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The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 November 16, 2017 Weekly www.islandmoon.com FREE Kickoff party Tuesday, Around Lake Padre Padre Project December 5 The Island La Posada By Dale Rankin Moving Slowly In Matador, about 80 miles northeast of Lubbock deer season took a Pending settlement may allow work to continue is Largest slithery turn when hunters lifted a blind to find twenty-six rattlesnakes living underneath. Single Toys for Tots Event in Off the of Portugal a Prehistoric, Dinosaur-Era Shark with scary teeth was sighted

Work has stopped in the area around Lake Padre and on land adjacent to the Schlitterbahn waterpark pending a hearing in a bankruptcy court in San Antonio on December 4. The canals leading to the site of the proposed SPID/Park Road 22 Water Exchange Bridge are in place and the recently dug canal at the south end of the park site, see photo, stops just short of connecting to the current Island canal system north The La Posada Lighted Boat Parade Things haven’t been that exciting of Whitecap. and the surrounding events began here on our little sandbar but we more than thirty years ago when the have been dealing with own set of The City of Corpus Christi has earmarked a total of $11.5 million to building the Water Exchange Bridge and has a bid in place for construction, but has not population of The Island was less predators and like OTB type one than 5000 souls. It has grown with of them moves on four legs and the released the money. The waterpark is currently in Chapter Eleven Bankruptcy for re- organization and a court trustee is working on a settlement that will allow work to The Island and now raises more toys other slithers around lower than a and money for the Marines Toys snake’s belly. In the first case coyote continue. for Tots program than any single sightings continue on a regular basis event in Texas – and Texas is a Big all over The Island with a video FEMA by the numbers State. In 2016, more than 7000 surfacing this week of a person Island Chef Competes toys and $18,000 were collected feeding menhaden to a coyote along Since Hurricane for underprivileged children in the Packery Channel. In the second case Coastal Bend! we have had two confrontations with in World Food burglars in action this week as Island Harvey… “We are really blessed to live on the residents confronted two sets of 886, 083 Total registrations Island, in a community that takes burglars as they slithered their way in Texas Championships pride in stepping up to help our neighbors and others as the needs into Island backyards to steal other $3.33 billion paid out to people’s belongings. arise, said event organizer Doug Texans Seefeldt. “The Island’s support of La One sighting was on Cabana North Posada events is one of the greatest when a resident observed a man 50,182 Registrants in Nueces County ways you help others! I need to share sitting in a pickup truck then watched with you the impact you make and as the man went into a backyard and $13, 241,473 paid out by I’ve included a word from our local came out with a bag which he left FEMA in Nueces County Marines.” behind when confronted. The second sighting was near the Compass/ 13,085 Total Registrants in By GySgt Walter V. Rose Whitecap intersection when a group Aransas County Company Operations Chief of thieves was observed going around a security fence at a condo $24, 248, 302 paid out in Co C., 1st Bn, 23d Mar Aransas County development exiting with a fistful of I&I Corpus Christi, TX fishing rods and disappearing before 16, 525 Registrants in San The annual La Posada events mean they were caught. Witnesses later Patricio County found boxes piled behind a strip a great deal to the Toys for Tots center near the intersection which $14, 495, 410 paid out in San Campaign in Corpus Christi, TX. thieves had used to scale a wall. Patricio County Owner of A la Mode Gelateria and Moon Columnist Chef Vita Jarrin The La Posada Foundation is our (pictured above left with business partner and fellow chef, largest contributor to the local Toys It’s easy to blame the recent spate $1.99 billion in U.S. Small for Tots campaign, and their 3 events of burglaries on a lack of police Gail Huesmann, right) competed in the World Food Championships in Business Administration Orange , Alabama last weekend. She took second in her recipe bring in the majority of our monetary presence, but the fact is that in the (SBA) Loans approved donations and toys collected within case of the four-legged and the two- category, but did not advance to the final table. a compressed timeline. These events legged predators the real problem is $1.34 billion Individual and The World Food Championships is the largest competition in Food covered are the La Posada auction, bait. As long as we leave pet food Households Program (IHP) Sport, where grand champions of previous events convene for a and the 2 boat parades on Padre outdoors and garage doors open and Grants approved: chance at winning the ultimate food crown and a share of hundreds of Island. Last year, the auction brought fishing tackle in plain view and cars 800-621-3362 FEMA thousands of dollars in prize money. The World Food Championships in $18,000 along with 7000 toys. left unlocked we are going to attract is also the springboard for many up and coming culinary stars and Through the generosity of the La thieves. The scary part is that, as we helpline from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. home cooks as they seek TV fame through many well-known food saw this week, citizens are going to shows and acting opportunities. La Posada cont. on A4 come in contact with coyotes and the slithering humans and sooner or later either the citizen or the slitherer will A little Island history be armed. Offshore Reef How The Island Got Annexed by Corpus Christi and Can We Secede? By Dale Rankin Let’s start at the beginning It’s almost a rite of passage when How did we get annexed? newcomers arrive on The Island. Annexation of The Island could only After a few months they want to come about after the annexation of know if The Island can remove Flour Bluff which was annexed in the itself from the City of Corpus 1960’s and according to the records Christi. We’ve had several such provided by the City annexation of inquires this week so his is a short The Island began in earnest in 1981. history. The short answer to the Development on The Island began in question is is yes…but…no. The the early 1970’s and by the 1980’s answer is complex and based on a Island developers were desirous of Freedom of Information request to city services and began the process the city asking for the Annexation of requesting annexation. Island Mike Hurst from the SEA Agreement between The Island developers paid to have the water organization reports that a survey and the City of Corpus Christi by line to The Island increased from of the offshore reef created by the Islander Pat Marshall here is the 16 inches to 24 inches. They also sinking of the 155-foot freighter long answer. paid to have the height of the bridge Kinta nine miles offshore from over Packery Channel raised from a Birdseye view of Corpus Christi, TX from 1887. Around cont. on A4 History cont. on A4 November 16, 2017 Island Moon A 2 Belt Sander Races Seashore Happenings at The Gaff

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Award, which acknowledges individuals who What do you call a pilgrims vocabulary? Schlitterbahn Veranda demonstrate admirable qualities while striving Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes Pilgrammar. Restaurant is serving homestyle delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 to achieve District 300's Central Mission. Also copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, in 2017, I received the Illinois Organization of What was the turkey looking for at ToysRus? turkey dinner with all the fixins’ as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 Gobbleheads. for $175 to serve 6 – 8 people and copies on and Port Aransas businesses. Daughters of the American Revolution Founders Medal for Youth. This medal is awarded to one $240 for 10 – 12 people. Check News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, What does Dracula call Thanksgiving? outstanding young person who exemplifies a Fangs-giving. their Facebook page for details or payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. positive role model status and volunteers their In what country is Thanksgiving ironically talk to Paige Porter the new food The Island Moon Newspaper time performing community service. I have worked as a National Park Service Volunteer not celebrated? Turkey. & beverage director. 14646 Compass, Suite 3 at Effigy Mounds, Indiana , Pullman, If you call a large turkey a gobbler what do The Padre Island Enrichment Corpus Christi, TX 78418 William Howard Taft, Mary McLeod Bethune you call a small one? Goblet. Council House and many other Parks. (PIE) Annual Bake Sale will 361-949-7700 What's the best way to stuff a turkey? Serve be held Tuesday, November 21st Aida Frey him lots of pizza and ice cream! 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The Island Holiday Market at What happened when the turkey got into a What do you get if you divide the Trinity By the Sea the Port Aransas Art Center fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him! circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter? Port Episcopal will be held Saturday, December What do you get when you cross a turkey Pumpkin pi. nd Aransas with a banjo? A turkey that can pluck itself! 2 10 am – 6 pm. Admission is Sand Piper Condos North What is a pumpkin's favorite sport? Squash free. When do you serve tofu turkey? Sea Gull Condos Asked to write a composition entitled, "What Padre Pranksgiving. I'm thankful for on Thanksgiving," Little The Padre Island Business Gulf Breeze RV All Stripes Stores What did the turkey say to the man who tried Johnny wrote, "I am thankful that I'm not a Association Mixer will be held Pioneer RV to shoot it? Liberty, Equality and Bad aim for turkey." on Tuesday, November 21st 5:30 Black Sheep/ all. 