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October 7, 2010 / Island Life

Food and music offered Saturday

South Texas Music Fest - Chili and Barbecue Cook-off

Mama always said to finish everything on your plate, and that won’t be a problem at Saturday’s 10th annual South Texas Music Fest – Chili and Barbecue Cook-off. More...

Book club meets Tuesday

Those who have read “The Tenderness of Wolves,” by Stef Penney will have an opportunity to discuss the book with others of the Ellis Memorial Library Book Club discussion group on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The club will meet at 6:30 p.m. More...

Tours take hiatus

University of Texas Wetland Education Center

Guided tours of the Wetlands Education Center (WEC) will break on Oct. 12, 14, 19, 21 and 26, and resume on Oct. 28. The free, twice weekly tours are open to the public and are offered at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. More...

Era drawing to a close

For 23 years Richard Safford has ministered not only to members of Community Presbyterian Church of which he is pastor, but to the community at large. On Sunday, Oct. More...

EDUCATION NOTES

Program provides chance to serve

This semester, Lindley Eldridge has help from Brundrett Middle School counselor Mary Montelongo with the service learning class. More...

PTO ice cream social, fall festival coming up

October is a busy month for the Port Aransas Parent-Teacher Organization, with the ice cream social and fall festival on the calendar. PTO members will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, to finalize plans for both events. More...

Hello, cello!

Samantha Falconer plays cello during band practice at Port Aransas High School on Monday, Sept 27. She is the band’s first-ever cellist, according to longtime band director Jim Cole. More...

Boosters to meet Monday to plan Fall Spirit Dinner

The Fall Spirit Dinner is on the agenda for the Marlin Athletic Booster Club meeting on Monday, Oct. 11. The meeting, open to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. in the Port Aransas High School library. More...

Centennial offers fish, food, parade

Port Aransas will be kicking up her heels at an old-fashioned, 100-year birthday celebration. Join the community in the all-day centennial celebration on Saturday, Oct. 16. There will be something for everyone with any connection to Port Aransas. More...

And they’re off!

The 18th annual Sand and Surf Beach run was held on Saturday, Oct. 2, in Port Aransas. Above, 5K runners start the race in one direction, while 10K runners head in the opposite direction. More...

Mayor to mayor

Port Aransas Mayor Keith McMullin, center, talks with Rockport Mayor C.J. More...

WIC to be at IGA Monday

Representatives from the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) nutritional program will be in Port Aransas on Monday, Oct. 11. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Family Center IGA parking lot, 416 S. Alister St. More...

Port Aransas featured in travel video

A video crew from California was due to wrap up shooting in Port Aransas on Wednesday, Oct. 6, on its way to putting together a 30-minute travel documentary on the city and its attractions. More...

COUNTDOWN TO THE CENTENNIAL

What was purpose of WWII cannons?

Atop a high dune in 1949, my parents made me aware of the World War II cannons. Those weapons, I was told, came to coast-hugging Port Aransas because ships in the Gulf of Mexico were being sunk right and left by German Uboats (submarines). More...

In appreciation

Presenting a host city award to Port Aransas officials is, third from left, Tom Hartford, producer of MustangFest, an event that drew 117 Ford Mustangs from nine states and a few thousand spectators a More...

Another new record!

Mardi Gras event grosses $82,000 for island schools

The Port Aransas Education Foundation set another money-earning record for itself with its Mardi Gras fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 1. More...

PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE BLOTTER

MONDAY, SEPT. 27 11:21 A.M . • A person reported criminal mischief in the 800 block of Beach Access Road 1A. 11:08 p.m. More...

Man protests his arrest

Police say order at traffic stop was disobeyed

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

A man has put up a sign on Alister Street, criticizing Port Aransas police, after an officer arrested him for allegedly disobeying the officer’s order. Mike Roberson said he shouldn’t have been arrested. More...

Constable: Marijuana found on student

A Port Aransas boy was charged with possession of marijuana and turned over to Nueces County Juvenile authorities after school officials found some marijuana on him at Port Aransas High School, Precinct 4 Constable Bobby Sherwood said. More...

