Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 6, 1984 Page: 4 of 14
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PAGE 4-PALACIOS BEACON, WED., JUNE 6,1984
Schools set “B” grade from most students
Students in today’s secondary
schools believe that their teachers
are competent, think that math and
English are the most important
5: classes, give their schools a grade
'' of B.andfeelthatdrugsaretoday’s
?: worst influence on young adults,
si Those were some of the findings
„ released recently in “The Mood of
8 American Youth," a national surv-
g ey sponsored by the National
» Association of Secondary School
g Principals (NASSP).
>•: ‘This survey, which includes the
| opinions of 1,500 students in
:jj; grades seven through 12, is one of
S the few sources of information
about the attitudes of young people
8 available during this year when
expressed an opinion about educa-
tion,” said Terrence J. Giroux,
director of NASSP’s Division of
Student Activities.
Administered by National Fami-
ly Opinion, the poll tested student
beliefs on parents, their futures,
music, and national and internati-
onal problems in addition to
education.
“Amid an intensifying national
debate about the quality of educati-
on in the United States, students
themselves appear relatively satis-
fied with their schools,” said Janis
Cromer, author of “The Mood of
American Youth.” “Based on a
scale of four points, with a rating of
3.5 to 4.0 equal to an A, the overall
average grade students gave their
school was 2.95-a solid B.”
Seventy percent of the respond-
ents reported that their teachers
are competent, and 80 percent
indicated that the teachers are
up-to-date in their area of experti-
se. The key quality of the best
teachers is that they “explain
things clearly,” according to the
survey. Students also ranked tea-
chers highly for taking “time to
help students” and having a sense
of humor.
The best way to improve courses
was to have “more discussion” in
class, according to the students,
and the number one reason they
like school was that it gave them a
chance to be with their friends.
Other reasons for liking school, in
order, were sports, learning, social
activities, teachers, classes and
co-curricular activities.
Students in "The Mood of
American Youth” confirmed rep-
orts by the National Commission on
Excellence that little homework is
required of students, according to
Cromer.
“Sixty percent of the students
indicated that they spend eight
hours or less per week studying or
doing school work,” she said.
Those students making A’s repot-
Apparently, the amount of time
students devote to studying at
home relates directly to their
success.”
The four most important courses
to these students are math, Engli-
sh, computer science and driver’s
education. Science finished fifth
and foreign languages 13th on a list
of 18 courses.
"The Mood of American Youth”
also looked at student attitudes in
areas outside of education.
commented. "Mothers received a
4.3 rating, and fathers were given a j [
4.2.”
Mothers are by far the most $.
likely parent to whom students will i;
bring problems. About 73 percentj j
of the students reported they could f
discuss problems with their moth-
ers; 35.6 said they could discuss
them with their fathers.”
Copies of "The Mood of Americ-
an Youth” are available from
NASSP for $5, plus $2 for shipping I
and handling. Orders should be i
Students today respect their
parents, according to Cromer. sent to Publication Sales, NASSP,
"Students were asked to indicate 1904 Association Drive, Reston,
ted that they spend 10 hours per the amount of respect they have for VA 22091. Please include ordering
week, while those making D’s their parents on a five-point scale number 2108402. All orders must
spend less than 4 hours per week, with five being the highest,” she be prepaid.
J just about everyone else has
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LETTERS
_ FROM
i*«H M • 5‘ittns
I II I I I \ W I (.()\ I R\()K
WILLIAM P. HOBBY
Dear Fellow Texans:
As you know, Governor White has called a special
session of the Legislature. He has stated that educa-
tion, highways and a tax package will be the principal
topics for discussion.
This special session will be a challenge. Education
and highways are vitally important to our State's
economic growth. The success or failure of reforms
for either area will be felt for years.
Education is the primary building block for
economic growth and the best defense against unem-
ployment. An education teaches more than how to
live; it teaches how to make a living.
Texas highways, contribute immeasr:.ably to
commercial and personal convenience. If we cannot
build and maintain an efficient highway system, we
risk economic stagnation.
Establishing top quality educational systems and
highways that can accommodate the growing popu-
• lation of Texas will cost money - a lot of money that
can come only from broadening our revenue sources.
The sources under review are the sales tax, liquor and
gasoline taxes. For over ten years these taxes have
not been increased, but Texas and the world are
different places now. In the early seventies, high
technology was associated mainly with the space
program. Now, it is a common household
term. The changes over the last ten years have been
dramatic. If our children are to compete in today’s
world, then we must implement changes - changes
for the better.
As June 4 becomes a reality, I ask that you give
the legislators your full support. Because after they
have finished their work, then the job will go to
parents and teachers, whom we plan to give our
wholehearted support.
June 1-November 30
Hurricane season preparations
Hurricane season off-
icially began June 1 and
ends November 30. Now
is the time to make sure
you have a supply of
non-perishable food, a
first aid kit, fire extin-
guisher, battery-powered
radio, flashlights and ex-
tra batteries. Being pre-
pared can make a signi-
ficant difference in your
ability to cope with these
violent storms.
