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4A Thursday, January 13, 2005
IslandChurch
Port Aransas South Jetty
Pastor’s pen
Rollin’, rollin’ rollin’
Staff photo by Murray Judson
Recreational vehicles, mostly Winter Texans, continue rolling into town. The townfolks are working
hard to accommodate the visitors who are looking for better weather, good companionship and the
wonderful activities in Port Aransas. Here, RV’s hit the beach at Avenue G, to find a place to park for a
while. Fishing, shell collecting, exercising and more can be enjoyed by the winter visitors.
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On the town
La Playa serves ‘fiesta’ of food
It’s a tradition when company
comes to visit over the holidays to
go out for dinner at one of our many
fine dining establishments. Port
Aransas is well known for its many
good restaurants, and my visitors
from up north wanted to sample the
flavors of Mexico. I took them to
the La Playa Mexican Grille on
Beach Street, and we enjoyed an is-
land “fiesta” of food.
At La Playa, they skillfully com-
bine the distinctive ethnic flavors of
chili peppers, cilantro, garlic, onions,
tomatoes and tortillas with seafood,
beef and chicken. Some of their
popular entrees include sizzling
fajitas, shrimp and crawfish enchila-
das, rib eye steaks, fajita steak
tampiqueno, grilled chicken breast
topped with creamy chipotle sauce
and combination dinner plates.
Their lunch and dinner menu is
served from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
weekdays, and until 10 p.m. on week-
ends. They offer breakfast on Satur-
day and Sunday from 9 a.m. along
with “Early Bird” specials from 4
p.m. until 6 p.m. weekdays.
Our friendly server Patty brought
menus and told us about their daily
specials. We began with appetizers.
One was my favorite from their
menu, the Cortez sampler of all three
ceviches. It included a bowl of tradi-
tional ceviche made with fresh fish
and shrimp cooked in lime juice, the
ceviche verde in a spicy green sauce,
and the campechana ceviche in a red
sauce topped with crab meat and
avocado. The other appetizer was a
daily special of crab in an avocado
nest served with crab claws and a
savory cilantro ranch dressing. It was
decidedly noteworthy and is my new
favorite.
I ordered one of the menu spe-
cialties of the house, the enchiladas
marisco. This delicious dish is
shrimp and avocado enchiladas
smothered with a creamy roasted
poblano sauce and topped with fresh
crab meat.
Other tasty treats on the
especiales de la casa list are spinach
enchiladas with garlic and roasted
almonds, their island pepper that is
a roasted poblano pepper stuffed
with white cheese and wrapped in
a fajita steak, grilled chicken breast
topped with chipotle sauce and
cheese, the tampiqueno fajita steak
with island sauce, and crawfish en-
chiladas covered with creamy
chipotle sauce and melted white
cheese.
Sharon
Schafer
If you are a te-
quila aficionado,
you can enjoy a
margarita made
with one of their
65 premium
tequilas. Their
extensive brands
of tequilas in-
clude silvers that
are distilled and
bottled,
reposados that
are aged nine months in barrels, and
anejos tequilas that are aged in bar-
rels at least one year.
On the rocks or frozen, there are
many choices ranging from the house
La Playa Rita, to the frozen “melt
down” with cointreau or Grand
Marnier. Owners Greg and Mikhal
Villasana also offer a large selection
of domestic and imported beers to
quench your thirst.
Their talented kitchen staff mem-
bers are Carlos, Efrin, Isaac,
Norman, Miguel and Rosibel.
Other menu offerings include ap-
petizers of chili con queso,
guacamole made fresh at your table,
spinach quesadillas that are another
of my favorites, tortilla soup, grilled
fajita salads and Texas plates. These
are chicken enchiladas, cheese enchi-
ladas for $7.25 served with Mexi-
can rice and fat-free refried beans, a
crispy taco plate, beef enchiladas, and
a huge grande burrito made with a
frisbee-size flour tortilla and stuffed
with chicken or beef, and rice, beans,
lettuce and tomatoes served with
chili con queso for $6.95. The
friendly people serving all this de-
lectable food are Patty, floor man-
ager Abby, Jill, Tim, Christine, Ben,
Elvira, Georgia and Jonathan. If you
are new to the area, or it is your first
visit, these friendly folks will gladly
tell you about their menu items. All
of their sauces and salsas are home-
made daily from scratch using the
freshest ingredients.
Their restaurant is festive and
decorated with folk art. The dining
room is smoke-free, and there is a
deck in front for outside dining
when the weather is nice.
One of my visiting companions
thoroughly enjoyed her sizzling
chicken fajitas served with grilled
bell peppers and onions that came
with Mexican rice, beans, pico de
gallo and guacamole. My other com-
panion was delighted with his choice,
another daily special, the rib-eye
steak that came with four flying
DeathsFunerals
Korth
Jeffrey Dewing Korth passed
away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2005, at
his home in Port Aransas.
He was born to Robert and lone
Korth on Jan. 27, 1940, in
Yorktown, Texas.
