Palacios Beacon (Palacios, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Page: 2 of 14
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tef announcments to appear in next issue Cost $45 (includes weekly listing in Candidate List column)!
Tim Sloan candidate for County Attorney
Timothy Tim' Sloan has filed as a candidate
for election as County Attorney of Matagorda
County in the March 12,1996 Democratic Pri-
mary. She has authorized the Palacios Baacon
to publish the foltowlng paid announcement about
her candidacy. - -
"I have announced my candidacy on the
Democratic ticket for the office of County
Attorney for Matagorda County. I have
been a practicing trial attorney for almost
24 years and have experience in all areas of
responsibility of the office of County Attor-
ney and I am the most qualified candidate
for the office.
"After some years absence, 1 returned to
the county of my origin 12 years ago be-
cause of my affection for the county and its
people. I would like to give something back
to the county and the people who have been
so good to me. p
T am the motherof five sons and have 11
grandchildren, some of whom thankfully
are girls. My roots are strongly tied to
Matagorda County. My father, deceased
Judge G. P. Hardy, Jr., who served as your
District Judge for over 30 years, instilled in
mea sense of responsibility, fairness, and a
love for the law.
"After attending
the University of
Texas, 1 completed
my undergraduate
studies at Midwest-
ern University where
I graduated with
honors with a B.S.
degree in biology. I
was a graduate
teaching assistant in
biology while 1 pur-
sued graduate stud-
ies. I then taught biology, chemistry, and physics
in the Austin I.S.D. until 1 entered law school.
"1 received by Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
from the University of Missouri and was honored
with the American Jurisprudence award for excel-
lence in constitutional law. Thereafter, 1 served as
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Boone County,
Missouri and taught law enforcement academy
courses.
"I returned to Texas and was in the private
practice of law in Odessa where 1 served as Presi-
dent of the Ector County Bar Association and was
active in civic affairs. I also served as Assistant
District Attorney in Midland and Foit
Bend counties. Since returning to Texas,
I have taught law enforcement academy
courses and legal seminar courses for
attorneys. I am licensed to practice law in
Missouri and Texas and am licensed to
practice before the United States District
Court for the Western Districts of Texas
and Missouri ant. before the Supreme
Court of the United States.
"At the time of my service in Fort
Bend County, 1 was Administrative As-
sistant District Attorney and as such was
the office administrator, prosecuted ma-
jor felony cases, and acted as legal advi-
sor to the Commissioners’ Court and to
law enforcement agencies. At that time,
the county was the most rapidly growing
county in Texas. My experience in Fort
Bend County can benefit Matagorda
County in its effort to promote and man-
age economic growth and development
and will be a valuable asset for the county
in its effort to avoid the problems of
growth."
(Pol. Adv. Pd. lor by Timofey Sloan. P. O. Box 2172. Bay
City, Tx. 77404)
Ken Smith candidate for Pet. 3 Constable
Ken Smith has filed as a candidate for
election as Matagorda County Pet. 3 Constable
in the March 12.1996 Democratic Primary. He
has authorized the Palacios Baacon to publish
the following paid announcement about his can-
didly._ •_'Wl'k *
Ken Smith, Matagorda County Precinct
3 Deputy Constable, has filed in the March
12th Democratic Primary Election for Pre-
cinct 3 Constable.
Smith has more than 10 years law en-
forcement experience. He was instrumental
in forming the original Palacios Police Re--
serve unit and held the rank of Captain for
over a year before being appointed Deputy Con-
stable in Precinct 3.
He currently holds an intermediate Peace Of-
ficers Certification from the State of Texas and
will receive his Advanced Certification in the near
future.
“My main priorities as Constable of Precinct 3
are to work with Local, County and State Law
Enforcement to fight the ever present drug prob-
lem, patrol the rural and inner city areas of the
Precinct and serve the Justice of the Peace Court as
required.”
“I have completed numerous training courses
sponsored by Law Enforcement Agencies in the
area to become more knowledgeable of
the law so that these goals can be met.”
