Seadrift – Juana C. Pompa, 81, of Seadrift passed away May 4, 2011. She was born March 7, 1930 in Corpus Christi to the late Nicola and Isabel Mascorro Charles. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Seadrift.

She is survived by her daughters, Ofelia P. Elizondo and husband, Kelly, of Austin, Idolina Meza of Port Lavaca, Maria Estrada and husband, Edward, of Seadrift; sons, George A. Salazar of Seadrift, Timoteo C. Pompa and wife, Sherri, of Seadrift; sisters, Isabel Moore of California and Tina Oudie of Seguin; brothers, Nicolas Charles of Corpus Christi, Roberto Charles of San Antonio, Ruben Charles of Corpus Christi, and Raul Charles of Seadrift; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timoteo D. Pompa; sons, Jesse Salazar, Salome Salazar; parents; sisters, Josephina Martinez, Genoveva Sauceda, and Clara Terrazas; brothers, Chano Charles and Samuel Charles; and granddaughter, Victoria Estrada.

Funeral Mass was held May 6 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Pallbearers were grandsons: Eddie Salazar, James Salazar, Ovie Meza, Juan Salazar, Sam Sparks and Timothy “TJ” Pompa.

Noah Estrada was honorary pallbearer.

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

Port O’Connor Sports Association 4th Annual Bar-B-Que Cook-Off

King Fisher Beach – May 28, 2011

P.O.C.S.A. is getting ready to meet all our friends and family for our annual event. This event is getting bigger with every year that passes, seeing old faces and getting to meet new ones. So let’s get together and have some fun!

We are also having arts and crafts tables setting up. If anyone would like to set up a table, please give us a call. (Sylvia at 361-655-3521.)

Sign up early. Only the first twenty teams will receive T-shirts for their team; or drop off the entry form at Sylvia’s Hair Salon.

We will be selling barbecue sandwiches with chips for $6.00, starting at 11:00 a.m.

P.O.C.S.A. Port O’Connor Sports Association 4th Annual COOK-OFF

at King Fisher Beach, May 28, 2011

Team Name ________________________________________(Limit 4 per Team)

CATEGORIES:

Brisket _________ Ribs___________

Chicken ________ Beans _________

Chili ___________ Gumbo ________

1st entry $20.00 2nd entry $10.00 3 or more, an additional $5.00

For information contact: Sylvia at 361-655-3521 or Amy at 361-935-8745

On April 14, 2011 Calhoun County Commissioners’ Court presented the 2010 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission to the Calhoun County Historical Commission. Accepting the Award from County Judge Michael Pfeifer are Howard Hartzog, (left) former Chairman and Phillip Ellenberger, (right) present Chairman of the Historical Commission. This prestigious award is given to only a select few Counties in the State.

“United in Strength”

Saturday, May 21, 2011

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense.

Amber Bricker and son Keegan Short

We hope all the moms and grandmas among our readership enjoyed a happy Mother’s Day this past Sunday. Below is a reprint of an article sent to Amber Bricker by her grandmother, which Amber has graciously shared with us:

Before I Was A Mom

Before I was a mom I made and ate hot meals. I had unstained clothing. I had quiet conversations on the phone. Before I was a mom I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth every day. Before I was a mom I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to lullabies.

Before I was a mom I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. Before I was a mom I had never been puked on, pooped on, spit on, chewed on, peed on, or pinched by tiny fingers.

Before I was a mom I had complete control of my mind, my thoughts, and my body. I slept all night.

Before I was a mom I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a mom I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn’t stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a mom.

Before I was a mom I didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn’t know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn’t know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a mom I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment, or the satisfaction of being a mom.

I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a mom.