Long Island News
October 2012 Volume 53
SWING BRIDGE MESSAGE
IT IS STILL HOT & DRY
The swing bridge has had some extremely high and low tides. Please be aware of these conditions when crossing so as not to damage your vehicle.
Just a reminder that watering restrictions are in place. Washing houses, RV’s and cars is only allowed on Tuesdays & Saturdays Boats, docks and flowers can be done any day.
Dick Lothe, President
LIVOA Swing Bridge
EUCHRE
We really appreciate your help in this effort to conserve water and keep our expenses down.
Jeff Kelmis Asst. Treasurer LIV Board of Directors
That time of year is approaching rapidly and we are looking forward to the return of you, our friends and euchre family. Those of us you left behind will be brushing up beginning October 16. We start this brush up time early with play beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tournament time will begin November 1. At that time we will begin at the regular scheduled time of 7:00 p.m. As most of you know, it is best to come early to sign in. It is sometimes difficult to fill up a table. Be safe as you travel back to your Island Paradise and friends anxious to see you.
Shirley Ritten Long Island Village – Rentals It’s time to start thinking about your Winter Rental Reservations. Are you thinking about renting out your Cottage Home, Park Model or RV lot? Are you looking for something to rent for your family? Give Long Island Village Rentals a call – We can help find just the right home or RV lot on and off the water, for your family to enjoy that special weekend get-a-way or long term rental.
Call us today at 800-292-7261 or 956-943-6449 Or drop by our Welcome Center Support your Associations rental business
Christmas Already? Not yet, but rehearsals for the 2012 LIV Christmas program begin Thursday, November 8th at 4 pm in the Rec. Hall and continue every Tuesday and Thursday (excluding Thanksgiving day) until the program. All singers are welcome regardless of experience. The music is traditional Christmas music. Solos or small groups are welcome as well. If you have questions call John Moore @ 715-271-7381. See you then!
John Moore, Director LIV BOOK CLUB Join us on January 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at the LIV Library, for a discussion of the book The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair (1893 Chicago World’s Fair) That Changed America by Erik Larson. In February we will be reading The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson. In March, we will read Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik.
Sandy Moore
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L I V T R AV E L G O E R S P R E S E N T S
San Antonio Christmas Tour and “Peter Pan” December 4-6
Robert G. Hamilton Memorial Library
by: Judy Voss, Chairman E-mail: voss828@att.net SEPT 2012 INCOME Books, VHS/ $78.50 Fines Directories $52.00 Donation $101.00 Total Income $231.50 EXPENSES Books $197.44 DVD’s $143.16 Magazine $20.00 Total Expenses $360.60 BANK BALANCE
$3346.75
I want to thank Arlene Garcia & Cindy Hatzold for opening the library on Saturday’s. Weekend people were glad to be able to use it. We sold our directory to owners who only come on the weekend.
Tour Package Includes:
• Motorcoach by Paradise Tours with 2-night motel at Comfort Inn - includes buffet break fast at motel, DBL/OCC. • Entrance to “Peter Pan” at Majestic Theatre - main floor. • New Riverboat Ride including the extension thru Lock & Dam - 2 hour ride with fabulous Christmas lights and decorations new this year. • Narrated Trolley Tour of City of San Antoino - Hop on - Hop off at various points of interest. • Buffet lunch at Menger Hotel • Visit to SAS Shoe Store Price: $498 (2 people) Deposit: $249 by Oct. 10th Balance Due by Nov. 1st SIGN UP EARLY TO SECURE THEATRE / BUS SEATS!!
Call: D&S Travel 956-782-2103
Our $100. donation came from a renter. Please check your DVD box for the correct movie and put it back in the box before opening another. Please also check your machine before returning your DVD’s. We are accepting donated items for our Treasure & Book Sale November 10, 2012.
Mah Jongg Winners August 2012
8/06
Marianne Kinne
8/13
Dottie Dymit
8/20 Dottie Dymit June Loveridge 8/27 Dottie Lothe Dottie Dymit Mazine Raines
Intracoastal Cottage Lot # 350
For Rent. Everything New No Pets or Smoking
Call 573-353-7422
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call Judy or Leslie
956-943-5506
Judy@woolvertonrealty.com Leslie@woolvertonrealty.com
676 E Clam-
Fred Garza 956-459-9769 www.homeworksmhr.com
Nice waterfront lot w/ boat dock, concrete patio and covered palapa seating. $89,500
463 W Clam-
Custom 2/1 waterfront cottage home. Large covered deck. Nice kitchen. Vaulted ceilings. Must See! $199,500
Fishers of Men Lutheran Church Located at the corner of Jefferson and Tarnava, Port Isabel, TX (956) 943-2005 Sunday Worship Service 8:30 AM Communion Services 1st and 3rd Sundays Saturday Spanish School/Church 5:30 p.m. both in Spanish & English Bible Study Friday at 2:00 PM LWML meets 3rd Thursday monthly 10:00 AM
Everyone Welcome! Come Join Us!
