PAHA Soup & Salad Fundraiser Next Thurs. Parker Lumber Cuts Ribbon See PagE 2 CyberSharks On To Nationals See PagE 3 See PagE 10 Seawall briefed on projects, Pavilion and Cobblestone BY TERRY MOSIER The Matagorda Seawall Commission was informed on one projects progress and another’s problems at last week’s monthly meeting. Tom Schmidt of Urban Engineering kicked off the meeting with all three Commissioners present by reporting that the South Bay Beach Enhancement project is at the mercy of the permitting process. “We are awaiting the permit needed for the beach enhancement. After the Corps of Engineers latest correspondence, we have no idea when this permit will be received,” said Schmidt. “It is on a person’s desk who has no idea if it all issues are cleared.” “It appears that our permit is moving at the warp speed of federal government. At this time we most likely will not have this project done by our target date in April. We are proceeding with Request for Proposals, but if the delay is too long we may have to return them and start over.” Joe Kana reported the reef removal showed a good job at the last low tide. The signs have been removed and the last two buckets of remaining oysters were removed. Pavilion Update Kana, also chairman of the Palacios Coastal Education Pavilion and the Seawall Commission’s liaison, updated the commissioners by reporting that at the last committee meeting it was decided to go ahead with the Phase 1 of the building and have a bid opening on June 1. Schmidt reported “With the new hotel com- MAR. 18, 2015 VOL. 108 • NO. 12 PALACIOS TEXAS • P. O. Box 817 • 453 Commerce Palacios, Tx. 77465 (361) 972-3009/Fax 972-2610 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: palaciosbeacon.com is 35% to 38% occupancy, and will bring 10 to 15 jobs. The company is mainly located in the Midwest region and this will be the first one along the coast.” Check out www.staycobblestone. com for more info. No City Elections Kocurek also reported that the city elections were cancelled due to lack of opponents against the 3 candidates filed for the 3 open positions. Andy Erdelt, Mary Crocker, and Glenn Smith are un opposed and will take office after the first council meeting in May. Inspectors Report Larry Lanfear, inspector for the district, also presented the following report: Pavilion: There is one spot light and one BEACON (See SEAWALL, Page 3) PALACIOS WEDNESDAY The Only Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area. ing we still have to coordinate parking areas for both (Pavilion and Hotel) since it (hotel) will be close by. It is likely that we will run out of money before everything is done, so there will be starts and stops as we go. It is like biscuits and gravy, they never come out even.” Cobblestone Hotel David Kocurek, City Manager, said, “The hotel appears to be coming. The investor portion is being worked out as a LLC. There will be more information coming.” The hotel will be a Cobble Stone franchise, whose motto is“Big City Quality, Small Town Values”. Plans are for a 3 story, 58 rooms, fitness center, small conference room, small bar, hot breakfast room, and outdoor pool. The franchise fee is $2.50 per room, break even $1.00 USPS 418460 Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 Plug pulled on llegal 8-liners Beacon Deadline 5 p.m. Friday Except for paid advertising, all articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday will be published on a space available basis only. Observing Our 108 Year th 1907-2015 ■ St. Anthony’s Lenten Fish Fry Fri. at KC Hall St. Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church in Palacios will hold its Lenten Fish Fry on Fri. (Mar. 20) for $8 per plate dine-in or take out, from 4 p.m. until sold out. Plate includes fish shrimp, coleslaw or rice, pinto beans, hush puppes, dessert and tea. ■ Menudo, taco fundraiser Sat. in Blessing The Church of God of Prophecy in blessing, located at the corner of Railroad and Pecan will hold a menudo, taco fundraiser from 8 a.m. until gone on Sat. (Mar. 21). Menudo is $6 per bowl. Chroizo and egg tacos and bean and egg tacos are $2 each. Eat in or delivered. One time delivery to Palacios at 11 a.m. To place your order ahead of time call 979943-2260. ■ World Mission Breakfast Sat. The Church of God of Prophecy, located at 808 9th St., will hold its World Mission Breakfast on Sat. (Mar. 21) from 8-11 a.m. The breakfast is all you can eat for $7 and includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, grits juice and famous breakfast strudel. See ad on Page 7 for more info. City gets hired hand to collect fines, fees BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA Palacios Beacon Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beacon Closed Wednesday BEACON BRIEFS 1 SECTION, 10 PAGES MEMBERS of the Matagorda County Narcotics Task Force brought down two illegal gambling establishments in Palacios and arrested four in a pair of raids on March 11. The Task Force, which includes members of the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Department and the Bay City Police Department, confiscated 15 eight-liner gambling machines and an undisclosed amount of cash. (Pictured above) Task Force members wrap up the raid with the haul of gambling machines loaded into the back of a trailer at Henderson Drive In. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) BY RYAN WEST, Publisher Palacios Beacon The door was kicked down on a pair of Palacios convenience stores that housed illegal gambling activities in a raid by the Matagorda County Narcotics Task Force on March 11. In the mid-afternoon, law enforcement converged on both the Gas N Go Regal Food Mart, located at 2010 First Street and Henderson Drive In Food Mart, at 100 Henderson Drive, with search and arrest warrants for both locations. A total of 15 electronic THE Gas-N-Go Regal Food Mart, formerly known as Sharkies Corner, was also (8-liner) gambling machines raided by law enforcement as an illegal place of gambling. Two individuals were and an unspecified amount arrested and transported to Matagorda County Jail. (Beacon Photo by Ryan of money was seized. West) Four individuals, two at each location, were arrested Huynh were arrested at Henderson additional charges being filed. and charged with Keeping A Drive In. The Task Force indicated the PalaGambling Place. All were transported to the Matago- cios Police Department provided supDeedaralin Daya and Hasina Daya port during the execution of the search were arrested at the Gas N Go Regal rda County Jail. Authorities said the investigation and arrest warrants. Mart, while Men Nguyen and Linh will continue with the possibility of The Palacios City Council reached an agreement with a new debt collection agency at last week’s Council meeting. The City of Palacios agreed to partner with the Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP collection agency. Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson, LLP is not new to Matagorda County, and is currently in agreement with both the City of Bay City and Matagorda County. By entering into agreement the city will authorize a 30-percent collection penalty on delinquent municipal court fines and fees. All delinquent accounts regarding outstanding traffic fines and other court ordered financial obligations will be contacted by the collection agency. Upon payment the City of Palacios will receive 100-percent of each collection, with the acceptation of the initial 30-percent collection penalty which will be allotted back to the agency. The city will not be responsible for payment regarding any unsuccessful collections. Unopposed Candidates Declared Elected The City of Palacios election has been cancelled after only one candidate for each open seat on City Council filed to run by the deadline, which was Feb. 27th. Uncontested races ensure victory for three city council candidates. In accordance with Texas Election code section 2.053, the following (See CITY, Page 2) County jobless rate down 2-percent over last year BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA Palacios Beacon Although Matagorda County experienced a typical seasonal increase, as the December-to-January rate climbed up 0.7 percentage points, countywide unemployment figures continued to reflect a downward trend. According to the latest figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), the unemployment rate for the county was 7.6-percent, nearly 2-percent lower than the same figure only one year ago. The number of employed Texans grew by 300,300 individuals over the year. The Texas unemployment rate declined 1.1 percentage points leaving January 2015’s 4.6 rate, the lowest January rate since 2008. The national unemployment rate increased seven-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 6.1-percent, down from 7.0-percent a year ago. This was the 98th consecutive month Texas has been below the national rate. Current Unemployment rates for adjacent counties followed the current downward trend, and showed a significant decrease in the figures when compared to those of the year before. (Jan 2014 in parenthesis): Brazoria County, 4.6-percent (5.8-percent); Calhoun County, 4.3-percent (5.7-percent); Colorado County, 3.8-percent (5.1-percent); Jackson County, 3.5 -percent (4.6-percent); Wharton County, 4.2-percent (5.4-percent). TWC encourages all either unemployed or underemployed to visit their nearest Workforce Solutions Office and apply online at workintexas. com. The Palacios Community Hub’s Free Career Center, located at 205 4th St., is open Mon.-Fri. from 12-5 p.m. Assistance is available navigating job search websites and critiquing resumes. Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY PALACIOS BEACON Area Briefs Rise in youth sexually esplicit texts EL CAMPO: A rise in middle school children allegedly sharing sexually explicit text, pictures and or videos has become a concern for parents, school officials and police. Although all the activity occurred off campus, school officials responded by sending parents a letter, followed by a mass phone call, warning parents of the dangers. “We constantly remind students of the dangers of social media, but the message cannot be repeated enough,” said ECMS Principal Mark Freeman. School and Police officials agree that the message needs to be heard. –El Campo Leader News Spark ignites tank explosion CofC ribbon cutting for Parker Lumber PARKER Lumber joined the ranks of Palacios’ best with a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Palacios Chamber of Commerce. Pictured above are: (front, l-r) Pam Oliver, Mike Cox - District Manager, Andy Sanchez, Tina Pape - District Manager, Melissa Aguilar, Efran Zamorano - Store Manager, Velmna Sanchez, Chris Miller Vice President, Carol Carney and Sally Kurtz; (back) Rev. David King, David Kocurek, Rob Kessler,, Jodi Janacek, Rob Seward, Leland Singer and Glen Smith. Pictured right: Store Manager Efran Zamorano presents Kenny and Bej Svatek with a $500 gift card during the grand opening sales event. (Submitted Photos) CITY unopposed candidates will be taking office following the May 9, 2015 election. Mary Crocker will be taking on pos. 3 after a City Charter three 2-year term limit forced Councilman and Mayor ProTem Ed Schulze to step down for a minimal of one-year. WHARTON: Officials responded to reports of a tank explosion located one mile north of FM 102 and 1161 intersection. It appears that a spark ignited one of four 600 barrel salt water disposal tanks. According to Andy Kirkland, of the Wharton County Office of Emergency Management, the tanker was draining and disposing the saltwater, which is saturated in petroleum. The gas floats to the surface and gathers there. Many causes such as static electricity could create the spark, which caused the tank to explode. The driver was treated and released at the scene. –Wharton Journal Spectator Breaking ground on new healthcare facility GONZALES: Gonzales Healthcare systems will be celebrating the groundbreaking of a multi-purpose facility in Gonzales. The facility will be located across from Gonzales Health Care Centers and will replace the James C. Price facility. The new facility