POC Lions Club President Lynn Reeves presents a check for school supplies to Judy Anderson. Also pictured, Lion Joyce Jordan.

Members of the Port O’Connor Lions Club participated in the collection of school supplies and cash donations from the community at Speedy Stop and First National Bank – Port O’Connor during the month of August until after Labor Day Weekend. Donation cans and blue tubs were placed at these establishments to receive donations of cash or supplies to be given to the Port O’Connor Elementary School. In addition, two members, Lynn Reeves, President and Zone 12 Chairman, and Joyce Jordan were at Speedy Stop on Saturday, August 16th from 9:00 a.m. until around noon to personally accept donations. The community and visitors to POC responded very well. The first installment of funds collected were presented to Ms. Judy Anderson, Teacher, at POC Elementary by Lynn Reeves and Joyce Jordan in the form of a check in the amount of $438. just at the beginning of school.

The second and final installment of cash in the amount of $162. and two tubs of school supplies received were presented to Principal Tiffany O’Donnell by members Dell Weathersby and Joyce Jordan after the Labor Day Weekend.

Thanks to John at Speedy Stop and all the Speedy Stop employees and also thanks to Dell at First National Bank – Port O’Connor along with the First National Bank employees who all helped in the collection of cash and donations for the Port O’Connor Lions Club School Supply Project in order to make this a success on behalf of the Port O’Connor Elementary School. Our thanks also go out to all those who willingly and generously gave donations, without which we could not have succeeded to present the total of $600. to the school along with the school supplies. And just think, many of the donors were from out of town.

THANKS TO ALL, WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOU!

For information on the Port O’Connor Lions Club projects or to get information on how you can join our team, please call either Lynn Reeves at 361-746-2524 or Joyce Jordan at 361-655-7999. We are part of Lions International and as such help support the Lions Eye Bank of Texas, Texas Lions Camp for handicapped and diabetic children located in Kerrville, White Cane Day, the collection of used eyeglasses for refurbishment and re-distribution by the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center to those who cannot afford eyeglasses, Leader Dogs for the Blind, World Services for the Blind and Texas Lions Foundation along with other humanitarian projects. Our other recent project for the community was to provide swimming lessons for the children of Port O’Connor through the help of the POC Elementary School and Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Clark.

Should you have any used eyeglasses, please deposit them in the yellow box at Cathy’s Restaurant and thanks for those who have already done so.

State Representative Geanie Morrison and Calhoun County Republican Club President, Larry Robinson

State Representative Geanie W. Morrison, R-District 30, updated members of the Calhoun County Republican Club on the status of Texas House of Representative Committees; and on the financial impact that securing our borders and housing/educating illegal immigrants costs Texas taxpayers.

Guest speakers for the next meeting on October 6, 2014, will be U.S. Congressman Blake Farenthold, R-District 27, and Lois Kolkhorst (R), a candidate for SD 18 should Senator Glenn Hegar win the November, 2014, election for State Comptroller. Before taking the oath of office for Comptroller, Senator Hegar will resign his Senate seat and a special election will be called to fill his unexpired term.

In business matters, Anna Goodman was elected to serve as CCRC Treasurer and the meeting time was pushed back to 5:30 pm to accommodate members who work out of town.

Please note that a meal of $7.00 will be served at the new time of 5:30 pm. Reservations are recommended but are not necessary. Call 281/898-6057 to RSVP or for more information. Speakers will start at 6:00 p.m. Meeting will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Port Lavaca.

Topic: Affordable Health Care Act

The Calhoun County Democrats Club meets Thursday, September 25, with social at 5:30 p.m. and meeting at 6 p.m. at the American G.I. Forum, 2718 West Main (HWY 87 between Finca’s Cafe and Rexco).

The speakers, Keith Rucker and Arturo Lara, Gulf Bend Center Health Care Navigators, will give a presentation on the Affordable Health Care Act and how it relates to you. Question and answer session to follow. Re-enrollment starts November 15, 2014.

The public is invited. Come one! Come all! For more information, please call Evelyn Burleson at 552.2791 or 210.232.8066.

Willow

Willow, a 5 1/2 year old terrier mix, is snow white, fairly rare in dogs or cats. Kennel trained, she loves walking on a leash, gets along well with other dogs and is as sweet as she is beautiful.

Come see Willow and all the other animals at the Port Lavaca Animal Shelter, 201 Stringham Drive (across from the rodeo arena), Monday through Saturday, 10 to 2, or call the Calhoun County Humane Society, 553-8916.

You can also view her and other animals ready for adoption on line at www.calhouncountyhumanesociety.org

Thanks and we’ll be waiting for you!