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High Waters A2 Seashore Improvements A5 Remember When A7 Fishing A13 Issue 753 The Island Free

The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 September 20, 2018 Weekly www.islandmoon.com FREE Around By the numbers The Island Island Rainfall By Dale Rankin Totals The talk Around The Island this Date Rainfall (in) week has been rain. According to the Sept. 04 .12 in National Weather Service we got nine Sept. 05 .01 in inches of it in one day last Saturday. Sept. 06 .25 in The folks over at the National Sept. 07 .41 Weather Service report that we have Sept. 08-10 Data missing had 19.37 inches of rain between Sept. 11 2.85 in September 1 and September 10 with Sept. 12 1.73 in a total through Wednesday of 22.67 Sept. 14 1.52 in at the Marine Science Institute in Sept. 15 9.45 in Port Aransas. We typically get 31.76 Sept. 16 1.71 in inches of annual rainfall on Padre Sept. 17 1.32 in Island but usually not two-thirds of it Total Rainfall: 19.37 inches over in three weeks. 17 total days. *Source: National Weather Service totals from the UT Marine Science Center. Dates reporting zero rainfall were not listed.

Lyla Lyng on Jessamine St. For more pictures of high water on the Island, see page A2. IUPAC Holds Design Contract for Packery Candidate Beach snake We’ve literally got water coming Forum for up out of the ground. How wet is it? Repairs Awarded It’s so wet that snakes are fleeing the By Dale Rankin At-Large marsh along Whitecap and turning up in back yards on Dasmarinas and even The Corpus Christi City Council Council Seats on the beach. The mosquitos have took the first step on Tuesday to started humming their buzzing tunes repair damage to the Packery Channel but are just now starting to come out Jetties by awarding a contract for Thursday, Sept. 27 in full force. The old salts hereabouts $351,005 to begin design work to The Island United Political Action say way back in 1986 a similar rain rebuild the jetties. Committee will hold their second Candidate Forum for contestants for spawned so many mosquitos that The contract with HDR Engineering three At-Large seats on the Corpus coyotes were found dead due to Inc. calls for development of plans to Christi City Council on Thursday, blood loss so maybe we can at least reset the jetty stone along the inner September 27. trade one plague for another. reach of the jetties, behind the dune Whatever floats your boat line, which was damaged by moving The first IUPAC forum on September water during Hurricane Harvey in 20 focused on candidates for Corpus 2017. The contract also calls for at the foot of the jetty on the water They range from FEMA funds, which Christi Mayor and City Council repairing and replacing the Riprap side which would prevent rushing would likely be a re-imbursement District 4 seats. along the channel’s banks, repairing water from undermining the jetty of money previously spent, or state the concrete walkways along the structures, which is what caused the money from the RESTORE Act. IUPAC cont. on A4 south side of the channel, place a rock current damage. The total repair bill According to plans submitted to the breakwater between the parking on is estimated by city staff to be about Zahn Road and State Highway 361, city council on Tuesday the design The Litter $8 million but that could change once work is expected to be complete and replace navigation aids (lighting) the design work is complete. About at the end of the Packery Jetties. by June 1, with bidding done by Critter Lives! $4 million of that will come from October 1, and construction to begin One of the main questions the the Island Tax Increment Refinance immediately thereafter and complete redesign will address is whether Zone with the remainder from other by January of 2020. Saturday, September The high groundwater has filled the sources, currently not identified. two ponds leading into Padre Balli to include an impervious barrier 22, 9 a.m. - 1 Park and also flooded much of the new campground. To alleviate the p.m. Briscoe King problem crews have cut a slough Train to Help Save Cold Stunned Turtles through to the beach to allow for the By Donna J. Shaver, Ph.D. Pavilion water to drain. Juvenile green sea turtles are our The appearance of the Litter Critter most common year-round resident sea postponed last weekend due to rain turtles in South waters. They is on for Saturday, September 22, are regularly seen swimming near from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Briscoe King jetties and feeding on algae growing Pavilion to gobble up items such as on rocks at the Packery, Aransas Pass, paint, gasoline, or any toxic materials, and Mansfield Channels. Normally, electronic items, branches, clippings, these turtles thrive in our waters, but yard vegetation, household items sometimes natural or human factors like furniture and regular trash are affect turtles and we must spring into acceptable. But please, no appliances. action to help them. Assistance from The City will supply two 40-yard volunteers and the public can make dumpsters and no commercial trash all the difference in the survival of will be accepted. Turtles cont. on A4 Cold stunned turtle Litter Critter cont. on A4 A little Island history

Around cont. on A4 Raise the Causeway! Position Before 2004 heavy rains isolated By Dale Rankin flood the roadway sometimes days before the hurricane made landfall statements from Islanders who arrived after 2004 making it impossible to drive across. may not know that before that time Due to dangers of incoming tides as candidates for rain and high tides like we had in storms approached the ferry system the past few weeks would have in Port Aransas was routinely shut meant Padre Islanders would have three At-Large down when an approaching storm been stuck on this side of the JFK was still well out at sea making the Causeway with only the ferry boats seats on the JFK Causeway the only evacuation in Port Aransas to connect us to the route off The Island. Coruus Christi mainland. When Hurricane Allen blew through Prior to that the three miles of the the Coastal Bend in 1980 it flooded the JFK Causeway from the base of the City Council are roadway stranding Island residents bridge on Padre Island to Laguna unless they had a boat. While there Shores Road in Flour Bluff was available in this were few Island residents at the time less than one foot above sea level the danger presented by Hurricane in many places and even less in issue on pages Allen got their attention and the others. Any kind of heavy rain or incoming hurricane tide would A15 and A16. History cont. on A4 September 20, 2018 Island Moon A 2 Rising Waters Fail to Dampen Island Spirits

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and up to date. If the POA cooperates and this Moon Monkeys list accurately reflects our channel markers, Did Ya Mike Ellis, Founder Letters to the this greatly reduces our liability risks because boaters have been forewarned. As for the CG’s insistence for immediate action, they will Hear? By Mary "Scoop" Craft Editor cooperate with us as long as we are cooperating with them. The Coast Guard tells me that the POA has ignored them in the past and that we have New Advertisers used substandard pilings, signage, installed unauthorized aids, and have failed to maintain Blade’s Plumbing specializes in all our markers. Those days have ended. The CG is aspects of residential and commercial now insisting that we do it their way. Again, they plumbing. They also do kitchen and will cooperate with us as long as we cooperate bathroom remodels. They are locally Distribution with them. It’s time we do that. owned and offer a 10 % discount to Pete Alsop Marta Sprout Island residents. Call 271-6487 for a Island Delivery free estimate. Coldwell Banker For the Record Dr. Daxton Krugman at Advertising No member of the Canals & Waterways Island Chiropractic is offering Jan Park Rankin Channel Markers Update Committee has ever bullied the US Coast complimentary consultations. His Classifieds We have all seen the Coast Guard’s directive Guard, nor has any member of the committee office is located across the street from ordering us to immediately replace our sent any proposal to the US Coast Guard for CVS. Call 949-2847 for appointment. Arlene Ritley navigation aids with ones that are in compliance their review. The CW committee has never Majesty Outdoors Tide Changers Production Manager with CG regulations. Seems simple: get bids, attempted to apply for a CG permit, or filled out 5K Run presented by Lifeit Personal Abigail Bair get a barge, and do it. However, as with any any CG application. However, we have made Contributing Writers government agency, there is a process we must inquiries about the process to understand the Training Studiowill start at 8 am at Bob Hall Pier on October 13th. The Joey Farah follow. What we are required to do is explained required next steps. The CW committee has never misrepresented ourselves and claimed event is $25 for adults and $15 for Andy Purvis in the following email from the Coast Guard: to be a member of the board. We have always kids 14 and under. For more info go Mary Craft From: "Boriskie, Timothy B CIV" made it clear that we are members of the CW to the majestyoutdoors web site or Kelly Trevino Date: 9/12/18, 10:43 AM committee trying to repair/replace our North contact Tasha 779-8330. Jay Gardner and South Channel Markers to make them safe To: Marta's Email Todd Hunter for navigating. We have always said we were Dotson Lewis Marta, aware a new permit would be needed for any Business Briefs Dr. Tom Dorrell Good morning. The first priority: Immediately additional markers, and are hardly “doing The Lucky Duck is now open next Ronnie Narmour report all discrepant private aids located in the everything possible to avoid submitting new to Subway on Park Road 22. You can applications”. Brent Rourk Padre Isles North and South Channel to the purchase music downloads for a $1/ nearest CG Sector facility (in your case the These are all allegations made against the Photographers song and in return get points to play nearest is CG Sector Corpus Christi). So you’ll committee in an attempt to put the committee’s the sweepstakes games. For $20 of Miles Merwin (Emeritus) have to provide CG Sector Corpus Christi the reputation or accreditation in jeopardy just downloads you get 2000 points. You Debbie Noble CG Light List numbers of the private aids that because we disagreed with certain members of can redeem prizes you win for cash. Jan Rankin are discrepant and provide a description of the the board. discrepancy (missing, light extinguished, etc...). If you win 1000 points you get $10. We as a committee were still trying to fulfill our Mary Craft Please refer to the CG Light List information There are 16 sweepstakes games. duties to the best of our abilities, continuing to Ronnie Narmour and prior instructions I provided you via email meet and prepare proposals/recommendations. on 9/6/18. Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) However, our efforts continued to be thwarted Riley P. Dog The second priority: DISCONTINUE the due to information being withheld from us. private aids which are no longer in the water Please let it be known that as of the morning of via CG-2554 application. This is critical, September 19, we have still yet to see a copy of otherwise you are required to maintain the any correspondence between Marta and the US approved private aids, until the CG approves Coast Guard other than what she has decided your DISCONTINUE application request. to share on social media or in the Moon. None The third priority: ESTABLISH and of this has been given to us to help assist in our America Batel Boutique & MAINTAIN any new private aids (which efforts, despite repeated requests. Massage Spa has opened near Island are installed in different locations from the At the end of the day, Marta and the board Time Restaurant. The hours are noon original aids) you plan to install via CG-2554 will do what they want to do. Period. This has – 7 pm. application. As reminder, you are required been such an uphill battle (and we use that word make application to and gain U.S. Army Corps A La Mode Gelateria is opening intentionally, because it has certainly been a of Engineers approval for all new private aid Publisher battle) that was completely unnecessary. Hours a second location inside the Flour structures you propose to install. It may be a and hours of time and energy have been wasted Bluff HEB in October. Dale Rankin simple amendment to the existing approval is and nothing has been accomplished. It has been About the Island Moon all that is necessary but you need to contact and The Island Critter will be at the made obvious to us that Marta is in charge, and The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale coordinate with the USACE. Otherwise, you Briscoe Pavilion parking lot 9 am – 1 Rankin, Editor / Publisher. our hands are pretty much tied until she allows nd will simply be repairing the existing private aids pm on Saturday, September 22 . us to do anything further. Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes (in the current approved locations only) and you delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 The Golf Cart/Jeep Poker Run copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, don’t need USACE approval for routine repairs Canals & Waterway Committee as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 to existing approved private aids. will be held this month Thursday, copies on and Port Aransas businesses. September 27th starting at 6 pm at News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, That’s basically it. Hurricane Kirk the Barrel then on to The Boathouse payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. As far as Mr. Pittman goes, our office will not The tropical wave that might have been Bar and ending at The Angry Marlin be accepting CG-2554 applications from him Hurricane Kirk made "landfall" at the Bob where the cards will be drawn. The The Island Moon Newspaper because the single point of contact for the Padre Hall Pier at 5 p.m. today. News was Narrowly theme this month is football. Isles Property Association has been established avoided when nothing happened. 14646 Compass, Suite 3 The Fabulous Fall Arts & Crafts as being you. We will not deal with multiple Tom Cullinan Corpus Christi, TX 78418 persons submitting CG applications for the Show will be held at Island in the 361-949-7700 same private aids. We look forward to resolving Editor’s note: Yes Tom, call off Kent Brockman. Son Church on Hwy 361 on Saturday, this matter expeditiously. If you have questions Some years ago Moon Mike took a photo of a September 22nd 9 am – 3 pm. There [email protected] or need assistance with application please Weather Channel reporter on the Michael J. will be more than 40 vendors and a contact our office. Ellis Seawall with a fan blowing on him off huge silent auction to bid on. There Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper camera to generate a little wind. Storm or no Thank you. will be a BBQ lunch and music by storm…the show must go on… John Satterwhite and Friends. Tim v/r Tim Boriskie A Rally to Oppose TWIA’s 10% Rate Hike will be held Monday, Where to Find The D8 Program Manager September 24th at the Solomon Ortiz Island Moon for Private Aids to Navigation Attention Center. This email has been authenticated by Brian Boat Owners! JB’s German Bakery will start Hausknecht and Carter Tate who have read the their new fall hours on Saturday, Port North original email right from my computer. Original Do you own a boat with a cabin September 22nd and will be open copies of this have been sent to Marvin Jones Tuesday – Saturday 7 am – 2 pm and Aransas Padre and will be provided to the board members for and would you like to make some Sunday 8 am – 2 pm. Gulf Stream RV our upcoming board meeting. All Stripes Stores Dragonfly Restauranthas $5 Pioneer RV Note that Boriskie’s email clearly states money with it? We have slips and Black Sheep/ “ESTABLISH and MAINTAIN,” which is in appetizers during happy hour Stripes on 1A Barrel reference to section 1.a. of the CG-2554 form are looking for boats to use for Monday – Friday 5 – 7 pm. They My Coastal Home used to obtain permission to install our new include cup of soup & toast, hummus CVS aids. The reason for this is that we DO NOT charters. If you have a boat and & pita, marinated olives & toast and WB Liquor Store Whataburger have any permits or authorization that allows goat cheese ravioli. Island Wine Room us to install 10” dia. pilings of marine pressure- are interested in an entrepreneurial Doc’s Restaurant treated wood, 36” Triangles, or coordinates for Scuttlebutt’s Thursday Night Kody’s Football specials are $5 martinis and Snoopy’s Pier locations that are reasonably accurate and make opportunity call : 361- 332-9978. Coffee Waves sense. Boriskie has made it clear that we must two pounds of ugly wings with a 16 Isle Mail N More apply for discontinuation of missing aids, report oz PBR or pint of Lone Star for only Moby Dicks Island Italian all “discrepant aids” (not in compliance) and ten dollars. IGA send in applications for their removal and for Brooklyn Pie Co. installing new ones. As soon as we cooperate The Island Moon now has a Twitter Treasure Island Send Letters and Photos account where you can get updates Ace Hardware with this process and gain their approval, we Ms. Woody’s can get to work. to daily. Go to @IslandMoon News on Automotive Twitter. Holiday Inn Our old 1991/1992 permit is unworkable for [email protected] Port A Glass Studio Texas Star (Shell) a lot of reasons. These permits contain many and follow us on San Juan’s Restaurant specifications that we don’t want, e.g. over- Jesse’s Liquor sized pilings (12”-18” in diameter instead of Facebook: The Island Wash Tub Scuttlebutt’s 10”) and giant 4-foot-tall signs – note that we Moon Newspaper Woody’s Sports Restaurant cannot cherry-pick only the items we want and Center ignore the rest. It’s all or nothing. The permit Subway also calls for creosote pilings, instead of marine Back Porch Bar Island Tire pressure treated as is required. If the POA Shorty’s Place were to replace existing markers using this old Padre Pizzeria permit, we would still not be in compliance, Fisherman’s Wharf which the CG will not allow. Giggity’s