will include medical office building space to include Cardiology, and orthopedic surgery as well as a wellness center. -The Gonzales Inquirer El Campo gettting new Taco Bell (Continued From Page 1) Glen Smith will be filling Pos. 4, after incumbent Gary Hafernick decided not to re-file for a third consecutive term. No changes will be made for Pos. 5, where incumbent Andy Erdelt will be completing a second consecutive term. City elections were last cancelled in 2013 when there Dorothy’s Bloomers Dorothy Burkett, Owner Plants • Shrubs • Hanging Baskets 212 Green Ave. Palacios, 77465 (361) 648-9557 were no opponents to those who filed for open seats. Update on Cobblestone Hotel The Cobblestone hotel is currently looking for local investors. “They (Cobblestone Hotels) have an itch to come into small communities, but they will only come if there invited,” states city manager David Kucerek, “it is a 40-percent local investor’s investment.” Update on Rainbow Park Troy Lewis brought the Palacios Parks and Recreation Committee up to date on the obstacles hindering Rainbow Park including surveying the property. Lewis announced that there will be a clean-up hosted by the LCRA and will include Rainbow Park pending the approval of a submitted application. Name Suggestions The Palacios Parks and Recreation Committee are looking to ‘revamp’ Palacios parks by applying official names to each park. Although each park is well identified East Bay, South Bay, City Park, Railroad Park, ect. it could also be argued that the current identifying names are unofficial and lack originality. Suggestions considered were those of Palacios Beautification Pavilion Committee including Pelican Park (City Park) and La Salle Park (East Bay.) The Palacios Parks and Recreation Committee would like to announce that they will be accepting public suggestions regarding official names. Citizens Forum Mary Crocker acknowledged Tenaris’ effort in energy conservation by pointing out that they have begun adding solar panels to the roof, and stated “this is a good example for other people to consider.” Next Upcoming Meeting The next upcoming City Council Meeting will be held on March 24 at 7p.m. and will be located at 311 Henderson Ave. EVEN LITTLE ADS GET ATTENTION! You’re Reading One Now! EL CAMPO: Taco Bell is scheduled to open in El Campo June 2015 and will offer jobs for 30 people. The location chosen for El Campo’s newest eatery will be on the corner of North Mechanic and Webb Street. Demolition of the existing building most recently a day care facility was completed mid February. Similar to other Taco Bells, the restaurant will be a standalone building with parking, indoor sitting and a drive through. –El Campo Leader News Call me today for a complimentary insurance review. (979) 244-4671 Hank E. Huitt 3120A Ave F Bay City [email protected] Insurance subject to availability and qualifications.Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company, Irving, Texas. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS BEACON $30 in county $40 out of county PALACIOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT NOW SERVING LIVE CRAWFISH Crawfish $8.99 per pound - Buy 4 pounds get 5th pound free! Enchilada Dinner 9 Specials : Crawfish Shrimp Enchilada Dinner 9 Wednesday - Sunday $ .99 $ .99 (2) Shrimp or (2) Fish Tacos $9.99 Beans and Rice included with specials. PMR Sun.-Wed.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Midnight) 511 Main Street • (361) 972-2766 MatagordaUrgentCareAdv2.indd 2 3/2/15 1:17 PM Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 - Page 3 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY • Palacios Police Reports • Individuals listed have been arrested and/or charged with an offense. Inclusion in this report does not imply that the person is guilty of any crime. The following are offense and arrest reports submitted by the Palacios Police Dept. to the Palacios Beacon as of noon Friday. ARRESTS Forrest Quinton Thomas, 44, Bay City, arrested in the 400 block of Commerce at 8:09 p.m. on March 7th; driving while license suspended/invalid. Modesto Sanchez Muniz, 20, 138 Sandpiper Circle, arrested in the 800 block of 8th St. at 12:05 a.m. on March 9th; loitering. Glenn Eddie Harvey, 52, 808 Commerce St., arrested at Sandpiper Circle at 11:02 p.m. on March 9th; criminal trespassing. Micki Lynne Holstein, 211 Moore Ave., arrested in the 1100 block of Henderson Ave. at 10:10 p.m. on March 11th; public intoxication. Jason Rodriguez, 701 Lucas, arrested at residence at 12:53 a.m. on March 12; assault and unlawful restraint. INCIDENTS Advice Requested: Officers were contacted by an official at the First Prosperity Bank on March 5, at 10:46 a.m., in requesting advice regarding a suspicious behavior. Assault: Officers were dispatched to the seashell apartments on March 6, at 5:10 p.m., in reference to a disturbance in progress. Criminal Mischief: Officers were dispatched to 1000 block of Morton on March 7, at 12:33 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Advice Requested: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 7, at 8:54 a.m., in reference to an individual requesting advice. Advice Requested: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 7, at 12:42 p.m., in reference to an individual requesting advice. Assault: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 7, at 3:08 p.m., in From the Police Chief By Police Chief David Miles Hopefully we’ve have had the last real cold front. I’m sure there will be a few more cool spells, just not as cold. I don’t mind the cold, the rain and cold together have made the bad part. We had a couple of vehicle burglaries last week. Same issue as always, somebody didn’t lock the door. reference to a previous assault, subject was referred to county. Assault: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 8, at 4:08 a.m., in reference to a previous assault, report taken. Information: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 8, at 1:50 p.m., in reference to a civil matter, report taken. Fraud/Theft: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 11, at 12:15 p.m., in reference to a theft by check, report taken. Burglary: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 11, at 2:26 a.m., in reference to a burglary of a motor vehicle, report taken. Welfare Check: Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of 1st Street on March 12, at 8:19 a.m., in reference to suspicious activity in the 100 block of Welch Street. Advice Requested: Officers were dispatched to the Police Annex on March 12, at 1:28 p.m., in reference to an individual requesting advice. PAHA’s annual Soup and Salad next Thurs. The Palacios Area Historical Association will hold its annual Soup & Salad on next Thurs. (Mar. 26) at the City By The Sea Museum at 401 Commerce Street, Palacios. The meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by a very quick annual meeting and then Bradford M. Jones, Archeologist with the Texas Historical Commission, will speak at 7 p.m. If you would like to help, you are invited to bring your best soup, salad or dessert. There will be prizes for best in each category, so bring family and friends to vote for you! Call PAHA at 361-9721148 and let them know what you will bring. Tickets will be at the door for $8 for members and $10 for non-members. Memberships will also be available at the door. All are welcome! Mr. Jones has been an archeologist for six years for the Texas Historical Commission’s Archeology Division. Currently the Curatorial Facility Certification Program Manager and AD’s Collection Manager, Mr. Jones has nearly 20 years of experience in the archaeology and history of Texas, Ecuador and Peru. In addition to serving as the La Belle Collection Manager, Mr. Jones is an editor and author of the La Belle technical volume and currently working on the analysis and publication of the THC’s excavation of the site of La Salle’s Fort St. Louis and the 1720s location of the Spanish Presidio La Bahia. His talk is entitled ”At the End of the Beginning: 20 Years After the Rediscovery of La Belle.” In 1995, the Texas Historical Commission’s discovery of a bronze cannon on the floor of Matagorda Bay set in motion an unprecedented archeological excavation of La Salle’s wrecked ship La Belle. Headquartered in Palacios, the THC successfully excavated the lower 1/3 of the hull and over a million artifacts reflecting both life aboard ship SEAWALL area light not working. East Bay Pier: All lights are working. South Bay Pier: All lights are working. River Road: One cap board is missing and several are loose. Bay Front Park: There is approximately 30’ of concrete that has spared off the cap in front of the parking area at the Point Drive In. South Bay Boat Ramp: Some of the deck boards that were nailed during the last dock extension are beginning to become loose. The boat ramp has accumulated a substantial amount of silt and will need dredging soon. (Continued From Page 1) East Bay Boat Ramp: The ramp will need to be dredged soon. Vernon Property: I have requested Rhoades Land Leveling to make the repairs on the wash-out. Conger Property: The RV has been moved from the wash-out location and repairs can be made when weather permits. Tom Schmidt said, “Matt (Glaze) and Charlie (Rhoades) have got a plan under control and it will get fixed when the weather gets right and Charlie feels like (doing) it.” Next Meeting The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, at 7 p.m. at the Matagorda Coun- St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Annual Fish & Shrimp Fry FRIDAY, MARCH 13th Serving from 4pm until sold out! KC HALL • PALACIOS 8.00 $ PER PLATE Menu includes: Fish, Shrimp, Coleslaw or Rice, Pinto Beans, Hushpuppies, Dessert & Tea. DINE-IN or TAKE OUT and La Salle’s failed colonial vision. Twenty years later, the technical publication on the archeology of the ship and its contents is at the press and the conservation and the exhibition of the reconstructed hull is nearing completion. This talk will present an up-to-date interpretation of La Salle’s ill-fated expedition from the perspective of the excavations and analysis, while exploring the important role the ship and its cargo still have to play in enriching our Texas heritage. President of the Board of Trustees, Lynda Bible commented, “We are so looking forward to a great turn out for what is always a fun evening with excellent food and good company, plus an outstanding speaker, talking about a subject we really care about!” For further information, please call the Museum at 361-972-1148 or e-mail paha@citybytheseamuseum. org. ty Navigation District #1’s Administration Building. Blessing American Legion BBQ cook-off fundraiser next Sat. The Blessing American Legion will hold its annual BBQ cook-off and fundraiser next Sat. (Mar. 28) at the American Legion Park. The cook-off will be brisket, ribs, chili and beans with entry fee of $25 for the first entry and $10 for each additional entry. Registration will be held from 8 - 9:30 a.m. 