Smith, a life long resident ofPalacios,
amended public school in Palacios, is a
member of the Fraternal Order of Police,
Justice of the Peace and Constable Asso-
ciation of Texas, Palacios Fire Depart-
ment where he has served as Assistant
Fire Chief, Fire Marshall and Training
Officer, past member of the Matagorda
County Crime Stoppers Board and served
four terms on the Palacios City Council
before not seeking re-election.
(Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Ken Smith, 1 lOSGreen, Palacios, Tx.
77465)
Fred Law files for Pet. 3 Commissioner
Fred Law has filed as a candidate for elec-
tion as Pet. 3 Commissbnerof Matagorda County
in the March 12,1996 Democratic Primary. He
hat authorized the Palacios Beacon to publish
the following paid announcement about his can-
didacy.
Fred R. Law, Jr., candidate for Mata-
gorda County Precinct 3 County Commis-
sioner, is a native of Matagorda County.
Law grew up in the Collegeport area where
his parents were long time rice farmers. A
graduate of Palacios High School, Law
attended Southwest Texas Teacher’s Col-
lege before graduating from Common-
wealth College of Sciences. He and his
wife, Bonnie, a
teacher at Bay City
High School, have
three grown children.
The Laws are both
active members of the
First Baptist Church
of Bay City.
“I feel confident
that I can execute the
duties of Matagorda
County Commis-
sioner for Precinct 3,”
Law said. “I am com-
mitted to being a good steward of our tax dollars.
I will communicate and work with all the
citizens of Precinct 3 and Matagorda
County to achieve growth and prosperity
for our county.
“I know being a good Commissioner
requi res | lot of time, commitment, dedi-
cation arti hard work,” Law said. “I will
■til
be attentfire and responsive to thepeeds
of residehts of Precinct 3 and all of the
citizens of Matagorda County. I pledge
to fulfill the duties of County Commis-
sioner to the utmost of my abilities and
will faithfully serve the residents of Pre-
cinct 3 and Matagorda County.
(Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Bonnie Fox Law, P. 0. Box 568. Bay
City.Tx 77404-OW'
Torres files for Matagorda County Sheriff
Elutetrio 'Tino’ Torres has taken a leave of
absence as State Trooper with the Texas Dept, of
Public Safety to run as a candidate for election as
Sheriff of Matagorda County in the March 12,
1996 Democratic Primary. He has authorized the
Palacios Baacon to publish the following paid
announcement about his candidacy.
“Greetings to all citizens of Matagorda
County. I would like to take this time to let
you know who I am, why 1 ’ve decided to run
for Sheriff and what my goals are if elected
as Sheriff of Matagorda County.
“First of all, I would like to start off by
stating I’m 38 years old and have been
married for seven years to Cindy Reyes
Torres, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L.
Reyes, Sr. from Blessing. I’m also a father
that has been blessed with two lovely chil-
dren—Tino, age 6, currently attending
Markham Elementary; and Angellica, age
4. My family and I are born-again Christians
for the past three years and we are members
of Church on the Rock in Markham.
“As for my education, in 19751 gradu-
ated from Moody High School in Corpus
Christi. In 19761 proceeded to Anther my
education in criminal justice. I’ve obtained
my education from several colleges which
include Del Mar College in Corpus Christi,
Brazosport College in Brazoria County, and
Wharton County Junior College.
“From June to October of 19821enrolled
in the Training Academy of Highway Patrol
Service in Austin. From that point on, up
until October 1995, I’ve attended Highway
patrol in-service school every two years.
I’ve also been educated in several other
training courses involving human relations,
child abuse, first responder, and AIDS train-
ing seminars. During my years with D.P.S.
I’ve accumulated 1,382 hours of training
and education.
