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MCND votes for pay raise for Port Director Morris
BY TERRY MOSIER
Port Director Debbie Morris received a
vote of confidence in the form of a pay raise
from the Comissioners of the Matagorda
County Navigation District #1 (MCND) at
last week’s meeting.
After discussion in executive session the
Commissioners unanimously approved Commissioner Jimmy Neeley’s motion to approve
a 1-percent pay increase, in addition to a
2-percent cost of living increase to Morris’
salary.
In other action following executive session, Neeley motioned to approve awarding the contract for maintenance mowing of
MCND#1 properties to Ortiz Lawn & Shredding in the amount of $65,900 for the period
beginning March 1, 2015 and ending Feb. 29,
2016 and was seconded by Commissioner
Victor Eggemeyer.
Chairman Ted Bates and Commissioner
Greg Seaman voted in favor, with Commissioner Bryan Fields in opposition. The motion
carried.
Following the vote, Seaman motioned, seconded by Fields, to move $65,900.00 from
Free Reserves to the Port General Maintenance Expense Account. All voted in favor
and the motion passed.
A motion by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Commissioner Eggemeyer to allow
the Port Attorney to offer settlement and final
release on litigation as discussed in Executive
Session. All voted in favor and the motion
passed.
Annual Boat Count
Port of Palacios Port Director Debbie Morris reported to the Commissioners of the
Matagorda County Navigation District #1
JAN. 28, 2015
VOL. 108 • NO. 5
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food’s slip at the West Dock of TB#1.
A change order on the Ike Disaster Recovery Project at TB#1 was received for additional Backfill sand in the amount of $13,668.00.
She approved the change order and sent the
approval to the County Judge.
Morris informed Commissioners that the
District’s MCSIP Property Insurance was renewed at a discount of 10% off current rates,
which is a savings of $2,256 for MCND#1.
This is in addition to revised property valuations on Port buildings yielded additional savings of $5,650.
Morris reported the Palacios Pavilion project was successful in applying to the GLO
for a Coastal Management Program grant in
the amount of $84,000 and reapplied for a
LCRA CDPP grant in the amount of $25,000.
The Palacios Beautification Committee hired
(See MCND, Page 3)
BEACON
PALACIOS
WEDNESDAY
The Only
Newspaper In The
World Published Just
For The Palacios Area.
(MCND) at last week’s meeting, the recent
Annual Boat Count at the Port registered 136
shrimping vessels.
In her monthly Operations and Promotion
and the annual count, a survey of the shrimping vessels in the port at the end of the year,
totaled 102 Gulf boats and 34 bay boats.
Morris indicated that seafood production
numbers are still being generated by the
Port’s tenants.
Operations
Promo/Development
In the Operations and Promotion & Development report Morris stated it should be next
month before any word on whether the Port’s
Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Boating Access
Grant would be awarded.
She reported currently working on getting
cost estimates to dredge South Bay Marina,
the end of Eleventh Street and Quality Sea-
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Website: palaciosbeacon.com
Filing for City,
PISD elections
now underway
Beacon Deadline
5 p.m. Friday
Except for paid advertising, all
articles, photos or other information submitted on Monday
will be published on a space
available basis only.
BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA
Palacios Beacon
Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Beacon Closed Wednesday
Observing Our
108
Year
th
1907-2015
BEACON
BRIEFS
■ The Crisis
C e n t e r ’s 8th
Annual CFS
Dinner fundraiser
Friday in Bay City
The 8th annual chicken
fried steak dinner fundraiser
for the Crisis Center will
be held from 4:30 to 7:30
p.m. on Fri. (Jan. 30) at
the Bay City KC Hall,
located off Nichols Rd.
next to the Fairgrounds.
Dine in or take out. For
more information call 979245-9109.
■ Retirement
Party for PISD’s
Kay Lawson Fri.
A retirement party for
25-year PISD liason Kay
Lawson will be held from
3 - 5 p.m. on Fri. (Jan. 30)
at the Palacios Junior High
Library.
■ Storytelling in
Palacios Sat. at
Peaceful Pelican
Bed & Breakfast
“Storytelling in Palacios” kicks off on Sat.
(Jan. 31) at the Peaceful
Pelican B&B with awardwinning storeyteller Donna Inhgam. Tickets are $5
at the door. Doors open
at 6:30 p.m. with performance at 7 p.m.
PPalacios
ride
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Sunday crash
sends two to
hospital, one
to jail
A loud ‘boom’ rang
out through downtown Palacios last
Sun. (Jan. 25), but
it wasn’t shots of
fireworks that were
fired.
Instead, the Sunday
silence was broken at approximately
1 p.m. by a crash that sent two passengers to the hospital and one driver to jail. The incident occured at the
intersection of Sixth St. and Lucas
Ave. A red Chrysler Sedan driven
by Palacios resident, Jonathan Lopez, was travelling east on Lucas
Ave. when he ran the stop sign and
collided with a white Chevrolet S-10
pickup, driven by Palaicos resident
Dage White, that was heading north
on Sixth St. The impact spun the
pickup a near complete 360-degrees
with the red sedan coming to a rest
two feet up the trunk of a pecan tree.
An eldery female passenger in the
white pickup was knocked unconcious by the impact and was transported by ambulance to the Palacios
Community Medical Center. A male
passenger in the sedan suffered minor injuries. Lopez was arrested and
transported to the Palacios Police
Dept. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Today (Jan. 28) is the start
date for candidates to file for
the May 9th city and school
district elections, making it
the official beginning of the
Palacios political season.
The deadline for potential
candidates to file will be Feb.
27.
Current terms of three of
the City Council’s seven
chairs will expire in May,
as well as two of the sevenmember Palacios ISD Board
of Trustees.
The positions available to
prospective hopefuls in the
two elections are as follows:
PISD School Board
On the School Board front,
Places #1 and #2 are up for
election. Terms are for three
years with no limit on number
of terms served.
Currently situated in Place
#1 is Patty Frankson, who
is currently completing her
fourth 3-year term.
Currently taking residence
in Place #2 is Greg Hunter,
who is currently completing
his first 3-year term.
PISDapplicantsaretopick-up
their filing application packet
at the PISD administration
building on 12th St.
City Of Palacios
Council members are elected
(See FILING, Page 3)
PEDC, City look to
strengthen partnership
BY BRANDI G. WEST
The Palacios Economic
Development Corporation
(PEDC) met for the first
time in 2015 this past week
and moving forward will
seek opportunities to become
more transparent and bring
about public awareness of the
progress and happenings of
the PEDC.
The PEDC, with City
Manager David Kocurek
present, scheduled a workshop
with the Palacios City Council
to strengthen this partnership.
Ultimately this close
partnership will increase the
likelihood of each achieving
their mission.
The PEDC’s function,
according to its’ website, “Is
to administer the expenditure
of sales taxes for community
and economic development
programs in the City of
Palacios.”
Other opportunities to
engage and bring awareness to
the mission of the PEDC were
discussed, possibly speaking
at a Chamber Luncheon,
future Chamber Banquets,
community events along with
other possibilities.
Director’s Report
Matagorda County
and Palacios Economic
Development Executive
Director Mike Strotheide
presented the PEDC with the
monthly Director’s Report, as
always, in code.
The following projects, in
an effort to protect the rights
and maintain the trust of
potential investors, are named
accordingly.
(See PEDC, Page 2)
Lamar named PVFD’s Fireman of the Year
THIRTY-five year veteran of the Palacios Volunteer Fire Dept., Leonard Lamar was
named the Fireman of the Year at last week’s annual Firemen’s Banquet. Also receiving special recognition were: (pictured left to right) Jose Ortiz - 15 years of service,
Lamar, John Borjas - 5 years of service and Rodrigo Salinas - 15 years of service.
(Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Beacon deadline for articles, advertisements is 5 p.m. Friday
Page 2 - Palacios Beacon - Wed., January 28, 2015
DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
City sales tax slump continues in new year
BY ALYSSA WILSON GARCIA
Palacios Beacon
Palacios remains on a
decline, according to the State
Comptroller’s Office, the city
saw a 35.42-percent decrease
in January sales tax monthly
revenue, compared to the same
month of the previous year.
The city sales tax is collected
by businesses and merchants
along with the state sales tax.
Both are submitted monthly to
the State Comptroller’s Office
which then rebates the local tax
back to the entity in which it
was collected.
The sales tax on December
sales received earlier this
month totaled $36,078. That
was $19,793 or 35.42-percent
less than the $55, 871 received
for December 2013 sales.
H o w e v e r, s t a t e w i d e ,
according to State Comptroller
Glenn Hegar, cities, counties,
transit systems and special
purpose taxing districts
will receive local sales tax
allocations totaling $618
million this January, up 7.7
percent compared to January
2014.
One month left to apply for SBA Disaster Loans
Tanya N. Garfield, Director
of the U. S. Small Business
Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Field Operations Center - West, reminded Texas
small, nonfarm businesses in
Aransas, Calhoun, Jackson,
Matagorda, Refugio and Victoria counties of the February 25, deadline to apply for
an SBA federal disaster loan
for economic injury. These
low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because
of reduced revenues caused
by the drought in Calhoun
County that began on April,
29, 2014.
According to Garfield,
small nonfarm businesses,
small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and
most private nonprofit organizations of any size may
apply for Economic Injury
Disaster Loans (EIDLs) of
up to $2 million to help meet
working capital needs caused
by the disaster. “EIDLs may
be used to pay fixed debts,
payroll, accounts payable and
other bills that cannot be paid
because of the disaster’s impact,” said Garfield.
“SBA eligibility covers
both the economic impacts
on businesses dependent on
farmers and ranchers that
have suffered agricultural
production losses caused
by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by
the disaster. EIDL assistance
is available regardless of
whether the applicant suffered any property damage,”
Garfield added.
The interest rate is 4 percent for businesses and 2.625
percent for private nonprofit
organizations with terms up
to 30 years. Loan amounts
and terms are set by SBA and
are based on each applicant’s
financial condition.
Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching
are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural
USDA Rural Development
holds Office Day Feb. 11
at Palacios CofC office
The USDA Rural Development Angleton Area Office,
which provides service to Matagorda County, will be holding
an office day on February 11,in Palacios. A representative of
USDA Rural Development will be at the Palacios Chamber of
Commerce office, 420 Main, Palacios, Texas, from 10:00 a.m.
– 1:00 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. Interested individuals may contact
the Angleton Area Office at (979) 549-0215 ext. 4, to set up
an appointment.
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) 549-0215, Ext. 4.
COME IN AND SEE WHAT WE HAVE:
•Antique & good used furniture • Collectibles • Good
used pots & pans • Kitchenwares • Cast iron cookware
• Decorative items • China • Crystal • Knick knacks
• Books of all kinds • Jewelry (new & vintage) • Small
& large appliances.
Palacios Antiques & Resale
501 First St. • Palacios • 361-972-1380
PMR
enterprises should contact the
Farm Services Agency (FSA)
about the U. S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) assistance made available by
the Secretary’s declaration.
However, in drought disasters nurseries are eligible for
SBA disaster assistance.
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan
Application (ELA) via SBA’s
secure Web site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Disaster loan information
and application forms are
also available from SBA’s
Customer Service Center by
calling (800) 659-2955 or emailing [email protected]. Individuals
who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call (800) 877-8339.
For more information about
SBA’s disaster assistance
programs, visit http://www.
sba.gov/disaster.
PEDC
“Although moderating
slightly, growth in tax revenues
continues to be seen across
all economic sectors,” said
Hegar. “Collections from oil
and natural gas, construction,
manufacturing, and services
sectors rose, while remittances
due to consumer spending in
the retail trade and restaurant
sectors also grew.”
Of the 12 surrounding area
cities, majority saw an increase
in this month’s rebate.
Ganado enjoyed the largest
gain in percentage; an increase
of 59.69-percent; a $28,473
difference than the $47,701
received last Jan.
Totals for the other area cities
are as follows: this month’s
rebate, same time last year’s
rebate, change in parenthesisall rounded to the nearest
dollar: Bay City, $422,166,
$343,329, (22.96%); East
Bernard, $22,639, $24,544,
(-7.76%); El Campo, $255,732,
$261,408, (-2.17%); Edna,
$93,758, $90,866, (3.18%); La
Ward, $444, $360 (23.24%);
Point Comfort, $23,922,
$16,605 (44.06%); Port
Lavaca, $202,569, $183,552
(10.36%); Seadrift, $12,189,
$10,360 (17.64%); Sweeny,
$29,603, $23,659 (25.11%);
West Columbia, $67,658,
$56,657 (19.41%); Wharton
$162,775, $148,845 (9.35%).
