40th Palacios CofC Awards Banquet Thur. at Rec
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40th Palacios CofC Awards Banquet Thur. at Rec
NPI Hosts Science on Saturday At PHS Gym Bound For State Band 40th Palacios CofC Awards Banquet Thur. at Rec. Center Honoring Palacios’ Man, Woman and Business of the Year Get your crowns and tiaras ready for the 40th annual Palacios Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, themed ‘It’s a Fine Whine and Dine’ to be held Thurs. (Feb. 25) at the Palacios Recreation Center, 2401 Perryman Ave. The CofC’s 2015 Man, Woman and Business of the Year will be announced and there are always a few unexpected surprises. Highlighted with a decadent meal of ‘fowl under glass’ along with all the trimmings, the banquet social hour is set to begin at 6 p.m. As of Monday, only a limited number of tickets remained available for purchase at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce office, located at 420 Main St., for $20 each. This year’s entertainment remains shrouded in mystery, but of course no Chamber Banquet would be complete without some zany, side splitting entertainment so attendees need be prepared WEDNESDAY for a fun and exciting program. Beverages to accompany the meal such as beer and wine will be available for purchase. Last year’s honorees were David Kocurek, Debbie Morris and Palacios Auto and Towing - Larry Glenn. For more information, contact Pam Oliver, Chamber Office Director, at 972-2615. For a full list of past award recipients and past CofC presidents, see Page 4. VOL. 109 • NO. 9 PALACIOS TEXAS The Only Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area. USPS 418460 BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher In a flurry of activity before the signup buzzer, four candidates filed for a spot on May’s City of Palacios ballot, while the Palacios ISD Board of Trustees tickets will feature one contested. Four signups, one a fresh face, were submitted prior to the deadline for the City with all candidates unopposed. As a result the elections scheduled for May for the Palacios Mayor, and Council Positions 1, 2 and 6 were cancelled on Mon. (Feb. 22). Mayor John Sardelich’s time in the Mayor seat is Observing Our th 109 Year 1907-2016 BEACON BRIEFS ■ St. Anthony’s Lenten Fish Fry Fri. at KC Hall Texas ballots set to be cast on Super Tues. St. Anthony of Padua’s Catholic Church in Palacios will hold its Lenten Fish Fry on Fri. (Feb. 26) for $8 per plate dine-in or take out, from 4 p.m. until sold out. Plate includes fish, shrimp, coleslaw or rice, pinto beans, hush puppies, dessert and tea. PALACIOS BEACON 1 SECTION, 12 PAGES City candidates all unopposed Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Beacon Closed Wednesday SUBSCRIBE TO THE Dollar Tree. The store manager contacted the authorities but the identities of the young girl, her parents, and the man are unknown. Palacios Police Chief David Miles asks that anyone with any information contact the Palacios Police Department at (361) 972-3112 to help nab the predator and to prevent this from happening again. Changes in store for City; Bowers vs. Brune in PISD Except for paid advertising, all articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday will be published on a space available basis only. The VFW Auxiliary will hold an enchilada plate fundraiser from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. on Sun. (Feb. 28) at the VFW Hall located at 200 Commerce. Plates are $8, dine-in or take-out and includes rice, beans, salsa, chips, dessert and tea or coffee. An unknown man reportedly exposed himself to a young girl at the local Dollar Tree and the Palacios Police need the public’s help to catch the deviant flasher. On Saturday, Feb. 16, a caucasian man wearing overalls reportedly exposed himself to a young girl at Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 Beacon Deadline 5 p.m. Friday ■ Enchilada Fundraiser Sun. at VFW Hall BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter BEACON P. O. Box 817 • 453 Commerce Palacios, Tx. 77465 (361) 972-3009/Fax 972-2610 E-Mail: palaciosbeacon@gmail.com Website: palaciosbeacon.com The Blessing Volunteer Fire Dpt. will hold a brisket stuffed baked potato fundraiser from 11 a.m. until sold out on Sat. (Feb. 27) at the BVFD, located at Ave. A and Mulberry in Blessing. Meals are $9 and includes potatoe and all the trimmings and ice tea. All proceeds GO towards the purchase of equipment and supplies. Police seek info on pervert who exposed self to young girl PALACIOS FEB. 24, 2016 ■ Blessing VFD Baked Potato Fundraiser Sat. See PagE 12 See PagE 7 See PagE 2 • ‘Grease’ Costumes At PJHS Dance BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN Palacios Beacon - Reporter Sharkettes hacked in Bi-District... THE varsity Palacios Sharkettes saw their season come to an end at the claws of Goliad’s Tigerettes in last week’s Bi-District playoff basketball game, where Palacios was hacked 76-33. For more Sharkettes coverage on Page 11. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Early voting began Feb. 16 for Texas’ Primary Elections and continues through Fri. (Feb. 26), with Election Day falling on Super Tuesday, March 1. Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Matagorda County Courthouse Annex in Palacios and the Bay City Service Center. (See PRIMARY, Page 2) coming to an end via term limits and it appeared as though no one was going to step from the residents to run as his successor in the City elections in May. But prior to last Friday’s filing deadline, Glen Smith answered the call and in May he will become the newest Mayor of Palacios. Smith’s filing and subesequent successful bid for the top elected City official throws a curveball into the mix as Smith currently sits in Pos. 4 on the City Council with a term which runs through 2017. Since Smith’s move to the Mayor’s chair will create a vacancy in Pos. 4, the Council in May will appoint an interim to fulfill the year remaining on Smith’s term In Pos. 6, where Troy Lewis reached the mandated term limit, Steve McGoven was the lone person to step forward and will take his seat in the Council Chambers in May. Mayor Pro-Tem Johnny Tran and Judy Chavez filed for re-election bids unopposed to Positions’ 1 and 2, respectively. Holdover Council members are Mary Crocker and Andy Erdelt. PISD Board While Steve Stuhrenberg remained unopposed for his seat in Pos. 4 of the Palacios ISD Board of Trustees, there (See ELECTION, Page 2) Port a pit stop to 70-80 oyster boats BY TERRY MOSIER It’s been a busy month at the Port of Palacios with some 70-80 oyster boats taking temporary space along the docks. Port Director Debbie Morris reported at last week’s monthly meeting of the Commissioners of the Matagorda County Navigation District #1 (MCND) the influx of oyster boats have been oystering the bay as a result of the recent closure of Lavaca Bay. During her Operation, Promotion and Development report Morris noted very few problems were associated with that many new boats being in the harbor. Most of the boats have now made their way back down the coast as of last week. Continuing in the report, Morris highlighted the TxDOT Rider 48 Projects will be discussed at the Texas Transportation Commission meeting Thurs. (Feb. 25). Morris plans to speak in support of our project. Port attorney Isidro Castanon will be accompanying her and they will be trying to set up an appointment with Shera Eichler, Rep. Bonnen’s Chief of Staff, and Sen. Kolkhorst or her staff on the TGLO/USOR issue on the afternoon of Feb. 24. On the status on CIAP BUDM project, Morris reported The Corps of Engineers has requested a meeting of all parties involved in the federal permit for the Channel dredging and that they will meet at USACE headquarters Monday, Feb. 29. Morris planned to attend a Restore Act Grant workshop on the afternoon of Feb. 23, in Corpus Christi. The workshop will provide guidance for submitting projects for federal funding from the Restore Act. The Texas Economic Development Corporation’s S.T.A.R. marketing program is gearing back up after some staff turnover. Eva Peterson registered MCEDC as a user of the site for $500 and will be posting our Port Commercial Center property to the site next week. Tom Schmidt and Morris prepared the packet of information detailing the information, assets on the site. Morris reported having received the “official” award letter from Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. for the Boating Access grant. “We will have a Task Order for the engineering on the project to approve at the next Board Meeting,” she said. She concluded with the MCND website is now “live” and followed with a brief demonstration. Port Maintenance Report • GLO/Bilge Water Reclamation: Total of 6 pump-outs this month totaling 990 gallons. Lanfear Construction completed the leak repairs on the Gun Barrel Tank piping for the GLO on February 14. He worked with GLO Reps to change out a broken compressor on a Pump-out Trailer. The GLO appointed Contractor completed the minor electrical repairs and returned the Pump-out trailer that had been off the Port for repairs. Facility Repairs and Inspections Lanfear worked with America Electric to repair an electrical problem due to a wiring error at C 2 dock. He was called out to the Diesel Mechanic Shop on Sat., Jan. 23 for a tripped breaker and a 220 plug change out. He completed installing signs at Brooking, Margerum Blvd., MEC, and the MEC-PISD-HUB (See MCND, Page 3) Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY PALACIOS BEACON Area Briefs Brush battles comes down to City demand Crash sends one to hospital.... PALACIOS’ Saturday night traffic was brought to a halt at the intersection of Henderson Ave. and 12th Street, when a three vehicle accident sent one to the hospital. Pictured are the vehicles driven by Hoang Viet Au, the white SUV and by Miranda Lopez, the dark Nissan sedan. Au’s passenger was transported via EMS to PCMC. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) ELECTION (Continued From Page 1) April 25 - 26: First day of in-person early voting (at PISD administration building) will run from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. because city elections require that on two weekdays early voting shall be available for 12 hours. April 26: Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later then the close of business on April 26. April 27 - May 3: Regular early voting hours are 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. each weekday May 7: Final day of in(Continued From Page 1) person early voting, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. County Commissioner Justice, Supreme Court, Pct. 1 Place 3 Rep: Gary Graham Rep: Debra Lehrmann, MiDem: Dan Pustka chael Massengale County Commissioner Dem: Mike Westergren Pct. 3 Justice, Supreme Court, Deadline 5 p.m. Dem: James Gibson Place 5 Friday for all Constable Pct. 1 Rep: Paul Green, Rick Rep: Barry Liberoni Green photos and Dem: Precious K. Smith Dem: Dori Contreras Garza articles to be Constable Pct. 2 Justice, Supreme Court, Dem: Frank S. Craft Place 9 submitted for Constable Pct. 3 Rep: Eva Guzman, Joe consideration Dem: Jesse Alvarez, Jr. Pool Constable Pct. 4 Dem: Savannah Robinson to be published Rep: Johnathan Hahn Judge, Court of Criminal in the Dem: Pedro “Pete” Medina Appeals, Place 2 Palacios Beacon Constable Pct. 6 Rep: Mary Lou Keel, Chris Dem: William (Bill) Orton, Oldner, Ray Wheless Jr. Dem: Lawrence “Larry” County Chairman Meyers Rep: Chip Woolf Judge, Court of Criminal Dem: Matthew Hardy Appeals, Place 5 Sloan Rep: Brent Webster, Scott US Rep, District 27 Walker, Sid Harle, Steve Rep: Gregg Deeb, Blake Smith Farenthold Dem: Betsy Johnson Dem: Ray Madrigal, Judge, Court of Criminal Wayne Raasch, Raul (Roy) Appeals, Place 6 Barrera Rep: Michael E. Keasler, Railroad Commissioner Richard Davis Rep: Gary Gates, Wayne Dem: Robert Burns Christian, Weston Martinez, Ron Hale, Lance N. Christian, Doug Jeffrey, John Greytok Campbell-Huitt Dem: Lon Burman, Grady Yarbrough, Cody Garrett is a contested race for Pos. 3 as Brandon Bowers beat the Friday deadline and will square off against incumbent Donna Brune. Holdover Trustees are Rick Cink, Peter Estraca, Rob Kessler, Fabian Marroquin and Peter Zamarripa. Early voting and election day voting will be held at the Palacios ISD admin- istration building only, located at 1209 Twelfth St. in Palacios. No polling sites will be open at Collegeport or Carancahua. Important Dates Other important dates for candidates and voters, leading up to the May 7 election day, include the following: April 14: Last day to register to vote. PRIMARY Extended hours at the Bay City Service Center only are Feb. 20 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Feb. 21 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting isset to begin on April 25 and Election Day falling on May 7. Ballots can be cast for presidential candidates as well as the state and local candidates listed below: State Senator, District 18 Rep: Lois W. Kolkhorst State Representative District 25 Rep: Dennis Bonnen Justice, 13th Court of Appeals District, Place 3 Rep: Greg Perkes Dem: Leticia Hinojosa, Carlos Valdez District Judge, 130th Judicial District Rep: Ken Leatherman Dem: Craig Estlinbaum District Judge, 23rd Judicial District Rep: Ben Hardin District Attorney, 23rd Judicial District Dem: Steven E. Reis County Attorney Rep: Denise M. Fortenberry Sheriff Rep: Frank “Skipper” Osborne Tax Assessor-Collector Dem: Cristyn E. Hallmark EL CAMPO: El Campo’s trash collecting company has 50 more days to comply with its contract, city officials say, or face the possibility of termination. Compliance includes clearing municipal streets of brush, eliminating piled brush at the CR 303 collection station and stopping a requirement for citizens to cut, bundle and tie branches needing to be picked up on Wednesdays. City Manager Mindi Snyder said, “they have until April 1st to perform and that is what we hope to achieve.” Brush piles on city curbs prompted Council concern shortly after Tropical Storm Bill in June. Since then, city leaders have literally called for Progressive Waste to clean up the city at several meetings and chip or burn brush piled up at the collection station. The city contends Progressive has failed to provide a performance bond, handle brush effectively and grind it as per the contract. Progressive Waste Solutions Municipal Market Manager Chris Ochoa stated, “We love this city, it is important business to us. And once we resolve these issues, we expect to get back to the great collaborative relationship we’ve enjoyed for many years.” - El Campo Leader-News Brookshire spraying against Zika Virus BROOKSHIRE: Brookshire Mayor Eric Scott confirmed that the City of Brookshire will resume mosquito spraying in light of the detection of the Zika virus in the Houston area. Seven cases of the virus have been identifed in Houston and at least six deaths have occured across the State of Texas. The exact dates have not been established as Mayor Scott says spraying is dependent on the weather. While the Zika virus spreads, Texas mosquitos may not be to blame. Some experts say the virus is transmitted by GMO mosquitos. - The Times Tribune Gonzales ok’s 130-ft. flagpole GONZALES: The Gonzales County City Council made sure that ours is definitely bigger than theirs when they approved the placement of a 130-foot flagpole on Texas Heroes Square. Gonzalez Economic Development Corporation Chair Chrissy O’Neal endorsed the endeavor, which was supported by the board. Board member Dennis Nesser said that they thought the project would help bring people downtown off of a busy Hwy. 183. The flagpole project was GEDC’s brainchild, when they were tasked to improve tourism in the community that could generate revenue for local business as well as the city and GEDC. - The Gonzales Inquirer FUND RAISER LUNCH V.F.W. Hall • 200 Commerce • Palacios Sunday Feb. 28th 11:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. ENCHILADAS Rice, Beans, Salsa, Chips, Dessert and Tea or Coffee. 8 $ .00 per plate Eat-In or Take-Out ***Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary *** Palacios Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Presents Insurance Here to serve all of your real estate and title needs. Teri Cartwright Manager Hours: Mon.- Fri./8am to 5pm Palacios Abstract & Title Co. 310 Fifth Street Palacios, Texas 77465 Phone: 361-972-9996 Direct E-Fax: 979-241-3792 328 Commerce Palacios, TX 361-972-2551 Auto-Bonds Business Home Life Flood PALACIOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT SERVING LIVE CRAWFISH Beginning February 17th Crawfish $8.99 per pound - Buy 4 pounds get 5th pound free! Serving with Corn, Potatoes and Sausage. NEW HOURS BEGINNING MARCH 13, 2016 MONDAY- SATURDAY: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. SUNDAY: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. COME VISIT OUR BAR 511 Main Street • (361) 972-2766 e n i F a s I“ t’ ” e n i D d n iWh ne a Thursday, February 25 6:00 p.m. Palacios Recreation Center th 2401 Perryman, Palacios, TX Tickets $20.00 in advance. Corporate or Individual Sponsors are Welcome. No Tickets Sold at the Door. Tickets available at the Chamber Office or from any Chamber Director. Chamber Office: 361-972-2615 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 - Page 3 • Palacios Police Reports • USDA Rural Development Office Day March 9 at CofC 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 Drake Justin Jager, 19, 803 N. Main St., was arrested in the 200 block of E. Bayshore Dr. at 10:46 a.m. on Feb. 13. Possession of Marijuana James Wesley Chanik, 46, 395 C.R. 480, was arrested in the 2000 block of 1st St. at 10:01 a.m. on Feb. 18. Expired Operator’s License, Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility INCIDENTS Harassment: Officer was dispatched to the Police Department at 8:15 p.m. on Feb. 12 to meet with complainant about a harassment phone call. Indecent Exposure: Officer was dispatched to Dollar Tree at 7:07 p.m. on Feb. 13 in reference to indecent exposure. Runaway: Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of 12th St. at 12:56 a.m. on Feb. 16 in reference to a runaway juvenile. Terroristic Threat: Male sub- MCND signs at Marine Center Drive and Hwy. 35. Lanfear met with D. Morris and City Manager to discuss the drainage at 11th St. and Lagasse entrance. Continuing to spread limestone extensively at Po Boys and SeaCo. Rhoades Land Leveling installed two piling straps and repaired a re-occurring washout at GAR’s dock. • Projects: Bay Area Services completed the installation of the new HVAC Sys. #2 at the MEC. Advantage has started the Hulen House roof replacement and should be complete this week. Lanfear anticipates Hickl Maintainer Svc. starting the TB 4 limestone installation in the next few days. Kotlar Plumbing has completed the installation of water meters for Quality Seafood and Ben’s Bait Camp at TB 1. Incidents: The Port had one reportable incident at Sea Co TB 4 dock caused by a boat pumping bilge water contaminated with oil out on the dock and ground. GLO referred the incident to the TCEQ. Monthly Lease Report Monthly port lease report given by Port Director Morris: 1 new recreational lease 2 renewed recreational leases 2 cancelled recreational leases 1 commercial lease on month to month SBM covered slips are 18 From the Police Chief By Police Chief David Miles We had an incident this past week where a man exposed himself to a young girl. It was reported to the store manager, and no information was taken of the girl’s identity. If you know who this girl was or who the parents are, or if you know of anyone else this happened to, please call us ASAP. I want to identify the person who did this and get it stopped before it happens to anyone else. ject entered the Police Annex at 10:05 p.m. on Feb. 16 requesting advice in reference to a terroristic threat. The USDA Rural Development Angleton Area Office, which provides service to Matagorda County, will be holding an office day on March 9 in Palacios. A representative of USDA Rural Development will be at the Palacios Chamber of Commerce Office, 420 Main, Palacios, Texas, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to provide information regarding the availability of loans and grants to assist residents and organizations. Assistance available to rural residents can help with the purchase or construction of homes, through the agency’s direct and guaranteed programs, and can help with the repair and rehabilitation of homes. Assistance is available through USDA Rural Development community programs and business and cooperative programs to enhance the quality of life for rural Texans. Community programs provide funds to governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and Indian Tribes to enlarge, improve or construct schools, libraries, medical clinics, assisted living centers, public buildings, community centers and fund new and improved water and wastewater facilities. USDA Rural Development business and cooperative programs provide the needed capital to expand economic opportunities and development in rural areas throughout Texas by working with banks and community lenders. There is no minimum loan size and the maximum loan size is up to $25 million. USDA Rural Development was created in 1994 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) 549-0235, Ext. 4. USDA Home Loan Program available to rural home buyers TEMPLE, TEXAS, February 17, 2016 - ment’s Rural Housing Programs offer a broad With an abundance of homes for sale in most range of homeownership assistance available of rural Texas, buyers continue to have plenty to individuals and families who wish to or of choices and lots of bargaining power. With currently live in rural areas, cities, and com(Continued From Page 1) the help of USDA Rural Development’s No munities. The Rural Housing Program area of Down Payment home loan programs, dreams USDA Rural Development has the ultimate of 24 for 75% occupancy 5. Port Maintenance con- of homeownership can come true. goal of providing affordable homeownership SBM open slips are 11 of tract USDA Rural Development’s Rural Hous- opportunities to Texas residents. 17 for 65% occupancy 6. Phase I application for ing Direct Home Loan Program offers 100 USDA Rural Development’s mission is to TB#3 are 12 of 14 for 86% MCND#1 for Grant Funding percent financing with no down payment increase economic opportunity and improve occupancy from 2017-2018 Port Capital required for low and lower income individu- the quality of life in rural communities. For Approved Items Program. als or families at a 3.25 percent interest rate. further information on USDA Rural DevelopThe commissioners apAction After Executive These loans are made directly through USDA ment and programs offered, you can visit / proved the following agenda Session: Rural Development and are offered for a pe- www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/singleitems: Actions taken in Open Ses- riod of 30-38 years. The repayment on the family-housing-direct-home-loans/tx, email The minutes of January 21 sion after deliberation in Ex- loan may be subsidized by the Federal Gov- TXdirectSFH@tx.usda.gov or call (254) 742& February 2, 2016 ecutive Session: ernment, based on the household income. Di- 9770. Lease Activity since last Motion by Commissioner rect loans may be made for the purchase of an Regular Board Meeting Eggemeyer to approve sub- existing home or new home construction. Amending FY2016 Bud- mission of Phase I applicaThe loan amount is deterCome Join the Fun get by transferring $3,700 tion for Grant Funding from mined by repayment ability from Property Replacement 2017-18 Port Capital Pro- of the borrower. Loans made Contingency Fund to Capital gram, as presented. Second- under this program are to inOutlay –MEC Hulen House ed by Commissioner Fields. dividuals and families with inroofing. Commissioner Seaman ab- come that does not exceed 80 ~ Mixed Drinks & Draft Beer ~ Amending FY2016 Budget stained from vote due to con- percent of the median income Open 7 Days A Week • 10 a.m.-2 a.m. by transferring $3,000 from flict of interest. All others level of the county where they No Minors after 9 p.m. Unrestricted Funds Balance voted in favor. live and who would not otherto Expense Account to SalaMotion by Commissioner wise qualify for a conventionries – Port Director salary in- Fields to approve release of al loan. County Income limits crease. leases on “F”, “G” and “H” for the programs are posted Amending FY2016 Budget Docks, effective Feb. 29, on the USDA Rural Developby transferring $17,455 from 2016. Commissioner Neeley ment Texas website at www. 814 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios • 361-356-1072 Unrestricted Funds Balance seconded and all voted in fa- rd.usda.gov/txand clicking to – Engineering Expense for vor. on “Check Eligibility” on the Phase II ESA at South Bay Motion by Commissioner bottom of the screen. Marina. Eggemeyer to prohibit recUSDA Rural DevelopTabling action on agen- reational use of the former da item number 4 on the Bayside RV Park lease propMCND#1 lease policy for erty, but to allow commercial under ground and above port-related lease or sublease ground fuel storage tanks. of the property, subject to apTabling agenda item num- proval by MCND#1 Board. ber 5, to executive session. Motion was seconded by Current MCND#1 invest- Commissioner Neeley. All ment policy with updated ap- voted in favor. pendix fee. Next Meeting Executive Session SchedThe next regular Meeting uled Items of the MCND#1 Board of 1. Update on litigation con- Commissioners is scheduled cerning U.S. Oil Recovery for March 17 at 2 p.m. at the 2. Property easement ac- Port Administration Build- Hours: Mon., Wed. & Sat./10am to 3pm cess – Jensen Property 801 Henderson St. • Palacios, TX 77465 ing. 3. Sale of MCND#1 South crest1954@aol.com Bay Marina 361-553-9826 4. Lease of port property Omar’s Bar & Grill DJ’s on Saturday Nights Pelican’s Dolphin Bay Studio * Art * Ebay * Resale St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Annual Fish & Shrimp Fry FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26th Serving from 4pm until sold out! KC HALL • PALACIOS 8.00 PER PLATE $ Menu includes: Fish, Shrimp, Coleslaw or Rice, Pinto Beans, Hushpuppies, Dessert & Tea. DINE-IN or TAKE OUT Your area was effected by the recent hail & wind storm. Many of the homes in your area have had roof replacements at the expense of the homeowner’s insurance company. We offer free hail & Wind inspections. •NoUpFrontMoney •PayUponCompletion&100%Satisfaction •5Yr.Written&TransferableLaborWarranty Member of the BBB of South Texas Home Office Corpus Christi, Texas 361-949-1180 Over 35 Years Experience! • Call For Your Free Estimates! TRCC#18486 Wolfe Construction Inc 115282.indd 1 4/8/13 3:46 PM Page 4 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 15 YEARS AGO-2001 Palacios ISD choral music program director Michael Petrisky was presented a Sponsor Excellence Award from the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and Southwestern Bell. The concealed handgun licensing Section of the Texas Department of Public Safety DPS confirmed that of 596 Matagorda Countians who as of Feb. 1, 2001 had “active” concealed gun licenses, 113 of them are citizens with Palacios zip code (77465) addresses. 