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Digging the oV
swimmin ’ hole
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YEARS OF planning, fund raising and grant seeking
culminated Monday night as members, architects,
contractors, city, and Swimming Pool Committee
officials joined In for the offical groundbreaking for
the Palacios Swimming Pool. With each person
manning shovels, the group marie the first dig at the
site for the pool which will be located at the comer of
Third and Moore Ave. The $435,823 pool Is expected
to he completed iate this year or in early i982. Taking
part in the ground breaking were, left to rlght^iViayor
Leonard Lamar, Mary Eggemeyer, Councilman
Johnnie Heard, Esther Smith, Ramona Longoria,
Guy Clayboum, Colleen Clayboura, Swimming Pool
Committee Chairman Jack Goodner, Cora Goodner,
Melanie Dailey and Jim Dailey. On the back row are
rcspresentatlves of Drymalla Construction and the
architectural firm of Young-McCoy. [Beacon Photo
by Nick West]
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VOL. 74, NO. 23
PALACIOS. TEXAS
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 10. 1981
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AREA HAPPENINGS
CA discusses jetties Thursday
A discussion of the proposed jetties project near
Matagorda will be the topic of discussion at
Thursday’s Citizens Awareness meeting.
The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the First
Presbyterian Church Hall. The public is invited to
attend.
Reading program starts
Registration started today (Wednesday) for the
annual Palacios Library Summer Reading Program.
The program will get underway June 17.
Woodmen dinner Friday
J The Woodmen of the World Camp 2253 will have
, a covered dish supper at the Carancahua
Community Center Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Each family should bring a covered dish. Coffee
and tea will be furnished.
New Field Representative Aubrey lnscore and
new Area Jimmie Maja will be present to meet
members and will talk about the Woodmen
Insurance Program. All area Woodmen and friends
are invited to attend this supper and program.
Coffman Entex manager
ZD Trustees study baseball request
Changes made in 3rd grade schedule
Entex Manager Leslie,
Teets has been named
Marketing Counselor -
Richmond Rosenberg
District. Leslie has been
the Manager of El
Campo - Palacios for the
past eight years. In his
new position, he will be
responsible ter the ac-
quisition of new business
in an area that extends
from Friendswood to
Palacios.
Succeeding Leslie
Teets as El Campo -
Palacios Manager, will
be Don Coffman, a
native of El Campo. Don
is a veteran of 14 years
with the Gas Company
and is transferring from
Entex's Wharton Office.
Don brings with him his
wife, Pat, formerly Pat
Juranek of El Campo, a
son, Troy age 6 and twin
daughters, Kristie and
Tammy ages 1.
RVOS Lodge to meet
Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas,
RVOS Lodge No. 75, will hold its quarterly meeting
Sunday at 1 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall. Members are
asked to attend and plans TviH be made for the
annual October meeting.
Bake sale at Minimax
Friends of Elder Citizens are having a bake sale
June 13 at Minimax. Persons who would like to
donate a cake or other item should contact Carmen
Palmer, 972-5282 or bring by Minimax.
Hurricane program set
Bob James, National Weather Service, Victoria,
will present a program on the subject of gulf
hurricanes. The meeting will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church fellowship hall June 23 at 7
p.m.
Golf tournament set
Discussion of a varsity level baseball athletic
program, minor revamping of third grade schedules
and the presentation of basic skills assessment
scores were the main items brought before the PISD
Board of Trustees during their regular meeting
Monday night.
Following the presentation of both the pros and
cons on establishing a baseball program at Palacios
High School, the Trustees agreed to take the matter
under advisement.
Jimmy Day appeared before the board requesting
that it consider a baseball program. He explained
that the two major sports handled by the
district-football and basketball-tend to exclude a
large portion of the students because of the size,
weight and height requirement that those sports
often seek in students.
He pointed specifically to the lack of Mexican-
American students who are not involved in the
athletic programs to a great extent.
"The basic thing is the simple fact that with our
large Mexican-American population, you lose them
due to size alone," Day said. He added that a
program such as baseball should be available to
students who do not have the physical stature
required in football and basketball.
"We are overlooking a big segment of our
community by not having this available to them,”
CORONATION CEREMONIES were
conducted Friday night at the Palacios
Recreation Center for 1981 Shrtmporee
candidates. Mary Ann Hickl, center,
was named" Shrimporee Queen after
raising $8,345.75 during her campaign.
Mary Ann received her crown from last-
year's queen, Joanie Garcia. At left Is
Mary Ann Hickl crowned queen-
Melanie Lamorle who was named Little
Miss Shrimporee with $963.39 raised.
Little Mr. Shrimporee honors went to
Brady Del Eggemeyer,' right, who
raised a total of $1,792.95. The 1981
Queen's escort was Tray- Shlmek.
I Beacon Photo by Nick West]
Business
break-in is
reported
A burglary of a Pal-
acios business last week
resulted in the theft of
approximately $390
worth of items.
According to police
reports, the burglary of
the Palacios Physical Fit-
ness Club at 510 Main
occurred May 30 be-
tween 8-10 p.m. Entry
was believed gained by a
window on the side of
the building.
Articles taken includ-
ed a stereo multi-plex
valued at $200; two
speakers valued at 560;
one floor oscillating fan
valued at $40; two coffee
pots valued at $50 and
two large face clocks
valued at $40.
The incident was in-
vestigated by Palacios
police officer, Mark
Pugh.
Day remarked.
