Progress The Aransas Pass
Volume 103, Issue 12
Local boxers spotlight fight night Your hometown newspaper since 1909
By Gregg Sanford Two young professional boxers that train at the 2nd Chance Boxing Gym in Aransas Pass will be in the spotlight at the “War on the Shore” sevenfight card at the Aransas Pass Civic Center Friday, March 30. 22-year-old Enrique “Pretty Boy Assassin” Rodriguez and 20-year-old Ramsey Luna will be fighting in the super featherweight division. Rodriguez will face Henry Hernandez with whom he used to spar with as an amateur. Luna will be fighting for the Texas Super Featherweight title against Julio Valadez. Rodriguez and Luna fought at the Civic Center as amateurs in January 2010. Rodriguez has called Aransas Pass home for several years after moving around the country as a youth. In October of 2005, he was stabbed nine times in the chest, back and side. He spent a week in the hospital with a collapsed lung. It was during his stay at the hospital that Rodriguez decided it was time to change his lifestyle before he ended up another statistic. After being released, Rodriguez started spending more time at church seeking answers to what he describes as his troubled youth. While he never did drugs or drank alcohol, he was “on the ropes” and his life could have swung either way. His father and brother have had their own troubles along the way; in fact both are serving prison terms currently. But Rodriguez remembers them both as positive influences on his life. “They are my motivation,” Rodriguez said.
“They have always told me I could be something. I have seen what has happened to them and I know I don’t want to end up that way.” It was at church where his current boxing
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coach, Jason Gilden, first spotted him. “I would watch this kid every Wednesday night run around the basketball court and he just looked like a prize fighter to me,” Gilden, a former
Ramsey Luna (left) and Enrique Rodriguez will be fighting March 30 at the Aransas Pass Civic Center. Both boxers are undefeated in their professional careers, both super featherweights and both train at the 2nd Chance Gym in Aransas Pass. Photo by Gregg Sanford
Council invests in harbor boat show
Aransas Pass city council members took over all the operation of the Aransas Pass Aquatic Center on Monday, March 19, ending the Municipal Development District’s involvement with the center. The MDD had been funding part of the aquatic center’s operations after financing its construction, but an amendment to the interlocal agreement between the city and the district would mean “the City of Aransas Pass shall be responsible for and pay, without reimbursement from the district … any and all costs incurred by the Aransas Pass Aquatic Center, be they for renovation, maintenance, operations, repairs or upgrades to the Aquatic Center.” The amendment is effective
retroactive to Oct. 1. Council members also agreed to commit up to $17,500 in hotel-motel tax money to help put on a boat show proposed for Conn Brown Harbor. The show, called “Rock the Dock,” is scheduled for April 20, 21 and 22, and is expected to draw as many as seven area marine dealers, said Mike Moore of Redfish Bay Boat House, which is sponsoring the event. Other vendors totaling 14 have committed to attending the show, Moore said. Moore told the council the boat show could eventually bring in $1 million or more in revenue to the city. “I envision pairing the civic I
junior olympic boxer said. “After hearing his story and many others, something told me we needed to start a boxing club in this town to help kids stay off the streets.“ With help from the church and the city of Aransas Pass, the 2nd Chance Boxing Club was formed. On the first day of training, Gilden knew that his premonitions about Rodriguez were correct. It was not long before people in the boxing world also took notice. Over his four-year tenure as an amateur, Rodriguez had a record of 46 wins and 14 losses, capturing four regional titles and three state titles in Golden Gloves competition. After having controversial losses two years in a row at the National Golden Gloves, Rodriguez decided it was time to pursue the same path as fellow hometown boxer, Ramsey Luna and enter the professional ranks. Since turning professional on July 10, 2010, Rodriguez is 4-0 with three knockouts. Luna, a resident of Corpus Christi has been training with Gilden at the 2nd Chance Gym since 2008. As an amateur from October 2007 until May of 2010 his record was only 12-12, but he did have a win at regionals in Golden Gloves. Luna made his pro debut in May of 2010 on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. His first professional fight was up as a candidate for fight of the year. He has quickly run his record to 8 wins, two by I
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These javelinas were spotted last week in a recently cleared lot on Avenue A about 40 yards from McMullen Lane, across from Aransas Pass High School. Javelinas are indigenous to Texas and have poor eyesight. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s website, food sources such as garbage, pet food, some flowering plants, bird seed, and fruit from trees attract javelina. They rarely are known to have “aggressive” encounters with humans but they can be very dangerous to pets. Photo by Gregg Sanford.
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Stolen political signs District waives End-of-Course exam policy a concern with police
By John Morgan The Aransas Pass police department has received numerous complaints in regards to political signs being stolen from locations throughout the city and police officials are warning those that are responsible that charges of theft will be pressed if caught. According to Assistant Police Chief Bill Haines, “I believe everybody has the right to choose a side in a issue but it does not give you the right to infringe on others rights. “To deface or steal signs is criminal, and if you are caught you will be charged with a crime.” Haines continued, “In this country we all have the right to participate in a public issue or a
candidate up for re-election and no one has the right to interfere with our constitutional rights. They are protected in our country.” Haines wanted to remind people to be mindful of others rights and if anyone in the community would like to participate in the voting process by displaying signs to do it legally. “Make sure your signs are posted properly inside the community and that you follow the guidelines governing the posting of signs in Texas,” stated Haines. For information in regards to the proper posting of political signs in your community please call the Texas Department of Transportation at 512-4162905.
By Amanda Torres In light of recent recommendations from the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Aransas Pass ISD administrators recommended to the school board Monday night that the district waive a policy that would value end-ofcourse exams taken by current high school freshmen at 15% of their entire grade for the year. The policy was initially enacted during the summer of 2011 under the guidance of the TEA and revised again later in the school year once more information about its implementation was received from the agency. “The night we adopted the [revised] policy, TEA came out with new recommendation saying that for this school year only, the 15% rule could be waived,” APISD assistant superintendent Dr. Cynthia Hernandez explained. End-of-course exams will still be required of high school freshmen for this year. “This year we will not make it count. We’ll have the kids take the test, see how they do and see what we need change in terms of curriculum,” Hernandez said.
APISD school board president Victor Galvan also read a memorandum from the TEA that further explained that more changes concerning the End-of-Course exam policy are possible once the Texas Legislature convenes in its 83rd legislative session. “That’s how it’s been all year long, but we have to make sure our policy falls in line with TEA guidelines,” APISD superintendent Dr. Royce Avery said. Also during the meeting, Avery gave an
information report on the district’s dress code policy. “It was a very positive move. We took a parent and staff survey a couple of weeks before Spring Break, and we had an overwhelming report on changes,” Avery explained. “It’s important that you look at that each year if you want to continue being successful.”
By John Morgan A 21-year-old Aransas Pass man is in a Corpus Christi hospital after being struck by a bullet, while he was sleeping in his home. Capt. Roberto Gonzales stated that at approximately 3 a.m. Monday morning several shots were fired at a residence off the 800 block of South Rife in Aransas Pass. Gonzales said that the victim was struck in the lower back while he slept. They believe the weapon used was a rifle, but the
caliber is not known. The mother of the victim was home at the time of the incident and was not injured. Until the investigation is complete it will not be known what may have prompted the shooting. There are no suspects at this time and investigators encourage anyone who may have any information to call Crime Stoppers at 361-758-TIPS or the Aransas Pass Police Department at 361-758-5224.
