PALACIOS Seawall Commissioners receive

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PALACIOS Seawall Commissioners receive
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Seawall Commissioners receive ‘Thanks’ for recent projects
BY TERRY MOSIER
A round of ‘thanks’ were offered at last
week’s regular scheduled meeting of the
Matagorda County Seawall Commission.
The first ‘thank you’ to the Seawall Commission was extended by the Grassy Point
Bait Camp, who expressed their gratitude and
relayed some of the praise of fishermen for
the nearly completed Grassy Point Road (East
Bayshore Drive). The construction is mostly
complete and just a few items need to be finished up.
The final payment on the project should be
released at the next meeting if the items are
completed.
The other ‘Thank You’ to the Commissioners came via Gary Hafernick, Chairman of the
City’s Parks and Recreation Committee, who
thanked the Commissioners for their assistance during the past year for improvements
provided to the area along the bay front.
Hafternick also presented some Parks and
Rec. Committee ideas for future improvements to the Commissioners. The ideas
ranged from additional solar trash compactors, a four feet wide Americans with Disabil-
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BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
(See CITY, Page 2)
MCND approves Admin. Building improvements
In a Special Meeting held early last week,
the Commissioners of the Matagorda County
Navigation District #1 (MCND) discussed
improvements to the Port Adminstration
Building and the upcoming International
Work Boat Show.
With all but one Commissioner present,
Jimmy Neeley was the lone absentee, the architectural plans for improvement in the Port
Administration Building for the build out of
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We l c o m e a b o a r d a n d
gratitude was expressed at
last week’s Palacios City
Council meeting towards
Sonia Martinez, Palacios’
newest Associate Judge.
Court Clerk Martinez was
recommended to Council by
Municipal Court Judge Linh
Chau, “She has experience
with the court, she lives in the
city and works for the city.”
“We’re fortunate to have her
come forward to do this for
the city,” commented Council
member Gary Hafernick.
Martinez will assume
responsibilities when Judge
Chau and Associate Municipal
Court Judge Robert Garrett are
out of town.
Other Approved Items
John Conner was nominated
as sole candidate for the
position of Matagorda County
Appraisal District Board of
Directors.
The following items were
declared surplus property and
authorized the disposition of
this property by sealed bids:
two tugs, one power unit,
and one air compressor at the
airport, one police vehicle, and
an assortment of abandoned
bicycles.
Visitors Citizen Forum
Council members Gary
Hafernick and Ed Schultz
recognized the City of Palacios
employees and residents
Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Beacon Closed Wednesdays
PPalacios
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(See SEAWALL, Page 3)
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The monthly birding
event, Featherd Fridays,
will be held at The Nature Conservancy’s Mad
Island Marsh Preserve
Thursday, October 17th.
We will meet at the front
gate at 8 am, and “bird’
until 11:30 am. Wear outdoor clothing and bring
bug repellent, water or
drinks, snacks, binoculars, sunscreen and hats.
If interested in participating, please e-mail or call
Cathy Wakefield: cathywakefield78@gmail.com,
361-404-1198.
Kana reported that an advisory board may
be created to work with the Committee.
On Dec. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at City Hall, the
Committee plans to hold a Charatte meeting.
A Charatte meeting is described as being a
brainstorming session with a tad more organization. Instead of everyone brainstorming
in mass, the Charatte breaks down the masses into several small groups, each of which
brainstorms ideas one-after-the-other until
everyone involved has had a chance to fully
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ities Act (ADA) accessible side walk from the
parking lot to the walk area for wheel chairs.
three exercise pads and three more composite benches on concrete pads along the splash
aprons.
Pavilion Update
Joe Kana reported the Pavilion Committee had met on Sept. 30 and elected officers.
Kana will serve as President, Judy Chavez is
Secretary, Debbie Morris is Treasurer and two
at large director positions are still vacant. The
Committee also plans to meet again in October.
the additional vacant office space into three
separate offices were approved. The improvements will also include the upsize of the current A/C unit and the installation of an additional door.
Several Commissioners will be attending
the upcoming International Work Boat Show,
along with Port Director Debbie Morris. Discussions over the itinerary and marketing
(See MCND, Page 3)
Early voting begins Mon.
In person early voting starts next Monday (Oct. 21)
through Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. -5 p.m. on nine proposed Texas
constitutional amendments and Palacios ISD ballot seeking
approval of an $8-million bond initiative.
Voters can cast their early votes at either the County Annex
in Palacios or at the County Clerk’s office in the courthouse
at Bay City. Jackson County residents voting in the PISD
election will also cast their early votes at the County Annex
in Palacios; however, on Election Day, (Nov.5) Jackson
(See VOTE, Page 2)
Sales tax revenue record set in 2012 falls in Oct. 2013
BY BRANDI G. WEST
Palacios Beacon
The City of Palacios sales tax rebate check remains
on the rise for the month of October and has all ready
surpassed years past totals.
October’s rebate of $84,923 will be received this
month from the State Comptroller’s office.
The October rebate was a hefty increase of
47.49-percent over what was received in the same
month of last year, surpassing the total year to date
rebate to $733,600. Last year, 2012’s, rebate totaled
$665,196 which was a record breaking year.
Thus far the sales tax revenue rebates has been
monumental this year making 2013 the year to
surpass in the future.
According to the State Comptroller’s office the
increase is due to one sole entity within the city.
Entities contacted by the Palacios Beacon have
not been forthcoming or assumed responsibility for
the well-appreciated up tick in sales tax revenue
generation.
October’s rebates reflect sales from August and
are reported to the State Comptroller in September.
Comparison of sales tax is also followed by the area
13 cities, including Palacios, in Calhoun, Jackson,
Matagorda, Wharton Counties and two cities in
Brazoria County.
Less than half of 13 area cities received less this
month when compared to October 2012. The five
cities rising above last year’s figures in October
sales tax revenue were: East Bernard, La Ward, Point
Comfort, Wharton, and Seadrift.
Despite this month falling short on revenue for
most cities, year to date the majority of area cities
are sitting pretty. Year to date rebates in the following
area cities have surpassed the year to date rebates
in 2012: Bay City, East Bernard, Edna, El Campo,
Ganado, Point Comfort, Port Lavaca, and Seadrift.
According to State Comptroller Susan Combs,
“State sales tax revenue collections continued to
grow at a moderate pace.”
“Growth was led by collections from construction,
telecommunications and retail sectors. State sales
tax revenue has now increased for 42 consecutive
months,” said Combs.
Totals for the 12 other area cities are listed as
follows: Oct. 2013 rebate, Oct. 2012 rebate, percentage
(See TAX, Page 3)
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DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Ducks Unlimited says water-use decisions
not as simple as critters vs. people
Press Release from Cucks Unlimited
Contact: Andi Cooper 601-956-1936
As the Lower Colorado
River Authority (LCRA)
seeks permission from the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to cut off
inflows to Matagorda Bay,
Ducks Unlimited reminds
Texans of the intrinsic link
between environment and
economy along the Colorado
River and the need for all
users to share in conserving
water.
For shrimpers, farmers,
fishing guides and birding
eco-tourism businesses, the
economy is directly tied to
ecosystem services, especially the freshwater supply. For
others, the economy is tied to
business, industry, real estate
or other jobs, but all of them
require water.
“Every individual, every
occupation, every community depends on water, and
there is presently not enough
to meet all demands,” DU
Conservation Outreach Biologist Kirby Brown said during a LCRA board meeting
in September. “The reality
of the immediate situation is
that all users should conserve
equally and as much as possible. In the longer view, we
must look at all the triggers
for water conservation. The
VOTE
ones we have now
are clearly coming
up short, and water
conservation is the
only immediate solution.”
Brown encouraged Texans
to remember that water is required for all life and livelihoods, and that all users must
take part in conserving this
limited resource.
“We are in a severe drought,
potentially worse than the
drought of the 1950s,” Brown
said. “Yet there continues to
be a lack of understanding of
the situation by our communities and the public. Cities
use anemic water-conservation policies that continue to
allow non-essential uses of
water while criticizing and
politicizing agricultural and
environmental water uses
and crying out that it’s a ‘critters’ versus people debate.
That’s an oversimplified and
ineffective approach to the
problem, and it needs to be
corrected. ”
Water allocation decisions
are not about “critters” versus
people. They are about a sustainable supply of water that
can support all aspects of a
complex, basin-wide regional economy and ecosystem.
Reflecting on the current
water allocation policies in
the state, Brown feels current
water use priorities are out-
(Continued From Page 1)
County residents will cast their votes at the Carancahua
Community Center.
Requests for mail ballots are being accepted now until
Oct. 25 and mailed ballots must be received by Nov. 5.
Remember new this year is the requirement of photo
identification such as a driver’s license, passport, personal
identification card, handgun license, military identification
card, or a citizenship certificate with your photo.
If you do not have any of these you may apply for an
Election Identification Certificate at the area Department
of Motor Vehicles: Bay City; 510 Ave. F or Port Lavaca;
201 W. Austin St.
dated and unsustainable.
“How is watering the lawn
weekly, or keeping golf
courses and business grounds
green, a matter of public
health and safety or a beneficial use of water during these
times of severe drought?”
Brown asked. “If the public
doesn’t start thinking along
those lines and share water
conservation responsibilities
equally, then we are going
to debate and argue the issue
while the supply continues to
dwindle and limit our economy.”
Along the Texas MidCoast, rice farmers have been
cut off for two years, but the
Highland Lakes continue to
go down. Now the LCRA is
proposing the cutoff of critical freshwater inflows to bays
and estuaries, while an estimated 50 to 75 percent of the
residential water currently
being used is dumped on the
ground for non-essential use.
“Cities and communities,
which are justly worried
about their economies in the
face of limited water, are
calling for halts in environmental and agricultural uses
while not taking a hard look
in the mirror at their nonessential uses,” Brown said.
“Cities must recognize their
water-conservation policies
are not working and make
responsible changes. Communities must believe there
is a legitimate threat to public
health and safety to address
the serious drought. As long
as residents can water weekly, they will continue to think
‘What’s the emergency?’”
In the meantime, the cutoff of water to rice farmers is
crushing the rural economy
of three coastal counties on
the lower Colorado River
and creating a food-supply
deficit for more than 600,000
ducks on the Texas MidCoast. Environmental flows
currently being considered
for cutoff are necessary for
the habitat that supports 60
to 80 percent of the continental redhead duck population
and critical fisheries. Texas
waterfowl hunting alone
provides more than $204
million in annual economic
input, and annual revenues
from wildlife tourism, including hunting, fishing and
wildlife watching in Texas
top $5 billion.“Ducks Unlimited understands that there is
simply not enough water to
meet all needs at present, and
natural resources and downstream economies should and
have shared in restrictions
and conservation measures,”
Brown said. “Common-sense
water-allocation policy is
required in these times. The
luxuries of lush, green lawns
and squeaky-clean cars each
week are relics of a bygone
era of conspicuous consumption possible in times
of greater rainfall. Now, our
ecosystems and the economies they support must come
first.”
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is
the world’s largest non-profit
organization dedicated to
conserving North America’s
continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established
in 1937, Ducks Unlimited
has conserved more than 13
million acres thanks to contributions from more than a
million supporters across the
continent. Guided by science
and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward
the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and
forever. For more information on our work, visit www.
ducks.org.
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Area Briefs
Capital Murder charges filed on Gonzales man
GONZALES: Capital murder charges are filed on Daniel
Ramirez, 30, after a shootout with local law enforcement
during a narcotics investigation. During the incident, an
active and ongoing narcotics investigation in northern
Gonzales County on County Road 44B, one of the men
opened fire on the Gonzales County deputies. The remote
pasture of marijuana plants is where the deputies, with no
other choice but to return fire, killed 21-year old Jose Luis
Millian. “When the officers identified themselves as sheriff’s
office deputies, one of the individuals opened fire on the
deputies,” said Gonzales County Sheriff Glen Sachtleben.
