Pavilion plans on hold after just one construction

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Pavilion plans on hold after just 33rd annual FishFest
Famliy
Fishing
Tourney
one construction bid submitted
this weekend
BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA
Palacios Beacon
The Palacios Beautification Pavilion
Committee discussed going back to the
drawing board after receiving only one
bid at last week’s Palacios Educational
Pavilion bid meeting.
However, this decision is not official
as the board and City Manager are now
planning to confer with the architect of
the project, Bob Randall, of RandallPorterfield Architect.
Although several prospective bidders
received plans, the solo bid was that of
DT Construction, of Humble. The base
bid total for the project came in at a total
base bid of $3,090,000 which is substantially above the architect's previously
published estimate of $2.1 million.
With only one qualified bid in the
as of the July 27 deadline, still laying
sealed in the center of the table, Debbie Morris of the PBPC inquired about
extending the bid deadline. However,
City Manager David Kocurek reminded
Morris that an extended deadline will
AUGUST 5, 2015
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will be published on a space
available basis only.
Anglers will have the
opportunity to reel-inthousands of dollars in cash and
prizes during the 33rd Annual
Palacios FishFest Tournament
scheduled for this Fri. and Sat.
(Aug. 7 & 8). Boats, motors,
hats, waders and gear are being
checked out as fishing families
and individuals throughout
the area get set to go angling
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■ FOEC chicken
spaghetti plate
fundraiser Sat.
The Palacios Friends of
Elder Citizens will hold
a chicken spaghetti plate
dinner on Sat. (Aug. 8)
from 10 a.m.- until sold
out at the Senior Citizens Center, located at
705 Commerce in Palacios. Plates are $8 and
;includes green beans.
Proceeds will go towards
trips and outings for the
seniors.
■ VFW Ladies
Auxiliary school
supply drive
The Ladies Auxiliary VFW is collecting
school supplies for the
Palacios schools. There
are families that can not
afford school supplies,
so the Ladies Auxilliary are asking for your
help. Any donation will
be greatly appreciated.
Boxes will be located at
Lowes & Dollar General.
If you have any questions,
please contact Janet Brister at 979-240-3211.
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for the pure fun and also the
distribution of more than
$4,025 in cash prizes; plus a
variety of merchandise.
Entries are now being
accepted weekdays at the
Chamber office, 420 Main and
will continue there until 5 p.m..
Fri. (Aug. 7). Registration will
then move to the tournament
(See FISHFEST, Page 3)
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not ensure more bids. “We do not have
to have thirty bids,” stated Kocurek.
“We went out there, we extended it, we
done everything we could possibly do.”
“We can’t force people to bid.”
“You know when this proposal was
submitted they were not aware they
were going to be the only one. So hopefully, it is still competitive,” stated Rob
Seward, Palacios City Secretary.
“Hopefully, it’s one we can all consider,” add PBPC president Joe Kana.
(See PBPC, Page 3)
Beacon Photos by Ryan West
The Palacios City Council
kicked off the city’s budget
season with a pre-meeting
budget workshop and city
staff along with elected officials reviewed and discussed
the final stages of meetings
and public hearings before
the end of the fiscal year.
The revised 2015-2016
budget calendar was unanimously approved as presented by City Secretary Rob
Seward at last Tuesday’s
council meeting.
The city council will now
be holding a special called
meeting, in which city officials will present the the proposed 2015-2016 budget and
council will receive the 2016
tax rates as submitted by the
city’s tax assessor.
The city secretary Rob
Seward discussed a possible
special meeting scheduled
for Aug. 4. However, this
date is not official but will
depend on if the city receives
the tax rate from the county
by Friday. The City Council will vote to approve the
budget and any amendments
made to it on Sept. 22.
Manager Report
David Kocurek provided
council with a brief update
concerning last Monday’s
Palacios Educational Pavilion. “We opened the bids and
unfortunately we sent out to
several constructors and general contractors and ended up
only getting one bid,” stated
Kocurek.
“They (Palacios Beautification Pavilion Committee) scheduled a meeting at
3:30p.m. at the Navigation
District to go over the bid
with the architect and put it
all together.”
“He (Bob Randall-architect) will be getting with the
general contractor to go over
the numbers and ask some
questions and they will make
a determination over what to
(See CITY, Page 2)
Stakeholders key to success
of Tres Palacios watershed
Palacios Beacon
It’s been approximently three months since
theTexas Water Resources Institute first addressed Palacios locals and raised awareness
regarding water impairments along the Tres
Palacios Watershed.
The Texas Water Resources Institute is
now looking to establish a community-based
501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit organization committed to local environmental stewardship.
Last Thursday’s Tres Palacios Watershed
Stakeholder meeting was one of approximently seven meetings that will take place
(See WATER, Page 2)
Get ready to save with
annual sales tax holiday
This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is Aug. 7 - 9. As in previous years, the law exempts
most clothing, footwear,
school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from
sales and use taxes, which
could save shoppers about $8
on every $100 they spend.
Subject to the criteria explained below, all sales of
qualifying items made during the holiday period qualify
for the exemption, including items sold online, or by
(See TAX, Page 2)
Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday
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PALACIOS BEACON
Area Briefs
Body of man missing since July 4th found
PORT ARANSAS: Fishermen found a man’s body
in shallow water near the north jetty. Authorities were
then contacted and member’s of the U.S. Coast Guard,
Port Aransas Police Department and Nueces County
Precinct Four Constable’s Office responded and
recovered the body. Although the identity of the body
could not be immediately determined, it appears to
be that of Patrick Clark, a San Antonio man who went
missing in the Port Aransas Surf on July 4. Clark, who
was not a strong swimmer, went missing while playing
in the rough surf near Horace Caldwell Pier. The Coast
Guard searchhed for Clark without success for two-days
before suspending operations. -Port Aransas South Jetty
Former Police Chief files suit against City
YOAKUM: Former Yoakum Police Chief Arthur
Rogers filed a suit against the City of Yoakum, Coleman
and several members of City Council last month with the
United States District Court, Victoria Division. Rogers
was fired by City Manager Kevin Coleman in July 2014
after serving as Police Chief for about six and a half
years. The case contains numerous accusations against
the City of Yoakum and city officials going back to 2011.
in the court documents that Rogers filed it states, “Chief
Rogers was terminated from his employment without
just cause and in retaliation for the legitimate pursuit
of his duties as the chief law enforcement officer of the
City of Yoakum, Texas. This property interest was taken
in violation of his rights under the First and Fourteenth
Amendment to the United States Constitution.” The
case file goes on to outline numerous instances between
Rogers and city officials.
-Yoakum Herald-Times
Storm brings wind,
rains & lightning
PALACIOS was given a
brief reprieve from the sizzling summer heat with last
Friday’s thumderstorm that
brought much needed rain
to the area. However, along
with the rain came lightning,
which resulted in a grass fire
at the Palacios Airport. Firefighters were quick on the
scene to extinguish the flames.
(Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
WATER
over the course of the next year.
Each meeting will consist of local
stakeholders working together to create
a strategized plan. The plan will then be
submitted to the state for review which
is expected to take another year.
Texas Water Resources Institute representatives Kevin Wagner and Allen
Berthold shared similar success stories
regarding Texas watersheds, but also
stressed the importance of engaging the
community and implementing local re-
CITY
do with the bid.”
The final bid recommendation will come back to
the council during a special
council meeting held on Aug.
4. Council will then be asked
to accept or deny the committees recommendation on the
project.
Kocurek also noted that
If the city is to rebid the
project it would need to be
done quickly to allow 6 to 9
months of construction by the
December 31, 2016 deadline.
Quarterly Report
City Secretary Jackie Jones
provided council with both
the Quarterly Financial and
Investment Report for the
quarter ending June 30, 2015.
Jones first addressed the
investment report and reassured council that all invest-
LCRA ponders new reservoir in Colorado Co.
AUSTIN: LCRA is looking to build a new downstream
reservoir in Colorado County. Based on preliminary
estimates the project is expected to cost about $11 million.
The LCRA recently submitted a $10 million federal grant.
If the grant is approved the reservoir could be in service
by 2021. The proposed estimated 2,000-acre-foot Prairie
Conservation Reservoir project would include an offchannel reservoir and new pump station on land LCRA
purchased in Colorado County. Simulations indicate
the reservoir could reduce the division’s dependence
on the Highland Lakes. -The Banner Press News
(Continued From Page 1)
sources to not only identify the issues in
our watershed, but to improve and protect our water sources.
“It is really important that we have a
good well rounded group of stakeholders involved and active to be successful,” stated Wagner.
Local stakeholders may consist of,
but are not limited to, county representatives, citizen groups representatives,
municipal representation and local landowners. The proposed organization is
volunteer-based, meaning successful
development and implementation of the
watershed restoration strategy will depend primarily on the commitment and
involvement of community members.
Like many community affairs Palacios locals proved to be up for the challenge as many local affiliations were
well represented at last weeks meeting.
For more information, contact Dr. Allen Berthold at 979-845-2028 or email
taberthold@ag.tamu.edu.
ments comply with the City
of Palacios and the Public
Funds Investment Act of the
State of Texas investment
policies.
“We have a total of cash
and investments of just of $2
million, about the same as it
was three months ago,” stated
City Treasurer, Jackie Jones.
“We try to keep most of our
investments liquid with minimum risk. “Most of it is in
money market accounts.”
As for the financial report
Jones indicated that the city’s
general fund and revenues
are above the expenditures.
Jones began by describing in
detail each account balance,
revenue, and expenditures.
Regarding the water fund,
Jones stated, “It’s a balancing
act we are a little low on our
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revenues because we have
had such a wet year,” Mayor
Sardelich also pointed out
that Bowers’ closure may
have contributed to the water
usage decline.
Airport had revenue over
expediters this quarter,” stated Jones. “The equipment
fund is doing good,” stated
Jones.
Airport Leak
City Mayor John Sardelich
quickly addressed the recently published ‘airport oil and
gas leak.’ Sardelich clarified
by stating it should have read
oil and gas lease, “when we
get it, and the check clears,
we have big plans.”
Other Approved Items
Council approved the revised Ordinance 2015-O-3
granting a franchise agreement with CenterPoint Energy, in which a minor typo
was corrected. The consent
agenda items: minutes of the
July 14 and excused absence
of councilmember Judy
Chavez, were also approved.
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• 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
Avery Lashawn Thomas, 39, 1717
Pailet Ave., was arrested in the 500 block
of Rorem Ave. on July 24 at 9:32 p.m.;
No Driver’s License, Manufacturing/
Delivering of a Controlled Substance 4G
< 400G.
