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PCMC Travels
Across The Pond To
Oxford University
La Petite
Belle Out
For Repairs
Addressing bacteria impairments at
Tres Palacios Watershed meeting
Kevin Wagner, PhD and Allen Berthold, Phd, from the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), conducted
last Thursday’s Tres Palacios Watershed
Stakeholder’s meeting for the purpose
of addressing bacteria impairments in
the Matagorda Bay Basin.
The state requested TWRI to assist
in addressing these issues, and TWRI
seeks to establish a committee and work
groups comprised of local citizens and
organizations to provide local input into
the Tres Palacios watershed-based plan.
The Tres Palacios Watershed is de-
scribed as 235,056 acres (367 square
miles) beginning near El Campo, and
flowing into Tres Palacios Bay. The
greatest area of concern, the tidal segment, begins 0.5 miles upstream of the
confluence with Wilson Creek, and
flows 9 miles into Tres Palacios Bay.
There are two monitoring sites in that
segment, one of which measured 1.3
million colony forming units per 100
milliliters on a particular day in July.
How does Bacteria get into Creeks?
Dr. Wagner and Dr. Berthold presented attendees with handouts and a slide
show outlining water quality issues in
Texas, with bacteria representing 57 per-
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cent of the impairments. This brings up
the question; how does bacteria get into
creeks? Animals directly deposit fecal
material into water. Fecal material, such
as pet waste, livestock manure and wildlife scat runs off into the creek. Also,
failing septic systems, illegal dumping
and improperly treated wastewater discharge contribute to bacteria levels.
Tres Palacios Watershed
Coordination Committee
The watershed plan will be developed
by the stakeholders through the Committee with support from the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), which
(See WATER, Page 2)
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Congressman Blake
Farenthold
(D-27)
will host a Town Hall/
Round Table on next
Thurs. (Oct. 15) from
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. at the
Palacios Navigation
District Port Administration Building.
This will be an opportunity for you to
hear what is going on
in Washington, and
for you to ask questions of Congressman
Farenthold
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TAFE Makes
Donation
To Library
Kowboy Kookers take top brisket honors at
11th annual BayFest BBQ Cook-off
Beacon Photos by Ryan West
The Palacios Independent School District Board
of Trustees met last week in
“Executive Session” and selected three finalists from a
field of eight chosen at the
Sept. 28 “special called meeting”.
The three finalists, whose
names are confidential at
this point, have been notified by the Texas Association of School Boards Executive Search Services, and
will have second interviews
this week over the course of
three nights of “special called
meetings”. Those “special
called meetings”, according
to interim superintendent
Paul Smith, will be on Monday, Oct. 12, Tuesday, Oct.
13, and either Wednesday or
Thursday, Oct. 14 or 15 depending on possible scheduling conflicts of board members.
Smith stated a new superintendent should be announced
at the conclusion of these
meetings.
BEACON
BRIEFS
■ Palacios 4-H
meets Sun. at
Central cafeteria
The Project Celebration will hold a meeting
on Mon. (Oct. 19) at 6
p.m. at the Palacios High
School Library. All seniors and parents are encouraged to attend. For
more information or questions contact Rose Johs at
361-404-0098.
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Inside This
Week....
Area Briefs.................Page 2
Police Reports...........Page 3
Early Files..................Page 4
Lifestyles .................Pages 7
Sports..................Pages 9-10
Classifieds..................Page 8
USDA Office Day next Wed. at CofC Office
Courtesy USDA
The USDA Rural Development Angleton Area Office, which provides service to
Matagorda County, will be holding an office
day on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Palacios. A
representative of USDA Rural Development
will be at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce
Office, 420 Main, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to
provide information regarding the availability of loans and grants to assist residents and
organizations.
Assistance available to rural residents can
help with the purchase or construction of
homes, through the agency’s direct and guaranteed programs, and can help with the repair
(See USDA, Page 2)
THS Homecoming Queen & King
Tidehaven seniors Zariah Dodds, left, and Christian
Longoria, right, were crowned the 2015 Homecoming
Queen and King during halftime ceremonies Friday
night. Dodds is the daughter of LaTonya George and
Donald Dodds. Longoria is the son of Yolanda Longoria and stepfather Jesse Martinez. (Photo courtesy
Beth Foley)
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Workforce Solutions services available at the Hub
THE Palacios Community Hub and Workforce Solutions held a ceremonial ribbon cutting last week announcing the partnership between the two entities. Workforce Solutions services will now be available at the Hub, where a Workforce Solutions
employee will be staffed. Pictured are: (left to right) Margaret Doughty - Hub Board Chair, Rev. David King , Jan Hunter , Mary
Van Borssum, Joni Brown, Cynthia Garrett, Carolyn Kubecka, Kevin Rodney - Sr. Workforce Planner, Workforce Solutions, Gail
Purvis, Pam Olvier, Adlo Capristo - Ex. V.P. and ChIEf Administrative Officer STP Nuclear Operating Co., Kathy Lee, Clarence
Fenner - STP, Jacinto Torres and Cassandra Austin - Hub Ex. Director. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
The first day of early voting
for November’s Constitutional
Amendment election is this
Mon. (Oct. 19)
Registered voters in Pct.
3A, which is the City of
Palacios and surrounding
rural area south of Blessing
and westward to the Jackson
County line; and Pct. 7, the
Collegeport area, can cast early
votes at the County Annex on
(See EARLY, Page 2)
Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday
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WATER
shall serve as the Watershed
Coordinator. The Committee
is to develop a watershedbased plan to restore water
quality in the Tres Palacios
Creek. The basic goals of this
public input process include
ensuring that a local perspective is included in the development of the watershedbased plan by encouraging an
open dialogue on water quality issues, and pursuing the
successful implementation
of the watershed-based plan
once developed. The doctors
also outlined the ground rules
for the Committee, its members and future meetings.
Key Elements of a Watershed Plan
Key elements of the plan
are: Identification of sources
of bacteria, estimated loading
reductions needed, description of management measures, education of outreach
needed, schedule for implementation, implementation
milestones, possible sources
of financial assistance and
estimated costs, measures
of success and a monitoring
Team representing PCMC presented
cases at 18th World Congress
International Society on Toxicology
at historic Oxford University
Palacios Community Medical Center would like
to congratulate their team that attended the 18th
World Congress International Society on Toxicology at Oxford University, UK. Several cases were
submitted and published in the Toxicon Journal
(An interdisciplinary journal on the toxins derived
from animals, plants and microorganisms). Cases
involved the treatment of snakebite envenomation of
various degrees where the team was able to point out
pitfalls in the treatment of these cases with the objective of improving patient care in these scenarios.
Presentations were made of the published cases at
the conference which was attended by experts in the
field of toxicology from all over the world. “There
is no doubt that we made a positive impact during
the meeting”, stated Dr. Gross. Palacios Community
Medical Center now appears in multiple publications. Again, PCMC would like to congratulate Dr.
Gross and his team on such a historical contribution for our hospital and our community. (Submitted
Photo)
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Area Briefs
(Continued From Page 1)
plan to evaluate effectiveness.
Next on the Agenda
The next meeting, at a date
and time yet to be determined, will consist of a recap this meeting, a review of
outcomes from initial workgroup meetings, a review and
approval of the draft outline
for the Tres Palacios Plan, a
discussion of the watershed
characterization, a discussion
of load estimates and needed
reductions and a discussion
of the next steps.
EARLY
Commerce St. in Palacios,
or at the Service Center in
Bay City.
Other important days to
keep in mind are the last
day of early voting which is
Friday, October 30 and the
last day to receive a ballot
by mail is Tuesday, Nov. 3
at 7 p.m.
USDA
and rehabilitation of homes.
Assistance is available through USDA Rural Development community programs and business and cooperative programs to enhance the quality of life for rural
Texans. Community programs provide funds to governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and Indian
Tribes to enlarge, improve or construct schools, libraries, medical clinics, assisted living centers, public buildings, community centers and fund new and improved
water and wastewater facilities.
USDA Rural Development business and cooperative programs provide the needed capital to expand
economic opportunities and development in rural areas
throughout Texas by working with banks and community lenders. There is no minimum loan size and the
maximum loan size is up to $25 million.
USDA Rural Development was created in 1994 with a
mission to use our resources to help enhance the quality
of life for the nation’s rural residents. For more information regarding USDA Rural Development programs,
please contact the Angleton office at (979) 549-0215,
Ext. 4.
Gas drops to $1.84 in Wharton
WHARTON: Average retail gasoline prices in Texas
have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.03 a gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s
daily survey of 13,114 gas outlets in Texas. This compares with the national average, that has not moved in the
last week, to $2.29 a gallon, according to gasoline price
website, GasBuddy.com. In Wharton, many locations are
selling gas at $1.89 a gallon, and some were spotted as
low as $1.84. Including the change in gas prices in Texas
during the past week, prices on Sunday were 113.8 cents
per gallon lower than the same day one year ago, and are
23.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 22.1 cents per gallon during
the last month, and stands 104.6 cents lower than this day
one year ago. “Retail gasoline prices should be expected
to continue a slow but steady descent consistent with what
typically occurs when cheaper “winter blend” gasoline
becomes more available as we near the beginning of the
fourth quarter,” said Gregg Laskoski, GasBuddy petroleum analyst. - Wharton Journal Spectator
West Nile still in Coppell
COPPELL: Mosquito problems continue well into fall
this year, and another trap in town yielded a West Nile
positive sample. Dallas County this week reported that
there have been 20 confirmed human cases of West Nile
virus in the county this year, including nine of the more
severe neuro-invasive disease. No human cases were reported in Coppell, according to county information. City
and county officials urge residents to continue protective
measures against mosquitos, including using repellent,
wearing long sleeves and pants in the morning and evening, and eliminating sources of standing water. - Citizens’ Advocate
Skydiving instructor dies in plane crash
LEXINGTON: A 32-year old Lee County man died
Sunday when his single engine aircraft crashed near Texas
Skydiving Center in the Lexington Area. The Department
of Public Safety identified the man as Christopher Lyons.
