Luke and Collin Haynes caught this black drum on March 21 at Mitchell’s Cut. -Photo by Clay Cambell

Caught off the POC Pier Nicholas Cady of Victoria with the 38” redfish he caught fishing off the pier at 5:30 a.m. Whiting was used as bait.

Seth Spicak, 31” redfish. Released to fight another day. Guided by his father Chuck Spicak 3/17.

Candace Hogan and friend Johnny enjoy their first big ugly! -Saltwater Lodge

Your Help Is Needed!
Volunteer to take a Wounded Warrior fishing on May 18th.
Contact Kelly Parks
for details:
kelly-parks@att.net
361-550-4296

Octupus caught in the Intracoastal Canal by Tommy King

Coming in May – BAY BURGERS – Hot Food on the Water!
Mitchell’s/Saluria Area & Sunday Beach

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to assist Wounded Warriors fishing off the bank at The Sanctuary Fri., May 17. Please contact Linda Hundley, 361-983-3333; hundleyl@calcoisd.org

Fishin’ is Good in Port O’Connor waters! Jason Posey and his daughters, Sierra and Madison, had fun landing this 46” Black Drum on Easter weekend.

The Seadrift Lions Club will be hosting “Market Day by the Bay” on Saturday, May 11 from 9:00 am until 4:00pm behind the historic Train Depot in Seadrift. We will have vendors for shopping, food, and family fun.

For information, please contact Lion Peggy Gaines at (361) 920-1743 or lionpeggyg@gmail.com.

Vendor applications can be downloaded from our website at www.SeadriftLions.org .

Booth spaces are only $35 for a 12×12 space, and admission to the event is free!

“ Start making plans for May.”

The Chamber has been very busy working on plans for the “POC Crawfish Fest & Cook Off”. Start making your plans to be involved and attend this special occasion on May 4th, 2013 on King Fisher Beach. Then on May 25th the “Annual Kids Fishing Tournament”, sponsored by the Chamber will be held on King Fisher  Beach from 9-11 a.m.; ages 3-12; bait will be furnished; each child must register before fishing.

Also on the 25th, beginning at 1 p.m. there will  be a Kite Contest at the beach, also sponsored by the Chamber. You may enter a store bought or homemade kite. All ages welcome.

The POC Sports Assoc. will hold their Annual Bar BQ Cookoff at the beach also, so put on plenty of sunscreen ,bring your chairs and blankets and make it a full day on the beach.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Chamber and have not received an application, please contact us at 361-983-2898 or join online at portoconnorchamber.org and dues are payable on Paypal. Next meeting will be May 13th at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the POC Community Center.

2013 Chamber Members:

Agnes Valigura
Alan & Robyn Roberts
Allen & Laurie Junek
American Inn and Suites
Back Bay Guide Service
Beacon 44 R.V. Park
Beacon 44 Seafood Market
Bernard Klein
Bits & Marge Breaudaway
Bob  Bonar/State Farm
Brouillette Law Offices,PLLC
Bugman Inc.
Capt. Tom Horbey
Central Drug
Chuck Klein
Coastal Boat Services,Untd.
Coastal Bend Marine
Craig & Suzanne Williams
Dolphin Kayak & Water Sports
Dolphin’s of the Bay R.V. Park
Drumrunner Lodge
G & W Engineers, Inc.
Hailey Lane R.V. Park
Hammertime Guide Service
Joe & Vera Wiatt
Jimmy & Barbara Crouch
Krenek Fence Co.
Kenny Finster
Leroy & Joanne Taylor
Napa Auto Parts & Machine Co.
Palm Tree Resort Properties,LL
Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce
Poco Loco Lodge
Port O’Connor Rentals
Roger & Karen Krause
Ron Elkins Guide Service
Roxie Stringo
Scott & Kelly Wheat
S & J R.V. Hook-up
Sylvia’s Hair Salon
Sonny’s Marine
Steve Gumina
Steve & Amy Osina
Tejas Propane & Landscaping
Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine
The Dolphin Talk
The Bugman Company
Urban Surveying, Inc.
Victoria Electric Coop.
William & Donna Pyle

If I missed someone, please contact the Chamber. Every membership is appreciated.

Former Port O’Connor resident, Randall Goode of Bay City, has completed the HEB Slim Down Showdown, a 12-week weight-loss competition. Although he was not the competition’s winner, Randall lost 36 pounds and became healthy enough to cease taking medications for high blood pressure and diabetes. We congratulate Randall on his dedication to maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Way to go, Randall!