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March 1, 2012 / Island Life

Memories of the “giggly aunts”

ISLAND OBSERVER

TONY AMOS

I recently went to England to say goodbye to Uncle Douglas. He was the last of my uncles and aunts, the last of my parents’ siblings. They were Stacys on my Mum’s and Amoses on my Dad’s side. More...

Birds and birders

The 16th annual Whooping Crane Festival in Port Aransas Feb. 23-26 included a wide variety of activities, from viewing wildlife to figuring out new methods for viewing wildlife. More...

And, they’re off!

Children sprint through the Kids’ Dash portion of the eighth annual Port Aransas Kiwanis Club Beach Dash Saturday, Feb. 25. More...

For years, scientists believed all sponges were filter feeders that trapped and fed on bacteria from water they pump through their bodies. But in 1995, researchers discovered that certain species of sponge enjoy meatier meals. More...

Winter Texans of the year honored

Winter Texans of the year, chosen by the JELM center, are Ann Hodges, left, and J.D. Hodges, far right. They are pictured here with JELM director Pat Reilly, center. More...

Boy born to Youngs

Cathy and Peter Young of Port Aransas announce the birth of their son, Hart William Young. The infant was born at 12:23 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2012, at Corpus Christi Medical Center – Bay Area. More...

Happy hound

Gee, a 7-year-old Siberian husky mix, smiles from his owner’s truck window on Thursday, Feb. 23. Gee is owned by Leslie Willey III and Jessica Craft of Port Aransas. More...

Cuddly kittens

The Animal Friends of Port Aransas held a ‘Caturday’ on Saturday, Feb. 18, to adopt out kittens, which have filled the shelter’s kennels of late. More...

CONSTABLE’S BEAT

FROM NUECES COUNTY CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 4, RECORDS

TUESDAY, FEB. 21 2:30 A.M. • A deputy cited a motorist on State Hwy. 361 for speeding. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22 4 P.M. • A deputy took a report of a simple assault at Beach Access Road 1 and the beach. FRIDAY, FEB. More...

Roosting in Port Aransas

Scenes from 16th annual Whooping Crane Festival

More Whooping Crane Festival photos are on the South Jetty’s Web site, www.portasouthjetty.com. More...

Sushi tasting benefit Tuesday is sold out

Sushi tastings to benefit the Port Aransas Art Center the evening of Tuesday, March 6, are sold out. according to an art center spokesman. The event is being sponsored for the art center at the Pelican Club, 914 Tarpon St. More...

Last chance for police banquet tickets today

Today, Thursday, March 1, is the last chance to buy a ticket to the 2012 Port Aransas Police Department awards banquet, police administrative assistant Sue Williams said. More...

Architect to speak on sailing March 8

Do you have a passion for sailboats and reconstruction of traditional ships? If so, come hear a talk by Peter Falus on Thursday, March 8, about sailing, racing sailboats and ship building. More...

Center holds blood drive today

The Coastal Bend Blood Center will be in town today, Thursday, March 1, to accept blood donations. They will be parked in the Family Center IGA parking lot, 418 S. Alister St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More...

Entries are being submitted for First Friday

These pictures are just a few of the many artist’s entries that have already been submitted to the Port Aransas Art Center for its annual First Friday All Member Art Exhibit. The show will be held at the center, 323 N. More...

Benefit to help Lovett with medical expenses

A benefit for Tom Lovett will be held on Saturday, March, 3. The event will be held at Lovett’s Bar, 315 S. Alister St., from noon to closing. It will include a 50-50 cash drawing, a silent auction, barbecue plates and live music. More...

Help for grad students

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) has two new endowments for graduate students, each for $50,000. The Batterton Family Fund for Graduate Student Support honors Dr. More...

JELM set dance for March 14

Tickets are still on sale for the JELM centers March dance, the “Boot Scoot.” The event is Wednesday, March 14, 6-9 p.m. in the Pollock Center. Line dancers will enjoy tunes while Don Croucher DJs. More...

