Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community”

Library News: As Port O’ Connor’s temperatures rise, things are heating up at the POC Library as well, and its Librarian, Michelle Marlin, is running full throttle, accommodating summertime Library visitors as the library’s usage increases by leaps and bounds! The Library’s “Summer Reading Program” is in full swing, and all children in Port O’ Connor are encouraged to participate; read over the summer months; log their hours; and be entered into a drawing for great prizes, which will be presented at the Awards Ceremony in July! The Summer Reading Program also offers fun, wonderful programs every Tuesday beginning June 7, 2022 through July 26, 2022, 10:30-11:30 AM. Please see the schedule below. All children from newborn to age 17 are encouraged to participate!

Friends of the POC Library: The Library’s support group, Friends of the POC Library, is having their annual Membership Drive. The Friends welcome all who would like to join this hardworking group in supporting the POC Library, and will have their Annual Meeting at 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 2022 in the Multipurpose Room of the Library. The Friends encourage all Members to attend the Annual Meeting, and also welcome any and all who would like to join the Friends of the Library at that time! Membership forms will be available for all who are interested. The Friends appreciate the generosity and support of the POC Community as we continue to do wonderful things for our beautiful POC Library!

POC Library Hours:
Sunday and Monday- Closed
Tuesday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a,,-1:00 p.m.
Phone Number: 361-983-4365
The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 2, 2022 in observance of Fourth of July Weekend!

The POC Library hosts the following Programs and Meetings in the Library’s Multipurpose Room. All are welcome!

Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.- “Coffee and Conversation” Please visit with your friends and neighbors over a hot cup of coffee!
Thursdays: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.- “POC Bridge Club”
Fridays: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – “Mahjongg”
June 14 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program
June 15 – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. – “Bingo For Adults” presented by Port Lavaca Rehabilitation
June 21 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program
June 28 -10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program
July 5 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program
July 12 -10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program
July 13 – 9:30 -10:30 a.m. – “Bingo For Adults” presented by Port Lavaca Rehabilitation
July 16 -10:00 -12:00 p,m, – Movie Time
July 19 – 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Program
July 26 -10:30-11:30 a.m.- Summer Reading Program Awards Ceremony
Submitted by Alane Haardt, Friends of the Port O’ Connor Library, Publicity Committee

Hayden Dean was the lucky winner of this “Amazon Kindle Fire” in the drawing held by the “Friends of the POC Library” at their final Children’s Program for the 2021/2022 school year!! The Friends’ monthly Children’s Programs will resume in September of 2022!!!
All children are welcome!!

Edinburg – Sylvia M. Rodriguez, 70, entered eternal rest Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Windsor Arbor View in Edinburg.

Born in Port Lavaca, she had lived in Edinburg for 25 years and was formerly of Seadrift, TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raul and Maria Morales; five brothers; and one sister.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her husband of 50 years, Roberto Rodriguez of Edinburg; four children, Sylvia Ann (John Pitonyak) Rodriguez, Robert Lee Rodriguez, Daniel (Rosalinda) Rodriguez, Marcy Rodriguez; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and seven siblings, Lucia Gonzalez, Greg Morales, Virginia Morales, Maria Christian, Elmo Morales, Alma Morales, and Rosie Moreno.

Funeral service took place Friday, June 3, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Edinburg. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Edinburg.

Dwight Joseph Scott Beaver, age 14, passed away suddenly, April 26, 2022 in Seadrift, TX.

Dwight was born to Joseph Larue & Lillian Savana Beaver on May 29, 2007 in Victoria, TX.

Dwight was a unique and amazing young man. He was kind to all and was almost always all smiles and smirks. He loved to fish, hunt, go mudding, swimming, making campfires, working on atvs, trucks, and cars with his dad, Joey, Uncle Bubby(Marshall), Cousin Caiden, and Grampy(Russel), but most of all, he loved his family and friends. He was a Christian who enjoyed going to church and youth group. He recently started swing dance classes with his girlfriend Victoria and fell in love. Dwight had bright aspirations of becoming an engineer ever since he was a toddler. He was always building and constructing something. Dwight touched the lives of so many people who will miss him until we see him again when we are rejoined together in heaven.

