Local Lottery sales up for 10th consecutive year

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Daylight Savings Time
Begins 2 a.m. Sunday
Area Youth
At Academic
Rodeo
See PagE 8
STP, in cooperation with Matagorda County officials,
will conduct its annual siren test at noon on Wednesday,
March 5. All 32 sirens in the plant’s emergency notification system will be activated. The sirens will sound
for three to five minutes between 12:00 and 12:15 p.m.
During the test, radio stations KMKS FM 102.5 and
KKHA FM 92.5 will broadcast an announcement that
the activation is only a test.
The sirens are key components in the notification system to alert residents about an emergency at the facility
or other emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, tornadoes and fires. During STP’s 25 years of operation, the
sirens have been sounded only for tests and to warn residents about severe weather.
If severe weather occurs, the test will be postponed
until Wednesday, March 12.
WEDNESDAY
VOL. 107 • NO. 10
PALACIOS
TEXAS
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Palacios, Tx. 77465
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Website: palaciosbeacon.com
2013 a record year for Palacios PD
BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
This past year’s analysis of
the Racial Profiling Report
produced by the Palacios
Police Department is displayed
quite differntley than 2012,
due to different software.
According to this report,
Palacios PD stopped 1,296
individuals a decrease of a
whopping total of 1,942 from
2012. Contrary Palacios PD
arrested 151 individuals from
these stops whereas only 3
arrests were on 2012’s Racial
Profiling Report.
In brief, with 2012 totals in
parenthesis, the report shows
local city police made: 1,296
(1,942) stops last year, 81 (4)
searches and 151 (3) arrests;
the most arrests in history.
The record number of stops
in the past 10 years is 2,155
by the PD in 2009, which
also resulted in the most ever
searches for a single year,
452. The previous high for
in custody arrests was 78; set
back in 2003.
This report is required by
the Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement Officer
Standards and Education to
be submitted to City Council
by March 1 and was submitted
to Palacios City Council at its’
Feb. 25th meeting.
The requirement of this
collection of data in connection
to traffic and pedestrian stops
began on Jan. 1, 2002. The
law can be found in the Texas
Code of Criminal Procedure
beginning with Article 2.131;
Racial Profiling Prohibited.
This collection of data of
both vehicular and pedestrian
stops is to determine if a
law enforcement agency is
violating the state law against
racial profiling. Each agency
is also required to have a
written policy prohibiting its’
officers from engaging in such
profiling. Palacios PD has such
a policy.
(See PD, Page 2)
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Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907
BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
After much deliberation
within the community, the
Palacios Beautification and
Pavilion Committee (PBPC),
and among Palacios City
Council a site has been
selected for the new Palacios
Educational Pavilion.
At last week’s Palacios
City Council regular meeting,
Council approved the PBPC’s
recommended location for the
Pavilion to be located at Site
2, the site on the bay front just
east of the South Bay Marina.
Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Beacon Closed Wednesdays
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■ St. Anthony’s
Lenten Fish Fry
Friday at KC Hall
St. Anthony of Padua’s
Catholic Church in Palacios
will hold its annual Lenten
Friday Fish Fry, beginning at
4 p.m. and serving until sold
out for $8 per plate at the KC
Hall. Includes fish, shrimp,
coleslaw or rice, beans, hushpuppies, dessert and tea - dine
in or take-out.
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The recommendation stated,
“We find that the overwhelming
consensus of the citizens of
Palacios is for a Pavilion to be
built and for the grant funds to
be used in their entirety.”
City Manager’s Report/
Committee Updates
City Manager David
Kocurek informed Council
of recent meetings and asked
Councilmember Liasion’s to
take to floor.
Councilman and Airport
Committee Liason Troy Lewis
updated Council on the Airport
(See COUNCIL, Page 2)
GRAND
CHAMPION
■ Jam session
at Lumberyard
Grill Thursday
Palacios Little League
will be holding an Umpire Clinic on Sat. (Mar.
8) at the KC Hall at 9 a.m.
Behind the plate certified umpires earn $25 per
game. For more information call Valerie at (361)
655-6839.
Race/Ethnicity
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Hispanic
Middle Eastern
Native American
TOTALS
The answer is in; Committee
recomends Pavilion Site 2
Except for paid advertising, all
articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday
will be published on a space
available basis only.
■ Little League
Umpire Clinic
Sat. at KC Hall
Race/Ethnicity
Stops
African American
52
Asian
81
Caucasian
527
Hispanic
633
Middle Eastern
2
Native American
1
TOTALS
1,296
Palacios PD 2012 Traffic
Stops By Ethnicity
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IS 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Every Thursday night,
join in the fun or just listen in to the talented local
artists at the Lumberyard
Grill, located at 515 Commerce.
Palacios PD 2013 Traffic
Stops By Ethnicity
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Hunter headlines State-bound Sharkettes
PALACIOS’ iron pumping and record smasher Savanah Hunter (above) guided
the Sharkette powerlifters to the Regional championship last week and headlines a
group of six Sharkettes who stamped their tickets to the State Powerlifting meet next
Fri. (Mar. 14) in Corpus Christi. For more on the Sharkette powerlifters see page 10.
(Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Two contested races in May’s City, School elections
BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
Palacios City Council now
has two contested races in
the May 10th election, the
Mayor’s seat and Place 6; Place
1 and 2 remain unopposed.
The Mayoral rivalry is
between incumbent John
Sardelich and newcomer
Scott Stoecker and incumbent
councilman Troy Lewis is
being challenged by Tiffany
Stoecker.
Council members Johnny
Tran (Place 1) and Judy
Chavez (Place 2) filed for re-
election and are unopposed.
Palacios School Board of
Trustees
After 27 years of service,
Cara Herlin (Position 6) did
not file for re-election. Three
viable candidates through their
name in the mix for Position
(See VOTE, Page 3)
KELLIE Hunter of Palacios FFA had her steer crowned
2014 Grand Champion at last week’s the Matagorda
County Fair. See page 12 for more livestock results.
(Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Local Lottery sales up for 10th consecutive year
BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
For the 10th consecutive
year the sale of Texas Lottery
tickets at Palacios outlets rose
in 2013 as hopes and dreams of
living a life of luxury increased
weekly sales averages by more
than $30,000.
Total sales at the eight
local outlets during calendar
year 2013, obtained by the
Palacios Beacon from the
Texas Lottery Commission,
totaled $1,773,515.50. This
was $157,790.50 more than
the 2012 total.
Last year ’s total sales
translate to Palacians and
visitors/travelers to the ‘City
by the Sea’ spent an average of
$33,971.13 per week or $4,853
per day on the lottery.
In the 20 ½ years of the
Texas Lottery approximately
$30-millionhas been ‘gambled’
at the Palacios outlets.
The trend of increased lottery
sales continued throughout
Matagorda County. Overall
sales at all the 45 outlets totaled
$13,972,960; surpassing the
all time record from last year
of $13,320,578 total county
sales.
Palacios Drive Inn was No.
(See LOTTO, Page 2)
• Where Palacian$ $ought their lottery fortune$ •
OUTLET
A-o-N Cash 5
Daily 4
Instant
Lotto
Mega
Pick 3
PowerBall
2-Step Total
Palacios Drive-In
T&K Diamond Mart
Shell Mini Mart
Speedy Stop
Henderson Drive-In
Regal Food Mart
Super S (Lowe’s Mkt)
The Point
$2,736
3,012
740
1,022
1,580
1,438
1,556
752
5,007
4,095
2,781
1,560
946
836
2,023
1,478
4,809
1,184
560
168
410
884
1,614
782
438,915
234,008
250,710
152,800
122,723
119,084
84,473
94,954
8,375
11,267
7,688
7,336
1,536
2,799
5,841
4,549
9,750
10,966
6,257
8,954
3,019
4,285
7,661
3,787
7,810
12,788
5,561
626
13,181
3,951
3,033
2,206
12,219
14,929
10,997
9,671
3,433
4,152
9,562
4,393
1,774
3,760
1,466
1,161
799
91
1,418
700
2013 TOTAL
12,152
18,726
10,412
1,497,667
49,391
54,679
49,158
69,356
11,947 1,773,515
2012 TOTAL
7,420
18,899
13,379
1,347,079
45,970
58,972
28,244
61,247
13,418 1,615,725
• Palacios Beacon For News & Advertising Deadline 5 p.m. Friday •
491,395
296,009
286,760
183,298
147,627
137,641
117,181
113,601
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Mat. Co. Judge McDonald
elected H-GAC Vice Chair
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is pleased to announce that Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald has
been elected Board Chair Elect for 2014. He has served as
Matagorda County’s representative on the H-GAC Board
of Directors since 2007. Also elected as 2014 H-GAC officers are City of Pasadena Councilmember Darrell Morrison as Chair and City of La Porte Councilman Chuck
Engelken, Jr. as Vice Chair.
The 2014 officers were installed at the H-GAC General
Assembly Annual Meeting on Friday, February 21. State
Representative Wayne Smith, District 128, was the principal speaker at this annual gathering of local elected officials, administrators, civic and service leaders, and business and industry representatives. Representative Smith
has served District 128 since 2002. District 128 encompasses Baytown, Deer Park, La Porte, Morgan’s Point,
Pasadena and portions of the unincorporated area of East
Harris County.
H-GAC (www.h-gac.com) is a voluntary association
of local governments and local elected officials from the
13-county Gulf Coast Planning Region, which includes
an area of 12,500 square miles and more than 6 million
people. H-GAC works to promote efficient and accountable use of local, state, and federal tax dollars; serves as
a problem-solving and information forum for local governments; and helps them analyze trends and conditions
affecting the region in order to respond to their needs.
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Area Briefs
(Continued From Page 1)
Committee Meeting.