Project Five Sugar, is a sustainable food
packaging company seeking a 155,000
square foot built to suit which will import
raw materials from Columbia, China, and
Taiwan. This project will potentially bring
$25 million in construction, with initial
employment of 100 which would grow to
200-250 employees. Proposals including
both the Port of Palacios and the Port of
Bay City were submitted.
Separate proposals: Project Carbon,
CompositeParts,ProjectTime,EuroRobots
and Project Chew were all submitted.
Strothiede emphasized and wanted to
publically appreciate the letter of support
for EuroRobots, regarding Palacios ISD’s
robotics program, by Superintendent
Vicki Adams and the letter of support
by the Palacios Community
Hub’s Executive Director
Brandi West submitted with
Project Chew, regarding the
workforce.
Strotheide indicated the
Matagorda County Economic
Development Corporation
had awarded the Palacios
Educational Pavilion project
$7,500 in 2015, $7,500 in
2016, and had designated $500
towards Matagorda County
Day in Austin; which is Feb.
10, 2015.
The initial hotel feasibility
study draft has been completed
which indicated a need of a
50-60 unit hotel.
“It’s very positive, we’re on
the right track with this, I’m
really excited about this hotel
opportunity,” said Strotheide.
This possible hotel would
have various amenities some
of which include: microwaves
and refrigerators in each room,
a beer wine bar, hot breakfast,
guest fitness, and outdoor
pool with spa, guest laundry
room and a conference room.
Strotheide indicated a full
report expected in about a week
and various properties are still
in discussion.
“They (the developer) have
PALACIOS MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
511 Main Street • (361) 972-2766
NEW SCHEDULE
beginning February 5th
Sunday-Wednesday
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday:
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
11 a.m. to 12 a.m. (Midnight)
PALACIOS BEACON
Area Briefs
El Campo puppy mill shut down
El Campo: El Campo police seized 23 dogs in raid
at alleged puppy mill. A citizen complaint, to the city’s
Animal Control Dept., lead to the arrest of 56-year old
Sandra Alameda. Alameda is facing two counts of animal
cruelty. The 23 dogs were found in a storage building on the
property. They were seized and will be held pending a seizure
hearing in El Campo Municipal Court. -EL Campo Leader
Wanted child sex offender surrenders
Katy: A Katy man was arrested on a child sexual assault
charge. Nilson Daniel Vargas, 39, surrendered at the Waller
County Sheriff’s office and is in jail under a $500,000 bond
on a charge of aggravated sexual assault. According to his
attorney, Paul Looney, Vargas has allegedly confessed to
sexually abusing boys. Although the extent of the abuse is
unknown, a source close to the investigation said at least
three boys have come forward. It is suspected that abuse
may have occurred in up to four counties including Waller,
Harris, Fort Bend, and Austin County. -Sealy News
WCSO seeks public help to catch fugitive
Wharton: The Wharton County Sherriff’s Department
is seeking the public’s help in locating Darren Demond
Wiley. Wiley is wanted for seven felony charges after
arriving at a Boling residence and allegedly firing multiple
shots. While responders took the victim’s statement at the
scene, the vehicle returned to the residence and officers
pursued. The car stopped and the suspect fled. The driver,
Wiley’s girlfriend, reported the suspect forced her to
drive as he held a gun to her head. The sheriff’s office has
issued warrants for Wiley’s arrest on the following felony
charges: deadly conduct, aggravated assault with a deadly
weapon, aggravated kidnapping, possession of a prohibited
weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, tampering with an
identification number, and evading arrest or detention. –The
Wharton Journal Spectator.
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certainly developed in much smaller
towns than ours; that had much less to
offer, this is very positive,” chimed in
Debbie Morris, Port Director and member
of the PEDC.
Strotheide described the caliber of the
hotel is similar to that of a Hampton or
a La Quinta.
Old Business
The PEDC unanimously approved the
recommendation of Donnie Tran to be
appointed by the Palacios City Council
as the newest member of the PEDC.
The PEDC also unanimously approved
the election of officers: Jan Pierce,
president; Mary Crocker, vice president,
and Morris, treasurer.
The PEDC approved a $500 table at the
Palacios Chamber of Commerce Banquet
scheduled for Feb. 22 and also $250 to
support Matagorda County Day in Austin.
New Business
Strotheide spoke on the importance of
confidentiality of executive session of the
PEDC meetings and information can’t ‘be
transferred to the public haphazardly.’
The release of such information indicated
Strotheide can hurt the organization and
the potential growth of the town. This is
merely the beginning of the conversation
and if the need arises confidentiality
statements will be formalized and signed.
Upcoming PEDC Meeting
The next PEDC meeting is scheduled for
Feb. 18 at 1:15 p.m. located at the Palacios
Chamber of Commerce at 420 Main St.
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Harmonie Club
presents
Sweetheart
Coronation Ball
Saturday,
February 14th
Palacios
Recreation Center
8 pm to 1 am
Semi Formal Dress Required
Horizon
Photography by: Colleen Vavra
Music by:
Tickets $20 per person
For Reservations and Tickets
please contact:
Janet Boehm at 361-404-0740 or
Jody Sanchez at 361-920-6463
Parade
**Deadline for reservations and
pre-ticket sales is February 6th**
at 2 pm
Downtown Palacios
DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Palacios Beacon - Wed., January 28, 2015 - Page 3
• Palacios Police Reports • Tickets now on sale for annual CofC Banquet
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
Marcos Ray Hernandez, 42, 507 Ritchie,
was arrested at the 400 block of Welch on
Jan. 17 at 9:18 p.m.; public intoxication.
Kevin Omar Borja-Anorve, 22, 514
Moore, was arrested at the 800 block of
Henderson on Jan. 19 at 9:12 a.m.; no
driver’s license.
Jonathan Thomson, 47, Georgia, served
warrant at the Matagorda Sherriff’s Office
on Jan. 20; Theft = $50<$500.
Nicolas Blake Griffth, 34, 1512 Renee St.,
served warrant at the Matagorda Sherriff’s
Office on Jan. 20; Forgery.
INCIDENTS
Criminal Mischief: Officers initiated a
criminal mischief report at 1 Marine Dr. on
Jan. 15 at 9:57 p.m.
Burglary of a Building: Officers were
dispatched to 500 block of Main Street in
reference to burglary on Jan. 22 at 4:25 p.m.
Hit and Run: Officers were dispatched
to the Annex on Jan. 20 at 2:52 p.m. in
reference to a hit and run that happened at
the 300 block of Tres Palacios.
Credit/Debt. Card Abuse: Officers
From the Police Chief
By Police Chief David Miles
We had the yearly
Chili Supper for our
Winter Texans, or as
some would refer to
them as Snow Birds
last night. It was a
tremendous turn out
and everyone seemed to
have had a good time, I
know I had a great time
helping cook the chili
and the beans. Some of the local ladies made
some desserts for it, I almost hurt myself.
This is one of the festivities that I really enjoy
helping with and I sure appreciate what these
folks try to do for our community.
were dispatched to 1000 block of Lucas
Ave. on Jan. 21 at 5:41p.m. in reference
to credit card abuse that occurred in Bay
City, TX.
MCND
Tickets for the Palacios
Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet, scheduled for Thursday evening,
February 19th, are now available, and can be purchased
from the Chamber’s office
at 420 Main Street or from
any Chamber Board Member
(names are listed below) for
$20 each. Your ticket covers
the banquet and all entertainment for the evening.
The Theme for this year’s
banquet is “GLOBAL FLAVORS,” and the evening’s
entertainment is planned
around this theme. For those
of you who have attended the
Palacios Chamber’s banquet
in past years, you know that
some fun entertainment as
well as a superb speaker and
a wonderful meal will be included in the program.
A main event of the evening will be the announcement of the Palacios Man,
Woman, and Business of the
year. Nominees were contributed by the public earlier
this year, and selections made
from those nominated.
Navy Capt. Charlie Plumb
(Ret), a former jet pilot and
Vietnam Prisoner Of War for
over 6 years, an internationally known speaker, will tell
us about turning adversity
into assets, and how lessons
learned as a POW can be utilized in everyone’s daily life.
Charlie’s best-selling book,
I’m No Hero, will be available.
Chamber Board Members
who have banquet tickets for
sale are: John Baughman,
Tom Breckenridge, Carroll
Carney, Wayne Dodd, Becky
Johnson, Rob Kessler, David
King, David Kocurek, Ron
Laws, Debbie Morris, Leland
Singer, Glen Smith, Bill Stacy, and Ryan West.
Please mark your calendars
for Thursday evening, Feb.
19, at the Palacios Recreation Center. Festivities begin at 6 p.m., and include a
delicious dinner followed by
our speaker, some fun local
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Mike Murray as Quality As- building, requires an investsurance Coordinator for fi- ment of $25 million, and
nal design and construction could employee up to 250.
phases.
They will be importing raw
She reminded Commis- materials from China, Thaisioners that the Texas Port land, and Columbia.
Association Legislative RePEDC authorized a feaception in Austin will be held sibility hotel study and the
on Feb. 2. and that Matago- results have just come back
rda County Day in Austin is which reveals the need for a
planned Monday & Tuesday, 50-60 room unit with microFeb. 9-10, with Palacios be- wave/refrigerator, laundry,
ing represented by the City, pool, fitness room, and meetPalacios EDC and MCND#1. ing room for 50 plus persons.
A planning workshop for
MCEDC
has
granted
MCND#1
Commission- $7,500.00 to the Palacios Paers will be held the week of vilion project for 2015 and
March 2.
will give another $7,500.00
MCEDC Report
again in 2016.
Matagorda County EcoMCEDC has also authonomic Development Corpo- rized the commissioning of a
ration (MCEDC) Executive county film commission. This
Director Mike Strotheide in- will allow for a single contact
formed the commissioners of point for any company wantrecent activity in the County. ing to film on location in the
Much of the activity is the county.
same as last month’s report.
Port Maintenance
About one week ago I reOperations
plied to a project called 5
The port maintenance opSugar. I don’t know where erations report by the Mainthe names come from, but tenance Supervisor, Larry
this is a food packaging Lanfear:
product
operation that needs
Mowing/Ground MainteMat. Co. Fair Association 1.11.15:Layout 1 1/9/15
20-25 acres, 125,000 sq. ft. nance: There has been mini-
2015
TALENT SHOW
Sponsored by: Matagorda Regional Medical Center
Sunday, February 22nd • 1 p.m.
Bay City Civic Center
14 - HS Senior
Deadline for entries is Friday, February 6th @ Noon
14 - 19 yrs.
PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. O.R. Kubecka
Junior, Intermediate & Senior Divisions
Sunday, February 22nd Immediately following Talent Show
at Bay City Civic Center
Deadline for entries is Friday, February 6th @ Noon
Join us on Facebook!
mal activity due to the weather.
Equipment Repairs: Aussie
Ag repaired the leaking transfer case on the F 250.
Facility/Dock
Repairs:
Replaced rusted water line
straps at SBM with stainless straps. Filled wash outs
at GAR and Lagasse Docks.
Repaired Overhead door at
the Diesel Mechanic Shop
and lubricated all the doors.
Maintenance crews worked
on the leaking sink in the
Men’s Rm. at the Administration Building and are awaiting on parts to complete the
repair.
Bay Area Service Co. serviced three space heaters in
the Diesel Mechanic Shop
and one heat pump at the
MEC Classroom Building.
Waiting on parts to complete
repairs.
Lanfear requested Mosier
Services to check a problem with the electrical meters in the pedestals at South
Bay Marina open side. They
found that all of the meters
were
not working. Best guess
9:13 AM Page 1
is that there was a lightning
strike.
Port Projects: Requested a
proposal from Mosier Services to do maintenance on
the boat lifts at SBM and
have received their proposal.
Lanfear reported having
been working on a package to
request proposals to replace
three heat pumps/condensing
units, change four coils in the
existing AHU units, and add
strip heat to four systems at
the MEC classroom building.
He is working on a proposal package to supply power
to support the changes in the
HVAC package; and a proposal package to replace the
rusted out switch gear and
breaker panels at the Diesel
Mechanic Shop.
The Turning Basin 1, West
Dock Repairs are complete
with the exception of the
limestone installation which
is scheduled to be complete
this week.