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There will be live music and Wash Board art from local artists and will be Laundry Mat Scuttlebutt’s Restaurant a benefit for Hurricane Harvey Drop Anchor Bar & Relief. Grill Subway Port A Parks & Rec Roam Port Aransas is having Island Tire their grand re-opening on Friday, Public Library Padre Pizzeria November 17th 4 - 7 pm with Chamber of And all Moon drinks, snacks and huge sale. Commerce/ Visitor’s retail advertisers Center They opened originally a year ago and are located at 403 N. Woody’s Sports WB Liquor Center Alister. Back Porch Flour Bluff The Tattoo Parlor near Shorty’s Place H.E.B. Scuttlebutts did not leave a lasting Fisherman’s Wharf Whataburger on mark on the Island. It is gone. Waldron Giggity’s The average price of a waterfront Ethyl Everly Tarpon Inn house in October was $427,000 Senior Center and dry lot house $250,000. Gratitude’s Fire Station The Gaff Police Station Send letters and photos to [email protected] Wild Horse Stripes on Flour Treasure Island Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper Bluff & SPID Now available online at islandmoon.com November 16, 2017 Island Moon A 4 History cont. from A1 La Posada cont. from A1 clearance of 13 feet to 20 feet to allow large Posada Foundation and the local "islanders", Coastal Cotillion Fall Luncheon boats to pass underneath. the auction and boat parades allow the The city began annexing The Island in chunks community to come together to donate toys and by 1983 the city limits touched the north that are collected by boats and the Marines. end of the Michael J. Ellis Seawall – Packery The Marines and the community continually Channel did not go all the way through to the look forward to the boat parade each year and Gulf – Cane Harbor was swallowed up in 1983 we greatly thank La Posada for making these after developers agreed to pay for a sewer lift events possible. station, and by the end of 1984 everything north Thank you, for your generous support of the La of Whitecap and West of the SPID was in the Posada Foundation and the Marines Toys for city except for the area covered by Lake Padre Tots Campaign! and County Parks. How to donate The progress of the city’s southward expansion reads like a general taking a city; a few blocks This year the need is even greater with so many at a time as city services were extended outward families displaced and homes and belongings annexation soon followed. The standard destroyed….It will be a very difficult Christmas agreement in Texas, according to the city for many children in our area and organizers are documents, is that city services will be extended asking for your help. It is generous donations to the newly annexed areas within ten years or and support from Islanders that allows them to the area can petition for de-annexation. hold the auctions at the Kickoff Party to raise money for the children in the Coastal Bend. If The big grab was in 1987 when the City you have a product, service, artwork, vacation of Corpus Christi signed a Memorandum rental or additional items that you would be of Understanding with the Padre Island willing to donate for the Kickoff Party auction, Investment Corporation and the Padre Isles please contact them at laposada.foundation@ Property Owners’ Association. That eight- yahoo.com. The La Posada Foundation is a page document calls for the City to help lower 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations premiums for Windstorm Insurance on The are tax deductible. If you are buying toys to Island and support legislation to restrict the donate for the event remember that the older impact of rules regarding construction on kids need toys too. Remember the kids 10 and barrier islands as well as to help in the effort up when you shop for toys. to raise the JFK Causeway. The memorandum also called for the City help in passing rules to Collector boats with Marines onboard make stop vehicular traffic on the beach in front of the rounds during the two nights of the parade the seawall. to collect toys from Island decks. If you're interested in being a Collector Boat Captain; However, none of those issues are binding, the please contact Bob Muir at bob.laposada@ City only agree to help not deliver. There are yahoo.com. some gaps in the paperwork supplied by the City so far so it is unclear what – if any – other Boat registration underway agreements may have been made as a condition Boat owners it’s time to register for the Parade of annexation. A cover letter to the introduction and let the celebration begin! This year's entry to the Memorandum of Understanding mentions themes are Christmas Spirit and Island Spirit. a “Service Plan” between the City and the Padre Island Property Owners Association and so far Awards will be given for 1st & 2nd place we cannot find a copy of that plan. for Christmas Spirit and Island Sprit in the following categories: Power boat: 30' and over, The last bit of Island land to be annexed was in 29' and under, Sailboat All lengths. the 1990ss when the strip along State Highway 361 when the Corpus Christi and Port Aransas Fleet Award: Top boat across all categories had a race to see who could gobble up the 30' & over, Top boat across all categories 29' property tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue & under from the high-rise developments that had sprung How to register up there. The finish line was about halfway up The Island where the city limits of the two met To register for the 2017 La Posada Lighted and which is the common city limits today. Boat Parade, go to www.laposadacc.com and print the registration form & boat information. What is the process to de-annex? Registration forms can be picked up and/ The answer is very complicated. The Island or dropped off at Padre Island Mail Plus or was annexed under Home Rule – cities with less Hardware, emailed to nick. than 5000 population were General Rule – and laposada @yahoo.com or mailed to La Posada in Home Rule annexation city services must be Foundation 14493 SPID, A-249, Corpus Christi, provided to new areas within a reasonable time. TX 78418. Case law has found ten years to be a reasonable La Posada Events time. December 5, - La Posada Kickoff Party 6:00- The Coastal Coalition held its Fall Luncheon this week. From left to right: Sophia What is clear is that for any area to leave a 10:00 p.m. Herrera, Brynna Watring, Cassidy Chen, our guest speaker, Ms. Debbie Opel, Julianna municipality after being annexed those who Talley, Rayelynn Orona, Laura Winston, and Izabella Hochmuller. The other picture is would leave the city and those who would stay Schlitterbahn Riverpark & Resort will be our deb, Sophia Herrera giving our speaker , Ms. Debbie Lyndsey Opel a gift from the hosting our La Posada Kick Party to raise behind in the incorporated area must both be in Coastal Cotillion in appreciation. favor of the split. There are some cases where money and toys for children in the Coastal areas have been able to remove themselves Bend. The Kickoff Party will feature both live from annexation but only after showing the and silent auctions. There are many great gift city which took them in failed to live up to items, shop for your family and friends for contractual agreements – like providing sewer Christmas or treat yourself to a fantastic gift. service and street maintenance. Entry charge for this event is a NEW TOY. 100% of the money and toys raised from this Special conditions also apply if the leaving event will benefit the U.S. Marines Toys for of the area wishing to de-annex would cause Tots Campaign. an undue economic hardship on those who remain. Given that The Island is 4% of the city’s December 8, – La Posada Lighted Boat population and makes up 14% of the tax base it Parade on the North end of the Island is safe to say this provision would likely apply. December 9, – La Posada Lighted Boat While it does not appear that a vote of citizens Parade on the South end of the Island. citywide would be legally required to allow an area to de-annex it is highly unlikely that any The La Posada events are sponsored by the La Corpus Christi City Council would allow de- Posada Foundation and the Padre Island Yacht annexation by a simple majority vote of the Club. council. Around cont. from A1 So while it is not impossible for The Island to be released from the City of Corpus Christi and Packery Channel survived the storm and is still become its own city, the chances of it happening in place in just over seventy feet of water at 27 are very slim. Once we got in, there is almost 38.6223 N, 97 00.3395 W and is full of fish. no way out. Sheriff’s boat

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Island parks have been “City will not require sidewalks to be installed getting much attention in previously platted areas.” of late as work begins on A survey of Island sidewalks will find that community gardens at Aquarius Park and the “platted areas” covers pretty much the entire debate continues over a dog park there. Island as there are scant sidewalks to be found. The Island has a total of 49 acres of dedicated The sidewalk along Whitecap was only installed park land divided between five parks. after a pedestrian was killed while walking in a Commodores Park 18.99 acres, Billish Park narrow lane inside the curb line. The right of 11.15 acres, Aquarius Park 8.62 acres, Douden way was dedicated to the city by the landowner, Park 6.77 acres, and Ulberg Park 3.40 acres. Paul Schexnailder or that sidewalk could never The parks were deeded to the City of Corpus have been built. Christi when the majority of The Island was Island ambulance annexed in November, 1981. A Memorandum of Understanding was drawn up between the Keeping a fully staffed ambulance on The Padre Island Investment Corporation which then Island was a concern from the beginning. owned the property, the Padre Isles Property “Section VII. EMERGENCY SERVICES. Owners Association, and the City of Corpus Christi spelling out what each would and would B. Medical not do once The Island became part of the city. 1. City will station an ambulance on the Island Ironically probably the most overlooked Island appropriately staffed within six (6) months park is the largest, Commodores Park, located following the date of annexation.” Notice it adjacent to Fire Station #15, which most doesn’t mention anything about moving the Islanders probably don’t even realize is a city ambulance into town when calls are heavier park. there, or cutting the number of personnel on it The agreement to move them into town. This has been a source of contention for decades and at one point One of the tenets of the agreement was that Islanders even paid for an ambulance to be kept the developers would increase the amount of on The Island. dedicated parkland they set aside in exchange for not having to build sidewalks, which is why Canal safety so much of The Island lacks sidewalks. There Subsection C. Regulation of Traffic on Canals were also various different designations which set out the rules for what can be done in each “The City agrees to police as necessary the park. canals and associated areas to protect public safety and private property.” Tides of the Week The four-page MOU covers much ground Tides for Bob Hall Pier: November 16 - November 23 and is a supplement to and expansion of the But in fact it was the sheriff’s office that Service Plan for The Island required by state stepped up and provided a patrol boat for Island Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon canals after a previous police chief refused /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible law for annexation to became a reality. People already living on The Island were wary from to staff a patrol boat even as Islanders raised Th 16 Low 7:26 AM 0.4 6:51 AM Rise 5:06 AM 6 the beginning. They asked for and got specific private funds to pay for it. 16 High 3:14 PM 1.9 5:37 PM Set 4:51 PM assurances from the city that certain services Beach driving would be guaranteed; something like the anti- 16 Low 9:23 PM 1.4 Federalists requiring that the Bill of Rights Even in 1981 allowing cars on the beach in 16 High 11:58 PM 1.5 be attached to the original Constitution just front of the seawall was already an issue. The tortured language in Section D of the MOU F 17 Low 7:54 AM 0.3 6:52 AM Rise 6:00 AM 2 to make sure everyone understood what the agreement said and didn’t say. As our Spanish providing an example of saying nothing in a lot 17 High 4:07 PM 1.9 5:36 PM Set 5:29 PM speaking friends like to say, a little pelon to of words: Sa 18 Low 8:21 AM 0.2 6:52 AM Rise 6:53 AM 0 make sure the deal is right. “D. Vehicles Traffic in Front of Seawall. 18 High 4:53 PM 2.0 5:36 PM Set 6:08 PM Here are a few entries from the “Island Bill of 1. The Association and CITY recognize Rights.” Su 19 Low 8:47 AM 0.1 6:53 AM Rise 7:46 AM 0 that, in Texas, are open to the public. Section II. Parks Neither the Association nor City seek to deny 19 High 5:35 PM 2.0 5:36 PM Set 6:49 PM access of any portion of any beach to any one M 20 Low 9:14 AM 0.1 6:54 AM Rise 8:37 AM 1 Section IV. Parks and Recreation; Subsection (sic). The Association and CITY do, however B. Park Maintenance recognize that certain hazards to public health 20 High 6:16 PM 2.0 5:35 PM Set 7:33 PM Tu 21 Low 9:43 AM 0.1 6:55 AM Rise 9:27 AM 4 21 High 6:57 PM 2.0 5:35 PM Set 8:20 PM W 22 Low 10:14 AM 0.1 6:56 AM Rise 10:14 AM 9 22 High 7:38 PM 1.9 5:35 PM Set 9:08 PM Th 23 Low 10:50 AM 0.2 6:56 AM Rise 11:00 AM 15 23 High 8:16 PM 1.9 5:35 PM Set 9:59 PM