“As to my experience, I have been ift law
enforcement for 18-1/2 years. For the first
five years I was a
police officer with
municipal agencies
including the Bay
City Police Dept,
under the adminis-
tration of Chief
Barney Mason. In
the past 13-1/2
years I’ve been a
state trooper with
the Texas Dept, of
PublicSafety.Inthc
first pan of January
1995 1 was pro-
moted to the position of Trooper IV.
“Though there has been more opportunities
for me to be promoted further with D.P.S., any
further promotion would require me to relocate
to another county within the state. With that at
hand, my wife and 1 have prayed for the Lord’s
guidance. The Lord has shown us that 1 need to
continue my career in Matagorda County.
“As a resident of Matagorda County for the
past 16 years, I have seen the increase in juve-
nile violence and other criminal activities in our
county and in our schools. As a State Trooper,
I did the best of my ability to prevent crime.
However, there was only so much that I could
do in my position. So, when the opportunity to
run for Sheriff came about, I knew that I would
be in a postion to put forth my education and
experience to fulfill the following goals, i f elected
as Sheriff.
“1. I would like to work closely with our
school administrators and teachers to develop a
program(s) that would work to remove drugs,
weapons, violence and gang-related crimes from
our schools. As for the community as a whole,
I would like to set up workshops to work with
parents and troubled teenagers.
“Incdoing so, I would like to involve commu-
nity grofipe, local and state government agen-
cies, and social service organizations to help
construct those program(s).
“2. Developing a system on the issues
of drugs. We must put forth our resources
that we have available now to battle the
war on drags in our areas well-known for
drag dealings. In doing so, we must leave
our highway drug interdictions to state
and federal authorities and put our full
effort to patrol these neighborhood areas
within our communities well-known for
the drug dealings.
“We must allow our undercover offic-
ers to work on all legitimate information
received by reliable informants and, if
more manpower is needed, wc can contact
outside sources such as D.P.S. or the fed-
eral authorities for assistance.
“3. Re organize the department to pul
more deputies on the streets. 1 will oversee
the whole department and if any commis-
sioned deputy is holding a position that is
not needed, or is not qualified, 1 will not
terminate (he deputy, but reassign him or
her to the patrol division. I believe that this
is the best way lb spend taxpayers’ dollars
by putting more deputies on patrol instead
of behind the desk.
“As for my objectives, I would like to
establish residential deputies ordividc the
county into zones in order to have more
patrol visibility in our areas to detercrime
and to have a quicker response to emer-
gency calls. Establish policies within the
department for ail employees. Also, to
have communications with all law en-
forcement agencies in this county.
“In closing, I would like to thank all
you citizens of Matagorda County for
taking the time to read my article and I ask
for your support by electing me as the
peoples’ Sheriff of Matagorda County.”
(Pol. Adv. Pd. for by Com. To Elect Tino Torre*, Delta
locio. Tres . Box996. Markham, Tx 774S6)
with
building. All
VOTE
(Continued From Page 1A)
made by calfrhg Teresa
Shimek at 972-3821.
The first Sweetheart event
was held in 1949, but it was not
until 1954 that the Harmonie
Club decided to make it an an-
nual affair.
Since then it has been held
every year except 1962 after
Hurricane Carla destroyed the
Palacios Pavilion and in 1989
while the new Recreation
Center was being built.
During the first few years,
the proceeds weft given for
various projects including
lighting a softball field and
purchasing a scoreboard for
tire school. After the Pavilion
was destroyed by Carla, the
main objective was to provide a
recreation building. Once the
original recreation cehter was
built, part oi tiie proceeds sup-
ported upkeep and Improve-
ments for the building while
the remainder was divided
among organizations including
FFA, area 4-h Cubs, Little
League, Girt Scouts, Brownies,
Boy Scouts, cub Scouts, Shrine
Bum Center, Boys’ and Girls’
State, Palacios Schola
Fund, Rainbo
Friends of |
Medical Foi
Library and
center was destroyed by fire in
all the proceeds will go
Association #
nt for the
___ __a _____ should be
made to the Haimonie Cub.
