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Steppin' Out A2 Turtle Rangers A2 4th of July A2 Moon on a Spoon A7 Traveling Moon A10 Fishing A11 Issue 689 The Island Free

The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 June 29, 2017 Weekly FREE Around The On the Rocks Island Tarpon in By Dale Rankin The Island blew a fuse Thursday Island Canals! when a problem with the lines along By Jay Gardner State Highway 361 caused a rolling blackout that stretched all the way Someone sent me a picture of a from Aransas Pass to the JFK. Most tarpon the other day that was caught of The Island was back in business in the canals, and asked if that was by seven o’clock but some Island a common occurrence. The answer residents along Windward didn’t’ get is, unfortunately, not these days, power back on until after midnight. We islanders are not strangers to blackouts, we tend to gather at the houses of people with pools and gas ovens (or fireplaces in the winter) to start cooking the stuff that is thawing out. Leave it to Islanders to turn blackouts into parties. Cell phones kept working, but if you are one of the plan-aheaders who has a generator in your house you don’t want to answer it unless you want a house full of visitors. Ironically there is a connection between dry periods and blackouts as the heavy salt air leaves deposits on lines causing them to get heavy Your 2017 TGSA ALL-STARS !!! and when they sway in the Island Bella Bertero, Erica Rose Bertero, Cristofer Bertero, Mia Marr, Jody Rasmussen Marr, Phi Pecore, Beth breezes they cause disconnections Womack, Henry Allyson Cunningham, Dallas Cunningham, Kelly Scroggs, Ian Appling, Robert Appling, Stewart Edwards recently caught which cause blackouts. In dry years Ian Appling and Aransas Blaha. this tarpon in an Island Canal we used to wonder why the firemen would go around The Island spraying It’s Time to Light it Up! but tarpon used to be extremely overhead lines with water. When The Island Shop common around these parts. I Island was developed the plan was to mean, Port Aransas used to be bury the lines but that somehow got called Tarpon, Texas. They had just lost along the way so now we water 4th of July Island is Tops! about disappeared, but are making the lines. Gelato shop makes a comeback for sure. Tarpon range Access Road 3A all throughout the Gulf of Mexico, Blast Fireworks set over to Africa, and actually around top ten Ice Cream the world (circumtropical). Tarpon is shops in Texas also one of my favorite fish to chase, for Tuesday and catching one off your dock would The fifth annual Island Blast be allowed within five hundred feet be really cool. Fireworks Show will take to the sky of the launch site and the no-anchor On the Rocks cont. on A11 at sunset Tuesday, July 4. The launch zone will be marked with buoys. site is the lot just west of the Padre The $15,000, 22-minute fireworks Island Yacht Club at the west end of show is funded by donations from Aquarius Whitecap. Island residents and businesses and Event organizer Jerry Watkins said is done by a professional fireworks Rising! there will be portable restrooms along company hired for the occasion. This is the first season for the new Whitecap which is prime viewing for By Dale Rankin and improved version of Access It’s time to put some fire in the sky the show, as well as at the Caravel When Islander Andrea Holley got Road 3A which provides access to on the 4th of July everybody. Get out ramp. Parking lots around boat tired of gardening in pots in her yard the South Packery area at the end there and enjoy! ramps are always popular viewing she decided to do something about of Windward. The road is great, but spots. With the it. Two years ago she filled out the not very wide and a steady stream of vertically challenged drivers have been ending up in the topography of The soft sand on either side of the road Island just about any where pedestrians also have to trudge spot with a clear view to avoid traffic. A few Sand Crabs of the western sky have been trying to charge to pull will provide a good cars out, while other good Islanders vantage point. have done the job for free. The new road was finished a few months ago Boaters can beach up with $1.3 million bond money but it on the spoil islands is narrow. around the launch site but the passageway Chefs Jarrin (left) & Huesman Ho Chi Men Trail between the site and the adjacent island Founded by two chefs who studied With the high tides of late more paperwork to adopt Aquarius Park to will be closed to boat at Le Cordon Bleu Vita Jarrin and boaters are braving the shallow put in community gardens. But she traffic about half an Gail Huesmann who have competed waters of the Ho Chi Minh Trail didn’t hear back until a few weeks hour before the show in various competitions, including rather than take the long way from ago when she found out she is now and remain closed one on Food Network, A La Mode the base of the JFK to the canals the proud parent of a portion of the until after the show. Gelateria prides itself on hand-crafted north of Whitecap. To make the trek 8.62 acres located at the corner of The Ski Basin is also gelato made with local ingredients, from the area around Primavera, Aquarius and Schooner. behind the spoil islands, to Carlos a good viewing spot. fresh culinary inspiration, and the Fifth Court the “safe” way is to head No anchoring will utmost expertise. out to the Intracoastal and up to the Aquarius cont. on A4 canal near the Padre Island Yacht Club. But the quicker way is to get up A little Island history on plane and bust through the skinny water of what has entered the local Settlement at Bird Island Wiped Out by Storm parlance as the Ho Chi Minh Trail Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Greg we thank him for taking time to write. out to Galveston leaving a widow along the undeveloped land west of Smith is a descendant of the Dunn By Greg Smith Catherine and three small children. the Aquarius extension. The area was family that first came to Nueces The Dunns didn’t hit the Island until dredged many years ago but has now County with General Zachary Over the past several years Dale and 1879 when Catherine and young sons mostly silted in. It’s not a passage for Taylor's Army in 1845 and ranched I have been swapping history stories Patrick and Tom formed a partnership the faint of heart but if you make it, it the Island from 1879 to 1971. Smith and tales about South Texas and the to run livestock on the Island and South sure saves a lot of time. went to Flour Bluff School. He is Islands in particular. It so happens that Texas. With this bit of history and Car burglars are busy on several boards and committees my Granddaddy Burton Dunn was Dale always looking to fill up space including the Coastal Windstorm intimately involved with Padre Island in the Moon, he has been bugging me By this week’s count in the Crime Task Force, the Island Strategic from his birth in 1889 to his death to write a bit of Island History for the Blotter there have been nineteen car Action Committee, the Nueces in 1970. His great uncle Matthew paper. I warned him that when if I break-ins this week and that’s a lot. County Beach Advisory Committee arrived in Corpus with General wasn’t sleeping in Miss Aven’s class When tourist season rolls around and the board of the Port Aransas Taylor in 1845 and Granddaddy’s forty sum odd years ago at Flour Bluff and The Island fills up more sneak Chamber of Commerce. He is grand parents Catherine and Thomas School it was only because we were thieves are to be expected among currently the Corpus Christi City Dunn crossed the Aransas bar in 1849 skipping school so don’t expect much the crowd. Most of these are crimes Councilman from District 4 which from Ireland via New Orleans. in the writing department. He did say of opportunity when we leave cars includes Padre Island. Smith is the if I had some of my history speeches unlocked and garage doors open but CEO of Pioneer Beach Resort in The beginnings of Island written up he’d do the writing for me. the rate of change this week has been Port A. ranching Well heck, if I’d written my yakking unusual even for the summer season. Tom took the fever and died in 1863 down writing it wouldn’t have been a There have been some anecdotal We will be featuring his history columns in the next few issues and just as his unit, the Eighth battalion problem. Patrick Dunn Around cont. on A4 of Texas Volunteers prepared to ship History cont. on A4 June 29, 2017 Island Moon A 2 Steppin' Out Vegas Style

Aspiring Turtle Ranger! An aspiring “Turtle Ranger,” Ernesto, made a special trip from Tennessee this week with his family to see a Kemp’s ridley hatchling release! We were thrilled to meet him and share in his excitement. We appreciate all of our visitors that travel from near and far to visit the Seashore and attend a hatchling release! Send letters and photos to [email protected]

Timon's Ministires held its annual Steppin' Out Las Vegas Style event at Doc'sWaterline Bar & Grill. The event raises money for Timon's Ministries to continue their valuable work to benefit the community. Approximately 60 guests attended the event which offered prizes, raffles, food and drink.

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There are currently 241 condo/ Mary Craft legislators were exchanged and confrontation Neighbor Keith remarked that many of us have Ronnie Narmour erupted. This behavior proved in an instant townhomes for sale on the Island. histories which may include a poor decision The first two weeks of June there Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) exactly what law enforcement and those opposed to SB 4 feared. If this is the behavior or two. When a person can admit a mistake or were eight purchased. Riley P. Dog and assumptions of educated, well-respected misdeed, and make an effort to make it right, legislators then how will the rest of the state do? then we are genuinely advancing as individuals The CC RTA has added a bus and as a society. route shuttle that takes the ferry There is no doubt our immigration laws are broken, but the problem lies with the federal Area curmudgeon Guy was heard to grunt with a priority lane with no government. I believe that if an undocumented unintelligibly at the news of the BBQ’s return. waiting. There is no Aransas Pass person commits a crime in our country and Practical minded Chilidawg summed up local bus so on that side you need to is arrested and jailed, that person should sentiment with a smile and a quiet “dang” of get to the ferry launch. In Port A be detained and INS notified. Or, if there is gratitude as he turned and brushed sea grit from they will oblige for anywhere you a detainer by INS, that detainer should be his eye. honored. That person should not be released would like it to stop. Tom Humes back into our community. We do not want any First Community Mortgage person who commits a crime and is a danger will have their grand opening Publisher to our families, to be set free. However, there Missing Boat? are many undocumented persons who have and mixer today, June 29th 5:30 Dale Rankin A little over a year ago my wife and I were – 8:30 pm. They are located at About the Island Moon committed no crimes and live peacefully among fishing off the docks at the Packery boat ramps. The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale our communities. The immigrants that are A fully equipped (lights, radar, radio whips, T 14641 SPID in the building next Rankin, Editor / Publisher. coming into our country are looking for work top) rigid hull boat (foam sponsons around the to Dragonfly Restaurant. There Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes to support their families and better themselves, hull with twin Honda outboards was trailered will be live music, food, beverages delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 and most of them significantly contribute to our in behind a Beach Patrol pickup truck and was copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, local economies and pay taxes. Instead, they are and great door prizes. Come join as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 launched soon after. I was puzzled why the copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. all labeled as criminals and rapists. Beach Patrol would need such a boat but didn't Islanders Vice President/branch News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, But SB 4 is now forcing our local entities and pursue any further. Might this have been one of manager Patti Goodson and loan payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. institutions of higher education, both public and the Island's boats? It sure was a nice rig. processor Nadine Patrick as they private, to enforce federal immigration laws. Larry Griffin celebrate the opening of an Island The Island Moon Newspaper Law enforcement and college campus police location. The business phone 14646 Compass, Suite 3 departments are allowed to ask the immigration number is 949-4647. status of any person under detention or under Guard Your Pot(s) Corpus Christi, TX 78418 arrest. A lawful detention includes routine traffic Mon 11:43am JB’s German Bakery will be stops, stop and frisk encounters or request for th 361-949-7700 Hi, just a heads up for people in the Ambrosia open on the 4 of July 7 am – 2 I.D. It does not require an arrest. It will impact pm. [email protected] law abiding undocumented immigrants and will St area. The pot thieves are at it again; I had 2 tear families apart, as some family members are large Talavera pots stolen from my front yard th Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper last night. Scuttlebutt’s has a special 4 of legal residents and some are not. This "show July menu with Southern Comfort me your papers" mentality is dangerous and Margo Michel will certainly negatively impact our cities and smoked brisket, grilled chicken, college campuses. homemade potato salad and baked Former Moon Columnist beans. There is parking for to go Law enforcement was opposed to SB 4 and is deeply concerned about its ramifications. Weighs In orders with no waiting. To order Where to Find The There will inevitably be bad actors who will Dale, Love the new online publishing. Easily call 949-6769 overreach and abuse this new power given to read. Note to Police Blotter writer 22 June issue. Sandollar Jewelry & Gift Island Moon them. Officers have testified they are confused PED was not laying, but preferred lying on …. about their enforcement authority and lack Extravaganza at the Aransas of proper training. In fact, law enforcement Greg Boss Pass Civic Center