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October 30, 2008 / Island Life

Dancing dolphins

Dolphins leap ahead of a tanker ship, the Trogir, in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel off Roberts Point Park on Thursday, Oct. 23. Dolphins commonly ride the swells pushed ahead of ships passing through Port Aransas. More...

Tour spooky sites Halloween night

Two spooky tours of Port Aransas are scheduled for tomorrow evening, Friday, Oct. 31. More...

Church garage sale is Saturday

Donate some of those things lying around the house, or find that special something you've been meaning to shop for at a bargain price. More...

Three-alarm winners

The First Baptist Church held a chili cook-off at Roberts Point Park on Sunday, Oct. 26. Volunteers from the fire and police departments served as judges. More...

Commercial yard

The Port Aransas Garden Club has chosen Seabreeze Suites, located at 407 Beach St., as October's commercial yard of the month. More...

Residential yard

The Port Aransas Garden Club has chosen the home of Betty and Earl Ringleb, located at 302 Bahia Mar, as October's residential yard of the month. More...

Small paintings in spotlight at next First Friday

The Art center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St., will hold its First Friday reception on Nov. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This month's exhibit is "Small Treasures," featuring art measuring 10 inches square or less, by member artists. More...

Geometric sunrise

Chairs and umbrellas lined up on the beach near the Cinnamon Shore residential development create interesting geometric patterns as the sun rises over Mustang Island. More...

ISLAND OBSERVER: TONY AMOS

For the umpteenth time: Why?

I was disappointed to see the dump trucks trundling along the beach piled high with sand and woody debris south of Access Road 1 on Thursday, Oct. 23. More...

FOR THE BIRDS

To count, or not to count . . .

While watching the World Series at San Juan Restaurant Sunday night, I started thinking about another World Series. It is called the World Series of Birding and it is, perhaps, the most famous of all birding competitions. More...

George to exhibit art

An exhibit of works by artist Sandra George will open on Saturday, Nov. 1, at Gallery CoCo, 1110 West Avenue in Austin. George is the daughter of Port Aransans Joy and Claude George and the granddaughter of Rose Smithey, also of Port Aransas. More...

Taking the campaign to the streets

RACHEL PEARSON

This week, I rode my bicycle down to a campaign office in my neighborhood and volunteered for the Presidential candidate I'm supporting. (You can all take a long stab at which one that is.) The office was hopping. More...

Turtles ready for collective debut

Friday, Nov. 7, will be the last opportunity to see the turtles of the Great Turtle Trail 2008 before they are sold at auction on Saturday, Nov. 8. The turtles will all be brought together from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Port A Gallery, 345 N. More...

Police chief finalists selected, to be assessed

BY MICHAEL CARY SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Six finalists for chief of the Port Aransas Police Department will participate in a daylong assessment process at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at city hall. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONDAY, OCT. 20 • 8:44 a.m. A Port Aransas police officer reported a theft of an ice chest filled with assorted beverages that was left outdoors in the 100 block of Gulf Wind. • 9:22 p.m. More...

Turkey drums up trouble

BY MICHAEL CARY SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

SOUTH JETTY Theta Kenney wasn't too alarmed when a turkey trotted into her yard and scratched around in her flowerbed. More...

Funds for tree solicited

Help celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Port Aransas by making a contribution for decorations at Roberts Point Park. The money will be used to add a 40-foot lighted tree in the middle of the park. More...

'Buried' by brother

Ian Schoeplein, 8, 'buries' his sister, Sarah, 6, in the sand near the south jetty recently. They were visiting from Austin. More...

Play tickets on sale

Tickets for the new Port Aransas Community Theater production, "Honky Tonk Laundry" are now available. Performances will be on Friday and Saturday nights, Nov. 7-8, 14-15, 21- 22 at 7:30 p.m. A matinee will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov 16. More...

Halloween: It's not just for kids

BILL SLINGERLAND

Halloween, once the holiday meant for children, has now become more of a celebration for the entire family. My neighborhood gets so many children and visitors that it is like having a huge Halloween carnival among the five streets. More...

Swim coach's fast action saves 14-year-old student

Ray High School swim coach Suanne Pyle, a Port Aransas resident, moved into action quickly Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, when one of her students had a seizure in a swimming pool. More...

Project graduation needs community help

Project Graduation has a lot going on. Several fundraisers are planned in the near future, and Project Graduation volunteers need the support of the community to accomplish their goals. More...

Last chance in 2008

Wreath orders due Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 1, is the last day to get an order in for decorated, fresh, balsam fir wreaths from the Presbyterian Women of Community Presbyterian Church. More...

We're Having Fun series slated

The first session in the We're Having Fun series will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Joint Effort Leisure Ministry Center (JELM) crafts room, 129 S. Alister St. More...

Art About

Debra Wilbanks Williams, above, shows her latest work of art to her daughter, Misty Wyatt, left, and her granddaughter, Claire, 5. More...

Rotary Club initiates patriotic flag project

Feeling patriotic? The Port Aransas Rotary Club will help you fly the stars and stripes at the some of the most all-American times of year. More...

Humorist Don Pryor to entertain at banquet

If you can't take a joke, stay home on Thursday, Nov. 13. That's when Don Pryor will entertain at the annual banquet of the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce- Tourist Bureau. If the name sounds familiar, it should. More...

Drawing, painting classes are offered at island art center

The Art Center for the Islands is offering a variety of workshops in various media in November. All classes and workshops will be held at the art center, 323 N. Alister St. More...

Food drive to benefit Food Pantry

The Port Aransas Rotary Club will hold a drive to help out the Port Aransas Food Pantry on Friday, Nov. 7. Club members will accept food donations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in pickup trucks in the parking lot of the Family Center IGA. More...

Training for life

These volunteers attended a Relay University workshop on Saturday, Oct. 25, to receive training for the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life events. Attending were from left in front, Suanne Pyle, Lisa Shelton and Sandra Anderson. More...

Charges planned

Police take action in bird-darting

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Charges likely will be filed this week against more than one suspect in connection with incidents in which birds in Port Aransas were injured by blow darts, a police detective said. More...

Yoga!

Free classes scheduled for Nov. 8 at beach

Join others of all ablilities at Yoga on the Beach Saturday, Nov. 8. Nancy Myers will instruct the free class beginning at 8 a.m. next to the Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. More...

Thinking pink

Dressed in pink, dozens of folks gathered at Roberts Point Park for the fourth annual Think Pink Day, Monday, Oct. 27, part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More...

Flu shot

Port Aransas paramedic Kristen Barton administers a flu vaccine to Barbara Behrens on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Pollock Center. About 35 people were line for a shot in the arm when the center opened for the vaccines. More...

Wheels of fortune

High school key club keeps rolling with Skate-a-Palooza

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

SOUTH JETTY All manner of wheeled toys streaked through the Port Aransas Community Skate Park on Saturday, Oct. 25, in a fundraiser called Skate-a-Palooza. More...