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DEADLINE 5 P.M. FRIDAY
Fall beach clean up Sat. at Marine Center
Every year, beach goers leave tons of
trash on Texas beaches. And even more
washes up from the Gulf of Mexico.
That’s why Texas Land Commission-
er Jerry Patterson is issuing the call for
an army of volunteers of all ages to help
keep our beaches naturally pristine and
safe for all to enjoy at the Texas Gen-
eral Land Office Adopt-A-B each Lall
Cleanup.
“We’re looking for a few good Texans
to help keep our beaches litter-free,”
Patterson said. “Join us on Saturday
(Sept. 28), for an enjoyable, memorable
event to clean up our coast.”
Volunteers may register at check-in
sites between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on
Saturday, Sept. 28.
The Palacios area cleanup will be
coordinated by Cynthia Garret (979-
532-0797 / 979-533-0808) and Mary
Kathryn Niccolai (361-972-3773). The
Palacios check-in point will be at the
Marine Education Center located at 102
Marine Center Dr. in Palacios.
Now in its 27th year, 446,000 Adopt-
A-Beach volunteers have picked up 17
million pounds of litter from the Gulf
Coast. To participate, register at www.
TexasAdoptABeach.org. Volunteers
should wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and
sunscreen. They will be provided with
data cards, gloves, pencils and trash
bags.
Those who can’t make it on Sept. 28
will have a second opportunity later this
fall. A competitive, four-wheel drive
excursion, cleanup and treasure hunt
- the Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Expedi-
tion - is set for Nov. 2 at Padre Island
National Seashore. And year-round,
anyone may donate to Adopt-A-Beach
online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org.
Sponsorship levels range from $25 to
$25,000, tax-deductible.
The cleanup does more than simply
remove litter from the beach. Data col-
lected from previous Adopt-A-Beach
cleanups played an important role in
the passage of an international treaty
(MARPOL Annex V) restricting the
dumping of plastics in the world’s
oceans. In 1991, the International Mari-
time Organization prohibited the dump-
ing of trash, except for finely grounded
food scraps, into the Gulf of Mexico.
Shell Oil Company is the lead sponsor
for the 27th Texas General Land Office
Adopt-A-Beach Fall Cleanup - one of
the most successful all-volunteer efforts
in the nation. Other sponsors include
HNTB, Apache Corporation, Cameron
International Corporation, Cheniere
Energy, Flint Hills Resources, Hallibur-
ton, Schlumberger, and the Ocean Con-
servancy.
TAX
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were similar with 4 local
cities: La Ward, Sweeny, West
Columbia, and Wharton are
behind 2012’s year to date
rebates.
State Comptroller Susan
Combs said $575-million
was rebated to all the sales
tax collecting entities in
Texas this month, up 2.8%
compared to S eptember 2012.
“The latest monthly gains
were led by sectors such
as construction and the
restaurant industry,” Combs
said.
Totals for the 12 other area
cities, listing this month’s
rebate, a year ago, percentage
of change in parenthesis,
year to date, 2012 year to
date, percentage of change in
parenthesis, were as follows:
Bay City, $426,903,
$364,202, (17.21%);
$3,465,167, $3,404,311,
(1.78%). East Bernard,
$34,178, $20,735, (64.83
%); $233,430, $184,835,
(26.29%). Edna, $90,437,
$88,730, (1.92%); $890,981,
$812,885, (9.60%). El
Campo, $267,836, $265,242,
(.97%); $2,616,037,
$2,551,480, (2.53%).
Ganado, $51,766, $43,266,
(19.64%); $433,840,
$303,245, (43.06%). La
Ward, $649, $437, (48.45%);
$4,117, $5,119, (-19.55).
Point Comfort, $22,886,
$9,015, (153.87%); $111,985,
$75,497, (48.33%). Port
Lavaca, $185,803, $195,158,
(-4.79%); $1,860,045,
$1,775,438, (4.76%).
Seadrift, $12,867,
$11,686, (10.10%); $99,943,
$94,254, (6.03%). Sweeny,
$24,925, $32,342, (-22.93%);
$255,734, 294,939,
(13.29%). West Columbia,
$57,507, 70,191, (-18.07%);
$536,891,554,489, (-3.17%).
Wharton, $159,640,
$161,885, (-1.38%);
$1,504,742, $1,629,262,
(-7.64).
PEDC
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“I think that is one of your roles.”
John Chipman indicated Palacios ’ needs
to improve on its marketability by having
something to draw people down here.
“We have birds, the best seawall (besides
Galveston and Corpus) on the Gulf Coast,
the airport, 3 fresh water rivers, one fresh
water lake, every kind of hunting you
could imagine, if we could just get the
right group together with package deals”
for these types of recreational activities
along with a conference room.
As Mike Strotheide, Executive
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Director of Matagorda County Economic
Development has indicated at previous
meetings, Garretson stated, “It’s a matter
of all the entities getting on the same page
and commit to doing this.”
Palacios according to Garretson is a
‘hidden gem’ and ways to attract investors
are as simple as universal and legible
road signage and also have public entities
committed to investing.