And all Moon retail advertisers Another problem: The CG has verified that Gratitude the locations listed in the old permit make no WB Liquor sense – for example: three aids are missing the The GaffTrinity By longitude half of the coordinates. Using these the Sea Episcopal Flour Bluff would mean our aids would not be accurately recorded on the LIGHT LIST. Therefore, a new H.E.B. CG-2554 with accurate locations is required. Whataburger on I’ve already spoken with USACE and they have Waldron sent me paperwork to update those permits. Ethyl Everly The Coast Guard insists that we follow their process for good reasons: It is the law. We Senior Center are forbidden by law to move, remove, or Fire Station add any navigation aids without their specific written approval. Because ALL of our aids are Police Station discrepant and our old permit reflects multiple Stripes on Flour discrepancies we need to pull everything Bluff & SPID out and start over. The CG maintains what is known as the LIGHT LIST. It is a publicly available document that lists the locations of all navigation aids. The CG insists we follow their process so that they can keep this list accurate September 20, 2018 Island Moon A 4 History cont. from A1 Around cont. from A1 Snapper cont. from A1 rallying cry of Islanders became “Raise the Meanwhile on North Packery this federally listed Threatened Species. responders during cold stunning events is critical Causeway.” By 1982 it was a full on campaign The Division of Sea Turtle Science and to the survival of turtles. More “boots on the to find the money for the project. Normally a Recovery Program is part of the Sea Turtle ground” will increase the chances of recovery, project of that sort would take decades to get Stranding and Salvage Network, a national rehabilitation and ultimately survival of turtles. through the design and construction process and network documenting sea turtles found When a cold stunning event occurs, stranding at that point raising the causeway wasn’t even washed ashore or floating, alive or dead. Along network partners are out in full force searching on the long-term planning radar. It was a sticky with other network partners, we respond to for stranded sea turtles and responding to public problem to solve but Islanders found a way. The reports of stranded sea turtles all year long; reports; however, during large events, stranding charge was led by longtime Islander John Trice however, every few years a severe cold front network responders often turn to volunteers and and then PIBA President Jeff Fromme who saw passes through South Texas causing local bay the public for much needed help. that the way to get the project fast-tracked was temperatures to drop rapidly. Influenced by the to hit on the fact that it was the only Hurricane drop in water temperature, many sea turtles Evacuation Route off The Island during a storm. become “cold stunned.” Cold stunning is the That approach emphasizing safety cut through a most significant source of mortality in the green lot of red tape in Washington and Austin and a turtle population in Texas today. When cold publicity campaign lit the fuse that eventually stunned, a turtle becomes immobilized, floats on won the day; but it was a slow burning fuse. On the north side of Packery Channel where last week the red tide was killing fish the red tide the surface of the water or will wash ashore. If is gone and so are the dead fish but the red fish cold stunned turtles are not immediately found are running. Anglers on the tip of both Packery and protected, they can succumb to exposure, Jetties were out in force mid-week hauling in predation, drowning, or boat strikes. Most cold big reds as fast as they could reel them in. The stunned turtles found and taken to rehabilitation water is clear and the humidity is so thick you will survive. can wear it, but the blistering heat of summer has let up some this week and jetty fishing was pleasant. Training Date and Time In order to prepare volunteers and the community, Padre Island National Seashore’s Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery There were all sorts of obstacles with the conducts an annual training session to inform most daunting being “environmental concerns” people on how to aid with locating and from the Texas Transportation Commission recovering cold stunned sea turtles. The training which lead to not one but two controversial is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, from environmental studies that eventually 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Malaquite Visitor determined that the region's wetlands would 2017 Cold Stunned Training. Center Education Center, 20420 Park Road 22, not be impacted by the project. Once those Corpus Christi, TX 78418. The session is free concerns were abated the City of Corpus Christi In the past few years, hundreds to more than and open to the public. Participants do not need and Nueces County collectively contributed $8 1,000 green turtles have been found cold stunned to sign up in advance. million to the project and finally, in January, in Texas. This past winter, a total of 3,646 turtles If you have questions about this training or our 2002, a contract for $37 million was let to were stranded due to cold stunning, making this the Zachry Construction Corp. by the Texas But if you are heading to the beach north of volunteer program, please call the turtle lab at the Packery you will have to use Newport Pass the largest winter for cold stunning in Texas, as 361-949-8173, ext. 268 or send us an e-mail at Department of Transportation to elevate and well as the second largest annual cold stunned widen the causeway, the bid was $7 million Road because the rain pretty much obliterated [email protected]. For general Zahn Road and city officials said Wednesday total of any state. It is challenging to find and information, news and program updates about below the original estimated cost. To keep rescue cold stunned green turtles. The search the project moving the contract included a they expect it to be closed for a least a week. Padre Island National Seashore’s Division of Beach driving is good there, but several cuts in areas are large and the weather is often cold and Sea Turtle Science and Recovery Program, provision for a $5,000 penalty on Zachry rainy. Additionally, turtles can be found over for each day the project finished late, and a the beach mean you will have to drive through please visit our Facebook page facebook.com/ some shallow salt water to get there. a period of several days or weeks after a cold nps.pais.seaturtles. $5,000 bonus for each day it finished ahead of stunning event. The ability to organize trained schedule. Construction began in mid-2002 and Pancho Villa has left the building… by late 2004 was complete In other news Mayoral candidate and perennial The roadway was raised five feet to nine feet office seeker Ray Madrigal who has now Tangled Turtles! above the mean sea level from O'Connell Street added “de Pancho Villa” to his name took in the Flour Bluff to a point just east of Aquarius to the microphone at city hall on Tuesday to Drive on The Island. The project included a complain that firefighters threw him out of 2,850-foot bridge on the Flour Bluff side of the their endorsement meeting on Monday after he Laguna Madre where before water flow was suggested in his questionnaire that firefighters blocked by the low-lying roadway. However, should “lose some weight.” Apparently the due to budgetary constraints as the project firefighter/Sergeant At Arms present was moved forward the old roadway was never svelte enough to wrestle Old Pancho out the removed and is still in place often blocking door against his will. But then when Pancho water flow that the new, raised bridge would Villa turned up at the city council meeting otherwise allow. A twelve-foot shoulder was on Tuesday for his three minutes of fame he added to allow for emergency vehicles on the didn’t’ stop talking when the bell sounded and westbound lane, and an eleven-foot shoulder on he was unceremoniously bounced from the the eastbound lane. podium before the full extent of his wisdom was So when we have rain events like we have had enunciated making him, so far at least, the only lately, we can thank for Islanders of decades candidate named after a Mexican bandit and past for our ability to get OTB without having also bounced from two city events in the same to own a boat. week. The day they laid poor Pancho low Lefty split for Ohio… IUPAC cont. from A1 And that’s the way it goes…say hello if you see us Around The Island. All voters registered in the Island Precincts 40 and 81 (plus voters in Precinct 19 inside the Corpus Christi City Limits) are encouraged Litter Critter cont. from A1 to attend and will be able to vote for the “A Big Thank-you to Councilpersons Paulette Horrible case of entanglement on Wednesday of a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle entangled in endorsement of the candidate of their choice in Guajardo and Greg Smith for working with shark fishing gear. Unfortunately, we see entanglement cases way too often. Please help each race. The IUPAC was formed in 2010 to me and others to get this event organized and by removing and properly disposing of all fishing line debris. Together we can make a unite Island voters behind candidates chosen by finalized. Another Big Thank-you to Joe Hall difference! Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) at UT Marine Science Institute the voters in non-partisan city races. for his efforts to work with the city, and organize A vote of attendees will be taken at each of the volunteers for next Saturday, said Padre Isles events. All three events will take place at the Property Owners Association President Marvin Seashore Learning Center gym at 6:30. Come Jones. “Joe says we need more volunteers. listen to the candidates so you can make an If you can spare two hours next Saturday, informed vote during the November general please call the POA office at 361-949-7025, to election. Let’s pick the best candidates to volunteer. Please leave your name and phone represent our Island! Vote early October 22- number so that we can organize the volunteers. November 2. Election Day is November 6. The purpose of the volunteers is to keep the There are 7734 registered voters in the two traffic flowing.” Padre Island Precincts. About 60,000 votes It will be the responsibility of the people are expected to be cast in Nueces County in dropping off their trash to unload and put the the November election. Early Voting begins trash in the dumpster. The Litter Critter Lives! October 22 and runs through November 2. The Now it’s time to feed the Critter. last day to register to vote is October 9.

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Why in the world would we listen to news coverage from someone who When the only bridge to Galveston was closed F 21 High 3:13 AM 1.9 7:17 AM Set 4:08 AM 83 doesn’t have the sense to come in out of the it prohibited the other two Houston stations 21 Low 9:28 AM 1.4 7:27 PM Rise 5:44 PM rain? from getting to the story and Rather had his exclusive. KHOU stayed live for thirty-six 21 High 11:45 AM 1.5 It’s a good question – and the answer is Dan hours over the course of three days, going off 21 Low 7:44 PM 0.6 Rather. air only when the broadcast tower was knocked Sa 22 High 3:27 AM 1.8 7:18 AM Set 5:01 AM 89 out by the storm, and KHOU jumped up the ratings ladder. But the instincts that later had 22 Low 9:32 AM 1.4 7:25 PM Rise 6:21 PM 22 High 1:00 PM 1.6 22 Low 8:28 PM 0.6 Su 23 High 3:37 AM 1.8 7:18 AM Set 5:54 AM 94 23 Low 9:41 AM 1.3 7:24 PM Rise 6:57 PM 23 High 2:04 PM 1.6 Dan Rather 23 Low 9:09 PM 0.8 M 24 High 3:48 AM 1.7 7:18 AM Set 6:48 AM 98 Keep That Resume Handy 24 Low 9:50 AM 1.2 7:23 PM Rise 7:32 PM With a freshly minted journalism degree from 24 High 3:04 PM 1.7 Sam Houston State University Rather had been Jim Cantori on the Michael J. Ellis 24 Low 9:49 PM 0.9 working at the radio station KTRH – known in the business as Keep That Resume Handy Seawall. Photo by Mike Ellis. Tu 25 High 3:59 AM 1.6 7:19 AM Set 7:42 AM 99 – then landed the job as News Director at the 25 Low 10:01 AM 1.1 7:22 PM Rise 8:06 PM CBS affiliate KHOU. KHOU was then the fifth him don robes and a funny hat to sneak into the highest rated station in Houston at a time when 25 High 4:02 PM 1.7 war in Afghanistan and earn him the moniker there were only two other news operations. of Gunga Dan, pushed Rather to take things up 25 Low 10:31 PM 1.1 They were getting killed by a test pattern on a notch. Channel 28. W 26 High 4:09 AM 1.6 7:19 AM Set 8:37 AM 99 Tie me to that tree! 26 Low 10:17 AM 0.9 7:21 PM Rise 8:42 PM Then came September 1961 when Hurricane Carla came blowing up out of the Gulf headed His first idea was to tie himself to a tree in the 26 High 5:02 PM 1.8 straight toward Galveston. Even now it ranks as front yard of the weather office and with the 26 Low 11:17 PM 1.2 one of the most powerful storms to hit the US camera inside the dry building shoot a standup since 1851. Galveston then had only one bridge in the blowing rain. The outtakes from the Th 27 High 4:17 AM 1.6 7:20 AM Set 9:34 AM 97 connecting it to the mainland, much like our attempt are lost to history but the rain-soaked 27 Low 10:41 AM 0.8 7:20 PM Rise 9:19 PM Island today, and Rather crossed it with a live standup was short lived anyway. As it turned truck, which was a relatively new to television out Galveston Island has a slight rise in its 27 High 6:05 PM 1.9 news, and a six-man crew. center where the weather office was located and thousands of snakes slithered their way there Live hurricane coverage is born to stay dry. The rain Rather could handle, the snakes he could not and the mission was aborted. But it didn’t take long for Gunga Dan to come up with Plan B which was to wait for the eye of the storm and head for the seawall. He stayed long enough to shoot the first rain soaked-windblown standup in television history. CBS News in New York picked up the KHOU live feed and took it all across the country which caught the eye of news legend and fellow Texan Walter September, 1961 Galveston, TX Cronkite who noted that there was some reporter down in Texas splashing around in the waves Thoughts From Dr. Tom He showed up at the U.S. Weather Bureau on the Galveston Seawall and "up to his a-- in (now the National Weather Service) office water moccasins" and shortly thereafter Rather in downtown Galveston, which featured a was offered full Correspondent status at CBS, cutting-edge WSR-57 radar console, a giant bypassing the usual Contributor level. The Rain Mosquito Borne Illness boxy looking thing jammed full of tubes with Soaked Standup entered the pantheon of the live a porthole-sized screen which was mostly taken shot galaxy where it still lives today. up by the massive hurricane bearing down on Here they come! Dengue is yet another virus transmitted the island. As luck would have it the national From the sublime to the ridiculous Mosquitoes will be out in by mosquitoes. It causes fever, joint aches, director of the Weather Bureau arrived at the full force after all these big rains. They will muscle pains and bleeding by affecting Over the years things progressed to the point office at the same time Rather did and since he look like B 52s they will be so big, Mosquito platelets similar but more aggressively than that a Weather Channel Reporter used a huge didn’t have to clear it with anyone up the food T Rex and his pals. These pests also bring with Chikungunya. Aspirin and ibuprofen are fan to blow his hat around during a standup on chain Rather was able to convince the director them a number of diseases. These diseases can avoided and treatment is supportive. Special the Michael J. Ellis Seawall a few years ago to let him go live from inside the Weather and likely will be found in the Coastal Bend attention to bleeding issues in Dengue is because the storm he was sent here to cover Bureau office. He was now in the nerve center in the upcoming weeks. West Nile Virus, Zika advisable. went elsewhere. Our own Michael J. Ellis was of hurricane coverage with a live shot back to Virus, Dengue Fever and Chikungunya can all there to capture the moment on camera. Zika has gotten broad coverage in the last Houston but Rather’s news instinct told him that be found in South Texas. few years. It is another virus that is spread the scale of the storm didn’t come through on Then just last week Weather Channel The valley tends to be where these are most by mosquito vector. It causes dramatic birth the small screen on the WSR-57 so he asked correspondent Mike Seidel was leaning into common especially Cameron and Hidalgo defects that are very severe. The difficult aspect a Weather Bureau employ to draw a rough the wind in Wilmington, N.C., trying to stand counties. West Nile is the most common by far is the infection is typically asymptomatic. It outline of the Texas Coast on a piece of clear up in the blinding storm – oh the humanity! with Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika bringing also is transmitted sexually and if a woman plastic and place it over the radar screen. The “This is about as nasty as it’s been,” he said as up the rear. They all have one thing in common becomes infected while pregnant the risk of effect was immediate and magic and electrified two pedestrians strolled across the background they are transferred to people from mosquitoes birth defect is high. Since most people are Houstonians in the path of the storm. It was of the shot with no problem. Gunga Mike was rather than directly from person to person. asymptomatic then prevention is the key. in that instant that live television coverage, outed and probably had no idea that he was Couples using condoms when the male has simply mimicking Dan Rather down there in West Nile is manifest by fever, lethargy, and hurricane coverage in particular, as we been in an area with high prevalence or large Galveston 57 years ago when live hurricane headache, body aches and sometimes now know it came into being. With the simple amounts of mosquitoes is very important and inclusion of the outline of the coast he had coverage was invented. vomiting, diarrhea and rash. Only 20 % women who plan on getting pregnant should of the folks infected get any symptoms invented the hurricane map and at the same time Storm reporters