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The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 August 24, 2017 Weekly www.islandmoon.com FREE Photo by Jan Rankin Around The Schlitterbahn Island By Dale Rankin Future May As of this writing Wednesday afternoon we are playing chicken Hang on with what is now Tropical Depression Harvey with predictions of a six to eight foot surge tide. By the time Monday you read this you may need it for an umbrella, we are after all a full service newspaper. But as storms Hearing go hereabouts this one doesn’t look like a bad one…which of course is Bankruptcy judge what they said about Hurricane Celia right up until she slammed into The to decide fate of the Island with 175 mph wind. There has already been a run on bottled project water, one of the building blocks of By Dale Rankin hurricane survival items along with The future of the Schlitterbhan gasoline, cash money, batteries, and waterpark and land surronding maybe ammo. Our plans to fish the it will be hanging in the balance Texas Women Anglers Tournament Monday during a hearing in front of Saturday are looking bleak indeed. Bankruptcy Judge Craig Gargotta in To paraphrase the late great Warren San Antonio. Zevon, send lawyers, guns and money dad, the spit has hit the spam. At issue are two key points, the first, What in Tar-Nation? whether the Henry family, owners of Other than a giant storm it’s been a Spilled Tar Appears on Port Aransas and Padre Island Beaches three Schlitterbahn parks in Texas rather quite week here on our little including two-thirds of the local sandbar, except of course when By Dale Rankin Crews in South Padre Island one and a park in Kansas City, can collected more than 1000 pounds of the sun went dark, but only for a Work crews have been battling large force the local park into Chapter 11 beach tar in February but none has little while. We had one report of a splotches of tar which have been Bankruptcy over the objections of the been reported that far south in this patron of a local drive through food washing up on area beaches from one-third owner in the park developer event. establishment threatening to blot out the Port Aransas Jetties to the Padre Paul Schexnailder who is seeking to the sun if he didn’t get a free meal, Island National Seashore for the past In 2013 no source of the tar was ever keep the park on track to deliver on he was told to pull up and wait for week. identified and indications were that it the original design for the park and his order and at last report was still was the result of natural seepage. A The patches of thick gooey tar vary there. We are reminded of the time GLO official said when the first tar in size from quarter-size in Kleberg in 1504 when Christopher Columbus washed ashore this time, about two County to pizza-sized patches just convinced a group of Jamaicans that weeks ago, it had been floating and south of Bob Hall Pier and on north his god was angry with them for baked in the sun to the point that it was to Port Aransas. refusing to give him and his men free brittle, almost like asphalt. However, provisions so he would blot out the Officials with the Texas General the tar found in the last week has been moon until they came across. Luckily Land Office at the cleanup sites say soft and pliable without exposure to for Columbus he had astronomical the oil will be tested to see if it matches the sun until it made landfall. tables compiled by the German that of any drilling rigs currently As of Wednesday afternoon crews astronomer Johannes Muller von working in the Gulf of Mexico. The at two locations estimated they had Konigsberg that told him an eclipse same phenomenon occurred in 2013 cleaned up just over 1000 pounds and was eminent. It scared the daylights when similar tar patches washed up, it continued to arrive. Tar on Mustang Beach out of the Jamaicans and no doubt it but that was limited mostly to the area would have scared the daylights out just south of Bob Hall Pier. Photos by Ronnie Narmour of the Karankawas this week too if there were any left. Meanwhile… Island kids are back at school Coyote Crazy! at Seashore Charter Schools. Mosquitoes and tourists have been in short supply. (Not to make any kind of connection between those two of surrounding area, which includes course since mosquitoes don’t spend a 3200-foot long BeachWalk canal money and tourists generally don’t with retail and commercial space. bite). A second but related decision for On Tuesday we went to the monthly Gargotta is whether to allow creditors shouting match and a POA meeting of land surrounding the park to broke out. It was the first meeting in foreclose on the land and put it up for about a year where there wasn’t an sale. armed guard in attendance and some of the members of the Padre Isles The Henrys have reportedly been Property Owners Association seemed actively seeking a buyer for 163 acres less than pleased with the board of land in question which for the past and were not reticent about saying After our article last week "Something is Attacking Dasmarinas Dogs" Islanders have sent in some great so. The meeting had to be recessed pictures of our local coyote population-. Keep 'em coming, gang! Photos by Richard Clark. Schlitterbahn cont. on A4 while things cooled down but here’s guessing officer Alton will be back A little Island history next month. Tortuga Dunes Some good news this week as Nueces The Battle of Whitecap Beach County issued a letter approving Civil War Battle Leaves Union Ships Stranded Near Whitecap Beach going forward with the long-stalled Tortuga Dunes project on the beach Editor’s note: In the last issue we SIR: I have the honor to report the armed Confederate schooner having her, and then about 5 miles astern. at Zahn Road. Developer Jeff Lamkin left you with the outbreak of a Civil arrival at this place on the 27th left Corpus Christi for the pass, for The chase was continued for 8 who purchased the property this War battle on what is now Whitecap ultimo of the U.S.S. DeSoto and the the alleged purpose of sounding the year plans to build several hundred miles, and at 11 a. m., when within Beach. Before manmade changes to U.S. bark Afidnight, and on the 29th channel. about 150 yards of the Pass, and small units, under 500 square feet at The Island, Corpus Christi Pass ran ultimo of the U. S. gunboat schooner I at once went on board of U. S. bark then under a high bluff of land a purchase price in the low to mid- from the Laguna Madre at a point Rachel Seaman. The Afidnight I have Arthur and reported the same to her called Padre Island, being hard $100,000 range and allow buyers to where Fish Pass now begins, parallel dispatched to cruise on the coast commanding officer, Lieutenant T. F. pressed by the boats, she was lease them out for overnight stay. His to the beach to a point near the end of Texas, between Galveston and Wade. It was thought best to send an run ashore, officers and soldiers plans also call for two restaurants on of present day Whitecap where it Matagorda Bay; pg 803 v16. expedition to capture her, the Arthur abandoning her, and took refuge the beachfront. The county approval, emptied into the Gulf of Mexico. required due to the location near 396 WEST GULF BLOCKADING to proceed in advance to Corpus behind sand hills. As soon as our the dunes, clears the way for some In 1861 Union and Confederate SQUADRON. Expedition in search Christi Pass, while a boat expedition boats rounded the point of land, paperwork with the City of Corpus troops fought a battle there which of Confederate schooner from Corpus from the Sachem proceeded by way they were attacked by volleys of Christi but it looks like things are ended with the Confederates in Christi, December 7, 1862. Report of Corpus Christi Bay. The Arthur musketry from behind those hills, moving at the site after years of no possession of two Union ships which of Acting Master Johnson, U. S. accordingly got underway at 3 a.m. wounding Mr. Reynolds badly, and progress due to the high cost of flood were abandoned near the mouth of Navy, commanding U. S. S. Sachem. and boats from this vessel at 6 a.m., killing two of the Sachems crew and insurance; a problem that Lamkin has the channel. U. S. S. SACHEM, Aransas Bay, consisting of 18 men and two boats, wounding two more; also killing a man, a refugee from Corpus Christi, solved. The following is an account of the Tex., December 8, 1862. SIR: I beg in charge of Mr. A. H. Reynolds, whom I asked as a favor to join the battle from the two leaders, first the leave to make the following report: acting ensign, and G. C. Dolliver, expedition. Mr. Reynold’s party Packery Channel Union, then the Confederate. I caused to be captured on the night masters mate. After proceeding about of the 6th instant, about 9 p.m. in a 28 miles, a schooner hove in sight, being within 30 yards of the enemy, The city this week issued yet another small schooner and sloop loaded with standing toward Corpus Christi. She was compelled to land his men warning to boaters headed through From the Union Leader salt, about 400 bushels, and three at once changed her course and stood opposite, on Mustang Island, where the Packery Channel that the water U. S. FLAGSHIP NIAGARA, Off men belonging to Corpus Christi. direct for Corpus Christi Pass, Mr. Fort Pickens, December 2, 1861. Around cont. on A4 I learned from them at once of an Reynolds and the expedition chasing History cont. on A4 August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 2 Sun Briefly Blotted Out by (Not the Island) Moon

Groups gathered on local beaches to observe Monday's eclipse. Photos by Jan Rankin and Ronnie Narmour

Some folks had unique ways of observing Monday's eclipse. Dr. Ricahrd Watson of Port Aransas watched safely, using a nautical sextant he navigated with for tens of thousands of miles in the 70's. The brush truck came along, so our buddies got to see it, too. August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 3 by the City of San Antonio on its webpage still provides for the owners to amend Bylaws. And Moon Monkeys Letters to the there are many other examples. Did Ya Mike Ellis, Founder Further, this alleged “update” ignored several other new legislative provisions. Property Code, Hear? Editor Section 209.005, for example does not allow the By Mary Craft board to deny record requests because the board [email protected] finds the “member’s purpose is not proper.” Yet, Bylaw 5.02 contains this unsanctioned requirement. Another example is Property Code New Business 209.0051 (h) (10) which bars the board from The Big Green Egg offered by Certified adopting amendments to the Bylaws without Pool & Spa can make you the backyard hero notice to the owners. No proper notice was with steaks seared at 750 degrees; you can given of the intent to amend either in 2013 or roast a succulent holiday bird, a maestro pizza in 2017. And Bylaw 1.04 of the 2013 and 2017 and much more. Visit them at 5642 Williams Distribution Bylaws retains the reference to 6.02 from the Drive or call 993-7727 for more info. Pete Alsop 1994 bylaws requiring specific explanations of Isle Mail & More is having a Print for Island Delivery any proposed Bylaw amendments. None were given. Seashore Charter Schools Fundraiser with Coldwell Banker Holy Coyote! 10% of all revenue generated from printing Advertising Editor’s note: We got several responses from Then, there is new Property code section will go to the school at the end of the readers after our story last week about attacks 209.015 (f) that bans the PIPOA from Jan Park Rankin 2017/2018 school year. on dogs in the Dasmarinas area. One from Mike forbidding owners use of adjacent lots for Classifieds Savage on Coralvine showd a coyote checking related residential purposes; yet the PIPOA still Arlene Ritley out the trash can in his front yard (see it on forbids this. Business Briefs theislandmoonnewspaper Facebook page). Production Manager Amazingly, the 2013 and 2017 versions of A Laundromat is being built in Flour Bluff near the Wells Fargo Bank. Abigail Bair We live on Capstan and one evening I let my Bylaw 2.05 deleted the requirement that the Contributing Writers beloved Bianca (50 lbs) out into the front yard Board use best efforts in every way to support Corpus Christi Cycle Plaza has high Joey Farah only to find a coyote by the mailbox. Two days our Covenants and Landowner’s Agreements. quality gas generators of all sizes. Something while walking on Caravel between Whitecap This was their prime duty, and they deleted it in to consider in case we lose electricity this Andy Purvis and Brigantine, a coyote came of someone’s favor of Bylaws allowing, not 7 people, but only weekend. They are located at 2937 SPID and Mary Craft yard. Luckily we got away both times. a majority of 4, to control the rights of 4,156 can be reached at 852-7368. property owners? MayBeth Christiansen Gunny Mo Isle Mail & More has portable phone Jay Gardner My husband ran across this hybrid coyote/ We’re the property owners. But we can’t elect chargers for sale that might come in handy Todd Hunter wolf looking animal on an early morning run a reformer to the board without having him/her this weekend. kicked off for trying to reform? The Board can last week! He sees coyotes all the time, but was Flour Bluff Padre Island 4H is for kids Dotson Lewis ignore their duties and write any inane Bylaw shocked by the size of this animal! He said it's in 3rd grade-12th grade. They meet at 6:30 Ronnie Narmour they want? Use your vote to tell them no! coat was thick, more like a wolf. No more early pm the first Monday of every month in the Brent Rourk runs for this girl! Karl L. Rubinstein FB Intermediate cafeteria. The first general Photographers th Vanessa Barreda meeting is September 11 6:30 p.m. with Miles Merwin new member information following general I lost four cats, one dog, two geese, three ducks Response meeting. You can visit them on Facebook at Debbie Noble and that was back in 1985 .They have always Editor’s note: The following is a response to Flour Bluff Padre Island 4H. Mary Craft been there way before we were. It was their the above letter from Mr. Rubinstein’s from You can check out the surf and beach Ronnie Narmour island before it was ours .Just please remember John Bell, Attorney for the Padre Isles Property Owners Association. traffic at Whitecap Beach with the live Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) that. Get a big dog that's what we did and they never messed with us again. stream from the city camera set up there. Riley P. Dog Karl Rubinstein’s Essay No. 5 confirms that The link is http://www.cctexas.com/services/ Brent Wideman the ‘battle over the bylaws’ has nothing really general-government/bayfront-webcams. to do with state law and the bylaws but simply I came out of my house a few morning over is a way to continue the “us vs. them” rhetoric Flour Bluff Intermediate School Teacher the past month on Finistere and there was of an ongoing political battle. Regardless of Jack Marley is one of six educators from a very large coyote in my yard. It appears he whether a statement is in the bylaws or not, if across Texas that has been chosen as a was trying to dig under my fence. I am putting State law says it is the rule for all corporations finalist in the 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year boards down with nails in them to deter him. in Texas, then it is the rule. The principal bylaw program. The winners will be honored at the Should one get in my back yard and become a in question about the board of directors having Texas Teacher of the Year Awards in Austin threat to my family or cat, it's gonna be game authority to amend bylaws has been State law on September 15. over. The animal was not as "skittish" as the since 1994. It’s true that you can find several smaller coyotes. Be careful everyone. Island Rovers Club enjoy walks every samples of neighborhood association bylaws on Saturday 9 am for three miles or less at Padre Ron Griffin the internet which include specific provisions Balli Park Office. Check out their Facebook Publisher These wild dogs have been around the bluff allowing the membership to amend the bylaws page. – just as the Padre Isles POA Bylaws do. They Dale Rankin and island since I was a kid. Been seeing them Kody’s Restaurant/Bar on Hwy 361 in do not include a clause allowing the board to About the Island Moon for over 30 yrs just never in the neighborhoods. Port A has prime ribs with twice baked potato amend the bylaws since State law already does The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale Usually they are in small pairs or packs of 2 to on Wednesdays 5 pm until they’re gone. The that. For the membership to have that right, it Rankin, Editor / Publisher. 4 when I have seen them. Not a joke either they price is $19.99. Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes can really move, way faster than a coyote. must be specifically stated in the bylaws. The Island Bar & Grill at the Holiday delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 The bottom line is that a statement does not copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, Hook Tile Inn has a Champagne Sunday Brunch with have to appear in the bylaws about the board’s as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 an omelet station manned by Chef Julian. copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. I set up a trail cam to face out into the golf authority to amend the bylaws – that is State The many ingredients include mushrooms, course last week during the night but no law. The amendments in 2013 adding that News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, onions, tomato cheese, ham, jalapenos, bell sightings. I'll be doing it more often. It's statement to the POA bylaws simply were payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. pepper and my favorite spinach. The boiled common to hear a pack of coyotes right outside adding it for reference as was done for several shrimp is actually already peeled and teamed The Island Moon Newspaper my bedroom window. other provisions in the Property Code in order with excellent cocktail sauce. The prime rib to provide a more complete picture of how 14646 Compass, Suite 3 Along with these three dogs, one of my station has both au jus and horseradish sauce. everything is supposed to work. Similarly, neighbors was also a victim last year. Incredibly I can vouch for the deliciousness of the Corpus Christi, TX 78418 deleting this statement from the bylaws does not sad. biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon and carrot eliminate the board’s authority under State law 361-949-7700 cake but did not try the other desserts or the Brandi Grahl to amend bylaws. [email protected] two lunch entrees. As you can tell, I allow I have come across many coyotes in the 11years On the issue about the authority of the board myself to eat whatever I want and as much Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper I have lived on the island. Never had them come to remove a director upon a unanimous vote as I want on Sundays. Oh, and the mimosas after me in any way. I don't leave my animals – it’s a provision that has been in the POA (with orange or cranberry juice) weren’t bad outside alone ever and if you have smaller dogs bylaws since they originally were created in either. let them go on a potty pad late at night. I have 1976. In the absence of the “tsar-like power” The Riley P. Dog Park will be the recipient never seen or heard of this strange animal that is rhetoric, most people would consider such a of 10% of proceeds Schlitterbahn's upcoming killing all these dogs recently. From the sounds provision to be a reasonable safeguard. Some Statesboro Revue show on Sept 2, 2017. If of it doesn't seem like a coyote. corporate bylaws require a two-thirds vote and you can't be there, but would like to donate to others a three-fourths vote for such a removal. Where to Find The Andy Briggs the park, a donation form is available on page One of the sample bylaws referenced from the A15 of this week's issue. Island Moon Saturday night on Newport beach we saw a internet allowed removal of a director by a pack of coyotes right behind our car, walking simple majority vote if the director missed three The Texas Women Anglers Tournament down the beach. The beach was very crowded, meetings. has been rescheduled for next weekend due Trinity By the Sea due to the meteor event. We left, quick. to Tropical Storm Harvey. Port Episcopal Lastly, he argues that the amendments Linda Eskridge Perkins approved by the board were done without Aransas They are affecting public safety. They need to proper notice to the membership as required Sand Piper Condos North be relocated or killed. A human could be next. under Section 209.0051. That statement Sea Gull Condos Red Tape is not a reasonable excuse. is false. His issue about the requirements Padre concerning the release of records is not David Weber Support for offshore Gulf Breeze RV All Stripes Stores with the POA but with Section 22.351 of the Pioneer RV Texas Business Organizations Code which energy Black Sheep/ specifically is referenced in the bylaws. He also POA Essay #5 U.S. federal waters contain approximately 148 La Palmilla Golf Barrel claims the POA violates Section 209.015 of the Excepting new member Marvin Jones, the billion barrels of oil equivalent in undiscovered Club Property Code concerning permitting the use CVS PIPOA Board abuses its position. We could resources, which is enough energy to meet the Stripes (1A) of an adjacent lot by an owner for residential sue, but it’s easier to leap-frog this craziness nation's oil and natural gas needs for more than Whataburger purposes, but the POA has complied with that Kody’s Restaurant by amending the Bylaws at our 2018 Annual a decade," Craddick said in a letter to BOEM. provision and permitted use of an adjacent lot Doc’s Restaurant Meeting or at a Special Member’s meeting. "By expanding access in the Gulf of Mexico, Amano even before it became the law. Two simple amendments should be proposed: Texas and the Gulf States will continue to WB Liquor Snoopy’s Pier 1) Delete the first sentence of Bylaw 2.01, It is a wise decision not to go to court on the supply Americans with reliable, U.S. crude 361 Bar Isle Mail N More which now allows the Board to remove board issue of the bylaws amendments, since any oil, petroleum products and natural gas. This members; instead, require a majority vote of the court simply would enforce the State law as it means Texas businesses and families spend less Moby Dicks Island Italian owners to remove a board member. 2) Delete is written. A nonprofit board has the authority on energy and more on goods, services, and Spanky’s Liquor Brooklyn Pie Co. the last sentence of Bylaw 7 that “allows” to amend its bylaws whether that authority investments that are vital to maintaining and the board to amend Bylaws, and prohibit the is mentioned in the bylaws or not. Members enhancing our economy and standard of living. IGA Grocery Store Ace Hardware Board from amending any Bylaws on its own, additionally can propose amendments to the In FY 2014, offshore oil and gas activity in reserving this power to the Voting Members (the bylaws, and that right was preserved in in the Port A Glass Studio Holiday Inn the Gulf of Mexico generated over $64 billion Property Owners). 2013 amendments by the board. No one has the in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and over San Juan’s Mexican Texas Star (Shell) authority, though, to ignore State law which will There are other possible objections to the 650,000 jobs, including 193,000 jobs and over Restaurant have to be followed whether it is in the bylaws Jesse’s Liquor current Bylaws, but we need to keep this key $20 billion in GDP for Texas, greatly benefitting or not. Wash Board process simple. These two bylaws give the board the Texas economy," Craddick said. Laundry Mat Scuttlebutt’s oppressive power over the owners whom they John D. Bell -- Attorney for PIPOA Restaurant are supposed to serve. If we vote in a reformer Quest Offshore Resources, estimates an Drop Anchor Bar & increase in Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas Grill Subway board member, the board can thwart our will by kicking him or her off for no reason at all except POA Survey activity could support more than 62,000 jobs Port A Parks & Rec Island Tire to retain their tsar-like power. The Board’s Based upon discussions at recent Board and over $5 billion in annual GDP for Texas alone. The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Public Library Padre Pizzeria seizing the power to amend and turning our Meetings, the PIPOA is in the process of trying governance on its head, cannot stand because to organize a Member Survey. This will be the Management (BOEM) should include all 26 Chamber of And all Moon it gives the Board power to change the rules at first survey in many, many years. The company Outer Continental Shelf planning areas in the Commerce/ Visitor’s retail advertisers any moment. Amendment power belongs to the they are talking about using distributes surveys development of a new five-year National Outer Center owners, not the board. via email. However, at a recent meeting, the Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program Woody’s Sports WB Liquor PIPOA said that they only have around 1600 (National OCS Program) for 2019-2024 Texas law requires statutes and business Center email addresses out of more than 4100 property One of the great benefits of the shale revolution documents be construed by their plain and owners. So many emails are missing. So, make Back Porch Flour Bluff common meaning unless that leads to an has been our ability to reduce our reliance on sure your voice is heard. If the PIPOA does foreign sources of energy, enabling us to export Shorty’s Place H.E.B. absurd result. City of Rockwall V. Hughes 246 not have your email address, send it to them. SW 3rd 621 (Tex. Supreme Court, 2008) and our vast resources to allies overseas," Craddick Fisherman’s Wharf Whataburger on If you do not get a monthly email from them, said. "Indeed, energy policy is foreign policy, courts must avoid unreasonable, inequitable, then they do not have your current email. If you Waldron or oppressive interpretation of statutes. Frost and expanded access to American energy is Giggity’s know of someone not on NextDoor or Facebook good for American interests. Ethyl Everly National Bank. V. L &F Distributors, 165 SW Tarpon Inn make sure they know. You can send your email Senior Center 3rd 310 (Texas Supreme Court, 2005). information to Maybeth at [email protected] Christi Craddick Gratitude’s Fire Station Our 1994 Bylaw was clear. But the Board to get it added to your account. Be heard! Railroad Commission Chairman The Gaff asserts the Business Organization Code Kelly McFadden Police Station mandated this “update” and claims all the Wild Horse POAs in Texas have done the same. This is Stripes on Flour Treasure Island false, as Kelly McFadden proves in her item in Send letters and photos to [email protected] Bluff & SPID last week’s Moon and posts on ND and Island The Island Moon Newspaper Issues. For one, the bylaw form recommended Facebook: August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 4

Around cont. from A1 From the Confederate leader Schlitterbahn cont. from A1 near the mouth is very shallow. This is not MAJOR: I have the honor to report that on the several months has been teetering on the brink Further compicating matters for the judge is news to Island boaters who have been reporting 5th instant myself, Captain John Ireland, and 7 of forecloser by the Axys Capital Credit Fund the fact that the building, though in use for more for the last two years that there is barely three of his men went on a surveying expedition in who loaned $18 million against the land in 2015 than three years, has yet to receive a Certificate feet of water there at slack tide. Word came the Queen of the Bay, to ascertain the depth of which, according to court filings, was used to of Occupation from the City of Corpus Christi this week that to illustrate the point a group of the channel at Corpus Christi Pass by actual fund cost overruns on the park. and has been operating under a temporary C measurement. The boat was in charge of Jack of O since its opening. The original contract Islanders plans to form a human chain across According to court documents filed in Sands, Pat Reil, and Tom Simpson. Corpus called for control of the park and building to the channel, which is supposed to be dredged to connection with the bankruptcy case Axys Christi Pass is about 5 miles long, and has a pass from Henry Brothers Constuction to UPP at least seven feet but hasn’t been that deep at partners loaned Upper Padre Parters, owners bar outside of the Gulf and another inside one on its completion in 2015 but so far that has not the mouth since Hurricane Ike in 2008 despite of the park, $16 million in February, 2015 at toward the bay. We found 5 feet water on the happened due to complications with the design subsequent dredging. a rate of 15 percent which has now escalated former and 3 feet on the latter. The wind was of the building, among other problems. to 18 percent. That loan is now in default and Word came from city hall earlier this month very contrary, and it took us one day and a the amount has increased to over $18 million After the start of constructon on the project in that the dredging permit for Packery expired half to ascertain these facts, when we were and increases by $8000 per day. Accroding to 2013 cost overruns caused the partners to seek over a year ago and won’t be back in place in compelled to cast anchor and stay overnight in the court documents the value of the land in a second round of financing in July, 2015 with time for the dredging window in 2017 which the middle of the channel, the wind being due question is between $11,890 and $15,850. Axys a new total cost of the park then at $58,026. is between October and mid-March each year. north and the channel too narrow to beat. On the is asking Judge Gargotta to remove the 163 Accoridng to documents filed by Schexnailder So it looks like it’s boaters beware until at least morning of the 7th we detected the bark Arthur acres from the bankruptcy case which would ownership group the park “still remains late 2018. How the channel silted in while being outside, evidently cruising for us, for when they clear the way for the land to be auctioned on the incomplete, with further dimished waterpark monitored at a cost of almost $1 million per year had detected us they stood off into sea to beat steps of the Nueces County Courthouse as early rides and significantly expanded entry building is a question members of the Island Strategic back to Aransas Pass. Action Committee have been asking. Islanders as September 5. and delivery facilites, which are not only Captain Ireland and myself went to Mustang paid for monitoring to alert them when the A private meeting was held on Monday unfinished, but have construction defects.” Island to watch her, but arrived [too] late at the channel was shallow so a dredging cycle could between three interested parties with an eye Filings by UPP allege that companies owned Gulf shore to find out if she had left any boat be launched, instead we found out the part of toward finding an outside investor to intervene by the Henry brothers diverted “UPP’s funds behind. We watched her until 11 o’clock, when the channel near the mouth was full of sand and stave off the forecloser action keeping budgeted for the IslandWalk, canal, and the wind turned toward the east, and we returned when boats started hitting bottom which raises contol of the 500 acre development surround the entrance road” and instead the funds “were used to the boat to weigh anchor. At 12 o’clock we the question, what exactly were we paying a park in the hands of a single owner, or, failing to cover (Henry brothers) cost overruns on the started homeward. When near the inner bar seven figures a year for? Maybe rainfall from that to sell off all or some of the land to pay for Water Resort poriton of the Initial Schlitterbahn we detected two of the enemies launches fully Harvey will do some sandblasting. the cost overruns in the park. The outcome of Phase without notice to or approaval” by the manned, who had come into our rear over the that meeting is unknown at press time. other partners. Storm preparedness mud flats near Shell Bank. They were about We had a call from a reader as Harvey 2 miles from us and we could not find out if According to the court filings the original If Gargotta allows the park, with or without approached reminding us that if we do indeed there were any more hidden behind the shore, design cost of the park was $28 million which the land used as collateral for the Axys loan, to get a seven foot surge tide in our canals it could so I gave orders to turn our boat around and run was funed through a loan from IBC Bank and fall into Chapter 11, reorganization bankruptcy, float boats out of slings or lifts, and either pin nearly before the wind back toward the Gulf. backed by $10 million in land owned by UPP, normal procedure would call for a court but the cost swelled during construction under appointed trustee to decide how to repay the them against the overhead deck or float them The boats were in hot pursuit, using both sails the control of Henry Brother Construction debt owned to more than twenty creditors, with away. It’s time to clear the deck everybody and and oars, and gained slightly on us, so that they which was contrated by Upper Padre Partners one possibility being to sell off land or other get ready to reason with Hurricane Season. were a little over a mile behind us when we to build the park. assets. As storms go this one doesn’t look like much arrived at the bluffs of Padre Island. We ran the more than a good rain and a good excuse for a Queen ashore close to the hills, jumped out with According to the court filings the original The parnership which owns the