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Around The By the numbers Island By Dale Rankin July 4, 2020 Last weekend was one for the books Holiday on our little Sandbar. The traffic jam Traffic count at SPID/ on Windward caused by the closed parking lot was a stark contrast to the Aquarius intersection during near empty beach at Whitecap. As July 4 weekend we wind down toward this weekend 36,056 vehicles Friday July 3 the beaches are back open but the nightly curfew remains in place. 27,202 vehicles Saturday July 4 The beach at the seawall was empty. But that can change in a heartbeat The parking lot at Bob Hall Pier was open and 27,774 vehicles Sunday July 5 as city and county officials and Photo by Jason Cox Island Escapes. packed. Photo by Jason Cox Island Escapes. beachgoers alike learn to cope with Compare those to previous the crazy situation we find ourselves weekends… in. Island businesses open and close 25,000 Memorial Day on a regular basis as employees test positive for the COVID virus. 35,911 Friday, June 26 An interesting item appeared 40,036 Saturday, June 27 Tuesday as beach managers for 35,415 Sunday, June 28 the City of Corpus Christi reported 70,000 vehicles SH 361/ picking up eight tons of beach trash Commodores intersection after the holiday weekend even with during both May 23 and May the reduction in crowd size due to 30 weekends. the vehicle ban. That sounds like a lot until you consider that on most 80,000 vehicles through the SH weekends they pick up 20 tons and 361/Commodores intersection on Memorial Day picked up 27 tons. on June 6

Closing the parking lot on the Michael J. Ellis Seawall July 3 in Port Aransas Photo by Steve Coons. Travel Numbers July 4 Locals last weekend packed the Ski caused a traffic jam on Windward. Basin and the 4th of July boat parade Weekend over at the Yacht Club filled the 50.1% Hotel Occupancy Rate canals with color. in Corpus Christi The on-again-off-again nature of Planning Padre Island 53.6% Hotel Occupancy Rate the Summer of COVID Discontent for Island and SPID corridor is playing havoc with hotel and motel operators who are booked full New construction and overnight stay in Travel Numbers for Corpus on Tuesday and empty on Friday. Christi Islanders with spare bedrooms find neighborhoods get attention 17,000 Hospitality industry themselves in a precarious position employees when friends from upstate call and By Dale Rankin hint and hint and hint that they would 10 million visitors annually Padre Island is facing two pressing like to come down and occupy them issues that will impact Island $1.5 billion generated annually for the weekend as we Islanders back development for decades and the and fill rather than just request they $22 million in sales tax Island Strategic Action which met keep their cooties OTB. The beach revenues from tourism for the first time in four months on curfew keeps campers out at night industry (Not including Hotel Tuesday moved to deal with both. and more than a few Island houses Occupancy Tax) have recreational vehicles parked The first is how to rework the 26% of citywide sales tax in their driveways with an electrical city’s Island Overlay Zone which collections cord running into the garage. since 2004 has listed rules which govern everything from the color On the positive side we head on into of new structures, to their design, the heart of Hurricane Season 2020 architecture, landscaping, and with nary a single game of chicken parking. with an oncoming storm (knock on Island wood) and just enough rain to put The second, at the request of the some shine on the pavement. Corpus Christi City Council, ISAC, in conjunction with the Padre Isles Republicans Property Owners Association, is working on the drafting of a city Turning Out for ordinance governing the burgeoning vacation rental by owner business on The presence of this trailer to be used as an office for a golf cart rental Constable Race Padre Island which is currently in the business along Whitecap prompted the discussions on the rules. Wild West stage unregulated by the Early voting city. in an Island Area Development Plan Beaches with the least impact on which is currently being drawn up by street traffic. That plan took on added continues through ISAC Chairman Jay Gardner said consultants hired by the city. Another importance in recent weeks as the Tuesday that two subcommittees layer of planning included in the ADP Park Road 22 Water Exchange Bridge July 10 will be formed to look at each issue is an Island Mobility Study to address project began moving to construction, This and That separately and report back to the full the long-term planning of how to the pedestrian and cart paths along Election Day is ISAC committee, which will then move people, and the golf carts they the waterway under the bridge will A couple quick items of good news. take plans for both matters to the city As Mary reports in Business Briefs increasing use for transportation, be a main means of passage for golf Tuesday council for a final vote. from the residential areas on the west carts. this week the new Starbucks still The two Island polling places Both issues are related to and included side of the SPID corridor to Gulf plans to open its doors this week Planning cont. on A4 have the highest total number of and the city’s new manager of street Republican votes cast in Nueces repairs and Island resident Richard County as Early Voting winds to a Martinez reported this week that A little Island history close Friday July 10. Election Day is crews are about to begin work on the Tuesday, July 14. pothole-strewn access road along the west side of SPID. The city might He Played Ball in Bob Hope’s Yard, Was an Extra A total of 749 voters have cast have made some money auctioning ballots in the runoff election between off the mineral rights to those things. in Spartacus and His Cousin is Max Klinger incumbent Precinct 4 Constable They were built to allow passage of Bobby Sherwood and challenger work vehicles when Padre Island was Island Business Owner and Flour Bluff Resident - Joe Farah Monty Allen. As of the close of first being developed and have had the polls on Tuesday night 444 scant work since, at least until now. By Mary Craft Republican ballots had been cast in the race at Ellis memorial Library in Tribute to the Butlers Anyone who has lived on the Island for very long probably has Port Aransas and 306 at Padre Island run into Island business owner Joe Baptist Church. The constable’s race Farah. There isn’t much about the is the only one on the ballot for Island Island that Joe doesn’t know. But Republican voters since there are no there are a few things about Joe that county or state runoff races to be you may not know. Like he was an decided. extra in Spartacus, played ball in Across the county Democrats have Bob Hope’s yard and is a legend in been turning out in much higher the commercial diving industry in numbers for races between Mary Louisiana where he was a pioneer “MJ” Hegar and Royce West to see in deep saturation diving. who will face incumbant U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the Noverember From Syria to New York General Election and a statewide Joe Farah’s grandparents came runoff between Roberto “Beto” to New York City from Syria in the Alonzo and Chrysta Castaneda for History cont. on A4 Joe Farah donning his diving gear in Louisiana. Around cont. on A4 Voting cont. on A4 July 9, 2020 Island Moon A 2 Independence Day on The Island

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Cars lined Whitecap Blvd leading to the beach due to the closure of the parking lot on Windward.

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Dr. John Gage sold his practice in Sanger, Pete Alsop Texas to move here. His wife Ashley is the office manager and the hygienist Jackie has many years of experience. Call 867-1800 to make an appointment. They are open Monday - Friday Island Delivery 8 am - 5 pm. Coldwell Banker Corpus Christi Texas KOA RV Park has opened on the Laguna waterfront at the end of Advertising Carribean Drive in Flour Bluff last week. The price range is roughly $65 - $85/night. The Jan Park Rankin owners also own Bluff’s Landing Marina & Lodge. Classifieds Aquarius Light Arlene Ritley I have always thought and been told that traffic lights are for control and safety. If the light is Production Manager causing wrecks to happen I would think it is Abigail Bair because the involved drivers are not following Contributing Writers correct procedures. That is a way of saying they Joey Farah have their head elsewhere. Not the fault of the Andy Purvis light. I also remember that the developer of the Mary Craft business complex at Aquarius and SR 22 paid around $400,000.00 to have the light installed Emily Gaines for the safety of drivers using the area. If I Jay Gardner were the developer and/or the owner of the new Artist rendering of the KOA RV Park at the end of Carribean Street in the Bluff. Todd Hunter Starbucks store in the development and the city Dotson Lewis decided to cut off my customers from access at Dr. Tom Dorrell the light THAT I PAID FOR I would seriously IGA General Manager Mike Ronnie Narmour try to get my money back including punitive Inglehart should be hiring by the damages from the entity who took my money. Brent Rourk end of July. He has been in the When the light is restricted from use at Aquarius grocery business for decades. The Photographers any drivers on the west side of SR 22 from any middle management positions Miles Merwin (Emeritus) street from the Laguna to Commodores cannot will be held by the Rasheeds’ Debbie Noble turn north onto SR 22 safely unless they do so daughters and son-in-laws at Commodores and SR 22. Any other crossing Jan Rankin making it truly a family business is a gamble and actually has resulted in crashes that, as such, will be a hands-on Mary Craft and even deaths. I have written before about operation. For applications go Ronnie Narmour the speed limit in the business and residential to islandmarketiga.com. Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) area of SR 22/SPID on the island and still think the limit should be 45MPH from the foot of the Starbucks will be opening on Riley P. Dog bridge and causeway to the city limit at Kleberg Wednesday, July 15th. County line. The traffic count at the SPID/ Thanks, Rick Self KOA Campers Aquarius intersection on Saturday, July 4th was 27,202 and Editor’s note: You are correct Rick the the prior Saturday, June 27th it was 40,036. developer did pay $426,000 as part of the $1.2 million total cost of reworking the Aquarius/ Chef Gail Huesman will be on the Coastal Living Show on Friday, July 10th at 9 am on SPID intersection. During the discussion at the KZTV. She will be talking about her experience winning the Food Network’s Supermarket Island Strategic Action Committee meetings Stakeout competition. the stated intent of installing the light was to Island Time Restaurant is closed until further notice. allow for access to the new development on the east side of SPID which included a 105 The Black Diamond Restaurant in the Bluff for now is only serving dinner. They open room Hamilton Inn which, according to the daily at 4 pm. Publisher developers, the motel chain would not approve Mikel May’s will reopen on Friday, July 10th. They closed to do extensive cleaning since Dale Rankin without a traffic light. There was vocal support business had been slow due to limited vehicle access to the beach. About the Island Moon from residents in the subdivisions west of SPID Island Italian is open for curbside, takeout and delivery but the dining room remains closed. The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale for the light, but the approval was ultimately to Rankin, Editor / Publisher. facilitate development on the east side. There is not a trace left of the two beach volleyball courts with surrounding bollards that Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes were put in this past spring at Michael J. Ellis Beach. A great idea that apparently was not However, as things progressed and the concern delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 implemented very well. copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, over collisions in the southbound lane came up as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. a compromise was reached in which the City of Often I see new patients from the Island and they are always surprised to find out I’m Corpus Christi, when the light was approved, “that” Mary Craft. Since I had to close my practice in the Sears building last fall I have been News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, attached language that called for the light to seeing patients at Complete Family Eye Care. The office is located at 7042 S. Staples near payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. be put on permanent green, or flashing yellow, Gold’s Gym and I am there on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. My old number 985-0985 has The Island Moon Newspaper during peak summer hours. Which hours and on been forwarded there. Hope to “see” you there! which days, as far as I can recall from attending 14646 Compass, Suite 3 the meetings, were never specified. But prior to Corpus Christi, TX 78418 writing the check to pay for their portion of the light, which originally was 100 percent of the 361-949-7700 cost until the cost of the project escalated, the developers were aware that the light we would anymore. I also think the 2 year term is a good [email protected] you’d have to make reservation to visit here. be rendered inert in some form or fashion at length. It gives the voters much more influence, How’s that for tourism. Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper peak traffic times. but losing the one person who is informing us The current plan from city planners, as Please repeaL THE VEHICLE ACCES on a daily basis of the Covid 19 rates in Corpus described to the Corpus Christi City Council in “ROAD” ALONG THE BEACHES. BE concerns me more. SMART. TAKE PICTURES, LEAVE ONLY June, is to put up signage directing cars leaving Every day Guajardo posts the Covid 19 charts FOOT PRINTS. the Starbucks and trying to go southbound on on multiple Island groups. Before the pandemic Where to Find The SPID to go northbound to turn around under Alan O'Martin she appeared regularly at Island gatherings and the JFK Bridge and enter the southbound land was accessible to the public. I like having two Island Moon of SPID from there. Council members. I don't see how this is a good The 45 mph speed limit is one that has been From Our Facebook Page deal for the Island to do away with one of them! Dale's Column kicked around for years and each time it comes Send comments to the City Secretary Port North down to the fact that Texas Department of Rex Kinnison [email protected] and tell her we want to Transportation sets the speed limit on its rights keep our Council Member @large, thank you Aransas Padre of way by measuring the speed of 80% of the No. You want to tell the Charter Review Gulf Stream RV very much. All Stripes Stores current traffic. That becomes a chicken and egg Committee thank you for their service then file Pioneer RV question; if the speed limit is 55 mph why would the recommendations away never to think about Joey's Fishing Report: Black Sheep/ 80 percent of the traffic go 45 mph? But as them again. Let’s hope the Council does the Rachel Reyes Stripes on 1A Barrel congestion, and soon construction on the Park right thing. My Coastal Home Road 22 Water Exchange Bridge, slows traffic Marilyn Knapp Litt I don't fish but I certainly enjoyed your post CVS it might be possible to get TxDot to recalibrate especially learning about slicks. Nice diversion WB Liquor Store Dollar General how the speed limit is set. Right now we have an excellent At-Large from all the negative ne Island Wine Room Whataburger City Council Member in Pualette Guajardo, We got a glimpse of the new normal during the but if this goes through she won't represent us Kody’s Doc’s Restaurant few weeks when people around the state couldn’t fly and found our shores as an alternative. Even Coffee Waves Snoopy’s Pier after we get through the lockdown there is little Moby Dicks Isle Mail N More doubt that piece of roadway is going to get IGA busier and now might be a good time for a look Island Italian at the speed limit. At some point, and that point Treasure Island Brooklyn Pie Co. may be now, it becomes a safety issue. I know Ms. Woody’s from speaking with members of the ISAS the Automotive Ace Hardware speed limit there is on their radar. Port A Glass Studio Texas Star (Shell) Dale San Juan’s Restaurant Jesse’s Liquor Repeal Beach Access Law Wash Tub Scuttlebutt’s Restaurant The Tx Road - Beach Access Law needs to be Woody’s Sports repealed. Center Subway Padre Island has 100 miles of pristine beaches. Back Porch Bar Island Tire They are constantly eroded and trashed by Shorty’s Place inconsiderate people in their vehicles racing Padre Pizzeria up and down the beach, party all day, have Fisherman’s Wharf And all Moon large bonfires, shot handguns, fireworks, run Giggity’s retail advertisers over people, dogs with their big pickups, leave behind a pile of trash, and then bugger Gratitude WB Liquor off to San Antonio, Austin and Houston. They The Gaff leave behind a mess. And make the beach an Trinity By the Sea Flour Bluff undesirable place for others. No wonder tourism Episcopal in Corpus Christi is trashy at best. The slogan H.E.B. should be “Come get trashed, trash our beaches, Whataburger on and have a great time, your Mom works here Waldron and will clean up when you leave”. I’m tired of it. Ethyl Everly Let’s get smart about the beach, the Gulf Senior Center of Mexico and the environment. There is Fire Station absolutely no reason to have vehicles on the beach.,. Build a road parallel to the beach on Police Station the other side of the dunes, make a few parking Stripes on Flour lots, and walkways over the dunes to the beach! Bluff & SPID You have no idea how nice the beach is this weekend on the 4th July. Plenty of people walking onto the beach, no traffic, no drunks, mostly families, and very clean. It’s amazing. Send letters and photos to editor@ IF the country knew how nice our beaches were Letters to Ed cont. on A4 islandmoon.com July 9, 2020 Island Moon A 4 History cont. from A1 Planning cont from A1

early 1900s (in 1943 the country split up and gas laws and physics that I learned in college Regulating new construction what is supposed to be done. I think we should put together a memo with the whole situation. I became Syria and Lebanon.) His father, Joe and high school. They used to think 150 feet ISAC members, through a subcommittee get their concerns. I found out today they were Sr. was born in New York City and joined the was deep until I got there” Joe explained. have been considering how, or if, to update the doing some kind of business there over the army in 1940. He was stationed at Fort Polk Island Overlay Zone Rules for several months He made 200-300 foot dives routinely weekend. There is a lot of confusion.” where he met his Louisiana bride who was and held the record for 350 feet. In the but the issue took on added urgency of with also Syrian. New Orleans was the only port decompression chamber he would go down the appearance of the trailer on the empty lot Using zoning ordinances to back rules for of entry from Syria at the time. over 1000 feet and stay on board with three on Whitecap Boulevard between SPID and new construction could dovetail into the work After the war, Joe Sr. took his family to live other crew members for 120 days. It would Whitecap Beach several weeks ago. Citizens of the second ISAC subcommittee, still in in the Rodger Young Village in Los Angeles take four days to ascend because of the began calling city hall to find out if placing a the formation stages, which will address the which held 750 Quanset pre-fabricated huts. saturation point they would have to go up trailer there was allowable under city code. A practice of short-term rental of Island homes The government established this village only one foot an hour. few days later the support posts for a permanent and condominiums by owners to overnight stay structure were put in place at the site. guests. (which is where the LA Zoo is now) in 1946 Joe’s diving tables were used to determine for temporary housing for its veterans. It was the decompression stops on the ascent. Joe An inquiry by ISAC members found that the Short-term rentals planned to hold 1500 residents but ended up was the first to use “Live boating” in the field. lot is inside the Island Overlay Zone which with 5000. prohibits trailers to be used for businesses. As the practice of owners of residential However, the permits issued by the city’s Island property renting for short-term stay, ”My dad grew up in New York City in some cases homes located in residential where all ethnic groups lived in separate Developmental Services office allowed it under the stated definition of a “mobile office.” neighborhoods, has become more widespread neighborhoods,” Joe said. “While in the army in recent years the City of Corpus Christi has he and his new friends came from all races “It’s a mobile office with wheels under it,” been late in addressing how, or if, to regulate it. and ethnic backgrounds. My dad and his ISAC member Carter Tate said Tuesday. “If But in recent years, particularly since Hurricane army buddies decided to live in California for you are going to just change the language and Harvey damage took most Island high-rise this reason. No one could take that old system let people use trailers to run businesses out of condominium developments and the Island anymore. Many establishments around we’re going to have them all over The Island.” Holiday Inn off the market, short-term leasing the village stopped their racial segregation The Overlay Zone covers the area where by absentee homeowners has flourished and so policies after the village was built.” businesses are located up and down the SPID have complaints to the city from nearby fulltime Life in California and Whitecap corridors but does not include Island residents. As a result the need for some any residential areas. city control on the practice has centered on Joe and his three younger brothers spent Padre Island where the greatest concentration about six years of their youth in the village “There is no reason for us to spend the time to of short-term leasing by owners is found. sharing a hut with another family. His dad re-write the rules for the Overlay Zone if the opened the only bar in the center of the village city isn’t going to enforce it,” said Brud Jones, In 2019 the city council ordered the city staff called Farah’s Corner. Other businesses in the ISAC member and Chairman of the Overlay to begin work on a draft ordinance to address building were a grocery store, barber shop subcommittee. the issue, and to collect the city’s portion of the Hotel Occupancy Tax, but no ordinance has and movie theater which was popular with “If nobody is going to enforce it our weeks and the kids. Joe Sr. was the last in California made its way to the council for approval. Part of months of work to overhaul the Overlay Zone is the problem, according to city officials, is that to hold an “on and off” liquor license which for nothing,” Tate told ISAC members. allowed the sale of liquor to be taken out. The council is reluctant to take on the potentially family was Syrian Catholic and Farah boys Over the years enforcement of the zone with divisive issue as the November city elections were bused out to a Catholic school and Joe city staff has been lax leading to an arbitrary loom. would not attend a public school until he went In 2009 Joe decided to cut down the and often non-existent conformity of its tenets District 4 City Councilman Greg Smith, to college. collection of bras that had been hanging which were designed to align new construction whose district covers Padre Island, approached from the ceiling for the seventeen with the “Island-style architecture” already in In 1952, the family left the village to live officials at the Padre Isles Property Owners anniversary of Farah’s Water Hole and existence. One question the committee is set to Association several months ago to ask their in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of L.A. turn them into a piñata. What he didn’t see address is whether to do away completely with which was between Warner Brothers Studio assistance in finding out what Island residents coming was the force they would create the Overlay Zone and roll its rules into zoning want to include in the ordinance. The ISAC and Universal Studio. Joe made some spare when they came flying out and sent Joe ordinances. Under current rules once new money working as an extra in films including subcommittee to study the issue has yet to be sprawling. construction is approved, and in compliance, named but Gardner said Wednesday it will the movie Spartacus and Mad, Mad World. with the rules in the Overlay Zone there is no Joe knew many of the Hollywood stars at the include representatives of both ISAC and the He would walk the pipeline to inspect it and legal authority under current city zoning to PIPOA as well as the city’s legal staff. time including Bob Hope, whose yard they the boat would not be anchored but mobile, assure compliance as a new project progresses. following him along on the surface. He was Codifying the current tenets of the Overlay Zone Consultants hired by the city to help draft the also the first to do “live boat construction” into zoning would add teeth to enforcement. short-term rental ordinance told the city council the best way to regulate short-term rentals is where he would take two pipelines and flange “We’ve been working with those concerned them together. He was also instrumental through zoning which could be combined in and Development Services,” At-Large City one package with rules for the Overlay Zone. in Bringing OSHA safety regulations for Councilwoman Paulette Guajardo told ISAC commercial divers. He did all this during his members Tuesday. “Apparently according to Combining all of the items in this witches almost thirty year career during which time Developmental Services they are in line with brew into practicable