While the strong winds
and heavy rain of a
hurricane .can pose a
threat to human life and
property, the most dang-
erous element of a hurr-
icane is the accompany-
ing high tides and rough
seas as the storm moves
across a coastal area.
Tides of 3 to 10 feet
above normal are comm-
In some cases, sur-
Happy Birthday
JUNE 6
Scott Baldwin, Palacios
Linda Luera, Houston
JUNE?
Vincent Galvan, Blessing
Jerry Zapalac, Palacios
Michael Garcia, Weedhaven
JUNE 8
Pete Estrello, Palacios
Connie Lucio, Palacios
JUNE 9
Isaiah Solis, Palacios
Larrj^G. Perez, Palacios
Jedi Lynn Pierce, Palacios
JUNE 10
Nelo Seaman, Palacios
Eulalio Flores, Jr., Palacios
Margarita Luna, Palacios
Lupe Serna, Palacios
Dwight Polk, Palacios
JUNE 11
Melvin Bickham, Palacios
JUNE 12
Mark Bates, Palacios
Johnny Sardelich, Palacios
Eula Bea Byers, Palacios
ANNIVERSARIES
JUNE 6
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Tucker, Palacios
JUNE 9
Mr. and Mrs. Brett Mitchell, Palacios
Mr. and Mrs. George K. Nelson, Palacios
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fitzgerald, Palacios
JUNE 11
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cooper, Palacios
ging tides may rise 20
feet and higher, and
flood low-lying inland
areas.
If you live in a coastal
area, have a safe eva-
cuation route planned.
Your community’s hurri-
cane preparedness plan
should include designat-
ed safe areas, areas to be
evacuated during a hurr-
icane emergency, and
safe evacuation routes to
shelter. Get information
on emergency planning
in your area by con-
tacting your local civil
defense or emergency
management office.
Hurricanes can cause
extensive flooding, not
just along the coastline,
but far inland as well.
Flood insurance is valu-
able financial protection.
You should be aware,
however, that your hom-
eowners policy does not
cover damage from flood-
ing.
Check into the availab-
ility of flood insurance
through the National Flo-
od Insurance Program by
contacting your local ins-
urance agent or broker.
Advisories are issued
by the National Weather
Service when hurricanes
are approaching land.
A “hurricane watch”
means a hurricane has
become a threat to coast-
al areas. When a hurr-
icane watch is issued,
everyone in the area
covered by the watch
should listen for further
advisories and be pre-
pared to act promptly if a
hurricane warning is iss-
ued.
A “hurricane warni-
ng” indicates that hurr-
icane winds of 74 miles
an hour or higher, or a
combination of danger-
ously high water and very
rough seas, are expected
in a specific coastal area
within 24 hours. Precau-
tionary actions should
begin immediately.
If a hurricane threat-
ens, keep listening to
your local radio or tele-
vision station for the
latest National Weather
Service advisories as well
as special instructions
from local government.
Hurricanes can cause
power and water failure.
Check battery-powered
equipment such as radios
and flashlights now. Your
battery radio could be
your only source of infor-
mation in a hurricane
emergency. Store a supp-
ly of drinking water in
clean bathtubs, jugs, bot-
tles, and cooking utensils
as your town’s water
system may be contam-
inated or damaged by the
storm.
Fill your car’s fuel tank
to be prepared in case
evacuation should be ne-
cessary. If electricity fai-
ls, service station pumps
will be inoperable.
Board up windows or
protect them with storm
shutters or tape. Danger
to small windows is main-
ly from wind-driven de-
bris. Larger windows m-
ay be broken by wind
pressure. Although tape
may not keep a window
from breaking, it is an
effective way of prevent-
ing fly kg glass.
Secure outdoor objects
that might be blown
away. Garbage cans, gar-
den tools, toys, signs,
porch furniture, and a
number of other harml-
ess items become wea-
pons in hurricane winds.
Boats should be moored
securely before the storm
arrives, or moved to a
designated safe area.
Residents of low-lying
areas that may be swept
by high tides or storm
waves should evacuate
such areas without delay.
It would be extremely
dangerous to be caught
in your car on an open
coastal road. Roads to
safer areas could become
flooded before the full
force of the hurricane
strikes, and getting out of
such areas could be fur-
ther complicated by the
fact that the density of
population in some areas
makes it mathematically
Impossible for the few
roads to accommodate
everyone within one day.
If local government
advises evacuation of yo-
ur area, GO SO IMME-
DIATELY. Keep your car
radio on to listen for
further instructions, such
as the location of emer-
gency shelters.
If you live inland away
from the beaches and
low-lying coastal areas,
your home is well con-
structed, and local au-
thorities have not called
for evacuation in your
area, stay home and
make emergency prepar-
ations.
As you monitor Weath-
er Service advisories be
alert for tornado wat-
ches or warnings. Tor-
nadoes are often spawn-
ed by hurricanes. Should
your area receive a tor-
nado warning, seek in-,
side shelter immediately,
preferable below ground
level. If no below-ground
shelter is available, stay
on the ground floot-in a
room with no outside
walls if possible.