Jorge Aguilar Ramirez, 55, Florida, was
arrested in the 500 block of Welch Ave. on
July 27 at 3:16 a.m.; Public Intoxication.
Eric Wayne Carpenter, 41, 315 E. Tres
Palacios, was arrested in the 300 block of
Henderson Ave. on July 27 at 2:41 p.m.;
Driving while License Suspended or
Invalid.
Luis Carlos Oliver, 24, Los Fresnos,
was arrested on Hwy. 35 South near Shark
Drive on July 29 at 2:35 a.m.; Evading
arrest/Detention using a motor vehicle.
Adrian Joshua Marin, 36, Houston,
was arrested in the 2800 block of Hwy 35
South on July 30 at 9:32 a.m.; Possession
of Marijuana < 2 oz.
Hector Luna, 18, Blessing, was arrested
in the 800 block of Hickory St. in Blessing
on July 30 at 9:00 p.m.; Warrant Service
Capias.
From the Police Chief
By Police Chief David Miles
We are coming up
on the last stretch of
summer before school
starts. Folks will be
shopping for clothes
and school supplies
in the coming weeks.
There are a lot of
people that are not
as fortunate as many
of us; their children
deserve the same opportunity for education
as ours. When you are making those
purchases for supplies and such, remember
those also.
INCIDENTS
Information:
Officers
were
dispatched to the Police Annex on July 30
at 8:45 a.m. in reference to harassment.
Found Property: Officers were
dispatched to the 100 block of Sandpiper
Ave. July 30 at 7:14 p.m. in reference to a
shotgun that was found on Koontz St.
USDA Office Day next Wed. at CofC
Courtesy USDA
The USDA Rural Development Angleton Area Office, which provides service
to Matagorda County, will
be holding an office day on
August 12 and August 26 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 agen-
cy’s direct and guaranteed
programs, and can help with
the repair 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.
FISHFEST
headquarters at East Bay Park and all entries
and fees must be received by 7:30 p.m.
The Captain’s Reception and Shrimp Boil
will also be on Fri. (Aug. 7) at East Bay Park
starting at 6 p.m. and is free with and adult entry.
Entry forms and rules may also be downloaded
online at www.palacioschamber.com
Entry fees are $40 in the Family Division (2
or more members of either parents, children or
grandchildren; includes 2 meals); $40 for the
Individual division; and $9 for Youth Division
entrants (age 12 and under).
Stringer Pool entries will also be available
at $20 for trout/redfish; $20 for flounder; and
$20 for Grand Slam. Stinger limit is 3 trout
or 3 redfish or 3 flounder. The Stringer Texas
Slam will be judged on one of each of trout,
redfish and flounder.
All registered FishFest entrants will be treated
to a free boiled shrimp meal at the Fri. (Aug.
8) Captain’s Reception. Non-registrants can
participate in the meal at $10 per person.
Some changes have been made in the rules,
which now include the following information:
Fishing time begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday
(Aug. 7) until 6 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 8) with
all fishing limited to within a 50 miles radius
of the tournament headquarters on East Bay.
All fish must be caught by rod and reel and
must conform to current regulations set forth
by the Texas Parks and Wildlife.
All categories may be fished in the Individual
Division-although only one per category per
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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.
was created in 1994 and 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.
individual will be awarded. The weigh station
will be open from 2 – 4 p.m. on for youth
and from 4-6 p.m. Satruday (Aug. 8)for adults.
Entrants with verified catch must be in line with
the catch by 6 p.m. or fish will not be weighed.
In the Family Division, (2 or more members),
total pounds of fish caught will be divided by
the number of members fishing. Entrants in
this division may not enter any other category.
Spadefish or hardheads will not be accepted for
weigh-in and only 5 Gafftop fish per family.
In the Youth Division for ages 12 and
under, fishing will be for Atlantic Croaker (5”
minimum), Blue Crab, Hardhead, Pig Fish,
and Pinfish. Only one place per category per
entrant will be awarded.
In the Open Category, winners will be
determined by comparing the weight of that
species as listed in current Texas State Fish
Records. Oversized Redfish will not be allowed
entry into the Largest Redfish category or in
the Redfish Stringer Pool.
All fish weighed in will be subject to gutting
and internal inspection. A winning fish will be
determined first by weight; except individual
trout. In case of a tie, total length will be the
second deciding factor, and the third factor will
be the time weighed in.
Catches will be weighed only once, fish will
be measured only once and entrant must be
present at weigh in.
The Weigh-In station will open at 3 p.m. on
Sat. (Aug. 8) and run through 6 p.m.
In case of tournament dealy
due to weather, tourney will be
held Aug. 14 & 15.
Articles submitted on Mondays are
published on a space available basis.
H-E-B delivers big at Shrimporee
TEXAS’ iconic grocer, H-E-B made the biggest splash at the St. Anthony’s Catholic
Church’s 51st Annual Shrimporee by stepping up with a $15,000 donation towards
the annaul fundraiser. Eli Williamson (right) of H-E-B in El Campo was on hand
and presented St. Anthony’s Fr. Bryan Heyer with a check for the donation. (Beacon
Photo by Ryan West)
This Week
in Texas
History
August 5, 1840: Near
Halletsville, Comanches, in
retaliation for the Council
House Fight begin killing
and lootng their way across
Central Texas, plus some
coastal areas (see Aug.
8th). Texas Rangers and a
volunteer army defeat the
Comanches on Aug. 11 at
Plum Creek near Lockhart.
August 6, 1966: Houston
oilman Ralph A. Johnston
signed the deed transferring
Paisano Ranch, the 254acre ranch fourteen miles
southwest of Austin, to the
University of Texas.
August 7, 1838: The
Cordova Rebellion, led by
Vincent Cordova, began
when his opposition to the
Republic of Texas was
discovered. He had about
600 Indians and Mexican
troops, but Texas forces
commanded by Thomas J.
Rusk put down the uprising.
1934: Franklin O. Fuller, 44th
Speaker of the House (191718) died in Houston. He was
the only speaker to call the
legislature into session on his
own authority.
August 8, 1840:Linnville,
on
eastern
shore
of
Lavaca Bay in Calhoun
County sacked and burned
by
Comanche
Indians.
Settlement, once considered
for a major Texas port, was
abandoned and never rebuilt.
August 9, 1809: William
Barret Travis, commander
of the Alamo, was born in
South Carolina. 1857: First
overland mail stagecoach
left San Antonio for San
Diego, Calif. 1980: Hurricane
Allen hit South Texas; over
20 inches of rain and 29
tornados; 3 deaths; property
and crop damage, over
$750-million. Some 250,000
coastal residents had been
evacuated.
August 10, 1862: The battle
of the Nueces, Confederate
soldiers attacked Hill Country
Unionists camped en route
to Mexico beside the Nueces
River.
August 11, 1754: Pedro de
Rabago y Teran took over as
commander of San Francisco
Xavier de Gigedo Presidio,
the military post at the San
Xavier missions.
TAX
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PBPC
The PBPC, along with
City Officials- Kocurek
and Seward, reviewed the
solo bid, noting there were
no alternate bids for some
of the site enhancements,
such as extra parking, site
lighting, landscaping and
other site amenities, included in the proposal.
The nearly $3.1 million
bid would include building only the pavilion, ramp
access,connecting utilities,
and basic site work exterior aspects of the project.
Seward reminded the
board that the bid is still
acceptable even without
alternate bids. Additional
concerns were also addressed regarding the site
bid subtotal of $236,600,
which when calculated
with the base bid, general
conditions and performance and material provides the overall total base
bid which will now be up
for review.
Kocurek provided a brief
outline stating that the solo
bid will be turned over to
Randall who will review
the bid and provide a professional recommendation
to approve or deny the bid.
If Randall determines the
bid is a good fit, the proposal will then be turned
over to the City Council.
If at any point the bid is
rejected the City will be
required to rebid the project, adding a minimum of
three weeks to the current
timeline.
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10 YEARS AGO-2005
Matagorda County 4-H held its annual awards banquet.
Among the 4-Hers honored were Gold Star Awards
recipients Johanna Hansen, and Savannah Franzen. Silver
Star Award recipients Rusty Kubecka, Kelsey Barton and
Kristen Richter. Bronze Star recipients Baiyle Foltyn, Faith
Grisham and Savannah Hunter.
Jelisa Kocurek and Kalee Bumguardner of Round-Up
4-H were awarded the prestigious “I Dare You Award”
and Christopher Page was presented with the Outstanding
Agricultural Production Award.
Adults honored at the 2005 Matagorda County 4-H Club
Awards Banquet were Theresa Shimek, Susie Wilkerson,
John & Virginia Chipman and Bill & Jerry Stuhrenberg.
15 YEARS AGO-2000
The 18th Annual FishFest Tournament, sponsored by the
Palacios Chamber of Commerce, was held August 12-13.
Paul Smith of Quanah, Texas was selected as the
conseneue choice to be hired as the next Superintendent by
the Palacios ISD Board of Trustees.
Charter members of the VFW Auxiliary Queen Hamlin
Post 2467 were honored during the Auxiliary’s 50th
anniversary dinner. Edna Hamlin, Wilma Johnson, Nellie
Slone and Johnnie Rowton received 50 year pins and Joyce
Koenig received a 30 year pin.
Andrea Girndt, daughter of Rodney and Brenda Girndt of
Palacios, received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational
Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch
(UTMB) at Galveston’s School of Applied Health Sciences.
Alberto Salinas, a 22-year old Palacios man, was killed
when he was trapped inside a cotton module builder in
a cotton field along FM Road 1862 in the Deutshburg
community, a farm associated with the Dick Kubecka
Farms and Dryer.
Palacios High School Vocational Agriculture Teachers
Association of service to agricultural science and education.
Guy Krueger, son of Jim and Anita Krueger of Blessing,
won the gold medal in the Men’s Recurve Bow competition
at the World University Archery Championship held in
Madrid, Spain.
20 YEARS AGO-1995
Navy Lt. Commander Lewis C. Nygard completed the
Army Commander and General Staff College regular
course at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
In honor of the fifth anniversary of Operation Desert
Storm, a cross was placed at the site of the sign on Hwy. 35
of Matagorda Fountains who served their country during
Operation Desert Storm.
25 YEARS AGO-1990
The first bale of cotton ginned in the county, weighing
in at 490 lbs., was auctioned for $1.50 per pound. The bale
was ginned at Farmer’s Gin, represented by Billy Jenkins
and Dave Chamblee.