have been up to the kiesters in avoid exposure to mosquitoes or the men that showed the viewing public a live radar image of at all. The people most at risk of severe have been at risk. water moccasins ever since and still don’t have disease or those over 60 and those that are a hurricane for the first time ever; a hurricane the sense to come in out of the rain. immunocompromised. Severe disease means Sine there is no treatment for most of headed right for the viewing area. The impact symptoms of encephalitis or meningitis such these mosquito borne illnesses it should be on viewers was so dramatic it was credited with as stiff neck, severe headache, confusion or obvious that prevention is the key. Getting other neurological symptoms. These can be rid of standing water, eliminating activity Ask Ralph much more dangerous. About 1/150 will get outside at dusk and dawn can help when this form of the disease and is estimated that possible. Wearing long shirts and pants while up to 10% of these can be fatal. Treatment mosquitoes are prevalent and using repellants is supportive, there is no other effective with DEET are important. Putting DEET on Should I Learn New Skills treatment. Lab testing can be done to confirm after sunscreen and not covering skin after By Ralph Coker DEET applied is safer. DEET is better applied illness in suspected severe cases of the disease Q. Do I need to advance your career. Study the careers of to the outside layer of clothing. The CDC has and this testing is coordinated with the local continuously learn new successful professionals in your company. good information on its website discussing health department when needed. skills to advance my Often companies have established career proper insecticide uses and alternatives. Chikungunya is another virus that is career? paths for professionals to follow to advance If you get ill with one of these diseases that to higher positions. Identify the skills transmitted by mosquitoes, it is thought of A. Because of the rapid changes in industries are suspicious for severe illness you need to required to follow that path. However, be more as a tropical disease brought in from and in jobs, continuous lifelong learning is seek help, just because treatment is supportive aware that industries and jobs are changing the Caribbean but is also seen occasionally in essential to advance your career. Continuous does not mean avoid getting attention. We can rapidly and skills that worked in the past may South Texas also more common in the valley. learning is easier than ever with online provide iv fluids and supportive treatment and not work for you. Use outside resources such It causes severe body aches, joint aches, courses on platforms such as Linkedin diagnostic evaluation in this setting. Hopefully as Linkedin Learning to identify the skills headache and sometimes a rash. It can cause Learning. It’s true that experience never gets we will get a reprieve from the water even most in demand for your job and industry. low platelets and occasional bleeding issues so old or outdated; however, your skills can. it is recommended to use Tylenol rather than though we needed some of it. Dove season is Use resources such as your local community ibuprofen for aches and pains. This lessens off to slow start and the seas have been rough The following three tips will help your college to identify certification courses that risk of bleeding. Treatment is supportive with with all the tropical storms. Maybe we will get relearning experience. are in greatest demand for your industry. fluids rest pain relief etc. some calm dry weather to get us going again. First, you have to find the time to do it. Community colleges typically survey local Have a great week Doc Tom. Fortunately, online learning resources make it businesses to determine certification courses possible and convenient to learn new skills in that are in demand. 5-10-minute intervals. That could be during For example, for IT professionals, Cyber your commute on public transportation. Use security skills have been in demand for the weekend to screen online courses and several years. Participate in your industry select those to view the following week. professional organizations which are good Then, follow through and do it. sources to keep track of industry trends. Second, make it a habit. Experts say a new Don’t overlook soft skills that can make you habit can be formed in 21 days of repeated more efficient and productive. Soft skills, activities. Whether your convenient learning such as time management, communications period is during your daily commute or other and critical thinking apply to most jobs. period in your daily schedule, repeat it daily To learn more about Linkedin Learning until it becomes a habit. Online software resources visit www.linked.com/learning. such as Linkedin Learning can remind you at Bio: Ralph Coker volunteers with SCORE the scheduled time. which provides free mentoring for small Third, pick the skills you need to learn. Ask businesses and nonprofits your manager to suggest skills that would A6 Island Moon September 20, 2018 Senior Moments Anecdotingly Who Were the Best Generals in World War II?– Part IV By Dotson Lewis Tempting Fate Special to the Island Moon campaign then slowed owing to a combination By Abigail Bair Dotson’s Note: Do you of logistical difficulties and Japanese resistance. remember ever having slasher movie who had just randomly decided Blamey responded to a request from Mackay to The last few weeks have been pretty rough heard about Blamey? I never had, but my friend to take a refreshing stroll in a basement. Trying relieve Herring, whose chief of staff had been for Stadler and me. We’ve been plagued by Marie Agrifoglio who resided in Australian for to make a bad situation better, I decided to clean killed in an aircraft accident. He immediately illness, accident, broken bicycles, bad weather, at least 30 years nominated him and I agree. out the car. sent Morshead. worse weather, meth heads and interplanetary Who is your Australian nomination? The space bug invasions (the last two are separate Then, arms laden with various articles of Museum contributed In February 1944 there was criticism in incidents, although I could see how a person vehicular detritus, we made our way across the many of the facts and all of the photos for this Parliament of the way that Blamey had "side might confuse the two). It’s really just been porch towards the house. That’s when the dog report. tracked" various generals; the names of one gigantic clustercuss nightmare of mild saw the snake. Bennett, Rowell, Mackay, Wynter, Herring, Who Was the Best Australian World War misfortune which added up to me finally The thick-as-my-wrist, brown creature Lavarack, Robertson, Morshead and Clowes throwing down my rusty-not-closing-all-the- II General? were mentioned. Blamey responded: “We had slithered across my side patio, minding its way-needle-nosed pliers, closing my curtains, own business, having probably decimated the twelve divisions to fight the enemy. On arrival and just quitting for a while. of other equipment, other considerations came population of my beloved yard lizards. I think in and we now have six divisions. Can you tell So that’s where I’ve been for the past couple it sensed us before we saw it, because it began me what should have been done with the surplus of weeks, hiding, coughing, intermittently a hurried exit as I opened the connecting door. generals? I do know that on every occasion I whining, and watching a whole hell of a lot The second Stadler saw it, her instinct kicked proposed to terminate a general's appointment, of bad television. While I don’t recommend in like it was fueled by twenty Red Bulls. politicians have tried to stop it.” intellectually “lighting out for the territories” She made a stunning leap towards the snake, as a coping strategy, I’m certainly beginning to evidently intending to pounce on the serpent Frank Forde criticized Blamey for having too feel better. Sometimes, just limiting access to many generals. Blamey could only reply that with all four paws. She looked like Pepe le further disaster is all it takes. Also, the G.P. (my Pew pursuing a violently disinterested cat. the had one general for 15,741 Dad) fixed my bike. men and women compared to one per 9,090 in Stadler probably thought the snake was some the . So, despite the fact that I still have a low grade kind of toy. “Look, Ab, WIGGLE ROPE!” she fever, this morning I decided to treat Stadler pronounced, reacting in a mere millisecond. Blamey was annoyed by the media campaign (almost definitely intellectually-challenged Blamey with MacArthur in October 1942 run against him by William Dunstan and Keith Human instinct is much different. For me, time Black Lab) to her first bike ride in a very long slowed down. I could see the dog paused in mid- Murdoch of The Herald and Weekly Times time. Stadler has affected an attitude so morose newspaper group, but success in New Guinea leap, as all the stuff I was hauling into the house Field Marshal Sir Thomas Albert Blamey, lately that you can almost hear the sad Sarah led to a change of heart at the newspaper, and from the car flew in every direction around us. known as a fierce officer, was loved by those MacLachlan music playing every time she Blamey even accepted a dinner invitation from Then I time-traveled to the Texas Parks and who knew him but despised by those who walks into a room. The sad, dinner-plate-sized Murdoch in 1944. Wildlife office, where I had spent many an hour didn’t. Thomas Albert Blamey joined the puppy eyes can get to even a tough spaghetti- staring at a poster entitled “Poisonous Snakes Australian Army in 1906. There was another victory, though, far Western style bandido like me (picture Clint of South Texas.” As I reviewed the poster, two more significant. The Army had taken heavy Eastwood with a bad haircut sporting a t-shirt As Chief of the General Staff he was words entered my temporally beleaguered casualties from in the fighting in 1942. that says “My Other Car is Also a Cat”). instrumental in the creation of the Royal brain: “OHHHHHHH CRAPPPP.” In the blink Blamey took the advice of and Australian Air Force. Blamey retired from the So great was her enthusiasm that putting her of an eye, I was back in the present, physically Neil Hamilton Fairley, and strongly backed Army in 1925. He was appointed to the position harness on her was like wrestling a tsunami made snatching eighty pounds of excited dog out of their ultimately successful efforts to control of Chief Commissioner of the Police, of cats. Stadler bounced, wiggled and twisted, the air like she was a Hail Mary Super Bowl the disease. To acquaint himself with the and immediately implemented many new finally somersaulting three times and falling pass, screaming, “NOOOOOOO” in a weird, issues, Blamey read through Manson's Tropical initiatives such as police dogs and equipping right off the edge of the bed. I tried to explain slow motion voice. I rolled away from the viper, Diseases, the standard medical textbook on police vehicles with radios. to her that I was aware of her excitement. She the wriggling dog pinioned to my chest. the subject. Blamey also promoted the work responded by running a complete lap around Considered to be confrontational, violent of Howard Florey on the development of Everyone (including the snake) was visibly every piece of furniture in the house. It took embarrassed for a second. Stadler and I lay and ruthless, Blamey’s tenure as Chief Police penicillin, and wrote to Curtin urging that us about half an hour to get her leashed up, by Commissioner was marred by scandal and he £200,000 be earmarked for Florey's vision in a pile as his brown tail disappeared into the which time I was sweating like a stevedore in a hedges. The dog gave me a conciliatory lick was forced to resign in 1936. of a national institute for medical research in convection oven. , which ultimately became the John as she squirmed free, and began nosing through Curtin School of Medical Research. My Dad had told me about the mosquito the piles of stuff I had transported from the car. problem, so I basted myself with OFF and She found a toy and came back over to where I Blamey was involved in discussions with the shoved dryer sheets into my sports bra in lay prone, still catching my wind, and dropped government over the size of the Army to be preparation. This was woefully inadequate. it on my chest. maintained. Now that the danger of invasion Stadler and I didn’t even get out onto the It was a snake with a squeaker lodged in its tail. of Australia had passed, the government road before the bugs swarmed over us like a reconsidered how the nation's resources, Biblical plague of locusts. My pup had one on A mosquito the size of a dachshund landed on particularly of manpower, should be distributed. her neck so big that I initially thought it was a my nose, as I thought, “Well played, Universe. Blamey pressed for a commitment to maintain hummingbird. I’m pretty sure these mosquitoes Well played.” three AIF divisions, as only they could legally are eating the birds rather than the other way be sent north of the equator where the final around. campaigns would be fought. He urged that the Empire Air Training Scheme be curtailed, We got going pretty fast, riding in the hot soup Above: Wewak Area, New Guinea, 1945. and opposed MacArthur's proposal to use the of humidity, coated in biting bugs. I thought Fabulous Fall Arts Australian Army primarily for logistic support maybe working up some wind would deter the Blamey (right) visits the , and creatures. It did not. We rode through swarms talks with its commander, General and leave combat roles principally to American and Crafts Show troops. so thick they rose like great flocks of swallows (left), and the Signal Officer into the air in front of us, causing audible This year’s Arts & Crafts Show will feature in Chief Major General Colin Simpson susurrations. My misery was pretty enormous. many returning vendors, along with a host of (third from left). The dog was overjoyed. new vendors, all of which are eager to share their amazing talents with you. We have over 35 Often in life I pause to imagine my Vendors registered for the Show this year. With the onset of WWII, Blamey returned to conversations with the universe. Generally, active duty in the Australian Army and was soon they go something like this: In addition to the Arts & Crafts on display, we promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed will be serving a delicious BBQ lunch beginning to command the 6th Division. In 1940 he became Me: “O Universe, my wretchedness is now at 11:00 a.m. Enjoy a sliced beef brisket plate the Commander of the Australian Corps. A lack complete. There is nothing on this earth that can with all of the fixings for only $8.00 or you can of understanding around the technological be worse than riding through lukewarm soup, add some “fall off the bone” baby back ribs for developments across the military proved to covered top to toe in gigantic, bloodsucking $2.00 more. Our BBQ lunch is always a favorite be his weakness. This came to the fore during vermin, coughing and inhaling said vermin, with everyone, but has been a well kept secret in the when he failed to alert the dripping with blood (from swatting them) and the past. Come enjoy lunch with us! Australian Government sufficiently early of his sweat, while running a fever. How, O Universe We will also have a “Silent Auction” with 40+ doubts about the Greek campaign that resulted can this get any worse? items for you to bid on. All, if not most of the in the Allies withdrawal. BRIG (Sir) Universe: Hold my beer. items are new and have been donated by the Rowell observed that Blamey was “physically vendors, local merchants or church members. and mentally broken during the withdrawal”. We finally got home, and I spent a few moments Learning his lesson, Blamey never again failed scraping mosquitoes off Stadler’s face. I found Island in the Son United Methodist Church is to inform the government of his views. some discarded napkins in my car, and wiped located at 10650 Hwy. 361, two miles North of the sticky mess away. My hands and arms were Packery Channel. Our Motto: COME AS YOU Appointed Deputy Commander-In-Chief, coated in gore. I looked like a bit player in a ARE - EVERYONE IS WELCOME! British Forces in the Middle East, he was Field Marshal Sir Thomas Albert Blamey promoted to General in 1941. He returned to Australia in 1942 as Commander-in-Chief of Dotson’s Other Note: On Australia’s behalf Send letters and photos to [email protected] the Australian Military Forces and Commander Blamey signed the Japanese Instrument of of Allied Land Forces in the South West Pacific Surrender at Japan’s ceremonial surrender Area under the command of General Douglas on-board USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 2 Trust MacArthur. September 1945, and on 9 September 1945 On the orders of MacArthur and Prime Minister personally accepted the Japanese surrender Padre Island and Port Aransas’ Oldest Island Based Pest Control Company. , he assumed personal command of at Morotai. Morotai is a small island in the New Guinea Force during the Kokoda Track Netherlands East Indies. Blamey passed away campaign, and relieved Lieutenant General on 27 May 1951. His body lay in state at the Sydney Rowell and Major General Shrine of Remembrance, where an estimated under controversial circumstances. 