229.002 allows hunting provided that the weapon used for hunting is a shotgun, air rifle or pistol, BB gun or bow and arrow and discharged on a tract of land at least 10 acres in size and more than 150 feet from a residence or occupied building on another property.
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November 29, 2012
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The La Posada Boat Parade – the one night of the year when The Island lets out the clutch. Next Publication Date: 12/06/2012
Around The Island
38th Year!
By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com
Here on The Island things have been pretty quiet. We’ve had some bad weather cells pass us by on the east and west, at the same time in a couple of instances, but all in all it’s been Chamber of Commerce Weather of late. The beach has been beautiful with days fit for barefoot beachcombing, beach driving conditions fit for the most timid of motorists, and nights perfect for beach fires. All in all it’s been a welcome quiet time hereabouts as we head into the Christmas season.
Big noise at the little plant Our phones and e-mail have been abuzz this week with questions about a loud hissing noise, bad smell, and explosion at the Whitecap Water Treatment Plant last Wednesday evening. The reports say the hissing sounded like some sort of high pressure gas was escaping from something and there was an overwhelming foul odor. Soon a crowd gathered but they disbursed after reporting a loud explosion. We contacted the City Engineering Department and their response is included below. The holiday season is upon us and it’s time for that greatest of Island traditions, the lighted boat parade. We’ll see you there and in the meantime say hello if you see us Around The Island.
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Editor’s note: As noted above we received several questions this week about noises and odors coming from the Whitecap Treatment Plant on Wednesday and Thursday of last week. We contacted the city’s Chief Engineer Dan Biles, who forwaded the question to Foster Crowell, Director Wastewater Department, City of Corpus Christi. This is his response. Following is response to concerns at the Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant was reviewed on the morning of November 27 by the Plant and Facilities Superintendents and the Assistant Director : 1. There are several possible noise sources at the plant. The plant process airline outside the blower building has a leaking air gasket. Also, an air-release valve was making some noise during operation. Both these items will be repaired by the end of the week to minimize the concern. 2. Odor sources have been surveyed. On the morning of November 22 (Thursday), plant operators arriving for the morning shift noted the plant aerobic blowers had been off overnight. Because of this, odors may have occurred upon re-starting the blowers/motors/ pumps and the biological operation re-initiated. Also, all other plant processes will be reviewed and modified so as to minimize all odors. 3. The plant has been completely reviewed for sources of any explosions. This includes all major power sources, pumps and motors. No evidence of any explosion at the plant can be found. Our crews are continuing electrical checks to assure no problems in any of the plant process and automated alarm systems . AEP was also contacted and no call outs for the island were reported. Foster Crowell, Director Wastewater Department City of Corpus Christi
It’s Time to Posada Everybody!
Lighted Boat Parade Activities Kick Off Saturday December 1st
In Washington State they are closing state parks because people are being attacked by juvenile owls who, it seems, are particularly fond of women with pony tails and people wearing headphones. In Washington D.C. a parade of naked protesters, mostly women, invaded the office of Representative John Boehner (please don’t throw us in the briar patch), in London the Rolling Stones kick-off concert for their 50th anniversary tour was cut short due to a noise curfew which pulled the plug before they could announced they couldn’t get no satisfaction and the London Telegraph called on them to retire. Closer to home our park – national not state – is open and celebrating its second fifty years with a story in the Big Daily about Islander Louis Rawalt and nary an owl in sight, there have been no recent reported sightings of naked men on the Kleberg County beach, and it was revealed this week that one local woman found satisfaction at the recent visit of the Antiques Roadshow when it turned out that a painting she had stored in her house was in fact the lost Diego Rivera painting “El Albanil” appraised between $800,000 to $1 million. Now that’s a roadshow baby!
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38th Annual La Posada Lighted Boat Parade Schedule (Suitable for taping to your refrigerator door) Saturday, December 1
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Breakfast with Santa, Saturday December 1 from 9 a.m. -12 at St. Andrew By the Sea Catholic Church Family Life Center 14235 Encantada (Encantada is across from the entrance to Balli Park). It is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Padre Island and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available. There is no charge for this event but each child is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to share with a less fortunate child. For more information, call 361 8161243.
Monday, December 3 Streetside and Waterside decorations need to be up by Monday, December 3 to be eligible for judging. Judging will take place during the week of December 3.
Viewing Area at Marrianna’s Way
Tuesday, December 4 Yacht Club- Bring a Toy to get in
Kickoff Party for La Posada at Scuttlebutt’s sponsored by Padre Island Yacht Club. The doors open at 3 p.m. with the Marines in dress blues, a color guard, and military vehicles. There will be a dance floor brought in especially for the event with music by a swing band from 8-11 p.m.