Shirley & Sons has completed the following on the
Port’s General Dock Repair:
• All fenders have been
removed, piling pulled, and
new piling driven including
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to 2 year terms, limited to 6
consecutive years.
Three seats are up for grabs
in the May election, Places #3,
#4, and #5.
Place #3 will have a new
resident as current Council
member and Mayor ProTem Ed Schulze is currently
completing his 3rd full term.
Schulze entered into office
May 2009.
Current Place #4 Councilman
Gary Hafernick, is completing
his 2nd consecutive full term.
He was elected onto Council
in May of 2011.
The Place #5 seat is held by
Andy Erdelt, who is currently
completing his 1st consecutive
full term. After previously
serving on the Council,
Erdelt’s term-clock reset when
he was elected into office in
May 2013.
Prospective candidates can
pick up packets from City
Secretary Robert Seward
at City Hall located at 311
Henderson.
As to eligibility of candidates
for the city positions, the City
Home Rule Charter states:
“Each candidate for a City
Council position, at the time
of filing of his/her application
for a place on the ballot, shall
be a registered voter in the
City; shall be a resident of the
City and shall have resided
within the corporate limits of
the City for at least one (1)
year preceding the date of the
election at which he/she is a
candidate; shall not have been
convicted of a felony criminal
offense or a crime involving
moral turpitude; shall not be
delinquent on city taxes; and
shall not be in violation of
any other provision in this
Charter.”
aged piling.
amendment to fund the con• Concrete caps at Aparicio/ tract.
Benner and Sea Co. docks
• Declaring certain property
have been poured.
as surplus to the needs of the
• All piling straps have district and the selling of surbeen installed except at Po plus property by live auction
Boys and Quality docks.
after publication of Notice of
Lanfear thanked all of the Sale of Surplus Property for
Port’s tenants involved with two consecutive weeks.
both of the Dock Repair Proj• The current register reects for their patience and co- ports
operation.
• The current voucher sumIncidents: None
mary
Safety: The December
• The January Investment
Safety/Staff meeting was Activity Report
heldon December 17. Larry
An upcoming meeting reLanfear provided the safety garding repairs at TPM will
topic to reemphasize the im- be set up between all vested
portance of using the line lo- parties to be included to
cate services prior to digging. discuss needs of the owner,
Monthly Lease Report
business, district, and others
Monthly port lease report involved.
given by Port Director MorNext Meeting
ris:
The next regular meeting
• 1 new temporary recre- of the Board is scheduled for
ational lease at TB#3
Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Port
• 1 renewed recreational Administration Building.
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• 1 renewed recreational
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• The minutes of December
18, 2014
• Lease Activity since last
Regular Board Meeting
• Tabled action to approve payment in amount of
$25,000.00 to the Palacios
HUB for assistance in establishing workforce training
th
classes to be held at the MEC
classroom building until next
meeting. The HUB requested
more time for the insurance
at the KC Hall off Nichols Rd.
requirement research.
• The handling of Requests
in Bay City, TX (Next to the Fairgrounds.)
for Proposals from at least 3
Dine-In or Drive Through
contractors on HVAC services at the MEC.
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• The preparation of bid
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“Supporting the Crisis Center”
of a request for sealed bids
Creating
Hope for Victims of Domestic
for the road rehabilitation at
Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child
the MEC.
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10 YEARS AGO-2005
The city of Palacios launched search for the city’s first City
Manager Position.
Phil Richman and Tony Rigdon traveled to Washington to
meet with key officials in effort of getting federal funding
approved to dredge the Palacios Channel.
20 YEARS AGO-1995
The Palacios Economic Development Foundation dissolved
in favor of the new City Development Foundation.
Michael Jordan, Earl Campbell, Jeff Bagwell and a host
of other sport celebrities were scheduled to participate in the
Eric Martin Celebrity Golf and Basketball Tournaments in
Bay City.
State Rep. D.R. “Tom” Uher was named speaker pro tempore
of the Texas House of Representatives.
25 YEARS AGO-1990
The remains of a 29-year old women reported missing in 1979,
were unearthed from a shallow grave behind an abandoned
motel at Weedhaven.
Frank P. “Sonny” Brhlik was named Man of the Year and
Jeannine Adams was named Women of the Year at the annual
Palacios CofC Banquet. John Brewer, St. was honored as
Merchant of the Year with Harold Bowers named Farmer/
Rancher of the Year. The Marine Related Award went to Bill
Scurlock.
The PHS Decathletes were headed to state after placing
second in regionals. Members of the team are Zach Prell,
Vanessa Le, Joule Middleton, Michelle King, Vu Tran, Thao
Dinh, Julie Vu, Barbara Benthall, Michelle Goin and Matt
Riccio.
30 YEARS AGO-1985
PHS student Bronwynn Dahl and Rhoda Penland performed
with the symphonic band of the Music Region XIII All-Region
Band. Denise Flores and Kevin Templeman performed with
the Concert Band.
DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
40 YEARS AGO-1975
The Palacios City Council approved five-year contracts
to Earl Sullivan and Bill Thomas to manage the Palacios
airport.
Only 33 permits for new construction and additions, totaling
$502,767, were issued by the City of Palacios last year.
50 YEARS AGO-1965
Margaret Herlin was in the voting lead for Valentine
Sweetheart.
City Council turned thumbs down on a Federal Low Cost
Housing Project.
Over 200 farms attended an informal seafood supper
honoring the ’64 Sharks. Each coach was presented an
engraved wrist watch.
Bruce Harris, a senior at Howard Payne, was elected to
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.
55 YEARS AGO-1960
Rev. Clint Harris was selected president of the Palacios
Rotary Club.
Blanche Halstead and Julian Ray Jenkins, members of the
PHS choir, were selected to the All-State Choir. Ann Cooper
was named to All-State Band.
A total of $595.95 was collected during the annual Mother’s
March on Polio.
The Texas Baptist Encampment officially became a part
of Dist. Four of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
60 YEARS AGO-1955
Mike Sequist’s calf won first place in the Houston Fat Stock
Show’s commercial class.
George H. Thomas was the new minister of the Church
of Christ.
The yacht “Augusta,” recently purchased by A.A. Brown
was severely damaged by fire.
The Mother’s March on Polio netted $725 and the Lions
Club collected $112.
Abbott, Patrick sworn in, Senate changes rules
BY RICHARD LEE
(Austin) Governor Greg
Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan
Patrick took office at a ceremony held on the Capitol
grounds Tuesday, marking
new leadership in the state
for the first time in more than
a decade. Patrick takes over
from David Dewhurst, who
has been Lt. Governor since
2003, and Abbott replaces
Rick Perry, whose 14 year
tenure is the longest in state
history. Abbott said in his inaugural address that he wants
to keep Texas the best state
for business in America. “I
will also ensure that we keep
Texas number one in the nation for job creation,” he said.
“We will promote policies
that limit the growth of government – not the size of your
dreams.”
Patrick was more specific
on his policy goals during his
inaugural address, saying that
he will deliver on his campaign promises. “In my campaign I pledged to secure the
border, to lower property and
business taxes, prioritize, reform and improve public education, build our infrastructure
and protect life, family, and
the Second Amendment,” he
said. “That’s what I pledged
to do as a candidate and that’s
what I will do as Lt. Governor.
My goal is to be the best Lt.
Governor in the history of the
state.” Patrick called for the
passage of a school choice
program, the highest level of
border security funding in the
state budget ever and a plan
to reduce both business and
property taxes this session.
Wednesday, the Senate
voted on new rules for the upcoming session and changed
a long standing tradition. For
many years, the Senate has
operated under the two-thirds
rule, which requires that twothirds, or 21 members, must
vote to bring up a bill before it can be considered by
the body. This session, that
threshold has been lowered
to three-fifths, or 19 members. This controversial issue
sparked considerable debate,
but Administration Chairman and Tyler Senator Kevin
Eltife defended the provision
as necessary to keep the Senate operating efficiently. “We
must work on the rules that
allow the Senate to govern in
regular session and complete
our work in a timely manner,” he said. Issues blocked
under the two-thirds rule, said
Eltife, just come back again in
special sessions when Senators have no option to set the
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Senators also approved reducing the number of standing
committees from 18 to 14 and
limiting the number of congratulatory resolutions to ten
per member per session. This
will help the Senate run better,
said Eltife, and help members
focus on the challenges facing
the state.
The Senate was to reconvene Mon. (Jan. 26) at 2 p.m.
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65 YEARS AGO-1950
The Rotary Club has secured a building for a Boy Scout center
and plans were underway to raise funds to move the building
to the southwest corner of the junior high school grounds.
70 YEARS AGO-1945
Mr. and Mrs. George Curtis purchased the Palacios Grocery
from Mr. and Mrs. Tex Ethridge.
Death claimed two of Palacios’ prominent citizens. C.W.
Nester, druggist, died on Jan. 27. Duncan Ruthven, Palacios’
first mayor, died Jan. 30.
75 YEARS AGO-1940
Frank Carr entered the race for county sheriff; Charlie
McConnell for City Marshal; and W.H. Williams, Pct. 3
constable.
J.B. Feather, Guy Claybourn, Helen Ward, and J.A.
Cunningham had announced for the office of city secretary.
80 YEARS AGO-1935
J.W. Sartwelle was re-elected president of the Port City
Packing Company in Houston.
85 YEARS AGO-1930
Miss Grace Evelyn Barnett was elected a member of the
Folk Play Club at Baylor-Belton College.
90 YEARS AGO-1925
Officers elected for the Palacios State Bank were H.B.
Farwell, president; Mrs. Mary Elder, vice-president; J.F.
Barnett, acting vice-president and cashier; and Claire Hansen,
assistant cashier. Other assistants were Mabel B. Hayes, Joe
L. Deutsch, Jr. and Leonard Walters.
95 YEARS AGO-1920
J.E. Stewart purchased the Dr. Cairnes property on Morton.
The Cairnes family moved to their new home on Commerce.
The Murphy home at the corner of First and South Bay
Blvd. was damaged by fire.
J.W. Sartwelle announced his candidacyfor mayor.
Synthetic Marijuana: A Dangerous Epidemic
suffer severe brain damage. (safe4emily.org)
There are many other cases just like Emily’s,
even stories from our own community. Community leaders are aware of this issue, and it was the focus of our Tri-County
Community Coalition meeting in November.
Lieutenant Clayton Ryman of Bay City Police Department said on this topic, “Synthetic
marijuana causes health risks for users, safety
concerns for law enforcement officers, and
increased numbers of emergency room visits. This situation is not specific to one geographical area but spans across the nation. As increased numbers of children and adults
choose to use these drugs, the risks substantially elevate for everyone involved.”
Parents, be sure to talk to your children
about the dangers of synthetic marijuana. Too
many lives are being ruined. Together, we can
work to eradicate this epidemic. For more
information, contact Tri-County Community
Coalition of the Bay Area Council on Drugs
and Alcohol (BACODA) at [email protected] or 800-510-3111.
BY Marian Bullard
Tri-County Community Coalition Coordinator
Synthetic marijuana is a growing epidemic
in our community, and it can no longer be ignored. It’s important to know that synthetic
marijuana - also known as fake weed, K2,
Spice, Kush, and other names - is not marijuana. It mimics some of the characteristics
of marijuana, but it is chemically made in a
lab. The effects of the chemicals are more like
ecstasy, methamphetamines, heroin and other
serious drugs. Retailers and websites advertise the drugs as “safe” and “legal,” but these
statements are false. The possible chemicals
in any given container of a synthetic are not
known and may differ each time the product
is purchased, even if it is the same product
name.