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Obituaries
Erin M. Sheridan, 41, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. She was born April 16, 1970 in Galveston, Texas. Erin worked as a Registered Nurse at Care Regional Hospital in Aransas Pass. She was a member of the American Legion Post 363 in Rockport. Erin was active in the Girl Scouts and served as a Troop Leader. She is survived by her husband, Jack Sheridan; three daughters, Elizabeth (Andrew) Brister, London Sheridan and Haley Sheridan and her mother, Patricia Theiman, all of Rockport; her father, Jimmy Barritt of Port Isabel, Texas; brother, John (Dana) Barritt of Austin, Texas and her maternal grandmother, Virginia Bowden of Rockport. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family home on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Call 361463-6146 for details. Arrangements entrusted to Charlie Marshall Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 814 E. Main St., Rockport/Fulton, Texas 78382. 1-800-428-2922.
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It’s my body; I’ll exercise it if I have to Lately, I have noticed a lot of news regarding all aspects of the body. According to one report I read, this is a multibillion dollar-a-year business. I never knew my body was worth so much money. I’m tempted to sell it, or at least rent it out on a part-time basis. I did not know how big of a deal this was until one night this past week I had a little trouble sleeping. One reason I have trouble falling asleep is my deep fear of falling. Actually, it’s not the fall that worries me so much as that sudden stop. For some inexplicable reason I always stop three inches past the floor. I would not worry so much about falling asleep if I knew I was going to fall on my pillow instead of the floor. However, I can’t count on anything these days. Not even my fingers. I once woke up in the middle of the night engaged in a vicious life or death pillow fight. Unfortunately, the pillow won and I cannot find anyone to take my case. I did find one lawyer but he was three-sheets-to-the-wind and my case was no breeze. One fear I have in the middle of the night is falling into the hands of some vicious nightmare because of my horsing around the day before. My wife keeps nagging me about my
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Habitat for Humanity San Patricio County will be building home #5 on Avenue B in Ingleside. We thank Ingleside City Council for their generosity. Applications for this home are available at the Value Bank in Aransas Pass. All requested material in the application is critical and there is a deadline for mailing them in to Habitat. WOW! Jackie Smithey hit a hole-in-1 Saturday on hole 17 at Live Oak Golf Course, 176 yards. Needless to say Jackie is rather proud. So glad his walking that 18 holes three to four times a week paid off in a royal way. Congratulations Jackie. Happy Birthdays go out to Jerry Wellman last week, Shelby Polasek and Jim McDonald Monday, March 19. Jerry is another avid golfer. With all the gadgets he got for that game at his birthday we may soon have a pro in our midst. Texas Federation of Woman’s Club held a two-day South Texas District Spring convention Saturday in Kingsville. Sue Miller of Kingsville was installed ad district president for the 20122014 term with Irene Irey as Seniors/Kids: $10 Adults: $12 Razor Fades: $15
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ket myself as the “Cooked Goose Gourmet.” All this hype made me hungry, so I raided the refrigerator and kidnapped a tasty snack and immediately put it out of its misery and into my middle-age spread. I say enough is enough. I am tired of other people telling me how to take care of my body. It takes all the strength and energy I have to drag my body from one place to another, let alone adding exercise to my daily schedule. For a person my age I get plenty of exercise, more than I really need. A typical day for me always includes a rigid exercise regime; jumping to conclusions, running my mouth even when I’m told to be quiet from You Know Who and throwing my weight around every chance I get. After a full day of this, I am thoroughly exhausted. For my money, it’s my body and I’ll exercise it if I have to, thank you. However, right now, I have more important things to do. Places to go. People do see. Experiences to enjoy. I can’t think of any right now, but any-
thing is better than some artificial exercise program. Who do you think I am? Jack LaLane? With all this emphasis on exercise, I wish some of these people would exercise the right to keep their viewpoint to themselves. In my opinion, the apostle Paul had the right attitude about all of this. I like what he writes to a young man by the name of Timothy. “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come” (1 Timothy 4:8 KJV). The body exercised is no substitute for the daily exercise of godliness. To exercise godliness is to make the best possible use of each day. The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352-687-4240 or email jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com
first vice president. Marsha Wellman’s term as historical fund trustee is one more year and Cindy Simmons will act as parliamentary advisor. Others attending from Aransas Pass were Texas Federation President Dorothy Roberts, Cammie Hyatt, Hanna Coultar, Lonnie Matthew and Sharon Douglas. Cammie Hyatt presented a program on the UT Marine Science Institute of Port Aransas and all it has to offer our area. Our UT Marine Science Institute covers over 145,000 acres of water and over 40,000 acres of land in our area. 2012 San Patricio County Cultural Arts Fair held in January our own Nancy Redmond’s entry received first place honors and will be advanced to state competition. San Patricio EEA Spring Tour is Friday, March 23. Traveling to the High Lonesome Ranch out of Tilden for lunch, village and ranch tour. Members of the AP EEC club will be attending. Exciting times in the family as our granddaughter gets her silk screening business all set up for action. She has been most of a year trying to have the time to dedicate to no avail with a house full of children and full time job. You’re on a roll now Andy, make it work. Congratulations. Congratulations to WC TFWC South Texas District lifetime
members Darlene Boehnke and (myself) Irene Irey. Years of all around achievement in the Texas Federation Woman’s Club organization warrant this honor. In Aransas Pass two others, Patti Gilden and Sami Shirley, hold the title. Its wooly worm time. Tassels are beginning to fall from the oaks which means those crawly things will soon be everywhere making their cocoons and eating plants (not to mention how many adults and children are allergic to the fuzz they carry). The Pink Event is April 20 at San Pat County Fairgrounds Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Friend-toFriend Party is for women to join with their friends to support and encourage each other to get screened for breast and cervical cancers. Early detection is the key to survival. There will be a luncheon, goody bags, door prizes and more. This event is hosted by the San Pat EEA, Texas Ag Extension Service, San Pat County WIC and San Pat County Dept of Public Health.
tucked them in when backing up to be on the side to get into my mailbox. Yes, it did a real number on one of the mirrors. Don’t even want to know what that’s going to cost. Interesting how our teachers counted down the days on facebook how much time till Spring Break. Then following parents were counting down till school started again. Now all are back in their environment till we have another school day off for Easter. Relay for Life is selling luminaries to honor or in memory of cancer patients. Cost is $5. Curves will gladly sell to you. These lit bags will be such an awesome site on the walkway at the Relay on April 27. All proceeds are for the American Cancer Society. Conn Brown Harbor is showing more clean-up. The clearing of pilings and falling down buildings continues and is a good site to see. Rockport Rotary is hosting the Taste of Rockport once again on Thursday, March 22. Believe me this is a feast for a $40 donation. If you haven’t gotten your tickets for the Woman’s Club Style Show to be held Saturday, April 14 at the Civic Center it’s time. Local beauties sporting the latest fashions, the CC Dance Team for entertainment, the silent auction, all tie into a New York theme. Patti Gilden and Barbara Kain along, with their committee are working very hard for this to be an unforgettable occasion. Any Woman’s Club member has tickets to sell at $40 each or $375 per reserved table or at the Merle Norman Studio downtown next to the Bakery Café.