park and the Hurricane Party…but then that’s what they said the most necessary baggage in case we should money for the park and surrounding 500-acre land on the west side of SPID is generally about Celia. lose the boat, and took position on the hills, development including the Beach Walk feature, separate and apart from the ownership of We’ll see you on the other side everybody, keeping ourselves hid. They came in close, and was $33 million but due to an increase in the the development around Lake Padre and the and say hello if you see us floating Around The at about 200 yards we opened fire on them. size of the building from 26,000 square foot to judge’s decision should have no impact on Island. The first two shots disabled 2 of their men, the current 90-room hotel, along with several work there. What is unknown is what effect any and they at once changed their course and took mid-course redesigns, the cost rose to over $58 ruling Monday might have on completion of the History cont. from A1 position in the center of the Pass, all the while million and the resposibility for those costs is canal, currently under excavation near Nemo shooting at us, but without any effect, while our the subject on an ongoing binding arbitration Court, and the subsequent bulkheads which are he could choose his distance, and there fought balls were flying close to their boats, probably process not expected to be complete until at cited by city leaders as a condition of releasing the enemy for one hour and a half, defending wounding some of them, for they at once went least late 2017. However, the outcome of the funds for the planned $11.5 million Park Road his boats. across the channel to Mustang Island, ran both Monday hearing could force decisions by one of 22/SPID Water Exchnage Bridge. A bid on Receiving another wound in the mean- time, boats ashore, and jumped out as fast as they all of the park owners going forward. the project was awared in April and the three and finding all hopes of assistance from the could, leaving everything in their boats except Accoridng to court filings from Axys month window for construction of the bridge bark impossible, he was compelled to abandon their guns, which were not fastened to their attorneys, “Cash flow from the Debter (UPP) under that agreeemtn has been exteneded until his boats, bring in his wounded off with him, bodies which returned to the fire, and ran farther operations is insufficient to repay obligations September. and making his retreat to this vessel by and to up the beach, taking position about 1,000 yards on any reasonable, confirmable basis. The Schexnailder has said he that his permit with this bay, a distance of 30 miles, and arriving on opposite to us. Henrys control the management of the Debtor’s the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requires him board at 12, midnight. I at once sent a boat on From there they fired occasionally on us, but general partner and, as a result, the Debtor. to complete the canal and bulkheads to connect board the Arthur for her doctor, who came in and their shot fell short, while one of our men at For all practical purposes, the Debtor has a the existing canal system to Lake Padre and cared for the wounded. Mr. Reynolds is badly that distance killed one of theirs. When they dysfunctional management and is incapable of he will complete that work with or without wounded, one man severely, and one slightly. It saw that even at that distance they were not safe effective operations.” the bridge, allowing for water exchange under was ascertained that the rebels had considerable against our shot they retired still farther and SPID by means other than a bridge. forces on Padre Island, besides the forces on the disappeared behind the hills. During the time schooner. I can not say too much in favor of Mr. the breeze had become stronger and driven their Reynolds in so ably conducting this expedition boats from shore. One came right toward us, and against such odds as were brought against Captain Ireland, with 2 men, went waist-deep him, and as a brave and very efficient officer. into water, securing her. He found one dead And Mr. Reynolds compliments Mr. Dolliver body and a wounded man in it, besides a good many articles of clothing and arms. The other boat, whose sail was still flying, drifted toward the Gulf, and Jack Sands took a small boat, went over, and took her also. Captain Ireland then succeeded in shoving the Queen into deep water, and after securing the corpse of the man who lay shot on Mustang Island we soon after ward made good our retreat toward Corpus Christi, where we safely landed about 9 oclock in the evening with our whole booty. I must mention here the bravery of all the men. Captain Irelands men were selected from among the best shots of his company, and 1 take pride in mentioning their names, for they did really such very good execution. They were W. E. Goodrich, W. Saffold, F. G. Roberts, S. K. Elliott, John Keill, John This 1887 map of Padre Island shows Corpus Haley, and Nat Henderson, all from or Christi Pass as it existed during the Civil War near Seguin. About Captain Ireland I and in the years immediately after. Notice the need not mention anything to you, for he behaved exactly as you would have a pass enterers the Gulf near the end of present day brave man to behave. We were 7 armed Whitecap. The triangular shaped island just to the men against their 22, for Captain Ireland north of the pass is where the seawall is currently and myself had only six-shooters and the located and was notated on many old maps as The three boatmen had nothing. The latter did Middle Ground and it marked the southern end of their part in shouting and urging on our Mustang Island. men. We took 2 launches (one metallic), with full equipments in sail and oars, 6 to me for rendering him very efficient service great-coats, 4 percussion muskets, 1 double- during the whole engagement, but especially barrel shot-gun, 3 holster pistols, 4 cutlasses, 1 after Mr. Reynolds having received the last but bayonet, 3 cartridge boxes, 3 pistol cases, and most severe wound, which I most cheerfully sundry small articles, which I had turned over to recommend for your consideration. the quartermaster and ordnance officer. Three of the great-coats were issued by my order to the The names of the killed and wounded are: Mr. three sailors, two of whom have since they are A. H. Reynolds, acting ensign, two wounds in in the service re- ceived neither pay nor clothing right side, badly; Thomas Mollman, in right arm, and scarcely any rations, for they belong to no slightly; John Carey, landsman, in breast, etc., company, and nobody has ever drawn for them. severely; William Nicholson, landsman, killed, I believe I can direct the quartermaster to issue The excavation work currently underway near the end of Nemo Court on the west side shot through the head; Benjamin F. Cowen, to them rations and pay them their wages and of SPID is part of the plan to connect the existing Island canal system to the proposed landsman, killed, shot through the breast, Peter let some of the captains draw their clothing Water Exchange Bridge on SPID, and through it to Lake Padre and the Gulf of Mexico. Baxter, a refugee from Corpus Christi, and a for them. They are good sailors, and I wish to native of the city of Perth, Scotland, killed. The actual connection will be made near Cruiser Street on the north side of Whitecap retain them in that branch for our boats. Have I shown here in the upper left hand corner of the top photo and the center of the middle Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Amos a right to do that or must they join a company photo. The bottom photograph shows the canal where it reaches the bridge site. JOHNSON, l I would request you to send me an answer to Rear-Admiral D. G. FARRAGUT, Acting that question. Commanding Western Gulf Blockading I remain, very respectfully, your most obedient, Squadron. P. H. WTLLKE, Maj. E. F. GRAY, Captain, S.J wish to state, also, that all the arms were Commanding Post. One Bite and You’re Hooked! saved, excepting those of the killed and those belonging to John Carey, severely wounded. Next time: How Island ranchers dealt with the Civil War Report of Captain Wilike, C. U.S. Army. Corpus Christi, Tx, Dec. 8, 1862. Wednesdays Prime Rib (with twice baked potato) 5 - Until They're Gone Mini Golf Great Food Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Burgers & Full Bar Open 11am - 2am • Kitchen Closes at 1am 2034 State Hwy 361 361-749-TACO (8226) August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 5 OPINION Tropical Storm Harvey Not a Valid Excuse to Euthanise Shelter Animals By Jan Rankin animals like they were garbage. I would have, myself, rushed to Ingleside (an hour drive each Wednesday at around noon, I was alerted via way from our offices, on deadline day) to save social media that the Ingleside Animal Shelter whatever animals I could. I was devastated that was preparing to euthanize 24 dogs and cats at the killing might have begun before I was even the shelter at 12 p.m. Wednesday (right when aware of the situation. There was absolutely no I found out) if no one came to adopt them. need for the lack of notice, or for the rush to The shelter claimed that this measure had to put these pets to death. The “storm” which was be taken because of oncoming Tropical Storm supposedly the reason for the decision by the Harvey. The outcome is a happy one. Rescue shelter director was 48 hours away. Solutions for groups from across the Coastal Bend rallied the care of these animals could have absolutely with almost no notice and managed to save all 24 animals. One rescuer took seven dogs, been found in that time. There are means available for the care of shelter animals during a natural disaster – FEMA provides funding to shelters for this very purpose. At the very least, a plan should be in place in case something like a storm happens. The fact that this institution’s best effort at disaster response (bearing in mind that there wasn’t even a disaster) was euthanasia is absolutely unacceptable. There is a possibility that this was simply a gambit to clear the cages at the Ingleside Animal Shelter. Perhaps the shelter had no intention of euthanizing the animals. This would explain why they’re refusing to house animals that have been fostered due to this protocol. Oddly enough, a few dogs that were on stray holds were to be kept at the shelter until Monday, making the need to euthanize the other animals questionable. If it’s not okay to inflate prices or hoard supplies during a natural disaster, then it’s not okay to do this either. Tides of the Week I keep thinking about my pet, Lizzy – a dog Tides for Bob Hall Pier: August 24 - August 31 I drove to Bayside to save from euthanasia. She’s the best dog ever, as many of you regular Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible readers know. The thought that anyone would put a pup like Lizzy to death simply because Th 24 High 5:58 AM 1.3 7:04 AM Rise 9:50 AM 5 her care might become inconvenient for a few 24 Low 11:54 AM 0.8 7:58 PM Set 10:09 PM days is heartbreaking. Some of those shelter animals are lost pets, waiting for their owners 24 High 5:30 PM 1.4 to find them. Some are homeless because of F 25 Low 12:19 AM 0.6 7:05 AM Rise 10:46 AM 10 death or real disaster in their families. In all 25 High 6:09 AM 1.3 7:57 PM Set 10:46 PM the cases, in all those cages, the fault doesn’t lie with the animal. 25 Low 12:30 PM 0.7 I would strongly suggest that the Ingleside 25 High 6:46 PM 1.4 Animal Shelter come up with a disaster Sa 26 Low 1:12 AM 0.9 7:05 AM Rise 11:41 AM 18 preparedness strategy that meets the needs of the animals they have pledged to serve – and 26 High 6:20 AM 1.2 7:56 PM Set 11:23 PM those of the community who pays them to do so. 26 Low 1:10 PM 0.5 There are better ways than this. 26 High 8:11 PM 1.4 The animals pictured were among those If you would like to help with the cost of saved from euthanasia on Wednesday. Su 27 Low 2:23 AM 1.1 7:06 AM Rise 12:34 PM 26 caring for these animals that were saved from euthanasia please donate to Animal Friends of 27 High 6:28 AM 1.3 7:55 PM but had no idea what he was going to do with Port Aransas via their facebook page or email them – he just wanted to save their lives. These 27 Low 1:56 PM 0.4 them at www.animalfriendsofportaransas.org. heroic rescuers are now legally responsible for You may also make donations to The Animal 27 High 9:57 PM 1.4 all the services these pets require – including but Hospital of Padre Island who is helping with the M 28 Low 4:23 AM 1.2 7:06 AM Set 12:00 AM 35 not limited to medical care, boarding costs and care and boarding of some of the animals. Their food. The Ingleside Shelter is currently stating number is 361-949-8200 or just stop by their 28 High 6:23 AM 1.3 7:54 PM Rise 1:26 PM that they will refuse to accept any of these pets office located at 14802 Compass Street. AFPA 28 Low 2:48 PM 0.4 back into their care after the storm has passed. is run by Connie Bean who spearheaded this Tu 29 High 12:21 AM 1.5 7:07 AM Set 12:40 AM 45 As an animal lover, I was absolutely appalled call to action. Thank You to her and many others to learn of a policy, authored by people who that sprang into action to stop the senseless 29 Low 3:44 PM 0.3 7:53 PM Rise 2:18 PM claim to care deeply for the animal population killing of these innocent animals. W 30 High 1:43 AM 1.6 7:07 AM Set 1:21 AM 54 of the Coastal Bend, which treated those 30 Low 4:43 PM 0.3 7:51 PM Rise 3:08 PM Th 31 High 2:30 AM 1.7 7:08 AM Set 2:06 AM 63 31 Low 5:40 PM 0.2 7:50 PM Rise 3:57 PM

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Warhorses The Aug 31 ThomasBACK Michael PORCHRiley Sept 1 Larry Joe Taylor Sept 2 Bar Cruise Control Sept 3 ON THE WATERFRONT 132 W. Cotter St. The PortA BACK PORCH Bar A6 Island Moon August 24, 2017 Senior Moments Anecdotingly World War II The USS Cat Extraction Indianapolis By Abigail Bair scare the cat. Plus, after a certain amount of By Dotson Lewis “waiting” Jan and I would probably wind up The other day, Jan Rankin sent me a text crawling around the perimeter of the building Special to the Island Moon message saying that a kind soul had agreed to going, “Here stupid kitty, kitty…don’t get eaten Dotson’s Notre: The Japanese attack on announcement of the loss of the Indianapolis adopt the cat currently residing under the Moon by coyotes.” That’s just funny for everyone – Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, historically was delayed for almost two weeks until August office. He’s a little black and white kitty, and including the cat. marked the entry of the United States into the 15, thus insuring that it would be overshadowed he seems like he’s a pretty nice guy. Us Moon Plan Three -- Paper Mache Cat Decoys: conflict which became the Second World War; in the news on the day when the Japanese Monkeys figure he got dumped. and the tragedy of The USS INDIANAPOLIS surrender was announced by President Truman. You may think this method sounds silly, but (CA-35) stands as the historical mark of the it’s gaining a lot of traction around the office. The Navy, however, was rushing to gather the conclusion. If you don’t know and/or don’t I suggested it to Jan yesterday, claiming that facts and to determine who was responsible for remember the story of the USS Indianapolis, Office Kitty will emerge just to see what all the the greatest sea disaster in its history, who, in do yourself a favor and take a few minutes to other “cats are doing.” Jan suggested that we effect, to blame. It was a faulty rush to judgment. read the story in its entirety. Thanks to Patrick soak the decoys in catnip, and enthusiastically J. Finneran (Former) Executive Director USS Evidence Withheld started trying to carve a “cat whistle” out of a INDIANAPOLIS CA-35, Survivors Memorial Stripes straw using a paperclip. The biggest Organization, Inc. for his copyrighted story It is important to note at the outset that problem is that, historically, anything Jan and I “The Tragedy of the USS Indianapolis” which vital information pertinent to determining try to craft turns out looking like a weird lizard. responsibility for the loss of the Indianapolis was contributed to this report. Plan 4 -- Fishing for Kitties: Oh for a rod, a not made public until long after the subsequent reel and a cat toy! One person “casts” under the court-martial and conviction of Captain McVay. Torpedoed Ship building and tries to lure the cat out while the U.S. intelligence using a top other hides off to the side with a laundry basket secret operation labeled ULTRA to drop on its unsuspecting little head. The had broken the Japanese code downside is that whoever has to drop the basket and was aware that two Japanese Office Kitty II is totally going to miss, and the cat will throw submarines, including the I-58, a literal hissy fit. The upside is the argument were operating in the path of the This is the second feline we’ve had under the that will ensue between the two humans as to