Seadrift & Port Lavaca Police and DPS patrol units make drug bust.

Multiple investigations, intelligence work, “Eros” Seadrift’s K9 and working with other agencies has paid off for the Seadrift Police, resulting in the largest bust in Seadrift Police history.

Drug busts are nothing new for Seadrift Police under Chief Bermea’s department, but the busts are getting larger, Several years ago Chief Bermea started working with other law enforcement departments, like the Port Lavaca Police and the Victoria Police, by sharing and pooling information on narcotics and their movements, The Seadrift K9 unit has aided the Port Lavaca Police to recover narcotics, cash and wanted persons.

And now the Port Lavaca Police, under the new interim Police Chief Brandon Reidel, came to aid and help with the large Seadrift bust as the Seadrift Police evidence lockers are not big enough nor secure enough for the large amount of narcotics (with a starting value of approximately $40,000.00, as the value has not yet been determined).

Chief Bermea said that other agencies involved were the Victoria police investigators, Port Lavaca investigators, DPS, and Federal agencies.

The narcotics, firearm and vehicle have been moved to the Port Lavaca Police for evidence where they are capable of handling, It is believed that the narcotics are supply for the Port O’Connor and Seadrift area. Two Victoria men have been taken into custody and a dually truck and trailer seized.

“In today’s modern world, police agencies must be able to work together, as narcotics and distributors are working and moving between communities. Narcotics are the poison of communities. They are directly related to theft, burglaries, family violence, and many other crimes. It is our job and duty to keep our communities family-friendly places,” Chief Bermea said.

May 5: Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department and Seadrift Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire off of West Monroe in Port O’Connor; Port Lavaca Fire Department also responded.

May 10: Seadrift VFD and Port Lavaca FD responded to a reported fire off of Hwy 185 near Ineos Nitriles; false alarm.

May 18: Seadrift VFD and Port Lavaca FD responded to a one-vehicle accident at the Hwy 35-Hwy 185 intersection.

May 20: Seadrift VFD responded to a one-vehicle accident at the Hwy 238-Hwy 185 intersection.

May 25: Seadrift VFD and Port Lavaca FD responded to a one-vehicle accident on Hwy 185 in front of Dow Chemical.

May 27: Seadrift VFD and Port Lavaca FD responded to a two-vehicle accident on Hwy 35 near Sikes Road.

May 29: Seadrift VFD responded to assist Port O’Connor VFD and Port Lavaca FD with several grass fires off of Hwy 1289; cancelled while en-route.

St. Patrick Church in Seadrift, TX will be serving BBQ Chicken Dinner Plates for $9 on Sunday July 3 at 11:00 a.m.

Plates will include ½ a chicken, German potatoes and beans w/trimmings. Eggrolls and rice will also be sold.

Proceeds will go towards new hall.

The months are flying by, now; the Memorial Day events have come and gone. The Chamber wants to thank Donnie Klesel and his helpers for making the Annual Kids Fishing Tournament a success, also to James and Shirley Harper along with Ronnie Ragusin and their helpers for making the Kite Contest a success. The weather held out for the weekend, so many people turned out to enjoy the day at King Fisher Park.

The 2015-2016 school year has come to an end. Each year the Chamber gives two $500.00 scholarships, the recipients this year are Robyn Stringo and Miranda Stringo. Congratulations, girls!

By the time the next paper comes out the Annual Fireworks Display will have passed. This year it will be held on July 2nd. Hope you have made your plans for one of the Biggest & Best displays along the Gulf Coast. If you haven’t made a donation and want to, there are Donation boxes at most local businesses or donate online at portoconnorchamber.com

Also, during the Poco Fishing Tournament, July 14-16 a Poco Fest Music Festival will be held at the POC Fishing Center area. You can go to pocofest.net to purchase your tickets along with the line-up of bands playing and other information. Everyone have a fun filled and safe summer in POC.

Next Chamber meeting will be July 11th at 6:30 p.m. at POC Community Center.

New and Renewed Memberships:

Backwater Marine Service Craig & Suzanne Williams
Barnes Apprisal Jason & Jennifer Hagan
Robbie & Marie Hawes John & Francis Hamm
LBK Photography S & J R.V. Hookups
La June Pitonyak Sylvia’s Hair Salon
Vantage Marine Poco Fest,LLC
Judge Nancy Pomykal Port O’Connor Offshore Assoc,Inc.
Fountain of Youth Medical Spa POC Rod & Gun
Scales & Tales Guide Service Froggie’s
Gerald Clay & Karen Knight
Craig & Suzanne Williams
Jason & Jennifer Hagan
John & Francis Hamm
S & J R.V. Hookups
Sylvia’s Hair Salon
Poco Fest,LLC
Port O’Connor Offshore Assoc,Inc.
POC Rod & Gun
Froggie’s

All A’s for the 4th 9 Weeks

First Grade: Marisol Banda, Clay Brumfield, Briley Clark, Aspen Crittenden, Kayden Garza, Matilyn Gibson, Keegan Goode, Alexis Green, Alaina Morgan,
Brice Petrisky, Ashton Sternadel, Callum Taylor, Lorena Torres, Dusty Waghorne

Second Grade: Sarah Armbruster, Layne Brown, Jada Dean, Angel Galeana, Kylee Gray, Zoey Henning, Jaxson Key, Logyn Middaugh, Layla Myers, Christina Ragusin,
Kyle Staggs

