November 27, 2008 RSS feed / Island Life

Walk the beach Friday

Shirley Fischer of Port Aransas will lead a free, guided beach walk on Friday, Nov. 28. Walkers should meet at 9 a.m. under the purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier, at the end of Beach Street. More...

Booster Club to meet

The Marlin Athletic Booster Club will meet Monday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in the Port Aransas ISD administration board room, 100 S. Station St. On the agenda are basketball season, a concession stand, a golf tournament, and spirit items. More...

PASTOR'S PEN

Take time to give thanks

[Editor's note: Due to a breakdown of Internet service last week (see related story), the following Pastor's pen column was not received in time for last week's edition. More...

PASTOR'S PEN

A beautiful prayer

Ephesians 3:16-19 - "I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. More...

KPAB to party

If you've ever considered joining Keep Port Aransas Beautiful (KPAB), next week might be a good time to investigate. The KPAB Christmas Party is open to members and those interested in the organizations activities. More...

City Council Scorecard

Action taken at Regul ar Meeting - Thursday, November 20, 2008

-- Approved or Accepted • PROCLAMATION & PRESENTATIONS Report on beach maintenance funding and State Legislative Work. More...

50th wedding anniversary

Judith and Bill Calhoun will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 29. Calhoun is the interim vicar at Trinity-bythe Sea Episcopal Church. More...

Movie moves to city hall

The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a free monthly movie night at the city council chambers, 710 W. Ave. A. P.A. Movie Time this month is on Saturday, Dec. 13. The movies will continue through February. More...

All smiles

Looking like they're ready for Thanksgiving are kindergarteners Conner Kreutziger and Hailey Bowen. The students made Pilgrim and Indian costumes on Monday, Nov. More...

Back in the day

This early 1900s photo shows the family of Allison Gates of SanAntonio waiting to board a boat moored in Port Aransas, then known as Tarpon. The photo won a contest at a fundraiser for the Port Aransas Museum held recently in San Antonio. More...

Chamber accepting nominees

Business men and women in Port Aransas interested in having their names put in nomination for the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce- Tourist Bureau board of directors must submit biographical information by Friday, Dec. 5. More...

Official says ship speed is not responsible for damage to pier

Damage caused to Charlie's Pasture Pier was the result of high tides and deteriorated building materials, not from excessive speed and a subsequent wake from a passing ship. That was the contention Capt. Bob Paulison, U.S. More...

Party rescheduled; changed to Dec. 16

The annual children's Christmas Party has been changed to Tuesday, Dec. 16, due to scheduling conflicts. The party will be 5 to 7 p.m. in the Holiday Forest at the Port Aransas Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. More...

Flounder stuffed with crab, shrimp and oysters

(SERVES TWO )

Anglers: We invite you to submit your recipe for your favorite Port Aransas catch, submit it to news@portasouthjetty.com or 749- 5131. Include your name, and make sure all measurements are given, and instructions complete. More...

ISLAND OBSERVER: TONY AMOS

Newspaper tycoon?

One of the things we missed aboard the Russian research ships was news. Radio Moscow was piped throughout the ship, 24 hours per day, but our comprehension of Russian was limited to just a few words. More...

Warm memories of snow

I came out to Chicago this weekend for Delaney's birthday. She came to fetch me from Union train station in her boyfriend Ryan's car, with their new dog Rita in the passenger seat. More...

Keep teens in mind

Toy Roundup has need for teen-appropriate gifts

The Port Aransas Emergency Services Toy Round Up is in full swing and the collection of toys will continue through Dec. 21. Businesses and individuals are invited to donate toys for the less fortunate children in Port Aransas. More...

SAN JOSE ISLAND: HURRICANE IKE'S LANDFILL

An adult's life jacket. A boogie board. A lemon juicer. A flower pot. A model ship. Tables and chairs. A utility sink and a welder's helmet. They could be among many items that would typically be found at a neighborhood garage sale. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONDAY, NOV. 10 • 10:26 p.m. A man and woman attempted to skip out on their bar tab at a local tavern in the 200 block of North Alister Street. More...

Recycle day

Albert Cain, left, and his son, Albert Cain, attended the Plant Swap and Recycle Day at Roberts Point Park on Saturday, Nov. 22. More...

CONSTABLE'S BEAT

NUECES COUNTY, PRECINCT 4

The constable's office has been working on a rash of burglaries on North Padre Island. More...

Turkey Bank

Vernett Safford, left, and volunteer Darlene Secich enjoy the moment as they fill boxes with turkeys and other food items on Tuesday, Nov. 25, just in time to provide a needy family with a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving Day. More...

Winter garden

Port Aransas Gardener Mike McClure, an employee with the Parks and Recreation Department, surveys his handiwork in a flowerbed in front of city hall on Avenue A. More...

Performing poets compete for fun, prizes

If getting out of the house and away from the leftovers appeals to you, check out the Sand Slam this Friday, Nov. 28. Dress warmly or bring a blanket if it is cold, as it is an outdoor event. More...

Brown Bag Lecture Series begins

Making of museum is first lecture topic

Feed your appetites for lunch and knowledge on Wednesday, Dec. 3, with the first in the Brown Bag Lecture Series. At noon in the Pollock Center, 129 S. More...

