowd of nearly 10,000 watched as Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson, dedicated Padre Island National Seashore, the longest seashore in the national park system. Apr. 9, 1965: The Houston Astros played the New York Yankees in exhibition baseball in the Astrodome, the first event in the new domed stadium. Apr. 10, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated the Gary Job Corps Training Center. Following the passage of the Federal Economic Opportunity Act on August 20,1964, the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity began awarding contracts to establish centers for vocational training. Apr. 11, 1921: The Majestic Theatre opened on Elm Street in downtown Dallas. Apr, 12, 1879: Wheeler County became the first organized county in the Texas Panhandle. The small camp of Sweetwater became the first county seat; it was renamed Mobeetie in 1880. road Park. Do not miss this opportunity to see one of the last traveling circuses under the Big Top. This year the tent comes to life with acrobats and performers from around the world. For 2 hours come and forget about your worries and be a part of the circus magic. Be amazed by the death defying daredevils as they ride their motorcycles in the globe of death racing at high speeds inside the steel arena. Sit in awe as they reach new heights spinning on the wheel of death. Get lost in laughter at the comedy created by our famous clown “Pinky”. Be swept away as the acrobats demonstrate strength and agility soaring to captivating heights. Fall in love with our four legged friends, the cuddly canines and high stepping Appaloosa stallions. Meet the biggest stars of the show, the magnificent majestic performing ELEPHANTS! The elephants have always been a favorite at the circus but are disappearing quickly. Do not miss this rare opportunity to see these magnificent animals up close and in person. The circus will be held on Saturday, April 16th at the Railroad Park – 6th St. & Commerce. Show times are 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.. Carson & Barnes Circus is affordable fun for the entire family! Buy Locally in Advance and SAVE! Contact the Boy Scout Troop 1441 of Palacios Rotary Club for ticket outlet information and locations. Pre-sale tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 2-11. Tickets at the door are $16 for adult and $6 per child. For tickets or more information contact Alex Fuentes at 979-557-1376. Physicals to be given at PISD on April 28 Any student wishing to participate in athletics, drill team and cheerleading must have a current school year physical. Physicals will be given April 28 by doctors from Houston Methodist. The cost is $20 (cash only). All forms are to be turned in by Mon. (April 11). This will be the last day they will be accepted. Also, an ECG test will be done on April 26 and the cost for that is $15. (check or cash), this is optional. Checks for the ECG are to be made to the Cypress ECG Project. Now Accepting New Enrollments! First Come, First Serve! 2016 Registr-a2017 April 11 th tion 9 am - 1 -15 th 1a only m 2 DAY CLASS 3 DAY CLASS Tues. & Thurs • 8:30-12noon Mon., Wed., Fri. • 8:30-12noon Tuition: $100 per month Tuition: $125.00 per month Children must be 3 yrs. by Sept. 1 Children must be 4 yrs. by Sept. 1 * $50.00 Non-refundable enrollment fee must be paid at time of registration. PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL 5 0 1 3 R D S T R E E T • PA L A C I O S Page 6 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Worship At The Church Of Your Choice “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Oscar’s Fre Pest l Ter e ro Inspemite Cont alist i Spec Pest & termite cOntrOl ction “The Only Name You Need to Know in Pest Control” Oscar TOrres, Owner (361) 578-7378 • (361) 920-7378 Quality, Variety and Value! 702 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios (361) 972-2534 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 House of Flowers 414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517 Irene Page, Owner Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH 1811 Newsom Blvd. Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Eric Young Church Phone: 972-0800 ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS 710 8th Street Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m. Martes-Culto Juvenil Bilinque: 7:30 p.m. Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m. Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m. Pastor: Eddie Martinez Phone: 972-2419 BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 451 Commerce Street Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard Alamia Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios Phone: 972-6171 BLESSING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Prime Parts Supply 39 South 11th St., Blessing Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. BLESSING CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565 Railroad & Pecan Streets Sunday Worship: 3 p.m. Pastor: Raymond Salinas W W DOCK TURNING BASIN 2 361-972-5012 WES’ 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 FEED & MORE CARANCAHUA CHAPEL 1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631 Tire Shop 361-588-6660 CARS 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] Blessing, Texas 77419 SUV’s TRUCKS PALACIOS AUTOS 361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX 1-877-4-BAY CITY Equal Housing Lender MEMBER FDIC 404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241 Serving the Palacios - Matagorda County Area Since 1967 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 Phone: 972-1606 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 7am-10pm/Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm/Sat. & 9am-10pm/Sun. COLLEGEPORT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Kathy Vineyward FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS 4th & Rorem Sunday Worship: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: Edward Boineau Church Phone: 972-3852 202 Main Street Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST Sunday Morning 9th & Moore Worship: 10:45 a.m., Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: Chris Webb Pastor: LeRoy Monroe Associate Pastor of Ministries: Phone: 972-6482 James Collins Church Phone: 972-5486 PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA 4th & Morton Domingo Escuela FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Domincal: 9:45 a.m. 3rd & Morton Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m. Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Juan Aguilera Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Parsonage: 972-5542 Pastor: Rev. Kathy Vineyard Church Phone: 972-2124 Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389 SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP 1800 First St. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m. 3rd & Lucas Pastors: Billie Burch Sunday School: 9 a.m. Church Phone: 972-3675 Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m. Pastor: Rev. David King ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC Church Phone: 972-3013 1004 Magnusson Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005 Confessions Saturday: 5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment Saturday Mass 6 p.m. FIRST UNITED Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m. 525 Morton Street Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m. Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer & 6:30 p.m. Church Phone: 972-2446 Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez Se Habla Español Church Phone: 972-2707 HOUSE OF GOD SECOND PRESBYTERIAN (Bilingual) 9th & Morton Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-5254 ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL 3rd & Main Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2744 Church Fax: 972-1334 THE LIVING WORD CHURCH Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m. Miercoles: 6:30 p.m. Viernes: 6:30 p.m. 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 LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES TRINITY BAPTIST LA VINA DEL SENOR CHURCH OF CHRIST 459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585 The Trull FoundaTion 972-2551 Homes • Business • Life 308 4th Street ~ Palacios 1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097 # CAMPBELL-HUITT INSURANCE 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 2nd & Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Pastor: Louis Rush Church Phone: 972-3139 MIDFIELD COMMUNITY 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: 361-237-7021 Junetta St., Midfield Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Harper Phone: 979-241-1274 NEW BEGINNINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD WEST PALACIOS CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657 Sunday Worship: 6pm Thursday Worship: 7pm Church Phone: 361-649-4715 Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton www.new-beginningschurch.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To list your church information on this page, for free, bring, mail, fax or e-mail your information to the Palacios Beacon. 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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 LIFE S TYLES Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 - Page 7 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon • The Kitchen Table • By Debbie Mosier Celebrate Pecans A trip to New Orleans doesn’t seem complete without a visit to a French Quarter praline shop for a taste of that creamy, buttery, brown sugary, nutty confection. Call it “pray-leen” or “praw-leen”--- the pronunciation doesn’t matter; it’s a delicious traditional Southern treat. April is National Pecan Month, so let’s celebrate with a pecan recipe. According to The Southern Candymakers, pralines were named for 17th century French diplomat Cesar, duc de Choiseul, Comte du Plessis-Praslin. The creator was actually his personal chef, Clement Lassagne, who was commissioned by his ladies’ man boss to create an irresistible treat for the women he courted. Historians believe pralines were brought to New Orleans by the Ursuline nuns. The nuns helped to settle young women who were sent from France to marry New Orleans colonists. These young women were taught to make pralines as part of their domestic education. With almonds in short supply, native Louisiana pecans became a likely substitute. One of my favorite pecan recipes is a quick Bundt cake called Pecan Praline Cake. The cake may be served plain or with a rich icing made from brown sugar, cream, butter, and confectioner’s sugar making it reminiscent of praline candy. Pecan Praline Cake 1 butter pecan cake mix 1 can coconut pecan frosting 4 eggs 1 c. water ½ c. oil ½ c. chopped pecans. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Mix all ingredients except pecans on medium speed for 2 minutes. Sprinkle ½ c. chopped pecans in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour batter over the pecans. Bake at 325 degrees for about one hour or until a cake tester comes out clean. Cool and place on serving plate. Icing: Combine 1 c. brown sugar, 4 T. unsalted butter, ½ t. vanilla, and ½ c. heavy cream in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil stirring frequently. Boil for one minute without stirring. Remove from heat and whisk in confectioner’s sugar. Let glaze cool and allow it to thicken for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Spoon the glaze over cake and spread. Top with pecans. My thanks to Sharon Harter for sharing her success at dying Easter eggs the natural way using directions from my Easter column. I was glad to hear from June Highsmith that she enjoyed using