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“Upon conveyance by Padre Isles Investment Corporation and acceptance by City, City will and safety do exist on the beach in front of the assume responsibility for maintaining existing seawall in Section A of the subdivision. The park areas and improvements thereon. Such hazard is due to the presence and movement level of maintenance will be equal to that of motor vehicles along the narrow stretch provided to other parks in the City” of beach front which also has a very heavy density of pedestrians thereon. The hazard is The undeveloped state of most Island parks aggravated and compounded by the behaviors is in keeping with parks around the city which of vehicle drivers. To the end of rendering this long ago gave up trying to develop them due small stretch of beach-front safe for human use to lack of funds. The exception on The Island and inhibiting unlawful conduct thereon, while is Billish Park which got $500,000 in bond at the same time, allowing the full use of the money in 2012 but five years later the plan for beach by people, the Association and City agree improvements is still a work in progress. to cooperate in seeking solutions to avoid stated A separate agreement between developers hazards and public safety problems. “ and the city was reached to not allow for the This was in the days before the dredging of assessment of special fees for parks as is done Packery Channel provided sand to re-nourish in OTB parts of the city. This fiat came from and widen the beach in front of the seawall. developers to protect them from having to pay Voters later approved removing vehicular traffic the fee when the Island was first developed. from the beach directly in front of the seawall However, it did not release the city from but by the time a plan was hatched it included maintaining Island parks at a promised level bollards from the north end of the seawall, “equal to that provided to other parks in the northward to within 600 feet of the South City.” Packery Jetty and it was never enacted. The no- Sidewalks driving area at the south end of the seawall was Send Letters and Photos to put in place later under rules from the Texas As for the lack of sidewalks the answer lies in General Land Office due to the narrowing of the [email protected] Section V of the MOU under Streets. beach, if that area of beach is widened to more and follow us on Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper Specifically, Subsection C. Sidewalks: than 125 feet those bollards would have to be The removed under the GLO rules. BACK PORCH Jered Clark Nov. 17 Billy Snipes Nov. 18 Cruise Control Nov. 24 The Sandy Bottom Boys Nov. 25 TurkeyBACK Bowl PORCH Nov. 26 Bar

ON THE WATERFRONT W. Cotter St. PortA Islander Gary Brandenberger sent us this photo from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of 132 The him with Rolling Stone Publisher Jann Wenner and actor Michael Douglas. BACK PORCH Bar A6 Island Moon November 16, 2017 Senior Moments Anecdotingly Are Military Spouses Laundry Day Veterans Too? By Abigail Bair rolls (chewed), all the shoes I was missing, a By Dotson Lewis If there is ever an Olympic cat toy that she stole from somewhere, and a Special to the Island Moon event that requires one to whole bunch of rawhide dog treats. She had also incorporated what appeared to be the Dotson’s Note: I put this article together new responsibilities as nurse, advocate and pick dirty underwear up off of the floor with one’s toes and then toss it into a faraway squeaker from every toy I ever bought her, so after attending a number of Veterans Day counselor. my ingress was much more “musical” than observances last Friday and Saturday. Does laundry basket, I’m going to take all the gold Military-spouse veterans sometimes give I had anticipated. The chorus of “honk honk anyone outside of military spouses know when medals. I am the Michael Phelps of the “Too- everything. Many who should have been squeal squeak” brought Stadler careening in Military Spouse Appreciation Day is? Thanks Lazy-to-Bend-Over-and-Pick-Up-Dirty-Socks- welcoming their spouse home from a from the yard. She stuck her head under the to Sarah Smiley for contributing to this article. a-cathalon.” Ten minutes ago, I made a bank deployment are instead having their wife’s or shot off of the dresser from all the way out in bed, desperately concerned, and tried to claw Being In The Military Affects The Entire husband’s funeral. the hallway. her way in with me. I yelled at her to get lost Family (there really wasn’t enough room for both of On next Memorial Day, we will think about us), so she started tunneling in from the other There is a reason why at almost every re- those who have died for our country. But now, side. It didn’t take Ms. Pokey Nose too long to enlistment, change of command or retirement around Veterans Day in the month of November, make it through. I really think she could have ceremony the spouse receives recognition, and we should be remembering those spouses who been of some use to those trapped, Chilean coal sometimes, flowers. There is a reason why have given some or all in support of the person miners – but only if they all had squeakers. service members always thank their spouses they love who happened to work for Uncle Sam. For the next 45 minutes, I dug laundry and dog when they reflect back on their careers. When you thank a vet, thank their family too. detritus out from under the bed, while Stadler When you see a veteran, you can be sure there They have an important job as well, and take (helpfully) brought stuff back. Eventually, I is a "veteran" spouse, family and/or children pride in meeting that duty bravely. locked her outside. She let me know she was supporting him or her. These spouse veterans Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2018 unhappy about her exile by scratching at the don't get a nationally recognized three-day door and barking in short, distressed yips. As I weekend, but they serve just the same. National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is finally opened the door, carrying the first basket celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in Most of us are aware of what service member of dirty clothing, she shot me a terrible glare and May. Next year it will be observed on Friday, immediately entered the bedroom and jumped veterans have given for our country, but the May 11th, 2018. sacrifices of their spouses, sacrifices that on the bed. I started the first load. By the time contribute to the service member being able to On “Military Spouse Appreciation Day” I returned, Stadler had knocked over both of the carry out their duties, sometimes go unnoticed. we honor the contributions and sacrifices other laundry baskets, and returned most of the made by military spouses. Their commitment stuff to her nest. She popped her head out from So, we want to thank the person behind the and support helps to keep our country safe. under the bed as I walked through the door, veteran: the military-spouse veteran. America’s military spouses are the backbone triumphant. I could hear her tail beating a tattoo of the families who support our on the hardwood floor. troops during mission, deployment, Once more into the breach, this time with reintegration and reset. Military zero trust remaining for my best dog and Filth spouses are silent heroes who are Preservationist, Stadler, who had to go play in essential to the strength of the nation, the yard. I gathered everything up again and and they serve our country just like locked the baskets in the bathroom as a security their loved ones. measure. In celebration of Military Spouse They’re still there. Appreciation Day, the armed forces have special events and programs to All in all, I managed to wash two loads of inform, honor, and recognize military Queen of the Under Bed and dedicated laundry and dry one before I got distracted by spouses around the world. Events Filth Preservationist, Stadler a book called “101 Oragami Animals.” After range from spouse appreciation about 9 hours of folding paper (which resulted luncheons, to educational workshops, The truth of the matter is that I hate doing in ½ of a swan), I remembered what I was and spouse employment fairs that laundry. I know a lot of people aren’t fond supposed to be working on. “Whoopsy,” I pay tribute to military spouses. of the job, but most of you probably aren’t thought. “Guess I’ll have to finish it tomorrow.” Military-spouse veterans have given up sitting at your computer wearing swimsuit That tomorrow never came. Even though I careers. It's not complaining or being sour when In 1984, President Ronald Reagan recognized bottoms as underpants and a chopped up, had to navigate around the laundry baskets in military spouses point out that they have put the profound importance of spousal obviously unearthed from the bag of dust rags, the bathroom every time I needed to use the their careers or higher education on hold due to commitment to the readiness and well-being commemorative “I Ate At Shoneys” t-shirt. facilities, I remained steadfast. I’m the Yo Yo frequent moves. It's just the truth. of military members with Proclamation 5184, dated April 17, 1984. Congress officially made It’s not so much the actual washing of the Ma of procrastination. The government knows this is a sacrifice, and Military Spouse Appreciation Day part of laundry that kills me. All I have to do is pick I have clean clothes, but they’re currently that's why divorced spouses are entitled to a National Military Appreciation Month in 1999. up the basket, carry it to the garage, dump the entombed in my dryer, wrinkled like raisins. portion of the service member's retirement if Subsequently, the Department of Defense clothing into the gaping maw of the machine, I forgot that the worst part of doing laundry is they were married for at least 10 years of that standardized the date by declaring the Friday feed it a convenient detergent filled pod, and folding everything and putting it away. I’m member's service. before Mother’s Day every year as “Military start it up. I always feel good about myself at this using my dryer as a dresser. Unfortunately, I’ve Ten years of military marriage is 10 years Spouse Appreciation Day” to show appreciation point. “Look at me,” I think, “I accomplished already gone through all the underpants. that a spouse probably lost in building his or for the sacrifices of military spouses. getting the laundry started. I deserve a reward. At some point, I’m sure, I’ll finish this project. I her own career and retirement. Ten years of I’m going to actually get it done this time!” Presidential Proclamation know (intellectually) that it’s not that difficult to military marriage is a commitment beyond Then off I go, working on other projects. do laundry. It’s not like I’m using a washboard matrimony; it's a commitment to understanding “Serving alongside our Soldiers, Sailors, The same thing happened this time. The and lye soap down by the creek. I have to that your spouse's obligations are sometimes to Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, our laundry had been piling up for a couple of admit, though, that I’m now regarding this as a our country