Citizens of the Week at Port O’Connor School

Week ending May 27:

PreK- Cody Branch

Kindergarten- Adalia Gossett

First Grade- Anthony Luna

Second Grade- Ronnie Carriles

Third Grade- Jeanette Ramirez

Fourth Grade- Gavin Gosnell

Fifth Grade- Javier Guzman

Sixth Grade- Will Ragusin

Students of the Week at Seadrift School

Week ending May 27:

PreK, Mrs. Myers- Phillip Vazquez

K, Mrs. Kern- Katherine Huerta

1st, Mrs. Christy- Landen Rasmussen

1st, Ms. Stringham- Azriel Carrera

2nd, Mrs. Petrisky- Jason Nguyen

2nd, Miss Sistare- Mrs. Petrisky

Third, Mrs. Hons- Lexxie Gilliland

3rd, Mrs. Rivera- Abigail Vallejo

4th, Mrs. Gray- Mrs. Hill

4th, Mrs. Spaeth- Heather Glover

5th, Mrs. Canales- Abigail Morgan

5th, Mrs. Flisowski- Ethan Wooldridge

Junior High:

Mrs. Henderson- Spencer Lowery

Mrs. Cady- Jorge Guzman

Ms. Parnell- Leiah Morales

Coach Anderson- Sierrah Wall

Coach Sternadel- Ashton Sternadel

Mrs. Charnetski- Ms. Parnell

Mrs. Smith- Jacob Montano

Coach Lillge- Coach Cady

Mr. Livigne- Rosalinda Klamm

Mrs. Rivera- Rosalinda Klamm

June 10: Valerie Adams

June 11: Doug Henderson

June 12: Rosa William; Lynn Rhodes; Cameron Klein; Michelle Rodriguez

June 13: Rachel Reed; Jeanine Bricker; Amanda Whitehead

June 14: Cortney Johnson; Harlen Terry; Ed Mouser

June 15: Tracy Sears; Carrie Reed; Lydia Rodriguez

June 16: Stanley Christy; Steve Rhyne

June 17: Jaime Soliz Jr.; Dorothy Fairchild; Brianna Weathersby

June 18: Bob Byers; Joyce Raby; Jordan Briann Goldman

June 19: Gary McCauley; Irene Sorrow; Logan Ross Hobbs

June 20: Brian Gonzales

June 22: Hoa T. Vu; Henry Pongratz

June 23: H.B. Thomasson; Sylvia Rodriguez

June 24: Daniel Gayle; Tien A. Nguyen; Richard Wall; Holden Spears

The Food Bank of the Golden Crescent held its annual Agency Relations Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration on Friday, May 20th, 2011 at the John Wesley United Methodist Church in Victoria. Nearly 200 were in attendance representing food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters from 90 agencies located throughout the 11 county service area of the food bank.

H.E.B. received the Food Bank’s highest honor, “The Benefactor’s Award” for their 25 years of partnership and support. The Victoria Postal Workers and South Texas BSA Council both received the “Helping Hands Award” for conducting annual food drives in which both have raised more than 130,000 pounds of food over the last 11 years.

Pictured above, L-R: Eddie Garcia, consultant and former H.E.B. employee of 57 years and Martin Aguayo, a store manager at the Rio Grande Store; U.S. Post Office Supervisor Guadalupe Vega; Assistant Scout Executive Martin Sepulveda and District Executive Clifton Rose.

Fisherman’s Bible Institute Graduates: Ana Gildon, Evelyn Williams, Don Williams, Pat Prather, Annette Green, Instructor Joane McDonough. Not pictured, but also graduating: Lucy Holder.

Isn’t it a great day to be alive! God’s blessings have been so evident that we are excitedly walking through our days looking to see what He has been up to! God is still moving in lives and making a difference for us. We are getting some exciting reports of many great things that God is doing for His people here in Port O’Connor.

It was great to have Evangelist Rod Vincent here even if it was for only one service. We truly enjoy and appreciate his ministry. That evening, we were honored to graduate six FBI students – those who had completed this year’s work. Fisherman’s Bible Institute (FBI) will begin again in August or September, and we will keep you posted. It was a great accomplishment – doing all those workbooks and attending the Tuesday evening lecture time each week. It was a great challenge, but the enhanced knowledge of God’s Word made the investment worth it.

The “Search for Significance” class continues to meet each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Ladies are being challenged to become all that the Lord has made them to be. We have heard some great reports concerning personal growth that has happened as a result of these classes. You are welcome to come to the Chapel and be a part of these classes.

There is another Sea Academy class taking place at the Chapel this week. Captain Robert is instructing these future “captains” and can be reached for information at 361/816-3010. Many people have been helped with their careers by attending these classes – we help people and that is why we host these classes!

We were honored to have one of our own Wounded Warriors as our special speaker on June 5th. First Sergeant Jessie Alderete is a patient at BAMC due to injuries received in Iraq. He is also our Spanish Pastor. It is always an honor and delight to have him fill our pulpit. Thank you, Hermano Jessie!

This past Wednesday evening, we were blessed to have Patrick Overton direct our service. Patrick shared a moving video about how God is working around the world to bless His Church.
On June 12, the Reverend Joane will be filling our pulpit. She always has something to delight us from God’s Holy Word. Everyone should make a special effort to be a part of these special services.

Father’s Day is quickly approaching and again every dad present will receive a special gift. This will be a special time where we will honor dads of all ages. A special message will be shared and all dads will feel special – as they should. God has blessed the Chapel with more men than normal, and we are grateful to each man who makes the Chapel his church home. Families, encourage your special dad to come and be a part of these special events.

Friday Night Youth will only be meeting on June 10 and 17 this month because of all the special activities that the Chapel is involved in. Kids, come over from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. for a time of fellowship, food, and fun! And, bring a friend to share with your other friends!

Fisherman’s Chapel is an interdenominational congregation that seeks to help everyone to become all that God has designed them to be. We can never reach our fullest potential until we share our lives with others at church. Everyone will find a warm welcome at the Chapel. “Come, grow with us!”

Seadrift- Alice Peeler, 65, of Seadrift passed away May 29, 2011. She was born November 3, 1945 in Calhoun County to the late Wesley “Cleo” Blevins and Tommie Key Blevins.

She is survived by her husband, James Peeler Sr.; daughters, Charlotte (Ronald) Wooldridge, Stacie (Richard) Williamson, and Lucie (Matthew) Lasley; sons, James Peeler Jr., and Tommy Jo “TJ” Blevins, all of Seadrift; brothers, Robert (Janell) Blevins and Billy (Debra) Blevins, both of Victoria, Michael (Barbara) Blevins of Crystal Beach, and Marcus (Sue) Blevins of Seadrift; and 12 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Miles Peeler; grandson, Walter Wooldridge; and brothers, Barry and Timothy Blevins.

Graveside services were held Thursday, June 2, 2011, at the Seadrift Cemetery.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.richardsoncolonial.com