Thank you, Robbie &Marie!

The youth group and First Baptist Church would like to thank Robbie and Marie Hawes for donating and installing the basketball goal that was recently damaged during Tropical Storm Bill. Their time and effort given plus the use of their heavy equipment is greatly appreciated.

The basketball goal at the church is a favorite hangout for many of the youth in Port O’Connor and was greatly missed after being damaged.

The Hawes’ generous act of love has not gone unnoticed and we want to share our gratitude.

Thank you,
FBC Youth Group

Former Port O’Connor Residents, Tina & Mary Christy

Dear Family & Friends,

Tina wanted me to put this picture in the paper to show how well I am fighting my cancer. I am not doing chemo anymore cause it’s not working, just slowing it down some, but my tumors are still growing on my liver and in my lungs. All they are doing for me now is keeping me pain free, and they are doing a good job of it, so I hope to live longer than I should; I want to see 60. Tina has been a big help with me; she has done me very proud. No child should be doing some of things Tina has to do and has done for me. She tries not to show how it is affecting her, but there are times when I can tell it gets to her, but she is a trouper!

My hubby is wonderful as well. He is helping Tina with her schooling and me with my cancer. He does a lot to keep Tina’s mind off my problems and keeps her in training (Mixed Martial Arts). She recently won her cage fight. It was a great fight. Tina finished school here on July 15 and she starts college in September. She was accepted at Coventry City College and will be taking art and design – a three year course.

Greetings to all,
Mary Christy-Johnston (Great Britain)

Port O’Connor Friends,

I composed this letter on the 6th of August, 2015, which marks my 10th year anniversary as the Postmaster of Port O’Connor, Texas.

From the first warm welcomes to the last heart felt goodbyes, I cannot think of a better place to have worked and I want to thank all of my Port O’Connor Postal Friends for a wonderful 10 years of serving the Community as your Postmaster.

As I end my 35 year Postal Service career I look forward to spending more time with my wife Patricia. We want to see more of our great country and spend time spoiling grandchildren. Catching up on our fishing is also on the list and you may see us time to time here in POC, so be so kind as to leave a few fish for us.

Thank you everyone and God Bless!
Johnny M. Johnson
Postmaster (Retired)
MSG, USAR (Retired)
Port O’Connor, TX 77982

At the Seadrift Library

The Seadrift Library ordered a new book, It’s All About Muhammad, a well written, historically and philosophically correct book using only Muslim sources by F. W. Burleigh. Anyone interested in understanding Islam, especially “Fundamentalist Islam” that seeks to worship Allah exactly as Muhammad taught and did, needs to read this book.

“Burleigh spent years carrying out a line-by-line study of more than 20,000 pages of the original documents of Islam to bring forth this work. Based on solid scholarship, the book is written in a lively and thoroughly engaging style”… from jacket notes.

Regardless of your religious or political views, I strongly recommend that every adult read this book.

Bill Brayshaw, Seadrift

New Basketball Court
at King Fisher Beach

Thanks from Port O’Connor Chamber

The Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce would like to give a HUGE shout of APPRECIATION to the following for their contributions to our organization.

THANK YOU to Ben and Frances Alexander for their very generous donation. These funds will be focused on providing the electrical work and picnic tables for our park. Also, a big thank you to the POC Sports Association for their donation of funds to replace the basketball goals. The original court was removed and relocated within the park. The new goals have now been installed and ready for use. And, last but certainly not least, we want to give kudos to our County workers, who work so hard in this heat, putting in the basketball goals and replacing the barbeque pits.

The Chamber has worked vigorously the past few years to accomplish our park project, and with the help of these contributors, we are now able to put the finishing touches into place.

Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce

Thank You

We would like to express our sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make our benefit a great success! We are overwhelmed at the amount of support for Debbie Gayle in her battle against pancreatic cancer! We truly appreciate the support from our family, friends, and community, the surrounding area and beyond.

We would like to thank all those who came out on June 27 to show support by making donations for brisket plates, baked goods, silent auction items, t-shirts, koozies and/or Debbie Gayle Strong bracelets, and also to enjoy the live music. We would also like to thank those who participated in the raffles and who have made donations by mail or at First National Bank.

We are certainly thankful for everyone who helped to make the benefit a success! We would like to specifically thank these individuals and businesses who helped with various aspects of the benefit: Madden’s Lounge (John & Ashley Harper), Ricky Scott, Ricky Scott Jr., Gilbert & Julia Carriles, Veronica Ragusin, Misty Redmond, Sylvia Martinez, Frankie & Mary Helen Holland, Denise Holland, McKaelyn Carriles, Antonio Gloria, Kyndra Carriles, Sofia Vasquez, George & Debbie Albrecht, Pagie Hardin, Pat Hatcher, Bubba & Sylvia Hall, Dakota Cabrera, Calvin & Sally Ragusin, Josie’s Mexican Food, Esmeralda Stringo, Jorge & Adrian Suarez, Paul & Liza Carriles, Stephen & Barbara Robinson, Teresa Scott, Nicholas Raby, Derek & Audie Vasquez, Marie Hawes, David & Rosemary Stringo, Frieda Runk, Lydeia Alford, Lloyd Alford, Cecilia Castillo, Jade Alford, Rosy Weaver, Michelle Manning, Kristin Rendon, PO’C Service Club bakers, Capt. G’s Shrimp Basket (Greg & Elizabeth Williams, Deanna Williams, Esther McDonough), Joseph Thuet, Paula Loya, Amy Hartl, Jana Gregory, Kelly Lindgren, PO’C Liquor (Noral McCauley & Alyse Munsch), Old Country BBQ Pits, anonymous donors of Helen Thomas quilt, Invista C12 team, Jay Runk, Triple F Photography (Maggie Franck), James & Shirley Harper, Henry Goode, T-Tops & More (Craig & Mickie Vossler), JoAnn Dyson, and Rock House Antiques and Vintage (Veronica Johnson), Peggy Gayle, Will Ragusin, Taylor Ragusin, Dawn Ragusin, LeaAnn’s Photography (Nick & LeaAnn Ragusin), Jenny O’Neill, Salt Blossom (Beverly Clifton), Action Welding (Sheryl Haynes), Julie Munsch, Angelica Kurtz, Amy Gosnell, Beacon 44 Seafood Market (Mary Jo Walker), Madeline Bourg, Salty Dog Outfitters (Pat & April Ragusin), Stringo Guide Service (Leslie & Lisa Stringo), Erica Moreno, Shearly Marvelous (Shawna Raby), Treasure Chest (Joanie Morgan), Shoalwater (Steve Bell), Simplified Soaps (Ashley Waghorne), Aimee Sternadel, Terry Diehl, Lisa Rux, Renee Hawes, Sylvia’s Hair Salon (Sylvia Rodriguez), Angela Kupcho, Ted & Linda Brown, Freda Howard, Jessica Helms, Cut It Loose Hair Salon (Julissa Lopez), Sisters Gift Shop, Beachcomber Shell Shop (Mr. & Mrs. Turk), Jo Guajardo, Mary Moreno, Deborah Chavana, and Donna Vuichard.

We would also like to show appreciation to those who helped us advertise the event on Facebook and in the Dolphin Talk, Port Lavaca Wave, and Victoria Advocate.

Sincerely,
Daniel & Debbie Gayle
Aaron & Roxanne Ochoa
Scott Gayle

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