Today , Jan. 29, Mrs. Debbie brought our students to school and drove them home for the last time. THANK YOU for 20 Years as POC’s bus driver, 22 years with CCISD and 27 years safely transporting students to and from school. POC loves you and you will be missed.

On Feb 4th 2021, Texas Game Warden Bailey, assigned to Calhoun County, was presented with a TPWD Director’s Life Saving Citation for his quick and heroic actions on July 7th 2020 while responding to reports of a child in distress and floating on a small inner tube in Lavaca Bay. Game Warden Bailey immediately launched his patrol vessel and located the child about three quarters of a mile off the beach and drifting towards the Matagorda Shipping Channel.

Hello Fellow Republicans,

Russell Cain graciously allowed a second meeting at his business to discuss all things political. The meeting went well, and a few facts came to the surface.

Geoff Hunt is clearly a Republican; he attended and expressed good points on local politics and Calhoun County Reepublican Club involvement within the elections process.

Cindy Alford brought attention to her candidacy for School Board – Precinct 5

Terri McGuire announced her candidacy for the School Board – Precinct 5

Each candidate took a few minutes to talk about their vision, values, and experiences that qualify them for the board.

Marty Strakos announced his candidacy for the Calhoun Port Authority – Precinct 1

There was some spirited debate about the many moving parts the CCRC manages and how it would be good to meet and greet all precinct captains. The premise continued for new folks to meet all officeholders who are Republican, put a name with a face, and hear from their perspective how to drive more people into the party for a stronger voice.

There is a definite excitement in the air for the March 1st monthly general meeting, 6:00 p.m., at the Red Barn.

Post it up on your social media, talk about it, brings a friend or two.

Items discussed for future general or special meeting agendas could include the following: A debate on the effectiveness of office holders that are multi-term and long term, CCRP bylaws, State guidelines, State training for Republican organizers and officers, Organizational flow chart, Voter registration drives, inviting office holders to discuss views, positions and decisions that affect the public.

The meeting concluded with a positive sense of unity and clarity that was informative and explored new challenges that lay ahead.

Thank you to everyone in attendance.

Chris Mapp

Please note:
For those who would like to join us for dinner before the meeting: Dinner ($11.00, by reservation only) is served from 4:45-5:45 p.m. To reserve dinner, please call 552-0917 or 552-6313. Please make reservations by return email or phone no later than Wednesday, February 24.

SEADRIFT — Susan Jayne Calhoun Rossello, 70, was called to heaven, January 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Family and friends gathered for her memorial service Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Rosewood Funeral Chapel.

Susan was born October 31, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Darden and Galen Mitchell Calhoun. Susan was a graduate of U.S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City. Susan attended Oklahoma State University and remained a OSU Cowboy fan! She moved to Victoria, Texas and this is where her children were born and she met the love of her life, John Rossello. They married November 25, 1989 and joined their four children into a loving and blended family. Her passion was her family and home. Being a homemaker and caring for her family, Susan was the person that any of her children and grandchildren could call and she would be there no matter what time of the day it was. Susan was a loving wife, mother, Nana, sister and friend.

She was a founding member of Xi Psi Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and continued being active for 40 years. She became a true sister to many and helped grow the chapter through the years. Susan and John split their retirement years between Seadrift, Texas and Ponte Vedra, Florida, but considered Texas their home.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Darden and Galen Calhoun; infant son, Bryan Hoffman; and older sister, Sherry Davenport.

Susan is survived by her loving husband, of 32 years, John Rossello; sons, Garrett Hoffman of Jacksonville, Florida, Stephen Hoffman and wife, Kerry of Plano, Texas, Joseph Rossello and wife, Jessica of Jacksonville, Florida, daughter, Fern Ciereszko and husband, Tom of Arvada, Colorado; grandchildren, Katelyn Hoffman, Emily, Natalie, and Joshua Rossello, Abby and Sara Ciereszko; along with niece DeeAnne Lewis-Looney and cousins Pat and Shannon Calhoun and DeeDee and Don Owens, her sisters in Xi Psi Tau and numerous other loving family and friends. A very special thank you to Christy and Robert Bryant, of Seadrift, Texas, for all the care they have given Susan.

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

Shirley H. Gordon, 73, of Port O’Connor, passed away Saturday, January 23rd, 2021. She was born in 1947 in Houston, Texas to Richard B.Gordon and June Green and was the youngest of three children.

Shirley grew up in Houston and graduated from San Jacinto Junior College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education. After graduation, she worked as a teacher at a private school and daycare. When her father passed away in 1982, she moved to Port O’Connor, Texas to be closer to her mother and made it her home. She was a hard worker who took pride in taking care of others. She was often babysitting, cleaning, and working the cash register at The Fishing Center until securing a position at a Port Lavaca Gingerbread daycare facility.

Shirley’s mother was a member of the Port O’Connor Service Club and was instrumental in establishing a library for Port O’Connor. In January of 1989, Shirley became the inaugural Librarian for the Port O’Connor Branch Library of the Calhoun County Library System.  She worked there for nearly thirty years, retiring after exceptional service in 2018. She knew her books and her patrons well and will be deeply missed by all.
Shirley loved being a part of her close knit community and earned “Citizen of the Year” in 2012. Her plaque was engraved with “For your dedication and love for the people of Port O’Connor through your service as our Librarian for the Port O’Connor Public Library for 23 years; for your work with Port O’Connor children in supporting the Summer Reading Program, developing children’s knowledge through promotion of book reading; supporting the Port O’Connor News by distribution of the Dolphin Talk; for many hours of volunteer work in Port O’Connor…”

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; Richard B. Gordon and June Green and her brother, Richard “Ricky” B. Gordon Jr.

She is survived by her loving sister, Gay Lynn Gordon, of Houston, and her close cousin, Ann Whiting, of San Antonio. A graveside service was held on Friday, January 29th, at the Port O’Connor Cemetery. The service was officiated by Pastor Phillip Miller and Judge Nancy Pomykal. In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to the Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 732, Port O’Connor, Texas, 77982 or directly to the Port O’Connor Library Branch, PO Box 424, Port O’Connor, Texas, 77982.