Lyons, who lived in a home on property owned by the
center, had been employed by Texas Skydiving for about
six months, according to co-workers. A preliminary DPS
report said Lyons had released a group of skydivers and
was headed back to base when his Cessna 182 apparently
stalled. Witnesses said the plane was “sputtering” as it
headed down. Lyons was pronounced dead at the scene,
2.1 miles from the airfield. The National Transportation
Safety Board and FAA are also investigating. It’s the second fatal incident involving Texas Skydiving Center in
three years. On April 1, 2012, a 61 year-old Austin man
died in a parachuting incident. - The Rockdale Reporter
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THE half-scale replica of explorer La Salle’s ill-fated ship that sunk in the waters of Matagorda Bay, La Petite Belle,
has been hauled out of the waters for some much needed tender love and care. Ted Riccio (pictured above) was busy
scrubbing the waterline along the ship’s hull. The La Petite Belle Operating Committee, on behalf of the Palacios
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• Palacios Police Reports • PetPals hosts Pumpkin Patch
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
Garon Lee Sonnier, 19, 703 11th St.,
was arrested in the 2300 block of 1st St.
on Oct. 1 at 11:30 p.m. Warrant.
Gerry Constancio, 21, 809 Welch Ave,
was arrested in the 2300 block of Welch
St. on Oct. 1 at 11:30 p.m. Warrant.
Chase Edmund Brune, 19, 1578 CR
323, was arrested in the 1600 block of 3rd
St. on Oct. 2 at 2:01 a.m.. Evading arrest.
Bryan Gabriel Rodriguez, 21, Lolita,
was arrested at the intersection of 11th St.
and Perryman Ave. on Oct. 2 at 1:12 p.m.
No drivers license.
Michael Scruggs, 17, 128 Sandpiper
Circle, was arrested in the 100 block of
Sandpiper Circle on Oct. 5 at 7:53 p.m.
Assault/Family violence.
Lupe Ochoa Rojas, Sr.,316 E. Tres Palacios Ave., was arrested in the 300 block
of Tres Palacios Ave on Oct. 7 at 10:45
p.m. Assault
Jason Rodriguez, 35, 701 Lucas, was arrested in the area of Gillespie and Lucas
Ave on Oct. 8 at 5:12 a.m. Warrant
Jonathan Gilbert Guerrero, 900 Rorem
Ave., was arrested in the 900 block of Rorem Ave on Oct. 8 at 8:27 a.m. Warrant
Karen Mille Durgan, 1111 Ritchie Ave.,
was arrested in the 1000 block of Ritchie
Ave on Oct. 8 at 9:05 p.m. Driving while
license suspended.
INCIDENTS
Terroristic Threat: Officers responded
to 405 Commerce St. at 3:31 p.m. on Oct. 3
in reference to a threat.
Unattended Death: Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Morton Ave at
5:20 a.m. on Oct. 4 in reference to an unresponsive male.
From the Police Chief
By Police Chief David Miles
There was a young
man arrested on family violence charges
this week. He was an
adult by age, but his
picture and mannerisms make him appear to be about 13.
It is amazing just how
weak the family structure has gotten in our
society today. I don’t believe there is any
reason to abuse kids or to put them out to
the wolves on the street, but what happened
to discipline, responsibility and just outright
raising your own kids?
Theft: Officers were dispatched to the
500 block of 5th St. at 12:47 p.m. on Oct. 7
in reference to a past theft.
Dog Bite: Officers were dispatched to
the Palacios Community Medical Center at
6:08 p.m. on Oct. 7 in reference to a dog
bite.
Assault: Officers were dispatched to the
300 block of E. Tres Palacios Ave. at 10:45
p.m. on Oct. 7 in reference to a fight in
progress.
Telephone Harassment: Officers were
dispatched to the 500 block of Green Ave
at 11:19 a.m. on Oct. 8 in reference to telephone harassment.
Harassment: Officers were dispatched
to the 100 block of Sandpiper Circle at
10:48 p.m. on Oct. 8 in reference to harassment.
on Main St. next Saturday
Residents in Palacios are
always ready and willing to
help others in need and this attribute extends to families extended members, creatures of
all kinds, dogs, cats, reptiles
and amphibians, four legged
and fury.
Palacios Pet Pals cares for
so many creatures in need
of love, food and support as
they await transition into a
loving home. Pet Pals welcomes your creature of choice
to Main Street in front of The
Right Look (439 Main St.) on
Oct. 24 (Saturday) from 10
a.m. – 2 p.m. for $10 pictures
amid a unique fall pumpkin
patch scene.
Funds will also be raised by
selling pet clothing and toys to
assist Pet Pals with the special
needs of many of Palacios’
four legged friends in need
of the essentiasl of existence.
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Insurance
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St. Peter’s BBQ
turkey & dressing 361-972-2551
dinner Oct. 25 Auto-Bonds
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
in Blessing will hold their annual Barbeque Turkey and
Dressing Dinner on Sunday,
October 25, 2015. Serving
will start at 11 a.m. at the parish hall with dine-in or drivethru available. Plates are $10
each. The menu includes
barbeque turkey, dressing,
green beans, sweet potatoes,
cranberry sauce, dessert, and
tea. The live auction will
start at 12:30 p.m. Additionally, there will be a raffle and
country store.
The Holy Sacrifice of the
Mass will be held at 9:30
a.m. on October 25th.
Everyone is invited to join
the parishioners of St. Peter’s
Catholic Church for a day of
fellowship and fun.
Business
Home
Life
Flood
Participants are encouraged
to festively dress for the occasion; however, this is not a
requirement for pictures to be
taken. Donations will also be
accepted to carry out the good
work of Palacios Pet Pals.
Other organizations are invited to participate in their
own fundraising efforts. Thus
far, St. Anthony’s LYFE Teen
are planning on having a bake
sale and face painting and any
other organization interested
in participating should contact
Brenda Serna at The Right
Look at 972-5259.
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1-800-299-2878
Matagorda County Crime Stoppers provides citizens with a
toll-free number to call to report
crime and drugs in your area.
If your information leads to an
arrest and charges, you can receive a cash reward. Callers do
not have to give their names to
qualify for a reward.
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No Minors after 9 p.m.
DJ’s on Saturday Nights
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October 15-18
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THURSDAY OCT 15
Festival Open - 4 pm - 11 pm
HEB Night-
Bring three non-perishable
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Vendor Booths
FRIDAY OCT 16
Festival Open - 4 pm - 12 am
Cash Bingo - 4 pm - 12 am
Vendor Booths
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Rice Festival Parade - 10 am
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10 YEARS AG0-2005
Tidehaven High School senior Cameron Cornelius was
crowned the 2005 THS Homeomcing Queen.
After a 4-0 start to the 2005 campaign, the varsity Sharks
were dealt their first loss of the season by Sweeny, 33-19.
15 YEARS AGO-2000
WWII veterans serving at Camp Hulen in the early 1940’s
returned to Palacios for a reunion of the 788th Anti-Aircraft
Battallion.
George and Patty Kana of Palacios celebrated their 60th
wedding anniversary with the renewal of their vows at St.
Anthony’s Catholic Church.
20 YEARS AGO-1995
William H. (Billy) Mann, Jr. of Bay City was re-elected to
the Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation District
#316 Board.
Palacios varsity Sharkette cross country team earned first
place in its division at the Corpus Christi King meet.
25 YEARS AGO-1990
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a satisfactory
report card on the South Texas Project Nuclear Generation
Station.
40 YEARS AGO-1975
Deposits in the City State Bank of Palacios showed an
increase over $2-million from 1974-75.
50 YEARS AGO-1965
Mrs. Wendell Buckner was employed as librarion by the
Library Board.
At regional choir auditions in El Campo, Alice Reed placed
as a candidate for the All-State Choir and Tommy Ellis qualified for the regional choir.
55 YEARS AGO-1960
The 50th birthday of the Palacios Chapter No. 125 Order
of the Eastern Star was celebrated.
Matagorda County farmers had been designated eligible to
receive emergency loans from the Farmers Home Administration because of the severe crop loss caused by continuous rains.
Julian Ray Jenkins, Blanche Halstead and Judy Lothridge
were selected to perfrom with the Region XVL Choir at
tryouts in Victoria.
70 YEARS AGO-1945
Mr. and Mrs. Kelly, who had been living at Mount Olive,
Miss., were moving back to Texas.
Leslie (Monkey) Chiles was home after serving 33 months
overseas and was celebrating with a family get-together.
75 YEARS AGO-1940
Mr. and Mrs. Hutach were newcomers to the Carancahua
community, moving there from Hillje.
