Mrs. Glover and Ms. Shirhall’s Kindergarten Classes have been learning about recycling, reusing, and reducing. Kindergarten students created art projects at home using recycled materials that would have been trashed. They also helped clean up trash around school.

Sally and Calvin Ragusin with grandson Nicholas Ragusin having breakfast at Port O’Connor School on Grandparent’s Day.

Sandy Gregory and grandson Grant Gregory at Port O’Connor School.

Mary Ann Claiborne with grandchildren Clara & Jacob Stryker at Port O’Connor School on Grandparents’ Day.

Jim & Donna Vuichard and grandson Madden Guevara

L’Roy and LIz Bell with grandson Kolt Leiker

Allan R. Berger
Allan R. Berger, 91, of Port O’Connor, passed away on September 2, 2019. He was born on February 4, 1928 in Mission Valley, Texas to the late Fred William and Helena Rose Reuter Berger.

Allan was a long-time resident of Port O’Connor and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in POC. He was co-owner of the Port O’Connor Food Store from 1950 until 1982 – a life pursuit that left an indelible mark on his family and his community. He was also a founding member of POC Chamber of Commerce. From 1973 to 2000, he served on the Board of the Calhoun County Rural Water Supply District that brought water utilities to Port O’Connor. He also served as Director of the Victoria Electric Coop from 1982 until his retirement in 2012.

On days off, it was time to fish. Fishing holes and techniques were passed on to sons and grandkids, but PaPa seemed always to have the best luck! Upon retirement, a cabin on the old home place and cattle ranching also provided enjoyment. Upon moving to Victoria, he became a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Dolores Seifert Berger; sons, Allan Berger, Jr. (Brigid) of Port O’Connor, Ron Berger (Catalina) of Richmond, David Berger (Stacy) of Burnet, Doug Berger (Brenda) of Port O’Connor, and James Berger (Lisa) of Tulsa; brothers, William Berger (Ruby Nell) of Gonzales and Fred Berger (Marie) of Mission Valley; sister, Marjorie Tater of Victoria; brothers-in-law, Ralph Lau (Lillian) and Chester Lyssy; sisters-in-law, Lillian Berger and JoAnn Lau; grandchildren, Natalie David (Richie), Brad Berger (Amanda), Nicole Berger Freeland, Tyson Berger (Lindsey), Ashley Berger, Brianne Harryman (Casey), Erin Munoz (Brooks), Kelsey Berger, Jarrod Berger, Brandon Berger, Lauren Berger, and Cameron Berger; great-grandchildren, Zane Berger, Asher David, Leslie Hall, Logan David, Ian Berger, Trevor Berger, Harper Harryman, Mason Berger, Lucinda Berger, Kinlee Munoz, Ryker Harryman, and Sawyer Munoz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edna Mae Lau Berger; brother, Baltus “BJ” Berger; sister, Doris Berger Loest Eichman Lyssy: brothers-in-law, William Loest, Daniel Eichman, John Lau, Clifton Lau, William “Boots” Striedel, and Charlie Tater; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Striedel and Dorothy Lau.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes, Rev. Albert Yankey officiating. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are his grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port O’Connor, Our Lady of Lourdes or Holy Family Catholic Churches in Victoria, or Hospice of South Texas. Share fond memories with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com

Seadrift – Ollie Lee Lambright, Jr., 81, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 15, 2019. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Grace Funeral Chapel, Port Lavaca, with Rev. Marcus Gohlke officiating. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery.

Honoring Ollie as pallbearers were Bobby Lambright, Jr., Thomas Lambright, Drew Lambright, Kyle Rinald, Christopher Tanton and Weston McCoy. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Sprague, Justin Lambright and Billy Penney.

Ollie was born August 22, 1937 in Sweet Home, Texas to the late Ollie and Mildred Turner Lambright. He married the love of his life, Joye Faye Odell, September 24, 1960. Ollie was a commercial fisherman and shrimper for most of his life. He even named his boat “Miss Tina” after his first born daughter. He worked hard for his family to where they were never in need of anything. His hobbies were dove hunting and fishing. Ollie never met a stranger and was known to always give candy to the children he met. Ollie was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be dearly missed.

Ollie was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Sr. and Mildred Lambright; his wife, Joye Faye Odell Lambright; his son-in-law, Randal Rinald, Sr.; and his 8 brothers and sisters. Ollie leaves to cherish his memory, his daughters, Tina Rinald and Valarie McGuill and husband, Philip; his sons; Bobby Lambright, Sr. and Craig Lambright and wife, Serina; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren on the way; brother, Otis Lambright and wife, Kathleen and sister, Joanna West and husband, Lee; along with numerous other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Hospice of South Texas and the staff for all the great care they gave to Mr. Lambright. Memorial donations can be sent to Hospice of South Texas. Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.

Seadrift – Myke Ashby Hubbard passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. She was born in Pampa on February 16, 1944, to the late Lois Joyce Shreffler and Charles Henry Ashby. She lived most of her growing up years in Oklahoma, where her father was a physician. She always kept a strong connection to her Oklahoma roots. She worked as a personnel consultant at Goodwin Personnel in Victoria.

The involvement Myke had at First United Methodist in Seadrift, where she and her husband Rodney lived, was memorable. She was loved by her friends and church family. When she and Rodney moved to Batesville, she enjoyed fishing in her spare time.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Bobby Ashby. She leaves behind her husband to cherish her loving memory.

A memorial service to celebrate her life was held Friday, August 30, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church of Seadrift.

Republican Club will meet Monday, Oct 7, at the Grace Episcopal Parish Hall, corner of Austin (Hwy238) and Guadalupe Sts, Port Lavaca,

Dinner (by reservation only-$11 each) is served from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m; meeting starts promptly at 6:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker will be Mrs. Rhonda Kokena, Calhoun County Treasurer.

Meeting is open to the public with complimentary coffee and tea.

Please call 552-0917 or 552-6313 to make dinner reservations. Reservations MUST be made no later than noon, Monday, September 30.
Be sure you come and learn about the duties and responsibilities of the County Treasurer’s office. Q&A to follow.