According the Sachtleben, the amount of marijuana is
significant as being one of the largest if not the largest
ever found in the county with an estimated 4,000 plus
plants. “The unfortunate shooting of one of the violators
is being investigated by the Texas Rangers as the Sheriff’s
Office does not investigate itself,” Sachtleben said. –The
Gonzales Inquirer
Family loses home to blaze
GLEN FLORA- A home in Glen Flora was engulfed
in flames destroying a bulk of Tiffany Jones’ worldly
possessions but fortunately all seven children and Jones
were safe from harms way. “I just thank God that my kids
weren’t here,” said Jones. With the efforts of Wharton and
Glen Flora fire units the structure was saved but the smoke
damage was extensive. It is believed that the window AC
unit was the cause of the fire.- Wharton Journal-Spectator
Unbuckled child leads to cocaine bust
EL CAMPO: Pierce station state troopers are at it again;
working tirelessly to ensure illegal activity is reprimanded
and drugs stay off the streets. Earlier this month Trooper
Thomas Arriaga was patrolling US 59 when he noticed a
child was riding in a van without a seatbelt. The interview
led to inconsistent travel plans and Arriaga’s suspicions of
illegal activity was accurate. With the help of troopers Bruce
Cipriani and Alfred Ochoa the vehicle was searched and
14 bundles of cocaine were found in the right rear quarter
panel of the van. The bundles totaled 37 pounds of cocaine
an estimated $457,205.33 street value. “Like always, we
are more than happy to find dope and put crooks in jail,”
Ochoa said. - El Campo Leader-News
Scientists take to Port A to study BP spill effects
PORT ARANSAS: Scientists from around the nation
working together in Port Aransas with plankton ecologist
Ed Buskey with the University of Texas Marine Science
Institute. The findings are the dispersants used to break
up the Deepwater Horizon oil spill were actually more
harmful to specific tiny Gulf of Mexico creatures than the
oil itself. “We find that things like zooplankton are actually
eating the lightly larger oil droplets,” Buskey said. Also
the dispersants were two to three times more toxic to the
zooplankton, a fundamental building block in the food chain,
than the oil. Also according to Buskey, oil has always been
in the environment and nature has evolved to accommodate
that and that while the spill (Deepwater Horizon oil spill)
was big the Gulf of Mexico is significantly bigger.-Port
Aransas South Jetty
HOUSEHOLD Saturday, October 26, 2013
hazardous
8 a.m. - 12 noon
wa s te day
collection
2013 EVENT SPONSORS:
2013
where?
Matagorda County
Fairgrounds
Bay City, Texas
ONE DAY
ONLY!
Do it for a
cleaner, safer
environment.
• LyondellBasell • OXEA • Celanese • Chevron-Phillips • Clean Harbors
• PMI • STP Nuclear Operating Company • Zachry (Phillips & Lyondell)
• Matagorda County • City of Bay City • Baycel FCU • Taft Snow
The health and safety of our families, neighborhoods and environment are
threatened when household hazardous waste is stored or disposed of improperly!
Things To Bring
DO NOT BRING
• Used Motor Oil
• Antifreeze
• Brake / Transmission Fluid
• Old Diesel / Gasoline
• Pesticides / Herbicides / Insecticides
• Pool Chemicals
• Paints / Thinners (Will Recycle to the Public)
• Household Cleaners
• Drain Openers
• Stain Removers
• Furniture Polish / Wood Preservatives
• Cooking Oil
• Batteries (Auto, Rechargeable, Alkaline)
• Old Appliances (with / without Freon)
• Tires (8) NO Semi or Tractor Tires
• Products labeled “Warning / Caution / Poison”
• e-Waste: Computers, Printers, Cell Phones
• FARM / BUSINESS WASTE
• EXPLOSIVES
• RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL
• DIOXINS
• TV’S
• MAGAZINES or NEWSPAPERS
• COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
FREE PAPER SHREDDING
by :
Baycel FCU
Avoid Identity Theft
In an effort to help the community to protect themselves against ID theft. We encourage you to bring any
sensitive documents that are no longer needed.
Examples:
• Bank Statements
• Insurance Forms
• Credit Card Statements
• Income Tax Records
• Medical Records
• Investment Information
Limit of 6 boxes (15x12.5x10) per household.
Personal paper products only!
Household
Hazardous
Waste
Collection Day!
For more
information, call
Ruben Gonzales
(979) 244-2717
What is
household
hazardous
waste?
Household hazardous
waste is any product
labeled: toxic, poison,
corrosive, flammable,
combustible or irritant
that you are ready to
dispose of.
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
Reynaldo Zamora-Estudillo, 35, 1015 Lucas
Ave., arrested at unknown time on Oct. 6;
sexual assault of a child.
Joseph Anthony Shake Longoria, 22, 312
E. Tres Palacios Ave., arrested at 11:17 p.m.
on Oct. 10; public intoxication.
Angela Elizabeth Contreras, 18, Port
Lavaca, arrested at 11:17 p.m. on Oct. 10;
public intoxication by minor and unsafe speed.
INCIDENTS
• Bond Probation: Subject was detained
in the 900 block of Welch at 10:06 a.m. on
Oct. 4; turned over to Matagorda deputy for
transport.
• Information: Officer dispatched to 400
block of E. Austin St. at 3:42 a.m. on Oct. 5;
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
• Theft: Officer dispatched to 1500 block
of 1st St. at 9:38 a.m. on Oct. 5; report filed
with criminal investigation division.
• Criminal Mischief: Report was filed at
8:21 p.m. on Oct. 5; juveniles throwing rocks
and damaged vehicle.
• Criminal trespass in habitation: Officer
dispatched to 300 block of Humphrey at 4:57
p.m. on Oct. 6; report filed.
• Obstruction or retaliation threats:
From the Police Chief
By Police Chief David Miles
I enjoyed the cool
weather this past
weekend and look
forward to more.
With the coming cool
weather also comes
the foggy nights.
These are the vehicle
burglar’s best friend.
I remind you to make
sure your cars are locked and valuables
are taken out or locked in the trunk.
Report was filed at 7:14 p.m. on Oct. 9;
assaulted at residence.
• Assault: Report was filed at 12:11 a.m.
on Oct. 9; victim transported to the Palacios
Hospital emergency room. Case is under
investigation.
• Intoxicated pedestrian: Officers
transported subject at 2:10 a.m. on Oct. 10;
possible overdose.
• Harassment: Report was filed at 7:13
p.m. on Oct. 10; unwanted messages on
Facebook page.
Sheriff soliciting donations
for purchase of new drug dog
Matagorda County Sheriff
Frank “Skipper” Osborne is
asking for donations for the
purchase of a new drug dog.
The cost of a new dog is an
estimated $7,500.
‘Roxie’ is currently
Matagorda County Sheriff’s
office drug dog and has been
on the drug force for 10 years
and is ready for retirement.
“I’m asking for anyone’s
help, if you would be so kind,”
said Osborne.
Roxie has been on the drug
force since she was received
from the San Antonio Police
TAX
Department over two years
ago.
“Due to her age and heavy
workload, Roxie is developing
the beginning stages of arthritis
in her hips,” commented
Osborne.
The medication is costly but
necessary to ease her pain and
stiffness.
“It is time for her to be able
to play instead of working
grueling hours,” said Osborne.
Matagorda County Sheriff’s
office first drug dog, ‘Bear’
was awarded in 1988 and was
purchased for about $1,200.
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of change in parenthesis; year
to date 2013, year to date
2012, and percentage of
change in parenthesis. Bay
City: $392,811, $396,393,
(-.90-percent); $3,857,978,
$3,800,704, (1.5-percent). East
Bernard: $28,631, $23,756,
(20.51-percent); $262,061,
$208,592, (25.63-percent).
Edna: $103,367, $104,361,
(-.95-percent); $994,347,
$917,246, (8.4-percent). El
Campo: $275,045, $286,292,
(-3.92-percent); $2,891,082,
$2,837,772, (1.87-percent).
Ganado: $39,021, $46,124,
(-15.39); $472,861,
$349,369, (35.34-percent).
La Ward: $918, $262,
(249.77-percent); $5,035,
$5,381, (-6.42-percent); Point
Comfort: $26,105, $8,425,
(209.84-percent); $138,089,
$83,922, (64.54-percent). Port
Lavaca: $191,044, $204,905,
CITY
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contributing to Pedal Palacios
being a success.
City employees were also
appreciated by Council
member Troy Lewis and Judy
Chavez for their hard work
for spotting and resolving
water leaks before this past
weekend’s event.
Lewis commented regarding
city employees getting into holes,
“with water up to their necks”
Lewis commended these
employees by stating, “They
are hard workers.”
(6.76-percent); $2,051,089,
$1,980,343, (3.57-percent).
Seadrift: $12,201, $9,936,
(22.8-percent); $112,144,
$104,190, (7.63-percent).
Sweeny: $24,066, $25,256,
(-4.71-percent); $279,800,
$320,194, (-12.61-percent).
West Columbia: $54,318,
$68,210, (-20.36-percent);
$591.209, $622,699,
(-5.05-percent). Wharton:
$302,353, $179,328,
(68.6-percent); $1,807,094,
$1,808,590, (-.08-percent).
MCND
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plan was reviewed. The
purpose of the trip will be
to get the Port recognized
as a place where potential
operators might want to
build facilities and base
their operations. The
brochures that would be
distributed were to be delivered to the Port Admin.
office that afternoon.
The
Commissioners
retreated into Executive
Session to discuss Property Easements and Property Development of Port
properties.
After returning to Open
Session, no motions were
made.
The next regular meeting of the MCND#1
Commissioners will be
held Thurs. (Oct. 17) at 2
p.m. at the Port Administration Building.
Call me today for a complimentary insurance
review.
(979) 244-4671
Hank E. Huitt
3120A Ave F
Bay City
hankhuitt@allstate.com
Due to inflation the cost has
gone up but Osborne indicates
they are worth the money.
The citizens of Matagorda
County are asked to consider
assisting with this purchase of
a new drug dog.
If you are interested in
helping with the purchase
send donations to: Matagorda
County Sheriff’s Office at
2308 Ave. F in Bay City, TX
77414.
SEAWALL
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contribute. The ideas generated by one group
will be passed onto the next group to build
upon, refine and prioritize.
Kana informed the Commissioners that
three sites for the newest installment of the
Pavilion are under consideration by the Committee: the old location at the end of 4th St.
and on the east side of the Pavilion (T-head)
Pier; at the end of the Seawall on the east side
of South Bay Marina (SBM); and on land by
the east side of SBM and West of the South
Bay Boat Ramp. The exact location will be
decided upon at a later date.
Turtle Point Bulkhead
The bulkhead repairs are nearing completion with only 150 tie backs needed to be
welded, filter cloth installed, sheet pilings
sawed off to proper elevation, back fill, and
compacted. High tides during the last month
have hampered the process.
Apelt Property
The environment written report is in and
Tom Schmidt, with Urban Engineering, said
it covers a longer area than the proposed work
site and will be useful in the future should
there be need to extend the
erosion control. The Commission is considering installing
600-linear feet of big rock
erosion control to extend the
current rock placement. the
proposed work is to be located
five-feet behind the high tide
line as to not require permitting.
Inspector’s Report
Larry Lanfear, inspector for
the District reported the fol-
CRIME
STOPPERS
lowing:
• Bay Front Walkway: The large amount of
weeds were growing between the pavement
and the concrete walk around the Texas Baptist Encampment has now been removed.