First United
Methodist Church 101 W. Adams, Port Isabel (956) 943-2485
Beginning Sunday, September 9, the Fall/Winters hours will be: 8:30 am Worship/Communion 9:45 am Fellowship/Bible Study 11:00 am Worship www.portisabelfumc.com
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AUGUST
LIV Patrol
8/04 Lot 28 Renter was struck by a vehicle at stop sign driven by Lot 828 owner. Sheriff called, report filed. 8/11 Lot 810 Confrontation between renter and 2 males in a car. Sheriff arrived and renter removed. 8/12 Lot 381 Confrontation between two renters. Sheriff called. 8/30 SC 101 called
EMS
Law Offices of John Haywood
OCTOBER
Yard of the Month Bettie Lane Bragg 689 East Clam Circle
Property sales Business transactions Personal injury accidents Estate planning & Pre-Nuptial agreements. Call the Law Offices of John Haywood at 943-3288 for your appointment. Down the street at the Queen Isabel Inn.
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SWINK REAL ESTATE Inside Lots
Lot 755 COTTAGE HOME 2B/2Bth fully furnished, covered front and rear deck, Must see to appreciate $130,000
Sea Cottage Lots SC 59, 2BD/2BTH, furnished, spacious corner lot, Boat Lift, Storm Shutters. $185,000 SC 66 Furnished, 2BDR/2BTH, office on ground level, amazing master bedroom storage, 2 balconies, recent upgrades $179,000. SC 124, A single with 3BR/3BTH, recent new upgrades, mostly furnished plus a boat. $225,000.
Golf Course Lots Lot N - Emply lot with island view. $ 60,000
WE WANT YOUR LISTING.
Nor ma Swink, BROKER Cell (956) 561.3442 P.D. Swink, AGENT Cell (956) 572.1559
Office: (956) 943.4228 or (956) 943.4243 1338 W. Hwy 100 Laguna Vista,TX 78578 Email: SwinkRealEstate@rgv.rr.com Online: www.SwinkRealEstate.net
LIV Board Update An LIV Board of Directors meeting was not scheduled for August therefore the following reports are not available for publication: LIV Board Meeting Minutes for July 25, 2012 Manager’s Report Treasurer’s Report P & L Report
Waterfront Lots
Lot 137 PM with small island room, across the street from ICW. $115,000. Lot 140 COTTAGE HOME 2BR/2BTH, partially furnished, granite countertops and windowsills, stg under deck has 6.5 ‘ clearance, seawall replaced in 06. $218,000 Lot 141 empty lot ready to build on or your RV $108,000. Lot 272 • Recent remodeled PM, almost new boat lift, dock, large deck $139,900 Lot 458 Nice park model with addition, W/D, stg bldg, large covered deck $89,782 Lot 618A PM on the LIV lake with covered deck and stg $110,000 Lot 691 PM with an amazing view from covered deck, extra waterfront frontage. Would make great building site. $120,000 Lot 702 COTTAGE HOME 2BR/1 1/2 BTH, mostly furnished, stg bldg, boat lift. Great Price! $164,900 Lot 827 COTTAGE HOME like new 2B/2Bth, boat lift, under deck stg, brick walk way. You have to see this one! $214,000 Lot 842 PM with island room on oversized lot near the intracoastal, large bath. The lot has the value. $185,000.