first, and then to your family. It's Nation’s military families give of themselves weeks, and I had been assiduously avoiding it challenge: me vs. laundry -- an epic cage match hard to be selfish when you're married to the and give up their time with their loved ones so by shoving the baskets under my tall platform to the death. “GET IN THE OCTOGON YOU military. we may live safely and freely. Few Americans bed. Unfortunately, that’s also where Stadler fully understand the sacrifices made by those DIRTY TANK TOPS!” I may wind up living Military-spouse veterans have done a lot of hides when she’s freaked out, and because the who serve in uniform, but for spouses of service inside an igloo made of pants. waiting. It means that moms or dads do a lot of house has been covered with roofers for the last members across our country, the costs of the The dog will be ecstatic. single-parenting and waiting. month, she’s been scared pretty frequently. It freedom we too often take for granted are known only took about nine days for the under-the-bed With deployments increasing in frequency and intimately. On Military Spouse Appreciation laundry pile to reach critical mass, which caused length, today's military spouses are spending Day, we honor the spouses of those who have the dog to burrow through it like a mole under even more time without their loved one. And left behind everything they know and love to a golf course. Discarded t-shirts, towels and the most difficult part about this process is that join our Nation’s unbroken chain of patriots, underpants shot out behind poor Stadler as she military spouses have no choice in it (outside of and we recommit to giving military spouses the fought her way into her hidey hole. I followed Attention the fact that they fell in love with someone who respect, dignity, and support they deserve…” – the T-shirt Trail, and found her happily perched Boat Owners! happens to work for Uncle Sam). Barack Obama, President of the United States atop what was left of Mount Laundry, grinning Uncle Sam does not ask for any spouse's of America. a big dog grin. Stadler doesn’t mind nesting in Do you own a boat with a cabin approval to deploy a ship or unit. Furthermore, Dotson’s Other Note: To be honest, I do stinky things. In fact, she seems to prefer it. Uncle Sam has notoriously bad timing, and he not recall ever hearing of “Military Spouse This week, as usual, I had enough good and would you like to make some doesn't send people home when their spouse is Appreciation Day”, but I will do my best to get intentions to build a super highway straight to in labor or their kids have pneumonia. Military the word out before May 18, 2018. Somewhere Hell, complete with off-ramps leading to the money with it? We have slips and spouses accept this, and, they carry on anyway. in Corpus Christi, we will have an observance DMV and IKEA. Plus, the idea of Jan Rankin’s Military-spouse veterans take care of the sick celebration of that special day in 2018. Thank expression if (and quite possibly when) I are looking for boats to use for and injured. More and more service members you for reading and commenting on Senior showed up to work in the top half of a prom are returning home wounded. Their injuries are Moments. 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Another great PIBA luncheon! Thank you to First Title for sponsoring the luncheon with County Commissioner Brent Chesney. Thank you Bob Paulison for your service and commitment as PIBA President. Congratulations to the new PIBA board President, James Gay V.P. Meagan Thomas Furey Secretary, Nicole Hartwick and Treasurer, John Vaughn. Congratulations Padre Landscapes for receiving the award for Business of the Year and Ramona Singleterry for Citizen of the Year! Photos by Leslie Rice Hart Port A. Strong

Farmington, Minnesota brought us lots of items to start rebuilding our city. In an interest to benefit the most people possible, we will be lending out the power tools instead of giving them away. Here are the guidelines: 1. Must have a Port Aransas I'D 2. Must return them on your next visit no later than a week. 3. Current address and phone number required. Islander Carter Tate brought his collection of kites over the bridge to show off his kite We also received many small appliances and household items such as toaster ovens, flying skills last week. microwaves, coffee pot, dishes and pots and silverware will be limited to ONE per adult household member with Port Aransas proof of residence. We are so grateful to Farmington as well as Jerry and Sandra Howard from Austin Send letters and photos to editor@ for sending us these amazing items. We want to benefit as many families in Port A as islandmoon.com possible. A8 Island Moon November 16, 2017 SPORTS Sports Talk Special to The Island Moon National Football League Houston Strong

Boycott November 12, 2017 By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon By Dotson Lewis Congratulations to George Springer and the Everett, Andy Pettitte and Roy Oswalt, to name entire organization. After 56 a few. Dotson’s Note: At all about caring for each other. years, the Astros have achieved their rightful this writing (Sunday This World Series was for the “Killer Bees:” “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a place. If I had told you at the beginning of Evening) I have heard very little about the so , , Derek Bell and flag for a country that oppresses black people,” the season that the Astros would win over 100 called ‘Boycott’. I expect some reports later Lance Berkman. This title was for past and Kaepernick declared, explicitly telling us that games, beat the Boston Red Sox, the New York this evening. Annette P. Gomes, ‘2ndVote’, present owners, Roy Hofheinz, Drayton McLain his protest was against the country. “Cops are Yankees and the in a 7 Washington Times and Fox News contributed to and Jim Crane. This championship was for the getting paid leave for killing people,” he added. game series (three historic franchises), to win this report. forgotten coaches and managers like Harry the 2017 World Series, how many of you would Kaepernick is inconsistent in his opposition Craft, , , Art Howe, have believed me? to those who “kill people,” because during last , Matt Galante, (Yep, that year’s controversy it was revealed that he has a George Springer was spectacular and earned high regard for the late Fidel Castro, the Cuban the 2017 Willie Mays World Series MVP communist dictator who killed thousands of Trophy. Wearing #4, Springer became one of people during his long reign. only eight outfielders to win this award. The All of this effort to link arms for “unity,” and others are as follows: Frank Robinson (1966), saying it is all about caring for each other, is Roberto Clemente (1971), twice just an effort to deflect justified criticism. If (1973 & 1977), Pedro Guerrero (1981), Manny players are taking a knee during the playing Ramirez (2004), Jermaine Dye (2005) and Ben of the National Anthem, they are saying they Zobrist (2016). During the Series, George batted .379 and hit 5 home runs. He recorded Many were not watching or listening to NFL do not like the country — that is, if they are 7 RBI’s and scored 8 runs on 8 extra base hits. games on November 12th in solidarity with following the example of Kaepernick. And if Springer’s 29 total bases set a new World Series veterans around the country, as football players they are not following Kaepernick, one must record. His 5 home runs tied Reggie Jackson have continued to disrespect the National ask, what are they linking arms about? Just to and Chase Utley for most home runs hit in a Anthem, the American flag, and everything our have a Kumbaya moment? single World Series. George Springer became nation stands for,” reads the Facebook post for a One thing is for certain. It is an odd business the first player in World Series history to hit Facebook group called “Boycott the NFL.” plan that seeks to make money by telling fans a in four consecutive World Series November 12 was chosen because it is the games. Sunday closest to Veteran’s Day (November Memory-making is really important for our is correct), , , Brad 11). The group is also encouraging the boycott wiring. We have a need to tie memories to events Mills, , and now A.J. Hinch to include the two Monday night games, and rituals that are important to us and give our This was for all the memories we have as scheduled for November 13. lives meaning. So yes, we will remember. We fans, the no-hitters, the walk-off home runs, The group has a goal of 100,000 people to will remember the names of Jose Altuve, Carlos the strikeouts, the shutouts and putouts. This indicate that they will neither attend the games, Correa, , Dallas Keuchel, Justin was for “Right down Kirby” and “Holy Toledo, nor watch them on television that day. If early Verlander, Lance McCullers, Evan Gattis and What a Play.” The Astrodome was where I response is any indication, they will most likely Marwin Gonzales for years to come; but many taught my first grandson, Matt, how to score surpass that goal. Less than a week into the of us will also remember the struggle. We will a baseball game and where I learned to do effort, the Facebook group already has more recall the ups and downs, the heartbreak and the play-by-play in the Budweiser suite during than 70,000 members. “we almost made its” that led up to this point. the games. Minute Maid is where I took In addition to refraining from watching the “Bye” if they take offense at your saying that This World Series was about much more than my granddaughter, Hannah, to see her first contests, people are being encouraged to not buy you do not like the country in which you have 2017. game and conducted my NFL merchandise, or even support businesses been able to become a wealthy person by This World Series Championship was about first interview with shortstop Adam Everett in that sponsor the NFL. playing a game. The lead singer for the rock old Colt Stadium and mosquitoes. It was about the Astros clubhouse. This was for all those group KISS, Paul Stanley, expressed disdain for packs of baseball cards I opened and saved and The group has also released a video that the Astrodome (Eighth Wonder of the World) Kaepernick’s actions, declaring, “Loving your for all those Hot Smokies and hotdogs I ate. encourages viewers to “Honor our military, and the exploding scoreboard in centerfield, country is always cool.” This Series was for all the fans in Corpus who many of whom come home with the American Astroturf and Rainbow Jerseys. It was about Enron Field, the train station and Tal’s Hill. watched their young Hooks’ learn to play the flag draped over their coffin. HONOR the best In New Jersey, a bar in Farmingdale called game before heading north with the big club. country in the world. This is not about ‘rights’ Woody’s Roadside Tavern plans to hold a This World Series was about the Astros’ current or ‘race’ … this is about respect!” fundraiser for veterans and their families, home, Minute Maid Park. This championship This World Series was also for the city of instead of showing NFL games on the bar’s 20 was for all the guys in the booth like Gene Port Aransas, Rockport, Aransas Pass, Corpus President Donald Trump had predicted a fan television screens, Elston, Bill Brown, Alan Ashby and Milo Christi, Houston and the State of Texas. It was backlash to the protests during the National Hamilton, who shared their voices and expertise for all those who lost their homes, livelihoods Anthem; it appears that his expectations are Fox reported that in Colorado, a decorated with us over the television and radio. This was and yes their lives to Hurricane Harvey. proving correct. local veteran recently turned down an invitation for all the times we were so close in 1980, 1986, from the Denver Broncos to be honored during Sometimes the right thing really does happen. One would think that the fact that such an 1997, 1998, 1999, 2004 and 2005. This was for Sunday night’s game against the New England effort is being launched would concern the all those who have gone on ahead of us like Jose Andy Purvis is a local author and radio Patriots, Veterans Day weekend seems to have National Football League, from the owners to Lima, Lee May, and Ken Caminitti. personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. inspired a new round of fan activism against the the players. But neither have, so far, expressed This was for all the wonderful Astros players com for all the latest info on his books or to National Football League in response to player any such concern — at least not publicly. On who gave their heart and soul to Houston. Their listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books protests during the national anthem. the contrary, Delanie Walker, a tight end for the names ring out like a “Who’s Who:” “Nellie” are available online and can be found in the Tennessee Titans, even went so far as to express The ‘Washington Times’ reports that “The Fox, “Rusty” Staub, Bob Aspromonte, J. R. local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be his lack of concern over the boycott, going so Facebook page called “Boycott the NFL,” Richards, Eddie Mathews, Joe Morgan, Jose contacted at [email protected]. 