Coastal Bend Traveler

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Coas tal Bend

Winter 2013 Vol. 2, Issue 2

Stop and Stay A While - Discover the Treasures in the C oastal Bend

Nature’s Beauty on Display

About Us...

At the Coastal Bend Traveler, our mission is to highlight the tremendous amount of attributes, events, attractions and people that make our lives special. Our goal is simple: to encourage tourists to visit and stay a while as well as showcasing to local residents what wonders they may experience in their own backyard. By working closely with local event organizers, Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureaus, the Coastal Bend Traveler provides up-to-date information on area happenings in each quarterly edition as well as updates online at www.coastalbendtraveler.com.

The Coastal Bend is a unique, special place, and the Traveler tells our story better than anyone.

Nicole D. Perez & Anthony Morris Owners/Publishers

Don’t miss the 34th annual Fulton Oysterfest, and make sure you sign up for the raw oyster eating contest!

Brenda Poe News/Graphics

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Lois Stephens Reporter

Mark Molina Reporter

also this issue

Anthony Ruiz Reporter

Marisol Marquez Bookkeeping

Larry & Lanette Smallwood Consultants

Ph: 361- 668-NEWS(6397) Fax: 361- 664-3875

Upcoming Events

Looking for things to do this winter? There are plenty of expos and other shows planned such as the RV and Boat shows, the Peddler Show and more.

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The Cranes

The 17th annual Whooping Crane Festival comes to Port Aransas in Feburary.

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On the cover...

The Botanical Gardens in Corpus Christi - the perfect winter getaway.

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Winter golf tournament

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J ALICE, TEXAS

he Alice Chamber of Commerce is holding its first Winter Golf Classic on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Alice Country Club.

“This is the first time we are trying a winter golf tourney, but look forward to great success much like the summer tourney already in place,” Executive Director Juan Navejar said. “This will be a great tournament with a chance to win some nice prizes.”

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Club House. Shotgun Start is at 8:15 a.m. with a three-person scramble – “A” Player Handicap 0-9; “B” Player 10-19 and “C” Player 20 & Over.

“We are looking forward to a great turnout for our winter golf tourney,” Navejar said. “This year we decided to have two tournaments, the summer at the Alice Municipal Golf Course and the winter at the Alice Country Club to

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provide our players two great courses locally.”

Players have a chance to win an automobile by making a hole-in-one on the 18th hole. Other hole-in-one chances have players vying for Premium Golf Equipment, Premium Electronic Packages and a choice of airline tickets or

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Entry fee is $195 per team or $65 per player and includes green fee, cart and lunch.

“Our tournaments are cash payouts that are determined by the number of participants. Aside from the cash prizes, we have a raffle with some great

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items that include putters, drivers, caps, golf shoe bags and much more,” Navejar said. “We will also sell mulligans the day of the tournament.”

Registration forms are available at the Alice Chamber of Commerce, 361-664-3454.

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Thanks for 50 years of business!

The Alice Country Club offers year-round golfing, superior dining facilities & much more.

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J CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

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ne of the benefits of living in South Texas in the wintertime is the mild weather, which makes it possible for the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center to be beautiful year-round.

Orchid lovers should reserve a spot in their schedule at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month for the ongoing free chat and learn Orchid monthly class series. The Botanical Gardens Orchid Curator Sam Jones leads the class

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in the Education Station classroom for orchid lovers and growers at all levels - from the novice to the experienced grower. With topics ranging from the different types of orchids to culturing techniques, orchid growers old and new will be sure to find information they can use.

Orchids are also for sale at most meetings to help expand one’s collection.

The Gardens are also hosting a winter lecture series from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 16. The series will

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continue through February and is free to STBG members. The class fee is included in the general admissions fee for all others.

Reservations are not necessary for this series, which will cover topics relating to the unique environment of South Texas. The winter lecture series is expected to be of interest to Winter Texans and other travelers as well as Coastal Bend residents.

The Gardens also feature a number of fixed exhibits, among which is the recently-established 2600-foot Butterfly House housing both native and migratory butterflies; the 2000-plant Don Larkin Memorial Orchid Greenhouse with one of the most diverse public collections in the Southwest blooming almost year-round; and the Anderson Bromeliad Conservatory, which opened in 2009. It is a huge collection established by internationallyrecognized collectors and growers Nelwyn and the late John Anderson. They collected some 800-plus varieties around the world, and their collection is featured here.

Other features of the facility are the Rose Garden with 300 rose bushes, the Wetland Awareness Boardwalk and gardens designed both to attract hummingbirds and butterflies as well as work within the semi-arid South Texas Climate.

All these attractions and more await the visitor to the South Texas Botanical Gardens. The gardens are open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is $7 per adult age 13 to 59; seniors (60+),

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Shuck It!

