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4A Thursday, March 3, 2011
IslandChurch
Port Aransas South Jetty
Pastor’s Pen
Corrections Committee tasked with
laws pertaining to criminal offenders Let’s not be so focused on our worries
During the second week of February,
House Speaker Joe Straus named the
committee assignments for the Texas
House of Representatives of the 82nd
Awesome volunteer
Pearl Fedoronchuk, left, of Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada is this year’s chosen
JELM Winter Texan of the Year. Fedoronchuk has dance and exercise
classes at the JELM for many years during her stay in Port Aransas. She
and her husband and dance partner Wally, center, were recognized at a
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 25. JELM coordinator Pat
Reilly, right, presented Fedoronchuk with a certificate of appreciation.
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Courtesy photo
Vega - Solis wedding
Claudia Sixta Vega and Diego Solis, both of Port Aransas, exchanged
wedding vows on Friday, Feb. 25, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
in Corpus Christi. The bride works for Melrose Clothing in Corpus Christi.
She is the daughter of Carlos and Maria Elena Vega of Taft. The groom
works for the Port Aransas Police Department. His parents are Santiago
and Janie Solis of Corpus Christi.
CASTAWAYS
SEAFOOD GRILL
waqfs to extend a heartfelt
jj
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Legislative Ses-
sion. This week, I
want to review the
Corrections Com-
mittee, of which I
am a member. The
committee is tasked
with dealing with
an array of impor-
tant issues that are
currently facing the
State of Texas.
It is composed of nine House members
and has legislative jurisdiction on all mat-
ters pertaining to:
• the incarceration and rehabilitation
of convicted felons;
• the establishment and maintenance
of programs that provide alternatives to
incarceration;
• the commitment and rehabilitation
of youths;
• the construction, operation, and man-
agement of correctional facilities of the
state and facilities used for the commit-
ment and rehabilitation of youths;
• juvenile delinquency and gang
violence;
• criminal law, prohibitions, standards,
and penalties as applied to juveniles;
• criminal procedure in the courts of
Texas as it relates to juveniles.
The committee also will oversee nine
state agencies:
• the Texas Department of Criminal
Justice,
• the Special Prosecution Unit,
• the Board of Pardons and Paroles,
• the Texas Youth Commission,
• the Office of Independent Ombuds-
man of the Texas Youth Commission,
• the Council on Sex Offender Treat-
ment,
• the Texas Correctional Office on
Offenders with Medical or Mental Im-
pairments,
• the Texas Juvenile Probation Com-
mission,
• the Advisory Council on Juvenile
Services.
Texas, like many other states, is work-
ing to get a handle on an ever-growing
prison population. Currently, there are ap-
proximately 156,028 inmates in 112 cor-
rectional facilities throughout the state; of
those in prison, 315 are on death row. In
addition, there are 80,929 on parole and
under active supervision.
While these numbers represent those
currently in prison or on parole, another
419,561 individuals are classified as pro-;
bationers, including both felony and
misdemeanor cases under direct, indirect
and pretrial supervision.
The State of Texas spends $3.1 bil-
lion annually to maintain and provide
for the management and administration
of these individuals. Of the $3.1 billion,
approximately $463.4 million is spent
on health care services for the state’s
inmate population. Further, the inmate
population has increased over the past 10
years from 144,983 in 2001 to more than
156,028 in 2010. These figures represent
a substantial part of the state’s biannual
budget.
Some additional interesting facts are
that the recidivism rate for prison inmates
- the percentage who return to prison - is
24.3 percent. As high as this rate is, it is
in fact low relative to other states. Addi-
tionally, of the 156,028 inmates in con-
finement, 3,522 are in Substance Abuse
Felony Punishment (SAFP) facilities.
If you would like to start following any
of the bills that have already been referred
to the Corrections Committee or any of
the other bills which have been filed and
referred to committees, these Web sites
serve as a great resource:
• The Texas Legislature at www.capi-
tol.state.tx.us.