Between six and seven hundred men were now employed
at Camp Hulen to work on the building of warehouses and
houses.
The new chamber of commerce building was nearing
completion. The city council appointed a committee to decide
on a location for the city bus terminal.
We read a bunch, but still have television faves
We try not to be TV
my heroes,
addicts at our house.
Popeye,
Reading occupies a
would say.
significant portion of
So,
let’s
our time with newspaget serial.
pers heading the daily
We dilist, followed closely
vide our
by books with the
viewing
shrinking news magainto two
zine list a distant third.
categoBeing able to access
ries — (1)
some of that reading
news and
material via computer
informais an addicting asset,
tion; and
WILLIS WEBB
both from a time and
(2) enterGuest Columnist
cost standpoint. You
tainment.
can subscribe to newsObvipapers and magazines online ously, entertainment provides
and you can buy Kindle and more viewing hours than
iBooks online as well. Plus, as news, but we try to be seleccommunity newspaper folks tive there because we believe
most of our lives, we tend to it is essential to stay informed.
smudge our fingers with printMysteries, detective shows
ers ink from as many of those and historical fiction seem to
as we can get our hands on. top our entertainment list con(We could be fingerprinted at sidering the numbers of those
almost any time of the day.)
shows on both prime time TV,
Life Mate Julie and I have re-runs and re-cycling via the
very similar tastes in both non-network channels. Most
reading and in television people plow that same straight
viewing with some natural row. The TV folks make their
differences considering she’s very good living from viewera gal and I’m a guy. VIVE’ LA ship and the polls don’t lie, do
DIFFERENCE!
they?
But, I digress. We’re here
Two shows top my poll
to talk about television shows and, by the way, none of those
and the probable inordinate TV polling people have ever
amount of time we all devote asked us what we like (which
to the small screen. Besides, is fine Network prezs, so don’t
the “difference” topic could call). And, uh, please check
get “embarrasking” as one of with us before changing the
Bird Notes
Cathy Wakefield
(361)404-1198
Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation
Twenty-three fledgling Whooping Cranes will be leaving Wood
Buffalo National Park in Canada, for Aransas Wildlife Refuge,
soon. They’ll be accompanied
by their parents along this 2,500
mile journey. If all survive, the local wild flock will number about
340 birds! One cross, Whooping
Crane-Sandhill Crane, hatched
this summer at the International
Crane Foundation’s headquarters
in Baraboo, Wi. I have forgotten BELTED KINGFISHER
the story, but will share it with
you next week. It was not a planned event…(pregnancy?)
We are seeing more winter residents in the area, such as
White Pelican, Red-tailed Hawk and American Kestrel.
Merlin have been observed at Mad Island Marsh Preserve.
Let me know when you see/hear Common Loon, Northern
White-fronted Geese and Sandhill Cranes.
Killdeer have been increasing in number at Schicke Pt,
as are the Osprey, Spotted Sandpiper and other shorebirds.
A Great-horned Owl has been seen and heard, from roof
tops and TV antennae. Other “normally seen” birds include
Northern Mockingbird, Great-tailed Grackle, European Starling, Mourning and Eurasian-collared Dove.
Feathered Fridays will be held next Friday at Mad island
Marsh Preserve. Please call or e-mail Cathy Wakefield to
confirm your participation…361-404-1198; cathywakefield78@gmail.com.
lineup.
I’d rate Law & Order: SVU
(Special Victims Unit) and
Blue Bloods as tied for first
for me and Julie lives for
Downton Abbey.
SVU features Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Dann
Florek and former rapper IceT. All are detectives in the
unit, which focuses mainly on
sex crimes (many of which, of
course, lead to murders and
other major crimes).
Hargitay has perhaps the
most interesting background
in that she is the daughter of
the late glamour queen Jayne
Mansfield and body-builder
and Hungarian-born former
Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay. Almond-eyed beauty
Hargitay plays detective Olivia Benson and does so in a
manner that elicits very favorable comments from viewers,
including some former sexcrime victims who choose to
speak up because of the show.
Blue Bloods stars one of my
TV favorites, Tom Selleck, as
the leader of a family of policemen (with due respect to
his retired former cop father,
played by Len Cariou). Bridget Moynihan provides beauty
and sex appeal. Moynihan was
once married to pro football
quarterback Tom Brady who
stupidly dumped her (Ich!) to
marry some South American
sex goddess. She is Selleck’s
assistant district attorney
daughter in the show. Donnie
Wahlberg, who stole my hairdo and hairline, is another
Selleck’s son following in
Dad’s footsteps. Baby-faced
Will Estes, who provides sex
appeal for women viewers,
plays Selleck’s youngest son,
a young street cop.
I’ll watch Selleck in anything. And, Moynihan, I’ll just
watch…and watch….and…
All of this is made with one
other caveat.
Mystery and detective
shows are fun to watch, unless there’s a good, relevant
football or basketball game on
the tube (baseball on TV puts
me to sleep).
But, I’ll drop all of that to
read a good historical treatise
or a mystery novel anytime.
Now, if someone would just
write a history-based mystery
for TV show or movie pitting
a football star versus a basketball star, I’d really be entranced.
Willis Webb is a retired
community newspaper editor-publisher of more than
50 years experience. He
can be reached by email at
wwebb1937@att.net.
OCTOBER’s WORLD
MISSION BREAKFAST
Saturday, October 31st
8am - 11am
Church of God of Prophecy
808 9th St. • Palacios
$8.00 - 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.
Thank you for your prayers and
patronage for the past 71 years of supporting
foreign missions. Please call
361-972-6262 (day of event) to
place your “to go” orders or to
reserve dine in space.
This Week
in Texas
History
October 14, 1854: Fort
Davis established near
the sources of the Limpia
River; abandoned April
13, 1861, reoccupied
June 29, 1867. Served
as a point of departure
for expeditions against
the Apache until finally
abandoned on July 31,
1891.
October 8, 1926: The
Witte Memorial Museum
opened in San Antonio.
The building was
constructed with public
funds and a $65,000
bequest to the city from
local businessman Alfred
G. Witte. The facility
was known as the Witte
Memorial Museum until
1984, when the name
was simplified to Witte
Museum.
October 9, 1835:
George Collinsworth and
his men captured Goliad.
1862: Commodore
William B. Renshaw
occupied Galveston with
the U.S. fleet.
October 10, 1835:
S t e p h e n F. A u s t i n
appointed Commanderin-Chief of Volunteer
army. 1835: Telegraph
and Texas Register
published in San Felipe.
October 11, 1915:
The Texas Women’s
Fair, called the “first of
its kind in the world,”
opened near the Houston
City Hall. For six
days visitors viewed
exhibits of needlework,
canning, and artwork
and heard tips about milk
pasteurizing, sanitary
baking, gardening,
caring for livestock, and
eliminating household
pests.
October 12, 1910:
Marion Price Daniel, Sr.,
born in Dayton (Speaker,
Attorney General, US
Senator, Governor, Texas
Supreme Court Justice).
He died in Liberty,
August 25, 1988.
October 13, 1845:
Texans ratified first
State Constitution and
approved an ordinance
to accept annexation to
the United States.
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80 YEARS AGO-1935
Coach Mercer took the Varsity Sharks to West Columbia
for their first game of the season and came out victorious over
the Roughnecks with a final score of 13-0.
The WPC projects for the county—including work at Camp
Hulen—had been approved in Washington.
The city council was presented deeds to the pier, and pavilion seawall by G.A. Harrison, chairman of the Seawall
Commission.
90 YEARS AGO-1925
The Crawford Packing Company shipped two carloads
($50,000 jars) of preserved figs to New York.
Collegeport citizens were working for a telephone system.
95 YEARS AGO-1920
Rev. Wm. State Jacob of Houston was guest speaker at the
fall meeting of the Brazos Presbyterian held here.
105 YEARS AGO-1910
A Star Route mail system was created between Palacios
and Carancahua. D.L. Brown received the contract to carry
the mail.
Miss Hazel Hall was employed as a teacher at Turtle Bay.
J.H. Powell and son were putting down an artesian well
at Francitas.
A movement was started to open a broom factory here.
Monthly bills paid by
the City of Palacios
Following are bills paid
by the city of Palacios during the second half of September. Bills are published
by the Palacios Beacon as
a public record since City
Council does not see bills
prior to payment.
Fire Fighters’ Relief,
TLFFRAAnnuity Pmt FS
YR 2015; $216.71
ARCIT,
Membership
dues; $395.00
Advanced Public Safety,
Term 10/1/15 - 9/30/16
#1,349.55
Bassco Services, Inc.
Repair gas pump at airport; $1,426.50
BCOS, Inc., EDC Contract 1/5 - 11/4/15; $33.50
Brazoria Co. Water Lab,
Coliform samples - water;
$195.00
Centerpoint
Energy;
$100.41
Custom Auto Repair,
Freon/ AC - Unit #2808,
A/C comp clutch - ’08 CV;
$210.00
David Kocurek, Mileage
reimbursement; #207.58
De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc., EDC
Copier Lease 9/15 - 10/14;
$198.39
Duffy’s Lawn & Garden,
Weedeater line; $100.93
Envirodyne
Labaratories, Inc., Lab Testing
WWTP & Water - Aug
2015; &762.50
Flores Roofing & Insulation, Roof CH Complex Bal. due upon completion;
$15,000.00
Gametime, Inc., Spring
assy - play equipment;
$356.83
Ricoh USA, Inc., Copier - Police, CH & CID;
$944.41
John
C.