will be held on Port Trinity By the Sea officials can be charged with a crime and be July 1 & 2, 2017 and show hours Episcopal put in jail, while public office holders can be Flying Dust Still Better are 10-5 Saturday and 10-4 on Aransas removed for violating SB 4. Also, it takes away Sunday. This event is open to the Sand Piper Condos North from their public safety responsibilities for Than Monkeys? our communities and will undermine the level public. Admission to Sea Gull Condos of trust and cooperation between immigrant I don't understand why the developer doesn't Padre just get a pump and spray water out of "Lake the show is $4.00. Gulf Breeze RV communities and law enforcement; thereby All Stripes Stores increasing crimes as it makes it difficult for an Padre Island" to keep down the blowing sand. Pioneer RV How much would that cost? Black Sheep/ immigrant to report crimes they have witnessed La Palmilla Golf Barrel or crimes committed against them. Just my two drops of water worth. The Holiday Inn will have live Club music daily June 30 – July 4th 6 CVS The issue of releasing an undocumented Dennis Schneider Stripes (1A) person who commits a crime in our country is – 10 pm except for Sunday and Whataburger the 4th of July when entertainment Kody’s Restaurant Doc’s Restaurant will be 1 – 5 pm. Amano ISO: New Counters to Knock Stuff Off Of WB Liquor Snoopy’s Pier Island rescue kittens need new homes. th 361 Bar Isle Mail N More The 4 of July Island Blast Island Italian Fireworks Show will be on the Moby Dicks 4th of July. Seriously, we get asked Spanky’s Liquor Brooklyn Pie Co. that a lot. There will be port-a- IGA Grocery Store Ace Hardware potties at the end of Whitecap Port A Glass Studio Holiday Inn near the yacht club. San Juan’s Mexican Texas Star (Shell) Restaurant Jesse’s Liquor The Island Moon’s newly Wash Board created website at www. Laundry Mat Scuttlebutt’s Restaurant islandmoon.com has had more Drop Anchor Bar & than 15,000 hits in the first Grill Subway five days and the mobile site Port A Parks & Rec Island Tire at m.islandmoon.com had over Public Library Padre Pizzeria 5,000. Chamber of And all Moon Commerce/ Visitor’s retail advertisers Center Cough, cough and yes I am Woody’s Sports WB Liquor still coughing eleven days after Center spending two hours outdoors Back Porch Flour Bluff during our 40 mph sandstorm H.E.B. day. I have not had a cold or flu in Shorty’s Place decades and do not have allergies Fisherman’s Wharf Whataburger on so I kept thinking I would get Waldron Each kitten will come with a $99.00 package which includes the fecal exam, first set Giggity’s over it. I finally went to the doctor Ethyl Everly of shots, and the spay or neuter surgery. There are two males, and two females. They Tarpon Inn today where I was diagnosed with Senior Center are 8 weeks old now, they all love to be held, playful, alert, eating solid food, litter box Gratitude’s trained, and all do well with our dogs. Call John at (361) 877-8521 to adopt. bronchial irritation caused by Fire Station Great job, John. They look meowvelous! things like “dust.” Here’s hoping The Gaff Police Station the steroid, steroid inhaler and Wild Horse Send letters and photos to [email protected] cough med kicks in. Stripes on Flour Treasure Island Bluff & SPID Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper June 29, 2017 Island Moon A 4

Around cont. from A1 Aquarius cont. from A1 reports of thieves arriving by kayak in canals, “I was surprised to hear back after all that 4th of July Fireworks Rules several YETI coolers have been swiped, but time,” she said. “But the Parks and Recreation A note from the City of Corpus Christi the majority of the reports are from cars on the Department has been great in helping me move street side. Be careful and lock up. forward.” Everyone looks forward to fireworks on the 4th In 2013, there were more than 11,000 injuries of July, but the Corpus Christi Fire and Police from fireworks, according to a U.S. Consumer UBER returns…new ferry option She has staked out the location for gardens Departments want to remind citizens about Product Safety Commission Report. The City near the Aquarius/Schooner corner and the city firework safety and City ordinances before wants to keep everyone safe and an easy way to UBER this week announced their return to the has agreed to install the water lines and provide city after a state law took some of the regulatory starting holiday events. do this is by watching the free firework show on water. the Bayfront during the Mayor’s 4th of July Big power away from cities and cleared the way for It is illegal to set off fireworks inside or within Bang Celebration. them to come back to town. Service for all of “We are going to pretty much do this with 5,000 feet of the city limits. Violators will the ride sharing services has been spotty on The volunteers,” she said. “If anyone wants a garden have their fireworks seized and could be issued Fireworks Facts Island but hopefully things will now improve. spot there they can contact me and we will get a fine up to $2,000 for each open package of going.” fireworks. If anyone wishes to call and report The use of all fireworks inside the city is In Port Aransas the bus company this week illegal. This includes the beach. announced a new route to expedite the passage She is also looking to upgrade and expand the the discharge of fireworks, call the hotline at of riders across the ferry by allowing the bus to playground equipment in the park, which now Fireworks must be transported in the trunk of jump the line. This should help the people who contains a basketball court, a picnic area, and a the car or behind the last row of seats. work in Port A but live elsewhere. But it may shade structure but not much else. Violators could face a citation of up to $2,000 not do much to lower the blood pressure of a “We are open to anything residents want per package of fireworks. first guy in line waiting to cross with a carful of kids when the bus with one passenger jumps the Every year fireworks users suffer blindness, line. So it goes. deafness, loss of hands, fingers and other serious injuries and burns. The late Tuesday holiday means it is going to be a long weekend everybody that stretches Sparklers burn at over 1,200 degrees, which from Thursday night all the way to Tuesday can cause third-degree burns. night when it will be capped off by the Island If You Plan to use Fireworks fireworks show. Go OTB early and hunker Have land owners permission. down and we’ll see you on the other side. In the meantime say hello if you see us Around The Make sure you are at least 5000 feet outside of Island. the city limits. History cont. from A1 Children should be supervised by adults. 886-COPS (2677). Do not call 911 for firework Children should never pick up fireworks that Stakes mark the planned garden plots complaints. may be left over, they may still be active. to help with,” she said. “Some people have asked if you could include a running track.” There are 191 parks in the City of Corpus Christi, five on The Island covering a total of July 4th Pet Safety 1950 Padre House and pens on the Dunn 49 acres. Voters recently approved the sale of Fireworks, picnics and other Fourth of July Keep your pets inside if you or your Ranch on The Island. sixteen city parks because the city lacks the traditions can be great fun for people; but all neighbors are setting off fireworks. funds to maintain them beyond mowing. No of the festivities can be frightening and even Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, Island parks were on the list because when Padre dangerous for cats and dogs. Noisy fireworks Island was developed, with the stated intent of charcoal and kabob skewers away from can startle them and cause them to run away; curious pets. turning the parks over to the city when the areas holiday foods can be unhealthy; summer heat was annexed, the developers chose to include and travel can be dangerous; and potentially Don’t let pets get near your barbecue grill large park space rather than include sidewalks dangerous debris can end up lying on the while it is in use or still hot. in the design. As a result Island parks cannot ground where pets can eat or play with it. be sold into private hands without violating the Avoid the urge to feed your pets table scraps annexation agreements. But keeping out the Whether or not you’re planning your own or other foods intended for people. Be Independence Day celebration, it’s important especially careful to keep them away from Cattle on The Island. stickers and making them usable by the public is another matter. Any upgrades and maintenance to take precautions to keep your pets safe both common people foods that are actually toxic Anyway I did agree to give it a stab. If anyone require their adoption by residents. during and after the July 4th festivities. for pets. has a beef with the prose complain to Dale Remember that too much sun and heat (and better yet line the bird cage with the paper cause So if you are interested in helping to make Preparing in advance: humidity!) can be dangerous to pets. Keep I’m telling up front I wouldn’t know a dangling Aquarius Park a usable space, or if you have an Make sure your pets – cats and dogs alike them inside when it’s extremely hot/humid; participle from one that’s been properly idea of what improvements should be included – have identification tags with up-to-date make sure they have access to shady spots attached. Dale did say to write anything but did in plans, or if you want to donate time of money information. If you have horses, you might and plenty of water when outdoors; don’t “suggest” some storm stuff since the season is to the cause, call Andrea at (409) 682-5403. consider marking a safety (breakaway) halter leave them outside for extended periods in hot just starting and I’ve spent the last year trying Or email her at andrea@acceleratewithandrea. with your contact information and leaving it weather; and know the signs that a pet may be to convince the fine folks in Amarillo and other com and let her know. Putting green anyone? on your horse during this stressful time. overheating. points inlands that we’ve got a problem paying It’s the dawning of the age… half again as much for Windstorm Insurance as If your pets aren’t already microchipped talk Never leave a pet in a vehicle when it’s warm our coastal brothers in Florida, North Carolina with your veterinarian about microchipping. outside. Vehicle interiors heat up much faster and other such spots. Been about as successful Skip the Ferry Take This simple procedure can greatly improve than the air around them, and even a short as staying awake in Miss Aven’s class. your chances of getting your pets back if they time in a locked car can be dangerous to pets. the Bus! become lost. Settlement at Bird Island If you’re travelling out of town for the holiday, New bus route allows If your pets are microchipped, make sure your consider boarding your pets in a kennel. If you Back to storms, the Island was pretty immune information is correct or updated. need to bring them with you, be sure you know from Storms from Corpus’s founding in 1838 crossing the channel how to keep them safe. till 1916. There were a few blows, the biggest Have photos of all of your cats, dogs and being the 1880 storm that hit Point Isabel without waiting in line horses – just in case. Use safe food handling and hygiene practices People coming to Port Aransas from Aransas If your pet has historically been anxious on to protect your family, guests and pets. Pass, across the ferry, now have a new option to this holiday, or if you have reason to expect After the celebrations: avoid long ferry lines.. potentially harmful reactions, consider Check your yard for fireworks debris before The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation behavioral therapy to desensitize your pet and allowing pets outside to play or relax. Even Authority this week announced Route 99 reduce the risk of problems. Some pets may if you didn’t set off fireworks yourself, debris for Port Aransas riders. The route is mostly need medication. Consult your veterinarian can make its way into your yard, where contained within the existing Route 94 that for medicine. curious animals may pick it up to play with services the area, but this one includes a trip Make sure the environment is safe and secure. or eat. across the ferry to the mainland. The shuttle If your neighbors set off fireworks at an will have a special priority lane getting on the unexpected time, is your yard secure enough Check your pastures and remove debris to ferry, so riders won't be subject to lengthy waits. to keep your pet contained? Are pasture protect horses too. “This shuttle will allow for more mobility fences secure enough to keep horses or other If you hosted guests, check both your yard for all people in Port Aransas in particular livestock confined? Evaluate your options, and home for food scraps or other debris that the workers who may not possess their own and choose the safest area for your pets; and might be dangerous to pets, such as food vehicles,” Kelly Coughlin, the RTA's director of make improvements if needed to make the skewers. This bunkhouse at the Novillo line camp area more secure. marketing, said in a statement. “We also believe Enjoy the holiday, but keep it safe. on PINS is one of the few remaining that this shuttle will help provide more mobility structures from the Dunn Ranch. to tourists who don’t want to drive in this area.” Safety during July 4th celebrations: The route will run from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Leave your pets at home when you go to in August. The Corpus paper guessed the and all rides will be $0.25. There are only two parties, fireworks displays, parades and other “damage to buildings and lots will not fall far regularly scheduled stops: the park and ride on gatherings. Loud fireworks, unfamiliar places short of $6,000.” The Curry Settlement which the mainland side of the ferry and the corner and crowds can all be very frightening to was located close to where Bird Island basin is of Access Road 1A and 11th Street in Port pets, and there’s great risk of pets becoming today took a bit of a hit in first 1874 and then Aransas. But the RTA drivers take the route spooked and running away. from the 1875 storm that devastated Indianola. from the ferry along Cotter to Alister and will Consider putting your pets in a safe, escape- They lost a couple of thousand barrels of salt make stops as requested by riders. proof room or crate during parties and and told stories of the fish swimming under The City of Aransas Pass does not participate fireworks. the houses (houses then were built on wood in RTA service and therefore riders using Route Keep horses and livestock in safely fenced pilings). What we called the head of the Island 99 will have to get to the park and ride on the areas and as far from the excitement and (Padre Isles) didn’t have much in the way of mainland side on their own, without using bus noise as possible. building at the time, some Packery operations service. The park and ride is about six-and-a- If you’re hosting guests, ask them to help and a few houses. Some of those were lost, half miles from downtown Aransas Pass. keep an eye on your pets to make sure they probably from flooding. All in all not much in It's a pilot program, so the agency plans to re- don’t escape. Placing notes on exit doors the first 78 years since the founding of Kinney’s evaluate the feasibility of keeping the route on a and gates can help both you and your guests Trading post. In fact the folks in Austin said in permanent basis this fall, an RTA spokesperson remain vigilant. 1908 “this Island has never suffered much from said. storms and floods. It is in the west or outer edge of the storm current” as they were trying to peddle lots on Mustang. The local paper wrote in 1886 “Corpus Christi as the only really safe place on the Texas coast.” An article in 1909 continued to sing praises as “the oldest inhabitants cannot recall a storm of sufficient severity to alarm even a timid woman” and “nine-tenths of the area of Corpus Christi is on a bluff 30 feet high, probably the safest point in saltwater America,” . That changed on August 18, 1916 but your going to have to buy another free copy of the Moon because Dale’s out of space and I’m ready to skip. Attention Next time: A history of the changing times on Boat Owners! The Island. Do you own a boat with a cabin Charter Boat Owners and Operators Wanted and would you like to make some for new location on Packery Channel money with it? We have slips and Packery are looking for boats to use for