enforceable city code is he became, and still is, a legend amongst now well underway, but no timetable was set divers. Tuesday for its completion. Joe battles sea monsters and does his Jonah thing Deserted Beaches on July 4th Joe had many wild experiences during his Rodger Young Village in Los Angeles time under the Gulf waters. He was attacked which held 750 Quanset by an eight foot moray eel that shredded his pre-fabricated huts. chafing gear but left him unharmed. Another time he was exiting through the bottom of a diving bell and leaped feet first into the mouth would play ball in, W.C. Fields, Bill Holden, of a jewfish. “It was mating season and the John Ford and Tom Sellick. fish was curious about the bell. I just hit it in the mouth with my wrench and it took off.” Chief Bromden, the Indian actor in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, lived in the A Bluff landing at Da Beer Shack village when he was there and later Joe went Joe’s work kept him offshore 300 days out to school at St. Charles School with Annette of the year while his wife Toni and their Funicello. Danny Thomas was also from the two sons, Joey and Michael, waited home in old country and Joe revealed “I knew Marlo Morgan City. In 1980, Joe visited a fellow Thomas before she had her nose job.” Jamie diver who lived in Flour Bluff and they Farr, cross-dressing Corporal Max Klinger had some beers at The Barrel House (most from Mash, is Joe’s cousin whose real name recently Da Beer Shack) which was the only is Farah. bar open on Sundays. On the way back to his Joe takes to the sea friend’s house he saw a house on the water for sale and he put a bid on it. As was typical in Southern California, Joe spent a lot of time on the beach. He was an “I wanted to get my kids out of Southern avid surfer and bought an old hearse to drive Louisiana and to a place with a higher quality his board to the beach. He also enjoyed sport of life. If they stayed there at the time they diving at Malibu Beach and at times caught would have ended up an oil field worker, a abalone and lobster. He and his brothers hoodlum or a policeman. I got the purchase all helped out at their father’s bars which agreement for the house while offshore and eventually numbered nineteen. sent them a check” Joe explained. Joe received his Marine Biology degree from In 1992, Joe decided it was time to “drag San Fernando State College in 1966. up” (retire) from diving. He thought about how to make a living in the Bluff and decided “ At that time you could make $200 month to take his father’s advice and “Open a bar without a degree, $400 with a Bachelor’s where there were none.” He looked at lots on and $500 with a Master’s,” Joe said. “But the Island because there were not any bars commercial divers were making $300 a there. Island realtor Mary Spolans helped him day.” At age 24 he set out for Morgan City, find the right site and Island architect James Louisiana where he became a commercial Mazoch helped him refine his design. Work Continues on Canal Bulkheads diver for Transcontinental Pipeline. Joe and Toni married in 1969 and still live A gun, a knife and three months on the in their home on Azores in the Bluff that was bottom built by a developer in 1964. Son Joey is a Morgan City at the time was the Dodge popular Laguna Bay fishing guide and son City of the oilfield and different from where Michael is a partner at Morgan Stanley in Joe grew up. When you signed on with Rockport. Transcontinental they issued you a gun and That’s how this Island business owner ended a knife - literally. Before long Joe was known up here, so the next time you see Joe ask him as “the Arab” and his education helped him to how it feels to be swallowed by a giant fish create new diving techniques for inspecting or if he ever broke a window at Bob Hope’s and repairing gas pipelines. house. Joe will tell you a story. “I developed all the gas and decompression diving tables using the partial pressure laws,

Around cont. from A1 Nancy at Padre Isles Hair Salon is working on a diamond point art piece honoring James and Michelle Butler who were slain on the beach in Kleberg County last October. Nancy said she hopes to present her work to the family of the couple the next time they come to The Island. As we reported a few issues back two suspects remain in custody in connection with the crime but still have not been charged with the murders. Hang in there everybody National Tequila Day is only two weeks away. In the meantime say hello if you see us Around The Island. Voting cont. from A1 Railroad Commissioner. Countywide 4,056 Democrats have cast ballots compared to 1,365 Fully Guided • All Tackle Provided Republicans as of Tuesday. (361)442-8145 Early voting continues runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Election Day voting is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Work continues on the new Island canal and bulkheads. City officials said this week crews will Send letters and photos to [email protected] begin on work on the Park Road 22 Water Exchange Bridge no later than September 1, 2020. July 9, 2020 Island Moon A 5

Tides of the Week Stuff I Heard on the Island By Dale Rankin Tides for Bob Hall Pier July 9 - July 16 packed, a sign announced that there were In what has to be one of Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon no parking spaces available and unless you the strangest weekends we’ve ever had I made /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible happened to catch someone leaving that was the rounds to observe what our Island looks like indeed the case. The county park around the Th 9 Low 12:02 AM -0.3 6:41 AM Set 10:49 AM 86 during lockdown. I started at the Corpus Christi pier was the most crowded of any spots I saw City Limits and worked south. 9 High 8:38 AM 1.3 8:28 PM Rise 11:59 PM up and down the beaches. At the south end The lighted TxDot sign south of Packery of the parking lot where the asphalt turns to F 10 Low 12:39 AM 0.0 6:41 AM Set 11:43 AM 78 Channel said “Zahn Road Closed, Use Newport sand a sand berm too high for even the biggest 10 High 8:46 AM 1.2 8:27 PM Pass Road” but Newport Pass Road was closed Bubba Truck to climb over stopped traffic and 10 Low 4:10 PM 0.7 right at the intersection with State Highway Beach Access Road 6 just south of that spot 361 where three intrepid hikers had left their was blocked to traffic at the SPID intersection 10 High 6:14 PM 0.8 vehicles and walked all the way to the beach but with the parking along SPID but no vehicles Sa 11 Low 1:14 AM 0.2 6:42 AM Rise 12:30 AM 70 they were part of only a very small group who were using that as a point of access. The access made their way to the beach north of Packery road just north of Malaquite Beach -Smugglers’ 11 High 8:52 AM 1.1 8:27 PM Set 12:35 PM Channel. Alley - was also blocked at Park Road 22 with 11 Low 4:19 PM 0.6 no real parking available. As a result of those two roads being closed the roughly eight miles 11 High 8:21 PM 0.7 of beach from Bob Hall Pier to the north end of Su 12 Low 1:48 AM 0.5 6:42 AM Rise 1:00 AM 61 Padre Island National Seashore was complexly 12 High 8:59 AM 1.1 8:27 PM Set 1:26 PM inaccessible except by boat or parachute. Once again if keeping people off the beach was the 12 Low 4:39 PM 0.4 intent it worked very well along the Kleberg 12 High 10:41 PM 0.8 beaches. The topography there dictates that the only way from the road to the sand is along 1.JPG M 13 Low 2:27 AM 0.7 6:43 AM Rise 1:30 AM 52 those two roads, once those are closed to traffic 13 High 9:03 AM 1.0 8:27 PM Set 2:17 PM the beach is essentially closed to the public. 13 Low 5:04 PM 0.2 Further south at the entrance to PINS the gate Tu 14 High 2:39 AM 1.0 6:43 AM Rise 2:01 AM 42 was not technically closed since the gate on the outbound lane from the park was open but a 14 Low 6:02 AM 0.8 8:26 PM Set 3:09 PM Park Ranger was standing duty to limit access 14 High 8:54 AM 1.0 and the signs announced the park was closed. Deed restrictions when the private land was 14 Low 5:33 PM 0.0 donated to the park system require that public W 15 High 3:20 AM 1.2 6:44 AM Rise 2:34 AM 33 access not be denied. It’s a fine line to walk in the Summer of the COVID. 15 Low 6:06 PM -0.2 8:26 PM Set 4:03 PM Th 16 High 3:55 AM 1.4 6:44 AM Rise 3:11 AM 24 A mess on Windward 16 Low 6:42 PM -0.4 8:26 PM Set 4:59 PM By far the biggest concentration of people was on Windward Boulevard around the parking lot – which for reasons never quite determined was closed. Several people made calls to various officials at city hall to try and get the parking lot The closed parking lot on the seawall caused opened but ultimately it was the City Manager’s a traffic snarl and had beachgoers call and the lot stayed closed. dodging traffic. This created several problems aside from the congestion caused by the street parking not the least of which was putting a significant number of pedestrians in the traffic lanes. The common practice was for new arrivals to pull into the blocked driveways and unload their beach gear while dodging oncoming traffic then walk across the empty parking lot to the seawall. If there is a single part of the vehicular restrictions that needs to be addressed in the case of Ask Ralph a recurrence the closing of the parking lot is it. Employee Performance Reviews This berm blocked traffic from the eight miles of beach south. By Ralph Coker did well and what they did not do well. It is Q. How critical should I be not just management practices that are getting on employee performance softer and more positive. The same is taking reviews? place in the classroom and elsewhere. A. That depends on whether it is a routine, Suggested improvements should focus on periodic review, or a review of an employee things the employee can change. Things like whose poor performance is a serious problem. personality traits and manner of speech are For periodic reviews, companies are tending difficult to change. to emphasize the positive things about the Reviews should not ignore real problems employee rather than the negative. Companies that will only fester and get worse. Those fear critical reviews will damage the problems will affect the employee's co- employee's confidence and harm productivity worker productivity and team morale. If one and performance rather than helping. work team member's performance is poor Employers tend to give frequent praise and and unreliable, it pulls the entire team down. urge employees to celebrate their successes. If the company's policies are too lenient, Reviews concentrate on employee's strengths managers will tend to avoid the employee's rather than their weaknesses. weaknesses because it is unpleasant to The manager points out how the employee confront employees. can use their strengths better to improve Problem employees are a special case that performance. Some companies have a PINS park entrance. should be handled outside the periodic policy to not point out more than one or two review process. The review should identify weaknesses. For example: Gallup's Strength specific failures and specify what the Finder measures an employee's talent in 34 employee must do to become a satisfactory areas. It is used by 467 companies in the employee. Usually, the employee is put on Fortune 500. Some companies ask employees probation for a specific period to improve to suggest ideas for their own improvement their performance and become satisfactory. rather than review performance. Additional reviews should be held during the However, performance appraisal should not probation to measure the employee's progress be entirely positive. Employees really want and provide feedback. a fair critique. They like to know where Ralph Coker volunteers with SCORE which they stand. Appraisals should not praise provides free advice and mentoring for small Whitecap Beach entrance. Beach access road at North PINS closed. employees generally for doing a good job. businesses and nonprofits Employees like to know exactly what they It may simply be impossible to reconcile the Zahn Road was closed just after the entrance to opening of the lot and the type of pedestrian the parking lot at the boat ramps. But that point spacing that is necessary in the Summer of our of closure meant there was no way to drive to COVID but from a non-expert point of view it the new Lively Beach development which seemed the hot mix of pedestrians, traffic, beach didn’t present a big problem but would be one gear, and the occasional numbskull who plowed after August 1 when they open their doors to through the area going forty-five miles an hour the public. By Monday that problem had been scattering kids and inflated unicorns from curb corrected and the point of closure moving to to curb is an accident waiting to happen. the dune line where beachgoers could park and make the short trek to the beach. In the case of All in all the last weekend’s beach closure went future closings, with Lively Beach Zahn Road well, at least as well as banning vehicles can will likely be a good way to park and walk to ever go as we all try to cope with the situation the beach. we find ourselves in. Let’s hope it is the last one. Vehicles were allowed access to the parking lot along the north side of Packery Channel so pedestrians could use the sidewalk there to get to the beach and it was the most used beach access spot north of the channel. There was a good-sized crowd on the beach with plenty of room to spread out and again, in case of future beach vehicle bans is also a good way to get to the beach without having to walk very far. All in all beach access north of the Packery Channel was limited to the area near the channel since the northern entrance roads were blocked at State Highway 361 making parking and walking to the beach a hot and sticky trip. If the intent was to keep people off the beach there it was successful since most out-of-towners would not know to use the parking lot along Packery to walk in. Instead most of the obvious visitors, both from near OTB and points north migrated south of the Packery but found everything south of Bob Hall Pier essentially closed – not just to traffic but for all intents and purposes to pedestrians as well. Happy Independence Day. Photo by Evelyn Pless-Schuberth. The parking lot at Bob Hall was open and A6 Island Moon July 9, 2020 Senior Moments Anecdotingly The First Flag of the United States Good Henchmen Are Hard to Find