There are four AEP lights out and were being repaired.
• Groins: Two area lights are out on the
groins adjacent to the Pavilion Pier.
• River Road: There are some small washouts with minor depressions and a couple of
cap boards are missing.
• McGlothin Road: Gary Hickl managed
to paint over graffiti on the box culvert at the
outflow under East Bayshore Dr. at McGlothin St. between the recent rains.
Other Business:
Commissioners approved: the renewal of
office space lease with MCND#1; Engagment
letter with Reed & Associates for annual accounting audit.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for
Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the MCND#1 Administration Building.
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NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS
§
§
§
MATAGORDA COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Matagorda County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on
said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said
County, I have on September 26, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2013, the same being
the 5th day of said month, at the North Entry, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Bay City,
Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash
to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real
estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Matagorda and the
State of Texas, to-wit:
Sale
#
Cause #
Judgment Date
Acct #
Order Issue Date
Style of Case
Legal Description
Adjudged
Value
Estimated
Minimum Bid
1
T15,416
04/03/13
47560
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. CHARLES E. BROWN, ET AL
TR NO. 1: TRES PALACIOS OAKS
HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 661,
VOL. 7, PG. 5*(47560/R16421)
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
2
T15,416
04/03/13
47561
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. CHARLES E. BROWN, ET AL
TR NO. 2: TRES PALACIOS OAKS
HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 662,
VOL. 7, PG. 5* ( 47561/R16424)
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
3
T15,416
04/03/13
47565
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. CHARLES E. BROWN, ET AL
TR. NO. 3: TRES PALACIOS OAKS
HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 666,
VOL. 7, PG. 5* ( 47565/R16434).
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
4
T15,416
04/03/13
47566
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. CHARLES E. BROWN, ET AL
TR. NO. 4: TRES PALACIOS OAKS
HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 667,
VOL. 7, PG. 5* (47566/R16436).
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
5
T15,845
05/05/10
24832
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF ARTHUR CALLIS,
DECEASED, ET AL
BAY CITY ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE, BLK 47, LT 6 (W/2),
VOL. 5, PG. 36*
$28,050.00
$7,689.25
8
T16,354
06/26/13
48061
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. GENE
FRITSCHE, DECEASED
TRES PALACIOS OAKS OAK
MEADOW SEC, LT 1211, VOL. 6,
PG. 31* (48061/R17414).
$1,300.00
$1,197.45
9
T16,354
06/26/13
48062
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. GENE
FRITSCHE, DECEASED
TRES PALACIOS OAKS OAK
MEADOW SEC, LT 1212, VOL. 6,
PG. 31* (48062/R17416).
$1,300.00
$1,197.45
10
T16,412
04/03/13
16272
SEPTEMBER 26,
2013
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. DEE FOREST GUIDRY AKA
DEE CARTER GUIDRY, ET AL
G J WILLIAMS, ABST 103, 13 1/2
ACS TR, VOL. 26, PG. 531*
$14,000.00
$8,626.90
(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Matagorda County, Texas, to which
instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of
said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s),
interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person
having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by
law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled,
under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and
numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the
satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY
TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING
THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT
PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE
DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR
AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
Dated at Bay City, Texas, September 26, 2013
Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne
Matagorda County, Texas
Insurance subject to availability and qualifications.Allstate County Mutual Insurance Company,
Irving, Texas. © 2009 Allstate Insurance Company.
The PALACIOS BEACON
Your hometown newspaper
for over 100-years
Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 16, 2013 - Page 3
By
Deputy
Notes:
The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value.
However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other
than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES
SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE
PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact
your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576
Page 4 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 16, 2013
10 YEARS AGO-2003
Palacios woman, Melinda Lopez, rescued a day after falling overboard from shrimp boat.
Rocky Sheffield of Palacios finds his biological ‘family’
after 46-years.
Edna Hamlin, mother of William L. Hamlin who lost his
life in the Vietnam War, was honored among the Gold Star
Mothers in Matagorda County.
15 YEARS AGO-1998
MCND #1 Commissioners debated the economic viability
of establishing a new seafood processing plant at the port.
Candidates for 1998 PHS Homecoming Queen are seniors
Lisa Longoria, Brandi Bates, Wendy Freudenrich and LeAnn
Duran. Duchesses are freshman Tiffany Seaman, sophomore
Christina Hernandez and junior Erica Zepeda.
For the first time since 1996, the Sharks won a district
game as they corralled the Edna Cowboys, 10-6. Brandon
Bowers kicked a 32-yd. field goal and Jamie Dinh caught a
9-yd. TD pass from Ryan Kubecka.
20 YEARS AGO-1993
Senior Cassie Kubecka, escorted by her father, Douglas
Kubecka, was crowned Friday night as the 1993 Homecoming
Queen for Palacios High School. Cassie received her crown
from 1992 Queen Gaynell Byrd.
25 YEARS AGO-1988
The Palacios Sharks celebrated their 20-0 shutout of Columbus last week. The district opening win gave the Sharks
a 4-1 record overall.
The Palacios Area Fund recently completed its seventh
year of operation in Palacios. PAF awarded grants totaling
more than $19,000.
Dan Morales of Palacios was one of two individuals
awarded a scholarship from the Reverend Monsignor Albert
G. Henkes Seminarian Scholarship Fund.
35 YEARS AGO-1978
The faculty of Palacios High School has selected Edwin
Holsworth as student of the month.
Russell Johnson of Lake Jackson, who had many friends
in Palacios, died Sunday after he was stung by a wasp at his
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ranch near Centerville.
45 YEARS AGO-1968
Mrs. Esther Smith, pianist for the Rotary Club since it was
chartered in 1934, was presented a Ro­tary International Pin
in appreciation of her service.
The Palacios Library Board voted unanimously to give
Life Memberships in the library to Mrs. George Barnett, Mrs.
Florence Trull and Mr. and Mrs. G.T. Brooking.
Mrs. Charles Luther attended the Texas Federation of
Women Club’s yearly board meeting in Austin.
50 YEARS AGO-1963
The Earl T. Ward Furniture & Appliance store will have
an official opening Thursday.
Over 50 planes and 200 flyers, members of the All-Texas
Tour, were expected to fly in to the local airport Saturday.
The Palacios Seawall Commission planned to construct
an extension to the pavilion pier.
Karen Bell and Donald Neeley were selected for state
choir while Mary Ann Burke, Linda Johnson and Tommy
Ellis won regional honors.
55 YEARS AGO-1958
D.W. Marshall Construction Company of Victoria was
setting forms for the foundation of the 60x120 foot structure,
the new supermarket for the Curtis family, at the corner of
Fourth and Main.
A petition bearing the signature of 8 for and 1 against was
presented to the city council seeking the extension of the
present city limits to include the territory east of Highway 35
between the present city limits and Foley Village.
60 YEARS AGO-1953
Only two ginning days remain, the total now stands at
2919 bales ginned locally for this year.
The Junior High Hornets defeated by the Victoria freshmen 13-7 last week, will play Clute City here Thursday night.
The Sharks, who defeated Port Lavaca 20-12, travel to West
Columbia Friday.
65 YEARS AGO-1948
Mrs. Glen Claybourn, worthy matron, and John Lynch,
worthy patron, entertained officers of the Palacios chapter
of O.E.S.
G.L. Pore became the owner of the R.N. Grant Jewelry
business.
Nineteen million pounds of fish were caught by commercial
fishermen in the coastal area during the period from Sept. 1,
1937 to Aug. 31, 1948.
70 YEARS AGO-1943
The sum of $214,625 was collected here in the Third War
Bond Drive.
Word was received from the War Department informing
Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Miska that their son, Pvt. John Miska, was
killed in action in Sicily on Sept. 16.
75 YEARS AGO-1938
The completion of Highway 71 was celebrated in Columbus.
A new weekly paper for Matagorda County made its debut
in Bay City with W.E. Green as editor and publisher. The
mechanical work was done in the Palacios Beacon office.
80 YEARS AGO-1933
The bus station was moved to the Crescent Drug Store.
Miss Ruby Johnson was a new employee in the post office.
Palacios gins had turned out 1247 bales of cotton for the
season and 6917 bales had been ginned in the county.
85 YEARS AGO-1928
Clarence Koontz was furnishing the local markets with
plenty of home grown vegetables.
Carl Ehlers disposed of his interests in the Queen Theater
to the co-owner Ralph Williams and J.L. Deutsch, Sr.
More than 13,000 bales of cotton were reported for the
county and Palacios had more than 2,500 bales.
90 YEARS AGO-1923
The Palacios football boys were scheduled to play Victoria. H.C. Lewis was coach; Joe Deutsch, Jr., was captain
and quarterback; Glenn Shuey and Paul Stanford, halfbacks;
Gerald Miller, fullback; Clarence Buller and Frank LeCompte,
ends; Sterling Smith, center; Lester Dunkleberg, Homer Luther and Ruel Batchelder, guards; Emmett Gibson and Fred
Thompson, tackles.
Monstrous 5k
Glow by the Bay
TAFE ‘Good Apple’ Educators for Sept.
The Palacios High School TAFE Club selected
Mrs. Lydia Schuetz the Secondary winner of the
TAFE ‘Good Apple’ recipient. TAFE members said
that Mrs. Schuetz allows students to voice their
opinions without getting in trouble, is a motherly
figure for many and gave them confidence in their
writing skills. Pictured right is senior TAFE Presidnet Rhianna
Aparicio
presents
Mrs. Schuetz
with
her
award.
The Elementary
winner was Mrs. Andrea Lindley. TAFE members
said that Mrs. Lindley uses fun projects in her class
that make the subject memorable, her cheerfulness
makes students want to learn and that her motivation allowed them to reach their AR goals. Pictured
left presenting Mrs. Lindley with her award is junior
TAFE Vice-President Brytanny Vu.
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coming to town
this Saturday
Pathways to Adulthood free
one day seminar next Fri.
Pathways to Adulthood is a
FREE one-day seminar that
will help parents prepare for
their child’s life after high
school. It is open to families of children who have a
disability, chronic illness
or other special health care
need and the professionals
who work with these children. It is never too early to
start planning for the future.
Seminar topics will include:
funding sources; legal issues
- guardianship and alternatives, estate planning; school
transition services and maximizing remaining school
years; medical transition; opportunities for work; ideas
for establishing a positive,
family-run home; building
networks of support; emotional obstacles parents face
in planning; and much more.
The seminar is presented
by Texas Parent to Parent
and co-hosted by Partners
Resource Network TEAM
Project, the Down Syndrome
League of Victoria and the
Gulf Bend Center on Octo-
ber 25 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30
p.m. in the Gulf Bend Center,
2nd floor conference room
located at 6502 Nursery Dr.
in Victoria. Lunch will be
provided. Pre-Registration is
required. Go to http://www.
txp2p.org/ to register online
or call Cynda Green at 512458-8600.
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Call for appointments (361)972-2000
PALACIOS COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER
SPECIALTY CLINICS
Mark Schnee, M.D., FACC - Cardiologist
For appointments call (713)796-2668.
Christian F. Maluf, M.D., FCCP - Pulmonologist
For appointments call (979)241-6100.
M. Atiq Dada, M.D. - Nephrology
For appointment call (979) 245-421
Celebrate Halloween early
this year; dust off those shoes
once again, start preparing, or
in this case planning what you
will wear for the “Monstrous
5K Glow by the Bay” this
Saturday (October 19).
Wear your glowing costume
and light up the night enjoying
the music filled glowing course
in support of the Boys and Girls
Club of Palacios.