FlatsTM charters. If you have a boat and Floating Cabin Repairs Large Boat Slip (22’ x 40’) available are interested in an entrepreneurial good for either repairs or rebuilding Located under the JFK bridge on Packery Channel Call for lease terms opportunity Packery Flats Marina 361-774-8886 call 361 332-9978. Send letters and photos to [email protected] Send letters and photos to editor@ islandmoon.com Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper June 29, 2017 Island Moon A 5 Stuff I Heard on the Island By Dale Rankin We received this letter meetings are open to the public and if you have this week. a question you would like answered go to a meeting with your question and they will put it Hello Island Moonies.. on the agenda for the next meeting and the City My wife and I have just Staff will come back next time with an answer. moved to Flour Bluff a year ago. One of the things we always enjoy doing is to IUPAC – This is the Island United Political grab an Island Moon from our local HEB. Action Committee. It was formed about three We enjoy it very much. years ago to provide a vehicle for Islanders to A little constructive criticism from a newbie. endorse candidates for city offices and vote On page two of the June 22nd issue, the top left colletively. All registered voters on The Island has three nice pictures of happy people. It made are eligible to join. me interested in them and what they were doing. ICW – IntraCoastal Waterway canal – also So I read the headline on the photos. known as The Ditch. This is the canal that goes “Holiday Inn Hosts June PIBA Mixer” under the high portion of the JFK Bridge over Not knowing what PIBA was I did a search. by Doc’s Restaurant. It was originally dug - PIBA leggings....hmmm, probably not. during World War II to allow ships to move - PIBA insurance... maybe but if so I am around the country without going into open much less interested in what they are up to. water where German U-Boats lurked. It goes When I was an active TI engineer we were always from Brownsville to Carrabelle, Florida, then cautioned about acronyms when presenting to up the east coast to Norfolk for a total of about no-TIers. If you are not familiar with what TI 3000 miles. It also connects to the mouth of the is, then you should understand my confusion. Mississippi River where you can head north We love the paper, keep it up. all the way to the country’s most inland port at Catoosa, Oklahoma, almost all the way to Best regards, Tulsa. See what kind of reaction you get when Danny Mitchell you tell your friends you going to sail to Tulsa. Editor’s note: We understand Danny, Along our Island it is dredged to around twelve sometimes we get carried away with our own feet and is wide enough for barge traffic. It is navel gazing. We do have to express some popular with sailors traveling both near and far surprise though that there are such things as and its shores are a great place to watch a sunset. “AE’s”…Active Engineers…who knew!? Notice it is InTRAcoastal rather than But seriously Danny, here’s a partial list of InTERcoastal. Intercoastal is used when you are Island Acronyms to help you get up so speed. talking about two different coasts; Intracoastal If you have any questions DBSTA (Don’t Be is used when you are referring to something Scared To Ask). within that coast itself. So there you go. See, Tides of the Week we all learned something today now if we can Tides for Bob Hall Pier June 29 - July 6 The Newcomers Guide to Island just avoid our CRS kicking in we will be able to impress our friends and scare our enemies. Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon Acronyms /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible OTB – Over The Bridge. This is a term invented BSR – Belt Sander Races. These are a local Th 29 Low 1:26 AM 0.0 6:36 AM Set 12:25 AM 27 by the now departed Mr. Dick who was the pro phenomenon which recently made the History over at Padre Isles Country Club who still holds Channel. They are held every other Saturday at 29 High 9:07 AM 1.3 8:28 PM Rise 12:24 PM the record for avoiding going OTB at around The Gaff on Beach Street in Port Aransas. The 29 Low 4:06 PM 0.7 435 days. He finally broke down and went OTB Gaff is the closest thing we have to a pirate bar and the belt sander track is out back. As the 29 High 7:39 PM 0.8 to visit his friend in the hospital. name implies racers bring their belt sanders F 30 Low 2:24 AM 0.3 6:37 AM Set 1:03 AM 37 This also passes for a Four-Letter word on The over and race it down the track. This is wildly Island. It is to be avoided when at all possible. 30 High 9:23 AM 1.2 8:28 PM Rise 1:19 PM popular with Winter Texans since the beer is When used in a sentence it is usually followed cheap, BYOB is allowed, and the graffiti on 30 Low 4:40 PM 0.5 by a rolling of the eyes, a sigh, or a real four- the walls is way above average. Our personal letter word - as in, “I had to go OTB today dang 30 High 9:48 PM 0.8 favorite: it. Had to get groceries,” which often prompts Sa 1 Low 3:37 AM 0.6 6:37 AM Set 1:39 AM 48 another OTB – “Oh, Too Bad.” To those who wish us ill – may God turn their hearts 1 High 9:36 AM 1.1 8:28 PM Rise 2:13 PM Some years ago there was a nascent movement If not – may He at least turn their ankles so that 1 Low 5:17 PM 0.2 to Drop The Bridge (DTB) in an effort to sever the Island’s umbilical cord and stop people in we may know them by their limp Su 2 High 12:31 AM 0.9 6:38 AM Set 2:14 AM 58 town from coming OTB. It was discarded as A pirate bar indeed. 2 Low 5:16 AM 0.8 8:28 PM Rise 3:05 PM impractical because the Laguna Madre is too shallow for ferries. OBB – Odessa By the Bay. This is a term often 2 High 9:47 AM 1.1 used in disgust to describe The Sparkling City BD’s – Bridge Droppers. This is the North 2 Low 5:55 PM 0.0 By The Sea after an Islander has been forced to Padre version of the FB’s (Ferry Burners) in go OTB. As in, “I see why they call this town M 3 High 2:35 AM 1.1 6:38 AM Set 2:49 AM 67 Port A. In both cases it is often part of a diatribe OBB after I had to go OTB today and when I 3 Low 7:05 AM 0.9 8:28 PM Rise 3:57 PM about traffic, rising real estate prices, an OTBer got there my CRS kicked in and I just turned who has managed to stick his Prius in three feet around and come back OTB.” Anyone who has 3 High 9:55 AM 1.0 of soft sand he should have seen coming then ever been to Odessa understands this. 3 Low 6:32 PM -0.1 complain about the driving conditions, a seagull feeder (exceptions are made for our intoxicated NMS – Naked Man Syndrome. This is the term Tu 4 High 3:36 AM 1.3 6:38 AM Set 3:26 AM 76 visitors as we get that), a garage bandit (no used after someone has driven down Kleberg 4 Low 7:07 PM -0.3 8:28 PM Rise 4:49 PM excuse for that), a fat man wearing a Speedo, Beach and had to witness the naked men who a know-it-all who moved here last week but run around down there in the altogether. As in, W 5 High 4:20 AM 1.4 6:39 AM Set 4:04 AM 83 knows everything that should be changed to “I had NMS today and had to go looking for 5 Low 7:42 PM -0.3 8:28 PM Rise 5:40 PM resemble Florida or California (or worse), or my Buck Knife to poke out my one good eye.” (Hint: a chop stick will work in a pinch). Avoid Th 6 High 4:56 AM 1.5 6:39 AM Set 4:45 AM 90 watching an OTBer throw twelve beer cans and four hotdog wrappers on the beach before NMS if you can. 6 Low 8:15 PM -0.4 8:28 PM Rise 6:31 PM driving off (we confess that last one has caused BIB – Bird Island Basin. This is a world class us to use words not found in the Bible). windsurfing spot where our friend Don Jackson WHOTHLOS What Happens On The Island operates Worldwinds for windsurfing and Stand Leaves on Sunday. This can take several Up Paddleboarding (SUP). It’s a short drive meanings depending on whether it involves down toward PINS and if you’ve never been it’s a party with people you had never met, or a great way to spend an afternoon either out on relatives. In either case, your transgressions are the water or just sitting and watching. They have erased and you get a clean slate until next time. all the gear you need and the water is shallow so Unless of course it involves crimes against kids if you fall off you can get right back on. During or dogs, in which case we invite you to not the certain times of the year visitors come from bridge slap you on the backside on your way literally all over the world to windsurf there out. due to the great conditions. But be aware that if you go you may fall victim to TMF, (Too Much DTS Dumber Than...Sand! We cleaned this Fun…As in, “the deputy sheriff came equipped one up a bit for these pages but you get the with a gun, threw me in jail for having TMF). message. Apply this to the fellow you see with his boat stuck in less than six inches of water PINS – Padre Island National Seashore. We all because he drove it outside the markers and know what that is. blames the markers. PIBA – Padre Island Business Association. The POA is the Padre Isles Property Owners organization that represents Island businesses. Association. It’s been around since the 1960’s They sponsor the PIBA luncheon at the PICC when The Island was developed as a master- and the PIBA mixer each month at VL (various planned community. There are over 3000 locations). single-family homes and 2000 residential/ BHP – Bob Hall Pier. Mikel May’s is a great commercial sites in the POA boundaries. place for people watching or an evening dinner Choose one of our POA also maintains the seven boat ramps on on the water. The Island and the 30-plus miles of concrete Signature Paninis and a bulkheads that keep our houses from sliding TIF or TIRZ – The Island’s Tax Increment into the canals. Maybeth Christensen writes Financing Zone. This is the area which stretches medium Gelato... roughly from Packery Channel, to Whitecap only the POA column for the Moon and fields the calls over at the POA office. Most of these are and to the base of the JFK Bridge. Part of the complaints from people about barking dogs, tax revenue raised from it is set aside to pay $ the neighbor’s new deck (too big, too small, for Island improvements. It raises between 15 painted purple, etc.), cars in the street, cats in $4 million and $7 million per year depending Wednesday & Thursday 12-8 the trees, coyotes in the yards (for the record on how the economy is doing. The money is Friday & Sunday 12-9 the POA does not control them), sandburs, fish controlled by the City Council with substantial input from the ISAC. Saturday 12-10 guts in the canals, No Wake violators, trashy 14254 SPID Sweet 101 vacant lots, calls from people who are unhappy IOD – Island Overlay District. This zone 361-589-4130 and don’t know why, and occasionally about the covers all the commercially zoned areas of rules that say what can and can’t be built out The Island. It was established in 2004 after the here. It’s the job of the POA to enforce the deed giant shark was built at the souvenir shop at the The covenants and collective rules that keep your corner of South Padre Island Drive (SPID) and neighbor from building the Tower of Babel in Commodores to prevent, well, the building of his backyard then sitting on top of it all night any more Giant Sharks. playing his ukulele and singing the second verse BACK PORCH It covers everything from what color a of Oh How I Want to Go Home over and over. business’ building can be to what kind of sign Chris Saucedo June 29 CRS – Can’t Remember…Stuff. This is often they can have, to how many parking places they seen in our older citizens however, we do see need. To prevent another giant shark it says it more and more in younger Islanders when that a sign must be “at least one foot smaller Mark McKinney June 30 accompanied by bloodshot eyes. Symptoms than the object it depicts.” So if you painted involve walking into a room and forgetting why a Giant Shark black and white and called it a Larry Joe Taylor July 1 you are there, driving away from your house killer what it would be fine; come to think of with the strange feeling you forgot something it that ordinance might need some work. What The and then discovering it was your pants, or if someone decides to build the Titanic Raspa Cruise Control July 2 serving cold pasta to your guests because Factory? That would be one big sign and it you forgot to turn the oven on. CRS…try to would be legal. remember it. (Hint: It doesn’t work with the ScarecrowBACK People PORCH July 6 DLHG-JLHT. This is probably the oldest IRS). acronym on The Island. It comes from the days Charlie Robinson July 7 ISAC – Island Strategic Action Committee. before modern Island Time when there were but Bar This is the 14 member committee that the a mere few lost souls on The Island. If someone Corpus Christi City Council (CCCC) has broke up with their spouse/significant other it Max Stalling July 8 established to vet issues and projects from The was probably just a matter of time before they ON THE WATERFRONT Island before they go to the CCCC. They meet got back together because, well, there just Port (usually) the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 weren’t that many options out there…hence the 132 W. Cotter St. The A p.m. (we always have to put the p.m. because term – Didn’t Lose His Girlfriend – Just Lost we have some early risers) at the Veranda. The His Turn. BACK PORCH Bar A6 Island Moon June 29, 2017 Senior Moments Anecdotingly This Is How to Respond To A Veteran Contemplating Suicide The Turning of the Screws