20 YEARS AGO-1996 Gaynell L. Byrd of Palacios was crowned the 1996 Homecoming Queen at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Ala. David Murry was selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Cadet John Eric Frankson of Palacios was named to the Commandant’s Honor Roll at Texas A&M University. 25 YEARS AGO-1991 Wade Kubecka of Palacios FFA took first place in the Santa Gertrudis Early Junior Heifer judging at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. Yellow ribbons signifying support of American servicemen and women adorned poles, posts and windows throughout Palacios as Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf entered its second month. 30 YEARS AGO-1986 Anne Mae Hurta of Blessing received the Homemaker of the Year Award at the Matagorda County Soil and Water Conservation District Awards and Appreciation Banquet. DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Denise Smith, who is associated with Lynn Bates Junior Jazz Co., won first place in the “Show Stoppers” regional dance competition. 35 YEARS AGO-1981 Terri Lynn Franzen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Franzen, was named the 1981 Harmonie Club Valentine Sweetheart. Thomas F. Galloway, principal of Palacios Junior High School, was named to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Programs for Palacios ISD. 40 YEARS AGO-1976 Patti Holt was crowned the 1976 Valentine Sweetheart. 50 YEARS AGO-1966 Palacios Library received a $5,000 gift from Houston Endowment, Inc. Ann Cooper was a member of the Austin College Acapella Choir that toured South Texas. 55 YEARS AGO-1961 Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Martin arrived from Houston to take over as executive director for the Texas Baptist Encampment. 60 YEARS AGO-1956 A flaw in the survey facts in the deed to the airport property may hold up the oil negotiation with Magnolia Petroleum Company on the property. 65 YEARS AGO-1951 Coach George Holst’s Hornets won the district basketball championship. 70 YEARS AGO-1946 Charles Gibson, Seaman 1st Class, received his honorable discharge from the Navy after serving 10 months in the Pacific Theatre. 75 YEARS AGO-1941 Palacios was one of the first cities of its size in Texas to adopt the standard Restaurant Ordinance recommended by the U.S. Public Health Service. Guy Stulting defeated his three opponents to be elected constable of Precinct 3. 80 YEARS AGO-1936 The worst cold spell of the winter hit the Gulf Coast and the thermometer registered around the 20 degrees mark. T.R. Brandon purchased an interest in the Duffy Funeral Home. 85 YEARS AGO-1931 The contract was set for the building of a new warehouse at Camp Hulen to be completed before the annual training period of the Texas National Guard. 90 YEARS AGO-1926 The opening of the C.L. Gass Department Store was a big success. John D. Bowden was elected chief of the Volunteer Fire Department; U.P. Aldrich, assistant chief; and J.A. Cunningham, secretary treasurer. 95 YEARS AGO-1921 Crit Wheeler brought in two large timber wolves he had killed west of town. Jones and Gomez inaugurated a boat service between Palacios and Collegeport. What happened to the voices of reason in America? Upon retirement Therefore, from more than I could conhalf a century of centrate and active editing and give my full publishing comattention to munity newspawriting as pers, all I wanted well as I am to do was relax. capable of After a year, I doing and realized that what would be I missed most was permitted writing my colthe great arumn, which I’d biter of most done since 1958. treatises: reWILLIS WEBB Guest Columnist So, I began to write search. again, discovered In deterit was more fulmining to filling than ever, particularly continue writing a weekly since I didn’t have to be both- column, I figured self-syndiered with the daily chores, cating would offer me a far routines and headaches of greater readership than I’d producing a newspaper. ever had. Also appealing was Letters To The Editor I remember the Poll Tax... Dear Editor, The mention of the poll tax in the ‘Beacon’, reminded me of the 1960 Presidential election. I was 21, eager and eligible to vote in my first Presidential election. As a poor college student in east Texas, I needed to pay the poll tax in order to vote. By scrimping on necessities (food, etc.), I was able to pay the tax and cast my first vote. How proud I was, and am, to participate in our democratic process! In Palacios, early voting for the democrat and republican primaries is through February 25 at the County Annex (3A) and Navigation District (3B). Super Tuesday is March 1. I urge all registered voters to participate in this great democracy of ours. Don Loving VOTE Jesse Alvarez Jr. for Matagorda County Pct. 3 CONSTABLE Over 19 years of Law Enforcement Experience Pol. Adv. Paid for by Cyndi Alvarez, Treasurer, 111 Main St. Palacios, TX Peggy Hafernick Independent Beauty Consultant 201 E. 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Box 817 Palacios, Texas 77465 (361) 972-3009 / FAX (361) 972-2610 E-Mail: palaciosbeacon@gmail.com Internet: palaciosbeacon.com Advertising & Article Submission Deadline 5 p.m. Friday • BEACON OFFICE CLOSED WEDNESDAYS • ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES: • Matagorda County...$30.00 • Outside-County...$40.00 • ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS STOP AT EXPIRATION DATE POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Palacios Beacon, P. O. Box 817, Palacios, Texas 77465. the exposure and the input from dozens of communities. I surmised that I had to do something I’d learned from folks as I grew up and during the various sojourns to publish papers in towns very similar to where I’d grown up. Basically, that involves not sticking my nose in other people’s business. Expanding from that, an old country saw allows that you never talk money, religion or politics. My cowboy daddy was particularly keen on that. Reasonable, huh? It seems to me that a whole bunch of people in this country didn’t have practical cowboy dads (and the necessarily complementary moms) raising them. Now, I don’t know about you, but I like reading material — newspapers, books, magazines — that give me as many views and experiences as possible, so that I can assimilate that information and make reasoned decisions in my life. Of course, those decisions are tempered by faith and by living a lot of years. In newspapers, if there are opinion-editorial-commentary pages, I expect them to be labeled as such. And just FYI, by definition, an editorial is the opinion/position of the newspaper and its owners (It’s their money, so it’s their right). A column represents the views of the writer only. Letters to the editor are printed to give the views of the readers and subscribers to that newspaper. As to whether you agree with an editorial or with a columnist’s point of view, that’s why the balance of letters is offered. Predominantly, I believe America’s newspapers are conservative to moderate, with a few here and there that are consistently liberal. Everyone needs to understand, that people of extremes — far left and far right — are going to preach from their own especially designed litanies. There is little in any purely political undertaking that is, in this day and time, balanced and reasonable with appeal to all Americans. That’s okay. Where we’ve fallen into a great trap or, perhaps, quagmire is in the refusal by most of us to consider any other position — in other words, we seemed to have lost the ability to accept reason no matter the source. “If you are on the left, I hate you, because nothing you say makes sense and you want to give away everything.” “If you’re on the right, I despise you because you’re money hungry war mongers.” Silly. Right? Unreasonable. Yep. Aha! Now we’re getting somewhere. Whether editing and publishing a paper or writing an editorial or column, I’ve always had a golden rule (for want of a more defining term): Is it good for the most FAX SERVICE Palacios Beacon Fax Line (361) 972-2610 Office Line (361) 972-3009 people? …or for the particular groups it is supposed to guide, govern or assist. Today, our elected officials seem hell-bent on following a particular party manifesto and compromise is out of the question. Reason and a desire to act beneficially for all are essential to the kind of government called for in our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution. Political propaganda, pontificating, posturing and pandering to special interests to gain a voice is anathema to reasonable governing. Set examples. Reason. Lead. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher with more than 50 years experience. He can be reached by email at wwebb1937@att.net. •Past Palacios Chamber of Commerce Honorees• Man & Woman Of The Year 1978-2015 No such awards prior to 1977 1977: Garland T. Brooking & Florence M. Trull 1978: Pat Richman & Martha Kubecka 1979: G. L. “Billy” Harrison & Blanche Claybourn 1980: George Holst & Esther Smith 1981: Dr. E. B. Sanford & Mary King 1982: R. E. “Bob” Trull & Theresa Shimek 1983: John Howarth & Pat Howarth 1984: R. G. “Bob” Herlin & Violet Brhlik 1985: John Toellner & Margaret Lynn 1986: Jimmy Shearer & Claire Hansen 1987: Eli Mayfield & Colleen Claybourn 1988: Robert E. Lee & Pat Christianson 1989: Sammy L. Davidson, Jr. & Fredia Hester 1990: F. P. “Sonny” Brhlik & Jeannine Adams 1991: Billy Morton & Myra Brhlik 1992: Woodrow “Woody” Wilson & Mildred Ehlers 1993: Sharkey Shelton & Chris Woll 1994: Roger Wilson & Neva Wilson 1995: William Robert Montgomery & Opal C. Queen Carter 1996: Billy Hamlin & Jean Herlin 1997: Leonard Lamar & Roberta Ripke 1998: Joe Janak & Betty Scurlock 1999: John Groth & Connie Huitt 2000: Dan Tucker & Annette Stonedale 2001: William Turner & Sandi Burmeister and Pat McKinney 2002: Erwin Janszen & Patty Frankson 2003: Billy Stuhrenberg & Charlotte Tucker 2004: Don Hyett & Dr. Maxine Kubecka 2005: Craig Wallis & Kathy Nichols 2006: John Chipman & Ethyleene Keel 2007: Ken Johnson & Mary Johnston 2008: Verner L. “Butch” Bowers & Tuy Vu 2009: Herb James & Marilyn Mitchell 2010: Joe Morton & Carolyn Kubecka and Joan Groth 2011: Bruce Herlin & Gail Purvis 2012: Joe Kana & Kelly Rynchek 2013: Leland Singer & Rita Cepak 2014: Barney Gulley & JoAnne Estopinal 2015: David Kocurek & Debbie Morris. Businesses of Year 1983-2014 1983: Pier Drive-In (Joan & Leonard Lamar) 1984: Palacios Pharmacy (Woodrow Wilson) 1985: Hamlin’s Minimax (Billy Hamlin) 1986: Phil’s Shellorama (Pam & Phil Connis) 1987: Palacios Sporting Goods (Jim & Veda Dale) 1988: Petersen’s Restaurant (Irvin & Anna Lee Petersen) 1989: Palacios Floral (Charles Harvey) 1990: Brewer’s 66 (John Brewer) 1991: City State Bank 1992: Shark Drive-In (Rose Aparicio) 1993: Palacios Beacon (Nick West & David Toney) 1994: El Torito Restaurant (Pie & Jimmie Flores) 1995: Covey’s Corner (Larry & Beverly Lanfear) 1996: D’s Gifts’n-Things (Don E. & Winfrey Horton) 1997: Porter’s Ace Hardware (Dale Porter) 1998: Shimek’s BBQ Restaurant (Theresa Shimek) 1999: Moonlight Bay Bed & Breakfast (Gaye & Earl Hudson) 2000: IGA Supermarket (Mike Hooper & Walter Hamlin) 2001: Quality Seafoods (Edward, Tony and Kenneth Garcia) 2002: Captain Tom’s Seafood (Tu Viet & Hue Vu) 2003: Campbell-Huitt Insurance (Fred Huitt) 2004: Chipman Construction (John & Virginia Chipman) 2005: Palacios Community Medical Center 2006: Sonic Drive-In (Richard & Nancy Rhoades) 2007: Bowers Shrimp (Harold Bowers) 2008: Palacios Mexican Restaurant (Daniel Molina) 2009: Harvey Welding (Freeman Harvey family) 2010: Tran Sport Boats (T.V. Tran) 2011: Texas Baptist Encampment 2012:Old Main Bookstore (Jan Pierce) 2013: Palacios Prescription Shoppe (Mike Muecke) 2014: Palacios Dental Center (Dr. Kelly Pfeifer Rynchek) 2015: Palacios Auto & Towing (Larry Glenn) Other Chamber Awards Although the annual Man, Woman and Business of the Year awards are the most prestigious honors the Palacios Chamber of Commerce presents, many local citizens have been honored with a variety of awards from the Chamber over bygone years. These have included the following: Teacher of Year 1983: Bob Guttenberger 1984: Carolyn Bradshaw 1985: Melanie Daily Marine-Related 1983: Vernon A. Bates, Jr. 1984: Nelo Seaman 1985: Abelardo Flores 1986: Wallace Barr 1987: Homer Aparicio 1988: Chencho Garcia 1989: Craig Wallis 1990: Bill Scurlock 1991: Ti Vu 1992: Hudson “Cuder” Bates Farmer of Year 1983: Edwin Stuhrenberg 1984: Julius Ledwig 1985: J. W. Jenkins 1986: Carl Hansen, Jr. 1987: Paul Hunt Rancher of Year 1984: Gus Franzen 1985: E. O. Ramsey 1986: Dave Bolling 1987: William Heiligbrodt Farmer-Rancher of Year 1988: Bill & Maxine Kubecka 1989: Harold Hunt 1990: Harold Bowers 1991: W. A. Stuhrenberg 1992: Edwin Bowers Citizen of Year 1984: Roberta Ripke 1985: Nick West 1986: Mary Eggemeyer 1987: Leonard Lamar 1988: Bill Reaves Extra Special Awards Two Extra Special awards were presented in 1985 as George Holst and George L. “Billy” Harrison each were honored with the Lifetime Achieve ment Award; and Roberta Ripke was presented with the Leadership Award. President’s Roll Call Although Palacios Chamber of Commerce records of past presidents apparently exist only from July 1973, the Palacios Beacon has come up with a number of presidents serving in many of the years from the Chamber’s founding in 1910 as the Board of Trade to 1973. If anyone has information on presidents in the “unknown” years, please contact the Beacon. The list is as follows: 1910-1918: Unknown 1919- Carlton Crawford 1920-1923: Unknown 1924- Carlton Crawford 1925- Carlton Crawford 1926- D. M. Green 1927-1935: Unknown 1936- Rowland Burton 1937- Carlton Crawford 1938- H. C. Campbell 1939-1941: Unknown 1942- A. Rioux 1943- Jimmy Shearer 1944- A. E. Burton 1945- D. M. Green 1946- D. M. Green 1947- D. M. Green 1948- Jack Maddox 1949- Eli Mayfield 1950- Ronald M. Harris 1951- Ronald M. Harris 1952- Dr. L. A. Wilcox 1953: Dr. N. E. Runyon 1954-1956: Unknown 1957- George L. Harrison 1958- George L. Harrison 1959- Dr. N. E. Runyon 1960- Dr. N. E. Runyon 1961- Dr. N. E. Runyon 1962- Irvin Petersen 1963-1964: Unknown 1965- Bill Mullen 1966-67- Unknown 1968- W. B. Keel 1969- R. A. Partain 1970- R. A. Partain 1971- Irvin Petersen 1972- Unknown 1973- Bert Miller, 1974- Frank Osborne and Charles Harvey 1975- Dale Porter 1976- Dale Porter 1977- Dan Tucker , 1978- Bruce Elliott 1979- Chester Jones 1980- Leonard Lamar 1981- Dale Porter 1982- Margaret McElrath 1983- Bert West and Bert Miller 1984- Jack Goodner 1985- Nick West 1986- Nick West 1987- Leonard Lamar 1988- Roberta Ripke 1989- Jack Lesley 1990- Jack Lesley 1991- Don Landry 1992- Sonny Brhlik 1993- Sonny Brhlik 1994- Claude Figueroa 1995- Claude Figueroa 1996: Mike Hooper 1997- Mike Hooper and Bob McKinney 1998- Bob McKinney 1999- Jim Fleetwood 2000- Sandi Burmeister 2001- William Turner 2002- Fred Huitt 2003- Sandi Hyett 2004- Verner L.”Butch” Bowers 2005- Ken Johnson 2006- John Chipman 2007- John Chipman 2008- Terry Mosier 2009- Judy Chavez 2010- Leland Singer 2011- Mary Johnston 2012-Bruce Webb 2013-Bruce Webb 2014-Glen Smith 2015-Leland Singer DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Bird Notes NOTICE OF TAX RESALE Cathy Wakefield (361)404-1198 Outreach Specialist, International Crane Foundation ( Properties previously struck off to Matagorda County and Palacios Independent School District (See note below) Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne Pursuant to a resolution of its governing body under Section 34.05(c), Property Tax Code, Matagorda County has requested a public re-sale by my office of certain properties previously foreclosed and bid off to the taxing units in the suits described below. Therefore, I will on March 1, 2016, at the North Entry, Room 307, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Bay City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate being situated in Matagorda County, Texas, to wit: Sale # Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On Account Number Adjudged Value (See note below) Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below) Style of Case Legal Description MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. GERALD L. HIGGINS, A/K/A GERALD LEE HIGGINS, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF GARY FLICKINGER, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. EDITH M. LIPINSKY, ET AL LT 727, EL DORADO S/D, REC'D CAB 1, SLIDE 285 "A"* $750.00 $750.00 EL DORADO S/D, LTS 695-696 & 715-716, VOL 6, PG 37* $5,710.00 $1,200.00 LT 179, LIVE OAK SEC OF TRES PALACIOS OAKS SUBD, JOHN HOLMES SURV, ABST 199, VOL 472, PG 458* (47122/R15472) LTS 774 & 775, EL DORADO S/D, VOL 6, PG. 37* $1,300.00 $1,300.00 $1,500.00 $1,361.00 $16,810.00 $2,000.00 EL DORADO S/D, LTS 697, 713 & 714, VOL 6, PG 37-43* $3,050.00 $810.00 1 T14,710 03/03/04 36970 2 T15,138 12/14/05 36959 3 T15,231 08/03/11 47122 4 T15,315 11/15/06 37010 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. FELIX LUNA, ET AL 5 T15,531 12/02/09 40859 D. P. MOORE'S 2ND ADDN, LT 10, BLK 25, VOL 1, PG 22* 6 T15,608 05/12/09 36958 7 T15,686 09/09/09 47723 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF ERVIN DAVENPORT, DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. DAPHNE FORD A/K/A DAPHNE J. FORD MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. GEORGE MCNEEL, ET AL TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 835, VOL 6, PGS 8-10* (47723 / R16748) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 8 T15,961 02/01/12 R16013 LT 449, TRES PALACIOS OAKS, LIVE OAK SEC, VOL 4, PGS 4750* (47359/R16013) $1,300.00 $1,300.00 9 T16,084 05/01/03 40479 MATAGORDA COUNTY AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ALLEN DILLARD, A/K/A ALAN EUGENE DILLARD, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ROBERTA W. THOMAS, ET AL LT 6, BLK 9, D. P. MOORES 1ST ADDN, CITY OF BAY CITY, VOL 6, PG 3* $14,380.00 $2,000.00 10 T16,183 09/15/15 48266 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Style of JACK Case A. DISTRICT VS. REED, SR., DECEASED, ET AL TRES PALACIOS OAKS S/D, CREEKSIDE SEC LOTS 1440 & 1441, VOL 6, PGS 50-52 & Legal Description MANUFACTURED HOMES IF LOCATED THEREON, LABEL #TEX0045609 & TEX0045610, SERIAL# 2193A & 2193B, ACCT# 48266/R17822* $3,230.00 $2,000.00 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. RICHARD RODRIGUEZ, AKA RICHARD S. RODRIQUEZ, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HENRY CHANG AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MIKE CHANG, DECEASED MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. JOHN RICHARDS DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK CLUB SEC 15, LT 823, VOL 5 & PGS 29-33* $12,500.00 $2,250.00 TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 795, VOL 6, PG 8, (47687/R16676)* $1,300.00 $1,300.00 J. ALLEN SURV, ABST 110, ELIJAH DECROW 1/3 LEAGUE, ABST 141, J. TILLEY LABOR, ABST 395 & ELIZABETH GREEN LEAGUE, ABST 165, 1 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, DAMAGE PARCEL #4 (U/D INTEREST), VOL 265, PG 548 & VOL 671, PG 131* (ACCT NO. 17100//R29190/R11223)* TR. 1: TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 907, REC'D IN CABINET 1, SLIDE 270 B*(47785/R16872).. $2,500.00 $1,563.00 $1,300.00 $938.00 TR. 2: TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 908, REC'D IN CABINET 1, SLIDE $1,300.00 $938.00 TR. 3: TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 956, REC'D IN CABINET 1, SLIDE $1,300.00 $938.00 TR. 4: TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 957, REC'D IN CABINET 1, SLIDE $1,300.00 $938.00 SOUTH END S/D, 60'X 140', MORE OR LESS, LT 13, VOL 160, PG 491* $3,000.00 $1,620.00 FRANCITAS FARMS 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TRACT 1237 , JOHNSON SURVEY, ABST 466, VOL 525, PG 123* TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH MEADOW SEC, LT 652, VOL 6, PG 8, (47551/R16397)* $17,500.00 $3,000.00 $1,300.00 $1,300.00 Sale # Cause # Judgment Date Struck-Off On Account Number 11 T16,235 09/15/15 35406 12 T16,308 03/17/15 47687 13 T16,345 09/20/13 17100 14 T16,363 04/03/13 47785 15 T16,363 04/03/13 47786 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. TERESA CARTER AKA TERESA HOWARD CARTER, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. TERESA CARTER AKA TERESA HOWARD CARTER, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. TERESA CARTER AKA TERESA HOWARD CARTER, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. TERESA CARTER AKA TERESA HOWARD CARTER, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. AERIC R. WALTON, ET AL 16 T16,363 04/03/13 47831 17 T16,363 04/03/13 47832 18 T16,423 02/24/15 45958 19 T16,552 09/15/15 22902 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. RICHARD J. HILL, ET AL 20 T16,575 02/24/15 47551 21 T16,626 Cause # 03/17/15 47246 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF EDWARD EARL SMITH, DECEASED TRES PALACIOS OAKS S/D, LT MATAGORDA COUNTY 322, LIVE OAK SEC, VOL 5, AND PALACIOS Style of Case Legal Description INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PG 47, (47246/R15772)* DISTRICT VS. JAMES PINKNEY WALLER, IV AKA JAMES WALLER, ET AL Sale # Account Number Judgment Date Struck-Off On 22 T16,626 03/17/15 47247 23 T16,678 03/17/15 47230 24 T16,722 03/23/15 37043 MATAGORDA COUNTY AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. JAMES PINKNEY WALLER, IV AKA JAMES WALLER, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. HUB SUPPLY COMPANY, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY VS. PEDRO TORRES AKA PETE SALINAS TORRES, ET AL Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 - Page 5 Adjudged Value (See note below) $1,300.00 Adjudged Value (See note below) Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below) $1,020.00 Estimated Minimum Bid (See note below) TRES PALACIOS OAKS S/D, LT 323, LIVE OAK SEC, VOL 5, PG 47 47247/R15775* $1,300.00 $1,020.00 TRES PALACIOS OAKS S/D, LT 302, LIVE OAK SEC, VOL 5, PG 47, 47230/ R15724* $1,300.00 $1,120.00 $750.00 $750.00 EL DORADO S/D, LT 813, VOL 6, PG 37* Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law. All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Matagorda County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property. Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the Matagorda County Appraisal District . Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final. All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Bird seen during Feathered Fridays, today, were some of the “usual” winter variety…..Sandhill Crane, White-fronted Goose, American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, White-tailed Hawk, Anhinga Eastern Meadowlark, We usually see a pair of AnGreat and Boat-tailed wintering in a wooded Grackles, Great and Lit- hinga lagoon of Mad Island Slough, tle Blue Herons, Dunlin, in The Nature Conservancy’s Spotted Sandpiper, Kill- Mad Island Marsh Preserve. deer, Brown and Ameri- This bird is larger than but ofcan White Pelican, Great ten with the Double-crested Although they both Egret, Caspian and Roy- Cormorant. dive and eat fish below the waal Terns, Laughing Gull, ter’s surface, the Anhinga is and Eastern Phoebe. My most often found in freshwater favorite for the day was settings, whereas both species of cormorants, native to an Anhinga. Texas, are found in saltwater Bob Friedrichs re- . It’s fan-shaped tail is almost ported seeing Mountain as long as it’s body, where a Plover feeding in the sod cormorant’s is short. The bill farm pastures near Col- of the Anhinga is tapered, not hooked like a cormorant. Anlegeport. ther name for the Anhinga is Besides Mad Island snake bird. It got this name due Marsh Preserve, there to its habit of paddling/swimare several other fine ming beneath the surface the with only its long neck birding areas near Pala- water and head showing above. This cios. In our own back- bird nests in wooded ponds yard is the Palacios from the Midwest to the east Prairie Wetlands, across coast. It spends winters along from Mi Casa’s Res- wooded swamps and ponds of taurant on Hwy 35 N. the Gulf coast. Here you can see Sandhill Cranes, various wetland birds, Eastern Meadowlark, Northern Cardinal, three species of woodpecker and sparrows here. In addition to birds, the wildflowers are starting to bloom. Take a hike on the nature trail to view these. Another good birding area is Oyster Lake. You either have to travel by boat, or drive through Collegeport to get there. Lookout point, on the Turning Basin Three loop is a good place to see shorebirds and wetland species. PALACIOS TRAILRIDERS Annual Dance & Ride KICK- OFF DANCE & AUCTION Friday, April 1st, 8pm @ Outrigger Event Center RIDE: Sat., April 2nd, 8am @ Matagorda Co. Pct. 3 & Sunday, April 3rd, 8am @ Matagorda Co. Pct 4 Bring your own snacks and drinks! Lunch will be provided on Saturday and Sunday. For more info call 361-972-2385 or 361-920-3573 COGGINS REQUIRED NO STUDS ☛ Articles submitted on Mondays are published on a space available basis. Page 6 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Worship At The Church Of Your Choice “Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Oscar’s Fre Pest l Ter e ro Inspemite Cont alist i Spec Pest & termite cOntrOl ction “The Only Name You Need to Know in Pest Control” Oscar TOrres, Owner (361) 578-7378 • (361) 920-7378 Quality, Variety and Value! 702 Henderson (Hwy 35) • Palacios (361) 972-2534 MATGORDA HOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER Skilled Nursing Facility 700 12th • Bay City • 979-245-7800 Admissions Director: Debbie Castillo Palacios Funeral Home 701 1ST STREET • 972-2012 Palacios Antiques & Resale 501 First Street • Palacios 361-972-1380 Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm 1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097 Prime Parts Supply W W DOCK TURNING BASIN 2 361-972-5012 # 710 8th Street Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m. Martes-Culto Juvenil Bilinque: 7:30 p.m. Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m. Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m. Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m. Pastor: Eddie Martinez Phone: 972-2419 451 Commerce Street Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Richard Alamia Assistant Pastor: Carmen Rios Phone: 972-6171 BLESSING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BLESSING CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Railroad & Pecan Streets Sunday Worship: 3 p.m. Pastor: Raymond Salinas BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST 1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631 CARANCAHUA CHAPEL Blessing, Texas 77419 SUV’s TRUCKS PALACIOS AUTOS 361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX 1-877-4-BAY CITY MEMBER FDIC ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS WES’ Tire Shop 361-588-6660 Equal Housing Lender 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 Sunday School: 8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m. Pastor: Larry Swift Church Phone: 588-7325 Pastor’s Phone: 588-6313 FEED & MORE CARS AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH 39 South 11th St., Blessing Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m. 709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565 459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585 The Trull FoundaTion 404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241 Serving the Palacios - Matagorda County Area Since 1967 Corner CR 470 / CR 476 Carancahua Community Ctr. Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m. Wed. Service: 6 p.m. Pastor: Bob Keprta Casual Dress ccchapel@laward.net FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Interim Pastor: Church Phone: 972-1158 6th at Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m. Phone: 972-2132 CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 508 4th St. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m. Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez Church Phone: 972-6550 Phone: 972-1606 LUTHERAN LCMS 4th & Rorem Sunday Worship: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Pastor: Edward Boineau Church Phone: 972-3852 FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS 202 Main Street PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 9th & Moore Sunday Morning Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. Worship: 10:45 a.m., Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m. Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m. Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m. Pastor: LeRoy Monroe Pastor: Chris Webb Phone: 972-6482 Associate Pastor of Ministries: James Collins PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA Church Phone: 972-5486 4th & Morton Domingo Escuela Domincal: 9:45 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 3rd & Morton Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m. Sunday School: 9:40 a.m. Pastor: Juan Aguilera Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m. Parsonage: 972-5542 Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Kathy Vineyard Church Phone: 972-2124 SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389 1800 First St. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m. Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST Pastors: Billie Burch 3rd & Lucas Church Phone: 972-3675 Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m. ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC Pastor: Rev. David King 1004 Magnusson Church Phone: 972-3013 Confessions Saturday: Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005 5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment Saturday Mass 6 p.m. Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m. FIRST UNITED Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m. 525 Morton Street Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2446 & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL Se Habla Español 3rd & Main Church Phone: 972-2707 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m. Church Phone: 972-2744 HOUSE OF GOD Church Fax: 972-1334 SECOND PRESBYTERIAN (Bilingual) 9th & Morton THE LIVING WORD CHURCH Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. 12th & Henderson Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Church Phone: 972-5254 Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m. Intercession: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m. LA VINA DEL SENOR Pastor: Tony Flores Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m. Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955 Miercoles: 6:30 p.m. Viernes: 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS 307 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2273 972-2551 Homes • Business • Life 308 4th Street ~ Palacios BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 54pm CAMPBELL-HUITT INSURANCE TRINITY BAPTIST LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES 1008 5th Street Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m. Pastor: Danny G. Perez Church Phone: 972-2849 Pastor’s Phone: 972-2475 MIDFIELD COMMUNITY Junetta St., Midfield Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m. Pastor: Howard Harper Phone: 979-241-1274 2nd & Rorem Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Pastor: Louis Rush Church Phone: 972-3139 WEST PALACIOS CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 808 9th St. Sunday School: 10 a.m. Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor: Raymond Salinas Church Phone: 972-6262 Pastor’s Phone: 361-237-7021 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 OUR REDEEMER COLLEGEPORT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To list your church information on this page, for free, bring, mail, fax or e-mail your information to the Palacios Beacon. 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(361) 972-2222 1-800-787-7741 The Luther Hotel An Historic Inn 408 South Bay Blvd. 361-972-2312 STP Nuclear Operating Company www. stpnoc.com Coastal Properties EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY HUD CERTIFIED 215 5th St. Palacios 361-972-5900 "Strong Churches Make Strong Communities" www.remaxcoastalproperties.com Dairy Queen 215 Henderson Ave. 361-972-2554 Open: 10am-10pm PALACIOS AUTO & TOWING 1105 Henderson 361-972-5923 Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm LAGASSE MARINE WAYS Turning Basin 1 • 361-972-6060 We Support Our Community & Local Churches BIG G Auto GlAss 1-800-460-2080 Proudly Serving the Palacios Community Porter’s Lumber and Marine 405 Main Street • Palacios • 361-972-5222 Hours: Mon. - Sat. / 7am - 6pm & Sun./8:30am -3pm Capt. Tom’s Seafood 361-972-3780 Owners Richard & Nancy Rhoades 972-6281 317 Henderson Palacios, Tx PALACIOS HOUSING AUTHORITY Located at Seacrest Estates 45 Seashell • (361) 972-3721 Y DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 - Page 7 OUTH Nuclear Power Institute to host 5th annual Science on Saturday at PHS on Saturday SOS is an exciting science program for the young (K-6) and young at heart. The event will highlight fun and educational science experiments and demonstrations. Students will learn through interactive, hands-on activities that include fun with polymers, magnets, and neurons, as well as everyday products and household materials. The program will be led by local educators and supported by Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) professors and instructors, industry professionals from South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC), Phillips 66 Corporation and high school students. The event is sponsored by NPI, Phillips 66 Corporation, LyondellBasell Industries, and Formosa Plastics Corporation. Students, educators, parents, and community members are welcome. The program is free to attend and open to the public When: Saturday, February 27, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Main Gym at Palacios High School in Palacios, TX Parking: Parking is free. Bus & vehicle parking is in the student parking lot in front of the gym What to Bring: Your enthusiasm for science! For more NPI information, visit: http://www.nuclearpowerinstitute.org PHS Band sends three to State Palacios band students recently performed at the region solo and ensemble contest in Edna. Three students advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble contest were: (above, left to right) Brocke Potts, Erika Espinosa, and Jonathan Lindley performed a winning ensemble and will advance to the state level. Students receiving top ratings were: (pictured front, right) Jackii DeJesus, Erika Espinosa, Milca Rodriguez ; (back) Kaitlyn Marroquin, Luiz Baez, Carlos Lovo, Brocke Potts, and Jonathan Lindley (second row). (Submitted Photos) PJHS Valentines Dance Royalty THE Palacios Junior High Art Club held their annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance and crowned King and Queen were: (above, left to right) 7th graders: PrincessKylie Kolb/Prince-Elisha Garcia; 8th graders: Queen- Lizbeth Guillen/King-Hector Hernandez. The “Grease 50’s” Costume Contest winners were: (right, l-r) 1st place Sabrina Lopez, 2nd place triple tie went to: Lizbeth Guillen, Meylynn Le, and Jacinda Sanchez, 3rd place went Eden Tran, 4th place to Lana Hink. (Submitted Photos) Malone, Page selected TAFE Good Apples Blessing’s Terrific Tigers of the Week SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary were: (front) Cassandra Palacios; (middle, l-r) Jocelyn Rodriguez, Leyavi Montes, Abigail Rodriguez, Michelle Sandoval and Kimberly Sanford; (back) Jennifer Nunez, Hannah Zavala, Yasmin Alejo, Macy DeWoody and Lizette Palomares. (Submitted Photo) THE lovely Sydney Lynn Bowers (center) was crowned the Harmonie Club’s 2016 Valentine Sweetheart at the Sweetheart Cornonation Ball. Sydney is the daughter of Reed and Lynn Bowers of Palacios. First runner-up was Jessie Cepak (right), daughter of James and Rita Cepak, and (left) Valerie Nguyen, daughter of Kim and Shawn Nguyen. In last week’s edition, the name of Valerie’s escort’s parents were incorrectly listed instead of her parents. We at the Beacon sincerely apologize for the error. Congratulations to all the young ladies. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) at Palacios High School selected Mrs. Casey Malone and Mr. Chris Page as the Good Apple Educators for the month of February. This is the first Good Apple award for Mrs. Malone who has been teaching math and social studies for 10 years. She graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with her Bachelor’s degree and in her spare time enjoys spending time with her children and eating out and shopping. Honoring Mrs. Malone with her award is senior TAFE member and future teacher Nellie Perry. This is the second Good Apple award for Mr. Page. He has been teaching at the high school for 4 years, teaching a variety of subjects including Environmental Systems, Integrated Physics and C h e m i s t r y, and Human Anatomy and P h y s i o l o g y. Mr. Page graduated from Texas A&M with a BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and a BS in Entomology. While at PHS he has also sponsored UIL Science, Robotics, and WIT. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife, watching college football and being outdoors. Awarding Mr. Page with his apple is senior TAFE member and future teacher, Nellie Perry. Students of the Week at Central SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary were: (front, l-r) Jonathan Mata, Aidan Ramos, Matthias Flores, Tyra Tran, Abigail Carr and Isabella Aguilera; (back) John Brown, Nelly Garcia and Luke Aguilera. (Submitted Photo) Page 8 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 Palacios Beacon • The Kitchen Table • LIFE S TYLES DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY DEADLINE •Birth announcements must be submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be published free of charge. Otherwise, a $20 charge applies. •Wedding stories must be submitted within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50 per column inch rate will apply. By Debbie Mosier Lighten Up A reader asked me how to lighten up a favorite muffin recipe to make it healthier. This task is easier said than done. Our primary deliverers of taste are salt, sugar, and fat. What goes in when the fat goes out? In commercially prepared baked goods, if the fat is removed, usually sugar is added in its place in an attempt to recreate the same texture as the product that contains fat. If you are baking your own healthier, low fat version of a cake, muffin, or cookie, you could replace up to 1/3 of the fat with a fruit puree. You should use a fruit puree that complements the flavor and color of the recipe. High pectin fruits and vegetables such as apples, prunes, carrots or sweet potatoes work well because their high water content helps to create a tender texture similar to that of a full fat version. Unsweetened applesauce is a quick choice that works well if you don’t have time to puree. In baking cookies, the fat not only tenderizes, but it aerates and determines the shape and crispness. A low fat cookie may taste good, but without the fat, it will not become crispy with baking. Fruit and vegetable purees may also be added to soups or sauces instead of heavy cream to add texture. Try thickening your chili with pureed black beans or chickpeas. It works! To answer another reader’s question why using margarine spread sold in a tub results in cookies that spread when baking ---spreads are not the same fat as butter or margarine that comes in stick form. The “fake fat” spread contains about 50% water. The dough made with the spread may look the same as you mix it and scoop it out, but with the excess water added from using the soft spread and the lack of enough actual fat, the cookies will quickly lose their shape when baking and result in a sticky mess. Finally, a reader requested a good substitute for sour cream. The answer is plain Greek yogurt. It can even be used in a cooked dish as a thickening agent just like sour cream. The plain Greek yogurt has a similar tangy taste to that of sour cream but about 25 less calories per tablespoon. I recently decided to “lighten up” a favorite Grape Salad recipe. Because the original recipe calls for brown sugar sprinkled on top, I used vanilla Greek yogurt instead of the plain version to add a little more sweetness to the salad. I left out the cream cheese altogether, added Lite Cool Whip, and chopped the pecans very fine allowing the nutty flavor to be distributed more evenly. To the reader who asked how to lighten up a favorite recipe, I suggest looking at each ingredient to determine if a healthier substitute can be made and giving it a try. It may take a time or two to get the lighter version just right. A “Better for You” Grape Salad 5 c. assorted red and green seedless grapes 1 c. vanilla Greek yogurt ½ c. finely chopped pecans 1 T. poppy seed (optional) 2 T. Lite Cool Whip 2 t. clear vanilla (Regular vanilla works; it does slightly alter the color of the salad.) Wash, drain and remove stems from grapes. Cut grapes in half and place in a large bowl. Add yogurt, Cool Whip, pecans, poppy seed, and vanilla. Mix well and refrigerate several hours before serving. Top with ¼ c. of granola, if desired. Send your questions and comments to debbie.mosier@gmail.com Once refugees, return for reunion... One of Palacios’ original Vietnamese refugee families recently returned to the City by Sea for a reunion of sorts with their sponsors for Palacios’ First Presbyterian Church congregation. In 1975, the First Presbyterian Church sponsored a family fleeing the collapse of South Vietnam where the father, Nghinh Ngo, was a lieutenant colonel in the South Vietnamese army. Nghinh and Bach Ngo moved to Palacios with their 4 children, ages 4 years to 6 weeks. The congregation provided a place to live, a job, and friendship to the Ngo's and in return was enriched by their presence. But the Ngo's were city people, and Mr. Ngo by trade was a mechanic, not a fisherman. They only lived here for nine months before moving, first to El Campo, then to Houston. The congregation and par- PHS Band to perform UIL concert Tues. The Palacios High School band will perform Tues. (March 1) at 1:30 p.m. in the PISD Fine Arts Building Auditorium. The public is invited to this free event. Bands from around the area will compete. P P alacios ride Pick it uP The family of Johnnie Harvey wish to extend their deepest gratitude for all the prayers and support during this trying time. A special thank you to Port Lavaca Nursing and Rehab for their loving care, pastor Steve Williams for his ceremony, Charity Perez for organizing food, Gina Ellis for her help after the service and John Nelson for his special words and assistance. We also would like to extend our appreciation for everyone who traveled and took the time to attend the funeral. Warmest regards, The family of Johnnie Harvey ticularly John Toellner, continued to be friends to the Ngos even after they moved. After leaving Palacios, the family added another daughter. Mr. Ngo is now retired and Mrs. Ngo died a few years ago. All five children graduated from college and are doing well. Occupations include nurse, teacher, missionary (to China), and dentist. Ngoc Brown, the oldest, relayed that they have met other refugees who did not have such a welcoming experience when they came to the US, and they are very grateful that they landed in Palacios with the Presbyterian church. For the subsequent 41 years, members of the family have come back to visit and to say thank you for a very welcoming sponsorship when they were refugees. (Submitted Photo) 2016 Matagorda County Fair, Livestock Show & Rodeo CONTESTANTS WANTED Wild Cow Barbecue Cook-Off February 26th & 27th Matagorda County Fairgrounds Sponsored by: Chevron Phillips Chemical Company & Woodforest National Bank Februar y 23 rd Happy 39th Birthday Patty! From the Family THE WEEKENDER New Resale Shop in Palacios 416 Main St. OPEN THIS WEEKEND Fri., Feb 26th & Sat., Feb. 27th 10am to 6pm Sun., Feb. 28th/1pm to 5pm There after open every 1st & 3rd weekend of the month SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS BEACON Gates open @ 8 a.m. $150 Entry Fee • Enter one or all Brisket, Chicken, Ribs, Beans and Dutch Oven 1st Place Brisket$1,500 Prize money for winning teams in each division 1st & 2nd place-Trophies Showmanship Award Senior Citizen 24TH Annual Craft Show Sponsored by: Dr. Hanna, Wells Fargo Bank, American Electric Power and Dunn Heat Exchangers DIVISIONS Clothing - Baked Goods - Handcrafts Woodwork - Needlecraft Large & Small Quilts Live Plants/Floral Arrangements Amateur Photography Only $2 to enter. Cash Prizes & Other awards. Nursing Home Residential Entries are Free! Senior Citizen Day @ KC Hall March 1st - 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saddling Sponsored by: Columbus Livestock Auction First Place Prize $ 1,000 & Champion Belt Buckles to winning team members Entries Close March 2 @ 3 p.m. Jr. Steer Saddling Sponsored by: Kelley's Flying Service & Champion Belt Buckles to winning team members Matagorda County High School Youth Only Entries close March 2 @ 3 p.m. Local Team Roping Sponsored by: Sunday, February 28th Season Gate Pass $25.00 Gate Fee $8.00 Rodeo Tickets on Sale For more information & Entry Forms Visit www.matagordacountyfair.com Or contact Fair Office @ 979-245-2454 3rd ANNUAL MUSIC CONCERT Featuring….San Texas Bound, Cody Johnson & The Bellamy Brothers Saturday, February 27th • TICKETS ON SALE NOW! $20.00 Pre-Sale / $25.00 @ Door L S DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Palacios Beacon IFE TYLES Be a part of Palacios history with Pavilion memorial pave stones By Vikijane Mosier By the time you read this we would have already had our adult coloring class if you missed it join us the last Tuesday next month at 7 pm. We provide coloring pages and colors. It is a very soothing exercise. Coloring is not just for kids. Thanks to the children who helped pass out books to all of the boys and girls during the Valentine parade. We gave away almost 400 books but unfortunately we ran out. Any child who did not get a book please come by the library and we will be glad to give you one. It will be a great opportunity to find out more about our library and also sign up for a library card. Check out the library’s facebook page for new pictures. Stephanie has been very diligent in getting it updated. On Tuesday as usual we had a great story time at 10:00. Miss Vikijane shared The Runaway Wok and Wilma Unlimited. Stephanie helped children make monkey’s with their foot print because this is the year of the monkey. All parents that have children at home during the week join us every Tuesday at 10. We have read new books, make crafts and have lots of fun. During Science Rocks Martha Riccio has been teaching children about birds. The children made bird feeders from milk cartons donated from the recycle center and also pine cone bird feeders. Stephanie showed the children a short video about how birds use their beaks and each child received bookmarks of birds with varying beak sizes. The historic Palacios Pavilion was a beloved landmark for generations of those who lived in and visited Palacios. The new Pavilion is currently under construction with an expected late fall 2016 opening. An essential feature of the Pavilion is walking trails and plazas made in part from beautiful terracotta pavers. Your company, family or friends can be a part of the new Pavilion by purchasing a paver, the cost of which is $50 each. Your name, sentiment or memory will be inscribed on your paver. All proceeds from the sale of engraved pavers will go toward funding needed to maintain the Pavilion. Stop by the Palacios Chamber of Commerce, located at 420 Main St., or the Port of Palacios, located at 1706 Main. St. in Palacios to fill out an order form. You can find the Memories of the Palacios Pavilion on Facebook or visit the website www.palaciospavilion.org. Re a l l y ? ? ? D i n a ’ s 1 8! Happy Birthday February 24th Love: Nana & Popo NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS § § § MATAGORDA COUNTY BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Matagorda County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on January 22, 2016, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2016, the same being the 1st day of said month, at the North Entry, Room 307, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Bay City, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Matagorda and the State of Texas, to-wit: Sale # Cause # Judgment Date Acct # Order Issue Date Style of Case Legal Description Adjudged Value Estimated Minimum Bid 1 T14,805 10/20/15 16376 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. BYRON GAKSIN AKA BYRON O'KEITH GASKIN, ET AL 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, R. H. WILLIAMS LEAGUE, ABST 105, VOL 550, PG 169,* $31,350.00 $6,500.00 2 T14,805 10/20/15 25393 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. BYRON GAKSIN AKA BYRON O'KEITH GASKIN, ET AL BAY CITY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLK 120, LT 2, VOL 5, PG 36* $17,030.00 $3,100.00 3 T14,805 10/20/15 45221 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. BYRON GAKSIN AKA BYRON O'KEITH GASKIN, ET AL SAYERS ADDN, CITY OF BAY CITY, BLK 3, LT 5-6, VOL 31, PG 455* $14,600.00 $14,600.00 4 T14,805 10/20/15 25395 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. BYRON GAKSIN AKA BYRON O'KEITH GASKIN, ET AL EAST 12.5 FEET, SOUTH 60 FT, LT 2 & WEST 10 FT, SOUTH 60 FT, LT 3, BLK 120, CITY OF BAY CITY, VOL 5, PG 36 & VOL 341, PG 225* $29,490.00 $4,800.00 5 T16,261 11/03/15 40946 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. ERNEST LEE JOHNSON, ET AL 50 FT X 64 FT, PART OF LT 4, BLK B, RESUBD OF LTS 7, 9 & 11, WHITSON SUBD, VOL 479, PG 181* $2,310.00 $2,310.00 7 T16,436 10/20/15 24544 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF HERMENEJILDA PEREZ AGUILAR, DECEASED E 1/2, LT 12, BLK, 15, ORIGINAL TOWNSITE OF BAY CITY, VOL 5, PG, 36* $13,570.00 $7,200.00 8 T16,595 12/15/15 24715 JANUARY 22, 2016 BAY CITY ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, BLK 33, NORTH 90 FT LT 6, VOL 37, PG 547* $20,350.00 $7,400.00 9 T16,659 11/09/15 41668 JANUARY 22, 2016 MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF CLEMON JOHNSON AKA CLEMON J. JOHNSON, SR., DECEASED, ET AL MATAGORDA COUNTY VS. TEODORO TOSTADO AKA TEODORO S. TOSTADO, ET AL O'CONNELL ADDN, SEC 3, BLK 4, LT 17 & ADJOINING EAST 40 FT OF LT 18, VOL 371A & 371 B* $21,210.00 $5,800.00 (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Matagorda County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE. TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE. Dated at Bay City, Texas, January 22, 2016 Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne Matagorda County, Texas By Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 - Page 9 Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (713) 844-3576 •Birth announcements must be submitted within 4 weeks of birth to be published free of charge. Otherwise, a $20 charge applies. •Wedding stories must be submitted within 4 weeks of ceremony to be published at nominal rate, otherwise $5.50 per column inch rate will apply. Obituaries Foran obituaries totobe initthe Palacios Beacon must first be For obituaryMARIA bepublished published must be submitted bythey either a funeral ORDONEZ PADRON home or a family member. There is a $40 charge for a standard obituary. submitted by either a funeral home or family members. Maria (Gena) Ordonez Padron, 63, was called by the Lord on February 16, 2016 at Columbia-St. Mary’s Hosptical in Mequon, Wisconsin. She was born July 19, 1952 in Tortugas San Louis Potosi, Mexico to Leonardo and Bernabe (Verde) Padron. At the age of 12 she moved to the U.S. to live with her grandmother in Brownsville. She lived there many years and at the age of 20, she met Guadalupe Ordonez and they were married in 1977. Maria and Guadalupe traveled and resided in many states until 1980, when they decided to settle in the state of Texas where many of her own brothers and sisters resided. They settled into the small town of Collegeport, where they raised their 8 children and her two sons from a previous relationship. In 1995, they moved their family to Wisconsin. Maria was always outgoing, king and generous to everyone. She was a hard working woman, who loved to plant flowers, enjoyed cooking, loved her grandchildren and enjoying time with her extended family. She was employed at Wigwam Mills for 15 years, a job she enjoyed and loved. She will be extremely missed by many family and friends. Survivors inclue her husband, Guadalupe Ordonez, Sr.; her parents, Leonardo and Maria Padron; brothers, Dionicio Padron, Nereo Padron, Isaias Padron; sisters, Gloria Bolfing, Enedelia Lopez; sons, Juan Carlos Padron, Elias Padron, Guadalupe, Jr., Eduardo, Jaime, Mario, Cain, Rene; her daughters, Evangelina and Karina; grandchildren, Lisa Maria, Alyssa, Eliza, Amaris, Madalynn, Azalea, Iris, Violet, Ivy, Alina, Annalise, Ariella, Izaak, Emmaus, Amiliano, Julian, Armando, Samuel, Dominique and Elias, Jr. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Juan Padron and Viviana (Elias) Castro, maternal grandparents, Cirilo Verde and Virginia Suarez, her brother, Misael Padron and grandson, Xavier Ordonez. TERRY LEE RAY Terry Lee Ray, 53, of Plantersville passed away on January 21, 2015 at North MS Medial Center following a brief illness. He was born in Palacios on December `19, 1962 to Billy Lee Ray and Gladys Ray. Upon graduating high school, he continued his studies at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson. At the time of his death Terry was employed by Kansas City Southern Railroad, where he worked as a Signal Maintainer for 30 years. He married Cherry Welch on February 14, 2003, and had lived in Plantersville area for the past fifteen years. He was a family man who enjoyed being at home and spending time with family. His hobbies included selling and trading knives, traveling and bass fishing. He was a member of Willow Drive First Baptist Church in Lake Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Cheffy Welch Ray of Plantersville; and parents Billy and Gladys Simpson Ray of Sweeny. JOHNNIE LEE HARVEY Funeral services for Johnnie Lee Harvey, 78, of Palacios, were held Feb. 17 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Williams officiating. Johnnie was born Jan. 6, 1938 in Fannin, Tx to the late Willie and Ora Smith Arthur and passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Johnnie loved reading and spending time with her family and friends. She really loved the family reunions. Johnnie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Early Harvey; daughter Jackie Backus; son Dennis Harvey, Jr., Leonard Harvey and James Harvey and numerous brother and sisters. She is survived by brother, Will D. Arthur and sister, Grace Tumlinson; daughters, Laura Claborn, Rose Williams and husband Rick, Wendy Spiegel and husband Bryan; sons Glen Harvey and Johnny Harvey; daughter-in-law Janet Harvey; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements were with Palacios Funeral Home. Fundraiser for Coca-Cola Employee-Ryan Ramsey Ryan was in a car accident on his way to work Sat., Feb. 6th and taken by life flight to Houston. He is in critical condition due to his injuries being extreme head trauma. Come out and enjoy Crawfish, good music and friends. Crawfish Boil th Sunday, February 28 12 Noon till Sold Out Omar’s Bar & Grill 814 Henderson • Palacios, TX 10 .00 per plate $ Potatoes Sausage Corn Crawfish Mushrooms SILENT AUCTION Page 10 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 972-3009 Classified Deadline 10 A.M. MONDAY DEADLINE DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY Beacon Classified Ads $5.00 Per Insertion for 25 Words Or Less • Payment required at the time of placement for all Classified Ads Roberta Brieden, Agent Palacios Autos 361-920-2891 - Cell 979-245-2091- Office Avenue C • Bay City, TX 117 Henderson 361-972-3596 H Auto Detailing by Appointment H 2013 FIAT • $89,900 - 408 Morton St., Palacios - 2/1 fenced yard, move in ready • $45,000 - Live Oak Landing Block 3, lot 2 near historic cemetery • $1,175,00 - 47 Ac plus, with 2 houses, on the San Bernard River • $84,900 - 1/1 with gulf access, waterfront Sargent weekend getaway • $69,900 - 4306 Avenue F Bay City, 3/1 fenced yard on double lot,carport • $269,000 - 4905 Hickory Lane Bay City, 4/3, 2366 sq ft • $89,500 - 62 Navidad Bay City, 3/2 River Oaks SD • $289,000 - 76 Brazos Bay City, 6/4 River Oaks SD, home warranty through July 2019, WP-8 on roof • $11,700 - FM 2918 Brazoria - 1.3AC homesite, land borders the wildlife refuge, near San Bernard River 500, 36K miles 2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 4DR, V-8, Auto/Power Equipment - $9,995. 8,995. YOU CAN NOW VISIT US ON OUR NEW WEBSITE $ at www.palaciosautos.com IN-HOUSE FINANCING Office: 361-972-3200 www.FullStringerRealty.com David and Jody Cassady Owner/Broker * 28 E. Hughes Schicke Point/$250K – Cute 5/2 bth main house & guest house. * 253 CR 301 S Port Lavaca/$799K – Very nicely remodeled 2/2 bth home w/private pond on 90.74 acs. *596 Riverside Street/Palacios/$186K – 3/2 bth spacious house on the Tres Palacios River. Bulkhead & pier. * 222 E. Lou Lou Ln/Palacios/$58K – Small 3/1 bth fishing cabin in Schicke Point. * 184 E. Peggy St/Palacios/$50K – Great reduced! Fishing cabin with nice metal garage and lrg carport. * 788 Riverside/$60K –2 story 2/1.5 bth on 4 lots. Needs some work. * 213 Elizabeth/$65K – Very cute 3/2 bath mobile home, well maintained. Close to the bay. * 211 Commerce/Palacios – Nice remodeled 3/1 bath home on double size lot w/ huge trees. * 0 1st Street/$30K –Commercial use. Highway frontage partial chain length fence. * 0 CR 305 Bayshore Rd./Palacios/$236,400 – Huge price reduction! 7.88 acres + reserve across road. * Windswept Dr./Port Lavaca - Lots available in Sunrise Bay Subdivision. Great views of Carancahua Bay! Your Coastal Property Specialists! 438 MAIN ST • 361-972-0810 * 771 CR 305, E. BAYSHORE - 4 Acres 3-11/2-1 plus barn. $350.000.00 * 612 TARPON - Very nice 2-2 in Boca Chica. Great front porch $98,000. REDUCED $94,900. * ABALONE in BocaSOLD Chica. Nice lot $4,000.00. * NORTHWEST cornerSOLD of Commerce and 5th. $50,000.00 John L. Pierce Broker/Owner/GRI johnpierce@JohnLPierce.com I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing. “Keeping trees healthy since 2005” William Cress OWNER • Trimming • Pruning • Removal • Roof Clearing • Lawn Care • Free Estimates • Fence Clearing • Ball Moss Removal • Satisfaction Assured •1511 E. Bayshore Dr. • Palacios TX 77465 • Home # 361-972-2270 • Cell # 512-680-0701 MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPY 441 Main St. Palacios, TX 77465 361-404-1818 Now offering Teen Therapy Group Sessions with Skill Building and Sharing Activities every Tuesday at 6pm. Call to reserve a spot. Chi Gibson, MFT-Intern Supervisor: Dr. Lillian SolisSmith, PHD,LPC-S,LMF-S LIGHT DOZER or BACKHOE SERVICE BY: GENE EGGEMEYER • Fence line cleaning • Small Pond Construction • Dirt/Gravel Leveling If you need it pushed, leveled, or cleared call 361-972-5593 361-676-0386 (cell) FOR RENT CAMPERS for rent. All bills paid. For more information call and ask for Johnny @ 361-972-3201. (7-2tc) -----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 2BA Town home, Just updated. See website for pictures and contact information www. palacioshousingsource.com. (5-tfc) ------------------------------------------------ * FULL TIME COOK : All Shifts * RN’s - $3,000 sign on bonus (rules apply) * LVN - (all shifts) $3,000 sign on bonus (rules apply) * CNA’s (all shifts) $1,500 sign on bonus (rules apply) * MED AIDE/Certified (FT. 6-2) (FT 2-10) * UNIT MANAGER * MDS Coordinator (must have 2yrs. experience) Apply in Person or online at thelegacycampus.com PALACIOS ISD 1209 12 STREET, PALACIOS, TEXAS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2016 th VIEWING 8:30 A.M. AUCTION 10:00 A.M. Busses Ford F150 John Deere TractorMower Tables, Desks, Radial Arm Saws, Scrubbers, Stoves, Carpet, Oak Chairs, Tools, Steamer(Kitchen), Vending Machine, and much more AUCTIONEERS: Archie Foegelle 9271 , Kirk Moore 17619, Chris Burrow 16983, PIERCE REAL ESTATE THIRD COAST TREE SVC. 972-3009 Classified Deadline 10 A.M. MONDAY 979-543-5340 (HOME) 979-541-6227(Cell) E-MAIL jmmoore65@sbcglobal.net NO BUYERS PREMIUM NO MINIMUMS CONCESSIONS Advertise your Business or Event Statewide in OVER 240 Newspapers ONE CALL, ONE LOW PRICE! Mark Van Gorp 16366 www.mooreshilljeauction.com MasterCard/Visa Contact this newspaper for more information 000-000-0000 361-972-3009 A LITTLE COUNTRY AUCTION SUPPORT GROUPS DRINKING PROBLEM?: CAN’T STOP? , Episcopal Hall, 3rd & Main St., Palacios, Thursday, 7 p.m. & Sunday 3:30 p.m. Call John (361)5539638 or Jeff (713)299-7179. (34-tfnc) ------------------------------------------------ WANTED 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) ------------------------------------------------ HELP WANTED BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc) -------------------------------------------------- GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Thurs., Feb. 25th & Fri., Feb. 26th, 8am to Noon, 1014 Perryman. NO Early Birds! Clothes and etc. (9-1tp) -----------------------------------------------GARAGE SALE: Fri., Feb. 26th, 8am to ?, 811 Johnson. Clothes: mens & womens, purses-etc., books, dishes, sheets, comforters, sofa, tables, & other misc. items. (9-1tp) ------------------------------------------------ REAL ESTATE For Sale: 3 acres on West Craymer and 6th street. Inside the city limits. Asking $42,500. Call 361235-9163 for more information.(2-tfc) ----------------------------------------------- MISC. FOR SALE FRESH FARM EGGS for sale. Call 409-739-7966. FM 2853, Palacios, TX (9-4tp) -----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Whirlpool-6 person Hot Tub. Call 409-739-7966 for more information. (9-2tp) ------------------------------------------------ Dan Tucker 979-241-5457 Broker/Owner Do YOU have a news IDEA or a TIP for a story? Give us at the Beacon a call @ 972.3009 Ron Laws 979-240-4413 Broker/Owner Charlotte Tucker 979-241-8615 Realtor Tammy Hill 979-240-3420 Realtor COASTAL PROPERTIES 215 5th Street 361-972-5900 Independently owned and operated • 291 Turtle Bay Cove - 3BD, 2 Full baths. Enjoy evenings overlooking bay. Large elevated deck. Open concept, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, built-ins, CH/A, lighted pier, great fishing and under cover parking. Quiet neighboorhood.$285,000. Call Ron • 300 Austin - 3BD. 2BA, 2 Living areas, utility room, kitchen, covered front porch, CH/A, ceiling fans, attached double garage and fireplace. 2 Blocks from bay. $139,000. Call Ron • *WATERVIEW* 1801 Peterson - 2BD, 1BA, home with harwood floors through out the house. This property also has a fully furnished 1BD, 1BA, garage apartment. $115,000. Call Tammy • 207 Duson - 2BD, 3BA Home. View of Bay. CH/A, bonus room can be 3rd bedroom. Fishin cleaning station. Move in ready. $175,000. REDUCED CONTRACT PENDING $169,250.Call Ron • 1920 CR 372 - Sunset Bay House, (fully furnished),1BD, & 1 bunk room, wall mounted TV and all appliances remain, open concept. 2BA, 2 car garage. 160' long fishing pier. 394 ' bulkheaded frontage on Tres Palacios Bay. Great view of bay 5 plus Acres, CH/A, $385,000. REDUCED $325,000.Call Ron • 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 CONTRACT PENDING • 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! $86,900. Call Tammy • 308 Magnusson - 3BD, 2BA, home on 2 1/2 lots, with 2 buildings. Also has slab for RV hook-up. $118,000. $110,000. REDUCED $98,000. Call Tammy SOLD • 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 • 401 Henderson - Strip Mall! Great Business location! $325,000. Call Charlotte SOLD LAND • Lot 2 Collegeport, Enjoy sunsets on this 2 Acre tract with over 100' of waterfront on Tres Palacios Bay. Quiet area, great fishing, bulk headed. $115,000. Call Ron • Land on CR 257, Matagorda- Great lot in Matagorda across from Colorado River. Ready for a bay home. $54,000. Call Ron • Lot 11, E. Bayshore (BayWay Subdivision) $60,000. Cal Charlotte • Lot 46, Bay Drive-Way Point Sec. 2, .741 Acres $139,000. Call Charlotte • Lot 47, Bay Drive-Way Point, .7333 Acres $149,000. Call Charlotte • CR 170. Bates Rd, Bay City - 57.058 AC, Beautiful fully wooded, perfect family hunting and recreation land. Adjacent to other wooded lands. Deer on property and passing through. $285,290. Call Charlotte. • 3.95 Acres on Hwy 35 - Great Commercial Location. $94,900. Call Ron • 509 East Bay Blvd. - 65x157 Great loction. Enjoy morning sunrise over looking Tres Palacios Bay. Corner located. Public pier nearby, Boat launch. $95,000.Call Ron • 0 Bayshore Drive - 2 Great waterfront lots on West side of Cape Carancahua S/D. Has wooden bulk head. Community fishing pier, boat ramp, pool, security gate. $79,000. Call Ron • 720 Sunrise Bay Drive - This property offers a great view of Carancahua Bay. Community fishing pier, boat launch, swimming pool, wetlands observation walkway, 3 Acres, $49,000. Call Ron • 1 Acre Lot 29 Bay Drive, Way Point Landing - $138,000. Call Charlotte • 564 Lady Fish, Boca Chica - 50x50 lot, HOA Dues-$125, Completely set up for RV. Community fishing pier, boat ramp and swimming pool. $28,000. Call Tammy • 0 Henderson Hwy 35 - 162ft. Wide x 210ft. Deep, .78 Acres. Prime commercial building site. Great location for restaurant, or retail store. $150,000. Call Ron • Lot 709, Cape Carancahua - Great building site, gated community, community swimming pool and boat ramp. Priced only $6,000. Call Ron • Lot 1009-1010, BayView - 2 Lots with water view, in gated community. $15,000. REDUCED $13,500. • 552 Bayview - 2 Lots. Great lots to build on. S/D has piers, boat launch, pool. $19,000. Call Ron • Lot 24 Windswept - Sunrise Bay S/D. Fantastic view of Carancahua Bay. $45,000. 