The fun filled nighttime
experience will have plenty
for the whole family to
enjoy. Everyone is invited to
participate, walking, strolling,
jogging, racing, whichever
works for you and to add to
the excitement participants
are encouraged to dress up in
costumes that rock and glow.
Prizes will be given for best
costume and most glow.
Always putting children
first the Boys and Girls
Club of Palacios along with
participating organizations
will provide the children an
opportunity to “Trunk or
Treat” along the 5K.
Vendor booths will open at
5 p.m.-9 p.m. and interested
parties should contact the Boys
and Girls Club of Palacios.
Starting Oct. 10 the cost
for adults (18 & up) $30 per
person and students $20 per
person. Cost includes glow
items, trunk and treating, and
after Glow Party. Also free
registration for kids under 5
and all active Boys and Girls
members.
Additional glow items will
also be available.
All are invited to attend the
pre and post 5k party, eat and
shop at the vendor booths and
most importantly join in on
the fun.
For additional information,
call the Boys & Girls Club
@ 361-972-2642 or email:
bgclub@palaciosisd.org
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Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 16, 2013 - Page 5
PJHS 1st six weeks Students of Character
THE faculty and staff of Palacios Junior High have selected (l-r)Brooke Vandenbergh,
Noah Zamarripa, Kean Tran and Julia Molina as Outstanding Students of Character
for the first six weeks. The students were chosen for this honor based on attributes of
their character. The character trait for the six weeks was Responsibility. These students met the demands of duty, were accountable, pursued excellence and exercised
self-control. (Sumbitted Photo)
Round-Up 4H places 21st at State Fair of Texas
SPONSORED by the Matagorda County Cattleman’s Association, Round Up 4-H
members (l-r) Jackson Engel, Avery Kubecka, Ty Kubecka, and Dalton Novak competed in the Jr. Livestock Judging Contest at the State Fair of Texas on Monday,
October 7 in Dallas. Competing against 139 contestants, the Round Up team placed
21st. (Submitted Photo)
PHS TAFE donates to American Heart Asso.
AS a result of the annual “Palacios Cares” Fundraiser, PHS TAFE will be donating $150 to the American
Heart Association. Pictured wearing their fundraiser
shirts from last year is sophomore member Mina Aparicio (left) and Junior member Kaitlin Bui (right). This
year’s theme is “Keep Calm and Stop Bullying!” (pictured right). See members for more information or
email TAFE Sponsor Norma Wollam at nwollam@palaciosisd.org or call 361-972-2571. (Submitted Photo)
Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elem.
STP visits East Side for National Nuclear Science Week
SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary were: (front, l-r)
Monica Rivera, Felix Hernadez and Rilyn Hackfield; (back) Madison Kacer, Allyson
Lucio, Madison Harris and Julian Rodriguez. (Submitted Photo)
The South Texas Project representatives, Wendy Brost and Stephanie
Rodgers, visited with all fifth grade
students at East Side on Friday, about
the Nuclear Power Plant on National
Nuclear Science Week. Some topics
that were included were fuel pellets,
how nuclear power and electricity
is made, and nuclear fission. They
made all students aware of the 15th
Annual NAYGN Drawing contest
for the National Nuclear Science
Week of 2013 and encouraged them
to take part in this contest.
God’s Team
“You Will Always Be His First Pick”
Heavenly
Delight Night
Thursday, October 31st
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
Christian Life Center
200 Welch Ave.
Tickets: 4 for $1.00
Featuring:
I Great FOOD I Hayride
I Balloons I Moonwalk
I Plenty of Booths for the Kids
I Cakewalk I Much More
“You will always be His first pick”
WCJC Bay City
offering GED
test next Fri.
The Bay City campus of
Wharton County Junior College will offer GED testing
to the community on next
Fri. (Oct. 25) beginning at 9
a.m. Registration for the test
is required and takes place on
Monday, October 21 from 9
a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Bay
City campus, 4000 Avenue F
in Bay City.
Area residents who wish
to register for the test should
bring a valid, governmentissued photo ID. Those under
18 need a withdrawal form
from high school and must be
accompanied by their parent
or guardian. Other forms are
required depending on the
age of the test-taker. Cost for
first time test-takers is $80
and $13 to re-take a test.
As part of the registration
process, an online demographic survey is required.
It can be completed at http://
www.utexas.edu/ce/k16/additional-services/demographic-form/.
Testing and to ask questions, please call the Wharton
County Junior College Testing Center at 979.532.6386.
Students of the Week at Central
SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary were: (front, l-r) Jessie
Valdez, Alicia Kacer, Sidney Cason and Jordan Juarez; (back) Chaze McRae, Vy Vu,
Andrew Barker, and Aiden Garcia. Not pictured is Jesse Gomez. (Submitted Photo)
MONSTROUS 5K GLOW BY THE BAY
Saturday, October 19th
Palacios City Park • 600 Main Street
Costumes encouraged, includes Trunk or Treating for the Children
5K Starts @ 7:30 p.m.
Browse through the vendor booths from 5pm - 9pm
* Prizes for best costumes and most glow *
COST: Adults $30
Students $20
Free registration for Palacios Boys & Girls Club Member and children under 5
Cost includes glow items, trunk or treating, and after Glow Party
Extra glow items for sale - Optional
To register go to : www.palacioskids.org
For more information email: bgclub@palaciosisd.org or call (361) 972-2642
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may mansions; if it were not so, I would have told
you. I go to prepare a place for you, I will come
again and receive you to Myself; that were I am,
there you may be also. And where I go you know, and the way you
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Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
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Church Phone: 972-0800
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Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m.
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Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.
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BLESSING CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Railroad & Pecan Streets
(Bilingual Services)
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Raymond Salinas
BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST
459 Main Street • Palacios, TX • 361-972-2585
361-588-9579
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ALACIOS,
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Palacios, TX 77465
361-972-1555
Serendipity Bay Resort
1001 Main St. ~ Palacios
361-972-5454
The Trull FoundaTion
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
ccchapel@laward.net
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
404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241
Serving the Palacios - Matagorda
County Area Since 1967
Palacios
Antiques & Resale
501 First Street • Palacios
361-972-1380
Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 4pm
Prime Parts Supply
709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER DAY SAINTS
Phone: 972-1606
4th & Rorem
Sunday School: 9 a.m.
Bible Class: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:15
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Pastor: J. Jeffrey Baxter
Church Phone: 972-3852
PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA
3rd & Morton
Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.
Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Pastors: Andy & Janell Blair
Church Phone: 972-2124
Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389
3rd & Lucas
Sunday School: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Rev. David King
Church Phone: 972-3013
Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005
FIRST UNITED
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
525 Morton Street
Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
& 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez
Se Habla Español
Church Phone: 972-2707
HOUSE OF GOD
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
(Bilingual)
9th & Morton
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-5254
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
CHURCH OF CHRIST
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
202 Main Street
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning
PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST
Worship: 10:45 a.m.,
9th & Moore
Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Chris Webb
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Associate Pastor of Ministries:
Pastor: LeRoy Monroe
James Collins
Phone: 972-6482
Church Phone: 972-5486
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
Melstan
Feed & Seed
Blessing, TX
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Pastors: Andy & Janell Blair
Church Phone: 972-1158
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
111 N. Main St. • Port Lavaca, TX • 361-552-5441
817 FM 616
COLLEGEPORT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
4th & Morton
Domingo Escuela
Domincal: 9:45 a.m.
Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Juan Aguilera
Parsonage: 972-5542
SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP
1004 Magnusson
Confessions Saturday:
5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment
Saturday Mass 6 p.m.
Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m.
Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer
Church Phone: 972-2446
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL
3rd & Main
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-2744
Church Fax: 972-1334
THE LIVING WORD CHURCH
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
MIDFIELD COMMUNITY
WEST PALACIOS CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Thursday Worship: 7pm
Church Phone: 361-649-4715
Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton
www.new-beginningschurch.com
PALACIOS
AUTO & TOWING
1105 Henderson
361-972-5923
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm, Sat: 8am to Noon
After Hours - By Appointment Only
Palacios House of Flowers
414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517
Under New Management
Irene Page, Owner
WES’
FEED & MORE
1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631
Tire Shop 361-588-6660
Blessing, Texas 77419
GULF BAY MARINE
301 Main Street
Palacios, TX
361-972-0409
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
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC
2nd & Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Louis Rush
Church Phone: 972-3139
NEW BEGINNINGS
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
(361) 972-2222
1-800-787-7741
1800 First St.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m.
Pastors: Billie Burch
Church Phone: 972-3675
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
Junetta St., Midfield
Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m.
Pastor: Clyde Grier
308 4th Street ~ Palacios
Coastal Properties
"Strong Churches Make Strong Communities"
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EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY HUD
CERTIFIED
Dairy Queen
215 Henderson Ave.
361-972-2554
Open: 10am-10pm
PALACIOS HEALTHCARE CENTER
1414 4th Street
361-972-2542
“The Small Home with the Big Heart”
502 FM 616
Blessing, TX
Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30am-5pm
Sat.: 7:30am to Noon
Antonio’s
Tire Service
Cell:(979) 323-4700
Shop:(361) 588-6594
• Road Service Available 7days a Week • 24 Hours a Day •
Verner L. “Butch”
Bowers
Attorney-At-Law
807 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2545
BIG G Auto GlAss
1-800-460-2080
Proudly Serving the Palacios Community
Cut-n-Curl
400 Henderson Ave. #1• Pelican Plaza
Palacios • 361-972-3905
Hairstyling for the whole family
808 9th St.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 5 p.m.
Daily Bible Study:
11 a.m. - Monday-Friday
Pastor: Roosevelt Ellis
Church Phone: 972-6262
Pastor’s Phone: 409-933-0967
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Funeral services for Mittis
Evelyn Bowers, 82, of Palacios
were held on October 11, 2013
at the First Baptist Church in
Palacios with Rev. Chris Webb
officiating. She was born on
February 25, 1931 to the late
Dennic Clary and Pearl Mae
Clary in Palacios and went to
be with the Lord on Tuesday,
October 8, 2013. Mittis was devoted to her
family and loved being surrounded by her kids and grandkids. She loved the Lord and
was an active member of First Baptist Church in Palacios.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ray Edwin Bowers; daughters Janet Martin & husband Jay of
Beeville, TX and Merrianne Pringle & husband Steve of
Houston; son Dennis Ray Bowers & wife Lee Ann of Palacios; grandchildren Justin & Tammy Bowers of Spring,
Kristen & Nick Christopher of Richmond, Stacy & J. D.
Greenawalt of Bay City, Shannon Bowers of Huntsville,
Chris Pringle of Houston & Kevin Pringle of New York;
eight great grandchildren; niece Susan Furman & husband
Jim of Austin and other nieces and nephews from Louisiana and Texas.
Mittis was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, a son Neil Edwin Bowers and a great granddaughter. She had many friends who loved her dearly. She will be
missed by all who knew her.
Pallbearers were be Justin Bowers, Chris Pringle, Kevin Pringle, Nick Christopher, J. D. Greenawalt and Reed
Bowers. Memorials in her name may be made to First Baptist
Church, 312 2nd St., Palacios, TX 77465 or The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe
Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Online condolences may be shared with the family by
visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were made
with Palacios Funeral Home in Palacios. Alapha Club celebrates life of
2nd First Lady, Abigail Adams
At the October 7 meeting
of the Alapha Club, members
were asked to respond to the
question: “if you were First
Lady, how would you want
to influence America?” Responses ranged from teaching
family values to an emphasis
on education and conservation. The response that received the most enthusiasm
was “as First Lady, I would
do everything in my power
to make members of Congress learn problem-solving
skills!”