What about south Mustang Island?

HISTORY CORNER

JOHN GUTHRIE FORD

Who had the first cattle ranch on Mustang Island? Where was Ropes Pass? Who is to thank for Mustang Island State Park? I did not know those answers until I expanded my historical research. More...

ROMEOs serenade wives

ROMEOs sang to their ‘ Juliets’ at their annual Valentine’s Day Brunch on Tuesday, Feb. 14. John Hanson of Minn. More...

Helping hand

As part of opening a new Whataburger in Port Aransas, general manager Tara McGregor, left, presents a $500 check to Port Aransas Kiwanis Club president Monte ‘Yogi’ Barrett. More...

Art Center for the Islands

Workshops/classes • Lee Ricks Two Day Watercolor Workshop. Friday and Saturday, March 9-10, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. , $95 for both days. No single day fee available, 10 student minimum, preregister and pay by Thursday, March 1. More...

Fashions and Flip-Flops

Garden Club style show is March 8 at Civic Center

Port Aransas Garden Club’s annual style show is set for Thursday, March 8. Doors will open for “Fashions and Flip-Flops ... Island Style” at 1 p.m. in the Port Aransas Civic Center, corner of Cut-off Road and Avenue A. More...

Coffee break

Share concerns, ideas, with chief on Saturday

Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs will partner with the Port Aransas Cart Club and Coastal Ed’s – Coastal Cruisers and More for the next Coffee with the Chief, set for 9 a.m. More...

Polly wanna parade?

Rick Fletcher, Sarah Baumgartner and a parrot named Hiccup ride in the Mardi Gras parade on Alister Street on Tuesday, Feb. 21. More...

Action thriller set for next PA movie time

“Catch the Heat,” staring femme fatale Tiana Alexandra, will be the next P.A. Movie Time movie on Saturday, March 3. Admission is free and doors open at 6: 30 p. m. Marion Fersing will play the piano while the free popcorn is popped. More...

Monthly chapel tours set

Tours of the Little Chapel on the Hill are scheduled at 10 a. m. tomorrow and Saturday, March 2 and 3, and again March 16 and 17, through the Port Aransas Museum. The tours are held on the first and third Friday and Saturday of each month. More...

Join fun on Sunday

PAISD’s Skeeter Ride and Ramble

Here’s an opportunity for youngsters to run and bike with their friends and enjoy some nature while they’re at it. More...

Cold run

Bundled up against the cold and rain, Shawn Burkhart, left, and Shea Burkhart, both of San Antonio, start the 5K portion of the eighth annual Port Aransas Kiwanis Club beach Dash Saturday, Feb. 25. More...

Round robin tennis scheduled Saturday

Visitors are invited to join residents on Saturday, March 3, for an informal “just for fun” round robin tennis tournament. It will kick off with sign up at 7:45 a.m. Play begins at 8 a.m. More...

Beach dash a success despite bad weather

The eighth annual Port Aransas Kiwanis Club Beach Dash got off to a cold and rainy start on Saturday, Feb. 25. According to Jana Snow, event organizer, it was approximately 46 degrees and raining when runners began showing up. More...

Make a note: new spring pool hours

Effective Friday, March 2, the Port Aransas Community Pool will have new hours for spring. The pool is located at 700 Clark Parkway off Ross Avenue. Open swim will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. More...

Making time for God

PASTOR’S PEN

TRICIA TEDROW

I have a “song of the day.” This song is one rolling around in my brain when I wake up in the morning. The part of my brain that creates this playlist is very random. There is no specific genre of music. More...

JELM chooses Hodgeses Winter Texans of the Year

The Winter Texans of the year, chosen by the JELM Center, are Ann and J. D. Hodges. They will be honored at the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 24, at noon. The Hodges are fulltime RV’ers, hailing from Virginia. More...

Time to talk storms already?

