Bro. Ted Gill Masonic Lodge #1098

In Recognition of service and dedication as treasurer Seadrift Lodge #1098. His work has made a difference. Brethren of Seadrift Lodge appreciate and thank him greatly for his outstanding work.

Henry Hamilton, 1st Place Winner of the Port O’connor Library’s Summer Reading Program, with POC Librarian Michelle Marlin.

WOW- what a fantastic summer the POC Library has had, and our wonderful Librarian, Michelle Marlin, is now busily getting ready for the upcoming School Year, and the influx of students, Community Patrons, visitors, Winter Texans, and children of all ages!! Mrs. Marlin is always smiling, eager, and willing to help with anything and everything that we need: books; periodicals; computers; all of the many services and programs the Library offers; questions of all sorts; and is a wealth of information for all of us!!! In addition, she keeps our beautiful library clean, well organized, and in ship shape order at all times!! Thank you, Ms. Michelle, we appreciate all of your hard work, and all that you do for all of us!!!

The Library’s action-packed, fun filled Summer Reading Program has come to a dramatic end with its Awards Program held on July 27, 2021. The Program, which is offered by the Calhoun County Library System, encourages children 0-8th Grade to read books, and those who achieve the various reading goals are rewarded with certificates, trophies, and a chance to win the Grand Prize- an Ipad or a Kindle. The Summer Reading Program, titled “Tails and Tales” also offered wonderful weekly programs to people of all ages including: “Dixie The Retriever”, “Chopped”, “World of Magic”, “Crochet 101”, “Creepy Crawlers”, “Glowforge Art”, “Songwriting With David”, and “Saving Tales”. A huge ‘Thank you” goes out to the Calhoun County Library System for providing this wonderful program, their Children’s Librarian, Kelley Ashley, her assistant, Erasmo Camacho, our Librarian, Michelle Marlin, the Friends of the POC Library, Mary Ann Claiborne, all of the Sponsors and Volunteers, and all who provided the wonderful prizes and refreshments for our weekly programs and the Awards Program!! Your contributions, hard work, and dedication are greatly appreciated!! The Summer Reading Program would like to congratulate its First Place winner, Harley Hamilton; and Second Place winner, Audrey Rhoads!!! Harley was awarded with an IPad, and Audrey was awarded with a Kindle. The POC Library is proud of all of its 17 Participants who read a total of 116 hours of reading!!!! Well done everyone!!!!

Please save the following dates for these amazing programs at the POC library:

Mrs. Marlin has scheduled two life-saving programs that will be conducted by instructor Mike Monning and his wife, Anne Monning, who are volunteering their time:

“Stop The Bleed” classes will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m., both in the Library’s Multimedia Room. The classes are free of charge and All Are Welcome!!

“Heart Saver CPR Certification” will be offered on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Library’s Multimedia Room. The class is limited to 9 participants. There is a $17.00 charge for the CPR Card, which Participants will need to prepay when they register. Please call 361-983-4365 with any questions.

The “Friends Of The Poc Library” have also scheduled many great programs and activities for adults and children, and will be scheduling more throughout the year. Please mark your calendars, and stay tuned for future announcements!!!

The Friends Of The POC Library “Adult Programs” :

“Community Coffee Hour”– Please join members of the “Friends of the POC Library” for a weekly ADULT gathering to discuss current events, creative ideas, self-improvement, community issues, etc. over coffee and pastries. We look forward to seeing you!! The Community Coffee Hours are scheduled for every Wednesday morning from 8:00-9:00 a.m. in the Library’s Multimedia Room. Begins on September 15, 2021. All are welcome!!

“The Matagorda Lighthouse”– program presented by Mr. Brent Hart. (Date to be announced soon.)

“Book Signing And Program By Civil War Author And Historian, Curt Locklear” Monday, January 21, 2022 6:00-6:30 p.m.- meet and greet and refreshments. 6:30-7:30 p.m.- author’s presentation. To be held in the Library’s Multimedia Room. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

“Book Signing And Program By Author, Bill Innocenti, Retired Army Lieutinent Colonel” Monday, February 7, 2022 6:00-6:30 p.m.- Meet And Greet and Refreshments. 6:30-7:30 p.m.- Author’s presentation. To be held in the Library’s Multimedia Room. All are welcome!