In my years of working in the prevention
field, I have seen the devastating effects of
synthetic marijuana firsthand. This drug can
destroy physical and mental health from the
very first use. Immediate effects of synthetic
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PALACIOS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2014
10
Data
Control
Codes
REVENUES:
5700 Local and Intermediate Sources
5800 State Program Revenues
5900 Federal Program Revenues
5020
Total Revenues
0011
0012
0013
0021
0023
0031
0032
0033
0034
0035
0036
0041
0051
0052
0053
0061
0071
0072
0073
0081
0091
0091
0093
0099
6030
General
Fund
$
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Instruction
Instructional Resources and Media Services
Curriculum and Staff Development
Instructional Leadership
School Leadership
Guidance, Counseling, & Evaluation Services
Social Work Services
Health Services
Student Transportation
Food Service
Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activities
General Administration
Facilities Maintenance and Operations
Security and Monitoring Services
Data Processing Services
Community Services
Principal on Long-term Debt
Interest on Long-term Debt
Bond Issuance Costs and Fees
Capital Outlay
Contracted Instructional Services
Between Public Schools
Payments to Shared Service Arrangements
Other Intergovernmental Charges
Total Expenditures
13,388,584
4,703,738
39,627
18,131,949
1,290,410
--1,290,410
$
---
1,116
98
Total
Governmental
Funds
Other
Governmental
Funds
$
1,116
434,949
186,487
1,425,983
2,047,419
$
15,115,059
4,890,225
1,465,610
21,470,894
----------------1,185,000
139,822
---
177,148
---2,135
1,107
--94,983
1,258
10,069
1,615
25,801
400
-9,547
--61,944
167,420
928,204
6,219
--38,018
-55,171
--1,195,195
49,821
1,286
22,000
--1,662
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9,199,312
302,314
276,059
75,049
1,135,783
350,424
55,682
127,601
553,611
1,196,453
711,265
671,240
2,091,005
89,533
358,552
27,887
1,185,000
139,822
61,944
167,420
3,133,045
786,574
189,214
18,708,964
---1,324,822
---553,427
---2,297,576
3,133,045
786,574
189,214
22,884,789
(577,015)
Other Financing Sources and (Uses):
7911 Capital-Related Debt Issued (Regular Bonds)
7915 Transfers In
7916 Premium or Discount on Issuance of Bonds
8911 Transfers Out
7080 Total Other Financing Sources and (Uses)
1200 Net Change in Fund Balances
---(255,444)
(255,444)
(832,459)
$
$
60
Capital
Projects
Fund
8,093,960
296,095
276,059
75,049
1,095,630
349,317
511
127,601
458,628
-651,375
668,339
2,043,204
89,133
358,552
16,678
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1100 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over (Under)
1100 Expenditures
0100 Fund Balances - Beginning
3000 Fund Balances - Ending
50
Debt
Service
Fund
18,022,566
17,190,107
(34,412)
----
$
(552,311)
2,500,000
-61,944
-2,561,944
2,009,633
33,056
33,056
(1,356)
128,696
127,340
$
-2,009,633
$
This Statement is published in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140.006 Local Government
Code, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, Act 2007, 80th Legislature. For additional information, contact the
office of the Superintendent of the Palacios Independent School District.
(250,157)
(1,413,895)
-255,444
--255,444
5,287
2,500,000
255,444
95,000
(255,444)
2,595,000
1,181,105
103,982
109,269
$
18,255,244
19,436,349
Palacios Beacon - Wed., January 28, 2015 - Page 5
DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Bird Notes
By Palacios’ resident birding expert
Cathy Wakefield
(361)404-1198
Harmonie Club gearing up for Valentine Sweetheart Ball
The annual Valentine Sweetheart Coronation Ball, presented by the Palacios Harmonie Club, is held from 8 p.m.
to 1 a.m. on Feb. 14 at the Palacios Recreation Center. 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Deadline for table reservations and pre-ticket
sales is Feb. 6. For reservations and tickets contact Janet Boehm at 361-404-0740 or Jody Sanchez at 361-920-6463
Members of the Harmonie Club are: (front, l-r) Yen Tran, Kymberli Zamarripa, Rachel Barker, Sally Kurtz, Kim
Shimek, Janet Boehm, Marisol Figirova, and Monica Aparicio; (back) Brandi West, Daphni Bowers, Alyson Roe,
Jody Sanchez, Nellie Claybourn, Linda Wilson, Heidi Turner, Brandy Ramirez and Mandy Bates. Not pictured are
Susan Kopacz and Dr. Kelly Rynchek. (Submitted Photo)
NOTICE OF TAX RESALE
( Properties previously struck off to MATAGORDA COUNTY)
(See note below)
Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne
This week, birds were observed
at a variety of locations. While we
won’t always make lists, this was
interesting. Thank you, fellow birders Bob Friedrichs, Joan Muchmore,
Richard Conger and Natalie Hansen.
• Matagorda County Birding NaLadderback
ture Center: Bald eagle, Anhinga,
Woodpecker
Gray catbird, Black-crowned night
heron, Wood ducks, Lincoln, Swamp, White-throated,
Chipping sparrow, Carolina chickadee, Tufted titmouse,
Downy woodpecker, Red-shouldered hawk, Barred owl,
American goldfinch
• Tres Palacios Bay along East Bayshore Dr: Common
goldeneye, Lesser scaup,Ruddy duck, Northern pintail,
Osprey, Red-breasted merganser, Common loon, Longbilled curlew, Brown and White pelican, Neotropic and
Double-crested cormorant, Laughing, Ring-billed and
Herring gull
• Collegeport area: Snow geese, White and Red-tailed
hawk, Northern harrier, American kestrel, Crested Carcara, both vultures, Killdeer, Black-bellied plover, Eastern phoebe, Loggerhead shrike, Great-tailed grackle,
Northern mockingbird, Eastern meadowlark, doves,
Mallard, Greater white-fronted goose (Speckled bellies), and some of the same, seen at previously mentioned locations.
• Schicke Pt: Belted kingfisher
• Lavaca Causeway: Roseatte spoonbill
There has been a Whooping crane shooting in La., that
resulted in a dead bird.. Please let us know if you do see
Whooping cranes. They’re much larger than any birds
in our area, standing 5 ft tall and having a wing span
of 6-7 ft. They fly with their necks and legs extended,
and have white with black wingtip with red-patch on the
crown of their heads, and a black “moustache”. The only
large white bird that can legally be shot, or hunted, is the
Snow goose.
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 February 3, 2015, at the North Entry, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the
City of Bay City, Texas, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on said day, beginning at 10:00 A.M., proceed to
sell for cash to the highest bidder, and in the manner provided by Section 34.05(d), Property Tax Code, all of the right, title
and interest of the taxing units, acquired through each of the suits listed below, in and to the following described real estate
being situated in Matagorda County, Texas, to wit:
Note: Matagorda County is the taxing unit to which the property was struck off to in trust.
Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne, By: __________________________ Date _____________
Cause #
Judgment Date
Struck-Off On
Sale
#
Account Number
Style of Case
Legal Description
Adjudged
Value
(See note
below)
Estimated
Minimum Bid
(See note
below)
T15,050
12/14/05
08/01/06
T15,789
08/26/14
12/02/14
25690
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. THOMAS F. CLARK,
ET AL
LTS 7 & 8, BLK 169, BAY CITY
ORIGINAL TOWNSITE, VOL 5,
PG 36.*
$7,500.00
$1,600.00
28477
CAMELOT FOREST SEC 1, BLK
1, LT 8, VOL 1, PG 326-A,*
$8,000.00
$3,400.00
3
T15,980
08/15/12
02/05/13
12369
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. PROJECTS
AMERICAN CORPORATION,
ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. DENNIS BROOKS,
JR., ET AL
$33,180.00
$2,000.00
4
T16,005
08/26/14
12/02/14
32676
(50 FT X 130 FT), 0.149 ACS
MORE OR LESS, ELISHA HALL
SRVY, ABST 45, VOL 578, PG
750.*
DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK
CLUB, SEC 5, BLK 8, LT 45,
VOL 4, PG 47*
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
5
T16,005
08/26/14
12/02/14
32677
6
T16,005
08/26/14
12/02/14
32678
7
T16,008
11/03/10
03/01/11
R15460
1
2
Sale
#
8
9
Cause #
Judgment Date
T16,114
Struck-Off On
10/17/12
03/05/13
T16,133
08/26/14
12/02/14
Account Number
24452
39305
10
T16,149
08/26/14
12/02/14
25460
11
T16,190
05/01/13
08/06/13
48290
12
T16,378
08/26/14
12/02/14
35517
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF JOE H.
INGRAM, DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF JOE H.
INGRAM, DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF JOE H.
INGRAM, DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY
AND PALACIOS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT, ET AL VS.
ROBERT G. KENNEDY, SR.,
A/K/A ROBERT GENE
KENNEDY A/K/A ROBERT
EUGENE KENNEDY, SR., ET
Style of Case
AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. WILLIE E. SMITH, ET
AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF W. B.
JENKINS A/K/A WILLIE
JENKINS, DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. MANUEL SABEDRA
AKA MANUEL SABEDRE,
ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS
TO THE ESTATE OF CLYDE
MELVIN BUTLER,
DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET
AL VS. PATRICK
LALUMIERE, DECEASED,
ET AL
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK
CLUB SEC 5, BLK 8, LT 47,
VOL 4, PG 47*
$1,500.00
$1,500.00
TRES PALACIOS OAKS, LIVE
OAK SEC, LT 166, VOL 6, PG
47-50* (47110/R15460)
$1,000.00
$1,000.00
CITY OF BAY CITY ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE, BLK 4, LT 8, VOL
5, PGS 36-39.*
Estimated
Adjudged
Minimum Bid
Value
$7,250.00
$3,431.00
(See
note
(See
note
below)
below)
$19,310.00
$2,900.00
BAY CITY ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE, BLK 129, LT 3,
VOL 5, PGS 36-39*
$7,250.00
$3,625.00
TR. 1: TRES PALACIOS OAKS,
CREEKSIDE SEC, LT 1467, VOL
6, PGS 50-52* (48290 / R17870)
$1,300.00
$1,110.83
$12,500.00
$3,800.00
MARKHAM ORIGINAL
TOWNSITE, BLK 43, LT 4, VOL
196, PG 580*
DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK
CLUB, SEC 15, LT 936, VOL 5,
PG 29*
Teri Cartwright
Manager
Lainey Hudson
Closer
Palacios Abstract & Title Co.
310 Fifth Street
Palacios, Texas 77465
Phone: 361-972-9996
Direct E-Fax: 979-241-3792
Blessing EFLM Lions Club
PANCAKE SUPPER
Blessing Community Center
640 Hwy 616 • Blessing, TX
Monday, February 16th • 5pm-7pm
6 per plate • Dine-In or Take-Out
$
DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK
CLUB SEC 5, BLK 8, LT 46,
VOL 4, PG 47*
Legal Description
Welcoming
Darla Galvan
to the team.
Notes:
All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition
(including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by
law.
All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Matagorda County. All
prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property.
Prospective bidders are encouraged to consult their attorney. Prospective bidders should not rely on the "Adjudged Value" as
representing the actual value of the property or any information regarding the property contained in the records of the
Matagorda County Appraisal District .
Payment must be made in cash or by cashiers check. All sales are final.
All Sales subject to cancellation without prior notice.
RECENT CHANGES IN THE PROPERTY TAX CODE NOW REQUIRE PURCHASERS OF TAX SALE PROPERTY
TO HAVE A STATEMENT FROM THE MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR CERTIFYING THAT
THE PERSON/FIRM/COMPANY PURCHASING PROPERTY AT A TAX SALE OWES NO DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES
TO ANY TAXING ENTITY WITHIN THE COUNTY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A TAX SALE DEED TO ANY PROPERTY
YOU PURCHASE WITHOUT THIS CERTIFICATE.
TO OBTAIN A CERTIFICATE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR MATAGORDA COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR AT
LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SALE.
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MATGORDA HOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER
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700 12th • Bay City • 979-245-7800
Admissions Director: Debbie Castillo
Palacios Funeral Home
701 1ST STREET • 972-2012
111 N. Main St. • Port Lavaca, TX • 361-552-5441
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Feed & Seed
Serving the Community 43 Years
An angel of the Lord appeared to him
in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take to you Mary your
wife, for that which is conceived in her is
of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son,
and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save
His people from their sins.”
1917 13th St. • Bay City • 979-245-2097
(361) 972-2222
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AGAPE FAMILY OUTREACH
1811 Newsom Blvd.
Sunday Fellowship: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday Discipleship: 7 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Eric Young
Church Phone: 972-0800
ASAMBLEA APOSTOLICA
DELA FE EN CRISTO JESUS
710 8th Street
Lunes-Oracios 7:30 p.m.
Martes-Culto Juvenil
Bilinque: 7:30 p.m.
Miercoles-Culto De Adoracion: 7:30 p.m.
Domingo Escuela Dominical: 9:45 a.m.
Culto Evangelisticio: 2 p.m.