After graduating from Texas
A&M University - College Sta-
tion, he was commissioned as a sec-
ond lieutenant in the United States
Army, Corps of Engineers. During
his career, he specialized as a pe-
troleum geologist and hydrologist,
and had many adventures through-
out Texas and overseas.
He settled in Austin, Texas, in
the early 1970s and became a long-
time friend of Bill W. And Dr. Bob.
Jeff loved gadgets, computers,
politics and football, and would
spend hours with anyone willing
to share these passions.
In 1990, he happily worked to
get his pilot’s license because one
of his greatest dreams was to fly.
Jeff moved to Port Aransas in
1995 and commenced to “green”
Jeff Korth
his corner of the
Earth and hook
up computers.
He loved the
Port Aransas
Computer Cen-
ter (mostly the
kids) and missed
the endeavor
when his illness
got in the way.
Jeff spent his
last days making peace and be-
ing with his beloved daughter,
Ashley.
His family of Ashley, Cynthia,
Fred, Clint and Kenny will miss
him forever. He cherished his
friends, t especially C.W., Mary
Emma and Jonathan, and often
felt like the luckiest guy in the
world.
Jeffrey would wish us to believe
in miracles, love and each other.
Fly with God, Jeffrey.
A memorial gathering for Jeff
will be held in Yorktown, Texas
on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. at
the Westside Cemetery.
shrimp. The steak was cooked to
perfection, and the presentation was
very eye-appealing.
During winter months, Greg and
Mikhal offer “Early Bird” specials
from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. These vary
daily and sell for $5.95 including tea
or coffee. The weekend breakfast
menu is a wide variety of breakfast
tacos, along with huevos rancheros
and huevos con enchiladas.
Shrimp dishes on the menu are
their el diablo shrimp sauteed in a
spicy red sauce with diced red and
green bell peppers, tequila ajo
shrimp sauteed in garlic butter and
finished with gold tequila, and ba-
con-wrapped shrimp stuffed with
white cheese and a sliver of serrano
pepper. Their recipes are family fa-
vorites and several that they have
developed through the years.
For orders to go, catering or ques-
tions, telephone 749-0022. They are
closed on Mondays and at 3 p.m. on
Sundays. You will find La Playa
Mexican Grille at 222 Beach St.
across from the Silver Fox store.
Enjoy your meal!
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IN MEMORIAM
The Port Aransas Computer Club
Expresses with deepest sorrow the
passing of Jeffrey Korth, Board
Member Emeritus. Jeff was the
backbone of our organization and
the running of the computer
center. His devotion and
commitment to the center is his
legacy.This gentle, wise man will
always be a part of our organization.
His spirit will always remain with us.
Board of Directors
Port Aransas Computer Club
Getting our signals straight
There is a true story about a hiker
and a pilot in Alaska who got their
signals confused. Poet Carl McCunn
had gone into the wilderness to pho-
tograph the beautiful scenery and
the wildlife, but he had not been
specific about his plans to be flown
out. As the weather began to turn
nasty, he realized that he was
stranded. Fortunately, others were
paying attention, and a rescue plane
was sent for. His job being finished
Richard
Safford
and his supplies
depleted, he was
quite ready to
return to civili-
zation. But the
pilot, passing
overhead, misin-
terpreted
McCunn to be
signaling that
everything was
all right and
Chicken Calvados
2 4-oz. chicken breasts, sliced
in 4 strips
2 oz, clarified butter
flour
8 mushrooms, sliced
one green apple, sliced thin
1 T. minced garlic
1/4 t. ground ginger
salt
2 oz. apple schnapps or apple
liqueur
4 oz. heavy whipping cream
Dredge the chicken strips in flour
and saute them in butter until half-
way done. Add the onion, mush-
rooms and apple. Saute another two
minutes stirring occasionally. Add
the garlic, salt and ginger, saute an-
other minute. Add the apple liqueur,
simmer about three minutes, stir in
the cream and simmer until thick.
Serve over rice. Makes two servings.
Sharon Schafer is a chef, a pot-
ter, a banjo picker, theater junkie,
synchronized swim instructor and
more.
Winter dance
to help fund
JELM season
Residents and Winter Texans are
invited for an evening of dancing
on Wednesday, Jan. 19.
The dance will be at the Pollock
Center behind Community Presby-
terian Church, 113 S. Alister St.,
starting at 7 p.m.
Proceeds from the $5 admission
and a raffle will be used for pro-
grams offered at the Joint Effort
Leisure Ministry (JELM) Center.
Music will be by Carl Erwin and
the Jam Session Band.
UDPEN SUNDA
Ky 12:00 -5:00pm
PpftTlQ& Interiors
1 2621 Sf. Hwy. 361-f 361J749-0417!
Monday
5:20 a.m.
Early Aerobics
8 A.M.
Aerobics
9:30 a.m.
Beginning Line Dancing
10 A.M.
Creative Writing
10:45 a.m.
Advanced Line Dancing
1 P.M.
Bridge
1 P.M.
Needleworks
1:30 p.m.
Tai Chi
Jan. 3, 17
6:30 p.m.
Pot Luck Supper
Tuesday
7 A.M.
Beginner Pilates
8:15 a.m.
