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Dear Editor:
Here we go again, South Water Street, in part, is under water again just south of the Laguna Reef Hotel to just north of the old ugly eye sore, formerly the Ocean View Motel. The water ranges from just a few inches to several feet deep. Every time it rains real hard, it happens. It usually takes several days to recede and dry up.
For those not familiar with South Water Street, it is a beautiful scenic one-way only drive along the Aransas Bay in south Rockport. At one time, it had a clearly marked yellow line which allowed walkers and bikers who stayed within the confines of the yellow line, safety. The street was resurfaced several months ago, and today, there is no yellow line.
A number of south Rockport residents, including me have asked the city to address the issue of flooding, and to restripe the street. The good ole' boys at Rockport City Hall put on that big grin, glad hand you, and agree with you, but after the show, it is back to nothing being done about the issues.
A certain lame duck politician in south Rockport will not be missed when his term expires. Hopefully, someone who is not a good ole' boy will step up to the plate, get elected, then put some backbone into our current rubber chicken city government, I know an ole' Marine Veteran who just might be that someone. Let's see, I was in the Marines.
Shaking the Bush in the city of south Rockport.
Jack D. Futch
Dear Editor:
Old Joker Nash is gone. He was very old and he was ill, but it just wasn't time for him to go quite yet. He was loved and cared for by his owner. He was under the care of a knowledgeable veterinarian. He was treated with dignity. He still kicked up his heels occasionally, he had fun tormenting the waterfowl that frequented the pond in his pasture and he was enjoying his old age. He had a good appetite and showed no indication of being distressed or in pain.
But, because of an outcry from a bunch of uninformed and meddling citizens and an overzealous interference by the Aransas County Humane Society (do they really think it was the proper thing to do to have the plight of this gentle animal plastered all over the Channel 10 nightly news?) Old Joker Nash is no longer with us. He was euthanized by his owner on the night all of this unconscionable meddling was brought to light. I'm sure the owner went to bed with a very heavy heart that night. Old Joker Nash will be deeply missed by me and all who observed him daily as they passed by him living the good life in his peaceful surroundings.
The Humane Society has done many a good deed in this county for abused and neglected animals and should be applauded for it, but in this case they stepped out of bounds and should be highly criticized for their actions. It's time for the previously mentioned uninformed and meddling citizens to start minding their own business. If they had, those of us who had developed a fondness for this gentle old animal would still have him with us for a little while longer.
Loy B. Favor Jr.
Dear Editor:
The article about the Caspary family and their horse Joker Nash (FYI it's actually Joker Dash) did not have facts which might have given readers a better and more accurate impression of the Caspary's and the absurdity of the accusations raised.
You didn't mention Delo Caspary's appointment and service to The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in the 80s and 90s or the contributions he and his family have made and continue to make to the city they have lived in, loved, and literally developed since the Caspary's settled there in the late 1800s.
An animal enthusiast and activist, Caspary has long been an advocate for animals of all kinds. You didn't cite the numerous other species the Caspary's care for on their property such as deer, peacocks, hens, and longhorn steers which live to their old ages with constant care and in surroundings which some of us folks might even envy.
There is no mention of the migratory birds and the variety of ducks and waterfowl who migrate to the ponds on the Caspary's land, the same place Joker roamed happily for 20 some-odd years.
The Caspary's long lineage of Labradors, all expertly and lovingly trained live to ripe old retirement ages, and their many litters of puppies, over the years, have gone to similarly wonderful homes with one of the Caspary's five children, 12 grandchildren or long list of close friends.
Are these complainants the same residents who enjoy the seasonal show of native Texas flowers, bluebonnets and Indian Paint the Casparys plant on their land for everyone to appreciate? Are they the same one's who enjoy and anticipate the annual Caspary Christmas displays erected each year and visible to all who take pleasure in them year after year?
Granted, I'm writing this from the “big city” of Dallas ... but I can't help but wonder whether these concerned Rockport residents might find something better to do than scrutinize and monitor the private parts of an old, but well-cared for horse.
Maybe if I lived in such a slow-paced, small town I'd focus on such things as well, but I'll bet I'd also observe a family who has laid longtime roots in Rockport, envisioned and developed communities like Harbor Oaks and Cove Harbor, and raised successful children who have returned to their hometown to build homes and businesses which benefit the community.
The Casparys have long-employed countless Rockport residents and treated them as family. They are longtime supporters of their church and have always given generously to local charities never seeking or expecting recognition. Maybe some of these things have been mentioned in your paper and I've missed these issues.
These people deserve better. And as far as the horse, I guarantee, he lived a mighty fine life.