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A tale on myself is normally I am very careful of my outside mirrors on my car. Tucking them in is natural when parking anywhere after witnessing a frustrated man yank one from a vehicle he bumped into and throw it down. I should have
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surfed for probably 20 minutes and found nothing but people demonstrating exercise equipment and taunting me that I need to begin an exercise regimen if I am going to live a healthy life. One man’s healthy life is another man’s pain in the back, the knees and the elbows. After all this exercise, I only end up with a tennis elbow and athletes foot. Not only exercise equipment, but also a good portion of these infomercials touts on the latest fad diet. According to one commercial I can lose all the weight I want to lose in a six-month period for only six easy payments of $99 which they would gladly charge to my credit card account. “Call right now,” they invite through the television screen, “for this special onetime offer.” This “special one-time offer” is conveniently offered every night. The only weight being lost is from my checking account. If anyone ever had a gander at my checkbook, they would readily see that my goose is cooked. Perhaps I could start a new fad diet: Cooked Goose. I could mar-
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daytime activities but I have a hard time harnessing these erratic urges. Often when I have trouble going to sleep or when I wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep I simply get up quietly so as not to disturb the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and turn on the television. I once disturbed her; when I came to, I vowed never to repeat that offense. You would think with so many channels on television there would be something interesting to watch in the middle of the night. Something that would make the time spent profitably. Unfortunately, the nighttime airwaves are devoted to things holding no interest for anybody still clutching to a slim strand of sanity. You do not have to be crazy to watch nighttime TV; it is just a consequence of watching nighttime TV. What I do not understand is why they run so many infomercials for exercise equipment at two o’clock in the morning. Who in their right mind is up that time of night? I know I’m not. Using my remote, I channel
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On February 28, 2012, our Lord called our beloved Jesus Rodriquez home to be with him. And so many people came to help us in our time of grief. We would like to Thank You all, a special thanks to all the Staff at the VA Hospital in San Antonio, Charlie Marshall Funeral Home, and Father Roy, ACTS and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church. And all the Veterans who made the gravesite service very special. And all the friends and family who brought food, drinks and their love and prayers, just seeing the way everyone came together in our time of need is a blessing. May the Lord Bless you all for your good deeds.
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Washington rejects Texas' voter ID bill Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
AUSTIN — Texas’ new law supporters say is meant to prevent voter fraud got a thumbsdown from the U.S. Department of Justice on March 12. If the federal government had allowed the law to take effect in its present form, voters would have been required to present a state-approved identification card in addition to their voter registration card at the polls in order to cast a ballot. In a March 12 news release that came out the day the Justice Department made its decision public, the Brennan Center for Justice in Washington, D.C., stated “Texas’ photo ID law could prevent hundreds of thousands of eligible voters from casting a ballot, including a disproportionate number of minorities.” Although passed by the Texas Legislature as Senate Bill 14 and signed into law in 2011, the law is subject to a higher level of scrutiny by Section 5 of the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Lone Star State, because of its history of racial discrimination in elections, under Section 5
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must receive preclearance for any changes in voting qualifications, standards, practices or procedures prior to their implementation. Preclearance can be given by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the U.S. Department of Justice headed by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Texas’ chief elections officer, Secretary of State Hope Andrade, expressed disappointment in the Justice Department’s decision but state Attorney General Greg Abbott said the action was “no surprise, given the Obama Administration’s denial of a similar law in South Carolina.” Gov. Rick Perry, in a March 12 statement, said the Justice Department “has no valid reason for rejecting this important law, which requires nothing more extensive than the type of photo identification necessary to receive a library card or board an airplane.” On the other hand, Section 5 is in place to hold certain states and other jurisdictions where inequality has been a problem, to more stringent requirements to uphold the 15th Amendment’s guarantee that no citizen shall be denied the right to vote on account of race or color. Several organizations came forward
in support of the Justice Department’s decision to deny preclearance, including the League of Women Voters, the Mexican American Legislative Caucus, the NAACP and the Texas Democratic Party. State Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, said, “What the Justice Department said in its ruling was that Texas failed to prove that the changes in law would not have a retrogressive effect on minority voters. In other words, the new law would make it harder for minority citizens to vote than the existing requirements already set in state law.” Secretary of State Andrade, in a March 12 press release said, “My office will continue working with the Texas Attorney General’s Office in seeking to implement the will of the citizens of Texas, as enacted by our duly elected representatives in the Texas Legislature.” On March 14, Abbott filed a motion to revise the state’s pending complaint seeking preclearance. The revised motion challenges the constitutionality of Section 5 itself. After filing the motion Abbott explained, “As recently as two months ago, (U.S. Supreme Court) Justice (Anthony) Kennedy stated from the bench that Section 5 places Texas at a disadvantage com-
pared to other states. The Department of Justice is using Section 5 to deny Texas the right to enforce a law that is allowed under the U.S. Constitution. Section 5 cannot trump the Constitution.” Combs touts transparency rating Texas has received the top ranking for government spending transparency in an annual report on all states issued by the consumer watchdog U.S. Public
Interest Research Group, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced March 14. Combs’ office’s texastransparency.org <http://texastransparency.org> website provides a way for citizens to keep tabs on state and local governmental finances and spending. Apple to beef up operations here Gov. Rick Perry on March 9 announced Cupertino, Calif.based Apple Inc. “will expand its
presence in Texas with a $304 million investment in a new campus in Austin that will create more than 3,600 new jobs.” In exchange for Apple’s commitment to create these new jobs in Texas, the state has offered Apple an investment of $21 million over 10 years through the Texas Enterprise Fund managed by the governor’s office.
