The Seadrift Lions installed their officers for the 2011-2012 Lion Year. They are (from Left to Right in the photo) Lynn Reeves (Second Vice President), Lion District Governor Randy Morton, Peggy Gaines (President), Joanne Mueller (First Vice President), Mike Mueller (Lion Tamer), Nan Burnett (Membership Chair), and Kathleen Lambright (Secretary). Not pictured is CJ Garriott (Treasurer).

John Hardy “Jack” Brewer Sr. of Magnolia Beach, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away June 17, 2011, after a courageous battle with esophagus cancer. He was born March 18, 1921 in Austin to John Hardy and Willie Mabel (Burkett) Brewer. He moved to Houston as an infant. He graduated from Milby High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps in WWII from June 1942 to June 1946, fought in the South Pacific, and was stationed at Guadacanal. He met his wife in Brawly, California while stationed there. They married October 30, 1945 in Oceanside, California.

After returning to Houston, he attended the University of Houston and spent most of his career in geophysical sales. In early 1972 he and Gloria moved to Junction, and then in 1997 moved to Magnolia Beach. He loved the water and fishing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Indianola. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ. He always said he knew that when the Lord came for him, the gates of Heaven would open up and he would be in the arms of his Lord. He loved his kids, and no matter what they needed, he would do his best to help them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, John Cecil.

Jack is survived by his wife, Gloria; two sons, John Jr. of Magnolia Beach and David A. and wife Jane of New Braunfels; daughter, Carol Lynn and husband John Paul Henderson of Junction; five grandsons; and three great-granddaughters.

A memorial was held on July 9 at the First Baptist Church of Indianola.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas or First Baptist Church of Indianola.

There’s a new restaurant in town and it’s located in Clark’s on the Intercoastal. Daniel Huerta is the very young appearing manager of this restaurant whose specialty is Mexican cuisine. And it doesn’t seem the standard Tex-Mex food, but has a more subtle approach. If you’re attuned to food with a South-of-the Boarder flavor, this is the place! The view is unbelievable from the balcony, and it has become the spot for many residents and visitors to enjoy their lunches and dinners.

Daniel is the young son of a food-oriented family specializing in creating food for us Texans; he is a young 28 and a college graduate with an engineering degree. But the lure of the family business caused him to make a career change. Following his older brother to Ennis, Texas, he became a part of El Mexicano Grill #1, starting at the very bottom as a dishwasher of the operation. However, he soon worked his way up that ladder into a managerial position. Then, he came to Seadrift to operate El Mexicano Grill #3, following set-up help from another brother. Working in Seadrift for several years and gathering a strong taste for coastal living, Daniel achieved his strong desire for his own restaurant now here in Port O’Connor.

The menus of the six restaurants are quite similar, although each features dishes peculiar to the individual tastes of the area. Here in Port O’Connor and Seadrift, items featuring fish are available. Specials of the day will be provided to each diner by the helpful and courteous wait-staff.

Although Daniel has been made aware that the food business in Port O’Connor lessens during the winter season, he has reiterated that the restaurant will remain open, and further, he is planning an addition to breakfast hours. And, he is also planning to feature soon home-made flour tortillas as is the practice of the other restaurants in the family. Asking him what his favorite dish is, he named #28, La Hacienda Plate, which I will try on my next visit, though I am looking forward to finding Sour Cream Enchiladas on his menu!

Daniel Huerta Manager, El Mexicano Grill #6

HAPPY 91ST BIRTHDAY, MARIE RICHTER on July 27th

A 30 cubic yard roll-off bin will be located behind the fence on 16th and Harrison for MUD customers to bring bulky waste to be hauled off. The bin will be there on Friday, August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MUD customers only may deposit large items like carpet, furniture, mattress, stove, etc. MUD customers must sign in with their name and Port O’Connor physical address. Please, no commercial waste; this is for residential waste only. Do not put any refrigerators, a/c units, paint, tires, gas cans or any unacceptable waste in the bin.