Pastor: Eddie Martinez
Phone: 972-2419
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
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TURNING BASIN 2
361-972-5012
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1407 MAIN STREET
Palacios, TX
PALACIOS,
TEXAS 77465
77465
361-972-1555
CARS
SUV’s
TRUCKS
PALACIOS AUTOS
361-972-3596 • 117 Henderson • Palacios, TX
1-877-4-BAY CITY
39 South 11th St., Blessing
Sunday Services: 10 a.m.
Wednesday Prayer: 7 p.m.
BLESSING CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
Railroad & Pecan Streets
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Pastor: Steven Walker
BLESSING FIRST BAPTIST
Sunday School: 8:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 9:45 a.m. & 7 p.m
Wednesday Service: 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Larry Swift
Church Phone: 588-7325
Pastor’s Phone: 588-6313
CARANCAHUA CHAPEL
Corner CR 470 / CR 476
Carancahua Community Ctr.
Sunday Service: 8:30 a.m.
Wed. Service: 6 p.m.
Pastor: Bob Keprta
Casual Dress
[email protected]
COLLEGEPORT
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Equal Housing
Lender
459 Main • Palacios • 972-2585
The Trull FoundaTion
404 FourTh STreeT • PalacioS,TX • 361-972-5241
Serving the Palacios - Matagorda
County Area Since 1967
Parker
Best
Do it
Lumber
204 Henderson
Palacios, TX
361• 972-5500
Hours:
M-F/ 7:30am-5:30pm
Sat 8am-2pm
6th at Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Class: 7 p.m.
Phone: 972-2132
CHURCH OF GOD
OF PROPHECY
508 4th St.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Worship Service: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Lloyd Rodriguez
Church Phone: 972-6550
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
LATTER DAY SAINTS
OUR REDEEMER
LUTHERAN LCMS
Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
Church Phone: 972-1158
4th & Rorem
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Church Phone: 972-3852
FIRST BAPTIST of PALACIOS
PILGRIM ROSE BAPTIST
202 Main Street
9th & Moore
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Sunday Morning
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Worship: 10:45 a.m.,
Wednesday Prayer Service: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Family Bible Study 5:45p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
Wed. Youth & Children Activities: 6 p.m.
Pastor: LeRoy Monroe
Wed. Church Prayer Time: 6 p.m.
Phone: 972-6482
Pastor: Chris Webb
Associate Pastor of Ministries:
PRIMERA IGLESIA BAUTISTA
James Collins
4th & Morton
Church Phone: 972-5486
Domingo Escuela
Domincal: 9:45 a.m.
Adoracion: 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Miercoles Estudio Biblico: 7 p.m.
3rd & Morton
Pastor: Juan Aguilera
Sunday School: 9:40 a.m.
Parsonage: 972-5542
Sunday Coffee: 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m.
Interim Pastor: Vanessa Potter
SOLID ROCK FELLOWSHIP
Church Phone: 972-2124
1800 First St.
Pastor’s Phone: 972-5389
Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; 6 p.m.
Wednesday. Service: 6:00 p.m.
Pastors: Billie Burch
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
Church Phone: 972-3675
3rd & Lucas
Sunday School: 9 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC
Wednesday Adult Choir: 6 p.m.
1004 Magnusson
Pastor: Rev. David King
Confessions Saturday:
Church Phone: 972-3013
5-5:45 p.m., or by Appointment
Pastor’s Phone: 972-6005
Saturday Mass 6 p.m.
Sunday Vietnamese Mass: 8 a.m.
Sunday English Mass: 9:30 a.m.
FIRST UNITED
Sunday Spanish Mass: 11 a.m.
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Pastor: Rev. Bryan Heyer
525 Morton Street
Church Phone: 972-2446
Sunday Service: 10 a.m.
& 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m.
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL
Pastor: James & Susie Jimenez
3rd & Main
Se Habla Español
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-2707
Morning Prayer: 10:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-2744
Church Fax: 972-1334
HOUSE OF GOD
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN
(Bilingual)
9th & Morton
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m.
Church Phone: 972-5254
LA VINA DEL SENOR
Domingo: 9.45 a.m., 6 p.m.
Miercoles: 6:30 p.m.
Viernes: 6:30 p.m.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
MEMBER
FDIC
LABOR OF LOVE MINISTRIES
1008 5th Street
Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.
Monday: 7 p.m. School of the Book
Wednesday Worship: 7:30 p.m.
Pastor: Danny G. Perez
Church Phone: 972-2849
Pastor’s Phone: 972-2475
MIDFIELD COMMUNITY
Junetta St., Midfield
Sunday Worship: 7:30 a.m.
Pastor: Howard Harper
Phone: 979-241-1274
THE LIVING WORD CHURCH
12th & Henderson
Sunday Worship 10 a.m., 6 p.m.
Wednesday Youth Service: 7 p.m.
Intercession:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri.: 7 p.m.
Pastor: Tony Flores
Church Phone: 972-2352, 972-2955
TRINITY BAPTIST
2nd & Rorem
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
Pastor: Louis Rush
Church Phone: 972-3139
WEST PALACIOS CHURCH
OF GOD OF PROPHECY
808 9th St.
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Sunday Praise-Worship: 11 a.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.
Pastor: Raymond Salinas
Church Phone: 972-6262
Pastor’s Phone: 361-588-7117
NEW BEGINNINGS
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
10th & Ritchie • PO Box 657
Sunday Worship: 6pm
Thursday Worship: 7pm
Church Phone: 361-649-4715
Pastor: Kenyon Hamilton
www.new-beginningschurch.com
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453 Commerce • 361-972-3009 • Fax 361-972-2610
Palacios
Antiques & Resale
501 First Street • Palacios
361-972-1380
Open Fri. & Sat. 10am - 5pm • Sun. Noon - 4pm
Homes • Business • Life
308 4th Street ~ Palacios
Prime Parts Supply
709 Henderson • (361) 972-2565
972-2551
Matthew 5:20-21
BIBLE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
Mon-Sat: 11am-1:30pm & 5-9pm
CAMPBELL-HUITT
INSURANCE
When visiting the businesses and services listed
above, thank them for sponsoring this Church Page.
The Luther Hotel
An Historic Inn
408 South Bay Blvd.
361-972-2312
STP Nuclear
Operating Company
www. stpnoc.com
215 5th St.
Palacios
361-972-5900
Coastal Properties
EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY HUD
CERTIFIED
"Strong Churches Make Strong Communities"
www.remaxcoastalproperties.com
Palacios House of Flowers
414 Main St. • Palacios • 361-972-2517
Irene Page, Owner
Dairy Queen
215 Henderson Ave.
361-972-2554
Open: 10am-10pm
PALACIOS
AUTO & TOWING
1105 Henderson 361-972-5923
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-4:30pm
Verner L. “Butch”
Bowers
Attorney-At-Law
807 Henderson • Palacios • 361-972-2545
BIG G Auto GlAss
1-800-460-2080
Proudly Serving the Palacios Community
WES’
FEED & MORE
1160 FM 616 • 361-588-6631
Tire Shop 361-588-6660
Blessing, Texas 77419
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
LAGASSE MARINE WAYS
Turning Basin 1 • 361-972-6060
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Palacios
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or family
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Angelique Learline Bigelow Jordan, “Angie”, age
21, went to meet her Lord and
Savior on January 13, 2015.
Angie was raised in Palacios, attended Tidehaven
High School, and graduated
from Wharton County Junior
College nuclear program in
2014. She resided in Victoria,
TX.
Angie was born on December 19, 1993 in Metarie,
Louisiana, to the late Randy Bigelow and Cheryl Henson
Bigelow .
Angie and Billy were married June 14, 2014 in Nauvoo,
Illinois.
She was the recipient of the NRC Scholarship for the
nuclear program at Wharton County Junior College. She
enjoyed giving back to the community and volunteered
with the Matagorda County United Way, and participated
in the community theater.
Angie was employed by South Texas Nuclear Project
and is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.
Angie is survived by her husband, William “Billy”
Palmer Jordan III, originally from Bay City, and her
mother, her brothers, Jarrett and Nicholas, her sister
Stephanie, her grandparents I.W. Henson and Learline
Henson of Palacios, TX, grandfather Ronald R. Bigelow
of Reserve, Louisiana, a host of nieces and nephews, Uncle Patrick Chris Henson, of Hanover, Pennsylvania and
Uncle Robert Craig Henson of Olivia, TX and Angie’s
special friend and sister-in-law Rebecca Immenhauser Bigelow. She is also survived by her parents-in-law, Bill &
Dana Jordan, and brother-in-laws Zachary Jordan, Steven
Jordan and Sean Jordan.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother,
Mary Jo Smith of Lima, Ohio, and uncle Donald Bigelow
of Reserve, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Matagorda County United Way or the American Red Cross.
The Jordan family, the Bigelow family, and the Henson
family thank the entire community for their outpouring of
love and support.
Palacios Beacon - Wed., January 28, 2015 - Page 7
IFE TYLES
Snacking your way to good health
BY Chinatu Gladrich Matagorda. Co.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent
It’s a new year, and many people have
goals to make this one healthy! Snacks
are a big part of a healthy eating plan,
and if you choose wisely, snacks can
help you reach your health goals.
“Too often, people grab calorie-dense
snacks, such as chips or a cookie, because they are hungry between meals,”
says Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
agent Chinatu Gladrich. However, if
you plan ahead, you can have a variety
of healthy and nutritious snacks ready to
grab and go. Choosing healthy snacks
from the grains, fruit, vegetables, dairy,
and protein food groups can boost your
energy between meals and keep your
hunger in check so you don’t overeat
at meal time. In fact, you can think of
snacks as “mini-meals” and view them
as opportunities to eat more fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich dairy foods,
which are often under-consumed by
Americans.
It’s no secret that many people are try-
ing to lose weight. Therefore, there are a
few tips you should follow when choosing to include snacks into your day. First,
most people do not need more than one
or two snacks per day. You should never
snack if you are not hungry, and always
avoid the urge to eat if you are bored,
stressed, worried, or angry. Next, if you
do choose to include snacks in your day,
keep snacks to less than 200 calories,
and be sure that you do not exceed the
total number of calories you need. To
help you control snack portions, measure out your foods, or choose foods
that are pre-portioned, such as yogurt
or canned fruit. Some stores even offer
snacks that are pre-packaged in 100-calorie portions.
Many foods make great snacks! Some
snacks may just be a single food, such
as an apple or popcorn, while others
maybe a combination of foods from several food groups, such as fat-free yogurt
with fresh berries. Whatever snack you
choose, be sure that you choose foods
low in solid fat, salt, and added sugar,
but high in nutrients and fiber. When
GUNNER LEE WEIXELMAN
Trent and Roberta
Weixelman of Palacios
are proud to announce the
birth of their son, Gunner
Lee, born at 4:59 p.m. on
November 19, 2014.
The
new
arrival
weighed 7-lbs., 4-oz.,
and was 21 inches long.
He was welcomed home
by big sister Kamryn and
brothers Sean and Trey.
Maternal grandparents
are Bobby and Becky Buckley of Palacios. Paternal grandparents are Mike and the late Kathy Weixelman of Palacios.
On January 19th, Jo Ann
Schneider, Miss Murphy, and
Marty Rieck provided Alapha members with a study of
India and Asia.
Members answered roll
call by indicating if they like
or dislike Indian food, and
with what Indian dishes or
spices they are familiar. Answers varied, but most were
familiar with curry and other
spices. Many members indicated they were not familiar with Indian food, or had
never had the opportunity to
try it. Some would be willing
to try Indian food if given the
opportunity.
The program was interest-
Peggy Hafernick
GLOBAL FLAVORS
Thursday, February 19
6:00 p.m.
th
Palacios Recreation Center
2401 Perryman, Palacios, TX
planning your snacks, you’ll need to
consider whether you need access to a
refrigerator to safely store your snack
foods. Here are a few ideas for healthy
snacks:
Whole wheat crackers and low fat
cheese;
Fresh vegetables, such as cucumbers
and cherry tomatoes, with low-fat salad
dressing;
Fruits canned in their own juice, such
as pineapple or pears;
“Grab and Go” fresh fruits, such as
bananas, apples, and peaches;
Nuts, such as almonds or walnuts;
Granola bars;
Low-fat popcorn;
Peanut butter and celery sticks; and
Bell peppers and hummus.
Whichever snack you choose, remember to keep it healthy and low in calories!
To learn more about nutrition, contact
your local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county office at 979-2454100.