By Dotson Lewis By Abigail Bair “You could,” I replied, making an ill-fated grab for Avery and face planting myself in the The decision to travel to an amusement park Special to the Island Moon shallows. I emerged, spluttering, “Jojo’s been with small children is best made on the spur going to be an accumulation of things, leading back twice.” Dad huffed off toward the cooler Dotson’s Note: The following was written by of the moment, much like when one jumps off Duane K.L. France earlier this year. I believe back to and possibly beyond their time in the and grabbed a bottle of water. service, but the chance is that there is something a cliff. If you stand on the edge for too long, this could help one of you Moon Monkeys in the “Let’s go again, Ab!” Avery said, happily very specific that happened to get to this point. you’ll be consumed by second thoughts, which event the situation arises. It may very well do climbing onto a two-man tube, ready to set sail. That’s the story you need to listen to. Without tell you that, should you decide to take a chance so--our veterans are committing suicide at the and plummet, you’ll surely die – or at least post rate of 20 a day. judgment. Is it because something happened “You take him,” said the G.P. “I need little with that dude or chick they’ve been messing an epic belly flop. It’s better to hold your nose break.” Hopefully you’ll never need it. Sadly many with, the one you don’t like? Again, not about and just take the plunge. do. Here’s what to say to a veteran considering At that instant, Jovanni shot out of the access you. It’s about your friend, and their pain, their I can say, with some pride, that last Thursday I canal like an otter covered in Crisco, just in time suicide. I’ll never forget him. Or his voice. That story. announced my intention of taking the G.P. and southern drawl made him sound sleepy, but to join us. We went around and back in record At some point, something is going to come the small children to Schlitterbahn after having time, thanks to Jovanni’s superior navigational there was more to it. He was weary, frustrated. barely thought about it at all. The kids were He wanted to kill himself. up that makes them move back toward life. skills. I gave the kids some snacks and further A reason to live, a reason they want to live. excited for a day at a water park, and Dad had chased them with the sunscreen. I adopted a It was a story as old as war: He made it home. Their kids. Their spouse. You, because you’re been talking for months about how he wanted linebacker’s approach, but small targets are His buddies didn’t. He was a cavalry scout, important to them too, if there’s nothing else. to float the Lazy River. We got the necessary difficult to tackle. The kids began begging for a an Iraq war veteran. Somewhere in Baghdad, Don’t throw guilt, don’t throw shame, no “how coolers/backpacks/water toys loaded up and ride on the roller coaster. one of the 15-month tours during the surge. He coated the children in a layer of sunscreen do you think they’ll feel when you’re gone?” Dad decided that we all ought to go. We swapped with someone on patrol, the other guy Just listen, and when they start talking about so thick we could have shot them into space didn’t make it. “Should’ve been me.” That kind without risk of atmospheric immolation. Away covered up our material possessions with towels things that could happen in the future, then you (invisibility cloaks as far as thieves and coolers of thing. may have started to turn a corner. we went, only returning home once because Avery forgot to poop. are concerned, right?) and headed up the hill. I was coming to the end of my career, and After talking for a period of time, they got Avery was scared to ride the roller coaster until We arrived at the park and checked in easily. Jovanni called him chicken. Evidently, being I got lost trying to find the cabanas, dragging called a fluffy murder fowl makes one very, my poor trudging family the long way around. very brave. There was some complaint from the troops. There was no line when we arrived, but there “How far is it, Auntie,” whined Jojo. “It takes was a sign with a cartoon dog that said you forever to get there!” must be “this tall to ride.” Avery put his back “Yeah,” offered the mutinous G.P. “It seems against the ruler and peeped over his shoulder. like there might be a shorter way.” He wasn’t even tall enough to ride with an adult, unless you counted his frothy mop of There was, but the path was designated by an curls, which they didn’t (I asked). Jojo was tall arrow pointing directly into the stratosphere. I enough to go all by himself. ignored the sign and veered in a direction which seemed like it wouldn’t require a helicopter. Avery collapsed in a puddle of disappointment Like many of my decisions, this one was beside the ropes that surrounded the line. There regrettable. are few things in life worse than screwing up your courage and then having a cartoon bloodhound Eventually, we arrived at Beach Access 10. tell you that you’re too short. Jovanni didn’t The G.P. and the boys couldn’t wait, and took help matters by running around crowing that he off down the Lazy River. I reclined on a lounge was “finally getting tall enough.” Tears began chair with my book and a bottle of water. volunteering with a local organization as a some stuff off their chest, they might have to pour down Avery’s round little cheeks. veteran peer mentor. I wasn’t a mental health gotten a reminder that there is some stuff to live Thirty minutes later, Jovanni appeared. counselor yet, just trying help other vets. Then the power went out. for anyway. Here’s where you can start asking “Where are Grandpa and Avery?” I asked. Someone in the program thought he was The great blue screws that drove the torrents questions. What was your plan? What were you They were supposed to all stay together. thinking of hurting himself. going to do? Because we need to figure out how of water ground to a halt. The call of “Power’s So I called him and asked him. That’s the first to disable that particular plan. Pills? Let me “I don’t know. I guess they went a different out!” echoed mournfully across the firmament, step: Get them on the phone. have them, or give them to someone to keep way,” Jojo yelled, drifting languidly away on and folks began the slow march to the exits – safe. Guns? Rope? Let’s figure out how to keep his tube. dragging disappointed children and still-full It doesn’t matter that you’re not a medic, or a them out of the way. Not forever, just for now, coolers along behind them. therapist, or a first responder. It doesn’t matter After another half an hour, my nephew until we can make sure you’re safe. Probably to your friend, and it shouldn’t matter to you: reappeared like an especially irritating “Look!” I exclaimed. “No one gets to ride!” A best not to get drunk or high right now, because The fact is, you are now the one connection clockwork canary. smile crept across Avery’s face, and he happily that keeps us from being focused. The best plan to life that they have. Intimidating? You better bounced up and took my hand. is one that you and your buddy come up with “Jojo! Did you see Grandpa and Avery?” I believe it. That veteran’s life is in your hands in together, and then you confirm that plan. asked, chasing him through the shallows with “Is it broken?” he whispered, in total awe. a very real and critical way. the sunscreen. I’m sure that he had wished very hard that no Next step: Where are we going? Who are we You have to view suicide like any other kind one else (especially not Jovanni) could go on going to tell next? Because we want to stay “Nope!” He laughed, happily plunging down of danger. You would do literally everything the ride either, and was afraid he’d destroyed alive, right? If we’re not in the same town, who the river, a streak of white goop lingering, you could to save your friend, whether it’s Schlitterbahn with his mind. do you want me to call that will be safe to hang skunk-like on his back. from a burning building, a car accident, or a out with you until you can get in to see your “FIND YOUR GRANDFATHER!” I screamed. “No, Avox. There just isn’t any power right heart attack. Suicide calls for the same kind of doctor, or get into the vet center, or to see a now.” immediate action. I inherited my directional impairment from therapist? my father. It was entirely possible that Dad and “Can we come back when there is?” he pleaded. I asked him how he would kill himself. “I’ve Once they’re safe — once you know they’re Avery could wind up floating the Lazy River for got a gun here at the house,” he told me. “I’ve “We sure can,” I replied, swiping at sunscreen safe — tell them you love them like a brother eternity, doomed to pass close to Beach Access tried before.” streaked across his nose. or a sister, and how thankful you are that they 10, but never reach it, like lost souls from “That’s GREAT!” he whooped, dancing away. You have to ask it directly. No messing around. chose you to connect with. Trust and believe Dante’s Inferno. No “are you in danger?” or “are you going me, it is an unparalleled honor to be the one We got our stuff and joined the exodus. The Finally, I saw my soaked and bedraggled father to hurt yourself?” or “you’re not thinking of who your buddy reaches out to in their darkest G.P. looked over at me, as I Sherpa-like drug the porting his inner tube across from an adjoining doing something stupid, are you?” All of these moment, and it will do you good to let them cooler and all the towels and beach accessories pool, while Avery bounced alongside in his questions can be denied. Don’t mince words. If know that. Once you’re 100% sure they are in a back to the car, keeping a watchful eye on the little red lifejacket. they are far enough along in their thoughts, they better place and have someone safe near them, small children. think the danger lies in living, not dying. People you can hang up the phone. “GRANDPA GOT US LOST, AB! We went “That’s a hell of sunburn you’ve got there,” he struggling with depression view death as peace, around and around and around!” Avery hollered, Then you can focus on you. It will be one of the said. not pain. wriggling like a minnow as I valiantly tried to most draining and intense experiences of your baste him with sunblock. My chest and shoulders looked like the “Once, I got drunk and put a round in the life, but know this: you just saved a veteran’s unfortunate result of crossbreeding an iguana chamber,” he told me. “I was so wasted, I forgot life, and that is no small thing. Avery must have betrayed Dad’s great secret, with a beefsteak tomato. I had put sunscreen it had a magazine disconnect. It wouldn’t fire.” because the G.P. glared at the oblivious child If you or a veteran you know is in crisis, you on everyone -- except myself. The children before saying defensively, “You could spend Don’t judge them. That’s first thing to can call the Veterans Crisis Line, call 1-800- thought this was very funny, and so our outing years just going in circles on that damn thing.” remember: It’s not about you. It’s not about 273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a ended in laughter … and lots of aloe. how you feel, what you think, what you did text message to 838255 to receive confidential this morning, what you’re doing tomorrow. It’s support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days not about how shocked, or betrayed, or sad, or a year. scared you feel. Your total and complete focus Dotson Other Note: It was with a great deal of is on your friend, on the other end of the phone, thought and conversation with friends, before I holding onto you, holding on to life. finally decided to send this article to Jan and Once you ask directly, and get a positive Dale for publication in The Island Moon. It is answer, then you can move on, because you a very sad and serious topic, but I believe we know what you’re dealing with — a life-and- need to learn as much as we can about the death situation. problem, and just maybe we can help prevent another national tragedy. In the event you were Maybe you think you’re done at that point: not aware, in the past 30 days we know of four “Now I know, I can call 9-1-1, it’s out of my veterans who resided in Nueces County who hands.” Nothing could be further from the truth. have taken their own lives. You are urged to Settle in, because it gets real from here. Listen do your utmost to help prevent even one more to their story. Tell them you want to hear about national tragedy. it, hear about what’s going on. You can be clear with one thing, though: are they in a place, Your thoughts regarding this or any articles head-wise, to talk? If they’ve already taken appearing in The Island Moon are greatly some pills, or they’ve got some other means, appreciated. Thank you for reading and and they are literally seconds away from taking commenting on Senior Moments. I can be their own life, then 9-1-1 is absolutely the one reached at: [email protected] and/or Land to call. You can even tell them that: “Now that Line: 361-949-7681 Cell: 530-748-8475. I know what’s going on, if you hang up, I’m Please Note: The next Veterans Round Table calling 9-1-1 immediately. If you don’t want Meeting will be Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 9-11 that to happen, then keep talking to me.” AM, 3209 S. Staples. All Veterans, their families So, if they’re not in immediate danger, take and anyone interested in Veterans affairs, are it slow and listen to their story. Something invited. Coffee & doughnuts are provided. Hope Bahnbow by Jen Palmer. happened today, or yesterday, or this past week, to see you there. l to get your friend to this place. It is certainly Hang in there/Have fun! One Bite and You’re Hooked!