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They all have different interests, but they all have one thing in common: They “sign up” to Palacios Beacon for news, information and sales! M Y P A P E R $30 year$25.00 in Matagorda County - $40 per year everywhere else Mailper Delivery: /year in Matagorda County, $35.00 /year outside Matagorda County Save gas! Call today to start receiving your newspaper at home! The Palacios Beacon 361-972-3009 S Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 Page 11 DEADLINE DEADLINE55P.M. P.M.FRIDAY FRIDAY Palacios Beacon Sharkettes fall in Bi-District blowout loss to Goliad, 76-33 BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher When the shots aren’t falling, it’s tough to win. So was the lesson learned by the hometown Sharkettes as they were ran off the court by Goliad’s Tigerettes, 7633, in last week’s Bi-Disttrict basketball playoff showdown. “It’s a tough way to end the year,” said Sharkette head coach Aaron Wollam, “because we have played some great basketball this season.” The Sharkettes struggled in perhaps the two most important areas of the game, shooting and protecting the ball. “We didn’t shoot well, only 11-56, and had 28 turnovers,” Wollam noted. “When you do that against a great team it is hard to give yourself a chance to win.” In last week’s meeting, the Sharkettes fell behind by eight in the first quarter and sensing blood in the water, Goliad’s Tigerettes pulled no punches as they went in full assault mode and dropped 46 points on Palacios during the middle quarters. Adding jet fuel to the streaking Tigerettes was the fact that the Sharkettes’ basket all but closed during the second and third periods, where Palacios managed to equal its first quarter output in the two quarters combined. Palacios’ lead Sharkette, junior Lila Filip, finished the night with 10 points and four steals. Elizabeth Ortiz netted eight points and grabbed five rebounds and three steals. Katy Sexton capped off her Sharkette career with 10 boards and pumped in five points. Sarah Filip hit the hoop for five points and grabbed nine rebounds. Vriana Hernandez chipped in with three points and Marissa Figueroa tallied five boards, four steals and two points. PORTS An early exit extinguishes dreams... THE varsity Palacios Sharkettes walk off the court one last time after a 76-33 loss to Goliad in the Bi-District round of the basketball playoffs extinguished the dreams of a substantial playoff run in Bloomington last week. Leading the disappointed Sharkettes off the court were: (left to right) Lila Filip, Kamryn Vickers, Vriana Hernandez, Elizabeth Ortiz, Marissa Figueroa, Coach Aaron Wollam, Katelyn Sexton and Sarah Filip.(Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Looking to the past with an eye towards the future, Wollam said, “We have won 45 games in the last two years and have been to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. We have got to find a way to get to the next level.” “We survived a ton of injuries this year, but I think it got to us late in the year, having played six to seven kids a game trying to play uptempo.” Wollam added, “We’d like to thank everyone who supported us this year and hopefully we will be back next year making a run in the playoffs.” The Sharkettes finish the 2015-16 campaign with a 24-9 record overall. Gomez grabs silver, Potts bronze at Rice powerlift meet Going for the board... PALACIOS’ Marissa Figueroa (20) gets full extension as she goes up for the rebound, while Jessie Cepak (1) looks on, during last week’s 76-33 Bi-District loss to Goliad. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) The Sharkette iron-pumpers were short staffed but still brought home some hardware from last week’s meet in Altair. Marian Gomez gabbed silver in the 105-lb. division with a combined lift of 540lbs. She squatted 220-lbs., benched 95-lbs., and deadlifted 225-lbs. Brooke Potts finished third in the 220-lb. division with a combined effort of 640-lbs. She racked 220-lb. in the squat, 135-lbs. on the bench and 285-lbs. on the deadlift. Paws over fins in battle for rebound... PALACIOS’ Katy Sexton (22) and Vriana Hernandez (21) were kept from snagging the rebound by the outstretched paws of the Goliad Tigerette during last week’s 7633 loss in Bi-District(Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Softball Sharkettes open season Subscribe To The Beacon with 2-2 finish at Calhoun Tourney In their first live action of the 2016 softball season, the varsity Palacios Sharkettes went 2-2 at last week’s tournament in Port Lavaca. Coach Yvette Garcia’s girls of the softball diamond opened play with a 12-4 win over Bloomington in four innings. Cameron Greaves went the distance on the mound to pick up the win and surrendered two hits and four runs (one earned) while striking out four and walking four. Greaves did it at the plate as well and finished 3-3 at the plate with a pair of runs driven in and two runs scored. Brittany Guerrero was 1-3 with two RBI. Jessie Cepak finished 2-3 at the plate with an RBI and two runs scored. Brittany Serna crossed home three times and Brooke Vandenbergh two times for Sharkette scores. In game two, a late comeback bid by the Sharkettes fell short in a 4-2 loss to John Paul. Guerrero belted a two run single in the bottom of the fifth, but the Sharkette rally was cut short. Greaves was tagged with the loss for six hits and four runs (one earned) and struck out four. Garcia’s gals rebounded to bite Industrial 9-4 in game three. Guerrero’s hot bat carried over as she went 2-3 with three RBI in the win. Guerrero’s courtesy runner, Lanae Tucker came around for two runs. Cepak had the team’s lone extra base-hit, a double and scored a run. Greaves again went the distance to earn the ‘W’. She allowed four runs (none earned), three hits, struck out two and walked one. In the final game of the tourney, the Sharkettes were blanked by Rockport, 4-0. In an error plagued game, the Sharkettes managed just three hits while committing six miscues in the field. Greaves had two-thirds of the Sharkettes’ hits and was tagged with the loss on the mound. She gave up four hits and four runs (two earned) and struck out one in four innings of work. Brittany Serna went 1-2 with a double. The 2-2 Sharkettes were to host Van Vleck on Tues. (Feb. 23) before taking part in the Ingleside Tournament held Thurs. - Sat. (Feb. 25-27) Fill out the coupon below and mail it, along with a check or money order for the appropriate amount to the: $ 25 $30.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Matagorda Matagorda County County PALACIOS BEACON P. O. BOX 817 PALACIOS, TX. 77465 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: NEW RENEWAL $ 35 $40.00 00 1-Yr. For 1 Year Out Of Of Out County County Page 12 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., February 24, 2016 Palacios S PORTS DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY Beacon Sharks clip Tigers in season finale; on to Bi-District showdown against Nixon-Smiley BY RYAN WEST Palacios Beacon Publisher It wasn’t pretty but a win is a win, regardless of the aesthetics. The varsity Palacios Sharks closed out the 2015-16 regular season with a 49-44 victory over the Tidehaven Tigers. In last year’s finale, it was the Tigers that emerged victorious With the win, the Sharks finished the campaign with a tie for second place in District 28-3A, with Hallettsville’s Brahmas. After flipping a coin to decide seeding and playoff opponent in the Bi-District round, the Sharks drew Nixon-Smiley, while Hallettsville will face Goliad. The Sharks and Mustangs were set to square off at 7 p.m. on Tues. (Feb. 23) in Bloomington. Back to last week’s regular season finale, Shark head coach Trent Weixelman said, “It was not our best performance of the year, but a win is still a win and it secured our secon place spot in District.” “Teams that play a zone make it tough if you don’t shoot well, and we shot 3-21 from the three point line.“But on the flip side,” Weixelman noted, “If you can shoot 15-percent and still win, then you have done some things really good.” At the forefront of the attacking Sharks were sophomores Zach Seaman and Johnny Gatica, who finished with 13 and 11 points, respectively. Sam Schulman and Isaac Filip hit the bucket for eight points apiece. Jackson Kelley worked the paint for six points, followed by Adrian Ortiz’s two points and one from Jovaun Joseph. Lookout below.... WITH teammate Adrian Ortiz (4) going up for the shot with Tidehaven’s Nathan Galvan (1) and Isiah Morales (right) going for the block, Palaicos’ Isaac Filip keeps an eye on the action while trying to stay clear of Ortiz during last week’s 49-44 win over Tidehaven. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) Sharks tops at Rice powerlift meet The Shark powerlifters blew away the competition at last week’s meet at Rice Consolidated with four individual first place finishes and one second. Palacios won the team title with a total of 33 points, well ahead of the second place Altair Rice squad’s 21 points. For the fifth consecutive meet, Pala- cios’ Jesus Rios was named the Oustanding Overall Lifter - Lightweight Division and he won the 114-lb. division crown with a combined lift of 1,220-lbs. He squatted 495-lbs., benched 265-lbs., and deadlifted 460-lbs. Atop the 123-lb. division podium was Palacios’ Tyler Le. He muscled up 490lbs. in the squat, 190-lbs. on the bench and 395keeper were Silverio Gonza- lbs. on the deadlift lez, Sergio Mancera and Juan for a combined total of 1,075-lbs. Mancera. Seth Alvarez This past weekend, the won the 165Sharks were blanked by lb. crown with a Sweeny 1-0. “We played a very physi- combined effort cal foe and we have to do a of 1,260-lbs. He better job of handling adver- squatted 550-lb., sity,” commented Overton. benched, 240-lbs., “We can’t control how the other team plays or how the officials call the game. All we can do is play our game and do everything we can to win the game.” “We were taken out of our game and that’s why we lost. I’m proud we kept our composure most of the game, but wish we had reacted better to the bad situation on the field.” Sharks kick Blue Jays 5-2 Up without the ball... PALACIOS’ Sam Schulman’s layup attempt went awry mid jump as when he went up the ball went down thanks to a stip by Tidehaven’s Nathan Galvan. While the soaring Schulman looks at the ball, Tidehaven’s Bryce Galvan is caught going for the block of air. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) The soccer Sharks split their contests on the pitch last week. Palacios booted Needville 5-2 to open play last week behind what coach James Overton called, “The most complete game we have played all year.” “The kids played very well and I’m proud of how they played the game,” noted Overton. The mantra of ‘early and often’ paid off for the Sharks as they jumped out to a 3-1 halftime advantage. Mauro Gonzalez led the Sharks with two shots put past the keeper, off assists by Brayan Hernandez and Beto Borja, respectively. Also putting shots past the Blue Jay and deadlifted 470-lbs. In the 198-lb. group, Dominic Garcia’s combined lift of 1,300-lbs. was best in the division. He racked 480-lbs. in the squat, 280-lbs., on the bench and 540-lbs. on the deadlift. With a combined lift of 1,360-lbs., Alex Nguyen finished second in the 275lb. class. He squatted 560-lbs., benched 350-lbs. and deadlifted 450-lbs. The following boys will be looking to repeat as Regional Champions in Anahuac on March 5: Jesus Rios, Tyler Le, Seth Alvarez, Morgan Segovia, Dominic Garcia, Adam Nguyen, Elijah Edwards, Kevin Carpetner and Alex Nguyen. Shark coach Todd Polvado said, “Jackson Engel and Dominique Brazil are very close to qualifying and will be looking to clinch a ticket to Anahuac at the Navasota meet on Sat. (Feb. 27). JV Sharks pound Tidehaven, 59-32 Trapping a Tiger.... JV Sharks Kean Tran and Tommy Bowden (4) try and trap Tidehaven’s Jatorien Travis following the inbounds pass during last week’s 59-32 Palacios win. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) The junior varsity Sharks steamrolled Tidehaven’s JV Tigers for a 59-32 victory in the final game of the basketball season. “We had a very difficult season this year,” said Palacios coach Travis McFarland. “We had a total of 23 different kids suit up for our JV team and it seemed like we had a different lineup every night. I am extremely proud of the guys that stuck it out through all of the chaos and turnover; those guys play the game for the right reasons and approach athletics the right way.” “I am also proud of the growth that I saw in several of our kids. Some kids de- veloped mental toughness, others improved their ball handling. For the most part, they all learned a lot how to play basketball the right way. After winning our last game versus Tidehaven our record on the year ended at 10-19 and 6-4 in District.” Christian Kacer and Fred Harr powered the attacking JV Sharks with 12 points each. Tommy Bowen pumped in 11 followed by six from Amos Haynes. Jacob Marinez and Javier Molina finished with five pionts each. Jakob Nemes chipped in with four points, followed by two points each from Garrison Kelley and Kean Tran. JV Shark fly-by... JV Tidehaven Tiger Jatorien Travis (20) was treated to a Shark fly-by as Palacios’ Andrew Manrriquez (25) soars past the shooting Tiger. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) SUBSCRIBE TO THE PALACIOS BEACON $30 A YEAR IN COUNTY • $40 A YEAR OUT-OF-COUNTY
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