Indianapolis. building. The first “Office Kitty” was a grumpy whose fault it was. “Dammit, Abi. I told you This information was classified cuss who would yowl at Jan if she was even a to wait until he cleared the steps! Now we have and not made available to few minutes late with his daily can of Fancy to start over.” either the court-martial board Feast. When he disappeared, (as Island cats “No way, you should have lured him further to or to Captain McVay's defense often do) Jan was heartbroken. The theories the right, like in the plan!” counsel. It did not become about the whereabouts of original Office Kitty known until the early 1990s that - weren’t hopeful, and often ended in coyote. The most likely outcome is that we’ll get the despite knowledge of the danger Jan-the-animal-lover wasn’t going to let that cat toy stuck under the building on 200 pound in its path - naval authorities at happen twice. test and someone has to crawl under there to The world's first operational atomic bomb Guam had sent the Indianapolis into harm's We haven’t quite figured out how we’re going untangle it. It’s pretty gross under the building was delivered by the USS Indianapolis (CA- way without any warning, refusing her captain's to extract Office Kitty II out from under the (largely due to its fairly constant occupation by 35) to the island of Tinian on 26 July 1945. request for a destroyer escort, and leading him building, but I have several excellent PLANS unsupervised cats), but no one wants to lose a The Indianapolis then reported to CINCPAC to believe his route was safe. (Moon Disclaimer: these plans are in no way good lure. (Commander-In-Chief, Pacific) Headquarters Controversial Facts official nor have they been agreed upon by Plan 5 -- Secret Protocol Omega 9 at Guam for further orders. She was directed the rest of the staff. We accept no liability, but • Captain McVay's request for a destroyer to join the battleship USS Idaho (BB-42) at apologize in advance -- just in case.) The Fantasy: Jan and I wait until midnight Leyte Gulf in the Philippines to prepare for the escort was denied despite the fact that and approach the office dressed head to toe in Plan One -- the Socratic Approach: Jan invasion of Japan. The Indianapolis, unescorted, no capital ship lacking anti-submarine black, equipped with Batman level tool belts. and I will put on togas and stand in front of departed Guam on a course of 262 degrees detection equipment, such as the We will also be able to bend in weird ways the office, vigorously debating the merits of making about 17 knots. Indianapolis, had made this transit across to sneak under any possible cat-crafted laser the Philippine Sea without an escort the cat’s return to polite society. Jan will argue security. After approaching the building via 27 At 14 minutes past midnight, on 30 July 1945, during the entire war. that human companionship is paramount for backflips each, we will crouch along the edge midway between Guam and Leyte Gulf, she • Captain McVay was not told that shortly a healthy feline emotional life. I will counter and make complicated hand signals indicating was hit by two torpedoes out of six fired by the before his departure from Guam a with the assertion that daily feedings which our next move. Then we will roll easily under I-58, a Japanese submarine. The first blew away Japanese submarine within range of his require no effort upon the part of the eater are the edge of the office, one of us grabbing the the bow, the second struck near amidships on path had sunk a destroyer escort, the USS the highest possible achievement of cat-kind cat gently, but firmly in a Tom-Brady-style- the starboard side adjacent to a fuel tank and a Underhill. – especially if you can gently bite a human deflated-football cradling move. We will stuff powder magazine. The resulting explosion split • Shortly after the Indianapolis was sunk, hand while it’s in the process of feeding you. the cat in a backpack with plenty of ventilation, the ship to the keel, knocking out all electric naval intelligence decoded a message Then we’ll discuss the Great World of Kitchen and crawl out, cartwheeling one-handed back power. Within minutes she went down rapidly from the I-58 to its headquarters in Japan Counters that have stuff sitting on them which into the darkness. by the bow, rolling to starboard. that it had sunk an American battleship no one is currently knocking off. Office Kitty The Reality: We arrive at vastly different times, Of the 1,196 aboard, about 900 made it into along the route of the Indianapolis. The will then realize the error of his ways and march message was ignored. of his own free will into the waiting cat carrier and wind up getting into a screaming fight about the water in the twelve minutes before she sank. who is and isn’t wearing the “right kind of Few life rafts were released. Most survivors • Naval authorities then and now have so we can take him over to Dr. Kresser and maintained that the Indianapolis sank too neuter him. Please don’t warn him about the black” resulting in both of us stomping off in wore the standard kapok life jacket. Shark frustration. attacks began with sunrise of the first day quickly to send out a distress signal. A neutering part. I’d hate to waste a good toga. and continued until the men were physically radioman aboard the Indianapolis testified Plan Two -- The Fudd Method: “Be vewwwy If I’m being honest, none of these plans are removed from the water, almost five days later. at the September 1999 Senate hearing, quiet. I’m hunting kitties.” This approach particularly good. The truth is, though, we however, that he watched the "needle focuses on the natural greed of the cat. We’ll probably will wind up trying a slightly more Delayed Rescue jump" on the ship's transmitter, indicating create a line of kitty treats that leads to a realistic version of all of them – with the that a distress signal was transmitted Shortly after 11:00 A.M. of the fourth day, cardboard box held up by a stick attached to predicted results. In the end, Jan will wind up minutes before the ship sank, and sources the survivors were accidentally discovered by a string. Then Jan and I will hide behind the sitting worried and dejected on the office steps. at three separate locations have indicated LT. (jg) Wilbur C. Gwinn, piloting his PV-1 porch, wait until the cat enters the trap, and then She’s devoted a lot of time to making sure that they were aware of a distress signal Ventura Bomber on routine antisubmarine jerk the string to pull the box down on its head. this cat survives, and if we can’t get him out being received from the sinking ship. It’s patrol. Radioing his base at Peleiu, he alerted, This approach requires more than cat treats, a of there, he probably won’t. She’ll be pretty very likely that these distress signals were "many men in the water". A PBY (seaplane) box, a stick and a string. We’re also going to low about the whole situation – and that’s when received but ignored as a Japanese trick to under the command of LT. R. Adrian Marks was need a box of white wine, two red solo cups the damned cat will crawl into her lap, purring lure rescue vessels to the area. dispatched to lend assistance and report. Enroute and a cooler. There is a chance that we’ll get like crazy. That’s just what cats do, and that’s • Confusion on the part of Navy to the scene, Marks overflew the destroyer USS pretty drunk while we’re waiting, which will why they’re worth saving – even if the process communications and a faulty directive Cecil Doyle (DD-368), and alerted her captain, cause us to get pretty loud, which in turn will is (frankly) pretty dumb. caused the failure of the Indianapolis to of the emergency. The captain of the Doyle, on arrive on schedule to go unnoticed, leaving his own authority, decided to divert to the scene. as many as 900 men at the mercy of a Send letters and photos to [email protected] Arriving hours ahead of the Doyle, Marks' shark-infested sea. (The faulty directive - crew began dropping rubber rafts and supplies. which required only reporting the arrival While so engaged, they observed men being of non-combatant ships - was corrected attacked by sharks. Disregarding standing days after the Indianapolis survivors were orders not to land at sea, Marks landed and discovered to require reporting the arrival began taxiing to pick up the stragglers and lone of combatant ships as well.) swimmers who were at greatest risk of shark attack. Learning the men were the crew of the Indianapolis, he radioed the news, requesting immediate assistance. The Doyle responded she was enroute. As complete darkness fell, Marks waited for help to arrive, all the while continuing to seek out and pull nearly dead men from the water. When the plane's fuselage was full, survivors were tied to the wing with parachute cord. Marks and his crew rescued 56 men that day. The Cecil Doyle was the first vessel on the scene. Homing on Marks' PBY in total darkness, the Doyle halted Dotson’s Other Note: There were two movies to avoid killing or further injuring survivors, made of this historical event. The first was a and began taking Marks' survivors aboard. made-for-TV movie entitled “Mission of the Disregarding the safety of his own vessel, the Shark” (1991) starring Stacy Keach. In 2016, Doyle's captain pointed his largest searchlight Hollywood weighed in with “USS Indianapolis: into the night sky to serve as a beacon for Men of Courage” starring Nicholas Cage. other rescue vessels. This beacon was the first Neither of which did justice to the men of the indication to most survivors that their prayers Indianapolis. 24 Hour had been answered. Help had at last arrived. Your thoughts regarding this or any articles Of the 900 who made it into the water, only appearing in The Island Moon are greatly Emergency Service 317 remained alive. After almost five days of appreciated. Thank you for reading and constant shark attacks, starvation, terrible thirst, commenting on Senior Moments. I can be suffering from exposure and their wounds, the reached at: [email protected] and/or Land men of the Indianapolis were at last rescued Line: 361-949-7681 Cell: 530-748-8475. Carpet Cleaning Tile & Wood Cleaning from the sea. Table is on the air on KEYS AM 1440, 8 – 9 Air Duct Cleaning Fire & Water Damage Shocked Reaction AM, Saturdays. The next will air August 26, 2017. Please listen and call in. 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I love soups and bisques no matter how hot or cold the weather is. Soup is a comfort food but it can also be a one bowl or a one pot meal. It can be filled with miscellaneous vegetables and proteins and whether served hot or cold, mild or spicy, creamy or chunky, it’s a sure palate pleaser. Some soups take a long time to make based on the ingredients in them. Peeling, chopping, sautéing, blending etc. Every step you take in making soup, the more levels of flavor are developed. However, sometimes it’s ok to use a few shortcuts. Using store bought stocks, already shelled shrimp or crab, diced veggies, meats and so on can cut the time by more than half. Keep in mind there is a higher price attached to such items, for the work has been done for you. I love seafood and living on the coast, nothing makes me happier than eating a fresh catch. However I don’t discriminate. If there are items that are brought 1 avocado, pitted and diced in from other waters, I buy and use them just 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro the same. I will say that I stay away from farm raised fish. I love wild caught fish and seafood 4 ounces tortilla chips or wonton strips for The reds are running! better, because they eat all natural elements vs garnish pellets and antibiotics fed to them in the large Directions: tanks and farmed pools. Reserve 1 zested lime and its juice to drizzle This week I wanted to share a recipe that allows over bowls prior to serving. Juice remaining me to use crab and scallops (which I love) in a limes set aside. Heat oil, sauté shallot, garlic, way that doesn’t compromise the fresh flavor of crab paste and spices for 2 minutes and then either ingredient. Over-cooking seafood, tends add corn Sauté for an additional 4 minutes to make it dry, rubbery and or chewy. There and add broth and cook for an additional 10 is also a loss of flavor. This soup elevates the minutes. While soup is cooking, prepare freshness by adding citrus as well as a seafood scallops by patting them dry. In a sauté pan stock. It’s also delicious and easy to prepare. THE MARQUESAS heat oil on high heat, season and then sear TOWNHOME #305 Ingredients: scallops for 1 minute on each side. Let cool and cut into thirds forming circles and set Daily rentals 4 limes juiced, 1 zested and juiced for aside. Blend soup with chile & adobo sauce JUST LISTED! Pets allowed finishing soup until smooth. Adjust seasoning to your taste. Private garden with ocean 3 cups fresh corn, cut from about 6 cobs Place in a soup pot and let cook for about 10 minutes in order for flavors to marry. Toss breezes! 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 14521 Cabana E #305 $174,300 crabmeat, scallops, avocado, cilantro, lime Beautiful ßoorpan! 1 Shallot Diced juice in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes. Divide 1 Garlic Clove minced soup among 4 bowls. Sprinkle soup with crab and scallop mixture and serve with tortilla 1/2 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded, chips and reserved lime zest and juice if plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce desired. Serve and enjoy! 4 cups Seafood or Chicken broth Tip of the week! 1/2 teaspoon salt You can use shrimp, bay scallops, which are 1/2 pound cooked crabmeat smaller and if you wish to make this a one bowl dinner, you can sear a large piece of white flaky 1 Tbsp. Asian Crab Paste (Asian Isle or Asian fish and place it in the center of the bowl and Store) add the soup around it. I don’t recommend 4 Tbsp. Olive oil for searing scallops using frozen fish of any kind, because it retains Island Creations water and it will water down your soup and 6 Large Scallops cut in thirds making rounds make the concentrated flavors disappear. Remodeling 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder Total Renovation & Remodels, Outdoor Kitchens & Spas, Additions, The ideas are endless! The important thing is Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades, Sunporches, Replacement of Windows ¼ tsp granulated garlic to Have Fun! Try New Things! Happy Eats… and Doors, Roofing, Painting & Stucco Pinch cayenne (optional) Enjoy! Landscaping Design work, Yard Maintenance, Decks, Pergolas, Insured Installation of Rock, Grass, Plants, Trees, Walkways, Paths, Tree Trimming, Send letters and photos to editor@ Member, Padre Island Container Planting, Vacant Lot Mowing & Shade Covers. All Kinds of Business Association Fencing, Pressure Washing & Deck Staining & Sealing islandmoon.com Member, Builders Association, Corpus Christi Concrete Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Patio Overlays, Decorative Stamping & Staining, Decks, Bulkheads, Grouted Stone Walls & Patios, Decorative 960-0327 Stone Paver Driveways & Patios Owned & Operated by Island Residents David & Katherine Pierce Doing Everything a Home or References Available Upon Request Commercial & Residential Business Needs