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Chacon regained his prowess just to see if there were any really memorable victory, Louis stated, “I don’t want nobody become remarkable when we face our darkest and won five fights in a row, which kept him as sport events which occurred on the glorious 4th. to call me champ until I beat Schmeling.” nightmares. We all have our ups and downs but the number-one challenger. There a few that grabbed me: such as Nolan Louis had ascended to the top of the boxing what this man went through, the many difficult Ryan’s 3000th strike out and Lou Gehrig’s world, but in his estimate his journey was far periods of his life, was unbelievable. The Tired of being a boxer’s wife good-bye, but the following is one you may from complete. His embarrassing loss to Max adversity he experienced in his life created a In March of 1982, Bobby’s life would be never have heard of. It is in my not so humble Schmeling was the only dark spot on a career machine. The loss of his wife and son so close changed forever. Bobby’s wife, Valorie, flew opinion that Joe Louis Barrow is one of the, if that was otherwise the stuff of dreams, and he together just didn’t seem quite fair. Yet, he was to Hawaii in February and begged him to quit not the, greatest sports figures of all time. was consumed by a desire for revenge. completely committed to the “sweet science.” fighting. She saw what was happening to Bobby. She was able to get a job in Hawaii but, A Moment in July 4th Sports History- Following a successful title defense against Timing and leverage Welsh boxer Tommy Farr in a 15-round driven by alcohol and drugs, Bobby refused to The Brown Bomber Goes Professional marathon match, Louis initiated his “Bum of move there; so she flew back. Valorie made one the Month” campaign. The idea was for Louis last phone call to Bobby the night before his to take on a variety of fighters, whether they fight with Salvador Ugalde. Unable to convince were contenders or not. him to quit, she took a rifle and fatally shot herself, leaving him with three children ages During this period, on the day of June 22, 1938, 11, 8, and 6. Unbelievably, Chacon entered Louis once again took on the only opponent the ring on March 16, 1982, and won a $6,000 who had ever beaten him, Max Schmeling. purse by knocking out Salvador Ugalde in the This time around, Louis knocked Schmeling third round. Chacon explained after the fight out and captured the admiration of countless that his wife was “Tired of being a boxer’s wife, Americans. Louis gained a moral victory for but boxing was something I had to do, to get it himself and for his country, and simultaneously out of my blood. I told her I would quit after struck a damaging blow to Hitler and his my next loss or the following year, whichever pretentious beliefs. came first, but not now.” Chacon continued, Louis’ first punches, a pair of powerful left “I’ve got to keep on fighting, to go through hooks, began his opponent’s eventual demise. with my career. Boxing, I’m going to treat like Schmeling complained bitterly about being another marriage.” Bobby Chacon would marry hit with foul kidney punches, but every punch again about 18 months after Valorie’s death. He was a fair one. The fight was nothing short of Bobby Chacon purchased a farm with a mansion and 40 horses. ridiculous, with Schmeling falling to the floor He also purchased several Rolls Royce cars. in just two minutes and four seconds. Commitment is giving all you have when On January, 14, 1984, he challenged Ray things are not going your way. Boxing is a It was this time period that bore witness to “Boom Boom” Mancini to a fight in Reno, mental sport. What you do with your body Louis’ reign of terror in the heavyweight boxing Nevada. The fight was stopped by referee, only represents about one-third. The other world. Beginning in 1937, he began a 12-year Richard Steele, one minute and 17 seconds into two-thirds are about heart and soul. Boxing is On this date in 1934, Joe Louis made his reign as boxing’s heavyweight champion of the the third round. “Bobby had gotten enough,” also about timing and leverage. The way you professional boxing debut on Chicago’s South world. During this stretch, Louis had victories Steele said. “I wanted it to end with this great move, the attitude you take, all of these things Side. over Lou Nova, Tony Galento, Gus Dorazio, champion standing and smiling.” Chacon said represent the science of boxing. It’s about give After winning a national amateur Buddy Baer, and Johnny Paycheck. Louis’ epic afterward: “I’m still smiling. Thank You.” battle with Billy Conn at the Polo Grounds also and take. You absorbed the blows and then push championship, he fought against Jack Kracken, After announcing his retirement, Bobby occurred during this time. them back out at your opponent. He had long who was making his last appearance in the ring. arms and a lean body, not an ounce of fat. He changed his mind and returned to the ring in Louis bid farewell to Kracken by knocking him also had physical courage. Physical courage is 1985. He won five fights, including those out in the first round, earning Louis $59, which where you are so exhausted you cannot move, against former world champions, Arturo Frias wasn’t chump change in 1934. yet you keep moving. and Rafael Solis. One of his wins also came against future trainer, Freddie Roach, on March While Kracken left professional boxing with He looked so young you could have thought 5, 1985. a record of 10 wins and seven losses, Louis he was playing hooky from school. If you saw became one of the first African-American him in the street you would buy him a balloon Struggling from alcohol and substances abuse, heroes in the United States. and offer to help him find his parents. He was Chacon won only one fight in 1987 and one What most people don’t know is that Louis was small is size, reminded you of your newspaper in 1988, and then retired for good. Chacon, also a big part of breaking professional golf’s delivery boy, but he could hit you so hard it a California favorite, fought at the Forum color barrier, when he appeared in a PGA event would knock the taste out of your mouth. He in Inglewood 20 times and nine times at the under a sponsor exemption. stood toe-to-toe and stopped his opponents in Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. their tracks. He had a stinging, straight right While Independence Day is a big day in His life would once again be marred by hand followed by a jaw-breaking left hook. The tragedy when his 17-year-old son, Bobby Jr., American history, it’s also a pretty big day in man put 47 of his opponents asleep. Growing up sports history. Several events that changed the was murdered in 1991, during a gang-related in Pacoima, California, he learned the ways of shooting. He had spent or lost most of his face of sports happened on this date, as well the mean streets. They called him “Schoolboy.” as one big event that, had it not happened, we money and began suffering from dementia might not have all the events mentioned here In 1942, Joe Louis began a period of service in Bobby Chacon was born on November 28, pugilistica (boxer’s syndrome). today. the Army and worked as a physical education 1951, exactly 26 days before I was, in Sylmar, In 2003, Bobby was included on Ring teacher. It would be four years before Louis California, a small town located in the San Joe Louis-The Man Magazine’s list of “The 100 Greatest Punchers again returned to the ring. Between 1946 and Fernando Valley. He trained in Pacoima. His of All Time.” Chacon was inducted into the Joe Louis burst onto the professional boxing 1949, Louis flawlessly defended his title four parents were Mexican immigrants. His father International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. He scene in 1934 with more style and skill than the times, including two victorious fights against left his mother, Gloria, and the rest of them, was also scheduled to be inducted into the West boxing world had ever seen. Known to many as ‘Jersey’ Joe Walcott. when he was young. His mom got remarried Coast Boxing Hall of Fame on September 25, the “Brown Bomber,” Louis emerged victorious Louis retired in 1949, still the undefeated to John Banegas. Growing up in poverty in a 2016, a few days before he passed away. The from his first 27 fights, all but four of which heavyweight champ. Succumbing to financial tough neighborhood, Bobby was known as a president of West Coast Boxing, Ricky Ferris, he won in knockouts. In the early days of his pressures and government debts, Louis was schoolyard fighter. He finally graduated from described Chacon as a blood-and-guts fighter career, he destroyed such great heavyweight forced back into the ring. In 1950, he attempted San Fernando High School and got a fighters as Stanley Poreda, Natie Brown, and to recapture his title in a bout against Ezzard good job working at a Lockheed factory. Rosco Toles. It was here that Louis delivered to Charles. However, in a points decision, Louis He eventually enrolled at California the entire world a premonition of the reign of was handed a loss. Not ready to accept defeat, State University at Northridge, located domination that he was to begin. he again tried his hand in 1951 against Rocky in Los Angeles, California. But fighting was in his blood. He liked the combat. He decided to box professionally for a living. Chacon started out as an amazing boxer. He could fight an airplane. He just had an aura about him. He was as unstoppable as a flood. In his prime, you could have thrown a safe at Bobby and it would not stop him from moving toward you. He could be both cruel and kind. He didn’t take people out with one punch, he put them in wheelchairs. The funny thing is, he never meant to injure people he just wanted to win the fight. who took on the very best fighters from three Champion different divisions. Bobby Chacon stood 5’5 ½ inches tall and Why is it that people who need the most help weighed 126 pounds. His fans loved him. Under won’t take it? Bobby had made a deal with the tutelage of trainer, Joe Ponce, Chacon began the devil and it became time for the devil to boxing in 1972 and retired in 1988. Chacon collect. Chacon’s pursuit of happiness was won his first professional fight on April 17, never quenched. He was never satisfied and 1972, against challenger, Jose Antonio Rosa. felt inferior inside without boxing. He fell in Bobby went on to win his first 19 fights before love with playing the villain. “Bobby’s life was losing to former champion, Ruben Olivares on not one without struggle and tragedy, but I pray Joe Louis Barrow was born on May 13, 1914. Marciano. During this unsuccessful return to June 23, 1973. Chacon would win his next four he has now found peace in eternal rest,” said His father, “Mun Barrow,” was a cotton picker the ring, Marciano knocked Louis through the bouts all by technical knockouts. On May 24, boxing great, Oscar De La Hoya. from Alabama and his family fought with ropes in the 8th round. This was Joe Louis’ final 1974, Chacon out boxed and beat cross-town poverty for most of his childhood. His family time in the ring. He had earned $5 million in his rival, Danny “Little Red” Lopez, in front of a Scrappy two-time boxing champion, Bobby moved to Detroit in 1924, at which point Joe first illustrious boxing career. But at 37, Joe Louis sold-out crowd with a ninth-round TKO. On Chacon, died on a Wednesday, September became involved in boxing. Having grown up in had not a single cent to show for it. To support September 7, 1974, at the age of 22, Chacon 7, 2016, while in hospice care in Helmet, the Old South, Louis had acquired the instinct himself, Louis decided to make a living as a Las was crowned champion of the World Boxing California. Most of his family was by his side. and anger of a true fighter, even amidst the Vegas casino host. Council, Featherweight title, by defeating The Boxing Hall of Fame lowered its flag to half-staff upon hearing the news of Chacon’s evils of racial discrimination and intolerance. Joe Louis still holds the distinction of having former World Boxing Association Junior His early career was a period of hard work and Lightweight champion, Alfredo Marcano, in death. Chacon had suffered from the effects successfully defended his title more times than of brain damage, associated with dementia, determination, and was one without glamour or any other heavyweight in history. He knocked nine rounds. Like most young athletes, Chacon fame. Ten years after his arrival in Detroit, Louis began to enjoy the “sweet life.” He stared then fell and struck his head. He was 64. He out five world champions and will remain a was survived by his mother Gloria Banagas, won the Golden Gloves as a light heavyweight. powerful part of boxing history for all-time. His drinking heavily and partying. He suffered Following this win, Louis turned professional many clashes with the law, and his life began his stepfather John, a son Jamie, his daughters life and success story serve as proof that black Donna and Alexis Chacon. and won twelve contests within the first year. and white Americans can coexist. to spiral downward. On June 20, 1975, Chacon The first few years of Louis’ pro career involved lost his title in his second defense against Singer, songwriter, Neil Young, once said, “It’s a steady ascension up the pyramid of the Joe Louis is a role model for all of us and Ruben Olivares. Chacon’s biggest rivalry was better to burn out than just fade away.” Heavyweight class. His boxing prowess, as well proved that good sportsmanship can exist even with Mexican featherweight, Rafael “Bazooka” Andy Purvis is a local author and radio as his reputation, was growing at an incredible in a sport as violent as boxing. When he died in Limon. Limon beat Chacon in their first personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. rate. In June of 1935, he fought Primo Carnera, 1981, Joe Louis was eulogized – and continues meeting, by decision on December 12, 1975. com for all the latest info on his books or to the former heavyweight champion, before to be known – as one of the greatest prizefighters These two fought each other four times from listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books a Yankee Stadium crowd of 62,000. Louis of all time. 1975 to 1982. After nine straight wins, Chacon are available online and can be found in the followed this fight with a pairing against Max fought Olivares again on September 8, 1977. Dotson’s Other Note: I thought that if I only local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be Baer, who he defeated by knockout in the fourth This time, Bobby Chacon defeated Olivares in a related to you the report of Joe Louis going pro contacted at [email protected]. Also round. Ernest Hemingway described this fight 12-round bout, by decision. I would leave you hanging, so I thought I had listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q as “the most disgusting public spectacle outside better tell you something about the man. His The fight was stopped in the seventh round as & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com of a public hanging” that he had ever seen. life story is one that reminds us of what we can Chacon was brutally beaten and cut by super- 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. 