Bunco! – The July Bunco meeting became an ice cream sundae party as hosted by Joyce Jordan and Sue Kubecka featuring icy treats on a very hot evening. And each participant had a choice of Strawberry, Hot Fudge and Caramel toppings for their delicious ice cream dishes. Play then commenced for some time with Sally Jones winning the most buncos despite her visiting daughter claiming two buncos consecutively — A Record! And the booby prize of nada was earned by Sue Kubecka, no comments please! The next Bunco Meeting will be Tuesday evening, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Call Shirley Gordon at the Library for further information, 983-4365. The hostesses for that evening will be Mary Ann Claiborne and Pat Ekstrom and they are always good for a great surprise!
Last weekend was Poco Bueno! And I think this was the largest Poco of all; there were 105 big boats entered and only 4 dropped out. And so, 101 boats left for their offshore spots in the evening including some local favorites. Interesting watching the line at the fuel pumps at the Fishing Center; on Wednesday the three large fuel tanks were only half full. And the tankers made a trip on Wednesday and then later in the week. Word from the Center is that those tanks hold collectively 28,000 gallons!
Driving around Caracol to see all the boats moored, that place appeared to be the perfect site for combining both boats and their docking spaces.
The latest “Hoopism”: Save Water, Drink Beer! And it rained the following morning after the sign appeared! Or what does Hoop know?
Did you notice that the shelves at Wal-Mart are now filled with back-to-school supplies? And it’s still July?
The POC Water District and Mercer Construction have been working on the water pipes on 15th Street for the last several weeks; they’re doing a really good job, but it’s a bit of a shock to come home and find no water.
The crowds of visitors for Poco started coming in Tuesday; at Speedy Stop parking spaces were hard to find, but that’s good for our economy.
Swimming classes for the youngsters started Monday, the 18th as sponsored by the Lions Club. The classes are being held in the pool at Kenneth & Grady Jean Clark’s residence. I understand that the Clarks have generously and graciously opened their pool during summers pasts for other youngsters in our community to learn to swim.
The Service Club and the POC History Book Committee are searching for a picture of the ranch house on the LaSalle Ranch preferably back in the 40’s. If anyone has a photo in their possession and will lend it to be copied, please contact either Sue Kubecka, 798-0560 or Janet Johnson, 983-4733.
Looking for that special dessert? And don’t want to heat up your kitchen by baking? If so, put Saturday, July 23rd on your calendar. The Lions Club is again holding a yummy bake sale at Speedy Stop; it will begin at 8:00 a.m., so be ready to get a treat!
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