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YOU CAN DESIGN & PRINT ON-DEMAND: BUSINESS CARDS BANNERS PHOTOS - CANVAS POSTERS FLYERS + MUCH MORE... A8 Island Moon August 24, 2017 SPORTS Sports Talk Special to The Island Moon An Open Letter From American An Umpire for Military Veterans Life: Part II By Dotson Lewis Since 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick By Andy Purvis engaged in a silent protest to bring attention to Special to the Island Moon Special to the Island Moon the state of emergency facing people of color in Interestingly, in August of 1991, The Sporting Mariners. On December 1, 1992, the Steve Dotson’s Note: “There America, a chorus of detractors have lined up News ranked Palermo the #1 umpire in the Palermo Foundation for Spinal Cord Injuries are veterans who not to denounce his stand, or more accurately his American League. opened its doors for business. The Foundation only agree with Kaepernick’s right to protest, sit. Fans have burned his jersey. A presidential Palermo lived by a code when a confrontation was formed to fund research for a cure for but also with how he did it.” The foregoing candidate suggested he leave the country. Many paralysis. In 1993, he received the coveted quote is the lead-in to the following 2016 have claimed his protest disrespected American occurred on the field. Retired umpire, Tim Welke, remembered Palermo saying, “You got Gold Whistle Award. On April 6, 1994, article which I copied from the website: https:// veterans. Palermo was named a Special Assistant to theundefeated.com/features/an-open-letter- to be tough and you got to be strong. If you Jackie Robinson isn’t here today to tell us Major League Baseball’s Executive Council. from-american-military-veterans-in-support- have to bark at someone, know more than that what he would think of Kaepernick’s protest. He would help put together the umpire training of-colin-kaepernick/. This article was a shock manager or player that is hearing from you. But he did convey the same sentiment about manual used today. Steve also received the to me, so I decided to do some research with There are guys in both dugouts watching and the national anthem as Kaepernick in his 1972 prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award in the local veterans’ community. In a later issue listening, and they’ll remember that.” autobiography, writing, “I cannot stand and sing 1994, at the ESPY Awards. On January 1, 1995, of The Moon, I will share with you my research the anthem. I cannot salute the flag; I know that Steve Palermo took pride in his abilities to the Palermo Foundation merged with the Kent results. In the meantime, I suggest you read I am a black man in a white world.” umpire a baseball game. He made it known that Waldrop National Paralysis Foundation. From the following. The writer remarked “One of when he worked a game from behind home plate 1995-1997, he worked as a part-time baseball the most important things about the letter is As military veterans, we write to express our that he never used a ball and strike indicator. analyst at Yankee Stadium, for the MSG the diversity of the people signing it and the support for the tradition of advocacy by athletes (Madison Square Garden) Network. In 2000, reasons that they are putting their names on it.” that is embodied by Jackie Robinson and carried Earl Weaver was notorious for his run-ins with umpires, and Steve Palermo was not left Steve became the Supervisor all MLB Umpires. Rhiannon Walker @InstantRHIplay wrote the on by Colin Kaepernick. On July 14, 2005, Palermo served as Honorary article. out. Palermo remembers a late season game For generations, American athletes have during a play-off race between the Yankees Commissioner at The White House Tee Ball Support of Colin Kaepernick used their public voice to force our collective and Orioles. “Weaver disliked a call I made game, held on the South Lawn and featured attention towards the crises and issues that and threw something out of the dugout in the children with disabilities. This program had challenge our national conscience. Jackie seventh inning, and then came out onto the been started by President George W. Bush, in Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, field and starting arguing and kicking dirt, so 2001. Steve Palermo was also honored prior to Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Ariyana Smith, the I threw him out.” said Palermo. “He left for an the 2012 All-Star Game held in his adopted city Minnesota Lynx, the Missouri Tigers football inning and then one of the Yankees hit a two-run of Kansas City. team, and stars across professional sports home run to go ahead in the eighth inning, and Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You have to declaring that #BlackLivesMatter, are all part of Weaver comes flying out of the dugout. Now accept whatever comes and the only important a brave tradition of protest by athletes. Far from remember, he had already been kicked out of thing is that you meet it with courage and an anomaly, athletes leading on social change the game. I told him to get out of here,” laughed with the best that you have to give.” Palermo has been the norm in America. The right for Palermo. “Earl proceeded to kick dirt all the understood that when things go bad, and they those athletes, and all Americans, to protest is way from third base to second and then stood on U.S. Army veteran Richard Allen Smith felt will, you must remain positive. He talked about one we all pledged to defend with our lives if top of second base. Weaver ignored third-base like he was walking with a rock in his shoe all of all the things he had left undone simply necessary. Far from disrespecting our troops, umpire Richie Garcia’s orders to leave the field, day. In the aftermath of Colin Kaepernick’s because he thought he would do them later. there is no finer form of appreciation for our so I came out from behind home plate and went protest of the national anthem, Smith heard a Since 2011, approximately 180,000 people sacrifice than for Americans to enthusiastically to second to confront Weaver, but he wouldn’t lot about how he had been disrespected by what in the U.S. have been killed by gun-related exercise their freedom of speech. budge. I ordered Richie to punch the clock. the San Francisco 49ers quarterback had done violence. Although he was not killed, one of Richie had a stopwatch in his pocket and I said, and said from a lot of folks who never served in While we would not all personally choose to the things he loved the most was taken away. ‘Weaver’s got one minute to get out of here the armed forces. protest in a manner identical to Kaepernick, Palermo never regretted his action on that July we respect and honor his choice, and whole or we’re going to forfeit this game.’ Weaver night in Dallas. “I hope others would have done Kaepernick has been sitting during the heartedly join him in stating unequivocally said, ‘Naw, I’m staying.’ I then returned to my the same thing if my wife were being attacked,” singing of The Star Spangled Banner the that BLACK LIVES MATTER. The current position and bent over to brush off home plate. said Steve. entire preseason, although it was only noticed With about 15 seconds left on that stopwatch, state of affairs for people of color in America Steve Palermo umpired 15 years, from 1977 one Friday when he was dressed to play. In is unsustainable and unacceptable. According Weaver finally came running towards me and an exclusive interview with NFL.com’s Steve said, ‘You know, you’re just crazy enough to to 1991. “I always looked forward to being to analysis by the Washington Post, black ‘booed’ again,” laughed Palermo. Wyche, Kaepernick explained his protest: “I people in America are two and a half times forfeit this game’ and then he kicked dirt under am not going to stand up to show pride in a more likely to be shot and killed by police my legs onto home plate again and then took Steve Palermo died on May 14, 2017, in flag for a country that oppresses black people than white Americans. Far too often, people of off running into the dugout. I always said,” Overland Park, Kansas, from complications and people of color. To me, this is bigger than color are dying at the hands of law enforcement laughed Palermo, “we have an offseason so Earl of lung cancer. Steve had married his wife, football and it would be selfish on my part to personnel in the streets, our jails, and their could go home and think up what he was going Debbie, just five months before his accident. look the other way.” homes. Indictments are rare and convictions are to do the next year.” The worst part about having cancer is not what Smith said that people burning the quarterback’s essentially nonexistent. “He was tough on umpires, but he was a very it does to you but what it does to the people you love. He spent his last 26 years in chronic pain jersey “with the troops and veterans being This status quo outrages us as men and women good manager,” said Steve Palermo about the reason seemed ridiculous.” Being used Orioles’ manager, Earl Weaver. “But you with her by his side. Steve was 67 years old. who raised our right hands and pledged to Needless to say, he was an umpire for life. wasn’t a new feeling. Smith said politicians defend, with our lives if necessary, a Constitution always had to be on red alert with him because and corporations often use the military and that proclaims intent to “establish justice, insure you never knew what he was going to do next. Andy Purvis is a local author and radio its servicemen and women for promotion. domestic tranquility,” and “secure the Blessings He was very unconventional.” personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. That leaves some veterans, like Smith, feeling of Liberty.” Those ideals are simply not being Palermo had a soft side too and often told a com for all the latest info on his books or to like props for people who haven’t made the upheld for all Americans. story of one night before a game in 1988, when listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books sacrifice, but want to cloak themselves in their he had noticed a young pitcher for the Baltimore are available online and can be found in the credibility. As veterans, we implore all Americans to Orioles who was obviously nervous before his local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be find your own way to challenge this status quo contacted at [email protected]. Also By writing this letter, it was an opportunity and advocate for “a more perfect union.” Your first big league start against the powerful Boston for him and other vets to counter that Red Sox. “I walked out to the mound and gave listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q method of protest may not be to refrain from & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com rationale. Although the 31-year-old works as the traditions surrounding our national symbols, the young man a new ball and said, ‘You just get a media strategist with the National Education that first pitch close, I’ll call it a strike and we 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of and it doesn’t have to be. You have the same the Houston Astros. Association, the letter was thought of, created right as Colin Kaepernick to choose whether and will get this game going.’” Indeed, if you check and crafted as something entirely outside of how to advocate, a right we support and served the box score from that night, Curt Schillings’ Send Letters and Photos to his job and among some of Smith’s friends and for. However you choose to use your voice, first pitch to future Hall-of-Famer Wade Boggs colleagues. please do so with an understanding that many was called a strike. [email protected] “I wanted to put something out there in the veterans do not condemn the protest of activists Palermo would receive more than 25 different and follow us on Facebook: world … to say that ‘There are veterans who like Jackie Robinson, Colin Kaepernick and awards for courage and dedication in his later The Island Moon not only agree with Colin Kaepernick’s right to everyday Americans seeking justice. Indeed, we years. In 1992, Steve took his thoughts and do that, but also agree with the substance of the see no higher form of patriotism.” guts into the broadcast booth with the Seattle Newspaper action,’ ” Smith said. “And are willing to stand Dotson’s Other Note: After carefully reading up and say Black Lives Matter and this is an this story, my knee jerk reaction was: “What a Saturday, August 26 important issue that we need to address in our sack of hog wash.” I would like to have a week country. with those who were quoted being recalled Island Moon Columnist Holds Book Signing “This is an incredibly diverse list of people. I to active duty, and assigned to my platoon in didn’t know how many signatures I was going a United States Army Infantry Regimental Collection of photos from 35 years in the trenches to get – if I’m going to get five or 10 signatures Combat Team. After reading, please share with on this letter. … There’s diversity in service me your thoughts. blessed I have been to meet and visit with so – every branch of the service is represented many of my childhood sports heroes. As PS: I had a heck of a time remaining politically fans we get so few opportunities to meet or here – there are black people, white people, correct in this one! Also please note that in my Latinos, a Native American person on here. Gay see someone up close and in person, who is note in the Sports Talk article on the Astros last considered to be a great athlete. To get a chance veterans, straight veterans, female veterans, week, the sentence which read “There is a lot male veterans from both coast to southeast, to to interview them is a whole new ballgame and of talk in Corpus Christi about the possibility of a privilege,” Purvis said. southwest, the heartland, pretty much any sort the Astros finally playing in the World Series,” of identity you can imagine, it’s signed onto this should have read: “There is a lot of talk in The photos begin when the autograph craze letter in the form of one person or more.” Corpus Christi about the possibility, of after hit the sports world in earnest in the late 1980’s “In 1947, former Army officer Jackie 13 years, finally playing again (since 2004) and early 1990’s as athletes came to understand Robinson broke the color barrier in Major in a World Series.” This, thanks to my picky that their fans would pay good money just to League Baseball. Robinson experienced taunts, friend, fellow Moon columnist, Andy Purvis, meet them and take away a smile, a handshake epithets, and threats of violence for simply who pointed out this very minor error in an or a memento from that meeting in the form standing up to the status quo of segregation in otherwise impeccable article. of an autograph. These photographs bring that America. era to life as they chronicle Purvis’ personal Have fun -30- travels through that world through the lens of his camera. Island Moon columnist Andy Purvis has Many of the shots show familiar sports heroes The Best Pizzeria compiled photographs from his collection in the prime of their careers and capture fleeting gathered from writing about sports and the moments in time otherwise forgotten. It was in the Coastal Bend people who play them for more than two the blue collar poet Merle Haggard who said, decades. During that time he has written four “Everything does change except what we chose books highlighting the people and experiences to recall,” and with these photographs Purvis has Now Serving he has gathered along the way and is working frozen these recollections in time, recollections on the fifth book of what he now refers to as the of a road well-traveled. “Greatness Series.” It is available at Purvisbooks online. But in “This Close to Greatness,” now out, he Pizza takes a detour from his usual format with a book Dale Rankin of photographs he has taken during his three- plus decades traveling through the world of By The sports. He will hold a book signing at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, August 26, from 1-3 p.m. $ “The 492 never before seen photos mark Attention Only 3.99 the time and these people are part of my past. Slice! For any 1-topping Slice This scrapbook reminds me of how incredibly Boat Owners! 