Kathleen Elizabeth Cook Shiller, 92, passed away on August 9, 2011. She was born on Dec. 1, 1918, in Seadrift, to Flossie and William McCindree Cook.

She and her husband, James F. Shiller, owned Shiller Music Company in Lewisville for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1994, and in 2004 she moved to Bartlesville, Okla. to be closer to one of her daughters.

Kathleen is survived by her two daughters, Joan Bliss Cochran and husband Jim of San Carlos, Mexico, Judy Buys and husband Maurice Hoss of Bartlesville, Okla.; grandson, Jay Barrett of Cotati, Calif.; sister-in-law Bernice Cook of Port Lavaca; nieces Ginger Balez of Victoria, Barbara Glasgow of Naples, Fla., Elaine Haas of Conroe, Francis Richardson of Trinity, Ethel Montgomery of Grand Prairie, Annie Mae Smith of Corpus Christi, Pearl Stapleton of Seadrift, Grace West of Victoria; nephew Ronald McCown of Houston.

In addition to her parents and second husband, Kathleen was preceded in death by her first husband Henry John Buys; siblings Mabel Cook, Gladys Scivally, William Cook, Annie Pearl McCown, Lillian Belle Roemer, Jamie (Jim) Lee Cook and Artie Glasgow.

Private services and burial will be in Bartlesville, Okla. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or volunteer to visit Alzheimer’s patients.

Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce is hosting business seminars, the first Tuesday of every other month from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The next seminar is scheduled for September 6. The topic will be “Customer Service for Employers”.

If you are interested in signing up to attend, please contact Tina Crow. Call (361) 552-2959 or email tina@portlavacatx.org .

Rose Miller at the Lost Pelican Gift Shop

It’s your friend’s birthday. Your neighbor did you a special favor, and you wish you had a little gift to say “thanks”. Don’t waste fuel driving to Port Lavaca or Victoria to shop. Right here in Seadrift, on the highway (109 E. Broadway), the Lost Pelican Gift Shop has what you need!

A big variety of gift, decorator, and practical items are packed into a small space at Lost Pelican Gift Shop. The shop is divided into sections and features such items as greeting cards, women’s health and beauty needs, snacks, fishing essentials, fashionable clothing (new and resale), pet toys and treats, hand-beaded jewelry, T-shirts (men’s and ladies), totes, gift baskets and fresh plant arrangements, all at very affordable prices. Although she’s happy to have tourists patronize her shop, owner Rose Miller explains, “ I really want to cater to the community and fill the missing void.”

If you don’t see exactly what you want, Rose will create a custom gift basket or plant arrangement especially for you. Also available are balloon bouquets, and as with the gift baskets and plants, Rose will deliver them to your recipients if you wish.

If you’re in the market for custom items, Rose’s husband Kevin can custom make them for you. Rose, who designs and makes jewelry and hand-decorates the T-shirts and totes, welcomes local artists and crafters to display their locally-made items in her shop.

Rose and Kevin Miller relocated to Seadrift from San Antonio where Rose worked as a nurse and Kevin as an aircraft mechanic. They visited our area three years ago and fell in love with the small town, slow paced atmosphere. Two and one-half years ago, they set up their RV at a park in Olivia and enjoyed the peace and quiet on weekends. About six months ago, they were able to move to Seadrift, and finally “get away from the rat race” as Rose described it.

Next to Rose’s gift shop, Kevin has a “Minor Repair Shop” where he does mechanical repairs and fiberglass and welding fabrications. With his mechanical knowledge and background, Kevin can repair most any small engine and appliance. You can contact Kevin at 210-262-3991 or 210-241-8447.

Lost Pelican Gift Shop is open Thursday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 12:00 until 4:00 p.m., but will open at any time should a customer call needing an item or special gift. Rose can be reached by phone at 210-241-8447. Rose and Kevin would be happy to meet more of their neighbors, so please stop by and have a look around the Lost Pelican Gift Shop. And remember to shop in Seadrift!

The Heritage Center, 2104 W. Austin, Port Lavaca, TX. and Sterling Griffith will present the Fifth Anniversary Show, The Country Opry Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011.

Show starts 7:00 p.m. Admission $4.00 donation.

Chopped steak dinner will be served from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for $6.00 donation.

Proceeds benefit the Calhoun County Senior Citizens.

For information call (361) 552-3350.

Port Lavaca, Texas (August 11, 2011) Ground breaking for a new RV Park in Port Lavaca, Texas has commenced. The RV Park is located at the corner of West Austin Street (HWY 238) and County Road 101 on the corner. Located 1 mile off of Hwy 35, the gated RV Park will have over 94 sites in the first phase of development. GPS coordinates are 28 35 42.75 N 96 38 32.63 W.

A 4000-square foot clubhouse with an essentials store, exercise room, media area, and pool tables will be the center hub of the community. A stocked fishing lake, a swimming pool and hot tub, a walking and jogging track, and several picnic areas and dog runs lead the list of the park’s highlights. Private restrooms and showers, security cameras, 2 laundry facilities, free WIFI, and satellite TV are some of the many amenities. The fully-fenced and gated resort will feature 24-foot wide concrete roads leading to extra wide and long concrete RV pads that include a small yard space. All the comforts of home!

In the last few years developer Doug Jensen has traveled the State of Texas, speaking with RV Park residents, managers, and owners. His goal was to discover the most-wanted features and seek out bright ideas that will help build “a new generation” RV Park. Additionally, the staff of Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) have provided essential insight to the project.

“This RV Park has been engineered and designed with all campers in mind. The Resort has been built to achieve the highest ratings from both Good Sam’s and Woodall’s.” says Doug Jensen. “I’m excited that it’s going to help more people discover that Port Lavaca is a great little seaside town with a lot to offer everyone.”

Initial waterfront and back-in sites should be open by November. All sites will have FULL hook-ups with water, electric and sewer.

For additional information on Texas Lakeside RV Resort, please contact Doug Jensen or visit the webpage at www.texaslakesidervresort.com or find us on Facebook.