Having discussed the possibility of a baseball
program with a number of students and parents, Day
told the Trustees that there is extreme interest. He
pointed out that presently there are about 45
youngsters between 11-12 playing major league
baseball in Palacios but they have nowhere to go
once they finish the majors. He added that a high
school program would also allow many the
opportunity to obtain scholarships which they would
not have a chance for otherwise.
It was also pointed out that interest in baseball can
be seen through the large number of high school age
youngsters who have taken part in the recently
organized softball league in Palacios.
Superintendent George Holst said he was not
against baseball, but that as superintendent it was
his duty to look at all aspects of fielding a varsity
team. He told Day that in the late 1960’s the Rotary
Gub donated money to put up lights at the baseball
field with the understanding that a teenage baseball
league would be formed. He said that lack of interest
resulted in the lights not being used.
“As far as money, it would cost you a lot,” Holst
said of establishing a baseball program. He noted
that it would require the hiring of one to two
additional coaches with a salary of $19-20,000. He
added that the coach would also have to have a
teaching assignment. Another $5,000 approximately
would be needed for equipment.
Another high cost item, the Superintendent said,
would be the travel involved. He pointed out that
only two other schools in Jist.ict 26-AAA presently
have baseball teams. Hitchcock is 100 miles away
and Sweeny is 50. While there are some other teams
outside the district with teams, he said most would
require travels of 45 miles and further.
With most teams playing two games a week, Holst
commented that the program would take students
out of valuable classroom time half a day on each
game day. He said he has already received some flak
regarding the amount of classroom time students
now miss with the present athletic programs being
conducted.
"There are a lot cf problems and nothing that
can’t be solved,” Holst said.
“I feel safe in saying that baseball program would
be far more attractive to students than basketball,”
Day said. "You’ve got to start somewhere. You have
to initiate this thing or we will never have a team. 1
just believe it will work, I don’t see any reason why
there is no future in baseball in this community."
Holst said the district and Trustees would "give it
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Palacios cancer drive
underway during June
The drive for funds for cancer
research is underway. The residential
solicitation is being handled by more
than 25 young people under the
dcirection of David Mercer.
It is expected that some have not yet
been contacted for contributions. Every
citizen of Palacios will want to have a
part in this very important campaign.
Persons who have not had the
privilege of making a contribution may
mail their check made payable to the
American Cancer Society to the City
State Bank, or by calling one of the
following and the contribution will be
picked up: Mrs. Fred Walters, 972-
3134; Mrs. Walter Milam, 972-2086;
Mrs. George Kana, 972-3154; or David
Mercer, 972-2617.
perez
The Palacios Golf Association Annual Part-
nership Tournament will be held Saturday and
Sunday, June 13-14, with free practice round on
Friday.
Over 100 golfers from this area are expected.
There will be a championship in four flights witlr
prizes awarded in each flight. Entry fee is $80 per
team. There are a few positions open.
Anyone interested should contact Raul Flores, Jr,
at the Palacios Golf Course, tournament chairman.
There will be a seafood supper Saturday evening for
players and their wives. Extra tickets are $3.50 each.
Bayfest future discussed
A meeting will be held June 22 at the Palacios
Library to discuss the future of the Bayfest in
Palacios. All interested parties are urged to attend
the 7:30 p.m. meeting and express their opinions.
Shrimporee raises over $13,000
A total of $13,844.98 was raised as a
result of the Shrimporee Contests
sponsored by St. Anthony's Catholic
Church.
Mary Ann Hickl was crowned 1981
Shrimporee Queen during the dance
and coronation ceremonies Friday night
at the Recreation Center. The new
queen raised a total of $8,345.75 from
her supporters.
Named Shrimporee Princess was Yen
Nguyen with $554.00 with Don Nguyen
named Duchess with $363.29. A fourth
contestant, Myra Gonzales, dropped
out of the con test, but did raise $304.10.
Little Miss Shrimporee honors went
to Melanie Lamorie with $963.39
collected. Runner-up was Azure Dee
Morales with $940.60.
Earning the utie of Little Mr.
Shrimporee was Brady Del Eggemeyer
whose race netted $1,792.95. John
Sisco was runner-up with $574.90.
A number of brightly decorated
shrimp boats took part in the traditional
Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies
conducted bv Father Brian F. Crookes
Sunday morning. The boats departed
from turning Basin No. 1 at 11 a.m.
with the Shrimporee Queen and bather
Crookes in the lead vessel. The
Shrimporee Queen then laid a wre’th
on the waters in memory of the dead
fishermen. The wreath was donated by
Mr. and Mrs. Nelo Seaman.
The best decorated gulf boats were
Rio Grande, first; Rio Rubagon, second;
and Rio Colorado, third. Bay boat
awards went to the Alyssa, first; and
Lady Donna, second.
Hundreds of people enjoyed the
remainder of the afternoon at the
recreation center where shrimp and
barbecue dinners were served along
with a number of games, auction and
raffle being held.
Frankie Cooper was the winner in the
raffle for the homemade quilt made by
the Catholic Daughters of America.
In other raffles, Justin Eggemeyer
won first place and $300 while Alex
Ochan of Houston was the second place
winner of 50 pounds of shrimp. Third
piace and $100 went to Monica Hurta
and fourth place and 25 pounds of
shrimp went to Joanie Garcia. Hazel
Clary won fifth place and $50 and Vince
Morales was sixth, winning $25.
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