The PHS Varsity Cheerleaders for the 1990-91 season
were Valerie Hebert, Jaime Matusek, Gaynell Byrd, Desha
Kubecka, Natalie Remlinger, Julie Vu, Mollie Into and
Michelle Chavez.
30 YEARS AGO-1985
Montgomery Ward announced it would discontinue its
catalog sales and agencies by the end of 1986.
Casey’s Plumbing Supply on Commerce Street was
undergoing a facelift.
40 YEARS AGO-1975
The Lt. Wm. Lloyd Queen Hamlin VFW Auxiliary to
Post 2467 celebrated its 25th anniversary with a covered
dish supper. Members who received 25-year pins were
Tenna Johnson, Patricia Raplee, Edna Hamlin, Hortense
Wyatt, Opal Carter, Nellie Slone and Connie Merrel.
August 21, 1975 marked the start of the 70th session for
the Palacios ISD to open its doors to students in the area,
Two Palacios men won promotions in Point Comfort.
Paz Morales, 46, was promoted to Calcination Department
Foreman at Alcoa’s Alumina and Chemicals. Armando
Espinosa, 47, was named the Assistant Controller of
Neumin Production Co. and Abron Production Co., also
subsidiaries of the Aluminum Company of America. He
was also elected Assistant Controller of Yamac Production
Company.
50 YEARS AGO-1965
St. Anthony’s 2nd Annual Shrimporee was a great
success. Miss Teresa Espinosa was crowned Shrimporee
Queen.
A total of 1,303 bales of cotton were ginned, bringing the
total to 2,800 for the season.
Some don’t understand; dogs often part of the family
“If there are no dogs in
heaven, then, when I die, I
want to go where they are.”
— Will Rogers
As I have written before, I
grew up always having dogs
around. Both my parents had
been raised with the dogs as
an integral part of the household, so it was natural to follow that pattern.
When they married on
Christmas Day 1935, Dad
immediately acquired their
first dog, Rex, a white Collie
with sizable black and caramel spots. When I arrived on
Mother’s Day 1937, there was
that great dog that looked after me as a big brother might.
When I began to walk, there
was Rex. He hung around until I was 11 and a crotchety,
animal-hating neighbor put
out poison around his yard
and that was the end of Rex.
At one point though, Rex
had a “brother” canine, a
black and white Australian
Shepherd that Dad labeled
Ted (I never knew why).
WILLIS WEBB
Guest Columnist
Rex was around for the
birth of the next two sons.
Ted joined the family about
the time third brother arrived.
Often Mother would have
to work in the garden, which
was about 100 feet from the
house and a fenced yard. It
was my assignment to watch
after the younger ones, more
particularly the latter since he
was a toddler.
Our house was a pier and
beam and the dogs often slept
under the porch (whoever
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heard of a doghouse at a farm
home in those days).
One day when Mother was
tending her garden, I was
standing on the porch watching the toddler play in the
yard 6-8 feet away. All of a
sudden, a snake raised up
(appearing to be almost the
height of the toddler) and I
froze in terror. Unknown to
me, Ted was under the porch,
just beneath where I stood.
He came racing out, bounded
and caught the snake precisely behind his head and began
to fiercely shake the serpent.
Snake parts flew all over the
yard as Ted sent him to snake
hell (where else?) in a hurry.
Before we “moved to
town,” Ted disappeared and
Rex, my brothers and I adjusted to city life, that is until
the ornery neighbor did his
evil deed.
Naturally, we soon found
another dog, an English bulldog puppy that was so nervous and jittery that I named
him Jiggles. Unfortunately he
couldn’t out-jiggle distemper and died before he had a
chance to mature.
There was a bit more of a
delay before we adopted another dog. This time it was a
Chow-Australian Shepherd
mix, rust colored with some
black markings. He was just a
ball of fur when Dad brought
him home, so I dubbed him
Fuzzy.
It is said that Chows are
one-person dogs and while
Fuzzy wasn’t antagonistic
toward anyone in the family,
he didn’t tolerate anyone else
“invading our turf” without
specific direction from me.
He hung around most of my
high school years but ultimately lost a battle with fast
traffic.
Meanwhile, our next door
neighbors had a little fox terrier named Trixie they’d acquired as a pup several years
earlier. They’d spayed her
and she consequently became
plump enough that she sort
of waddled around. Apparently, we paid enough attention to Trixie that she hung
out at our house. When her
owners moved several blocks
away, Trixie found her way
“home.” Dad saw to it that the
little dog got to come into the
house in the evening when he
arrived from a long day at a
cattle auction. Even though
my mother had a rule of “no
dogs in the house,” he’d coax
Trixie into the house with
baby talk and spring-load
Mother in the ticked-off position.
I had little exposure to
dogs in my home for many
years after that. However,
after retirement, we adopted
this little ragamuffin Tibetan
Terrier, Sawyer, about whom
I’ve written before. This fastidious little dog —he licks
and cleans his body much as
a cat would — is an in-house
dog, sharing our furniture,
our laps and our bed and sort
of rules the roost. I’m sure
Mother is turning over in her
grave, although before she
passed on, we took the newly
acquired puppy to meet her
and she fed him her famous
“teacakes” while he laid on
her sofa with his head in her
lap.
Yeah, we’re a dog-lovin’
household.
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.
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55 YEARS AGO-1960
Greenwood-Curtis American Legion Post 476 made a
5-acre tract of land available to the Palacios FFA chapter
to be used for the purpose of aiding FFA boys to improve
their project program.
Head Football coach Toney Carr was well pleased with
the turnout out of candidates for the Sharks football team.
Bay Chevrolet Co. was low bidder on the chassis for a
new county fire truck for use in the area.
60 YEARS AGO-1955
Whether or not there would be a Water Control and
Improvements District created within Comissioners’
Precinct 3 was yet to be decided, according to a ruling of
the State Board of Water Engineers, after approximently 10
hours of testimony.
Marilyn Johnson was named to the University of Texas
spring semester honor roll.
65 YEARS AGO-1950
Over 480 registered for the annual District 3 two-day
encampment at the Texas Baptist Encampment grounds.
70 YEARS AGO-1945
Major Chester D. Bintliff spoke to the directors of the
Chamber of Commerce about plans for a canal line from
Mobile, Alabama to Brownsville.
Construction bids for the Quick Freeze plant were
opened.
75 YEARS AGO-1940
The Baptist Women’s Missionary, which included Harris
and seven surrounding counties, held it’s eighth annual
camp at the Texas Baptist Encampment grounds.
The Noble family held a family reunion at the home of
Mrs. George Edwards.
80 YEARS AGO-1935
The first meeting of the County Planning Board was held
in Bay City with J.F. Barnett as chairman.
Texas National Guardsman were at Camp Hulen and
Elliot Roosevelt, eldest son of President Roosevelt, visited
with Major General John A. Hulen.
90 YEARS AGO-1925
The Lutheran League of Texas began a 10-day conference
at the BYPU grounds.
Monthly bills paid by
the City of Palacios
Following are bills paid
by the city of Palacios
during the second half of
June. Bills are published
by the Palacios Beacon as
a public record since City
Council does not see bills
prior to payment.
America Electric &
Hardware, Supplies-Parks,
Security Lights-Airport,
Supplies-Water; $443.14
Aramark Uniform
Services, May 2015
Uniforms; $225.24
AT&T Mobility, AT&T
Mobility; $84.63
B a y
C i t y
Communications, LaborRepairs; $262.50
Certified Utility
Operators, LLC., July
2015 Sewer Maintenance;
$4,210.00
Dept. of State Health
Services, Water Lab
Testing; $50.13
Driving Safety Services,
Drug Screen Test; $312.75
DXI Industries, INC.,
Chlorine-WW Plant,
150#CYL. Chlorine;
$896.28
Envirodyne Laboratories,
Inc., Water and Sewer Lab
Testing; $1,658.50
Foster Fence LTD,
Replaced 6” Wheel;
$625.00
Frost Bank, Fiscal Year
End Report-9.30.14;
$1,500.00
Gall’s Inc., 511 Tac Lite
Pants-PD; $270.00
Peggy Georgi, HGAC
Roundtable-EXP. Reimb.;
$127.10
Gulf Coast Paper Co.,
06/01/15 Supplies; $401.42
H a r v e y We l d i n g
Service, Welding Services;
$1,327.08
Tyler Technologies,
Court-Case Management
Suite/Secure Signatures;
$1,788.00
Robert Seward, 228
Miles-TMCA Seminar;
$131.10
Greg Roberson, La Paz
Properties Ltd., July 2015
EDC Bldg. Lease; $350.00
Matagorda County
Treasurer, July 2015 City
Service Center-Lease;
$800.00
Mat. Co. Economic Dev.,
MCEDC Contract-3rd
Quarter; $10,000.00
Terry W. Mosier, Extend
Phone Line-CH; $150.00
Office Depot Credit Plan,
Supplies-Admin/Recycle;
$111.93
Group 71 Invest, repairs
on Unit#3, Unit #9, Unit
#2010, Tractor, Code Enf.
Car; $1,448.03
Palacios Library, Palacios
Library-3rd Quarter;
$7,500.00
Petty
Cash,
reimbursements; $348.98
Pitney Bowers Inc., JN15
2nd Quarter Lease-2015;
$282.00
Randall B. Strong,
Attorney Fees; $712.50
Total Call International,
Long Distance Service;
$128.19
TX Dept. of Public
Safety, Criminal History
Name Search; $1.00
The Police & Sherriff’s
Press, Inc., Secure ID
Cards; $49.98
Walmart Community
BRC, 06/16/15 Pet FoodAnimal Shelter; $131.40
Byron Scott Smith, (11)
Inspections; $440.00
Always Ready, R&R
Lock at the “Hub”; $90.00
TOTAL: $36,856.88
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if brought to the attention of the publisher.
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value of the advertisement.
Fall substitute orientation/
training for PISD next Fri.
Substitute training will be held on Friday (Aug. 14) from 9
a.m. - 12 p.m. in the PISD Administration building. All new
persons interested in becoming a substitute are required to attend. After the orientation, those interested in substituting will
have an opportunity to visit each campus and speak with the
campus administrators. Each person will have to submit the
following information before he/she can substitute: an application, (all applications are located at http://www.palaciosisd.
org, criminal history form, copy of high school diploma or
highest degree, copies of driver’s license and social security
card, copy of recent TB test, electronic equipment form, W-4
form, completed I-9 form and a campus selection form. Forms
will be available at the substitute orientation.
