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1 7-11 Donates PISD School Area Attendees To Boys & Supply To Boys State, Girls Club Lists Girls State See PAGE 9 See PagE 9 See Page 9. Dr. Hayes takes the reigns of PCMC as new CEO. BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN ning did a first-rate job of fundraising during ing, Healthcare is ever-changing, and unfortu- Palacios Beacon - Reporter his tenure, and maintained a constant presence nately in today's climate, healthcare is a really in the community. He stated, The medical pro- difficult business because there are so many As the former Clinical Operations Adminis- fession, given the bureaucracy and financial cutbacks and there are so much monies that trator for a 400 (+) bed hospital, assuming the burdens, is an extremely hard thing to manage.

2 They used to pay for that they don't pay for any- role of CEO at Palacios Community Medical My years as CEO/CFO have been very chal- more, so we are constantly having to re-eval- Center (PCMC) should be a breeze for her as lenging, but they have been equally rewarding. uate and re-focus, and sometimes re-structure far as the day-to-day management of the staff I have been able to see firsthand how essential the way that we do business. As those realities and services at the hospital and clinic. But, having medical services available to our com- continue to apply pressure to healthcare provid- that's not the hard part. munity is.

3 Ers, she concluded, So, one of the really diffi- PCMC doesn't depend on taxpayer funding Now, Dr. Hayes is looking forward to apply- cult questions we're going to have to look at is from Matagorda County, and for that reason, ing her self-professed out-of-the-box thinking how we're going to continue to provide quality the CEO must lead the charge of constantly to the administration of PCMC. healthcare here, but be able to do it in a way seeking donations and grants, and that's the Dr. Hayes has been a treasured provider at that we can afford. Many hospitals in Texas, challenge facing Dr. Barbara Hayes in her new PCMC, and will continue to see patients, but and across the nation, are closing their doors.

4 Role as CEO at PCMC. Funding for the hospi- only on Fridays, but now her focus will be But strides are being made in negotiations, tal is the main concern, as Dr. Hayes stated the turned more toward financial matters, and the with help from Judge Nate McDonald, (anoth- DR. BARBARA HAYES. clinic is doing very well on its own. challenges facing all hospitals at this time. She New CEO of PCMC. Recently retired PCMC CEO Claude Man- summed up the current state of healthcare say- (See PCMCD, Page 3). BEACON. WEDNESDAY. Aug. 15, 2018 . VOL. 111 NO. 33. Palacios Palacios . TEXAS. The Only Newspaper In The World Published Just For The Palacios Area.)

5 P. O. Box 817 310 Fifth St. Palacios , TX 77465. USPS 418460 Proudly Serving The City By The Sea Since 1907 1 Section, 10 PAGES. (361) 972-3009/Fax 972-2610. E-Mail: Website: Seawall talks Beacon Deadline 5 Friday piers, repairs Except for paid advertising, all articles, photos or other infor- & grants mation submitted on Monday will be published on a space BY TERRY MOSIER. available basis only. Piers, repairs and grants Open 8:30 took the reins of the discus- Beacon Closed Wednesday sion at last week's monthly meeting of the Commission- Observing Our ers of the Matagorda County - Palacios Seawall Commis- 111. sion. th Year As we inch closer to the one year anniversary of Hur- ricane Harvey's landfall in Palacios , the piers damaged 1907- 2018 by the tropical cyclone are nearly fully repaired.

6 The East Bay Pier is complete BEACON with new LED lights, First Street Pier is complete with BRIEFS lights now operational and Fourth Street Pier has all its decking in place, electrical 2019 Project Celebration meets Sharks gearing up for football conduit roughed in with grab (See SEAWALL, Page 2). today at CLC THE Palacios Shark football team donned full pads for the first time in 2018 last Saturday under new head coach Parents and students of Class of 2019 are invited Chad Graves. The Shark coaching staff has been working tirelessly at installing the new Shark offensive and defensive schemes for the 2018 season during the first week of practice.

7 As is typically the case with a coaching MCND#1 will to attend the 2019 Project Celebration meeting on Wed. Aug. 15 at 6 at change, there have been a few bumps in the road but Graves said his squad of gridiron gladiators have taken to the coaching in stride. The Sharks will get their first taste of action in a three-way scrimmage with Flatonia and St. Joseph beginning at 5 with the junior varsity followed by varsity at 6 For more on the Sharks see have a race Pos. 2. the Christian Life Center Page 10. (Beacon Photo by Ryan West) BY RYAN WEST. Palacios Beacon-Publisher (CLC) 202 Welch Ave. There will be a contested Mental Health, Suicide TISD Superintendent Seigrist talks school safety race for Pos.

8 2 on the Matago- rda County Navigation Dis- BY ALAN C. SCHULMAN in his district. The following are ques- ing of school facilities, school marshals, trict #1 as incumbent Greg Awareness Town Palacios Beacon - Reporter tions submitted to Dr. Seigrist and his mental health awareness and interven- Seaman filed for a re-election responses. tions, and many more. bid, joining challenger Hall Thursday School shootings have become more Elaborate on what Congress is doing Do the schools have procedures in (See MCND, Page 3). A Town Hall Meeting and more common in recent years, and to ensure the safety of our children. place for defending against shoot- on Mental Health & Sui- with the new school year upon us, it is Gov.

9 Abbott has released his 40-page ers or terrorists? Do the pupils have incumbent on local school districts to fi- cide Awareness will be held on Thurs. (Aug. 16). at 6:30 at the Pala- nalize plans for school safety. Dr. Andrew Seigrist, Superintendent School and Firearm Safety Plan after the tragic shooting in Santa Fe ISD. His plan is a public document and is avail- regular training sessions? Is there armed personnel on campus? Tidehaven ISD has adopted the state Dates announced at Tidehaven ISD, fielded questions and cios City Hall, located at 311 Henderson. The Town Hall is sponsored shared his thoughts regarding the imple- mentation of school safety measures able for anyone to see.

10 His plan covers many topics and is worth reading. The document covers topics such as harden- School Marshal program passed by the (See TIDEHAVEN, Page 3). for PISD's by Dr. Lillian Smith, the Palacios Community Meet the Teacher Hundred Club of Matagorda County 41st annual Conversation Wellness Council and other men- Central Elementary tal health services. and East Side Interme- diate will hold Meet Joshua Guerra Law Enforcement Awards Dinner Friday the Teacher Night on Monday, August 20th. at LWC Sunday The Central Elementary Joshua Guerra will be campus will be open ministering at Living The Hundred Club of their families are special of officers lost in the line of monetary award and a token from 5:00 6:30 Word Church, located Matagorda County will host guests, according to co- duty, said Reis.