IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

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Happenings at First Baptist Church by Diane Cooley

Earlier this week on March 17, 2020, First Baptist Church Pastor Phillip Miller posted this information on the FBC Facebook page. If you want to view the entire post, please go to www.Facebook.com/ First Baptist Church POC.
This message contained the following :

1.No services will be held in the FBC sanctuary on March 22 and March 29, 2020. Instead the pastor will be broadcasting live each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at the Facebook address above.

2.Church services will resume April 5, 2020, if circumstances improve.

3.Continue to pray for our pastor, government leaders, and each other during these terrible times.

4.If you have a need, please call the church office at 361-983-2727. (i.e. groceries, medication, etc.)

5.Continue to support the church with your tithes and offerings. They can be mailed to FBC at P.O. Box 9. POC, 77982, or deposited at the drive through window at First State Bank in our town.

Thank you for your prayers of support. We hope to be able to gather together again very soon to worship and fellowship.

Welcome, Chris Dobsky

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Siegeler Insurance is proud to welcome our newest associate!  Chris Dobsky has joined our team to operate the Port O Connor, Texas office and is a 2017 graduate of the Mays Business School of Texas A & M University.  Chris moved to Victoria in 2019 to begin a life with his future wife Caitlin Carter, daughter of Brenda and Chuck Carter of Port O’ Connor. Caitlin is a geologist with Golder and Associates in Victoria. 	Chris stated, “I am excited to establish myself in the community as a trustworthy and professional service provider and look forward to meeting all of the good people of Port O’ Connor and the surrounding areas”. 	During this transition for Chris, our office will be closed on Mondays for a short period of time. Our phone in the Port O Connor office will also ring in our Giddings office for our client’s convenience. The Giddings office can also be reached direct at (979) 542-3449, or (800) 283-4086. Chris can also be reached on his cell phone at (713) 213-6769 	Feel free to stop by and meet Chris at your convenience! 	Michael T. Siegeler, President

Siegeler Insurance is proud to welcome our newest associate!
Chris Dobsky has joined our team to operate the Port O Connor, Texas office and is a 2017 graduate of the Mays Business School of Texas A & M University.
Chris moved to Victoria in 2019 to begin a life with his future wife Caitlin Carter, daughter of Brenda and Chuck Carter of Port O’ Connor. Caitlin is a geologist with Golder and Associates in Victoria.
Chris stated, “I am excited to establish myself in the community as a trustworthy and professional service provider and look forward to meeting all of the good people of Port O’ Connor and the surrounding areas”.
During this transition for Chris, our office will be closed on Mondays for a short period of time. Our phone in the Port O Connor office will also ring in our Giddings office for our client’s convenience. The Giddings office can also be reached direct at (979) 542-3449, or (800) 283-4086. Chris can also be reached on his cell phone at (713) 213-6769
Feel free to stop by and meet Chris at your convenience!
Michael T. Siegeler, President

Port O’Connor Chamber Chat by LaJune Pitonyak

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Every year it seems as if it’s going to be a busier year than the year before, But looking around our community, I see many new homes going up along with new businesses. The growth in Port O’Connor is somewhat overwhelming. But looking forward to what’s coming, without growth, this community probably would not survive.

The Chamber of Commerce membership applications were mailed in January, “THANK YOU” to the new and renewed members. If you have not paid the 2020 membership dues by April 1st, you will be removed from the Chamber Business Directory on the Chamber Website. There is a link on website to let you join online.

Calendar for 2020
Memorial Day Kids Fishing Tournament, May 23.2020–Memorial Day Kite Flying Contest, May23,2020–July 4th Fireworks Display, July 4th,2020–Trunk or Treat, October 31,2020–Golf Cart Scavenger Hunt, November 28th.2020–Lighted Boat Parade, December 5th,2020–Annual Chamber Christmas Party, December 11,2020–Christmas Lights Contest, December 16th & 17th,2020.
If you have questions about an event, give us a call 361-983-2898; email–info@portoconnorchamber.com or go to website www.portoconnorchamber.com. All of these events are sponsored by Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce and all are free of charge. Mark your calendars and enjoy!!!! Check us out on Facebook & Instagram.