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 361-649-8536 or Eileen Ackerman at 979-2401725. FAX No injuries in pair of weekend wrecks A pair of drivers were lucky to avoid injury in separate accidents this past weekend. A Chevrolet Covertte (left) will need a facelift after running into the back of a trailer in the 800 block of Henderson Ave. last Saturday. On Sunday, a Cadillac Sedan (above) did major self inflicted damage when it struck the rear end of a parked pick up in the 500 block of Main St. and had its tire ripped off. (Beacon Photos by Brandi G. West) FSA accepting Emergency Farm Loan applications Applications for emergency farm loans for losses caused by drought are being accepted at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office located in Wharton, Ms. Gail A Hoskins said recently. Victoria, Jackson, Calhoun, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties are 5 of 149 in Texas recently named by Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, eligible for loans to cover part of actual production and/or physical losses resulting from the drought. Ms. Hoskins said farmers may be eligible for loans of up to 100% of their actual losses or the operating loan needed to continue the agricultual business, which ever is less. For farmers unable to obtain credit from private commercial lenders, the interest rate if 3.625 percent. “As a general rule, a farmers must have suffered at least a 30 percent loss of production to be eligible for an FSA emergency loan”, Ms. Hoskins said. Farmers participating in the Federal Crop Insurance program will have to consider proceeds from those programs in determining their loss. Applications for loans under this emergency designation will be acepted until October 5, 2015 but farmers should apply as soon as possible. Delays in applying could create backlogs in processing, with possible delays into the new farming season”, Ms. Hoskins said. FSA is a credit agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is authorized to provide disaster emergency loans to recognized farmers who work at and rely on farming for a substantial part of their living. Eligibility is extended to individual farmsers who meet U.S. citizenship requirements and to farming partnerships, corporations, or cooperatives in which U.S. citizenship requirements are met by individuals holding a majority interest. The FSA office in Wharton is open from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Additional information regarding disaster Assistance Programs may be found online at http://disaster.fsa. usda.gov. 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If your information leads to an arrest and charges, you can receive a cash reward. Callers do not have to give their names to qualify for a reward. We have developed a community survey and would like as much input from Matagorda County residents, businesses, and interested citizens as possible. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey so that your ideas may become a part of the plan to make Matagorda County a safer and more resilient county! Community Survey Link: College or retirement? Fi out how to afford both. Stocks. Bonds. CDs. IRAs. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MatagordaCountyHMPCommunitySurvey If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact: Laura Johnson at [email protected] or 303-312-8807 Mutual Funds.Brenda 401K Rollover. J Christensen, AAMS® Education Savings. Insurance. Financial Advisor . 106 S Commerce St Ste 3 Brenda J. Christensen, AAMS® Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Financial Advisor 361-552-6846 106 S. Commerce St. Suite 3 www.edwardjones.com Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-552-6846 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC SERVICE Palacios Beacon Fax Line (361) 972-2610 Office Line (361) 972-3009 M Page 4 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 10 YEARS AGO-2005 As the economy imposed financial hardships across the coast, port of Palacios shrimpers were relieved to hear that the Matagorda County Navigation District #1 had renewed the 50-percent six month rent deduction for the third consecutive year in a roll. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture launched Crop Disaster Program (CDP) and Matagorda County farmers became eligible to receive financial assistance for crop losses. Palacios Shark Melissa Navarro receives second place in the Class 3A Girls and Tidehaven Tiger Tiffany Parks placed first in the Class 2A Girls at the State Powerlifting Championship Meet. 20 YEARS AGO-1995 Frank P. “Sonny” Brhlik was named Fireman of the Year by the Palacios Volunteer Fire Department during its annual awards dinner. Several members of the Palacios Volunteer Fire Department were honored for their years of service: Marvin Curtis, 45-years; Sonny Brhlik, 40-years; Leo Orsak, 35-years; Joe Janak, 25-years; Kenneth Smith, 25-years; Ronnie Callahan, 15-years; Richard Joyce, 15-years; and Wayne Hunter, 15-years. The Main Bed and Breakfast opens for the first time. Tidehaven Tigers claim the team title in the 31st Shark Relays. Paul Horton accounted for two of the top finishes as he helped the Tigers win their fourth consecutive team title. Nearly a full house packed the stands in the Palacios High School Gym to witness the Palacios All-Stars, Palacios Women’s Coaches, Redneck and Palacios Men’s Coaches display their dubious skills in hitting the hoop from the stubborn and unpredictable backs of donkeys in the Donkey Basketball Tournament. 25 YEARS AGO-1990 George C. Franguille, Jr. edged out Emmett Greene by a mere 53 votes to win Democratic nomination in last weeks’ preliminary election for Justice of the Peace. Aaron Greene beat out William Jalufka and Rodney Tucker for Justice of the Peace in Pct. 4. Tracy Thompson filed for the position of mayor of Palacios. DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY The Palacios Area Historical Association presented its annual Historian of the Year Award to Opal Carter and the Renovation/Preservation Award to Ted Bates. PISD Junior High Students of the Month for March were: Maria Correa, Wesley Hutto, D’Ann Bowers, Toby Callahan, Matt Wilkins, Elna Olson, Cassie Kubecka, Tanya Aoughsten, and Andrew Houser. After years in the making, dedication ceremonies took place for the Palacios Marine Education Center. The Toot-Toot Club (a club within the Eagles Club) presented a check of $800 to the Special Olympics for their local program. 34 YEARS AGO-1981 Susan Bolling of Palacios FFA had the Grand Champion Calf at the Matagorda County Livestock Show. Vanessa Hebert of the Round up 4H raised the Grand Champion Lamb. Effective March 22, the price of a first class postage stamp went up to 18 cents. Terry Oglesby filed for re-election to the city council. 49 YEARS AGO-1966 A gift of $250 had been presented to the Palacios Library by Celanese Chemical Corporation. James Henry of Palacios, John Henry Zemanek of Blessing and Daniel Dabelgott of Markham were selected to attend the American Legion Boys State in Austin in June. Tidehaven won first place, the Sharks second in the Sweeny Track Meet. 54 YEARS AGO-1961 Matagorda County’s active rig count slumped to 14. Fifty Years of Service to the Palacios Area was the theme of the Chamber of Commerce banquet held April 6. The city council gave Ruel Foley the go ahead signal for his new Green Acres sub-division. A bill had been introduced in the House Representatives that would place 5 percent production tax on shrimp and oysters taken from Texas waters. Ray Anders, stationed at Vance A.F.B., Oklahoma, was promoted to Lt. Colonel. Mrs. Guy Claybourn was elected president of the women’s division of the Chamber of Commerce. Bills filed to rein in spending, contract abuse require agencies to post a list of all Committee on Government Facilities, contracts on their state website. “These agencies need $1.5 billion to fix state (Austin) Lawmakers this week con- contracts are paid for with taxpayer dol- facilities, up from $400 million in 2006. sidered bills aimed at lowering the lars,” Nelson said. “We must ensure “People need to understand, deferred spending cap and providing stronger that they are awarded with the highest maintenance has a cascading effect,” he oversight over agency contracting prac- degree of ethics and transparency.” She told members. “If you don’t fix the roof, tices. The Senate Finance Committee told members she intends to hold a vote it’s not just the cost of the roof five years debated a bill that would revamp regu- on the bill at a meeting next week. out, it’s the cost of the walls. It’s the cost latory control over state agencies who Another bill filed this week would use of the carpet, and repairs.” contract for products or services with a different metric to set the state spendEltife set out the goals for his comprivate sector companies. This is a very ing limit, which its author said will re- mittee at a Thursday meeting. First, he common practice across agencies, ac- sult in a more conservative spending wants to create an accurate picture of all cording to Finance Chair Jane Nelson, cap. Senator Kelly Hancock of North the deferred maintenance needs across who said state agencies were committed Richland Hills filed SB 9 this week, all agencies. Then, he wants to generate to contracts with outside vendors worth which would tie the spending cap to a four-year plan to meet all these needs. more than $60 billion in 2010. The population growth plus inflation. “This He also wants to consider the creation committee first looked at this issue last is a false measurement and effectively of a special account to pay for maintemonth, when testimony from the State eviscerates the constitutional spending nance going forward, one that contains Auditor’s Office revealed that out of 14 limit,” Hancock said of the current met- adequate safeguards to ensure that taxaudited agencies, only two met all con- ric, personal income growth. The con- payer dollars aren’t wasted. “It’s intracting guidelines. One contract for stitution limits the growth of the state sane not to take care of the facilities you telecom services at the Health and Hu- budget to no more than the growth of own,” said Eltife. “If we’re going to man Services Commission was found the state economy. own them, we ought to maintain them. to have serious conflicts of interest, inAlso this week, a new Senate com- If we can’t afford to maintain them, get creasing costs and lack of oversight over mittee looked at the issue of deferred rid of them.” payments and service delivery. Com- maintenance across state agencies. The Senate was to reconvene on Mon. mittee members expressed dismay at This refers to routine upkeep costs that (Mar. 16). the findings and promised future action. get put off because agencies haven’t “It’s outrageous, we’re going to get to been appropriated the bottom of it and we’re going to fix enough money to it,” Nelson told members at the Febru- cover repairs and ary 18 meeting. renovations in a The fix comes in the form of Senate given biennium. Bill 20, authored by Nelson. It would According to Tystrengthen reporting requirements, re- ler Senator Kevin quire agency heads to sign off on con- Eltife, the Chair of tracts worth more than $1 million, and the Senate Select This week I was proud to join Rep. Dan Flynn in joint authoring House Bill 9, which sets forth a plan to restore solvency to the Employees Retirement System of Texas. Many constituents have reached out to my office regarding this issue and it is because of your voice and your involvement that this legislation has been proposed. HB 9 will fund the state employee pension system Will greatly miss his diligence and tirelessness.... by increasing the state’s contribution to the plan without reducing benefits for current and future retirees, in Dear Editor, conjunction with an increase in contributions by active I cannot speak for the Palacios Economic Development state employees. In order to mitigate the effects of the Corporation Board of Directors because we have not met employee contribution increase, House leaders are prosince receiving Mike Strotheide’s Letter of Resignation. posing a 2.5 percent, across-the-board pay increase for I can speak for myself in saying that I will greatly miss state employees to take effect in 2016. Through this leghis diligence and tirelessness in promoting our county and islation, we keep our commitment to hardworking state our community as a very skilled and professional Ecoemployees in their retirement years. nomic Development Director. Mike works very closely HB 9 also signals to Wall Street that Texas has a plan with our city government in getting things done to help to achieve actuarial soundness in its pension systems, Palacios move forward. He hsa made numerous contacts which is vitally important to our state’s economic vitalwith business and industry in order to bring new busiity. Most importantly, it ensures that this important issue nesses and jobs to our community in addition to assisting is on the road to being addressed so that our deserving and supporting existing businesses. I respect Mike’s decistate employees receive the pension and salaries they desion to return to the private business sector and wish him serve and count on. the best. 