Order poinsettias by Monday

The annual Project Graduation benefit poinsettia sale is still taking orders. There are only a few days to order. Use the form below to order by the deadline on Monday, Dec. 1. More...

Parrot Heads to 'phlock'

A meeting for those interested in the initial organizing of the Parrot Heads (aka fans of entertainer Jimmy Buffett) of Port Aransas or anyone who would like to volunteer for various charitable and social efforts will be Tuesday, Dec. 2. More...

Their new coastal home

My Coastal Home opened their new location at 1726 State Hwy. 361, Suite A , on Oct.15. Interior decorator Michyl Hillegeist, left, and owner/interior decorator Carol Albrecht operated on N. More...

Shop and give at Christmas Shop

Shopping for Christmas just got easier, thanks to the Presbyterian Women of Community Presbyterian Church. Their Christmas Shop will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pollock Center behind the church at 113. S. Alister St. More...

JELM Center December Calendar

Monday 8 a.m. Aerobics Pollock Center 9:15 a.m. Beginner's Line Dancing Pollock Center 10 a.m. Writer's Workshop JELM Library 10:45 a.m. Advanced Line Dancing Pollock Center 10 a.m. Writer's Workshop JELM Library 1 p.m. More...

Care and Share Drive kicks off this weekend

Port Aransas families in need can be assured of a Christmas dinner by the Veterans of Foreign Wars' annual Care and Share food drive. More...

First reading of new rules for nature preserve gets approval

Port Aransas City Council unanimously adopted upon first reading an ordinance that establishes new rules for the Charlie's Pasture Nature Preserve. The vote occurred during the council's regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20. More...

Christmas Lights Contest offers cash prizes

After putting away the Thanksgiving leftovers, take advantage of summer like weather to decorate your home and/or business for Christmas, then call to enter the Christmas Lights Contest sponsored by the Port Aransas Garden Club. More...

Deadline is Monday for art classes

Two workshops are in the works at the Art Center for the Islands, and the registration deadline for both is Monday, Dec. 1. A raku pottery workshop with Ken Barnett starts on Dec. 1, so sign up Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Nov. More...

Evening flight

Birds take flight as the sun sets over the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center. More...

San Antonio residents raise $30,000+ for island museum

More than $30,000 was raised for the Port Aransas Museum by just over 50 San Antonio residents at a recent fundraiser hosted by Albert "Boo" and Meta Hausser at their home in San Antonio. More...

Piloting a ship

Bobby Grumbles, a harbor pilot affiliated with the Aransas Corpus Christi Pilots Association, which helps to navigate ships through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the Aransas Pass, explained the dynamics of tides, currents and safe ship speeds More...

Triker run

Phil Rising of Humble, and his friend, Sara Callahan of Culver, Ind., brought their recumbent tricycles to Port Aransas recently to try out the trike lanes. The tricycles are fitted for pedaling and for motorized trycling. More...

Turkey trot

Two of the four indigenous domestic turkeys in Port Aransas were spotted recently pecking around in someone's yard in Old Town. It's not clear who owns the turkeys. Happy Thanksgiving. More...

City hall sweating over beach permit applications

City Manager Michael Kovacs said that if no permit for moving 30,000 cubic yards of sand is forthcoming from the U.S. More...

Boats needed for Dec. 6 Christmas parade

Christmas cheer will fill the Port Aransas harbor as residents and visitors board boats to participate in the annual Carolers Afloat and Boat Lighting Contest and Parade. The event is a unique way to enjoy the spirit of Christmas, island style. More...

Toy Roundup

Port Aransas Paramedic Yancy Gillespie accepts two bicycles that were donated by Patty and Marty Karr of Port Aransas for the annual EMS Toy Roundup. The emergency medical services department is currently accepting toys through Sunday, Dec. More...

True Spirit of Christmas is theme of Holiday Forest

The theme for the 2008 Holiday Forest tree contest is "The True Spirit of Christmas." Put on your thinking caps, come up with an idea, and become part of the community by entering a tree in the Holiday Forest, said City of Port Aransas Parks and R More...

Burglaries continue

The Port Aransas Police Department is looking for suspects after two entertainment venues were reported burglarized during several incidents between August and November. A burglary occurred at 12:07 a.m. Friday, Nov. More...

Harley drawing

Front to back: Norm Copeland, Natalie Copeland, August Vollmering and Craig McGuire displayed a 2008 Harley Davidson motorcycle that will be given as a prize at the Veterans of Foreign Wars state convention in Corpus Christi in June 2009. More...

J.P. office audited

Nueces County Auditor Margaret Hayes confirmed recently that she is conducting two audits of financial accounts in the Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace office in Port Aransas. More...

Talking turkey -- leftovers, that is -- in days after Thanksgiving

One of the added joys of the Thanksgiving feast is the leftovers. Many people just keep eating the different foods in their original form, but many of the Thanksgiving leftovers are even better added to another recipe or used in a different way. More...

First Friday to exhibit student art

The Art Center for the Islands will hold its First Friday reception from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday Dec. 7, at the art center, 323 N. Alister. The December exhibit will feature the annual Middle School and High School Student Art Show and Awards. More...













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