New & Renewed Memberships:
Barnes Appraisal
Beacon 44 RV Park
Cathy’s Restaurant
Captain John Wyatt
Coastal Bend Marine
Dawn Ragusin LLC
Designs by Darla
Flat Cats Boat Company
Hammertime Guide Service
Infinium
J & H Shrimp Store
Larry Wheeler Guide Service
Matagorda Bay Pilots
POC Electric LLC
POC Hardware & Supply
Poco Loco Lodge
POC Washateria
Redfish Addiction
S & J RV Park & Storage Lot
Sharkies Bar & Grill
Siegeler Insurance Agency
Sister’s Gift Shop
T & A RV Repair
Teresa’s Salon
The Office Bar & Grill
The Treasure Chest
Urban Surveying
Willie Ragusin Tractor Services
Allen & Brigid Berger
Luke & Debbie Lawrence
Bob & Twiggy Wadley
Don & Lori Graff
Lynn & Ronnie Luster
Roger & Karen Krause

Hooked on Books

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March’s “Hooked On Books” Book Club Meeting was held in the Pool House of Hostess, Ursula Price, who, along with Co-Hostesses Cindy Boone, Nita Abney, & Shaney Bradford, treated the 17 attendees to a fun and sentimental trip back to the Depression Era, in accordance with March’s Book, “This Tender Land” by William Kent Kruger.  In addition to an interesting & boisterous discussion of the book, the group sang period songs led by Charlotte Fitzgerald & viewed video clips about the book & its history. The group was also treated to Depression-era food & beverages including:  soup made from water & catsup; baked potatoes; salad; chocolate cake made without eggs, sugar, or milk; spice cake; coffee; water; & lemonade. Thank you to the Hostesses for a fabulous time- it was a great meeting!! For information on joining our fun and lively group, please contact alanehaardt@yahoo.com.  All are welcome!!

March’s “Hooked On Books” Book Club Meeting was held in the Pool House of Hostess, Ursula Price, who, along with Co-Hostesses Cindy Boone, Nita Abney, & Shaney Bradford, treated the 17 attendees to a fun and sentimental trip back to the Depression Era, in accordance with March’s Book, “This Tender Land” by William Kent Kruger. In addition to an interesting & boisterous discussion of the book, the group sang period songs led by Charlotte Fitzgerald & viewed video clips about the book & its history. The group was also treated to Depression-era food & beverages including: soup made from water & catsup; baked potatoes; salad; chocolate cake made without eggs, sugar, or milk; spice cake; coffee; water; & lemonade. Thank you to the Hostesses for a fabulous time- it was a great meeting!!
For information on joining our fun and lively group, please contact alanehaardt@yahoo.com. All are welcome!!

“The Way I See It” is an attempt by the columnist to enlighten readers on a subject as he views it, and does not necessarily reflect the views of this publication. (See website for links and updates.)
Coronavirus Lessons

There are many ‘Lessons’ learned from the ‘Coronavirus Pandemic, the most important is China and Xi can not be trusted. They are run by the ChiCom Party, with “President Xi” as “President (Dictator) for Life”. He has lied to the world about the Coronavirus, is now trying to blame the US Army for introducing and spreading it throughout China. Ridiculous and impossible! It originated from the Biological Weapons lab in Wuhan; many believe by test-animals being sold in the local food market. China now manufactures many of the drugs and antibiotics used in the US, and XI has threatened to withhold shipments because of News calling the ‘Novel Coronavirus’ “Wuhan or Chinese Virus”. This proves that China is not a reliable Trading Partner, can not be trusted, and will use anything to try force dropping the tariffs to the lucrative US Markets. We must keep the tariffs on, and re-industrialize here to have secure supplies of drugs, medical equipment and supplies, and anything else essential to our defense. We need to stop educating Chinese Students that work as Industrial Spies as part of their education and early work experience, then return to China to aid the ChiComs’ world domination schemes.