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Last cold snap we had, there were schools of stunned snook circling the lights behind Bizzy and Curmit’s houses. Those of us that are in know also know places that small tarpon use as nurseries. The Nueces River is the best and biggest one around, of course. It would probably surprise you how many tarpon are in the river. Also, waste water outfalls are very popular. When the Allison WWTP effluent was being piped out in the Nueces Delta, you could find tarpon in there most days. I have also seen tarpon up the Oso Creek, from about the Barney Davis outfall all Joey Farah IV with a giant redfish from their gills, and also from literally gulping air the way up to the landfill (I cruised that stretch a windy day in Baffin this week, dead into their air bladder (physostomous). That’s in a johnboat for a project a few years back). mullet. what they’re doing when you see them roll at The ditches next to Ransom Road in Aransas Pass, and especially the effluent outfall at the falling in love with this place. Every day there the surface. This gives them several advantages, end of it, is well known to contain small tarpon is a new smile of exploration here. These are the main one being that it allows them to exist almost year around. You loyal readers will also times of change here, unfinished projects litter and even thrive in oxygen poor environments. remember a few years back when I discovered a the Island, but eventually this will be a very These include deep water, back different place. Hopefully there will be a few water sloughs, and even canal old salty colorful souls to meet, difference is systems, which typically have they will be the ones that used to run the beach circulation issues. Combo down for trout and reds this as those young colorful folks. Take some time summer. Fishing is on fire! Tarpon are also very keen to and get out on the water, beach or bay, and fall estuarine areas with brackish back in love with our Island. water. Unfortunately, since the of back when the Island was still a little wild. Fishing this week is good and the water quality damming of the Nueces River Empty lots stretched farther than manicured is great! Green tides have pushed clean water back in the 1950’s, there hasn’t rock yards, and quail and rabbits outnumbered into the pass and been a steady flow of freshwater people. When OTB meant you were a regular poured fish into the first into the bays, which affect young at Island Italian and FARAHS, cuz that was the five miles of the bay. tarpon. What does freshwater only place to go! That night I took my daughter By car the Packery area have to do with tarpon? Well, to eat dinner at island Italian, we watched is a great place to catch come to find out, A LOT. If everyone in the place smiling and singing along some nice trout. Lures they don’t have a viable to a two man band. Took me back to when Tag and live bait both are nursery, then the tarpon move sat at the bar, exactly where Tony and I talked, producing some good on. Unfortunately, due to dams tarpon nursery up around the Guadalupe Delta with our daughters ones when the tides are being built all across the south for water supply in Swan Lake. Texas Parks and Wildlife went close at hand. A lot changing. In the Upper and flood control, that has been one of the and caught a few and raised them to about 4 feet has changed in the Lagoon live croaker factors that has resulted in tarpon populations in one of their exhibit tanks before letting them last 20yrs out here. and piggy perch have sagging over the past fifty or so years. go. Islanders Perry Detore and Bob Bennet Back when there were been the most popular land several a season off our jetties, and I luck not that many places Lifetime Islander Low oxygen attraction but drifting the flats out most seasons as well. So, there’s tarpon and to rent, most of the Serina Gage with ripping a gold spoon is So, tarpon occurring in the Padre Isles canals snook in the canal systems, and they might be population were home one of her limit of a sure fire way to hang isn’t a shocker. Low dissolved oxygen and right under your dock, hanging out in the shade. owners, Colorful afternoon trout. a big red right now. I’ve freshwater running into salt water (from leaky It will be REALLY interesting if they ever build and ambitious. Late been catching limits of pools, sprinklers, flushing the water lines, storm Park Road 22 Bridge, as that will provide them night parties and trout at first light, then targeting redfish with cut drains, the waste water treatment effluent, another direct route in and out of the bays. Who disturbances were perch, mullet, and skip jack. etc.) attracts them. They are common in the knows, we might even see a manatee around handles by the Island Coryne and I enjoyed residential canals in Key West, I got one last these parts again soon. Drop me a line at security. We didn’t No weight sitting loose line in a rod holder a flash back to the October when I was there. People have been [email protected] and I’ll see you in the original crew and have an army of meth is best. As soon as you move it its in the grass catching tarpon in Nighthawk, along the King and they won’t touch it. July always finds the canals, err, On the Rocks chasing tarpon. 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This type of studies and coastal habitats. These higher DMC that pertain to coastal wellness/studies effort gives volunteers a sense institutions include Texas A&M University- include: Geology, Biology, Chemistry, and of ownership of the bays and Corpus Christi (TAMUCC), University of Biotechnology. DMC also offers a Geographical estuaries, which is key to help Texas Marine Science Institute at Port Aransas Information Systems (GIS) degree. This sustain these important places (UTMSI), and Del Mar College (DMC). program educates their students on how to for future generations. utilize software to create maps, graphs, charts, TAMUCC has an array of degree programs data, etc. These programs are commonly used in “We are honored to have within their Department of Physical and received this award from the the design and continued function of hurricane Environmental Sciences (PENS) for all evacuation routes, maps of landscapes and the EPA’s Gulf of Mexico Program levels of education. These programs focus for the Nueces Bay Marsh natural details (i.e. low spots subject to flooding on all environmental aspects that help our on the land), etc. Please visit http://www. Restoration Project, “ said ecosystem not only survive, but flourish. The Rosario Martinez, Project delmar.edu/Degrees.aspx to learn more about undergraduate (Bachelors) programs include: the available degrees and certificate programs. Manager for the CBBEP, “It has Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, been a long journey through all Chemistry, and Geology. Graduate (Masters) Each of these institutions of higher education the phases of the project and we Restored area along causeway near Portland. degrees include: Coastal and Marine Science in the Coastal Bend offer phenomenal academic are excited to now be at a point System and Environmental Science. A Doctoral programs and hands-on research opportunities. where the marsh can be utilized These programs regarding our coastal habitats, The Nueces Bay Marsh Restoration Project is degree in Coastal and Marine System Sciences by fish and wildlife and enjoyed by the public,” coastal studies and coastal wellness are a $5.3 million dollar project that restored 160 is available, too. Students studying within Rosario said. excellent educational opportunities for all acres of critical habitat in Nueces Bay along PENS have unique research opportunities adults. Who wouldn’t want to study the Gulf of Highway 181 and the Nueces Bay Causeway. Ecosystem benefits of the project can since TAMUCC collaborates with the Center Mexico while living directly on the coast of the Once a thriving bay ecosystem and essential already be seen. The Spartina planted by the for Water Supply Studies, the Isotope Core Gulf of Mexico? habitat for juvenile fish, shrimp and crabs, as volunteers is doing a great job of holding the Laboratory, and the Weather Observatory. well as feeding grounds for bigger fish and birds, marsh terraces in place, and there is significant The Harte Research Institute, known for their The upcoming Special Session will give the causeway construction and related dredging wildlife utilization of the area, including from impactful research of the Gulf of Mexico, is Texas Legislature the start time to review in the 1940’s resulted in the loss of about 180 both highly migratory species like the Long- located on the TAMUCC campus, as well. and address the issues that the Governor has acres of marsh, followed by an additional 160 billed curlew, as well as our colonial nesting Further information on TAMUCC’s PENS identified. If you would like to stay informed acres lost to erosion and subsidence. waterbirds like Black skimmers and egrets. programs can be found at: http://sci.tamucc. on what occurs during the Special Session CBBEP’s Coastal Bird Program counted a edu//PENS/index.html. beginning July 18th, please visit: capitol.state. To restore the loss of marsh, CBBEP began whopping 4,121 nesting pairs of colonial The UTMSI College of Natural Sciences was tx.us. planning in 2005, and since then multiple waterbirds nesting in the created marsh last established in Port Aransas, Texas in 1941. This If you have questions regarding any of the funding partners contributed to the multi- season. university is deemed Texas’ oldest and most information mentioned in this week’s article, June 2nd-15th significant institution for marine research of please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or our coast. Their Department of Marine Science District Office. Please always feel free to offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine contact my office if you have any questions Islanders Win at 2017 National Senior and Freshwater Biology; as well as, Master or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if of Science and a Doctorate degree in Marine you would like to contact my office regarding Games in Birmingham, Alabama Science. The Department of Marine Science is constituent services. As always, my offices are the academic counterpart of the Marine Science available at any time to assist with questions, This was the 30th anniversary of the National singles 50-54 bronze medal, women’s doubles Institute; which gives these students outstanding concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512- Senior games. Over 10,500 athletes competed 50-54 ( with sister Carolyn ) opportunities to research topics including: oil 463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). in 19 sports and close to 400 competed in table spills, fish migration, biodiversity, land-ocean 6th place ribbon, mixed doubles 50-54 ( with - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 tennis. linkages, climate change, red tide, and many partner Mark ) more! To learn more of the available degree Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). There were 11 athletes that qualified in table Mark Arnold - 5th place ribbon, men’s singles programs at UTMSI, please visit: https://utmsi. He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. tennis from Corpus Christi and 8 of them 60-64 utexas.edu/academics. texas.gov or at 512-463-0672 competed June 10th-June 15th, several of them 5th place ribbon, men’s doubles 60-64 ( with were Islanders. Amir ) Baffin Bay Water Quality Study Extended through 2020 Dissolved nitrogen levels in the bay highest on Gulf Coast In the past four years local citizens have been quality conditions and drivers of water quality working with researches from Texas A&M change. Corpus Christi and industry professionals to Baffin Bay, on the west side of the Laguna identify the cause of water quality changes in Madre roughly 25 south of North Padre Island Baffin Bay, a Laguna Madre tributary. — has been deeply affected by brown tide since CC Table Tennis in action. They discovered that the bay was deeply 1990. Brown tide is a type of algae that spells affected by an overabundance of an alga that trouble for seagrass or fisheries and hinders causes brown tide. Since then, it has become fishing. For example, brown tide can prevent The eight athletes from Corpus Christi won a increasingly important to find the cause of light from reaching seagrass, causing significant total of 14 awards including five medals the algae because fishing in Baffin Bay is a amounts to die, and studies suggest it may be (1st-3rd Place), nine ribbons ( 4th-8th place ) significant economic factor for Kleberg and deadly to fish larvae. Anglers have also noted in age categories from 50-54 to 85-89 surrounding counties. In 2014, Celanese first that fishing tends to suffer during brown tide Amir Hormozi - gold medal, mixed doubles became a partner in the Baffin Bay project by blooms. Until recently, scientists and resource 65-69, ( partner was from San Antonio ) providing $150,000 in funding over the course managers did not know why brown tide has of three years, and this month renewed that become incredibly persistent in Baffin Bay. 5th place ribbon, men’s doubles 60-64 ( with partnership with an additional $150,000 that The key find from this study is that Baffin Bay’s Mark ) 8th place ribbon, men’s singles 65-69 will go to support the Baffin Bay Study until dissolved nitrogen levels are highest of virtually 2020. Doris Schultz - silver medal, women’s singles all bay systems on the Texas coast, with most of 85-89, “This program is unique mainly because of all this nitrogen in organic form. In other systems of the different partnerships and the community worldwide affected by brown tide algae, it involvement,” said Rae Mooney, Project has been suggested that high levels of organic Carolyn and Sherri Doubles Bronze Manager for CBBEP. “We have financial nitrogen can favor the growth of the brown tide. medalists. support from industry, community volunteers It also appears that the organic nitrogen levels working with environmental groups and in Baffin Bay have increased over time. researchers. Everyone came together to make 6th place ribbon, mixed doubles 50-54 ( with “We strongly believe the very high dissolved this project happen.” Sherri ) organic nitrogen levels observed in Baffin Bay With the additional funding, the team from CC may hold the key to brown tide persistence in Dotson Lewis - 8th place ribbon, men’s A&M headed by Dr. Michael Wetz, Associate the system,” said Wetz. doubles 80-84 ( with partner Bob ); competed Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M- in men’s singles-85-89 Baffin Bay also provides the environment for Corpus Christi, will continue water quality the brown tide algae to prosper over healthy Bob Brown - 8th place ribbon, men’s doubles sampling to assess the impact of planned algae. 