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During the 81st Texas Legislature, I Chaired the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee. It is while serving as Chairman of that committee that I learned how serious a problem human trafficking is in the State of Texas. It is for this reason that during the 82nd Texas Regular Legislative Session, I filed and the legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 68, which was signed on June 17, 2011, by Governor Rick Perry. HCR 68 officially requested that the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House create a joint interim study committee. At the beginning of 2012, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst and Texas House Speaker Joe Straus appointed the members of the Joint Committee on Human Trafficking. The committee is comprised of seven Texas House members
It seems that some of the proponents of the $28 million school bond issue are not confident. That is the only reason I see for the theft and vandalism of signs of the opponents of the bond issue. It is really sad to know that people will stoop to stealing and destroying signs that disagree with their opinion. I do not think the core group of proponents of the bond issue would condone this criminal behavior. I do hope they will use their influence on these thieves and vandals to get them to stop. I oppose the bond issue, not because I oppose offering our children the best possible education, but the items on the list as done are not things that will improve the curriculum. A tax increase will hurt everyone and cause families to not be
and seven Texas Senate members. The committee is tasked with analyzing ways to combat the human trafficking trade within the State of Texas, as well as identifying services that may be available to victims of human trafficking and the best practices that can be utilized by public-private partnerships. It is extremely important that the State of Texas take a lead role in combating human trafficking due to the state's large geographical size and busy ports. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for one of three purposes: • Labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purposes of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery. •A commercial sex act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. •Any commercial sex act, if the person is under 18 years of age, regardless of whether any
form of coercion is involved. Between 2008-2010, data was collected through the Human Trafficking Reporting System. During that time period Federally funded task forces opened more than 2500 cases of suspected human trafficking. Out of those 2500 cases approximately 82% were classified as sex trafficking, with about 1,000 of those incidents involving allegations of prostitution or sexual exploitation of a child. The remaining cases were connected to trafficking for labor purposes and other unknown reasons. It is important to know that human trafficking is not exclusive to one segment of society. Human trafficking involves victims of all races, age groups, both males and females and United States Citizens, as well as non-citizens. Individuals seeking to force people in to human trafficking do not discriminate amongst their victims and often prey upon those who are most vulnerable. At the end of March, I am
able to offer their children enrichment opportunities offered in our community. The school district does not support the fine arts or the performing arts, which is a shame. I do not see anything on the long list of district improvements that comes close to establishing any kind of fine arts enrichment for our students. Even the stage in the proposed gym, does not meet UIL competition requirements. If this bond issue passes you will be paying higher cost for food, clothes, rent and property taxes. Landlords and business owners will not absorb the increased taxes; they will pass them on to tenants and customers. Can you afford the added tax burden for the next 30 years? Before you fall for the “Vote for Bond” go on the school web
site. The list of things does not pertain to a better education. This bond issue is too long and poorly timed. Ann P. Melton Aransas Pass
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• •• My son, Douglas, is 35 years old and has sleep apnea. He stops breathing when he is asleep and has to have a special mask. He just started a new job. I called CT Medical in Aransas Pass and they had run out of the mask my son needs. They found one from another town and had it to my son within two hours. Miss Josie and Miss JoAnna are truly my son’s angels. That mask saved my son’s life. Helen Grimes Aransas Pass
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Police News Explorer helps net drug arrest Rockport police seek help in
By John Morgan A local woman was arrested last Wednesday after a police explorer witnessed seeing her and another female purportedly being involved in a drug deal off the 100 block of Misty Lane in Aransas Pass. Police explorers are 14 to 21 year olds that receive handson police training in preparation for a future career in law enforcement. According to Capt. Roberto Gonzales, 46-year-old Christine L. Mayo was seen by offi-
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cers walking from a residence, with another female, towards a red Ford that was parked in the roadway. As officers arrived and checked the women for warrants Mayo “pulled out something from her right front pocket and dropped it on the sidewalk,” according to Gonzales. Mayo was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and was transported to the San Patricio County Jail.
By John Morgan The Rockport police department is looking for a man that robbed a liquor store at gunpoint last week and are asking for your help in identifying him. On Thursday, March 8, at approximately 9 p.m. a man walked into a liquor store at
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By John Morgan Two men who were caught attempting to steal copper wiring from an electrical power line pole were arrested last week, but only after officers had to pursue the two as they fled on foot. Aransas Pass Capt. Roberto Gonzales explained that at approximately 1 a.m. last Wednesday officers were dispatched to a residence off the corner of Whitney and West Maddox Street for a burglary in progress.
As officers arrived, two men who were later identified as Aransas Pass residents Ralph Galvan and Raul Davila ran from the scene and were witnessed throwing items into a bush as they made their way past the intersection of Lamont and Whitney. Officers quickly detained the two suspects and, after a brief search of the area, located a pair of wire cutters and a hacksaw. Gonzales explained that a resident who lived nearby heard
the two suspects “sawing on something,” which investigators determined to be a power line behind a residence in the area. As officers checked the area where the power line was located they discovered a blue backpack, a camouflage jacket, a flashlight and a shopping cart. Both Galvan and Davila were charged with unlawful use of a criminal instrument, evading on foot and attempted theft of copper, and were transported to the San Patricio County Jail.
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•The City of Ingleside Office of Emergency Management is forming Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and is March 22 looking for new members. Con•21st Century Education Cittact Shanna Owens, Emergency izens Advisory Committee Planner, at 776-7422 or (Aransas Pass ISD Bond Comsowens@inglesidetx.gov. mittee) will hold a public meeting at 7:00 p.m., March 22, in the • Tri-County Christian Service gymnasium of the Coastal Bend Center, 323 N. 7th St., Aransas Family Worship Center, 700 W. Pass will resume offering our Greenwood in Aransas Pass. The services to the public Mondaypurpose of this meeting is to disFriday, 8 a.m. to noon. cuss the May 2012 Aransas Pass • $500.00 Big Jackpot Giveaway. ISD Bond Election Campaign. VFW Bingo – 620 Wheeler Ave., Aransas Pass. Monday Nights. March 23 Games start at 7:00 p.m. Doors •Ladies Auxiliary of Ingleside open at 5:30 p.m. Support your VFW Post 6386 is having a fish local veterans. dinner this Friday from 5-8 p.m. • Open Acoustic Jam, from 7-10 The cost is $7 a plate. The menu p.m., Rialto Theater, 327 South is fried to order fish, fries, Commercial St., Aransas Pass. coleslaw and hushpuppies. Contact: 758-0383. • Pool Tournament at 6:00 p.m. at the VFW in Ingleside. Contact: 776-5002.
March 24
•Eleventh Street Christian Church invites the public to a benefit concert on Saturday, • Star of the Sea Food Bank. St. March 24 at 2 p.m. Gospel Mary Star of the Sea parish in singers and bands will be sharAransas Pass is opening its food ing. Please come and have a bank to all the needy residents of good time. 11th Street and NelAransas Pass from 8 a.m. to 10 son, 361-746-3160. a.m. the second Thursday of •SPCA San Pat County is havevery month. 342 S.Rife St. Con- ing an Easter egg hunt and dog tact: Joe and Cathy Apodaca at training demonstration March 361-945-4927. 24 at N.O. Simmons Park in Ingleside. The Easter egg hunt will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Meetings • The Golden Triangle Art Associ- A dog training demonstration at 11 a.m. A biscuit hunt for dogs ation meetings held the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m. at at 1 p.m. This event is FREE to the public. A BBQ will be at the gallery located on Hwy 361 12:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. All of beside the VFW, Ingleside. the proceeds will go to help the • Aransas Pass Rotary meets at SPCA build an animal shelter. All noon Monday at the Aransas dogs must be on a leash. Pass Chamber of Commerce located at 130 West Goodnight AvMarch 26 enue in Aransas Pass. •A four-person handicapped scramble golf tournament ben• Aransas Pass Booster Club efiting the Aransas County meets the first Monday of the Emergency Medical Services month in the High School Band will be held at the Rockport Hall. Contact: 758-4859. Country Club on Monday, March • Boy Scout Meeting, Mondays, 26. Money raised will be used 7:30 p.m. at the Scout Center at towards the purchase of a 259 S. McCampbell at Wilson much-needed new ambulance. Street. Boys age 11 to 18 can For more information call 361join. Contact: Scout Master 727-0023 or visit www.aransasDean Thomas 758-5946. countyems.com, and click on 2012 Special Events. • The Ingleside Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon, Garden Center, 2740 Mustang Dr., rotaryingleside.org. • The Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m., Aloha Wellness and Chiropractic Office, 2681 Hwy 361, Ingleside. Contact: 345-4541. • TOPS # TX0811 meets each Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Classroom 6, at the Ingleside United Methodist Church, 2572 Church Street in Ingleside. Contact Joyce Spieglehoff at 776-2728. • Aransas Pass Lioness Club meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Original Vallarta Mexican Restaurant. Contact: Carol Ogilvie at 758-8253. • Aransas Pass Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Butter Churn Restaurant in Aransas Pass. Please call Dr. Clayton Roth at 776-7652 or Carolyn skitalo at 361-727-0765 for more information. • The Ingleside Lions Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Ingleside Garden Center, 2740 Mustang Dr. (next to pool) at 7:00 p.m. For information call 776-0946 or 776-2635.
