Fish Out of Water by Thomas Spychalski…

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 14 Nov 19 - 0 Comments

Fall is in full swing and we have left the spooky days of October behind and start the holiday season for 2019. Of course, November is the month of the turkey and also in the modern sense of the holiday a time of being thankful for what life has blessed us with.

Being thankful can sometimes feel like hard work however as we all have our dips and pitfalls, our time spent in the unexpected breakdowns lanes of life rather than flying along on cruise control on an open road. Ironically, these times may be the times when we can receive people of events that can quickly shift our lives back onto the paths we were meant to travel and, as important as it is to be thankful on the day we stuff ourselves with varied concoctions made from turkey and cranberries, the thing is to reach the things we will be grateful for next year. It is important to remember to have faith and gratitude for our life every single day of the year.

Although it might seem tough at times, we must remember that in able to stop being our own version of ‘Tom Turkey,’ we must trust and believe that there is a plan ahead for us to start engaging life again and the reasons we must try and adhere to that as much as possible are many.

For one, opportunity may come again if you miss it and the things that would otherwise make us content and happy may return, but the wrong attitude can scare away these things as well. To remain positive and indeed confident while a storm rages around is a factor included in the mixture of many of our heroes of history and indeed fiction.

We may think it is easy as we see them tell the story of victory after the fact, marvel at how easy they make it look on the page or the silver screen, but we often forget that to have that real magnetic pull they often exude, there was a great deal of struggle off-screen. In real life, this happens by determination and that is often a by-product of being thankful for even the opportunity to struggle and indeed to fail, as the greatest teacher it has been said is failure itself if we have the mettle to get back up and swing for the fences again.

Additionally, if we are focusing on what we lack rather than what we have and own within ourselves, we may be too afraid to take a gamble on something that we really want in life. Stagnation is partially built on past failures and fears roosting in our hearts, and those in turn can be combated by seeing and having faith in what we already have…in a word, be thankful for the things we already have, be it as small as our next breath or the next sunrise we see.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Note: This article is dedicated to Stephanie, someone for me to be thankful and eternally grateful for this year and many more to come.

“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.

Impeachment Hoax

The Great Sedition Conspiracy has entered into its latest phase, the Impeachment Hoax. This started with claims that a “Whistle-Blower” gave Testimony to Adam Schiff Chairman of the Intel Committee that President Trump demanded the President of Ukraine investigate the Petro/gas company Burisma hiring Hunter Biden on its Board of Directors for a ridiculously high salary and bonuses. His father, Vice President Joe Biden demanding the previous Ukrainian Admin quash an investigation into Burisma and fire the Prosecutor, or he would cancel a $1 Billion Military Aid package. There is no doubt that this threat was made, VP Biden bragged about it on video at a Counsel on Foreign Relations Conference.

The D-Rat Propaganda Media was ecstatic! “We got him now! Trump using his office to demand an investigation into an Opposing Candidate! Abuse of Power!” (curiously, that is what the D-Rats did to Trump for 4 years now!) Schiff read off a fantasy conversation of what he wanted people to believe happened, to Congress and the Fake News. The Propaganda Media Manure Spreader revved up to red-line! But it immediately started falling apart as the facts came out. President Trump released the transcript of the call, and quashed that lie. We learned the previous standard for a Whistle-Blower was actual first hand knowledge, but for this case was nothing but workplace rumor, second, third, & fourth-hand OPINION of what went on. “Gossip Girl” wishful thinking.. And it gets worse. The “Hoax-blower” had been in contact with “Schiff and his staff”, probably including ‘Lawfare’ Lawyers hired to create an impeachment, for a month before his “Startling Revelation”. Fine-tuning the script? Planning the Media Campaign?

Witnesses are called to confirm the allegations. US diplomat Bill Taylor testified that Trump wanted to use Ukraine the “get dirt on Biden”, but under questioning revealed “his sole source of information” for his accusation was the rabidly Anti-Trump, New York Times! The Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, tried to support the allegation but had no first hand knowledge, but had been fired, said she “feared retaliation by Trump”, and later was caught in substantial lies. Lt Col Vindman testified to his impression of possible bad reactions, and may prove to be one of the “Hoax-blower’s sources”. Most have suspicious connections to Brennan’s CIA. All of Schiff’s witnesses are Democrat Operatives, at best.