Resolution 2014-R-2 ordering
Lewis indicated the Airport’s a Special Election to be held
New Gulf resident receives Medal of Honor
courtesy car guidelines have May 10, 2014 to decide
NEW GULF: Decades after dying in combat, exactly
been finalized for use by pilots, whether to legalize the sale of
63 years ago, Master Sgt. Mike Castaneda Pena of New
ideas were discussed on future mixed beverages in the City of
Gulf will receive the nation’s highest military honor. On
projects and a report was Palacios, the Equipment lease
March 18 in Washington D.C. President Barack Obama
provided by a representative between Matagorda County
will posthumously present Pena and 23 other soldiers
from the oil/gas lease.
and the City of Palacios for
with the Medal of Honor. “We are very happy and excited
Councilman and Zoning the DRE Voting Machine
about it,” said Ofilia Pena, 91year old sister of the fallen
Board of Adjustments Liaison for the May 2014 election,
hero. This recognition is part of “Valor 24” a government
Andy Erdelt stated eight and minutes from Feb. 11
program aimed at recognizing soldiers who previously were
buildings will possibly be torn (workshop/regular meeting)
overlooked due to the prejudice of racism. Specifically
down but a 90 day extension and Feb. 13 (workshop).
a White House press release indicates a decade long
was given and only one
Citizens Forum
reevaluation of records of Jewish and Hispanic soldiers
owner of these properties was
Bobbie Brune asked when
from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War
present at the Zoning Board of the trash trucks pick-up brush
is “to ensure those deserving of the Medal of Honor were
Adjustments meeting.
and Kocurek stated a meeting
not denied because of prejudice.”- El Campo Leader News
Kocurek invited all Council was held earlier this same day
members to the Palacios and starting April 1 regularly
Police Chief reinstated after ‘witch hunt’
Community Hub Mardi Gras scheduled pick-up of small
themed ‘Grand Opening’ piles of brush will be occurring
SEALY: After a unanimous vote by Sealy City Council,
which was held last Monday once a month.
Sealy Police Chief John Tollett was reinstated on 6 month
and also to a meeting at the
Councilman Ed Schulze
probation after he had been placed on administrative leave
Marine Center.
reported he attended the
and then was fired by the city manager Chris Coffman.
Brandi West, Palacios Houston Galveston Area
The purpose of the reinstatement, according to Sealy City
Community Hub coordinator Council General Assembly
Council, was due to miscommunication, a grudge match
elaborated, “I’m very excited Meeting earlier in the month
between the city manager and the chief of police, lying,
about that meeting, it’s to of February, new officers were
and the community impact of losing the chief. “The real
further increase our workforce installed and indicated Judge
issue here is miscommunication, insubordination and this
here in Palacios and to ensure Nate McDonald is currently
undercurrent that I have seen under every city employee
they have the skills needed Chair-Elect and will Chair
that this guy (Coffman) is brutal and if you do anything
for possible opportunities for H-GAC in 2015.
to raise a question you’re going to get in trouble,” said
employment in local and future
The next scheduled City
councilman Wyn McCready. “Over a year ago, the city
industries.”
Council meeting is scheduled
manager spoke with me about the possibility of terminating
Other approved items
for March 11, at 7p.m. at City
the chief, said councilman Mark Stolarski. “Since then I’ve
Council approved Palacios Hall located at 311 Henderson
listened and watched. Yep, he’s been on a witch hunt.” The
Police Chief David Miles Ave.
decision resulted in the crowded room applauding for the
presentation of the City of
reinstatement of Chief Tollett. –The Sealy News
Palacios Police Departments’
Pulitzer Prize winner’s opera in Wharton
Contact Data Annual Report.
According to Miles this is a
WHARTON: Wharton Plaza Theater officials have
report to ensure towns are not
confirmed an opera based on Horton Foote’s play “A Coffin
racially profiling.
in Egypt” will be performed at 8 p.m. Sunday March 23.
Council approved the
Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Foote is originally from
resignation of both Michael
Wharton. “We managed to raise (the money) we needed
Stops, searches (consensual
Flores and Robert Porter from
and we are actually going to bring this here,” said Tony
or for probable cause) and
the Airport Committee.
Bone, the Plaza’s board director. The necessary $15,000 was
“We need to draft a letter arrests are broken down by
raised by major contributors and made the event possible;
of extreme appreciation for race/ethnicity, as required by
numerous individuals and businesses contributed with
Porter’s dedicated service,” the law.
the largest contribution coming from Gulf Coast Medical
Out of the 1,296 stops by the
said Mayor Sardelich.
Foundation , the Armour family and the Duncan family.
According to Council Palacios PD: 62 were for law
“That someone as world-renowned as Houston Grand
members’ remarks Porter violations other than traffic, 25
Opera would perform in a 9,000 person town is unique,”
had served on the Airport for pre-existing warrants, 1189
he said. “This may attract people willing to invest here,”
Committee for an estimated for moving traffic violations,
said Bone.- Wharton Journal Spectator
and 20 for vehicle traffic
50-60 years.
Council approved: the violations.
Regarding reported searches:
31 were consensual, 31 were
inventory performed as a result
of towing and 15 were related
to an incident of an arrest or
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a warrant.
Become an Aviation Mechanic.
By gender then race/
1 in sales in Palacios with ethnicity: 402 stops were FAA approved training. Financial aid if qualified –
a total of $491,395.50 and female and 894 were male;
Housing available. Job placement assistance
ranked 6th in the county. Totals 52 Africans, 81 Asians, 527
CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance
for the other Palacios outlets, Caucasians, 633 Hispanics, 2
Dallas - 800-475-4102
some of which underwent Middle Eastern, and 1 Native
or
Houston - 800-743-1392
name changes or closures American. throughout the year were as
follows: Henderson Drive Inn,
$147,627.50; Shell Mini Mart,
$286,760.50; T&K Diamond
Mart, $296,009.50; The Point,
$113,601; Regal Food Mart,
$137,641.50; Super S Foods,
$117,181.50; Speedy Stop
#51, $183,298.50.
The many Instant win
(scratch-off) card games were
easily the top seller, accounting
for $1,497,667 of the sales in
(sorta)
Palacios. This large sum was
an increase from 2012 by
$148,588.
Lottery sales at the Blessing
Country Store reached
$339,840.50 while Blessing
Drive Inn had $257,866.
Other area outlets were:
Guffy’s Grocery Store in
Wa d s w o r t h , $ 4 9 0 , 3 9 2 ;
The Palacios Chamber of Commerce
Markham Handy Pantry,
38th annual banquet was held Febru$315,994.50; Stanley in
ary 20th, with almost 250 enjoying the
Matagorda, $254,695; and
festivities. We would like to thank all who supported this annual
J & J Drive in Wadsworth,
event by planning, setting up, cooking, serving, entertaining, and
$171,946.
attending.
Top seller in Matagorda
County continued to be Bay
City Food Mart raking in
Of special note were those who purchased corporate tables:
$1,206,945 in sales and coming
in second for the county was
PLATINUM SPONSORS
MS Express #4 with $745,528
Commercial State Bank
in sales.
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Commercial State Bank
Lowe’s Pay and Save Grocery
Matagorda County Navigation District #1
OXEA Corporation
Palacios Prescription Shoppe
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
The Trull Foundation - 2 tables
Wharton County Junior College
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Bay City Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Captain Tom’s Enterprise - 2 tables
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EagleMed
Lisa Pauls, CFP - Merrill Lynch
Matagorda Regional Medical Center Foundation
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Palacios Community Medical Center
Palacios Dental Clinic
Palacios Economic Development Corporation
Thanks also goes to our local supporters who helped in special ways.
• 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.
• From the Police Chief •
By Police Chief David Miles
I spent several days in Washington
DC this last week at a conference for
missing and exploited children.
I listened to a mother give an
account of her 8 year old daughter
being abducted and what she endured
during an investigation that has lasted
for over 18 years, the misery of not
knowing what happened to her child
and the cruelty people can show during
these times.
I assure you it can happen here, how long do you let
you children out of your sight?
ARRESTS
Lino Garcia Jr., 18, 914 Perryman Ave.; arrested at 4:28
p.m. on Feb. 26 in the 900 block of Perryman, warrant.
INCIDENTS
Credit Card Abuse: Officer dispatched to Annex at 10:07
a.m. on Feb. 21; report initiated.
Fire: Officer responded to a call for service in the 900
block of Lucas regarding a house fire at 7:07 p.m. on Feb.
21. Area secured and fire was extinguished; incident under
investigation.
Open Door: Officer flagged down by a biker in the 1100
block of 2nd St. at 9:50 a.m. on Feb. 23; residence door open.
Theft: Officers dispatched to the 300 block of 10th St at
8:50 p.m. on Feb. 23; incident under investigation.
Family Assault: Officer dispatched to 900 block of
Perryman at 8:55 a.m. on Feb. 26; family violence assault
in progress.
Information: Officer dispatched to Central Elementary
at 12:10 p.m. on Feb. 27; family custody, officer referred
individuals to a judge.
Animal At Large: Officer dispatched to the 300 block of
6th St. at 8:02 p.m. on Feb. 27; animal became aggressive
and officer discharged fire arm is self defense causing
animal to leave the area. Officers were unable to locate
animal; report filed.
VOTE
6: Charles Hilderbrand, Fabian
Marroquin, and Rob Kessler.
Incumbent Rick Cink
(Position 5) is being challenged
by Sally Kurtz and incumbent
Peter Zamarripa (Position 7) is
unopposed.
Pre-Election Dates
Qualified persons can apply
for a mail ballot starting March
26. A written request for a mail
ballot but must be received
(not postmarked) no later than
May 1.
Persons who will be age
18 on or before May 13
and are not registered, but
otherwise eligible can register
at the County Tax AssessorCollector Office on or be
April 9. Registration cards are
available at the County Annex
in Palacios.
In –person voting in both the
City of Palacios and the PISD
School Board elections will
be held weekdays at the PISD
Administration Building on
12th St. (not City Hall), from
April 28-May 6.
On May 10, all voting fin the
city and PISD Elections will
be at the PISD Administration
Building on 12th St.
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Recap of first year since TenarisBayCity announcement
Approximately one year after Texas
Gov. Rick Perry visited Bay City and announced on Feb. 15, 2013 that Tenaris
would make a $1.5 billion investment in
Matagorda County, jobs are being created and construction of the facility is
underway.
TenarisBayCity, the company’s first
seamless pipe mill in the United States,
will be a state-of-the-art facility on Highway 35 between Bay City and Van Vleck.
