Ms. Peters’ Port O’Connor Kindergarten class learned about weather and ate “clouds”. Above: Samantha Garcia, Tegan Osborn, Saydi Ramirex. Below: Kevin Guiterrez, Luna Lopez

Week ending Sept. 20: PreK- Charli Hatcher; K- Brantley Ruddick; 1st- Trooper Sanchez; 2nd- Camren Hime; 3rd- Madden Guevara; 4th- Christian Gutierrez; 5th- Landon Jones

Week ending September 26: PreK- Jaxon Smith; K- Payton Irvin; 1st- Amara Brown; 2nd- Isiah Ochoa; 3rd- Asher Wnuck; 4th- Abygail Gonzales; 5th- Kyndra Carriles

Week ending October 7: PreK- Cora Ybarra; K- Tegan Osborn, 1st- Grant Gregory; 2nd- Blaklei Ruddick; 3rd- Avery Gosnell; 4th- Caiden Hobbs; 5th- Nicholas Ragusin
Week ending October 11: PreK- Josie Clark; K- Luna Lopez; 1st- Abigail Gutierrez; 2nd- Timothy Reneau; 3rd- Marcos Blanco; 4th- Kailey Guzman; 5th- Brayson Thumann

Sat., Oct. 19    11th Annual Chili & Gumbo Cookoff  1:00 – 7:00 pm    Hooper’s Bar & Grill
Sat., Oct. 19    Halloween Program  1:00 pm    Port O’Connor Library
Mon., Oct. 21    Astronaut Lecture  12:30 pm    Victoria Fine Arts Center
Tues., Oct. 22    Holocaust Survivor Program  6:30 pm    Port O’Connor Library
Sat., Oct. 26    POC Halloween Carnival
4-6:30        POC School
4:00        Costume Contest
6:30        Trunk or Treat, King Fisher Beach
Sat., Oct. 26    Seadrift Halloween Parade 5::30        Costume Contest, Trunk or Treat
Sun., Oct. 27    Dinner, Bake Sale & More starts 11:00 am    St. Patarick Church, Seadrift
Nov. 1- Dec. 1    Register for Adopt A Christmas Angel  983-2708, Wanda
Sun., Nov. 3    San Antonio River Paddle  8am-5pm    713-829-2852
Sun., Nov. 3    International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Mon., Nov. 4    Republican Club  6:00 pm    Grace Episcopal Church, Port Lavaca
Mon., Nov. 4    Intercoastal 4-H Club  6:30 pm    POC School Library
Thurs., Nov. 7    Port O’Connor Service Club  10:00 am    Port O’Connor Community Center
Thurs., Nov. 7    Port Lavaca Chamber Banquet  6:30 pm    Bauer Community Center
Sat., Nov. 9    Men’s Breakfast (all invited)  9:00 am    Fisherman’s Chapel, POC
Nov. 10        Deadline for Registering for Thanksgiving  Baskets  361-218-6693
Nov. 11        Veterans Day
Mon., Nov. 11    Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce  6:30 pm    POC Community Center
Tues., Nov. 12    Seadrift Chamber of Commerce  7:00 pm    Seadrift City Hall
Tues., Nov. 12    Bunco  7:00 pm    Port O’Connor Community Center
Sun., Nov. 17    Community Thanksgiving Service  6:00 pm    First Baptist Church, Port O’Connor

It’s almost time for the annual Calhoun County Fair, scheduled this year for October 15th through 19th. While many are looking forward to seeing the exhibits, riding the rides, and enjoying the entertainment, Port O’Connor 4-H’ers are anxiously awaiting the chance to show the animals they have been caring for these many months. They will be showing them at the Fairgrounds on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m.

Then on Thursday, October 17, at 6:30 p.m., it’s time for the auction. Funds received from the purchase go to the exhibitors. You are welcome, and encouraged to attend the auction where you may sign up as a buyer, or do an “Add On”, which is just adding money to a specific child or group that you wish.

Christopher Richter 12 years old
“I have been in 4-H since I was in 3rd grade. and have been raising chickens for 4 years. I’m raising them to save money for my first truck.”

Brooklyn Redmond 16 Years
“I have raised chickens for 7 years. I raise to make money for College and aid in learning leadership and responsibility. I have been in Intercoastal 4-H club President for 4 years. I also participate in Photography, Relay for Life and other Community Service projects.”

Riley Pagel 8 Years old
“This is my first year raising rabbits and my first year in 4-H. I’m raising to get money stashed for College. I plan to learn Photography and be part of other club activities.”

Mckenna Guevara 12 years old
“I have raised Rabbits for 4 years. I raise animals to save money to go to College so I can be a Cardiologist. I also do Photography and Duds to Dazzle. I’m 1st Vice President and Reporter of our Intercoastal 4-H club.”

Madden Guevara 8 years old
“This is my first year to raise Rabbit even though i have been a 4-H Clover kid for many years. I plan on saving my money to help pay for College. I also do Photography and help with other Community Service Projects.”

On Saturday, October 5, Intercoastal PO’C 4-H Club will kick off National 4-H Week with a public meet and greet event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Port O’Connor Library.
Come on by to learn more about local 4-H projects and activities, including upcoming Calhoun County Fair info! Enjoy some refreshments and share your own 4-H experiences! Get preview of club members’ upcoming Calhoun Junior Livestock show entries!

Meet Y.Z. Helms, Jr.

Born on his dad’s birthday, Y.Z. Helms, Jr. is a true Seadrift native! Seadrift is his birthplace and Seadrift is his home. He will be 95 this coming January!

He has always been self-employed and has owned a number of seafood businesses.

During WWII he served in the Air Force repairing damaged aircraft in the European theatre. He repaired the “L-4”, “L-5”, gliders, and the Russian Yak. His life has been miraculously spared three times. Once he narrowly missed being killed in his tent. All total he served our country almost seven years. Y.Z. received five medals for his service.

Y. Z. retired from the seafood business because of a bout with cancer. His hobby is building model boats which he is very good at!

Y. Z.’s advice to the younger generation is to “find something they like to do, go to school, trust in God, and they will have success.”

This is the seventh in the “Seadrift Legacy” series.
By Tanya DeForest