The United Way of Calhoun County is accepting applications for agency partnerships in 2013.  The applicant must be an incorporated 501c (3) tax exempt human service organization (IRS designation for a charitable or educational organization) serving Calhoun County residents.

During the fiscal year of April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014 the United Way of Calhoun County will consider applications for programs that meet the following priorities:

• Education:  Helping children and youth achieve their potential
• Income:  Helping families become financially stable and independent, while ensuring that basic needs are met
• Health:  Improving people’s health

This year’s present campaign goal is $255,000.00.

To request an application packet to become a partner agency of the United Way of Calhoun County contact Carolyn Adrian at 552-3630 or uwcc@tisd.net.      Deadline for submitting application packets is 12 Noon, December 20, 2012.  

Nov. 16: Ashley Young; Jesus Guzman; Mike Powers; Sofia Vasquez; CJ Garriott

Nov. 19: Vicky Cobb; Chris Christy; Charles Stryker Jr.; Hailey Mang

Nov. 20: Mandi Haynes; Troy Greeness; Mary Ann Williams

Nov. 21: Marie Hawes; Gerald Esch; Frank Noble

Nov. 22: Cathy Osborn

Nov. 23: Brianne Key, Lynda Gosnell

Nov. 24: Doris Hensley; Mike Raby; Ricky Scott; Devon Walker; Shane Woodle; Christin Simmons; Michelle Stryker

Nov. 25: Allen Junek; Stephanie Gaines

Nov. 26: Evelyn Smith; Melissa Satterfield; Meredith Hawes

Nov. 27: Drew Vasquez; Tyler Anderson; Kirk Vossler

Nov. 28: Tyler Micjenka

Nov. 29: Becky Wilburn

Nov. 30: Roger Wooldridge

December 1: Ali Shoots; Biddie Hileman; Wayne Wooldridge; Joey Boatright; Jerry Osborn; Margaret Maxwell

Dec. 2: Jerry Satterfield; Nicholas Gonzales

Dec. 3: Jonathan Davenport; Leslie Farmer

Dec. 4: Tasha Jones

Dec. 5: Mark Stoddard Jr.

Dec. 6: Arthur Vossler Jr.; Polly Cockerell; Patricia McKnight; Mia Rodriguez

Dec. 7: Jenny Scott; Kimberly Melson; Andy Ovens

Dec. 8: Danny Cockerham

Dec. 9: Michelle Kempfer; Nicole Weaver Geffert; Bill Tigrett; Anslin Horton

Dec. 10: Dorothy Barnett

Dec. 11: Jerry Elmore

Dec. 12: Rosa Mary Caddell; Danielle Gonzales

Dec. 13: Danny Carey; Russell Jones; Teresa Geffert

Dec. 14: Lauren Tigrett

Citizens of the Week at Port O’Connor School

Week ending October 26: PreK- Anthony Flores; Kindergarten- Jackie Gutierrez; First Grade- Dylan Ramirez; Second Grade- Kalynn Harding; Third Grade- Jarius Monoz; Fourth Grade- Taylor Ragusin; Fifth Grade- Daniel Ixtepan

Week ending November 2: PreK- Alex Lopez; Kindergarten- Megan Kalafatis; First Grade- Aislin Guzman; Second Grade- Harley Peeler; Third Grade- Tarah Munsch; Fourth Grade- Blake Walters; Fifth Grade- Adriana DiClemente

Week ending November 9: PreK- Blake Bowman; Kindergarten- Aiden McClelland; First Grade- Cody Branch; Second Grade- Chase Harding; Third Grade- Reba Kalafatis; Fourth Grade- Brenley Walters; Fifth Grade- Brianna Lashley

Students of the Week at Seadrift School

Week ending October 26: PreK, Mrs. Hataway- Jada Dean; K, Mrs. Kern- Brilee Crittenden; K, Mrs. Myers- Trevon Ragusin; 1st, Mrs. Christy- Aaron Rios; 1st, Ms. Stringham- Rhiannon James; 2nd, Miss Sistare- Ryan Cain; 2nd, Mrs. Flisowski- Hector Perez; 3rd, Mrs. Hons- Lysette Estrada; 3rd, Mrs. Petrisky- Emily James; 4th, Mrs. McGee- Hector Rodriguez; 4th, Mrs. Schultz- Spencer Allen; 5th, Mrs. Canales- Dylan Beaver Junior High: Mrs. Henderson- Nereida Torres; Mrs. Cady- Arnaldo Rodriguez; Ms. Parnell- Erika Ruiz; Coach Anderson- Heather Glover; Coach Sternadel- Jaimey Morales; Mrs. Chartenski- Marliegh Mangum; Mrs. Smith- Trent Martinez; Coach Lillge- Nati Mayorga; Ms. Blackburn- Jaimey Morales; Mrs. Beaver- Trent Martinez

Week ending November 2: PreK, Mrs. Hataway- Bridget Lowder; K, Mrs. Kern- John Jacobs; K, Mrs. Myers- Briley Christensen; 1st, Mrs. Christy- Natalia Zarate; 1st, Ms. Stringham- Nevaeda Munoz; 2nd, Miss Sistare- Olivia Gillespie; 2nd, Mrs. Flisowski- Zayda Estrada; 3rd, Mrs. Hons- Noah Estrada; 3rd, Mrs. Petrisky- Angie Medina-Lima; 4th, Mrs. McGee- Donald Morales; 4th, Mrs. Schultz- Joseph Blevins; 5th, Mrs. Canales- Liliana Torres Junior High: Mrs. Henderson- Hector Morales; Mrs. Cady- Layne Blevins; Ms. Parnell- Karley Gregory; Coach Anderson- Ahni James; Coach Sternadel- Alton Hall; Mrs. Charnetski- Trent Martinez; Mrs. Smith- Seth Bubenik; Coach Lillge- William Bales; Mrs. Beaver- Gage DeForest

Week ending November 9: PreK, Mrs. Hataway- Adyn Garza; K, Mrs. Kern- Katie Tatum; K, Mrs. Myers- Abby Gillespie; 1st, Mrs. Christy- Braeden Ragusin; 1st, Ms. Stringham- Miguel Munoz; 2nd, Miss Sistare- Avery Carrera; 2nd, Mrs. Flisowski- Creasie Gohlke; 3rd, Mrs. Hons- Destiny Garza; 3rd, Mrs. Petrisky- Austin Cameron; 4th, Mrs. McGee- Shaley Edwards; 4th, Mrs. Schultz- Collin Carabajal; 5th, Mrs. Canales- Ethan Mikolas Junior High: Mrs. Henderson- Felix Ruelas; Mrs. Cady- Alex Morales; Ms. Parnell- Robert McWherter; Coach Anderson- Danielle Morales; Coach Sternadel- Matt Frazier; Mrs. Charnetski- Joseph Mayorga; Mrs. Smith- Gage Daniel; Coach Lillge- Shelby DeForest; Ms. Blackburn- Matt Frazier; Mrs. Beaver- Joseph Nguyen

The 7th Annual Veteran’s Parade sponsored by American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American G.I. Forum will take place Saturday, November 10 in Port Lavaca.

The parade begins from Sandcrab Stadium at 10:00 a.m.