By Dotson Lewis By Abigail Bair Special to the Island Moon of the war. Fabrics needed for business were Dotson’s Note: Legend I had another one of “those” mornings today. if we had smores) but couldn’t imagine why I’d has it that General George becoming hard to come by. Business was slow. need a bunch of Hench people to go set up a Washington; Robert Morris (financier of the John joined the Pennsylvania militia. While My daily “Allergies or COVID?" self-check tent on the beach. guarding an ammunition cache in mid-January went as it normally does. I took a Claritin and Revolutionary War); and Colonel George Ross, This was a valid point. a relative, met with Betsy and during this 1776, John Ross was mortally wounded in an after about fifteen minutes I stopped worrying meeting, she was allegedly presented with a explosion. Though his young wife tried to nurse that my sneezy, coughing, water-y eyes, and Like most things in life, I was easily deterred, sketch of a flag that featured 13 red and white him back to health he died on the 21st and was vague nausea were heralds of the plague. but not before I had written a Craigslist ad. buried in Christ Church cemetery. stripes and 13 six-pointed stars, and was asked Then the juice hit the blower, quite literally, as “Wanted: Hench people for ill-conceived plot if she could create a flag to match the proposed In late May or early June of 1776, according to I spilled approximately eleven-ty billion ounces to overthrow all international governments, design. Ross agreed, but suggested a couple Betsy's telling, she had that fateful meeting with of black cherry flavored XTREME energy drink probably. Sometime, definitely. We’re working of changes, including arranging the stars in a the Committee of Three: George Washington, all over my expensive mechanical keyboard. up to it. Qualifications include but are not circle and reducing the points on each star to George Ross, and Robert Morris, which led to I sopped up the mess using a combination of a limited to: encyclopedic knowledge of Pinky and five instead of six. Thanks to Betsy Claypoole, the sewing of the first flag. dish rag and an entire roll of paper towels, but I the Brain, a moral inability to steal someone’s George Washington, Robert Morris, George remote control, tent pitching. Willingness to do Ross and Thomas Paine for many of the facts After becoming widowed, Betsy returned to the fear my keyboard will never be the same. Quaker fold, in a way. Quakers were pacifists yardwork as an unpaid intern a definite plus.” contained in this report and to ushistory org, for My thought, as I was sopping, was, “Man, this and forbidden from bearing arms. This led to a the photos. kind of stuff wouldn’t happen if only I had an I did not get the response I was looking for. I schism in their ranks. When Free, or Fighting evil army of robot henchrabbits.” did, however, get several inappropriate pictures. Betsy Ross & the Flag Quakers — who supported the war effort — I’m not counting that as a win. banded together, Betsy joined them. (The Free SCREECH! One year before William Penn founded Quaker Meeting House, which still stands a few It was worse than the time I wrote a bunch Philadelphia in 1681, Betsy Ross's great- “Now, Ab,” you might be thinking, “I’ve put blocks from the Betsy Ross House, was built in of missed-connection ads challenging all the grandfather, Andrew Griscom, a Quaker up with a lot from you over the years. I once 1783, after the war was over.) people who stare at me when I’m mowing my carpenter, had already emigrated from England read a graphic, thousand-word column on dead lawn to rap battles. to New Jersey. Betsy would be married again in June 1777, possum disposal, for goodness sakes! But, evil this time to sea captain Joseph Ashburn in a robotic henchrabbits are the last straw! What’s That’s when I decided henchmen were out and Andrew was successful at his trade. He was ceremony performed at Old Swedes Church going on here?” henchrabbits were in. Robots were the obvious also of firm Quaker belief, and he was inspired in Philadelphia. Betsy and Joseph had two solution to all the food and remote-control to move to Philadelphia to become an early At least, that’s what everyone who follows daughters (Zillah, who died in her youth, and issues. participant in Penn's "holy experiment." He my Facebook page has been saying lately, in Elizabeth). purchased 495 acres of land in the Spring response to my varied public lamentations The more I thought about it, the more I realized Garden section north of the city of Philadelphia On a trip to the West Indies to procure war regarding my lack of henchrabbits. that there are like a million uses for an evil army of robotic henchrabbits. The other day, for (the section would later be incorporated as part supplies for the Revolutionary cause, Captain My plan to rule the world (or at least get of the city), and received a plot of land within Ashburn was captured by the British and sent instance, I got a flat tire on my bike and Stadler- some mechanical robo-bunnies) began simply the-dog got super angry because she didn’t get the city proper. to Old Mill Prison in England where he died in enough. March 1782, several months after the surrender her run. If I had henchrabbits, however, I could Griscom's son and grandson both became of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia, the last “I need some henchmen,” I thought, and (since just let the dog chase the bunny army around respected carpenters as well. Both have their major battle of the Revolutionary War. I had gone so far as to think it) regurgitated it the yard until she got tired and gave up. names inscribed on a wall at Carpenters' Hall onto my Facebook page like the notion was in Philadelphia, home of the oldest trade After the War, Betsy learned of her husband's And think about this: if a meth-head or Jesus about to win me a million dollars and a pet salesman came to the door, but it was answered organization in the country. death from her old friend, John Claypoole, unicorn named Chauncey. another sailor imprisoned at the brutal Old Mill. by a stack of four, red-eyed, malevolent Griscom's grandson Samuel helped build the In May of 1783, Betsy was married for the About ten minutes (and a few likes later) henchrabbits, I’ll bet they wouldn’t come back. bell tower at the Pennsylvania State House third time, the ceremony performed at Christ someone responded, “Okay. What for?” (Independence Hall). He married Rebecca My epiphany lasted about four minutes before Church. Her new husband was none other than James who was a member of a prominent I was stumped. What does one actually require I realized that old friend John Claypoole. Betsy convinced her Quaker merchant family. It was not unusual for henchmen for? I don’t have anyone that I 1) I have no idea how to even begin building an new husband to abandon the life of the sea and people in those days to have many children, so particularly need beaten up. There’s a ton of evil army of robotic henchrabbits, find ‘landlubbing’ employment. He initially it is only somewhat surprising to learn that they yardwork, but I feel like Hench people would worked in her upholstery business and then at And 2) Even if I DID know how to build an had 17! refuse that sort of manual labor. Plus, men eat the U.S. Customs House in Philadelphia. The a lot. Would I just wind up with a bunch of evil-robo-Hench rabbit army, the process would Elizabeth Griscom, also called Betsy, their couple had five daughters. dudes lounging around my house drinking beer, take a long time and I need my evil robotic eighth child and a fourth-generation American, Hench rabbit army YESTERDAY. After the birth of their second daughter, the eating all my snacks, watching t.v. and playing was born on January 1, 1752. Betsy went to a family moved to bigger quarters on Second online poker? The obvious complications have in no way Friends (Quaker) public school. For eight hours Street in what was then Philadelphia's stopped me from desiring henchrabbits, and I a day she was taught reading, writing, and That did not represent an improvement upon Mercantile District. John Claypoole passed on may yet figure it out. received instruction in a trade, probably sewing. my current situation. I get all the beer and the in 1817 after years of ill health and Betsy never After completing her schooling, Betsy's father snacks and infinite use of the remote-control All I know for sure is that I won’t be looking remarried. She continued working until 1827 apprenticed her to a local upholsterer. right now and have no desire to cede any of for help on Craigslist. bringing many of her immediate family into those items. the business with her. After retiring, she went A good henchman/rabbit is hard to find. “It might be fun to go camping or something,” to live with her married daughter Susannah This column is dedicated to the fifteen people Satterthwaite in the then-remote suburb of I suggested, lamely. Most people seemed to agree that camping would be a lark, (especially who said that I couldn't write an entire column Abington, PA, to the north of Philadelphia. on imaginary henchrabbits. It's like you never met me

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Above, Betsy's signature from the roster at the KZTV Coastal Living Show US First Flag Free Quaker meeting house in Philadelphia. In 1834, there were only two Free Quakers still attending the Meeting House. It was agreed by Today we think of upholsterers primarily as Betsy and Samuel Wetherill's son John Price sofa-makers and such, but in colonial times they Wetherill that the usefulness of their beloved performed all manner of sewing jobs, including Meeting House had come to an end. At that last flag-making. It was at her job that Betsy fell in meeting, Betsy watched as the door was locked, love with another apprentice, John Ross, who symbolizing the end of an era. Betsy died on was the son of an Episcopal assistant rector January 30, 1836, at the age of 84. at Christ Church. Quakers frowned on inter- denominational marriages. The penalty for such Dotson’s Other Note: Betsy Ross claimed unions was severe, the guilty party being "read the making of the flag for George Washington. out" of the Quaker meeting house. Getting There are many who do not believe that "read out" meant being cut off emotionally and she tailored the first US Flag. What do you economically from both family and meeting think? Betsy has been buried in three different house. One's entire history and community locations: Free Quaker burial ground at South would be instantly dissolved. 5th St. near Locust, Mt. Moriah Cemetery, and now on Arch Street in the courtyard adjacent On a November night in 1773, 21-year-old to the Betsy Ross House. A major Philadelphia Betsy eloped with John Ross. They ferried bridge is named in her honor. across the Delaware River to Hugg's Tavern and were married in New Jersey. Her wedding Thanks for reading and commenting on the caused an irrevocable split from her family. articles in The Island Moon. Contact me at (It is an interesting parallel to note that on [email protected] or call/text: 530-748-8475. their wedding certificate is the name of New Please note: The Weekly Veterans Round Jersey's Governor, William Franklin, Benjamin Table Meetings are now on Zoom on Tuesdays Franklin's son. Three years later William would 9-11a.m., if you would like to join us, please have an irrevocable split with his father because call, text or Email me. When the meetings are Island Chefs extraordinaire and Island Moon food columnist Vita Jarrin (left) and Gail he was a Loyalist against the cause of the resumed at Del Mar College, all veterans, their Revolution.) Huesmann (right) Executive Chef at The Black Marlin Bar & Grill will both be appearing on families and anyone interested in veterans’ Channel 10 KZTV’s Coastal Living show this month. Gail’s segment will air this Friday, July Less than two years after their nuptials, the activities, are invited. The Veterans Radio 10th at 9:00 a.m. Gail will talk about what it was like to compete and win in the Food Network’s couple started their own upholstery business. Round Table is on the air on KEYS AM 1440, 8 Supermarket Stakeout which originally aired on June 16th. Vita’s segment will feature their shop Their decision was a bold one as competition – 10 a.m., Saturdays. The next show will be July A La Mode Gelateria located on Padre Island for National Junk Food day which should air on was tough and they could not count on Betsy's 11,, 2020. Please listen and call in or text. The Channel 10 on July 21st at 9:00 a.m. It’s also National Ice Cream month so to be sure and stop Quaker circle for business. As she was "read listener/text line is: 361-882-5397…It’s your by A La Mode and grab a pint. Photo by Jan Rankin out" of the Quaker community, on Sundays one two hours, please let us hear from you. could now find Betsy at Christ Church sitting in pew 12 with her husband. Some Sundays would find George Washington, America's new PENN THOMAS, P.C. commander in chief, sitting in an adjacent pew. CPA FIRM In January 1776, a disaffected British agitator living in Philadelphia for only a short while P  T, CPA published a pamphlet that would have a [email protected] profound impact on the Colonials. Tom Paine ("These are the times that try men's souls") wrote Common Sense which would swell rebellious hearts and sell 120,000 copies in TEMPORARILY three months; 500,000 copies before war's end. U O I  O The city was fractured in its loyalties. Many still  N. C,  S.P.I.D. felt themselves citizens of Britain. Others were   C C, TX ardent revolutionaries heeding a call to arms. C C, TX     Betsy and John Ross keenly felt the impact T : ( )  - T : ( ) - CLOSED : ( ) -  : ( ) - 