The program presented by
Leala Kahlich, Miss Murphy, and Sue Stacy emphasized the contributions of
Abigail Adams, the second
First Lady (who was also
the first Second Lady, as
her husband John Adams
was the first Vice President)
and mother to John Quincy
Adams, the sixth President.
Members were shown excerpts of a PBS movie on
John and Abigail Adams and
their incredible love story.
The letters written between
John and Abigail spoke of
great love and friendship and
we learned that Abigail was
very astute in her political
thinking. While her husband
was President she was one
of his most trusted advisers,
sometimes called “Mrs. President”. She also pushed for
more rights for women, although it would be 150 years
before women received the
right to vote. Abigail died in
1818 at age 73.
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Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 16, 2013 - Page 7
•Birth announcements must be
submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be
published free of charge. Otherwise, a
$20 charge applies.
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within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50
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BY Chinatu Gladrich
AgriLife Extension Agent-Matagorda County
Halloween is a particularly
deadly night due to the high
number of drunk drivers on
the road. In 2012, Texas lost
15 motorists from Friday,
October 28, through Wednesday, October 31. The Saturday prior to Halloween was
a particularly deadly night,
with 10 Texans losing their
lives in alcohol-related crashes.
Texas law enforcement
officers remind drivers that
they will be out in force looking for drunk drivers. If you
as scary as impaired drivers
do not drive sober, you will
get pulled over. Young men
are particularly at risk of being involved in a traffic crash
as a result of “buzzed” or
drunk driving.
“With
drunk
driving,
there’s no trick and there’s no
treat,” said Chinatu Gladrich,
AgriLife Extension agent for
Matagorda County. “We want
all our residents to remember
that Halloween is about kids
and
trick-or-treating—not
about seeing how much alcohol they can drink.”
Palacios Library’s annual
Havest Moon Dinner &
Dance set for Oct 26
featuring Percy Lewis and the Jazz Prodigy
Black and White is the 2013 theme for the Palacios
Library’s annual Harvest Moon Dinner Dance scheduled for Oct. 26.
The evening will begin with a reception and silent
auction at 6 p.m., followed by a seated dinner at 7 p.m.
and a live auction after dinner. Returning by popular demand is Percy Lewis and the Jazz Prodigy, who
will provide the evening’s entertainment and music for
dancing. Cocktail attire is recommended.
If you aren’t already a member of the Palacios Library’s Century Club, memberships are still available. Century Club members’ dues of $100 per year fund free
internet access at Palacios and Blessing libraries, the after-school homework assistance program for Palacios’
students, and library improvements, equipment, and
programs. To become a member of the Century Club,
go by the Palacios Library, 326 Main, Palacios, or write
to: Friends of Palacios Library, P. O. Box 2, Palacios,
TX 77465. Century Club Members receive admission
for 2 to the annual Harvest Moon Dinner Dance.
Put Saturday, October 26, on your calendar, and join
the crowd at the Palacios Recreation Center for a fun
evening of dinner, dancing, and entertainment.
For additional information or, if you are not a Century Club member but would like to attend the Harvest
Moon Dinner Dance, please call: 361-972-3234, or call
Pat at 361-972-9922.
Pantry Patter Veteran Services
Officer to be at
VFW on Oct. 30
The Robert Duran
Caring & Sharing Food Pantry
BY FRAN FULLER
September passed without
a hurricane - thankfully. At
times at the food pantry - it
seemed a mighty wind had
passed through - Trinity Baptist Youth came and packed
our boxes. Our nominee for
Volunteers of the year is the
Trinity Baptist Youth - the
United Way had a Kick-off
luncheon at Bay City Country Club and several of the
pantry bunch attended, plus
the honorees, Jeanne Wilson
and two others. A lovely
time to enjoy this honor.
We were blessed several
times with the presence of
Angels -- that is Angels from
Care Home Health out of Bay
City -- Leslie Rodriguez and
Haley E. Garcia. They came
and volunteered and offered
help to all in need.
The pantry is running a
little short of plastic bags
to bag our groceries. If you
have some extra (and who
doesn’t?) we would appreciate having them. Just drop
them by most mornings during the week.
Where Caring Is Our Calling
VFW Post 2467 announced that Jason Sanders, Matagorda County Veterans Service Officer will
be holding a Q&A seminar
for all local veterans who
may have questions or concerns about their veteran
benefits, at the VFW Hall
located at 200 Commerce
in Palacios on Oct 30 at 6
p.m. VFW membership is
not required to attend. Any
veteran who may have a
pending VA claim and has
questions, are asked to
bring their documentation.
This is a great opportunity
for all veterans to learn
more about their benefits
and some of the newest
changes to those benefits
so please try to attend. For
more information contact
Gus Valcik, Post Commander, at 361-935-5052.
Driving while impaired is
a crime that seriously risks
your safety and the safety of
those around you. Whether
you have had one too many or
are way over the limit, drunk
driving is not worth causing
a traffic crash, serious injury,
or worse—death.
The legal and financial
costs of driving while impaired can be significant.
Drunk driving violators often
face jail time, the loss of their
driver’s license, higher insurance rates, use of an ignition
interlock, and dozens of other
unanticipated expenses rang-
ing from attorney fees, court
costs, car towing and repairs,
and lost wages due to time off
from work.
Plan ahead so that you
don’t turn the roads into a real-life horror show. If you are
going to a party, plan a way
to safely get home at the end
of the night.
For information on free
alcohol awareness programs
available through the Texas
A&M AgriLife Extension
Service Watch UR BAC program in College Station, go
to
www.watchurbac.tamu.
edu or call 979-862-1911.
New Arrivals
BENJAMIN LEE STALEY
Terry and Ann Staley
of Alexandria, VA announce the birth of their
son Benjamin Lee, born
September 19, 2013.
The new arrival
weighed 8-lbs., 2-oz. and
was 21- inches long. He
was welcomed home by
big sister Leah Elizabeth.
Maternal grandparents
are Bruce and Cara Herlin of Palacios. Paternal grandparents are Terry and Kathy Staley of York, PA.
NOTICE
DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION RECORDS
SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS
of students who were dismissed from special education
classes during the 2005-2006 school year are to be destroyed October 21, 2013. These records include students
from Bay City ISD, Tidehaven ISD, Palacios ISD, Van
Vleck ISD and Matagorda ISD. If former student or parents want copies of the records they should contact Halcy
Martin-Dean at 979-245-6318 before October 18, 2013.
OCTOBER’s WORLD
MISSION BREAKFAST
Saturday, October 26th
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 67+
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.
OCTOBER is
WARNINGS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WE OFFER:
• Physical Therapy
• Respite Care
• Occupational Therapy • IV Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Wound Care
• Secured Unit
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Private
Pay, Private Insurance, and V.A.
Stop by for a
complimentry mug or
a cup of hot chocolate
and a tour.
Contact Admissions
Coordinator
Gidgett Reynolds at
361-649-5400.
Gidgett
Reynolds
Admissions
Coordinator
361-649-5400
524 Village Road • Port Lavaca, TX 77979 ✦ 361-552-3741
• Verbal/Emotional Abuse Against You • One Person Making All the Decisions • Intense Jealousy
• Isolation from Family/Friends • Lack of Independence • Control Over Every Detail of Your Life
• Lack of Respect for Your Feelings and Ideas • Fear of Physical Safety for Self/Children/Pets
• Misuse of Alcohol and Drugs • Physical Abuse Against You • Threats/Intimidation Against You
DON’T BE A VICTIM
CALL FOR HELP
THE CRISIS CENTER
1.800.451.9235-HOTLINE
979-245-9299
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Monthly bills paid by Two-day Paddling-Camping 101
be offered at MCBNC Oct. 26
the City of Palacios toKayakers
and canoeists are titled Paddling-Camping 101.
Following are bills paid
by the city of Palacios the
second half of the month
of September. Bills are
published by the Palacios
Beacon as a public record
since City Council does not
see bills prior to payment.
America Electric and
Hardware, supplies; $77.13
Ascent Aviation Group
Inc., aviation gasoline;
$32,249.63
Alco Stores Stores, Inc.,
supplies; $108.39
AT&T Mobility, on call &
cell phone; $82.84
BCOS, INC., contract
overage; $121.05
Blessing Lumber, propane
for forklift; $32.90
Brazoria Co. Water Lab,
water lab samples; $240
Constellation Energy,
electric service provider;
$8,118.51
Bear Graphics, ordinance
Vol. 14; $307.38
CSG Systems Inc., Aug.
2013 water statements;
$1,129.15
Duffy’s Lawn & Garden,
blades for saw; $119.70
Envirodyne Laboratories,
Inc., sewer lab testing; $476
Fire Fighters’ Relief, fire
fighters pension; $5,775.03
F o s t e r F e n c e LT D ,
replaced 6” wheel; $535
Franklin Legal Publishing,
No#4 code of ordinance;
$715
Ford Motor Credit,
Pymt 23, Acct # 9036600;
$1,386.07
Don Guynes, inspections;
$160
Hayes Electric, electric
repairs; $165
Harvey Welding Service,
welding repairs; $2,442.36
Supermedia LLC,
directory listing; $24.75
P r o g r e s s i v e Wa s t e
Solutions, Aug. 2013
Garbage collection;
$49,722.16
ICC Industrial Chemical,
fogger for machine; $406.79
Antonio’s Tire Service,
backhoe tire; $213
Lyle Printing, business
cards; $104.15
Lexis Nexis, TX Criminal
and Traffic; $52.49
Pay and Save, INC.
Lowes, coffee & prisoner
support; $151.73
Matula & Matula
Construction, water
distribution Pymt 3 &4;
$58,460.81
Matagorda County
Treasurer, bldg. lease; $800
Mastercard, credit card
services; $657.24
John D. Mercer, water
distribution system &
wastewater treatment;
$7,020.81
Terry W. Mosier, airport
hanger fence/ gate; $2,450
Mid Coastal Lumber,
supplies; $97.23
Oscar’s Pest & Termite,
quarterly pest control; $150
Palacios Lawn Care, mow
& weed airport; $450
Group 71 Invest, Unit# 3,
7, 10, 2013, 2512, chief’s
truck; $515.95
Palacios Beacon, public
hearing; $382.50
Palacios Veterinary Clinic,
canine rabies vaccine; $10
Prime Parts Supply,
supplies; $612.40
Pitney Bowes, quarterly
charges; $282
Rexco Construction
Services, 6th & Main St.
improvements; $3,500
Service Supply, repaired
chop saw; $294
Sun Coast Resources, Inc.,
bulk fuel 8/9, 8/19 & 8/28;
$10,453.36
Tomahawk Live Trap, dog
& cat traps; $986.32
Total Call International,
long distance service;
$121.80
Vertex Financial, water
supplies; $3,455.60
T.S.I. Laboratories, Inc.,
testing for Margerum Blvd.;
$508.75
Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Management, Acct-17050590; $212.98
Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s
Management, PD Annex;
$221.98
Verde Environmental,
Inc., micro-blaze; $1,525.63
Verizon, phone service;
$1,087.18
Wofford Electric & Pump
Supply, ¾ HP 1750RPM;
$302
TOTAL: $199,483.75
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or Brokers, Free Base Plate, Paid Permits/Escorts and
Advancement Opportunities!**
Get on board with a proven leader today! Call Erik or Nicole at
1-800-669-6414 or apply at www.dailyrecruiting.com
invited to expand their paddling horizons by equipping
themselves with a keen appreciation for the ins and outs
of camping at remote and
primitive waterfront locations. The Matagorda County
Birding Nature Center, near
Bay City, will again offer
its annual two-part outdoors
knowledge and skills course,
The Heart Beat
of the Universe
(Philippians 2:4-8 NKLV) “ Let each of you look out not
only for his own interests, but also for the interests of
others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ
Jesus, who being in the form of God, did not consider it
robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no
reputation taking the form of a servant, and coming in
the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a
man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the
point of death, even the death of the cross.”