20,000 people filed past. Crowds of up to 300,000 lined the streets of at his state funeral. Do any of you, by chance happen On Padre Island Since 1994. to have a different nominee? Your opinion will The Pest Control Professionals The relationship between MacArthur and be greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading Blamey was generally good, and they had great Locally Owned by Island Resident OVER 30 YEAR EXPERIENCE and commenting on Senior Moments. I can be respect for each other's abilities. MacArthur's reached at: [email protected] and/or Land Bill Schroeder main objection was that as commander-in- Line: 361-949-7681 or Cell: 530-748-8475. chief of AMF as well as commander of Allied Land Forces, Blamey was not wholly under his Please Note: The next Veterans Round Table 15481 SPID Just past command. Meeting will be Tuesday, September 25th, 9-11 Whitecap on Right AM, 3209 S. Staples. All veterans, their families The operation was MacArthur's Operation and anyone interested in veterans’ affairs, are 949-0208 Cartwheel, an advance on the major Japanese invited. Coffee & doughnuts are provided. base at Rabaul. The Australian Army was Residential and Commercial Services Hope to see you there. Also our Veterans Radio tasked with the capture of the Huon Peninsula. Round Table is on the air on KEYS AM 1440, Termite * Ants * Rodent * Critter * Roaches * Spiders * Fleas Blamey was ordered to again assume personal 8 – 10 AM, Saturdays. The next show will air command of New Guinea Force. His concept, September 22, 2018. Please listen and call in. which he developed with Herring and Frank The listener/text line is: 361-882-5397…It’s Berryman, who had replaced Vasey as DCGS, your two hours, let us hear from you. was to draw the Japanese forces away from Lae with a demonstration against Salamaua, and Hang in there/Have fun! then capture Lae with a double envelopment. Blamey remained a devotee of new technology. His plan called for the use of the landing craft of the 2nd Engineer Special Brigade, and he intended to cross the Markham River with the aid of paratroops. Supplies would be brought across the river using DUKWs, a relatively Creating Dreams new invention. He also attempted to acquire helicopters, but met resistance from the RAAF, for Island Homeowners and they were never delivered. MacArthur since 1987 accepted a number of changes that Blamey • New Homes “I understand the Island’s made to his strategy, probably the most notable • Remodels opportunities and challenges. I will of which was putting the landing on New Britain • Additions before Blamey's attack on Madang. • Repairs be your Advocate-in-Chief!!” The campaign started well; Lae was captured • No job too big well ahead of schedule. Blamey then handed or too small over command of New Guinea Force to Mackay votebarbaracanales.com and returned to Australia. The 7th Division Call 774-7043 for estimate then advanced through the Ramu Valley while #BelieveinBarbara the 9th Division landed at Finschhafen. 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By Chef Vita Jarrin Fall is here and it’s no secret pumpkins, STREUSAL gourds, pumpkin scented items and pumpkin ½ cup light brown sugar recipes, are everywhere! For some it’s a symbol ½ cup cold salted butter, diced of fall, for others a curse. Not every one is a pumpkin fan. However, for some of us it’s ½ cup all-purpose flour our favorite time of year! Something symbolic 1/3 cup chopped pecans about fall and all that it is tied into is just perk of everything pumpkin. 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds For those of us looking for some fun, different 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice recipe ideas, this breakfast / dessert, casserole, Directions: is a yummy one. It combines the delicious flavors of pumpkin puree, bourbon, vanilla and Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray. baked bread, doused in an egg custard. Pull Place the diced bread in the baking pan; set from the oven and barely wait for it to set and aside. drizzle a plated, heaping spoon full, with pure In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, maple syrup and oh my goodness… go the extra cream, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, bourbon, vanilla, mile and add gelato. Mmmmm, my mouth is cayenne and pie spice. Pour the prepared watering and the house smells like fall, even in custard over the prepared baking pan. Cover 90-degree heat! ;) with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 Remember when, in the 1990s Padre Island had a meat market This recipe, like most of my recipes, are very hours and preferably overnight. versatile. Therefore, you can add or diminish located at 14941 SPID called Island Meat Market. It was owned Streusel by a man known as Mike who it turned out was relocated to Padre spices, remove bourbon, etc. The important this is, following the base custard recipe. Great tips Combine the light brown sugar, butter, all- Island under the witness protection program after he testified on switching it up below. purpose flour, pecans, and pumpkin spice, in a against organized crime figures in the northeast. small bowl. Using your fingertips, mix together His name was Michael Cardello but he was known to Islanders Pumpkin French Toast until the butter breaks down into smaller pieces. as Mickey (pronounced Mikey) and, according to later court 1 Loaf French bread (brioche bread) day old Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the French testimony, to his friends in the Bonanno family where he was a & diced toast casserole. Michael Cardello soldier and captain, as Mickey Bats, supposedly for his choice 2 C milk When ready to bake, position a rack in the center of weapons. His son Jimmy, shown here, later made a trip to the of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Bake ½ cup heavy cream northeast from which he did not return. for 45-55 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. In 2010 Mickey was one of fifty-one people convicted by testimony from former Bonanno 1 cup pure cane sugar If your streusel starts to brown too much at any underboss Salvatore Vitale and sentenced to ten years. Shortly after his arrest at his 6 lg. eggs point, tent with a piece of foil. Let cool for a house on Cayo Cantiles a story made rounds in the neighborhood that a group of men, few minutes before serving. Serve with maple not dressed as fishermen, arrived at the empty house by boat and entered through the 2 egg yolks syrup, butter, and powdered sugar glass door in back, emerging later with a bag. The curious neighbors went over to take 1 cup pure pumpkin puree Tip of the week: a look and found a hole cut in the sheetrock. What may have been taken from the wall, if 2 tbsp. vanilla anything, was never discovered. You can try using coconut or almond milk, if 2 tbsp. bourbon you prefer and if you need to go nut free, you While on The Island Mickey was a popular fellow at backyard cookouts where he can omit the nuts. If you don’t like pumpkin brought the meat. 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice at all but like all the other components, add pinch or two of cayenne crushed pineapple and coconut flakes to replace the pumpkin puree. Islanders of the Week The important thing is to Have Fun! Try New Things! Happy Eats… Enjoy! Ballet FolkLorica at the Veranda

Al and Alice Decker are our Islanders of the Week this time. Al is a longtime Islander but it took Alice a little bit longer to get here as fast as she could, in 2000. But that’s ELECT okay because she had to come all the way from her point of origin in Glasgow, Scotland. Al reports that they had a great day on Monday when they headed OTB and both forgot their cell phones. “It was the most peaceful day in a long time,” Al says.

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By Dotson Lewis As the fight progressed it was evident that Very few players with movie-star looks played Current Clemson Head better trained or not, the 32-year-old Dempsey Coach, Dabo Swinney, called Bennie one of the Dotson’s Note: September 22, 2018 is in “the pit,” but this guy was one of them. The was far removed from the ruthless attacker who program’s all-time greatest players. anniversary of one of the most talked about pit is considered “no man’s land,” that area of had brutally knocked out Jess Willard to win the ground between the offensive and defensive boxing matches in the history of the “Manly Art title seven years earlier. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Cunningham of Self Defense.” Thanks to the International linemen. Some of these guys were so ugly they in the first round, with the 28th pick of the Boxing Hall of Fame for contributing many of But 50 seconds into Round 7 Dempsey had to buy two tickets when they went to the 1976 NFL Draft. He is still the only Clemson the facts and the photos for this report. connected with a long right then followed that circus, one to get in and one to get out. They tight end to be taken in the first round of an with a left hook to the chin. Another straight looked like extras in a Gladiator movie. This NFL Draft. Wearing #89, Bennie made his Boxing’s Long Count Legacy Lingers right drove the champion backward and as he guy was quiet by nature, and as square as a mark in 1977 with 20 catches for 347 yards piece of fudge. He was so big some said he The Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney boxing careened off the ropes Dempsey landed another and two touchdowns. In 1978, Bennie had 16 was worth five electoral votes. The man was an rematch happened just 91 years ago. It was the hook to the chin. catches for 321 yards and two touchdowns, aircraft carrier. He could carry the whole team. famous "Long Count" fight, which remains as As Tunney began to fall the challenger in only six games. One of those touchdown one of the most memorable moments in sports connected with a four-punch combination to his catches came against the Cleveland Browns history. head. The champion hit the canvas with a thud in overtime. It was a 37-yard flea-flicker that no one heard. The hundred thousand fans pass from Terry Bradshaw. A left knee injury The first meeting against the Atlanta Falcons at home ended the between Dempsey who were on their feet screaming also drowned out the radio announcer's voice, preventing the rest of his season. He was replaced by Randy and Tunney was Grossman. The Pittsburgh Steelers went on to among the greatest estimated 60-million people listening on radio from hearing his account. beat the Dallas Cowboys 35-31 in Super Bowl events in sports. A XIII, as Bennie watched from the sidelines. record crowd of more Dempsey reacted the way he always had, Bennie’s best season may have been 1979 as than 120,000 jammed remaining as close to the former champion he caught 36 passes for 512 yards and scored Philadelphia's as possible. But the Illinois State Athletic Bennie Cunningham Steelers. four touchdowns for the Steelers. No doubt, Sesquicentennial Commission rules stated that in the event of Cunningham complimented Lynn Swann and Stadium on a knockdown, the opponent must go to the Standing 6’ 5” tall and weighing 260 pounds, his training camp roommate, John Stallworth, September 23, 1926, farthest neutral corner before the referee begins he would eat anything that wouldn’t eat him. in the passing game. This team was built for a and paid a record gate his count. His size would keep him off most of the rides ring. Pittsburgh’s top-ranked offense finished of $1.8 million to see at Disneyland. He once hit linebacker, Mike that season with a 12-4 win-loss record. He Jack Dempsey Dempsey defend his When referee Dave Barry motioned Dempsey Singletary, so hard the dust flew off the back caught a touchdown pass in Pittsburgh’s victory title for the first time toward the neutral corner, he replied, "I'll stay of my television. This guy was a big man and over the Houston Oilers in the 1979 AFC Title in three years. here." Barry then walked over to Dempsey and half pushed him in the proper direction. a hard worker. He lifted every barbell in the game. Two weeks later, Bennie would catch his The name, Dempsey, was a magnet for Meanwhile, Tunney sat on the canvas. Instead weight room. The man had the wing span of a first career Super Bowl touchdown pass against publicity as well as money. Newspaper sales of picking up the timekeeper's count at six, the pterodactyl and, if you saw his footprints in the the Los Angeles Rams, in Super Bowl XIV. increased dramatically in the weeks leading up referee shouted "One." At the count of three sand, you’d call 911. You would see defensive The Steelers beat the Rams 31-19. to and in the days following his title defenses. Tunney lifted his head and looked at Barry, but backs’ lips moving in silent prayer when he Bennie recalled a time with the Steelers when He was excellent copy whether acting in plays didn't get to his feet until the referee reached lined up at tight end. He was country strong, Terry Bradshaw would invite him to play golf or films, appearing in vaudeville, divorcing, nine. had soft hands and, thanks goodness, he took between practices, while at training camp at St. marrying or standing trial for draft evasion. out his frustrations on the football field instead The "Long Count" Vincent College. “I don’t know where those of the local neighborhood. Bennie Cunningham Dempsey was a mauling, brawling former controversy had guys got the energy,” said Cunningham. “Now, was built for the spotlights. It just seemed like it hobo who got his start fighting in the saloons begun. Tunney I wish I would have gone with them because was a lot easier for him than others. of mining towns of the West. He was derided as cleverly backpedaled I love the game of golf. For me, it’s a stress a slacker for avoiding military service in WWI. and parried the Bennie Lee Cunningham, Jr., was born in reliever. If I hit a ball in the woods, I just go Whether people loved or hated him, they were bull rushes of the Laurens, South Carolina, on December 23, up and drop another one and keep on playing.” interested in his every move. ever-determined 1954. The family moved several times from After ten seasons, (1976-1985) Bennie Tunney was a superb ring tactician who read Dempsey, who at one Laurens to Spartanburg, then Gaffney, then Cunningham retired from the Pittsburgh the classics, was comfortable in literary circles point dropped his Chesterfield and finally, Seneca. He was one of Steelers with 202 catches, for 2,879 yards and and was known as "The Fighting Marine." gloves in frustration three boys born to Bennie Cunningham, Sr., and 20 touchdowns. Cunningham played in 118 Promoter Tex Rickard had himself a classic and beckoned the his mom Carol, both educators by profession. regular season games. Bennie also participated champion to stand Bennie played football, baseball and joined matchup. Tex Richard in 10 NFL playoff games and was a member of and fight. But the the track team in high school. The first year two Super Bowl winning teams (XIII and XIV). Tunney, the crowd disciplined Tunney, he went out for football the team had lost He caught 19 passes for 219 yards and two favorite, won nearly who avoided fighting "Dempsey's Fight" every game, and it was mid-season. The coach touchdowns. He was also chosen as a member every one of the 10 through 16 rounds, ignored the goading and decided to run the tongues out of their mouth of Pittsburgh’s 75th Anniversary Team in 2007. rounds and left the survived the round. with ten 100-yard wind sprints to end a two- At the time of his retirement, Bennie held the ring as champion. hour practice. Bennie decided all of a sudden Having regained his wits between rounds, Steelers’ records for most receptions, yards and He out-boxed the that football wasn’t as much fun as he thought Tunney reassumed control of the fight and touchdowns scored by a tight end. Heath Miller “Manassa Mauler,” it would be, so he quit. Eventually he gave boxed his way to another 10-round unanimous later passed him in those categories. at every turn. football a second try. “They told me I would decision. After the fight the champion admitted After retirement, Cunningham did what most Dempsey gained never be a professional football player because I he was badly shaken and didn't recall Barry's athletes plan to do but never get around to public sentiment in wasn’t mean enough,” said Bennie. “They said, argument with Dempsey. Nevertheless, Tunney doing. He returned to Clemson University and defeat. He showed ‘You don’t have that killer instinct.’” Bennie set insisted that he could have easily beaten the earned an undergraduate degree and a master’s dignity and class out to prove them wrong. In 1971, Cunningham count had Barry picked up the timekeeper's degree in secondary education. He then began and praised his was selected a high school All-American in cadence. When pressed why he didn't go to a a long distinguished career as a high school conqueror. He also football. neutral corner, Dempsey replied, "I couldn't guidance counselor at West Oak High School in uttered one of sports Jim Tunney move. I just couldn't. I wanted Tunney to get Bennie graduated from Seneca High School Westminster, South Carolina. His message was history's famous up. I wanted to kill the S.O.B." and joined Head Coach Red Parker the to never let anyone discourage them from being quotes when he explained the defeat to his wife, following year at the University of Clemson, on The Dempsey vs. Tunney rematch was the what they wanted to be. "Honey, I forgot to duck." an athletic scholarship to play football. Bennie closing chapter in one of boxing's greatest was quite a specimen at the tight end position. In 1992, at the age of 38, Bennie almost died Although their first encounter was as stories. Before the 20s there had never been He was a huge target and dominated at the in a car crash while on his way to school. He competitive as most Super Bowls, the public a million-dollar gate. Dempsey was the star collegiate level. Wearing #85, Bennie started swerved to avoid a head-on car crash and demanded a rematch. And what transpired in attraction in the first five, all of which were all 11 games in 1973. He caught 22 passes for received several cracked bones, but would heal that bout provided enough drama for the ages. promoted by Rickard. There were only four 341 yards. Cunningham caught 24 passes and okay. After a brief retirement, Dempsey returned to more between 1930 and 1960. Rickard, who scored seven touchdowns in 1974, while setting the ring and knocked out future champion Jack had built Madison Square Garden into the major George Bronner once wrote, “Be strong. You the Clemson school record for a tight end. That Sharkey to set up a return bout with Tunney for sports arena in the world, died in early 1929. never know who you are inspiring.” Bennie September 22, 1927. record stood for 37 years. Dwayne Allen set the Cunningham owned a great sense of humor Tunney fought just once more, defeating new record with eight touchdowns catches in and also had a great seriousness about him. He More than 104,000 attended Dempsey vs. Tom Heeney in 1928, and became the first 2011. Clemson finished the year 7-4, but won inspired many by giving back to the youth in Tunney II at Soldier Field in Chicago and heavyweight champion -- Rocky Marciano is all six home games. Bennie lettered all three his community. The best tight end to ever play produced a gate of $2.65 million, a record that the other -- to leave the ring as champion and years (1973-1975) while at Clemson and led the at Clemson passed away on Monday, April 23, stood for 50 years. Dempsey was paid a record remain retired. He married a wealthy socialite team in receptions during the 1973 and 1974 2018. He was 63 years old and had fought a $711,000 for the first fight, $450,000 for the and was a successful businessman. He died in seasons. He was selected first team All-ACC long battle with cancer. Bennie was living in 1978. in 1974 and 1975. Bennie was also selected Cleveland. Ohio, as he had been receiving Dempsey never fought to play for the East-West Shrine Bowl Team, treatment at the Cleveland Clinic since January. again after Chicago, but the Hula Bowl Team, Japan Bowl Team, and He is survived by daughter Candice, son Bennie his dignity and grace in the became a member of the Kodak All-American III, their mother Harriet Cunningham and one losses to Tunney improved Team. He finished his college career with 64 other son, Brian O’Neale. his standing with the public. catches for 1,044 yards and 10 touchdowns. Bennie Cunningham was later recognized in Andy Purvis is a local author and radio He lost a fortune in the stock personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. market crash of 1929, but 2003 as the only tight end selected to the ACC 50th Anniversary team. com for all the latest info on his books or to erased the slacker label by listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books enlisting in the Coast Guard Bennie Cunningham became the first African- are available online and can be found in the in WWII. Just weeks before American to win the Frank Howard Award at local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be his 50th birthday he was a Clemson, for Bringing Excellence to Clemson contacted at [email protected]. Also part of the invasion force at University. He has also been inducted into the listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q the Battle of Okinawa, one Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame in 1978. He has & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com of the bloodiest battles of the recently been placed in the Seneca High School 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of second. Tunney got $200,000 and $990,000, Pacific Theater. Sports Hall of Fame. In 1999, Cunningham the Houston Astros. respectively. Keep in mind that at that time, After the war he opened a restaurant on Babe Ruth earned his top salary of $80,000. 