The Friends Of The Poc Library “Children’s Programs”:

The “Friends of the POC Library” will be presenting fun and interesting Children’s Programs on the second Saturday of every month September of 2021 through May of 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30a.m. in the Library’s Multimedia Room. Refreshments will be provided for the children, and the adults who accompany them!! All programs are free!! The first Children’s program will be a Scavenger Hunt to be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.. Dates and Programs for all future programs will be posted in each month’s edition of the Dolphin Talk, on the Friends of the POC Library Facebook Page, on the POC Library’s Facebook Page, and on the “Event Information Board” at the POC Library. All are welcome!!

Alane Haardt, Publicity Committee
Friends of the POC Library

Long time resident William Wilson Loden (known to others as Bill, Uncle Bill, Gramps and Dad) of Port O’Connor, passed away July 21 2021. He was 89 years old and just two months away from his 90th birthday. He was born 9-22-1931 in Austin, TX to the late Leamon W. Loden and Gladys Wolf Loden. Growing up he was known as Billy. His Dad died when Billy was young and he and his brother were raised by his mother Gladys. Billy’s Aunt Effie taught him and his brother Richard how to fish and they spent many a day fishing at the river. He also liked to spend time at his grandparents farm in McDade, TX. Bill worked at Jefferson Chemical Co. in Austin for many years before becoming a homebuilder. When his youngest child Rodney graduated from high school in 1976 he and his wife Bobbie moved to Port O’Connor. They ran Capt’s Bait Stand where Froggie’s is now. They then acquired the old Pat’s Alley and put in Uncle Bill’s Marina. Many good times and life long friends were made there. After retirement you could always find Bill “making the rounds” in town. You could also find him fishing on the river with Wade “Tweety” Wilburn or hanging out at Froggie’s! Bill loved his grandsons dearly. His love of fishing was instilled in his grandsons, great grandsons and granddaughter. Gramp’s was more than just a Grandpa, he was their friend and confidant. Bill never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face.

Bill is survived by his loving daughter Terri Maxwell and son-in-law Terry. Grandchildren Chad Maxwell/ wife Robin, Chris Maxwell/wife Nita and Kyle Maxwell/ wife Kati. He is also survived by his great grandchildren: Chad Jr, Chase, Daxton, Tiffany and Ellison Maxwell.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, son Rodney Loden, brother Richard Loden and wife Billie.
A sincere thank you to Twin Pines North Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care. A special thanks to Wade Wilburn for your love, kindness and time spent with Dad. This meant more than you will ever know. Also thank you Teel boys. Gary, Kelvin and Melvin. You three were his adopted “sons”. I will never forget all your love and friendship you three have given Dad throughout the years.

I will forever miss Dad’s smiling face. What an amazing life and legacy you left behind Dad! Till we meet again.

Kristen Nicole Mang, 37, of Port Lavaca passed away July 8, 2021, when her angels took her to her Heavenly Home to be joined with her MawMaw & PawPaw, and her PeePaw and many other heavenly loved ones. She was born January 18, 1984 in Victoria, TX to Michael R. Mang and Leafy Johnson Mang.

In life, Kristen genuinely loved and cherished her family and friends, including her five children. She also enjoyed going to concerts of her favorite bands, practicing meditation and good nutrition, fishing, kayaking, caring for her two cats and spending time in nature doing wildlife photography. Kristen was also very interested in her favorite subjects: science and human anatomy; she was a certified phlebotomist, a registered dental assistant, and was studying to pursue a career in massage therapy.

Kristen is survived by many loving family members, including her long-time partner, Sebastian Calzada; children, Hailey N. Mang, Mackenzie and Gavin Gutierrez, and Maya Lillian and Micah S. Calzada; parents, Michael R. Mang and Leafy Johnson-Mang; and grandmother, Annette Mang. Kristen also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends to cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carroll Mang and Lewis and Janet Johnson; her Aunt Debbie LeBoeuf, and Uncle Billy Shotwell, and her cousin, Shane Blu Shotwell.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home in Port Lavaca, TX with Father James Dvorak officiating. Burial took place in Port O’Connor Cemetery on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

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