the Buttermilk Cinnamon Loaf recipe. Send your comments and questions to [email protected] HOME GROWN FUN APRIL 8-10 Headliners: David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales, Eddie Money, Tracy Byrd, Pesado, Josh Wilson, Jason Gray, JJ Heller, Aaron Watson, La Maquinaria Nortena, Kevin Fowler, Rick Trevino 9199 N. S.H. 16, Poteet For more info call 830-276-3323. STRAWBERRYFESTIVAL.COM Don’t Pay More! HUGE SAVINGS on Surplus Quality Storage Containers! Containers as low as $1400! Instant $100 Off when you mention TX033 SERVING ALL OF TEXAS 844-484-4949 • quality-containers.com Visit Cuero’s Market on Main 4th Saturday in October, April, & July Vendors Biergarten Live Music Food Trucks Farmers Market 201 E. Main Street in Historic Downtown Cuero Event Hours: 11AM-7PM, Live Music: 5PM-7PM Farmers Market opens at 9AM For more information or to be a vendor, please call 361-485-8008 or visit our website at cueromainstreet.com •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. ‘Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands’ held Wed. in Bay City The “Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER)” was revised and updated and became effective October 11, 2015. A major change in the revision now requires all food employees to complete an accredited food handlers training program within 60 days of employment, effective September 16, 2016. A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Matagorda County. Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is scheduled for April 6 starting at 9:00 a.m., at the Matagorda County Extension Office, located at 2200 7th Street, 4th Floor, Bay City TX 77414. This 3-hour course will now be required for all food service employees to help promote the service of safe food. available. The certificate is good for 2 years and Individuals with disabilities who reis valid anywhere in the State of Texas. quire auxiliary aide service or accomThe course is a basic overview of food modation in order to participate in the safety practices that are necessary to en- event are encouraged to contact our ofsure that safe food is served at your es- fice within 5 working days prior to the tablishment. Practices discussed include program. Educational programs of Texas good personal hygiene, cross contamina- A&M AgriLife Extension Service are tion, and time and temperature abuse. open to all people without regard to race, To register for the course, call the Ex- color, sex, disability, religion, age, natension office at 979-245-4100. Registra- tional origin or genetic information or tion can also be done in-person the day veteran status. of the course. The cost is $20.00 per person and must be paid in full before the course begins. English and Spanare now on sale for logical Seminary, and The ish handouts are theTickets Fourth Annual Patchwork University of Mobile. Her arof Life Christian Women’s ticles have been published in Conference. The Conference the Knoxville News-Sentinel, will take place Saturday, Desiring God, True Woman, April 23, 2016 from 8:15 Christianity Today, and The Gospel Coalition, as well as your child drinking or us- AM-12 Noon. BY Marian Bullard BACODA Community Coordinator The Patchwork of Life numerous Christian blogs. ing drugs and that you trust She is currently the Director them not to. Talk about pos- Conference has announced April is Alcohol Aware- sible legal or medical conse- Trillia Newbell as speaker of Community Outreach for ness Month, and the Bay quences and be clear about for their 2016 fourth an- the Ethics and Religious LibArea Council on Drugs and what you will do if the rules nual bay area event, entitled erty Commission, and Lead Alcohol (BACODA) is cele- are broken. “United by God’s Design.” Editor of Karis, the women’s brating by raising awareness · Be honest and open: Care This year’s conference will channel for the Council on about underage drinking and about what your child is go- be held at the Christian Life Biblical Manhood and Womencouraging parents to speak ing through as they face and Center, 200 Welch St., Pala- anhood (2013-2015). In Noto their kids about alcohol make decisions that will af- cios, TX 77465. vember 2011, she launched a and other drugs. Research fect their lives now and in the Trillia Newbell is a na- blog-style e-zine, Women of has shown that kids who future. tionally-known author and God Magazine, where she is have conversations with their · Be Positive: Many parents speaker on the issues of faith, the managing editor. parents and learn about the discover that talking about family and diversity. She Trillia is married to her best dangers of alcohol and drug these issues with their chil- is the author of two books, friend, Thern. They live with use are 50% less likely to use dren has built bridges rather United: Captured by God’s their two children near Nashthese substances than kids than walls and have proudly Vision for Diversity (2014) ville, TN. who don’t have such conver- watched those children learn and Fear and Faith: Finding The Patchwork Conference sations. As a parent, you can to make healthy decisions. the Peace Your Heart Craves will include a brunch meal and a book-signing time with be a primary source of posi· Family History: Addic- (2015). She has spoken at numer- Trillia. Doors open at 8:30 tive and reliable information. tion is a chronic, progressive According to the National disease that can be linked to ous churches, seminaries, AM. The conference will Council on Alcoholism and family history and genetics. and conferences. Previous conclude at 12 noon. Tickets are $15/each or Drug Dependence, here are If you have a family history speaking engagements have included both of the Nancy two tickets for $25 You can some basic guidelines: of problems with alcohol or · Listen before you talk: As drugs, be matter of fact about DeMoss International Con- buy tickets at the