Returning substitutes must submit their completed “letter of
intent” you received in the mail. If this letter is not turned in,
your name will not be on the substitute list. If you have any
questions, please contact Martha McEntire or Carolyn Kubecka, Director of Human Resources, at 361-972-5491.
Palacios Rotary Club, Shark coaches
team up for cook-out at B&G Club
By Vikijane Mosier
THE Palacios Rotary Club and members of the Palacios
Shark football coaching staff joined together and treated the
local youth at the Palacios Boys & Girls Club to a free hot
dog cook-out last week. Pictured above are: (front, l-r) Sally
Kurtz, Brad Bowden, Dr. Shane Krenek, David Kocurek and
Hudson Bates; (back) Rudy Mosier, Bill Turner, Koby Gerberman, Paul Saustrup, Travis McFarland, Mara Beth Uebe,
Todd Polvado, Jackie Jones, Nathan Potts, Judy Chavez,
Trent Weixelman, Jacinto Torres and Michael Stroetheide.
(Submitted Photo)
Palacios Cub
Scouts camp
out on USS
Lexington
MEMBERS of the Palaicos Cub Scout Troop were
treated to an overnight
stay on the USS Lexington in Corpus Christi.
Pictured are: (front, l-r)
Jake Trammell; (middle) Eli Guerrero, John
Brown, Nathan Brown,
James Trammell, Adam
Fuentes and Donnie
Jimenez; (back) Joey Arguijo, Jacob Arguijo and
Preston Stuhlman. (Submitted Photo)
PALACIOS ISD 2015-16 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
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Pre-Kindergarten
Large Facial Tissue - family size
Elmer’s School Glue
Elmer’s Glue Sticks
9 x 12 (50 count) asst. Construction Paper
16 ct. Crayola Crayons
4 color pack of playdough
70 ct. spiral notebook
plastic folders w/brads & pockets
GIRLS ONLY - clorox wipes dispenser (35 ct.)
BOYS ONLY - 12 oz. bottle of hand sanitizer w/
pump
3 Dry Erase Markers
1 box Zip-Loc Gallon Bags
Please do not put student’s name on school supplies
Kindergarten
1 blunt 5” fiskar scissors
1 4 oz. elmer’s school glue
15 elmer’s glue sticks - small
2 white hi-polymer erasers
1 plastic school box - small 5 x 8
4 24 count crayola crayons - small
1 12 count crayola twistables colored pencils
1 pkg. yellow #2 pencils
2 boxes of kleenex tissue
1 8 count washable water colors
1 package BLACK dry erase markers
1 simple back pack - NO WHEELS PLEASE
1 10 oz. bottle hand sanitizer
1 10 count classic color washable markers
1 clorox wipes
1 GIRLS ONLY - baby wipes
1 GIRLS ONLY - gallon size zip-loc bags
1 BOYS ONLY - ZIP-LOC Sandwich bags
1 BOYS ONLY - 4 PACK Play-Doh
Please do not put student’s name on school supplies
First Grade
36 #2 wood pencil-USA GOLD or TICONDEROGA
Brand
2 pink bevel eraser
1 plastic school box
2 120 ct. kleenex tissue
2 4 oz. elmer’s glue
12 small-6 gram elmer’s glue stick
1 blunt 5” fiskar scissors
2 24 count crayola crayons
2 Red - 70 count spiral comp. book-wide ruled2 Blue - 70 count spiral comp. book - wide ruled
2 Green - 70 count spiral comp. book - wide ruled
2 Yellow - 70 count spiral comp. book - wide ruled
2 Purple - 70 count spiral comp. book – wide ruled
2 Black – 70 count spiral comp. book – wide ruled
1 Nylon pencil bag, clear w/grommet 7 ½ x 10 ¼
1 pkg. 3 x 5 white unlined index cards
1 yellow highlighters
1 green pocket & brad folder
1 red pocket & brad folder
1 blue pocket & brad folder
1 purple pocket & brad folder
2 small Clorox wipes
1 notebook paper - wide ruled
1 GIRLS ONLY - gallon zip-loc bags
1 BOYS ONLY - quart zip-loc bags
1 GIRLS ONLY -12 Count Crayola Color Pencils
1 BOYS ONLY - 8 Count Crayola Markers
1 70 count composition book
1 70 count sprial composition
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1
3
2
4
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Second Grade
200 count wide rule filler paper
no. 2 wooden pencil (no mechanical pencils)
nylon pencil bag, clear top w/grommet 7 1/4 x 10 1/4
pink bevel eraser
plastic school box (standard size: 8 1/2 x 5 3/4 x 2 1/2)
200 count kleenex tissue
large container of clorox wipes (75 wet wipes)
1.41 oz/40 grams elmer’s glue stick (large)
sharp 5” fiskar scissors
24 count crayola crayons
red medium stick pen
70 count spiral notebook (wide ruled)
2 fluorescent yellow highlighter
1 green pocket & brad folder
1 red pocket & brad folder
1 blue pocket & brad folder
1 purple pocket & brad folder
1 large hand sanitizer
2 Composition Books (wide ruled)
(1) XL Extra Large Stretchy Bookcover
* GIRLS ONLY - 1 box of gallon size ziploc bags
* BOYS ONLY - 1 box of quart size ziploc bags
1 70 count sprial composition
3
24
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
1
1
16
4
36
2
1
1
2
4
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Third Grade
200 count wide ruled notebook paper
pink pearl beveled erasers
100 count facial tissues
10 1/2 x 5 1/2 pencil bag for notebook/3 ring
binder
small (6 gram) elmer’s glue sticks
70 count spiral composition book - wide ruled
#2 wood pencil-USA GOLD or TICONDEROGA
Brand
7” 12 count Crayola colored pencils
plastic blue folders with pockets & brads
plastic red folders with pockets & brads
red checking pens/pencils
yellow highlighters
bottle of germ-X
1” 3-ring binder w/inside pockets
plastic green folder with pockets & brads
large stretchy book covers
24 count crayola crayons
container of clorox wipes
GIRLS ONLY - 1 box gallon size ziploc bags
BOYS ONLY - 1 box quart size baggies
70 count sprial composition
Life Skills
Glue sticks -15 packages
3 boxes of tissues (minimum 120ct.)
3 boxes of baby wipes (minimum 80ct.)
3 box Clorox Wipes
1 box Ziploc bags (quart, sandwich or snack size)
1 box Ziploc bags (gallon)
3 packages of pencils
2 packs of white card stock paper
1 package of bingo daubers
1 hairbrush
1 tube of tooth paste
1 tooth brush
1 package of sticky notes
Snacks & juice for 5 children (will be requested
AGAIN, as needed usually once a month)
Fourth Grade
1 1 ½” hardback white vinyl binder with view-thru
cover
6 pink bevel erasers
24 No. 2 wood erasers
12 red pens or pencils
1 7” 12 count Crayola Colored Pencils
2 composition notebooks (non-perforated, wide
ruled, 1-subject)
1 purple pocket folder with brads
1 red pocket folder with brads
1 yellow pocket folder with brads
1 7 pocket, 6 tab asst. expanded file with string
enclosure
3 120 count Kleenex tissue
1 pkg. dividers for 3-ring binder
1 yellow or pink highlighter
2 glue sticks
1 hand-held pencil sharpener
3 pkg. of wide-ruled notebook paper
1 backpack (optional)
Fifth Grade
2 1½” binder (NO smaller than 1 ½ inch & NO
expandable folders /trapper keepers)
1 2 inch binder (NO smaller)
1 composition books (non-perforated, wide ruled)
2 pocket folders with brads - Replace as needed
1 pencil bag
3 packages wide ruled notebook paper (200 ct)
2
2
2
2
red pens – Replace as needed
#2 wood pencils- Replace as needed
regular pencil sharpener with receptacle
pink bevel eraser
boxes 120 count Kleenex tissues
3x5 ruled index cards 100 count (White cards
and lined. NO spiraled cards)
highlighters
package map colors
package of dividers
glue sticks
Sixth Grade
Composition Journals
1 ½” Binders – 1 Black
2” Binder
pkg (12) Red Pens – stick – NO CLICK PENS
pkg (12) Black Pens – stick – NO CLICK
PENS
1 pkg (12) Pencils – stick – NO MECHANICAL
PENCILS
2 Map Pencil Boxes
2 Glue Sticks
1 LARGE stretchy/ nylon Book Cover
1 100 ct. 3x5 index cards (Ruled) No BLANK
2 Tissue boxes
Highlighters (4 different colors)
Notebook Wide Ruled Paper (600 sheets)
Pencil bag
Erasers/ Hand-held sharpener w/ receptacle
Tissue boxes (2 boxes)
NO BACKPACKS
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1
2
Seventh Grade
large packages of pencils
package blue or black pens
pair of scissors
package red pens
packages of ruled notebook paper (Math and
English)
2 boxes of tissues
2 packages of different color highlighters
1 flash drive
1 set of earbuds to start the year
1 2 inch binders (English and Math)
1 1 inch binder (Math Lab)
1 packages of dividers (English and Math)
1 5 subject spiral (History)
4 sticks of glue (History)
1 package of map colors (History)
1 pocket folder with brads (Math)
There will be a $5.00 fee for any students taking
art class to cover the cost of the Ceramic Unit.
Additional supplies may be needed once school
begins
Eighth Grade
No. 2 pencils
Colored pencils
Ballpoint pens
Loose-leaf notebook paper
Red pens
Markers
Glue sticks
High lighters
Scissors
3 Boxes of Kleenex ( collected at the beginning of
school and used throughout the year)
2 compositions books (for science… one for each
semester)
**TI-84 Plus graphing calculator (optional for home use…
one will be provided to use at school)
1 Folder with brads and pockets (for Math home
work)
2 2 inch binders (1 for English and 1 for Math)
2 packets of 5 tab dividers
Ear buds (headphones)
Flash drive (This is for the Advance English class and
Technology applications)
For students taking Art Class:
#2 pencil with eraser to use daily
1 composition notebook
$5 Art fee for clay/glazes
For students taking Choir or Hand Bells
1 inch black binder
Kleenex
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IN COUNTY
$40 A YEAR
OUT-OF COUNTY
During Summer Reading in Blessing Christine Naiser
read The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. Everyone made Cat in
the Hat paper crafts and made Dr. Seuss booklets. Helpers
were Christine Naiser, Cynthia Nemec, Heather Cornett,
San Juana Garcia, Rosemary Cornett, Diane Dyer, Carissa
Griffith, and Karla Moreno. Children enjoyed refreshments
provided by Blessing Ladies Auxliary and each chose a
book from Team First Book Matagorda County. There is
one more week of summer reading so come join the fun
2 to 3 on Thursdays.