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I will be working with the City to thank Councilwoman Paulette Guajardo for Ahhh the infamous 1 garlic clove minced to rectify that for the next meeting, so at least digging in and acting as the information link potato. It’s truly known for it’s multitude of 1 bunch parsley minced you can listen in or watch. We hadn’t met since between Islanders and Staff regarding a hot applications. It’s made into so many various 3 strands of thyme (pull of leaves) March 3rd, and there was a ton to go over. topic that recently sprung up on the Island. She favorites! From French fries, to mashed has been very responsive. We really appreciate potatoes, to potato salad, to diced in a soup for 1 lemon zested Bonds richness, as well as a thickener. They work their attentiveness to issues, we and look salt & pepper to taste Due to variety of issues that have come into forward to working with them in this brave new fabulous in a salad with mayo and hard boiled the spotlight on the Island recently, I started world. eggs. 3 tbsp. butter two subcommittees yesterday. The first being a However, sometimes we have potatoes sitting drizzle of olive oil Bond Task Force Committee to look at the Bond in the bin and aren’t too sure of what to do 2018 project under the JFK Causeway, and with them, or there’s mashed potatoes in a 2 tbsp. Marsala wine or wine of choice also to list and prioritize the upcoming Bond bowl from last nights dinner and we look at 1 C mozzarella or quesadilla cheese 2020 “wish list” for the Island. ISAC has been the cold lump of mush and think “oh lord.. not (shredded) or shredded cheddar working on this list for the past 6 years, and it’s mashed potatoes again”! Well maybe not quite time to really dig in and work with Staff. We’re that response, lol.. who doesn’t love good Ole Dipping sauce hoping that Staff takes our recommendations mashed potatoes for leftovers? But you get 1 C Hellman’s mayonnaise seriously, or they will wind up with a hornet’s the idea. nest in their laps, rest assured. ½ C sour cream Well here’s a fun and easy recipe to use up Short Term Rentals CCA raw potatoes or cook up those smashed ones ¼ C ketchup in your fridge. How does a stuffed potato cake The second subcommittee that I created is Well, due to the virus concerns, the American 1 tsp. grey poupon sound? You can stuff them with just a favorite the Short Term Rental subcommittee. This Bank Center canceled the Coastal Conservation cheese of choice, or add ham to the cheese, 1 chipotle pepper subcommittee was overdue, but we are hitting Association (CCA) Corpus Christi Chapter or how about sautéed mushrooms and Swiss? the ground running and will be leading shortly. Banquet that had been re-scheduled twice cilantro or basil How about Italian style with mozzarella, Needless to say, this is a political hot-potato due already. juice of 1 lemon pepperoni or sausage and tomato sauce, or to the controversial nature of the topic due to the Beach Water Greek style, by adding sautéed ground lamb salt & pepper to taste upcoming elections and the amount of people and drizzling them with Tzatziki sauce. throwing their hats in the ring. There will be We are working on getting an online auction 1 tsp. honey together for many of the trips and items, and Maybe Mexican style with taco meat and a lot of eyes on this subcommittee and their Blend all of the above in a food processor for will be deciding here shortly when to auction quesadilla cheese! recommendations. We are still pulling that one dipping together as well and working with Staff on how off the boat and UTV. We are trying to figure Oh…. I see the the outcome will look. out how to deal with tickets, memberships, and excitement in your eyes, Directions: STAR, and keep everyone happy. Stay tuned the light bulb turned Clean and cut potatoes and add to a sauce Flushing the Fancy Restrooms for more details. on right? Because the pan and cover with salted water. Cook until Ideas are infinite and One of the updates we received from the I’ve heard reports from those that are going fork tender. In the meantime, get your other the options are endless. Beach Ops was that the fancy restrooms that we down the beach that the dirty water is a result of ingredients ready to sauté the mushrooms. And who doesn’t adore worked on procuring from both the WaterShore the seasonal upwelling that has begun again this Wipe off and slice your mushroom blend. potatoes? Additionally, and Beach Advisory Committee (WBAC) and year. Every year, the nearshore currents change If using oyster mushrooms, remove woody potato cakes are seared ISAC have run into issues. The main issue is from north to south, and that results in a band of stems. In a skillet, melt the butter and heat in a skillet, with oil and butter. That means vandalism. The restrooms, while designed cooler, brown water that is drawn into the shore. the oil. Sauté the herbs, zest of lemon, garlic the outer layer, is nothing short of spectacular, for extended and constant use, they were not It’s a little later of a start, and hopefully will and shallots for about 2 minutes and add the because it adds a bite of crispy outer layer, designed to withstand people stealing the solar train out of the beach headed north in the next mushrooms. Sauté until they are wilted and before your teeth sink into that soft, fluffy, lighting and attempting to flush the mirrors month as it typically does. Patience is a virtue. golden, about 6 -7 min. Add the Marsala cheesy, goodness of that mashed potato and handles down the toilet. This is why we and stir for 2 more minutes and drain and can’t have nice things around here. The TIRZ I am hoping to get out to the beach here at some consistency of the interior. point in time myself. I can count on one hand set aside in a bowl. When cooled add the #2 subcommittee will be re-visiting this issue For this recipe I thought I’d go vegetarian. shredded cheese for the filling. Once potatoes next meeting, and hopefully the WBAC will be how many times I’ve been to the beach since spring, as I’m living vicariously through others Not everyone eats meat and well I also think are cooked, drain and smash. Add the butter brainstorming as well. Maybe we need to get the infamous mushroom is grossly overlooked. and spices. Mix well and add the eggs, flour our subcommittees together. reports. Please keep them coming in by sending me updates to [email protected] and I’ll So how about you jump on this veggie delight and using a scoop or spoon, spoon about half Help from the City see you next week On the Rocks. wagon, and let’s go for a yummy ride? You’ll of a cups worth onto the palm of your hand thank me later. ;) and make a circle and a center well. Add the I have to thank Councilman Greg Smith who mushroom and cheese filling and working the just reached out to me about a looming deadline Ingredients: potato with your hands, enclose the filling 4 – 6 Large Yukon Gold Potatoes peeled and into the center, so that the filling is trapped cut into quarters inside. If you need to add a little more of the potato, feel free to use some. Create these 2 Tbsp. for water to boil potatoes in The Barnacle Line little cakes and set aside. Once all are shaped By Del Smith ¼ stick of butter melted (pour over hot and ready for frying, heat oil and butter in potates) a skillet and place the patties down and fry How BAD it is, –-- is, dusty there it is, that nagging thought about it needing fresh ground pepper to taste them until golden and crispy and then flip scratchy, red rimmed eyes, with a new bottom job. Then the specter of fiberglass and do the same for the other side. Blend all each and every part of your body rot, commonly known as blisters, dances around ½ tsp. granulated garlic of the ingredients of the sauce (make ahead itching like some diabolical medieval torture. in your mind the rest of the day. "What if I have 1 tsp. ground nutmeg (fresh ground preferred and refrigerate if you wish) and set aside for Your hair feels like it has turned into a substance some? Will they be bad? Should I ----? How but store bought works) dipping. Once all patties / cakes are ready, dip akin to a space age miracle fiber. Your lungs feel long ---? How much ---? Will this day ever and eat. Yum! as though you have ingested 100 years of dust end?” 2 pinches of cayenne (optional) Tip of the week: from a Kentucky coal mine. And you for sure, Then comes THAT day. All of the questions 1 -2 eggs (depending on size) you want a soft, do not want to find out just what is lining your will be answered shortly. The boat is being yet firm shaping consistency The fillings for these cakes as well as the nostrils. The only relief you can possibly feel dipping sauces are endless. You can make positioned for the travel lift. You have just ½ C flour comes from the fact of knowing how really survived the day's first trauma when the forestay these ahead and fry them before serving. If you BAAAAAD it would be without the protective was taken down and the mast did not fall off. ¼ C rice flour wish to keep them simpler, just use leftover clothing, masks, breathing device, and etc. WHOOA!! BOY!! ¼ stick of butter for frying mashed potatoes, add the eggs and flours, and That covers your body all over and creates the stuff them with ingredients that don’t require massive amount of sweat that is running into “Look there goes the slings around it now. light olive oil for frying cooking, such as Ham and Swiss! The options your eyes, –-- and shoes. But, over and above PLEASE OH PLEASE don't tangle in the prop. Filling Ingredients are endless. ;) The Important thing is to have all the stuff above, is that every muscle in your Are you really sure those things are strong fun, try new things and Enjoy! body aches. The shoulder joints are screaming enough? I can't look. Let me know when it 2 C of your favorite raw mushrooms with pain. Your back feels like somebody has safely blocked up." 2 shallots minced been trying to turn it into a pretzel. The knees? "OH MAN those stands sure look flimsy. My – where did that bed of nails come from? And baby won't fall over will it. Do they have a why don’t I see it now? number for a trauma hotline in the office?" Now this is getting scary, is it not? Just where "This is hell." are we anyway? What are we doing here? AND WHY? –--- Is this some scene from "I want me and my boat out of here." Remember When a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC exploration "Paint costs HOW MUCH!!!?" expedition, after rappelling down the side of a volcano? No, well then it has to be that of a "Man, I've masked that waterline three times Ten Years Ago This Week space traveler after a week of being stranded on and it STILL has a dip in it mid ships." the planet Mars. Outside a wrecked spaceship. "Okay, now do you take the little blue plastic Still not right! OH! NO! NOT THAT! THIS IS washers off the prop zincs or not??" TOO HORRIBLE! But there it is, that object "You are sure it won't fall over when you move in your hand is a sander, and that thing you are those stands? setting under is your boat. You have just spent the majority of the day sanding its beautiful Last coat of paint, with some touch-ups. Now little bottom. –-- It is done now. –---- You hurt. the boat is ready for the water. And HEY!; you are and old hand now. For you KNOW that the Expend a little more pain, reach up and pat it. mast won't fall off and