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No one was quick reflective sides wiping entire reefs out like locusts before coast. You fishing folks know that marshes and enough we just stood there watching this big fish with detailed lines and glow bellies. In ultra TPWD could figure out what was going on and seagrass are bigly important to our fish stocks, lurk there like a sea monster. Those experiences clear water those last split seconds when a close them. Reefs were scraped down beyond correct? don’t happen often unless we are blessed with fish is striking at a bait it makes the difference the mud line, to where now, instead of a 5-6 foot the kind of water clarity found in the Lagoon at Well, sorry to take off on oysters this week, but reef, there’s only a 1 foot hole with nothing in this time. The lessons learned when using lures this is good news. I’m planning on getting a it. The oyster fishermen didn’t do themselves a in clear water are priceless -- when you can see box of oysters towards this weekend, and I’ll favor by targeting reefs in Christmas bay, which the action of your lures and how the fish react to have a good talk with the dealer and see how was a poster child for the TPWD biologists, them. We also are able to see the target spots we the new regulations are affecting his business literally the day after it was opened. Wrong reef are casting to. This is both fun and satisfying in (and the price of oysters). Drop me a line at boys. The oyster fishermen were driving ATV’s that, we anticipate the [email protected] and hopefully I’ll get right through the marsh and shallow seagrass presence of a fish in an article in next week due to vacation and beds in a race to collect and sell as many oysters a exact spot and then being (hopefully) down the beach and On the as they could before the season ended. And see or feel the strike. Rocks. then we had Hurricane Harvey. Casts later to similar areas produce fish One of the big amendments that occurred and and let us establish was put in place in August was the requirement patterns. There are that shellfish holders and oyster dealers have some details that will This nice redfish came from a drift in to either distribute at least 30% of the oyster certainly help you be Baffin on live shrimp and popping corks in shell (or cultch material) back into the water more successful on the Badlands. from where they came, or pay the value of that these clear waters in shell lost to the reefs to TPWD for them to the next few months. restore reefs. 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TABLE 1 – OCTOBER 2017 TEXAS OIL AND GAS DRILLING PERMITS AND COMPLETIONS BY RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS DISTRICT*

PERMITS TO DRILL OIL GAS DISTRICT OIL/GAS HOLES COMPLETIONS COMPLETIONS (1) SAN ANTONIO 126 36 19 AREA (2) REFUGIO AREA 91 1 of 1 15 10 1 of 1 11/14/17, 2:07 PM 11/14/17, 2:08 PM (3) SOUTHEAST 34 10 5 TEXAS (4) DEEP SOUTH 35 4 10 TEXAS (5) EAST CENTRAL 5 5 2 TX (6) EAST TEXAS 34 1 18 (7B) WEST 39 27 0 CENTRAL TX (7C) SAN ANGELO 79 46 1 AREA (8) MIDLAND 440 83 16 (8A) LUBBOCK 62 12 0 AREA (9) NORTH TEXAS 26 9 6 (10) PANHANDLE 26 9 4 TOTAL 997 257 91

*A district map is available on the Railroad Commission of Texas website at http://www.rrc.texas.gov/media/21430/districts_color_8x11.pdf.

November 16, 2017 Island Moon A 13 Navigating the Road to Recovery: STATE Taking Charge! National Flood Insurance Program Funding & Efforts for (NFIP) Call 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS-Video To help homeowners with flood insurance Hurricane Relief Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). Hours whose homes sustained damage from Harvey, identified across the coast. The Texas General By Todd Hunter, District 32 are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Central Time. the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Land Office (GLO) worked diligently with Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for has waived some requirements to make it The coast of Texas was the U.S. Coast Guard to clean up our harbors Spanish). easier to get advance payments quicker. NFIP devastated by Hurricane Harvey in late-August. and wetlands. Most of the vessels have been policyholders with questions may call (800) There was historical damage across most of Average wait time: Fewer than four minutes salvaged or recovered. There has also been 621-3362 from Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. the coast. The local governments and residents 57,000 gallons of oil and 8,200 pounds of Individuals & Households Program to 7 p.m. Central Time and follow the voice in the affected areas banded together to begin hazardous material removed from our waters. cleaning up their homes and communities (IHP) prompts. For more information on how to file a claim, visit www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey. immediately after the storm. They continue to There is still work to be done to clean-up our • Individuals and families in Austin, work diligently to this day. As we have seen coast. If you see debris on the beaches or in the Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Brazoria, Hazard Mitigation from pictures and videos, the waters and land bay, gulf, bayou, or river please document it Caldwell, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, FEMA mitigation specialists are visiting along the coast were plagued by debris. The (if possible) and report it to the GLO. You can DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, hardware and home improvement stores to cost and amount of manpower needed to clean submit photos or other documentation to www. Goliad, Gonzales, Grimes, Hardin, provide free information and tips on repairing and rebuild is quite costly. harveydamagepics.com. Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, and rebuilding stronger and safer The Texas Department of Emergency There are resources still available for individual Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Lee, Liberty, Management (TDEM) estimates that over 25 assistance for recovery and insurance. The Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, For more information, visit the FEMA million cubic yards of debris burdens our coast. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are Nueces, Orange, Polk, Refugio, Sabine, Mitigation website at fema.gov/texas-disaster- To date, about 9.5 million cubic yards has still up and running. These centers are designed San Jacinto, San Patricio, Tyler, Victoria, mitigation. been cleared. Removing this debris is costly. to help you fill out the formal paperwork for Walker, Waller and Wharton counties Register Unfortunately, the city and county governments Individual Assistance for FEMA and the Small are eligible to apply for federal disaster Business Administration (SBA). You can find The quickest way to apply is online at in the disaster-declared areas are responsible for assistance through IHP. locations of the DRCs at www.fema.gov/DRC. DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors may also paying 10% of the cost to remove the debris. If you have questions about insurance claims • Total registrations: 888,004 apply by calling (800) 621-3362 (voice, 711 Local leaders had the opportunity to express for settlements or need to report suspected or VRS) or (800) 462-7585 (TTY). Lines may • 41.5 thousand square miles of land their community’s needs for help in an insurance fraud, the Texas Department of be busy due to high demand. Be patient and try mass impacted (larger than Connecticut, Appropriations hearing with the Texas House Insurance (TDI) can be reached at 800-252- calling in the early morning or in the evening Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode of Representatives recently in Corpus Christi. 3439. Island and Vermont combined) when call volume may be lower. The efforts of the local leaders paid off. On November 9th, the Texas Legislature and the Please note there are couple deadlines • COB Nov. 10 Total funding distributed Understanding Eligibility for applications for Individual Assistance directly to Texans: $3.33 billion Comptroller announced an approval of $90 Texans who applied for disaster assistance approaching. The deadline to report property (excluding NFIP) million from the Solid Waste Disposal Fees after Hurricane Harvey should read their Account (also known as the General Revenue damage to the SBA is November 24th. The • Individual & Households Program (IHP): determination letters from FEMA carefully. Account 5000). These funds are intended to deadline to register with FEMA is November Grants approved: $1.38 billion Sometimes you may need to provide additional alleviate part of the financial burden on our 30th. • U.S. Small Business Administration information to be eligible for assistance. More coastal communities and enable each of them to If you have questions regarding any of the (SBA): Loans approved: $1.99 billion information about eligibility and determination move forward in their plans to rebuild. information mentioned in this week’s article, letters can be found at fema.gov/news- The Texas Commission on Environmental please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or • Homeowners and renters who sustained release/2017/09/07/fact-sheet-questions-about- Quality (TCEQ) and the TDEM will work District Office. Please always feel free to losses from Harvey and live in one of the your-determination-letter. contact my office if you have any questions 41 designated counties may be eligible together to administer these emergency funds. Disaster Supplemental Nutrition The Federal Emergency Management Agency or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if for disaster assistance from FEMA. you would like to contact my office regarding Disaster aid helps pay for temporary Assistance Program (D-SNAP) (FEMA) has provided funding to the declared disaster-affected areas, as well. FEMA has also constituent services. As always, my offices are rental assistance, emergency home