Alapha Club studies India, Asia
New Arrivals
Palacios Chamber of Commerce
Annual Awards Banquet
Presents
Independent Beauty Consultant
201 E. McGlothlin • 361-972-2824
Palacios, TX 77465
[email protected]
www.marykay.com/phafernick
“STORYTELLING IN PALACIOS”
A New Community Opportunity Presenting
Performed Stories and Classes on How to
be a Performance Artist in Storytelling
Open to the public.
Begins: Sat., Jan. 31st – House Concert
Featuring Award-Winning Texas
Tall Teller Donna Ingham
At the Peaceful Pelican B&B in Palacios.
www.thepeacefulpelican.com
Tickets at the door: $5 Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Performance begins at 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
Storytelling classes begin Sunday, February 1st, 3:00 p.m.
at the same place. Taught by storyteller Vanessa Potter.
Course cost: $15. No credit cards accepted. For more
info contact Vanessa at 830-496-0925.
This new cultural art opportunity is made possible
by the generosity of the Trull Foundation.
Tickets $20.00
in advance
Corporate
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
•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.
ing and creative, and followed an adapted version of
“Would you like to be a millionaire?” based on questions
about India and Asia. Questions were asked of Marty
Rieck by Jo Ann Schneider,
with a ringing bell each time
Marty chose the correct response. Questions were frequently clarified or expanded by Miss Murphy, to the
amusement of Alapha members and the mock irritation
of the questioner, Jo Ann. At
the end of the question and
answer period, a large quantity of fake and overlarge money was presented to Marty for
her 100% correct answers to
all questions.
Additional facts regarding the area were added by
committee members For
example, religion there has
evolved over time. Primary
religion of 1500 BC was
Hindu, then in 600 BC it
was Buddhism, but by 1100
AD the primary faith was
Muslim. The Muslim faith in
India is the 3rd largest in the
world, but millions of young
Muslims have now left India
and are scattered throughout
the world.
In 1947 India gained its independence from the United
Kingdom. Their government now includes 29 states
served by three branches of
government.
The literacy rate is quite
low, with less than half the
citizens able to read and
write. India has the 3rd largest economy, after the United
States (1st) and China (2nd).
Their services are heavily involved in outsourcing, such
as call centers. Mathematics is a favored subject, with
a long history of over 2000
years.
The most popular sport in
India is cricket. Art is centered on ancient paintings
and sculptures. The poverty
rate hovers around 20%30%. Alapha’s next meeting
will be a social hosted by officers on February 2nd.
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YOUTH
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TAFE Good Apple Educators
for December
The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
at Palacios High School selected Mrs. Melody Egg and
Mr. Warren Morris as the Good Apple Educators for the
month of December.
Mrs. Egg was
selected as the Elementary
Good
Apple award recipient and is a
repeat winner. In
her card, members
commented
that
they remember all
the mnemonic devices that she used
in class and that she
was a great math
Academic UIL participants at PHS get tuned up for District
PHS students are off to a great start, attending their first pre-district academic UIL meet in El Campo on Saturday, January 17. Students competed in Ready Writing, Computer Applications, Current Issues and Events, News
Writing, Spelling, Literary Criticism, Accounting, Feature Writing, Social Studies, and Headline Writing. In Ready
Writing, Hayley Reynolds earned 1st place, Bianca Hernandez 2nd place, and Serena Zamarripa 4th place. In
Spelling, Thi Vu earned 3rd place and Rob Hinchliffe took 4th place. Our Literary Criticism participants – Bianca
Hernandez, Hayley Reynolds, Kylie Durio, Mackenzie Alexander, and Steven Nevarez – placed 2nd as a team. Victoria Espinosa earned 6th place in Feature Writing and Augustin Maldonado took 3rd and 4th place in Accounting and Computer Applications respectively. The district meet, where students can advance to regional and state
levels of competition and earn scholarships, will take place during March of this year. Pictured are: (front, l-r) Rob
Hinchliffe, Bianca Hernandez, Kylie Durio, Serena Zamarripa, Vy Le, Thi Vu, Augustin Maldonado and Victoria
Espinosa; (back) Loren Osborne, Hayley Reynolds, Mackenzie Alexander, Jessica Nguyen, Steven Nevarez, Dominique Brazil and Mrs. Shelley Newsom. (Submitted Photo)
teacher. Awarding
Mrs. Egg with her
card and sonic gift
card is Junior VicePresident Serena
Zamarippa.
Mr. Morris, another past winner,
was selected as the
Secondary Good
Apple award recipient. In his card
signed by TAFE
members, students
thanked him for helping him appreciate life, for teaching them how to be independent and teaching them to be
held responsible for their actions. Presenting him with
his card is TAFE secretary, senior Sabrina Garcia.
By Vikijane Mosier
Polk earns degree
from Sam Houston
Allison La’Tara Polk,
daughter of Debbie Polk
and granddaughter of Alice
Polk of Palacios, graduated
from Sam Houston State
University on December
13th with a Bachelor of
Science in Interdisciplinary Studies and Minor
Special Education. Allison
is currently a 4th grade
teacher in Garland ISD.
Allison is a 2010 Palacios
High School graduate.
Blessing’s Terrific Tigers of the Week
SELECTED as Terrific Tigers of the Week at Blessing Elementary last week were:
(left to right) AJorge Aboytes, Claudia Hernandez, Makyla Paniagua and Janelle
Mujica. (Submitted Photo)
During Science Rocks
Chris Webb demonstrated
how vacuums work in the atmosphere. He imploded cans
and showed the children how
it felt to be vacuum sealed.
Come join us next week on
Thursday at 5, don’t miss out
on the fun.
Winter Texan Mary M.
Dissinger returned to share
excerpts from Winnie the
Pooh by A. A. Milne and The
Call of the Wild by Jack London. We also talked about
Martin Luther King Jr. and
the children made hand print
pictures of how they would
change the world. All who
attended choose a book from
First Book Matagorda.
The After School Homework program has begun
again. So if your child needs
help with homework we have
a form to fill out. Our program is geared for elemen-
tary age children but we will
be glad to help any age who
needs assistance.
Come by some afternoon
and find out what our homework program is all about.
Deadline 5 p.m.
Friday for all
photos & articles
to be submitted
for consideration
to be published
in the
Palacios Beacon
TYB
Fundraiser
Baked Potato Meal
Auction, and Raffle
Sun., February 8th
at
St. Peter’s Catholic Church Hall
Blessing, Texas
Meal will be served from
10:30am-1:30pm
Auction will begin at 12:30pm
Students of the Week at Central
SELECTED as Students of the Week at Central Elementary last week were: (front, l-r) Gabriela Muniz, Savanna
Torres, Noah West, Denisse Paniagua, Lailoni Rodriguez and Fernanda Rodriguez; (back) Jordan Shelton, Aryana Baez, Andreas Delgado, Paola Jimenez and Ethan Barker. (Submitted Photo)
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NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF TEXAS
§
§
§
MATAGORDA COUNTY
BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Matagorda County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on
said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said
County, I have on December 3, 2014, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in February, 2015, the same being
the 3rd day of said month, at the North Entry, 1700 7th Street of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Bay City,
Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash
to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real
estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Matagorda and the
State of Texas, to-wit:
Sale
#
Cause #
Judgment Date
Acct #
Order Issue Date
Estimated
Minimum Bid
$2,540.00
$2,540.00
DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK
CLUB, LT 154, SEC 16, VOL 5, PGS
41-43*
$5,000.00
$3,300.00
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF W. W.
HEFFELFINGER A/K/A WILLIAM
WALTER HEFFELFINGER,
DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESATATE OF KENNETH DEES,
DECEASED, ET AL
NORTHEAST ADDN, LT 11, BLK
0, CITY OF BLESSING, VOL 19, PG
386*
$1,460.00
$1,460.00
TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH
MEADOW SEC, LT 901, VOL 6, PG
8-10* (ACCT# 47779/R16860)
$1,300.00
$1,000.00
47780
DECEMBER 03,
2014
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESATATE OF KENNETH DEES,
DECEASED, ET AL
TRES PALACIOS OAKS, HIGH
MEADOW SEC, LT 902, VOL 6, PG
8-10* (ACCT# 47780/R16862)
$1,300.00
$1,300.00
16416
DECEMBER 03,
2014
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. OLLIE BOONE CARTER
R H WILLIAMS SURV, ABST 105,
1.2808 ACRES, MOR OR LESS,
VOL 619, PG 426*
$9,420.00
$5,100.00
46606
DECEMBER 03,
2014
2
T15,871
09/30/14
35680
DECEMBER 03,
2014
3
T15,982
09/30/14
28120
DECEMBER 03,
2014
4
T16,077
09/30/14
47779
DECEMBER 03,
2014
5
T16,077
09/30/14
6
T16,161
09/30/14
7
T16,187
09/30/14
14439
DECEMBER 03,
2014
8
T16,187
09/30/14
45953
DECEMBER 03,
2014
9
29351
T16,187
DECEMBER
03,
09/30/14
2014 Acct #
Cause #
Judgment Date Order Issue Date
T16,348
08/26/14
Adjudged
Value
W. F. TETTS, WHITSON ADDN,
LT 6, BLK 2, VOL 2, PG 47*
T15,542
09/30/14
10
Legal Description
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF ALVIN BROOKS,
DECEASED, ET AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF J. E. TRAYLOR,
DECEASED, ET AL
1
Sale
#
Style of Case
17887
DECEMBER 03,
2014
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF CLEVELAND
WOODARD, JR., DECEASED, ET
AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF CLEVELAND
WOODARD, JR., DECEASED, ET
AL
WILLIAM RABB SURV, ABST 78,
1.003 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
VOL 31, PG 624*
$32,920.00
$6,200.00
MORTON & CORBETT SOUTH
END, E. HALL LEAGUE, 58.33 FT
X 104.5 FT, 0.14 ACRE, MORE OR
LESS, VOL 191, PG 602*
$2,800.00
$2,800.00
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF
CLEVELAND
Style
of Case
WOODARD, JR., DECEASED, ET
AL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
AND PALACIOS INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. 19TH
HOLE INVESTMENTS
CANEY ACRES, LT 7, BLK 1, VOL
4, PG 35*
Legal Description
$7,580.00
$4,400.00
Adjudged
Value
TEXAS RICE DEV, 10.2 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, LTS 7 & 8, NE 1/4,
SEC 7, TEXAS RICE
DEVELOPMENT CO SUBD, VOL
14, PG 372, CLK'S FILE #
2008080023* (ACCT#
17887/R12123)
$58,460.00
Estimated
Minimum Bid
$10,600.00
Estraca, Dinh named Rotary
Club’s Students of the Month
PALACIOS High school seniors Sarah Estraca and
Jeffrey Dinh were named Rotary Club Students of the
Month.
Sarah is the daughter of Peter and Sharon Estraca. An
A/B honor roll student with perfect attendance, Estraca
is a member of Scrubs, FCCLA, three year lettermen
on the Sharkette track team, a two year letter in Cross
Country and a member of the Sharkette soccer team.
After graduation she plans to attend a Texas university
to obtain a Masters in Food Science and Nutrition.
Jeffrey is the son of Tran and Don Dinh. He is active
in Robotics, W.I.T. and National Honor Society. Upon
graduation he plans to attend the Univesity of Houston
to puruse a career in Dental Hygenics. (Submitted Photo)
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361-972-3009
Soul Food
Fest-2015
Saturday, February 7th
11:30am - 1:30pm
808 9th St. • Palacios
Church of God of Prophecy
11
T16,434
09/30/14
33750
DECEMBER 03,
2014
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
VS. G. A. BRACHER
DOWNEY'S CANEY CREEK
CLUB, LT 195, SEC 10, VOL 5, PG
13*
$20,000.00
$7,400.00
12
T16,447
09/30/14
46858
DECEMBER 03,
2014
$1,600.00
$1,600.00
13
T16,602
09/30/14
37624
DECEMBER 03,
2014
TIDEWATER OAKS, LT 190, VOL
MATAGORDA COUNTY, ET AL
7, PG 18*
VS. UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE
ESTATE OF LEE RUTHERFORD
A/K/A LEE DELL RUTHERFORD,
ET AL
FOLEY'S, 2ND EXTENSION, W
MATAGORDA COUNTY AND
100 FT, LTS 4-6, BLK 6, VOL 572,
PALACIOS INDEPENDENT
PG 746* (ACCT# 37624/R13434)
SCHOOL DISTRICT VS.