80-84 ( with partner Dotson ); competed in watershed protection and restoration efforts. men’s singles 80-84 “The high and increasing organic nitrogen “Over the next three years I am optimistic concentrations, coupled with water temperature Sam Arwood - Competed with wife Carolyn in that the community will be able to implement and salinity increases, are likely to promote mixed doubles 55-59 and with a partner from watershed restoration activities. Whether it’s additional brown tide blooms in Baffin Bay,” North Carolina in men’s doubles 55-59 working with industries, the city or working explained Wetz, who noted that all three with the agricultural communities, I am hopeful Bob & Doris - Competed in mixed doubles 80- variables favor brown tide species. 84 that we will get these restoration activities going, Wetz said.” The current challenge is determining the best Hector & Marga Ramos - Qualified but did not way to manage and lessen the harmful water CBBEP works with local governments, attend quality changes observed in Baffin Bay. conservation groups, teachers, students and Doris and Doc. Doc Cannedy - Qualified and attended, but the public on researching and restoring bays could not compete because of health issues. and estuaries across the Texas Coastal Bend. 4th place ribbon women’s doubles 80-84 Congratulations to all the athletes and good Celanese, a global technology company and (partner was from Tennessee ) luck going forward to the next National refinery, will serve as a member of the advisory Carolyn Arwood - bronze medal, women’s board that helps guide future scientific studies Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico in within the Baffin Bay ecosystem. doubles 50-54 (with sister Sherri) 2019. Sherri Grundhauser - bronze medal, women’s “It’s part of our company culture to give back to our community while supporting the safety and protection of the environment,” said Brian Connelly, Site Director for Celanese’s Bishop Facility. “We are from this area; we enjoy fishing in the bay, we enjoy getting our families out in the bay and its important to us to understand why the bay is changing. We need to understand what may be impacting the bay and then be a part of the solution.” Original findings In 2012, concerned citizens approached Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi researchers about water quality problems in Baffin Bay. As a team, they navigated the rocky waters to determine what was causing a change in the Bay’s water quality. Now, they have the answers. 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Please come, join us! peoples fitness and desires. When: Saturday, species had also spread to the Guadalupe River Contact James Thompson, Rear Commodore at 9am at the Padre Balli Park Office South Basin. in charge of Memberships at, jmtislandtime@ of Encantada, in the parking lot between gmail.com to attend. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department the office and the RV park. No competition, (TPWD) and Lower Colorado River Authority KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis just conversation and healthy fitness. For (LCRA) biologists confirmed the presence meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at information see the Facebook group “Island of zebra mussels in Lake Travis June 22 after Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the Rovers” an observant staff member at a local marina different sites in the lake, indicating the lake month. Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This is infested with an established, reproducing reported the sighting of a single zebra mussel Padre Island Rotary Club. 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Contact Linda size classes of adult and juvenile mussels at two year,” said Monica McGarrity, TPWD Aquatic test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! Walsh, [email protected] or 361-445- Invasive Species team lead. We meet the second and fourth 7999, or just show up! Thursday of each month at the Veranda Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone Copano Bay Fishing Pier Closed Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Public yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a church located on hwy 361. For more 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708- Evaluation of physical condition required p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the 8367 or [email protected] Veranda at Schlitterbahn. The committee’s The Copano Bay Fishing Pier has been closed section on the pier’s south side on June 9. No Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City to the public until further notice after a portion one was injured. chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., of it collapsed. Council on matters pertaining to The Island. a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose The pier is the original Copano Bay Causeway All meetings are open to the public and the is to assist in community and environmental The Texas Department of Transportation this in Aransas County that was completed in 1931. public is invited to address the committee concerns and provide a variety of social week recommended the closing of both sides The wooden structure, which is more than 85 during the public comment period. activities for people who are interested in of the pier until an assessment of its physical years old, was cut to aid boat traffic and features Padre Island Business Association. The the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical condition can be performed. 2,500 feet of fishing access on the south end and association is a not-for-profit organization lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the almost 6,200 feet of pier on the north end. Aransas County officials and the Aransas whose primary purpose is to advertise and club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join County Navigation District, which operates A new higher, wider and safer $105 million promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. and maintains the pier, agreed with TxDOT’s Copano Bay Causeway on SH 35 that is parallel and Corpus Christi while advancing the com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” recommendation to close the pier to the public. to the fishing pier was opened to traffic in late interests of the business community. It is Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ The action follows the collapse of a short April. It replaces a second causeway that was managed by a 9-member board of directors. yahoo.com. built in 1967. A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd The Schliterbahn Women’s Golf Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting association meets every Saturday at 9 AM at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of for a friendly round of golf. All skill levels are the month. The association annually has two welcome. Call Fran more information: 361- fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the 877-2551 fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. The New Neighbors League: New Neighbors P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is League is a women’s social organization open a ladies only social club open to all owners/ to women of the coastal bend, promoting fun residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich & friendship. New Neighbors League holds our members through social activities and monthly coffees, luncheons, as well as monthly community involvement. We have monthly activities such as Ladies Night Out, Couples luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of Dinners, Movies, Cards, and Golf to name a bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book few. Visit our website at newneighbors.com or clubs. 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The sixth annual Sandollar Jewelry on the days that the temperature is in the 80’s the chosen emcee of our current game said, “O & Gift Extravaganza will be held at the Aransas 14200 block Play Del Rey 9 p.m. June 26 you will still find me wearing a light sweater. 64”, and I yelled out “Bingo”! Not because I Pass Civic Center. The Civic Center is located Burglary of a motor vehicle I spent the majority of my life living in San actually had a valid bingo, it was because the at 700 W. Wheeler in Aransas Pass, TX. This Diego, CA and my wardrobe consisted mostly ceiling fan clicked on. Now if only my husband 14200 block SPID 1 a.m. June 28 Assault site was chosen for its wonderful local residents of long sleeve attire. That ‘perfect’ 74 degree were back with the meat for the burgers. with injury and the tourists alike who support the events weather there was cold for me. Living here, 14300 block SPID 7 p.m. June 23 DWI those heavy sweaters only get minimal usage In the Heat of the Moment that are brought to this bayside community. during the sporadic days during November and Vendors from around the state will show 14300 block SPID 11 p.m. June 23 Hit and January that usually add up to about two weeks items such as handcrafted jewelry, accessories, Run out of the year. women’s fashions, handbags, gourmet food, 14300 block SPID 2 a.m. June 28 Burglary gifts, Texas Handmade, clothing, gifts for men, of a motor vehicle All Hot and Bothered home decor, Texas wine sampling, shoes and 14300 block SPID Midnight June 22 I practically live outside on my back patio. My much more. Assault thermostat lives at 78 degrees during the day, and gets bumped down to artic temperatures 14300 block SPID Midnight June 22 when my husband gets home. I turn it back up Interfere with an emergency call every morning after he leaves, or else I have to 14300 block Midnight June 22 Possession go digging for my November sweaters. It’s only of drug paraphernalia during the hours of 4pm and 7pm that I really need to retreat into the air conditioning because 14200 block Playa del Rey 10 p.m. June 26 my back patio is facing west and the sun can get Burglary of a motor vehicle really hot when it’s blaring in your face. This 14200 block Playa del Rey 9 p.m. Burglary week was especially hot with the heat index of a motor vehicle reaching 110 degrees. This past Thursday, there was just nowhere to go to get relief when the 14200 block Avenida de San Nico 1 p.m. heat of the afternoon arrived. As I sat outside at June 26 Burglary of a motor vehicle 4:06 pm, I heard the click of the air conditioner 14500 block Verdemar Midnight June 26 going off followed by dead silence. I knew the Burglary of a motor vehicle inevitable had occurred, and I cursed myself because earlier that morning I heard the same 14400 block Compass 8 a.m. June 21 sound while enjoying coffee with a friend. I Burglary of a building/Burglary of a quickly got up and went inside to see if the building ceiling fans were still running, and then came 14400 block Compass 2 a.m. June 28 back out. She asked me what the heck was I Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle doing, and I told her, “I was making sure the Sandollar Jewelry & Gift Extravaganza will be electricity was still on because it has a tendency 14600 block SPID 3 p.m. June 25 Hit and held on July 1 & 2, 2017 and show hours are Run to go out when it’s so hot like this”. I found Although we can never fully prepare for 10-5 Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. This event myself wishing I had forgotten to adjust the unforeseen circumstances such as an Island is open to the public. 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Theft $750-$2500 day, it didn’t mean any cooking was going to James Gay, manager of The Dragonfly, he said Door prizes, which will be provided by vendors 15200 block Windward 6 a.m. June 27 be taking place. I like to have dinner planned “The staff and the guests all had a great time and sponsors, will be given away hourly. For Unauthorized use of a golf cart in the morning, and things prepped in advance despite the turn of events of that took place that more information please visit us at www. 15100 block Leeward 10 a.m. June 25 during the day. This allows for full enjoyment day”. In fact, he said things ran so smoothly texasmarketguide.com and on Facebook at Assault of the easy-going Island lifestyle. Take care of that it was the best revenue they had ever seen in Texas Market Guide. the necessities and let the rest fly with the Island a three hour period, and while the kitchen may 15100 block Leeward 5 p.m. June 25 For general information please call 888-225- breeze. Not this day! 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Snoopy’s (361) 949-8815 13313 S. Padre Island Drive Scoopy’s (361) 949-7810 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 June 29, 2017 Island Moon A 18 Three Chords and the Truth By Ronnie Narmour song “Fourth of July” for three days straight. I have done it for years. It is what I do. It is who [email protected] I am. If you look up the vid on YouTube, there When the lights don’t is a big, burly looking Mexican guy wearing a work… Hawaiian grass skirt, grilling hamburgers. I too will be grilling hamburgers in my grass skirt. Hey, you want to see the I’m not a big, burly Mexican guy, but I dig coconut telegraph at it’s finest? him. I think that guy in his grass skirt, grilling Last week when the power hamburgers with a spatula in his hand, with went off on Padre and Port A in the middle of his kids and friends and family all around is the afternoon, it was no time at all before the what the Fourth is all about. The Fourth falls crowd at Shorty’s had spilled on to the porch and on Tuesday. There will be fireworks as there spontaneously combusted into a bonified locals always is. My watching spot is from the back party, right before our very eyes. Once the word of Gentry’s boat behind the Back Porch. I’ve got out, the rage was on and the locals came running in droves. I guess they figured, “back to basics, let rock Shorty’s”. And the rumors were flying… within no time, it had become Beach Stone Rise played Treasure Island the power outage that ate south Texas. It was last Saturday.