Sardelich,
Mileage reimbursement $207.00
ABIS, Inc., Phone system repairs - CH; $315.00
CPR Services & Supplies, Inc., Manhole lids sewer; $374.01
Municipal Emergency
Services, Inc., Helmet PVFD; $268.17
Mindshift Technologies,
Inc., Serv/Workst Mngmnt
- Sept.; $1,026.00
Porter’s Ace Hardware, Tools & supplies;
$1,103.23
Office Depot Business
Credit, Office supplies;
$113.21
Group 71 Invest, Auto
repairs; $1,571.02
Palacios Library, Library contract - 4th qtr;
$7,500.00
Pitney Bowes, Inc., 3rd
qtr lease; $282.00
Quill, Printer ink - PD;
$109.96
Randall B. Strong, Attorney Fees 4/1 - 7/10/15;
$690.00
Texas Mun. Retirement
System; $25,077.52
Always
Ready,
Change front door lock CH;$174.10
TOTAL: $60,305.52
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Students of the Week at Central
SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary last week were: (front,
l-r) Fernanda Muniz, Christian Gatica, Jett Johnson, Philip Aparicio and Bryce
Putnam; (back) Randy Nguyen, Alondra Martinez, Alison Pacheco and Angel Mata.
(Submitted Photo)
OUTH
TAFE donates ‘Palacios Cares’ t-shirt proceeds
to Libary, gear up to help PetPals this year
FOR the 5th year in a row, TAFE has made a donation to a charitable cause through
their “Palacios Cares” t-shirts. Last year with the selling of their bright orange
tshirt, “Don’t judge a book by it’s movie”, TAFE was able to donate $500.00 to the
Palacios Library. Giving the check to librarian Vicki Jane Mosier are Lourdes Hernandez (left) junior, TAFE secretary and Serena Zamarripa (right) senior, TAFE
President. Beginning in November, TAFE will be selling their Palacios Cares t-shirts
to support the Palacios Pet Pals. Please see a TAFE member or email TAFE sponsor
Norma Wollam at normaw@palaciosisd.org if you are interested. (Submitted Photo)
TAFE tabs Carr, Fiorini Good
Apple Educators for September
Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing
THE
Palacios
High
School Texas Association of
Future Educators (TAFE)
Club named Kimberly
Carr and Cathy Fiorini as
Good Apple Educators for
the month of September.
The TAFE Elementary
Good Apple Award for the
month of September was
awarded to Mrs. Kimberly
Carr. Mrs. Carr received
her Good Apple award plus
a signed poster. Members thanked Mrs. Carr
for being so patient and
for making students feel
welcomed in her class. Presenting Mrs. Carr
with her award are future TAFE members.
The TAFE Secondary
Good Apple winner for
the month of September was awarded to Ms.
SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were:
(front, l-r)Vivian Lee and Adilyn Hackfeld; (middle) Gage Dyer, Esmeralda Saavedra, Drake Sorrell, Brendi Brune and Leonel Alejo; (back) Ashton Galvan, Valerie
Galvan, Iclalie Cano, Eduardo Serrano and Hannah Zavala. (Submitted Photo)
By Vikijane Mosier
We received a memorial in memory of Sandra (Coffman)
Glenn by John and Lydia Hyde and Matheny.
The Palacios Library has just received a new book donated
by the author called Texas Obscurities by E. R. Bills. This
book contains all sorts of oddities about Texas that many have
never heard about. It sounds like an interesting book to look
into.
We are still receiving new books for adults as well as children. The children can enjoy their favorite authors and all will
be marked with the AC credit points for their convenience.
Come by and see our new books. We can put you on the waiting list for the more popular ones.
Chris Webb brought his rock collection to Science Rocks
last Thursday. Chris explained the different types of rocks and
where certain ones are found. He also shared his collection
with the children and let them choose one to take home. Everyone had a great time.
Last week during Story Time we talked about autumn and
made paintings with the backs of the leaves. Everyone choose
a new book from First Book.
Now that school has begun parents can start signing up their
children for the Homework program. We focus mainly on the
elementary grades through 6th grade but older children are
always welcome to come by to do their homework also and
we will do our best to help when help is needed.
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PJHS collecting
Lowe’s receipts
Palacios Jr. High is once
again collecting tape register
receipts from Lowe’s Supermarket dated between August 17, 2015 – March 31,
2016. Our school will earn
free educational equipment
by collecting register receipts
from Lowe’s. Thanks to all
who participated last year and
we hope to have your support
again this year.
Registration underway for B&G Club’s
Monstrous 5K Glow by the Bay Oct. 31
Start planning what you
will wear for the “Monstrous
5K Glow by the Bay” scheduled for Saturday, October
31st @ 7:30 p.m. The start
and finish line is at the city
Free kayaking courses
Saturday at MCBN
The Matagorda County
Birding Nature Center clearly recognizes that paddling
is one of the most effective
ways to get close to nature
and observe wildlife. Plus, it
is just plain old fashion fun.
So, this unique riverside
refuge for encountering natural wonders and wild things,
is offering its members the
opportunity to learn the basics of kayaking and gain
a firsthand appreciation for
the beauty and allure of the
lower Colorado River. This
“free” offer is made as a way
of thanking current members
for their loyal support over
the past year and to entice
other nature lovers to join
this non-profit attraction now
Cathy Fiorini. Ms. Fiorini
received her Good Apple
award plus a signed poster. Members thanked Mrs.
Fiorini for helping them
during homework club and
for smiling and making
them feel safe. Presenting
Ms. Fiorini with her award
is TAFE Vice-President,
Mina Aparicio. (Submitted
Photos)
and, thereby, enjoy the rights
and privileges of membership
through December 31, 2016.
This beginner’s class is
open to those 18 and older and
limited to the first ten to enroll. It will take place at the
Center, near Bay City, from 3
- 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. To sign up for this
no-cost, leisurely-structured
paddling instruction, or to
join the MCBNC, call Donna
Younger, MCBNC Executive
Director, at 979-240-3640.
EVEN LITTLE ADS
GET ATTENTION!
You’re Reading One Now!
park in Palacios with a new
safer route in the downtown
area.
Enjoy the music filled
course, wear a glowing costume, and light up the night
in support of the Boys &
Girls Club of Palacios.
The whole family is sure to
enjoy this fun filled nighttime
experience by walking, strolling, jogging, racing, whichever way works for you. To
add to the excitement, participants are encouraged to
dress up in costumes that
rock and glow. There will be
a contest at 7:15 for the best
costume and costume with
the most glow.
The Boys & Girls Club
along with participating organizations will provide the
children an opportunity to
“Trunk or Treat” along the
5K.
Cost for adults, 18 & up, is
$20 per person and students,
ages 6-17, are $10 per person. Palacios Boys & Girls
Club members and children
5 and under are free. For an
additional $10, participants
can purchase an “official”
Monstrous 5K t-shirt. Register by October 16th to guarantee a t-shirt.
For additional information,
call the Boys & Girls Club @
361-972-2642 or email: bgclub@palaciosisd.org.
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Oscar’s
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise
of God, that is, the fruit of our lips
giving thanks to His name. But do
not forget to do good and to share,
for with such sacrifices God is
well pleased.”
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MATGORDA HOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Skilled Nursing Facility
700 12th • Bay City • 979-245-7800
Admissions Director: Debbie Castillo
Palacios Funeral Home
701 1ST STREET • 972-2012
Palacios
Antiques & Resale
501 First Street • Palacios
361-972-1380
Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 54pm
Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm
1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097
Prime Parts Supply
W W DOCK
TURNING BASIN #2
361-972-5012
WES’
FEED & MORE
1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631
AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH
1811 Newsom Blvd.
Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Eric Young
Church Phone: 972-0800
ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA
DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS
710 8th Street
Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m.
Martes-Culto Juvenil
Bilinque: 7:30 p.m.
Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m.
Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m.
Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m.
Pastor: Eddie Martinez
Phone: 972-2419
BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
451 Commerce Street
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Richard Alamia
Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios
Phone: 972-6171
BLESSING CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
BLESSING CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Railroad & Pecan Streets
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Pastor: Steven Walker
BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST
Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m
Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Larry Swift
Pastor’s Phone: 588-6313
CARANCAHUA CHAPEL
PALACIOS AUTOS
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
1-877-4-BAY CITY
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Tire Shop 361-588-6660
CARS
Blessing, Texas 77419
SUV’s
TRUCKS
361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX
6th at Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Phone: 972-2132
Equal Housing
Lender
MEMBER
FDIC
459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585
The Trull FoundaTion
404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241
Serving the Palacios - Matagorda
County Area Since 1967
CHURCH OF GOD
OF PROPHECY
508 4th St.
Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER DAY SAINTS
COLLEGEPORT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
4th & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS
PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST
202 Main Street
9th & Moore
Sunday Morning
Worship: 10:45 a.m.,
Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m.
Pastor: LeRoy Monroe
Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m.
Phone: 972-6482
Pastor: Chris Webb
Associate Pastor of Ministries:
PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA
James Collins
4th & Morton
Domingo Escuela
Domincal: 9:45 a.m.
Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m.
3rd & Morton
Pastor: Juan Aguilera
Parsonage: 972-5542
Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m.
