Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 45, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 8, 1995 Page: 5 of 14
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Bay Area Children s
'horus to perform on
'amegie Hall stage
Deadline 12 Noon Monda
S Palacios Beacon-Wed., Nov. 8,1995-Page 5A
Bay Area Children’s
is one of 13 groups
frjkn throughout the United
Sfttes to be chosen to perform
Carnegie Hall in New York
|y next April.
$The Chorus, which is com-
of children ages 10-14
Matagorda, Wharton and
zoria Counties, was among
13 groups invited to per-
April 28 out of more
800 groups which audi-
ted for the honor. Palacios
y ungsters in the Chorus in-
c tde Haley Williams, Steph-
e Williams and Jessica Laws.
"Most people just dream of
ing able to perform in
imegie Hall,” said Sandy Jo
nizcd. They will utilize Mar
ket Days, car washes, garage
sales, art auction, and shopping
spree drawing.
One of the major fundraiser
activities will be a concert by
the Chorus at 3 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 3 at Keye Ingram Audi-
torium in Bay City. Tickets for
the performance are $5 for
adults and $2 for students.
"We have also joined hands
with the Fraternal Order of Po-
lice in helping feed the com-
munity during the holidays by
asking those attending the
concert to bring a canned
good to donate toward this
cause.” Collins added.
Tickets for the concert may
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>llins, director of the Chorus, be purchased at the Palacios
hese kids will never forget Chamber of Codimerce, from a
s experience and 1 want to
able to get each one of
em there.”
To accomplish that goal, a
iriety of fundraisers to pay
r the trip are being orga-
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Chorus member or at the door
the afternoon of the conceit.
Those wishing to donate
items for the Chorus’ garage
sale, or Wanting more informa-
tion, should call (409) 245-
3253. Monetary donations to
help defray the travel expenses
should be mailed to P. O. Box
1202, Bay City, Tx. 77404-
1202.
THE 1996 Miss Palacios Pageant royalty are (left to right) Sharon Lee Lamorie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
1st runner-up Nancy Dunseth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamorie; and 3rd runner-up Desiree Villarreal, daughter
David Dunseth; Miss Palacios Dora Nelly Zepeda, of Mr. and Mrs. Raul Villarreal. The 24th annual pageant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homero Zepeda; 2nd runner-up was held Saturday. (Beacon Photo by Leita Hooper)
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A
Veterans Day ceremony slated
at County Courthouse Saturday
In conjunction with blood drive, bone marrow registry sign-up
In honor of veterans who Donating blood is safe, sim-
fought to save the lives of all pie, and saves lives throughout
Americans, Matagorda County the 17 counties serviced by the
residents will have the opportu- Gulf Coast Regional Blood
nity to save lives by donating Center. The only requirements
blood this Veterans Day. A to be a blood donor are that you
Blood Drive and Bone Marrow be at least 17 years of age, — —• —-.....—--
Registry Sign-Up will be held at weigh at least 110 pounds, and Foundation will be given to each
the Matagorda County Court- be in good general health. Evr donor. For more information,
house in Bay City from 10 a.m.r eryone is encouraged to come contact Betty Webb, (713)791-
4 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 11). bv the Matagorda County 6234.
Prior to the blood drive a cer-
emony will also be held in
honor of veterans.
Courthouse to honor our veter-
ans and donate blood on Veter-
ans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. at
9:30 a.m. for tne ceremony and
10 a.m. until 4 p.m. for the
blood drive. T-shirts provided
by the Gulf Coast Medical
patient^ throughout the C
Coast region, and with eafch do-
nation, a credit will be given to
a needy patient at the Veterans
Administration Hospital. In
addition, all those who are inter-
ested in joining the National
Bone Marrow Registry can give
a blood sample in order to be-
come a part of the national pool
that matches unrelated volunteer
bone marrow donors to needy
patients.
“What better way to honor
our veterans who risked their
lives for the freedom of all
Americans than to donate blood
donors to save patient lives,”
notes Betty Webb, Group Pro-
gram Consultant for The Blood
Center.
The ceremony, held prior to
the blood drive, will honor vet-
erans from all four branches of
the armed services for their
valiant efforts. Expected in at-
tendance at the ceremony are
Verne DiPasca, Matagorda
County Veterans Service Offi-
cer, Bay City Mayor Charlie
Martinez; State Representative
Tom Uher, Bob Stout of the
Veterans Administration Hospi-
tal; Buddi Harlan. Veterans of
Foreign Wars Commander, Syl-
van Miori, Board of Directors
for the Gulf Coast Regional
Blood Center.
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f Saturday, December 2 • 6:00 pm & 7:30 pmt
1 2 Dinner Beatings
$9.50 Per Plate • Plates to Go $8.00 mo Drinks
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$5
per plate
Catholic Daughters
Turkey Dinner
Sun.
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West, Nicholas M. Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 88, No. 45, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 8, 1995, newspaper, November 8, 1995; Palacios, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth724898/m1/5/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Palacios Library.