Selfish, self-centered, self-seeking, self-fulfilling,
these words conjure up a lot in our minds when we
think about them don’t they? And let’s be honest with
ourselves; when we think of these words, we typically
think of others that we know, don’t we?
The fragile nature on us how important it is for us to appreciate the life that we’ve been blessed with. He wants
us to make the most of it, each and every single day.
Being self-centered is easy for most of us. It almost
second nature if we live by the flesh. If we live by God’s
Spirit, though, being selfish will become more and
more difficult to do.
God wants us to consider others and see them as being
important. We’re put here to love God be a light to this
sighing, dying, humanity of this world.
Take a few minutes today to ask God if your life is
imparting anyone else around you in a positive way.
Our lives should be a light to them without us having
to preach to them or quote scriptures to them. It’s not
about how many Bible verses we quote on a daily basis,
but what we say and do in everyday settings and situations that imprints the most! It is up to us to love them
and impact their lives with our own lives. God has
equipped us for this!
Call for prayer Y. Servantes., Jr. 832-964-7601
Session #1 will be held Oct.
26 at the Center’s riverside
pavilion from 9:20 a.m. until
12:45 p.m. It will cover the
fundamentals of everythingmust-go-in-the-boat wilderness camping - including
gear, foods, shelter, destination and campsite selection;
safety and emergency management. Session #2 will be
a guided 18-mile overnight
float trip down the Colorado
River on Dec. 14 and 15. This
field exercise is designed to
hone one’s practical understanding regarding safe and
comfortable camping along
the shores of enticing waterways, under the watchful eye
of an experienced expedition
paddler. The course is limited to ten (10) individuals, 18
or older, possessing the confidence they can cover 8-10
miles per day on slow-moving flat water. The cost is $50
per person and covers two
light meals; shuttle, guide, instruction and trip leadership
services; and 2014 MCBNC
membership. Loaner kayaks
(single or tandem) are available, if needed, for an additional $25/boat. Contact Willie Younger at 979-240-4872
or w-younger@att.net.
By Vikijane Mosier
The library received memorials in memory of Herb
James from the Palacios Lion’s Club and Paul Cooper
by Beverly Behnke.
We are getting ready for our annual Harvest Moon Ball
and on display in the library is a quilt made by Mary Kay
Beard. This quilt will be used for our loud auction along
with a few other items; there will be many items for the
silent auction as well.
This week we talked about autumn and what makes our
leaves turn colors and fall off the trees. Everyone made
leaf rubbings. Last week we learned all about whales
during Story Hour. Miss Vikijane read Wilma On Her
Own, a story about a young Beluga Whale in a bay near
Nova Scotia. We did some whale work sheets and drew
some whales. More recently volunteer reader Rev. Chris
Webb told the children about gold and the Gold Rush
and read From Gold to Money by Ali Mitgtsch, Clementine by Ann Owen, and Swamp Angel by Ann Isaacs.
Later he demonstrated how to pan for gold and everyone
worked on gold mining pages. Story hour is every Tuesday at 10 a.m.; any child who is at home during the day
is welcome to come. We have fun reading new books
and doing crafts. We have just received some new First
Books which we will be giving away each week, home
schoolers are also welcome.
All children in need of help with homework may sign
up for our Homework program which lasts from 4:15
until 5:45, Monday through Thursday. All children must
bring everything they need to complete their homework.
So far we have had over 30 students who regularly attend. Our computers are here for tools to help children
to complete their homework and also for learning games
that will help strengthen their learning abilities. If you
would like to find out more about our homework program please call the library at 972-3234.
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NOTICE OF TAX RESALE
( Properties previously struck off to MATAGORDA COUNTY)
(See note below)
Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne
Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Matagorda County has requested a
public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described
below. Therefore, I will on November 5, 2013, at the North Entry, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in
the City of Bay City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed
to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title
and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate
being situated in Matagorda County, Texas, to wit:
Note: Matagorda County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust.
Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne, By: __________________________ Date _____________
Cause #
Judgment Date
Struck-Off On
Sale
#
Account Number
Style of Case
Legal Description
Adjudged
Value
(See note
below)
Estimated
Minimum Bid
(See note
below)
T14,935
04/04/12
08/07/12
T15,086
12/05/07
03/04/08
T15,088
08/01/07
10/02/07
43487
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. WILLIE BRYANT
LT 1, BLK 65, D.P. MOORE
PARK ADDN, CITY OF BAY
CITY, VOL 26, PG 507*
$2,500.00
$1,940.00
11893
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. ROY H. WALDREP
2 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, T.
M. DUKE SURV, ABST 29, VOL
484, PG 779*
$6,200.00
$1,567.00
20847
I & G N RR CO SURV, ABST
323, 2.58 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, VOL 135, PG 630*
$8,000.00
$2,300.00
T15,157
05/01/13
08/06/13
T15,288
12/10/08
04/07/09
36807
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF WANDA
N. RICKWAY, DECEASED,
ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. RICHARD W.
ROHLFING, ET AL
$750.00
$750.00
LT 2 BLK 5 OF THE
EXTENSION OF D. P. MOORE
PARK ADDN, CITY OF BAY
CITY, VOL 43, PG 260*
$21,350.00
$2,500.00
6
T15,307
11/02/11
03/06/12
13785
$2,198.00
T15,431
11/02/11
03/06/12
T15,455
02/20/08
12/01/09
T15,526
10/05/11
Cause #
02/07/12
Judgment Date
T15,606
Struck-Off On
03/03/10
08/03/10
47548
MORRISON & COOPER
LEAGUE, ABST 63, A C BELL
S/D, 1.67 ACRES PT LT 4, VOL
1, PG 26 & VOL 152, PG 501*
LT 649, HIGH MEADOW SEC
OF TRES PALACIOS OAKS,
VOL 6, PG 8* (R16391/47548)
$11,970.00
7
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF J. C.
STREDIC, DECEASED, ET
AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF EDDIE
GRICE, DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. TIMOTHY W. HOLT
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
24716
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. TRAVIS EDISON, ET
AL
BAY CITY ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE, BLOCK 33, LOT 6
(S-50'), VOL 37, PG 547*
$14,960.00
$1,500.00
43660
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. TAMEKA L.
CHATMANStyle of Case
LT 5, BLK 12, EXTENSION TO
D. P. MOORE PARK ADDN,
VOL 43,Legal
PG 265*
Description
$2,500.00
$1,703.00
Adjudged
Value
$18,850.00
(See note
below)
Estimated
Minimum
Bid
$2,500.00
(See note
below)
T16,084
05/01/03
08/06/13
T16,134
09/19/12
03/05/13
40479
$14,380.00
$4,175.00
T16,144
06/01/11
10/04/11
28562
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
Sale
#
10
11
12
13
43560
40059
28563
Account Number
EL DORADO S/D, LT 540, VOL
6, PG 37*
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. DAVID J. ROBBINS,
A/K/A DAVID JAMES
ROBBINS
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. ROBERTA W.
THOMAS, ET AL
LTS 4 & 5, BLK 3,
MEADOWOOD, PHASE 1, CITY
OF BAY CITY, REC'D IN SLIDE
353-B & 354-A*
LT 6, BLK 9, D. P. MOORES 1ST
ADDN, CITY OF BAY CITY,
VOL 6, PG 3*
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. JACK CARPENTER
A/K/A BLUFORD L.
CARPENTER, JR. (IN REM
ONLY)
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. GARY CARPENTER
A/K/A GARY ALAN
CARPENTER, ET AL
CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 1,
BLK 3, LT 50, VOL 8, PG 1*
$500.00
$500.00
CAMELOT FOREST, SEC 1,
BLK 3, LT 49, VOL 8, PG 1*
$500.00
$500.00
Notes:
All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition
(including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by
law.
All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Matagorda County. All
prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property.
Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as
representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the
Matagorda County Appraisal District .
Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final.
All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY
TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT
THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY
YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT
LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
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Terry Mosier: 361-550-1937
809 First Street • Palacios,TX
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• 0 Riverside Dr. (TPO) - 2 Riverfront lots with water & electricity. $25,000.
PENDING
• 710 Rorem - 2bd, 2ba Home.
Charming and ready to move in. $69,000.
• 314 CR 304 - 4 Acres of land with many possibilities. $50,000.
• 222 E. Lou Lou Lane - 3bd, 1ba, A great little fish camp at Schicke Point. $50,000.
• 504 Humphrey - 2bd. 1ba Cute starter or empty nester home. $59,500
• 74 Grand Oak 2 (TPO) - 3bd, 2ba, A lovely home with 5 well maintained fenced in
lots. With a huge garage/work shop. $96,000.
• 311 Rorem - 2bd, 1ba, Coastal Charmer! This home welcomes you with open living
areas. With additional living area in garage. $55,000.
• 27 Catamaran - Two beautiful lots well maintained. There is a septic, storage buildPENDING
ing and a sun room. $32,000.
REDUCED $28,000.
• 47 Riverside Dr. (TPO S/D) - 3bd. 2ba. Immaculate home on 4 lots. There is also
a river front lot across from home. $159,900
• 205 Main St. - 3bd. 2ba. Classic Charmer! Super location, a few blocks from downtown & bay. $125,000
• 729 CR 305 - 4bd. 3 ½ ba. Luxurious water front home with a little over 2 acres. The
master bedroom is downstairs with an awesome view of the bay. $319,000
• 00 Hwy 35 W. - 1.79 Acres – Spectacular homesite ready to build on. There is a
401ft. water well and under ground electricity. $135,000.
• 0 First St. - 2 Lots These lots are 1 block from E. Bay Blvd. & 3 blocks from S. Bay
Blvd. Not far from downtown. $59,000
• 0 Greenwood (TPO S/D) - 4 Lots that go from Greenwood to Red Haw St. It is a
gated community with a pool and boat ramp. $6,000
• 0 Matagorda - A beautiful
lot 1 block from E. Bayshore Dr. $15,000
PENDING
• 0 Turtle Bay Cove Dr - 2.73 Acres – Excellent waterfront property on Turtle Bay.
Great homesite! Possible Owner Finance. $80,000
• 39 Palacios Bay Dr. (Beachside) - A waterfront lot in a gated community. $94,000
• 111 5th. St. - A view of the Tres Palacios Bay from this lot. One block from the
seawall and downtown. $50,000
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NEW LISTING - Lot 404 at Carancahua.
317 EAST BAY BLVD - The Peaceful Pelican, Beautifully restored home with a
spectacular view of the bay. $359,000
409 E. BAYSHORE - Castner Cottage, A great home on the water or rental income
for a weekender, 325’ lighted pier, $229,500
411 E. TRES PALACIOS - Camp Logan, Bay view from the front porch, formal
dining, $189,950
308 LUCAS - Nicely redone one bedroom on a double lot with large rooms and a
SOLD
storage building, $75,000
320 E. TRES PALACIOS
Two
for less than
the price of one. The 3/1 house is a
CONTRACT
PENDING
fixer upper but the 1/1 APARTMENT is ready to go, $69,000
315 EAST BAY BLVD - Spectacular bay view from this 0.46 acre lot, $90,000
ABALONE, IN BOCA CHICA - Secluded with a view of a nice horse ranch, $4,000
SE CORNER OF SH 35 & 11th - Commercial lot waiting for a business, $99,925
GREEN & 7th - Behind Lowe’s, subdivision waiting to happen, 19.83 acres, $999,925
SH 35 & UNIVERSITY - Storage building with office space, can be divided several
ways, call John for more information, $299,000 (office currently for rent)
John L. Pierce Broker/Owner/GRI
johnpierce@JohnLPierce.com
I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing.