Pastor: Rev. Kathy Vineyard
SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP
1800 First St.
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m.
Pastors: Billie Burch
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
3rd & Lucas
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC
Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m.
1004 Magnusson
Pastor: Rev. David King
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.
FIRST UNITED
Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m.
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer
525 Morton Street
Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
& 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL
Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez
3rd & Main
Se Habla Español
Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m.
Church Fax: 972-1334
HOUSE OF GOD
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
(Bilingual)
9th & Morton
LA VINA DEL SENOR
Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m.
Miercoles: 6:30 p.m.
Viernes: 6:30 p.m.
LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES
1008 5th Street
Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book
Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m.
Pastor: Danny G. Perez
MIDFIELD COMMUNITY
Junetta St., Midfield
Pastor: Howard Harper
Phone: 979-241-1274
THE LIVING WORD CHURCH
12th & Henderson
Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m.
Intercession:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Tony Flores
Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955
TRINITY BAPTIST
2nd & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Pastor: Louis Rush
WEST PALACIOS CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
808 9th St.
Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Pastor: Raymond Salinas
Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117
NEW BEGINNINGS
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Thursday Worship: 7pm
Church Phone: 361-649-4715
Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton
www.new-beginningschurch.com
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Sunday Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
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414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517
Irene Page, Owner
Dairy Queen
215 Henderson Ave.
361-972-2554
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1105 Henderson 361-972-5923
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
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Porter’s
Lumber and Marine
405 Main Street • Palacios • 361-972-5222
Hours: Mon. - Sat. / 7am - 6pm & Sun./8:30am -3pm
Capt. Tom’s Seafood
361-972-3780
Owners
Richard & Nancy Rhoades
972-6281
317 Henderson
Palacios, Tx
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Located at Seacrest Estates
45 Seashell • (361) 972-3721
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Palacios
Beacon
IFE TYLES
Library’s Black & White Harvest
Moon Dinner & Dance next Saturday
Black and White is the
2015 theme for the Palacios
Library’s annual Harvest
Moon Dinner Dance!
The evening will include a
reception and silent auction
at 6 p.m., a seated dinner at 7
p.m., and a live auction and
dancing after dinner. Chris
Knox and The Azul Experience, the group everyone
loved last year, will provide
the evening’s entertainment
and music for dancing.
Memberships to the Palacios Library’s Century Club
are still available! Century
Club members’ dues of $100
per year are tax deductible,
and 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 Pa-
lacios Library, 326 Main, Palacios, or write to: Friends of
Palacios Library, P. O. Box 2,
Palacios, TX 77465. Century
Club Members’ dues are tax
deductible and members receive admission for 2 to the
annual Harvest Moon Dinner
Dance.
Put Saturday, October 24th
on your calendar, and join us
at the Palacios Recreation
Center for a fun evening of
dinner, dancing, and enter-
Palacios Waterworks team first to ‘walk’ across Texas
Texas Agrilife Extension challenged a number of organizations in Palacios to Walk
Across Texas. It is a wellness initiative to get people exercising. You can do any exercise and they convert it into miles. Well...the first team that made it was the Palacios
Waterworks, the team from the water aerobics class at the pool. Members of the Palacios Waterworks team are: (left to right) Margaret Doughty, Cynthia Garrett, Debbie
Mosier, Edith Gower, Vy Shin, and Agrilife Extension agent Chinatu Gladrich. (Submitted Photo)
Palacios Community Medical Center would like to thank all who
contributed to our 7th Annual Box Supper. We appreciate the support of our Board Members, Palacios Medical Foundation, community members, PCMC staff, city and county officials. Thank
you to all of the great cooks in our community for providing box
suppers for the evening and to individuals and businesses who
donated items for the bucket raffle and live auction.
We would also like to thank our auctioneers for the evening PCMC
Board Member Dan Tucker and County Judge Nate McDonald.
With combined efforts of our community, Sponsors, Donors and
our local partners in Bay City we made this event the most successful.
Finally, Thank you to all who attended. We hope that you had a
fun evening and look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Gold Sponsors
• Commercial State Bank • Formosa Plastics • Dr. Gus
Gross, Palacios Medical Clinic • Matagorda Regional
Medical Center • OXEA • Prosperity Bank • STP
Silver Sponsors
• John & Diane Connor • Vernon Hunt • Matagorda
Nursing & Rehab Center • Palacios Prescription Shoppe
• The Trull Foundation
Donors
Dale & Beverley Behnke • EagleMed • Healthsure
Insurance Services • Margie Holst • Dr. & Joyce Johnston
• C Murphy • Matagorda County Navigation District
• Nephrology Leaders & Assoc. • Nick & Kathy Nichols
• Nutrition Options • Oscar’s Pest Control • Palacios Dental
Center • Team Rehab • Robert Van Borssum
•Birth announcements must be
submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be
published free of charge. Otherwise, a
$20 charge applies.
•Wedding stories must be submitted
within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50
per column inch rate will apply.
New Arrivals
ISAAK MATTHEW RICCIO
Matthew and Kalaya Riccio of Blessing are proud to
announce the birth of their
son, Isaak Matthew was
born at home in Blessing, at
9:56 p.m. on September 24,
2015.
The new arrival weighed
6-lbs., 14-oz., was 21-inches long and was welcomed
home by big sisters Sarina,
tainment! For additional information or, if you are not
a Century Club member but
would like to attend the Harvest Moon Dinner Dance,
please call the Palacios Library at: 361-972-3234, or
call Pat at 361-972-9922.
Alapha Club
goes south of
the border
The theme of the Club’s
meeting on Monday, October
5, was Mexican/Tejano Music. Roll call was done to the
question of What Mexican
Town are you most familiar
with? Everyone had at one
time or another gone to various towns South of the Border on trips for scuba diving,
swordfish fishing, bullfights,
cheap drugs, restaurants, and
even rationed sugar. With
changes on the Border nowadays, many expressed nostalgia for past times of carefree
innocence.
In Mexico, music celebrates all life events, including funerals. Clips from a
YouTube-based presentation
played excerpts of Mexican
music, and its fusion over the
years from Pre-Columbian
folk music, the Spanish years
(which brought the polka,
waltz, the bolero), imported
slavery with the resulting
major music categories: Son,
Ranchera, and Jazz (from
Cuba). The famous Augustin Lara was an important
composer in the so-called
Classical style, and Country/
Western is included in the
performances of Tejano singer Freddie Fender.
Much Mexican music is
widely recognized such as the
love song, Besame Mucho;
La Cucaracha (originally political, like Yankee Doodle
Dandy); La Bamba (‘The
Shake’); the Mexican Hat
Dance (often a PE exercise
in American Schools). The
very popular Mariachi style
with distinctive charro outfits
spilled over the border long
ago. But the brass sound for
which they are famous was
not introduced until 1950.
Especially enjoyable was
a video featuring little girls
dressed in folk dance costumes, dancing to a Mexican
beat. There were lots of Oh’s
and Ah’s when the camera
focused on a cute three-yearold swirling her big purple
skirt.
The meeting ended on a
sweet note with Mexican
cookies. Adios
Palacios
Pride
Lavery, Brigid and Chelsea.
Maternal grandparents are Bill and Bonnie Minatra of
Kingsbury, TX. Paternal grandparents are Ted and Martha
Riccio of Palacios.
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Funeral services for Steven
Lee Marlin, 68, of Palacios
were held Oct. 9 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Pastor
John Oliver officiating.
Steven was born October
23, 1946 in Houston, TX to
the late Roy Virgil Marlin and
Jimmie Manning Marlin and
passed away October 6, 2015.
Steve moved to Palacios
in 1976 as manager of the K
Wolens Dept. Store. He was
an avid golfer for many years. He enjoyed casino gaming and traveling out West. He
enjoyed sports, especially the Houston Astros, Dallas
Cowboys and Houston Rockets. For the past 30 years,
Steve owned his own business at the Corpus Christi
Trade Center where he was loved and cherished by his
employees and friends. He loved his family deeply and
they loved him and he will be greatly missed, but fondly
remembered by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Marlin.
Survivors include his wife Judy Marlin of Palacios;
daughter Jennifer Marlin Mankey (Jon) of Richmond;
sister Lisa Nichols (Bobby) of Fairfield, TX; brother Tim
Marlin (Wanda) of Clute and sister-in-law Rose Marlin
of Victoria.
His family would like to send sincere gratitude to his
team of physicians and nursing staff: John Neese, PA;
Dr. George Hanna, MD; Dr. Atiq Dada, MD and his Associates, and the staff at Matagorda Regional Medical
Center and Palacios Community Medical Center.
Pallbearers were Bruce Mankey, Donnie Belote, Stace
Marlin, Brad Marlin, Bobby Nichols and Joe Kana.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by
visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Palacios Funeral Home.
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Palacios Autos
2618 N. Richmond Rd.
Wharon, TX 77488
979-532-1013
117 Henderson
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• 803 Main St., Palacios - Janie's Snack Bar, 2 Lots, 4 Rental Campers, 2/1 Rental
Mobile Home.
• 583 AC Ranch - Hwy 281 frontage, George West, TX, Deer Quail, Dove, 2 Ponds,
Ranch hand home, 3 furnished homes in Hunters compound. Deer Stands. Fenced.
$3,500. per acre.