the slings really don't ---- Boats like their bottoms patted. Makes them break. So you swagger along behind the lift as feel good. And wanted. it takes this object of your anguish back to it's Then a little thought comes into your head, proper element, the water. And OHHH! does it "Who is going to pat MY bottom and make ME look good, this stalwart craft of yours. Quickly feel good? Especially when I look like I do now! Before it lowers into the water, reach over now? and give the bottom another little pat. Let it linger, maybe rub a little. Let it know that you ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? appreciate it. This thing of beauty. This love of Yes, this is yet again, another lyric from the your life. "BOAT YARD BLUES". Heavy on the bass if Now you are taking the love object home. All you please. Pathos for the weary muscles, you the misery, pain, and agony have somehow know. More twang with the guitar over there, been forgotten. The sky seems to have a deeper to represent all the cruddy dust that seems to more intense color, the winds have never be everywhere. The harmonica; it needs to curl been more fair, and the boat responds almost around the current mind frame. The one that you joyfully to your every request. Yes, almost as if Seashore Day Care moved into its new building. cannot seem to shake, "Is this really worth it." it is indeed alive and in a complete-soul-depth Why is it, that hauling out your boat, is such a harmony with you. It is moving more swiftly traumatic experience? Is it the fact that it is the and smoother than it ever has before. You are at focal point of all those accumulated worries and peace, with no worries, for you know that every wonders that creep into your mind throughout possible thing is as it should be, on this first sail the days and nights of your sailing existence? after a haul out. What is that vibration? Barnacles maybe, but Then just before you reach home, an insidious what if it is the cutlass bearing going out? little thought pops into your head, A midnight thought, with your head cradled "OOH! MAN! I hope I got that prop nut tight on the comfortable pillow, stopping that final enough. OOH-OOH! And I got to remember to slide into sleep; "Fred is having zinc problems, check all the thru-hulls when I get in.” wonder if mine are still good? What if the prop is being eaten up with electrolysis? And the thru “And this is another fine mess you got me into hulls? 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Baseball Players Author Sally Kempton once wrote, “It’s for the Edmonton Eskimos hard to forget an enemy who has outposts in By Dotson Lewis of the Canadian Football your head.” There are probably no geniuses League. That’s where he Dotson’s Note: I first knew I was getting older, 5. Oliver Pérez, RP, Indians (age 38) coaching football, but I do think football is a met my good friend, Butch Pressley. From becoming a real grownup, when there started to coach’s game. Have you ever wondered why 1963 to 1964, Dye was called on to fulfill his Born: Aug. 15, 1981 … First season: 2002 be Major League Baseball players who were my some coaches win more than others, why they ROTC obligation to the U. S. Army. Dye served age. Then, I knew I was getting older when the Remember when Ollie Pérez was a flame- get their players to win, and why they constantly and played football at Fort Benning, Georgia, manager started to be my age. And then, I knew throwing phenom for the Padres and Pirates? win wherever they go? In my opinion, the with the “Doughboys.” He won the Timmy I was officially old when players my age were Pérez made his debut when he was 20, and his answer is: This fellow didn’t coach football, he Award in 1964, given to the Armed Services’ all retired. Baseball is a game people fall in 2004 season, at age 22, remains his best one, as coached people. Most Valuable Player. love with in our youth, but, alas, youth doesn’t he whiffed 239 batters. After a few rocky years He was no genius, but he was a darn good Pat Dye’s first coaching job came as an assistant last forever. Eventually you hit the point when with the Mets and missing the '11 season with football coach. This man had been motivated to coach for the University of Alabama, under you’re older than almost everybody. Thanks to injury, he reinvented himself as a reliever and win all his life, and losing only made him get up “Bear” Bryant. Pat coached the linebackers and Bill Morgan (former SWC SID) and Will Leitch became a fantastic one. a little bit earlier to get started the next day. He served as a defensive assistant for nine seasons, for many of the facts contained in this report 6. Adam Wainwright, SP, Cardinals was the kind of guy who would get up at 4:59 from 1965 through the 1973 season. and thanks to Bill Morgan for the photos. every morning just so he could say to everyone, (age 38) “I got up before 5 o’clock.” This fellow One of my most favorite quotes occurred Baseball is, and always will be, a young man's in 1981, while Pat Dye was interviewing for Born: Aug. 30, 1981 … First season: 2005 thought that if you had not rolled out of bed by game. As it stands now, no one born in the the Auburn football head-coaching job. Dye 1970s or who played in the 1990s, is on a roster 5 o’clock, you didn’t take football seriously. Many thought Wainwright was on the edge of This guy became the kind of coach that made was asked by a member of the Auburn search this season. Life, however, just keeps going. So retirement several times over the last few years, committee, “How long will it take you to beat here's a look at the oldest players in baseball other coaches put away their golf clubs. He’s but he keeps coming back. He had his best done everything but howl at the moon. The man Alabama?” Dye’s answer was priceless, as he waiting for 2020 season to start/or 10th). To season in a half decade in 2019, and he was a said “60 minutes.” In 1981, his first season, qualify for this list, you must: a) have played in could talk football like a long-playing record primary reason the Cardinals' rotation held on and believed that the game could teach you to Auburn finished with a 5-6 record. 2019, b) be either on a Major League roster, be long enough to reach the playoffs. And come sacrifice, to discipline yourself. Coach fair- Coach “Bear” Bryant once told Dye that, The on a Minor League contract or have received a October, he was terrific, giving up a total of three and-square proved to be one of the best in-game Crimson Tide would never play at Auburn if he non-roster Spring Training invite c) have not yet runs in his three postseason starts. He’ll be in the strategists, a guy who made the right decision had any say in it, and that they had a contract been released. rotation one more go-around for the Cardinals in at the time when a decision needed to be made. that ran through 1988. Dye responded, “Well, 2020, along with his longtime buddy … We are reminded that Fernando Rodney we will play in 1989 at Auburn.” remains unsigned. He turned 43 in March, and 7. (tie) Yadier Molina, C, Cardinals Six years after Bryant’s death someone’s got to sign him up at some point. All (age 37) in 1983, that’s exactly what it takes is one phone call. He’s on the same page happened. On December 2, as fellow not-yet-retired-but-not-on-a-roster Born: July 13, 1982 … First season: 2004 1989, Alabama made their first older folks like Pat Neshek, Rajai Davis, Ben trip ever to Jordan-Hare Stadium Zobrist, Kendrys Morales, Zach Duke, Russell Yep, Yadier Molina, once Bengie and Jose’s cherubic little brother, is now the seventh-oldest where the Tigers handed the Martin and Hunter Pence. And a shout out to Tide a 30-20 loss. For 41 those players who were on this list last year player in Major League Baseball. His struggles with the bat last year were noteworthy -- that years Auburn had traveled to but have officially retired: Ichiro Suzuki, CC Legion Field to play their home Sabathia and Curtis Granderson. .312 OBP isn’t going to get it done -- but he remains the heart and soul of the Cardinals and game against Alabama. This If you are younger than everyone on this list, the center of everything they do. And he’s far permanent move of Auburn’s congratulations. But time is coming for you, from finished: Reports out of St. Louis say he’s home game against Alabama too. interested in a contract extension beyond this to Jordan-Hare Stadium is year. Pat Dye & Bo Jackson considered Dye’s most important contribution to Tiger football as 7. (tie) Shin-Soo Choo, OF, Rangers Patrick Fain Dye was born in Blythe, Georgia, the Athletic Director. (age 37) on November 6, 1939. Growing up in Blythe In 2005, Pat Dye was inducted into the College Born: July 13, 1982 … First season: 2005 wasn’t all fun and games for Pat. He played Football Hall of Fame. In 2014, he joined the football at Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame. After some injury issues earlier in his career, Georgia, from 1954-1956. He was the captain Pat Dye was admitted to a hospital in Atlanta, you might not immediately think of Choo as of the team, and he was selected All-American Georgia, on May 21, 2020, for kidney and liver the picture of durability, but he has played at and All-State, while leading his football team to related issues. He was later diagnosed with least 146 games for three consecutive years. the 1956 3A Georgia State Championship. Dye COVID-19, but had been asymptomatic. Dye Albert Pujols His on-base skills haven’t faded a bit -- he was also placed second in the shot-put and javelin, called his last play on Monday, June 1, 2020. 12th in the AL in OBP last year at .371 -- and while starring for the State Championship Dye died at a hospice care facility in Auburn. set a career high with 24 homers. That seven- Track Team. In 1956, The Atlanta Journal- 1. Albert Pujols, DH, Angels (age 40) He was still an 80-year-old barefoot boy when year deal he signed with the Rangers so long Constitution selected Dye as Georgia’s 3A he left us. Born: Jan. 16, 1980 … First season: 2001 ago finally expires after this year, but, against Lineman of the Year. all odds, he might be able to get himself another Andy Purvis is a local author and radio Assuming Rodney doesn’t catch on, Pujols Dye was recruited by the University of contract once this year is over; anybody could personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. officially becomes the oldest player in baseball Georgia, where he followed his older brothers, use a guy with a .371 OBP. com for all the latest info on his books or to this year. His days as a lineup force are long Wayne and Nat. Pat Dye enrolled and played listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books beyond him, yet he still has two more years for Wally Butts at the University of Georgia are available online and can be found in the on his deal in Anaheim. He also still seems to from 1958-1960. He started at offensive guard local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be comfortably have a place in the Angels' lineup. and linebacker. Dye was selected a First Team contacted at [email protected]. Also All-SEC Lineman and two-time All-American, 2. Rich Hill, LHP, Twins (age 39) listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s in 1959 and 1960. Q & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc. Born: March 11, 1980 … First season: 2005 In 1961, after graduation, Dye played two years com 1230 AM, 95.1 and 96.1 FM. The home of It’s been a struggle for Hill to stay healthy, of professional football with his brother Nat as the Houston Astros. but he remains effective when on the mound. a two-way starter at tight end and linebacker Since 2016, when his career was reborn once he decided to make his curve his primary pitch, J.A. Happ Hill has a 3.00 ERA in 82 starts (roughly 20 per year). Hill remains one of the game’s great 9. J.A. Happ, SP, Yankees (age 37) characters, and baseball will be a little bit more fun as long as he remains a part of it. Born: Oct. 19, 1992 … First season: 2007 3. Erik Kratz, C, Yankees (age 39) Happ was durable in 2019, making 30 starts for the Yankees, but that’s about all he was: Born: June 15, 1980 … First season: 2010 His 4.91 ERA was the highest it has been since The scrappy, lovable backup catcher is still his nightmare 6-15 season back in 2011 with hanging around, now trying to catch on with Houston. The Yankees were reportedly shopping the Yankees as their backup catcher. Perhaps him in the offseason, but right now he’s slated the secret to durability is getting plenty of rest: as their fifth starter. That could be important, Kratz, who has been around since 2010 (he because if he reaches 165 innings or 27 starts in didn’t make his big league debut until he was 2020 (he was 3 2/3 innings short last year), his 30), has never played more than 68 games in $17 million option for '21 kicks in. a season. Dotson’s Other Note: If there is a MLB season in 2020, it will be interesting to see how these older players do. If there is not a 2020 season, I wonder how many will be around for the 2021 season? Comments/calls/texts are welcome. Email: [email protected] Mobile: 530-748- 8475 -30- Have fun and hang in there!

