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The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 February 21, 2019 Weekly www.islandmoon.com FREE Around Billy The Island Grocery Store Going Up! By Dale Rankin Sandifer A bright light appeared in the sky Wednesday morning that sent we Big Shell Islanders looking for our long lost dark glasses. The Weather Wonks said it was the sun. Tuesday night it Beach was said that there was a Supermoon up there over our sandbar but if so it was hidden behind a cloud cover. Cleanup Nonetheless the evidence of the Music of the Spheres was there for all to see on Tuesday afternoon as a two- foot tide washed over our beaches Saturday The 24th edition of the Billy and lapped at the dunes. By Dale Rankin square-foot strip center above the The IGA, which stands for Sandifer Big Shell Beach Cleanup flood plane is now on site and work Independent Grocers Alliance, store hits Padre Island National Seashore Dasmarinas peckerwoods Site work on the new Balli Center will begin on the building as soon as is the anchor tenant at 21,000 square Saturday, March 23. Big Shell Beach development is nearing completion Reports came in this week of vandals permitting from the U.S. Army Corps feet. The Balli center also includes a is about halfway down PINS adjacent with construction on the building, breaking windows and generally of Engineers is in place. Rasheed said 3500 square foot restaurant. to Baffin Bay and volunteers with including the IGA grocery store, making a nuisance of themselves on the City of Corpus Christi is requiring four-wheel drive vehicles make the expected to be done by September, “We currently have offers from Dasmarinas. We’ve also had reports him, at his expense, to install a 26- trek to haul out trash that accumulates according to developer Moshin several restaurant owners who want of rampaging coyotes in that area of inch, 1500 foot-long sewer line across over the year. late. If you live in around there keep Rasheed.. to come in,” Mr. Rasheed said. “We the back of the property and a permit just haven’t decided which one is the an eye out for pesky varmints two- “We have already ordered the from the Corps to begin that project best fit.” legged or four-legged. equipment for the grocery store,” Mr. is pending. Once that is in place Island splash pad Rasheed said this week. construction on the building will He said he has one food franchise signed, a nail shop, Super Cuts, and Mr. Rasheed and his wife Lori begin. An eleven-foot high bulkhead will surround the developed property. Rasheed said this week the last of IGA cont on A4 the sand needed to raise the 35,000 Laissez les bon temps rouler! By the numbers… Barefoot Mardi Gras Sandifer Street P.I.P.O.A The street entrance to Balli Park With the ballots for two seats on was renamed for longtime Island the Padre Isles Property Owners Tickets on Sale guide Billy Sandifer, the same Board of Directors already being week the beach cleanup that filed and the annual membership Parade and Ball Saturday, March 2 bears his name takes place. meeting coming up on Saturday, Then in the evening the King and March 9, this week we take a Queens Ball this year is moving to the San Antonio splash pad look at the financial numbers for Prior to 1995 the only people New Orleans Tent at Padre Bali Park the organization as supplied by picking up trash at Big Shell Beach, at the attendees will find a whole new the staff for the year 2018. about halfway between Bob Hall The Island has an opportunity for event with Bali Park transformed into Pier and Mansfield Channel, were $811,511 Total Checking and a popular addition in the form of a the Street of New Orleans. Bourbon shark fishermen who kept a beach fire Savings splash pad for kids of all ages. For Street, Jackson Square and Café du burning around the clock and fueled those not familiar a splash pad is $199,451 Accounts Receivable Padre. it with beach trash. basically a concrete pad with water Saturday night the ball kicks off at $1,959,745 Taxable Income The Barefoot Mardi Gras celebration But starting in 1995 longtime Island that shoots out from the ground level 7:30 p.m. and runs to 11:30 p.m. with Funds is only one week away with the guide and local legend Billy Sandifer and they are wildly popular with dance music from Splendiferous, a Barefoot Parade, Festival and King organized the Big Shell Cleanup to kids. The one seen here is in the Pearl $2,865,322 Mutual Funds shrimp boil from Rollin’ Tide, and a and Queens Ball scheduled for get volunteers to remove trash on development in San Antonio and full bar available. A traditional New $2,723,066 Certificates of Saturday March 2 and tickets are now Padre Island National Seashore and is the main attraction there for the Orleans style procession will bring Deposit on sale. since then over 8525 volunteers have younger set. the Barefoot Royalty through the removed 2,726,000 pounds of trash $1,794,950 Cash Equivalents The parade which travels the beach The Island opportunity comes in crowd and crown the new Barefoot from this ten-mile stretch of remote between Whitecap south to Bob the form of a fund at the City Parks $7,383,339 Self –Insured King and Queen. and wild stretch of 4 Wheel Drive Hall Pier is expected to have over and Recreation Department that (Bulkheads) Tickets are $30 before February 23, Only beach. sixty floats and kicks off at 11 a.m. collects fees from developers to pay and $40 after and can be purchased $4,951 Legal fees Saturday. Volunteers will meet at the for parks around the city. The money online at www.barefootmardigras. Malaquite Pavilion on PINS no $118,821 Total Expenses is set aside to assure there is ample Following the parade the Barefoot com , at Frost Bank Padre Island later than 8 a.m. and entry fees to park space for public use. Currently $9,820,348 Total Equity Festival, with its party of food trucks, and Coastline Properties. The the park will be waved. Four-wheel there is about $4 million available artists, exhibitors and children’s event is conducted by the Padre -$112,824 Net Income drive vehicles and trailers are needed. in the fund, half of the $4 million is activities, will have live music, Kidz Island Business Association and is Volunteers without four-wheel drive earmarked for park improvements $9,779,577 Total Liabilities Fun Zone and a Mardi Gras Costume a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big vehicles will be given transportation within five miles of the location of and Equity Contest for all ages! It’s open from Sisters and Seashore Schools. the new development. The money is 11a.m. – 5 p.m. at Briscoe King paid when platting is done and since Pavilion. Sandifer cont on A4 The Island was platted decades ago and since Island developers had the choice of paying into the fund or A little Island history dedicating land, and further since there was plenty of open land here then, the developers donated 50 acres 51,300 Pounds of Silver from the Spanish Ship Santa of parkland but left no money in the fund for use within the five-mile radius. However, the other $2 million Maria de Yciar Has Never Been Found available can be used anywhere in the Editor’s note: In recent issues we nation’s first topless wedding at his city and that’s where the opportunity have been running the memoirs of business located at the site that is now comes in. longtime Islander Louis Rawalt. the American Bank. But in 1966 a tip The City Parks Board is currently In the 1960s Rawalt told his friend from Louis Rawalt sent Frenchy and looking to build about five splash Eugene French about the location two friends in search of three Spanish pads around the city and The Island of Spanish ships sunk near the ships that were washed up on the is eligible for the two-million in Mansfield Channel in 1554 and shores of what is now Padre Island citywide funding which means if French, known as “Frenchy” to National Seashore in April of 1554 we get busy we might be able to his fellow Islanders, went in search with their holds full of silver bullion get a splash pad in one of our city of it. His search set off a string of and some gold mined in Mexico. parks. The cost for each pad is about events which led to the passing of Spanish records indicate that, among $100,000 and a decision will be made the Texas Antiquities Law but in other items, the ships were carrying in the next few months. This could the end, an estimated $20 million more than 85,000 pounds of silver be a matter for the Island Strategic worth of silver is still in the sand coins stored in wooded barrels. Action Committee to weigh in on. somewhere along the coast of Padre In all about twenty ships set out each Aquarius Park has already been Island. carrying 100 passengers and about adopted by an Islander and could be a By Dale Rankin 200 tons of precious metals. The prime location. Most longtime Islanders at one ships were each about 100 feet long, That’s all for now, say hello if you point or another got to know the with large sails made of a natural, see us Around The Island. man known as Frenchy. Over the uncolored fabric, with one sail on years he owned several businesses each ship bearing a red cross – the around The Island and in the mid- symbol of 16th-century Spain. The San Esteban 1960s caused a stir by holding the History cont. on A4 February 21, 2019 Island Moon A 2 A Royal Visitation Down to a Science

Princess Holly Henrick visited the beach on North Padre last weekend. Second graders at Seashore Learning Center attended a field trip at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History on Thursday, February 7. Let's Go Fly a Kite Beauty on the Beach

Folks in Port A. enjoyed a kite flying extravaganza last weekend on the beach in Photo by Anna Bellamy. Port Aransas. Photos by Ronnie Narmour

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Joey Farah If the repair estimates come in on the high end The Fat Friday Party for Barefoot Andy Purvis and the ISAC agrees to fund it, the TRZ will Catching Flights Mardi Gras will be held at the Briscoe essentially have a zero balance. As I recall, the Mary Craft It was not good news that we got a once a week Paviliion on February 22nd 6:30 - 9:30 Kelly Trevino TRZ was created to fund Packery amenities pm. There will be music, food, cash bar including dredging and perhaps something of flight to a different airport in a city to which we Jay Gardner this nature. Perhaps we should not have been so already have flights. What we need is NEW and silent auction. Todd Hunter quick to offer funding for a bridge. destinations. Did you catch that Harlingen Mikel May’s Beachside Bar & Grill Dotson Lewis recently got flights to Denver and Chicago? Or Howard Ludlow that Pensacola will be getting seasonal flight to has weekday specials with $10 chicken Dr. Tom Dorrell fried chicken on Mondays, $10 fish Ronnie Narmour Palo Seco New York City? Or that Hilton Head will be adding Chicago, Washington and New York? tacos on Tuesday, $8 1/2 pound burger Brent Rourk on Wednesday and $10 flounder plate on I have addressed City Council twice in the Photographers last year on the issue to no avail. Our Council Thursday. Brunch is served 8 – noon on Miles Merwin (Emeritus) Follow us on Facebook: Member, Greg Smith, is trying, but the city did Saturday and 8 – 2 pm on Sunday. They Debbie Noble The Island Moon not make it a priority for the next two years. have Karaoke on Wednesday 6 – 9 pm. Jan Rankin Newspaper If you want new destinations I suggest The 23rd Annual Whooping Crane Mary Craft you encourage your readers to contact city Festival will take place February 21 Ronnie Narmour Send photos and letters to: leaders and don't get excited about a nothing - 24. Onsite registration is at the Port announcement. Aransas Civic Center and the cost is Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) [email protected] Ted Mandel $25. The activities include a guided boat Riley P. Dog ISLANDMOON.COM tour, King Ranch tour, guest speakers, Key Largo Court a painting and wine tasting class plus more. Aunt Sissy’s Kitchen will no longer Island Obituary have take out but will continue her catering service. Southern Sweets will still be available to provide cookies, cupcakes and cakes for your special parties. The Port A Songwriters Invitational will be at Shorty’s on Friday, February Publisher 23rd 7:30 - 8:45 pm. Dale Rankin About the Island Moon Scuttlebutt’s $10 express lunch is The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale chicken parmesan sandwich and tomato Rankin, Editor / Publisher. soup on Mondays, Cuban press and taco Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes soup on Tuesdays, French dip and onion delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, soup on Wednesdays, crab cake sliders as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 and clam chowder on Thursdays and copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. Philly cheese steak and vegetable soup News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, on Fridays. payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. The Gaff in Port A will have belt sander The Island Moon Newspaper races this Saturday afternoon. 