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Send letters and photos to editor@ islandmoon.com A 13 Island Moon September 20, 2018 The Great Outdoors On the Rocks By Jay Gardner Backwater Adventures I really don’t even want to Zep and Augs and I poked out to the jetties By Joey Farah talk about it. Seriously. We the other day before I blew town to see what dodged a bullet last week, was shaking. The annual mullet migration Farah’s Fishing Adventures but I’m not sure how much has begun, as there was a river of mullet longer we can hold out. The headed out the jetties and south. You don’t Fall is descending upon us this weekend, how and chance to attack the bait. My favorite fall dreaded “red menace” showed up, and right have to believe me; you can look at all the quickly the seasons roll. The fishing has been colors are purple/chartreuse and pumpkinseed/ after article deadline, the monsoon floods of amateur bait dealers out there on craigslist and at a boiling point from the beaches and piers, chartreuse. to the shallow flats in the farthest reaches of 2018 commenced. A few of us are trying to other message boards who are attempting to Topwaters and the Fall Trout Spawn, are the bay. Recent high tides have made pinning figure out whether the outgoing fresh water circumvent the regulations and sell bait online just around the corner. The first two weeks of congregations of gamefish down difficult at killed it, or simply pushed it offshore where it without a license. Yes, you’re supposed to have November will be some of the best wade fishing times, and many anglers are pushing techniques could easily make an encore appearance. We’re a bait license to sell mullet. It’s not even that for monster trout of the year. There are no boats that were good a month ago. Change with the simply holding our breath, and we are nowhere expensive, or paper work intensive. Just go buzzing across the flats and fighting for spots. seasons and enjoy some artificial tactics as well near out of the woods. Our buddy Ranger Buzz down to the TPWD headquarters on Bear Lane The fish relax a bit and start to follow routines. as some good old shrimp and popping corks. down at the Seashore has been doing a fine and get it done. And yes, the Game Wardens When water temperatures fall into the 70’s and job of staying on top of the numbers, but he is will come find you. Posting on the internet fish become very aggressive. The colder season looking for reports from down south. As I am is a great way to get a knock at your door. I is coming quick and they know it. Taking bigger currently in Austin, I’m one of the last people to saw a funny meme the other day that said “if meals is a great way for them to stock up for the ask. But due to the magic of technology, drop your meth dealer has all of his teeth, it’s likely colder months ahead. I like to throw a topwater me an email or shoot me a text and I”ll get the a cop.” I can’t hold it against people for being that I can see, bright colors at least on the top. info headed in the right direction. enterprising, but come on people. The first few feet and seconds seem to be the Anyhoo, back to the jetties. There is not a most magical. All eyes are upon the bait as it magical huge school of redfish hanging around hits the water. Convincing that big old trout that the end. When (not if) the redfish DO run, they this is a good bait to hit comes straight from the will be about halfway down in the channel side soul. To dive into topwater fishing takes some from either jetty. It’s not rocket science. It’s dedication to gaining confidence. Picking up a pretty inconvenient to the rest of the folks when plug once in a while when things are slow will there’s 47 million people at the end of the rocks not give you confidence. Pick up a few good because one person heard a report from their topwaters and head out. No bait, no tackle bags uncles’ brother’s cousin’s neighbor’s mail man just a few varied plugs. When you can leave the who said that the reds were “stacked at the end” dock with what plugs you have hooked in your and that the “jetties are on fire.” Stupid social boat you will probably have the TOPWATER media. ADDICTIONS! Third time I’ve digressed; so anyway, the jetties. There were no redfish caught. There were plenty of gafftop hard heads landed (no size to any of them mates) and a few sand trout and small blacktips. The rest of us landed a few small fat snook and some angry trout. Most of Lots of keeper trout on soft plastics right now on these slick calm mornings. One of the questions you’re asking each other the trout were actually pretty good size, and we is, “where were you last weekend while you got them right about dark. I’ve heard reports that the jetties have been doing pretty good for watched it rain?” Because if you’re reading Back on the cork this, that’s pretty much all you did last weekend trout in the morning, but then again, I think the was watch it rain. A few of us thought it might important thing to do is just go fishing in the The fall season brings the last of the shrimp out be a good idea to head inland and try dove morning. I don’t think location matters much to the passes. Drifting over the rocks in Baffin hunting; of course, that was a futile effort, as right now. Along the causeway and at just about Bay and the reefs in the back bay are hot when you know. I may never get the mud out from any bridge you can fish will do just fine. Check your popping those corks. One great thing about under the beach truck. As Augs says, “you out Joey’s article (if he wrote this week) for using shrimp is that you are going to catch all ready to get sideways?” and I sure did. I think more details. kinds of fish species. Right now there is some Roadkill and I shot a grand total of 8 shells Well folks, I gotta run. Traffic up here is excellent catching along the King Ranch over a two day period and wound up with two absolutely miserable, and while I like the town, Shoreline and the south Shoreline of Baffin birds. Not exactly what I would call “on fire”. I hate the city. Too many people. Drop me a Bay. Look for groups of bait holding tight over I should pinch myself for sitting here thinking line at [email protected] and I’ll see you rocks and bottom structure. More than one drift about the possibility of a cold front, but that’s back at home next week On the Rocks. over a spot is usually not as productive, make what it’s going to take. a grid line pass then go back over the area you caught fish later. Different styles of corks make different sounds and can be better than another Adopt-A-Beach Rescheduled at times. An important detail is the length of The annual autumn Adopt-A-Beach cleanup set Baffin Bay your leader under the cork. Deep drops seem to catch more fish, especially when you out a small These two youngsters came down during for Saturday, September 15 has been postponed Check-in: Kaufer-Hubert Park, FM 628 due to weather. It has been rescheduled for pinch sight above the shrimp hook. Sometimes all the rain but managed to land some Contact: Letty Couch 361-522-9861 letty. in the Fall I like to put a small bead along the Saturday October 6th.Volunteers can sign up [email protected] MONSTER REDFISH! online at www.TexasAdoptABeach.org leader and hook. This just brings in a bit more Port Aransas attention. Always use a #4 OWNER CIRCLE The Texas Adopt-A-Beach program began in HOOK FOR A CLEAN AND SECURE HOOK Check-in: Avenue G at the beach Contact: the fall of 1986, when 2,800 volunteers picked SET. up 124 tons of trash. Since then, more than Harry Martinez 361-215-2763 harry. 523,000 volunteers have removed nearly 10,000 [email protected] A SOFT TOUCH tons of trash from Texas beaches. Packery Flats So many calm mornings this time of year! The locations in the Coastal Bend are: Check-in: Parking lot off Hwy 361, on When it’s slick run towards the ICW! This is the highway for bait and gamefish. A look North Padre Island/Padre Balli Park Mustang Island near the Packery Channel Contact: Jace Tunnell, Coastal Bays along the edge of this channel will show you a Check-in: Padre Balli Park Office, 15820 Foundation 361-882-3439, jace.tunnell@ pile of bait of all kinds. Reds will be off in the Park Road 22 Contact: John Vaughn 361- texasadoptabeach.org or 361-882-3439 shallows most of the time and trout just on the 779-0477 john.vaughn@texasadoptabeach. [email protected] drop. Flounder will be moving soon and anglers org Jim Needham—Surfrider Foundation fishing wig soft plastics should concentrate on [email protected] St. Jo's Island channels that intersect the ICW. Long casts can be more important than a light jog head. Padre Island National Seashore Check-in: Check in at Fisherman's Wharf for people ferry, 900 Tarpon Street Contact: Covering ground making long casts and having Check-in: Malaquite Visitor Center, 20420 Harry Martinez 361-215-2763 harry. you bait I. The water the longest will defiantly Park Rd 22 Contact: William “Buzz” Botts [email protected] help you out. I like a 1/8th jig head when I’m 361-949-8068 361-949-8069 buzz.botts@ throwing a DOA 5.5 jerk bait. I can throw that Fully Guided • All Tackle Provided texasadoptabeach.org Aransas Pass/Redfish Bay a country mike and cover lots of ground. If I’m Mustang Island State Park Check-in: Lighthouse Lakes Park, 4 miles in ultra shallow water I’ll go back to a 1/16th east of Aransas Pass on Hwy 361 Contact: and trick that bait along he surface. Always (361)442-8145 Check-in: Park Headquarters Parking Richard Gonzales 361-779-7351 richard. pause the bait and give predators some time Lot, 17047 State Hwy 361 Contact: Eric [email protected] Ehrlich 361-749-5246 eric.ehrlich@ texasadoptabeach.org Red Snapper Season Moves To Red Snapper Season Continues State Control By Rich Armstrong recreational fishing management,” said David NOAA Fisheries approves state pilot projects Kennedy, Manager of Government Affairs for in State Waters for management of recreational red snapper BoatUS. If you’re looking for spots to fish in state fishing in the Gulf of Mexico for two years. Under the jurisdiction of the Gulf of Mexico waters, we’ve built a number of nearshore reefs, Fishery Management Council, part of NOAA’s which are excellent snapper attractors. The Count it as another little victory for recreational anglers. National Marine Fisheries Service, the Gulf magazine story “Analyzing Artificial Reefs” has red snapper has become the epitome of the more information. NOAA Fisheries in April approved a difficulty in managing recreational anglers The bag limit for red snapper is 4 per day pilot program that exempts fishing permit under today’s federal fisheries law. Over the last and length must be at least 15”. More snapper applications by the five Gulf states that will decade, what was once a six-month red snapper regulation information can be found in your allow each state to manage the recreational red season with a four-fish bag limit for recreational Outdoor Annual. snapper fishing season for private anglers in its anglers was reduced to a historically low three- respective state and federal waters for 2018 and day season with a two-fish bag limit in 2017, At 82 days, the 2018 red snapper season was 2019. despite data showing a healthier fish stock. That the longest in federal waters since 2010, and Recreational anglers and industry stakeholders three-day federal season ran from June 1 to it was due to our effective management of this June 3. On June 14, 2017, the U.S. Department popular fish. It’s also the first year we managed strongly support the decision and anticipate the Gulf states will finally be able to prove their of Commerce announced it would extend the the dates and length of the season in federal 2017 recreational red snapper season by 39 waters. effectiveness in managing red snapper off their coasts. weekend days in the Gulf of Mexico for private Information we gain this year will be used to recreational anglers. Red snapper season may be closed in federal determine the 2019 snapper seasons. Help in the “We owe a great deal of thanks to Commerce waters, but it stays open year-round in state With the understanding that the 2017 extension management of this species by logging every Secretary Wilbur Ross for his resolve in finding waters, which extend nine nautical miles from was a short-term fix, members of Congress, red snapper you keep using the free mobile app, a solution to the red snapper management the Texas shore. mess in the Gulf of Mexico. This is a huge angler-conservation organizations, and state iSnapper. Download it today so you’ll be ready fisheries management departments in Florida, for that big catch tomorrow! step forward for recreational anglers,” said Jeff Angers, President of the Center for Sportfishing Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas Policy (CSP). “We are delighted to see a new worked together to develop a path toward a level of cooperation between state and federal more permanent solution. What this means for fishery managers and a respect for recreational recreational anglers: fisheries at the federal level like we have never In 2018 and 2019, each of the five Gulf states seen before.” will establish recreational fishing seasons for Angers added that CSP is confident the states red snapper in its waters, including federal will responsibly manage this valuable natural waters. resource with participation from anglers who Licensed recreational anglers — fishing from have long advocated for a more responsive private vessels, not charter-for-hire vessels management system. — will be exempt from federal red snapper “While the pilot program was an improvement regulations and will be subject to fishing for angling boaters, it is not a permanent fix. regulations set by each state. BoatUS has long favored moving management Each state will monitor red snapper landings of the red snapper season for recreational by private recreational anglers and close their anglers from the federal to the state level, and season if its assigned quota is reached or is continues to voice support for this approach to expected to be reached September 20, 2018 A 14