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March 29
•The San Patricio County Republican Party will have a meeting March 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb Dr. The speakers will be candidates for the Texas State House Representative District 43 seat, Bill Wilson, Rep. J.M. Lozano and William “Willie” Vaden. Election Administrator, Pam Hill will attend and answer any questions you have about Primary Voting. For more information: Beverly 813-4027.
March 30
Also the motorcycle group from VFW Post 6386 in Ingleside is having a Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran’s Day dinner. The menu is stuffed lasagna shells, garlic bread and your choice of a house salad or a Caesar salad. Dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. and the cost is $6 a plate.
March 31
•Circle of Love Ministry presents “The Gathering,” to give to those in need Saturday, March 31. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Newbury Park, Aransas Pass (behind VFW). Clothing (sizes newbornadult 4x), bedding and more. Spaghetti dinner and dessert. Please join us. Free.
April 1
•First Baptist Church will host its Easter Cantata, “My Savior, My God,” on Sunday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.
April 14
•The Woman’s Club of Aransas Pass Style Show, New York New York will be Saturday, April 14, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Aransas Pass Civic Center. Buy tickets online at thewomansclubofaransaspass.org. For information on tickets or tables contact Patty Gilden at 361-758-5533. •The Ingleside Public Library will be having a book sale on April 14. Please help us by do-
extends a huge THANK YOU to the following sponsors for their support of our 2012 Woodcarving Show. Their financial support was instrumental in us being able to provide quality reconnection to the individual carving winners. Portobelo Village, Aransas Pass Buckhorn Saloon, Ingleside
nating your used books to the Ingleside Public Library, 2775 Waco St., Ingleside, TX 78362. Hard covers, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, audio books. •The Friends of the Ingleside Public Library are sponsoring their first celebration of National Library Week, April 8 -14. April 14 the Woman’s Club will be serving cake and punchin the meeting room of the library beginning at 9 a.m. Then walk across the hall and visit the library and get a library card. “The Friends” first Book Sale
will take place at the Ingleside Council Chambers from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mr. Kippy will be entertaining children as you find a book to read or buy. All proceeds from the book sale will support the purchase of library materials or programming.
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•Redfish Bay Boat House will be hosting an in-water boat show Friday through Sunday, April 20 – 22. Admission is free. Fishing and pleasure boats of all sizes will be available. Friday
•Habitat for Humanity’s fundraiser “Home Sweet Home with Habitat” will be Friday, April 27 at the San Patricio County Civic Center in Sinton at 6:30 p.m. Live auction, silent auction, raffle and entertainment. Proceeds will go to the construction of the fifth home in San Patricio County. For tickets call 557-1971, 779-5501 or 318-6998.
you are familiar with classical musicians back in the day, you know they were quite formal and could be rather straighlaced. He was quite the entertainer too, directing the spotlights to focus on his hands and wild hair during performances. What does a world-reknown conductor have to do with us? You are surrounded in this region by artists and musicians who have chosen to live in coastal villages dotted along the Texas coast. Away from the big city does not translate into less talented. Look close by and enjoy innovative musicians, whimsical artists and talented actors just waiting to show you what they can do. Go find them; they’re waiting for you! Fridays & Saturdays through March 31, 7:30 p.m. - “Barefoot in the Park” Rialto Theater. Admission: $15. Fridays & Saturdays through March 31, 7:30 p.m. - “Altar Boyz” Aurora Arts Theatre. Admission: $14. Tuesday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. - “Rialto Rhythms” Open Jam. Rialto Theater. Admission: Free. Sundays through March 25, 2:30 p.m. - “Altar Boyz” Aurora Arts Theatre. Admission: $14.
Daily through March 31 “Whimsy” Exhibit by KiKi D’s, Gary Hansen & Jackie Anderson. Rialto Theater. Admission: Free. Daily through March 30.- “Annual All Member Show” Exhibit. Port Aransas Art Center. Admission: Free. Fridays & Saturdays, March 16-31, 7:00 p.m. - “Noises Off” Rockport Little Theatre. Admission: $10. Sunday, April 1, 2:00 p.m. Matinee Finale’ “Barefoot in the Park” Rialto Theater. Admission: $15. Daily through April 1 - “Rising Eyes of Texas” Exhibit. Rockport Center for the Arts. Admission: Free. Friday, April 6 - “First Friday” Art Reception. Port Aransas Art Center. Admission: Free. Jen Rubinowitz is a member of the Board of Directors of the Rialto Theater, an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization fostering art and education through visual art, music and live stage productions in the historic movie theater in downtown Aransas Pass. Her day job is in real estate at Coldwell Banker The Ron Brown Company. If you have someone you’d like to spotlight in this column, drop her a line at jen@jenscoastalbend.com.
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“A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence,” Leopold Stokowski said. Stokowski conducted orchestras for sixty years and most people know him as the conductor who led the music for Disney’s “Fantasia” animated feature. He was one of the first who chose not to use a baton to lead his musicians; instead, letting his hands do the expressive dance to guide his people through their notes. He lived until the ripe old age of ninety-five in 1977. Imagine all the music he brought to folks to enjoy over the years! He led and formed many orchestras but is best known for the “Philadelphia Sound” due to his innovative approach. He completely changed the traditional seating of the Philadelphia Orchestra; experimenting with violins on one side, cellos on the other, bass strings in the back, etc. I’m sure he was quite the scandal to the traditionalists; if
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• SPCA San Pat County monthly meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Aransas Pass Public Library. • Alzheimers Support group will meet the third Thursday of each month at Lexington Place Nursing & Rehab, 1661 W. Yoakum in Aransas Pass from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Contact: 758-7686. • Girl Scouts meet every Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Ingleside Methodist Church, 2572 Church St. • Keep Aransas Pass Beautiful meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the AP Chamber of Commerce, starting at 6:00 p.m. • TOPS # 455 in Aransas Pass meets each Thursday at 6:00 p.m. In Macedonia annex building, 750 W. Greenwood. Contact Mercie Turner 361-58-5662 or Mozell Clark 361-758-5434. New members welcome.