14646 Compass, Suite 3 The Seashore Charter Schools will Corpus Christi, TX 78418 have open registration March 1st til the 31st. Age two through pre-K classes 361-949-7700 Richard Carl Reichenbach are now located in the new Early [email protected] Childhood building but space is limited Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper 9/21/46- 2/12/19 so register early. Kinder has 16 students per class and grades 1 – 8 have 20. The “Lighthouse” Rick Reichenbach succumbed to his short battle with cancer on new performing arts building will be Tuesday, February12. He died peacefully in completed in the fall. For more info or his home in Port Aransas with his girlfriend to download forms go to their web site. Where to Find The Tracy Weatherall and longtime friend Elisa Barefoot Mardi Gras tickets for the Lunt. He went out while listening to his adult party Saturday nightare available favorite Keith Sykes song, You Got Gold. online, at Coastal Properties and at Island Moon Rick was the 23rd keeper of the Lydia Ann Light House in Port Aransas for 12 years Frost Bank. The event will be held on nd before retiring to Corn Island, Nicaragua in March 2 at the Briscoe Pavilion. There Port North 2014. will be giant tents with Rolling Tide Aransas Padre shrimp, King’s Cake, Cigar Bar and the Gulf Stream RV Splendiferous Band will entertain. All Stripes Stores Pioneer RV Lighthouse Rick turkey bowls Kody’s Restaurant on Hwy 361 in Black Sheep/ Port A has all-you-cen-eat shrimp on Stripes on 1A distressed wildlife such as dolphins and Barrel marine birds. Wednesdays. My Coastal Home CVS Though he moved around much of his The Annual Big Shell Beach Cleanup WB Liquor Store Whataburger youth, Rick always considered himself will be held Saturday, February 23rd at 8 Island Wine Room from Ft. Worth and had many friends from am at the Padre Island National Seashore. Doc’s Restaurant there. He was once the cameraman for the Kody’s Island in the Son United Methodist Snoopy’s Pier KVTV series, Cowtown Jamboree, filmed Church held a “Souper” Bowl party Coffee Waves each Saturday at the historic Panther Hall, a where participants brought soups and Isle Mail N More 2,000 person venue in the heart of Cowtown Moby Dicks condiments. The 1st place winner was Island Italian who regularly featured artists such as Ray IGA Price, Patsy Cline, Faron Young, Johnny George Schaffer, 2nd place winner was Bush, Bob Wills, Johnny Cash, Ernest Jan Foulk and third place winner was Treasure Island Brooklyn Pie Co. Tubb, Lefty Frizzell, Dolly Parton and Roy Cindy Frank. Ace Hardware Ms. Woody’s Orbison. Padre Island Enrichment Club Automotive Holiday Inn (PIE) will be awarding four (4) $2.500 Port A Glass Studio Texas Star (Shell) scholarships for 2019. Any graduating high school senior who resides on San Juan’s Restaurant Jesse’s Liquor N. Padre Island is eligible to apply. Wash Tub Lighthouse Rick Richenbach and Tracy Scuttlebutt’s Weatherall. Scholarships will be awarded base on Woody’s Sports Restaurant merit or need. Applications are available Center Subway Born Richard Carl Reichenbach on at the high school counselor’s office Back Porch Bar 9/21/1946 to Richard and Joy Reichenbach or by contacting Kathy Merchant at Island Tire (both deceased) in Wyandotte, Michigan, Shorty’s Place [email protected].” Padre Pizzeria he is survived by his sister Linda Gale and Fisherman’s Wharf brother Tim Reichenbach, his two sons There will be no Litter Critter in George Reichenbach and Michael Watson March because of events being held at Giggity’s And all Moon retail advertisers and two grandchildren Jason and Beckton the Briscoe Pavilion. Gratitude Watson. He graduated from Havelock High WB Liquor The Gaff School in North Carolina and had a degree Rick Reichenbach took the Moon Trinity By the Sea in forestry. His father was in the Marines and traveling to the Corn Islands of Episcopal Flour Bluff the family moved around to various military bases around the country, Rick was an avid Nicaragua. H.E.B. fisherman and loved to hunt. He loved Rick was a colorful character in Port Whataburger on living near the water. Before moving to the Aransas and was a proud lighthouse keeper. Waldron lighthouse, Rick worked in the construction He could often be seen riding around business and was a cabinet maker. He also Send Letters and Photos to Ethyl Everly town on his motorcycle or frequenting his had a great love for music and loved to play favorite watering holes, the Back Porch [email protected] Senior Center the mandolin and guitar and would often and Shorty’s. There will be celebration of and follow us on Facebook: Fire Station host jam sessions with musicians who came his life this Sunday the 24th. The current to Port Aransas to perform, such as Keith lighthouse keeper, Captain Billy Gaskins The Island Moon Police Station Sykes, Michael Hearne, Chuck Pyle, Terri will take Rick’s ashes out to the lighthouse Newspaper. Hendrix, Kelley Mickwee, Walt Wilkins, at 5:00 pm on the Mustang and spread them Stripes on Flour Kinky Friedman, Larry Joe Taylor, Richard The Island Moon is Bluff & SPID around the grounds and in the tower. Later Leigh and Cody Canada. Rick was also his friends will celebrate his life with food available online at active with the Animal Rehabilitation Keep and music at Shorty’s. These were his final islandmoon.com (ARK) in Port Aransas and often joined wishes. the late Tony Amos on missions to recued February 21, 2019 Island Moon A 4 History cont. from A1 IGA cont. from A1 Sandifer cont. from A1 of encrusted artifacts, which, along with many a cell phone store. He said he is looking for a to the cleanup site. Lunch for volunteers will be of the items found by Frenchy and that salvage coffee shop operator to take one of the spots served at the conclusion of the event. team were put on display at the Corpus Christi since it shares a property line with the Seashore It will be the first Big Shell cleanup since the Museum of Science & History, where more than Middle Academy and he would like for parents death of founder Billy Sandifer in March 2018, a million visitors passed through to view them. to have a spot to wait for kids after school. The at 70 years of age. In 2013 Billy wrote a history center will be accessible to golf carts from the of the event and how it started. back side from Palmira Drive. “In January of 1995 I got permission from He said he is currently looking for tenants for National Park Service-Padre Island National two of the eight spots in the Balli Center as Seashore to start a grassroots all-volunteer well as a second development called the Merida cleanup effort in the Big Shell area of the beach Center on Merida Drive, adjacent to the Angry where the trash was the worst. Once permission Marlin Restaurant. was received and armed with nothing but Development on that property was begun three determination, I beat on every door I could years ago as a Microtel Inn but Rasheed said think of and called every phone number anyone after talking to several business owners looking would give me seeking support and advice on for space he decided to convert it to retail. He how to organize and carry out such a cleanup.” is currently pre-leasing that space and has three For more information on the event see the occupants committed. He said he is looking for Ancient anchor website: Friendsofpadre.com a bakery to take one of the spots. Rasheed said work on that property is scheduled to begin in the fall. How much of the treasure may have washed ashore and been picked up by tourists over Wrecks map the years is unknown. The case remained in litigation until 1984, when a settlement was My Coastal Home Hosts Barefoot Mardi 6,000-mile, one-way trip between Mexico and reached, awarding the salvage firm $313,000 Spain usually took eight to 12 weeks, depending while Texas kept the artifacts. Gras Art Contests on the weather. The ships left Veracruz bound for Havana and eventually Spain when a storm Oldest shipwrecks in the U.S. caught them. $20 million of Spanish silver

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Crossbows But the tale of Island treasure set in motion by a tip from Louis Rawalt and acted on by Frenchy led in 1969 to the passing of the Texas Antiquities Code which prohibits any Soon after the shipwrecks the Spanish excavation of shipwrecks that occurred before government sent six ships with 11 free divers 1900. Anything that was sunk after the turn of to the site and removed the silver and gold from the century is open to salvagers but the state still the San Esteban and the Espiritu Santo. But the keeps a wary eye on any operations. cargo from the third ship, the Santa Maria de Yciar was for some reason left behind. In the The 1554 wrecks on Padre Island are the oldest early 1960s Frenchy had requested copies of the shipwrecks ever found in the US. The site archives from the government of Spain which where the Santa Maria de Yciar went down is indicated 51,300 pounds of silver from the about 75 miles due south of the JFK Causeway Santa Maria de Yciar was still unaccounted for. and the Mansfield Channel was the site of a He estimated the unaccounted for silver alone dredging operation within the last few years. would be worth about $4 million at market How much of her silver, gold, and other items value, but with the bullion with the seal of – including cannons – may still be found there the King of Spain would be worth around $20 is unknown. The sites remain on of the state's million. most significant underwater archaeological sites but the location of the silver from the Santa Maria de Yciar remains a mystery – at least for now – 458 years after it washed up on the shores of Padre Island. Next time: Shipwreck Uncovered by Hurricane Still Lies Buried in the Sand South of Bob Hall Pie.

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Astrolabes, coins, and other objects Ingleside Plant recovered from the shipwrecks of April, Houston marine terminal operator Moda 1554. Midstream has announced a new round of expansion at its crude oil export terminal in The location of these historic ships had been Ingleside. lost to time until the late 1950s when a dredge Equipment has been installed at the Ingleside working on the Mansfield Channel passed over Energy Center allowing it to handle Very the Santa Maria de Yciar, destroying it. Only Large Crude Carriers, or VLCCs, some of the the anchor and a few other items from the ship largest tankers in the world, Very Large Crude were ever recovered. Word of the discovery of Carriers, or VLCCs, are capable of moving up the Santa Maria de Yciar’s location soon spread to 2 million barrels of crude oil of crude oil among treasure hunters and soon the Espritu in a single shipment, making them attractive Santo was found about three miles further north to exporters because they create economies of and the San Esteban another two-and-a-half scale and lower transportation costs for global miles north of that. But in spite of the finds no shipping. one had ever really explored the wreck sites and In this next round of expansion at the Ingleside collection of the artifacts had been haphazard. facility, Moda Midstream CEO Bo McCall said There was still a lot of loot down there. the company is building 19 storage tanks that A tip starts the search will hold 10 million barrels of crude oil. The facility already connects to Plains All American All of this was known to Louis Rawalt who Pipeline LP's Cactus Pipeline, but over the next was one of the few people who had inhabited 12 months, it will connect to three more. The Island over the years and in 1966 Rawalt told his friend Frenchy of the location. Frenchy McCall said the company is building Photos by Debbie Noble later told reporters that his first attempts at connections to the Phillips 66 Partners LP- finding the sites were unsuccessful. led Gray Oak Pipeline, Plains All American's Cactus II Pipeline and the EPIC Crude Oil “I was looking right along the beach,” he told Pipeline. All four projects to will move crude oil and interviewer. “Then I saw an old picture that from the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale to showed some old cars next to the wreck of the the Port of Corpus Christi by 2021. Nicaragua and it was right on the beach. The Nicaragua was by then 100 feet offshore. I "Over the next two years, there will be realized the beach had moved about 100 feet in approximately 3.5 million barrels hitting the the past few decades.” Coastal Bend," McCall said. "When you take out the refinery demand and cracker capacity At that point Frenchy flew overhead in an at 1 million barrels per day, there will be airplane and sighted a dark spot in the water and approximately 2.5 million barrels leaving the he and two friends rented a boat and scuba gear Coastal Bend for foreign markets. Ingleside and returned to the site. Diving in about 20 feet right here will be able accommodate and handle of water, they found the both the Espiritu Santo a large portion of those barrels coming out." and the San Esteban. "I found (the ships), and in 1966 went diving on the sites of two of the wrecks," Frenchy told the Houston Chronicle some years later. "At the time we didn't know the identity or whereabouts of the third one. Then a professional salvage team of divers from Indiana heard about my Creating Dreams activity and offered me money to show them for Island Homeowners around. I refused, but they went on anyway, and since 1987 in 1967 found the two wrecks and were looking for the third one." • New Homes • Remodels The Indiana team of divers from a company • Additions called Platoro Inc. excavated the site of the Espritu Santo for several weeks before the • Repairs Texas Legislature and several Texas officials • No job too big stopped the activity by making it illegal. or too small Frenchy told the Chronicle that some of the loot was carried out by airplane and the state Call 774-7043 for estimate wound up getting most of it back. The Texas Antiquities Committee conducted scientific www.billgoinhomes.com excavation and recovery of the San Esteban site in 1972 and recovered more than 25,000 pounds February 21, 2019 Island Moon A 5 Stuff I Heard on the Island Tides of the Week By Dale Rankin I spent the weekend department, in fact increased the number of Tides for Bob Hall Pier February 21 - February 28 walking downtown San rear-end collisions as people stomped the brake Antonio from one end to Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon and were hit from behind. As the Dallas city /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible the other and I’m here to tell you the Era of council is learning the cameras are not a safety the Scooter has arrived. From an eighth floor feature at all, they are a straight up money grab. Th 21 High 2:55 AM 1.2 7:01 AM Set 8:40 AM 97 balcony downtown at night looks more like “It is an absolute profit grab from the poorest 21 Low 10:29 AM -0.3 6:24 PM Rise 8:56 PM Tokyo than the downtown San Antonio I left behind twenty two years ago. One of the first residents of Dallas. Every place in the world 21 High 5:23 PM 1.0 things I noticed, and which it appears to be where these cameras have been exposed to the 21 Low 10:46 PM 0.6 the same here in Corpus Christi, is that most public interest through a referendum, they have been shot down,” Dallas councilmember Philip F 22 High 4:19 AM 1.2 7:00 AM Set 9:20 AM 93 people riding the scooters aren’t doing it for transportation, they’re doing it for fun. Kingston said. “If you vote for it, you’re voting 22 Low 11:28 AM 0.0 6:25 PM Rise 10:00 PM to rob poor people.” Having them zipping up and down the 22 High 5:33 PM 0.9 sidewalks at the speed of a golf cart changes the Nobody wants to rob poor people right; they don’t have any money. The Dallas city council 22 Low 11:26 PM 0.3 pedestrian experience altogether. When you are walking down the sidewalk you have to stay in has to learn that if you are going to rob anybody Sa 23 High 5:48 AM 1.1 6:59 AM Set 10:00 AM 86 your lane or you will get rolled up from behind rob the rich! Dallas could learn a thing or 23 Low 12:34 PM 0.4 6:25 PM Rise 11:01 PM by a scooter. The day when we have the amount two from Corpus Christi, but it looks like the State Legislature is going to save them from 23 High 5:40 PM 0.8 of foot and scooter traffic on our downtown sidewalks that San Antonio has is probably themselves. Su 24 Low 12:15 AM 0.1 6:58 AM Set 10:39 AM 77 at least a generation off but it looks like the Losing proposition 24 High 7:28 AM 1.1 6:26 PM scooters are here to stay. I took one from the Riverwalk to Market Square and it cut the travel Gamblers in Texas may soon be losing one 24 Low 2:00 PM 0.7 time down by more than half. You just swipe of the few casinos in the state after El Paso’s 24 High 5:41 PM 0.9 your cell phone, raise the kickstand, and off you Tigua Native American tribe suffered the latest go, when you get to your destination you just setback this week in their quarter-century battle M 25 Low 1:11 AM -0.1 6:57 AM Rise 12:01 AM 67 leave the thing on the street. The phone app tells with Texas over casino-style gaming when a 25 High 9:33 AM 1.2 6:27 PM Set 11:20 AM you where to find the nearest scooter and it is federal judge ruled that their bingo and machine games violate state law. Tu 26 Low 2:13 AM -0.2 6:56 AM Rise 12:59 AM 57 never far away. The companies pay freelancers to pick up the scooters at night and charge them Since 1988 Native American tribes across 26 High 11:52 AM 1.3 6:27 PM Set 12:03 PM and drop them back on the street. The whole the country have been able to offer casino W 27 Low 3:19 AM -0.3 6:55 AM Rise 1:55 AM 46 business model is based around a gig economy gambling under a law called the Indian Gaming like Uber but on two wheels. 