Activities for the event will ^
begin at 2 prill with the
Valentine Sweetheart Parade
on Main Street. All of the 23
candidates will be gracing the
many floats which are entered
by clubs, organizations, and
businesses. Trophies and cash
prizes will be announced dur-
ing the coronation dance.
REWARD-
(Continued From Page 1A)
similar to this one—-occurred
in the fall of 1995.__________
**In addition-tb the golf "
course, Snimek’s Restaurant
\ Was burglarized earlier this
month. Sliva noted that the two
crimes may be related
“We’re looking for help
from citizens,” Sliva said. “If
anyone saw a vehicle parked
on Highway 35 near the golf
course on the night of Feb. 16
please call the police station. I
will personally give a $200
cash reward for information
leading to the arrest of the per-
son or persons responsible for
this crime.”
Workshop for small
businesses to be held
Feb. 22 in Victoria
For people just starting a
business, the IRS announces a"
free Small Business Income
Tax Workshop in Victoria, co-
sponsored by the Small Busi-
ness Development Center.
The workshop runs Thurs-
day, Feb. 22 from 1:30-4:30
p.m. at the Small Business De-
velopment Center, University
of Houston ar Victoria, 700
Main Sl. in the Conference
Room. Topics include record
keeping, selT-employment
taxes, selecting a business
structure and IRS procedures.
To register, call (512) |78-
8944 in Victoria. Reasonable
arrangements for persons with
disabilities will be made if re-
quested at least two weeks in
advance. •- . nisi-.
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The following are individuals who
have paid to have their names
listed as candidates in the March
12th Democratic/Republican Pri-
mary. Candidate Listing through
March 12th primary and one time
Candidate Announcement—$45.
Deadline for Candidate An-
nouncement la Friday prior to
publication.
ELMO
DUKE
• Democrat*
Pot Ad*. P<L tOf by Morvonn* Dull*. Troooursr. PL
1. Sox 17t.P*tadotTx. 774*5
LEONARD
LAMAR
• Democrat* ;
Pol. Adv. Pd. tof by forma umor. 208 tot SDMI.'
Poloctoi Tx. 77465_tmmrnmi
ED
SCHULZE
• Democrat*
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Pol Adv. Pd. tor by Ed Schulw. 311 W. Crsymor,
Polocto*. Tx. 77485
FRED
LAW
• Democrat*
Pol Adv. Pd. lor by Bonn* Fox low, P. 0. Box 56*.
Boy City, Tx. 77404-0S6*
S. L. "Sam
HURJA
Pol Adv. Pd. lor by S. (. -Sour Hurts, 2701 Dot
Montoi Boy City, Td*. 77414
TINO
TORRES
o Democrat*
Pol Adv. Pd. loiby Com. lo Elool Tino Tons*. Do»o(
ludo. Trooi. Box 996. Morkhom. Tx. 77496
KEN
SMITH
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• Democrat* a
Palacios. Tx. 774^5^°" Smi,h'1103Gr6^
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ELMO ‘Bubba’
DUKE, III
• Democrat*
Pol Adv. Pd. lor by Elton Duke MI R. 1. Box 178 c‘-
WtfVM......imim.,.,4
ANN
OTTIS
• Republican
•Pol Adv. Pd. lor Jo Ann Ons. P. O. Box 2052. Ba(
Cky.Tx. 77404 A
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VAUGHANi
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• Democrat
Pol Adv. Pd. lor Jos Blrknor. Tn
Orlvo. Boy City. Tx. 77414
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOSEPH!! JOEYU ANTHONY MOWER!
Bom Jan. 31. 1970 Died Ocl. 29,1904 0) retort
HHappy Birthdoy!!/'
Love and miss you. Uncle Ross, Aunt Edie. Grandpa Morad&Granny
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LACEY B. LOWRY
En^ofled to Xmcdce before the Internal Revenue Service
income Tax Preparation
and Bookkeeping Service
^ Monday & Thursday 9 to12 -1 tb 4
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New Location
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