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34th Annual Oysterfest March 7-10

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or more than 30 years, Fulton has hosted one of the largest celebrations of seafood found along the Texas Gulf Coast with its annual Oysterfest.

Oysterfest is a four-day festival held at the Fulton Navigation Park celebrating the edible bivalve mollusc commonly found in the waters of Fulton. The event, scheduled in 2013 to run from Thursday, March 7, through Sunday, March 10, features oyster eating and shucking contests, carnival rides, live

By Anthony Ruiz music, games, food and plenty of vendor booths.

The annual festival is sponsored by the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department, which for the past 32 years has used funds from the festival to purchase equipment.

This year, money raised at Oysterfest will be saved to build a new fire station.

Last year’s Oysterfest drew more than 36,000 visitors, and was the most successful festival in the event’s history.

The 34th annual Oysterfest will feature live entertainment from the Shaman Dura Dancers, James Edwards and the Midnight Ramblers, Riptide, the Sons of Texas, Jason Allen, Darrien and Gene Brown,

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and influential country music singer/songwriter Leona Williams, who will take to the stage from 10 p.m. to midnight to close out Saturday at the festival.

The men’s raw oyster eating contest will take place on the outside stage beginning at 4 p.m.

Saturday. The women’s raw oyster eating contest will be on Sunday at the outside stage beginning at 2 p.m. First place offers a $200 prize, with a $100 prize for second place and $50 for third place.

The oyster shucking contest will be held at the outside stage on Sunday beginning at 3 p.m. The first place prize will be $700. Second place will offer a $200 prize, and the third place prize is set at

$100.

The festival grounds will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 7, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, March 9, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.

Gate fees will be $1 per visitor on Thursday, and $3 per visitor Friday through Sunday. Admittance is free for children 12 years and under.

From Friday to Sunday, free bus pickup to the festival grounds will be available at the old Walmart parking lot located at Hwy. 35 North at Traylor Blvd.

For information, call 361-463-9955 or visit the festival’s web site at www. fultonoysterfest.org.

Events of Interest

RV, Boat shows set for Jan., Feb.

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ooking to explore with a boat or RV in the future? Well you will have the opportunity to browse through hundreds of choices at two upcoming expos - the Coastal Bend RV Expo Show set for Jan. 24-27 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend Boat & Outdoor Show Feb. 21-24 at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown.

The first show will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 24 and 25; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27.

Among the exhibitors will be Camper Clinic, CCRV, Colonia Del Rey RV Sales and Ron Hoover RV Centers. Other exhibitors to be present at the show are AMSOIL, Bubba’s Smoked Meats, CR Vision, CUTCO, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas, RV Express and more.

The Coastal Bend Boat & Outdoor Show is Feb. 21 - 24 at the Richard Borchard Regional Fairgrounds’ Central Pavilion Arena in Robstown, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd. The times for the event are still be determined, but the following exhibitors have already signed up: Ron Hoover Marine Center,

AMSOIL, Bubba’s Smoke Meats, Carrie’s Italian Ice & Treats, CC Battery Co., CR Vision, Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, HWS Photo Art, Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine and more.

For more information about the show as it approaches or to offer ideas, log on to http://www.coastalbendboatandrvexpo.com.

Don’t miss the annual Peddler Show

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he Peddler Show offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that can’t be duplicated. Whether your style is trendy or traditional, classic or contemporary, you’re sure to find that perfect gift at The Peddler Show, which will be at the Richard Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown, Feb. 15 to 17.

Whether you’re looking for personalized designs, creative gifts or unique jewelry, the Peddler Show has it all! It’s the perfect street of shops-customized just for you! Don’t miss the shopping experience designed to be as individual and unique as you are.

For the past 36 years, The Peddler Show has offered Texas shoppers a truly remarkable and one-

of-a-kind shopping experience. Currently operating over 25 shows annually, The Peddler Show Staff is committed to maintaining a contemporary and unique marketplace – offering repeat shoppers something new with each visit. Shoppers will find a vast selection of exclusive items including personalized designs, home décor, hand crafted jewelry, fashionable clothing, gourmet treats, creative gifts and so much more!

Parking is free. The event is from 3 to 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 15; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17.

For more information, visiti www.peddlershow.com

Gun show returns in Feburary For more than 20 years, SAXET Gun Shows have been the landmark gun and outdoor product trade shows for south and central Texas.

The shows are consis-

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Annual Whooping

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J PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS

he 17th annual Whooping Crane Festival will be Feb. 21 through 24 in Port Aransas. This festival is held every year to celebrate the resurgence of the endangered Whooping Crane.

At one time, these majestic birds were on the verge of extinction - with only 15 left in the entire world. All of the birds currently in existence are descended from that one small flock which wintered in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Port Aransas.