repairs Texas survivors may be eligible for disaster available at any time to assist with questions, and serious disaster-related needs not provided $478.2 million to help with recovery food relief from the U.S. Department of efforts. Texas leaders have also requested $61 concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512- covered by insurance. Apply online at Agriculture. Households not eligible for the 463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). DisasterAssistance.gov. Visit the Texas billion dollars in emergency funding to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with hurricane recovery, as well. - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 Harvey webpage for helpful factsheets (commonly called food stamps) may qualify and a list of resources to help you recover. for D-SNAP. For details, go to hhs.texas.gov/ The waters in the Coastal Bend also suffered Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). • If you received one or two months of services/financial/disaster-assistance/disaster- damage from debris. There was nearly 700 He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. rental assistance and you’re still unable snap. crippled or completely sunken vessels and ships texas.gov or at 512-463-0672 to return to your Harvey-damaged home, please let us know. To be eligible for Disaster Assistance for Noncitizen continued rental assistance, you must Nationals and Qualified Aliens Texas Health Care Association Honors complete a form and mail it to FEMA. If Hurricane Harvey survivors who are in the you did not receive the form or you have United States legally, but are not U.S. citizens, Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa as Legislator questions, call 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 may be eligible for disaster assistance from or VRS) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Try FEMA. Applicants must be either U.S. citizens, calling early morning, late evening or noncitizen nationals or qualified aliens to get of the Year Sunday, when call volume is lower and federal monetary assistance: Hinojosa authored SB 1130 during this year’s wait times are shorter. Qualified aliens include those with lawful regular legislative session, which would have • Stay in touch. FEMA home inspectors permanent residency (holders of “green cards”); returned hundreds of millions in federal dollars have completed 91 percent of inspections those with petitions for relief based on domestic back to Texas to improve the state’s struggling for Harvey-damaged homes. That’s violence against spouses or children; and those nursing homes without adding to the state 550, 516 inspections. If your home subjected to severe forms of human trafficking. budget. This new money would have enabled was inaccessible at the time of FEMA nursing home owners across the state to raise registration—but is now accessible—call Only one member of a household needs to wages, enhance training, and improve their the FEMA Helpline or visit any Disaster be eligible to qualify the entire household for facilities and the care they provide. Recovery Center to update your status. assistance. Parents and guardians, regardless of “Sen. Hinojosa’s influence in the Senate Until you update your status, FEMA their status, may apply for assistance on behalf is well-known,” Warren said. “His support cannot schedule an inspection. Go online of a minor child who is a U.S. citizen. for boosting long term care funding without at fema.gov/DRC to find a center. Individuals from a household where no one burdening taxpayers reassured his colleagues in Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) is eligible for FEMA assistance may still the Senate the plan was a good one.” be eligible for help from state or voluntary The TSA program provides short-term hotel agencies. SB 1130’s companion legislation, HB 2766, stays to survivors who were displaced from passed the House with strong bipartisan Additionally, low-interest disaster loans may their homes and need shelter while they look for support, but the effort to improve Texas nursing be available from the U.S. Small Business Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa longer-term housing. TSA has been extended homes died in the Senate as the clock ran out Administration for businesses of all sizes, until November 27, 2017. The Texas Health Care Association honored on the session. nonprofits, homeowners and renters State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, who Shelters represents North Padre Island in the Texas “Texas nursing homes face critical Inspections problems because of a severe state Medicaid If you and your family need a place to stay, Senate, for his work in the 85th session of the Due to the magnitude of Hurricane Harvey, it reimbursement shortfall,” Hinojosa said, download the FEMA mobile app and look under Texas Legislature by naming him Legislator of may take up to 45 days for a FEMA inspector to thanking THCA for the honor. “This past Disaster Resources for a list of nearby shelters. the Year. contact an applicant and schedule an inspection. session we worked tirelessly to create a funding Or call 800-REDCROSS (733-2767). The “Sen. Hinojosa is a powerful and influential Don’t wait to clean up. Take pictures of the solution that would increase quality of care for American Red Cross provides food, comfort Senator in Austin who never forgets what’s damage. Start repairs to make your home safe our loved ones. I will continue to stand up for and shelter to those who need it—without really important to his constituents back home,” and livable again or prevent further damage to our Texas seniors and their families to improve regard to race, religion or citizenship status. said Kevin Warren, president and CEO of the your property. Save your receipts to show the long term care because they deserve better.” Texas Health Care Association. “Senior Texans inspector. Disaster Distress Helpline and their families who depend on long term care Hinojosa was born in McAllen and worked If you’re stressed due to Harvey, call the School Hotline deserve better from the state and Sen. Hinojosa as a farm laborer in his youth. Hinojosa is Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990 is dedicated to making sure they get better. an attorney who served his country with The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has or 800-846-8517 (TTY) to speak to a trained We are honored to have Senator Hinojosa’s distinction in Vietnam as a U.S. Marine. He opened a hotline for parents of students in professional who can help you cope with support.” was first elected to the Texas House in 1981. the Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Houston and anxiety and guide you to available resources. In 2002, he was elected to the Senate, where Victoria school districts to receive up-to-date Texas nursing homes have one of the lowest The helpline stays open 24 hours a day, seven he has worked to secure funding for the information on public education and schools Medicaid reimbursement rates in the nation, days a week. Distressed survivors may also expansions of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and affected by Hurricane Harvey. The hotline (512) one that doesn’t even cover the cost of care text TalkWithUs to 66746. For Spanish, text the University of Texas-Pan American, where 463-9603 is open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 according to the state’s own numbers. This low Hablanos to 66746. he also helped establish a free-standing medical p.m. Parents can also visit the TEA Hurricane rate keeps wages low and staff turnover high — school. Hinojosa has been named one of Texas Disaster Unemployment Assistance Harvey Parent Resource Page at tea.texas.gov/ more than 90 percent. That hurts the quality of Monthly’s “Top 10 Legislators” three times. (DUA) HarveyParentResources/. care that’s delivered in long term care facilities across the state every day. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Internet Resources has extended the application deadline for A variety of information on Hurricane DUA until November 13, 2017. This extension Harvey and Texas recovery is available at the allows survivors in all 41 counties declared following websites: the Hurricane Harvey for Hurricane Harvey to apply for disaster disaster web page, the FEMA Harvey Facebook unemployment assistance if they have not yet page, the @FEMARegion6 Twitter account, done so. To apply, call 800-939-6631 (TTY 800- Texas mitigation at fema.gov/texas-disaster- 735-2989) or go to the TWC’s website at twc. mitigation and the Texas Division of Emergency state.tx.us/jobseekers/disaster-unemployment- Management website. assistance. Send letters and photos to [email protected] November 16, 2017 Island Moon A 14 Sutherland Springs Church How Texans Talk Shooting Donations The following comes to us from the Texas What do you call the item covering the By Kelly Trevino Reader. mattress Regional Director, Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau Texans have a distinctive way of talking. Back Bedspread was gaining in the 1950s, Bagby Atwood, a native Texan The small community of Sutherland Springs, ground, but the archaic Learn all you can about a charity or and linguistics professor at the University of Texas continues to reel from a shooting at a Counterpin or Counter an individual making the solicitation Texas, began to wonder what made the Texan church that left 26 people dead and over a Pane were still in widest before contributing. Ask the charity for vocabulary different from the rest of the country. dozen more wounded. With such a terrible printed documentation on how much use across Texas. crime hitting so close to home, residents and of your contribution will be used for So he devised a questionnaire and sent his What do you call these drinks? businesses throughout the area are wanting program services and how much will go research assistants out in all directions from to help the town, with a population of around for fundraising and management expenses. Austin. They were instructed to find people Outsiders make fun of us 600 people, get back on its feet in any way If it’s an individual asking for help, ask ranging in age from twenty to over eighty, who today for calling them all they can, and that typically involves charitable what assurance you have that the victim or had spent their entire lives in one locale, and ask Coke, but the genericization donations. Unfortunately, scam artists often victims will receive the monies. them what they called certain things. of the brand name had not occurred when the survey was taken. The most take advantage of times like these in hopes of It was an ambitious project, but Professor Watch out for appeals that bring tears to common terms then were Soda (or sody) Pop exploiting peoples’ emotions. It may feel good Atwood had a new weapon in the quest for your eyes, but tell you nothing about how and Soda (or sody) Water. Both were given with to help those in need, but if your money is going understanding. to the wrong person or organization, that good your donation will be used. about equal frequency, but Soda Water was feeling is all for nothing. Since many fake campaigns involve The International Business Machines more prevalent in East Texas. On its Facebook page, the Wilson County “borrowing” photos and creating stories Model 402 Accounting Machine. What do you call this animal? Sheriff’s Office issued a warning against a around them, your first line of defense against a crowdfunding scam is a reverse This modern marvel weighed over a ton and The majority