Featured Home
300 AUSTIN
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
3 BR , 2 BA, 2 car garage,
corner lot, fenced yard.
Central Heating and Air
Conditioning. NEW floor
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Reduced. $148,000.00 Call
Ron at 979-240-4413
Seats 4
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LAND FOR SALE
TWO LOTS for sale on E. Matagorda
St. 100x150 total. For more information call 361-655-3515 or 361-2180516. (40-tfc)
----------------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1+ Acre Tracts. Owner financing available. $4,000. Down, $225/
month. Call Ron @ 979-240-4413. (37-tfc)
------------------------------------------------
FOR RENT
FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BA, Duplex $550/
Month plus utilities. $550/Deposit.
No smoking, No pets. Please call
361-972-1438. (40-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR LEASE: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2
story. Available early October. Very nice
unit in quiet 10 unit complex w-great
neighbors. Includes washer/dryer. $725/
month, $725/deposit. e-mail: paul@palacioshousingsource.com (39-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------WANTED: 2BD, 2BA House by the
water, must be pet friendly. Please
call Russell Cain Real Estate @ 361552-6313 or you can email information to rc@russellcain.com (37-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------AVAILABLE FOR LEASE: A split
level waterfront home. 2BD, 2BA,
upstairs and a 1BD, efficiency downstairs. Renting all as one. $1,400/
month + Deposit. Call 361-655-3515
or 361-218-0516 for more information. (38-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BD, Unfurnished
Duplex. $625/month, $625/deposit,
No smoking. No pets Call 361-9721438. (35-tfc)
------------------------------------------------
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: 2 Story house in Tres
Palacios Oaks, 3BD home built on
three lots. The third lot has water,
sewer, septic, and electric also. A
three bay garage with one bay converted to built in with work benches.
Stove, refrigerator and dish washer
included. $65K asking will discount
to $55K for cash buyer. Contact Vic
Collins @ 1-281-543-9069. (39-5tc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE : 3/1/2 Home in Foley Addition. 1702 Gray St. Metal roof, on large
lot. Call 361-550-6054 or 361-920-4601
for more information. (37-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 3BD, 2BA, House,
CH/A, Privacy fenced yard, New
Frigidaire Stove and Refrigerator.
New Granite sink, new counter tops,
new cabinets, new laminate floor.
Remodeled bathrooms with new
fixtures, tile floors. All electric, 5 ceiling fans, back deck, covered porch,
$95,000.00 Call Ron at 979-2404413. (19-tfc)
------------------------------------------------
Ron Laws
979-240-4413
Broker/Owner
Tammy Broussard
979-240-3420
Realtor
Charlotte Tucker
979-241-8615
Realtor
Independently owned and operated
2003 FORD
YOU CAN NOW VISIT US ON OUR NEW WEBSITE
Dan Tucker
979-241-5457
Broker/Owner
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215 5th Street 361-972-5900
361-972-3596
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• HOUSE LEVELING •
David and Jody Cassady Owner/Broker
Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 16, 2013 - Page 9
Robbie Brieden
361-920-2891
Realtor
• 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 open concept floor plan & wood burning fireplace. Enclosed front porch & detached garage $184,500. Call Charlotte
• 1307/1309 8th Street - Great investment property. Property has 2 houses on it. Each property has metal storage building. Both houses need TLC. $27,000. Call Tammy
• 412 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA, Covered front porch, kitchen and diningroom have been remodeled, large utility room. $74,900. Call Charlotte
• 507 E. Bayshore Dr. - 2BD, 2BA, Open concept home with beautiful view of the Bay. $141,000. Call Tammy
• 116 Willowrun - Cozy 3BD, 2BA, in Tres Palacios Oaks. 2 Car garage. $62,000. Call Tammy
• 205 Duson - Very nice 2BD, 1BA, with one car garage. A brick home with fenced yard. $115,000. Call Ron
• 113 College, Collegeport - 2BD, 1BA
House. Home overlooks Tres Palacios Bay. $89,900. Call Ron
SOLD
• 507 East Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA Home with waterview, sunroom, large kitchen, many extras, $298,000. Call Ron
• 506 Morton - Newly remodeled 3BD, 2BA home. Stainless steel appliances, large backyard. Must see! $95,000. Call Ron
• 568 Bayview - 2BD, 2BA, in Cape Carancahua w/waterview on 3 lots, jacuzzi tub and lots of extras Must see $175,000. Call Robbie
• 517 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA Home great for entertaining with outdoor BBQ room. $115,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Robbie
• 1200 4th St. - Old Charm Victorian on corner lot. 4 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 story home with wrap around porch. $159,000. REDUCED $149,000. Call Ron
• 300 Austin - 3BD, 2BA, Home with new wood floors, kitchen cabinets & countertops. Fenced yard. $158,000. Call Ron
• 1527 8th Street - 3BD, 2BA, Brick home on corner lot. Large living room, garage converted to game room/studio. $139,000. Call Tammy
• 312 Perryman - 2BD, 1BA, HouseCONTRACT
with new kitchen PENDING
cabinets. Metal building. $75,000. Call Ron
• 604 4th Street - 3 Unit Apartment building, 2 Story - Downstairs 3BD, 2BA, 2 Units upstairs- Each 1BD, 1BA. $110,000. Call Ron
• 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. Call Charlotte
• 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. Call Charlotte
• 2209 Bayshore Dr. - Beautiful 4BD, 3BA, two story home with private pier. Many extras. Call Charlotte for details. $980,000.
• 10 2nd Street- Jensen Point, 3BD, 1BA, Beautiful waterview. Access to boat ramp. $140,000. Call Tammy
• 502 Elizabeth - Great view of the Bay. 2/2 w/garage, great yard, $180,000. REDUCED $170,000. Call Charlotte
• 709 1st St. - Old time charm w/great view SOLD
of bay. 2BD, 2BA brick home on large lot. $168,000. REDUCED $159,000. Call Ron
• 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy
• 898 CR 324 - Nice country home on
20 acres! 4 Bedrooms,
2 1/2 bath, brick home with large barn. $295,000. $275,000. REDUCED $245,000. Call Robbie
CONTRACT
PENDING
• 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte
LAND
• 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
• Lot 14 & 15 Red Snapper - 2 Lots with view of Carancahua Bay. $20,000. Call Ron
• River Hollow Way - 1 Acre of River front property, lots of trees. $51,500. Call Tammy
• Lot 3 Red Snapper - Waterfront lot with concrete bulkhead. Great view. $110,000. Call Ron
• Tiger Shark - Waterfront lot in Boca
Chica Subdivision $12,500. Call Ron
SOLD
• 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
• 429 Catamarran - 3 Wooded lots on
Tres Palacios River with 24X24 Metal Building, Pier, Covered Deck, 2 RV spaces. $55,000. Call Ron
SOLD
• 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
• Lot 3 Red Snapper Lane - 1.14 Acres. Water front lot with bulkhead. $110,000. Call Ron
• 28 Windswept Dr. - .95 acre Sunrise Bay SD. $109,000. Call Robbie
• 10 Acres-Collins Rd - Great tract for building or commercial, fenced. $65,000. 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. - 1.49 Acres would be great homesite with view of the bay. $110,000. Call Charlotte
• 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
• Lot 1 - Carancahua Bay, 6+ Acres 150 feet water front. $110,000. Call Ron
• Lot 1B - Carancahua Bay, 6+ Acres 150 feet water front. $110,000. Call Ron
• Lot 2- Carancahua Bay, 6+ Acres 150 feet water front. $110,000. Call Ron
• Lot 3 - Carancahua Bay, 6+ Acres 150 feet water front. $110,000. Call Ron
• Koontz Street - Nice building site. Close to wetlands & birding. $12,000. Call Ron
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Sharkettes continue push
to volleyball playoffs
With last week’s three set
sweep over Tidehaven in
their lone Dist. 14-2A contest, the varsity Palacios
Sharkettes are in firm control
of their own playoff destiny
with just three games left in
the regular season.
“The playoff picture is
looking really good for us,”
said first-year Sharkette head
coach Barbara Buckley-Pee-
TIGERETTE Sarah Siptak fires a volley back over the
net. (Beacon photo by Ryan West)
ples.
“We need one more win to
secure a playoffs spot.”
The Sharkettes were slated
to visit Bloomington on Tues.
(Oct. 15) and will be idle this
Friday (Oct. 18) with an
open date.
The Sharkettes will visit
Aransas Pass next Tues.
(Oct. 22) before closing out
the regular season on their
home court next Fri. (Oct.
25) against the Edna Cowgirls.
“(Tuesday’s) game is a big
game for us,” said BuckleyPeeples.
“The girls know that if
we can secure the win (in
Bloomington) we can start
ordering our playoff shirts.”
Back to the lone action on
the volleyball court this past
week, the Sharkettes spiked
the Tidehaven Tigerettes into
submission in straight sets,
25-12, 25-20, 25-8.
Geneva Perez was at the
forefront of the Sharkette attack and finished the night
with 15 points, 14 kills, seven digs, five aces served and
one block at the net.
Payton Bates registered 12
points, 11 digs, four kills and
served one ace. Sissy Martinez doled out 16 assists to
go with five digs, two points
and an ace. Megan Buckley served up 10 assists and
finished with seven points,
seven digs and one kill. Jennifer Fort finished with seven
digs, seven kills four points
and two aces; Katelyn Sexton added seven kills, five
points, four digs and served
up three aces; Sydney Garcia
got down for a team high 13
digs; Joie Pena added two
points, two kills and one dig;
Destiny Terrasas registered
one block at the net; and Jacqueleen Segovia netted one
kill.
The Sharkettes set 7-4 in
District play, and are 20-9
overall on the season.
TIDEHAVEN’S Graci Huddleston (9) delivers a hit to the volleyball with teammates
Melanie Brewer (13) and Robin Krenek (8) in the background as Palacios’ Geneva
Perez (14) gets up for the block and Jacqueleen Segovia (11) readies into position. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Brahmas buck JV Sharks, 38-8
The Palacios JV Sharks were run over by
a heard of JV Brahmas in Hallettsville last
Thursday, 38-8.
“We struggled on offense and just couldn’t
find any rythym,” said Palacios coach Trent
Weixelman.
The Brahmas took a 20-0 lead after the
first quarter.
Palacios found the endzone with less than
three left in the first half on a 1-yard QB
sneak by Ethan Garcia, who would also add
the 2-pt conversion.
The Brahmas added two more second half
scores to win going away, 28-8.
Van Vleck
Sharks finish 3rd at Industrial CC Meet shutsout JV
Tigers 35-0
The varsity Palacios Shark CC squad placed
third out of six teams at last weekend’s meet
in Vanderbilt-Industrial.
Industrial’s Cobras captured the boys’ team
title with Victoria West placing 2nd, just
ahead of the Sharks.
Sergio Mancera gave Palacios its best finish, taking 5th place with a time of 18:38.
Coming in a mere 4-seconds behind Sergio,
was Juan Mancera in the 8th position with a
time of 18:42.
The next Shark across the line was Miguel
Gutierrez, who broke the tape in 19:18 and
placed 12th.
Shark Jimmy Casas posted a 21:15 and
placed 27th, and Carmen G. Mancera rounded out the Shark harriers with a 24:32 finish
in 51st.
Sharkettes
The Sharkettes had just three harriers compete at Industrial.
Estefania Guillen set the pace for the Sharkettes with a finish time of 14:34 in 14th
place.