ARMANDO E. GARZA AKA
ARMANDO ELIZALDE GARZA,
ET AL
$43,620.00
$11,200.00
Please join us for a celebration of
the food that feed our bodies and souls
with pleasant memories. This event is
FREE....bring only your appetite and
willingness to share your memories.
(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, December 3, 2014
Sheriff Frank "Skipper" Osborne
Matagorda County, Texas
By
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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
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THE RON BROWN COMPANY
Office: 361-972-3200
* 184 F. Peggy Street - Fishing cabin metal garage & large carport. - $65,000.
* 417 Mertie- Spacious 3/3 home totally redone. Privacy fence, deck & small gazebo. $195,000.
* 26 Schooner- Neat 2/1 cottage, large shop & extra storage area. $89,500.
* 0 Tupelo/Meadowlark – 5 beautiful level lots available. Sold together. $9,250.
* 0 Sage Street/Tres Palacios Oaks- 2 lots in restricted subdivision. $3,000.
REDUCED $1,000.
* 0 Starling Street- 2 lots priced to sell Tres Palacios Oaks - $3,000. REDUCED $1,000.
* 0 Osprey/Tres Palacios Oaks – Open lot available. $1,300.00
* 0 Cedar Street/Tres Palacios Oaks – 2 lots perfect for weekend cabin. $3,000.
* 0 Windswept Dr./Port Lavaca – Gorgeous waterview lot with views of Carancahua
Bay in Sunrise Bay Sub. $60,000.
* 0 Ruthven – 2.86 acres within the city limits. Nice homesite! $48,500.
* 0 1st Street – 0.264 acres not far from downtown. Blocks from the bay! $49,000.
* 111 5th St. – 0.172 beautiful lot with great views of Tres Palacios Bay. $50,000.
REDUCED $40,000.
* 0 CR 305 Bayshore Rd – 7.88 acres with fantastic views of Tres Palacios Bay.
$394,000. REDUCED $315,200.
Your Coastal Property Specialists!
PIERCE
REAL
ESTATE
438 MAIN ST • 361-972-0810
311 E. MATAGORDA- Very nice three bedroom, two bath home on double lot. Large
SOLD
one car garage and storage building. Ready
to move in. $125,000. REDUCED $119,900.
ABALONE, IN BOCA CHICA - Secluded with a view of a nice horse ranch, $4,000
NW CORNER LOT AT COMMERCE & 5TH - $50,000. Storage building and
underground utilities. Great location.
119 DUSON - Beautiful home. Updated electrical, plumbing, floors, bathrooms,
walls, siding and deck. In great condition. 1 Bedroom, 2 baths, Indoor utility room.
Fenced yard. $97,000.
John L. Pierce Broker/Owner/GRI
[email protected]
I can help you as a buyers rep even if it's not my listing.
1121 7th Street
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-1441
Elmo Duke 979-240-4105
www.texanareal.com
• WE NEED FARMS & RANCH LAND
• 221 Elm, Blessing - 4BD, 2BA, Pool, 2 Lots, Fenced. Like New.
• 193 9th St., Blessing - 4BD, 2BA, 2 Lots, Storage, Trees.
• 13 AC, Hwy 35 N - Palacios, 2BR, 1BA, Home. Owner Finance.
• 200 CR 467 - 40 AC, M/H, Blessing
• 1.35 ACRES, CR 478 - On Carancahua Bay.
• 1085 HWY 616 - Blessing, 3BD, 2.5BA
• 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS - Palacios
• LOTS - Turtle Bay Cove, Palacios
1111 Second Street
3 Bedroom,
2 Bath Home,
2 Car Garage
CH/A, new floors,
remodeled
bathrooms.
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
117 Henderson
PRICE REDUCED!
Call Ron to view
@ 979-240-4413.
REAL ESTATE
HOME FOR SALE: $25,000. Cash
(Firm) 3BR possibly 4, 2BA. MUST
SEE! Property 50’ x190’. Contact Felicidad Torres @ 361-404-1273. (5-1tp)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: 1111 2nd St., 3-2-2.
CH/A, new floors, remodeled bathrooms, Call Ron to view @ 979-2404413. Re/Max Coastal Properties
215 5th St., Palacios. (48-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR SALE: Riverfront property on 2
lots. 3BD, 2BA house, CH/A, WBFP.
Built in 2000. Enjoy river on tree lined
property. Great fishing for trout. Subdivision has boat launch with access to
bay, Swimming pool. Call Ron Laws for
details 979-240-4413. (37-tfc)
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VEHICLES
2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE,
Black, 2.5 Liter engine, automatic,
power windows & locks, tilt & cruise,
C.D. player, leather seats, alloy
wheels, 101K miles, $599. Down,
Approx. $250. per month W.A.C. Call
979-543-7199. (52--tfc)
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WANTED
PALACIOS PET PALS needs Weight
Circles from Purina Brand Dog and
Cat food bags and boxes. They can be
used to get discounts. Please call 361972-0100 for more information or mail
cut out circles to Pet Pals, P.O. Box
215, Palacios, TX or drop in Palacios
at H.L.C. Bookkeeping, 217 Fifth St.,
during business hours. (18-tfnc)
Small Ads Get Attention.
Your Reading One Now!
Ron Laws
979-240-4413
Broker/Owner
Tammy Hill
979-240-3420
Realtor
Charlotte Tucker
979-241-8615
Realtor
Independently owned and operated
at www.palaciosautos.com
IN-HOUSE FINANCING
PUBLIC NOTICES
www.WhartonCountyRealEstate.com
Dan Tucker
979-241-5457
Broker/Owner
COASTAL
PROPERTIES
215 5th Street 361-972-5900
YOU CAN NOW VISIT US ON OUR NEW WEBSITE
Mary Repka 832-434-0482
SEA BREEZE APTS. 1 newly remodeled 2BD-$625/month. + $350/deposit. Call 512-545-4311 or 713-582-6966
for more information. (5-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT: 3BD, 1BA, house
on 1/2 acre. No smoking, no pets. $700/
month + utilities, $700/deposit, 1 year
lease, Call 832-723-0707. (5tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 3BD, 2BA Very clean, nice
house @ 405 Mertie. Everything tiled.
CH/A, fenced area for pet. No pet or
smoking inside. $1075/month + $1000/
deposit. Call 979-241-1955 (5-4tc)
-----------------------------------------------APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2BD,
1BA, Apartment. 1 months rent and
deposit up front. References required. You pay all utilities. No pets,
No smoking. Call 361-972-2824 for
more information. (3-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 1BA, Duplex @ 210
Duson. $700/month, $700/Deposit + Utilities. Call Jan @ 361-972-1438 (45-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------FOR RENT: 2BD, 2BA, Two story town
home. See: www.palacioshousingsource.com for info & contact. (45-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------1 Bedroom apartment: Completely furnished apartment. All bills
paid, includes WIFI and Cable/Movie
channels. Washer dryer on site.
$675.00 per month to drama free tenant. No pets, No smoking. See our
website www.palacioshousingsource.
com for photos, contact info (48-tfc)
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SOLD
NOTICE TO ALL HAVING
CLAIMS AGAINST THE
GEORGE A. FANSON,
AN INCAPACITATED PERSON
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)
SERVICES
JANAK
ELECTRIC
MOTORS:
Since 1979. We have single phase,
three phase, new and rebuilt motors
in stock. We work on generators,
hoists, water pumps, air compressors, fan motors, etc. Call 361-2084483 or 361-293-7712. (28-tfc)
------------------------------------------------
SUPPORT GROUPS
DRINKING PROBLEM?: CAN’T
STOP? , Episcopal Hall, 3rd & Main
St., Palacios, Thursday, 7 p.m. &
Sunday 3:30 p.m. Call John (361)5539638 or Jeff (713)299-7179. (34-tfnc)
------------------------------------------------
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED: Individual needed
for part-time to full-time help. Must
be a non-smoker, able to lift 100 lbs
and have knowledge of plumbing and
electrical. Please apply in person at
Porter’s Ace Hardware, 405 Main St.,
Palacios. (5-2tc)
-----------------------------------------------Boys & Girls Club of Palacios is hiring part time staff to work
with children during the after school
hours. Experience with children is
preferred for Monday-Friday, 3pm to
7pm. Please apply at the office @ 901
2nd St., Palacios. (5-2tc)
-------------------------------------------------MECHANIC/HELPER NEEDED at Palacios Auto and Towing. Apply in person at
1105 Henderson, Palacios. (4-4tc)
-----------------------------------------------DOROTHY’S COWBOY Country
Corner is accepting applications for
bartenders. Call 361-404-1397 for
more information. (4-tfc)
-----------------------------------------------BARTENDERS NEEDED at Omar’s
Bar and Grill, 814 Henderson, Palacios, TX. Apply Within. (19-tfc)
--------------------------------------------------
LOST & FOUND
LOST: Dark orange long haired cat
near west Perryman area. Male.
Comes to the name of “Morris” If found
please call 361-972-5034. (5-1tp)
-----------------------------------------------
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE sale: Fri., Jan. 30th &
Sat., Jan. 31st, 8am to 2pm, 1st Street
across from the TX Baptist Encampment. Furniture, appliances, decor &
tools. (5-1tp)
-----------------------------------------------
Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Guardianship upon GEORGE
A. FANSON, an Incapacitated Person, were issued to me as Guardian of the
Person and Estate on the 9th day of January, 2015, in the proceeding indicated below. All persons having claims against said GEORGE A. FANSON,
are hereby required to present the same to me, at the address below given,
before suit upon the same are barred by the general statue of limitations, before
such estate is closed, and within the time prescribed by law whichever is less.
Claims shall be presented at the Law Offices of Gwin & Gwin, 1940 Avenue G,
Suite 3, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas, or at P.O. Box 150, Bay City, Texas
77404-0150.
ANITA KATZER FANSON
Guardian of the Person and Estate of GEORGE A. FANSON, An Incapacitated Person Cause No. PR14-9196, in the County Court of Matagorda
County, Texas. (5-1tc)
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Palacios Little League baseball,
softball registration opens Feb. 7
The Palacios Little League
will hold baseball and softball registration for ages 4-18
on the following dates:
• Feb. 7 at the PHS High
School Field House from 10
a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Feb. 14 at the KC Hall
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Feb. 17 at the East Side
Cafeteria from 5 - 7 p.m.
No registrations will be accepted after Feb. 24.
A copy of the player’s birth
certificate will be needed at
the time of registration.
PYFL Bantam Sharks receive Superbowl Rings
After an undefeated season capped off by a Superbowl win, the PYFL Bantam Sharks
received their championship hardware at a ring ceremony on Jan. 17. Members of
the team are: Micah Sanchez, Matthew Sandoval, Eric Alvarez, Juan Mancera, Kyus
Saha, Ryan Bowers, Anthony White, Brice Carpenter, James Jones, Vaughn Mata,
Daniel Gonzales, Julian Diaz, Austin Stoecker, Simon Chavez, Johnavon Marroquin,
Gary Haynes III, Alex Le, Brian Le, Jordan Duran, Kyler Rector, Ellian Perez, Saul
Sanchez and Haydn Nieto. Coaches were Fred Buckley, Jared Buckley, Jose Chavez,
Stephanie Perez and Shawn White. Team mom was Vilma Diaz. (Submitted Photo)
Tough times on
court continue
for Tigers
The tough times on the basketball court continued for
Tidehaven’s varsity Tigers
with a pair of district losses.
Early last week, the Tigers were bounced by Edna’s
Cowboys (no score reported).
Coach Shane Walker said
the “Tigers started off slow
and fell behind early but never gave up.”
The Tigers’ fight resulted
in 24 attempts from the free
throw line.
Last Friday, the Tigers
were toppled by Hallettsville’s Brahmas 56-24.
The Tiger cagers started
off slow and were unable to
mount a comeback against
the state ranked Brahmas.
No individual scoring was
reported for either game.
The Tigers were to host
Rice’s Raiders on Tues. (Jan.
27) before traveling to tangle
with the Palacios’ Sharks on
Fri. (Jan. 30)
JV Tigers
The junior varsity Tigers
were edged by Edna 36-16
early last week.
Coach Walker said the
team of JT Travis, Dylan Birchum, Chance Atkins, Rusty
Hackfield, Chase Fink, Keith
Buduas and Tristen Martines
played a “hard game.”
Last Friday, the JV Tigers
fell to Hallettsville 55-12.
No individual scoring was
reported.
Sharkettes
booted by
Stafford
In their lone action on
the pitch last week, the
varsity Sharkettes were
speared by Stafford’s
Lady Spartans 7-0.