On Tuesday during Summer Reading in Palacios Jeanette
Batchelder told the children a variety of Aesop’s fables
including The Little Red Hen, the Little Boy Who Cried
Wolf and the Ant and the Grasshopper, the kids all helped
make butter and were able to eat it with bread brought by
Jeanette, they also made little red hens and put pictures in
the proper sequence for the story. On Wednesday Debbie
Mosier told the boys and girls about hero animals and told
them about several animals who were real heroes including
Balto. Children played a game where their memories
were tested to see if they could name the famous animal.
Everyone enjoyed refreshments donated by Terry Mosier,
Kymberli Zamarripa, Stacey Landry, Debbie Mosier, and
Jeanette Batchelder . Both days the children choose a book
from First book for their very own.
Last week I neglected to mention the names of the
children who were eligible to go to the picnic and they
were Diego and Grecia Carrillo, Ivan, Rafael, Paola, and
Pamela Lule, Emely and Juilette Pena, Daniel and Jonathan
Cuellar, Vivian Le, Teresita and Abraham Lopez, Anh
and Joseph Dang, Han Tang, Heidi Hernandez, Marely
Maldonado, and Kate Frenzel. Thanks to Sabrina Cuellar,
July Hernandez, Ezekiel Lopez, and Jennie Frenzel for
keeping things going until Miss Vikijane finished up at the
board meeting. Everyone enjoyed hot dogs, sodas, chips and
cookies and games by Ezekiel, July and Sabrina Cuellar.
All children who have completed the 3rd grade and have
turned in 4 book reports are eligible to go on a field trip
to La Grange where we will go to a dairy farm and enjoy
a picnic in the park. Deadline to turn in the fourth book
report is Friday July 31st so we may make sure we have
enough drivers. The Winner’s Circle is supported by the
Friends of the Library.
During Science Rocks last week Chris and Kristin Webb
had several paper tricks to show everyone. They made
noise makers, blooming flowers, loops, and Chris also
showed them how paper can be powerful.
Something is always going on at our libraries be sure
and stop by and be a part of it.
Palacios kindergarten, Pre-K
registration begins Mon.
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration begins
at Central Elementary on August 10 – 13.
Registration will be conducted on school days from
1:00-3:00 p.m. on Monday,
Wednesday, Friday and 8:0011:30 a.m. on Tuesday and
Thursday. No registrations
will be accepted on the first
day of school.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN
The four-year-old PreKindergarten program will
be offered to all four-yearolds as long as space permits. Three-year olds will continue
to have to qualify for the
program. Students enrolled
in the A.M. Pre-Kindergarten program will have free
breakfast. Students enrolled
in the PM classes who are not
eligible for free and reduced
meals will be able to buy
lunch just as other students
are currently able to do. In
order to register a four year
old child for Pre-K he/she
must be four years old on or
before September 1, 2015. Both four year olds and three
year olds will still need to
provide the (4) most recent
paystubs for all income earners in the household. Register your child as soon as possible so we can plan for next
year. Hours for PK are AM
Class – 7:45-10:45 and PM
Class – 11:45 – 2:45.
KINDERGARTEN
Registration for new students who are not currently
enrolled in PK at Central Elementary. Head Start students
must register. Students must
be 5 years old before September 1, 2015. Hours for Kinder are 7:45 – 2:45.
In order to enroll in either
program, you must have the
following documents with
you at the time of registration:
• Courthouse Birth Certificate
• Social Security Cardoptional – state id will be assigned if they don’t have a
SSN.
• Valid Driver’s License or
other form of official photo id
(passport/visa)
• Proof of Residence-has to
be one of the following: utility bill or rental/lease agreement or letter from owner of
the property where you are
residing and one of the utility
bills in their name.
• Proof of Income (for 3
& 4 year old PK Program)-4
consecutive pay stubs of
ALL household wage earners
Immunization Record
• Immunization requirements for Pre-Kindergarten:
• DPT - 5 doses or 4 doses
meet requirements if the 4th
dose was given ON or AFTER 4TH birthday
• Polio - 4 doses or 3 doses
meet the requirement if the
3rd dose was given ON or
AFTER 4TH birthday
• MMR - 2 doses, first dose
must be given ON or AFTER
1st birthday
• Hepatitis B - 3 doses;
• Varicella - 2 doses, the
first dose must be received
ON or AFTER the 1st birth-
day or provide written documentation of history of illness
• Hepatitis A - 2 doses, the
first dose must be received
ON or AFTER the 1st birthday
• TB skin test must be after
2nd birthday; repeat if moving here from another state
or country or has been out of
the country for over 30 days.
TB is not a state required immunization but is required by
our district.
• Pneumococcal Vaccine –
3 doses with 1 dose ON or
AFTER 12 months of age, or
2 doses with both doses ON
or AFTER 12 months of age,
or 1 dose ON or AFTER 2
years of age
• Hib – 2 doses plus a
booster dose ON or AFTER
12 months of age (3 total). If
a child receives the 1st dose
at 12-14 months of age,
only 1 additional dose is required (2 doses total). Any
child who has received a
single dose ON or AFTER
15 months of age meets the
requirement.
Parent or legal guardian
must also present their current Texas Driver’s license
or other photo identification
showing the parent or guardian’s date of birth.
Articles submitted on Mondays are published on a
space available basis.
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501 First Street • Palacios
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Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm
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“Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, And
all the remnant of the house of Israel, Who
have been upheld by Me from birth, Who
have been carried from the womb; Even in
your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will
carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will
carry, and will deliver you.”
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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
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Blessing, Texas 77419
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361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX
6th at Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Phone: 972-2132
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Homes • Business • Life
308 4th Street ~ Palacios
Corner CR 470 / CR 476
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Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m.
Wed. Service: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Bob Keprta
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Tire Shop 361-588-6660
972-2551
Isaiah 46: 3-4
39 South 11th St., Blessing
Sunday Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565
CAMPBELL-HUITT
INSURANCE
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
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OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
4th & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 6pm
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.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
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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Robert
Allen
Dillard
Funeral services Robert
“Bobby” Allen Dillard, 71,
of Markham were held August 1 at Living Word Church
with Rev. Damon Rambo and
Rev. Tony Flores officiating.
Internment followed at the
Deutschberg Cemetery with
military honors provided by
the Palacios VFW.
Bobby was born October 10,
1943 in El Campo to the late
Murel & Louise Schmidt Dillard and passed away Tuesday,
July 28, 2015.
Bobby worked for CPL for over 31 years as a foreman,
was a member of First Methodist Church of Palacios, and
served his country during Vietnam as a member of the
United States Army and received a Purple Heart for injuries received during his service.
He is survived by his wife: Billie Dillard of Markham;
4 daughters: Pamela Hoffman & husband Robert of Bay
City, Veda K. Scheppan of Markham, June Criswell &
husband Jimmy of Bakersfield, CA, and Laurie Bram &
husband Waylan of Austin; son: Ben Quinn & wife Mary
of Elgin, sister: Mary Dingwall & husband Bill of El
Paso; brother: Larry Dillard & wife Donna of Deutschberg; 12 grandchildren: Stephanie Hall & husband Chris,
Susan Rodriguez & husband Teddy, Chance Criswell
& wife Stephanie, Candace Criswell, Cody Criswell &
wife Angelica, Renee Bohuslar & husband Tim, Joshua
Himler, Tye, Danielle, Cheyenne, and Dakota Quinn, and
Jeremy Ketchum; 11 great grandchildren: Kameron and
Kourtney Hall, Alyssa and Devin Rodriguez, Melanie,
Luke, Zoe, Aeriella and Michael Criswell and Taylor and
Allie Bohuslar.
Pallbearers were Larry Dillard, Robert Hoffman, Waylan Bram, Tim Bohuslar, Tom Wiley, and Tye Quinn.
Donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 2200 Space Park Drive, Suite 100, Houston, Texas
77058. Condolences may be shared with the family by
visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were made
with Palacios Funeral Home.
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Vito Davila
From the Palacios Community Medical Center
Palacios Community Medical Center’s
Contribution to Toxicology
Palacios Community Medical Center is excited about
our upcoming presence at Oxford University, UK, in September. Dr. Gus Gross along with Katie Gilbert FNP, Don
Merrill, PA, Dr. Leigh Ann Roemer, Dr. Trevor Cook,
Dr. William Crowley (Memorial Medical Center in Port
Lavaca), and Dr. Chris Hall (Matagorda Regional Medical Center), submitted several cases to be published in the
Toxicon Journal (An interdisciplinary journal on the toxins
derived from animals, plants and microorganisms), for the
18th World Congress International Society on Toxicology.
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. The team will
be presenting the published cases at the conference which
is attended by experts in the field of toxicology from all
over the world. “We feel, by us contributing through publications and presentations, we will help improve the quality of patient care”, stated Dr. Gross. He has been attending the IST conferences over the last 15 years, but he is
excited to share this opportunity not only with his team but
with his community. PCMC would like to congratulate Dr.
Gross and his team on such a historical contribution for
our hospital and our community.
Planning underway for 7th
annual PCMC Box Supper
Fundraiser held Sept. 24
The 7th Annual Palacios
Community Medical Center’s
Box Supper Fundraiser, will
be held on Thursday, September 24th, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the
K.C. Hall, 710 Main Street.
This year, to ensure that
our community of supporters get a box supper to enjoy
earlier in the evening, we
will try a different approach.
The Box Suppers will be bid
on by silent auction. There
will be a social hour from 6
– 7 p.m., when everyone can
enjoy complimentary hors
d’oeuvres and silent auction bidding on a box supper,
which will contain a hot or
cold meal, ready to eat. Bidding will close at 7 p.m. with
winners of the Box Suppers
announced around 7:15 p.m.
Campbell-Huitt
Insurance
328 Commerce
Palacios, TX
This should allow everyone
to sit and enjoy their meal together, bring your friends and
bid on a meal together. The
live auction will begin at 7:30
p.m. We will also have the
famous bucket raffle, a quilt
raffled by the Blue Belles and
other silent auction items.
