John De Leon, age 54, of Port O’Connor passed away October 2, 2012. He was born February 25, 1958 in Haverde Grace, MD.

Juan worked in offshore oil production before opening his own business, “Pimp My Golf Cart”, in Port O’Connor.

He is survived by his wife, Jody Harris De Leon, his daughter Alexandria Shoots of Corpus Christi; son, Abram Grant Harris of Lolita; step-father, Daniel Stanwood; sisters, Maria De Leon Kalka of Victoria, Rosa Dee De Leon of Seadrift, Cynthia De Leon of San Antonio, Graciela De Leon of San Antonio, Kristina De Leon Galvez of San Antonio, and Patricia De Leon of San Antonio.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Jones Stanwood, father, Juan De Leon III; and brother, Joseph Dean Stewart. John’s mother and step-father will be remembered as the former owners/operators of Hurricane Junction in Port O’Connor.

A memorial service was held in Port O’Connor on October 10.

Memorials to help defray medical and funeral expenses may be sent to First Victoria Bank, Port Lavaca, in care of Jody De Leon.

The Friends of the Seadrift Library will sponsor the 4th Annual Junk in the Trunk Sale on October 27, 2012. Rent a space for $20 and bring your treasures to sell. Location is the First National Bank of Seadrift parking lot on Hwy. 185. Hours 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

To reserve your slot or, for more information call Nan Burnett at 832-276-5948; Linda Curry at 713-305-6724 or 361-785-3420; or Alene Haynie at 361-785-5781.

Buy – Sell – Have a Good Time!

September 3: Seadrift Volunteer Fire Department responded to the Hwy 185 and Hwy 35 intersection to clean up an oil spill; Calhoun County Sheriffs Office and Texas Dept. of Public Safety also responded to assist with traffic control.

September 12: Seadrift VFD and Port Lavaca Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 35 near the Guadalupe River Bridge.

September 15: Seadrift VFD and Port Lavaca FD responded to a one-vehicle accident on Hwy 35 at the Guadalupe River Bridge.

Congratulations to Seadrift Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Peter DeForest who was recently named “Top First Responder” by the Victoria Advocate!

Omar Rodriguez, New Braunfelds, Jack Overman, Jesse Aldana, Johnny Laurels, San Antonio caught a full box of fish at the Jetties fishing with Capt. Bob Hill.

I think the word for today should be “erratic”. We have had everything from sunny and warm to cool and windy over the last few days. Our first Arctic front is passing as I write this report and it is a good one. Wind from the North gusting to 30 knots, temperatures down in to the 50’s. The tide has been all over the chart but for the most part it has been low. This morning the air temp is 58 and the water temp is 64.8, fairly low for this time of year.

Erratic would also be a good description for the fishing. The back bays were giving up nice boxes of fish, mostly reds but there were some nice trout for a while and now that has gone south until the weather calms down..

The Lakes have been mainly redfish. It has been a bit difficult for most boats to get around back there.

The Jetties have been anywhere from fantastic to not so much. You can fill the boat most days but then up pops a day when you get nearly skunked. If I figure it out I’ll write a book.

Capt. Bob Hill
Port O’Connor Charters
(281) 984-0015
www.fishportoconnor.com

Port O’Connor Annual CCA BANQUET

Saturday, October 20, 2012
Port O’Connor Community Center
6:00 p.m.

$50 Each – Includes Annual CCA Membership,
Meal, Drinks, Door Prizes, Silent Auction & Live Auction
Special Sponsor Tables: Redfish ($550) and Trout ($400)

Tickets can be purchased from Port O’Connor CCA Members, and at Coastal Bend Marine, 1808 West Adams,
Port O’Connor Rods at 82 Byer, Sonny’s Marine at 2409 West Adams,
and POC Rentals at 2244 West Adams

Get your tickets now, before they’re sold out!