Dwight is survived by his parents, Joey & Savana, Brother Ethan Spencer, Great Grandparents Lillian(Charles) Taylor, Gene Cady, Dwight & Brenda Gwynn, Joyce Baker, Jesse Lolley, and Joseph & Mary Beaver. Grandparents Russel & Katrina Cady, Fred & Tammy Beaver, and Melinda Tucker. Aunts & Uncles Brandon(Gina) & Marshall(Christine) Cady, Rendi(John Michael) Caraway, Matthew(Lucie) & Jessica Lashley, Colton, Michael, Jeremy & Christina Beaver, Robbie Miller. Cousins Keaton, Kendell, Summer, Jeremy, Sean & Shelby Cady, Dalton & Elizabeth Caraway, Brianna, Jessie & Kaitlyn Lashley, and Caiden Hobbs. Girlfriend Victoria Park as well as numerous family and friends.

Dwight is preceded in death by Great Grandma Linda Lolley and Great Uncle Jerry Hudgens

Dwight’s Celebration of Life was held Saturday, April 30, 2022. His family decided to plant a tree in memory of him. On Friday, May 13, 2022, the tree was planted at Dwight’s home and his ashes were laid to rest beneath, so he can be with us for many years to come.

If anyone would like to send anything to the family, please send it to the home of Dwight’s grandparents: Russel and Elizabeth (Katrina) Cady at 290 Blevins Rd, Seadrift, TX 77983.

The Victoria Photography Club invites all area photographers to enter the 2022 Annual Photography Contest/Exhibition. The submission dates are between July 1st through July 31st .

More than $1500.00 in combined prize money will be awarded in the adult and student divisions.

In the adult division, there are nine categories: Animals/Fauna, Birds, Building/Structures, Close-up/Macro, Creative, Flowers/Plants, Landscape/Scenic, Miscellaneous and People/Portraits. The student division is not divided by category.

First place in each adult category will receive $75.00 and a rosette, second place will receive $50.00 and a rosette and third place will receive $25.00 and a rosette. Best in Show will receive $125.00 and a rosette. In addition, Richard of Korczynski Photo Lab & Studio will select 3 Photographs and provide the following:

First award: 16×20 stretched canvas print
Second award: 16×20 watercolor print
Third award: 16×20 mounted print.

There is a $6.00 entry fee for each adult entry with no limit on the number of entries.

The student division is open to all students of high school and lower grades and has one general category. First place is $30.00 and a rosette, second place is $20.00 and a rosette and third place is $10.00 and a rosette. Entry fee is $3.00. If students want to participate in the adult competition, the appropriate fee must be paid, and photo entered in a particular category. Adult division rules and requirements must be followed. Then, they are eligible for the adult prizes. Students who compete in the Adult Division are eligible for the “Best of Show” competition.

On August 6th a panel of three qualified judges will select the winning photographs based on technical merit, impact, composition, and suitability of category. The exhibition will take place at the Victoria Mall between August 13th and August 20th during mall hours. For more information on contest rules and necessary forms go to: http:/victoriaphotographyclub.com annual contest and exhibition.

Friends of Firemans 4,

It is time to get ready for the 9th annual, Fireman’s 4, 4 Mile Run, benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department of Port O’Connor, Texas. SUPPORTERS, WE THANK YOU!
We are so grateful for what all of our sponsors have helped us accomplish throughout the years and hope you are able to do again this year. Any monies raised this year will be used to help provide uniforms, bunker gear and equipment for the volunteer firefighters as well as providing emergency services to Port O’Connor. These services include first responder care to the Port O’Connor community, its visitors and assisting Calhoun County when necessary.

This year’s Fireman’s 4-Mile Run, is scheduled for July 2, 2022, at the Sanctuary Marina. We are pleased to note that this is a low cost event to put on, and that we are able to give a great deal of the monies raised to the department. If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please see the included information or contact me via email at adwiatrek@aol.com or 361-935-6335.

Firemans 4 greatly appreciates any and all support received. Come join in on the fun!

I sincerely thank you for your consideration.

Allison Cannan