All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Palacios
Community Medical Center/
Palacios Medical Clinic. If
you would like to donate a
box supper or other auction
item, please contact Kathy
Lee, Business Development
Coordinator as soon as possible so we can put you on the
list, call 361-972-2511 ext.
4057.
Funeral services for Vito Davila, 80, of Palacios, were held
July 29 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Palacios with
Fr. Bryan Heyer officiating.
Vito was was born Ernest
Gonzales on April 13, 1935 in
Edna, TX to David and Maria
Nava Gonzales, Sr. and he was
called home July 25, 2015.
Mr. Davila dutifully served
in the United States Air Force
from 1953 to 1957 during the
Korean War. After his discharge from the USAF, he became a licensed Cosmetologist, doing high end styling for
photo shoots, commercials and various stage shows. He
enjoyed his travels around the world both while in the
military and as part of his occupation afterwards. He ultimately settled in Dallas for many years before returning
home to Palacios in 2010.
Vito is preceded in death by his parents; sisters Aurora
Gonzales, Aileen Ochoa and Sarah Barrios; brothers David Gonzales, Jr., Bill Gonzales and Gilbert Gonzales.
He is survived by his brother Herby Gonzales and his
wife Teresa of Palacios and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were David Gonzales, Steven Gonzales,
Mark Gonzales and Trey Durio. Honorary pallbearer was
Burt Williams.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by
visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were made
with Palacios Funeral Home.
Bennie Joe DeLeon
Funeral services for Bennie Joe DeLeon, 55, of Palacios will be held Saturday, August 8, at First Baptist
Church in Palacios with Pastor Eric Young officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Fri. (Aug. 7) with a
prayer service to begin at 7 p.m.
Bennie was born November 4, 1959 in Wharton, Texas
to Dora Longoria DeLeon and the late Benny DeLeon
and he passed away on August 1, 2015 in Victoria.
He was a lifetime commercial fisherman and devoted
his life to serving the Lord and his family. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Irma DeLeon of Palacios;
daughter LeAnn DeLeon of Dallas; sons, B.J. (Joanna)
DeLeon of Rosenberg and Chris DeLeon of Palacios; sisters, Patricia (Hector) Sanchez of Sweeny, Texas, Mary
Ellen (Jim) Roecker of Woodlands, Texas, Dianna (David) Pena of West Columbia, Lisa (Jeff) Halfen of Katy,
Texas, Lori DeLeon of Bay City, Kari (Richard) Bailes
of West Columbia; brothers David DeLeon and Robby
(JoLynette) DeLeon both of Palacios. He is also survived
by one grandchild Sophia.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Pallbearers B.J. DeLeon, Chris DeLeon, David DeLeon, Robby DeLeon, Sammy Huff, Michael Roy, Rick
Cink, Kenny Garcia, Tony Kana, and Robert Sanchez.
Arrangements were made with Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca.
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Tigerettes ready to
get to work on 2015
volleyball season
Tidehaven’s bump, set and
spike Tigerettes of the volleyball court got their
first official workout of the 2015
season in this past
Monday.
The Tigerettes
are pegged to start
the season with
scrimmage action
this Fri. (Aug. 7)
in Ganado.
Prior to the seasons first serve
flying, Tigerette coach Regina Walker offered up her
thoughts on the upcoming
season.
“As we get ready to start
the season I am extremely
hopeful of what we will see
this year,” said Wagner.
“Watching these girls
go through our off-season
program and play summer
league it is wonderful to see
the skill level increase but
beyond that we are one team.
They are playing as one and
that is the best thing that a
coach can see because that
is what makes the
difference,” noted
Wagner. “It is going to be an exciting year.”
As for her squad,
Wagner said, “We
are a young team,
but the majority
of the team has
returned from last
year. With a senior
setter like Melanie
Brewer, the leadership is led
not only vocally but by example as well.”
What Wagner has seen over
the past few months gives her
confidence in her team going
forward.
“There is no doubt in my
mind that the expectations set
for the girls will be met.”
The Tigerettes will serve
up the season opener on
Tues. (Aug. 11) as they face
off against the Maidens in
Ganado at 6 p.m.
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FRIDAY
DEADLINE
Tidehaven
Tigerettes
Volleyball
DATE
OPPONENT
SITE
TEAMS
Aug. 7
Scrimmage
Ganado
F,JV,V
Aug. 11
Ganado
Away
F,JV,V
Aug. 13-14 Palacios Trny Palacios
Varsity
Aug. 15
Tidehaven Trny Home
F,JV Aug. 18
OPEN
Aug. 20-22 Ganado Trny Ganado
Varsity
Aug. 21
Louise
Away
F,JV
Aug. 25
Van Vleck
Home
F,JV,V
Aug. 28
St. Paul Shiner Home
F,JV,V
Sep. 1
Brazosport
Home
F,JV,V
Sep. 3-5
Tidehaven Trny Tidehaven Varsity
Sep. 8
OPEN
Sep. 11
*Palacios
Home
V,JV,F
Sep. 15
*Edna
Home
F,JV,V
Sep. 18
OPEN
Sep. 22
*Hallettsville Away
F,JV,V
Sep. 25
*Industrial
Away
V,JV,F
Sep. 29
*Rice
Away
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*Palacios
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*Edna
Away
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Oct. 13
*Industrial
Home
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Oct. 20
**Rice
Home
F,JV,V
Oct. 23
OPEN
Oct. 27
*Hallettsville Home
F,JV,V
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** Senior & Parent’s Night
TIME
TBA
5 p.m.
TBA
TBA
TBA
4:30 p.m.
5,6,7 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.
TBA
4 p.m.
5 p.m.
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4 p.m.
5 p.m.
4 p.m.
5,6,7 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Future Tigers get kicks
at football camp
LOCAL youth attended Tidehaven’s Football Camp.
(Submitted Photos)
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup set for Sept. 26
Nation’s biggest all-volunteer cleanup right here in Texas
Volunteers are signing up now for the
nation’s biggest coastal cleanup on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The 2015 Texas General Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup takes
place at 30 of Texas’ most popular tourist beaches. Volunteers can sign up online at www.texasadoptabeach.org to
take part in a fun-filled day at the beach
that makes a difference.
“Sign up now to join forces with thousands of other Texans who care about
the coast,” said Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush. “Marine debris
kills wildlife and hurts tourism, but it’s
a problem we can fix. Come out and be
a part of the solution on Saturday, Sept.
26.”
Each volunteer will be given data
cards, gloves, pencils and trash bags. All
volunteers are advised to wear closedtoe shoes, bring sunscreen and plenty
of drinking water. The Texas General
Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Cleanups
are held rain or shine!
Texans who are not able to attend the
cleanup can help keep their beaches
clean by making a tax-deductible donation online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.
org. There are several different AdoptA-Beach sponsorship levels ranging
from $25 to $25,000, allowing both individuals and corporations to contribute
to this major cleanup effort.
Shell Oil Company is the lead statewide sponsor for the 2015 Texas General
Do you need your High
School Diploma or GED?
(832) 919-5730 or
(936) 234-3439
Call:
for more information
FREE
Training is
for individuals
(Ages 17-24) who qualify.
Transportation assistance may also be available.
Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer/program.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals
with disabilities. Relay Texas Numbers: 1-800-735-2989 (TDD)
• 1-800-735-2988 (voice) • 711
Land Office Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup. Other sponsors include Apache Corporation, Murphy Oil Corporation, the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program,
Schlumberger, the Ocean Conservancy,
Corona Del Mar Properties and Trusted
Senior Specialists.
To learn more about the Adopt-ABeach program, visit www.TexasAdoptABeach.org or contact the GLO at
1-877-TX COAST. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/texasadoptabeach or follow us on Twitter @TexasAdoptABeach.
Who: Thousands of Texans
who care about the coast
What: 29th GLO Adopt-A-Beach Fall
Cleanup
When: Saturday, Sept. 26
Registration begins at 8:30
a.m.
Clean up will be from 9
a.m. to noon
Where: 30 sites along the
Texas coast
Receive 10 free white
flowering dogwood trees
by joining the Arbor Day
Foundation this August
Add color to your landscape year-round by joining
the Arbor Day Foundation in
August.
Everyone who joins the
nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation with a $10 donation will
receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees through
the Foundation’s Trees for
America campaign.
The trees will be shipped
postpaid between October 15
and December 10, depending
on the right time for planting
in each member’s area. The
6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will
be replaced free of charge.
Planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of
trees.
“Dogwood trees will add
color and beauty to your yard
throughout the year, with
their showy spring flowers,
scarlet autumn foliage, and
red berries that attract songbirds in the winter,” said Matt
Harris, chief executive of the
Arbor Day Foundation.
New members of the Arbor
Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which
includes information about
tree planting and care, and
a subscription to Arbor Day,
the Foundation’s bimonthly
publication.
To receive the free white
flowering dogwood trees,
send a $10 membership contribution to: Ten Free Dogwoods, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave.,
Nebraska City, NE 68410, by
August 31, 2015, or join online at arborday.org/august.
Bird Notes
Cathy Wakefield
(361)404-1198
Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation
An article in Milwaukee’s
Sunday
paper, the Journal
Sentinel, described a
proposed bill aimed
to protect habitat. It
was proposed by a
bipartisan group of
U.S. representatives.
MISSISSIPPI KITE
“The
Sportsmen’s
Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Enhancement Act,
or SCORE, includes seven provisions to reauthorize or
implement legislation for programs on public and private
lands. The bill drew immediate praise from many organizations including American Sportfishing Association,
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, National Wildlife Refuge
Association, Pheasants Forever, The Nature Conservancy
and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership.
The bill’s sponsors are from Texas, Va, Wis, and Minn.
The proposed legislation includes:
• North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), reauthorized for another five years
• Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act (FLTFA):
reauthorizes the Bureau of Land Mgmt’s authority to sell
land to private landowners, counties, companies and others for ranching, community development and various
projects. The sales revenue allow agencies to acquire high
priority lands with important wildlife habitat value and
recreational access for hunting and fishing
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Establishment Act: NFWF was established in 1984 to catalyze
private investments to conserve fish, wildlife, and their
habitats. Since its inception, NFWF has raised more than
1.4 billion in private contributions and grantee matching
funds. This act would provide authorities for the foundation to “ensure its continued success moving forward”, according to sponsors.
• Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: A reauthorization through 2020 to help protect migratory birds.
• Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Act: A reauthorization of this partnership program that allows the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service to provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners to restore, enhance,
and manage private land to improve fish and wildlife habitats.