Classifieds
Sea Cottage 85 - $ 235,000, 2 car garage, boat lift, fish cleaning station.vSpacious kitchen, living room, dining room, full bath and bedroom on 2nd floor. Large bedroom, ¾ bath and laundry on third floor. Great views of South Padre Island. Well maintained. Lot of storage. Call Bill at 651-335-5264 Lot 442 – PM, Deck w/Golf Course View. W/D , water filter system, possible 2 bedroom, 1 bath. New Paint, New Roof, Clean, Furnished. Mail Box included $ 59,900 (361) 533-2591
SIT BACK ; ENJOY THE VIEW. Waterfront Cottage Home, Lot 301. 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, fully furnished. $199,900. Contact Owner, 956-761-1182 (daytime); or Susan Brown, 956-5925464 (anytime). FOR SALE LARGE CONNER LOT 739 2/2 COTTAGE HOME WITH SHIPPING CHANNEL AND ISLAND VIEW FROM LARGE COVERED DECK. OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH LOTS OF STORAGE, CUSTOM BLANDS, 4 CEILING FANS, JETTED TUB, ALL TILE 18 IN. FLOORING AND FULLY FURNISHED WITH WASHER/DRYER. BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING AND PAVED DRIVE. PRICE $ 149,000. CALL LINDA AT 956-433-1756.
RENTAL #364 WATERFRONT Dec. 2012 – Apr. 2013 3mo. Prefer.P/M, 1/1, W/D, covered patio, Sm. lift, fish station, Sm. Dog o.k. $ 1100.00/mo. Owner – Sue 630-915-6753 FOR RENT – Waterfront Lot # 861. $600 plus electricity per month. Available October thru April Call 956-279-0007 SALE: 838 Waterfront: Remodeled Park Model / Island Room w/boat lift, King bed, whirlpool tub, Open Bright Plan, 19’ x 12’ Living Room w/sofa bed & 42” TV, 2nd bath w/ closet & washer/dryer, & large Walk-in Closet (remove to make 2nd bedroom) Covered Tile deck, Storage under, dock Fully Furnished & Equipped. $139,900 Owner Jim (262) 242-4181
For Sale: 799 E. Oyster – Waterfront Lot w/ 1/1 Park Model. Fully furnished, covered deck, and boat dock. $ 124,500 Call Bruce – 956-330-2218 For Sale: 503 E. Clam – Waterfront w/ 1/1 Park Model. Fully furnished, covered deck, boat dock, storage. Very clean ! $135,000. Contact Bruce – 956-330-2218
FOR SALE LOT # 815 On Canal with Dock reduced $85,000 907-345-5860 or 928-566-7189 SEA COTTAGE 19 -BARGAIN 2/2 recently remodeled, newly tiled floor, Carpet. Lots of storage. W/D upstairs. New storm shutters. Deck with boat lift. Elevator to 2nd floor. REDUCED $199,000 956-943-3215. Lot 236 Cottage Home for rent. 2BR – 1 bath furnished. On water with fishing dock, close to Intracoastal. Monthly $ 1500.00, Weekly $ 600.00 Call 956-655-4157 FOUR-MONTH RENTERS – We are looking to rent a 2/2 Sea cottage on the east end of Scallop with a boat lift (for 19”boat) for four months beginning December 2012. Please call Roger or Vicki at 605-486-0015 (h) : Roger at 402-670-0913; or Vicki at 402-680-5589 if you have a Sea Cottage available to rent. FOR RENT – WATERFRONT LOT # 814 October - April $ 625/mo. Call Owner 651-592-6188 LOT # 192 Waterfront Cottage home For Rent – 2 Bedroom/2Bath-Recently remodeled. Fully furnished, Covered deck with shade. For months of September, October thru March. Only $ 1,700 monthly Call (956) 821-5899 WATERFRONT LOT # 73 FOR SALE Located 3 lots off Intracoastal Waterway. Deck, Dock and Fish cleaning station. 80 feet of channel frontage. Call 281-578-0333. $ 85,000 FOR RENT: LOT # 456 WEST CLAM. Dock-Boat Lift- Double Paved.- Fish Cleaning Table – Main Canal- Wkly: $210/Monthly: $625/ Holiday Wk: $310. Contact Owner: 956-399-0568.
FOR SALE/ BY OWNER $ 69,500 Lot # 4 Counch Drive. Nice and Clean furnished, and nice big screen TV with large covered deck and storage on the bottom. Extra storage room on the side, extended patio, oversize lot. Owners have upgraded. Owner/agent 956-970-1144
6 Obituary Wava June Thorson age 85 at Lot 819 East Oyster, passed away on Friday August 24th. She had been an owner in Long Island Village since before 1995. Wava was from Bloomington Minnesota and was preceded in death by her husband. She was a teacher before retiring . With her strong love for gardening and flowers, she did a lot of work at the Arboretum in Minneapolis Minnesota. She will be missed by many friends.
Mary Steffensen GUESS WHO’S BACK !