In 31st place, was Samantha DiPasca with
a time of 15:32.
Carman Mancera ran a 15:42 to place 40th.
The Shark and Sharkette harriers will be off
this weekend as they prepare for the Dist. 142A Cross Country Meet held next Weds. (Oct.
23) in Palacios at the Marine Center.
JV Results
Kylie Durio was the lone JV Sharkette runner and she finished in 9th place with a time
of 17:33.
Dominic Garcia led the JV Sharks with a
finish of 23:56 in 8th.
In 9th place with a time of 24:50 was Palacios’ Henry Molina.
Thomas Garcia posted a 26:32 to place
15th.
JH Results
The PJHS Sandsharkettes were represented
by the Ramirez twins.
Meagan broke the finish line tape in 16:45
to place 21st, followed by Reagan in 44th
with a time of 21:05.
The PJHS Sandshark and Sandsharkette CC
teams will host the Junior High District CC
Meet on Sat. (Oct. 19) at the Marine Center.
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The Van Vleck JV Leopards won the Matagorda
County battle for JV feline
supremacy with a 35-0 shutout of the JV Tidehaven Tigers.
“The game did not go the
way we wanted it,” said Tiger
coach Steve Fiala.
“We played hard but we
could not come out with the
win.”
Tidehaven’s Kevin Gonzales led the Tiger offense with
85-yards rushing.
Isaiah Morales keyed the
Tiger defense with 10 tackles.
“Overall, we were moving the ball,” said Fiala, “we
just coulnd’t finish off drives
which cost us greatly in trying to win the game.”
JV Sharkettes
bounce Tide’
The Palacios junior varsity Sharkettes dealt the
JV Tidehaven Tigerettes
a straight set loss, 25-11,
25-9.
Palacios’
Brittany
Guerrero and Madeline
Harvey led the Sharkettes
with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
Kamryn Vickers got
into the scoring mix and
finished with eight points
and Elizabeth Grange
found space on the floor
for six points.
Cha’e Neimeyer and
Vivian Parga each finished with five points;
Marissa Figueroa tallied
three points; and Vriana
Hernandez registered one
point in the JV Sharkette
win.
JV Sharkette Madeline Harvey displays focus on a
volley attempt. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
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Sandsharks swept by Yearlings on gridiron Sandsharkettes notch wins over Tidehaven
The Palacios Junior High Sandsharks were
taken for a ride by Hallettsville Juinor High
Yearlings on the gridiron last week.
The 8th grade Sandsharks were toppled by
Hallettsville 26-12 last Thursday.
The Yearlings bolted out of the gates and
staked out a 20-0 first quarter lead.
The Sandshark 8th answered back in the
second quarter and cut the lead to 20-6, when
Chase Ford connected with Amos Haynes on
a 50-yard touchdown pass.
After holding the Yearlings scoreless for
the second and third quarters, Hallettsville
added two more scores in the fourth quarter.
“The defense played well,” said coach
Rene Valdez, “but we have to play for four
full quarters and not just three.”
Palacios scored on a 10-yard run by Johnny
Garcia with less than two minutes remaining
in the game to close the gape to 36-12.
Sandshark 7th
The PJHS Sandshark 7th fell to Hallettsville 44-8.
“We knew Hallettsville would be one of
the best teams we played all year and they
were,” said Palacios coach Bill Fort. “The
kids played hard but were just outmatched.”
The Sandsharks scored the games first points
on a 65-yard run by Andrew Manrriquez.
Manrriquez also punched in the two point
conversion to give Palacios an 8-0 lead.
From there the Yearlings scored 44-unanSANDSHARK Lance Vu carries the rock swered points to finish the game.
The Sandsharks will visit Hempstead on
against the Yearlings. (Beacon Photo by Ryan
West)
Thurs. (Oct. 17).
The PJHS Sandsharkettes
went 4-0 in last week’s
matches against the TJHS
Kittens.
The Sandsharkette 8th ‘A’
team won 25-11, 25-18.
Kamille Brown led Palacios with 17 points, followed
by Brittany Serna’s 14.
Elizabeth Ortiz tallied
six points; Sydney Greaves
finished with four; Nicole
Bowden and Brianna Serna each finished with three
points; Sarah Filip tallied two
points; and Jade Guerrero finished with one.
The 8th ‘B’ squad won 2517, 25-20.
Kellina Arnold and Brianne
Simmons led Palacios with
12 and 11 points, respectively.
Elizbeth Mancera and Erika Espinosa each scored eight
points; Christina Peterson finished with seven points; Cristall Martell had three; and
Jacquelin Sanchez had one.
The 7th Sandsharkette ‘a’
team won in three sets 13-25,
25-22, 25-20.
Brooke Vandenbergh and
Lanae Tucker had the hot five; Teonia Ward and Lybhands, finishing with 10 and berty Cerda each scored
9 points, respectively.
three; Shelby Wilson added
Gabrielle Figirove and Rea- two and Layla Seaman scored
gan Ramirez finished with one point.
four points
each;
the
quartet of
Sarah Hebel, Meagan
Ramirez,
Dorothy
Nguyen
and Brooke
Carpenter
each tallied
three points;
A l y s s a
A c o s t a
scored two;
and Kelsey
Marroquin
finished
with one.
The 7th
‘B’
team
won 25-16,
25-19.
Ariella
Lopez SANDSHARKETTE Teonia Ward (right) goes
scored 13; for the volley with teammates Sydney Alvarez,
K a r i s m a Layla Seaman, and Shelby Wilson looking on.
Thach had (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
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Page 12 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., October 16,
Palacios
2013
S PORTS
DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Beacon
Tigers dealt 21-7 loss by VV Leps
The Tidehaven Tigers had
an opportunity against Van
Vleck last Friday to inch
closer towards a playoff
berth, but a second half rally allowed the Leopards to
sneak out of El Maton with a
21-7 win.
The two Matagorda County
feline rivals (and Dist. 13-2A
DII rivals) were in a slug fest
early in the game as the two
teams battled to a 7-7 score at
halftime.
DISTRICT 13-AA DII
STANDINGS
DISTRICT
TEAM
W
Danbury 3
E. Bernard 2
Van Vleck 2
Brazos
1
Tidehaven 1
Boling
0
Hitchcock 0
L
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
OVERALL
W L PF
7 0 348
5 0 323
2 3 142
3 3 113
2 5 73
2 4 74
0 6 54
PA
81
40
116
186
197
140
233
•LAST WEEK'S GAMES•
Brazos 17, Boling 14
Danbury 55, Hitchcock 8
Van Vleck 21, Tidehaven 7
East Bernard OPEN
•THIS WEEK'S GAMES•
TIGER Cameron Riojas trips up the Leopard ball
carrier. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Boling @ Van Vleck
East Bernard @ Brazos
Tidehaven @ Hitchcock
Danbury OPEN
The Leopards managed to
take advantage of a sputtering
Tiger offense to pull ahead
with an early third quarter
score and put the game away
for good with a late fourth
quarter touchdown.
Tidehaven’s lone score
came from Jason Fitzgerald, who rushed the ball four
times for 60-yards and the
TD.
Eric Villareal picked up
128-yards on 19 carries and
Nathan Galvan had three carries for 12 years.
Tidehaven QB Brandon
Litzau was 7-13 passing for
53-yards and one interception. He also rushed four
times for 23 yards.
Rodrick Fisher was the
teams leading receiver with
one catch for a team high
23-yards.
The Tigers will continue
their fight for a playoff berth
this Friday as they visit the
winless Hitchcock Bulldogs
at 7:30 p.m. in Hitchcock.
TIGER Eric Villareal (3) tries to find a running lane
amidst a crowded backfield after a block by Brandon
Brune (8). (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
No. 4 State-ranked Brahmas trample Sharks 51-0
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Editor
The Palacios Sharks ran
into a buzzsaw last Friday
Night as the Hallettsville
Brahmas came into Shark
Stadium and annihilated the
Sharks in the Dist. 14-2A
contest 51-0.
Things got ugly, and got
ugly quick for the Sharks in
the shutout loss, the first since
2010’s 53-0 schellacking by
Columbia’s Roughnecks.
The Brahmas stampeded
through the Shark defense for
480-total yards while surrenduring just 146.
Defensively, the Sharks
looked to make a game of
things early on and forced
a Brahma punt on their initial posession. But once the
Brahmas found their stride,
there wasn’t any slowing the
thundering herd.
Hallettsville QB Nate
Kowalik assaulted the Sharks
through the air on 14-26 passing for 250-yards and three
touchdown tosses.
On the flip side, Palacios’
Cameron Sides completed
8-17 passes for 54-yards and
was intercepted three times.
The Shark rushing attacked
was limited to 94-yards on 26
attempts. Chris Garcia led the
Sharks with 72-yards on the
ground.
The Shark offense has sputtered and stalled in the last
two games, and have been
outscored 108-7.
“I know people are getting
impatient and wanting immediate results,” said Palacios
head coach Brad Bowden,
“but we’re not quite 100-percent yet.”
“We’ll throw a screen pass
and miss one block that kills
the play when everyone else
gets their block,” explained
DISTRICT 14-AA DI
STANDINGS
DISTRICT
TEAM
W
Hallettsville 1
Hempstead 1
Rice
1
Edna
0
Palacios
0
Industrial 0
L
0
0
0
1
1
1
OVERALL
W L PF
6 0 262
3 2 154
1 4 165
2 3 154
1 4 46
1 4 63
PA
36
197
230
175
150
137
•LAST WEEK'S GAMES•
Hempstead 49, Edna 32
Hallettsville 51, Palacios 0
Rice 27, Industrial 13
PALACIOS’ Kenny Garcia appears to make the catch,
but the Brahma defenders big hit forced the imcompletion. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
•THIS WEEK'S GAMES•
Palacios @ Hempstead
Industrial @ Edna
Rice @ Hallettsville
Bowden.
“We haven’t had the big
plays, which means we need
consistent drives and we’re
making too many mistakes
to have several 13-14 play
drives a game
After the shutout loss Shark
head coach Brad Bowden
said, “I told the kids Friday
night, I take the blame for all
of it.
“The last thing we need is
kids pointing fingers, trying
to rationalize it or make excuses.”
“We’re just not good
enough yet, and that goes
back to our preparation,”
added Bowden.
“I feel our kids show up
and play hard on Friday
nights but we’re not improving in practice as efficiently
as we should be.”
“We need to make sure we,
as a team, show up Mon. Thurs. and we’re working as
hard as we can in practice to
get better. That’s where we
correct the mistakes, imrpove
on what we’re doing right
and battling back.”
“Everybody has to get better at what their doing. We
need to improve our practices, and give our offense
a good picture on the scout
teams.
“The main thing,” said
Bowden, “ is for the kids to
just keep going. The persistence that if you work hard
and do right long enough you
will be rewarded. It’s just a
matter ofh keep working and
keep going.”
For the Sharks (0-1, 1-4)
the loss was Palacios’ 14th
consecutive District loss.
The last District win for the
Sharks came in the 2009 season finale against the Gonzales Apaches.
Things won’t be getting
any easier for the Sharks,
who will travel Hempstead to
face the Bobcats at 7:30 p.m.
this Friday (Oct. 18)
The Bobcats shredded the
Sharks 40-20 last season.
Hempstead is currently the
District’s leading offense, av-
eraging over 410-yards per
game, most of which comes
on the ground.
Bobcat junior QB Will
Smith has already rushed
for 1,073 yards and has an
11.92-yards per carry average.
SHARK Chris Deleon has a firm grasp of Brahma QB
Nate Kowalik, but indicative of how things went for the
Sharks, Kowalik’s pass on this play went for a touchdown. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
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