Photo by Bill Tigrett

Thanks go out to all those who decorated their homes and businesses during the POC Chamber of Commerce Lighting Contest which included judging on Wednesday, December 15th and Thursday, December 16th.  The holiday light displays were very much appreciated and enjoyed by the residents.  We realize there was a lot of hard work that went into the decorations.  Therefore the judges had a daunting but enjoyable task before them.

There were several light displays around town that were wonderful which were put up by those who had won one of the categories in 2008 or 2009 and therefore were ineligible to win a category this year.  A winner is ineligible for a period of two years to win a plaque in order to give others a chance to win, but they can still be entered into the drawing for a prize of $100.

Thank you for sending in the entry forms with contact information since they make the job of identification and notification of winners much easier.  Just remember next year to fill out and return the entry form and don’t forget to turn the lights on during the judging dates.  Thanks again for all those who lit up Port O’Connor.  We wish everyone could win, but then there would be no competition.

Winners for 2010 are:
Best Overall: 102 W. Main The Wheat Family
Most Decorated: 2581 W. Adams Cathy’sRestaurant/Osborn Family
Best Christmas Theme: 168 Easy The Bert Haynes Family
Most Colorful: 100 Bay Oaks The Pizlatte Family
Most Unique: 111 N. Washington The Doggett Family
Best Religious Theme: 1738 W. Adams POC Hardware/Teddy Hawes Family
Best Spirited: 111 Park  The Brown Family
Best Commercial: Butler Lane Butler’s Landing/Butler Family
And last, but not least, the winner of the $100.00 prize drawing is Sylvia’s Hair Salon, 3071 W. Monroe – Sylvia Rodriguez, Owner.

Although no plaques are awarded for Honorable Mention categories for Residential and Commercial, we would like to recognize the following for their displays:  those who won within the past two years like the Hobbs Family on Lewis St., the Pool Family on Madison St., the Smith Family on Tenth St. and Hurricane Junction on Maple at 15th St.

The POC Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors wish you and yours the best of everything in 2011!!

Photos by Bill Tigrett.

Susan Roberts will be conducting a free clogging and line dancing workshop at Seadrift Elementary cafeteria on January 22.  Clogging instruction from 9 A.M. to 12 noon and line dancing from 1 P.M. – 4 P.M.  Free to the public.

For more info contact Susan Roberts 361-552-9658

Wet Stalls for Rent between St. Christopher’s Marina water entrance and Dolphin Point. Water/Electricity/Power Lift included. 281-960-6799

For Lease in POC 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Furnished, including dishes and kitchenware. Nice yard; access to laundry.

Near boat stalls, 2-3 minutes to boat ramp. 361-983-2043; 983-4667

Need a furnished home for 3 to 6 months on the Coast? For Rent/Lease: 54 Tiki Dr., Seaport Lakes, 2/2 upstairs, furnished, Sat. TV, Large Deck, Approx. 1200 sq. ft. Large Lot; Very Quiet. $795. per month. 832-381-6130                     1/24

2 Bedroom/2 Bath for Lease in Port O’Connor. Furnished or unfurnished. Water/sewer, trash pick-up, DirecTV, included. Great for weekend fishermen. or permanent residence. 361-983-2043 or 983-4667.

Vacation in Seadrift: Large remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath; sleeps 10; fenced yard/deck. 2 blocks from Bay. Reasonable daily/weekly rates. 361-277-2418

Apartment for Rent Very nice 2 BR upstairs in quiet neighborhood. Hi Speed Internet, Sat TV, water/garbage paid. $775/mo. 361-550-3845 or terry@tk52.com . 1/21

For Rent, Week-end or Weekly: New 3 bedroom Mobile Home w/large covered deck; on 6 1/2 acres at 5929 Hwy 185. 10 minutes to POC; 6 minutes to Seadrift; 5 minutes to Charlie’s Bait Camp Boat Ramp. Large pond and large oak trees. 2 day minimum $75 per night; 7day week $490.  Phone 361-983-4667 or 361-983-2043.

BOAT STALLS FOR RENT:

Verna’s Boat Stalls & a Cabin in POC For Rent  983-1017 3/11

BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT:

Private Boat Slip w/Lift For Rent  512-426-9665 Please Leave Message. 5/27

1997 Pontiac Sunfire Convertible 4 cylinder/auto. White with Black Top. Top 1 year old. $1,500 obo.

361-785-2021                      1/14

2007 EZ Go Golf Carts $1995.00 Hatch Bend Country Club 361-552-3037 2/25

For Sale 4 ft. Aluminum Weather Floundering Light (working) $75. See at 911 Madison, POC

Capt. Ed   361-550-8739         1/14

50 ft. Triangle Tower, 12” Triangle made of 1” od Galv tubing. Base section is mounted on a hinged plate to lower & raise tower. Base plate has a heavy iron pipe welded to the bottom & cemented in the ground. (This is a stand-alone unit that can be used for Ham or CB or TV. Top section has a plate for rotor motor. Buyer must dig up bottom section. $275. Call G.B. at 832-830-1561 or 361-983-4498                                        1/14

Port O’Connor Service Club is selling FRESH WALNUTS $6.50 PER POUND Call Sally Jones 983-2076