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Jerome Kimball announced his candidacy for re-election as city alderman. A.H. Peterson announced his candidacy for commissioner of Precinct No. 3. Nathan Blum was appointed local manager of the American Legion junior baseball team. Elected to the board of directors of the Rotary Club were M.M. Brooking, Rev. L.M. Greenshaw, H.C. Campbell, H.C. Bolen, Glenn Claybourn, Tom Friery, and Ralph Newsom. 74 YEARS AGO-1941 R.J. Sisson, Guy Claybourn, D.D. Paulk, L.G. Margerum and T.W. Caffal entered the race for city alderman. G.R. Halliday, Justice of the Peace, who had been on sick leave resumed to office. Thirteen men reported to the Bay City draft board. 79 YEARS AGO-1936 Spring shrimp season opened with 15 boats from Crawford Packing Company reporting about 15,000 pounds for the first day’s catch. Representing Palacios High School in the county literary events were Wanda Stevens, junior girl’s declamation; Melba Koerber, senior girls and Henry Johs, senior boys; Thelma Anderson and Chester Barrett, extemporaneous speaking; Gertrude Johnson and Mary Louderback, spelling; and Jimmy Miller, essay writer. Monthly bills paid by the City of Palacios Following are bills paid by the city of Palacios during the month of March. Bills are published by the Palacios Beacon as a public record since City Council does not see bills prior to payment. State Comptroller, sales & use tax Feb. 2015; $3,774.22 Alleyton Resource Co., LLC, limestone base & delivery charges; $4,189.94 Ascent Aviation Group, INC.; $14,647.51 B a k e r, S t o g n e r & Associates, audit ending Sept. 2014; $21,500 Kenneth Eisman B&E Electronics, avg. anti-virus 1/15-10/15/15; $300 Bay City Community Development Corporation, excel class-Rob & Cathryn; $198 DE Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc., EDC copier lease 2/15-3/14/15; $198.35 Envirodyne Laboratories, Inc., sewer and lab test Jan. 2015; $496 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., (6) 12 X 4 rub. tees; $49.46 Ricoh USA, Inc., copier service pd 2/13-3/12/15; $257 Ricoh USA, Inc., copier service ch 2/16-3/15/15; $528.91 Ricoh USA, Inc., copier service pd 2/17-3/16/15; $222 Gulf Coast Paper Co., supplies Feb. 2015; $515.65 Don Guynes, 8 inspections, 2 consultations; $400 I.C. Systems, Inc., collections F. GomezCalles; $37.08 Ricoh USA, Inc., proactive 1/09-2/08/15; $1,026 Kansas State Bank of Manhattan, 2005 grandall yearly pmt.; 12,547.27 McDonald Services, backhoe swing kit; $247.18 Mercer Construction Co., sewer supplies; $223.37 Porter’s Ace Hardware, tools & supplies; $1,321.54 Palacios Community, pre-employment Test; A. Longoria; $40 Palacios Lawn Care, Feb. 2015; $4,850 Group 71 Invest, I-Feb. 12 - Mar. 02,15 Inv’s 2/12 – 3/02/15; $642.60 Prime Parts Supply Inc., parts & supplies; $671.18 Presslink Printing, Ltd., rcpt. labels – thermal paper; $114.61 Robert L. Garrett, judge training - mileage exp.; $139.15 Seed Stock Media, city of Palacios website; $450 Ed Schulze, I-HGAC mileage; $118.45 South TX Corrugated Pipe, culvert pipe; $1,186 Randall B Strong, prepare trail/jury docket; $1,140 T M L I E B P, h e a l t h insurance -2015- ; $19,121.42 Texas Mun. 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This piece is Often, the job involved enwritten in that hope. tertaining clients at a two-hour Those in creative professions, it (minimum) lunch that includseems, tend to be more susceptible ed drinks before the meal and to the misguided notion that the cognac or some similar after“pressures” of such endeavors call meal imbibing. for induced relaxation. That beTo compound the situation, comes a “cause celebre” that leads while I worked in Houston most often to alcohol although, unthose six years, I lived in Confortunately, in more recent times it roe, a minimum hour’s (often WILLIS WEBB seems to point toward some more Guest Columnist two) drive in afternoon rush harmful, and illegal, drugs as a traffic. There were plenty of means to unwind. bars lining the homeward The term, “more harmful” is used advisedly bound route, so if traffic got too heavy, and/or while, though I consider alcohol a drug and a barstool called with a “Soul Bubba” label on thus addictive, the immediate effects of other, it, I got off clogged IH-45. usually illegal, drugs often bring about more A longtime friend, known only by his selfdestructive personal damage. anointed nickname of Freddy Fudpucker III, A significant segment of society engages also worked in a graphics-related sales job. He in what most call “social drinking,” in and and I usually coordinated our departures so of itself a harmless enough undertaking. Al- we could socialize and make “new acquaincohol’s addictive qualities are usually under- tances” in those wholesome establishments. played. People fall into the trap of regularly We also knew that if one had car trouble, the over-imbibing. If you go beyond one drink, other could come to his aid. you’re probably going to be over the legal Ultimately, I came to the realization I was limit on a Breathalyzer test. making part of the drive home without reHeavy drinking and addiction are a serious membering how I got there. health threat, not to mention a public safety That’s when I decided the friendly small issue when an over-imbiber gets behind the town confines with a lessening of temptawheel of a car. tions, where one could again publish country Uh-oh, Soul Bubba (self-chosen nickname), newspapers, were screaming “Soul Bubba.” you done stopped preaching and started medI took a job publishing The Lockhart Postdling. Register, which turned out to be a fortuitous Bear with me. I don’t speak without some move. There was a raven-haired beauty on experience and understanding of alcohol’s the staff, and she ultimately became my Life addictive qualities and dangers. Thankfully, Partner and my complete Soul Mate (LP-SM) I came to that realization before it became a as well. long-term, life-threatening habit. While the move was the beginning of my I still can enjoy a glass of wine with a “recycling” into the newspaper business, it good meal or I may nurse or sip one highball was also a life-saving extraction from drownthrough a long reception at some convention ing in alcohol. LP-SM played no small role or meeting. The effects beyond that are not in that. appealing to me. Believe me, I’m relaxed Now, by my ordained family rule, “drivenough at my age, a threat to fall asleep on ing” after imbibing my healthy one glass of my own at any minute. Any driving on such white wine (I’m allergic to red), involves only trips, where there is a convention/reception/ a short walk to our master bedroom or punchmeal, only requires pushing my floor button ing the button on the elevator ride to our hotel on the hotel elevator to retire at an hour con- room at a meeting or convention. ducive to my age and sleep needs. Willis Webb is a retired community newsMy usual newsman-social imbibing, af- paper editor-publisher of more than 50 years ter some ‘normal’ collegiate shenanigans, experience. He can be reached by email at took an upturn when I entered the sales field. [email protected]. This was in 1970s-80s Houston, which, after USDA invites applications for loans to fund community facility projects USDA Rural Development has recently been awarded over $60 million in funding to be dispersed for community facility projects throughout Texas. Funding is authorized through the Department’s Community Facilities Direct and Guaranteed Loan Program. “We are pleased to announce available funding in the form of low interest loans, guaranteed loans, and grants used to develop or improve essential facilities and equipment in rural communities that have experienced a lack of capital during these challenging times,” said Paco Deadline 5 p.m. Friday for all photos & articles to be submitted for consideration to be published in the Palacios Beacon Valentin, Rural Development Texas State Director. “Funds to promote local and regional food systems, healthcare and education broadband protocol, renewable energy/energy efficiency, public safety and public service facilities are in much demand statewide.” USDA Rural Developments’ community programs enhance the quality of life for rural Texans by providing funds to public bodies, community-based non-profit organizations and Federallyrecognized Tribes for essential community facilities and services. Funds may be used for a wide range of various community projects. These include, but are not limited to, projects such as those which will enlarge, improve or construct schools, libraries, farmers markets, medical clinics, assisted living centers, public buildings, and community centers. Funding can also be used to purchase public safety equipment such as ambulances, firefighting equipment, and other emergency required implements. Community Programs can make and guarantee loans to develop essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in pop- ulation. Loans and guarantees are available to public entities such as municipalities, counties, and special-purpose districts, as well as to non-profit corporations and tribal governments. Community Programs can guarantee loans made and serviced by lenders such as banks, savings and loans, mortgage companies which are part of bank holding companies, banks of the Farm Credit System, or insurance companies regulated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Community Programs may guarantee up to 90% of any loss of interest or principal on the loan. Community Programs can also make direct loans to applicants who are unable to obtain commercial credit. In some circumstances, grants may be awarded to smaller communities. Applications are now being accepted to fund projects meeting the criteria for community facility loan, guaranteed loan, and grant programs, as outlined on www. rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilitiesdirect-loan-grant-program/ tx” The public is invited to come view and enjoy the 2015 Matagorda County Fair Grand Champion decorated cake which will be displayed at Prosperity Bank in Palacios on Wednesday, March 18th thru Friday, March 20th as requested by top bidders Shirley and Dick Kubecka. The cake was created by Steven Nevarez, a sophomore at Palacios High School. Mrs. Shirley Kubecka, a former Home Economics teacher at PISD, would like to encourage youth to show their creativity through Home Economics projects. We thank Mr. and Mrs. Kubecka for purchasing the cake and exposing youth to a culinary art. Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 - Page 5 EPA fines Wharton Chemical for hazardous waste violations DALLAS – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently conducted a compliance evaluation of Wharton Chemical in Hungerford, Texas. The evaluation revealed violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) related to the storage and handling of hazardous waste at the facil- This Week in Texas History March 18, 1849: Fort Croghan established on the north bank of Hamilton Creek, about ten miles from its junction with the Colorado River; abandoned in Dec. 1853. 