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tion efforts in both Canada and the United States have aided in the recovery of this still-fragile species. An estimated 245 were spotted at the refuge in January 2012, with an unknown total of birds also spotted in an additional five Texas counties and other states.

According to whoopingcrane.com, the official Web site of the Whooping Crane Conservation Association, the current population of “Whoopers” is believed to be 588 birds - both wild and in captivity.

The whooping crane is the tallest bird in North America, standing at 5 feet

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with a wingspan of as large as 7 feet from tip to tip.

Baby birds are born with buff-brown down, which is replaced by cinnamonbrown feathers at about 40 days of age. It is not until they are about a year old that the characteristic white adult plumage emerges. Whooping Cranes mate for life.

The festival recognizes not only its “keynote” bird, but also the diverse and numerous populations of other species which make their winter home in South Texas. Birding experts from across the country make their way to the small

coastal town to lend their expertise and share their knowledge with festival participants.

This year’s tours and workshops will include a continental breakfast seminar with noted ornithologist and co-founder of the International Crane Foundation Dr. George Archibald, followed by a boat trip to view the crane on Feb. 22 and 23; a special seminar and field trip with birding author, guide and educator Gene Blacklock of the Coastal Bend Audobon Society Inc. to learn about bird identification and view the shore birds in

Crane Festival their native habitat; photography field trips and much more.

With workshops, speakers, a trade show, tours, birdwatching, field trips and stargazing, nature lovers of all kinds will find something to whet their appetites for beauty.

Tours do fill up quickly, so it is recommended to register well in advance.

Please visit www.whoopingcranefestival.org, or call 800-45-COAST or (361) 7495919 for more information on scheduling or registration.

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Historical Stop Sign - Connor Museum J KINGSVILLE, TEXAS corset covers to miniskirts, and a collection of pre-Columbian pottery, ceramics, farm tools, machinery and effigies.

There are also early oilfield tools and scale models of refineries. Some 400 weapons

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ocated on the campus of Texas A&M UniversityKingsville, the Connor museum was started by the school’s first history professor, John Edwin Connor, who began his historical collection in 1925.

Four years later in 1929, the John E. Connor Museum was organized and since 1976 has been located in TAMUK’s Loftin Hall (the university’s original dining hall), which setting evokes

memories of Spanish Missions in the region and offers a good setting for the collections inside.

The museum is in three different major divisions that include artifacts, archives, and natural history - a record of the prehistory, history and natural history of South Texas.

These collections include more than 900 branding irons, a multigenerational apparel and textile collection with items ranging from hand-sewn

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and 50,000 Indian artifacts are included in the collection.

The museum’s collections of South Texas biological specimens were combined in 1981 with those of the university’s biology department.

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Feb. 2 - Rockport - Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair - More than 30 world-class potters

he I n t ht tl ig o p S Jan. 19-20 - Fulton - Texas Gourmet Food Show - Enjoy offerings from local restaurants and vendors. Paws and Taws Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Road. 888-2253427.

Jan. 19 - Victoria - “Live from Sweden: Music of ABBA” - Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive. 361-576-4500 http://www.victoriasymphony.com/.

Through Jan. 20 - Victoria - Ann Harithas: Dimensional Frontiers - Harithas’ collages have been shown worldwide. The Nave Museum, 306 W. Commercial St. Victoria.

361-575-8227 http://navemuseum.com/.

Jan. 26 and 27 - Aransas Pass - Sandollar Jewelry and Accessories Extravaganza, Aransas Pass Civic Center, 700 W. Wheeler Ave. 888-225-3427.

Jan. 28 - Port Aransas - Port Aransas Merchant’s Dine Around - More than 30 restaurants and shops offer a sample of their best from 5 to 8 p.m. Call the Port Aransas Chamber at 361-749-5919, or email info@portaransas.org for ticket information.

Jan. 31 through Feb. 7 - Aransas Pass Coastal Bend Woodcarvers Show and School, Aransas Pass Civic Center, 700 W. Wheeler Ave. http://www.texascarvers.org/.

Feb. 1 - Port Aransas - First Friday Art Reception - Enjoy live music and refreshment from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Port Aransas Art Center, 323 N. Alister. 361-749-7334. http:// www.portaransasartcenter.org.

Feb. 2-3 - Port Aransas - Ellis Memorial Library Book Sale - 9 a.m. at the Port Aransas Civic Center. 361-749-4116.

will display their works for sale to the public during the Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair. A silent auction also is held. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rockport-Fulton High School, 1801 Omohundro. 361-729-5352 http://www.bountifulbowl.org/.