Once operational in 2016, it will bring
approximately 600 direct manufacturing
jobs to the area.
“The project is a strong statement
about the U.S. energy industry, the renewed growth of the U.S. manufacturing
sector and job creation,” Germán Curá,
President, Tenaris North America, said.
“The building of the facility is a longterm investment in both our customers
and Matagorda County.”
Immediately following the announcement, Tenaris began the environmental
permitting process. The facility, which is
being designed to the most stringent environmental standards and will seek LEED
certification, received its air permit from
the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in July. Approval of
the air permit signaled that construction
could officially begin on the facility.
Another important milestone was the
40-year agreement the company signed
with Port Freeport in May to handle the
new mill’s imports and exports. The Port
will allow Tenaris to easily import construction materials, but eventually serve
as the main port for Tenaris’s incoming
steel billets and outgoing shipments.
Commitment to Matagorda County
With the promise of 600 direct skilled
jobs being created once the facility is operational, the company has been amazed
by the response it has received from the
community and potential applicants.
“We are so excited to be joining
Matagorda County and have been overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm
the community has shown us,” said Holly Southerland, Tenaris’s US Industrial
Relations Director in charge of hiring for
the facility. “We feel this will be a great
partnership.”
Over the past year, the company has
brought 40 full-time and contract positions to local residents through internal hiring and contract positions. The
company also held its first local job fair
hosted by Workforce Solutions on Dec.
17, and over 900 potential applicants attended.
From a financial standpoint, to date TenarisBayCity has brought over $500,000
to 45 local businesses. Tenaris contractors have spent an additional $100,000
locally, and 20 local residents have been
hired to help with the ongoing earthworks and piling projects. Tenaris’s sister
company, Exiros, is in charge of all the
procurement for TenarisBayCity.
Jorge Samitier, Exiros Regional Director - North America, said it was important to the company to procure goods
and services from local businesses if possible. “We feel welcome in Bay City, and
we want to help as many Bay City vendors as possible get ready to participate
in business generated by the new mill,”
he said.
Exiros has held two vendor fairs with
local suppliers and has established contact with 102 vendors over the past year.
Others suppliers are being kept on file for complished much during its first year in
services once the mill becomes opera- Matagorda County, residents can expect
tional.
even more in the coming year.
Construction begins
Foundation work began in January,
Once the TCEQ permit was received, which includes completing piling instalthe land could be prepared for construc- lation and other necessary foundation
tion. Tenaris held an official ground- works for the main industrial building.
breaking in Sept. attended by state and As the foundation of the main industrilocal officials. Matagorda County Judge al building is finished, crews will begin
Nate McDonald spoke at the ground- erecting the metal framework where the
breaking. “Tenaris is a company that piling installation first began, utilizing a
buys, builds and stays. This type of proj- cyclical strategy to keep things continuect has not been seen in the state of Texas ously moving and on schedule. Framein the last 100 years. We have all worked work of the main industrial building is
together with Tenaris to help deliver the set to begin in May. The industrial buildAmerican dream to Matagorda County,” ings, first casing line and heat treatment
said McDonald.
facility are scheduled to be complete by
Earth movement at the site began in the end of 2015.
October.
Hiring for hourly / production jobs at
Safety First – 0 injuries or first aids
TenarisBayCity is expected to begin in
Since construction began on Tenaris- the fall of this year. Those interested are
BayCity, a total of 35,652 hours were encouraged to submit their applications
worked at the site in 2013, which in- to Workforce Solutions.
cludes both contractors and Tenaris emProject milestones to date:
ployees. Through a combined effort by
February 2013: TenarisBayCity anTenaris and contractor employees, the nouncement and community town hall
company completed the year with zero
March 2013: Local supplier vendor
injuries, including zero first aid incidents. fair with Exiros, Tenaris’s procurement
“Our continued success will require a company
concerted effort from every employee to
May 2013: Tenaris signs 40-year
continue making Safety our first priority agreement with Port Freeport to handle
– without exception,” Troy Nugent, US TenarisBayCity’s imports and exports.
Health, Safety & Environment Director
July 2013: Texas Commission on Ensaid. “We are all on the same team work- vironmental Quality (TCEQ) approves
ing toward a common goal, and at the TenarisBayCity’s air permit, a major
end of the day, we all want to do our jobs milestone for the project.
as safely as possible.”
September 2013: Official groundGiving back
breaking for TenarisBayCity
Keeping with the company’s commitOctober 2013: Earthworks begins
ment to give back to the local commuDecember 2013: First TenarisBayCity
nities where they operate, Tenaris hosted job fair, hosted by Workforce Solutions
its first community activity in Oct. EmJanuary 2014: Foundation work beployees joined local community mem- gins.
bers to contribute to
the maintenance of
the planters around
the Bay City town
square. Employees
helped by picking
up trash and pruning flowerbeds. In
Dec., employees
from the compath
ny’s North American Headquarters
in Houston collected $3000 worth of
Serving from 4pm
books and donated
until sold out!
them to the Bay
City Public Library.
“As we continue
to foster our rela$ .00
tionship with Bay
City, we are exMenu includes:
cited to keep with
Fish,
Shrimp,
Coleslaw or Rice,
Tenaris’s
values
Pinto
Beans,
Hushpuppies,
of giving back to
Dessert & Tea.
the communities
were we have operations,” Courtney
DINE-IN or TAKE OUT
Stevens, US Community Relations
Coordinator said.
“Tenaris is pleased
to be a part of
Matagorda County,
and we look forward to working to
build a better community together.”
Next steps
Although TenarisBayCity has ac-
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Annual Fish & Shrimp Fry
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15 YEARS AGO-2004
The PHS Choir swept the UIL Regional Triple Sweepstakes
honors at the UIL contest held at Calhoun.
Municipal Court Judge Linh Chau waas granted permission
by City Council to fill the unexpired term of the retiring Jutice
of the Peace, Pct. 3 George Franguillie.
20 YEARS AGO-1999
Courtney Wallis was crowned the 1999 Matagorda Co. Fair
Queen, first runner-up was Lindsay Kubecka, second runner-up
was Katie Kubecka and third runner-up was Amanda Kacal.
Marcus Feree was first runner-up in the Little Mister Cowboy
competition and Hagan Shimek was second runner-up.
20 YEARS AG0-1994
The Palacios Trail Riders saddled up early Wednesday
morning as they set out on their annual ride to Bay City in
conjuction with the Matagorda County Fair & Livestock Show.
The Palacios High School tennis team made a clean sweep,
winning all seven of its matches against Ganado in a dual match.
25 YEARS AGO-1989
The 7th grade Sandsharks claimed the team championship
in the Newsom Relays with 147 points.
The Palacios Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
put the final flourishes on their drive to raise money to hire
a full-time executive director.
35 YEARS AGO-1979
The Champion medium weight calf shown by Susan Murphy, of Tres Palacios 4-H was purchased by Fred Huitt of
Campbell-Huitt Insurance Co. and the Reserve Champion
City sales tax rebates already
ahead of record breaking 2013
BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
Sales tax revenue for Palacios
remains on a steady increase
according to the latest release
from the State Comptroller
office earlier last month.
For sales tax collected
on sales last December, the
city has received $66,575
from the State Comptroller’s
Office, which collects the
tax and rebates it to all the
taxing entities. That’s an
increase of more than $7,000
or 11.85-percent from what
Palacios received in the month
of February last month. Year
to date Palacios has received
$122,447 in city sales tax
rebates compared to $113,387
of the same month last year; an
increase of almost 8-percent.
Statewide, according to
State Comptroller Susan
Combs, cities, counties, transit
systems and special purpose
districts will receive local
sales tax allocations totaling
$802 million this Feb., up 8.2
percent compared to Feb 2013.
“Increases were seen
across all major sectors of the
Texas economy,” said State
Comptroller Susan Combs.
This indicates continued
expansion in both consumer
and business spending, and
brings the growth in fiscal
year-to-date collections to
4.6-percent compared with
the previous year. Sales tax
revenue has increased for 46
consecutive months,” said
Combs.
The city with the most
percentage growth during the
month of Feb. when compared
to this same month last year was
Point Comfort at 153-percent;
however the most significant
actual dollar increase was Bay
City receiving $72,516 more
than in Feb. 2013.
Rebates to the other area
cities, compared to a year
ago, rounded off to the nearest
dollars, followed by the
percentage of change year to
date 2014, year to date 2013,
and percentage of change in
parenthesis. are as follows:
Bay City, $494,992,
$422,476, (17.16%), $838,322,
$783,268, (7.02%); East
Bernard, $27,542, $25,190,
(9.33%), $52,086, $47,203,
(10.34%); Edna, $105,351,
$120,978, (-12.91%),
$196,217, $216,104, (7.67),
$612,758, $590,373, (3.79%);
El Campo, $351,350,
$326,310, (7.67%), $612,758,
$590,373, (3.79%); Ganado,
$50,030, $53,953, (-7.27%),
$97,730, $111,576, (-12.4);
La Ward, $597, $697, (-14.35),
$957, $1,051, (-8.94%),
Point Comfort: $20,165,
$7,956, (153.44%), $36,770,
$16,889, (117.71%); Port
Lavaca, $246,103, $301,788,
(-1845%), $429,654, $491,015,
(-12.49); Seadrift, $12,488,
$11,052, (12.99%), $22,848,
19,908, (14.76%); Sweeny,
$32,694, $30,270, (8%),
$56,354, $58,624, (-3.87);
West Columbia, $74,381,
$70,911, (4.89%), $131,039,
$132,054, (-.76%); Wharton:
$222,518, $194,929, (14.15%),
$371,363, $365,122, (1.7%).
Letters To
The Editor
medium weight claf shown by Brent Peterson, of Palaicos
FFA was purchased by Tom Boling.
45 YEARS AGO-1969
Between 200-300 rider, 6 wagons and 2 buggies were
expected to head north as the Palacios Trail Riders made
their annual ride to Bay City to open the Matagorda County
Livestock Show & Rodeo.
The local F.H.A. chapter selected Joe Jenkins as Beau,
John Frankson as Favorite, Brenda Dove as Sweetheart and
Margie Wyatt as Favorite.