Police receive two reports of sex assaults

Port Aransas police are investigating what may be two separate sexual assaults at a residence in the 1100 block of South 11th Street over the past two months. Police reports say a 22-year-old Port Aransas woman called them on Sept. More...

Deja vu all over again for turtle

TONY AMOS

This is the somewhat sorry saga of Sea Turtle CC 10-300, that is the 300th sea turtle handled by the ARK so far this year (a record, by the way). More...

Final herons to ‘hatch’ before ‘release’

The last herons to be “hatched” in “Herons Happen!” will be Sunday, Oct. 10, at Gulf Shores Condominium, 6021 State Hwy. 361, from 4 to 6 p.m. More...

Native plants to be discussed at PAGC

Landscaping with native plants will be the topic at the Port Aransas Garden Club’s first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Doors to the Port Aransas Community Center, 408 N. Alister St., will open at 9:30 a.m. More...

Sunset Sounds finale slated Friday

The acoustic sounds of Shirley Fischer and the Mixed Nuts will fill the air as the sun sets over the Corpus Christi Ship Channel tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 8. This will be the final concert of the 2010 Sunset Sounds season. More...

PASTOR’S PEN

Do you thank God for your blessings?

Did you feel the cool in the air last week? With the first real cool front there is generally a closing of the “tropical door, ”marking the end of our chances of getting hit by a hurricane. Yes, I am knocking on wood. More...

Doors to open for art walk enthusiasts

Those who enjoy the cultural side of island life will want to explore the art galleries and studios opening their doors for the fourth annual Port Aransas Art Walk. More...

Scholars honored

Port Aransas High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members this year during ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 1, at the school. More...

Students honored for top scores on AP exams

Three 2009 graduates of Port Aransas High School have been honored for their scores on advanced placement (AP) exams, and two other current students received awards and can still work to raise their scores. More...

Game Night back at computer center

Back by popular demand, Game Night at the Computer Center will be held Saturday, Oct. 9, from 4 p.m. to midnight. Kids will compete against their peers in the center’s multi-player, locally networked games at the center, 430 N. Alister St. More...

Runners stop for fun on way to meet

Cross-country running may be a lot of work, but it’s not all work. Ask Marlins and Lady Marlins runners who competed at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Saturday, Oct. 2. More...

Relay for Life leaders

Robyn McKinney, left, and Lisa Shelton attended the High Plains Leadership Summit in Dallas sponsored by the American Cancer Society. More...

New course record set at beach fun run

A new course record was set at this year’s Sand and Surf Beach Run on Saturday, Oct. 2. David Rodriquez of Corpus Christi finished the 10K course in 33:22. More...

Pony up

Hailey McIntosh, 7, right, (top photo) and grandmother Donna McIntosh, both of Ingleside, feed yearlings in Port Aransas during MustangFest on Saturday, Oct. 2. More...

Yoga on the Beach slated for Saturday

Stretch your mind and your body at Yoga on the Beach on Saturday, Oct. 9. Instructor Nancy Myers will lead the class beginning at 8 a.m. next to Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street. More...

Animal Friends to finalize plans for centennial

Animal Friends of Port Aransas will finalize plans for the Port Aransas Centennial Celebration at its October meeting. Members are invited to meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Aransas Harbors Clubhouse, 230 S. Cutoff Road. More...

Winning entry

The winning entry for the Art Center for the Islands Centennial Poster Contest was designed by Gina Burgess, a Port Aransas High School graduate. More...

Timing of award changes

Citizen of the Year to be named at January event

The chamber is changing things up a bit this year. The annual banquet, during which the Citizen of the Year is named, will not be held in November, as is customary. More...

FOR THE BIRDS

Trying to stay impartial

Observing nature gives a person a picture of life as it really is; there is no virtual reality. But you get involved with the struggles and the losses, the victories and defeats. You begin to have wants and wishes, and therein lies the problem. More...