On 11/6 the news broke that Mark S. Zaid, attorney for the ‘Hoax-Blower’ tweeted on January 30, 2017, only 10 days after President Trump was inaugurated, “#coup has started. First of many steps. #rebellion. #impeachment will follow ultimately. #lawyers”. That was over Trump firing Sally Yates, Obama’s Attorney General, for cause. She refused to carry out an order, to follow existing laws in controlling Illegal Immigration. Other D-Rats & Anti-Trumpers had called for Trump’s impeachment from the day after his election, 2 1/2 months before he was inaugurated, and did anything! Zaid was bragging then, that he was “all in” for the “Coup”! By then the Obama Admin/FBI/DoJ seditious”Crossfire Hurricane” and the false FISA Court Warrants/Investigations/Attempted Entrapments were common knowledge to D’Rat operatives and their allies, even if they were not yet Co-Conspirators. Zaid was a willing volunteer in the criminal conspiracy, and arrogant enough to brag about it. All of those people proved they have no respect for the Constitution, Trump’s election, the American Voters, or American Jurisprudence.

Schiff is using his power in the Intel Committee to conduct his “Fishing Expedition & Witch Hunt” in a closed “Star Chamber-like” environment under the pretense of an “Intelligence Investigation”. He is violating all previous Impeachment procedures, and American law by denying all normal defense protections to President Trump and the GOP members of the Committee. His Special Rules are straight out of a movie about Soviet or Gestapo Show trials. Schiff gets to “approve” all witnesses, he has refused to allow the witnesses to answer question he doesn’t like, and The Pelousi House approved “rules” allow him to forbid disclosure of Exculpatory Evidence discovered by his “investigation”. ( “Exculpatory” is evidence that shows the accused is not guilty.) These are all flagrant violations of Constitutional Law and American Jurisprudence. This is an Impeachment without a Crime, built on false accusations, wishful thinking, lies and raw hatred. A real political Lynching. The real reason is the Criminal Conspiracies against Trump and his supporters keep getting proven, and there is confirmed evidence to convict the perpetrators from the FBI, through the DoJ, CIA, NSA, and their agents, up to Hillary & her Campaign, and the Obama White House. Also probably the DNC.

Trump can destroy the “leadership” and the upper bureaucracy, and many elected officials of the Socialist subsumed once “Democrat Party”, and it is all based on their criminal doings. Trump did nothing wrong, they found nothing in over 4 years, and there is nothing wrong with this Ukraine investigation. The Ukrainians had started it before the call, our President is required to ensure foreign aid is not going to corrupt govts and purposes, there was no Quid pro Quo because the Ukrainians did not know there was a hold on the aid and the Ukrainian mentioned the Biden/Burisma problem before Trump did. The call was more about CloudStrike and possible Election interference to start with. But that is a whole different (Hillary E-mail) problem.

UpDate 11/7: The D-rats are actually still considering 3 Articles of Impeachment: Contempt of Congress (kinda hard not to do these days), Abuse of Power (trying to make the DoJ prosecute proven crimes by D-Rats?), and Obstruction of Justice (Just Us? Not letting them do whatever they want?). They just can’t get any evidence to support a conviction for any crime, but they don’t like what he does! So, there! “Orange Man BAD!”

4-H Notes

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 14 Nov 19 - 0 Comments

The Intercoastal 4-H Club had their monthly meeting November 4, 2019. November 11 the POC Youth Group and 4-H club will be putting out flags at the cemetery at 2 pm for Veterans Day. We will also be having a food drive December 18 at Speedy Stop.

The Calhoun County Livestock Show was held the week of October 14th. Christopher Richter placed 4th with his roaster. Brooklyn Redmond placed 9th with her roaster. Andrew Ragusin placed 5th with his turkey. Trevon Ragusin placed 3rd with his turkey. McKenna Guevara placed 29th with her rabbits. And Madden Guevara placed 28th with his rabbits. A special THABK YOU TO Beacon 44 Seafood Market, Chuck & Brenda Carter, & the POC Service Club for the add ons to our animal projects.

Our next meeting will be held December 2, 2019 at 6:30-ages 3rd-12th grade invited to join. There are many exciting activities to join!

Port O’Connor Costume Contest Winners

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 14 Nov 19 - 0 Comments

The Port O’Connor PTO and Elementary School would like to THANK all our donors for their continued support of our school.  The Halloween Carnival is still our biggest fund raiser of the year and the money earned goes to support educational programs, supplies, and field trips.  Thank you to each and every one who donated, volunteered, and came out to the carnival. We appreciate all the support that you give to our wonderful school.  THANK YOU!

