It’s only three months until Port O’Connor will be hosting the annual Warriors Weekend, honoring our wounded American heros. If you’ve been involved in any of the previous Warriors Weekends, you know what a meaningful time this is for these wounded soldiers, and how rewarding it is to be a part of it.

On Monday, February 11, at 6:00 p.m., you are invited to attend a Volunteers Meeting at Port O’Connor First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Members of the Warriors Weekend Board will give a report on how the event is shaping up and tell what help is needed locally.

Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of tasks, everything from baking cakes to seeing that the soldiers have a good time fishing, both by boat or from the bank. No matter what your expertise or interests, your involvement at any level will ensure the event runs smoothly and offers a wonderful respite to these heroes who must spend the majority of their time enduring surgeries and therapy for the wounds they received serving our Country.

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information about Warriors Weekend, go to:
 www.warriorsweekend.org

The Annual OLG Valentine Gala will be held on Feb 16, 2013 at the
Formosa Guest House. The theme is Murder on the Orient Express.

Come enjoy the fun, food, silent auction, and entertaining exploits of
Agatha Christie’s famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Proceeds from this fabulous event provide bonuses for the teachers. Call 361-552-6140
ext. 6 for details and tickets.

“Loving your Community” is the theme for the 49th Annual Port Lavaca /Calhoun County Chamber Awards Banquet coming up on February 7, 2013.

The banquet will be held at the Bauer Community Center. Social hour is 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.; dinner and awards 7:00 p.m.

For tickets and more info call (361) 552-2959.

You’ve probably heard the rumors, and they are true. Bryn R. Wilburn, Public Relations Manager for Family Dollar has confirmed that Family Dollar is building a store on Highway 185 in Seadrift. It is slated to open in the second half of 2013 and will employ 8 to 10 persons.

Local realtor, Kathleen Lambright, reports that all site plans have been approved and building permits issued. She credits William “Kelly” Hawes having the foresight to sell his lots to the Hutton Company who are the acquisition company for Family Dollar Stores for this welcome addition to our area.

Family Dollar is a discount retailer that carries national name brands and quality private brands. Speaking for Family Dollar, Bryn Wilburn said, “Our merchandise is first-run from the manufacturer. We do not carry over-runs or seconds. Through our buying power, we’re able to work with the leading domestic manufacturers to offer our products at prices that are typically below supermarkets, drug stores or convenience stores.”

According to Ms. Lambright, the proposed structure will be approximately 8,000 sq. ft. with paved parking to accommodate 31 vehicles, including three handicap spots.