“There is so much opportunity here in
Palacios and it is very exciting to be part
of it, but I think we need to make the step
forward to make sure
it happens,” said
Strotheide.
Mary Crocker
indicated Palacios
needs growth and
change and said,
“Several of us,
myself included,
that chose to come
to Palacios because
it is so peaceful
and the people are
so friendly. So we
(PEDC) needs to
capitalize on our
(Palacios’) strengths
but protect them
and “keep in mind
the flavor that is
Palacios.”
Compatibility is
key to the type of
growth and keeping
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the charm Palacios offers. “All the
entities have to realize that if we don’t
help our self it’s going to be out of
our control. That property (Gold Coast
property) is the perfect example, because
that (industrialization) would min our
waterfront,” said Morris.
Bruce Webb indicated “The focus is
putting all these entities together and
start meeting in order to get everyone to
the table” weigh out the advantages and
disadvantages with a formulated plan “in
order to attract these developers.”
Other Business
PEDC appropriated $2500to support the
MatagordaCounty Economic Development
Corporation and participating in Platinum
Plan with Site Location Partnership to
market Palacios, withrepresentatives from
the PEDC board, at national trade shows.
Strotheide considers this investment,
“Money well spent.”
PEDC approved a request for funding
of Seaside Holiday and appropriated
altogether $2000: $1000 of which was a
Trull Foundation Grant and the additional
$1000 to promote the event through
advertising.
Funding was also approved to be a
premier sponsor at $1500 for the Annual
Bayfest Chamber Foundation cook-off.
PEDC approved a $1000 grant to
support the Fishermen’s Memorial. This
is the non-denominational ‘destination
tourist attraction’ which is an open armed
statue of Jesus Christ along with fishermen
located in Turning Basin 3.
The idea originated from
the business owner of Gulf
Bay Marine, Tuyen Viet
Vu, along with other local
fishermen commemorating
the lost fishermen at sea and
in thanksgiving of the for all
that is harvested from the sea.
“The industry is a big part of
this community; it defines this
community in many ways,”
commented Morris.
Only one funding request
was declined due to PEDC
funding criteria not matching
the request by the Youth
Football League.
Gonzales Co. taking tax searches to web
GONZALES: County Commissioners approved a
$64,128 contract with Cogniserv of Irving to ease tax record
searches. The current manner of searching tax records, for
the past several decades, is in binders that are withered and
suffering wear and tear. “The old tax records are kept in
the county annex building on Sarah Dewitt Drive and they
are kept in these huge blinders that weigh like 40 pounds
a piece,” said Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector
Crystal Cedillo. Cognisev will scan all the pre-existing
tax records back to 1968 and place them in a searchable
website database; research will be made public by the click
of a mouse. - The Gonzales Inquirer
Five-term Co. Judge retires
BELLVILLE: Having served 20 years, five terms as
Austin County judge Carolyn Bilski announced she will not
be seeking a sixth term. “But after a prayerful consideration,
I will not be seeking an additional term in the 2014 primary,”
Bilski said. Much was accomplished during Bilski’s tenure;
the county’s General Fund has increased from $55,000 (the
first year Bilski was in office) to totaling $3 million. Also
Bilski commented about the numerous accomplishments
some of which include: the numerous water and sewer grants
have been awarded to promote safe water, the restoration and
expansion of the historical jail museum, the State Highway
36 expansion, and the Homeland Security grants funding
state of the art communication equipment for local and
regional first responders. - The Banner Press Newspaper
Free immunizations at Health Fair
WHARTON: Sivells Elementary School had a first-
ever health fair hosted by Community Health Choice
featuring everything from dental screenings, blood pressure
monitoring to free immunizations. The immunization
aspect was crucial due to all students needing to be current
on immunizations before attending classes. Christus
Community Health Ministries administered the shots in
a mobile unit all provided free though federal funded
Vaccines for Children (VFC). All kids 18 and under qualify
for the immunizations. Immunizations are not inexpensive,
the meningitis vaccine alone runs around $125 without
insurance. “We are trying to serve the underserved,” said
Registered Nurse Tara Martin. According to Principal
Ethel Garrett, “We are restoring the faith of parents in our
schools.”- Wharton Journal-Spectator
Widow still fighting for husbands benefits
EL CAMPO: The decision of whether Nikki Araguz,
born as Justin Graham Purdue (a male), is the widow of
fallen Wharton volunteer firefighter and should be able to
receive his death benefits was to be decided in a Corpus
Christi appeals court. The marriage occurred in Texas and
under Texas law, marriage must be between a man and a
woman- as defined at birth. Thomas Araguz III died in the
line of duty on July 4, 2010 and his death benefits have
not been distributed due to city of Wharton denying the
claim. Nikki Araguz has lost the argument for widowhood
multiple times: 329th District Court, the Texas Department
of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation and
the appeal. Earlier this month Nikki Araguz tried to get
married to another man in Harris County but the Clerk’s
office denied the license request.- El Campo Leader News
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