The Aransas Pass Progress (Aransas Pass, Tex.), Vol. [106], No. [26], Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Page: 1 of 10
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Though this summer has
brought much rain, dangers
associated with fireworks should
still be a top concern when
purchasing and popping them.
The Aransas Pass Police
Department reminded the public
in a press release that fireworks
cannot be popped within the
mainland area of the city. This
means that can only be popped
east of the Dale Miller Bridge.
The city of Ingleside does
not currently have an ordinance
on fireworks, but they do hope
people will remain respectful of
their neighbors when popping
them. Noise complaints can be
filed if fireworks become an issue
in an area.
Both city police departments
would like to remind people to
pick up trash that fireworks create.
APPD says that if you need trash
bags to pick up after yourself, ask
an officer who is patrolling and
they will give you one for free.
Be careful when handling
fireworks. Here are some tips the
National Council on Fireworks
Safety offers:
• Wear safety glasses when
lighting fireworks
• Light one firework at a time,
then move away
• Do not let children use
fireworks
• Do not drink alcohol when
popping fireworks
• Have a bucket and hose
nearby
• Dispose of spent fireworks
by wetting them down and place
in metal trash can away from any
building or combustible materials
until the next day
For more tips and information,
visit fireworkssafety.org or
call your respective fire/police
department.
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On June 26 the Supreme
Court of the United States
narrowly approved same-sex
marriage in all 50 states.
Reactions in counties across
Texas have varied, some issuing
marriage licenses to same-sex
couples immediately following
the SCOTUS decision while
others are opting to await
further instruction from state
leaders.
At first Aransas County was
not issuing marriage licenses to
same-sex couples, but as of June
29, the County Clerks office said
they will begin to issue them. As
of Tuesday, no marriage licenses
had been issued to same-sex
couples.
In San Patricio County there
is a hold. County Clerk Gracie
Alaniz-Gonzales said they are
awaiting direction from the
attorney general and the county
attorney.
She said no same-sex couples
have made an appearance at the
facility to request a marriage
license, though several have
made phone calls to check.
Alaniz-Gonzales said they
are not currently issuing
marriage licenses to same-sex
couples because the technology
they use does not allow them
to choose anything other than
a male wedding a female. If a
license were to be issued with
the current wording, there are
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Aransas Pass police officers have been issuing burglary report cards in parking lots after completing a simple check on vehicles to see
if they are locked or have valuable merchandise exposed. Would you pass or fail?
City sees rise in burglaries, theft
By Brooke Ostrom
thieves.
that a large percentage of the cars did not pass
the report card. Several citizens came back
to the lot to get more information from the
officers, which allows for them to share their
tips on how to better protect themselves.
Blanchard said he hopes for a collaborative
effort from the community. Residents must
take the initiative to secure their property.
As a way of educating the public, officers
have been skimming properties when on foot
patrol to see if valuable items were left in the
yard.
bostom@aramaspassprogress.net
Lock it up - that’s a message Aransas Pass
Police Department wants the community
take with them for their homes and vehicles.
Chief of Police Eric Blanchard said the
instances of theft and burglary are on the rise
in Aransas Pass.
Theft
“Our officers found an overwhelming
amount of items that are left in the open that
thieves would find valuable,” said Blanchard.
There does not appear to be a target for
residents in higher socioeconomic areas over
those in lower socioeconomic areas.
“Thieves are in the market for what’s easy
and accessible,’ said Blanchard.
If officers encounter homeowners, they
talk with them about the importance of
securing things and shutting their garage
doors - another common mistake people can
make.
occurs when someone takes
something out in the open, as in a bicycle
outside or a purse in shopping cart. Burglary
occurs when a person intrudes into a security
point, like breaking into a car or home.
Though these crimes are happening more
frequently, Blanchard says he has noticed
that it is rare for forced entry to be reported.
That means people are leaving their valuable
items unattended and homes and vehicles
unlocked.
In the last three months there have been
92 instances associated with burglary, 125
associated with theft, and 9 associated
with identity theft. Many of the crimes are
happening in the night and being reported
on the following day.
The police department has directed patrol
officers to focus on the neighborhoods that
are getting hit harder. Officers have continued
to use foot patrol as another strategy to catch
Tips to prevent
theft & burglary
• Lock your cars and homes
• Always bring your keys with you
• Do not leave your gun in your vehicle
- firearm theft is another big problem
• Shut garage door and windows when
not home and at night
• Roll up car windows
• Don't leave valuable items in your
yard
• Install a security system
Nationwide the success rate for returning
stolen property is very low. Blanchard
says thieves are targeting bags, firearms,
electronics, anything that can identify
someone such as mail or ID cards.
For vehicles, officers have been filling out
burglary report cards. After a simple check to
see if a car is left unlocked and any valuables
are left in plain sight, car owners are left a card
which says whether they passed or failed.
On their most recent trip to the parking
lots of Walmart and H-E-B, officers found
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Friends reunite at APHS all-class reunion
Counties remember,
honor Charlie Marshall
By Brooke Ostrom
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Every other year, the weekend after
Fathers’ Day, an all-class reunion occurs for
Aransas Pass High School.
The reunion took place this past
Saturday at the Civic Center and was held
throughout the day so that different classes
could meet up at set times for photos. A
dinner and dance took place in the evening
for all classes to mingle.
Mary Ellen Smithey, Scholarship
Committee Chair for the Alumni
Association and class of ‘72 graduate, has
been helping with reunions for over 10
years. Smithey says the reunions are a great
way for friends and family to reconnect and
share memories while also raising money
for the alumni scholarship fund.
The Alumni Association awards a varying
number of scholarships to graduating
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As July 7 approaches, Charlie
Marshall will be remembered
by many in Aransas and San
Patricio counties.
In 2013, the Commission-
ers Courts in both counties
declared the day as “Charlie
Marshall Day” in recognition
of his service to the communi-
ties and counties.
San Patricio County Com-
missioner Jim Price said he
was honored to have made
the motion to honor a man he
considered a dear friend and
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Ivah (Hicks) Mircovich, Barbara Lettierre, and Ann (Morton) Rasco were best friends
throughout high school. These class of'55 graduates have been keeping up with each
other ever since.
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On July 7,2013, Charlie Mar-
shall was honored on his 90th
birthday by San Patricio and
Aransas counties.
APHS seniors every year depending on the
money available. The scholarships are $500
each, but students who receive them have a
chance of getting the the scholarship every
year after they start college as long as they
maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Past scholarship recipients worked the
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