of Texans fake donation site that was set up shortly after did something frowned upon in Las Vegas. It the shooting. Investigators say the scam artist image search. Cross check any photos used were calling it a Polecat in the campaign, as well as any related counted cards. Or, more accurately, holes in back then, but Skunk, a was operating in another country and bought a cards. website with a name like the one used by First photos you may have found on the campaign Northern word, was gaining Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, where organizer’s social media pages. The answers provided by Texas talkers were ground. the shooting occurred. The Sheriff’s Office says Before making online donations, determine punched into IBM’s proprietary cards. One What do you call this structure? it is working with state and federal authorities whether the charity’s website is secure and answer per card. Over eighty thousand cards in to make sure sites like this are shut down. that it has a privacy policy concerning the all. Investigators are also working with GoFundMe, use of your name, email address or other The cards were run through the machine, and a popular crowdfunding site, to make sure fake personal facts. The address on the page the machine attached numbers to words and accounts are quickly taken down. where donations are collected should begin regions in which they had originated. with https://. If you are considering donating online, Better Those raw numbers were then deftly converted Business Bureau urges donors to give with their First Baptist Church of Sutherland to percentages by the Professor using his trusty head and not with their heart: Springs has set up a link on its website Perigraph circular slide-rule, and the secrets of Be especially careful after a disaster or where charitable donations can be made. the Texan vocabulary were revealed. This website also includes links to several tragedy. Scammers will strike while the English, as spoken by Texans, consisted of: The general term back then was Horse Lot (or emotional iron is hot. Also, in the case of the certified GoFundMe accounts. There are also just Lot) if it was used for horses and Cow Pen Sutherland Springs shooting, which was the several benefits taking place in November 8% Northern Words (originating in New or Lot if it contained bovines. Those terms were subject of extensive news coverage across and December. Links to all that information England, New York, northern New Jersey and retreating eastward as the Spanish Corral was the country, many con artists have all the can be found at bbb.org. the northern third of Pennsylvania.) quickly gaining ground. information they need to trick people into Report any scams to BBB Scam Tracker 32% Midland Words (originating in the What do you call these? the thinking they are donating to the right and if a charitable organization is soliciting southern two-thirds of Pennsylvania, southern place. As a result, the donating public needs funds, check with BBB Wise Giving New Jersey, West Virginia, western Maryland, The term in general to be especially on guard when reacting to Alliance at give.org. and the western portions of Virginia and North use was Roastin’ Ear headlines featuring hardship and injuries Carolina.) (sometimes pronounced that disasters and tragedies bring. Kelly Trevino is the regional director for ROASnear.) Corn on the the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better 59% Southern Words (originating in the eastern Cob was a newer term, Never click on links to charities on Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. portions of Virginia and North Carolina, South most commonly used by unfamiliar websites or in text messages Kelly is available for media interviews and Carolina, southern Delaware and southern better educated informants. or email. These may take you to a look- speaking engagements. You can reach her by Maryland.) alike website where you will be asked to phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ The last 1% was a smattering of Spanish What do you call this place? provide personal financial information, corpuschristi.bbb.org. borrowings from the ranch country, German The most prevalent or may download harmful malware onto borrowings that came in through German colloquial term was your computer. Don’t assume that charity settlement in the Hill Country, and some Calaboose, with recommendations on social media have Louisiana usages that had crossed the Sabine. Hoosegow a distant already been vetted. second. They were In examining the changes in word distribution followed by followed by age group, Professor Atwood observed that Jug, Jail and Clink. Padre Island Real Estate Ticker Texan English was becoming less Northern, less Southern and more Midlander over time. What do you call this? October 15 -October31 He also observed that Spanish ranching and A large majority of By Cindy Molnar topographical vocabulary was pushing out Texans back then used English words. This phenomenon was moving Coldwell Banker Island Waterfront Condomiums/Townhomes the Southern term Pulley eastward from the ranch country. Realtors Sold Bone, but Wishbone was As much as Texans resist homogenization with starting to gain traction 104 Waterfront Condominiums/ Waterfront Homes Sold the rest of the country, it has certainly been with the younger crowed. Townhomes/Duplexes Listed From happening to some extent with the way we A gentleman I spoke to 13822 Primavera Drive $64,900.00-$1,250,000.00 talk in the half century since Professor Atwood at the Dairy Queen said 15329 Beaufort Court Interior Lot Homes/Condominiums published his findings. We can thank TV and he never heard the term Wishbone until after 13825 Gunwale Drive radio for that. and Duplexes World War II. 13910 Hawksnest Bay Drive 15102 Leeward Drive #703 I thought it might be fun to see what people were calling certain things back in the fifties, What do you call this facility? Average Sales Price $427,750.00 15505 Palmira Street Unit A and compare it to what we call them today. Privy was by 58 Waterfront Homes Listed From 15505 Palmira Street Unit B Ready to play? far the most $314,900.00 -$3,250,000.00 common term Average Sales Price $194,000 What do you call your parents? Interior Lot Homes Sold with Outhouse a 102 Interior Lot Condominiums/ After WWII, most Texans called her Mama distant second, 14313 Goldfish Street Townhomes/Duplexes Listed From and him Papa. Among the older folks, about followed $91,500.00-$459,900.00 14017 Hawksnest Bay Drive half used Ma and Pa. Less than 10% called their closely by Waterfront Lots mother Mom, while roughly 15% each used Toilet, then 14515 Whitecap Blvd. Dad and Daddy for their fathers. Backhouse. 15857 Palmira Avenue 55 Waterfront Lots Listed From Texans had $135,000.00-$2,000,000.00 What do you call these? some fun with 14262 Allamanda Drive Interior Lots Sold Most Texans at the time of the the names they 14926 Skysail Street study used the Southern word: gave it. They 15670 Cumana Drive also reported 13814 Laffite goobers. 14833 Quarterdeck Drive calling it Congress, The Federal Building, Post 15109 Dasmarinas Drive What do you call a place some distance Office and Sugar Bowl. Average Selling Price $63,450 14029 La Blanquilla Drive off? 60 Interior Lots Listed From 14113 La Blanquilla Drive A large majority of Texans said yonder or over $45,000.00-$350,000.00 yonder. Professor Atwood noted it was “neither 14138 Vincent Drive Commercial Lots archaic, nor characteristic of the uneducated.” 14201 Sea Pines Drive About 25% of people interviewed used there or 19 Commercial Lots Listed From Why Purchase From Gary Lunt, Inc.? over there. t 13 years of proven quality and service 15422 Dyna Street $35,500.00-$2,625,000.00 t What do you call this? Over 4,000 lights sold and working toDay 15629 Escapade Street t The only know system on the Gulf Cost This was known which has actually passed the Average Sales Price $250,511.00 Building Inspector’s test using the throughout Texas as Light national electric code requirements 71 Interior Lot Homes Listed From Bread, which was the u.s. Patent 7,008,081 Issued march 7, 2006 $175,000.00-$650,000.00 nearly universal term in 1 year LImIteD Warranty the South and southern Call for references Midlands. 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Two of the suspects gave favorable, according to the Texas Parks and and improving by the day.” Circling buzzards full confessions and were cited for trespassing are usually a “dead” Wildlife Department. Wintering waterfowl supplement their diet on on a local ranch and stealing a couple of game giveaway, so when a “Currently, and potentially surprisingly, we are second growth rice crops on the coastal prairies cameras. The second camera had caught them Smith County game looking pretty good regarding the upcoming and fortunately, much of this year’s rice crop on tape. The third suspect refused to turn warden responded to a waterfowl season,” said Kevin Kraai, TPWD was harvested just before the storm. It, too, himself in so warrants were issued. The warden call about a suspicious waterfowl program coordinator, “and that is is recovering and starting its second growth, eventually located this suspect when he was personal watercraft really the entire state. Good rainfall late this which will be very beneficial to wintering caught trespassing again on the same ranch. He beached on an island at summer and even more recently has conditions ducks and geese. Planted acres of rice have was arrested on warrants for criminal trespass, Lake Palestine with vultures in the trees around in the High Plains playas, Rolling Plains and once again rebounded in the Lower Colorado theft with prior conviction, and revocation it, he came prepared for the worst. The caller Oak Prairies stock ponds and reservoirs, and River drainage now that restrictions have been of parole — aggravated robbery. Additional had stated that the watercraft looked abandoned even far eastern Texas habitats in better than removed after the filling of the Highland Lakes. misdemeanor charges were issued for evading and due to the presence of vultures he was average conditions.” While habitat conditions across the coastal arrest and criminal trespass. concerned someone may be deceased nearby. region are much-improved, hunters will be In the South Zone, duck season runs Nov. 4-26 Once on scene, the warden determined there looking to weather forecasts of cold fronts to Asleep at the Wheel and resumes Dec. 9 through Jan. 20, 2018. was nothing for the vultures to scavenge other help push the birds southward heading into the On Oct. 24, a Hunt County game warden was Duck hunting in the North Zone opens Nov. 11- than the watercraft, which had recently been season. patrolling back roads when he encountered a 26 and resumes Dec. 2 through Jan. 28, 2018. stolen from a Wood County lake and parked vehicle parked in the roadway. He observed a Hunters are reminded that “dusky ducks” are “This scenario of abundant fresh water near a vulture roost. The craft was recovered man, apparently asleep, sitting in the driver’s off limits during the first five days of the season. and foods across most of the state make me and information forwarded to the Wood County confident that Texas duck and goose hunters seat. A tour around the vehicle revealed several Goose hunting also kicks off Nov. 4 statewide. Sheriff’s Office. The investigation into how it will have the opportunity to see lots of fowl this empty beer cans lying in the ditch a few feet With the Texas gulf coast serving as winter ended up on Lake Palestine is ongoing. winter,” Kraai predicted. “Now we just