CHIEF CONCERNS

SCOTT BURROUGHS

You may be wondering why I am writing a column about hurricane preparations in March, when the season does not start until June. More...

Spring Break meeting set Tuesday

Port Aransas merchants have a chance to get ahead of the curve on the upcoming Spring Break by attending an information session sponsored by the Port Aransas Police Department and the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. More...

Retirement time

Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Veterans of Foreign Wars joined for a flag retirement ceremony at VFW Moore McDonald Post 8967 on Sunday, Feb. 26. More...

Consolidation

No big changes expected for island postal service

Closure of the mail processing center in Corpus Christi and moving it to San Antonio may not have a significant impact on Port Aransas postal patrons, according to Port Aransas postmaster Tami Williams. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

FROM PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS

MONDAY, FEB. 20 9:50 A.M. • Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers took a sick person from the 700 block of West Avenue A to a Corpus Christi hospital. 3:36 P.M. • A minor accident was reported at the ferry landing. More...

Carnival fun

Folks enjoyed music, games and more at the 14th annual Mardi Gras Carnival at Sharkey’s Beach Club on Feb. 25. More...

Scientist to relate how fish caused extinctions

Dr. Joseph Aizen will present “One Fish, Two Fish, Perch Fish, No Fish” at the next public lecture series offered by The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute. More...

Talent on stage

These young muscians will be among those entertaining at the Port Aransas Community Theatre’s ‘Spotlight on Port A’ variety show highlighting local talent. More...

PAPHA auction and dinner

Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association’s annual dinner and live auction is Saturday, March 3. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. More...

In the pink

Sue Lamb of Fredonia, N.Y., makes a purchase at the Pink Ladies shoe and purse sale on Saturday, Feb. 25. More...

Bon voyage!

A group departs Port Aransas Thursday, Feb. 23, on a whooping crane tour that was part of the 16th annual Whooping Crane Festival. More...

Spring PHling is March 10

Parrot Head Sandria Stout says ticket sales are going well for their “It’s About Time We Had a Spring Break Too” party and fundraiser benefiting the Helping Hands Food Pantry. More...

Bit of bridge

Marilyn Pulfrey of Aberdeen, S.D., gestures during a game of bridge at the Pollock Center on Monday, Feb. 13. More...

Cubs to hold barbecue fundraiser on Saturday

Munch on some ribs and help a Cub Scout, all at once. Port Aransas Cub Scouts will host a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, March 3. Pack 29 will hold the barbecue in a parking lot at Alister Street and Cut-off Road. The lunch will be from 11 a.m. More...

A&M shrimp lab tour set for Friday

Tour the Texas A& M AgriLife Mariculture lab on Friday, March 2. The Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department presents its next tour of the lab at 2 p.m. The tour is free, but pre- registration is required as space is limited. More...

Wellness is brown bag talk topic Wednesday

Diana Harrington is speaking on holistic and alternative wellness at the next Brown Bag lecture series on Wednesday, March 7. The series, sponsored by the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department, is free and open to all ages. More...

Final Skelton marathon set in council chamber today

Join the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department for another afternoon of laughter. The department is holding a last Red Skelton Marathon today, Thursday, March 1, at 3 p.m. The marathon will feature Red Skelton in a whole new set of shows. More...

No sacrifices in these Lent recipes

IN THE KITCHEN WITH SLING

BILL SLINGERLAND

With Mardi Gras behind us and the Lenten season upon us, I thought it would be fun to have some festive seafood appetizers. I know seafood is big here all times of the year, so these two dishes will be great all year long. More...

Parading

Sally Marco, left, of Port Aransas, and Fran Perez of San Antonio walk in the Mardi Gras parade as it gets going on Beach Street in Port Aransas on Tuesday, Feb. 21. More...

Committees eye states, feds

STATE REP. TODD HUNTER

Speaker of the House Joe Straus assigned house committees several issues to study. over the interim period (2012). At the end of the interim, each committee will submit a formal report with recommendations on possible legislation. More...