Third Grade: Maci Bryan, Briley Christensen, Trevon Ragusin

Fourth Grade: Andrea Hataway, Trinity Morgan, Jonathan Nguyen, Morgan Russell, Tyler Salinas

Fifth Grade: Tres Canales, Eda Gilliland, Ayden Maddux, Jacob Nguyen, Hector Perez

Sixth Grade: Maritza Jaramillo

Seventh Grade: None

Eighth Grade: Keegan Brumfield, Lydia Cowan, Ethan Mikolas, Liliana Torres

All A’s and B’s for the 4th 9 Weeks

First Grade: Kendell Cady, Colten Evans, Jason Joines, Hunter McGill, Danielle Miller

Second Grade: Kingston Cady, Cody Castillo, Gunner Evans, Cadynce Gonzalez, Yuliana Hernandez, Dayz Hinds, Emma Lancaster, James Ledesma, Matthew Morgan,
Isaac Perez, Kevin Turner, Maddie Webel

Third Grade: Jasmin Banda, Taylor Blevins, McKenna Boedeker, Connor Cobb, Brilee Crittenden, Layton Davenport, Braylyn Galloway, Natalie Hunt, John Jacobs,
Mackenzie Moncrieft, Nevaeh Rangel, Ethan Saenz

Fourth Grade: Rhiannon James, BreAnn Kelley, Kaitlyn Lashley, Mason Moncrief, Edgar Munoz, Braeden Ragusin, Mia Salazar, Diem Tran, Natalia Zarate

Fifth Grade: Isabella Arriaga, McKenzie Bierschwale, Keaton Cady, Zayda Estrada, Creasie Gohlke, Tyler Henson, Kathy Huerta, Vivian Ledesma, Tim Pham

Sixth Grade: Evan Clifton, Noah Estrada, Avery Flood, Jessie Lashley, Jayda Nguyen, Tyger Whatley

Seventh Grade: Spencer Allen, Shelby Cady, Alex Flood, Katie Frazier, Caleb Lehtinen, Fernie Mendez, Franklin Murcia Rivera, Jason Nguyen,
Jacob Ruiz, Kristopher Salinas

Eighth Grade: Madison Bierschwale, Bryant Bordovsky, Emily Cain, Canion Epley, Brianna Lashley, Brenda Ledesma, Rebecca Mendez, Hunter Mitchell,
Aubrey Moore, Alyssa Reyna, Amber Rodriguez, Liliana Torres, Casey Wooldridge, Jasmine Wooldridge

ALL A’s FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR
First Grade: Clay Brumfield, Briley Clark, Colten Evans, Matilyn Gibson, Keegan Goode, Alexis Green, Brice Petrisky, Ashton Sternadel,
Callum Taylor, Lorena Torres, Dusty Waghorne

Second Grade: Jada Dean, Kylee Gray, Zoey Henning, Jaxson Key, Layla Myers, Christina Ragusin, Kyle Staggs

Third Grade: Maci Bryan, Briley Christensen, Braylyn Galloway

Fourth Grade: Andrea Hataway, Trinity Morgan, Jonathan Nguyen

Fifth Grade: Tres Canales, Eda Gilliland, Ayden Maddux

Sixth Grade: Maritza Jaramillo

Seventh Grade and Eighth Grade: None

ALL A’s & B’sFOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR

First Grade: Marisol Banda, Kendell Cady, Aspen Crittenden, Kayden Garza, Jason Joines, Alaina Morgan

Second Grade: Sarah Armbruster, Layne Brown, Kingston Cady, Dayz Hinds, Emma Lancaster,
Logyn Middaugh, Matthew Morgan, Isaac Perez, Kevin Turner

Third Grade: Taylor Blevins, McKenna Boedeker, Brilee Crittenden, Layton Davenport, Natalie Hunt, John Jacobs,
Mackenzie Moncrief, Dillon Morales, Sabrina Nguyen, Trevon Ragusin, Nevaeh Rangel, Ethan Saenz

Fourth Grade: Rhiannon James, Braeden Ragusin, Morgan Russell, Mia Salazar, Tyler Salinas, Natalia Zarate

Fifth Grade: Isabella Arriaga, McKenzie Bierschwale, Keaton Cady, Creasie Gohlke, Vivian Ledesma, Jacob Nguyen, Hector Perez

Sixth Grade: Noah Estrada, Tyger Whatley

Seventh Grade: Caleb Lehtinen, Franklin Murcia Rivera, Jason Nguyen, Kristopher Salinas, Joseph White

Eighth Grade: Bryant Bordovsky, Keegan Brumfield, Destiny Chandler, Lydia Cowan, Brenda Ledesma, Ethan Mikolas, Amber Rodriguez,
Morgan Sanders, Liliana Torres, Casey Wooldridge

Perfect Attendance at Seadrift School for the Entire School Year

Pre-Kindergarten: Peyton Ruiz

Kindergarten: Christopher Barcenas

First Grade: Jasenia Adame and Ashton Sternadel

Second Grade: Sarah Armbruster, Layla Myers, Kevin Turner, Madilyn Webel

Third Grade: None

Fourth Grade: Eric Anzaldua, Mileidy Anzaldua, Edgar Munoz, Jonathan Nguyen

Fifth Grade: Hector Perez

Sixth Grade: Trenton Goodman, Erik Jaramillo, Iliana Jaramillo, Jayda Nguyen

Seventh Grade: Dorean Dieringer, Jasmine Guthrie, Franklin Murcia Rivera

Eighth Grade: Brenda Ledesma, Ethan Mikolas, Danny Munoz