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Bunco benefits Relay for Life
The Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce announced Coastal Bend Kayak as Business of the Month. Members of the Chamber’s Harbor City Slicker Committee were on hand to congratulate and present the award to them. This award is presented to them for their outstanding contributions to the Aransas Pass community through the Chamber of Commerce. Coastal Bend Kayak has been operating in Aransas Pass for the past ten years. What started as just kayak rentals evolved into full service kayak outfitting, including tours, rentals, classes, instructions and fishing trips, with professional kayak instructors and kayak tour guides. The guides are licensed by Texas Parks and Wildlife and certified by the American Canoe Association. Owner, Hector Rios said “The beautiful Redfish Bay makes Aransas Pass the best choice for Coastal Bend Kayak.” Coastal Bend Kayak is located at 1133 S. Commercial St. in Aransas Pass. The phone number is (361) 557-7003. Website is www.coastalbendkayak.com
Martha Habluetzel will host a fun-filled afternoon for women 18 and over with a Relay for Life benefit Bunco game on Saturday, March 24. It will start at 2 p.m. at the Ingleside Garden Center, 400 Mustang Drive. Habluetzel said, "It is easy to learn and fun to play, even if you have never played before. The object of the game is to roll the three dice and roll three like numbers." Tickets purchased before March 22 are $20 per person or a table for four is $60. Tickets on or after March 22 are $25 per person. Limited tickets are available. Admission will include one free raffle ticket per player, appetizers, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be Bunco prizes. Participants will be able to purchase luminarias in honor of or in memory of a loved one who has or has had cancer. Luminarias are $5 each and include the person's name on a power point program. For an additional $5, a digital picture may be included in the power point program.
Tickets are available from Martha Habluetzel at 776-7768, Diane Smith at 238-4902 or Shelli Rossignol at 442-3726. 100% of proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society via the PAWSibilities team of the Aransas Pass & Ingleside Relay For Life. Habluetzel is asking for donations of crafts, merchandise or gift baskets for special donation drawings. She also asks that participants bring any unused purses for another
fundraiser for Relay For Life. The Aransas Pass, Ingleside Relay for Life will be at the Ingleside Skate Park on April 27 28. The committee is still searching for local cancer survivors and caregivers; registered cancer survivors will receive a free purple t-shirt and a meal at the relay. Individuals may sign up online at www.relayforlife.org/aransaspassinglesidetx
SPCA to host Easter egg hunt and barbecue SPCA San Pat County is having an Easter egg hunt and dog training demonstration March 24 at N.O. Simmons Park (skate park) in Ingleside. The Easter egg hunt will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with children divided into three different age categories. At 11 a.m. the K-9 coach will perform a free dog training demonstration with a Q&A discussion. There will also be a dog dancing
demonstration by one of our members, Deb Abigt and her dog, which will take place at noon. We will also be having a biscuit hunt for dogs at 1 p.m. This event is FREE to the public. A BBQ will start at 12:00 p.m. and go until 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 per plate and will include barbequed chicken, potato salad and beans. There will also be sausage wraps available
for $3 each. Homemade dog biscuits will be for sale for $1 for a small bag. Raffle tickets for three Easter baskets and a training certificate from the K-9 coach will go for $2 per ticket or $5 for 3 tickets.
All of the proceeds will go to help the SPCA build an animal shelter. Dogs are invited to attend along with their owners. All dogs must be on a leash.
Sherilyn Hunt of Rockport recently was honored as 2011 – 2012 player of the year by the Aransas Pass Mah Jongg Playday group. Hunt, formerly of Aransas Pass, accumulated the most points for the International Mah Jongg year from April 1 to March 31. The game is open to all Mah Jongg players in the area and is held the second Wednesday of the each month at the Rockport Country Club. Interested players may contact Patty Berger, 758-8990 or Sydney Hargrave, 758-6991 for more information. ALL GOLD & STERLING SILVER JEWELRY 30% OFF ALL ELLE STERLING SILVER JEWELRY 20% OFF
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Aransas Pass girls split first week of district
Panther second baseman Clarissa Flores (10) throws to first baseman Dana Thompson (3) to finish off a ground ball out against Ingleside last week. Rachel Muñoz (20) and Kayla Sullinger (31) watch the action. Photo by Gregg Sanford
Left: The Panther’s Brittani Cox took home first place in varsity girl’s singles competition at the Panther Invitational tennis tournament.
Below: Katrina (Kat) Watson and Eligie Arredondo combined for a third place finish in mixed doubles of the varsity division in the Panther Invitational tennis tournament.
Above: Rachel Munoz (20) snags an infield fly ball behind second base for the first out of the seventh inning against Ingleside. Clarissa Flores (10) and Tora Hart (1) are in position to backup the play. Photo by Gregg Sanford Below: Kayla Sullinger (31) bats against Ingleside. The Panthers beat the Mustangs 4-1 last Thursday. Photo by Gregg Sanford
By Gregg Sanford Spring break found the Lady Panthers traveling to Goliad last Tuesday to open district 30-3A play against the Lady Tigers. After taking a 3-1 lead into the fifth inning, Aransas Pass saw Goliad score twice in the fifth to tie the game and then allowed four unearned runs in the sixth to drop its opener 7-3. Keeli Oliver reached base on an error by the shortstop in the first inning and eventually came around to score after Rachel Muñoz reached on another Tiger
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US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visited Texas this month to participate in a series of educational events in Austin and San Antonio, including the all-day White House Hispanic Education Summit in San Antonio Friday for which he delivered the keynote address. The Secretary also met with a group of school superintendents from Education Service Center (ESC) Regions 1 and 2 of the South Texas area to discuss a range of local and regional educational top-
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ics spanning “cradle to career.” The meeting was held at Fox Technical High School in San Antonio and consisted of a meet-and-greet event with the two ESC executive directors followed by a question-and-answer session with the superintendents. Each region sent a delegation of 15 public school superintendents to the meeting. Dr. Royce Avery, superintendent of APISD atDr. Avery with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan tended with other superintendents from Region 2.
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AP Troop 9804 Daisies at Camp Green Hill. Submitted by Melissa Martinez
Currently 70 girls actively participate in Girl Scouts in both Aransas Pass and Ingleside. We have Troop #9804 AP Daisy Troop – Lead by Melissa Martinez, Troop #9840 AP Junior/Cadette Troop – Lead by Destiny Evans, Troop# 9855 AP Brownie Troop – Lead by Misty Sigman; Troop #9849 Ingleside Daisy Troop – Lead by Christine Michaels, Troop #9847 Ingleside Brownie Troop – Lead by Gretchen Smith, Troop #9839 Ingleside Junior Troop – Lead by Annmarie Knight, Troop #9823 Ingleside Cadette Troop – Lead by Linda Smith.
Girl Scouts are always looking for more girls to participate, if they would like to visit a meeting Ingleside Troops meet every Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Ingleside Methodist Church, Aransas Pass Daisy Troop Meet on Wednesday from 6-7pm at the Scout Hut on Wilson, Aransas Pass Brownie & Junior/Cadettes meet on Thursdays from 6-7pm at Ingleside junior Girl Scouts at a pumpkin patch in Rock- the First Baptist Church behind the Post Office. For more information, contact Ingleside/AP Service Unit Manager port. Submitted by Melissa Martinez Linda Smith at 361-523-9665.