Patchwork parents we want to have all it, as you would any other ferences: The True Woman of Life website: www.patchConference and the Women workoflife.com as well as the answers. Sometimes we chronic disease. Teaching Women Confer- Old Main Book Store, 438 are so anxious to share our Alcohol and drug use is a ence, as well as The Gospel Main St, and First Baptist opinions that we don’t take very risky business for young the time to listen. For kids, people, and parents can make Coalition Women’s Confer- Church office, 202 Main St. knowing that we are really a difference. The longer chil- ence, at Southeastern Theolistening is the most impor- dren delay drinking and drug tant thing we can do to help. use, the less likely they are · Talk to your child and ask to develop any problems asquestions: Talk to your child sociated with it. That’s why it An Appreciation Day will train rides for kids, horse regularly – about their feel- is so important to help your be held on next Sat. (April shoes, bouncy houses, dunkings, their friends, their activ- child make smart decisions. 16) from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at ing booth, volleyball tournaities. As much as you can, try For more information and Palacios’ Railroad Park. ment and balloon prayer. to avoid questions that have a support, contact BACODA at The day’s honorees will inPrizes being given away simple “yes” or “no” answer. [email protected] or by clude: Police Dept, Sheriff’s will include: gift cards, · Set expectations, limits calling 800-510-3111. Dept, Fire Dept., EMS, teach- meals, shrimp and bikes. and consequences: Make it ers, coaches, cools, mainteCome enjoy all the free fun, clear that you do not want nance workers, Judges, the hot dogs, chips and drinks. Mayor, Veteran’s, moms, If anyone would like to dads, kids, Pastors and more. help out with the event, conThe family of Adam B. RodriEveryone is invited to at- tact Liticia Hernandez at 979guez, Jr. would like to express tend and enjoy the cake walk, 479-5606. our sincere gratitude for the cards, flowers, plants, donations, food, love, support, prayers and Masses offered after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Adam. Words cannot express how much your thoughtful ness has helped us through our time of grief. Adam would be so proud and humbled by the outpouring of your love for his family. We are so blessed to have each of you in our lives. May God Bless you all. 4th annaul Patchwork of Life Christian Women’s Conference tickets now on sale Talk early, talk often Appreciation Day next Sat. Cinthia Rodriguez and their children Adam B. Rodriguez, Sr. Palacios Community Medical Center John and Rosalie Lenihan Philip and Evett Hamlin 311 Green Avenue (361) 972-2511 “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 24 Hr. Emergency Center Palacios Air Repair Heating & Air Conditioning Sales, Service & Installations 979-429-7488 407 Henderson (Hwy. 35) • Palacios, Tx. Richard Bari • No Charge Service Call • TACLB27302E HOME COMFORT SYSTEMS Innovation never felt so good. FREE ESTIMATES In Downtown Port Lavaca SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS BEACON $30 A YEAR IN COUNTY • $40 A YEAR OUT-OF-COUNTY DEADLINE55P.M. 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Nice lot $4,000.00. * NORTHWEST cornerSOLD of Commerce and 5th. $50,000.00 1/2 John L. Pierce Broker/Owner/GRI [email protected] I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing. • Tickets Now On Sale! • Patchwork of Life Christian Women’s Conference available at Old Main Bookstore - 438 Main St. in Palacios MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY 205 Main St. Palacios, TX 77465 361-404-1818 Now available. Massage Therapy. Call for an appointment. Jennifer-Sainz-Bauer, LMT 832-257-9239 Now offering Teen Therapy Group Sessions with Skill Building and Sharing Activities every Tuesday at 6pm. Call to reserve a spot. Chi Gibson, MFT-Intern Supervisor: Dr. Lillian SolisSmith, PHD,LPC-S,LMF-S FOR RENT FOR RENT: 4-5BD house, CH/A. $1,990/month + deposit. No Pets. No Smokers. Call 979-240-4413 (13-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR LEASE: 2BD, 1BA house. 1 year lease, no pets, no smoking. W/D connections, stove and refrigerator included. Background checks performed on all applicants. $800 deposit/$800 rent per month. 832-7230707 (12-tfc) -----------------------------------------------1 BR apartment, completely furnished.Bills, cable, movies, WIFI, all included $725 MO .Contact and pictures at www.palacioshousingsource.com (10-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 2BA Town home, Just updated. See website for pictures and contact information www. palacioshousingsource.com. (5-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ REAL ESTATE Roger Chambers, President of Market Realty, Inc. is proud to announce that Brian Busby has joined the Market Realty team. Market Realty has been in business since 1984 and has offices in Brenham, Burton, Carmine, Lake Somerville and Matagorda County and is a full service brokerage firm representing buyers and sellers and offers certified general appraisal and auction services. Brian lives in Collegeport and will be serving Matagorda County and the surrounding areas. Please call Brian at 979/240-1848 or e-mail him at brian@ marketrealty.com. For Sale: 3 acres on West Craymer and 6th street. Inside the city limits. Asking $42,500. Call 361235-9163 for more information.