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SEADRIFT BAPTIST YOUTH BBQ BENEFIT

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 09 Jun 11 - Comments Off on SEADRIFT BAPTIST YOUTH BBQ BENEFIT

Saturday, June 11 – 11:00 – 3:00 Plates: $5.00 & $7.00 302 W. Dallas Ave.

POCSA Cook-Off Winners

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 09 Jun 11 - Comments Off on POCSA Cook-Off Winners

The Port O’ Connor Sports Association would like to thank each team for their participation in the 4th Annual BBQ Cook Off. We would also like to thank our judges and everyone who came out to support us!!! We look forward to hosting the bbq each year!! Smokin’ Nuts 1st Place Brisket 2nd Place: Tipp […]

Now and Then By J. Phillip Ellenberger, Calhoun County Historical Commission

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 09 Jun 11 - Comments Off on Now and Then By J. Phillip Ellenberger, Calhoun County Historical Commission

The Camels are coming, the camels are coming. That might have been the gossip in 1856 at Indianola. One of the many unique aspects of Calhoun County is that among the shipments that came here were camels. They were not for a zoo. The Camels arrived at Decrows Point, by ship, on April 29, 1859, […]

Summer Has Arrived… Island Life… By Clint Bennetsen

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 09 Jun 11 - Comments Off on Summer Has Arrived… Island Life… By Clint Bennetsen

Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend, and Wounded Warriors Tribute. I’ve seen the WW Tribute grow so much the past five years and it will only get larger and more involved as time goes on. I honestly do not believe that it will […]

Kids Fishing Tournament By LaJune Pitonyak

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 09 Jun 11 - Comments Off on Kids Fishing Tournament By LaJune Pitonyak

What a great tournament this year. Fun was had by all 40 contestants. It was just a wonderful day, with parents, grandparents and relatives getting involved with the youngsters. The Chamber says “hats off to you” for being supportive for this event and the children. There were lots of smiles on their faces. In all […]

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