27 High 1:14 PM 1.4 6:28 PM Set 12:48 PM Regulatory Act. The Kickapoo tribe in Eagle Maybe it’s the law of unintended consequences Pass operates its Lucky Eagle Casino under Th 28 Low 4:23 AM -0.3 6:54 AM Rise 2:49 AM 37 but in two days of walking around downtown that law. But courts have ruled that Texas’ two 28 High 2:08 PM 1.4 6:29 PM Set 1:35 PM San Antonio I only saw two taxi cabs and both other Native American tribes, the Tiguas and were six-passenger vehicles. Between Uber and the Alabama-Coushatta in East Texas, are not the scooters taxis have become niche players. covered by the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Both Uber and the scooter companies have had Act. Instead, they’re covered by a 1987 law a hard time breaking into the Corpus Christi called the Restoration Act, which granted market but the resistance to both seems futile; federal recognition to the tribes. The law they both have the inevitable feel of things to prohibits the tribes from offering gaming that come. isn’t allowed by state law. The Eagle Pass casino got off to a rocky start when a San Antonio Red-Light Camera Ban Filed in House Congressman was convicted of working to get One place Corpus Christi is way ahead of many its license approved through means the courts cities around the state is in kicking the red-light found objectionable but has been in operation cameras to the curb. In fact Republicans and ever since. Democrats alike in Austin, and now Governor Every two years during the legislative session Greg Abbott, are following the local example in Austin a bill to allow casinos in Texas is filed and moving to ban them across the state. and one is already in the hopper for this session On Tuesday, State Rep. Jonathan Stickland (R– that would allow a casino in Nueces County. Bedford) filed House Bill 1631, a companion But when push comes to shove the $2.5 billion bill to legislation filed in the Texas Senate (SB that Texas gamblers haul over the borders into 653) by State Sen. Bob Hall (R–Edgewood), a Oklahoma and Louisiana each year buys a pack longtime opponent of red-light cameras, that if of lobbyists to convince Texas lawmakers what passed will ban the cameras in all Texas cities. a morally objectionable business it is the money keeps flowing out of state. If we ever get casino The City of Dallas is a slow learner and late last gambling in Texas there are going to be a lot of year voted to spend $17 million over seven years people in Austin looking for a new line of work on a red-light ticketing program that’s more but the odds on that ever happening are not Ask Ralph likely to generate revenue than improve safety. good as long as the out of state anti-gambling As Dallas found out the cameras, which are sold interests are funded by Texas gambling money. as in improvement to safety, are in fact at best Best Practices: Project Management neutral and here in Corpus Christi, according to But then again, neither person nor property numbers presented to the council by the police is safe when the legislature is in session, so By Ralph Coker anything can happen. Q. Can you give qualified to insure the bidder has the financial me best practices for and operational capability to complete the construction project project. All bidders should be required to Frostbite Betty management? submit cost saving measures to be included in the project. Each project must have a written A. The following best practices for managing agreement between the contractor and owner. construction projects are well known to All cost escalation for labor or material On With the Skis! professional construction project managers: inflation must be included in the agreement. One thousand ice candles, the group spread Each project should be identified and have All scope changes due to unexpected work along a six mile trail in the out enough to get a its own separate file to record work scope, must be covered by a written change order snow on a frozen lake. This little flow. original bid cost, reason for all scope changes agreement between the contractor and the I have always wanted to see. and cost increases and the actual cost to date. To add cheer there owner before the change work starts and state Turns out to do so, I needed The project owner should have a real time cost was a bonfire every the reason for the change and the agreed cost to put on the skis, always a happy thought, tracking system to record all committed cost kilometer along the and schedule. If the scope change can’t be and get out there with 3500 other folks at to date. If the project is over spent, the owner trail. The best one defined the change order can be done on a sundown. and contractor should determine why and take was a palapa with time and material basis and the contractor corrective action. The project size should be And Bert, what a tiki torches and a should fully document the time cost for labor tailored to fit the capabilities of the bidding bold fellow, decided peppy honkytonk band. I found out later they and equipment and material cost. contractors. It is urgent that the project to sign right up as were offering fireball shots in hot cider, that scope be defined as accurately as possible All project delay claims by the contractor well. His first ever would have been perfect. One spot had great prior to bidding. That requires extensive caused by the owner must be submitted ski event, and in the fireworks. Another had a fire breathing snow inspection and engineering in advance. If promptly in writing describing the delay and dark to boot. We dragon, but he looked like he was ready to go the company can’t do that, it should contract justifying the delay cost. Delay claims must parked at the end of back to the den by the time we went by. We with an engineering company to provide that be approved in writing by the owner prior to the race and took a were ready too at that point. Those last couple service. If the project scope is poorly defined, payment. shuttle bus over to miles are some long ones with our tired legs. contractors will bid very high or refuse to the start where there The reward was at the end, even a few cheering Completed work must be inspected for was a crowd of mingling skiers. All our skis make guaranteed lump sum bids. Either way, quality and completion and approved by the pals as we crossed the finish line, and another the company will incur extra cost and risk for lined up in an orderly chaos while we piled huge tent with chili and beer, and rowdy skiers owner prior to payment. If the owner doesn’t into the shelter of the big tent with a band, the project. have qualified inspectors, it should hire third dancing to “Sweet Caroline.” Felt a lot like and the Girl Scouts selling chili to wait for the a Port A Rockers night, with more winter Each project should be competitively bid party independent inspectors and include that darkness and the starting horn. separately on a lump sum basis if possible and cost in the total project cost. clothes on. We stayed in the happy glow as the scope of work should be included in the Finally it’s time to take off, but there are long as our feet held up, and hoo wee, bed felt Bio: Ralph Coker is a SCORE volunteer lines of people shuffling ahead of us, like the good that night. request for bid. The project should be let to which provides free mentoring to small the lowest bidder. All bidders should be pre- L.A. freeway Bert said. We got pretty good at So there you have it, businesses and nonprofits Nordic style lane changes to try matching up strides to get some momentum going. About Cheers from Betty and Bert halfway, when we’d been rolling for an hour, A6 Island Moon February 21, 2019 Senior Moments Anecdotingly 1950’s Atomic Testing In The United States Winter Whooperland By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon By Abigail Bair Soon we spotted my favorite birds of the day. Dotson’s Note: Training for nuclear war plutonium core. The expected yield was 18-25 The small-eared grebes reminded me of prairie became a major theme in the mid-1950s. kt.in the area. Since this shot was an airburst Ab's note: Jeff-the-Bug-Guy called the office dogs as they shot across the water, only to The United States military and the Atomic there was no local fallout, although some and he wants you to know that he does not dive deep, and then stick their little heads out, Energy Commission collaborated in a series neutron-induced radioactivity existed. carry a gun of any type because he has yet to look around suspiciously, and then duck right of human radiation experiments called the encounter a cockroach large enough that he back under. The lady in front of us had been Desert Rock exercises. The 1st Armored Desert Rock II would need one. He said, "I'll use everything cradling something swaddled in a blanket. I Division participated in tests of the “Atomic but a gun to kill bugs," which works for me. I'll thought it might be a baby, or a small dog, or Field Army” at Fort Hood and in Desert Rock keep you posted on how the rest of the design some kind of bird. Suddenly, she whipped free and Operation Sagebrush, the largest joint work goes. Currently, I'm doing small paintings a telephoto lens the approximate size of the maneuver conducted since World War II. My of giant insects destroying cities for an annual Hubble telescope. The grebes were about four thanks to some of my old Army Buddies for report. feet from the boat. many of the facts and photos contained in this A few weeks ago, the Rev and the G.P. asked After looking at a variety of ducks and cranes, report. me if I’d like to go on a boat tour to view the we moved into whooper territory. Captain T. Operation Buster-Jangle recently returned Whooping Cranes. Since they pulled the boat right on top of an oyster bed, and were paying, and I always need stuff to write pointed out a mated pair with their offspring. The Cold-War inspired accelerating tempo of about, I accepted their invitation. The bird nerds went crazy, and Dad pulled out nuclear weapons activity led to the inauguration It was decided that the pauper (me) should his own giant lens. I stayed in the back with of more complex joint test operations between chauffeur the wealthier folk (North America), the Rev and looked at the birds out the window the Department of Defense and the nuclear so I attempted a Boris (my car) cleaning early utilizing one of the sixteen pairs of binoculars weapons labs (at this time consisting only of Saturday morning. I left the dog nose prints on we brought. You don’t want to fight a bird nerd Los Alamos). The previous test series had either Desert Rock 2 the back windows because that’s how I identify for position. been run by the DOD (Crossroads) or Los my vehicle in confusing parking lots, and went Alamos (Sandstone, Ranger, and Greenhouse). The whoopers really were beautiful, but I can to pick up my riders. Mom’s BFF Pastor Carol In late 1951 two test series were held together for Desert Rock II was conducted in conjunction see why they might have survival issues. They was joining us, so we had a full bus. the first time - Operation Buster (conducted by with Sugar. The troops observed the detonation produce a very limited amount of offspring – Los Alamos) and Operation Jangle (conducted at a distance of 5 miles. Due to the intense After some fussing, we finally got the trunk two, to be precise – and the more dominant by the DOD). 7800 DOD personnel participated local radioactivity from the ground burst, the loaded with enough optical equipment to chick usually kills the other. This act is called in Buster-Jangle, 6500 of them troops who maneuvers were conducted at a considerable accurately view Alpha Centauri (all of which avian siblicide. Biologists have taken to conducted field exercises in conjunction distance from ground zero. the G.P. and I would wind up carrying) and stealing the second egg and raising the chicks with the tests. These were the first such field started off down the road. The problems started themselves, but this presents some problems. Test: Sugar exercises conducted in the United States proper. immediately, as no one actually knew where Survival and mating aren’t instinctive for Time: 17:00 19 November 1951 (GMT) we were going, despite vehement backseat whoopers, so the poor scientists have to put Buster-Jangle was held at the Nevada Proving assertions to the contrary. Mom had put the on whooping crane suits and teach the juvenile Ground (later NTS) and had a number of 9:00 19 November 1951 (local) location into her GPS, but then refused to let me birds how to stay alive (and…ahem…mate). objectives. The Buster series was primarily Location: Nevada Test Site (NTS), do what the lady in the phone said to do. Dad From what I observed, watching our parental a weapon development effort. A number of Area 9 helpfully said, “Mom knows where she’s going, pair trying to teach their inordinately stupid pit configurations were fired in a Mk-4 high but you can’t trust Mom.” The Rev’s commands young bird (I named him Kevin) how to eat, explosive assembly to collect data for weapons Test Height and Type: Surface Burst required NASCAR level turning skills, and Dad I’m pretty sure the biologists have an uphill design. In addition the TX-7E design was proof (bomb center 3.5 ft. above surface) kept screaming, “YOU’LL KILL US ALL!” battle. The bird nerds cheered for poor Kevin fired (leading to the deployment of the Mk7 Yield: 1.2 kt I missed the on-ramp to the Harbor Bridge. (who seemingly found it next to impossible to lightweight bomb). The DOD also participated Then everyone started yelling at me in unison swallow a fish that his mother caught for him), in one of the Buster tests conducting the Desert This was a weapons effect test of a surface (except Pastor Carol, who huddled terrified in but I mocked him tirelessly. A fellow avian Rock I exercise during the Dog shot. The burst. Up to this time no surface burst had the backseat). My frustration caused me to tourist was furious. “I’ll bet you had problems Jangle series evaluated the usefulness of atomic ever been fired (the fact that the center of the blaspheme loudly as I turned around in a gravel learning how to eat, too,” she scolded, “and no weapons in cratering using ground-level and 60 inch diameter bomb was actually slightly parking lot. Cold disapproval from the backseat one made fun of you.” sub-surface bursts. The Desert Rock II and III above the surface later complicated attempts passengers dropped the temperature in the car troop exercises were held in conjunction with at analysis). This was the only surface test ever “Actually,” I replied, “people did make fun of a full 42 degrees. I turned up the heater and these tests. The purpose of the Desert Rock conducted in the United States proper (although me. Two of them are sitting right here, in fact.” pressed on. exercises was to gain experience in operations sub-surface shots were subsequently fired at My parents chuckled. Conducted in a nuclear combat environment. NTS that produced surface craters).The device We finally got to Fulton, after much nagging “Yeah,” quipped my mother, “how can you used (designated "Johnny") was identical and disregarding of the GPS. We ate lunch First Test Was a Failure not laugh at someone who just shoved mashed to the Ranger Able device, chosen for its (which calmed everyone down significantly carrots up her nose?” Test: Able predictability and its limited yield (to minimize – especially those of us who had beers), and contamination). It was Mk-6 bomb using an everyone (especially those of us who had beers) A multi-family brawl was prevented by another Time: 14:00 22 October 1951 (GMT) all uranium core. The test name (Sugar) was a decided we had to hit the head before we left. I boat sliding onto the oyster bed beside us. It 6:00 22 October 1951 (local) mnemonic code for "surface". went first. When I returned, Carol and the Rev boasted an even bigger lens than the lady who both announced that they had to go at the same was carrying the Hubble. Some staring and Location: Nevada Test Site (NTS), The test left a crater 21 feet deep and 90 time. “It’s a one-holer,” Mom told Carol as she speculation regarding size became immediately Area 7 feet wide. At this time an 83 kt surface burst necessary. The nerds sighed a collective, implosion bomb was being considered for use left the table. Test Height and Type: 100 foot Tower “Ooooooh.” as a cratering and bunker-buster weapon. The BUT HOW DID SHE KNOW? Mom hadn’t Shot test indicated that such a weapon would produce been to the restaurant before. The Rev had We traveled through the preserve for another Yield: <1 lb (Failed to detonate) a crater 300 feet in diameter and 70 feet deep. evidently developed a very specialized form hour, viewing other groups of whoopers and even catching sight of a cohort (a group of This was a test of the Petite Plutonium fission Desert Rock Trivia of moderately useful psychic ability. Pastor Carol (who had recently traveled to Ireland with “teenagers”). The total count for the day was bomb, designed by Ted Taylor. It consisted 53. As we turned back to the harbor, the birders of a standard 60 inch, 10,000 lb. implosion the Rev) and I marveled over it. When Mom returned, I asked her how she knew – prepared came in to get their free glasses of Franzia system with the plutonium core reduced to merlot. I (always keen to stay clear of people) what was estimated to be close to the minimum to deliberately haul her to unusual places so that she could give me toilet specs. “I went when we adjourned to the bow of the boat for the trip amount of fissile material for an appreciable back to the harbor. yield. This was the lowest yield design yet first came in,” she revealed. tested, with a predicted yield of only 200 tons. Scientific inquiry can really take the magic out The chilly wind whipped my face as we sped It was a fizzle - the first actual failure of any of things. across the platinum platter of the sea. I noticed U.S. nuclear device (the 18th exploded by the a striking number of cobalt blue trashcans Finally, it was time to board the boat. It U.S.), and the first known failure of any nuclear littering the marshes and shoals. Captain T. Camp Desert Rock looked like a pretty good ship, until I misread device. Rather than being a sign of ineptness, helpfully explained that this is where all of the name on the side as SINKMOR (it really this failure was indicative of the increasingly Rockport’s brand new receptacles wound up Desert Rock was the code name of a series said SKIMMER). I started wondering how aggressive (and thus risky) U.S. experimental after Hurricane Harvey. Ironically, they’re the of exercises conducted by the US military in far I could swim in the cold water. “Probably approach to weapon development. It established only litter we saw in the preserve. conjunction with atmospheric nuclear tests. not that far,” I hypothesized as I walked up a close lower bound on the minimum amount They were carried out at the Nevada Proving the gangplank. Luckily, Captain Tommy was Thanks to our adventure, I’m currently of plutonium that could be used in a weapon Grounds between 1951 and 1957. Their prepared with a safety lecture. He pointed out a compendium of useless facts about the to produce a significant yield, an important purpose was to train troops and gain knowledge about 6.2 million lifejackets (so square they whoopers. There are only about six hundred benchmark in weapon design. of military maneuvers and operations on the looked like they had been made from Sponge of the birds left in the world, four hundred of This was inadvertently a "zero yield" test. The nuclear battlefield. They included observer Bob’s entire extended family) stowed snugly which are here right now, and it’s worth the trip device achieved super criticality and produced programs, tactical maneuvers, and damage overhead. Captain T. also really hit the fact that to see them. Besides, someone probably ought detectable nuclear output, but the energy effects tests. the tour would take three hours (“a three hour to go check on Kevin. I’m fairly sure he’s still produced was negligible compared to the high trying to figure out how to eat a fish. Camp Desert Rock was established in 1951, tour,” sang the bird nerds), causing me to further explosive used. The tower was damaged but 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) south of Camp contemplate crashing. “Oh no! I’m Gilligan!” largely intact from the test. Mercury. The site was used to billet troops and I thought mournfully, having systematically Send Letters and Photos to The first attempt to fire this device (on 19 stage equipment. The camp was discontinued as eliminated the rest of the survivors of the S.S. October) was a true failure - nothing happened. an Army installation in 1964. Minnow. [email protected] The problem was traced to the control circuitry. Dotson’s Other Note: When I rotated out of The purring boat backed up and we left the and follow us on Facebook: harbor. Pausing only to look at some double Desert Rock I Korea in 1951 I was assigned to the 1st Armored The Island Moon Division in Fort Hood, Texas. Immediately on breasted cormorants on the seawall, we set out Newspaper The first U.S. nuclear field exercise on my arrival at Hood, I put in for a transfer to over the glass-smooth sea. land was conducted in association with the the Far East. About mid-September, it appeared Dog shot. In the weeks before the shot the that I was finally going to have the transfer I had assembled troops (from the 188th Airborne, requested. Early one morning, the 1st Sargent Island Farmer's Market 127th Engineer Battalion, and the 546th Field called me in to the orderly room and handed Artillery Battalion) dug field emplacements to me my orders…I was shocked to read that I simulate a defensive deployment southwest of been put on TDY (Temporary Duty) to Camp the shot location. The troops observed the shot Desert Rock, Nevada. There was no way out, I from a point six miles from ground zero, were had three days to report to Camp Desert Rock. transported to the defensive emplacements to Someday, perhaps in the near future, I will tell view the weapon effects, and then conducted you about that little detour on my way back to maneuvers in the area. Since this shot was an the Far East, Japan, to be exact. Thank you for airburst there was no local fallout, although reading and commenting on Senior Moments. some neutron-induced radioactivity existed. I can be reached at: [email protected] and/ Test: Dog or Land Line: 361-949-7681 or Cell: 530-748- 8475. Time: 15:30 1 November 1951 (GMT) Please Note: The next Veterans Round Table 7:30 1 November 1951 (local) Meeting will be Tuesday, February 26, 2019; Location: Nevada Test Site (NTS), 9-11 AM, 3209 S. Staples. All veterans, their Area 7 families and anyone interested in veterans’ affairs, are invited. Also our Veterans Radio Test Height and Type: 1417 Foot Round Table is on the air on KEYS AM 1440, Airdrop from B-50 8 – 10 AM, Saturdays. The next show will air Yield: 21 kt (1000 Metric Tons) March 2, 2019. Please listen and call in. The The test device, designated "NF", was a Mk listener/text line is: 361-882-5397. 4 bomb assembly of a composite uranium- Hang in there/Have fun!

The Valentine's Day Farmer's Market on the Island was well attended. Photos by Debbie Noble February 21, 2019 Island Moon A 7 Island Moon on a Spoon Shrimp & Fish Chowder By Chef Vita Jarrin

Ever wonder what the difference between a Directions: soup, a bisque and a chowder is? Soups and Season shrimp all over with Cajun seasoning, bisques are smoother in texture and chowders paprika, nutmeg and cayenne, salt, and pepper. are more of a stew. A bisque is made by In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon extracting flavors from sautéing shells from until crispy, about 6 minutes. Drain bacon crustaceans, such as crab, lobster and shrimp. pieces on a paper towel-lined plate. However, once the flavor is extracted, shells are removed and typically fish and or seafood stock Add shrimp to bacon fat and cook until pink, is used to create the bisque. At times, a roux or about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to cornstarch is added to thicken it. plate with bacon. Soup can be thinner and broth based or Drain bacon fat then melt butter in pot, scraping • Open 7 Days a Week • We Deliver and Set Up thickened with a roux or by simply blending the up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. veggie contents, for example potatoes. Add onion, thyme, and cook until soft, about 5 • Custom Decorating Appointments Available minutes. Stir in garlic and flour, and cook 30 The word chowder is derived from a French seconds more. Add potatoes, fish or seafood word “chaudron” which is the definition for broth, and green onions, and bring to a boil. the cauldron that was used in making stews and Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes chowders. They are chunky in texture as are are tender, about 10 minutes. Add fish chunks stews, with chunks of meat, fish potatoes, larger and cook an additional 10 minutes. chopped vegetables, etc. It’s definitely heartier. Stir in corn and cream, and simmer 5 minutes The great thing about thicker and chunkier more. Turn off heat and stir in cooked shrimp, chowders, is that they are more satisfying than then adjust seasoning with salt, pepper if a lighter broth based soup. You can eat a small needed. cup, if you’re planning on eating other courses, or you can have a bowl and call it a meal. Garnish each serving with bacon. Ingredients: Tip of the week: 6 slices bacon, chopped The fun part about soups and stews, is that the creativity factor is endless. You can use lobster 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, deveined, shells and in place of shrimp, you change profile and make tails removed it a tomato based Manhattan chowder and add 1 lb. of thick hearty fish of choice (Mahi clams and clam juice for the broth, or a Boston Mahi, and or snapper works) chowder by adding heavy cream and potatoes… 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning look up variances on line and play with this base recipe. 2 tsp. Kosher salt The important thing is to Have Fun! Try New EXCITING ISLAND HOME! 1 tsp. freshly ground black Things! Happy Eats… Enjoy! • Just completed! 1 tbsp. butter 1med. onion chopped • High end details 2 cloves garlic minced • Fabulous kitchen 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 15113 Dasmarinas $384,241 • Circular drive 1 lb. yellow potatoes, chopped 4 c. low-sodium fish or seafood broth available at HEB ( if substitution needed use chicken broth) 3 thyme sprigs 2 green onions, plus more for garnish 3 c. sweet corn 3/4 c. heavy cream 1/2 tsp. paprika pinch of nutmeg pinch of cayenne A8 Island Moon February 21, 2019 SPORTS Sports Talk Special to The Island Moon 85 Year Old George Bush Jumps from a Perfectly Good Airplane at 10,500 feet The AAF (Alliance of By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon

American Football) Editor’s note: This is Part II of a story about 41st U. S. President. He was By Dotson Lewis George H.W. Bush. a husband, the father of the 43rd U.S. President, and father of the governor of Florida. He Dotson’s note: If you are a football fan, I with an option to opt-out if the NFL comes George H. W. Bush was born on June 12, was also a grandfather and great-grandfather. thought you may be interested in the new calling during the offseason. The AAF will also 1924, in Milton, Massachusetts. He batted Meanwhile, he also played tennis, golf, soccer, football league. So here is a look at the new offer secondary education scholarships and an and threw left-handed. Bush was the captain horseshoes, and squash, not to mention boating, football league about which those in charge internship program. of the soccer team and played baseball at a fishing, hunting, jogging, and jumping out of an are saying: "Quality football is important, but boarding school called Phillips Academy in airplane at age 85 years old from 10,500 feet. The players were allocated to their teams by football is not the engine." Whatever that means. Andover, Massachusetts. His baseball coach at “Don’t forget ping-pong,” said Bush. Through- region based on where they played college Thanks to Mike Pereira, The NFL Zebras, Bill Phillips was Patsy Donovan. Bush graduated out his life, Bush competed with dignitaries and football or last played with an NFL or CFL club. Morgan, Jamie Erdahl and Mark Dunphy for from Phillips in 1942. In 1945, after serving heads of state from all over the world in many For the quarterbacks, a four-round draft was many of the facts contained in this report and to his country in WWII, Bush enrolled at Yale on different sports. held that allowed teams to protect one player Bill Morgan for the photos. the G.I. Bill and played another year of soccer from their region or pick from the entire pool. before deciding to spend all his time on baseball. He once snagged a 145-pound tarpon, played Action in The First Game Bush was already married to Barbara at this tennis with Anna Kournikova, who promptly Management time. Yale’s coach in 1946 was Hall-of-Fame hit him in the rear with her first serve, and hit On Saturday, February 12th, early in the first The AAF was announced in March 2018 by third baseman, “Red” Rolfe. George started a 200-yard drive to kick off Tiger Woods’ golf quarter, San Antonio Commanders linebacker co-founders Charlie Ebersol and Bill Polian. and played in all 17 games for the Bulldogs at tournament. Bush once played a round against Shaan Washington from the blind side hit Mike Ebersol, a filmmaker, is a son of Dick Ebersol, first base in 1946, and then helped Yale make it Arnold Palmer and another golfer, but lost by Bercovici with a blow that knocked the San the former NBC Sports president who co- to the College World Series in 1947 and 1948. one stroke. He also challenged CBS Sports’ Diego Fleet quarterback’s helmet sailing. founded the short-lived XFL with WWE Standing 6 feet two inches tall, he was a big commentator Jim Nance to a putting contest If the players and teams sound unfamiliar to chairman Vince McMahon. target at first base with big hands and nice touch. and won. As Vice President, you could find him playing tennis with Chris Evert and Pam you Moon Monkeys who are football fans, it’s Polian was elected to the Pro Football Hall Barbara kept score for the team. Both times, because the matchup was the league opener for Yale made it to the final games before losing to Shriver. Bush even had a regulation horseshoe of Fame in 2015 after a long career as an pit installed at the White House. Bush had a the Alliance of American Football. The eight- NFL executive. Patriots fans might recall that the University of California in 1947 and USC team league will play a 10-game regular-season in 1948. Both these final games were played special relationship with Duke Basketball he has a history of influencing rule changes; Coach, Mike Krzyzewski, and often spoke to schedule and end in a championship game on after Bill Belichick’s defense manhandled the in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the University of April 27th. Western Michigan. Bush was a terrific fielder the team before their home games. He loved Indianapolis Colts’ offense in 2004, Polian — hunting for quail and pheasant and fishing for then the Colts’ president — prodded the NFL and posted a .971 and .993 fielding percentages Sideline Reporter Jamie Erdahl in 1947 and 1948, respectively. Bush normally striped bass and salmon, while zooming around until it restricted what defenders could do to in his boat at speeds up to 70mph. Like my Former NESN sideline reporter Jamie Erdahl receivers downfield. hit in the seventh or eighth position in the line- will work the sideline for television coverage up and one time played against future Hall- father, he found peace and quiet when fishing. of the AAF. She noted the league offers fans The AAF’s leadership board features multiple of-Fame announcer, Vin Scully, who played Bush received the “KeepAmericaFishing” an opportunity to “fill up” on the sport during former NFL players. Former Steelers safety Troy centerfield for Fordham University. Both Lifetime Achievement Award in 2104, for his a time of the year that’s usually football-free. Polamalu will serve as Head of Player Relations, players went 0 for 3 and Yale won 3-1. In 1947, personal commitment to recreational fishing “Take it for what it is,” Erdahl said. “It’s an while longtime Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward Yale led the nation in fielding percentage. “He and conservation. opportunity to watch football in the offseason takes charge of Football Development. Retired was an excellent fielder and a tough ‘out.’ I’d George H. W. Bush was blessed with adult role and see what it can become.” defensive ends Jared Allen and Justin Tuck put him on my all-time opponent team,” said models who cherished the competition of sports. will advise on Player Relations, as officiating Rod Dedeaux, coach for USC. His grandfather, George Herbert Walker, was a Rules consultants Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino George played in 76 games and recorded a scratch golfer, founded the Walker Cup Match Although there are many important differences offer up the experience they both acquired as in golf and was also the president of the United the NFL’s Vice President of Officiating. .224 batting average in 263 at-bats for Yale. between the AAF and the NFL, the game as He scored 43 runs and drove in 28 RBI’s. His States Golf Association. This event served as a a whole will not be too different from the There are eight inaugural franchises in the post-season numbers slumped to .133. Bush contest between the best amateur golfers from National Football league. AAF: the Arizona Hotshots, Atlanta Legends, recorded one home run. Bush also participated the U.S. against the best from Ireland and Great Britain. His father, Prescott Sheldon Bush, Instead of kickoffs, which the league decided Birmingham Iron, Memphis Express, Orlando in a special event during the 1948 season. As served as the USGA president. His mother, slow down the game and create too many Apollos, Salt Lake Stallions, San Antonio captain of the 1948 team, Bush was selected Dorothy Walker, was a nationally ranked tennis injuries, the ball will simply start on the 25- Commanders, and San Diego Fleet. Orlando is to receive a copy of Babe Ruth’s biography on player and perhaps the fiercest competitor of the yard line after each score or at the beginning led by legendary college coach Steve Spurrier, behalf of Yale’s library, before the Princeton- family. Because of his mother, Bush grew to of each half. while former San Francisco 49ers head coach Yale baseball game. This moment was captured Mike Singletary will manage the Express. on film. Ruth was suffering from throat cancer love tennis almost as much as baseball. Bush Instead of kicking an extra point, teams have and sounded horrible. “The Babe” would pass and Barbara would spend hours with his kids to attempt a two-point conversion after every Looking Forward away later that year in August. Bush graduated playing games. George, Jeb, Neil, Marvin and touchdown. The AAF hopes to complement — not compete from Yale with a degree in economics and Dorothy all learned the meaning of competition. Onside kicks have been replaced by an onside with — the NFL. One of the central components received a minor “Y” in soccer and major George Sr. and his kids enjoyed tennis, conversion. If a team is trailing by 17 points, of this plan is the league’s tech platform. Fans “Y” in baseball. He then moved his family horseshoes and golf more than any other sports. or there is five minutes or less left in the fourth will be able to log on to an app during the games to Texas and went into the oil business. In Next time: A tennis match makes House quarter, they can opt to get the ball on their own and interact with a livestreamed broadcast. 1966, Bush was elected to the U.S. House of Speaker “Tip” O’Neill President. 28-yard line and try to convert a 4th-and-12. Ebersol said “The AAF plans to roll out new Representatives, launching his political career. Andy Purvis is a local author and radio There will be no TV timeouts and fewer full- features that will reward users for guessing the Bush lived a full life, physically and politically. personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. screen commercials. Additionally, there will be correct play or outcome, with points that can He served two terms as a U. S. Congressman com for all the latest info on his books or to a sky judge referee who can communicate with be exchanged for cash prizes and other perks. and was later chosen as the U. S. Envoy to listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books the officials on the field in real-time so the refs The league is partnering with MGM Resorts, China. Bush was always in motion. As the are available online and can be found in the won’t have to go under the hood. and the AAF believes its lightning-fast data will envoy to China, he was known to arrive at eventually allow fans to place in-game bets on diplomatic functions in a coat and tie, while local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be In overtime, each team will get the ball at the outcomes of each play.” riding on a bicycle. Bush became the Director contacted at [email protected]. Also the opposing 10-yard line. They’ll have one of the CIA, the Ambassador to the United listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s possession to score a touchdown, then attempt “Quality football is important, but football Nations, and chairman of the Republican Q & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc. a two-point conversion. 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S., and one term as the New Defensive Rules Overlooked by the that has a multi-billion-dollar valuation, and so Media we’re going to invest heavily in putting good The NFL Zebras website reads: “For now the football on the field that mimics in the NFL in AAF defensive rules are not overly complicated. terms of the quality and the type of play, so that This is designed to allow the players a chance our technology can travel to not only the NFL, to adapt to a 10 game schedule and get them but other sports and other industries.” accustomed to new schemes and concepts as most of these players haven’t played Watching the Games competitively in probably over a year or more. You can watch the AAF through a multitude It’s conceivable that the rules are very narrowly of platforms. CBS Sports Network will televise tailored to adjust to the experience level of the one game a week, the NFL Network will show league. 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Well, here we are folks. It’s year and hummingbirds absolutely love them. By Joey Farah one of the busiest times of the You just have to be careful where you put them Farah’s Fishing Adventures year for many of my clan, and in your yard. Remember the southeast wind is it’s nothing but up from here. the strongest, and if you put these plants upwind So many of the Island Moon readers have fish on lures. Tomorrow is the CCA-Corpus Christi banquet, of your pool, you will be cursing me. Take a enjoyed the accounts of one of the founding Often there is a and Saturday is the 24th annual Billy Sandifer look at how your yard is oriented and which fathers of the Island, I have to share a memory. misconception Big Shell Cleanup. While I can’t hardly focus way the leaves and blooms are going to travel. As a young teen, living my life one day at a of the need to with all the pieces that many of us are pulling Or you can just do like I did and plant stuff time out of a small aluminum boat, we always wade fish to use together to make these events fly, I really do willy-nilly in the yard and hope for the best. managed to find the most colorful characters lures, but on the contrary it’s enjoy this time of year. Augs and I were visiting I have a confession to make: I still have my around. One of our adventures was to cast net easier and more the other day, and realized that March is already hummingbird feeder up from last season. I bait all day and sell it to the marinas for gas booked and April is filling up at a high rate of guess I just got busy or something. That, and money to fuel our explorations in the boat. We productive to speed. It will be Labor Day before we know I overfilled it the last time in like November. spent two days gathering finger mullet, and fish with lures what happened. While it’s getting moldy, the golden fronted walked into the nice new two story bait stand from the boat. I agree and enjoy I heard a rumor that Dale Nelson said we’re woodpecker is still sipping on it daily. You over under the Big Bridge. loyal readers know my love-hate relationship stalking the not going to get any more frosts and that it’s shallows on foot, time to start planting for the spring. I barely got with those characters. But I figure waste- not-want-not, so they can have at it. Baxter but that is tuning the last mow in from last season the other day; I Even those gloomy days your skills and don’t think my grass ever stopped growing this texted me that he had half a million butterbutts have been great fun and (yellow rumped warblers) in his yard yesterday. efforts to include past winter. While we think that two months fishing, get out and GET only the biggest of 50 degree weather was miserable, it was While there’s been a few around all winter, you WET! know something’s going on when they start and mature still within parameters of the growing season. speckled trout, My plumeria that is tucked off on the leeward to bunch up,. That would go with the several murmurations that I saw on the way back and or to sight cast. From the boat we are free to side of the barn never dropped it’s leaves, but fish water above chest deep. This time of year the esperanza and wild olive trees that were forth from Houston yesterday. Murmuration? Wait what you say? No, that’s not a typo. the majority of gamefish are in 4-6 feet, just a exposed to the north wind look like they’ve bit deeper than I want to walk. In the boat we been through a hurricane. Hope they pep up. A murmuration is a group of birds (first are close to each other so we can talk about rod defined in starlings) that lift up off the strokes, lure selection, color, and all points of ground and fly in an every changing, presentation. Satellite radio a box of food and whirling, twisting and turning flock drinks and a bunch of good conversation and that really doesn’t go anywhere. It’s stories are in between every hook set! I had very interesting to watch. They just fly some guys this week that when I opened up all around in a tight bunch that seems like the lure boxes they couldn’t keep one bait on they don’t know which way they are the hook, for changing colors ever few casts going. I always thought of it as the birds just because they wanted to use it all! They did getting antsy, like they know it’s almost end up catching over 100 trout that day on every time to migrate, and they pick up and color I had! swirl around, but no one actually leads the group north or south. Maybe it’s exercise or practice for the upcoming migration that they’re about to go on. Anyhoo, look it up on the Youtubes, there’s some pretty cool videos. Well folks, if I don’t see you at the banquet on Thursday, then I will see you on the beach for the cleanup on Saturday morning. Please arrive a few Redfish have been showing up along the minutes before 8am ready to go. We docks and natural shorelines in the Padre always need people to show up in 4X4’s Island Canals. and bring small trailers. Tyler and I A stern face met us as the glass door shut will be leading one of the later sections, behind us with a slam and a ring of a bell tied and remember that we’re using the to the handle. We all cringed a little as we knew blue bags for trash