• Making Public Lands Public: An authorization that
would amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act
and allocate 1.5% or 10 million, whichever is greater, of
LWCR funding to secure public access to existing federal
public lands.
• National Fish Habitat Initiative (NFHI) Sense of Congress: Expresses the Sense of Congress that the mission
of NFHI is to protect, restore, and enhance the Nation’s
fish populations through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the
American people.
Roger Pyle reported seeing six Northern Mockingbirds
chasing off a Mississippi Kite, Miss Murphy saw the following birds during a recent trip to Robin Slough Rd: Juvenile and adult Black Terns, Black-necked Stilt, juvenile
White Ibis, White-Faced ibis, Cattle and Great Egrets,
Little Blue and Great Blue Herons, Common Nighthawk,
Mourning Dove, Loggerhead Shrike, Eastern Meadowlark, Turkey Vulture, and Red-winged Blackbird (female).
She also observed a family of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers…
juvenile and adult.
Routinely paddling the Colorado
Area kayakers, canoeists and stand-up pad- first-come basis. Non-members are asked to
dleboarders have two distinct opportunities bring their own boat or board, paddle and PFD
each week to paddle the Colorado River near and pay the $3/person or $5/carload entry fee
Bay City. Both on-the-water activities begin at the Nature Center. These regularly-schedand end at the Matagorda County Birding Na- uled events will not take place in heavy rains or
ture Center’s riverside pier. Each Monday, at wind. Call 979-240-4872 to verify an activity’s
6:30 A.M., paddlers may start their week with “go/no go” status.
a brisk two-hour float trip designed to promote
fitness and an appreciation for
COME IN AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE:
the Great Outdoors. Every
Thursday, paddlers are invited •Antique & good used furniture • Collectibles • Good
to launch whenever they wish
between 5:15 and 6:00 P.M. used pots & pans • Kitchenwares • Cast iron cookware
to informally meet-up with • Decorative items • China • Crystal • Knick knacks
likeminded water lovers for a • Books of all kinds • Jewelry (new & vintage) • Small
leisurely float-about suited to
their own pace and duration on & large appliances.
the river. Each paddler has total responsibility for their own
well-being during these no cost
float trips. MCBNC members
501 First St. • Palacios • 361-972-1380
may use a loaner kayak (single
or tandem), at no charge, on a
Palacios Antiques & Resale
Beacon Classified Ads
972-3009
Classified Deadline
10 A.M.
MONDAY
$5.00 Per Insertion for 25 Words Or Less • Payment required at the time of placement for all Classified Ads
Palacios Autos
FOR RENT
Elmo Duke 979-240-4105
FOR RENT: 4BD, 2BA Home on FM
2853 $900/month plus utilities. Deposit
required. No smoking, No pets. Contact
Jan Pierce at 361-972-1438. (32-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 1BD, 1BA, at 400 Henderson. $650/month including utilities.
Deposit required. NO smoking. Contact
Jan Pierce at 361-972-1438. (32-tfc)
----------------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 3BD, 2BA Old farm
house on 2+ acres on Harrison Rd,
just outside of Palacios city limits.
Water well & septic. $750/month +
deposit. Call Bill for more information
at 832-692-5789. (32-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------CAMPERS for rent. All bills paid. Call
361-972-3201 for more information.
(31-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BA House, CH/A,
Stove, Refrigerator, W/D connections.
No inside pets, No smoking. Close to
Eastside Middle School. Call 361-9725380 or 979-240-1819. (30-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR LEASE: 2 BD, 1 BA house at
404 Morton for rent. 1 year lease,
$950/month + $950/deposit. No pets,
no smokers. Refrigerator, stove provided. Washer/Dryer connections.
Background checks performed on
applicants. 832-723-0707 (27-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2 BR, 2BA Townhome.
Furnished. Available July 1st & 1 BR,
1 BA Apartment. Furnished. Perfect
for 1 person. Available August 1st.
See website: WWW.PALACIOSHOUSINGSOURCE.COM for contact information(27-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------COMMERCIAL SPACE for lease.
1000 square feet. Call 361-649-4275
for more information (24-tfc)
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• (3) 15.4 AC Tracts - Creek, and Farmland, Vacek Road.
• 38 Pecan Ave., Blessing - 3BDE, 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
• 2 BD, 1BA - Mobile home to be moved $20,000
• 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.
• FM 1162, Markham- Catfish Processing Plant, 4.9 AC $279,900.
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
$268,500. 361-235-9163 (23-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------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)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1111 2nd St., 3-2-2.
CH/A, new floors, remodeled bathrooms, Call Ron to view @ 979-2404413. Re/Max Coastal Properties
215 5th St., Palacios. (48-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2
lots. 3BD, 2BA house, CH/A, WBFP.
Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined
property. Great fishing for trout. Subdivision has boat launch with access to
bay, Swimming pool. Call Ron Laws
for details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc)
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117 Henderson
361-972-3596
H Auto Detailing by Appointment H
1979 FORD
2009 CHEVY
F150,
$3,500.
TAHOE, LT
$15,500.
YOU CAN NOW VISIT US ON OUR NEW WEBSITE
at www.palaciosautos.com
IN-HOUSE FINANCING
THE RON BROWN COMPANY
2618 N. Richmond Rd.
Wharon, TX 77488
979-532-1013
PRICE REDUCED!
WEST BAYSHORE -3 Bedroom,
2 Bath, in Cape Carancaha.
Mary Repka 832-434-0482
www.WhartonCountyRealEstate.com
1121 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-1441
A
972-3009
Classified Deadline
10 A.M.
MONDAY
www.texanareal.com
1111 Second Street
3 Bedroom,
2 Bath Home,
2 Car Garage
CH/A, new floors,
remodeled
bathrooms.
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
Call Ron to view
@ 979-240-4413.
REAL ESTATE
MISC. FOR SALE
FOR SALE: Couch-$100, Recliner-$40, Mossimo-side by side, 4x4
ATV, mag wheels, windshield, &
winch- only used 1 year-$6,000, 2
saddles-$150 each. Call 361-9725097 or 979-244-7055. (31-2tp)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Upright piano, sounds
good - $75. Call 361-972-2270. (32-1tc)
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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)
------------------------------------------------
Dan Tucker
979-241-5457
Broker/Owner
Ron Laws
979-240-4413
Broker/Owner
Independently owned and operated
APPLY in PERSON
at
700 12th St., Bay City, Texas
or
BACKHOE SERVICE
BY: GENE EGGEMEYER
• Fence line cleaning
• Small Pond Construction
• Dirt/Gravel Leveling
Accepting Applications
If you need it pushed,
leveled, or cleared call
For:
361-972-5593
361-676-0386 (cell)
• LVN’s ( All Shifts) - $3,000. Sign-On
Bonus/Conditions Apply.
SERVICES
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY
441 Main St.
Palacios, TX 77465
361-404-1818
Chi Gibson, MFT-Intern
Supervisor: Dr. Lillian Solis-Smith,
PHD,LTCS,LMFTS (31-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------JANAK
ELECTRIC
MOTORS:
Since 1979. We have single phase,
three phase, new and rebuilt motors
in stock. We work on generators,
hoists, water pumps, air compressors, fan motors, etc. Call 361-2084483 or 361-293-7712. (28-tfc)
------------------------------------------------
WANTED
Wanted: Students to attend the
Home Builder’s Institute at the Palacios Marine Education Center on
Monday’s - Thursday’s from 5-9 p.m.
for FREE. Please call the Palacios
Community Hub at 361-972-9990 for
details. (24-nc)
-----------------------------------------------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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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: Applications available for Librarian assistant at the
Palacios Library, Quick Books background necessary. (31-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: The Palacios Beacon is taking applications for a Reporter/Writer. Stop by the Beacon
office for more information. (30-tfn)
-----------------------------------------------HELP WANTED: Palacios Auto &
Towing is now accepting applications
for an experienced full-time Mechanic also a Temporary Office Person
to fill in when needed. Call 361-5507153 after 5pm. (29-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FRONT OFFICE/DENTAL ASSISTANT needed at a new office in Palacios. Experienced only. Call 361972-2888 or 281-541-4922 for more
information. (26-8tp)
-----------------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of Palacios
is in need of a Nursery Workers, an individual for either or both times. Times
will be Wednesdays/5:45pm to 7:45pm,
Sundays/9:15am to 12:15pm. & Sunday
Nights from 5:45 pm till 7:00 pm Must be
at least 21 years of age and be able to
pass a background check. Apply in person at 202 Main St., Palacios, TX (24-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s
Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc)
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FUNDRAISER
First
United
Peticostal
Church 423 6th St.• Palacios, will
selling Grilled Pork Steak Plates $9.00
per plate. Fri., Aug. 7th, 10am till Sold
out. Plate includes Grilled Pork Steak,
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans
& Dinner Roll. Contact: 361-218-5334
or 361-237-0199.Pick Up or Deliver
Thank you for your support. (49-1tp)
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• CNA’s (All Shifts) - $1,500. Sign-On
Bonus/Condtions Apply.
• Unit Managers
E.O.E.
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE: Mon., Aug. 3 Sun., Aug. 9th, 8am to 8pm, 12480 FM
2853. Call 361-920-2677 for directions.
Clothes (baby to adult), baby toys,
books, games, furniture. & lot & lots of
misc. items for 50¢ each. (32-1tc)
----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Fri.,Aug. 7th, 8am,
801 Rorem. Clothes, kitchen items &
other misc. items. (32-1tp)
----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Fri., Aug. 7th, 8am to
2pm, 1410 Newsome Blvd. There will
be a little bit of everything. (32-1tp)
----------------------------------------------YARD SALE: Sat, Aug. 8th, 8am to ?,
916 Perryman. Baby, girls & adult clothing. Lots of other, misc. items (32-1tp)
----------------------------------------------rd
PUBLIC NOTICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Palacios is developing
two applications for FEMA Hazard
Mitigation Funds through the Texas
Division of Emergency Management.
The City of Palacios is soliciting proposals from consultants for application preparation services. Submittals
for these services will be accepted
until 4 PM on August 13, 2015 at
the City of Palacios, Attn: City Manager at 311 Henderson, Palacios,
TX 77465. Additional submission
requirements are available by calling (361) 972-3605 or by emailing to
cityofpalaciostx@gmail.com. Section
3 Residents and Business Concerns
are encouraged to submit. The City
of Palacios is an Affirmative Action/
Equal Opportunity Employer. (312tc)
-----------------------------------------------NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the
Estate of JACK BEASLEY OLDHAM, Deceased were issued on
July 25, 2015, in Cause No. PR150081, pending in the County Court of
Matagorda County, Texas to:
IRVIN W. HENSON
193 Second St./Jenson Point
Palacios, Texas 77465
All persons having claims against
this Estate which is currently being
administered are required to present
them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Signed this
the 28th day of July, 2015.
