The November 7, 2023 election in Texas will have several state propositions on the ballot. The election will include 14 constitutional amendments approved by state lawmakers, which will cover a wide array of issues such as taxes, state parks, infrastructure, and officeholder restrictions.
You can find information about the amendments and voting in Texas at VoteTexas.gov.
Hooked on Books Discussion Group
Michael, who is blind, faced almost certain death that day. His calm demeanor, life-long experience as a blind person, and relationship with his trusted service dog Roselle saved many lives on 9/11. Their remarkable journey in the stairwell of the tower inspired others to rely on Roselle as well, not panic, and survive the horrific event. His life is indeed a testimony to the power of trust, perseverance and the amazing bond between humans and animals.
Hostesses Nancy Ladshaw, Darla Miles, Judy Overton, and Sherri Judice served a delicious lunch, including banana splits!
At the October meeting, participants took a trip back in time with the novel The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. The story chronicles 50 years in the life of a devoted brother and sister as they move from wealth to poverty after their father’s untimely death.
Hostesses Gladys Smedley, Mary Hirschhauser, Mary Ann Claiborne, and Donna Trubee served a lunch consisting of foods mentioned in the book. After the discussion, the ladies toured hostess Gladys Smedley’s pottery studio.
The Book Club’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14th, at 2:00 p.m. The next reading is The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. If you would like to join “Hooked On Books”, please email your contact information to alanehaardt@yahoo.com. All are welcome!
Library News:
POC Library Hours: Phone Number: 361-983-4365
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Note: The Multipurpose Room will be used as polling station for the election on November 7th. Early voting is NOT held at this site.
• The library is closed on November 10th – 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day
Don’t miss out on one of the most enjoyable places in Port O’Connor! Along with great activities happening, let your imagination soar with many fantastic books available for your choosing. YOUR fantastic Branch Librarian Michelle Marlin or Assistant Librarian Margaret Claiborne are always willing to lend a hand or answer questions, such as when Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 5th.
ICYMI: (In case you missed it): September was Library Card Sign-up month! Get your FREE library card. In addition to books, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers, our library can give you digital access to eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more that you can access on your phone or tablet — all without leaving your home! Please check the POC Library Facebook page, Port O’Connor Library Branch, for the winner announcement of the September sign-up basket.
Wednesdays:
8:00-9:00 AM – Coffee & Conversation – A diverse group of locals and visitors live “la vida mocha” while enjoying a cup of coffee, snacks and fellowship each week. FREE and ALL are welcome!
9:30–10:30 AM – Bingo – The fun follows the 8 AM coffee event on every Wednesday! Special thanks to the generosity of the noted sponsors.
• October 4th: sponsored by Trinity Shores
• October 11th: sponsored by Bethany Senior Living
• October 18th: sponsored by Calhoun Home Health
• October 25th: sponsored by Victoria Hospice
1:00-3:30 PM – Mah Jongg – Fun Facts: Although both skill and chance play a fundamental role in the game, there is no shortage of superstitions in which players believe where they sit, how they hold their pieces or objects they have on their person will somehow affect the outcome. For example, players will try to find seats with the best feng shui or wear their lucky clothing or trinkets. Some believe that specific pieces (one dot, for example) bode bad luck if received in their opening hand.
Thursdays: 1:00-3:30 PM – Bridge – Playing Bridge evokes a range of emotions; despair when you lose a hand, triumph when you win, satisfaction when a hand plays out the way you imagined. Many truly believe it is the world’s greatest game!
Friends of the POC Library Children’s Event
Friends of the POC Library
The Friends collaborate closely with the library to help support the needs of the community and meet the needs of library management. Our membership drive started in July and was very successful with new and returning supporters. Regardless of the date, folks are welcome to join as a Friend, volunteer, or attend a FREE event at any time. Whichever way you elect to support or engage, we thank you.
Please view the phenomenal video for the past year’s events at our lovely library on the Facebook page. Search for: Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc. The Friends of the POC Library Branch have many great programs and activities planned for adults and children and will be scheduling more throughout the year. Our library offers something for everyone, so check it out!