Padre Isles Property Owners Assoc. STATE POA News by Marvin Jones, President Full Transparency and Disclosure Texas Coastline and Tourism Peeling the Onion -- Again Lake Billish Park- The volleyball court and maintain, discontinue, change, or was not designed with or constructed with transfer ownership of any aid to the maritime By Todd Hunter, District 32 Packery Beach, Whitecap Beach, Padre Balli drainage beyond the natural absorption by navigation, without first obtaining permission Park/Bob Hall Pier, I.B. McGee Beach Park/ the sub sand and normal evaporation. The to do so from the .” The Coastal Bend is one of the top tourism Horace Caldwell Pier, North Beach, South contract and plans do not include additional destinations in the State of Texas. This is in Penalties for noncompliance-authority: Packery Channel Beach, and San Jose Island. drainage features such as a French drain. In great part due to our region’s many historical, 14 U.S.C. 83. (C.G.D. 78-156, 48 FR Each of these locations offer outstanding other words, “what you see is what we get.” cultural and coastal attractions. I would like 11268, MAR. 17, 1983) The penalty for to spend some time discussing the different views and recreational activities. Some of There are questions about the children’s violating subpart 66.01 (above) is a Federal components of the tourism industry in our these include fishing, hiking trails, RV access/ playground drainage. The playground was in misdemeanor and/or a fine of $1,500.00 per region. The coastline and beaches of Texas are camping, swimming, windsurfing/kiteboarding, the park before the contracts to upgrade the day for each violation. important to our great state as these areas are kayaking/canoeing, and birding/wildlife park was initiated. The plans and contracts The POA, the POA Board, and its committee home to wildlife unique to the region. Texas viewing sights. Links to each of these beaches did not include any drainage features for the have an absolute obligation and duty to follow beaches are also popular tourist destinations can be found at http://www.visitcorpuschristitx. playground area. the law. so preserving these natural areas is essential org/see-and-do/beaches/, http://onpadreisland. to our state’s wellbeing. Today, I would like to com/beaches.aspx, and https://portaransas.org/ I have been trying to organize a meeting with Empty Lots and Weeds- On or about Craig Thompson of Hanson, Alan Beyer the share with you information about this important play/beaches/. September 12, 1991, the POA received a type of tourism as well as a number of unique Landscape Architect for the project, and Dan letter from the I.R.S. in response to questions Try your hand at midnight flounder gigging or Caballero of Fox. I have been asking Craig nature-based attractions and activities found in spend an afternoon reeling in speckled trout or submitted by the POA regarding the POA tax- our area. Thompson to arrange this meeting for some exempt status. black drum with one of our experienced local time now. I hope they will make themselves The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department guides. Whether coming for a family vacation available sooner rather than later. The purpose The I.R.S. stated, (the POA) “It must not defines nature tourism as tourism based on the or organizing an annual corporate convention, of the meeting will be to discuss the drainage conduct activities directed to the exterior natural attractions in the area and may include Corpus Christi and Port Aransas have the rooms and a variety of other issues. Hopefully, we maintenance of private property.” Therefore, such activities as birdwatching, stargazing, you need for a perfect trip. There are more can find reasonable accommodations and the POA cannot mow member’s empty lots. camping, hiking, hunting, fishing and visiting than 11,000 rooms and more than 400,000 solutions to our problems. I have asked Brian Why would we want to jeopardize our tax- parks or wildlife habitats. The beauty of the square feet of meeting space at the American Hausknecht to sit in on this meeting. He has exempt status? Coastal Bend lies in the waterscapes and Bank Convention Center and Arena and taken a serious interest in this matter, and I Your POA staff has and will continue to work beaches that line the Gulf of Mexico and Corpus premier hotels like the Emerald Beach Hotel, feel his input would be helpful. toward getting every un-mowed lot, mowed. Christi Bay. Spring break draws both tourists Embassy Suites, the Omni, and Holiday Inn I have sent a summary of the park issues to Virtually every un-mowed lot owner has been and residents flocking to the coastline to soak Downtown. For more information on planning the Board Attorney, John Bell. Mr. Bell has contacted by letter or telephone. If cooperation up the sun, but these destinations have so much your next trip to the Coastal Bend, visit http:// been requested to review the contracts and from the owners is not forthcoming, then the more to offer than a good tan. www.visitcorpuschristitx.org, where you’ll report our legal status regarding the drainage City is contacted and requested to use its find details on good eats, fun times, and great Fishing the bays and surf around Corpus lodging The beaches of Texas are vital to our and other issues. enforcement authority to get the lots mowed. Christi and Port Aransas is a year-round pursuit, The bottom line is lot owners, mow your lots, ecosystem, communities and economy. To Joe Minervini, the park is covered under by boat, kayak and on foot. Plus, we have acres PLEASE! Please report un-mowed lots to the and acres of shallow flats for wade-fishing. And If you have questions regarding any of the the POA’s commercial insurance policy. Joe, POA office at 361-949-7025. all you had to do was call and ask me. many of these opportunities are free. When the information mentioned in this week’s article, Audit- It has been learned from both the heat of summer begins to fade away, little feels please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or Please bear in mind, other new Board bookkeeping review and audit procedures that as good as an autumn ocean breeze along the District Office. Please always feel free to members and I inherited the park construction past personnel of the POA wrote off money Gulf Coast. Enjoy a change of pace with a visit contact my office if you have any questions project. My job by default is to make due to the POA from members. Question, did to Hazel Bazemore Park, where more than one or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if lemonade out of lemons. they have authorization from the Board or was million hawks migrate over Corpus Christi each you would like to contact my office regarding Channel Markers- As I stated last week, the this done strictly on their own? fall. constituent services. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, U.S. Coast Guard controls the POA channels. The next Board meeting will be September Efforts to keep Texas beaches beautiful have Their authority: 14 U.S.C. 83, 85; U.S.C. concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512- 25, 2018, at the Island Presbyterian Church paid off as Texas is nationally ranked in top 463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). 1333; 49 C.F.R. 1.46 subpart 66.01-1 (a) starting at 5:30 PM. beach destinations. On the southern coast, “No person, public body, or instrumentality Corpus Christi and Port Aransas have several - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 As always, let me have your thoughts. You not under the control of the Commandant, beach locations to visit. These include the exclusive of the Armed Forces, shall establish can reach me at [email protected]. Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). Padre Island National Seashore, Mustang He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. Island State Park, J.P. Luby Surf Park/North texas.gov or at 512-463-0672 2018-2019 PIPOA Compliance Committee Red Light Cameras Face Interim Report to the Board of Directors State-Wide Ban Recommendations for Immediate Board Action By Mark Lisheron legislature passed the original bill sanctioning The Texas Monitor red light camera use in 2007, the state’s cut of that money has been a reliable and substantial #1. The 2018-2019 Compliance Committee In a nutshell, the comments we have received The entire state plug for holes in a state budget that must, by recommends the PIPOA Board of Directors to date, have several basic themes. of Texas may be the state constitution, be balanced. Which is immediately rescind the current board #1. Compliance enforcement needs to be about to catch up why legislatures have for years been allowed policy entitled “Adoption of Rules and Fine FAIR. with the City of to ignore the original requirement that was Schedule for Padre Island Subdivisions” Corpus Christi by supposed to have poured tens of millions of signed on November 22, 2016, by then #2. Compliance enforcement needs to be banning red light dollars of ticket revenue into the state’s medical board President Brent Moore and filed with TRANSPARENT. cameras across the trauma and emergency centers. the Nueces County Clerk on November 28, #3. Compliance enforcement should have state. 2016. Doc # 2016049533. Byron Schirmbeck, who first led a Trash Your “bigger” solutions for “bigger” problems. About a dozen Ticket camera revolt in Baytown in 2011, said #2. The committee further recommends #4. If a violation is hurting the property cities across the state still have red light camera, Abbott’s early salvo will have an impact only if the PIPOA Board President, immediately, valves of others, it must be dealt with. but on November 1, five days before the he can convince legislators to wean themselves appoint a committee of one board member general election, the Texas Supreme Court is off of that revenue. Schirmbeck, Texas #5. All PIPOA property owners signed and two community members to make expected to hear oral arguments in a class action coordinator for the national conservative group an agreement to honor the terms of the recommendations to the board, by no later lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Willis, a Campaign for Liberty, helped identify resistance covenants for their subdivision, when they than the December 2018 board meeting, Montgomery County town just north of Conroe, in the 2015 session to the bill as coming from Joe purchased their property, and as such they as to the most efficient and effective ways challenging the legality of red light camera Pickett, the House Transportation Committee (property owners) need to abide by those for the PIPOA to educate and/or reeducate tickets they received. chairman at the time. PIPOA “Property Owners” of their legal covenants. Russell Bowman, the Irving attorney handling Nearing the end of the 2017 session, Jack obligations under the Covenants of the #6. Property owners are responsible for all the case, has so far argued successfully that Matthews, client services manager for Redflex POA. This education should start with a compliance issues on their property. The Willis is one of dozens of Texas cities that broke Traffic Systems Inc., one of the state’s major notice sent to all property owners along with POA should handle compliance issues with state law by installing red light systems without red light camera vendors, pressured the city of the ballots for the March elections, as to the property owner and leave the property first doing an engineering study to determine if Austin to extend its contract as a buffer against property owner’s obligations under the legal owner to educate their renters, contractors the systems prevent accidents. potential legislation. In a letter obtained in a covenants and that the PIPOA is going to and/or landscapers as to the terms of the Texas Public Information Act request, Matthews expect all property owners to start following PIPOA covenants. “The cities know they don’t have a leg to stand the covenants they agreed to when they on, so they’re arguing the [red light camera] told Elaine Hart, assistant city manager at the purchased their property. If all property #7. The PIPOA must do a better job of statute can’t be challenged in court,” Bowman time, and Police Chief Brian Manley, then the owners followed the covenants, there would educating all property owners as to the told The Texas Monitor on Tuesday. “That’s assistant chief, that “During the 2015 Texas be no need for the POA to be involved with terms of their covenants and then hold the what the courts are for.” legislative session there were numerous banning compliance. property owner accountable for those terms. bills introduced and the efforts to keep those At the same time, Gov. Greg Abbott has made from passing were enormous and ultimately 2018-2019 PIPOA Compliance Committee Until the committee has a final recommendation banning red light cameras one of his four major for the board, the 2018-2019 Compliance successful in part because of Representative Joe Report to the PIPOA Board of Directors - action items for the upcoming legislative session Pickett.” September 25, 2018 Committee will be holding monthly meetings in a report, Safeguarding, Securing, Serving, he on the second Wednesday of each month, at issued this week. Schirmbeck said red light cameras have been The compliance committee held a member’s 6:00 pm, at the POA office. All members are a popular campaign issue for several years town hall meeting on September 6th and welcome to attend and share their thoughts with Abbott’s report is harshly critical of systems because they are so unpopular with the public. the committee held our first regular meeting the committee. that have generated $641 million in ticket Over the past several years, voters in Arlington, on September 12th, 2018. Agendas for both revenue for cities since 2007, according to the As an aside in the spirit of full transparence, Baytown, College Station, Conroe, Dayton, meetings were advertised well in advance and Texas Comptroller’s Office. Houston, Hutto and League City by wide both meetings were open to the public and all some members questioned why the first Cities have not done the studies required by margins have approved ending their contracts comments were welcome and heard. In addition, announcement of the new committee did law, Abbott said. Recent studies have shown with camera vendors. the committee has set up an email address for not include any ladies. The simple answer is the systems do not prevent, and in some cases members to comment. All comments have been because no ladies put in an application. So, This is, however, the strongest statement yet increase, the incident of accidents, he said. In either heard by or forwarded to all committee in the future if any lady would like to be on a from Abbott against them. His report leans addition to other problems, the governor said, members. The email address is padreisles@ committee, you will need to do what the men do heavily on the most comprehensive study to “There are constitutional issues with red light pipoa.net. The town hall meeting is available and put in an app. Alan Rickertsen date of the effectiveness of red light cameras cameras as well: red light cameras often capture on You Tube under Islandissues. Committee Chairperson in protecting public safety, done by economists a clear image of the license plate and not the for Case Western Reserve University and the driver, rendering accused violators guilty until University of Arizona. proven innocent.” The study, which focused on Houston, Dallas Send letters and photos to [email protected] Encouraged by Abbott’s putting the issue front and San Antonio during the period after passage and center, state Sen. Don Huffines said he of the red light camera bill, found no reduction in Facebook:The Island Moon Newspaper will once again file legislation in the upcoming accidents, no reduction in the number of people session for a statewide ban on red light cameras. hurt in those accidents and no decrease in the Huffines, R-Dallas, told The Texas Monitor seriousness of the injuries in those accidents. on Tuesday that he thinks a change in House Echoing reporting done by Texas Watchdog, leadership, beginning with the decision last Abbott’s report says Austin and other cities fall by Speaker Joe Straus to step down, will are facing a clerical nightmare because car increase the odds of success for his bill. Similar owners are ignoring millions of dollars worth of bills in the past two sessions stalled in the House tickets, and cities have no effective mechanism Transportation Committee. to collect that money. Like Bowman, who “The governor’s weight behind this is very, spent three years fighting his own red light very important,” Huffines said. “We’ve got ticket, many people have complained they to get rid of these red light cameras. This is a weren’t driving when cameras captured alleged bipartisan issue. Everyone, on the right and the violations involving their vehicles. left, hates these cameras. It’s never been about “It is unclear under the law whether the officer safety, it’s been about generating revenue.” who reviews the camera footage constitutes a Revenue — including the more than $16 witness against the accused,” Abbott’s report million a year state’s share generated by red says. “The law is still unsettled on what is light cameras, according to one Legislative required to satisfy the Confrontation Clause of Budget Board estimate — will likely be at the the Sixth Amendment in these cases.” center of the debate. Huffines acknowledged A district judge in Richardson in 2016 ruled in that in a tight budget session in 2017, the $32 favor of Bowman and awarded him more than million biennial fiscal hit predicted by the $27,000 in attorney’s fees budget board scared off some legislators who would have otherwise voted for a ban. Since the September 20, 2018 Island Moon A 15 Meet the Candidates for City Council Representative at Large Name: Brandey Batey is appropriate? Please explain your position. wind and currents. These bits of garbage are Corpus Christi. I fully support increasing our not only an eyesore, they can destroy habitats investment in our City Staff to improve their skill Occupation: Wife, Mother and Community I believe that due to the extent of our current like coral reefs, injure or kill marine life, and Volunteer level of deterioration in infrastructure it puts sets and elevate their performance. Creating even damage ocean vessels. We all need to most decisions in reactionary mode. Being that efficiencies in staff will not only save money Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Please reduce our dependence on plastic. With plastic a good part of the city is older than areas on by eliminating duplication of efforts, but it will include any prior leadership positions you have being cheap and readily-available, that may the island and many in Flour Bluff, they have also improve the implementation of processes held and any appointed positions you have held sound difficult, but you can start with small acts the biggest problems and usually get the most and reduce the need for outside consultants. on community boards. like using a reusable shopping bag instead of attention. This results in the Island and Flour An investment in our staff would provide not a plastic one, swearing off bottled water, and I was born in Corpus Christi and raised on a Bluff receiving disproportionately less bond only monetary returns, but also higher quality choosing glass and paper packaging whenever farm just over the bridge. My family has been funded projects. We cannot ignore maintaining services to the residents of Corpus Christi. possible. By reducing the demand and use of in this area for 5 generations. My husband, and updating areas like the Island to focus Do you feel that the proportion of bond funded plastic, you help keep more of it out of the trash Tripp, owns an industrial business that was attention on others. This will only perpetuate projects allocated to Flour Bluff and the Islands and out of the ocean. started by his father here in 1974. We have two our problem of too little too late. is appropriate? Please explain your position. children, Kermit (11) and Lillian (5). I have How would you improve the performance of Bond projects are typically for the repair of been a stay-at-home mom since the birth of my City departments in providing services to the streets. I fully recognize that island residents first child. Prior to starting a family, I worked in residents and businesses of Corpus Christi? Name: John Garcia the Insurance, Medical and Non-Profit sectors. pay some of the highest taxes within the city. Create a report that features a “citywide Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Please That said, I am committed to continue to I served as the Vice-Chair of the Nueces dashboard” of 26 critical indicators and is include any prior leadership positions you have advocate for the needs of this area in terms of County Republican Party for the past four organized around public safety, mobility and held and any appointed positions you have held basic services, such as police, fire and quality years, with my last term ending this past June. infrastructure, development services, utilities on community boards. of life issues. If passed, Bond 2018 would Prior to that, I served as Secretary for two years and major business, community services, and fund a little over $7.7M in road projects on the and as a Precinct Chairman. While I have never I have been active in the hospitality industry financial health. View the data and commentary island and Flour Bluff. In talking with Island run for office, I have worked behind the scenes for 21 years. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, in the full Performance report. residents, I have found that this bond project for the past 10 years helping other candidates my first opportunity arose when I started at the Do you feel that the proportion of bond funded would in fact be addressing the immediate street run for office. I have also served on the Crime Ramada Inn Bayfront & Conference Center projects allocated to Flour Bluff and the Islands needs of the area. Control & Prevention Board. in 1997. This experience adds supplemental is appropriate? Please explain your position. familiarity with conventions, sales, hospitality, I am most proud of Corpus Christi Citizen’s and strong community involvement. Yes, with CC/CCAD employees can be found Crime Watch, a Facebook page I started last in Flour Bluff, and the fast-growing area needs Name: Kaylynn Paxson year after a burglary of a relative’s home. It has I am also an accomplished graduate and had to be improved for community development for grown to almost 12,000 followers and continues successfully completed a certification course Occupation: Senior Manager of Food and residents. Thousands of visitors to North Padre to grow every day. It reaches upwards of 90K from the prestigious Dale Carnegie. My Beverage Island beaches need our public services and people each week and has now grown to a sister experience as a Sales Manager gave me an Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Please facilities improved as well as maintained. page in Portland, Texas. Its purpose is to utilize opportunity to advance in the hotel industry. include any prior leadership positions you have social media and the citizens of this community In June 2003, I became Director of Sales & held and any appointed positions you have held to solve crimes. Marketing at the Ramada Limited Airport Hotel on community boards. on McBride Lane and Interstate 37. Then, Name: Paulette Guajardo What are your top 3 priorities for Corpus I was raised here in Corpus Christi, where I in April of 2005, an opportunity arose at the Christi, and why are they your priorities? Occupation: Independent Insurance Agent obtained both of my degrees at Texas A&M Corpus Christi Convention Visitor Bureau as University – Corpus Christi. During my time FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: As the city Destination Sales Manager for the Sports & Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Please working in the Masters of Public Administration recovers from past economic hard times, Mexico market for the city. include any prior leadership positions you have we must ensure that all decisions made are held and any appointed positions you have held program I had the opportunity to work on I hold a great appreciation for the power of sustainable, without drastic reductions in on community boards. projects that partnered with local organizations. community and my continued involvement and services or an increase in taxes, even during Through these programs I worked on grant support is evident in my work performance. I I am a lifelong resident of Corpus Christi future economic downturns. Citizens should writing for Grow Local South Texas, Burn Pits am a third generation Corpus Christian, attended and a graduate of Texas A&M University- keep as much of our hard-earned money as 360, and Youth Odyssey. Also in my time in this Roy Miller High School and am currently the Corpus Christi. I was elected to serve as your possible. Why? Because the money we spend program I worked on the projects conducting Director of Sales for several hotels in the greater City Council Member at Large in November is MY money as much as it is YOUR money, needs assessments for Youth Odyssey and Corpus Christi area. 2016. As a sole proprietor, I owned and and as such should be spent conservatively and The Corpus Christi Public Libraries. One of operated my Allstate Insurance Agency for my final projects in the program allowed me wisely. “I’m a dedicated and committed public 15 successful years before selling it five years servant. I’ll work for you every day through my the opportunity to work with the Padre Island IMPROVED INFRASTRUCTURE: As a ago. I am a wife, mother and daughter of continued support for the City and through the Business Association (PIBA) on designing and city, we have been deferring pothole repair senior citizens who also call Corpus Christi many organizations that help to make our city implementing their Strategic Plan 2018-2020. and repairing our deteriorating roads for far home. I have served the community in various special.” The board unanimously adopted my proposed too many years. This not only compounds capacities, including board leadership with plan and it is currently in implementation. I the funds needed to catch up on repairs and • Greater Corpus Christi Hospitality the Ark Assessment Center and Emergency am currently the chair of the PIBA Hospitality maintenance, but there is an unknown total Association -- Vice President Shelter, Catholic Charities of South Texas, Committee and anticipate joining their Big Brothers Big Sisters, Foster Angels of cost to the City. Potholes are a symptom of • United Corpus Christi Chamber of Executive Board in October 2018. South Texas and the Citizens Review Team at poor financial management and irresponsible Commerce Foundation -- Secretary budgetary policies. Why? Because I drive on Child Protective Services. I am dedicated to I have spent my professional career studying the same streets and drink the same water as • Westside Business Association -- Board causes that positively impact the community and practicing strategic analysis and increased you do, and I am tired of a sub-par product with Member and that support economic development, the organizational procedural efficiency. This is a strong point for me, being able to work with seemingly no long-term sustainability. • Transportation Advisory Commission environment and quality of life for residents in Corpus Christi. a team and based on thorough examination of CRIME: Citizen safety should be one of the Board -- Bicycle Community Member processes, determine the best, most efficient City of Corpus Christi’s top priorities. Break- • United Corpus Christi Chamber of What are your top 3 priorities for Corpus and most effective processes for success. ins and property crimes have become all too Christi, and why are they your priorities? Commerce -- Board Member What are your top 3 priorities for Corpus common in our community and the recent My top three priorities fall under public safety. increase in violent crime is alarming. Why? • Saltwater-Fisheries Enhancement Christi, and why are they your priorities? Association -- Board Member We must provide safe streets to drive on without Because I want to feel safe in my home, and worry of having an accident or a blow out, safe • Examining and improving efficient and with a 1 in 23 chance of being a victim of any • Corpus Christi Food Truck Festivals -- drinking water, as well as a long term water effective operations of city functions and type crime and a 1 in 89 chance of being a President/Founder supply for our citizens and for industry. We departments. victim of violent crime in our city, I don’t. must facilitate an environment that allows the • Bridging the employment gap; getting the What do you think is the biggest challenge private sector to help create affordable housing correct candidates in the correct positions facing the Islands, and how will you act to What are your top 3 priorities for Corpus in safe neighborhoods and for all socioeconomic and creating a climate for adequate wages. address it? Christi, and why are they your priorities? levels. Lastly, providing a safe environment for • Increasing the draw and successful culture all citizens to enjoy within our parks, public The biggest challenge I see facing the islands is Public Safety: With the city growing and for businesses both current and future events, libraries and senior centers are crucial. growth, and the rising property taxes that come increases crime we need the manpower and potential businesses. All of these things are essential to our city along with that. I have been visiting the island equipment for our police and fire departments continuing to grow and prosper now and in the What do you think is the biggest challenge since I was a very young child. The biggest to do their job. We need to keep our children, future, therefore we must have adequate first facing the Islands, and how will you act to asset of that entire area is its natural beauty. youth, veterans, senior citizens and visitors safe. responders. address it? Growth is inevitable but it needs be done with a Tourism: Tourism is the economic backbone long-term plan that maintains the natural beauty for our beautiful city. Our convention center What do you think is the biggest challenge To me the biggest challenge facing the island and isn’t a hodge-podge of vacant buildings and is too small and we are losing million dollar facing the Islands, and how will you act to is inequality of representation. The island shoddy infrastructure in 20 years. I believe the impacted city wide conventions that affect our address it? contains very driven individuals who care very deeply for the success of their community. This citizens currently residing on the island are a shopping, hotels and restaurants. Expanding I believe the biggest challenge facing the is not an adequate reason for the misconception huge asset in that entire process. our convention center will create increases on Island is the present and future efficient of not needing any additional representation or How would you improve the performance of sales and hotel occupancy tax basis. Also, more management of the Island’s growth. I am services. On the contrary, we need to take a City departments in providing services to the culture events and festivals like the Corpus confident that a strong partnership between the community that is creating huge success stories residents and businesses of Corpus Christi? Christi Food Truck Festivals for our citizens of City, the Island and the Stakeholders is the key through creative partnerships and strategies, Corpus Christi to enjoy with their families and to accomplishing smart, responsible growth. I We have, in recent years, made some movement and invite them more into your operations so bring visitors to our city. will continue to work to keep a constant line towards utilizing technology in city services. I that their successful models can be duplicated. of communication open to help facilitate this believe that we should look into taking that a Infrastructure: Transportation services such growth. With so many changes occurring, such The Island is a significant contributor to tax step further with more open data and additional as our streets, bridge, cycle highways, rail, as IBC Bank purchasing Schlitterbahn, Axys revenue, to amenities for tourism, and furnishing technology. These things would improve airport and port. A system that provides a Capital having purchased about 1000 acres leading businesses in the community. It needs accountability, public involvement, and data- supply of clean water and management of water of land, and the Park Road 22 Bridge still in equal marketing, bond, public department, driven decision making in our city government. resources. Replace aging and inadequate storm discussions, it is critical that we continue to safety (police), and inclusionary representation Open data that can be freely used, modified, sewers, and correct drainage problems. work together. The City’s involvement should – it is a part of Corpus Christi. and shared by anyone for any purpose creates What do you think is the biggest challenge be to further the growth on the Island; not to an accountable and effective government. I plan to bring my passion for this Island to facing the Islands, and how will you act to direct it. Technology can improve the efficiency of city address it? City Hall and address the issues that it has services by eliminating redundancies, finding How would you improve the performance of dealt with from the inside, and increase the ways to save money and streamlining workers’ Marine debris comprises pretty much any item City departments in providing services to the representation to meet the amount of services responsibilities. The results can provide higher- in the ocean that doesn’t belong there. This residents and businesses of Corpus Christi? that are offered. quality services at lower cost. can include plastics, metals, rubber, fishing gear, and a number of other man-made items. Without a doubt, there is room for our City’s How would you improve the performance of Do you feel that the proportion of bond funded Once these items are discarded in the ocean, departments to improve their delivery of projects allocated to Flour Bluff and the Islands they can move thousands of miles away on the services to both residents and businesses of Candidates cont. on page A16

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Last winter’s ride- have to examine our city departments and keep them here, closer to home, if that is A group of enthusiastic young women visited our Island this July. “We ate a ton of YUMMY along featured a cover photo promoting our update their efficiency and effectiveness. These where they choose to be. A big part of that unique Barefoot Mardi Gras. Look for “Visit departments were created to assist the citizens is the need to invest in a drought proof water food,” exclaimed one. “I learned how to windsurf and now I want to do it all the time,” Corpus Christi” on any social media platform to in maintaining safe and successful living supply. That may include the possibility see the quality content that will make you want conditions and opportunities. of desalination when the time is right as to bragged another. “We got a great shot of the sunrise on the beach”, said a third, showing me to move here all over again. I plan on conducting these examinations in not affect ratepayers. Water is crucial to economic growth and industry. a stunning photo. The CVB advertises our beaches, restaurants, each department, and I plan on identifying and activities, all the things that make us special professionals who have the experience and • Continue to provide education/training so These were not ordinary friends on a beach vacation, they were the hardworking employees and attractive to visitors. They use billboards, expertise that will bring the best solutions for our young people are able to fill those new radio, tv, and conventional print, as well as a each area. We have to change our culture to jobs in the industries we are attempting to of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau on a tourism immersion experience to robust social media campaign across multiple being one of accountability and responsibility recruit and maintain. platforms with banner ads and post boosts to throughout Corpus Christi. the Island. They ate all the food and did all the • Invest hotel motel tax dollars in ways that things, morning, noon, and night for three days. send people to their website where hotel rooms Do you feel that the proportion of bond funded maximize and promote tourism, and give us They shot film and video and scheduled future can be booked and visits can be planned. projects allocated to Flour Bluff and the Islands the best return on investment. visits to get more film and video. After studying best practices of cities all is appropriate? Please explain your position. What do you think is the biggest challenge Who is the CVB and who pays them to promote over the country, they have come up with a I do not. It is unacceptable to me that such facing the Islands, and how will you act to Corpus Christi and our Island? consistent and organized on-line presence. a huge portion of our city (district 4 is one of address it? Millions of people visit the content rich website the two largest districts) be made to live on Traveling anywhere in the grand state of visitcorpuschristiTX.org to plan trips and With the popularity of the area growing, I feel unsatisfactory streets with hazardous amounts Texas? 