and the orange for we should have held the door a bit from the recycle. Wear proper clothing, don’t wind. The scowl crept across the man’s face as pick up sharps or glass (alert your he waited for us to speak. We each got a can CCA Cover 2019-Scale. section leader) and stay out of the of soda and I bravely asked for a few of the dunes because it’s supposed to be warm Snickers Bars in the big glass cooler under the Speaking of planting plants, it’s definitely time. on Saturday. We don’t want any incidents with man’s folded arms. He snapped that those were I highly recommend the two plants above (wild the local indigenous species. Drop me a line not for sale. He rang us up and stared at the wet olive and esperanza) as well as fire cracker bush at [email protected] and I’ll see you next feet and sea weed crusted legs dropping on his and trumpet vine. While all of these plants are week On the Rocks notorious shedders, they also bloom most of the floor, his eyebrows met in the middle with a bushy flare. I saw the hardened stare come over him, and I just released what was on my mind. Drift fishing with lures this week has “Would you like to buy some mullet?” “What do brought 26-100 trout a day to hand along they look like,” he answered. We walked down the King Ranch shoreline. the stairs and to our little boat, showed him the ice chest full of iced down fish. He straightened Marker 37 Marina up and mauled his chin with wrinkled hardened hands. “How much you kids want for them?” Monster drum in the ICW I looked back at Nick and James, turned around We have been starting off with a slower • Full service Marina and stared into those eyes, fear fell across my retrieve in deeper water, then seeing the fish neck. I wanted to say forget it! Run back to in the shallow reaches warm up and prefer a • Fuel the boat and just leave. I stood a bit taller and faster more aggressive stroke of the lure mid- said, “Three Snickers Bars.” Old Charlie had morning. Darks, brights, and natural color baits • Bait to crack a smile, GO GET UM! We ran up the have been the key, as the fish will prefer one of • Boat slips stairs and opened the back of the glass case and those at any given time or day. sank into his private stash. Many days hot and Those big monster drum are marching through • Group and cold we brought those boats across the bay full the ICW right now, so hop out for a few hours of mullet and shrimp to Mr. Charlie Rawalt, and tie into one of the BEASTS! Tournament facilities mainly to just sit and see if he would tell a few stories. Sometimes he was nice, many times he MARKER 37 Marina has its new FISH TALES • Outfi tting just was like a badger you poked out of the den. FOOD TRUCK up and going. They have a bang The one thing we loved about him was that he up breakfast menu that is better than anything was always in LIVING COLOR. to go on the island. The egg sandwich is OPEN 7 Days AWSOME! 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It will be back in April. the Coastal Bend arts Corpus Christi actors of all ages. candidate’s opportunity is Thursday, February community. The arts, which include local Sea Pines- The legal review of the Sea Pines The Harbor Playhouse produces live theater 21, 2019, at the Island Presbyterian church theatres, performing arts centers, artists, and documentation continues. performances ranging from Broadway musicals starting at 5:30 PM. musicians, continue to educate the public on like “Legally Blonde” and “Les Miserables” Cobo de Bara parking lot- The engineering the culture of South Texas and the value of Board Meeting- The next Board meeting to family oriented shows like “A Christmas specifications are complete, and bids have self expression. This week, I will focus on will be February 26, 2019, at the Island Carol” and “Peter Pan” and even works by local been sent to contractors. Corpus Christi’s Harbor Playhouse and the Presbyterian Church at 5:30 PM. playwrights. The Harbor Playhouse seeks to Port Aransas Community Theatre (PACT). The Voting- If you have not received a ballot, educate the South Texas community in the art Annual Meeting- The Annual Meeting is Harbor Playhouse, a non profit organization, please call the PIPOA office at 361-949-7025 of theatre making by allowing locals to audition scheduled for March 9, 2019at the Sea Shore is an excellent community for theatre goers, for instructions on how to obtain one. Voting or volunteer for shows. Anyone interested in school gymnasium beginning at 10:00 AM. beginner and advanced actors, and anyone who is extremely important. It is your opportunity volunteering can learn about lights, soundboards, At the meeting, the votes will be tallied for is interested in a captivating story. The Port to make your voice heard. Please vote! and other behind the scenes aspects of theater. Aransas Community Theatre aims to entertain, The Harbor Playhouse welcomes community inform, and educate, thereby enriching the participation and encourages new people to cultural life of the Texas Coastal Bend area. audition for production. P.I.P.O.A. Monthly Meeting Agenda Port Aransas Community Theatre Currently, Texas A&M University - Corpus For over 25 years, the Port Aransas Community Christi Department of Theatre of Dance and Tuesday, February 26, 2019 c. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, Theatre (PACT) has entertained locals and The Harbor Playhouse are teaming up to present March 26, 2019 Island Presbyterian Church Sanctuary – 5:30 tourists here in Port Aransas. More than a year “Mama Mia”. The show will make its debut PM 7. CONSENT AGENDA: (Routine items; ago, this coastal town was hit by Hurricane on March 7th and will have its final showing acceptable without further discussion) Harvey. Homes and businesses across the area on March 31st. Following the performance 14030 Fortuna Bay Drive, Corpus Christi, TX were impacted by the storm, but continue of “Mama Mia,” The Harbor Playhouse will 78418 a. Secretary’s Report: December 11, 2018 to rebuild. The pastel yellow theater is no unveil its performance of “Peter Pan” which Board Meeting Minutes will be presented April 26, 2019 through Notice of Meeting and Agenda exception. About three inches of water stood b. Secretary’s Report: January 10, 2019 Board in the main theater. Last September, The Port June 2nd, 2019. The Harbor Playhouse will Members of the audience will be provided an Special Meeting Minutes Aransas Community Theatre put on their first be auditioning for their summer show, “The opportunity to address the Board during Public show since Harvey. Summer Melodrama,” in mid-April. Tickets and Comment. Please speak into the microphone c. Secretary’s Report: January 22, 2019 Board volunteer opportunities can be found at www. located at the podium and state your name Meeting Minutes As the Port Aransas Community Theatre harborplayhouse.com. For more updates on continues to grow, please join them for their and address. Your presentation will be limited 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS: upcoming shows, auditions, and even summer to three minutes. Please sign in prior to the upcoming production of “Crimes of the Heart” camps for kids, check out the Harbor Playhouse meeting with your name, physical address, a. Compliance Committee debuting Feb 28th and running through March on Instagram and Twitter @HarborPlayhouse. 10th. Then later in the season, please join email address, and the subject to be addressed. - Minutes / Presentation – Alan Rickertsen, them for Roald Dah’s “James and the Giant Legislature Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Peach” running from July 18th to August 4th. As a reminder, the 86th Legislative Session is b. Architectural Control Committee If you would like to get involved, volunteers 2. RECEIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST currently underway! If you would like to follow are always needed, no experience necessary, STATEMENT - Minutes – Tom Cable, Chair the Texas House and learn more information on the job training will be provided. The Port on news, committees or other aspects of the 3. PRESENTATIONS WITH POSSIBLE c. Canals and Waterways Committee Aransas Community Theatre encourages legislative body, you can access its website at BOARD ACTIONS: the area residents and visitors to attend and - Minutes - Bill Sargent, Chair http://www.house.texas.gov. The site features participate in quality presentations of a cross- a. ISAC / TIRZ Representative Report live streaming from the House floor and 9. TREASURER’S REPORT – FINANCIAL section of the finest theatrical works available. committee hearings, as well as access to a 4. MEMBERS’ COMMENTS (3 minutes/ REPORTS: (The Board will review, discuss, PACT provides education in the theatre arts to number of other resources. You can also follow member) and then accept all financial reports, with adults, young adults and children. Tickets and the Texas Senate at http://www.senate.texas. possible Board action.) volunteer opportunities can be found at http:// 5. PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS: gov. The Texas Governor’s official website can www.portaransascommunitytheatre.com/. a. Election a. Bank Accounts Update: Nick Colosi be found at http://gov.texas.gov/ . b. Whistleblower Investigations 10. OLD BUSINESS: (With possible Board Harbor Playhouse If you have questions regarding any of the action) information mentioned in this week’s article, 6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT – The The history of the Harbor Playhouse Company please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or Board will receive a report of important topics a. Billish Park- RFP dates back to 1925 when it was formed under District Office. Please always feel free to since the previous meeting. the name, Corpus Christi Players. During these 11. NEW BUSINESS: (With possible Board contact my office if you have any questions action) early stages, the small company only performed a. Annual Meeting: Saturday, March 9, 2019 4 shows a year, but slowly grew into the Little or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if b. Annual Board Meeting: Saturday, March 9, a. CPA Engagement – 2019 Corpus Christi Theater in 1948. The Theater you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. My offices are available 2019 (immediately follows Annual Meeting) 12. ADJOURN Company performed for 2 seasons at Wynn Seale Middle School until they opened up a at any time to assist with questions, concerns building on Alameda Street. This was their or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; home for 27 years, but as the community and District Office, 361-949-4603). Corrections to POA Friday Night Fish popularity of the company grew, the theater had to expand its facility and members. The - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 group moved to the Bayfront in 1972 and was Election Ballot Fry March 8- renamed the Harbor Playhouse Company. Since Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). By Jim Smock then, the theater has continued to grow in size He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. texas.gov or at 512-463-0672. Executive Director April 12 and importance to the community. Currently, the Harbor Playhouse is located in the Corpus Padre Isles Property Owners Association The Annual Meeting Notice and Ballot have St. Andrew by the Sea now been received by some property owners. Senate Finance Wraps up First It has been brought to my attention that I made Catholic Church 5-7 errors on the Ballot. Under Option #1, instead of St. Andrew by the Sea Catholic Church will reading “no later than Friday March 1, 2019,” it hold their annual fish fry at the church Family Round of Hearings Life Center, 14238 Encantada Avenue from 5-7 reads: “March 2, 2018.” Further, under Optional After four weeks of hearing agency requests to first responders due to fears of lost revenue p.m. each week from March 8 through April 12. General Proxy, it reads “2018 Annual Meeting,” for funding, the Senate Finance Committee will caused by passage of the bill itself, and a third instead of “2019 Annual Meeting.” These are The cost is $8 for a plate that includes fried now move on to the next phase of developing would change the name of the rollback rate my errors and I take full responsibility for them; fish, fries, green beans, coleslaw, and coffee or the Senate proposal for state spending in 2020 to the “voter-approved rate.” Author Senator I apologize if this had caused anyone confusion. iced tea. and 2021. Since January 22nd, the committee Kelly Hancock of North Richland Hills said he believed that this would better describe what the Since the ballot states March 2, the POA will The church is located just off Park Road 22 met 13 times publicly to consider the advice rollback rate means, that is, the maximum rate accept ballots through Saturday, March 2, 2019. across the street from the entrance to Bob Hall of the Legislative Budget Board and question of annual growth in a property tax rate allowed Pier. agency representatives, offering praise for If you do not plan to attend the meeting or are a job well done in many cases but in others, before taxpayers get the final say. That bill now unsure of you plans, please return the Ballot by demanding answers on why long-term problems heads to the full Senate. SATURDAY, MARCH2, 2019. go unsolved. Hearings were broken down by Also out of committee this week is SATURDAY, March 2 applies to ballots that budget article, with Articles II and III taking Flower Mound Senator Jane Nelson’s proposal are mailed, e-mailed, or faxed. up both the most hearing time and the most to better coordinate mental health services on proposed funding. Those are the sections of Currently, for those property owners who will a statewide level and improve service delivery the budget that fund health and human services come to the Annual Meeting, they may cast to the state’s children and adolescents. SB 10 and public education, respectively, and together ballots at the Annual Meeting on March 9, 2019. would create the Mental Health Consortium, they make up about 85 percent of total proposed which would coordinate behavioral health Thank you!! state spending. In keeping with priorities laid services and research at Texas medical schools out by the Governor and Lt. Governor earlier and other health-related institutions of higher in the session, the Senate budget as filed learning. It would give pediatricians the includes $6 billion in spending in Article III opportunity to consult with mental health to pay for across-the-board teacher pay raises professionals about treatment of their young and to offset revenue lost by any property tax Padre Island Real Estate Ticker patients using telemedical technologies, reform measures passed this session. Next, allowing assessment and treatment to begin as January 16 - January 31 senators on the 15-member committee will early as possible. The bill would also provide break up into workgroups focused on individual