50 YEARS AGO-1964
The Sharks finished second in district basketball with Ricky
Conrad and Robby Shelton being selected for All-District
second team.
Palmer Robbins announced his candidacy for Sheriff of
Matagorda County.
Nancy Turek was one of two in the state chosen to receive
a $1,000 scholarship awarded to Future Teachers of America
members.
55 YEARS AGO-1959
Jon Ressler and Jimme Shearer were both seeking re-election
to the Palacios ISD Board of Trustees.
Johnny Penland won the first in the mile at the Calhoun
Relays last week with a time of 4:58.
60 YEARS AGO-1954
Candidates entering city races were Miss Besse Belknap,
secretary; W.C. Gray, Attorney, J.L. Deutsch, recorder; and
Guy Claybourn, alderman.
Pro rodeo clown Kajun Kidd moved to my hometown
When you grow up in
1940s-1950s Texas in a rural
area or small town, chances
are rodeo will be one of your
favorite sports.
Since my father started out
as a rancher and then was a
buyer for a meat packing
plant the rest of his life, rodeo
was part of our lives.
Up until my early teens,
I regularly rode horses. We
lived less than 100 yards
from the city park which contained a softball field, a couple of Little League baseball
fields, a pavilion, playground
equipment and a rodeo arena.
Once, I decided I’d try my
hand in the July 4 rodeo at
riding a saddle bronc (more
to hang onto, I thought). After all, Dad was going to ride
a bareback bronc. I knew
he really wanted me to follow him in the cattle business although he never said
anything, because I think he
knew in his heart I wasn’t going to do that. He entered in
the July 4 rodeo, so I decided
my entry might appease him.
My event came before
Dad’s. At any rate, I made it,
oh, maybe a jump and a hiccup out of the chute before
being dumped on my keister.
My football training came
in handy and I bounced up
and ran toward the fence just
in time to be bumped into it
by the bucking horses’ right
hindquarter. Hurt like hell!
I had a couple of sizable
bruises and plenty of soreness the next day but my dignity was really hurt.
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I retreated into the pen
area, behind the public address announcer’s stand, to
hide my embarrassment and
to await Dad’s event. He lasted maybe five seconds into
a qualifying eight-second
ride. Upon hitting the dirt, he
rolled over on his stomach to
get up and when he did, the
horse’s hoof grazed his head.
Well, even slight head
wounds bleed profusely. He
was a bit dazed, but had the
presence of mind to get up
and head for cover. As he
staggered up in front of me,
I’m goggle-eyed and my
mouth’s agape, he stopped
and said, “I’ll give it up if
you will.” My reply was
quick, “Don’t have to ask me
twice.”
Teague’s July 4 rodeo attracted a lot of good amateur
talent and there were one or
two pretty fair bull riders in
town. The home favorite was
a diminutive sort, the kind
that always seems to be most
successful at it, Billy Wills.
He seemed headed for the pro
ranks and big prize money,
but he was thrown and gored
in the hip by a bull, ending
his career.
One regular pro at the July
4 rodeo was the clown.
When I returned to Teague
after two years of college to
edit the newspaper, a new
resident came to town — pro
rodeo clown The Kajun Kidd.
Obviously, D.J. Gaudin (pronounced Go-dan) was from
Louisiana and he was very
good.
For years, Gaudin made the
small town rodeo circuit and
occasionally a big one. He
was invited and appeared at
the Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo several times.
Of course, he had the
Teague crowd in the palm of
his hand and at some point
retired, but not before his son
inherited his barrel and became the new Kajun Kidd.
I followed rodeo for a
few years and attended the
famous Huntsville Prison
Rodeo where inmates performed. It was a wild show.
If a performer suffered an injury, say a broken arm, he got
out of working in the fields
at the prison farms. So, convict rodeoers always put on a
great show.
But, after a couple of Houston Livestock Show Rodeos,
I lost interest although I did
shoot queen pictures at local
rodeos wherever I was publishing for several years after
that.
Would I go now? Don’t
ask.
Willis Webb is a retired
community newspaper editor-publisher of more than
50 years experience. He
can be reached by email at
[email protected].
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Rainbow Park vision...
Dear Editor,
Rainbow Park is a vision for the property where the old
school building that the Afro-American students attended
in the times of segregation back in the 1930’s-1963 that
should be persevered somehow. That this historical site be
acknowledged as part of Palacios history and the history
of the people that attended there.
The name Rainbow also calls attention that the fact for
the next 40+ years this property served all of the residents
of Palacios as Rainbow Land Nursery and Day-Care Center.
Hundred, maybe thousands of children passed through those
doors and while there planted many trees and the grounds
became known as the Forest. Pass by there and look at it,
located at 907 8th St. right in the center of the neighborhood
and within a second or less you will see the vision.
But in reality this park can and will provide a safe place
for children to play, to learn to ride a bike or a tricycle and
not in the streets, where seniors can come and sit in the cool
of the day, young mothers can bring their small child to play
on the swings and slides, a walking path for exercising and
health, the teens can gather, talk, socialize with each other,
and this list can go on and on with things that would benefit
the citizens of this community.
At the present time the Palacios Community Coalition
has given the Palacios Park and Recreation Committee a
Feasibility report to review on a way to bring this project
about. If you are interested in helping, please contact a
member of our coalition (972-6452) or the City of Palacios
Parks and Recreation Committee (972-3605).
Troy Lewis
Palacios Community Coalition
Sixteen encampments were scheduled to at the Texas Bapist
Encampment this summer.
65 YEARS AGO-1949
R.J. Sisson, Karl Wickham, E.O. Ramsey, R B. Trull and
Jasper Walton announced as candidates for city aldermen.
The Palacios Girls Scouts and Brownies celebrated the 37th
anniversary of the founding of the Girl Scouts with a party.
70 YEARS AGO-1944
R.T. Bozeman purchased the Hoffman Barber Shop and
changed the name to Main Barber Shop.
H.C. Lewis was seeking re-election as alderman, and S.B.
Buffaloe was candidate for City Marshal.
The Red Cross War Fund Drive was lagging and a band
concert was being given to raise the quota.
75 YEARS AGO-1939
The East Texas Church of God held a four day convention
here.
A program of amateur stunds, sponsored by the P.T.A., added
more than $60 to the fund being raised to send musicians to
the meet in Kingsville.
80 YEARS AGO-1934
Candidates for City officers were: J.B. Feather and F.A.
Sission, secreatary; M.I. Cox and R.G. Palmer, alderman.
85 YEARS AGO-1929
Managers of the Queen Theater were making plans for
construction of a new theater building.
American Railway Express Company changed to Railway
Express Agency.
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A Memorial service for
Robert Harold ‘Bob’ Stewart,
88 of Lubbock will be held on
Saturday, March 8 at the First
United Methodist Church
in Snyder, TX with the Rev.
Buddy Payne, former pastor
of the church, officiating and
assisted by another first pastor of the church, Dr. Craig
Curry, under the direction of
Bell-Cypert-Seale
Funeral
Home.
Born July 12, 1925 in Palacios to Mary Gillespie Stewart and David Harold “Bud”
Stewart, Mr. Stewart served in the Army post-World War
II as a peacekeeper in Japan and was awarded the Army of
Occupation Victory Medal.
He then graduated from the University of Houston with
a petroleum engineering degree, and worked for Chevron
SACROC in Snyder for 33 years. Before retirement he
taught petroleum technology part-time at Western Texas
College. Following retirement he worked with the Scurry
County Appraisal District Review Board Mr. Stewart was a member of the Scurry County Masonic Lodge. He was also active in many fellowship activities
at First United Methodist Church, where he also served
on numerous committees, including the Administrative
Committee. In appreciation for his service, the church
presented him with the Cross and Flame Award in 1995.
Mr. Stewart enjoyed many hobbies including flower and
lawn gardening, following current technological research
and cooking. He supported Disabled Veterans and U.S.
Deputy Sheriff’s Association charitable organizations.
He married JoAn Franklin Stewart in Midland on Dec.
21, 1962. Mrs. Stewart preceded him in death in 2007. He
was also predeceased by infant twin sons, Paul and Jack
Stewart, sister; Nancy Stewart Robinson, and his parents.
Survivors include a son, David S. Stewart of Lubbock,
TX, daughter Mary Annette Woods of Santa Fe, NM;
brother Frank Stewart of Palacios, TX and a number of
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Online condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com
CHARLIE LONGORIA III
A memorial service for Charlie
Longoria, III, 48, will be held at 2
p.m. on Saturday, March 8 at Living
Word Church in Palacios.
Charlie was born April 14, 1965 in
Houston, Texas to Charlie and Alicia Longoria, Jr. and passed away
February 27, 2014 in Corpus Christi,
Texas.
He was in the Shrimping industry in Palacios all his life. He was
a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother and friend and will be
greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother Alfred Longo-
ria.
He is survived by his wife Tiffanne Renee Longoria of
Rockport; 3 sons Gerald Garces (Denny) of Kingsville,
Charlie Longoria, IV and Anthony Longoria (Desiray)
both of Rockport; 3 daughters Ashley Haney, Charlea
Crystal Longoria both of Rockport and Celeste Benavides
of Corpus Christi; 3 sisters Susan Madrigal (Joe), Debra
Longoria and Cynthia Longoria all of Houston; 10 grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Arrangements were entrusted to Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes and Crematory in Aransas Pass.
ROY & FRANCES GUERRA
A memorial service for Roy, 82 and Frances Guerra,
70, of Palacios will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March
8, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Palacios with Rev.
Mike Zimmerman officiating.
Roy was born June 9, 1931 to Jose and Catarina Guerra
and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2014.
He was a commercial fisherman all his life until he retired.
Frances was born October 31, 1944 to Joe and Guadalupe Leija and passed away peacefully on November 21,
2013.
She was a devoted wife and mother.
He is survived by sons and daughters: Tony Garcia and
wife Gloria, Lisa Guerra, Roy Guerra, Oralia Luster and
husband Michael, Matilda Guerra and David Guerra;
grandchildren: Katie and Mandie Garcia, Brianna and
Adrianne Guerra, Valeria and Julianne Valdez, and Brittany Delgado; and great-grandchildren: Alvin, Ethan,
Adam and Noah Escalante and Mona Delgado.