Once the hurricane has
reached your area, re-;
main indoors. Blowing!
debris can injure and kill.;
Travel is extremely dan-.;
gerous. Be especially wa-;
ry of the "eye” of the'
hurricane. If the storm;
center passes directly;
overhead, there will be a;
lull in the wind lasting:
from a few minutes to-
half-an-hour or more. At'
the other side of the
“eye" the winds will
increase rapidly to hurr-
icane force, and will
come from the opposite
direction.
IpaT^T^Snl
USPS-418460
TRUSTEES'
PUBLISHER.
.NICHOLAS M. WEST
[Continued From Page One]
OFFICE MANAGER__ELAINE TEMPLEMAN
Second Clast Postage Paid at
Palacios, Tex. 77465
new science laboratories, a compu-
ter laboratory, counseling offices,
and classrooms. At the senior high
school major renovations will be in
the areas of a new science
laboratory, computer laboratory,
counseling offices and classrooms.
Minor renovations at both campus-
es will include classroom repairs,
upgrading existing science labora-
tories and nurse’s office. Holst said
the net gain of teaching stations
would be six at junior high school
HISTORY
|Continued From Page One]
on researching local history to be
held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the
Palacios Library. Aii interested
parties are asked to attend. A fee of
$2 will be charged to cover the cost
of papercopying. Drinks will be
provided.
The workshop will cover such
topics as where to look, how to
organize what is found, the use of
photos, maps and artifacts, and
ideas on researching family hist-
ory. Anyone who has been given
the job of compiling a history of a
business, organization, church or
family will find the workshop
helpful. Guidelines for writing
family histories will be available at
the workshop.
If your business, organization or
church has not received a request
for a history,, please contact
Colleen Clayboum at 972-2270 or
972-5241 or come to the workshop.
and four at senior high school.
Option #2 would have included
six new classrooms at each camp-
us, junior high school Learning
Resource Center and renovations.
The estimated cost of both operati-
ons were about $1,000,000. Super-
intendent Holst commended the
trustees, principals, teachers, and
Assistant Superintendent Charles
Mize for their many hours of
study involved in the project which
“will give our children more and
better opportunities. ”
Upon the recommendation of
Assistant Superintendent of Busin-
ess Mize the trustees rejected the
one bid received for the base
renovation of the athletic track and
put the re-surfacing bids on hold
for further study. Mize stated that
the base bid was not within the
project's budget and new bids will
be called for.
MEMtlft
1963
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services and following Palacios'
subdivision ordinance.
Questioned by one citizen as to
the benefit of annexation, council-
man Johnny Sardelich pointed out
that not only would the city receive
taxes off the property but would
also have some control over the
subdivision.
In other matters, Lamar said
there is a need for the city to put
together an organization chart
identifying department heads and
providing a job description for
employees. Councilwoman Marga-
ret McElrath agreed that some
type of chain of command needs to
outlined.
“A pecking order is important,”
she told her fellow councilmem-
bers. "Instead of members of the
council going to the department
heads, the council member should
go to the mayor and then the mayor
go to the department head. If that
is not done, it’s going to destroy us
(council)."
McElrath said she had learned a
lot by attending a worksession
sponsored by the Houstom-Galves-
ton Area Council in Houston
designed to aquaint newly elected
municipal officials with their du-
ties. She and Lamar were the only
two officials from Palacios to attend
the session.
"We are elected as council
members and not as mayor. We
ought to listen to the people and
channel it in the right direction,"
she added.
In regards to the implementation
of a safety program, Sardelich said
the cost of the program would be
offset by the dividends it would
provide by less time off due to
accidents and injuries. Although
the council agreed with the pur-
pose of the program, there was
disagreement on how it should be
implemented.
Sardelich suggested that one
hour a month be set aside for city
employees to attend safety meet-
ings. However public works direc-
tor Bob Brewer and McElrath felt it
would be difficult to “shut down”
one hour due to personel short-
ages. Brewer also said he is
working on safety measures on a
day-to-day basis.
Sardelich said he had no qualms
with having employees attend
safety programs in smaller groups
or at different times. However he
stressed he does "want to see a
safety program established".
The council agreed to take the
matter up again at a later workshop
following already scheduled bud-
get worksessions.
Lamar again brought up the
need for re-codification of city
ordinances, noting that many were
outdated and lack the means to be
enforced. He said firms were
available which research and re-
codify ordinances for citys.
Mayfield agreed with the need to
revamp the city’s laws. He said he
had told Palacios' mayors over the
past 20 years of the need for re-
codification. He added that many
of the current ordinances on the
books are "outdated,, unconstitu-
tional and unenforceable". How-
ever he pointed out that recodifi-
cation will not enforce an ordin-
ance. ‘ ‘The only way to do that is to
enforce it," the city attorney
remarked. "It’s going to take
action on the city's part, police
chief or citizen. Someone has to
take the first step and file a
complaint.”
The council agreed to change the
city’s pay scheduled from the 1st
and 15th of each month to every
other Friday. A request for a
mobile home variance by Noe
Nevarez was denied. The trailer
occupies a lot with an existing
home which is in violation of city
ordinance.
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