• LOTS - Vaquero Estates, 2.69 AC. 130 Center Tree Dr, $64,000.
• LOTS - 4 Lots, 8th St, Markham, $43,000.
• 45 Honeycomb W, Blessing - 3/2/2 Home, Oak Hollow S/D - 7 Lots, Large Oaks &
Native Trees, RV parking garage, 2 storage sheds, fenced. $70,000.
• (3) 15.4 AC Tracts - Creek, and Farmland, Vacek Road.
• 38 Pecan Ave., Blessing - 3BD, 2BA Brick home. $135,000.
• 490 Trout - Lewis Caranchua #2 S/D, Waterfront Lot, 3BD, 1BA Home. $175,000.
• 18.59 ACRES, HWY 35 W - Access by Barber Rd/Crescent Rd, Palacios, $4000. per
Acre, Owner Financing.
• FM 3280 - 232 Acre Catfish Farm/Ranch, Ponds, Irrigation Well, Barn with 3BD, 3BA
living quarters, $975,000.
• 813 PR-BLESSING - 1BR, 1BA, 1360 sq.ft. $65,000.
• 22 ACRES-HWY 1862 - $121,000.
• WE NEED FARMS & RANCH LAND
• 1085 HWY 616 - Blessing, 3BD, 2.5BA
• COMMERCIAL BUILDING - Palacios
• LOTS - Turtle Bay Cove, Palacios
• HWY 35, BLESSING - 22 AC, Will divide 10 AC, $6,500. Per AC
• CR 334 - 234 AC Turf Grass Farm, 3BD, 2BA Home, $1,500,000.
PIERCE REAL ESTATE
438 MAIN ST • 361-972-0810
* 771 CR 305, E. BAYSHORE - 4 Acres 3-1-11/2 plus barn. $350.000.00
* 612 TARPON - Very nice 2-2 in Boca Chica. Great front porch $98,000.00
* ABALONE in Boca Chica. Nice lot $4,000.00.
* NORTHWEST corner of Commerce and 5th. $50,000.00
John L. Pierce Broker/Owner/GRI
johnpierce@JohnLPierce.com
I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing.
FOR RENT
REAL ESTATE
FOR Rent STP temps! 1 bedroom
in Palacios bay house. $125/week,
utilities included. Currently has one
other renter. Water views, walk to
fishing pier. Call Gale 603-5626537(41-3tp)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 3BD, 2BA, Unfurnished
house. $800/month + utilities and deposit. No smoking, No pets. Call Jan
@ 361-972-1438. (37-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2 BR, 2BA, 2 story
Townhome. Unfurnished. Just updated, incl: washer / dryer. Available
mid October. See website: www.palacioshousingsource.com for contact
information. (33-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------COMMERCIAL SPACE for lease.
1000 square feet. Call 361-649-4275
for more information (24-tfc)
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For Sale: 517 Humphrey St. Recently remodeled 1000 SF home. 2
bedrm. 1 bath. 2 car garage. Beautiful trees on large corner lot. Only
$94,000. Call 925-588-8445 (41-4tc)
-----------------------------------------------House for Sale: 517 W. Craymer
Palacios. Est. 3,500 sq. ft. living area,
4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, formal dining,
family room, and large sunroom. Includes 25x30 metal building. Great
neighborhood, sits on 3.5 lots. Asking $268,00. REDUCED $247,000.
361-235-9163 (23-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2
lots. 3BD, 2BA house, CH/A, WBFP.
Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined
property. Great fishing for trout. Subdivision has boat launch with access to
bay, Swimming pool. Call Ron Laws
for details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc)
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FOR SALE: 3BD, 2BA Nice home with
detached 3 car garage. Shown by appointment only. $190,000. Call 361-6494275 and please leave a message. (9-tfc)
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FOR SALE: Plasma Metal Cutter
ESAB PCM-500i (208/230V, 1-Phase,
50/60 Hz) $400. (Ebay price list at
$1,500.) Call 361-541-6008 (41-2tp)
REAL ESTATE
MISC. FOR SALE
• Fence line cleaning
• Small Pond Construction
• Dirt/Gravel Leveling
If you need it pushed,
leveled, or cleared call
361-972-5593
361-676-0386 (cell)
SERVICES
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
441 Main St.
Palacios, TX 77465
361-404-1818
Chi Gibson, MFT-Intern
Supervisor: Dr. Lillian Solis-Smith,
PHD,LPC-S,LMF-S (31-tfc)
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SUPPORT GROUPS
DRINKING PROBLEM?: CAN’T
STOP? , Episcopal Hall, 3rd & Main
St., Palacios, Thursday, 7 p.m. &
Sunday 3:30 p.m. Call John (361)5539638 or Jeff (713)299-7179. (34-tfnc)
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WANTED
PALACIOS PET PALS needs Weight
Circles from Purina Brand Dog and
Cat food bags and boxes. They can be
used to get discounts. Please call 361972-0100 for more information or mail
cut out circles to Pet Pals, P.O. Box
215, Palacios, TX or drop in Palacios
at H.L.C. Bookkeeping, 217 Fifth St.,
during business hours. (18-tfnc)
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Biergarten Live Music
Food Truck Eatery
201 E. Main Street in Historic Downtown Cuero
Event Hours: 11AM-7PM, Live Music: 5PM-7PM
For more information or to be a vendor,
please call 361-485-8008 or visit our website
at cueromainstreet.com
IN-HOUSE FINANCING
BACKHOE SERVICE
Elmo Duke 979-240-4105
1979 FORD
at www.palaciosautos.com
LIGHT DOZER
1121 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-1441
Vendors
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GARAGE SALES
BIG BARN Garage SALE: Thurs.,
Oct. 15th, 8am to 4pm, Fri., Oct. 16th, &
Sat., Oct. 17th, 8am to 6pm, Carancahua Community, 192 CR 477. Follow
the signs. Hunting clothes w/accessories, fishing items, men & women’s
winter clothes & jackets, beds, wheelchair, Christmas & Halloween items,
household items, canning jars, jewelry, shoes, boots, books, Lots of stuff!
Come see! (42-1tp)
----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Fri., Oct. 16th & Sat.
Oct. 17th, 8am to 5 pm, 410 University. Heavy duty chain & rope, vacuum,
tiller, & some furniture. Way too much
to list! (42-1tp)
-----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Fri., Oct. 16th &
Sat., Oct. 17th, 8am to Noon, 1724
4th St. Washer, dryer, water heater,
recliner, end tables, sofa table, floor
lamp, clothes & shoes. (42-1tc)
-----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Fri., Oct. 16th & Sat.
Oct. 17th, 8:30am to 3pm, 6th/8th St. &
Lucas. A little of everything. (42-1tp)
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GARAGE SALE: Sat., Oct. 17 ,
8:30am to 4pm, 400 E. Elizabeth.
Three families downsizing. Kitchen
items, sheets, towels, clothing-women
& men, collectables, jewelry, handmade items, 7 misc. stuff. NO EARLY
BIRD SALES. CASH ONLY. (42-1tp)
----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Sat., Oct. 17th, 8am
to ?, 810 Johnson. Winter clothes,
jeans, jackets, boots, both men &
women’s, blankets, comforters, computer desk & chair, Box TV and plenty
of misc. (42-1tp)
Sponsored by Palacios Beacon
HELP WANTED
BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s
Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc)
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FUNDRAISER
BBQ Fundraiser-Fri., Oct. 16th,
10am till sold out. First United Pentecostal Church, $10 per plate. Plate
includes Brisket, Chicken, Sausage Potato Salad, Pinto Beans, Onions, Pickles, & Bread. Contact 361-237-0199 or
361-218-5334. Pick up or Deliver (minimum of 4 plates) (42-1tp)
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GARAGE SALES
YARD SALE: 4 Family. Thurs., Oct.
15th, Fri., Oct. 16th, 9am to 2pm &
Sat., Oct. 17th, 9am to ?, 1209 CR
305 (1/4 mile past yellow windmill
on E. Bayshore Dr.) Blankets, toys,
clothes, assorted household goods,
& much more misc. items. (42-1tp)
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YOUR READING ONE NOW!
Dan Tucker
979-241-5457
Broker/Owner
Ron Laws
979-240-4413
Broker/Owner
Charlotte Tucker
979-241-8615
Realtor
Tammy Hill
979-240-3420
Realtor
COASTAL
PROPERTIES
215 5th Street 361-972-5900
Independently owned and operated
• 207 Duson - 2BD, 3BA Home. View of Bay. CH/A, bonus room can be 3rd bedroom. Fishin cleaning station. Move in ready. $175,000. Call Ron
• 133 Carrigan Ave, Port Lavaca, TX - Alamo Beach, 3BD, 1BA, 1 bonus room, storage building, covered porch, fishing pier, CH/A, $325,000.REDUCED
$295,000. Call Tammy
• 369 CR 431, Lolilta - 3BD, 2BA + 1/2BA,
2 car garage, covered
patio, deck, CH/A, 2 fireplaces. $169,000.
CONTRACT
PENDING
• 213 Elizabeth - Mobile home, Single, 3BD, 2BA, fireplace (not woodburning), built in China cabinet and entertainment center, storm doors, deck, storage
building. $65,000.00 Call Charlotte
• 325 CR 430, Lolita - 4BD, 3BA + 1/2BA, CH/A, attached carport. Great county living with spacios rooms. $550,000.