By Cindy Molnar access to telemedical consultations for at- budget articles and develop a spending plan for Coldwell Banker Island Realtors risk public school students. Nelson said that that section of state government. Then each youth mental health in Texas is approaching a workgroup recommendation will be rolled Waterfront Homes Sold 14830 Whitecap Blvd. crisis point, and the state needs to act. “I firmly into a final version to be voted on by the full 110 Interior Condominiums/ believe that this legislation will help identify 15365 Sabre Drive committee. Townhomes/Duplexes Listed From youth at risk, get them to treatment, and prevent 15301 Bowsprit Court $89,000.00-$489,900.00 Monday, the Senate Property Tax Committee them from becoming a danger to themselves or 14309 Bluefish Street amended and passed the property tax growth others.” This bill was passed by the Health and Waterfront Condomiums/Townhomes reform bill, Senate Bill 2, by committee chair Human Services Committee unanimously and 14178 Palo Seco Drive Sold and Houston Senator Paul Bettencourt, after should fare just as well before the full Senate, 60 Waterfront Homes Listed From 14802 Windward Drive #229 adding 15 amendments. “This will be a big step as all 31 members are signed on as co-authors. $285,000.00-$4,500,000.00 in Texans getting the needed property tax relief 15401 Salt Cay Court #804 that they deserve,” he said. Bettencourt added Interior Lot Homes Sold 14810 Windward Drive #205 these changes were developed following more 13930 Windjammer Drive than 11 hours of public testimony on the bill in 70 Waterfront Condominiums/ a hearing last Wednesday. The major provisions 13937 Skysail Street Townhomes/Duplexes Listed From in the bill remain: the 2.5 percent rollback rate, 15704 Finistere Street $68,000.00-$1,250,000.00 automatic trigger for tax ratification, or rollback, elections, as well as the myriad of transparency 14918 Topgallant Street Waterfront Lots and appraisal review board changes. Most of 15949 El Soccorro Loop 15301 Cruiser Street the amendments were technical corrections, 16110 Coralvine Street 49 Waterfront Lots Listed From but there were some significant modifications. $129,900.00-$2,000,000.00 Perhaps the biggest change is an amendment 14005 Hawksnest Bay Drive added by Conroe Senator Brandon Creighton, 13913 Longboat Drive Interior Lots Sold which would allow voters in smaller taxing 13906 Forestay Street jurisdictions a chance to decide if they want to 15433 Dyna Street implement the provisions of SB 2. As filed, the 66 Interior Lot Homes Listed From 47 Interior Lots Listed From bill exempted those taxing entities that collected $221,200.00-$900,000.00 $30,000.00-$115,000.000 less than $15 million in combined sales and Commercial Lots property tax revenue. Another change would Interior Lot Condominiums/ prohibit cities and counties from cutting funding Townhomes/Duplexes Sold 12 Commercial Lots Listed From $125,000.00-$1,850,000.00 15010 Leeward Drive #205 14721 Whitecap Blvd. #382 Send letters and photos to 14802 Whitecap Blvd. #3-103 14202 Encantada Avenue #602 [email protected] February 21, 2019 Island Moon A 15 The Island Outdoors Nuisance Plant Spotlight: Tax Identity Theft Awareness Plains Coreopsis By Kelly Trevino Regional Director, Corpus Christi and Victoria Better Business Bureau By Stacey Kempf By Stacy Kempf Tax season has officially begun, and scammers • Identify fake communications. The IRS may be looking to steal your identity and your always sends written notifications first, Also known as Golden Tickseed, Goldenwave refund. The Federal Trade Commission declared so if you receive a call or email before or Calliopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), this variety last week “Tax Identity Theft Awareness an official letter, it’s probably from a of Coreopsis is quite common on the island Week”. This awareness week provides a great scammer pretending to contact you about and can be found just as easily in neighborhood opportunity to learn more about what a tax scam past due taxes. Always be cautious of yards and lots as in the island’s grasslands looks like and how scammers can use your anyone who threatens you, the IRS will areas. I use the term “nuisance” lightly when it private information for profit. never do that. comes to this plant, as it’s a native species to the southern United States that attracts pollinators It’s important to know how identity theft • Understand spam. If you receive an and birds. However, since it can sometimes happens. In tax identity theft, someone typically email from the IRS, do not reply to the be an uninvited guest to many island yards, uses your social security number to get a job sender or click on links or attachments it is generally thought of as a bit of nuisance or a tax refund. In 2017 the IRS reported over included in the email. weed. (Although as my one of my rangeland 56,000 IRS imposters and over 400 tax related • Protect your privacy. Online professors used to say, “There is no such thing scams in Texas alone in 2018. More than 50 accessibility to shopping and banking as a weed!”) tax scams have already been reported to BBB also means increased accessibility to your across the United States in 2019 so far. But how Growth Habits personal information, so be sure to take do you know if you have been a target of this extra precautions against data breaches. Although considered an annual, this plant can scam? You may go online to file your tax return • Employers should also exercise caution. actually bloom for a couple of years before and discover a return has already been filed The IRS encourages company payroll dying off, and while bloom periods typically using your social security number or you may officials to double check any unusual or extend from late spring through the summer, receive a letter from the IRS stating that more executive-level requests for employee’s this plant can begin putting out flowers earlier than one return was filed under your name. personal information. if the winter temperatures are mild enough. In So how can you keep yourself safe? BBB fact, you can start to see some of this year’s recommends these tips: For more information on tax identity theft, visit first coreopsis blooms outside right now on the bbb.org. • Complete your refund as soon as island. possible. Scammers usually file fast to Kelly Trevino is the regional director for Preferring moist sand and sunny locations, this beat the real taxpayer to the refund. The the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better plant does well in areas with lots of calcium sooner you file, the less likely a scammer Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. carbonate, which our soil has plenty of due will be successful. Kelly is available for media interviews and the number of shells and its marine organism speaking engagements. You can reach her by • Pay attention to official content. It also seeds out quite readily, and if not phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ communications. Respond promptly to Description de-headed, you may find yourself with a yard corpuschristi.bbb.org. official written notices from the IRS about full of these blooms. However, that might not This plant is in the same family as sunflowers duplicate returns or other tax related be a bad thing, as these plants are desirable in and daisies (Asteraceae) and grows anywhere issues. from 1-3 feet in height with an average spread some instances and are commercially available of approximately 18 inches. Both its stems and in some areas of the country for use in landscape leaves are long and slender, and while it can design. look quite delicate, it’s actually a very sturdy plant. Its numerous linear leaves appear only on Control Methods Eyesore of the Week the lower half of the plant, while its blooms sit If you choose to remove these plants from your atop skinny stalks that extend straight up from yard, it can easily be done by hand or through the base of the plant. Although only one 1-2 inch the use of a herbicide. Removal or treatments bloom is produced per stalk, Plains Coreopsis is should be done prior to the plant seeding out, known for growing a copious amount of blooms in order to keep the plant from spreading. Also, all at once with each flower being comprised if pulling by hand, it should be noted that it is of 7-9 bright yellow rays with a reddish-brown much easier to do so before the plant matures. center. How to manage the drones… Texas A&M Corpus Christi Selected as One of Two Sites to Study the Problem

To ensure that safety, NASA’s Unmanned This year marks the fourth and final chapter in Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) a series of testing drone technology, with each Our Eyesore of the Week this project selected the Lone Star UAS Center year increasing in complexity, according to time is this beauty at 13702 A of Excellence & Innovation at Texas A&M NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s University-Corpus Christi to test drone traffic Silicon Valley. La Entrada. It features hideous management. The Island University is one of “Our (program) represents the most views from both the street side only two test sites selected nationwide. complicated demonstration of advanced UAS and waterside. As drones become more numerous in the skies operating in a demanding urban environment of the United States a system is needed the Lone that will have been tested to date,” said Ronald The jungle out front is Star team plans to start testing this summer Johnson, NASA UTM project manager. complimented nicely by the and will focus on drone communication, “For the commercial drone industry to really collision avoidance, safe landing, services that advance, they need to see the results of this broken windows and crumbling support UAS operations, and safety in an urban testing to understand the opportunities and dock out back. How this place landscape. challenges posed by flying in an environment where communications, GPS navigation, has dodged action by the city “The Lone Star Team is proud to have been micro weather, tall buildings, and community selected by NASA to work on such critical is unknown but for the majesty acceptance all present hurdles to everyday, safe testing efforts,” said Mike Sanders, Acting operation.” of its dilapidation which is Executive Director of the Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence & Innovation. “This series of tests NASA’s UTM project works closely with the exceeded only by its haunted is a critical step in enabling the safe integration Federal Aviation Administration to conduct appearance it is our Eyesore of of unmanned aircraft systems within an urban field demonstrations of small unmanned environment. We look forward to working aircraft systems to fully and safely access low- the Week. with NASA’s Ames Research Center, the City altitude airspace in support of civil and business of Corpus Christi and its first responders, the opportunities. The UTM project is under the Corpus Christi International Airport, the Port Airspace Operations and Safety Program within of Corpus Christi, as well as the many partners the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, across Texas and the United States.” with researchers at NASA’s Ames, Glenn, and Langley research centers.

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The senior girls from the Flour Clay Michael Stephens; Miss Chloe-Sue Leila board of the Padre Isles Property Owners Bluff / Padre Island area participated in a night Wong, presented by Mr. Christopher Lee Hunt, Association to express their views. The topic Committees can serve of formal introductions amidst lighted elegance, and escorted by Mr. Nathaniel Isaac Goce- for this week concerns committees at the an important role in personalized table decorations, and dinner and Reyes. POA and which the candidates think are helping an organization dancing with family and friends. the most important and how they would use and Board in making The Cotillion season began with the Mother / them. decisions. The members The debutantes, presenters, and escorts for the Daughter Afternoon Delight and ended with the of a Committee can offer 2018 - 2019 ball were: Miss Ella Marie Atherton, Presentation Ball. Monthly meetings prepare We have two issues left before the March expertise that individual presented by Mr. Lloyd Bradley Atherton, and the young ladies with skills that were applied 9 annual meeting when the votes will be Board members might escorted by Mr. Samual Jack Straiton; Miss during the formal event and will be utilized after tallied. The subject for the next issue is: not possess and can Alexandra Denise Bettiga, presented by Mr. graduation and in the workplace and college. The recent move by the Sea Pines also give different David Phillip Bettiga, and escorted by Mr. The traditional “twirl” on the dance floor by subdivision to secede from the POA raises perspectives. I think the Holden Chance Moon: Miss Abbigail Dea- the debutantes is an annual Presentation Ball the fundimental question of the future of following Committees are appropriate, but Ann Brummett, presented by Mr. Chad Dea event along with the father / daughter dance, the organization, why we have it, what are there could certainly be others. Brummett, and escorted by Mr. Jacob Schaum: introduction curtsy, ROTC sword ceremony and its key functions, and what would you say Miss Destiny Alix Buenavente, presented by Mr. the presentation of the mothers, presenters and 1. Architectural Control which is to people who are considering withdrawing established by our Covenants. Steve Trevino, and escorted by Mr. Dexter Troy escorts. All the debutantes are required to wear their neighborhoods from the POA? Lozada Gerina; Miss Ashelin Annette Daniels, formal white gowns with uniform accessories 2. Rules and Compliance which should presented by Mr. Steve Daniels, and escorted by and makeup to accent the overall elegant This is a key topic that has only recently be the group that establishes rules and Mr. Tyler James Olivarez; Miss Henley Blake presentation of the young ladies. arisen and with that in mind we will raise guidelines consistent with the desires the word limit to 400 words. Elam, presented by Mr. Bruce Donald Elam ll, The master of ceremonies was Dr. Sal of our community….less rules the and escorted by Mr. Nicolas Antonio Gallegos; Alvarado, administrator with the Flour Bluff better Miss Kristine Annette Regalado Epley, presnted School District, and the sword ceremony was 3. Canals and Bulkheads to make sure by Mr. Andrew Lee Epley, and escorted by Judith Cutright performed by the award winning Navy Junior we maintain our most important and Mr. Jacob Christian DeWolfe; Miss Tabitha Outlined in ROTC from Flour Bluff High School. There the Articles of unique asset. Ashley Foster, presented by Mr. Clint Foster, was over 300 family and friends in attendence Incorporation, PIPOA 4. Finance to assist in being efficient and and