• The Texas House of Representatives
at www.house.state.tx.us.
• The Texas Senate at www.senate.
state.tx.us.
If you have questions or comments
regarding any of the information men-
tioned in this article or any bills which
have been filed, 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.
Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, is
the District 32 State Representative.
Contact him at E2-808, P.O. Box 2910,
Austin TX 78768; (512)463-0672 or todd.
hunter @ house, state.tx.us.
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One of my favorite places in the
whole world is the zoo. Any zoo will
do, but I really love those designed to be
more like parks, where you walk trails
among the trees.
When I lived in Louisville, Ky., I
had an annual membership to the zoo
and went there at least twice a month.
More importantly, I went on my own! I
discovered a certain serenity that comes
from spending time watching certain
animals without anothef small animal
tugging on my sleeve crying, “I want
to see Simba!”
It became a spiritual practice to spend
several hours just wandering around
the zoo and seeing things that caused a
variety of emotions. There was the mo-
ment of sheer wonder when I saw how
sheer a bat’s wings really are. The mo-
Family-friendly
activities set
for Spring Break
Family-friendly Spring Break activities
are scheduled for Monday through Satur-
day, March 14-19, at the Jerry McDonald
Ball Field, 113 S. Alister St.
Sponsored by the Community Presby-
terian Church, the Spring “Give Us A”
Break events will begin at dusk.
The following activities have been
scheduled:
• Monday, March 14 - Family movie
• Tuesday, March 15 - Live music with
As We Fell
• Wednesday, March 16 - Family
movie
• Thursday, March 17 - Family mov-
ie
• Friday, March 18 - Live music with
the Cody Angel Band
• Saturday, March 19 - Family movie
The public is invited to the free events
and concessions will be available.
For more information, call 749-5319.
Pancakes are
on church
menu Tuesday
Pancakes aren’t just for breakfast
anymore.
Have them for dinner on Tuesday,
March 8, and support youth programs
at Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
while you’re at it.
The church’s annual Pancake Supper
will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
parish hall, 433 Trojan St.
All-you-can-eat pancakes with ham
and applesauce will sell for $5 at the
door. Children under 5 will be served at
no charge.
Take-out-plates also will be avail-
able.
ment of joy when
a river otter stood
on its hind legs
and looked back at
me. The moment
of heartbreak as an
eagle with a dam-
aged wing tried to
fly, only to fall.
My favorite
memory was an
encounter between
a duck and a snow
leopard. It was a garden-variety mal-
lard duck - one of many that inhabited
the grounds of the zoo. This duck was
strolling down the middle of the side-
walk among the big cats. (I imagine it
was dared to do so by the other ducks.)
Everyone in the area stopped to watch
the duck as if they had never seen a duck
before. But I was watching the leopard.
He, too, was watching the duck and, as
it got closer, became more intent and
crouched, tail twitching. Finally when
the duck got to the bushes in front of
his cage he pounced, leaping from the
back of the cage to the front so fast I
didn’t see him leap. I only saw him
land. I gained a newfound respect for
the leopard and gratitude to whoever
forged the bars on the cage. But no one
else had noticed the leopard. All they
saw was the duck. I felt sad that they
missed it and a little glad that 1 had the
experience all to myself.
All they saw was the duck. The
lectionary passage for Feb. 27 was the
section of the Sermon on the Mount
where Jesus tells us not to worry, and
then points out the birds of the air and
flowers of the field. The reason he does
so is not just to remind us that God cares
for us as much (if not more so) as God
cares for them. It’s also a reminder not
to become so focused on our worries
that we miss the glories that are around
us. Worry can often cause tunnel vi-
sion, and we miss moments of joy and
wonder, comfort and gratitude that are
present everyday around us. We focus
on our worries, on the mundane things
of life so that all we see is the duck,
and we can miss the miracles around
us that remind us that God is really in
charge so we don’t have to sweat the
small stuff.
Is it possible to live worry-free? We
won’t know until we try.