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1BR/1BA RV. WD. $375; 518-B N. DOUGHTY, ROCKPORT
318 GINA Lane, off Oak Lane. Sale Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 8am till?.
New Owners New Management One Bedroom $425 STARTING AT Two Bedroom $575
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Weʼre a Storage Wars type store, buying storage units in Corpus and surrounding towns! 5000 sq. ft. showroom and offer a larger variety of furniture, tools, glassware, antiques, TVs, stereos, crafting supplies, and much more. Now presenting 10% off senior citizens Tuesdays. also presenting 10% off military daily!.
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TICKETS: $25.00 RFL Benefit Bunco Party for women. Easy rules, prizes, drawing, food, fun. Saturday, March 24 at Ingleside Garden Center. Contact: Martha 776-7768.
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$1000.00 REWARD, Leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the missing 2006 Honda Accord from 580 Jocoby Lane. 7587892.
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Condos For Rent RESERVE YOUR beach vacation NOW!! Privately owned condo overlooking the gulf in Galveston, Tx. Rents by the weekend or week. Sleeps 4-6. Call for reservations 936488-1314.
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Historic Downtown Building at 118 N. Street in Alpine. Good location with two downstairs offices with a potential for a third, lovely upstairs apartment & studio. Excellent investment opportunity with 2 or 3 separate rental spaces/living quarters! Approximately 9,438 sq. ft. $495,000. Contact John Carpenter at: jw3@jwcarpenter.com or 432-837-3325.
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Commercial/Industrial property for sale in Round Mountain, Texas. (Hwy 281 at FM 962.) Approximately 13,750 square feet of warehouse/industrial space. 5,000 square feet air conditioned. Four loading docks, located on approximately 4 acres. $310,000. Owner financing is available for qualified buyer. Contact Box Stratmann, 512-4510144 or email: Bob@appraiseaustin.com.
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Mbl Homes Rent 2037 JOHNSON Rd., Aransas Pass. Country Living rentals, $110 to $135 weekly, bills paid. 361-230-0356.
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3455 AVENUE A, Ingleside. Garage sale March 24th., 8am till 11am.
925 SOUTH 8TH. yard sale Saturday 8am till 4pm. Lots of baby clothes, fishing poles, lots of other items.
TWO ACRES in Sinton, Low down payment. Water well and septic system. Owner financing. Call 361758-7892.
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THE UNIVERSITY of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas. Seeking part time Security Guard to work on an hourly basis as needed, nights, weekends and holidays. Responsibilities include enforcing rules and regulations of the University pertaining to access and parking of vehicles on campus and to provide internal security for University buildings, equipment and property. Performs related duties as required. Reports all emergencies, irregularities. Hourly rate is $11.01 hour. To apply request or pick up application packet at the Administration Office. 750 Channel View Drive, Port Aransas, Texas. Security sensitive, extensive background check done on applicant selected for hire. The University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
1306 OAKPARK Drive, Aransas Pass. Yard sale Saturday March 24th, 8:30 till 2:30.
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ACREAGE FOR Sale, with water well and septic system. Low down payment. Owner financed. 758-7892
CONDO FOR SALE: Beach front 3 bedrooms, 3 baths in Grand Caribbean at Dune Crest in Port Aransas. Top floor with full view of the Gulf. Access to beach and in-ground pool. $369,000. Contact Betty Turner at: bettyturner@centurytel.net, 361-887-5712.
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Beautifully furnished waterfront home and everything is there including 2 boat lifts. 3-2-2. Just move in and enjoy this luxury home. $2500.00 monthly plus deposit. Good references required.
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Beautiful 3/2/2 home in Westwood Subdivision. Open floorplan, split bedrooms design. Walk in closets, crown molding & built ins are the perfect accent. Carpet in bedrooms and living room; tile throughout the rest of the home. Granite countertops, pantry, island in kitchen. Separate tub & shower in master bath, double sinks & vanity. Nice sized yard, corner lot! Separate utilty room. Don't wait, take a look today! MLS#169083 $169,000
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THIS HOME HAS COUNTRY CHARM... LOTS OF PERSONALITY ...situated on over 2 acres in a coastal town...Seller took this house down to the studs just 3 years ago and everything is NEW.. NEW... NEW... Beautiful real hardwood floors, two living areas and a gourmet kitchen...large master suite with a master bath made for relaxing... separate jet tub and shower... outside there is a 30 x 50 shop with electric and room for 6 cars... acreage so you can bring your horses!! OH MY... CAN YOU BELIEVE YOUR LUCK!!! CALL TODAY!!
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is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City Planning and Zoning Commission of Aransas Pass, Texas, at at a meeting to be held on the 9th day of April 2012, at 5:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached on the agenda, in the City of Aransas Pass, Texas, to consider the request of Dean Eddleblute. The property is described as Lots 2-A and 2-B, Block 47, Burton and Danforth Subdivision. City of Aransas Pass, Texas San Patricio County. The property is zoned (R-10) District. Dean Eddleblute request is for a Conditional Use Permit to use an RV as temporary residence while building a home. The City Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Aransas will hear all persons in support of or in objection to same at the time and place mentioned above. NOTICE is further given that the City Council of the City of Aransas Pass Texas, will hold a public Hearing at its meeting to be held on the 16th day of April, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter is reached on the agenda, in the City of Aransas Pass, Texas, to consider the recommendations, if any, of the City Planning and Zoning Commission on the above mentioned matter. Yvonne Stonebraker, City Secretary City of Aransas Pas, Texas.
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EPA IS currently hiring for various light industrial openings. Please call Keri at (832) 563-7147.
THE R.E.A.L., INC. Transportation Program in Sinton will have part-time driver position available preferably from Aransas Pass or Ingleside area. Applicant must have a current or be able to obtain a CDL (Class C) driver license, have a good driving record and must be able to pass drug and alcohol test. Application and job description may be picked up with the receptionist at the Transportation Office located at 504 E. Sinton Street, Sinton, Texas 78387. Applications will be accepted through April 5, 2012. Equal Employment Opportunity. R.E.A.L. Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of service.
1147 S. ARCH Street, Aransas Pass, Street beside HEB, 2nd house from south end. Garage sale, Friday and Saturday, March 23th and March 24th. Rods & reels, some furniture, two tvs and miscellaneous items.
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BILL’S Automotive Supply is accepting applications for a person for the counter and sales. Experience necessary.. Apply 2738 Avenue C, Ingleside.
