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May 28, 2009 / Island Life

Getting some air

Fifteen-year-old Corban Marcantel and his skateboard fly off the top of a ramp at Port Aransas Community Park on Monday, May 18. More...

The May yard of the month, chosen by the Port Aransas Garden Club, is that of Bob and Marsha Smith, 325 12th St. The yard is filled with color, from esperanza and bougainvillea to curly crotons, honeysuckle and asparagus fern. More...

Fence goes up at Charlie’s

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

A fence cutting off vehicular traffic is the latest sign that big changes are coming to the area long known a Charlie’s Pasture. More...

Ross gets degree at TAMU-CC

Olivia Francine Ross of Port Aransas received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi during the 2009 spring commencement on Saturday, May 16. More...

Conner earns dean’s list at Henderson

Stephanie Conner, the 2006 valedictorian of Port Aransas High School, was placed on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Henderson State University. More...

Kid art appreciated

The Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist Bureau hosted an ice cream party for students at H.G. Olsen Elementary School to thank students for the murals they created during the Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds. More...

Register for swim lessons Tuesday

Register for the first session of summer swim lessons at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2. The two-week sessions will be taught at 9:40 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday, June 9-19. More...

Three-day weekend

The Memorial Day weekend drew thousands of visitors to Port Aransas beaches and businesses. Mostly sunny skies made for a nice holiday to kick off the summer.

Let summer begin! More...

POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONDAY, MAY 18 8:37 a.m. A home burglary was reported in the 600 block of Sand Key Drive. 12:39 p.m. More...

CONSTABLE’S BEAT

NUECES COUNTY, PRECINCT 4

MONDAY, MAY 18 3:20 p.m. • A deputy arrested a man on a warrant at Avenue E and Station Street and issued him a citation for driving on a suspended driver’s license. TUESDAY, MAY 19 8:45 a.m. More...

Woman is hospitalized in accident

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

A woman was hospitalized following a two-car accident on State Hwy. 361 on Saturday, May 23, police said. More...

Safe boaters

These Junior Boatmen spent Sunday, May 17, in an eight-hour class to receive boater safety certification. Standing, from left, are instructor Richard Lamb, Toby Ridings, Justin Kahn, Trit Lewis, Blue Shodrok, Jake Roberts and Kash Ousley. More...

Taking the oath

Port Aransas Municipal Court Judge Duncan Neblett administers the oath of office to newly re-elected Port Aransas City Councilmen Charles Bujan, left, and Rick Pratt, right, at a council meeting on Thursday, May 21. More...

COUNCIL BRIEFS

MAY 21 CITY COUNCIL

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

At its May 21 meeting, the Port Aransas City Council approved some city fee changes and took action on concerns about blowing sand, among other actions. More...

ISLAND OBSERVER: TONY AMOS

Turtle count cause of concern

It was the 128th sea turtle we’ve handled this year; an emaciated loggerhead, covered in marine growth and struggling in the outgoing tide in the Packery Channel. More...

KPAB is seeking new blood

Keep Port Aransas Beautiful will soon select new board members and officers. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m. in the Ellis Memorial Library board room, 710 W. Ave. A. More...

Tax appraisal appeal forum is Saturday

You don’t have to call or drive to Corpus Christi with questions about your property tax appraisals. The county is coming to you to provide answers. More...

June Calendar of events

June 5: First Friday reception Workshops and classes: •Drop in and Draw: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $13.50 members, $15 non-members. •Soft Pastels or Oil Painting: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. More...

FOR THE BIRDS

The quest for a bird

The thrill of a “new bird” or a “good bird” can make a birder giddy with delight. More...

Art center reception to be held on June 5

The Art Center for the Islands will hold its First Friday reception on June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the art center, 323 N. Alister St. The June exhibit is “Through the Lens,”a group photography show. More...

Reading club to meet Wednesdays

The Bill Ellis Memorial Library Summer Reading Club will begin on June 10, 2009. Members will meet Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon, for eight weeks. The program is geared toward children ages four to nine. More...

An unconventional tune

The Port Aransas High School and Brundrett Middle School Bands perform ‘Whirlwind,’ one of the selections that helped them gain a first-division UIL rating. More...

EDUCATION NOTES

Eyes on the prize

I have been in the Port Aransas community as your school superintendent four short months. How time has flown! More...

On duty

Port Aransas Police Sgt. Terry Syler stands by during a meeting of the Port Aransas City Council in council chambers on Thursday, May 21. The council decided during the meeting to have a police officer on duty at all future council meetings. More...

Police presence at future council meetings secured

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

A police officer will attend all future Port Aransas City Council meetings, the council decided on Thursday, May 21. The council voted 6-0 to begin stationing an officer in council chambers. Councilman Keith Donley was absent. More...

Man injured by battling pit bulls

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

A Port Aransas man sustained moderate injuries to his neck when he was attacked by a pit bull while trying to break up a dogfight on Monday, May 25, an animal control officer said. More...

PASTOR’S PEN

Let them in

I am writing this during the Memorial Day weekend. Many previous Memorial Days have been, for many of us, an extended weekend filled with family picnics, barbecues, perhaps a concert or ballgame. More...

Into the wilderness

RACHEL PEARSON

Cycling Day 2: Woke up. I have got to get a sleeping pad. Fog low in valley, beautiful. Coffee also beautiful. I will be climbing through the highlands today—another steep day, but tomorrow should be all downhill. More...

Help is needed for shifts at computer center

The Port Aransas Computer Center is short of volunteers as the last of the winter Texans depart. They are in need of people willing to regularly work a two-hour shift during the week. More...