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1 of 1 7/7/2020, 12:27 PM July 9, 2020 Island Moon A 13 Full Transparency and Disclosure National Ultraviolet Safety Month PIPOA News by Marvin Jones, President By Todd Hunter, District 32 July is designated as National (CDC) has also stated that UV radiation is The Westinghouse group paid no CAM Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. linked to many common vision issues such as As always, let me have According to the American Cancer Society, cataracts. To protect against damage from UV your thoughts. You can fees because they claimed developer status. The Schexnailder group paid no CAM fees, individuals with a high level of exposure to radiation, both the CDC and HHS recommend reach me at marvin@ UV rays from the sun have an increased risk of wearing broad-brimmed hats and UV-blocking pipoa.net because they claimed assignment of the Westinghouse developer status. PIPOA skin cancer, which is the most prevalent type sunglasses. of cancer in the country. It is important to note Boat Ramps- The 4th Boards, for decades, chose not to assess CAM According to American Cancer Society, that despite these statistics, skin cancer is also of July weekend was fees based on these claims. Today, there are wearing sunscreen is one of the most important one of the most preventable forms of cancer crowded. Two boat trailers and three trucks serious legal issues concerning the AXYS precautionary measures to take in avoiding and can be avoided by reducing one’s exposure were towed. The members are cooperating by Capital and IBC Bank status regarding CAM overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. The to UV radiation. As such, I would like to share picking up their stickers. Thank you to all. fees. The PIPOA Attorney is in discussion United States Food and Drug Administration some important information on the necessary Fine Refunds- The PIPOA staff is working with the AXYS Attorney regarding the matter. (FDA) recommends generously applying broad- precautions to take in order to safeguard against on the data necessary to refund fines to the Of course, the PIPOA would like to collect all spectrum sunscreen to cover all exposed skin, the damaging effects of UV radiation this members. This is no simple task. In that, legally owed CAM fees from these owners. which will help protect against both ultraviolet summer as recommended by the United State each property record must be reviewed to Hopefully, the CAM fee issue can be resolved A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. The Department of Health and Human Services determine the members that received a fine without protracted litigation. FDA also recommends using a sunscreen with a (HHS). and how much to refund. This will take some The properties in question have no roads, sun protection factor (SPF) at a value of at least time. Your patience is appreciated. electricity, bulkheads, water, sewer, and no One of the most important ways to protect 15. Sunscreen should be generously applied oneself from overexposure to UV radiation is throughout the day, especially after swimming Rumors- There is a baseless rumor people. It is just raw land. The primary to understand the risks. While the sun emits and sweating. circulating that the PIPOA compliance occupants of the land are coyotes. This raw UV rays no matter the season, exposure is personnel are paid $50,000 per year. This land is no burden to the PIPOA. In that, This summer, I hope you will all join me greatest during the summer months, which is absolutely false. These employees earn there are no common areas for the PIPOA to in promoting UV safety by following the also coincides with a time of increased outdoor much, much less. Furthermore, they receive maintain, and there are no residents to use the recommendations outlined above. To learn more activity for most people. As one of the most no benefits, such as health insurance. Ladies PIPOA common areas such as boat ramps. about the ways you can prevent overexposure popular tourism destinations in the state, this and Gentlemen, you cannot believe everything to UV radiation, please visit the HHS July UV AXYS and IBC Bank do own the property is especially true in our area as both locals you read on social media. Safety Month information visit https://foh.psc. surrounding the new water exchange canal and visitors alike spend more time outside gov/calendar/summersafety.html. To learn more PIPOA Staff- Currently, the PIPOA office that runs from Park Road 22 to just short of participating in recreational activities such about skin cancer, including risk factors and is staffed with three full-time employees, the the canal under the Whitecap bridge. Some as fishing, kayaking and swimming. It is also early detection techniques, please visit https:// Executive Director, Receptionist, and one of this property may not be in the PIPOA, important to note that the sun’s UV rays are www.cancer.org/healthy/be-safe-in-sun.html. Administrative person. There are four part- as some land may be within the Golf course strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. As such, time employees. Three part-timers work 20 subdivision. HHS recommends seeking shade when possible If you have questions regarding any of the hours per week. The remaining part-timer The PIPOA, Board of Directors, will during these hours to limit exposure. information mentioned in this week’s article, works approximately 28 hours per week. please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or proceed to make every effort to collect what Moreover, according to the Environmental District Office. Please always feel free to contact CAM fees- The AXYS Capital Group and is legally due to the PIPOA. Again, may I Protection Agency (EPA), the strength of the my office if you have any questions or issues the IBC Bank own large tracks of land within say, not everything you read on social media sun’s UV rays can vary from day to day due to regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would the PIPOA. They acquired these tracks at the is correct. many factors such as changes in the weather. like to contact my office regarding constituent Courthouse steps as a result of a bankruptcy Limiting outdoor activity during days when The COVID-19 is still out there. Please services. My offices are available at any time proceeding concerning the Schlitterbahn the UV Index forecast is high can also help take all the appropriate measures to protect to assist with questions, concerns, or comments development. (Waves Resort) These tracks reduce one’s chance of overexposure. You can yourself and others from the spread of the (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, of land served as collateral for loans made by check the UV Index forecast to understand virus. The health and safety of all members 361-949-4603). AXYS and IBC Bank for the development of is priority one. the exposure risks in our area daily by visiting Schlitterbahn on the Island. Prior to AXYS https://www.epa.gov/sunsafety - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 and IBC acquisition of the land, the properties In addition to understanding your risk of Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). were owned by companies controlled by Paul exposure to UV radiation, another way to He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. Schexnailder, a long time Island developer. reduce instances of skin cancer is by wearing texas.gov or at 512-463-0672. Interestingly, Mr. Schexnailder acquired the protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts properties during a bankruptcy involving and pants. The Center for Disease Control Westinghouse Capital. His acquisition occurred decades ago. Taxpayers Need to Resume Temporary Waiver of Vehicle Title and Payments By July 15 The IRS this week reminded taxpayers who taxpayer was unable to make the payments on Registration Requirements took advantage of the People First Initiative their accepted offer because of a COVID-19 tax relief and did not make previously owed hardship, the taxpayer should resume payments Remains in Effect tax payments between March 25 to July 15 that and make up the missed payments by July 15, they need to restart their payments. 2020. If the taxpayer is unable to make up the Most in-person vehicle title and registration missed payments, they can contact the number Texans still get a break from certain vehicle services are handled by county tax offices. For The IRS statement read: As the IRS continues on the IRS notice to discuss their situation. title and registration requirements due to the the status of county tax offices, Texans should to reopen its operations across the country, COVID-19 pandemic. The temporary waiver visit www.TxDMV.gov/covid-19 or contact taxpayers who were in payment agreements and Private Debt Collection announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March their county tax office directly. skipped any payments from March 25 and July The IRS did not forward new delinquent 16, 2020, remains in effect. 15 should start paying again to avoid penalties The following transactions are available accounts to Private Collection Agencies (PCAs) The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and possible default on their agreements. from April 1 through July 15, 2020, and PCA in-person by appointment only at TxDMV Here’s what taxpayers should do to resume (TxDMV) will provide a notification when regional service centers: interaction with taxpayers was limited to normal services resume, allowing the public 60 their payment agreements to the IRS, including inbound telephone calls unless requested by days from then to conduct any overdue title and • Replacement titles. Installment Agreements, Offers in Compromise, a taxpayer in a voicemail or correspondence. and Private Debt Collection program payments: registration transactions. • Bonded title notices of determination. Taxpayers who had their PCA payments on • The waiver covers the following services: Installment Agreements hold should resume payments by July 15. The • Title histories. IRS encourages taxpayers to work with their • Initial vehicle registration. • Temporary permits. Taxpayers who suspended their installment assigned PCA to establish a new payment agreement payments between April 1 and July • Vehicle registration renewal. arrangement or restructure an existing one • Assigned/reassigned numbers. 15, 2020, will need to resume their payments based on their current situation. • Vehicle titling. • Registration refund authorizations. by their first monthly payment due date after Taxpayers Who Owe But Can’t Pay • Renewal of permanent disabled parking July 15. Taxpayers should be aware that the IRS • Investigation and resolution of Texas title didn’t default their agreement, but interest did placards. errors. The IRS reminds taxpayers who are accrue, and the balance remained. Taxpayers experiencing a hardship or who have questions • 30-day temporary permits. To schedule a same-day or next-day who had their bank suspend direct debit about their payments to call the customer Texans with overdue transactions are appointment, visit www.TxDMV.gov/ payments should contact the bank immediately service number provided on their notice but be encouraged to renew their registration online at appointment. to ensure their first monthly payment due date mindful that wait times could be long. Phone www.TxDMV.gov and www.Texas.gov, or by occurring on or after July 15, 2020 is sent to lines remain extremely busy as the IRS resumes The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles avoid penalties. mail. does not issue driver licenses or state ID cards. operations. Taxpayers also have a variety of Texans should contact the Texas Department of If a taxpayer can’t meet their current options through IRS.gov/payments to make one Public Safety (DPS) for these services. installment agreement terms due to a COVID time or recurring payments without having to related hardship, they can revise the agreement contact the IRS. on IRS.gov/paymentplan or call the customer service number on their IRS notice if they have Digital Entrance Passes Now Available a Direct Debit Installment Agreement (DDIA). at Padre Island National Seashore Offer in Compromise Pending Offers: If the IRS is currently reviewing Beginning on Thursday, July 2, 2020, visitors their passes and print them out or download a taxpayer’s submitted offer but hasn’t accepted to Padre Island National Seashore (PAIS) can them onto their mobile device before arriving. it yet, the taxpayer should resume their required now purchase digital entrance passes for annual, The digital pass provides an alternative to the payments starting July 15, 2020. The IRS will seven-day, and one-day park entry by going traditional in-person purchase method. Using a amend the taxpayer’s offer to allow them to pay online to Recreation.gov. The decision to add personal electronic device, visitors can purchase any skipped payments at the end of the offer this service was made in order to better serve their passes from Recreation.gov at no extra period, if the offer is accepted. visitors. cost. Once purchased, passes are emailed to the Already Accepted Offers: If a taxpayer has “We are committed to helping visitors speed buyer and can be stored on a personal device an Offer in Compromise agreement, and the up the process of entering the park,” said Padre or printed. They can be used immediately. Island National Seashore Superintendent Eric Those who would like to exchange their digital Brunnemann. “Sometimes the lines at our annual pass for a physical card may do so by Filing Period for entrance booths get long, especially during bringing the printed digital pass to the park and the summer. We want to help reduce entrance requesting an exchange. Mayor and City waiting time so you can get to the beach as Padre Island National Seashore joins many quickly as possible. As always, we want to other public lands currently providing electronic remind visitors that the revenue from camping, passes including Glacier, Acadia, Everglades, Council Races entrance, and boat ramp fees is used to improve Grand Canyon, Theodore Roosevelt, Sequoia facilities, infrastructure and visitor services.” and Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite Begins July 18 Currently available for purchase are the PAIS National Parks; Castillo de San Marcos and The filing period for candidates to enter the Annual Pass, the weekly and daily vehicle pass, Colorado National Monuments; Whiskeytown race for seats on the Corpus Christi City Council the weekly and daily motorcycle pass, and the National Recreation Area, Columbia River begins, Saturday, July 18, and continues through weekly and daily individual (no vehicle) pass. Gorge National Scenic Area; and Wayne 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17. National Forest. Because connectivity is limited in and around Elections for mayor and three At-Large and ISLAND’S EDGE the park, visitors are encouraged to purchase Five Single Member district council positions will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Regular business hours for the City Secretary’s S  f Her Office are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Filing packets are now available at the City Secretary’s office and include an application form and the requirements for filing, they are also available on the City Secretary’s webpage, under 2020 Election Central at www.cctexas. com or in paper form from the City Secretary’s Office, 1st Floor, City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street. For more information, contact the City Text Roni Secretary’s Office at (361) 826-3105. To Book Your Send Letters and Photos to Luxury Appointment [email protected] 15033 S Padre Island Dr and follow us on Facebook: The There was no driving on the beach for the 4th. Photo by Steve Coons. Island Moon Newspaper 361.244.5748 July 9, 2020 Island Moon A 14 Military Consumer Month: Employment Nature Notes Scams Targeting Military Families Ghost Crabs: Ninjas of the Beach By Emily Gaines | PR Coordinator for BBB serving the Heart of Texas July is Military Consumer Month, which is a that overpay and ask to wire back the like ninjas and come out at the dead of night perfect time to reflect on how the marketplace difference. Take note of companies that By Taylor Bennett and tend to strike just when a nest is close to promise opportunities or high income if hatching. If a ghost crab harasses a plover too affects service members and their families. Last If you have ever been to the you pay them for training. much, it could also cause the plover to abandon year, BBB released the Military Consumers beach you may have a caught a glimpse of their nest completely. and Marketplace Trust Report, which revealed • Check official job postings. Scammers something scurrying swiftly across the sand and military consumers report more scams and will often use emails, social media or into a hole. What you might have seen is called There have been multiple observations of more money lost. online job boards to reach targets. They a ghost crab. Ghost crabs are very common ghost crab predation at Matagorda Beach. One With the arrival of COVID-19, BBB launched are also known to use actual company along the beaches of the Texas Coast. day there could be a perfectly good nest and names, addresses and human resource next day it completely disappears. If the eggs a report investigating employment scams, the The ghost crab is a fairly large crab that lives contacts found on the internet. If a job are gone, there is a burrow right where the nest riskiest scam two years in a row. Layoffs and along the dunes and intertidal zones of the posting seems too good to be true, go should be, and there are multiple scratch-like the need to work from home led to an increase beach. They are sometimes called sand crabs directly to the company website and check markings in the sand that lead directly to the in employment scams. Unfortunately, that because their bodies blend incredibly well their career page directly. If a website is burrow, we know the nest has been predated by means military consumers, especially military with the sand. They have large eyestalks, two charging you for information about a job a ghost crab. spouses and veterans, are disproportionally asymmetrical claws, and four pairs of legs. opening, it is probably a scam. facing this difficulty. Ghost crabs are semi terrestrial. They spend At Matagorda Beach during one of GCBO’s On average, the civilian consumer lost $1,000 • Educate yourself. Being aware of how most of their life on land, but still need water beach nesting bird surveys, we actually to employment scams. Service members lost a a scam works is key in protecting to survive, so they live fairly close to the shore. witnessed a mother Wilson’s plover defending significantly higher amount at $1,680, military yourself and your wallet. For example, her newly hatched chick against a ghost crab spouses lost $1,825 and veterans $1,905. some jobs, such as secret shoppers or that just happened to pop out of its burrow. caregivers, are more likely to be fronts for Luckily for us, the plover chick survived! If you’re a service member, military spouse or employment scams. You can visit BBB. Plover chicks take up to thirty days to become veteran searching for employment, use these org/ScamTracker to see what employment fully fledged and are very vulnerable until then. tips from your BBB to avoid scams: scams look like in your area. They rely fully on their parents to protect them from predators. • Be aware of unusual procedures. Job Visit BBB.org/Military for more military offers without interviews are a red flag of consumer resources. Report scams at BBB.org/ employment scams, as well as employers ScamTracker.