TEXAS INTERNATIONAL FISHING TOURNAMENT One of LIV’s favorite women angulars, Diane Johnson, has done it again this year in the 2012 Texas International Fishing Tournament. Diane, from Lot # 455, has been fishing in TIFT for 17 years and has taken many awards. She has won this year with 1st Place Blackfin Tuna and 2nd Place Offshore No Bill Fish Division. You are making us proud Diane and we can hardly wait for 2013….No Pressure.
Mary Steffensen Editor
Bingo What great attendance we have enjoyed having during these summer months. Having families has been great and makes for a fun evening. Continue bringing those treats and drinks, relax, buy however many cards you may like at $1.00 each for the entire evening. You may even win. Remember we have those cards out by 6:15 p.m. and start at 7:00 p.m. sharp.
Shirley Ritten
Long Island News Classifieds, Cont.
SEA COTTAGE 89 $215,000 REDUCED. SELLER MOTIVATED, INCLUDES 2006 CLUB CART 4-PASS GOLF CART. Beautiful SPI View Morning Sun. 2 Bedroom/2Bath. Partially Furnished. Patty 956-943-3454 Worried About Having A Medical Emergency While Traveling? MASA (Medical Air Service Association) The world’s leading emergency assistance company • Emergency Air Transportation – Medical Evacuation • Helicopter Transportation – Ground Ambulance • Many Other Services Call : Apolonia Villarreal or Omar Villarreal (956)-873-2777 LOT G – INSIDE COTTAGE HOME FOR SALE : 3B-2B& 2 LOFTS. HAS TILE FLOOR, WINDOW SHUTTERS, GRANITE COUNTTER TOPS & BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF ISLAND. MUST SEE. $185,000.00 CALL 956-648-4428 785 E. OYSTER # 149,000 Highest elevation and best view of SPI, Fully Furnished Park Model with large tiled deck. Boat dock, large storage under deck. Includes Golf Cart and 19’ Baymaster Boat. “SEE IT - YOU WILL WANT IT” Price is negotiable. Call Tom -956-832-3032 Wanted a few women to test the Mary Kay New Time Wise Repair. For more information Call Sharon 956-371-7837 or come by My Mary Kay Studio 4135 Railroad, Port Isabel inside My Favorite Place Mini Mall.
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If you play chess and would like to have a Chess Club, please let me know. Judy Voss (956)943-2896 E-Mail- voss828@att.net
PINOCHLE CLUB
Myrle Minor has volunteered to teach new people to play Pinochle in the afternoon and the club plays in the evening at 6:30 in the Owner’s Lounge. Call me if you would like to join us.
Welcome New Owners August, 2012 D 006 454 496 635 758 840
Charles & Theresa Serio Armando & Josie Garza Joe Farias Isaac & Diana Martinez Edward Vasquez Juan & Reina Cisneros Jesse DeLeon & Jason Hernandez
Judy Voss (956) 943-2896 or e-mail me at voss828@att.net.
Organic Goods Fruit Smoothies & Gourmet Coffee Medicinal Teas & Herbs Supplements, Minerals, Homeopathics Nutritional Consultation with Doctor
Golf Report
HOLE IN ONE 5/3 Darryl Goade #1 5/5 Helen Sansone #4 5/25 James Vann #8 6/2 Mike Mueller #7 6/17 Paul Krueger # 17 6/24 Paul Krueger #4 6/30 James Vann #6 7/1 Judy Bennett #6 7/26 Melinda Nickless #1 8/10 Jim Viola #12 8/23 Kathy Von Schwienitz #6
Body System Evaluation Hair Analysis & Saliva Testing Natural Weight & Hormone Mgmt Books and More!! Box & Ship UPS Across USA Fax • Copy • Free WIFI 201 W. Queen Isabella Blvd., Port Isabel
(956) 943-2300 www.livingshoppe.com
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Best Waterfront Dining! Famous for the fun, known for the food!
Enjoy
Featuring
Hooker’s Palapa Bar at Pier 19. Featuring South Padre Islands famous sunsets.
Fish, Shrimp, Oysters, Burgers, Po Boys, Chicken, BLT, Salads, Fries, and Kids Meals.
10% OFF COUPON
- FREE WIFIOver the water on South Padre Island
Not valid with any other promotion or discount.