1937: New London school explosion. March 19, 1826: Cherokee leader John Dunn Hunter arrived in Mexico City to renew negotiations with the Mexican government for land for a Cherokee settlement in Texas. March 20, 1721: An expedition under the Marques de Aguayo crossed the Rio Grande into Texas. March 21, 1864: Attack at Velasco by Union blockading ship. March 22, 1864: Battle at Corpus Christi between Union and Confederate troops. March 23, 1846: General Zachary Taylor reached the Rio Grande River in response to threats by Mexico against annexation of Texas by the United States. March 24, 1825: Mexican legislature passed the State Coalition Law. For a nominal fee, this law encouraged farming, ranching, and commerce. It granted settlers as much as a square league (4,428.4 acres) of pasture land and a labor (177.1 acres) of farmland. Immigrants were temporally free of any kind of tax. ONE CALL ONE LOW PRICE Advertise Your Business or Event STATEWIDE Regional ads available Contact this newspaper for more information 000-000-0000 361-972-3009 ity. The company will pay a $230,000 civil penalty to settle allegations that it violated RCRA, and is taking steps to protect the local community from health and environmental risks associated with hazardous waste. Wharton Chemical, also known as Lamberti USA, Inc., produces specialty chemicals for industrial applications. The facility was classified as a small-quantity generator of hazardous waste. However, during several occasions in Jan. 2009 through Dec. 2013, the facility generated large quantities of hazardous waste (1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste per month). RCRA is the federal law governing the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA is designed to protect public health and the environment, and avoid costly cleanups, by requiring the safe, environmentallysound storage and disposal of hazardous waste. The RCRA requirements mandate the use of safe practices which greatly reduce the chance that hazardous waste will be released into the environment. Bird Notes Cathy Wakefield (361)404-1198 Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation Feathered Fridays will be held Friday, March 20, at The Nature Conservancy’s Mad Island Marsh Preserve, Collegeport. Please call or e-mail me to participate. Bob Friedrichs reported viewing the following birds at the Matagorda County Birding Nature Center: Couch’s Kingbird, Field, Chipping, Savannah, Lincoln’s, and White-throated Sparrows, Pileated Woodpecker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Eastern Phoebe, Great and Snowy Egrets, Turkey and Black Vultures, a Bald Eagle and variety of dove. Others observed were Blue Jay, American Crow, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Wren, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Eastern Bluebird, Hermit Thrush, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, European Starling, Cedar Waxwing, Yellowrumped Warbler, Wilson’s Warbler, Northern Cardinal, Red-winged and Brewer’s Blackbirds, Common and Great-tailed Grackles, and Brown-headed Cowbird. Others around the area reported seeing Osprey, Great Blue Heron, Sandhill Crane, American White and Brown Pelicans, Snow Goose, Belted Kingfisher, Crested Caracara, Laugh- ing and Herring Gulls. Groups of White Ibis have been seen A variety of wading birds have been seen, by Bob, Bruce Herlin and others, in Trull Marsh. These include Short-billed Dowitcher, Black-necked Stilt, Lesser Scaup, and Lesser Yellowlegs. Large groups of White Ibis have been observed flying over the bay and pastures. Neighbor Roger observed a Loggerhead Shrike capture/kill/eat a Northern Mockingbird! Spring migration has started. Bob said there are reports of seeing Louisiana Waterthrush, Pectoral Sandpiper, and White-eyed vireo. He also shared information about a fellow named John Arvin, a volunteer at Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, who uses radar, Nexrad, to track the density of birds along migration routes. Apparently the flocks/groups of birds reflect back the radar waves to produce density images. He posts his observations on the website Texbirds, and the Texas Bird Discussion group’s Face Book page. Continue to let me know what you’ve observed. It is exciting to read about the large variety of birds observed in our habitat-rich area. Midfield VFD annual fundraiser auction, raffle cook-off Apirl 25 The Midfield Volunteer Fire Dept. (MVFD) will hold its annual fundraiser raffle, auction and brisket, ribs and bean cook-off on April 25. BBQ plates with all the trimmings will be sold by the Fire Dept. complete with dessert and beverage. The raffle and auction will be held during the event, and your donation of items is needed to help make this event a success. The community support is used for training and equipment for the firefighters. The MVFD is a non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. For more information contact Vic Collins (979240-5030), Jim Mote (713503-3920), Christi Collins (979-240-9771) or Nancy Fitzgerald (070-240-6148). 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These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. MATGORDA HOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER Skilled Nursing Facility 700 12th • Bay City • 979-245-7800 Admissions Director: Debbie Castillo Palacios Funeral Home 701 1ST STREET • 972-2012 Palacios Antiques & Resale 501 First Street • Palacios 361-972-1380 Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 4pm 1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097 (361) 972-2222 1-800-787-7741 AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH 1811 Newsom Blvd. Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Eric Young Church Phone: 972-0800 ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS 710 8th Street Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m. Martes-Culto Juvenil Bilinque: 7:30 p.m. Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m. Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m. Pastor: Eddie Martinez Phone: 972-2419 451 Commerce Street Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard Alamia Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios Phone: 972-6171 Prime Parts Supply BLESSING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565 W W DOCK TURNING BASIN 2 361-972-5012 # P.O. Box 342 1407 MAIN STREET Palacios, TX PALACIOS, TEXAS 77465 77465 361-972-1555 CARS SUV’s TRUCKS PALACIOS AUTOS 361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX 1-877-4-BAY CITY 39 South 11th St., Blessing Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. BLESSING CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Railroad & Pecan Streets Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m. Pastor: Steven Walker BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Swift Church Phone: 588-7325 Pastor’s Phone: 588-6313 CARANCAHUA CHAPEL Corner CR 470 / CR 476 Carancahua Community Ctr. Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m. Wed. Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Bob Keprta Casual Dress [email protected] COLLEGEPORT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN MEMBER FDIC 459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585 The Trull FoundaTion 404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241 Serving the Palacios - Matagorda County Area Since 1967 Parker Best Do it Lumber 204 Henderson Palacios, TX 361• 972-5500 Hours: M-F/ 7:30am-5:30pm Sat 8am-2pm 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 6th at Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m. Phone: 972-2132 CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 508 4th St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez Church Phone: 972-6550 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN LCMS Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter Church Phone: 972-1158 4th & Rorem Sunday Worship: 6pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Church Phone: 972-3852 FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST 202 Main Street 9th & Moore Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m., Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m. Pastor: LeRoy Monroe Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m. Phone: 972-6482 Pastor: Chris Webb Associate Pastor of Ministries: PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA James Collins 4th & Morton Church Phone: 972-5486 Domingo Escuela Domincal: 9:45 a.m. Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m. 3rd & Morton Pastor: Juan Aguilera Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. Parsonage: 972-5542 Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP Church Phone: 972-2124 1800 First St. Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m. Pastors: Billie Burch FIRST UNITED METHODIST Church Phone: 972-3675 3rd & Lucas Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m. 1004 Magnusson Pastor: Rev. David King Confessions Saturday: Church Phone: 972-3013 5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005 Saturday Mass 6 p.m. Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m. Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m. FIRST UNITED Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer 525 Morton Street Church Phone: 972-2446 Sunday Service: 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez 3rd & Main Se Habla Español Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2707 Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2744 Church Fax: 972-1334 HOUSE OF GOD (Bilingual) 9th & Morton Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-5254 LA VINA DEL SENOR Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m. Miercoles: 6:30 p.m. Viernes: 6:30 p.m. LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES 1008 5th Street Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Danny G. Perez Church Phone: 972-2849 Pastor’s Phone: 972-2475 MIDFIELD COMMUNITY Junetta St., Midfield Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Harper Phone: 979-241-1274 THE LIVING WORD CHURCH 12th & Henderson Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m. Intercession: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m. Pastor: Tony Flores Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955 TRINITY BAPTIST 2nd & Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Pastor: Louis Rush Church Phone: 972-3139 WEST PALACIOS CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 808 9th St. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor: Raymond Salinas Church Phone: 972-6262 Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117 NEW BEGINNINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657 Sunday Worship: 6pm Thursday Worship: 7pm Church Phone: 361-649-4715 Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton www.new-beginningschurch.com 7am-10pm/Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm/Sat. & 9am-10pm/Sun. 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To list your church information on this page, for free, bring, mail, fax or e-mail your information to the Palacios Beacon. Fax: 972-2610; or E-mail: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.palaciosbeacon.com 453 Commerce • 361-972-3009 • Fax 361-972-2610 The Luther Hotel An Historic Inn 408 South Bay Blvd. 361-972-2312 STP Nuclear Operating Company www. stpnoc.com 215 5th St. Palacios 361-972-5900 Coastal Properties EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HUD CERTIFIED "Strong Churches Make Strong Communities" www.remaxcoastalproperties.com Palacios House of Flowers 414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517 Irene Page, Owner Dairy Queen 215 Henderson Ave. 361-972-2554 Open: 10am-10pm PALACIOS AUTO & TOWING 1105 Henderson 361-972-5923 Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm LAGASSE MARINE WAYS Turning Basin 1 • 361-972-6060 We Support Our Community & Local Churches SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHRIST Equal Housing Lender Homes • Business • Life 308 4th Street ~ Palacios BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm 972-2551 1 John 5: 11-13 Quality, Variety and Value! 702 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios (361) 972-2534 CAMPBELL-HUITT INSURANCE Phone: 972-1606 When visiting the businesses and services listed above, thank them for sponsoring this Church Page. BIG G Auto GlAss 1-800-460-2080 Proudly Serving the Palacios Community Porter’s Lumber and Marine 405 Main Street • Palacios • 361-972-5222 Hours: Mon. - Sat. / 7am - 6pm & Sun./8:30am -3pm Capt. Tom’s Seafood 361-972-3780 Owners Richard & Nancy Rhoades 972-6281 317 Henderson Palacios, Tx PALACIOS HOUSING AUTHORITY Located at Seacrest Estates 45 Seashell • (361) 972-3721 WES’ FEED & MORE 1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631 Tire Shop 361-588-6660 Blessing, Texas 77419 L S DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Obituaries Foran obituaries Palacios Beacon must first be For obituarytotobe bepublished publishedinitthe must be submitted bythey either a funeral home or a family member. ThereRAY is a $40 charge for a standard obituary. submitted by either a funeral home or family members. DONALD KELLY, SR. Funeral services for Donald Ray Kelly, Sr., 79, of Palacios were held March 12 with Rev. Shan Jackson officiating. Donald was born August 1, 1935 in Palacios to the late Lawrence and Ella Cosby Kelly and the Lord softbly called him home on March 8, 2015. He attended and graduated from Palacios High School. Shortly thereafter, he was employed by Alcoa Aluminum where he became a Lab Analyst. Around this same time he met and married Pearl Mary Wagner, his beloved wife of nearly 60 years. They would never leave Palacios, and he would later retire from Alcoa Aluminum after 39 years. He became a longtime member of the Church of Christ, A devout Christian with an unrelenting faith and belief in God’s Providence, and his personal savior Jesus Christ. Donald was a kind honest man with an incredible quick wit who never shirked a task, always placing his family’s needs above his own. He loved ranching and working on and driving his antique cars, but most of all he simply enjoyed being with his family. If the love a family feels for one, is the true measure of ones wealth, then our father was extremely blessed. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children and grandchildren. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Patricia Kelly. He is survived by his wife Pearl Wagner Kelly; daughters Stephanie Winfield (Charles) of San Marcos, and Beverly Vacek of Palacios,; sons Donald Kelly, Jr. of Palacios and Harold Wagner Kelly of Austin; sister Betty Kelly; brothers Lawrence Kelly, Jr. of Victoria, and Roy Kelly of Palacios; grandchildren Justin Kelly (Andrea), Jessica Vacek, Dylan Kelly, Lucas Kelly, Kaitlyn Vacek, Amy Vacek, Colton Kelly and Christian Kelly; great grandchildren Laila Kelly, Roman Kelly, Abram Kelly, Belen Kelly and John Paul Kelly. Pallbearers were Justin Kelly, Lucas Kelly, Charles Winfield, Rene Galvan, Kenny Maynard and Stephen Frangullie. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were made with Palacios Funeral Home. Palacios Library News Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 - Page 7 IFE TYLES Patchwork of Life Conference will exhibit four types of lamps used in Ancient History As part of the Pottery Exhibit of the Third Annual Patchwork of Life Community Christian Women’s Conference, oil lamps from three distinct periods of ancient history will be on display - the Intermediate Bronze Age (2000 BC), the Iron Age (1500 BC to 600 BC) and the Herodian Dynasty (50 BC to 50 AD). The Bronze Age lamp was used during the lifetime of the Biblical characters, Abraham and Sarah. These lamps were developed with multiple wicks because of the scarcity of olive oil. The use of fish oil made the development of multiple wicks a necessity. The Iron Age lamp was in use during the lifetime of the Israel’s King David. It is also know as the Canaanite Olive Oil Lamp. It is among the earliest of clay lamps. In antiquity, it was developed after a saucer or shallow bowl had its edges folded up to form a spout. The Herodian Dynasty Lamp was common in Judea during the life and ministry of Jesus. It was in widespread use during the reign of Herod the Great in Israel. This lamp was wheel-made with the spout applied by hand. In addition, the Conference will feature 4000-year-old potsherd fragments from the Holy Land, as well as authentic American Indian pottery. This year’s speaker, Rachel Norris, Master Potter, will be speaking on “The Potter’s Hand,” Rachel will be performing a live potter’s wheel demonstration as she illustrates her message. The Conference will be held at The Christian Life Center, 202 Welch St. Palacios, TX from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch is included in ticket price. Tickets are available at Old Main Bookstore and First Baptist Church office, as well as on-line at www.patchworkoflife.com. Tickets are $15/ea. or two tickets for $25 and include lunch, program and exhibit. Free childcare for 0-5 years old is available by pre-registration. Pottery Registration form as well as a Child Care Registration is also available on-line. Patchwork Community Christian Women’s Conference is soliciting hand-made pottery from area women for the exhibit. For more information call 361-972-6068. •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. New Arrivals EMMA ROSE MUTZ Karl and Kimberly Mutz of St. Hedwig, Texas are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Rose, born February 25, 2015. The new arrival weighed 7-lbs. 4-oz. and was 21-inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Dawna Frankson of Palacios. Paternal grandparents are Betty and the late Russell Mutz of Cestohowa, Texas. Deadline For Articles, Ads Is 5 p.m. Friday Classified Ad’s 10 a.m. Monday MCUW accepting applications for 7th annual Day of Caring Matagorda County United Way has designated Friday, April 10, as the 7th Annual Day of Caring and applications for minor home repair services are now available. This community-wide effort is a day when over 100 volunteers work on projects making minor repairs to the homes of elderly or disabled community members. The event is a unique opportunity for volunteers to see how their time and generosity impacts the individuals in our community. The day will be a busy and fulfilling day for participants and an experience everyone who has participated looks forward to each year. Applications to request By Vikijane Bear minor home repairs are now are provided and there is no teers and sponsorships as available at the MCUW of- cost to the homeowner. well. Please call the United fice at 2417 Avenue G, Bay Matagorda County United Way office at (979)245-5852 City. Interested persons may Way is also seeking volun- for information. also call the United Way at (979)245-5852 to have an application mailed to them. Applications are also available at the Economic Action Committee Senior Center, the Friends of Elder Citizens. To Foran obituaries published the Palacios Beacon must first be For obituarytotobe beVIRGIL publishedinitD. must be submitted bythey either a funeral FARLEY be eligible, an applicant must home or a family member. Therehome is a $40 charge for a standard obituary. submitted by either a funeral or family members. be a senior citizen 65 years of Funeral services for age or older or have a disabilVirgil D. Farley, 87, ity and they must own their were held on March 16 home. The work will all be at St. Anthony’s Cathodone on the Day of Caring lic Chruch in Palacios by United Way volunteers at with Fr. Bryan Heyer ofno cost to the selected applificiating. cants. Examples of eligible Virgil was born on repairs include painting; June 5, 1928, to Oscar building wheel chair ramps; and Nancy Wilkins Farinstalling bathroom safety ley and grew up in Crysgrips; power washing houses, tal City, Texas, with his driveways and sidewalks; parents and six siblings yard maintenance and beauand he passed away tification; spring cleaning, peacefully on March 18, 2015 in Edna . changing door locks; planting flowers; repairing winVirgil and Adela have resided in Caranachua commudow screens; replacing light nity for most of their 67 years of marriage. He worked bulbs; and other small carfor Alcoa in Point Comfort, Texas for 36 years and repentry projects. One-hundred tired in 1986. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Cathopercent of the work is done lic Church, Knight of Columbus and Woodmen of the by community volunteers on World. Virgil was a avid hunter and a man of many talthe Day of Caring. Materials ents including ranching, carpentry and mechanics. He was also a wonderful counselor, advisor and teacher to his family and will be truly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Adela; son Benny Farley and wife Yvonne; daughter Marilyn Mallory; grandsons Eric Mallory and wife Stephanie, Chris Farley and wife Marcey and Brett Ringo; great-grandsons Seth Mallory, ByVikijane Vikijane Bear By Mosier Joshua Farley and Colton Farley; brother James Farley and numerous sisters and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; We have just received son Lawrence ; brothers Otto, Grover and Daniel Farsome new children’s ley; sisters Pernia Dennis and Leona Wooten. books at both Blessing and Pallbearers were Eric Mallory, Chris Farley, Brett Palacios. They have been Ringo, Josh Farley, Andy Novak and Russell Orsak. updated with A/R labels for Honorary pallbearers were Seth Mallory, Colton Faryour child’s convenience. ley, Bennie Orsak, Marvin Stuhrenberg, Michael Novak Both fiction and nonfiction and Wayne Dennis. Online condolences may be shared for young adult, elementary with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Araged, and preschool age are rangements are with Palacios Funeral Home. available so come by and check one out. During Science Rocks Chris and Kristin Webb COME IN AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE: demonstrated some • Antique & good used furniture • Collectibles • Good snack experiments to the used pots & pans • Kitchenwares • Cast iron cookware children. The children got to experiment with • Decorative items • China • Crystal • Knick knacks marshmallows, 3 Muskateer • Books of all kinds • Jewelry (new & vintage) • Small bars, and pop rocks. It & large appliances. not only was fun it was delicious. Now that Spring Break is over join us for Story Hour and the After School Story 501 First St. • Palacios • 361-972-1380 Hour. Obituaries Palacios Library News Palacios Antiques & Resale Campbell-Huitt Insurance 328 Commerce Palacios, TX 361-972-2551 Auto-Bonds Business Home Life Flood MARCH’s WORLD MISSION BREAKFAST Saturday, March 21st 8am - 11am Church of God of Prophecy 808 9th St. • Palacios $7.00 - All You Can Eat Please join us for pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, grits, hot coffee, juice and our famous breakfast strudel. All proceeds go to support mission fields around the world. We have enjoyed your fellowship and patronage for 70 years, and appreciated your continued support. Please call 361-972-6262 (day of event) to place your “to go” order or to reserve dine in space. DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY DEADLINE Page 8 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 Beacon Classified Ads $5.00 Per Insertion for 25 Words Or Less • Payment required at the time of placement for all Classified Ads A. CONTRERAS 1014 Jackson County Road 477 Palacios, TX 77465 • HOUSE LEVELING • • Foundation Repair • Waterproof Roofing • Remodeling • Carpentry • Residential Painting • Free Estimates 406 Milam Edna, TX 77957 361-235-0208 Cell 361-460-8739 Cell •Full-time,6-dayweek •Mustlikeworkingoutdoors&aroundwater •Mechanicalaptituderequired •Experienceoperatingfarmequipmentaplus •Competitivepay&opportunityforadvancement TOAPPLYCALL979-543-8989 [email protected] Palacios Autos 117 Henderson 361-972-3596 H Auto Detailing by Appointment H 2002 CHRYSLER 2012 KIA VOYAGER- Handicap Van with Scooter & Lift. Call for details and price. SOLE $9,995. YOU CAN NOW VISIT US ON OUR NEW WEBSITE at www.palaciosautos.com IN-HOUSE FINANCING THE RON BROWN COMPANY 2618 N. Richmond Rd. Wharon, TX 77488 979-532-1013 HUGE PRICE REDUCTION - Priced to sell Priced below CAD value. 1617 W. Bayshore DR. 3BR, 2BA, w/water right & pool on .95 of an acre PRICE REDUCED! WEST BAYSHORE -3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, in Cape Carancaha. Mary Repka 832-434-0482 www.WhartonCountyRealEstate.com 1121 7th Street Bay City, TX 77414 (979) 245-1441 A GENERAL FARM HELP www.texanareal.com • 813 PR-BLESSING - 1BR, 1BA, 1360 sq.ft. $65,000. • HWY 71 NORTH - Call for info. 2 Acres. $145,000. • 22 ACRES-HWY 1862 - $121,000. • COMMERCIAL BLDG-BAY CITY - 2,000 sq.ft., 1AC $200,000. • WE NEED FARMS & RANCH LAND • 221 Elm, Blessing - 4BD, 2BA, Pool, 2 Lots, Fenced. Like New. • 200 CR 467 - 40 AC, M/H, Blessing • 1085 HWY 616 - Blessing, 3BD, 2.5BA • COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS - Palacios • LOTS - Turtle Bay Cove, Palacios 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home, 2 Car Garage CH/A, new floors, remodeled bathrooms. RE/MAX Coastal Properties LAND FOR SALE FOR SALE: 12th Street. (1) Acre Frontage left. Utilities Pending. Surveyed & Platted. $23,500. Owner Finance, $2,500 down. Low monthly payments. Details 713-882-8080. (10-6tc) ------------------------------------------------ FOR RENT FOR LEASE: Large 2BD, 2BA, 2 car garage home on E. Bayshore. $1100/ month + deposit. Call 361-649-4275 and please leave a message. (9-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BA Duplex. $550/ month + utilities. $550/deposit. No smoking. Call Jan @ 361-972-1438. (10-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BA, Duplex @ 210 Duson. $600/month, $600/Deposit + Utilities. Call Jan @ 361-972-1438 (45-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: 3BD, 2BA Nice home with detached 3 car garage. Shown by appointment only. $190,000. Call 361-649-4275 and please leave a message. (9-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1111 2nd St., 3-2-2. CH/A, new floors, remodeled bathrooms, Call Ron to view @ 979-2404413. Re/Max Coastal Properties 215 5th St., Palacios. (48-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2 lots. 3BD, 2BA house, CH/A, WBFP. Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined property. Great fishing for trout. Subdivision has boat launch with access to bay, Swimming pool. Call Ron Laws for details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc) -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Complete set of Golf Clubs. - $500.00 Call 361-920-3460 for more information. (12-2-tp) ------------------------------------------------ SERVICES JANAK ELECTRIC MOTORS: Since 1979. We have single phase, three phase, new and rebuilt motors in stock. We work on generators, hoists, water pumps, air compressors, fan motors, etc. Call 361-2084483 or 361-293-7712. (28-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ SUPPORT GROUPS DRINKING PROBLEM?: CAN’T STOP? , Episcopal Hall, 3rd & Main St., Palacios, Thursday, 7 p.m. & Sunday 3:30 p.m. Call John (361)5539638 or Jeff (713)299-7179. (34-tfnc) ------------------------------------------------ WANTED 1111 Second Street Call Ron to view @ 979-240-4413. 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) Small Ads Get Attention. Your Reading One Now! Dan Tucker 979-241-5457 Broker/Owner Ron Laws 979-240-4413 Broker/Owner Tammy Hill 979-240-3420 Realtor Charlotte Tucker 979-241-8615 Realtor COASTAL PROPERTIES 215 5th Street 361-972-5900 Independently owned and operated seguin 2015 Saturday, Mar 21 8:30 -10am H Starcke Park - color me nutty 5K fun run/walk 10am - 3pm H Central Park artisans market, zumba, sidewalk art, live performances, pet poochanga, 10am poetry readings at Court St Coffee Shop 7-9pm H Texas Theatre - CelebrARTe ticketed event with live entertainment, wine & beer tastings, keepsake glass, appetizers, art show and silent auction VisitSeguin.com H 830-401-0810 Drugandalcoholscreeningadministered MISC. FOR SALE Elmo Duke 979-240-4105 972-3009 Classified Deadline 10 A.M. MONDAY Robbie Brieden 361-920-2891 Realtor • 411 Mertie - 2BD, 1BA, Brick home in Green PENDING Acres has a large living room. Attached 1 car garage. Covered porch. CH/A. $115,000. Call Tammy CONTRACT • 511 Ave E-Markham - 4BD, 1BA, large living and dining room. Office space. CH/A, hardwood floors. $88,000. REDUCED $78,000. Call Robbie • 1111 Second St. - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage House, 2 lots, 2 remodeled bathrooms, new tile and laminate floors. New hot water heater and central air and heat unit. Covered patio, Electric window shutters. Fenced yard. View of Tres Palacios Bay $189,000. Call Ron • 3441 Beachside Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA House, 1800 GLA, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, CH/A. Covered porch to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets. Gasted community. Ground level offers covered parking for cars and boats. $253,000. Call Ron • 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. Call Tammy with a waterview on a half acre of land. Detached single garage with shop. $145.000. Call Tammy. • 314 E. Bayshore - 3BD, 1 1/2 BA, located across from the bay SOLD SOLD • 111 Morton - 3BD, 2BA, has a screened in porch area a 10x20 storage building. Located 2 blocks from bay. Well maintained with security system $99,000. Call Tammy • 308 Magnusson - 3BD, 2BA, home on 2 1/2 lots, with 2 buildings. Also has slab for RV hook-up. $118,000. Call Tammie • 607 Ave D, Markham - 2BD, 2BA, Mobile home on 2 lots. $95,000. $85,000. REDUCED $75,000. Call Robbie. • 2111 E. Bayshore - Stunning house overlooking Tres Palacios Bay. Main house is 2BR, 1BA, CH/A, large livingroom, den, fireplace, Jacuzzi in masterbath. Fenced yard, 2 car garage. large metal building. Guest quarters 1BD, 1BA, efficiency. Recent build outdoor kitchen $285,000. • 405 1st St. - 1BD, 1BA, Fully furnished, fenced yard, Pecan trees, close to bay, fishing pier, boat launch, Great weekender/retreat home. $59,000. Call Ron • 506 Humphrey - 2BD, 1BA, home with hardwood floors, carpet, fenced yard. Storage building. $55,000. REDUCED $49,500. Call Robbie. • 771 CR 305 - 3BD, 1 1/2 BA, Brick home with waterview. Situated on 4 acres. Attached on car garage. $361,000. Call Ron • 312 Duson - 3BD, 2BA, with openCONTRACT concept floor plan PENDING & wood burning fireplace. Enclosed front porch & detached garage $184,500. REDUCED $169,000. Call Ron • 517 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA Home great for entertaining with outdoor BBQ room. $115,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Robbie • 307 Windswept - Located in Sunrise Bay Sub-Division. This 3BD, 3BA, open concept home has a beautiful view of the bay. $279,000. Call Charlotte • 413 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview from balcony, $215,000.REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte • 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte • 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy • 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte LAND • 1.27 Acres - Hwy 35 - Sloan Rd, $18,000. Call Ron • 0 Bellwood, Tres Palacios Oaks, Creekside Sec/Lot 1442 - 50X100, .115 Approx. Acreage. $1,500. Call Robbie • 0 Henderson Hwy 35 - 162ft. Wide x 210ft. Deep, .78 Acres. Prime commercial building site. Great location for restaurant, or retail store. $150,000. Call Ron • Lot 709, Cape Carancahua - Great building site, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. Priced only $6,000. Call Ron • 1.68 Acres, CR 313, Vanderbilt - Great site. Country living. Industrial School District. $10,000. Call Ron • Lot 269-270 Swallow - Cape Carancahua, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. $25,000. REDUCED $15,000. Call Robbie • Lot 83 Sandollar, Boca Chica - Located near community pool, community boat ramp, great for fishing. $5,000. Call Robbie • Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. Call Robbie SOLD • 3.2 Acres, Hwy 35 - Over 3.2 acres with 200 ft. of frontage on Turtle Bay with bulkhead. Located just outside of town. $98,000. Call Ron • Lot 121, Beachside S/D - Gated community with lots of future amenities, underground utilities. $17,500. Call Ron • Lot 146 - Bayview in Cape Carancahua. Gated community with boat launch, pool, piers. $10,000. Call Ron • 552 Bayview - 2 Lots. Great lots to build on. S/D has piers, boat launch, pool. $19,000. Call Ron • Lot 24 Windswept - Sunrise Bay S/D. Fantastic view of Carancahua Bay. $45,000. Call Ron • 633 Swallow Drive - 2 Great lots to build on, includes small building and power pole. S/D has boat launch, pool and pier. $21,000. Call Ron • River Hollow Way - 1 Acre of River front property, lots of trees. $51,500. Call Tammy • 6405 SH 35 - 1.73 Acres of undeveloped waterfront property on Turtle Bay. Over 148 ft. of water frontage with seawall. $92,000. Call Ron • FM 3280 - 627.71 Acres in 2 different tracts. $1,489,000. Call Dan • 503 E Bay Blvd. - Wateview, great building site, close to boat ramp. $150,000. Call Charlotte • 28 Windswept Dr. - .95 acre Sunrise Bay SD. $109,000. REDUCED $89,000/ Call Robbie • 10 Acres-Collins Rd - Great tract for building or commercial, fenced. $65,000. REDUCED $39,000. Call Ron • 2 Acres - on Tres Palacios Bay -"Collegeoport" with 120' of Bulkhead $105,000. Owner financing available. Call Ron • 1st & McGlothin - 6 Lots, Road frontage on 4 sides. $115,000. Call Ron • E. Bayshore Dr. - 1 Acre would be a great homesite with view of the bay. $110,000. Call Tammy • 141 Sandollar - Boca Chica Lot #74. $6,500. Call Robbie • Lot # 13 & 14 - Live Oak Landing, Blessing, $49,900. Call Robbie • Lots 1344 & 1345 - Cape Carancahua, Waterfront lots-$79,000. each. Call Ron • Palacios Acres - Lot B - 2.08 Acres on 12th Street. Great location and close to town. $35,000. Call Ron • Palacios Acres - Lot C - 2.08 Acres. Convenient location. Close to town. $35,000. Call Ron • Riverfront Property - Live Oak Landing S/D, Lot 9, 2 acres. $89,000. Call Robbie • 1620 Ruthven - 1 acre waterfront property with bayfront view $70,000. Call Tammy • Lot 63, Sea Urchin Drive - 75x104 lot in Boca Chica across from reserve. $7,500. REDUCED $5,900. Call Robbie • 2201 First St. - 6 acres in town. Building not included. $220,000. $217,500. REDUCED $180,000. Call Charlotte • 684-685 Swallow - 130' x110' $12,000. Call Ron • Sea Urchin Boca Chica- $8,000. Lot 62 across from reserve. REDUCED $7,000 Call Robbie • 8.2 Acres on Green Ave. - $145,000. Possible owner finance. Call Ron • 1 Acre tracts on Collins Rd. - Great Building Site! Call Ron • 862 CR 478 - 1.3 Acres on Carancahua Bay - w/ 308' waterfront, Wonderful homesite. $159,995 $139,995. REDUCED $ 139,000. Call Charlotte • Bayshore Dr - 2.5 Acres WATERFRONT Land. Great Homesite! $295,000. REDUCED $199,000. 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Second Team All-District Jackson Kelley - Palacios (jr.) Second Team All-District Sharks, Tigers selected to Dist. 28-3A All-District basketball rosters BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher Hallettsville’s exit from the boys basketball playoffs leads to the release of the Dist. 28-3A All-District teams. Hallettsville swept all but one postseason award, as Industrial junior Brandon Alexander was named the District’s Most Valuable Player. The Brahmas’ Jimario Grounds was selected Offensive MVP with Defensive MVP honors going to fellow Hallettsville senior Trenton McGee. Hallettsville sophomore Colton Starnes was tabbed Newcomber of the Year and Brahma coach Scott Cottenoir was named Coach of the Year. A trio of Sharks earned All-District honors with one Tiger from Tidehaven receiving recognition. Palacios junior Sam Schulman was the lone Shark representative and a unanimous selection on the First Team. Shark senior Cameron Sides was joined by junior Jackson Kelley on the Second unit. Tidehaven’s Isiah Morales garnered Second Team honors. Palacios’ Justin Filip and Tidehaven’s Jacob Galvan and Bryce Galvan received Honorable Mention. Le’s five saves led Sharkettes past El Campo on pitch While the schedule showed a bye for Tues. (Mar. 16), the varsity Sharkettes of the soccer pitch wrapped up the 2015 season with a split in action in the final two games of the year. Behind a stout performance between the pipes by goalie Nicki Le, the Shar- kettes blanked El Campo’s Lady Ricebirds 2-0. Le denied El Campo’s five shots on goal. Sharkettes’ Marissa Figueroa and Megan Buckley booted the ball past the Lady Ricebird goal keeper for the decisive scores. Both Figueroa and Buckley recorded two shots on goal, while Maria Hurtado tacked on another shot on goal attempt. Madeline Harvey had one free kick attempt. Last Friday, the ‘Big Red’ girls of the pitch were bounced by Columbia’s Lady Roughnecks 5-0. Buckley led Palacios with two shots on goal and tacked on one free kick attempt. Cristal Martell, Bianca Gonzalez and Hurtado each recorded a shot on goal. The Sharkettes closed out the season with a 2-2-6 mark in District play. Palacios Pride The Palacios hardballin’ Sharks had a rough go of last week’s Banquete Tournament and wrapped up play 0-3-1. The Sharks opened the tournament with a 2-2 tie with Aransas Pass’ Panthers. Palacios’ Cameron Sides and AP’s Troy Galvan both pitched gems with each striking out ten batters. Sides held a slight edge as he surrendered just one hit in the five inning