Roy leaves behind his beloved sisters: Antonia Flores,
Bertha Martino, Lydia Longoria, Olga Latapie, Oralia Mijares and husband Joe; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Frances is survived by brothers Pete and Rosse Leija
and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Texas
Baptist Men Disaster Relief, 5351 Catron Drive, Dallas,
TX, 75227.
October 2, 1927
to
March 9, 2009
I’ll never forget my mother’s face,
the sound of her voice the gentleness
of her touch... they let me know I was
loved.
The Blessing Knights of
Columbus Council #4307
will sponsor their annual
Lenten fish fry, auction, and
raffle on Sun. (March 9). It
will be held in Blessing,
Texas at St. Peter’s Catholic
Church Parish Hall. Fried
catfish with all the trimmings will be served from
10:30 a.m. till 1 p.m. Plates
are $8 each (includes dessert
and drink). An auction and
raffle will also be held during
the event. Raffle tickets are
available from any Knights
of Columbus member.
Everyone is cordially invited to come to Blessing and
enjoy a fine meal of fried catfish.
The proceeds will benefit
Knights of Columbus scholarships and charities.
Patchwork of Life
quilt exhibition,
conference April 5
Patchwork of Life Quilt
Exhibition and Christian
Women’s Conference will
feature speaker Erin Davis
the co-author of “Lies Young
Women Believe” Sat. (April
5) at the Christian Life Center
(CLC) located at 200 Welch St.
from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Quilt Exhibition will
feature over 45 beautiful
hand-made quilts, both new
and antique. Quilt Exhibition
prizes will be awarded as well
as door prizes.
Tickets are $10 each and
include lunch.
Davis and co-authors, Nancy
DeMoss and Dannah Gresh,
have helped thousands of
women deal with depression,
anxiety, broken relationships,
addictions, self-identity, and
self-esteem issues.
Davis’ personal struggles
allows her to identify with
women who have realized
today’s modern culture is the
source of lies that influence
women of all ages. These lies
can leave women with lifelong regrets and struggles.
All are influenced by today’s
modern culture. Learn answers
to questions such as: What
is true beauty? What is selfidentity? What do I do about
my unfulfilled longings? How
can I control my emotions?
I just can’t live in these
circumstances any longer!
Describing herself as a writer
of books, blogs and thank you
cards, Davis is also Jason’s
wife, Eli, Noble and Judah’s
mom. In her spare time she
helps her husband on their
Missouri farm. They grow
veggies, tend cows, goats,
chickens and their donkey,
Bart.
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• Happenings at the Palacios Community HUB •
Upcoming free events at the Palacios
Community Hub:
The Palacios Community Hub (Hub)
in collaboration with the Palacios ISD’s
School Health Advisory Committee invites
all Central Elementary aged children and
homeschoolers to an Anti-Bullying Family
Fun Day on March 24 from 6-7:30p.m. at the
Hub located at 205 4th St.
Other Anti-Bullying/ Family Fun Days
are as follows: East Side Elementary aged
children and homeschoolers, April 7 from
6-7:30 and Junior High and High School aged
youth and homeschoolers, April 21 6-7:30.
Children will play games, eat snacks and
create an art project as they learn about
bullying and how to combat this problem.
Parents are invited to attend a workshop by
Leslie Machicek, RN, BSN, Wesley Nurse
with Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
March Health Literacy Events
Machicek will be presenting the following
topics at 10a.m. on March 12, Stress and
Blood Pressure and March 26, Autism.
‘Wisdom Speaks’ is geared towards
older adults and is a guided meditation,
a brain activity, a learning component, a
self discovery activity, and focus topic of
discussion. Each session has a guest speaker
along with facilitator Dr. Lilian Soliz-Smith.
Events for March include: Spring Forward
into Health, 10 a.m. March 14, and How to
be a Good Caregiver, March 28 at 10 a.m.
Blessing American Legion BBQ
Cook-Off fundraiser March 29
T h e B l e s s i n g , Te x a s
American Legion Auxiliary
Cook-Off fundraiser is
scheduled for March 29 at
the Blessing American Legion
Park. Cook-Off will include:
brisket, beans, ribs, and chili;
$25.00 first entry, $10.00 each
additional entry.
Registration for Cook-off
begins Saturday morning
from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the
Legion Park.
All food must be prepared
at American Legion Park.
Trophies will be distributed
for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each
division and Showmanship
trophy.
Applications can be picked
up at Blessing American
Legion restaurant & bar or:
contact Dolores Chandler 9726117 or Maude Mitchell (361)
588-6677.
The event also includes a
Regular Raffle; 50/50 Raffle;
& Whiskey Wagon Raffle and
a large auction beginning at
2:30 p.m. Raffle tickets can
be purchased from members
or at the Blessing American
Legion. All proceeds will
fund Veterans’ Programs,
Scholarships and various other
charitable organizations.
OBITUARY
GLENNA MAE
ROGERS
Glenna Mae Rogers, 88,
of Palacios,was born October 24, 1925 in Roscoe,
TX to the late Robert E.
and Myrtle Harwell and
she went to be with the
Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2014.
She graduated from Texas Wesleyan College with
a B.S. degree in biology,
and received her master’s
degree in education from
Texas A & M University.
She is preceded in death
by her father and mother,
and husband, David Corley Rogers.
She is survived by her
two daughters and son-inlaws Lynda and Charles
Froneberger of Ira, Texas,
and Maxine and Bill Kubecka of Palacios, Texas;
three grandchildren, and
five great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her
sister, Freeda LaGrone and
nephews, Jim and Blake
LaGrone of Houston.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to Palacios Community
Medical Center Building Fund or First United
Methodist Church both of
Palacios.
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is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in
, , but rejoices in the truth; bears all things,
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endures all things. Love never fails.
I Corinthians 13:4-8
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
Oscar TOrres, Owner
(361) 578-7378 • (361) 920-7378
Palacios Funeral Home
701 1ST STREET • 972-2012
PALACIOS HOUSING AUTHORITY
Located at Seacrest Estates
45 Seashell • (361) 972-3721
111 N. Main St. • Port Lavaca, TX • 361-552-5441
Melstan
Feed & Seed
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
Serving the Community 43 Years
39 South 11th St., Blessing
Sunday Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm
1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097
BLESSING CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Railroad & Pecan Streets
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Pastor: Steven Walker
BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST
459 Main Street • Palacios, TX • 361-972-2585
817 FM 616
361-588-9579
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1001 Main St. ~ Palacios
361-972-5454
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PALACIOS AUTOS
361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX
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The Trull FoundaTion
404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241
Serving the Palacios - Matagorda
County Area Since 1967
Palacios
Antiques & Resale
501 First Street • Palacios
361-972-1380
Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 4pm
Prime Parts Supply
709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565
Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m
Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Larry Swift
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
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Pastors: Andy & Janell Blair
FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS
HOUSE OF GOD
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
(Bilingual)
9th & Morton
4th & Rorem
Bible Class: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:15
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL
3rd & Main
Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m.
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
6th at Rorem
Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Phone: 972-2132
CHURCH OF GOD
OF PROPHECY
508 4th St.
Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER DAY SAINTS
Phone: 972-1606
1008 5th Street
Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book
Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m.
Pastor: Danny G. Perez
MIDFIELD COMMUNITY
Junetta St., Midfield
Pastor: Clyde Grier
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
(361) 972-2222
1-800-787-7741
PALACIOS
AUTO & TOWING
1105 Henderson
361-972-5923
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 8am to Noon
After Hours - By Appointment Only
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
202 Main Street
PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST
Sunday Morning
9th & Moore
Worship: 10:45 a.m.,
Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.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
PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA
4th & Morton
Domingo Escuela
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Domincal: 9:45 a.m.
3rd & Morton
Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m.
Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Juan Aguilera
Parsonage: 972-5542
Pastors: Andy & Janell Blair
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
Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. David King
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC
1004 Magnusson
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.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez
Se Habla Español
308 4th Street ~ Palacios
2nd & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Louis Rush
WEST PALACIOS CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
808 9th St.
Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Pastor: Raymond Salinas
Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117
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YOUTH
Palacios
Beacon
PISD Gifted/Talented informational
meeting Mar. 10 at Admin. Office
Palacios ISD will hold an informational meeting for
parents of students in grades K - 11 who are interested
in nominating their child for G/T screening and testing.
Students who are tested and qualify will begin G/T placement and programming in the 2014-2015 school year.
The parent meeting is scheduled for Mon. (March 10) at
5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the
Administration building. The G/T nomination period is
scheduled for March 10 – April 4, 2014, and packets may
be picked up from campus counselor during that time.
Questions may be directed to any campus counselor.
Students will have six
chances to test out of
classes during summer
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
Nguyen named to
UH Dean’s List
Alvin Nguyen, a University of Houston (UH) computer
information systems major
and resident of Palacios,
Texas, was among more than
7,000 students who made the
Dean’s List in the fall 2013
semester.
must answer 80 percent 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 26th, 27th,
and 28th, 2014 and again on
July 9th, 10th, and 11th, 2014
from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 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 29, 2014.
There are no fees or costs to
take the tests.
For more information call
the campus counselor.
POWERSET visits Texas State, Texas Lutheran
On Friday, February 21st, the Palacios High School POWER SET traveled to The Meadows Aquarena and
Texas State University. At the Aquarena, the girls were given a general tour
of the wetlands, aquarium, and a glass
bottom boat tour of the spring. Along
with seeing the history of the location
and a few of the endangered species
that reside in the spring (the Texas
Blind Salamander being one of them),
they were divided into groups and had
to decide if the water in the spring was
polluted or not based on the plant and
animal life found in their sample. The
overwhelming confirmed hypothesis
was that the water was not polluted.
Following the Aquarena, POWER
SET met with members of a new program at Texas State called SPARK.
