This year to the delight and amazement of many a child the Seadrift Santa continued his Christmas tradition. And what a tradition it is! Santa takes the time to write down everything on each child’s wish list. Mrs.Santa takes their picture with Santa. You don’t leave without Santa giving out a candy cane . And […]
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Port O’Connor Service Club Names “Community Champions”
The POC Community Service Club honored three of Port O’ Connor’s finest for their hard work and unwavering dedication to the POC Community!! The Club presented L’Roy Bell, Chris Mapp, and Lawrence Wegeman with framed certificates declaring them “Community Champions” and each got a $50.00 Gift Certificate. Congratulations to these fine gentlemen!! We appreciate all […]
POC Service Club by Alane Haardt
The POC Community Service Club held its annual “Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon” on December 4th, 2020, and, despite having to do it “Drive Through” style due to Covid, it was a huge success!! The ladies served delicious “To Go” lunches of chicken and dressing, corn casserole, green beans, rolls, fruit salad, and cookies to approximately […]
See the Christmas Star
On Dec. 21, people will have the opportunity to experience the same awe as the three wise men when they looked to the sky and saw the “Christmas Star,” or the “Star of Bethlehem,” shining brightly. In an event that has not occurred in almost 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to almost collide […]
POC’s “Little Sprouts” by LeaAnn Ragusin
Last year a gardening program was started as a partnership between Port O’Connor Elementary and Emilee Deforest, Extension Agent in Calhoun County. The gardening program was a great success and has continued this school year. Fifth grade students learn responsibility by planting seeds, monitoring the health of plants, and the daily care (watering, feeding, trimming, […]