(2-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) ------------------------------------------------ HELP WANTED Boys & Girls Club of Palacios is looking for adults to work directly with children afterschool and summer. Please apply in person during Club hours of 3PM to 7PM. (15-2tc) -----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Looking for a person with knowledge of Plumbing and Electrical work! Call 361-403-7010 and leave a message. (14-3tc) -----------------------------------------------SUBWAY IS NOW accepting applications. Apply in person at 307 Henderson, Palacios,TX or online at subway.com. (14-2tc) -----------------------------------------------BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc) -------------------------------------------------- Dan Tucker 979-241-5457 Broker/Owner Ron Laws 979-240-4413 Broker/Owner Charlotte Tucker 979-241-8615 Realtor Tammy Hill 979-240-3420 Realtor COASTAL PROPERTIES 215 5th Street 361-972-5900 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) LAND • Beachside S/D - Lot 33, Seller finance $59,900. with 20% down payment cash price of $54,000. Call Ron • Beachside S/D - Lot 37 - Cash price is $89,900. Call Ron • Beachside S/D - Lot 154 - Seller finance $49,900. with 20% down payment. Cash price of $43,900. Call Ron • Beachside S/D - Lot 173 - Seller finance $59,900. with 20% down payment. Cash price of $54,900. Call Ron • Lot 2 Collegeport, Enjoy sunsets on this 2 Acre tract with over 100' of waterfront on Tres Palacios Bay. Quiet area, great fishing, bulk headed. $115,000. Call Ron • Land on CR 257, Matagorda- Great lot in Matagorda across from Colorado River. Ready for a bay home. $54,000. Call Ron • Lot 11, E. Bayshore (BayWay Subdivision) $60,000. Cal Charlotte • Lot 46, Bay Drive-Way Point Sec. 2, .741 Acres $139,000. Call Charlotte • Lot 47, Bay Drive-Way Point, .7333 Acres $149,000. Call Charlotte • CR 170. Bates Rd, Bay City - 57.058 AC, Beautiful fully wooded, perfect family hunting and recreation land. Adjacent to other wooded lands. Deer on property and passing through. $285,290. Call Charlotte. • 3.95 Acres on Hwy 35 - Great Commercial Location. $94,900. Call Ron • 509 East Bay Blvd. - 65x157 Great loction. Enjoy morning sunrise over looking Tres Palacios Bay. Corner located. Public pier nearby, Boat launch. $95,000.Call Ron • 0 Bayshore Drive - 2 Great waterfront lots on West side of Cape Carancahua S/D. Has wooden bulk head. Community fishing pier, boat ramp, pool, security gate. $79,000. Call Ron • 720 Sunrise Bay Drive - This property offers a great view of Carancahua Bay. Community fishing pier, boat launch, swimming pool, wetlands observation walkway, 3 Acres, $49,000. Call Ron • 1 Acre Lot 29 Bay Drive, Way Point Landing - $138,000. Call Charlotte • 564 Lady Fish, Boca Chica - 50x50 lot, HOA Dues-$125, Completely set up for RV. Community fishing pier, boat ramp and swimming pool. $28,000. Call Tammy • 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 • Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. • 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 • 503 E Bay Blvd. - Wateview, great building site, close to boat ramp. $150,000. Call Charlotte • 1st & McGlothin - 6 Lots, Road frontage on 4 sides. $115,000. Call Ron • Lots 1344 & 1345 - Cape Carancahua, Waterfront lots-$79,000. each. Call Ron • Riverfront Property - Live Oak Landing S/D, Lot 9, 2 acres. $89,000. Call Charlotte • 684-685 Swallow - 130' x110' $12,000. Call Ron • 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 Apply in Person or online at thelegacycampus.com 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) ------------------------------------------------ FUNDRAISER BBQ Fundraiser - Fri., April 8th, 10am till sold out. First United Pentecostal Church, 423 6th St., Palacios. $ 10 per plate. Plate includes Brisket, Chicken, Sausage Potato Salad, Pinto Beans, Onions, Pickles, & Bread. Contact 361-237-0199 or 361-2185334. Pick up or Deliver (15-1tp) ------------------------------------------------ GARAGE SALES GARAGE Sale: 3 Families. Thurs., April 7th, Fri., April 8th & Sat., April 9th, 8:30am to 6pm, 1/2 mile south of Blessing on Hwy 35. Roll top desk, 5th wheel hitch, deep freeze, china hutch, canning supplies, dishes, sheets, shoes, clothes (all sizes), shirts, jeans, dresses, purses, 2 wheel trailer, Lots of other misc. items. (15-1tp) -----------------------------------------------GARAGE Sale: Fri., April 8th & Sat.,April 9th, 8am to 6pm, 439 CR 305 (E. Bayshore). Lots of household items, clothes & tools. (15-1tc) -----------------------------------------------YARD SALE: Sat., April 9th, 9am to ?, 405 Rorem. Little bit of everything. (15-1tp) ------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The City of Palacios is seeking to enter into a professional services contract with a competent management/consulting firm to assist in the preparation of application(s) and the subsequent project implementation of construction projects to be funded with FEMA Mitigation Funds through the Texas Division of Emergency Management for disasters declared between 2015 and 2016. Submittals for these services will be accepted until 2 PM on April 20, 2016 at the City of Palacios, Attn: Jackie Jones, 311 Henderson, Palacios, TX 774650845. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns are encouraged to submit. The City of Palacios is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (15-2tc) -----------------------------------------------REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Palacios is seeking to enter into an engineering services contract with a state-registered engineering firm to assist in the preparation of application(s) and the subsequent project implementation of construction projects to be funded with FEMA Mitigation Funds through the Texas Division of Emergency Management for disasters declared between 2015 and 2016. Submittals for these services will be accepted until 2 PM on April 20, 2016 at the City of Palacios, Attn: Jackie Jones, 311 Henderson, Palacios, TX 774650845. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns are encouraged to submit. The City of Palacios is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (15-2tc) ------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM E. ROBERTSON NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of WILLIAM E. ROBERTSON, deceased, were issued to me as Independent Executrix on the 28th day of March, 2016, in the proceeding indicated below my signature hereto, which is still pending, and that I now hold such letters. All persons having claims against said Estate, which is being administered in the county below named, are hereby required to present the same to me respectively, at the address below given, before suit upon the same are barred by the general statute of limitations, before such estate is closed, and within the time prescribed by law. My residence is in the County of Matagorda in the State of Texas and claims may be presented at the Law Offices of Gwin & Gwin, 1940 Avenue G, Suite 3, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, or at P.O. Box 150, Bay City, Texas 77404-0150. Carolyn Hardaway Robertson Independent Executrix of the Estate of William E. Robertson, Deceased Probate # PR16-0028, in the County Court of Matagorda County, Texas ------------------------------------------------ Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Dolores E. Wallis, Deceased, were issued on March 7, 2017, in Cause No. PR16-0011, pending in the County Court of Matagorda County, Texas, to: Craig Allen Wallis, Gwendolyn Wallis Williams and Keith Howard Wallis. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Craig Wallis c/o: Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick 101 W. Burleson St. Wharton, Texas 77488 DATED the day of, 2016. PHILIP J. 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Peggy - 2BD, 2BA. Great open air deck upstairs with view of bay. 40x40 Metal workshop/boat storage with utilities, 2 seperate living quarters $146,000. REDUCED $139,000. Call Tammy • 206 University - 4BD, 2BA, Carpet and vinyl floors, 2 car garage, fenced yard, CH/A, Great family home. $169,000. REDUCED $ 149,000.Call Ron • 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. REDUCED! $86,900. Call Tammy • 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 • 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. 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FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 - Page 9 Rios’ silver propels Sharks to 3rd at State BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher The iron-pumping Palacios Sharks went head to head with over 115 schools and captured third place in the team standings at last week’s State meet. Jesus Rios won silver in the 114-lb. division with a combined total lift of 1,085-lbs. He squatted 370-lbs., bench pressed 255-lbs., and deadlifted 480-lbs. He was awarded Outstanding Bench Press on the Light Platform. Rios accepted an invitation to compete for Team U.S.A. Powerfliting and will be lifting at the open National Meet in Denver, Co. in Dec. He will also take part in the International Powerlifting Federation World Championships in Reykjavik, Iceland in November. State bronze medal Shark lifters... MEMBERS of the 2016 Palacios Shark powerfliting team that finished third at last weekend’s State Meet are: (front, l-r) Tyler Le, Jesus Rios and Morgan Segovia; (back) coach Todd Polvado, Alex Nguyen, Dominic Garcia, Elijah Edwards, Seth Alvarez and Asst Coach Kaylynn Polvado. (Submitted Photo) Sandshark 7th cap off undefeated track season with District title, Sandsharkette 8th take team crown The PJHS 7th grade Sandsharks completed an undefeated season by steamrolling the competition at last week’s District Track & Field Meet in Rice. While the 7th grade squad ran away with the District title with 197-points, well ahead of second place Rice’s 102, the 8th grade Sandsharks finished fourth in the team standings. The 8th grade Sandsharkettes won the District crown with 162-points, ahead of Edna’s 110. The 7th grade girls finished fifth in the team standings. Individual results as follows: 7th grade Boys • High jump: 2-Simone Cano, 4’10”; 3-Gary Haynes, 4’10” • Long jump: 1-Cano, 17’11”, 4-Hayens, 16’4”; 6-Alex Morales, 15’9” • Triple jump: 5-Brian Le, 29’2”; 6-Casey Huffman, 28’10” • Shot put: 5-Juan Mancera, 30’1” • Discus: 3-Mancera, 89’9” • 2400M: 2-Nathan Perez, 8:58; 3-Julian Diaz, 9:40; 4-Eric Alvarez, 9:44 • 400M relay: 1-Palacios (Xavier Ortiz, Haynes, Morales, Cano), 49.8 • 800M: 2-J. Hernandez, 2:33; 4-Elijah Garcia, 2:41 • 110M hurdles: 1-Miguel Sanchez, 21.4; 3-Brian Le, 21.6 • 100M: 1-Cano, 12.2; 5-M. Amaro, 13.2 • 800M relay: 1-Palacios (Ortiz, Mo- rales, Sanchez, Sanchez), 1:51.8 • 300M hurdles: 3-Sanchez, 50.7; 4-Le, 52.8 • 200M: 1-Haynes, 26.2 • 1600M: 2-Hector Hernandez, 5:49; 3-Perez, 5:53; 5-Diaz, 6:12 • 1600M relay: 1-Palacios (Ortiz, Cano, Anderson, Haynes) 4:08.08 8th grade Boys • High jump: 2-Camron Polk, 4’10” • Long jump: 2-Xzavier Haynes, 18’4” • Triple jump: 4-Hayens, 34’6” • Discus: 6-Alex Elizondo, 89’9” • Shot put: 6-Kade Sanchez, 34’9” • 2400M: 2-H. Hernandez, 8:54; 5-Noah Wyatt, 9:45; 6-Edward Serna, 9:54 • 400M relay: 2-Palacios (Jordin Nemes, George Rutledge, Nathen Zarate, Haynes), 49.5 • 800M: 2-Jose Velasquez, 2:28; 6-Sean Vickers, 2:35 • 100M: 6-Zarate, 12.87 • 800M relay: 5-Palacios (Nemes, Rutledge, Zarate, Haynes), 1:44.4 • 400M: 3-Velasquez, 60.3 • 1600M: 3-Hernandez, 5:35; 6-Wyatt, 5:53.4 • 1600M relay: 2-Palacios (Vickers, Nemes, Velasquez, Haynes), 3:56.8 8th grade Girls • Long jump: 1-Aleena Acosta, 14’8”; 2-Kimberly Phan, 14’8”; 5-Avery Kubecka, 14’3-1/2” • Triple jump: 2-Acosta, 29’1-1/2”; 4-Kubecka, 28’10”; 5-Armelia White, 25’10-1/2” • High jump: 5-Tracy Tinh, 4’ • Shot put: 6-Claire Rhoades, 29’41/2” • 2400M: 1-Lizbeth Guillen, 10:31.96; 5-MeyLynn Le, 12:03 • 400M relay: 1-Palacios (White, Phan, Rhoades, Trinh), 57.39 • 800M: 2-Acosta, 2:45.11; 3-Lupe Mancera, 2:49.19 • 100M hurdles: 2-Kubekca, 18.49; 6-Lizbeth Hurtado, 21.11 • 800M relay: 2-Palacios (White, Olivia Filip, Phan, Acosta), 1:58.22 • 400M: 1-Mancera, 1:11.68 • 300M hurdles; 3-Kubekca, 55.55; Hurtado, 59.48 • 200M: 5-Filip, 29.91 • 1600M: 1-Guillen, 6:22.57; 2-Le, 7:15.58; 6-Taylor Stoecker, 7:23.88 • 1600M relay: 1-Palacios (Trinh, Filip, Mancera, Acosta), 4:39.24 • 7th grade Girls • Triple jump: 6-Peeples, 26’8-1/2” • 2400M: 3-Aparicio, 11:47 • 400M relay: 5-Palacios, 58.87 • 800M relay: 6-Palacios, 2:08.37 • 400M: 2-Peeples • 200M: 6-Peeples, 29.95 • 1600M relay: 5-Palacios, 4:58.71 PJHS 7th grade Sandsharkette track MEMBERS of the 2016 PJHS 7th grade Sandsharkette track team are: (front, Lizbeth Figueroa; (first row) Ashtyn Kruse, Teresita Lopez, Evelyn Aparicio, Brianna Gonzalez, Krista Gatica and Macy Wilson; (middle) Jessica Rojas, Angela Sanchez, Caitlyn Rodgers, Andrea Gonzalez, Emily Gonzales, Alina DeJesus and Kailey Longoria; (back) Chloe Hoffpower, Jordan Peeples, Paula Alfaro, Rylee Vandenbergh, Maria Cru and Patricia Castanon. 