Naomi Pevsner
Here we go again, South Water Street, in part, is under water again just south of the Laguna Reef Hotel to just north of the old ugly eye sore, formerly the Ocean View Motel. The water ranges from just a few inches to several feet deep. Every time it rains real hard, it happens. It usually takes several days to recede and dry up.
For those not familiar with South Water Street, it is a beautiful scenic one-way only drive along the Aransas Bay in south Rockport. At one time, it had a clearly marked yellow line which allowed walkers and bikers who stayed within the confines of the yellow line, safety. The street was resurfaced several months ago, and today, there is no yellow line.
A number of south Rockport residents, including me have asked the city to address the issue of flooding, and to restripe the street. The good ole' boys at Rockport City Hall put on that big grin, glad hand you, and agree with you, but after the show, it is back to nothing being done about the issues.
A certain lame duck politician in south Rockport will not be missed when his term expires. Hopefully, someone who is not a good ole' boy will step up to the plate, get elected, then put some backbone into our current rubber chicken city government, I know an ole' Marine Veteran who just might be that someone. Let's see, I was in the Marines.
Shaking the Bush in the city of south Rockport.
Jack D. Futch
Dear Editor:
Old Joker Nash is gone. He was very old and he was ill, but it just wasn't time for him to go quite yet. He was loved and cared for by his owner. He was under the care of a knowledgeable veterinarian. He was treated with dignity. He still kicked up his heels occasionally, he had fun tormenting the waterfowl that frequented the pond in his pasture and he was enjoying his old age. He had a good appetite and showed no indication of being distressed or in pain.
But, because of an outcry from a bunch of uninformed and meddling citizens and an overzealous interference by the Aransas County Humane Society (do they really think it was the proper thing to do to have the plight of this gentle animal plastered all over the Channel 10 nightly news?) Old Joker Nash is no longer with us. He was euthanized by his owner on the night all of this unconscionable meddling was brought to light. I'm sure the owner went to bed with a very heavy heart that night. Old Joker Nash will be deeply missed by me and all who observed him daily as they passed by him living the good life in his peaceful surroundings.
The Humane Society has done many a good deed in this county for abused and neglected animals and should be applauded for it, but in this case they stepped out of bounds and should be highly criticized for their actions. It's time for the previously mentioned uninformed and meddling citizens to start minding their own business. If they had, those of us who had developed a fondness for this gentle old animal would still have him with us for a little while longer.
Loy B. Favor Jr.
Dear Editor:
The article about the Caspary family and their horse Joker Nash (FYI it's actually Joker Dash) did not have facts which might have given readers a better and more accurate impression of the Caspary's and the absurdity of the accusations raised.
You didn't mention Delo Caspary's appointment and service to The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission in the 80s and 90s or the contributions he and his family have made and continue to make to the city they have lived in, loved, and literally developed since the Caspary's settled there in the late 1800s.
An animal enthusiast and activist, Caspary has long been an advocate for animals of all kinds. You didn't cite the numerous other species the Caspary's care for on their property such as deer, peacocks, hens, and longhorn steers which live to their old ages with constant care and in surroundings which some of us folks might even envy.
There is no mention of the migratory birds and the variety of ducks and waterfowl who migrate to the ponds on the Caspary's land, the same place Joker roamed happily for 20 some-odd years.
The Caspary's long lineage of Labradors, all expertly and lovingly trained live to ripe old retirement ages, and their many litters of puppies, over the years, have gone to similarly wonderful homes with one of the Caspary's five children, 12 grandchildren or long list of close friends.
Are these complainants the same residents who enjoy the seasonal show of native Texas flowers, bluebonnets and Indian Paint the Casparys plant on their land for everyone to appreciate? Are they the same one's who enjoy and anticipate the annual Caspary Christmas displays erected each year and visible to all who take pleasure in them year after year?
Granted, I'm writing this from the “big city” of Dallas ... but I can't help but wonder whether these concerned Rockport residents might find something better to do than scrutinize and monitor the private parts of an old, but well-cared for horse.
Maybe if I lived in such a slow-paced, small town I'd focus on such things as well, but I'll bet I'd also observe a family who has laid longtime roots in Rockport, envisioned and developed communities like Harbor Oaks and Cove Harbor, and raised successful children who have returned to their hometown to build homes and businesses which benefit the community.
The Casparys have long-employed countless Rockport residents and treated them as family. They are longtime supporters of their church and have always given generously to local charities never seeking or expecting recognition. Maybe some of these things have been mentioned in your paper and I've missed these issues.
These people deserve better. And as far as the horse, I guarantee, he lived a mighty fine life.
Naomi Pevsner
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