“The mission of the SPARK program
is to inspire, support, and empower
undergraduate women majoring in
engineering, engineering technology,
computer science, and mathematics
at Texas State University. This unique
program is funded by the National
Science Foundation and is part of the
College of Science and Engineering’s
goal to increase the number of women graduating with degrees in STEM
(science, technology, engineering,
and mathematics) and entering professional STEM careers.”
After lunch and introductions,
members of PS and SPARK were
paired up and given the challenge
of creating a bridge made from only
popsicle sticks, tape, wood glue,
straws, and cardstock. The goal was
to use ingenuity and engineering to
create a sturdy bridge. During the
competition, groups were asked science and match trivia questions to
earn points for their groups. After the
competition, members of SPARK did
demonstrations over the density of
different materials, rotational energy,
and kinetic energy. The bridges were
then put through rigorous testing to
determine their ability to hold weight
(rocks and soda cans were used as the
weight) and a winning group was determined. Their bridge was actually
able to support the weight of one of
the college students in the program!
This was a valuable experience because it not only showed the power of
science and engineering, but also that
women are integral to these fields.
On Saturday, February 22nd, POWER SET traveled to Seguin and did
a general tour of the Texas Lutheran
campus. After an informational meeting about the school, the members
were divided into 2 groups to take a
walking tour. Many of our young ladies had not ever heard of TLU, or
simply thought they could not attend
a private school. The information that
we were given greatly informed them
about another possible place to take
their academic talents.
TAFE ‘Good Apple’ recipients for January
The Palacios High School TAFE ‘Good
Apple’ Educator Award recipients for January
were Jeri Garcia and Erika Koenig.
Garcia is presented the Elementary ‘Good
Apple’ award by many ‘future TAFE members, TAFE members commented on how her
positive attitude made exercise fun, how she
is very motivating and
that her interactions
with
the
kids made them more willing to do the physical
workouts.
Koenig is presented his Secondary ‘Good Apple’
award by TAFE President Rhianna Aparicio. TAFE
members commented how her high standards have
made them better writers, her humor is unexpected but loved and her creative teaching techniques
makes English fun.
Texas State Fish Art Contest entry deadline March 31
Angel’s Care Home Health donates to B&G club
ANGEL’S Care Home Health’s made a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Palacios. Accepting the donation from Angel’s Care Home Health’s Leslie Rodriguez
are Club members Keegan Garcia, Noah West and Bryan Thomas. Pictured are:
(left to right) Adrianna Whitwell, Erika Terrasas, Leslie Rodriguez, Pam Schuhsler,
Haley Garcia, Vanessa Kunefke, Carolyn Kubecka, Glen Smith, Andrea Lindley,
and Vaughn Dierlam. (Beacon Photo)
THE Palacios High School FCCLA Parliamentary Procedure team advance to the
State STAR completion in Corpus Christi on April 10 after placing 2nd in the STAR
Event held in Galveston Texas. Team members pictured are: (left to right)Victoria
Carrizalez, Kolbe Huffman, Jacob Flores, Carlos Valdez, Mindy Nguyen and Jacqueline Molina. (Submitted Photo)
The Texas State-Fish Art
Contest, headquartered at the
Texas Freshwater Fisheries
Center (TFFC), reminds Texas teachers and students that
the deadline for entries in the
2014 State-Fish Art Contest
is March 31, 2014.
The contest is open to any
student in public, private or
home schools in grades K-12.
Students must draw or paint
any recognized state fish and
write an essay about it. Complete contest details and entry
forms can be found at www.
tpwd.texas.gov/fishart.
New to the 2014 Texas
State-Fish Art Contest will
be prizes for the top 10 winners in each of the four grade
categories courtesy of FishFlops®. Each of the top 40
Texas winners will receive
official FishFlops® merchandise. FishFlops® were created by Galveston teenager
Madison Nicole Robinson
and are available at Nordstrom.
“We recognize the spirit of
the Texas State-Fish Art Contest is to inspire young talented individuals to explore
the limits of their creativity,”
said Madison Nicole, creator
of FishFlops®. “We hope our
brand will inspire the winners
to take their artistic skills to
the next level.”
The Toyota Texas Bass
Classic (TTBC) provides
funds for prizes for first-,
second- and third-place Texas winners in each of the four
grade-level divisions. First
place in grades 10—12 wins
$1,000; second place $750;
third place $500. Prizes in the
K—3, 4—6 and 7—9 grade
levels are $100 for first; $75
for second; $50 for third.
Student art from the Texas
contest is featured on TTBC
tickets. The next TTBC will
take place on Lake Fork in
May 2014.
Additional support for the
Texas contest is provided by
the William E. Armentrout
Foundation and Friends of
the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
The Texas State-Fish Art
Contest is part of Wildlife
Forever’s State-Fish Art
Contest. The TTBC also provides a travel allowance for
Texas first-place winners to
attend the national awards
ceremony, which will be held
August 15 and 16, 2014, in
Columbia, South Carolina.
Wildlife Forever chooses
one outstanding piece of artwork each year for the Art
of Conservation Award, and
a commemorative stamp
featuring the artwork is produced for sale. Proceeds from
sales of the stamp are used to
fund conservation projects.
Educators who wish to
have their students enter the
contest can download the
free “State-Fish Art Contest
Lesson Plan” at www.statefishart.com. The interdisciplinary curriculum includes
lessons and activities, a species identification section
profiling each state fish, a
glossary and student worksheets.
Deadline 5 p.m.
Friday for all
photos & articles
to be submitted
for consideration
to be published
in the
Palacios Beacon.
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Round Up 4-H Jr. Academic Rodeo champs
THE Round Up 4 team came home victorious after defeating several area teams during the 2014 Jr. Academic Rodeo Contest held at the Matagorda County Fair last
week. Pictured are: (left to right) coach Sally Kurtz, Jackson Engel, Kaitlyn Marroquin, Bailey Engel, Riley Vandenbergh, Avery Kubecka and Brooke Vandenbergh.
(Submitted Photo)
East Side, PJHS Academic Rodeo team
PALACIOS Junior High East Side Intermediate sent a team to compete in the Jr. Academic Rodeo Competition. Pictured are: (front, l-r) Vivian Le and Micah Sanchez;
(back) coach Sally Kurtz, Rodrigo Valdez, Patricia Castanon, Kyus Saha and Charlie
Hilderbrand. (Submitted Photo)
This Week
in Texas
History
Palacios High School Academic Rodeo
MEMBERS of the Palacios High School Sr. Academic Rodeo team are: Tim Nguyen,
Jessica Nguyen, Anh Nguyen, Vy Le and coach Sally Kurtz. (Submitted Photo)
Texas State Parks photography contest expands in second year
Ready. Aim. Click! Grab your camera and
head to one of more than 90 state parks and
historic sites this spring to participate in the
second annual Texas State Parks Photo Contest. With new categories added this time
around, photographers of all ages have a
chance to win.
Whether it’s a photo from a weekend get
together with friends, or even a “selfie,” your
playful moments at your favorite state park
could be published in the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Magazine. Additionally, you could
win a new HERO3+ Silver Edition GoPro©
video camera from Whole Earth Provision
Co., valued at $300.
Photos must be entered between March 1
and midnight, April 14.
This year’s categories will feature photos
by kids (17 and under), photos by adults (18
years or older) and Instagram photos.
Whether you plan to enter the contest or
not, Texas’ state parks offer a wide array of
locations to view and photograph yourself
and others in the company of some of the
state’s most remarkable scenery, flowers,
wildlife and landmarks.
Some state parks have scheduled photography events, including a photography workshop on March 15 at Ray Roberts Lake State
Park- Isle du Bois unit, and a photo tour of
Big Bend Ranch State Park on March 21 and
28.
For photography events, visit http://www.
tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/photography .
To enter the contest, visit: www.texasstateparks.org/photography and follow the links to
the contest. Sign into Flickr (Yahoo), or for
entrants who prefer to sign in with an existing Google account or Facebook account,
there’s a way to do that, too. Select “Join This
Group” to be added to the “2014 Texas State
Parks Photo Contest,” then upload your entries.
Don’t forget to tag the state park or natural area where the photo was taken. Photos
must be tagged with “17U” if you are under 17 years of age. Instagram entries must
be tagged with the hashtag #MyParkPic and
include the name of the state park where the
photo was taken.
The photo contest is open to all photographers, except TPWD employees and their immediate family. Winners will be contacted on
or about May 15 through their Flickr or Instagram accounts. For complete contest rules,
visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/
things-to-do/photo-contest-rules.
For a complete park list, visit: www.texasstateparks.org.
A Big “Whoop” and “Hook’em Horns” to the supporters of the
Maroon and Orange Affair – Waiter Challenge
Benefitting the A&M/UT Scholarship Fund and Matagorda County Students
CORPORATE SPONSORS
• Humphries Family Dentistry • Mayfield Pipe & Cattle Guards
• Saha Turf • STP Nuclear Operating Company
WAITER SPONSORS
• Barbara & Frank Sliva • Crayden Dennard, DDS & Rick Lucio, DDS/Dental Arts of Bay City
• Frankson & Griffith, CPA’s • Matagorda Regional Medical Center • Reed & Associates
• St. Mark’s Episcopal Church • Triangle Turf
PATRON SPONSOR
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LIVE AUCTION DONORS:
• Daniel Kubecka • Spoonbill’s • Crayden Dennard • Alisha & Brandon Cornett
• Lindy & Stephen Heard • Bobby Wilkinson • Allison Sliva
• The Fat Grass Restaurant/Shawn Watkins • People’s Laundry/David PeVey
OUR VOLUNTEER WAITERS:
• Tim Powell • Judge Nate McDonald • Mayor Mark Bricker • Doug Matthes • Kaleigh Seidel,
• Erin Stone • Commissioner Kent Pollard • John Romine • Christa Saha • Chal Barnwell
• Judge Suzan Thompson • Matthew Holt • Allison Sliva.
Much thanks to The Fat Grass Restaurant for hosting our event!
March 5, 1842: Mexican
army commanded by
General Rafael Vasquez
captured San Antonio.
Troops withdrew two days
later.
March 6, 1836: Defenses
of the Alamo were overrun
and all defenders were killed.