6% of your hotel bill contributes to the get excited about our coastal paradise. The traffic/access on and off the Island is the greatest of debris and unattended maintenance, thereby, state Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT). Being a goal is to produce remarkable quality and concern. A second bridge, also known as the forcing our children to experience this disrespect beautiful coastal city, Corpus Christi is allowed quantity content - stories on Facebook, Twitter, south loop, will need to be lobbied and funded as their lifestyle in our own city! It is wrong. to tack on an additional 9%. Some of that 6% Instagram, and Pinterest combined with banner in a much shorter time frame that originally We cannot as public leaders simply answer state revenue comes back to us locally in the ads to drive travelers to the web and to our projected. We need to be proactive just as we the community with “another bond project form of beach cleaning. Of our local 9%, 2% hotels and businesses. were with the Harbor Bridge. is the only answer and that will take about 20 goes towards the , and the remaining 7% is used for beach cleaning, The CVB puts on special events, like Fiesta years for maturity”. Our citizens deserve more How would you improve the performance of de la Flor which brings in tens of thousands information and support. We will have equal City departments in providing services to the local museums and attractions promotions, and our Convention and Visitors Bureau, who of out of town visitors each spring, providing opportunity and representation on these items – residents and businesses of Corpus Christi? millions of dollars in economic impact. They because we will not be quiet until we do. lives by one credo: put heads in beds. The city It is our desire to improve the performance of contracts the CVB to spend the HOT revenue on are responsible for the exciting new immersive all departments in city government. We have advertising and marketing local tourism, getting history festival called Frontera (first weekend Name: Rudy Garza Jr. some departments that are less functional than people to come here, stay here, return here, eat, in November at Heritage Park). The CVB also others and need to be addressed immediately. helps promote other local special events such Occupation: Business Owner drink, shop, and play here. In short, to spend It will be the aim of the new council to see to money here. as our own Barefoot Mardi Gras to the rest of Please tell us a little bit about yourself. Please it that the new city manager puts a great deal the state. include any prior leadership positions you have of focus on those weaker departments and The desktops at the CVB are covered by spreadsheets tracking Occupancy and Rev Par The CVB mobile van travels all over the held and any appointed positions you have held customer service as a whole. state, promoting Corpus Christi at festivals on community boards. (revenue per available room), comparing the Do you feel that the proportion of bond funded numbers daily, weekly, monthly and annually. and shows. When it isn’t on the road, it can I am a Corpus Christi native who started projects allocated to Flour Bluff and the Islands They take their job of spending money to be found at local events (like our beach on the my business and raised my family here. I am is appropriate? Please explain your position. bring tourists here to spend more money very Fourth of July) answering questions and selling proud to call Corpus Christi home and for the swag. We are required by statute to distribute seriously. opportunity to serve. Over the years I have projects considered for bonds evenly across Who promotes and markets our beautiful held several leadership positions within the A recent study showed that over a million all districts. We recognize that the Island Island? With lots of help from our CVB, we all community including: dollars have already been spent on TV ads for and the Southside pay a great deal in taxes, our Island and beaches. Almost everything the do. • Current District 5 City Councilman but all services and improvements have to be CVB publishes contains photos or mentions of They can get visitors here and put heads in • Building Standards Board evenly distributed across the city. Each district our beach. We rarely see these or any of the hard beds, but we all have to do our part to make receives approximately 20 percent of the work of the CVB because spending money to those visitors want to come back and tell all • Planning Commission dollars earmarked for bond projects. We have, advertise in our own area would be inefficient their friends about what a great time they had. • Economic Development Board however, set aside leftover bond monies for the (and illegal according to HOT tax guidelines). We all need to be polite, positive, helpful, and Park Road 22 bridge project. If you lived in areas like Houston, Austin, or the friendly to everyone whether we own a business What are your top 3 priorities for Corpus Valley, (even northern Mexico, with targeted or not. And if you take a great photo that shows Spanish-language campaigns), off our community, be sure to hashtag it with Better Business Bureau Study Shows How you would see the beautiful billboards, #SeeCC on social media and just maybe you tv ads, and colorful Texas Monthly ride- can help put some heads in beds, too. Fake Check Scams Bait Consumers alongs (seasonal promotional pamphlets that By Kelly Trevino Regional Director, Corpus Christi and Victoria Better Business Bureau While consumers may write fewer checks in Cashier’s checks and postal money orders this era of digital wallets and debit cards, fake can be forged. A cashier’s check is a check check scams are on the rise. That’s according guaranteed by a bank, drawn on the bank’s to a new, in-depth study by Better Business own funds and signed by a cashier. If a person Bureau. deposits a cashier’s check, the person’s bank must credit the account by the next day. The Fake checks are used in a variety of frauds, from same holds true for postal money orders. employment scams to prize and sweepstakes Scammers use cashier’s checks and postal fraud. In all cases, victims deposit the check and money orders because many people don’t send money back to scammers. realize they can be forged. According to the report, “Don’t Cash That The entire study can be found at BBB.org. It Check: Better Business Bureau Study Shows includes details on which agencies to contact if How Fake Check Scams Bait Consumers,” this you come across this scam and red flags to look type of fraud is a huge problem, with complaints out for. to regulatory agencies and consumer watchdog groups doubling over the last three years. If you’ve been the victim of any type of scam, Current BBB Scam Tracker trends in Texas help others avoid falling victim by reporting indicate fake check fraud-related complaints what happened on bbb.org/scamtracker. will be more than double the amount reported Kelly Trevino is the regional director for in 2017. the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better The study also found the fraud affects victims Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. of all ages and income levels, but consumers Kelly is available for media interviews and between 20-29 reported being victimized by speaking engagements. You can reach her by Here’s one of the Animal Rehabilitation Keep (ARK’s) many success stories! Meet the scam more than consumers of any other age phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ range. corpuschristi.bbb.org. “AE9”. This juvenile Brown Pelican was rescued by ARK staff on August 8th at Marker H on the beach in Port Aransas. He had a hook in his left wing and was thin. 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Snoopy’s (361) 949-8815 13313 S. Padre Island Drive Scoopy’s (361) 949-7810 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 September 20, 2018 Island Moon A 18 Three Chords and the Truth

By Ronnie Narmour fundraiser. Participate in one of four divisions- Men’s, Women’s, Junior and First Responders. [email protected] On the local front… Sept. 28 & 29 – Port A Live Music Fest: Experience Port A’s live music scene, with acts On the local front, we got over a foot of rain performing at great venues throughout town. over the weekend and there wasn’t much going Enjoy an afternoon of beer tasting, and then on around here except water and mosquitoes get ready for an afternoon and evening of live everywhere. It felt like it was raining all music. Shuttles are provided for festival-goers. over the world. There was lots of watching Oct. 3-6 – Texas Super Chef Throwdown Hurricane Florence hammer the east coast Series; Port Aransas & Mustang Island is the on the TV. It was the storm that wouldn’t go culinary gateway for Texas chefs to compete away. Those poor souls are about to go through in the World Food Championships, the largest what we just did. The storm is just one part of Vallejo will play House of Rock on competition in “food sport”. The inaugural it. And speaking of hurricanes, one of the radio Saturday. Fastball is playing Otrafest! event will consist of top chefs competing over stations in Corpus, 97.5 KPFT Real Country Coming this three nights at nine different restaurants. The categories of competitions, including adults, kids is sponsoring a “Nice Try Harvey” Giveaway event will culminate in the Grand Tasting on and canines. with some stuff that we can really use around weekend… October 6. Texas is the first state franchise of here, like a new roof, a 250 gallon rainwater Oct. 20 – Shoptober Fest; Shop Port A’s Lets try this the WFC. harvesting tank, sawmill service for a day, again, hopefully unique, locally-owned stores and boutiques, flooring, tile, mirrors, mattresses, TV’s and the weather will Oct. 12 & 13 – Parrot Heads Wings over Port which are offering discounts and specials $500 gift certificates to Best Buy. They want cooperate this Aransas; Join the Parrot Heads for their annual during Shoptober Fest. us to send them our “Harvey Stories” in 500 weekend. There’s Wings Over Port A celebration--live music, Sept. 23- Shorty’s Art Fest: Join a dozen words of less with 5 photos or a ten minute a big blowout food, drinks, dancing, and the opportunity to of Port A’s most gifted artists on the porch at video with testimonials and destruction footage at the House of give back to the community. Shorty’s for a laid back Sunday afternoon of Terri Hendrix and of you damaged dwelling or property. Email to Rock in downtown Oct. 13 – Port A Art Walk ; Featuring original music and art. [email protected]. This sure seems like a piece Lloyd Maines will play Corpus. Owner, works of art in all mediums at artist studios and of cake here. Thank you Kasey Cross for the the big show at House Casey Lane, just Oct. 25-28 – Harvest Moon Regatta The galleries throughout Port A, including the new largest point-to-point sailing regatta in U.S. head’s up. of Rock on Sunday.. celebrated 13 years Art Center. at his location on coastal waters, originating in Galveston and Scattered shots… th Starr Street and Oct. 13 – Shorty’s 35 Annual Pig Party: ending in Port Aransas. Nothing. I got nothing. is putting on ¡Otrafest!, with over 25 bands Come celebrate Beachtoberfest at the island’s Oct. 27 – Beach Pumpkin Hustle; Lace up Last weekend was a over three days. These bands include indy oldest and friendliest bar. Free food (while your running shoes for the island’s inaugural total washout. All the pop, rock, pop and Americana such as Culture it lasts), beverages and live music all day and 5K fun run. Enjoy the scenic route through one outdoor shows were Wars, Fastball, Emily Wolfe Superfonicos, night. of America’s top-rated beach towns. Wear your cancelled around town A Simple Jester, Apache Pistol, Bright Light Oct. 15 – 34th Annual Songwriters favorite Halloween costume—medals will be at the Back Porch, Sunset Social Hour, Shinyribs, Terri Hendrix, Showcase: Hear 12 local singer songwriters awarded for overall winners and best costumes. Sounds, Shorty’s, Bron’s Whisky Shivers, Vallejo, Finding September perform in the courtyard of the historic Tarpon The fun continues into the afternoon and and Treasure Island. I and on and on. Elsewhere this weekend, on Inn. Goes to benefit the Port Aransas Art Center. evening with the Port A Brew ‘N Que. didn’t get to see Ulrich Friday catch country singer Landon Bullard at Oct. 27 – The Port A Brew N’ Que ; Port A’s Ellison, Shayna Sands, the Back Porch, the Groove at Giggity’s and the Oct. 20 – Old Town Fest ; Celebrate Port first annual BBQ competition and beer festival. The Executive Steel Billy Snipes BAND at Shorty’s for some good Aransas’ rich history, heritage and culture. Tour the Sample great local Texas beers while enjoying Band, Small Town blues and stuff. Billy plays nearly every night 8 Wonders of Port Aransas, enjoy live music, food mouth-watering barbeque. Fun for all ages and Habit, Mike O’Neil or around here lately. He has a regular Thursday and beverages, and a parade through Old Town. appetites. Chester Ruder Red Giant but I did get gig at Treasure Island. On Saturday Mark Oct. 20 – Port A Surf Classic “Expression blew in from to see Captain Chester Monaco is at the Back Porch, James Little is Session”; A must-see Old Town Fest event, the ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♫♪♫ Key West to play Ruder play the open mic at Giggity’s, the Bad Buoys are at Shorty’s and Surf Classic “Expression Session” features several the open mic at at Giggity’s earlier in the on Sunday afternoon, our pals KK and Paco Giggity’s last week before the rains are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary Monday. started. Chester’s been on the porch at Shorty’s with Selfie playing 5-8. in Key West all this time Man, there’s a lot going on all of a sudden. and his Stray Cat Sailing Adventures can now boast a fleet of seven boats and he’s running for mayor. We sure miss you around here Cap. Live Music LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT Ron Baker @ Island Wine Ziegenbock Music Fest @ Concrete Street Tonight Audiobox @ Rockit’s Thursday, September 20 Splendiferous @ Brewster Flatbroke @ Rockit’s Street Free Beer Band (7-10) @ Justin Estes & Niki @ Giggity’s Bron’s Billy Snipes @ Treasure The Full Monty @ PACT Island Saturday, September 29 Interstellar @ Bron’s LANDON BULLARD SEPT. 21 The Full Monty @ PACT Port A Music Fest @ Beachtoberfest MARK MONACO SEPT. 22 KK and Paco. Friday, September 21 Thomas Michael Riley @ Back Porch Otrafest @ House of Rock CHRIS SAUCEDO SEPT. 28 Beachtoberfest… Landon Bullard & Mostly Chanklas @ Giggity’s Hyde After Dark @ Sober @ Back Porch THOMAS MICHAEL RILEY SEPT. 29 Beachtoberfest is month long series of events Groove @ Giggity’s Treasure Island promoted by the Port Aransas Chamber of Billy Snipes Band @ Selfie @ Shorty’s Commerce. They had this going on last year Shorty’s 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Hayes Carll @ Third Coast Landon Bullard will play the Back Porch Theater on Friday. but Hurricane Harvey had other ideas. Go to The Full Monty @ PACT Nuckcherry, Pod, Lit, Billy Snipes @ Island Wine the Chamber’s website for all the details www. Rich Lockhart @ Bron’s portaransas.org Alien Ant Farm @ Concrete Street Seattle Rising @ Brewster Sept. 20 & 21 – Casting for a Cause Fishing Audiobox @ Rockit’s Street Tournament; 11th Annual Casting for a Cause Another Level @ Rockit’s nonprofit fishing tournament. Proceeds from Saturday, September 22 Third Eye @ House of Otrafest @ House of Rock Rock the tournament benefit Haven for Hope, Heroes Billy Snipes and Band on The Full Monty @ PACT on the Water, the National Multiple Sclerosis Mark Monaco & the Society, and other local charities. Strayhearts @ Back Porch Friday James Little @ Giggity’s Sunday, September 30 Sept. 20-23 & 27-30 – The Full Monty Port Bad Buoys @ Shorty’s Bad Buoys on Saturday Mike Williams (brunch), Antone & the All Stars @ Jim Dugan @ Island Wine KK & Paco’s Aransas Community Theater Grand Reopening Giggity’s Justin Estes & Niki @ 30th Anniversary Play; A raucous, musical comedy at the Port Fundaze @ House of Rock Bron’s This Sunday Aransas Community Theater. The production Rich Lockhart @ Bron’s is based on the cult hit film and Tony Award- Sevendust, Sons of Texas With Selfie (5-8) @ Brewster Street The Full Monty @ PACT OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas winning Broadway play. Billy Snipes @ Mikal Monday, October 1 James Little will play Giggity’s on Sept. 22 – Hook ‘Em & Book ‘Em Fishing Mays Cruise Control @ Rockit’s Open Jam w/ Ray Summy Saturday. Tournament; Port Aransas Police Foundation @ Giggity’s Sunday, September 23 Otrafest @ House of Rock Tuesday, October 2 KK & Paco’s 30th with Paul Taylor and Victoria GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Selfie 5-8 @ Shorty’s (7-10) @ Giggity’s Mike Williams (brunch), LIVE MUSIC Antone & the All Stars @ Wednesday, October 3 Jimmy Willden @ Giggity’s LIVE MUSIC Free Beer Band Sept. 20 Giggity’s Rich Lockhart@ Bron’s EVERY The Groove Sept. 21 Thursday, October 4 NIGHT James Litte Sept. 22 Monday, September 24 Texas Super Chef Throwdown Series @ Antone & All Stars Sept. 23 Open Jam w/ Ray Summy @ Giggity’s Beachtoberfest All You Can Eat Open Jam Sept. 24 Billy Snipes @ Free Beer Band (7-10) @ Paul & Victoria Sept. 25 Scuttlebutt’s Giggity’s. FRIED Expert Computer Repairs Flatbroke @ Rockit’s FLOUNDER Jim Dugan Sept. 26 Tuesday, September 25 Everyday 11-7 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX Paul Taylor and Victoria Friday, October 5 Majors (7-10) @ Giggity’s Ty Dietz @ Giggity’s Open Mic @ House of Red Giant @ Shorty’s Rock Spazmatics @ Brewster Billy Snipes @ Doc’s Street Treasure Island Clarissa Serna @ Rockit’s Wednesday, September 26 Any Colour You Like @ Stevie Start @ Giggity’s BILLY SNIPES SEPT. 20 House of Rock Damon Scott @ House of Texas Super Chef Rock JONMIKAEL MREZ SEPT. 28 Throwdown Series @ Beachtoberfest Thursday, September 27 HYDE AFTER NINE SEPT. 29 Falco & the Wolf @ Saturday, October 6 Rockit’s James Little @ Giggity’s 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 Free Beer Band (7-10) @ Starlite @ the Moonbeams treasureislandporta Giggity’s @ Shorty’s The Full Monty @ PACT Another Level @ Rockit’s Tribal Seeds @ House of Testify @ House of Rock Rock Texas Super Chef Ty Dietz @ Bron’s Throwdown Series @ Beachtoberfest Friday, September 28 Port A Music Fest @ Sunday, October 7 Beachtoberfest Mike Williams (brunch), Michael Milligan & Antone & the All Stars @ Texiana Bluez @ Giggity’s Giggity’s Chris Saucedo @ Back Steve Martin & Martin Porch Short @ American Bank Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Center Jonmikael MREZ @ Treasure Island Monday, October 8 Hayes Carll @ Third Coast Open Jam w/ Ray Summy Theater @ Giggity’s The Gaff Pizza Beer Darts Belt sander Races