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February 3, 2011 / Island Life

Sniffing out treasures

Daisy, a bloodhound, is held on a leash by Winter Texan John Ostler, of Ontario, as Ostler and his wife, Dawn, and a couple of dozen other folks prepare to head out on a beach walk near Horace Caldwe More...

Wine tasting slated Feb. 10

Port Aransas Kiwanis Club is introducing a new fundraiser; it’s a wine tasting. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, in the Dolphin Room at Cline’s Landing, 1000 N. Station St. More...

PORT ARANSAS HISTORY CORNER

How islanders learned to fish

JOHN GUTHRIE FORD

Given the sport fishing mecca that Mustang Island is, we have arguably the most skilled boatmen -- inland water guides -- on the Texas coast. More...

Tumbleweeds next project for craft group

Whip up a delectable delight at a We’re Having Fun workshop on Tuesday, Feb. 8. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun of making “tumbleweeds,” a sweet treat to eat, set for 2 p.m. at the Girl Scout hut, 739 W. Ave. More...

Speckled trout limit stays at 10

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists say they will not recommend any changes in spotted seatrout regulations this year. More...

Three residents make dean’s list

Three students from Port Aransas have been named to the dean’s list at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for the 2010 fall semester. More...

Oh, happy day!

This photo of a happy little turtle placed fourth in a smiling pet photo contest sponsored by Sure Fit. More...

Celestial navigation is brown bag topic

The art of celestial navigation will be the topic covered at the Brown Bag lecture at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Port Aransas Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Capt. More...

Dancing the night away

Couples promenade around the dance floor at the annual Winter Dance held at the Pollock Center on Wednesday, Jan. 19. More...

PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE BLOTTER

MONDAY, JAN. 24 2PM • The clerk at a store in the 200 block of East Avenue G accused two women of trying to leave without paying for clothing. They were charged with misdemeanor shoplifting. More...

City to consider bond options

Improvements planned for 11th Street

BY DAN PARKER
dan@portasouthjetty.com

The Port Aransas City Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting today, Thursday, Feb. 3, to consider ordering a bond election to finance extensive street work on 11th Street. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at council chambers, 710 W. Avenue A. More...

Two onboard

Trevor Socha, 18, and Jamin Spirlock, 19, both of Port Aransas, ride a stand-up paddle board (also known a SUP) near Horace Caldwell Pier on Wednesday, Jan. 19. More...

Beach cleanup slated Feb. 12

The beach needs a little tidying up occasionally, even in the winter. The Texas General Land Office and Keep Port Aransas Beautiful are hosting the Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup as part of a statewide effort on Saturday, Feb. 12. More...

Bills continue trip through legislature

In last week’s article, I began outlining the Texas lawmaking process. More...

Playing doctor

RACHEL PEARSON

When Grandma was in Port Aransas over Christmas, she had a cough. Getting her out of the house to see a real doctor was a challenge, so I listened to her lungs. More...

‘Tuna Christmas’ due on PACT stage Feb. 17

The characters of Tuna, Texas will be back on-stage Feb. 17-27 for “A Tuna Christmas.” Presented by the Port Aransas Community Theatre, along with Shaken and Stirred Productions, LLC, performances will run Thursday through Saturday, Feb. More...

Classic mystery is feature at Movie Night

The date of the next Movie Night has been changed. Previously scheduled for Feb. 12, a classic “who done it” will be shown this Saturday, Feb. 4. “Dressed to Kill,” a 1946 Sherlock Holmes mystery, will begin at 6:55 p.m. More...

Filing for seats on city council, school board opens soon

MARY HENKEL JUDSON
southjetty@centurytel.net

Filing for positions on the Port Aransas city council and school board begins in less than two weeks, on Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 14. Both eligible incumbents on the city council say they will seek re-election. More...

ACS rep misidentified

Incorrect information was supplied for a picture that ran in the Jan. 20 edition of the South Jetty. More...

Lecture on Aransas Pass set Monday

John Guthrie Ford will discuss “Aransas Pass is King” at the next 2011 Winter Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 7. More...

Early birds get spots

Birding enthusiasts and nature lovers in general will want to mark their calendars for 15th annual Whooping Crane Festival. More...

Delve into microscopic underwater world today

Public lecture at UTMSI

Tiny Water Currents, Swirls and Jets Inside a Scoop of Seawater: A journey into the fluid physics of the zooplankton world, will be the topic of a lecture tonight, Thursday, Feb. 3, at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. More...

Parrot Heads meet Feb. 10

Have fun meeting other Parrot Heads on Thursday, Feb. 10. Gerry and Harold Gage will host the monthly meeting of the Parrot Heads of Port Aransas at their home at 6:30 p.m. More...

Getting some exercise

Women take part in low-impact aerobics at the Pollock Center on Monday, Jan. 31. It’s one of many programs offered by Joint Effort Leisure Ministries. More...

Backin’ the Pack

Winter Texan Laurie Pitts wears his Green Bay Packers jacket while visiting the offices of the South Jetty on Tuesday, Feb. 1. More...

On your marks ...

Beach Dash is scheduled for Feb. 26

Plans are underway for the seventh annual Port Aransas Kiwanis Club Beach Dash. The beach fun run/walk is set for Saturday, Feb. 26, at 8 a.m. More...

Eating (well!) and running

Dine Around offers samples from many restaurants

Some 480 people sampled a variety of tasty tidbits at Port Aransas restaurants, boutiques and galleries at the 14th annual Dine Around on Monday, Jan. 31. More...

CHIEF CONCERNS

Cop-speak decoded

I think every business has a language of its own. During a recent trip to Walt Disney World, I was able to decode some of their language. The people who work there are not employees, they are “ CMs” ( cast members). More...

VFW to sell chances to win Visa cash cards

Tickets will be on sale for a drawing for Visa gift cards on Sunday, Feb. 6, at the Family Center IGA, 418 S. Alister St. Volunteers will sell the tickets at $2 each or six for $10 from noon till around 4 p.m. More...

NUECES COUNTY PRECINCT 4 CONSTABLE’S BEAT

MONDAY, JAN. 24 11:30 P .M . • A deputy charged a woman in the 600 block of West Avenue A with public intoxication. TUESDAY, JAN. 25 5:06 P .M . • A motorist was cited on State Hwy. 361 for speeding. More...

Art Center offers February workshops and a new class

A new weekly class and three workshops are planned for February at the Art Center for the Islands, 323 N. Alister St. More...

Whole lotta’ shoppin’

Above, garage sale shoppers stop by the Community Center to pick up maps to the 57 locations holding garage sales around town on Saturday, Jan. 29. More...

PAGC keeps busy with workday and a meeting

A landscape workday and a storm water discussion are both scheduled this week by the Port Aransas Garden Club. More...

Legendary Latin master, Mr. Powell

TONY AMOS

Having found a long-lost school chum from the Glynn (Epsom) Grammar School, I am now reaching into the past with him via the Internet to relive those times. More...