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NO FEE FOR FIRST VISIT 1-800-460-0606 www.RespectForYou.com Max Starcke Park East - Seguin, TX Visitseguin.com 830-401-0810 Tyler Le captured fourth place in the 123-lb. weight class with a combined lift of 980-lbs. He racked 365-lbs. in the squat, 205-lbs. on the bench and 415-lbs. on the deadlift. Dominic Garcia finished with a combined lift of 1,335-lbs. to place fifth in the 181-lb. division. He squatted 510-lbs., benched 295-lbs., and deadlifted 530-lbs. Seth Alvarez, in the 165-lb. class finished with a combined lift of 1,235-lbs. and came in seventh place. He racked 520-lbs. in the squat, 250-lbs. on the bench and 465-lbs. on the deadlift. In the 198-lb. group, Elijah Edwards placed ninth with a total combined lift of 1,220lbs. He squatted 425-lbs., benched 295-lbs., and deadlifted 500-lbs. Sharks place five on All-District hoops roster Although basketball season seems a long ago memory, multiple members of Palacios’ varsity Sharks received post season recognition with three selected to the First Team All-District and two to the Second Team. Palacios senior Sam Schulman was joined by sophomores Chase Ford and Zach Seaman as First Team selections. Schulman was also selected to play in the 7th Annual Victoria College/ Chic-Fil-A Area All-Star basketball game. On the Second Team were Palacios senior Jackson Kelley and sophomore Johnny Gatica. Also on the second unit were Tidehaven sophomore Bryce Galvan and senior Isiah Morales. Palacios’ Adrian Ortiz received Honorable Mention. Sharks receiving Academic All District were: Isaac Filip, Chase Ford, Miguel Gutierrez, Jackson Kelley, Adrian Ortiz, Zach Seaman, and Donald Trinh. Ortiz medal trifecta leads Sharkettes at Cobra Relays The varsity Sharkette track squad was a near one-woman show as sophomore sensation Elizabeth Ortiz was again front and center. Ortiz won gold in the 100-M with a 12.49 finish, claimed silver in the 400M with a 27.26, jumped her way to bronze in the long jump with a bound of 17’ 2” and finished fourth with a 34’ 4-1/2” hop, skip and jump in the triple jump. Palacios’ Lila Filip finished fifth in the long jump with a bound of 15’ 9-1/2”. The Sharkette and Shark track squads will host the Shark Relays, as the meet returns from a several year hiatus, this Thurs. (April 7) at Shark Stadium The field events are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and the running events at 6 p.m. Scheduled to compete are the following schools: Bloomington, Boling, Columbus, Danbury, Edna, El Campo (girls), Industrial, Palacios and Van Vleck. JV Sharkettes Meagan Ramirez led the charge of the JV Sharkettes and captured a pair of golds and a pair of silver medals for her efforts. She was tops in the long jump (14’ 6”) and in the triple jump (31’11”). She placed second in the high jump with a 4’6” jump over the bar and clocked a 72.3 to take silver in the 400-M. Tasha Turner won the 1600-M with a time of 6:28 and ran a 14:47.2 in the 2400M to take second. Gabby Figirova won the 800-M in 2:56 and took bronze in the 1600-M with a 6:57 finish. Raven Guerrero jumped her way to silver with a 23’9” leap in the long jump. Sydney Greaves finished second in the shot put and Maria Muniz took third in the 300-M hurdles. Page 10 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., April 6, 2016 Palacios S DEADLINE DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY Beacon PORTS Sharkettes pick up big wins over Tidehaven, Rice Palacios was to host Hallettsville on Tues. (April 8) with JV action set to get underway (Jessie Cepak, Greaves, Brittany Guerrero, Sydney Greaves and Kamryn Vickers) com- (April 5) before visiting Industrial on Fri. at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity at 7 p.m. bined for 11 hits and 11 RBI on the The varsity Sharkettes rolled their winning night. Sydney Greaves went 3-4 with a streak to three consecutive District games on the softball diamond with victories over Rice HR, three RBI and one run scored. Vickers went 3-4 with three RBI and and Tidehaven last week. Coach Yvette Garcia’s diamond gals toma- two runs scored. Brittany Serna finhawked Tidehaven’ 14-1 to open last week’s ished 2-5 and scored twice. The Sharkettes survived a final inaction. Ace hurler Cameron Greaves had her no- ning rally Rice and held on for a 5-4 hitter broken up on a pair of hits in the bottom victory. It was all smooth sailing for the of the seventh inning. She fanned eight Tigerettes en route to the victory. At the dish, she Sharkettes as they led 5-0 until the went 3-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. final inning when the Rice Lady Palacios’ 3,4,5 and 6 hitters in the lineup Raiders surged back into the ball game with four runs in the final frame. Palacios jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first after a double by C. Greaves plated Lila Filip and came around to score on a passed ball. The Sharkettes went up 3-0 as Vickers came around to score on a single by Serna to right field. Palacios pushed