Sharkette
Maria
Hurtado registered three
shots on goal and Bianca
Gonzalez had another.
The Sharkettes match
last Friday against La
Grange was cancelled.
Palacios was to visit
Rockport-Fulton
on
Tues. (Jan. 27) before
opening District play on
Fri. (Jan. 30) at 5 p.m. in
Sweeny.
Tigerettes bounced by
Edna, Hallettsville
Tidehaven’s Tigerettes were dealt a pair of losses on the
hardwood last week.
Early last week, the Tigerettes were corralled by Edna’s
Cowgirls 64-40.
The Tigerettes held a slim 8-7 lead after the first period, but
fell behind 28-15 at halftime and never recovered.
A trio of Tigerettes finished with a team high 11 points : Bri
Sanchez, Melanie Brewer and Brianna Armour.
Last Friday, the Tigerettes were tramped by the stampeding
state ranked Hallettsville Lady Brahmas, 56-6. No other information was available at press time.
The Tigerettes were to host Rice’s Lady Raiders on Tues.
(Jan. 27) and will make the short trip to Palacios for a Fri.
(Jan. 30) meeting with the rival Sharkettes. Action is slated to
get underway at 6:15 p.m.
Sharks boot La Grange,
fall to Stafford on pitch
The soccer playing Sharks
split their pair of contests on
the pitch last week against La
Grange and Stafford.
Early last week, the Sharks
put the cleats to La Grange
for a 6-2 win.
“This was the best game we
have played up to this point,”
remarked Shark coach James
Overton.
“The offense really got
after it and pressured the
defense from the first touch.
Our defense kept La Grange
from any serious chances until the final 15 minutes. I’m
really proud of our effort.”
Sharks Gilbert Hernandez
and Juan Mancera each found
the back of the net twice for
goals. Hernandez was also
credited for an assist.
Selvin Zamora and Marco
Calixto supplied the Sharks’
other goals.
Mauro Gonzales supplied
the helping foot for two assists and Luis Mancera assisted on another goal.
Last Friday, the Sharks
came up short against Stafford’s Spartans, 2-1.
“We started off very poorly and gave up two goals in
the first four minutes,” said
Overton.
“We eventually calmed
down and figured out that we
could play with them. I was
proud of how we finished,
but we need to come out of
the gate with the intensity
that we finished with.”
The Sharks were to hold
their annual Alumni Soccer
game on Tues. (Jan. 27) and
will open up District play
on Fri. (Jan. 30) at 7 p.m. in
Sweeny.
JV ‘White’,
JV ‘Red’ Sharks
fall on hardwood
The junior varsity
‘White’ Sharks were
edged by Hallettsville’s
Brahamas 42-40 in a double overtime thriller.
With one second left in
regulation, Palacios’ John
Tran swished a three to
force overtime.
While the cagers fell
short of a victory, they
displayed never give up
attitude.
Hayden Harvey and
Tran led Palacios with 13
points. Tyler Harris hit
the hoop for a dozen and
Tyler Kocurek finished
with two points.
JV RED
The JV ‘Red’ Sharks
fell to Industrial on the
basketball court last
week, 56-30.
Adrian Ortiz and Donald Trinh both hit the
hoop for 13 points in the
loss. Miguel Gutierrez
wasn’t far behind and
netted a dozen. Jeffrey
Frierson bucketed one
three pointer and Amos
Haynes finished with two
points.
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Ramon powers way to gold;
Sharkettes 5th at Industrial
Powered by one gold and two bronze medals, the varsity
Sharkette powerlifters placed fifth in the team standings at last
week’s meet in Industrial.
Karina Ramon gave the Sharkettes a gold medal performance with a combined lift of 730-lbs. to win the 165-lb. division title and was named Outstanding Lifter on the Heavy
Platform. She squatted 285-lbs., bench pressed 165-lbs., and
deadlifted 280-lbs.
Nellie Perry placed third in the 132-lb. division with a combined lift of 605-lbs. She racked 245-lbs. in the squat rack,
120-lbs. on the bench and 240-lbs. on the deadlift.
In third place in the 148-lg. class with a combined lift of
600-lbs. was Nicki Le. She squatted 220-lbs., benched 135lbs., and deadlifted 245-lbs.
Marian Gomez placed fourth in the 105-lb. group with a
combined total of 390-lbs. She lifted 150-lbs. in the squat, 75lbs. on the bench and 165-lbs. in the deadlift.
Delia Lopez, in the 165-lb. division, registered a combined
lift of 510-lbs. (170 squat, 110 bench, 230 deadlift).
The Sharkettes will be in action this Sat. (Jan. 31) as they
partake in the Palacios Powerlfiting Meet.
Amos Air will get you there...
JV ‘Red’ Shark Amos Haynes (32) goes airborne in the
lane as he drives for a layup and Morgan Segovia (10)
readies into rebound position. (Beacon Photo by Ryan
West)
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Elizabeth Ortiz led Palacios with 13 points.
The Palacios quintet of Jessie Cepak, Bailey
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Sharkettes rally late for district road
win against Industrial Lady Cobras
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
With the first go round in
district play under their belt,
the Palacios varsity Sharkettes (19-6, 4-1) sit firmly in
second place and are in control of their own destiny.
Last Friday, the Sharkettes
rallied back with a 21 point
fourth quarter flurry to stun
Industrial’s Lady Cobras on
their home court 64-56.
“What a great come from
behind win at one of the
toughest places to play in
south Texas,” noted Sharkette coach Aaron Wollam.
The two teams stood toe to
toe for the first two periods
as Industrial clung to a 32-31
lead at hafltime.
Things didn’t look to bright
for the Sharkettes after the
break as the Lady Cobras increased their lead to eight by
the end of
the third.
In the final period,
Wollam’s
Sharkettes
went into
a scoring
frenzy and
outscored
the snakes
21-6 and capped off the come
from behind road win.
“I will say this about this
year’s team,” said Wollam.
“They are great competitors.”
“If they make a mistake,
they don’t pout; they keep
playing. If they miss a couple
of
shots,
they keep
shooting, they play hard and
compete no matter what is
going on and they never give
up.”
Wollam
added, “I
am dang
lucky to
be able to
coach this
group of
young ladies with
such great
character.”
Palacios sophomore Lila
Filip proved to be snakewrangler and finished with
27 points, 12 steals and five
rebounds. Jennifer Fort bucketed 15 points and finished
with eight rebounds and eight
steals. Sydney Garcia hit
the hoop for 10 points and
grabbed four rebounds and
Seven of nine Sharks medal at
Industrial powerlifting meet
BY RYAN WEST
Palacios Beacon Publisher
Not so fast.....
VARSITY Shark Sam Schulman (22)
catches a Hallettsville Brahma from behind for a block off the backboard. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
The iron pumping, powerlifting Sharks
captured third place in the team standings at
last week’s meet in Industrial.
With seven out of nine Sharks earning
a medal, the Palacios contingent missed
second place by one point and first by six
points.
Paving the way for the powerfliting
Sharks were the usual suspects atop the podium, Oziel and Jesus Rios.
Oziel won the 198-lb. weight division
with a combined lift of 1,450-lbs. and was
named Outstanding Lifter on the Heavy
Platform. He powered through 515-lbs. on
the squat, 370-lbs. on the bench press and
565-lbs. on the deadlift.
Jesus registered a combined lift of 1,000lbs. en route to winning the 123-lb. crown.
He squatted 315-lbs., benched 260-lbs., and
deadlifted 425-lbs.
Tyler Le claimed silver in the 132-lb. division with an 870-lb. combined lift total.
He racked 315-lbs. in the squat, 185-lbs. on
the bench press and 370-lbs. in the deadlift.
David Garza lifted his way to a bronze
medal with an 1,130-lb. total in the 198-lb.
group. He squatted 435-lbs., benched 235lbs., and deadlifted 460-lbs.
In the 181-lb. group, Danny Rodriguez
racked an 1,135-lb. total to finished 3rd. He
squatted 430-lbs., bench pressed 230-lbs.,
and deadlifted 475-lbs.
Tim Nguyen finished 4th in the 148-lb.
division with a total of 750-lbs. He racked
250-lbs. in the squat, 170-lbs. on the bench,
and 330-lbs. on the deadlift.
In 4th place in the 165-lb. group was
Morgan Segovia with a total of 875-lbs. He
squatted 340-lbs., bench pressed 185-lbs.,
and deadlifted 350-lbs.
Elijah Edwards wasn’t far behind in 5th
place in the 165-lb. division with a total lift
of 795-lbs. He lifted 290-lbs. in the squat,
175-lbs. on the bench, and 330-lbs. on the
deadlift.
In 5th place with a total of 1,065-lbs. in
the 198-lb. division was Seth Alvarez. He
squatted 445-lbs., benched 215-lbs., and
deadlifted 405-lbs.
This Sat. (Jan. 31) the Shark lifters will be
in action on their home court at this weekend’s meet in Palacios.
three steals. Katelyn Sexton cleaned the glass in the
paint and finished with 13 rebounds and six points. Vriana
Hernandez finished with five
rebounds and three points and
Sara Filip netted two points.
Earlier in the week, the
Sharkettes were bounced on
their home court by no. 7
State ranked Hallettsville 6337.
“We had a rough start, falling behind 21-0 to open the
game, but after that I thought
we competed,” remarked
Wollam. “There is a reason
why Hallettsville is ranked
no. 7 in the State; they are
darn good.”
“We will continue to work
to get better,” Wollam added.
The Lady Brahmas kept
the Palacios hot handed Lila
Filip in check, as she finished
with 13 points and five steals.
Fort and Garcia chimed in
with eight points each. Sexton continued to dominate
the boards and finished with
13 and four points. Amoni
Gomez netted three points
and Marissa Figueroa hit one
free throw.
The Sharkettes were to
travel to Edna on Tues. (Jan.
27) and will be home on Fri.
(Jan. 30) as they host rival
Tidehaven’s Tigerettes at
6:15 p.m.
Lila takes it
to a
Lady Brahma
SHARKETTE sophomore point guard Lila Filip (5)
drives past a Hallettsville Lady Brahma for two of her
13 points. Looking on are teammates Katelyn Sexton
(right) and Marissa Figueroa (center). (Beacon Photo
by Ryan West)
AGAINST no. 7 State ranked Hallettsville, Palacios’ Marissa Figueroa (20) and Katelyn Sexton (22) were at a clear height disadvantage in the paint when it came to offensive and defensive rebounds. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)
Sharks bounced by pair of
State ranked opponents
The varsity Sharks were
dealt a pair of district losses
by state ranked opponents on
the hardwood last week.
In Industrial last Friday
facing the #22 ranked Cobras, the Sharks were unable
to recover from a two point
first quarter as the Cobras
slithered away with a 40-31
victory.
Despite the horrible first
quarter, the Sharks cut the
Cobra lead to 27-24 after
the third quarter. The continued to fight in the fourth and
closed the gap to 32-31 with
two minutes left in the game.
The Sharks managed to get
several good looks on some
shots, but nothing was falling.
Palacios was forced to foul
late and the Cobras closed
out the game on 6-8 shooting
from the free throw line.
Coach Trent Weixelman
called it “A very hard fought
game that didn’t have the ball
bounce our way at the end.
I’m very proud of how the
guys fought back and kept
the game close with a shot to
win it.”
Cameron Sides and Sam
Schulman led the Sharks in
scoring, with nine and eight
points, respectively. Justin
Filip and Jackson Kelley finished with four points each,
and the trio of Johnny Gatida, Isaac Filip and Chase
Ford bucketed two points
apiece.
Earlier in the week, the
Sharks were bucked by Hallettsville’s no. 6 ranked Brahmas, 57-34.
Ford led the Sharks with 10
poitns. Sides pumped in eight
and Gatica netted six. Schulman was limited to just four
points. Justin Filip, Zach Seaman and Kelley netted two
points each.
The Sharks were to visit
Rice on Tues. (Jan. 27) before hosting rival Tidehaven
on Fri. (Jan. 30).
Palacios varsity Shark basketball 2014-15
MEMBERS of the Palacios varsity Shark basketball team are: (front, l-r) Zachary Seaman, David Garza, Chase
Ford, Justice Acosta, Johnny Gatica and Adrian Hurtado; (back) head coach Trent Weixelman, Sam Schulman,
Isaac Filip, Troy Lewis, Jackson Kelley, Justin Filip and Cameron Sides. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West)