Girls 0 to 1: Erin Clifton, Ava Los Sano, Bristol McGrew

Girls 0 to 1:
Erin Clifton, Ava Los Sano, Bristol McGrew

Boys 0 to 1: Dean Bourg, Lucian Baird

Boys 0 to 1:
Dean Bourg, Lucian Baird

Boys 0 to 1: Wayton Garner

Boys 0 to 1: Wayton Garner

Girls 2 - 3 year olds: Olivia Marlin, Hayden Harper, Reagan Eure

Girls 2 – 3 year olds:
Olivia Marlin, Hayden Harper, Reagan Eure

Boys 2 - 3 year olds: Axle Ruddick, Blaine Carter, Asher McClure

Boys 2 – 3 year olds:
Axle Ruddick, Blaine Carter, Asher McClure

Girls PreK: Charli Hatcher, Selena Garza, Destiny Garcia

Girls PreK:
Charli Hatcher, Selena Garza, Destiny Garcia

Boys PreK: Jaxon Smith, Jacob Stryker, August Rosales

Boys PreK:
Jaxon Smith, Jacob Stryker, August Rosales

Girls Kindergarten: Saydi Ramirez, Cora Hascke, Julia Doggett

Girls Kindergarten:
Saydi Ramirez, Cora Hascke, Julia Doggett

Boys Kindergarten: Cade Kuykendall, Jake Rodriguez, Nolan Carey

Boys Kindergarten:
Cade Kuykendall, Jake Rodriguez,
Nolan Carey

Girls 1st Grade: Abigail Gutierrez, Torunn Short, Brylen Eure

Girls 1st Grade:
Abigail Gutierrez, Torunn Short, Brylen Eure

Boys 1st Grade: Jameson Washburn, Grant Gregory, Landon Weathersby

Boys 1st Grade:
Jameson Washburn, Grant Gregory,
Landon Weathersby

Girls 2nd Grade: Mayce Smith, Ana Brown, Blaklei Ruddick

Girls 2nd Grade:
Mayce Smith, Ana Brown, Blaklei Ruddick

Boys 2nd Grade: Bryee Sandy, Reid Thomas, Kolt Leiker

Boys 2nd Grade:
Bryee Sandy, Reid Thomas, Kolt Leiker

Girls 4th Grade: Vanessa Martinez, Audrey Rhodes, Abygail Gonzales

Girls 4th Grade:
Vanessa Martinez, Audrey Rhodes,
Abygail Gonzales

Boys 3rd Grade: Marcos Blanco, Elmer Vasquez, Haiden Ruddick

Boys 3rd Grade:
Marcos Blanco, Elmer Vasquez,
Haiden Ruddick

Boys 4th Grade: Corbin Washburn, Christian Gutierrez, Waylon Thomas

Boys 4th Grade:
Corbin Washburn, Christian Gutierrez,
Waylon Thomas

Boys 5th Grade: Leland Carriles, Landon Jones, Brayson Thumann

Boys 5th Grade:
Leland Carriles, Landon Jones,
Brayson Thumann

Adult POC Costume Contest Winners: Russell Pagel, JJ & Sandy Ault, Debbie Fitzgerald

Adult POC Costume Contest Winners:
Russell Pagel, JJ & Sandy Ault, Debbie Fitzgerald

Girls 5th Grade: Kyrah Stringo, Kyndra Carriles, Mileigh Smith

Girls 5th Grade:
Kyrah Stringo, Kyndra Carriles, Mileigh Smith

Jr. High / High School POC Costume Contest Winners: Keegan Short, Jacklyn Gutierrez, Riley Hughs

Jr. High / High School POC Costume Contest Winners: Keegan Short, Jacklyn Gutierrez,
Riley Hughs

Girls 3rd Grade: Clara Stryker, Avery Gosnell, Riley Pagel

Girls 3rd Grade:
Clara Stryker, Avery Gosnell, Riley Pagel

Week ending October 18: PreK- Destiny Garcia; K- Saydi Ramirez; 1st- Jameson Washburn; 2nd- Reid Thomas; 3rd- Brylee Irvin; 4th- Corbin Washburn; 5th- Aubrey Ragusin
Week ending October 25: PreK- Jacob Stryker; K- Kevin Gutierrez; 1st- Helios Ochoa; 2nd- Kolt Leiker; 3rd- Addi Ruddick; 4th- Lexi Ruddick; 5- Grace Brown
Week ending November 1: PreK- Josie Clark; K- Cora Haschke; 1st- Dalton Garner; 2nd- Bryce Sandy; 3rd- Jakob Donaldson; 4th- Bradley Eure; 5th- Adamariz Zuniga
Week ending November 8: PreK- Wesley Preece; K- Samantha Garcia; 1st- Joseph Null; 2nd- Sophia Nino; 3rd- Riley Pagel; 4th- Kailey Guzman; 5th- Gracie O’Shields

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