escorted by Mr. Colby Jay Christopher; at the Ball. Miss Dierra Lynn Goslin, presented by Mr. non-profit corporation good stewards of our substantial fund Benjamin John Goslin, and escorted by Mr. The Coastal Cotillion is an organization to is organized to balances. educate and enlighten the young women in promote social welfare Carson Hewlett Gulley; Miss Adrienne Clare I would suggest the above Committee’s the Flour Bluff / Padre Island and London and common good of Gray, presented by Mr. Gary Donal Gray , and be comprised of experts appointed by the community about social and educational all property owners escorted by Mr. Zachary David Stone; Miss Board with each Board member placing one opportunities available to them as they move and residents, and to Lauren Leigh Gray, presented by Mr. Gary Committee member. The Committees should through their post-graduation training and preserve the highest quality marina type Donal Gray, and escorted by Mr. Roman Raul be led by one Board member assigned by the college endeavors and create their profeeional community. With clarity of purpose, Canals Ramos; Miss Madison Camiel Hale, presnted President. The Committees themselves can careers. They are provided social development and Waterways, Covenant Compliance, by Mr. Jessie Odell Hale lll, and escorted by vote and remove a disruptive member or through guest speakers, workshops, and social and the required Architectural Control Mr. Jessie Odell Hale lV; Miss Dorothy Anne Board leader to be replaced by the original functions where they can develop personal Committees will more effectively assist the Heartwell, presented by Mr. Kevin Michael assigning Board member or President, skills as they approach adulthood. The Coastal Board of Directors in fulfilling PIPOA’s Heartwell, and escorted by Mr. Zachary Charles respectively. Cipolla; Miss Rebecca Jane Hudson, presented Cotillion is open to any high school senior mission and improve member services. by Mr. Jason Jared Hudson, and escorted by Mr. girl living in the Flour Bluff, Padre Island or Establishment of the Government Relations Effective leaders know how to delegate, Colton Dayne Gohlke; Miss Cecelia Leeann London area. Committee will strengthen ties to city, listen to others and surround themselves county, and state leadership, ensuring timely with smart people….Committees help Irving, presented by Mr. Christopher Brian The debutantes in the group picture are, from Irving, and escorted by Mr. Xavier Irving; response to island issues and acquisition effective leaders. left to right, front row; Abbigail Brummett, of our fair share of financial support. Miss Kylee Nicole McCarrell, presented by Destiny Buenavente, Cecelia Irving, Kylee Mr. Paul Nathanel Strey, and escorted by Mr. Information gatherings organized by the McCarrell, Helen Mlady, Rebecca Hudson, Community Relations/Events Committee Brian McCabe Elijah Towery; Miss Dakota Elizabeth Miller, Ella Atherton, Kristine Epley, Madison Hale presented by Mr. Thomas Edward Miller, will increase awareness and gain member We have an incredible and Alexandra Bettiga, back row; Lauren feedback on proposed PIPOA actions. and escorted by Mr. Jake Thomas McDowell; Gray, Dierra Gorlin, Kaitlin Neri, Chloe-Sue wealth of talent on Miss Helen Rebecca Mlady, presented by Mr. PIPOA sponsored family-entertainment our Island! People Wong, Dakota Miller, Elyse Suckley, Adrienne events will encourage member involvement Craig Joseph Mlady, and escorted by Mr. Jake VanBrunt, Ashelin Daniels, Henley Elam, from all walks of life, Ryan Hoyt Ferguson; Miss Kaitlin Faye Neri, and provide recreational benefits. Disaster varied educational Dorothy Heartwell, April Prosek, Adrienne Prevention/Response Committee will help presented by Mr. Kevin Christopher Neri, and Gray, and Tabitha Foster. backgrounds and a vast escorted by Mr. Brett Austin Baty; Miss April PIPOA improve member preparedness and life experiences can Rose Prosek, presented by Mr. John Wayne The 2018 - 2019 Coastal Cotillion board offer disaster relief guidance. benefit all of us. The Wilson, and escorted by Mr. Victor Tiberius members are: Flo East, senior advisor, Elaine Communicating effectively with members primary problem I’ve seen with Committees Adames lV; Miss Elyse Kathleen Suckley, Boughton, Susan Lawson, Trudy Luce and Dr. and engaging them in open dialogue are is attracting property owners recognizing presented by Mr. Daniel Robert Suckley, and Elly Soler major leadership challenges. Transparency their effort and recommendations. I’ve throughout PIPOA decision-making talked to Islanders about what they could processes will gain member trust and bring to the table and too often, there’s a confidence. Greater utilization of social and negative reaction the gist of which is “why news media platforms will foster a better would I do that and subject myself and family informed citizenry. Engaged and empowered to the negativity of social media and be stakeholders are key to PIPOA’s leadership ignored”. We also have committee members success in fulfilling its mission to preserve who denigrate the PIPOA and anyone who the quality of life Islanders cherish. might not totally agree with their views. We need to tap into this vast pool of knowledge and experience by respecting the members Kelly McFadden who serve and taking their work seriously. Prior to 2013, our Bylaws I agree that the Board has the final say on listed the following any committee’s recommendations but let’s required standing make serving on a committee something that committees: the Islanders want to do. Please go to my website (www.brianmccabeforpipoa.com) 1. ACC for more on this subject and watch my video. Cotiillion Ball 2019 2. Homeowner Also, more on the effect of social media next Advisory week. WE Can Do Better. 3. Covenants/ Compliance Robert Algeo 4. Bulkheads/Canals Our POA Covenants only require the Why Purchase From Gary Lunt, Inc.? 5. 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Snoopy’s (361) 949-8815 13313 S. Padre Island Drive Scoopy’s (361) 949-7810 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 February 21, 2019 Island Moon A 18 Also on March Three Chords and the Truth 1st, Aloha Dave By Ronnie Narmour and the Tourists will bring their [email protected] trop-rock to Lighthouse Rick croaked… Giggity’s and Stevie Start will I guess the word is play Island Italian. out that Lighthouse On Saturday the Rick croaked last 2nd, Padre Island week. He didn’t like Matt Hole and the Hot will have their the word “death” and Rod Gang will play annual Barefoot made us refer to his Giggity’s on Saturday Mardi Gras impending demise as 2nd. parade and party. “when I croak”. For Jerry Diaz will play Shorty’s as part of the Todd Dorn and the Sea Drifters played Splendiferous instance, when he gave Pirates and Poets weekend on Feb. 23-24. will provide the his mandolin to his pal Giggity’s on Saturday. nd Lighthouse Rick music for that even. Also on Saturday the 2 , Kelley Mickwee it was more show at the non-smoking Tiki Room next a two day Pirates and Poet’s singer-songwriter Rich Lockhart will play the Back Porch and Reichenbach has with the instruction, “I show on Friday starting at 7:30 with ARIck gone to that great Friday at 6PM. I also caught Todd Dorn and Matt Hole and the Hot Rod Gang will play want it back if I don’t Sea Drifters (San Antonio, TX) last Saturday Hoefel & Gary James Moeller, J.D. Edge Giggity’s and the Independent Thieves will light house in the th croak.” It seemed less at Giggity’s. Todd had his original band back & Melanie Howe and on Saturday afternoon play Shorty’s. Tuesday the 5 is actually Fat sky. dramatic though the together with Jay Alan on lead, Cousin starting at 12:30 with Ty Dietz, Jerry Diaz and Tuesday and the great zydeco/roots band from end result is the same. Garland on keys, Oscar Rios on drums and the Mark Mireles. And on Saturday night at 7:00 San Antonio, Miss Neesie and Earfood will But croaking implies at least he had a good amazing Damon Williams on bass, who hadn’t at the Plantation Suites with Kit Steadman, play Giggity’s the big Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras attitude about the inevitable and helped those been back to Port A since Harvey. Those cats Jim Hoehn and Mary Cutrufello. Also on of us in the final trenches with him deal with laid down some great funky licks and Jay did Saturday, the Third Coast Theater has a show an otherwise gloomy situation. Watching Rick a great job of harmonizing with Todd all night. with Richard Leigh and Davin James. Leigh fade away with colon cancer has been an eye It was a text book boot scootin’ good country is a Nashville performing songwriter best opener for me. For one thing, I went and got a show. Todd usually plays every third Saturday known for penning the Crystal Gale hit “Don’t colonoscopy and I highly recommend them. It’s of the month at Giggity’s. It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue”. James is from a horrible disease that can be prevented and trust the Houston area and is a strong blues oriented me, you don’t want to go out that way. Watching DO NOT MISS LIST country artist that will play the Back Porch on Rick die the past few weeks has kept mortality March 1. front and center in my thoughts. I observed Coming this weekend… professionals in this field, hospice nurses and On the horizon… administrators and funeral home reps, who deal with dying daily, help us get through a very stressful situation. The three of us who were there with him until the end, Tracy and Elisa The Ear Food Orchestra will play Fat and me, had never been through this experience Tuesday at Giggity’s on March 5th. before and found out there’s a lot to deal with. I totally respect those kind folks from the hospice party at Giggity’s. There will be the annual company and Charlie Marshall’s Funeral Mardi Gras Parade leaving the Gaff at 5:00. Home. Those angels were truly a blessing. We Also Texas Red’s will have a crawfish boil that were like deer in the headlights and they knew day. Bon ton roulette yall. It’s time to get out what was coming and helped guide us through it those beads and eat some mud bugs. I love this with insight and compassion. God bless Tracy time of year. Be safe out there. Weatherall. That’s one strong woman and I Last year’s Mardi Gras Parade. Photo by see why Rick called her his mermaid. And, I Rusty Hicks ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♫♪♫ can’t say enough good things about Cynthia with AIM Hospice Services. She told us what to expect and it pretty much laid out exactly as she said it would. I actually became comfortable with Rick’s passing by the time it was all said and done. So now what? It’s all over but the Live Music crying, and Rick wasn’t much on crying. So we’ll go spread him around at the lighthouse on Sunday and throw him a good old Shorty’s send Davin James will play the Back Porch on off with food, music and stories. That’s what Friday. Tonight he wanted. Rick Reichenbach was a bonafied character and a true island treasure. And he was Ruben Limas @ Island my friend and we will all miss him. Adios you Thursday, February 21 Italian cranky old geezer. You gave me a lot of laughs. I Whooping Crane Festive Ty Dietz & the Cool Arrows @ Port A DAVIN JAMES MAR 1 @ House of Rock hope you come back as a pelican… a cranky old Beer Band @ Giggity’s pelican sitting on the pier drinking Nicaraguan RICH LOCKHART MAR 2 Alley Catz @ Executive Ruben Limas @ Island Surf Club rum and squawking at tourists. That would be Italian LAID BACK TEXAS MAR 8 perfect. Independent Thieves @ MITCHELL FERGUSON MAR 9 Friday, March 1 House of Rock CODY BRYAN MAR 15 Davin James @ Back Porch Scattered shots… Donavon Frankenreiter @ AUSTIN MEADE MAR 19 Aloha Dave & the Tourists Local songbird, Carol Executive Surf Club @ Giggity’s Elliott, played a rare Clarissa Serna @ Rockit’s Friday, February 22 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Stevie Start @ Island Italian concert last Friday in the Pirates & Poets @ Shorty’s Tiki Room at Giggity’s. Beatnik Bandits, Shaker Whooping Crane Festive Hymns @ House of Rock The room was packed @ Port A with fans, many of whom Ulrich Ellison & Tribe @ Saturday, March 2 were Winter Texans, who Giggity’s Barefoot Mardi Gras @ had waited over a year to Micro Wrestling @ House Padre Island hear this talented artist of Rock Rich Lockhart @ Back perform again. Elliott Billy Snipes @ Island Porch has pretty much moved Carol Elliott Wine Treasure Island Matt Hole @ Giggity’s played the Stevie Start will play Island Italian on Scarecrow People @ Independent Thieves @ to San Antonio since the Executive Surf Club hurricane but still keeps Tiki Room at Friday. Shorty’s Another Level @ Rockit’s an apartment in Port A Giggity’s last Saturday, February 23 OPEN AT 5 P.M. rd Proof of Life @ House of and can be found leading Friday. The 23 Annual Whooping Crane Festival will Whooping Crane Festive Rock the music at Trinity by be held for four days in Port A this weekend. @ Port A Robin Blue @ Island Italian the Sea Episcopal Church each Sunday. She There will be boat tours, a trade show, guest Pirates & Poets @ Shorty’s EVERY DAY! confided that this was her first gig in over a year speakers, a King Ranch Birding field trip, a & Plantation Suites Sunday, March 3 Ty Dietz @ Giggity’s but she intends to get her musical career kick photography workshop, a bird identification 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 Antone & the All Stars @ started again. That’s great news Carol. Good workshop, a dolphin watch tour and a special Laid Back Texas @ Padre Giggity’s Island Burger Co. treasureislandporta luck. You are an amazing artist and should share wine and design event. You can get all the info Metal Shop @ Brewster your talent wherever you can. It was a beautiful at www.whoopingcranefestival.org/the-2019- Monday, March 4 Street Open Jam w/ Ray Summy performance. Carol will be back for only one festival/. Also this weekend, Shorty’s will host Emo is Forever @ House @ Giggity’s of Rock Calling All Captains, Settle Janelle @ Island Wine Your Score @ House of Robin Blue @ Island Rock Italian Out of Bounds @ Fat Tuesday, March 5 GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Executive Surf Club Earfood @ Giggity’s LIVE MUSIC Open Jam w/ Rev Matt @ LIVE MUSIC Sunday, February 24 House of Rock Free Beer Band Every Thurs (7-10) Lighthouse Rick send off Pirates & Between the Buried, Me EVERY @ Shorty’s with Tesseract @ House Ullrich Ellison on Friday Whooping Crane Festive of Rock NIGHT Ty Dietz on Saturday @ Port A Poets Antone & All Stars Every Sunday (8-12) Antone & the All Stars @ Wednesday, March 6 Giggity’s Feb 23 -24 Jered Clark @ Giggity’s Open Jam Every Monday (8-12) Ballyhoo!, Kash’d Out @ PA Rockers @ Bernie’s Kitchen Open House of Rock Paul & Victoria Every Tuesday (7-10) OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas South Texas Grassroots @ Island Italian Until 1 a.m.! 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