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Louis grabbed a can tides and the fish and fishermen businesses selling out of bottled water already. of gasoline that he was sure wouldn’t even be which have been ready for something to change. Look folks, your water is still running at the enough to get them back to town, but needed to Soon this tropical storm or hurricane will blow house, right? Don’t you have a few things you at least get close. He jumped out of the shack into our area and bring up the tides, dump rain could fill up? Put a few 5 gallon buckets in the into the water (the steps were washed away) and and change everything up. Look for the high shower and fill them up if things get desperate. Shorty was already waiting in the Model-A. As reaches of water to round up game fish and bait Having bottled water on hand is not going to Louis watched the waves finally take the shack Karen and Gary teamed up on this pair of save your house from the neighbor’s trash can down, he realized that he had grabbed an actual nice reds in the Upper Lagoon. Cut perch. flying through the window. Keep your priorities pillow and not the case stuffed with his goodies, straight when you’re prepping. which included gold and silver coins and other artifacts found on the beach (illegal to keep these days). The boys made it back up the beach to the Don Patricio causeway, which by this time had water lapping over the troughs. They held their breath and edged over the causeway, extremely cautious of the rising tide and water all around them. They barely got through the channel by Whatever floats your boat the swing bridge, and back on to the mainland as the storm fully hit the area. They were the and bring it towards the passes as it recedes. We last people to cross the Don Patricio Causeway, usually see some RED TIDE blooms after big which was destroyed by the storm. rains empty nutrients into those bays up north, About a week after the storm, they hired a and it looks like they will be flowing. I like to poling skiff to take the Model-A back across to remind myself about hurricane Ike which took Rip charts showing the upwelling of blue the old landing (fording location). The beach out Galveston. It wasn’t a big storm but it was a was strewn with lumber and trees of all sorts, and small island, and ours is smaller. People’s lives I just checked out the sea water temperatures were there on the beach, for many, everything on Ripcharts, and it showed they had was lost. If a big one comes, I’ll pack exactly what a lot of people up my guns, tools, pictures and pets and haul have been talking about for butt. Fishing has been spectacular and will get a few weeks now. There even better as the next three months unfold. Candice Richter with a big oversized is an upwelling event redfish from scattered sand pockets within occurring right now along the sight of the causeway. upper Mexican and middle day until they become so spooked nobody can Texas coasts. The water catch them. Many of them never stop they just temperature is around 80 carelessly burn past other fishermen looking to degrees, which is a far cry see if they can see the fish others are catching. from the 87 degree water This is in a grey area of the law. Chasing or offshore, especially if you’re harassing fish and herding schools is against a warm water entity like a the law. I hope something changes soon. I’m tropical storm. The upwelling looking forward to all the big reds now and in peters out right around here, the next few months. To learn more about how and looks exactly like the to catch um up give me a call I always can find upwelling event from last time for your adventure. year. Everyone knows that hurricanes typically follow the warm waters, and away Island locals Gene and Carla shared the from cooler waters, to the afternoon on the boat with some friends north in this case. At least and swept up a nice box of fish on the that’s what I’m hoping Veronice with a nice redfish afternoon trip! (fingers crossed). Storms are nothing to fool The live bait will continue to circle around live with though. The unnamed storm of 1933 did when they got to the shack, it was completely croaker and piggy perch. Live shrimp over the a lot of damage around here and killed people destroyed. Shorty’s tent and all of his stuff just big rocks in Baffin will be good too and bring in in town and cattle out on Padre Island. Louis down the way was fine though! Louis, Viola, a varied box of fish. Drift fishing with lures after Rawalt’s story of the storm coming in is a pretty and Shorty would rebuild and continue their the storm may be very good as high tides will good read: one day he noticed the water coming stories of fishing and beach combing for the scatter fish for a few days. Big gold Weed-less up and some storm clouds one day, and figured next 40 some odd years. spoons and soft plastics are going to be great. it was time to bail out. He and Shorty took Viola Well, sorry I ran off the rails folks, maybe Drift over the long grass lines that run north and back to town in the Model-A, and then despite I’ve been reading too much history lately, as south across the Lagoon. Find broken bottoms the forecast and their best decisions, decided to I can easily imagine what it would have been of sand and grass and pitch into isolated sand head back down the beach to collect some of like from Louis’s story. 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Member SIPC August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 13 STATE Notes from Nueces Local Museums Highlight the By Brent Chesney History of the Coastal Bend Nueces County Commissioner Precint 4 By Todd Hunter, District 32 Flour Bluff and Seashore Health Fairs 10am -2 pm at 702 Jester, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 at VFW Post 8932 in Flour Bluff. If you Tourism in Texas is diverse in many ways. November of 2002. In partnership with the City Huge Successes know of a Veteran who needs help please bring There’s outdoor activities like the beaches, of Port Aransas, the PAPHA worked diligently to mark historical locations and showcase I am pleased to report that the Flour Bluff them or tell them about this great event. The lakes, and waterparks and there are indoor the history of Port Aransas, Texas. The Texas and North Padre Island Health Fairs were one we did in Port A was a big success as have activities like music halls/venues and museums. Historical Commission and Preservation Texas huge successes. Hundreds combined showed others been around Nueces County. Museums play a key role in preserving history and the community came together to raise funds up in Flour Bluff and Seashore Middle and educating us on our local history and to establish a history museum. In 2008, the Port Academy for our Health Fairs at those fine Padre Balli Back on Track, IB MAGEE region. The Corpus Christi Museum of Science Aransas Museum was opened to the public. institutions. Diabetes prevention and overall to Break Ground in 2017 and History and the Port Aransas Museum are The museum is located in the Community health and wellness are charges we as County great attractions in the Coastal Bend for tourists It has been a struggle for sure but Padre Balli is Center Complex at 101 East Brundrett at North Commissioners. Being able to put on these all and locals! back on track. The kinks have been worked out Alister Port Aransas, Texas. The mission of the important health fairs and seeing all the people and you should have seen a lot of activity at the The Corpus Christi Junior Museum was Port Aransas Museum is: “Promoting citizen take advantage of the great FREE physicals, Park. The Coastal Parks Board, their executive officially established in 1957 under the interest and participation in the appreciation health screenings, diabetes education and so director and I have stayed on top of this and leadership of Aalbert Heine and a dozen and preservation of Port Aransas’ history, much more is so rewarding to me personally. I once complete this place will be something volunteers who were teachers by trade. The environment and ambiance”. They accomplish want to thank Flour Bluff ISD and the Seashore we can all be proud of. Engineering plans are museum was originally located on Water Street this by conducting a variety of tours (museum, school system for realizing the value of this for about done on IB Magee which means we will in a repurposed city building. In 1990, the name land, and boat), events, and creating exhibits their community and allowing this to happen be going out for bids this year. Stay tuned for was changed to the Corpus Christi Museum of that highlight the rich history of Port Aransas. and really getting behind it. While I do not a groundbreaking date soon at IB Magee. I am Science and History. Director Heine stated: “A To learn more about the Port Aransas Museum, have a date set yet for Port A I am hopeful that very excited about the enhancements to both of visit to the museum should be a day to observe please visit: https://portaransasmuseum.org. will be forthcoming. I am also hoping to repeat these facilities and the additional revenue it will the world from as many angles as possible”. our very successful Health Fair in honor of our bring Nueces County along with more people This was deemed the mission of the museum. If you have questions regarding any of the Veterans at Veterans Memorial High School to enjoy our beautiful Nueces County Beaches. By 1968, the museum was overflowing with information mentioned in this week’s article, this spring. artifacts and exhibits and soon after the please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or The Future and What it Holds District Office. Please always feel free to Veterans’ Outreach in Nueces County museum was moved to its current location at I will tell you with all that goes on regularly in 1900 North Chaparral Street. 60 years from contact my office if you have any questions You have heard me say before that I believe my role as your County Commissioner and the 1957 and four additions to the building later, or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if it is important to bring government to the added issues that we have dealt with on the Padre the museum continues to meet Director Heine’s you would like to contact my office regarding people instead of always making the people Balli facility it has kept me hopping. Looking vision/mission by inspiring all visitors to learn constituent services. As always, my offices are come to government. Many people just cannot ahead I am very excited about the goings on in the history of our great nation, local origins, available at any time to assist with questions, get to meetings or take advantage of services Nueces County. We are making great progress. I and anywhere in between through education concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512- because they cannot get away from their day to will be looking at some drainage issues that need programs and fun events. To learn more about 463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). day responsibilities. So that is a big part of the looking at in the London area of my precinct the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 reason I have opened three satellite offices in and how best to help out there once the other History, please visit: https://www.ccmuseum. Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). my precinct in Flour Bluff, North Padre Island two major construction projects I have going com/. and in Port Aransas so if people want to meet settle down. We all work well as a team at the He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. with me I could come to them. One of the The Port Aransas Preservation and Historical texas.gov or at 512-463-0672 County and that really helps in good and tough Association (PAPHA) was established in other great things Nueces County is doing is times. I appreciate the opportunity to serve. an outreach to our much beloved Veterans. We Please call on me if I can assist by emailing me are traveling the county to bring government at [email protected] or calling at Report from Special Session of TX Senate services to the people. Our next outreach in 361-888-0268. Have a blessed day! The First Called Session of the 85th Legislature kids with dyslexia and autism. The Senate my precinct is Tuesday October 13, 2017 from ended a day early Tuesday after the House also added $212 million to help drive down passed the Senate version of a school finance premiums and deductibles for retired teachers. bill and adjourned sine die. The 29 day session Here’s what else reached Governor Abbott’s saw the passage of a number of the 20 items desk over the special session: Local Health Fair “Huge Success” placed on the call by Governor Greg Abbott, including measures that would control municipal Sunset legislation to extend the operation authority and place additional requirements and of the Texas Medical Board and four other restrictions on abortion procedures in Texas. healthcare licensing boards until 2019 The Texas Privacy Act, more commonly known Legislation to curb cities’ authority to as “the bathroom bill” didn’t receive a hearing in restrict tree removal from private property the House, and a key property tax bill died when and annex new areas without approval of the chambers couldn’t come to an agreement on voters in those areas a rollback figure. Legislation requiring reporting of abortion The failure of that tax bill disappointed its complications and minors receiving author, Houston Senator Paul Bettencourt, who abortions, as well as legislation prohibiting also led the effort to pass the bill in the regular government, group and ACA exchange- session. “The taxpayers of Texas demanded purchased insurance plans from covering property tax relief,” he said. “They’ve had elective abortions double digit increases…by any measurement, faster than Texans’ ability to pay.” At issue Legislation creating a maternal mortality and was the tax increase rate that would trigger an morbidity task force to tackle the growing automatic rollback election. The House version problem in Texas set that threshold at 6 percent but the Senate Legislation to create a commission to study wanted 4 percent. When the House declined the issue of school finance over the interim to appoint a conference committee to resolve and recommend changes and reforms these differences, it was up to the Senate to decide to accept the House version or let the bill Legislation to increase penalties for mail-in die. Bettencourt chose the latter and vowed to ballot fraud champion the Senate’s four percent version of Legislation to improve patient input in the the bill the next time the Legislature meets. do-not-resuscitate order process Earlier in the day, the House accepted the At a Wednesday press conference, Governor Senate’s proposal to add more money to Greg Abbott expressed disappointment that public schools over the next two years. HB many of the issues on his call never received 21, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Larry a vote in the House. The Senate passed bills Taylor of Friendswood, would create a $150 relating to 18 of the 20 items on the special million fund to help districts that would depend session agenda in the first week of the special on an expiring 2006 hold-harmless provision to session. Abbott said that all options remain maintain services. It also includes $120 million on the table going forward, including calling a for traditional and charter school funding, $41 second special session. million to phase out the small district adjustment penalty and $40 million for schools to help Until then, the Senate stands adjourned sine die. Send letters and photos to [email protected]

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It went on for another in July 2015 when she crashed her anonymity that the Internet provides for them. accounts being compromised. several weeks until the burglars made a fatal car into the back of a police unit while fleeing mistake. They broke into the Island home arrest on Carroll Lane and was found to have Because of recent cybercrime activity — Connect with care. Use caution when of a recently deceased man and took blank stolen credit cards in her possession. including those massive data breaches that logging on to public Wi-Fi networks and checks and identifying documents which compromised millions of consumers’ personal send personal information only to websites they used to set up fake credit accounts. information — it is important to know how to that are fully encrypted. Their problem was that the daughter of protect yourself against identity theft and other Stay informed. Keep up with new ways the deceased man made catching them her cybercrimes. to stay safe online. Check trusted websites personal mission. She asked that we not use Cybercrime comes in many forms — online for the latest information, and share it with her name here, but here is her story. identity theft, financial fraud, hacking, email family, friends and colleagues and encourage Once she began investigating the problem spoofing, information forgery and intellectual them to be web-wise. she soon learned that the alleged leader of property crime. It can wreak havoc on victims’ Steer clear of suspicious texts, emails and the ring drove a black Fiat with a pink stripe lives and at its worst, cybercrime can lead to links. Unsolicited emails and pop-up ads down the side, which the police were aware financial ruin can be full of computer viruses designed to of. She identified where the driver of the car Better Business Bureau serving the Heart of steal usernames and passwords from your lived and began staking out the condo on Texas recommends taking these extra security computer. Don’t give in to curiosity. Close Compass Street, watching the woman and measures to protect yourself against identity or delete the message. others come and go. Nicholas Ryan Stevick theft and other cybercrimes: Report it. If your identity has been stolen “You could track the uptick in burglaries Keep a clean machine. Whether it is a PC, or compromised, contact one of the three to the exact time the woman moved to The mobile device or laptop, make sure security credit bureaus to report the crime: (Equifax, Island,” she said, “and the drop-off came as software is current and up-to-date. Having Experian or TransUnion). Request that soon as she was arrested and put in jail.” the latest software on all devices can be one the credit bureau place a fraud alert on The thefts moved in bunches around The of the best defenses against viruses, malware your credit report to prevent any further Island and were duly noted in the Island and other online threats. fraudulent activity from occurring. As soon Moon Police Blotter. One day there would as one of the bureaus issues a fraud alert, the Protect personal information. Shred all be several in one place, then a few days of other two bureaus are automatically notified. statements and applications you get in the quite, then another outbreak in another area. mail that you don’t want to keep, including Kelly Trevino is the Regional Director for But the method was always similar, they credit card applications, insurance forms, the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better liked unlocked cars and when those ran financial statements, and billing statements Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. out they would