President Trump ordered travel restrictions and quarantines on Jan 31. Many Democrat leaders complained and ridiculed them, and they were not enforced properly. Many Chinese, even from Wuhan were freely traveling between Vancouver BC, and Seattle WA. This caused an early spike of infections and because it got into Nursing Homes, many deaths. Also, there were 46 Americans evacuated to Japan from Wuhan and 49 Americans from the cruise-ship “Diamond Princess” who were supposed to have been quarantined in Japan until tested, but the Embassy sent them back on cargo jets with Medical personnel. Some were released in CA before the CDC test results were returned, but the infected were supposed to go to Omaha to a Biocontainment Facility. Some of the released did test positive and later had symptoms. That may be part of the early infection spike in CA.

Italy rapidly became a hot-spot for infections and with EU Open Borders spread rapidly through the EU and to many American Tourists.When Trump finally ordered restrictions on flights and voluntary quarantines on returning visitors he was again criticized, but there were many infections and deaths traced to these tourists. More person-to-person infections from travelers were quickly found. Many of the infected were not identified as COVID victims until death.That seems to be the case of a hospital patient in his 90s that died in Matagorda, Sunday Mar 15, his test results were released on the 16th, the first death in Texas.

We must have Simple Med-checks, questions on symptoms, travel, and a temp check on everyone coming into the USA. Tests are inproving in accuracy and time, but quarantines must be enforced. “Voluntary” and At-Home quarantines must be monitored with fines and jail for violations for them to work.

The Coronavirus Spending Bill was being unnecessarily delayed by Nancy Pelosi try to load it with her “Wish List” including Federal paid Abortions, https://pjmedia.com/trending/no-the-coronavirus-emergency-spending-b ill-still-hasnt-made-it-to-the-senate-heres-why/for details. We must get the politics out of this emergency. This is a war for survival.

There definitely is a “curve” associated with this and any other ‘epidemic’. As we see how it is handled in other countries, we can make better predictions, but until the infection rate flattens, anything is a guess. America is a big country, Americans are hard-headed and independent, and there are many people trying to profit from this, so the variables are huge. The time frame varies with different countries, we must learn from the experience and mistakes of others. America is a big country and we must contain it, to defeat it. We can do it, quickly and efficiently if we work at it. Summer temperatures and weather will help. The Anti-Malarial drugs, and Anti-Viral drugs used against AIDS, offer great hope for a quick cure, and eventual vaccine. But NOT a vaccine manufactured in CHINA!!

The Chinese are NOT our Friends and dependence on them for manufactured goods is SLAVERY! Globalism and free-trade are a scam to enrich the Money Manipulators that produce nothing. They buy cheap and sell high, and can create “shortages” whenever it suits them. They can create Media hysteria for their benefit. We must re-industrialize for shorter supply lines and national security. Less transportation means more of the cost can be paid in wages. And the money paid for products then stays in the USA, and as it circulates it creates greater and greater Prosperity for more and more people.Our people, American People. Not financing the ChiCom Army and their technical progress and industrial production in all types of weapons.

Mobilized against the Wuhan Virus is a great first step to Full Industrial Mobilization for the Economic Revival and ensuring National Security for the USA!We must never be dependent on China for anything, ever again! And we should not be dependent on any other country for anything important Medically or Militarily. EVER! We are avoiding the take-over by the Globalist Totalitarians by just “dumb-luck” of this “Corona-virus epidemic”.

In the long run we may see it as a blessing that forced a Political Wake-Up on the Sheeple. We better Rebuild America and get back to “E Pluribus Unum”, instead of the stupidity of “Diversity” and Identity Politics. The strength of America is in our culture of unity and equality for all American Citizens, “One Nation, under God, with Liberty and Justice for All”. But we have an anti-Constitutional faction making an industry out of “Special Rights” for anyone that “feels oppressed”. Get over it! It is a Satanic Political hussle that will turn on anyone and everyone when it is Politically Expedient.

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