Body Toning
1 P.M.
42 Dominoes
3 p.m.
African Dance
4 p.m.
Pilates
7:30 p.m.
Goloen Oldies
I Wednesday
5:20 a.m.
Early Aerobics
8 A.M.
Aerobics
1 P.M.
Chicken Feet dominoes
1 P.M.
Crafts
4 P.M.
Bible study
Jan. 19
7 P.M.
Winter Dance
I Thursday I
7 A.M.
Beginner Pilates
8:15 a.m.
Body Toning
Starting Dec. 9
9:30 a.m.
Beginner Line Dancing
10:45 a.m.
Advanced Line Dancing
1 P.M.
Bridge
1 P.M.
Needleworks
7 p.m.
Pinochle
I Friday j
5:20 a.m.
Early Aerobics
8 A.M.
Aerobics
1 P.M.
Needleworks
4 P.M.
Pilates
6:30 p.m.
Golden Oldies
I Saturday I
Jan. 8, 22
7:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Jan. 8
8:30 a.m.
Safe Driving Program
10 A.M.
Pilates
Jan. 22
7:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
8 A.M.
Christmas Bazaar
that he wanted to stay on.
McCunn wrote about it in his di-
ary: “I recall raising my right hand,
shoulder high and shaking my fist on
the plane’s second pass. It was a little
cheer — like when your team scored
a touchdown or something. Turns
out that’s the signal (or very similar)
for “All OK - Do not wait!”’ In this
case, that which was very rational,
very logical, very acceptable, was very
nearly fatal. The pilot got the wrong
information.
We do the same, quite by accident.
The signals we receive from each
other, the signals we give, are fre-
quently misunderstood. I tell people
not to take what they think others
mean too seriously. Most of the
time, most people are not thinking
about us, and most of their body
language, their “hints” or their dis-
tractions have nothing to do with
us. If we take our interpretations
seriously, without checking with the
other to see if we have got it right,
we will find ourselves stranded in
the wildernesses of life, waving fu-
tilely at each other.
Jesus of Nazareth had a different
approach to life. He got his signals
right, because he took the time to
make sure that the primary signal
he was receiving was from God.
And then he took the time to make
sure that he knew what others re-
ally meant. Even when he met a
blind man, he took the time to ask
what the man really desired; he did
not assume (as natural as it might
seem) that the man would want to
be healed. The signals Jesus received
caused him to display love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faith-
fulness, humility and self-control.
His example is our opportunity.
Richard Safford is pastor at Com-
munity Presbyterian Church.
‘Great Potato Make’
is scheduled for
Thursday, Jan. 20
Tickets are on sale now for the
Kiwanis Club Great Potato Make that
is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 20.
Event chair Suzanna Reeder said
the first course will be a lettuce wedge
salad with special dressing. The sec-
ond course will be seafood chowder,
then potatoes au gratin and stuffed
peppers and finally dessert.
The event will be from 5:30 to 7
p.m. at the Community Center, 408
N. Alister St.
Raffle tickets are on sale for $8
from Kiwanis Club members and
may be purchased at the door.
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11TH STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
John Pritchett, Minister
Sunday School: 10 a.m.
Worship: 11 a.m.
11th & Nelson A
Aransas Pass..758-5818
CHURCH OF CHRIST
James Brewster, Minister
Sunday Bible Class 9 a.m.
Worship 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wednesday Class 7 p.m.
205 Brundrett
749-5498....749-4942
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
790-5699
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN
Richard Safford, Pastor
Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Church School 9:30 a.m. Sun.
Bible Study 4:00 p.m. Wed.
113 S. Alister................749-5319
James Sturgis, Pastor
938 W. Lott Ave., Aransas Pass
361-758-3145
Sunday School: 8:00 a.m.
Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday School/
Bible Study - all ages
9:45 a.m.
Worship: 11:00
Evening Worship: T.B.A.
Wed. Prayer Service: 7 p.m.
200 N. Station.............749-6479
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
(Disciples of Christ)
Rev. Jim Tingle, Pastor
Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Worship: 11 a.m.
337 W. Nelson & Rife
Aransas Pass....
758-3530
Island Worship Center
Pentecostal
Sabrina Grubbs, Pastor
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study - 7 p.m.
1801 S. 11th........749-5772
ISLAND IN THE SON
UNITED METHODIST
Rev. Dixie L. Robertson
Sunday Service: 8:45 & 11 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:50 a.m.
12 miles so. of Port Aransas
onHwy 361.........361-438-2337
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Msgr. Rory Deane, Pastor
Mass Weekdays: 8 a.m.
Sunday Mass: 9 & 11 a.m.
Saturday Mass: 5 p.m.
Holy Days 8 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Confession: 4 p.m.
100 N. Station.........749-5825
TRINITY-BY-THE-SEA
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. Al Leveridge, Vicar
Adult &Youth Sunday-
School: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday Eucharist: 10 a.m.
Wed. Eucharist: 9:30 a.m.
Wed. Bible Study: 10:15 a.m.
433 Trojan............749-6449
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