break into houses when no for utilities. Kelly is available for media interviews and one was home, usually in the middle of the Philip Michael Sanders speaking engagements. You can reach her by day, and take anything they could carry and Change passwords for all online accounts phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ sell, but mostly they liked credit cards or regularly. When changing your password, corpuschristi.bbb.org. anything they could use to establish a credit make it long, strong and unique, with a mix account. It didn’t take our sleuth long to figure out Packery Channel Boaters Urged to Use who the culprits were. They moved in semi- regular patterns but always the center of activity was the condo on Compass where Extra Caution Due to Shallow Depths the ringleader lived. The police were aware The City of Corpus Christi advises boaters that Mexico (map attached). According to CBI, the of the problem but needed evidence and the continued shoaling has been measured at Packery unusual peak in shoaling that occurred during daughter of the deceased victim was out to Channel as part of the ongoing monitoring the winter months increased the potential for help get it. process conducted by the Conrad Blucher greater accumulation of sand (shoaling) in the She found that one of the culprits worked Institute (CBI) at Texas A&M University – Entrance Channel over the following spring and at a local business and she sat in the parking Corpus Christi. Boaters should always exercise summer months. Spring and summer are the lot for four hours waiting for him to get caution when navigating shallow draft channels time of the year when the greatest shoaling has off work, she took pictures of his car and such as Packery Channel. Those navigating occurred in Packery Channel in the past. of him as he came outside. She talked to a the channel should use caution as increased A local notice to mariners has been initiated pharmaceutical sales representative +from sand accumulations (shoaling) have resulted in by the City of Corpus Christi with the U.S. the Rio Grande Valley whose car was shallow conditions in some areas. Coast Guard (USCG). In addition to this formal broken into and the medical samples taken. Channels are dynamic natural systems in request reviewed by the USGC, the City of She found the packages from the stolen pills which sand is always migrating and therefore Corpus Christi is urging the public to exercise thrown in the weeds near the intersection of shoals can rapidly change in size, location and caution when navigating the entire channel until Aquarius and Dasmarinas. Unfortunately elevation. Where the channel was deeper one the scheduled dredge is conducted during the for the thieves the packages contained anti- trip it may be shallower the next trip. Extra winter of 2018/2019. constipation meds; not the stuff that fuels burglary parties. caution should be observed when navigating For more information contact Assistant City Sandra Lee Vasquez the entire channel from the Gulf Intracoastal Manager Keith Selman at (361) 826-3232 or At one point the woman said a homeowner Waterway (GIWW) to the Gulf and in particular [email protected] or TAMU-CC University saw four men breaking into a car in an From this account we can learn three things in the Deposition Basin (boat ramp area) to the Research Scientist Deidre Williams at (361) Island neighborhood and fired shots at them, about Ms. Vasquez, she is not a good driver, end of the Entrance Channel at the Gulf of 825-2714 or at [email protected]. the four men ran off but the shooter believed she likes to buy things with stolen credit cards, he had hit one of the men. she is a slow learner (three arrests). As far as Then in June CCPD served a warrant on 41 we know the two other suspects are still at year-old Sandra Lee Vasquez, believed to be large. a natural redhead from these photos, at her Don’t forget to lock your cars doors. residence on Compass Street and issued the following report: Island Police Calls Date: June 17, 2017 13800 block Gunwale 3 p.m. August 20 Possession of drug paraphernalia/failure to Location: Southside, Flour Bluff, Padre identify/burglary of a habitation Island 10900 block State Highway 361 10 a.m. Offense: Auto Burglaries, Credit Card August 14 Burglary of vehicle Abuse SH 361 and Newport Pass Road 10 a.m. Case Number: 1706170076 August 19 Assault/Theft $750-$2500 Police have arrested Sandra Lee Vasquez, 14300 block Blue Fish 1 p.m. August 15 09/03/1975, at an address on Padre Island, Burglary of a vehicle and we have arrest warrants for Nicholas Ryan Stevick, 01/05/1991, and Philip 14300 block Emerald 11 p.m. August 14 Michael Sanders, 07/19/1988. The arrest Burglary of a vehicle warrants are for PC32.31 Credit Card 14500 block Cabana East 4 p.m. August 14 Abuse, a State Jail Felony. Burglary of a motor vehicle We suspect that these three people are 14800 block SPID 8 p.m. August 18 Creating Dreams responsible for numerous auto burglaries Criminal mischief $100-$750 WHITECAP on Padre Island and other parts of town. They have used credit cards that were stolen 15200 block Cruiser 8 p.m. August 15 Theft for Island Homeowners $750-$2500/Open container LIQUOR since 1987 in burglaries. Please call police at 886- Liquor Wine Beer • New Homes 2600 if you know the whereabouts of Stevick 14100 block Atascadera 8 p.m. August 19 or Sanders. Vasquez has already been Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle • Remodels 14414 Whitecap Blvd. arrested. • Additions 15300 block SPID 7 a.m. August 17 Fire Corpus Christi, TX If you have any information about this • Repairs SPID/Viento Del Mar 11 a.m. August 19 Fire crime and want to remain anonymous, call On North Padre Island..... • No job too big near the Beach Crime Stoppers at 888-tips or submit the 14000 block Coquina Bay 1 a.m. August 15 or too small information online at http://www.888tips. Robbery/Theft $750-$2500 com . If the information you provide leads 361 949-9289 Call 774-7043 for estimate to an arrest, you could earn a cash reward. [email protected] Vasquez remains in custody and her http://www.whitecap.vpweb.com www.billgoinhomes.com Follow us on Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper Send photos and letters to: [email protected]

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This far surpasses week urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that as production rises, we have the ability turtle is starting to the previous record of 209 Kemp’s ridley nests to prioritize the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to safely and efficiently move those products make a comeback to found in Texas during one year. The nests Improvement Project. around the globe.” the Texas coast. But recorded in Texas during 2017 include (north to The project, which will deepen the 36-mile now, we have great news for other sea turtle Charles Zahn, Chairman of the Port of Corpus south in state): ship channel to 52 feet Mean Low Tide (MLT) species. Due to conservation efforts across the Christi Commission, also spoke out, stressing from the current 45 feet MLT, is critically entire Gulf of Mexico Loggerhead and Green 3 Bolivar Peninsula the importance of the Ship Channel Improve important to the people of Texas, America’s Project to the nation. sea turtles are increasing their number of nests 5 Galveston Island energy industry and the nation’s economic on the Texas coast and especially on the beaches “The Corpus Christi Ship Channel 3 Surfside Beach and national security. Furthermore, Texas of Padre Island National Seashore. For the Improvement Project represents a top priority economists have predicted that expanded crude Kemp’s ridley the nesting and release seasons 1 Quintana Beach on the port’s list of infrastructure improvements. oil exports could result in 30,000 additional are over, however the nesting for Loggerhead The Port of Corpus Christi is the only port in the 7 Matagorda Peninsula (area record) jobs in Corpus Christi alone. and Green sea turtles will continue through Gulf with federal authorization to go to 54 feet,” mid-September. The nesting behavior is very 3 San Jose Island “Energy exports of oil, liquefied natural gas, said Charles Zahn, Chairman of the Port of different for these two species than the Kemp’s 11 Mustang Island (area record) chemicals and refined products hold enormous Corpus Christi Authority. “As the United States’ ridley. Here are the differences that you need to opportunities for our country in terms of our number one crude oil export port, the Port of know in order to help these nesting mothers: 8 North Padre Island north of Padre Island economic and national security,” Sitton said. Corpus Christi is the premier energy port in the National Seashore “The U.S. is poised to dominate global markets 1. Nesting females come ashore almost nation. Port officials look far into the future to in this new energy paradigm, but a lack of exclusively at night and may be on the 219 Padre Island National Seashore (area ensure this port remains a front-runner in the appropriate transportation infrastructure could beach for 2 hours or more during nesting. record) energy realm. The deepening and widening of hamper our ability to realize our economic the Corpus Christi Ship Channel ensures energy 2. Approaching these turtles or shining 70 South Padre Island (area record) potential to fill the world’s needs for American security, and secures our nation’s role as an white lights on these turtles can frighten 23 Boca Chica Beach (area record) energy. We must make investments in pipelines export leader for years to come.” them and cause them to abandon nesting, so please stay back from the turtle and do LOGGERHEAD TURTLE not shine lights on her. So far this year, 10 nests have been Lake Austin Positive for Zebra Mussels 3. Report your observation by calling (361) confirmed on the Texas coast including: Lake Austin is now classified as positive After a single zebra mussel larva was identified 949-8173, ext. 226. for invasive zebra mussels after biologists from a plankton sample collected near Tom 1 North Padre Island, north of Padre Island discovered them in the reservoir last week. Miller Dam and later verified by DNA testing, 4. These large turtles may weigh 300 pounds National Seashore or more and crawl slowly on the land. Lake Austin is the third Central Texas reservoir staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department They cannot move quickly to avoid an 6 Padre Island National Seashore where zebra mussels have been found this year, Inland Fisheries and the City of Austin searched approaching vehicle. and the second in the Colorado River basin. for zebra mussels on hard surfaces around the GREEN SEA TURTLE lake. They identified several half-inch adult 5. Collision with a vehicle could harm So far this year, 23 nests have been confirmed zebra mussels on multiple marina floatation both the turtle and the vehicle operator, on the Texas coast. This surpasses the previous devices and a barge near the Walsh Boat so please drive carefully and adhere to record of 15 green turtle nests found during one Landing Aug. 9. posted speed limits. year. 18 were found on Padre Island National Although the adult zebra mussels were found 6. To learn more about the sea turtles of the Seashore. just a little over a month after upstream reservoir Gulf of Mexico check out this link: https:// Lake Travis was found to have an established, www.nps.gov/pais/learn/seaturtles.htm reproducing population, biologists cannot determine whether the Lake Austin zebra mussel presence is the result of downstream Texas Economy Adds 19,600 Jobs in July spread from Lake Travis or whether it’s the Corpus Christi Unemployment rate is third result of an infested boat coming into the lake. highest in the state Aquarius Park Renovations are Underway The Texas economy expanded for the 13th overall job-growth of 266,000 including 20,500 The installation of irrigation for the community and fencing to go around the garden. consecutive month with the addition of 19,600 jobs added in July,” said TWC Commissioner garden started early this week and is expected Once all 20 plots have been paid for the seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs in July. Representing Employers Ruth Hughs. “Texas to be finished within ten days. is a state that continues to welcome new materials will be purchased and we will have Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate As soon as it is finished the only barrier to employers and work with our homegrown a community build out weekend. The entire fell to 4.3 percent, down from 4.6 percent in starting the garden build out is raising the businesses, offering them the tools they need to garden will be built utilizing volunteer labor. June. Annual employment growth for Texas remaining money for the materials to build the grow and succeed.” If you are interested in purchasing a plot for was 2.4 percent, which was double the annual garden. growth rate as compared to a year ago. The Amarillo Metropolitan Statistical your family or in sharing a plot with another Since the garden is 100% non-profit through Area (MSA) recorded the month’s lowest family contact Andrea Holley at 409-682-5403 “Texas employers created 293,400 jobs over the Aquarius Kids Park, Inc. and not funded unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with or [email protected]. the past year and the dynamic Texas economy by the City or the POA, that means the cost a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1 percent, In other news, repairs to the current playground continues to provide competitive advantages for each garden plot has to be passed on to the followed by the Austin-Round Rock and equipment have begun but we still lack some to employers across the state,” said TWC garden plot owner. Chairman Andres Alcantar. “TWC will continue Midland MSAs with a rate of 3.2 percent. The funding on buying materials to replace the to focus on the workforce needs of our growing College Station-Bryan and Sherman-Denison The gardens will consist of 20 individual landing that connects to the slide. If you industries and build partnerships that enhance MSAs registered a rate of 3.5 percent for July. garden plots measuring 12x16 feet. Each garden are interested in donating funds towards the plot cost $350. This is a one-time cost that will the skills of our world class workforce.” Corpus Christi showed a 5.5 percent playground rehab or new playground equipment be paid for the ownership of the plot. you can make a deposit for Aquarius Kids The Leisure and Hospitality Industry recorded unemployment rate, the third highest in the Park at the IBC in the Bluff or contact Andrea the largest private-industry gain over the month state behind only McAllen at 7.7 percent and The $350 covers all materials to build the plot directly. with 7,000 jobs added. Financial Activities Brownsville at 7 percent. (wood, screws, topsoil, mulch, etc) plus weed barrier for the walkways, irrigation materials, expanded by 5,200 jobs and recorded a 3.6 “Several Goods Producing industries percent annual growth rate—the industry’s are showing strength in Texas, including highest since August 2013. Professional and Manufacturing, which expanded by 2,900 jobs Fun at the Fabulous Farmer’s Market Business Services saw an increase of 5,000 in July,” said TWC Commissioner Representing jobs in July. Labor Julian Alvarez. “I encourage our labor “Texas employers continue to keep our force to tap into TWC’s training resources like state’s economy strong with private-sector our apprenticeship training program that can employment expanding over the year with help prepare them for a good-paying career.” Flour Bluff Teacher Named Finalist for 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) announced this week that Flour Bluff Intermediate School Teacher Jack Marley is one of six educators from across Texas have been chosen as finalists in the 2018 Texas Teacher of the Year program.

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“We recognize six Texas educators who show true dedication to their students,” said Johnny L. Veselka, executive director of TASA, which has coordinated the Texas Teacher of Charter Boat Owners and Operators Wanted the Year program since 2011. “They represent the thousands of devoted educators across our for new location on Packery Channel state who inspire students to excel both in and beyond the classroom.” A panel of judges composed of representatives Packery of Texas teacher associations and the 2017 Flats Texas Teacher of the Year finalists selected the TM finalists from the 40 Texas Regional Teachers of Floating Cabin Repairs the Year — one elementary and one secondary Large Boat Slip (22’ x 40’) available good for either repairs or rebuilding teacher from each of the 20 Texas Education Located under the JFK bridge on Packery Channel Service Center regions. Call for lease terms The winners will be honored at the Texas Packery Flats Marina Teacher of the Year Awards in Austin on 361-774-8886 September 15.