Feb. 4 - Kenedy - South Texas Trail Riders breakfast - Punch Humphries barn. 830-5833223. http://www.kenedychamber.com Feb. 8 - Victoria - Gourmet Wine Dinner - Enjoy an evening of sumptuous food, fine wines, music and a festive atmosphere at the Victoria Country Club. Reservations required. Contact the Symphony office for more information. 361-576-4500 http://www. victoriasymphony.com/ Feb. 15-16 - Corpus Christi - Kickin’ Quilts of Texas - Includes judged quilts, needlework and wearable art displays, live and silent auctions, vendors and appraisal. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. American Bank Center, Corpus Christi. 361-993-4855 http://www.corpuschristiquilters.com/ Feb. 15-17, 22-23 - Victoria - “The Marvelous Wonderettes” - Holiday show features 1950s pop hits. Presented by Theatre Victoria. Leo J. Welder Center for the Performing Arts, 214 N. Main St. 361-5766277 http://www.theatrevictoria.org/ Feb. 16 -Port Aransas - Citywide Garage Sale sponsored by Keep Port Aransas Beautiful and the City of Port Aransas begins at 9 a.m. Located all over Port Aransas. Maps available Feb. 15 at the Parks & Rec. office, City Hall and the Chamber of Commerce visitor’s center. Keep Port Aransas Beautiful sale in the Community Center Saturday morning. Call Pam Greene at 361-443-4683 or email pamg@cityofportaransas.org.

Feb. 21 - Mar. 4 - Victoria - Victoria Livestock Show - Includes a barbecue cookoff, carnival, karaoke competition, parade, livestock judging and auction. Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St. 361-

576-4300 www.victorialivestockshow.net Feb. 23 - Victoria - Master Series 4 Mahler’s Titan “Featuring the soothing sounds of Soo Bae, on cello” 8 p.m. - Victoria Fine Arts Center; this romantic symphonic pillar includes Rossini’s Overture to Cinderella, Saint-Saens’ Concerto for Cello in A minor, Mahler’s Symphony #1 in D major (Titan) http:// www.victoriasymphony.com/ March 1 - Port Aransas - First Friday Art Reception - Enjoy live music and refreshment from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Port Aransas Art Center, 323 N. Alister. 361-749-7334. http:// www.portaransasartcenter.org March 9 - Rockport-Fulton Whooping Crane Strut Includes a 10K run and two-mile walk. Begins at 8 a.m. Rockport Beachfront Pavilion, Rockport-Fulton. 361729-2213.

March 20-23 - George West - Live Oak County Fair - Parade, Rodeo & Cabrito Cook-off. Miss Live Oak County Pageant ,George West.

March 21 - Rockport - Taste of Rockport - Chefs prepare a variety of different foods for sampling. Begins at 6 p.m. Paws & Taws Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Rd. http://www.rockportrotary.com/.

March 21-23 - Port Aransas - Redfish Series Tournament - Registration from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and captain’s meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday. Fishing begins at safe daylight Saturday with weigh-in from 2 to 4 p.m. at Robert’s Point Park and pavilion. 210-2413331, http://www.redfishseries.com.

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tently filled to capacity with a huge variety of firearms, accessories, ammunition, knives, tactical gear, hunting and target sports products, worthwhile organizations and much, much more. SAXET’s next show in Robstown will be Feb. 9 and 10 at the Richard Borchard Fairgrounds; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Stage Door Canteen

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he USS LEXINGTON arrived at Corpus Christi beach in 1992 as a result of active

fundraising and strong community support, and the world’s oldest aircraft carrier has since served as a naval aviation museum, educational facility and popular area tourist attraction. “The Blue Ghost” has remained self-sufficient, never receiving funds from government agencies. The revenue that keeps this national treasure open has come solely from grants, donations, admissions, Ship’s Store sales, special events, and the youth overnight program.

In addition to the above, the Museum holds an annual fundraiser – the Stage Door Canteen - held each February to commemorate the anniversary of the ship’s commissioning on

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February 17, 1943 and the Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service.

This year’s event is on Feb. 15. Dance to the USS Lexington Big Band at this event that recalls the canteen shows of WWII. Call 361-888-4873, ext. 307 for more details.

The USS LEXINGTON, CV-16, is a World War IIvintage Essex Class aircraft carrier. Commissioned in 1943, she served the United States longer and set more records than any other Essex Class carrier in the history of naval aviation.

The ship was the oldest working carrier in the United States Navy when decommissioned in 1991.

An Essex-class carrier, LEXINGTON was originally

named the USS CABOT. During World War II, final construction was being completed at Massachusetts’ Fore River Shipyard when word was received that the original carrier named USS LEXINGTON, CV-2, had been sunk in the Coral Sea. The new carrier’s name was changed to LEXINGTON.

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Jim Dean, CEO P.O. Box 248, Sandia, TX 78383 jdean642@aol.com