The slogan “Remember
the Alamo!” subsequently
became a rallying cry for
the Texas Revolution and
the Alamo became a shrine
to fallen Texas heroes. 1944:
Medal of Honor recipient
John Cary Morgan’s plane
shot down and he spent the
next 14 months in WWII as
a German prisoner.
March 7, 1901: The Texas
legislature proclaimed the
bluebonnet the state flower.
1923: An earthquake struck
El Paso and resulted in
the only death when an
adobe house collapsed
on a man in neighboring
Cuidad Juárez. 1927: US
Supreme Court declared a
Texas law unconstitutional
prohibiting blacks from
voting in Democratic party
primaries.
March 8, 1912: Preston
Smith, State Senator, lt.
Gov., and Texas’ 40th
Governor, born at Corn
Hill in Williamson County.
He died at age 91 in 2003.
March 9, 1731: Fiftyfive colonists from the
Canary Islands established
Villa de San Fernando
later to become part of San
Antonio. 1833: Capital of
the State of Coahuila and
Texas moved from Saltillo
to Monclova, setting off
widespread protests.
March 10, 1836: Sam
Carson arrives late to
sign the Declaration of
Independence. A week later
he loses by 6 votes becoming
the President of Texas.
March 11, 1836: General
Sam Houston reached
Gonzales to take command
of the Texas army and
learned of the fall of the
Alamo.
By Vikijane Mosier
Our Science Rocks program on Thursdays at 5 p.m.
is going great. Last week
the children made an orange
slushy and helped pot plants.
This week they are going to
make gak and as a group we
will make butter. It has been
great to have Martha Riccio
at the helm to make things
go smoothly. This program
is open to all elementary age
children mainly 3rd through
7th which is the age group the
Science Rocks trailer will be
planning for. Home schoolers
are welcome also.
The Homework program
is coming along very well;
we have several high school
helpers who assist children
with their homework. If your
child is not already signed up
come by the library for more
information.
The Story Hour program
is going still going strong,
Tuesday’s at 10 o’clock, in
the past few weeks we have
discussed Martin Luther
King, Jr, George Washington
Carver, and George Washington. We learned so many
things about these important
men. The amazing thing is
both George Washington and
George Washington Carver
both had ideas about crop
rotations. The children did
projects for each of these
men. Everyone who attends
receives a book from First
Book Matagorda.
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Sharkettes grab dual silver
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PICTURED above: (left to right) Ana Gonzales, Nellie Perry, Savanah Hunter, coach Ron Arnsesn, Sissy Martinez, Karina Ramon and Enriequeta Cruz. (Beacon Photo by Kathy Jo Martinez)
Regional champ Sharkettes send six to state
The Palacios powerlifting Sharkettes were
crowned Regional Champions and made State
reservations for six at last week’s Regional meet
held in Palacios.
Having their ticket punched for next Friday’s
(Mar. 14) Girls State Powerlifting meet in Corpus are: Savannah Hunter, Enriqueta Cruz, Ana
Gonzalez, Sissy Martinez, Nellie Perry and Karina Ramon.
Back to last week’s Regional meet, the Sharkettes were the top team out of 20 teams competing.
In the 132-lb. division, Hunter was the ‘cream of the
crop’ with a combined lift total of 815-lbs.
Along with being named Outstanding Light Overall Lifter, Outsanding Light Bench Press, and Outstanding Light
Squat, Hunter set new Regional records for the her Squat,
Bench Press and her Total combined lift.
She racked 305-lbs. in the squat, 180-lbs. on the bench
press and 300-lbs. on the deadlift.
Cruz was the top in the 198-lb. group with a combined
total of 815-lbs, and set the Regional Bench Press record.
She squatted 330-lbs., benched 165-lbs., and deadlifted
320-lbs.
Ana Gonzalez won the 220-lb. title with a combined lift
of 760-lbs. She lifted 300-lbs. in the squat,
160-lbs. on the bench press and 300-lbs. in
the deadlift.
Sissy Martinez won the 114-lb. crown with
a combined total of 580-lbs. and set a new
Regional Bench Press record. She squatted
230-lbs., benched 125-lbs., and deadlifted
225-lbs.
Nellie Perry placed 2nd in the 123-lb.
group with a combined lift total of 650-lbs.
She squatd 250-lbs., benched 135-lbs., and deadlifted 265lbs.
In the 148-lb. group, Karina Ramon placed 2nd with a
total combined lift of 695-lbs. She racked 280-lbs. in the
squat, 135-lbs. on the bench and 210-lbs. on the deadlift.
Ana Ortiz took 3rd in the 105-lb. class with a combined
lift of 465-lbs. (160 squat, 95 bench, 210 deadlift).
Mirna Lopez placed 4th in the 198-lb. division with a
combined total of 625-lbs. (255 squat, 115 bench, 255
deadlift).
Diana Hurtado finished with a combined total of 470-lbs.
(165 squat, 80 bench, 225 deadlift).
Lacee Ramirez tallied a combined total of 450-lbs. (155
squat, 80 bench, 215 deadlift).
Sharks nab triple gold at Regional, sending three to State
The varsity powerlifting Sharks sent three
representatives to last week’s Regional meet
in Cleveland and returned with three gold
medals, four new Regional records and three
tickets to the State meet Mar. 22 in Abilene.
As a team, the Sharks finished 2nd out of
the 22 teams competing.
Palacios’ Michael Latapie will make his
fourth trip to the State meet after claiming
the 132-lb. Regional crown with a combined
lift of 1130-lbs., a new Regional record. He
racked 385-lbs. in the squat, 330-lbs. on the
bench press (a new Regional record) and 415lbs. in the deadlift.
5th annual Rally on the River April 12
On April 12, paddlers from across the state
will again converge on Matagorda County to
celebrate the invaluable contributions which
our freshwater streams make to the economic, social and environmental well-being of
all Texans. These kayakers, canoeists and
stand-up paddle-boarders will once again
pay tribute to the Lone Star State’s multitude
of alluring rivers, creeks and bayous with a
9-mile float trip on the Colorado River. This
fanciful flotilla of human-powered watercraft
is known, far and wide, as the Texas Paddlers’
Rally on the River.
This annual event was begun in 2009, by
the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center (MCBNC), as part of the Mid-coast’s regional observation of global Earth Day. It
takes place at Bay City’s Riverside Park and
is open to all paddlers at no charge for entering either the event or the park itself. The first
100 enrolling will also receive a handsome
commemorative t-shirt, welcome bag full of
goodies and other considerations. The sponsoring coalition will also have ‘loaner’ kayaks available, for adults to reserve, for only
$20/boat (single or tandem).
The safety of all waterborne celebrants
will also be monitored by marine safety officers. These professionals will be patrolling
the entire river route to provide assistance
and drinking water, as needed, throughout the
morning’s paddling outing.
Glenn Hayes, President of the MCBNC,
keenly noted ,”As water demand grows and
availability shrinks, we will all come to realize just how critical our flowing surface waters are to both present and future generations
of Texans. But, paddlers just seem to just
naturally possess a deep appreciation for prudently maintaining streams which are healthy
in terms of both water quality and quantity.
So, it is our sincerest hope that their burning
desire to preserve, conserve and, where possible, enhance the integrity of Texas’ streams
is highly contagious. Therefore, we have assertively recruited like-minded businesses,
agencies, governmental bodies, organizations
and individuals to help ensure that all participating water resources advocates, whether
they be aquaphiles or landlubbers, have a
rewarding day. With this broad and diverse
support, we fully expect it to once again be
a very friendly, and most accommodating,
experience.
So, come celebrate the aquatic
richness and diversity of our
state’s streams with a leisurely
paddle of 9 (or less, if you prefer), easy-going, river miles
or just partake of the food and
festivities found along the watery edge of this beautiful riverfront park/campground! ”
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Latapie was named Outstanding Overall Lifter on the
Light Platform and Outstanding Bench Press on the Light
Platform.
Oziel Rios wil make his
2nd trip to the State meet after smashing the competition
in the competition in the 181lb. group with a combine drift
of 1395-lbs. He squatted 490lbs., bench pressed 405-lbs.
(a new Regional Record) and
deadlifted 500-lbs.
Rios was named Outstanding Overall Lifter on the
Heavy Platform, Oustanding
Bench Press on the Heavy
Platform, and Outstanding
Deadlift on the Heavy Platform.
After registering a 114lb. division best of 925-lbs.
at Regional, Jesus Rios will
make his 2nd trip to the State
meet.
Rios squatted 325-lbs.,
bench pressed 240-lbs. (a
new Regional record) and
deadlifted 360-lbs.
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The varsity Sharkettes relied on their relays for the
squads best finishes at last
week’s Indian Relays in Ganado.
The Sharkettes 400-M relay contingent of Amoni Gomez, Katelyn Sexton, Sarah
Estraca and Breana Alvarez
posted a 54.38 finish to claim
2nd place.
In the 1600-M relay, the
Palacios foursome of Gomez, Chae Neimeyer, Sexton
and Estraca broke the tape in
4:37.63 to finish in 2nd.
In the triple jump, Gomez
skipped her way 30’ 8-1/2”
into 4th, while Estraca posted
a 30’ 2-1/2” to place 5th.
Gomez edged out Estraca,
14 ‘ 4-1/4” to 14’ 4”, for 4th
and Estraca finished 5th.
Cassie Rios took 4th in the
discus and Ana Gonzales finished 5th in the shot put.
Neimeyer finished 4th in
the 800-M with a 2:50.26.
In the 200-M, Alvarez
posted a 29.15 to finish 5th.
JV Sharkettes
Marissa Figueroa led the
JV Sharkettes with three first
place finishes at Ganado.
Figueroa finished first in
the discus, 800-M (2:53.37)
and the 400-M (71.12).
Claudia Aparicio placed
2nd to Figueroa in the 400M with a 74.30 and finished
2nd in the triple jump with a
bound of 26’ 11”.
Audry Kessler took the
1600-M crown with a
6:44.38 and finished 3rd with
a 3:00.85 in the 800-M.
Cameron Greaves posted a
30.15 in the 200-M to place
2nd.
Madeline Harvey pumped
the shot put into 5th place.