Mark McKinney will play the Back Porch on Friday. a way to see all three of these shows. Trust me, this is world class stuff. Earlier in the evening, Carol Elliott will perform at the Tarpon Inn from 8-10. Plus variety meets comedy with Pete Benz (Austin, TX) at Shorty’s. He’ll be Ty Dietz with Matt Martinez, Cody Strong there for a two nighter. On Saturday, the man and J.M. Muniz played Shorty’s last who coined “Island Time”, Larry Joe Taylor Friday. (Stephenville, TX) will play the Back Porch, The Mike Stinson Band featuring Lance This is where we go when the wind blows I also ran by Shorty’s for a dose of Ty Dietz. Todd Dorn and the Sea Drifters (San Antonio, hard and the lights don’t come on. He had his usual crew with him: Cody Strong, TX) will bring his smooth country to Giggity’s Smith on guitar will play Giggity’s on Matt Martinez and J.M. Muniz. Ty Dietz is and the Black Marlin will host a big show with Friday. something to do with a “transmission line” (as the best kept secret in town. Don’t tell anyone, Radney Foster and the Rankin Twins. Also Renee kept informing us), which we were told, on Saturday, Treasure Island has some mystery but he’s really good. watched many 4th of July fireworks shows from holds hundreds of thousands of volts and could show going on with a “Surprise Texas Country” Gentry’s boat. It’s who I am. Lee Roy Hoskins fry you just like that… but it will be back on DO NOT MISS LIST guest… any guesses? Plus, here’s a big birthday over at the Tarpon Inn is throwing a big Fourth by seven (this was at like five in the afternoon) shout out to our pals Robin Krenek, who Coming this weekend… of July party. They’ll have BBQ and Simon and we’ll be back on the grid before dark. This celebrates the big five o this year and to Jack Snyder performing. They want an RSVP for was the perfect storm and a perfect drill for if We can call this weekend, “Finding the Gant who will be having his yearly birthday this shindig. The number is 5555. And Giggity’s and when the big one hits. I can see Shorty’s Fourth of July” since the actual holiday falls jam at Shorty’s from 4-8. will have the Paul Taylor Band playing from as “hurricane central”. I mean, the Coast Guard on a Tuesday this year. What that means is, 7-10 as he does every Tuesday. Watch that couldn’t be any closer. You could throw a rock there will be fireworks shows on both ends of Hey baby, it’s the Fourth of July… Dave Alvin video. It’ll change your life. Happy from the porch at Shorty’s and hit their barracks the island on the 4th proper. But this weekend, Every year when the Fourth of July rolls birthday America! (if you were Nolan Ryan). And the bar is well the live music calendar is definitely beefed around, I have a little routine I go through that stocked. We’ve proven that we don’t really need up and the festivities will begin. Starting on involves the incessant playing of Dave Alvin’s ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♪♫♪ electricity… the beer will stay cold, at least for Thursday, tonight the 29th, Chris Saucedo and a little while. Naw. I think I’ll take my chances the Bravehearts (San Antonio, TX) will play in Bastrop when the big one hits. But, if the the Back Porch and Selfie will play Shorty’s. walls could talk, I’d love to hear the stories from Then on Friday, this town opens up. There some old salts that may have ridden a storm or is a Texas Country Music meltdown. Mike two out at Shorty’s. I bet Miss Rose’s grandson, Stinson (Houston, TX) will play Giggity’s, Live Music Brian Underwood has a tale to tell. Zane Williams (McKinney, TX) will play Treasure Island and Mark McKinney (Austin, Scattered shots… TX). All three of these shows are keepers and Stevie Start @ Shorty’s It was a Finding Friday (San Antonio, TX) all three of these artists are on fire. Figure out Tonight Carol Elliott @ Tarpon Inn sort of weekend. They played a two nighter at Thursday, June 29 Spazmatics @ Brewster the Back Porch and it was a booty shakeathon. Chris Saucedo @ Back Street The booty shaking was infectious. This is a BIG Porch Free Beer Band @ Saturday, July 8 Giggity’s Chanklas @ Giggity’s Magnus @ Scuttlebutt’s Max Stalling @ Back Porch Selfie @ Shorty’s Drugstore Gypsies @ Flatland Calvary, Koe CHRIS SAUCEDO JUNE 29 Treasure Island Wetzel @ Brewster Street Independent Thieves @ Chanklas @ House of Rock MARK MCKINNEY JUNE 30 Shorty’s Oddfellas @ Rockit’s LARRY JOE TAYLOR JULY 1 Jim Dugan @ The Gaff Open Mic w/ Denny CRUISE CONTROL JULY 2 Sing Along Piano Bar @ Larkins @ Behringer’s SCARECROW PEOPLE JULY 3 Brewster Street Landing CHARLIE ROBINSON JULY 7 Reel Big Fish @ Concrete MAX STALLING JULY 9 Street Friday, June 30 Finding Friday played the Back Porch last Zane Williams will play Treasure Island Mark McKinney @ Back 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Sunday, July 9 weekend. on Friday. Porch Antone & the All Stars @ Carol Elliott @ Tarpon Inn\ Giggity’s Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Jim Dugan @ Back Porch eight piece party band from S.A. that has a loyal Mike Stinson @ Giggity’s following of booty shakers where ever they Zane Williams @ Treasure Monday, July 10 go. I’ve been knowing the big guy on vocals, Island Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Chris Byrd, from our days working together Pete Benz @ Shorty’s Giggity’s CC Friday @ House of at the Lab in S.A. about 15 years ago. Byrd Rock Selfie June 29 Tuesday, July 11 is blessed with a voice that can nail Prince or Cruise Control @ Rockit’s Paul Taylor Band @ Ceelo and makes you wonder how he gets it up Ty Dietz July 6 Giggity’s that high. And with the voice of the lovely Cici Saturday, July 1 Stevie Start July 7 Zavala added to the mix, this jumping unit is Todd Dorn & the Sea Independent Thieves July 8 Wednesday, July 12 unstoppable. Cici never stops dancing on stage. Drifters @ Giggity’s Red Giant July 14 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s You can’t take your eyes off her. The seriously Larry Joe Taylor @ Back Ruben & the Rolling J’s July 15 had the dance floor packed for two straight days. Porch Thursday, July 13 I saw stuff I will never be able to unsee on that Pete Benz @ Shorty’s Jessie Stratton @ Back Texas Country Surprise OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas dance floor.I also popped in to Treasure Island Porch Guest @ Treasure Island Free Beer Band @ last Friday to catch a set of Beach Stone Rise. Rankin Twins, Radney Giggity’s They are a white boy reggae band that is cool. Simon Snyder will perform at the Tarpon Foster @ Black Marlin Selfie @ Shorty’s Inn on the 4th of July. Bill Creager Birthday Bash Jason Boland, Dalton @ Brewster Street Domino @ Brewster Street Full Bar & Grill Open Mic w/ Denny Sunday, July 2 Larkins @ Behringer’s GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Antone & the All Stars @ Landing Giggity’s NOW OPEN MONDAYS LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC Cruise Control @ Back AT 4 P.M. WITH ALL Friday, July 14 EVERY NIGHT Free Beer Band June 29 Porch Jesse Stratton @ Sunset Passing Strangers @ YOU CAN EAT BOILED Sounds Karaoke In Tiki Mike Stinson June 30 Treasure Island SHRIMP! Parker McCollum @ Back Room Todd Dorn July 01 KILLER QUEEN @ Porch Open Thursday - Monday! Antone & the All Stars July 02 Brewster Street Steven James & the Jaded 361-945-9595, 118 Cut Off Rd., Port Aransas @ Treasure Island All You Can Eat Open Jam w/Selfie July 03 Monday, July 3 www.dropanchorportaransas.com Beau Walker @ Giggity’s FRIED Paul Taylor Band July 04 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Carol Elliott @ Tarpon Inn FLOUNDER Eric Magnusson July 05 Giggity’s Red Giant @ Shorty’s Red Giant @ Treasure TBA @ Brewster Street Everyday 11-7 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX Slaid Cleaves @ Third Tuesday, July 4 Coast Simon Snyder @ Tarpon Inn Saturday, July 15 Paul Taylor Band @ Micky & the Motorcars @ Giggity’s Treasure Island Dirty River Boys @ Back Wednesday, July 5 Porch Eric Magnusson @ Toman Brothers @ Giggity’s Giggity’s Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Thursday, July 6 Shorty’s Scarecrow People @ Back Billy Snipes @ The Gaff Porch Metal Shop @ Brewster Free Beer Band @ Street Giggity’s Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Sunday, July 16 JETBOATPORTA.COM Hold My Beer w/ Randy Treasure Island Antone & the All Stars @ Rogers & Wade Bowen @ Giggity’s Brewster Street ZANE WILLIAM JUNE 30 Open Mic w/ Denny TEXAS COUNTRY SURPRISE JULY 1 Monday, July 17 Port Aransas Larkins @ Behringer’s PASSING STRANGERS JULY 2 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Landing JOSH WARD JULY 7 Giggity’s DRUGSTORE GYPSIES JULY 8 Construction Friday, July 7 STEVEN JAMES & JADEd JULY 14 MICKY & THE MOTORCARS JULY 14 Tuesday, July 18 Est. 1999 Josh Ward @ Treasure Paul Taylor Band @ Island 315 N. 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