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By Ronnie Narmour jaunt down memory lane… you know, the one about ten years ago when I viewed life from a [email protected] van on the beach. This is the third installment Well, that was a weird 4th from when I found a candidate to be my beach bum sponsor. I sure hope this is the last of these of July… and I can get back to writing about music pretty It wasn’t exactly the usual Fourth of July soon. Enjoy! celebration we know and love but we made the best of it. My mermaid gal loves holidays and I guarantee you, has a box of decorations This pic of our deserted beach was taken Sunday afternoon, July 5th. for the event somewhere in her bag of tricks. Photo by Steve Coons. But these are strange times. There’s a plague upon the land and life as we know it has taken I have homework… James went on and on and was a plethora of hiatus. The word came down last Tuesday that information for the inside skinny I needed there would be no vehicular traffic allowed The most important thing I ingested from James’ barrage of “required reading” data was to reach the sophomore level of beach bum on Texas beaches for the entire holiday. And, attainment. My head was full of new priorities. he added another little twist: face masks were that, I had to immediately buy and proudly display the official $12 a year beach parking This was a lot to absorb. I wasn’t sure where to now mandatory. Then came the closure of start. James then announced that he had to go. all the firework shows in the area and since permit. This is the rite of passage for every beach bum newbie. Then, basically, stay low So, I scrambled for the last bit of beach bum the bars were already closed, we pretty much knowledge that I would get for the day, “Where accepted the fact that Independence Day had keyed and keep moving. Camping is permitted on Mustang Island with your $12 permit, so is the strongest Wi-Fi signal on the beach?” been cancelled… well, not if my mermaid gal James had no idea. has anything to say about it. We loaded up on learn what the fine line is between camping everything we could find to make normalcy of and existing. Absolutely avoid Gypsy camps I figured that was my homework. (a multiple unit tent dwelling, most easily recognized by the presence of clotheslines). ♪♫♪ And, that’s the truth ♫♪♫

My beach bum guru James Sullivan Live Music View from a van (3/13/2009) Hold the boat, folks, we have a winner. The quest to find my beach bum sponsor has ended. And, he comes with pedigree…or at Tonight least references. Janet Planet cornered me at Sharkey’s and made it clear, “You’re the guy in Thursday, July 9 Johnny Boy @ Giggity’s the van, right? I know who you need to talk to.” Free Beer Band @ Aloha Dave @ Shorty’s Giggity’s DaBaby, Mo3 @ Concrete She said she had a friend named James Sullivan, Dave’s Duo @ Shorty’s Street and he had been THE definitive beach bum Twista, Bone @ Brewster for the Greater Port Aransas area for decades. Street Saturday, July 25 And that he was THE seasoned veteran and BELT SANDER RACES prospective mentor that I’ve been searching for. Friday, July 10 @ Gaff Now look, a Janet Planet endorsement for the Jesse Stratton @ Sunset TEMPORARILY Brooke Graham Beach Port A Beach Bum Poster Child is as good as Sounds Bash @ Gaff the Better Business Bureau in my mind. She Back Pew Revival @ CLOSED AS COVID Thomas Michael Riley @ fed me his phone number and said, “he sells his Giggity’s Back Porch Hey baby it’s the 4th of July. John Cortez @ Shorty’s Chanklas @ Giggity’s beach fires, he’s a good guy, he’s been on the Clay Hollis, Nick PRECAUTION Back Pew Revival @ beach for decades.” Lawrence @ Treasure Shorty’s Island He sells fires… 132 W. Cotter St. Port A Sunday, July 26 On the Waterfront OK. He sells his fires….good work if you can Saturday, July 11 Antone & All Stars @ get it, I suppose. I worked on processing that BELT SANDER RACES Giggity’s one for about 24 hours before I gave up and @ Gaff Brooke Graham Beach just dialed his number and left a message, “Hi Max Stalling @ Back Bash @ Gaff Porch James. This is Ronnie LaMour. Janet Planet Toman Bros @ Giggity’s Monday, July 27 told me to give you a call…she said you and Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Open Jam @ Giggity’s only you should be my beach bum sponsor.” Long Beach Dub Allstars Treasure Island Those were words I never dreamed would @ House of Rock Tuesday, July 28 ever come out of my mouth. Then I wondered, Paul & Victoria @ “how much can you sell a fire for?” James Sunday, July 12 Giggity’s called me back a little later and said he’d find Antone & All Stars @ TEMPORARILY CLOSED me on the beach. I tried to go in to elaborate Giggity’s AS COVID PRECAUTION Wednesday, July 29 There was no driving on the beach detail of where I was and what to look for, but Ocean Roots @ Port A Jimmy Willden @ Beer Hut Giggity’s for the 4th. he stopped me short and said, “Green van? I’ll find you.” I immediately thought, “I should tidy Monday, July 13 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 Thursday, July 30 up the house” and started thinking of stuff that I Open Jam @ Giggity’s treasureislandporta Free Beer Band @ needed to ask him. I wanted to be prepared for Josh Ward @ Brewster Giggity’s the situation: hot dogs, charcoal, grass skirts… my first real master class in the finer techniques Street Zach Walther @ Back that sort of thing. It was just the two of us but of being a beach bum. A short time later, James Porch by golly, we made the best of it. My mermaid showed up. Janet Planet wasn’t lying. This guy Tuesday, July 14 Dave’s Duo @ Shorty’s gal got some homemade peach ice cream going was the real deal. Paul & Victoria @ and I stoked up the grill. We actually rode our Giggity’s Friday, July 31 Beach Bumming 101… Mike O’Neill @ Giggity’s Wednesday, July 15 Starlite & the Moonbeams We jumped in my van and took a long ride Magnus @ Giggity’s @ Shorty’s down to the Moon office on the other end of the island. James was rapid fire. He spewed a Thursday, July 16 Saturday, August 1 wealth of information, and assured me, that it Free Beer Band @ TEMPORARILY Dreaming in Color @ was all tried and true techniques specifically Giggity’s Giggity’s noted from extensive field research. He had Mark Monaco @ Back CLOSED AS COVID Mario Flores @ Back Porch first-hand knowledge of all the best ways to Porch Selfie @ Shorty’s Dave’s Duo @ Shorty’s CC Songwriters @ House navigate through life as a successful beach bum. For King and Country @ PRECAUTION of Rock He painted a picture of a game plan that was Concrete Street Juan Lobo Fest @ Concrete something between Paradise Lost and an urban OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port A. Street guerilla survival manual. James never stopped Friday, July 17 telling me stuff until he was sure that I at least Groove @ Giggity’s Sunday, August 2 had the complete Cliff Notes of the Official Gary P. Nunn @ Back Antone & All Stars @ Code of Conduct. I was reprimanded when Porch Giggity’s The streets leading to the beach in Port A Red Giant @ Shorty’s were clogged with parked cars. James spotted the red County Park camping permit on my dash. He couldn’t get past it. If Monday, August 3 Saturday, July 18 Open Jam @ Giggity’s I park just outside of the park’s borders, then Todd Dorn @ Giggity’s bikes to the beach just to see how dead it was. I get the same view of the pier, but from the B All the roads leading to the beach were packed John Baumann @ Back Tuesday, August 4 seats where it’s free. It’s only when it’s dark that Porch Paul & Victoria @ with parked cars and there were long lines of that the county requires that you pay. I reasoned Johnny Boy @ Shorty’s Giggity’s people walking with their arms full of beach that I loved it there and it’s cool being able to paraphernalia. Everyone was trying to make drive right up next to the water…plus, those Sunday, July 19 Wednesday, August 5 the best of it, but it was hard. For one thing, it outhouses all down the beach get really gnarly. Antone & All Stars @ Jim Dugan@ Giggity’s was about a thousand degrees outside and there But, it wasn’t good enough for James. I had to Giggity’s was an evil mummy dust that had blown in just swear that it would never happen again. I would Thursday, August 6 to accent our pandemic with stuffy noses and Monday, July 20 Free Beer Band @ never go into the forbidden zone when the sun Open Jam @ Giggity’s Giggity’s sinus headaches. Sometimes you got to laugh to is down. I did demand one addendum though… keep from crying. Look folks, the bars are still Ruben V @ Back Porch ”excepting this rule for, but not limited to, Tuesday, July 21 Dave’s Duo @ Shorty’s shut down and I have NO live music shows to special occasions such as when immediate Paul & Victoria @ tell you about. So, hopefully this will be my last family is in town”. Giggity’s Friday, August 7 Gary P. Nunn @ Back Wednesday, July 22 Porch Hank Reeves @ Giggity’s Johnny Boy @ Giggity’s Independent Thieves @ GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Thursday, July 23 Shorty’s Free Beer Band @ LIVE MUSIC Giggity’s Saturday, August 8 Jerrod Medulla @ Back Toman Bros @ Giggity’s EVERY Temporarily Porch Larry Joe Taylor @ Back NIGHT Dave’s Duo @ Shorty’s Porch Closed Mike’s Barbershop Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Friday, July 24 Ray Wylie Hubbard @ Sunday, August 9 Kitchen Open As Covid Back Porch Antone & All Stars @ Brooke Graham Beach Giggity’s Until 1 a.m.! Precaution Bash @ Gaff

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