Sandsharkette 8th takes 3rd,
7th place 5th in Ganado
The PJHS Sandsharkette 8th capped off last week’s
Ganado Indian Relays by staking claim to third place in
the team standings.
The Sandsharkette 7th finished 5th in the overall team
standings.
Results as follows:
Sandsharkette 8th
• Shot put: 4-Sydney Greaves, 27’ 3-3/4”; 5-Brianne
Simmons, 29’
• Discus: 3-Greaves, 69’ 2-1/2”
• Triple jump: 4-Alysha Jasek, 26’ 8-1/2”; 5-Bailey
Grones, 26’ 6-1/2”
• Long jump: 1-Elizabeth Ortiz, 14’ 2”; 3-Jasek, 13’
3-1/2”
• Pole vault: 2-Ortiz, 6’
• High jump: 3(t)-Sarah Filip, 4’; 5-Jade Guerrero, 4’
• 2400-M: 2-Grones, 10:53.3
• 400-M relay: 4-Palacios (Filip, Jasmine Nguyen,
Brittany Serna, Jasek), 58.14
• 800-M: 1-Ortiz, 2:50.4; 4-Elizabeth Mancera, 3:09.31
• 800-M relay: 2-Palacios (Filip, Ortiz, Serna, Jasek),
2:03.31
• 400-M: 3-Maria Hurtado, 1:14.52; 4-Grones, 1:15.06
• 1600-M relay: 1-Palacios (Jasek, Grones, Filip, Ortiz), 4:47.78
Sandsharkette 7th
• Discus: 3-Dorothy Nguyen, 53’ 4”
• Triple jump: 3-Meagan Ramirez, 24’ 2-1/2”; 5-Brooke
Carpenter, 23’ 2-3/4”; 6-Shelby Wilson, 22’ 8-3/4”
• High jump: 2-Ramirez, 4’; 6-Maria Muniz, 3’ 8”
• 100-M: 6-Carpenter, 16.24
• 1600-M: 4-Ramirez, 7:09.82
• 400-M relay: 4-Palacios (Muniz, Katie Nguyen, Carpenter, Wilson), 1:03.12
• 800-M relay: 3-Palacios (Muniz, Gabriella Figirova,
Carpenter, Wilson), 2:14.66
• 1600-M: 3-Palacios (Muniz, Figirova, Wilson,
Ramirez), 5:21.94
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Sharkettes sting Stafford, 5-1
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Editor
The varsity Sharkettes of
the soccer pitch went 1-1 in
matches last week.
After being shut out early
in the week, by Angleton (60), the Sharkettes erupted for
a 5-1 victory on their home
turf.
“Everything came together
Friday night and I am extremely proud of the girls,”
said Sharkette coach Amy
Morales.
“They played hard from
start to finish and worked together as a team to secure the
win.”
Early in the match with
the Sharkettes going into
the wind, the Lady Spartans
found the back of the net for
an early Stafford lead.
Once the goalkeepers
flipped ends of the field, giving the wind advantage to the
Sharkettes, the game shifted.
“We turned things around
and completely dominated
the second half,” remarked
Morales.
Cruz Mancera supplied the
firepower for Palacios, with
three goals in the second half
- two coming on free kicks.
Cristal Hernandez provided
the Sharkettes with a goal on
a corner kick, and Leah Perez put one past the Spartan
keeper for the other Palacios
goal.
Goalie Cameron Slaughter
tallied nine saves between the
pipes.
The Sharkettes were to visit Brazosport on Tues. (Mar.
4) before hosting Bay City at
6 p.m. on Fri. (Mar. 7).
PALACIOS’ Madeline Harvey (center) readies her
defensive position in last week’s 5-1 Sharkette victory
over the Lady Spartans of Stafford.
Sharks take silver at Indian Relays
Sharkettes on ‘Cruz’ control
VARSITY soccer Sharkette Cruz Mancera prepares to blow past a Stafford Lady
Spartan in last week’s 5-1 Sharkette win. Mancera supplied three goals for the Sharkettes, with two coming via free kicks. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
The Shark soccer
squad, struggling thru
injuries, were kicked by
Angleton and Stafford on
the pitch last week.
“We are still struggling
with injuries,” said Shark
coach James Overton.
“Our kids are playing
hard and are getting better.”
Angelton dispatched of
the Sharks 5-0 early last
week.
Last Friday, Stafford’s
Spartans downed the
Sharks 1-0.
The Sharks were to
host Brazosport on Tues.
(Mar. 4) before visiting
Bay City on Fri. (Mar. 7).
The varsity Sharks of the
baseball diamond were held
winless in tournament action
in Stafford last week.
Palacios allowed one to slip
away in the tourney opener
against the Spartans.
After hold a 3-1 lead after
the top of the 5th inning, the
Spartans surged ahead with
a three-run fifth inning. The
Sharks were on the hook for
five errors in the one run loss.
The Sharks closed the book
tourney play with a 7-1 loss
to Reagan.
Chris Deleon struck out
seven in the loss.
The Sharks were to open
Dist. 30-2A play at home on
Tues. (Mar. 4) against Refugio. The Sharks will visit the
Tidehaven Tigers at 6 p.m. on
Friday (Mar. 7).
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run with a 11:36. He legged a 5:17 in the
1600-M to take 4th, while Flores posted a
5:24 to finish 5th.
Jordan Sanchez laid claim to the bronze
medal in the shot put and discus, with a heave
of 40’ 3” and a swirl and twirl of 116’ 1”.
Rodriguez bounded his way to bronze with
a 37’9” in the long jump with Gutierrez placing 4th with a 36’ 5”.
In the long jump, Rodriguez posted an 18’
1” to place 5th and Gutierrez posted a 17’ 10”
to finish 6th.
The Shark 800-M relay team of Aparicio,
Rodriguez, Garcia and Gutierrez posted a
1:40 to finish 3rd.
In the 300-M hurdles, Aparcio was clocked
at 46.56 and finished 4th.
Dominique Brazil clocked a 12.12 in the
100-M to place 5th.
The Sharks will be off and running at
Tidehaven’s annual Tiger Relays on Thurs.
(Mar.6)
Sandshark 8th dominance continued at Indian Relays
The roll continued for the
PJHS 8th grade Sandsharks,
who took the team title with
200 points at last week’s Indian Relays in Ganado.
The 7th grade Sandsharks
took bronze in the team
standings with 127.5 points.
“Another outstanding performance by both teams,”
said Palacios coach Bill Fort.
“The coaches are very
proud of both troops and look
forward to our next meet at
Tidehaven, this Sat/ (Mar. 8)”
Individuals results as follows:
Sandshark 8th
• Pole vault: 1-Morgan
Segovia, 8’; 2-Trey Durio, 7’
6”
• High jump: 2-(tie) Christian Perez & Johnny Gatica,
4’ 10”; 4-Chase Ford, 4’ 10”
• Long jump: 2-Ford, 16’
8”; 3-Zachary Seaman, 16’
3”; 5-Gatica, 16’
• Triple jump: 4-Seaman,
32’ 10”; 6-Kean Tran, 30’ 10”
• Shotput: 6-Amos Haynes,
34’ 8”
• Discus: 6-Ivan Contreras,
95’ 6”
• 2400-M: 1-Americo Pena,
9:31; 5-Eric Cerda, 10:28
• 400-M relay: 1-Palacios
(Tran, Jackson Huynh, Ford,
Gatica), 49.7
• 800-M: 1-Seaman, 2:29;
5-Silverio Gonzales, 2:42.7
• 110-M hurdles: 3-Perez,
19.2; 4-Steven Phan, 21.4;
5-Vincent Le, 21.5
• 100-M: 1-Huynh, 12.65;
4-Tran, 12.96
(Tran, Phan, Perez, Segovia),
1:47.1
• 400-M: 1-Gatica, 58.8;
5-Ford, 64.0; 6-Contreras,
64.4
• 300-M hurdles: 1-Perez,
48.3; 5-Phan, 52.1
• 200-M: 3-Segovia, 27.1;
5-Le, 27.6
• 1600-M relay: 1-Palacios (Ford, Seaman, Segovia,
Gatica), 4:07.7
Sandshark 7th
• Pole vault: 6-Mason Lata-
pie, 5’ 6”
• Shotput: 3-Figirova, 29’
6”
• Triple jump: 1-Tommy
Bowden, 30’ 5”; 2-Tim Kessler, 28’ 11”; 5-Daniel Castanon, 25’ 4”
• High jump: 5-Bowden, 4’
4”
• 2400-M: 5-Chris Pena,
11:20
(Bowden, Kessler, Matthew
Aparicio, Jakob Nemes),
54.9
• 800-M: 6-Castanon, 2:50
• 110-M hurdles: 1-Kessler, 20.7
(Latapie, Vincent Nguyen,
Gabriel Longoria, Nemes),
2:04.2
• 400-M: 1-Bowden, 67.2;
2-Castanon, 69.7
• 300-M hurdles: 3-Nguyen, 56.1; 5-Josh Post, 56.9;
6-Aparicio, 57.1
• 200-M: 3-Christian Cordero, 30.2; 6-Latapie, 30.9
• 1600-M: 4-Pena, 6:59
(Bowden, Kessler, Nemes,
Aparicio), 4:29.5
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The varsity Sharks raided the Ganado Indian Relays last week and returned with a silver
medal for placing second overall in the team
standings.
Isaiah Thomas gave the Sharks their lone
gold at the relays with a 54.76 finish to claim
the 400-M crown. Fellow Sharks Nick Garcia
and Miguel Gutierrez were right on Thomas’
heels, and finished 2nd (54.9) and 4th (57.5),
respectively.
In the 200-M, Palacios’ Joseph Rodriguez
took 2nd with a 23.83 finish, followed by
Thomas in 4th (23.9) and Alfred Aparicio in
6th (25.48).
Sergio Mancera claimed dual silver in the
800-M (2:11.08) and 1600-M (5:04).
Jacob Flores was a step behind in the 800M and claimed bronze with a 2:11.9.
The Shark 1600-M squad of Thomas, Rodriguez, Gutierrez and Garcia posted a 3:41
to take the silver.
Juan Mancera finished 3rd in the 3200-M
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