• 1920 CR 372 - Sunset Bay House, (fully furnished), open concept. 1BD 2BA, 2 car garage. 160' long fishing pier. 394 ' bulkheaded frontage on Tres Palacios
Bay. Great view of bay 5 plus Acres, CH/A, $385,000. Call Ron
• 1512 Renee - Nicely remodeled 3BD, 2BA, Beautiful large kitchen with lots of cabinets & counter space, has a nice sun room off the living room. Detached
garage with shop. $160,000. Call Tammy
• 408 E. Peggy - 2BD, 2BA. Great open air deck upstairs with view of bay. 40x40 Metal workshop/boat storage with utilities, 2 seperate living quarters
$146,000. Call Tammy
• 206 University - 4BD, 2BA, Carpet and vinyl floors, 2 car garage, fenced yard, CH/A, Great family home. $169,000. REDUCED $ 149,000.Call Ron
• 802 CR 467, Palacios - 3BD, 2 1/2 BA, CH/A, Wood and vinyl floors, New water well. Brick home on 1.16 Acres. $125,000. Call Ron
• 335 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 4 Lots, 2BD, 1BA House surrounded by large Oak trees. CH/A, 2 Metal buildings, Screened porch. Community pool,
and boat launch. $55,000. REDUCED $48,000. Call Ron
• 413 W. Craymer - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage. New CH/A, new windows. $172,000. Call Charlotte
• 46 PR 709 - 2 Houses facing Tres Palacios River up on a hill. Main house 2BD, 2BA, CH/A located on .98 of an acre . Water well, septic. 2nd House is a
1BD,1BA. Both houses need TLC. $120,000. Call Ron
• 3441 Beachside Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA House, 1800 GLA, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, CH/A. Covered porch to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets.
Gasted community. Ground level offers covered parking for cars and boats. $253,000. Call Ron
• 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community
swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. REDUCED! $86,800. Call Tammy
• 308 Magnusson - 3BD, 2BA, home on 2 1/2 lots, with 2 buildings. Also has slab for RV hook-up. $118,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Tammie
• 2111 E. Bayshore - Stunning house overlooking Tres Palacios Bay. Main house is 2BR, 1BA, CH/A, large livingroom, den, fireplace, Jacuzzi in masterbath.
Fenced yard, 2 car garage. large metal building. Guest quarters 1BD, 1BA, efficiency. Recent build outdoor kitchen $285,000.
• 307 Windswept - Located in Sunrise Bay Sub-Division. This 3BD, 3BA, open concept home has a beautiful view of the bay. $279,000. Call Charlotte
• 413 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview from balcony, $215,000.REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy
• 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte
SOLD
LAND
• 3.95 Acres on Hwy 35 - Great Commercial Location. $94,900. Call Ron
• 509 East Bay Blvd. - 65x157 Great loction. Enjoy morning sunrise over looking Tres Palacios Bay. Corner located. Public pier nearby, Boat launch. $95,000.Call Ron
• 0 Bayshore Drive - 2 Great waterfront lots on West side of Cape Carancahua S/D. Has wooden bulk head. Community fishing pier, boat ramp, pool, security
gate. $79,000. Call Ron
• 720 Sunrise Bay Drive - This property offers a great view of Carancahua Bay. Community fishing pier, boat launch, swimming pool, wetlands observation
walkway, 3 Acres, $49,000. Call Ron
• 1 Acre Lot 29 Bay Drive, Way Point Landing - $138,000. Call Charlotte
• 564 Lady Fish, Boca Chica - 50x50 lot, HOA Dues-$125, Completely set up for RV. Community fishing pier, boat ramp and swimming pool. $28,000. Call Tammy
• 321 CR 447, Midfield- Lot size 5.07 Acres $68,500. REDUCED $63,500.Call Robbie
• 33 Palacios Bay Dr., Beachside - Aprx. lot size 50x169. Gated community. City services. Great views of Tres Palacios Bay. $28,000. Call Ron
• 37 Palacios Bay Dr., Beachside - Aprx. lot size 35x169x60. Gated community. City services. Great view of Tres Palacios Bay. $53,000. Call Ron
• 154 Bay Ridge Dr., Beachside, Palacios - Gated community. City services. Great views of Tres Palacios Bay. Aprx. lot size 50x175. $28,000. Call Ron
• 173 Bay Point Dr., Beachside, Palacios - Gated community. City services. Great view of Tres Palacios Bay. Aprx. lot size 54x175. $33,000. Call Ron
• 1.27 Acres - Hwy 35 - Sloan Rd, $18,000. Call Ron
• 0 Henderson Hwy 35 - 162ft. Wide x 210ft. Deep, .78 Acres. Prime commercial building site. Great location for restaurant, or retail store. $150,000. Call Ron
• Lot 709, Cape Carancahua - Great building site, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. Priced only $6,000. Call Ron
• 1.68 Acres, CR 313, Vanderbilt - Great site. Country living. Industrial School District. $10,000. Call Ron
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Palacios CC puts 35-year streak
on the line at District meetThurs.
nior high affair for the Palacios harriers as Fort held his
squads out of action.
Tasha Turner, the lone JV
Sharkette runner, grabbed
silver with a 15:56 finish in
second place.
The JV Sharks claimed 3rd
in the team standings. Individual results as follows:
8-Jesus Mancera, 21:50;
9-David Cruz, 21:52; 19-Bryan Garcia-Moreno, 23:45;
28-Trey Chaves, 25:50; and
30-Dominic Garcia, 26:00.
The individual PJHS Sandsharkette results as follows:
15-Lupe Mancera, 15:42;
26-MeyLynn Le, 16:40;
38-Evelynn Aparicio, 17:33;
and 41-Taylor Stoecker,
17:40.
The individual PJHS Sandshark results as follows:
12-Eric Alvarez; 19-Jose
Velasquez, 14:06; 21-Hector
Hernandez, 14:12; 32-Nathan Perez, 14:58; 42-Mario Lara, 16:33; 46-Irving
Muniz, 17:01; and 49-Edgar
Garcia, 17:10.
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
For the past 35 years Palacios has had a presence at
the Regional Cross Country
meet. For the 2015 Shark and
Sharkette harriers, that streak
is at stake at this week’s District 28-3A meet held at the
Marine Education Center in
Palacios.
“We have some outstanding teams in our district,”
said Palacios CC coach Bill
Fort. “Industrial, Rice - boys
and girls are very strong this
year and it will be a challenge
to continue the streak of 35
years in a row of qualifying
for the Regional meet, established by (the late) coach Luz
Arredondo.”
“Hopefully we are up to the
challenge.”
The varsity and junior varsity boys & girls races will
begin at 9 a.m. At 4 p.m., the
junior high district meet will
be run.
Industrial Meet
It was strictly a JV and ju-
Sandsharkettes spiked
by Hallettsville Yearlings
JV Sharks snake-bitten 20-6
The JV Sharks dealt a 20-6 loss on the gridiron by Industrial’s JV Cobras last week.
“Offensively, we moved the ball, but just couldn’t find
paydirt,” said Palacios coach Hudson Bates. “Defensively
we had some good stops at the end of the first half and at
the beginning of the third quarter.”
Palacios’ Jakob Nemes took a three-yard plunge for the
JV Sharks’ lone score of the contest.
Palacios will host Hitchcock at 6 p.m. on Thurs. (Oct.
15).
The PJHS Sandsharkette
8th spikers were swept by
Hallettsville last week.
The ‘A’ squad fell 11-25,
19-25. Scoring is as follows:
Claire Rhoades & Armelia
White - 7 points each; Aleena
Acosta - 6; Avery Kubecka,
Kimberly Phan & Lauren
Post - 3 points each; and Julia
Aparicio - 1 point.
The ‘B’ team lost 18-25,
6-25. Scoring is as follows:
Nathalia Hurtado - 9 pionts;
Gisela Chavez - 5 points;
Quynh Nguyen, Andrea Avila and Gema Diaz - 3 points
each; and Taylor Stoecker - 1
point.
Sandsharkette 7th
The Sandsharkette 7th ‘A’
team fell 14-25, 3-25. Scoring
is as follows: Jordan Peeples
- 8 points; Caitlin Rodgers - 4
points; and with 1 point each
were Angela Sanchez, Rylee
Vandenbergh, Chloe Hoffpowier and Macy Wilson.
The 7th ‘B’ bunch lost
9-25, 8-25. Scoring is as
PALACIOS’ Chris Tovar (3) brings the Cobra
ball carrier down by the back of his neck in last
week’s 20-6 loss to Industrial. (Beacon Photo by
Ryan West)
follows: Teresita Lopez - 5
points; Zenaida Molina &
Lizbeth Figueroa - 3 points
each; and with 2 points each
were Ashtyn Kruse, Patricia
Castanon and Jessica Rojas.
Sandshark 7th
victorious, 32-8
The PJHS Sandshark 7th
was the lone Palacios football
team to register a win over Industrial last week via a 32-8
victory. Palacios’ two-headed
monster in the backfield, Simon Cano and Gary Haynes,
III combined for 246 yards
rushing and all four Palacios
touchdowns and subsequent
two-point conversions.
Sandshark 8th
The 8th grade Sandsharks
fell 24-6 to Industrial.
Jordin Nemes scored on a
six yard run, following a long
run by Kolby Wilson into
Rattler territory.