Irwin W. Henson, Independent
Executor of the Estate of
JACK BEASLEY OLDHAM,
Deceased
Small Ads Get Attention.
Your Reading One Now!
Tammy Hill
979-240-3420
Realtor
Charlotte Tucker
979-241-8615
Realtor
COASTAL
PROPERTIES
215 5th Street 361-972-5900
LIGHT DOZER
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY
PALACIOS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The City of Palacios will hold a
public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 11th, at the Palacios City Hall
regarding the potential investment
of $200,000, from the Palacios
Economic Development Corporation fund balance, in the proposed
Cobblestone Hotel project. The investment into the proposed project is
an incentive to further promote new
business enterprise under the Economic Development Act of 1979. The
purpose of this meeting is to allow
citizens an opportunity to comment
on the expenditure of funds. Citizens
unable to attend this meeting may
submit their views and proposals to
David Kocurek, City Manager at City
Hall. Persons with disabilities that
wish to attend this meeting should
contact to arrange for assistance.
Individuals who require auxiliary aids
or services for this meeting should
contact City Hall at least two days
before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Para más información en español,
comuníquese con (David Kocurek) al
361-972-3605. (31-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CITY OF PALACIOS, MATAGORDA COUNTY
The City of Palacios will hold a
public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 11th, at the Palacios City Hall
regarding the sale of real property
located at the southern line of Commerce Street and the western line of
Sixth Street, consisting of 2.21 acres.
The City is proposing a sale of the
City owned property to the Palacios
Economic Development Corporation
in the amount of $87,000. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to comment on
the expenditure of funds and transfer
of property from the City of Palacios
to the Palacios Economic Development Corporation. Citizens unable
to attend this meeting may submit
their views and proposals to David
Kocurek, City Manager at City Hall.
Persons with disabilities that wish to
attend this meeting should contact
to arrange for assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact
City Hall at least two days before the
meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para más información en español, comuníquese
con (David Kocurek) al 361-9723605. (31-2tc)
------------------------------------------------
Robbie Brieden
361-920-2891
Realtor
• 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
• 508 Humphrey - 1BD, 1BA, home on small lot. CH/A, Wood floors. Great weekender. $45,000. Possible owner finance with $9,000. down payment. Call Ron.
• Cape Carancahua, 1782 Bay View - 1BD, 1BA, Cottage in Cape Carancahua. This home is perfect for a weekend getaway with a view of the Bay. Walking
distance to park.This subdivision has 2 community pools, fishing pier and boat launch. $125,000. Call Tammie
• 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
• 1111 Second St. - 3BD, 2BA, 2 Car garage House, 2 lots, 2 remodeled bathrooms, new tile and laminate floors. New hot water heater and central air and
heat unit. Covered patio, Electric window shutters. Fenced yard. View of Tres Palacios Bay $189,000. Call Ron
• 3441 Beachside Blvd. - 3BD, 2BA House, 1800 GLA, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, CH/A. Covered porch to enjoy the sunrise and sunsets.
Gasted community. Ground level offers covered parking for cars and boats. $253,000. Call Ron
• 74 Grand Oak, Tres Palacios Oaks - 2-3 BD, 2BA, Brick home. Home sitting on 5 fenced in lots. Garage/Workshop with a carport for a RV. Community
swimming pool & boat ramp $96,000. 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.
• 517 Lucas - 2BD, 2BA Home great for entertaining
SOLDwith outdoor BBQ room. $115,000. REDUCED $110,000. Call Robbie
• 307 Windswept - Located in Sunrise Bay Sub-Division. This 3BD, 3BA, open concept home has a beautiful view of the bay. $279,000. Call Charlotte
• 413 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview from balcony, $215,000.REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 415 E Bay Blvd. - 3BD, 3BA, Town home with waterview, gated parking in the back. $215,000. REDUCED $195,000. Call Charlotte
• 805 Ave C, Blessing - 3 Bedroom, 1 bath, cinder block home, remodeled bathroom. $45,000. Call Tammy
• 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte
SOLD
LAND
• 1 Acre Lot 29 Bay Drive, Way Point Landing - $138,000. Call Charlotte
• Lot 1317 OConcho St., Cape Carancahua - .019 Acre, Community Pool and Boat Launch. $6,000. Call Robbie
• 564 Lady Fish, Boca Chica - 50x50 lot, HOA Dues-$125, Completely set up for RV. Community fishing pier, boat ramp and swimming pool. $28,000. Call Tammy
• 0 Greenwood, Tres Palacios Oaks - Community Pool Apx, Acreage .46 HOA $140 Annual Taxes $89.00 $6,000. Call Robbie
• 321 CR 447, Midfield- Lot size 5.07 Acres $68,500. REDUCED $63,500.Call Robbie
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• 173 Bay Point Dr., Beachside, Palacios - Gated community. City services. Great view of Tres Palacios Bay. Aprx. lot size 54x175. $33,000. Call Ron
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• 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
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• Lot 269-270 Swallow - Cape Carancahua, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. $25,000. REDUCED $15,000. Call Robbie
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Beacon
In 2015, Sharkettes to lean on senior
leadership in volleyball season
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
The 2015 fall sports year is officially upon
us as the Palacios varsity volleyball-spiking
Sharkettes take to the floor this Friday (Aug.
7) in scrimmage action in Boling.
Prior to first official serve of the season,
we caught up with Sharkettes’ captain-witha-clipboard, coach Barbara Buckley-Peeples.
After graduating five seniors from year’s
Bi-District playoff squad, Buckley is optimistic and believes she has the personnel to be
competitive this year.
Buckley-Peeples is hopeful to build upon
a summer of success on the court in which
the Palacios girls played summer league and
went undefeated in league play,
As for the teams leadership, Buckley-Peeples said that would come from her seniors.
“We will rely on Katelyn Sexton and Cam-
Sharks hit fields
for first time in ‘15
Palacios’ football Sharks took to
the fields for the inaugural time in
2015 with the official beginning of
football season began with practice
this past Monday.
The Sharks had a slight uptick in
participation numbers as 60 came out
for the first day of organized team practice.
The Sharks will continue with two-a-days
before taking part in their first scrimmage
next Sat. (Aug. 15) against the Cougars of
Brazos in Wallis. The following week will
be a Kick-Off and “Meet the Sharks” event
eron Greaves as our go to hitters. Madelyn
Harvey will lead the way on the defensive
side and Kamryn Vickers is back after being
out for two years with knee injuries.”
Buckley-Peeples acknowledged Vickers
looked good over the summer and was hopefull she can stay injury free.
“Marissa Figueroa is our other senior and
she should contribute to the team as well.”
Fresh faces on the varsity roster and expected to contribute, Buckley-Peeples noted,
would be Brittany Guerero Chae Neimeyer,
Vriana Herannadez, Lila Filip and Emily
Broussard.
Palacios’ season opener will be on Mon.
(Aug. 10) as the Sharkettes travel to take on
St. Joseph, followed by an away game on
Tues. (Aug. 11) in Louise.
The Sharkettes will open their home season
as they host the Palacios Tournament next
Thurs. and Fri. (Aug. 13-14).
on Aug 20th. Dinner and Silent Auction
5:00-7:00 in the Secondary Cafeteria (meal
we are serving has not yet been decided).
Also during this time, Palacios is hosting
a football scrimmage. At the conclusion of
the Varsity scrimmage, Meet the SHARKS
will take place.
Tigers eye return to the playoffs in 2015
There were 70 prospective Tigers out for the first day of football practice in Tidehaven. The
Tigers will hold their annual Red/Blue scrimmage on Sat. (Aug. 8) at 7 p.m.
Learning the
‘Shark Way’
THE future of the
Palacios football program were taught how
to play the ‘Shark way’
at last week’s youth
football camp, hosted
by the Shark football
coaches. (Beacon Photos by Ryan West)
Sharkettes get tips from coaching legend
Tanya Nygrin and Dedra
Wolfe conducted volleyball camp last week for HS.
Nygrin retired from coaching volleyball in 2014, but
use to Coach at Round Top
Carmine, where she had 17
2015 PHS
Cross Country
=Schedule=
Aug. 22
Palacios
Aug. 29
Brazoswood
Sept. 5
OPEN
Sept. 12
Brazos
Sept. 19 Shiner
Sept. 26
Needville
Oct. 1
Rice
Oct. 10 Inudstrial
Oct. 14
Palacios*
Oct. 26 Regional @ TAMUCC
Nov. 7 State @ Round Rock
state qualifying teams, 5
state titles (with one being
in 2013....the last team she
coached before retirement)
and several State coach of the
year awards. Dedra Wolfe is
a former standout player of
Nygrin’s. She graduated high
school in 1991 and attended
the University of Mary Hardin Baylor on a 4 yr. volleyball scholarship. She is a former Head Volleyball coach at
Elgin HS.
Pictured above are; (front,
l-r) Kamryn Vickers, Marian Gomez, Elizabeth Ortiz,
Brittany Serna; (back) Coach
Nygrin, Emily Broussard,
Brittany Guerrero, Brianna
Serna, Bailey Grones &
Coach Wolfe. Not Pictured:
Emily Shimek
(Pictured below) Volleyball coaching legend Tanya
Nygrin huddles in the Sharkette campers for further instruction and pointers. (Submitted Photos)
* Denotes District
Future Sharkettes
attend VB camp
FUTURE Sharkette spikers, setters and
bumpers were taught the Sharkette way
at last week’s volleyball camp hosted
by the Sharkette coaches. Particpants
from last weeks camp were: (front, l-r)
Nathalia Hurtado, Kayla Vu, Lindsey
Bowden, Bailey Engel, Taylor Stoecker,
Gi Gi Gatica, Tori Lopez, and Jessica
Rojas; (middle) Lybberty Cerda, Julia Aparicio, Lauren Post, Jennifer Le,
Abigail Horn, Kaitlyn Marroquin, and
Brooke Grones; (back) Gabby Figirova,
Dorothy Nguyen, Lanae Tucker, Brooke
Vandenbergh, Claire Rhoades, Sarah
Hebel, Kelsey Marroquin, Marin Seaman, Jordan Peeples, & Rylee Vandenbergh. (Submitted Photo)
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