affair. Adrian Ortiz pushed across Palacios’ first run on a sacrifice bunt that plated Jeffrey Frierson in the bottom of the third. In the bottom of the fourth, Justice Acosta reached on an error that allowed Branson Hebel to come around for a run. The Panthers put two on the board in the top of the fifth on a two out two-run double to center. After failing to push one across in the bottom half of the fifth, the contest was called due to time. In round two, the Sharks were held to just two hits as tourney host Banquete pulled away 7-3 in five innings. Justice Acosta surrendered six runs on four hits and was tagged with the loss. Sides drove in two runs and Ortiz plated Joseph Rodriguez on a fielder’s choice in the top of the third. John Paul II pounded Palacios 12-2 in four innings in the third tournament game. Justin Filip and Sides were the lone Sharks to record a hit, and Sides scored both of the Sharks’ runs in the loss. On the mound, Acosta was tagged for 10 runs on three hits and walked seven. The Sharks closed out the tournament with a 7-3 loss to Ben Bolt. Josh Garcia pushed his first of three runs across on an RBI single in the bottom of the first that brought in Dominic Garcia. Ben Bolt went up 4-1 in the top of the third with three coming around to score in the frame. In the bottom of the third, Josh Garcia sacrificed but reached on an error that allowed Sides and Ortiz to come around to score. Ben Bolt tacked on two runs in the fourth and another in the fifth to close out the Sharks’ tourney action. The Sharks were to travel to Lake Jackson on Tues. (Mar. 17) to face Brazosport Christian. The Boys in Red will return home for the first time since February as they open their Dist. 28-3A schedule at 7 p.m. on Fri. (Mar. 20) against the Rice Raiders. Tigers take down no. 2 ranked Flatonia, take 3rd at tourney The Tidehaven Tigers regained their footing on the baseball diamond and downed the no. 2 team in Class 2A en route to capturing third place in last week’s Flatonia Tournament. Coach Eddie Russell’s Tigers downed Flatonia, the no. 2 team in the State in Class 2A, 3-0 behind a complete game shutout by Brandon Litzau. Litzau allowed five hits, struck out five and walked four in seven scoreless innings on the mound. At the plate, Litzau went 1-3 and drove in one RBI. Eric Villareal finished 2-3 with two doubles and scored one run. Leighton Galvan finished 1-3 with one RBI and scored one run. The Tigers opened the tourney with a 5-4 victory over Sacred Heart. Litzau delivered the game winning hit in the bottom of the 7th that plated the winning run. He also picked up the save on the mound with two strikeouts in one frame. Mason Rodriguez picked up the win on the mound and struck out three in two and twothirds inning of work. Cameron Riojas drove in two runs and Villareal finished with a 2-4 day at the plate with a double, two runs scored and one RBI. The Tigers followed up the tourney opening win with a 6-5 defeat by Smithville. Mason Ledwig pitched six innings and surrendered five runs, two walks, 12 hits and struck out four. With the game tied 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh, Tidehaven’s Justin Hernandez surrendered the game winning hit as Smithville prevailed. Villareal led the charge for the Tigers with a 2-4 day in the batter’s box with a double and three RBI. Hunter Saha was 3-4 with an RBI and two runs scored. The Tigers were to host Needville on Tues. (Mar. 17) and will open District 28-3A play in Industrial on Fri. (Mar. 20) with first pitch set to fly at 7 p.m. Pick it uP Subscribe To The Beacon Why guess? Fill out the coupon below and mail it, along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount to the: $ 25 $30.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Matagorda Matagorda County County PALACIOS BEACON P. O. BOX 817 PALACIOS, TX. 77465 NAME: ADDRESS: Public notices in your newspaper take some of the guesswork out of what your local governmental bodies are planning to do with your tax dollars. It's your right to know what they're up to. If it is not in the newspaper, how will you know? Stand with the Palacios Beacon and tell State Legislators to keep public notices in newspapers CITY: STATE: ZIP: NEW RENEWAL $ 35 $40.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Out Of Of Out County County Page 10 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., March 18, 2015 Palacios YOUTH DEADLINE DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY Beacon MEMBERS of the PHS Robotics Team 6510 CyberSharks are: (front, l-r) Jeffrey Dinh, An Nguyen, Margaret Castanon and Lisa Nguyen; (back) Blake Huitt, Randall Jasek; Middle row: Thai Pham, Leo Sanchez, Kyle Seaman, Jessica Nguyen, Sarah Nguyen and Sabrina Garcia. (Submitted Photo) CyberSharks bound for FTC Robotics World Championship PHS Winter Guard on to Championship On March 7 Palacios Winter Guard performed their show “Letters from War” in Magnolia, Texas and earned 1st place in their group selection. This team faced a total of 22 novice groups and had the 2nd highest score at this competition among their group. They are headed to championships on next Sat. (Mar 28) at Morton High School to face a total of 33 novice groups. Some of the schools they will compete with are Foster, Seven Lakes, Pearland, Klien, Bush HS etc. for a chance of earning 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place. “Earning either one of these spots or close to it would be a great success for this team” said Mrs. Popham. Competing on this level for the first time ever has made these members understand that a small school can compete with larger schools. Please join the team this Thurs. (Mar. 19) for a community performance at 6 p.m. in the new high school gym. This will be a free performance and the last performance before championships. Members of the team are Dale Durgan, Velinda Durgan, July Hernandez, Estefani Lopez, Chasity Nguyen, Minh Nguyen, Tiffany Nguyen, Vanessa Nguyen, Ana Ortiz, and Imelda Rios. These members would like to thank their sponsors for their support and generous contribution towards their program. Their contribution enabled this group to participate in highly distinguished competitions throughout the Brenham and Houston areas. Without the support of people like them, the PHS Winter Guard would not be able to reach their goals. The Winterguard would like to thank sponsors: Captain Tom’s Enterprise, Inc.; Mr. Ray Hinds; Dr. Humphries (Bay City); Mrs. Marilyn King; Mrs. Shelley Newsom; Nails One (Port Lavaca, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Nguyen); Mr. Christopher Page; Mr. & Mrs. James Popham; Oxea Corporation; STP; Ms. Laura Trad; Travel World (Bay City); Trull Foundation; Simple Simons (John Baughman); and Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Stuhrenberg. For the second time in three years the PHS Robotics Team 6510 CyberSharks have advanced to the FTC Robotics World Championship. They competed with 72 teams in the U.S. South National competition this past week in San Antonio. The CyberSharks made it to the semi-final round in the Finalist Alliance which was enough to advance them to the World Championship, then they won the “Connect” award placing them 9th overall. The “Connect” award is given to the team that most connects with their local and engineering community. The team that wins the Connect Award aggressively seeks engineers and explores the opportunities available in the world of engineering, science and technology. In addition, this team has a clear Business or Strategic Plan and has identified steps to achieve their goals. The CyberSharks won this award because they are co-developers of an innovative FTC Team Engineering Collaboration (TEC) Network along with Team 4082 RoboSpartans of New Hartford, New York, the site creators. They are able to collaborate with teams from around the world in real-time using the Google+ Community and Google Hangouts. Their unique team communication, collaboration and connection website en- ables them to interact with over 100 member teams in 6 countries. http://www. ftctecnetwork.org/ There are over 3000 FIRST FTC Robotics teams worldwide. PHS will now compete with the World’s best in a 128 team International competition April 2124 in St. Louis, MO. Once again they have put Palacios and Matagorda County on the World Map. The CyberSharks are actively seeking corporate, business, and organization sponsors in their journey to the World Championship. Please contact Mr. Morris at Palacios High School. Phone: 361-972-2571 Email: [email protected]. PHS registration orientation schedule In preparation for next school year, Palacios High School will be having reg- Seven locals on WCJC Dean’s List for Fall ‘14 Wharton County Junior College has recognized a number of area students as distinguished scholars for the fall semester of 2014, according to Karen Preisler, Registrar/Acting Director of Admission and Registration. The following students were named to the Dean’s List for earning at least a 3.5 grade point average, out of a possible perfect 4.0, in all work completed during at least twelve semester hours of work. Palacians’ named to the Dean’s List were: Jade Ashley Hunter, Mayra Carmela Mancera, Mynda Danielle Morton, Angela Russell Pahira, Ricky Corbett Rhoades, Irasema Sifuentes and Jonathan Toan Vu. istration orientation for all students 8th grade through 11th grade. During orientation, students will be given an overview of PHS, discuss registration, and the courses offered. Registration packets will be given to all students. Information and materials will be explained to students in detail. There will be a Parent Orientation for 8th Graders’ parents and all PHS Parents on Mon. (Mar. 23) at 4:30 pm in the PHS LRC. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this informational meeting. Registration Orientation Schedule for Thurs. •Sophomore Orientation for Current Freshmen: 2nd Period in the FAB • Freshmen Orientation for Current 8th Graders: 3rd Period in FAB • Junior Orientation for Current Sophomores: 4th Period in the FAB • Senior Orientation for Current Juniors: 5th Period in the FAB Subscribe to the PALACIOS BEACON proudly keeping it local for 108 years! Sponsored by the Palacios Beacon Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were: (front, l-r) Andrew Serna and Jesse Martinez; (back) Aimee Martinez, Kailee Beane, Iclalie Cano and Valeria Hernandez. (Submitted Photo) Welcome ~ Bienvenida Cháo múng Dr. Kim Chau, D.O. THEY JUST GOT A PERMIT TO PUMP WASTE INTO THE RIVER. OR HADN’T YOU HEARD? When government officials make decisions, they must let their citizens know. That’s why the state requires them to publish their actions through public notices in newspapers. But some politicians would prefer to bury public notices on little seen, rarely visited government websites – away from public scrutiny! If it is not in the newspaper, you won’t know about it. Stand with the Palacios Beacon and tell State Legislators to keep public notices in newspapers Multi-lingual in English, Spanish and Vietnamese Dr. Kim Chau, D.O. is the newest addition to our Women and Children’s Health Center! Board certified General Pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, received her bachelor degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from Touro University Nevada. She completed her residency at the University of South Florida where she trained at Tampa General Hospital and John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Dr. Chau practiced in New Mexico and Florida and cared for patients from premature infants to young adults up to 21 years of age. Her special interest includes premature infant healthcare and treatment of infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. She is excited to join the MEHOP family where a child’s healthcare needs come first and foremost. Dr. Chau will begin seeing new and established patients beginning mid-March. MEHOP Pediatrics accepts Medicaid, CHIPS and Private Insurance. If uninsured, discounts may be available based on household income if eligible. 979-245-2008 111 Ave. F, Bay City, TX 77414 www.mehop.org
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