Saturday Parade Route By Dale Rankin This year’s La Posada Boat Parade marks the 38th anniversary of the event.
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The parade began to commemorate the search by Mary and Joseph for lodging as described in the Gospel books of the Bible in 1974 when Bishop Thomas J. Drury from the Diocese of Corpus Christi blessed the boats as they set out going from house to house in their symbolic search for shelter. The boaters decorated their boats and sang Christmas carols at each stop. It wasn’t until later years that the Toys for Tots drive was added. In the beginning the boats set out from the canal across the street from the entrance to Padre Isles Country Club and eventually moved the muster point to the canal behind Anchor Resort where the Padre Island Yacht Club had set up shop.
Wednesday, December 5 Ice cream with Santa from 5-6:30 p.m. at Seashore Leaning Center Gym.
Thursday, December 6 Cookies with Santa at Seashore Learning Center Gym from 10 – 11:30 a.m. (Santa’s going to have to diet after the Christmas season). Friday Marshalling Area
The parade grew over the years and has become the largest single annual event on The Island and now runs for two nights. Its offspring – the Fourth of July Boat Parade – was done as a one-time-only event – also blessed by Bishop Drury – to commemorate the United States Bicentennial in 1976 and then also became an annual event.
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So when you take part in the La Posada Boat Parade you are helping to grow an Island tradition that began as informal get together way back when a new home cost $34,900, gas was 55 cents per gallon, inflation was 11%, and
It’s time to get out the Christmas lights and see which ones still work folks because the 38th version of the La Posada Lighted Boat Parade is here!
President Richard Nixon took his last airplane ride from Washington to California. It has turned into the largest single-event for gathering toys for Toys for Tots in the state. The Marine boat in the parade each night will collect toys from docks around The Island.
A Thanksgiving to Remember: A holiday On the Rocks By Jay Gardener The starry skies were just beginning to lighten up from the east over the water when we finally crawled out of our Tent-cots and began scratching around with rods and tackle in the predawn hours. No one needed an alarm this morning; the anticipation of the morning’s fishing session has caused us to sleep light and be ready to ensure we didn’t miss the first cast of the day. Kevin and I were down south on the sand during the week of Thanksgiving being thankful in our own way.
On the sand The days before had been a few day-trips down the National Seashore chasing pompano, and we had been hit and miss, with a few to show each day. The weather was chamber-of-commercebeautiful, as we have been enjoying an Indian summer here in the coastal bend. The water was beautiful green and the winds had been light. Jason “Zep” joined us on one of the trips, and
Bring a toy to be eligible for raffle tickets to win prizes – including weekend getaways. A full house is expected so get there early for a good seat. This is the second year for the event and it promises to be a good crowd.
Mandatory Captains’ Meeting 7 p.m. at the Padre Island Yacht Club, 13403 Whitecap Blvd. Parade positions, call signs, parade route, communications and safety procedures will be covered. Official entries for the parade(s) will not be accepted after this meeting. For questions on the parade contact Jim at 361-774-0177 or trawlergenesis@yahoo.com.
Friday December 7 La Posada Lighted Boat Parade on north end of The Island. Starts at 7 p.m. Boats begin staging at 6:30 p.m. at staging area at the end of Cabana North at Commodores Cove. On both nights toys will be collected at docks along the route. To contribute flash a white light at the collector boats in the parade displaying a yellow flashing lights and they will get to you. This parade goes off rain or shine. No matter the weather conditions the collector boats will be on the water.
Saturday December 8 The Night The Island Parties!
La Posada Lighted Boat Parade starts at 6 p.m. Boats stage at Caravel boat ramp beginning a 5:30 p.m. Parade starts at 6 p.m. The Padre Island Yacht Club will open to the public at 5:00 for parade viewing. Bring a toy, cookies, coffee and punch, no pets or alcohol.
Kevin with a kingfish on the fly. tied into a pretty good over-sized red, which many people had been catching. James was down south shark fishing, and we had planned on catching up with him later in the week. After a few days of fishing the north end of the beach, Kevin and I knew we needed to get south. We loaded up enough supplies to feed Pharaoh’s army and eased down the Island. We Rocks Continued on A11
Awards will be given for first & second places in the following categories: Most Traditional, Most Joyful, Most Patriotic, and Best Island Spirit. The top boat across all categories will receive the Fleet Award. Judging will be done at the Yacht Club.
Sunday, December 9 Toys will be handed over to the Marines beginning at 9 a.m. at the Padre Island Yacht Club followed by pot luck brunch.