If worries about what happened today
or what will happen tomorrow wake you
up, go outside and look at the stars. You
may see a celestial sight that reminds
you of the light that shines in the dark-
ness. If concerns about what awaits you
at work or school distract you in the
car, look out the window. You may see
a flock of gulls in a flowing formation
that reminds you those who wait upon
the Lord are lifted up with wings.
Who knows what you may experi-
ence, but you’ll never know if you don’t
look up and look out once in a while.
Tricia Tedrow is interim pastor at
Community Presbyterian Church in
Port Aransas.
Join us for FUN & GAMES & LOTS OF PANCAKES at our
SHROVE TUESP/AY
PANCAKE SUPPER*
Island in tl)e Son
United Methodist Church
TUBSPAV, /VIARCH 3
6:00 ~ 8:00 PM *** $5.00 per person
ASH
Service
(Wednesday March 9, 7:00 PM
EACH WEDNESDAY DURING LENT:
Meditative “Come & Go” Communion, 5:00 • 6:00 PM
Lenten Series: "What's the Least I Can Believe
and Still Be a Christian?"
10650 Highway 361
Corpus Christi, Texas
361-749-0884
On Mustang Island
between Newport
Pass Road &
Beach Access Road #3
600 Cut Off Road, Suite 14 • Northgate Mall • Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Call for an Appointment 361 749-1930
CHURCH DIRECTORY
CHURCH OF CHRIST
James Bruster, Minister
Sunday Bible Class 9 a.m.
Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Class 7 p.m.
205 Brundrett
749-5498... .361 -563-8232
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
Paul Campbell, President
Sacrament Meeting: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday School: 10:45 a.m.
Primary: 10:45 a.m.
Priesthood and Relief Society:
11:30 a.m.
3035 Hwy 35 N., Rockport
(361) 790-5699
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN
Tricia Tedrow, Interim Pastor
Church School 9:30 a.m. Sun.
Sunday Early Worship
Starts Jan. 16th: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday Youth Service:
12:30 p.m., JELM
The Anchor - An Uncommon
Gathering, 7:00 p.m., Wed.
113 S. Alister................749-5319
11TH STREET CHRISTIAN
John Pritchett, Minister
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Worship: 11 a.m.
11th & Nelson Ave.
Aransas Pass....758-5818
FAITH LUTHERAN
James Sturgis, Pastor
938 W. Lott Ave., Aransas Pass
361-758-3145
Sunday School: 9 a.m.
Morning Worship: 10 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST
William Campbell, Pastor
Sunday School/Bible
Study - all ages 9:45 a.m.
Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Anchor Groups: T.B.A.
Wed.: Tidal Wave Kids
200 N. Station.............749-6479
FIRST CHRISTIAN
(Disciples of Christ)
Rev. David Dear, Pastor
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Worship: 11 a.m.
337 W. Nelson & Rife
Aransas Pass....
758-3530
4168.
r<t Alister
^ street
ISLAND IN THE SON
UNITED METHODIST
Rev. Dana L. Hamilton, Pastor
Small Groups: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m.
10650 Hwy. 361
(by Beach Access Rd. 3)....749-0884
Grace Community Church
Non-denominational
Mark Kennedy, Pastor
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
The Lighthouse for PAHS students
- Friday: 5-6:30 p.m.
1801 S. 11th........749-5772
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC
Father John Xaviour
Rosary 7:45 & Mass 8 a.m. weekdays
Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 9 & 11 a.m.
Confession: Saturday 4:30 p.m.
100 N. Station St.........749-5825
TRINITY-BY-THE-SEA
EPISCOPAL
Rev. Doug Schwert
Sunday School 10 a.m.
Sunday Eucharist: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Christian Education: Sunday 6 p.m.
Women’s Bible Study: Monday 7 p.m.
Wed. Eucharist: 9:30 a.m.
433 Trojan St........749-6449
Souvenir City
100 E. White
749-6424
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