The Children’s 2023-2024 Program commenced on the 9th of the month, and everyone had a wonderful time at the library. The fun started with Bingo and moved onto the twenty-three station Scavenger Hunt that included indoor and outdoor stations. The focus of the game was to place items at various spots to familiarize hunters with different points of interest and special areas. Did you know about these interesting items and locations at our library? Just a few of them are a cannon used by the Navy; a replica of a tugboat; an outside statue of children reading on a bench; a butterfly garden; a fabulous children’s area; and a newspaper and magazine sitting area. After the hunt was over, children took their bags of treasures and created quite the artistic masterpieces. Our kids are the best! The Friends of the Port O Connor Library host a Children’s Program one Saturday a month from 10:00-11:30.
Be sure to mark your calendar and save the date for the next Super Saturdays Children’s Programs: October 21st, Fun for Fall, and November 4th, Thanksgiving Crafts and Games.
Many thanks to Ms. Edna Payne for the two beautiful quilts she donated for the children’s use. She wants children who come to the library for movies and other events to be comfortable. She is caring as well as generous.
Submitted by Darla Miles
Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Publicity Committee
Facebook Page: Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc.
One Special Lady
Edna Payne
Port O’Connor has some very special people living in it and Edna Payne happens to be one of them. Her life’s ambition is not to only make quilts, but she wants to give them away! Edna said about her making the quilts, “I’m better at giving than I am at receiving.”
Sixty years ago, Edna moved from Indiana to the Houston area. Her husband Clyde who had served in the Navy during WWII and afterwards had worked in a baking company in Houston passed in 1976. Their three daughters were young when their father passed. Edna worked different jobs in electronics, for the Postal Service, and with Walmart. Because of ankle surgery she couldn’t stand and had to let go of her job with Walmart. She moved to Port O’Connor eight years ago.
Edna lives a few blocks from the water and drives a mobility scooter around town. What she thinks of living in Port O’Connor she summarized in this statement, “I like where I live. I can’t think of living anywhere else.”
Edna is 92 years old. She has been sewing all her life and started making quilts when she was a child. Back then they called the quilts “crazy quilts” since they were made of whatever they could find.
Pictured below is a quilt Edna made and recently donated to the Port O’Connor Library. Quilts she has made have been used as door prizes at the Senior Luncheon at the Port O’Connor Community Center and at the Coffee and Conversation at the Port O’Connor Library. Quilts have also been given away to family and friends. It’s just as Edna put it, “God has put me here for this purpose.” We think so, too, Edna!
Assistant Librarian Margaret Claiborne shows one of the quilts donated to the POC Library by Edna Payne.
The POC Garden Club annual meeting was held September 19th at the garden site. Current members along with new members were in attendance to hear a review of the past year and about plans for the new year. Three plots vacated and then members on the waiting list filled those beds.
Officers and board members were elected, and they are as follows:
President- Cindy Hanson
Vice Pres. of Fundraising- Terri McGuire
Vice Pres. of Membership- Donna Trubee
Secretary- Nancy Ladshaw
Treasurer: Melanie Martinez.
Elected Directors are:
Kay Simmons
Daphne Powers
Norman Trubee
Tiffany Mohr
Luke Lawrence
Debbie Lawrence
The club looks forward to improving the area with covered walkways, paths with crushed granite, fencing, an area for a mural painting, signage, and a gazebo-like structure.
There are spaces for chicken coops and beehives. If you are interested in having eggs and honey, please contact Cindy Hanson at 361-676-3093. If you are interested in having a plot, we have a waiting list that determines if we will expand with a phase 2 for additional beds.
All are welcome to join the club that meets monthly on the third Tuesday. The cost is $20 for the year. An exception was this month when Lauren Martin, who is a master Gardener from Richmond, will talk on composting at the POC Library on October 18.
The gardeners are looking forward to their fall plant and harvest. -Darla Miles
Garden Club Sign
A big thank you to Thomas Williams for building and erecting the Garden Club’s new signage on Harrison at the garden site . And another big thank you to Terri McGuire for helping Thomas in the process. Jay Soule with Compadres generously designed and donated the sign , so a big thank you to Jay too!! Go by and see the progress!
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