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Sharks first victim of Cobras since ‘13
Palacios
DISTRICT 14-3A DI
STANDINGS
DISTRICT
TEAM
W
Edna
1
Rice
1
Industrial 1
Hitchcock 0
Hempstead 0
Palacios
0
L
0
0
0
1
1
1
OVERALL
W L PF
3 3 203
2 4 87
1 5 44
4 2 317
1 5 97
1 5 79
PA
202
159
192
153
242
198
•LAST WEEK'S GAMES•
Edna 36, Hitchcock 34
Rice 30, Hempstead 26
Industrial 23, Palacios 6
•THIS WEEK'S GAMES•
Rice @ Edna
Industrial @ Hempstead
Palacios @ Hitchcock
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P.M.FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Beacon
BY RYAN WEST
Sometimes
a
favor
shouldn’t be returned.
After Palacios snapped its
22 game district losing streak
with a win over Industrial
last year, the Sharks returned
the streak snapping favor in
last Friday’s 23-6 loss to the
Cobras.
The Cobras entered last
Friday without having tasted the sweetness of victory
since the final game of the
2013 season, a streak of 15
consecutive losses. Adding
more irony to the tale - Industrial’s last win came over
the Sharks, via a 26-21 score.
For a Shark squad coming
off their bye week, the District opening game against
Industrial could have opened
the door of possibility for the
Sharks’ postseason hopes.
Instead the Sharks looked
like fish out of water - on
offense, defense and special
teams.
The Shark defense corralled the Cobras on their first
three offensive possessions,
but on the fourth, Industrial’s
Avery Milner took the handoff and went 76-yards for the
touchdown.
The defense settled in
in the first half and twice
stopped the Cobras in the red
zone.
But with an offense going
nowhere it was all for naught.
The Sharks netted one first
down and punted on their
first six posessions. And on
that sixth, the snap sailed
over the punters head and
into the enzone to give the
Cobras 2-pointsThat was
bad, but then it got ugly.
On the free kick following
the safety, Industrial’s Milner
returned the kick for a touchdown as the Cobras went up
16-0 before halftime.
At the halftime whistle the
Sharks were on the wrong
size of nothing in yard.
In the second half, Palacios
marched inside the Cobra
10, before Industrial’s Bailey Kolb stepped in front of
Ethan Garcia’s pass. Indus-
Airing it out to Adrian...
PALACIOS’ Adrian Ortiz (7) prepares to reel in a 20-yard pass reception from QB
Ethan Garcia during the first half of last week’s 23-6 loss to Industrial. The 20-yard
pass play was the first half offensive highlight for the Sharks, as the Cobras kept
the Sharks underwaraps with -7 yards at halftime. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
trial marched down the field
for their final score.
The Sharks avoided being
shutout by the winless-Cobras when Danny Rodriguez
caught a pass from Ethan
Garcia and zigged his way
70-yards for a touchdown
with 3:21 left in the game
and Industrial already ahead
23-0.
The Sharks finished the
night with 133 yards through
the air and 12 on the ground.
As in nature, the Cobras relied on their ground
game with 227 yards on the
night and added another 69
Sharkettes postseason dreams fading
as District losses begin to pile up
BY RYAN WEST
Taking on a tall order...
VARSITY Shark defensive back Kean Tran (12) was
clearly at a disadvantage while covering Industrial’s
Logan Gabrysch (10) on this pass attempt. While vertically deficient, Tran’s fight on the play forced an incomplete pass. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
The varsity Sharkettes’ woes on the volleyball hardwood continued with a pair of District losses last week.
Palacios opened the week by dropping a
hard fought five set match to Rice, 19-25, 2518, 24-26, 25-18, 13-15.
Sharkette coach Barbara Buckley-Peeples
called it “a very tough loss.”
“The girls played really well against a very
good defensive team. Both Teams battled
back and forth and the sets were played point
for point.”
With a monster game in the loss, Katy
Sexton registered 32 kills, 27 digs, a block
and served up three aces. Cameron Greaves
finished the night with 24 digs, three kills,
a block and one ace. Lila Filip tacked on 23
digs, four blocks, three kills and set fly to one
ace. Brittany Guerrero led the Sharkettes with
18 assists and finished with 22 digs and one
ace. Kamryn Vickers tallied 16 assists, 10 digs
and one ace; Elizabeth Ortiz finished with 19
digs and eight
kills; Marissa
Figueroa added nine digs,
five
assists
and one kill;
and Chae Neimeyer picked
up four digs,
one assist and
VARSITY
Sharkette
gers tied the game at 14-14 one kill.
Lila Filip (5) gets above
The Sharon a 32-yard touchdown
the net on a return volley
strike from Bryce Galvan kettes were
in recent action. (Beacon
to Brandon Brune, with Jeff swept away in
Photo by Ryan West)
Williams taking it in for the
game-tying two-point conversion.
After the Tiger defense
forced the Cougars to punt,
the Tigers marched down
the field and set up the game
winning 14-yard field goal by
Austin Hammons.
With two-seconds on the
clock, Hammons split the uprights to give the Tigers the
District win.
Although pleased to be 1-0
in District, Mascheck wasn’t
pleased with his teams performance and effort throughout the game.
“I was very disappointed in
our play in the first half. We
didn’t play with any energy
or effort,” Mascheck noted.
“I thought in the second
half the defense really responded in a huge way and
on offense we made engouh
plays to win the game.”
Danbury Next
The Tigers look to go 2-0 in
the District 13-3A DII standings this Friday (Oct. 16) as
the Tigers travel to Danbury
TIDEHAVEN’S Brandon Brune (8) looks for running room during last week’s 17-14
to face the 2-4, 0-1 Panthers.
District opening win over Brazos. (Photo Courtesy Beth Foley at TISD)
Tigers scratch out 17-14
win on last second FG
BY RYAN WEST
Talk about a homecoming
to remember.
The Tidehaven Hoemcoming football game of 2015
will be remembered for a
long time in Tiger Nae
The Tidehaven Tigers
rolled to 1-0 in District play,
4-2 on the season, in last
week’s thrilling 17-14 last
second field goal victory over
Brazos.
“It was an ugly game but
it is a win,” said Tidehaven
DISTRICT 13-3A DII
STANDINGS
DISTRICT
TEAM
W
East Bernard1
Tidehaven 1
Van Vleck 1
Boling
0
Brazos
0
Danbury 0
L
0
0
0
1
1
1
OVERALL
W L PF
4 2 198
4 2 159
2 4 156
5 1 213
2 4 163
2 4 69
PA
60
98
100
102
181
260
•LAST WEEK'S GAMES•
East Bernard 48, Boling 7
Tidehaven 17, Brazos 14
Van Vleck 68, Danbury 12
•THIS WEEK'S GAMES•
Van Vleck @ Boling
Brazos @ East Bernard
Tidehaven @ Danbury
head coach Brent Mascheck.
“I credit this win to the mental toughness of our kids. We
keep fighting throughout the
game and even though things
were not going our way - we
found a way to win the game
at the end.”
“That’s a sign of a good
Roll Tide
program, when you don’t
play your best and you still
find a way to win,” Mascheck
added.
The Cougars led 14-0
through nearly the end of the
third quarter when the Tigers
blocked a Brazos punt in the
end zone on the last play of
the quarter and Kyle Moerbe
recovered for the touchdown.
A little while later, the Ti-
straight sets by Industrial, 23-25, 19-25, 1725.
Sexton led Palacios with 15 digs, nine kills
and two blocks. Ortiz finished with 12 digs,
three kills and one ace; Vickers got down for
11 digs and tacked on eight assists and three
aces; Filip finished with 11 digs, four kills
and an assist; Greaves notched nine digs, a
block and a kill; Guerrero finished with six
digs, four assists, a kill and served up one
ace; Figueroa registered six digs, one assist
and a kill; and Vriana Hernandez closed out
the night with four digs, an assist and one kill.
The Sharkettes were to host Edna on Tues.
(Oct. 13) and have an open date on Fri. (Oct.
16).
JV Sharkettes
The JV Sharkettes split its pair of contests
last week.
Palacios downed Rice in straight sets 25-8,
25-16.
Brianna Serna led Palacios with 22 points.
Sarah Filip delivered 13 points and Bailey Grones had 10. Both Vivian Parga and
Brooke Vandenbergh finished with two points
and Brianne Simmons had one.
Last Friday, the JV spikers were swept by
Industrial in straight sets, 10-25, 22-25.
Freshmen
The Sharkette frosh needed three sets to
cook Rice last week, 18-25, 25-20, 25-16.
Reagan Ramirez led Palacios with 10
serves, followed by Sarah Hebel’s eight, five
from Lanae Tucker and four a piece from
Lybberty Cerda and Meagan Ramirez. Alyssa
Acosta finished with a team high 11 assists
followed by five from Dorothy Nguyen.
Last Friday, the Sharkettes were upended
by Industrial in straight sets, 9-25, 7-25.
through the air.
Schedule only gets
tougher
From here, the Sharks’
schedule only gets tougher.
This Friday (Oct. 16) the
Sharks travel to Hitchcock to
face the 4-2, 0-1 Bulldogs at
7:30 p.m..
Hitchcock ran away with
a 56-34 victory over the
Sharks last season.
Above the net...
Looking for running room...

And then there were three

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