the lead to 5-0 in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI triple by Cepak, who’d later come around to score on an error. In the top of the seventh, things began to unravel for the Sharkettes as Rice clawed its way back into the game. As the Lady Raiders inched closer and closer, the Sharkettes SHARKETTE ace Cameron Greaves premanaged to hold on for the one pares to fire the pitch. She narrowly missed run victory. C. Greaves picked up the her third no-hitter of the season and fanned VARSITY Sharkette Lila Filip gets a face full of dust as she slides headfirst into home under win on the mound and struck 20 in last week’s pair of games. (Beacon Phothe watchful eye of coach Yvette Garcia during the first inning of last week’s 5-4win over Rice. out 12 and walked three. tos by Ryan West) BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher Face full of dust.... Tidehaven’s Mascheck named lone finalist for West Columbia vacancy Pleanty of laughs at B&G Club’s annual Colorful 5k by the Bay Major changes appear to be on the horizon for the Tidehaven Tigers as current Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Brent Mascheck was announced as the lone finalist for the same position at Columbia-Brazoria ISD as leader of the Class 4A Roughnecks and was expected to be hired during a special-called board meeting on Mon. (April 4). In four seasons at the helm for the Tigers, Mascheck compiled a 19-25 THE runners braved the chilly April morning conditions to compete in the annual Boys & Girls Club of Palacios’ Colorful 5k by the Bay. Aleena Acosta emerges from the blast zone all smiles, while Avery Kubecka holds her breath in the midst of the color blast and Tracy Trinh perpares to be blasted. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Tigers bite Sharks, bitten by Cobras Sharks stumble on diamond BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher The head scratching of the varsity baseball Palacios Sharks continues after back-to-back District losses on the diamond to Tidehaven and Rice last week. Coach Hudson Bates’ boys fell to Tidehaven’s Tigers 10-5 to open last week’s action. The Sharks and Tigers went back and forth over the first three innings as the Tigers held a 2-4 lead. Palacios got within a run of the Tigers, 4-3, in the top of the fourth on an RBI single by Jacob Martinez. The momentum didn’t last as the Sharks surrendered a pair of runs in the ADRIAN Ortiz snags a fly ball near the outfield wall bottom of the fourth and another one in the in last week’s loss to Tidebottom of the fifth as the Tigers went ahead haven. (Beacon Photo by 7-3. Ryan West) The Sharks continued to claw their way back into the ball game in the top of the sixth. Miguel Gutierrez tripled to center and came around to score on a single by Ethan Garcia, but the rally was short lived. TIGER Brandon Litzau hurls The Tithe pitch to Palacios’ Ethan gers pushed Garcia. Litzau struck out 7 Sharks in the game. (Beacon across three Photo by Ryan West) runs in the bottom of the record overall and finished 10-12 in District play. In his first year at the helm, the Tigers went 1-9 (1-5 in District) before he turned the tide and went 18-16 over the next three seasons with a trio of playoff appearances. This past season, the Tigers went 7-5 in the regular season and went on to win Bi-District via a 28-14 win over Stockdale before falling in Area, 30-7, to the Odem Owls. The Tidehaven Tigers split last week’s baseball action on the diamond with a win over rival Palacios and a loss to Industrial. The Tigers trumped the Sharks 10-5 behind 13 hits and a six strong innings on the mound from Brandon Litzau, who struck out six and gave up four runs. Hunter Saha went 2-3 with two RBI and two runs scored. Bryce Galvan went 2-3 with a double, two RBI and scored a run.. Litzau went 1-3 with an RBI double and two runs scored. “Good win,” said Tiger skipper Eddie Russell. We played better defensively and we are starting to hit well. We are nowhere near a finished product yet but we are getting better game by game.” Last Friday, the Tigers were clipped by Industrial’s Cobras, 9-3. The Tigers trailed 4-3 in the top of the sixth when Industrial’s bats awoke and plated five runs in the frame. “We played well defensively,” said Russell. “We were just hurt by three home runs by Industrial with the wind gusting out.” The Tigers were to open the new baseball field by the new high school on Tues. (April 5) as the Tigers hosted Edna. The Tigers will visit Hallettsville on Fri. (April 8). sixth to go up 10-4. In the top of the seventh, the Sharks cut the deficit in half, 10-5, as Joseph Rodriguez scored on a ground out by Josh Garcia. But the Sharks couldn’t mount the comeback. Bobby Garcia was tagged with the loss on the mound as he tossed three innings and gave up nine hits and four runs. Last Friday, the Sharks were upended and outhit by Rice in a 12-6 loss. Palacios and Rice went back and fourth, exchanging leads in the second thru fourth innings with Palacios emerging the fourth with a 6-5 lead. From the fourth inning on, the Shark bats went silent as the Raiders erupted for seven runs to fin the Sharks 12-6. Rice hammered out 17 hits to the Sharks’ eight. Palacios pitchers Christian Kacer, Martinez and Garcia were each tagged with four runs in the loss. Ortiz and Jemes led the Sharks at the plate with 2-2 and 2-3 outtings, respectively. The Sharks were to host Hallettsville on Tues. (April 5) before traveling to Industrial for Friday’s tilt with the Cobras. JV action is set to get underway WITH skipper Eddie Russell and Shark Jacob Martinez looking on, Palacios’ at 4:30 p.m., followed by Christian Kacer gets the throw back from the catcher just in time to catch the diving Gordo Moreno with the tag. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) the varsity at 7 p.m. • The Palacios Beacon • Serving the City by the Sea since 1907 •