WILLIAM Brothers Construction Co., Inc. is vertically Integrated, highly skilled and motivated highway construction company dedicated to excellence in every aspect of business. (Equal Opportunity Employer). NOW HIRING ROCKPORT, TEXAS Labors, welders, pile drivers, crane Operators, Barge hands and Service truck drivers with CDL Hazmat. Apply in person Monday thru Friday 8am till 5pm. 5701 FM 1781, Rockport, Texas 78382, (361) 790-8721
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REDFISH BAY Boat House is looking for a Forklift Operator. The position call for launching of boats at our Dry Stack Marina. Apply in person at 322 Huff Street, Aransas Pass, Texas 78336.,
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We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise ʻany preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.ʼ
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from Page 1 knockout, and no losses and is currently ranked in the top 20 featherweights in the United States. Luna, who almost gave up boxing before he even had his first fight, also attributes the sport and the 2nd Chance Gym to turning his life around. “Boxing changed my life completely. I was a big time screw up,” Luna lamented. Both boxers say the workouts
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from Page 4 proud to be hosting the Human Trafficking Summit in connection with Del Mar and Victoria Colleges. The Summit will be held on March 29th from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Center for Economic Develop-
Hosted by Debra Hester • Chris Clausen 361.563.4600 • 361.523.9900 (361) 563-4600
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are hard, but very satisfying and rewarding. Now, almost two years since these local boxers, friends and avid supporters moved to the professional level, they both have impressive records and continue to move up the ranks. On March 30, these two fighters will put their unblemished professional records on the line and get the chance to box professionally in front of a hometown crowd for the very first time. They both have fought in Victoria, Laredo, Houston
and Austin as pros. “This community rallied around our boxing gym and believed in us when we were just getting started. I am thrilled to be able to finally box at a professional level in front of my friends and this community, who have all been there since the very beginning,” said Rodriguez. And in their corners, will be the man they attribute to the turnaround in their lives. The man they call “White Devil”. For ticket information, you can go to www.scpboxing.com
ment on the Del Mar College campus in Corpus Christi, Texas. Keynote speakers will include Sheriff T. Michael O’Connor of Victoria County and The Honorable Senfronia Thompson. If you would like to attend please feel free to contact my office for additional information or go to my website. The Summit is free for everyone to
attend If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).
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center with the harbor and shuttling people back and forth,” he said. Moore said he got the idea for an in-water boat show for Aransas Pass while attending another boat show in the Coastal Bend. He said marine dealers said they’re dissatisfied with the Corpus Christi Boat Show. “They all want to be at a boat show,” he said. “They just don’t want to be at that boat show.” Hotel-motel tax money is limited, by law, to be spent for increasing tourism in Aransas Pass.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
February Panthers of the Month
Leadership Aransas Pass, Class 2 baked up tons of homemade goodies to sell for their class fundraiser on Friday. Cakes, cookies, brownies and pies were all items for sale, and the items sold fast! The team raised over $400 that will go toward revitalizing the small park area behind the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce.
Republicans host Railroad Commission forum San Patricio County Republican Women (SPCRW) is hosting a forum for Railroad Commission candidates on Thursday, March 22 at Base Line Data Career Center, 206 Land Rd. in Portland. Forum begins at 6:00 p.m., doors open at 5:00 p.m. Guest speakers and candidates for the March 22 forum in-
clude: Becky Berger, Christi Craddick, Roland Sledger, Warren Chisum, Barry Smitherman and Greg Parker. Moderator is Bob Jones from Radio 1030 AM. Panel members include: Congressman Blake Farenthold, State Representative Todd Hunter, Mike Bergsma, Bill Wil-
son and Lela Pittenger. Members and guests are welcome. General admission is free. Reserved seating is available with a $20.00 or greater contribution. For additional information call (361) 236-7921 or e-mail RepublicanWomenOfSanPatCo@gmail.com..
The Redfish Bay Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) will hold its annual banquet on Saturday, April 28 at the Port Aransas Civic Center starting at 6 p.m. The family event will include a live auction, silent auction and raffle tickets for coastal art, fishing and hunting packages, and many other great items. For the non-sports persons, we have artwork, home decoration items, jewelry and photography donated by local merchants and friends of CCA.
The meal for the evening will be grilled fish and fried shrimp with all the trimmings. Tickets, which include the meal and a CCA membership, are $60 for an individual or $95 for a married couple CCA Texas has funded $3,019,592 for various conservation efforts in Texas since 2006. Of those funds, $1,024,600 has had a direct impact on the Coastal Bend since 2009. CCA funded the new UTMSI research lab, shrimp li-
cense buybacks, TPWD Game Warden Equipment, graduatelevel scholarships, a tripletail study, marsh restoration, TPWD flounder study equipment, intern programs and TPWD trout brochures and fish identification booklets. If you want additional information concerning the banquet please call Norman Oates at 361-758-0266 or John Blaha at 800-626-4222 or jdblaha@ccatexas.org.
Students: Abigail Davila (Faulk Early Childhood), Felicity Cavazos (Kieberger Elementary), Geneva Hernandez (Charlie Marshall Elementary), Paul Rymes (A.C. Blunt Middle School), and Andrew Deases (Aransas Pass High School - not pictured).
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Redfish Bay Chapter General Membership Meeting
The Redfish Bay Chapter invites our members, those of our neighboring chapters and the general public to join us for our spring General Membership meeting to be held today, March 21 at the Redfish Bay Boat House's new Restaurant, Redfish Willie's Waterfront Grill. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. Capt. Levi Price will be our guest speaker. The restaurant is located in Aransas Pass on the Northwest end of Conn Brown Harbor at 322 Huff St, For more information, contact Norman Oates at 361758-0266 or John Blaha at 713-626-4222.
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Inexpensive ways to decorate easter eggs OK, so the kids noticed on the calendar that Easter is approaching and they want to make a huge production of dying eggs. In the past, the little stickers you bought at the store sufficed, but now they want the real thing. Here are some old standards with a few new ideas for you from www.LivingOnADime.com. Before you decorate Easter eggs, cover the entire table with newspaper. Keep a huge roll of paper towels or rags handy for messes. Have each kid wear one of dad’s old (now disposable) tee shirts. To make egg stands, cut toilet paper roll cores into one-inch cylinders and use for egg stands. Decorate with stickers or paint.
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Decorating eggs: The traditional method. Hard boil eggs. Fill several mugs with boiling water and add 1-2 tsp. vinegar. Place a few drops of desired food coloring in each mug. Place eggs in mugs for several minutes until the eggs reach the desired shades. Remove with a spoon. Place on a paper towel to dry. When dry, polish with a small amount of shortening on a paper towel. Buff until glossy. You can draw or write on the eggs with a light colored or white crayon before dipping. The drawing will remain white after the egg is dipped. To clean out the mugs, put a little bleach water in the cups and soak for a few minutes.
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Glitter Eggs- Place 1 tablespoon each of glue and water in a cup. Stir the mixture and then paint the eggs with it. Sprinkle with glitter. This can also add sparkle to already dyed eggs! Crepe Paper Eggs- Wet a white or dyed egg. Dab torn pieces of colored tissue paper or pieces of pretty colored napkins on the eggs. When the paper dries, the paper falls off and leaves the color behind on the egg. Decoupage eggs - Tear small pieces of wrapping paper, napkins, stickers, or clip art. Mix equal amounts of glue and
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water. Paint egg with glue mixture. Place paper on top and then cover with more glue mixture. Let dry. Spotted Eggs- Place 1 tsp. of cooking oil in dye. Dip the egg. The oil will cause the dye to make an irregular pattern on the egg. Waxed Eggs- Dip a portion of the eggs in melted paraffin or candle wax. Then dip them in the dye. Remove from dye. Dry and peel off the wax. The egg will be white on one half and colored on the other half. You can also dip in dye before waxing to get two colors.
Bank Parking lot on Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. You too can kiss the pig for a dollar donation from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on March 31. Mail your donations quickly to P.O. Box 1185, Ingleside, 78362. If away and can’t get a weekly paper check out the web site and pull up “Lifestyles” to get the Seen and Heard column. Got news e-mail me irey@cableone.net.
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