Send letters and photos to [email protected] The frame for this awesome swing just slides into the truck’s receiving hitch August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 16 How Much Ethanol in Gas in 2018? Teach a Man to Fish EPA asking for public input Just before World War I, the Farley brothers set greeting was still fresh in my mind. “I have up shop in Port Aransas. Fred Farley built fishing heard a lot about you, Barney,” he had said, The battle to protect your boat’s engine is not Most recreational boaters refuel their boats at boats and Barney Farley guided fishermen to “and I am pleased that you are going to teach over. Right now, the Environmental Protection roadside gas stations. E15 and higher ethanol where they were biting. Both became well me how to fish.” He wanted to catch tarpon and Agency is asking for public comments on the blend fuel can now be found in at least 23 known in Texas and beyond. People came from I was certain he wanted straight talk. amount of ethanol that must be blended into the states, often at the very same pumps as E10 all over to get Fred to build them a boat, and to nation’s fuel supply for 2018, and Boat Owners gasoline. A single sticker on the dispenser So I turned to the President of the United States fish with Barney... especially for tarpon. Association of The United States (BoatUS) pump mixed in with all the other labels may be and spoke my mind. is urging recreational boaters to speak up and the only warning of E15 gasoline. This creates “Mr. President,” I said, “I couldn’t find a single be heard by providing comments at http:// a dangerous potential for misfueling and puts outfit in your tackle room suitable for tarpon cqrcengage.com/boatus/app/act-on-a-regulati boaters at risk of using fuel that will damage fishing.” on?2&engagementId=389053. The deadline is their engines. midnight August 31. Franklin D. Roosevelt was surprised, I could Signed into law in 2005, the Renewable Fuel tell. But he accepted my judgment. Instead of “While the nation’s proposed ethanol levels Standard (RFS) requires an increasing amount fishing with the heavy artillery that lined the for 2018 are slightly lower than the 2017 of biofuels, such as corn ethanol, to be blended walls of his tackle room, he fished with the light mandate, boaters can expect to face higher into the gasoline supply. When it was written, tackle outfit I gave him. ethanol-fuel blends, such as E15 (15-percent RFS assumed that America’s use of gasoline ethanol) at more gas stations next year under would continue to grow. Since 2005, however, The President had a great time. He caught a the current proposal,” said BoatUS Manager of gasoline usage has not increased as forecasted, tarpon that was a whopper. It gave him a terrific Government Affairs David Kennedy. Because which today forces more ethanol into each fight. The fight lasted one hour and twenty of its ability to damage boat engines, federal gallon of gas. minutes. law prohibits the use of gas blends greater than The Student is Successful: FDR, Barney, E10 (10-percent ethanol) in recreational boats. and Tarpon

In 1937, a fella from New York hired Barney to take him out in search of Silver Kings. He Cleanup Prepares Canals For had been a sportsman all his life, but had never fished for tarpon, and had come to learn from Paddle for Parkinson’s the best. He had come to the right place. Here’s how Barney told the story: “The man with the big smile and firm Signed scale from FDR’s tarpon on handshake had at least $50,000 worth of the display at the Tarpon Inn in Port Aransas most beautiful rods and reels I have ever seen. There was only one thing wrong: Not one of When we got the tarpon aboard, Mr. Roosevelt the rigs was suitable for tarpon fishing. All of was so happy he rubbed his hands all over the them were too big. You could have handled an big fish. alligator with the smallest rod and reel among them. Then he turned to me and said: “This is wonderful, Barney. I will never fish with any I wondered if I would offend him if I spoke other tackle.” frankly. But, somehow, I knew I wouldn’t. His August is the Season of Boat Insurance Claims: Three Tips to Help Ensure Yours Goes Smoothly It may be the ‘dog days of summer,’ which your current insurance company offers 24/7 for the ancient Greeks or Romans meant claims reporting. catastrophe. And barring any hurricane activity, Be photo happy: If you have an accident, August is also the peak season for recreational take pictures. Lots of them. They can help boat insurance claims. In an effort to prepare support swift processing of your claim boaters for a potential claims experience and by your boat’s insurance company. Many help save time, Boat Owners Association of insurers make it easy to electronically send The United States (BoatUS) offers three tips in photos of damage and offer free Apps. that can help boaters get the boat back on the It also pays to take photos of your boating water sooner after a claim. equipment and personal effects. In the event Don’t wait. If you get in an accident, of a loss, they’ll prove ownership and help to notice a theft, or see other damage, always establish value. call your insurance company as soon as About that estimate: The major task for practically possible. If you are on the fence the boat owner is to get an estimate of the about whether you may want to file a claim damage. It’s always good to know which or not, it’s still a good idea to call your boatyards, marinas or boating service insurer immediately. Letting your boat providers are best in your area, so keep insurer know quickly can help speed the tabs. Word of mouth is one good way to claims process later as they will already know. Another is to check for credentials have basic information on file. Also ensure (ABYC Certified Technicians, manufacturer certifications). Having an established relationship with a yard will also help you get to the head of the line so you can get your estimate more quickly. “Know where you would want to take your boat now,” said BoatUS Vice President of Claims Rick Wilson. “It will cut down on the amount of time it takes to get an estimate and help speed your claim.”

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Snoopy’s (361) 949-8815 13313 S. Padre Island Drive Scoopy’s (361) 949-7810 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 August 24, 2017 Island Moon A 18 Three Chords and the Truth By Ronnie Narmour sure right now is, “there’s going to be a lot of TX) show at the Porch. That cat is a bonified rain and wind”. What would we do without monster guitarist and professional showman. He [email protected] them? I’ve been playing the “what if” game and plays some up tempo soul and some scalding, Does it seem purple to watching the weather sites all day, as I’m sure gut bucket blues. Another nice diversion this you? many of you have. The coconut telegraph has weekend was some reggae from the Chanklas taken on a higher dimension since a storm is in (Corpus Christi, TX) over at Shorty’s. This is a The summer-to-fall transition the mix. Nothing like impending doom to get pack of solid groove masters who are just a joy has begun, though it’s still our local Facebookers cranked up. The drama to be around. I especially like them on the stage hotter than the hinges on the meter is on ten. More will be revealed. Let the at the “oldest and friendliest”. They seem right gates of hell around here. Ready or not, we are “wait and see” game begin. at home. transitioning ever so slowly into Fall. School is back. Preseason football has reared its ugly Scattered shots… DO NOT MISS LIST head. The ferry lines are tolerable and its kind of groovy down at the beach once again. The Last weekend was Coming this weekend… a whole bunch of tourists have done their seasonal beach thing and Right now I’m not sure how this hurricane deal Texas Country, some gone home. It’s now time to exhale… but only is going to shake down, so I’m going to proceed great blue eyed soul for a minute. The beast known as Labor Day is with assumption that the show must (might) go and a little reggae. still lurking around the corner to cap this season on. On Thursday, the always swampy Charlie On Thursday, I off for good, so don’t get too comfortable yet. Hagar and the Captain Legendary Band caught a young Good old Mother Nature is the big news maker (Baton Rouge, LA) will return to the Back man named Austin this week. For starters, unless you’ve been Porch. These are Louisiana boys. That’s the Meade (Austin, TX) hiding under a rock in Outer Mongolia, you’ve home of hurricane parties. Also on Thursday, at the Back Porch. probably heard about this little total eclipse of the great Ty Dietz Band with Matt Martinez, He played quite a the sun thing on Monday. It was in all the papers. Austin Meade played Cody Strong and JM Muniz will play the ever bit of original stuff. Jason Southern played Treasure Island on the Back Porch on so familiar stage at Shorty’s and the Free Beer On Friday, Mario Saturday. Thursday. Band will play their usual Thursday night show Flores (San Antonio, (7-10) at Giggity’s. On Friday, the schedule is TX) gave us a dose of standard FM country hits Darryl Lee Rush at the Back Porch, James straight out of a million Friday nights I spent Little at Giggity’s, Splendiferous at Treasure Island and 10th & C at the Gaff… Jim Dugan is at Shorty’s if he can play without an appendix and brave a flood to get there. On Saturday, should there still be an island standing, Uel Jackson is at Shorty’s, Ruben Limas is at Giggity’s. Davin James is at the Porch and Close Enough is at the Gaff. BTW, for all of you that may have missed the spreading of Pirate Timmy’s ashes, Mitzi Webb has organized a Crews worked to remove globs of oil off pub crawl on Thursday the 31st, leaving the Gaff the beach in Port A. at 4 PM. God bless us. Be safe. Be smart.

It even beat Trump out for news saturation of The Chanklas played Shorty’s on the day, so you know it was big news. About the Saturday. ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♪♫♪ time of the eclipse, I had gone to the beach to get some pics of oil blobs that were washing up in San Antonio honky tonks. On Saturday it on our beach and the environmental company was even more country with some smooth as cleaning it up. There was a lot of it where I Mario Flores played the Back Porch on silk Todd Dorn (San Antonio, TX) at Giggity’s was, between Marker 4 and Sand Castle. And Saturday. and Jason Southern (Corpus Christi, TX) at for some reason I was reminded of when we Treasure Island. The stand out last weekend had to keep a bottle of baby oil and a rag at the was by far the Hamilton Loomis (Houston, front door. I guess because that nasty crap had gotten all over my feet. I hope I never have to keep a bottle of baby oil around ever again. I saw something about it on the news at ten, but they didn’t know where it was coming from, Live Music yet. As the eclipse progressed, I eventually ran into a group of maybe fifty Parrot Heads and other unaffiliated locals and aging hippies Social Distortion @ Tonight Concrete Street

Thursday, August 24 Free Beer Band @ Saturday, September 2 Giggity’s Larry Joe Taylor @ Back Captain Legendary @ Back Porch Porch Kimberly Dunn @ Treasure Island Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s CAPT. LEGENDARY AUG 24 Open Mic w/ Denny Mark McKinney, Gary P. DARRYL LEE RUSH AUG 25 Nunn @ Black Marlin Todd Dorn played Giggity’s with Damon Larkins @ Behringer’s Landing DAVIN JAMES AUG 26 Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Williams and Oscar Rios on Saturday. Bart Crow @ Brewster WARHORSES AUG 31 Gang @ Giggity’s Street THOMAS MICHAEL RILEY SEPT 1 Bad Buoys @ Shorty’s Somethin’ Silky @ Rockit’s LARRY JOE TAYLOR SEPT 2 Splendiferous @ Vin Mio The Port A Parrot Heads had an eclipse Through the Roots + 3 CRUISE CONTROL SEPT 3 Social Club party on the beach. Bands @ House of Rock 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Sunday, September 3 Friday, August 25 Antone & the All Stars @ Splendiferous @ Treasure Giggity’s who had gathered together on the beach for a Passing Strangers @ historical group squint at the sun. It was very Island James Little @ Giggity’s Treasure Island peaceful. I took a selfie of myself and the sun at th Cruise Control @ Back ground zero totality (did I say that right?) and 10 & C @ The Gaff Jim Dugan @ Shorty’s Porch it just looked like a bad picture of me in front Darryl Lee Rush @ Back Red Giant @ Shorty’s of the sun. I didn’t have the right sunglasses Porch Clarissa Serna @ Vin Mio on, so it just seemed like every other picture Five Card Draw @ Ty Dietz Aug 24 Social Club of me staring at the sun on the beach in Port Brewster Street Jim Dugan Aug 25 A. Everything did get purple for a minute and SA Lights @ Rockit’s LABOR DAY, September 4 Uel Jackson Aug 26 Open Jam @ Giggity’s it might have felt like the temperature dropped Kota the Friend + 4 Bands Selfie Aug 31 @ House of Rock slightly for a brief moment. (I sure hope I’m Ty Dietz Sept 1 Tuesday, September 5 not the only one that noticed that purple thing). Bad Buoys Sept 2 Paul Taylor Band @ And keeping with the “Mother Nature” theme Saturday, August 26 Davin James @ Back Porch Red Giant Sept 3 Giggity’s I have going here, there’s a tropical storm Uel Jackson @ Shorty’s named Harvey trying to get our attention. He’s Close Enough @ The Gaff OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas Wednesday, September 6 just crossed the Yucatan as we speak (Tuesday Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Magnus @ Giggity’s night), and the weather wonks and spaghetti Giggity’s models expect it to reorganize in the Gulf and Hip Hop Hooray @ Thursday, September 7 Hamilton Loomis played the Back Porch Free Beer Band @ possibly head our way. All they are saying for on Friday. Brewster Street Cruise Control @ Rockit’s Giggity’s Poetry & Prose + 2 Bands Reno Perez @ Vin Mio @ House of Rock Full Bar & Grill Social Club Open Mic w/ Denny Sunday, August 27 NOW OPEN MONDAYS Larkins @ Behringer’s GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Antone & the All Stars @ Landing Giggity’s AT 4 P.M. WITH ALL LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC Stoney Larue, Reverend’s YOU CAN EAT BOILED . Friday, September 8 EVERY NIGHT Free Beer Band Aug 24 Daughter @ Brewster Street James Little @ Sunset SHRIMP! Sounds Karaoke In Tiki James Little Aug 25 Chris Saucedo @ Back Room Monday, August 28 Open Thursday - Monday! Ruben & the Rolling J’s Aug 26 Open Jam @ Giggity’s Porch Antone & the All Stars Aug 27 361-945-9595, 118 Cut Off Rd., Port Aransas Toman Brothers @ www.dropanchorportaransas.com Giggity’s All You Can Eat Open Jam Aug 28 Tuesday, August 29 Paul Taylor @ Giggity’s Stevie Start @ Shorty’s FRIED Paul Taylor Aug 29 Open Mic @ House of Hayes Carll @ Third Coast FLOUNDER Jimmy Wilden Aug 30 Rock Theater Ruben V @ Vin Mio Social Everyday 11-7 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX Wednesday, August 30 Club Jimmy Wilden @ Giggity’s Saturday, September 9 Scarecrow People, Jesse Dayton @ Back Porch Oddfellas @ House of Aloha Dave & the Tourists Rock @ Giggity’s Independent Thieves @ Thursday, August 31 Shorty’s Warhorses @ Back Hayes Carll @ Third Coast Porch Theater Free Beer Band @ Somethin’ Silky @ Vin Mio Giggity’s Social Club Selfie @ Shorty’s Open Mic w/ Denny Sunday, September 10 Larkins @ Behringer’s Antone & the All Stars @ Landing Giggity’s Somethin’ Silky @ Rockit’s Monday, September 11 Lee Winright @ House Treasure Island Open Jam @ Giggity’s of Rock Tuesday, September 12 Grant Ewing @ Vino Mio SPLENDIFEROUS AUG 25 Port Aransas Social Club Paul Taylor Band @ DIRTY RIVER BOYS SEPT 1 Giggity’s Construction Friday, September 1 KIMBERLY DUNN SEPT 2 Thomas Michael Riley @ PASSING STRANGERS SEPT 3 Wednesday, September 13 Est. 1999 Back Porch Stevie Start @ Giggity’s Dirty River Boys @ Residential/Commercial Treasure Island 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 Thursday, September 14 The Groove @ Giggity’s treasureislandporta Free Beer Band @ (361) 453-0147 Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Giggity’s The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970