PIER 19
RESTAURANT & BAR
IN C REDIBLE! $5.99 Lunch Specials Monday thur Friday 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ALL Y OU CAN EAT Fish or Shrimp Served with Two Sides Daily
LOOK FOR O U R S IG N AT KO A EN TR AN C E.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
(956) 943-PIER www.Pier19.us
Open daily 7AM Fresh Seafood, Salads, Sandwiches 10% OFF COUPON Not valid with any other promotion or discount.
PIRATE’S LANDING RESTAURANT
- FREE WIFI-
110 N. Garcia • Port Isabel WATERFRONT DINING AT THE LIGHTHOUSE Open 11 a.m. • Lunch & Dinner
(956) 943-FOOD www.PiratesLandingRestaurant.com
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Atchley Realty
Robbie Atchley Coffman,
STORAGE
(956) 943-2313 Cell (956) 525-2124
BOATS - TRAILERS RV’S – CAMPERS
BROKER
608 STAR FISH-5th wheel , priced right !! $45,000. 394 PM, corner lot, shed, W/D. Make offer $69,900 147 2bd/2ba home w/70’+ waterfront $195,000 413 PM/add-on room, W/D, deck, clean!! $74,900 Lot K PM, full bath, w/d, walk-in closet, stg $55,000 396 PM/Island room, nice porch, fixer upper $64,900 75 2 bd, 2 ba. PM w/Island room, reduced $126,000
LONG & SHORT TERM RENTALS AVAILABLE
GATED 24 HOUR ACCESS • LIMITED INDOOR RV STORAGE AVAILABLE • LOCATED ON FM 508 HARLINGEN
956-371-6082 OR 956-371-6083
FREE RECORDED INFORMATION 24 HRS. TOLL FREE 1-800-778-1647 then enter the extension number Several rentals available. Several units or lots can possibly be owner financed. Lot 168 INTERCOASTAL-GREAT PRICE Lot #634 Very Nice, 2/2 waterfront Lot #715 - waterfront/cottage Lot #232 waterfront p.m./island ! park model/Island room--Handicap cottage home, lots of extras, boat lift, home 2/2, corner lot, gas room-very clean unit, direct accessable,great views and fishing. $225,000 stove, 1-800-778-1647 ext.1294 access to intercoastal $129,000 ONLY $169,500! 1-800-1647 ext. #1174 1-800-778-1647 ext. #1214 $224,500 1-800-778-1647 ext.#1374
Please call for new listings / open evenings & weekends by appointment. FINANCING AVAILABLE
LET’S MAKE A DEAL-TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT UNITS AT LOW PRICES! INSIDE Lots Park Models
Make an offer! Lot #487 - waterfront pm, covered, Lot #80 waterfront park model, all Waterfront # 214 Cottage Home #704 cottage home 2/2, hurricane tiled deck, new furniture, all ceramic tile, shady parking, beautiful water 2/2 Furn. nautical décor. Large deck windows, composite wood boat dock tile 1-800-778-1647 ext.1194 Close to club house. View of canal w/lift, lots of storage! ONLY $193,500 views! 1-800-778-1167 ext.1274 $179,000 800-778-1647 • Ext. 1774 $129,000 1-800-778-1647 ext #1134
#5 $40,000 #8 $35,000 #113 $39,500 #535 $40,000
#203 possible owner finance ONLY $52,000
WATER FRONT
Lot #379 pm, corner lot, shed, tile, 1-800-778-1647 ext.1174 $60,000
J - Super nice p. m., roof over, tiled Lot # 268 waterfront home 2bedporch, shutters, clean, golf course,etc 1b, furnished, covered and tiled $79,995 1800-778-1647 ext. #1154 deck, open floor plan. $189,500 1-800-778-1641 ext. 1114 - SOLD
RONA HAMLINCK (956) 371-0425 Roy Bailey / Broker
ronarealtor@aol.com
#721 Very nice p.m. with deck, shed, possibility to have 2 bedrooms $67,500 1-800-776-1847 ext.1234
#433 park model-close to #136 - $99,750 club house and golf #180-$90,000 course--awning, #271 - $75,000 #630 -waterfront park shed only $59,000 model $125,000
600 S. Garcia #13, Port Isabel
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The Long Island News is a monthly publication of the Long Island Village Owners Association, Inc. Deadline for articles is the 10th of the month prior to publication. For information and submission of articles, please contact Editor Mary Steffensen at the Village. Graphic Design by Wendy Hauschildt, Blue Starfish Design. Printing by Alex Avalos, Printing, South Padre Island.