need away. The warden awakened the man and home to 25 percent of the Central Flyway Mother Nature to give us a few good cold fronts Another “Dead’ Giveaway asked him to step out of the vehicle. It was waterfowl population, habitat conditions in the and make sure our wet spots stay wet.” readily apparent to the warden that the man wake of Hurricane Harvey were an obvious A kettle of vultures circling a few hundred feet was intoxicated. Further investigation turned up concern for waterfowl biologists. Hunters are encouraged to review hunting rules above the highway caught the attention of a Val more empty beer cans inside the vehicle along and requirements in the 2017-18 Waterfowl Verde County game warden on Sunday morning “The Texas coast obviously endured some with a bag of marijuana. The man was arrested Hunting Digest before heading afield. Printed patrol in mid-October. He was able to locate their extreme weather recently and we surprisingly and several charges are pending. copies of the digest are available wherever target carrion, two freshly killed white-tailed saw decent early teal hunting in many places this hunting licenses are sold and for download deer fawns hidden in the brush that appeared to Not in Our Backyard, Either past month,” Kraai noted. “Habitat conditions have gunshot wounds. His investigation into the online from the TPWD web site. A Titus County game warden was patrolling the are in fair to very good shape across much of the deaths of the young deer led the warden to a White Oak Creek Wildlife Management Area coast just a few weeks after the storm. Recovery nearby house where he found a doe hanging on recently when he discovered a large amount of a skinning rack with what also appeared to have trash dumped in the WMA parking lot at the a gunshot wound. After meeting with a subject end of a county road. A thorough search of the located on the property, the warden obtained garbage identified only one note with names on a confession on the shooting of all three deer it. The note was from a landlord telling a tenant out of season. Cases and warnings for waste to remove all the trash from his backyard. A of game, illegal means and methods, untagged brief investigation revealed the identities of deer and harvest log violations were issued. the two litterbugs. Citations were issued, and Bad Intentions, Worse Results the suspects were persuaded to clean the entire parking lot. Houston County game wardens were investigating a large, fresh blood spot in the middle of a county road indicative of a roadkill when a truck came around the corner and Police Blotter stopped short of their location. Inside the truck were two teenagers from New Caney, and in the Thieves continue to target Island bed of the vehicle was an ice chest containing a vehicles – nine hit this week freshly quartered white-tailed deer they claimed to have killed in the Davy Crockett National Aquarius/SPID 6 a.m. November 10 Forest. The teen claiming to have arrowed the Possession of marijuana deer had improperly tagged it with a mule deer 14300 block SPID 9 p.m. November 4 tag, and failed to complete the required hunter Sexual assault harvest log on his license. After a brief interview about evidence the wardens had gathered from 14400 block SPID Thirteen security the scene, the teenagers admitted to running alarms over the deer then stabbing it with an arrow. 14800 block Windward 7 p.m. November They then carried it to their camp, cleaned it, 3 Burglary of a vehicle and tagged it with the mule deer tag. The cases are pending. 13800 block Captains 8 a.m. Alarm 15200 block Windward 8 p.m. November Red Raided 4 Public intoxication A Lubbock/Hockley 13800 block Doubloon 8 p.m. November County game warden 1 Alarm was on patrol for dove hunters the afternoon 13800 block Doubloon 8 p.m. November 3 of Oct. 14 when she Burglary of a motor vehicle observed a pickup truck 13500 block Royal Fifth 10 p.m. Oyster Season is Open with New slow rolling on a county November 1 Theft from a motor vehicle road in front of her. The truck then turned toward 15200 block Isabella Court 4 p.m. Regulations the warden, swerved, and November 2 Theft then drove into the ditch. 15200 block Isabella Court 3 a.m. The Texas commercial and recreational oyster structure for commercially-harvested oysters,” She activated her lights and sirens and had a November 2 Burglary of a motor vehicle seasons opened at sunrise on November 1, says Lance Robinson, Texas Parks and Wildlife low-speed pursuit for approximately three miles 13600 block Whitecap 4 a.m. November 2 and closes at 3:30 p.m. on April 30, 2018. Department Coastal Fisheries Deputy Division to the suspect’s home, where he finally stopped. Burglary of a motor vehicle This year’s oyster season also comes with new Director. During the chase, the subject tossed his 32-ounce cup of whiskey and water out the window. She 15200 block Tesoro 7 p.m. November 3 rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife TPWD’s Coastal Fisheries Division continues Commission in August. The new rules affect found the suspect to be highly intoxicated and Burglary of a motor vehicle to assess the impact on oysters in the aftermath questioned him about his condition. The suspect both the recreational and commercial harvest of 13500 block Royal Fifth 9 a.m. November of Hurricane Harvey. The full impact of stated that he was mad at his Texas Tech Red oysters. 2 Alarm Hurricane Harvey on Texas oyster populations Raiders, who gave up 22 fourth quarter points in New rules reduce the commercial possession will depend on factors such as how long a 46-35 loss to West Virginia earlier that day. An 15200 block Main Royal 4 a.m. November limit of oysters from 40 sacks to 30 sacks per salinity levels remained low, the quantity and empty half gallon bottle of Canadian whiskey 8 Burglary of a motor vehicle/Alarm day, reduce the allowable amount of undersized quality of the remaining oyster habitat and and two loaded pistols were found in his back oyster take from 15 percent to 5 percent and the ability of the surviving oysters to spawn 15300 block Mutiny Court 3 a.m. seat. The suspect was booked in to the Lubbock November 8 Burglary of a motor vehicle close Saturday to the commercial harvest of before water temperatures drop. For example, County Detention Center for DWI and unlawful oysters. An updated version of the commercial sampling in October 2017 found mortalities of carry of weapon by license holder after a blood 15600 block Three Fathoms Bank 7 p.m. fishing guide section relating oysters is available 51-100 percent in East Galveston Bay and 32- draw. The case is pending. November 2 Criminal mischief online. 42 percent in the middle and lower sections of Galveston Bay. Mortalities are similar in other 15300 block Bowsprit 4 a.m. November 9 “The goals of these rule changes are to aid in Salty About the Pepper bay systems but vary widely within the system, Alarm the recovery of oyster resources in Texas’ bay On Oct. 12, a Johnson County game warden depending on their proximity to fresh water. systems, promote efficiency in utilizing oyster received a call from a landowner complaining 15400 block Salt Cay 11 a.m. November 6 resources and provide a more stable price of dove hunters peppering his barn with Burglary of a Habitation birdshot. Upon arriving in the area, he was able 15400 block SPID 9 p.m. November 2 Send letters and photos to [email protected] to track the shots to a group of dove hunters in Alarm a backyard who were positioned around a small tank. 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We enjoy raising money for highly dedicated student teams on more than scholarships for local graduating seniors as Student Volunteers helped Texas State club and want to get the word out about your University’s own Marketing and Sales students 1600 university campuses in 40 countries. events and/or projects send them along and we well as other worthy causes in our community. Enactus offers these students the opportunity For more info please contact Rebecca Robbins get suited up for the annual Meet the Firms will get them in. Career Fair. The Career Closet, which is free- to develop leadership, teamwork, and 303-434-0947. communication skills through learning, Be sure to include a brief description of what of-charge, is located on the 5th floor of the LBJ Island United Political Action Committee: building and has become a great resource for practicing and teaching the principles of free your organization does and a contact person enterprise, thereby improving the standard of for those interested in joining. Maximize representation of Corpus Christi students seeking to upgrade their professional residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area presentation. living for millions in the process. Send the info to [email protected] and government by promoting and supporting, by The professional clothing pieces the Career Texas State ENACTUS is one of the leading we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. the endorsement process, proactive and unified collegiate teams within the United States. voting in non-partisan races and other issues Closet currently holds are suit donations from Padre Island Antique Classic Car sponsors and both past and present Bobcats. Enactus has been helping others achieve their Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles and referendums put to public vote. Meetings dreams through free enterprise education for are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting The items have been utilized for the benefit of 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, current students who are now standing where the more than 25 years. Today, Enactus is the Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - world’s prominent and largest university-based 7:00 PM at the Island Time Sushi Bar, contact: alumni once stood. The Career Closet provides to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, a free and convenient system of professional free enterprise organization. tours, car shows on and around the Island. Nick Colosi 618-889-9160 ncolosi@yahoo. com. clothing rentals, where a student can attain If you would like to learn more about Enactus Please contact [email protected] for quality pieces at any time during the semester. please visit the Enactus website, http://vickiwest. information on the upcoming meeting. Please POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. Volunteers are trained properly before handling wp.txstate.edu/sifeenactus/, or contact Sam include your contact information and the type The Association’s primary responsibility is to these garments, and that’s where ENACTUS Walton Fellow, Vicki West at vw03@txstate. of car owned. maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect students come in. Once a Bobcat arrives, an edu or 512-245-3224, ENACTUS President, the annual fees and provide information and Youth Development Foundation of ENACTUS volunteer will take time to build a Carlos Osuna at [email protected] or 210-241- assistance to property owners. .. Membership Port Aransas. YDF meets at noon each personal relationship with the student helping 8621, or Jacob Porterfield at jrp128@txstate. in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring Thursday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port them get a better idea of what the student needs. edu or 361-876-8177. If you would like to record legal title to any property within Padre Once in the closet, the volunteer will be of Aransas. For more information please email learn more about Texas State’s Career Closet Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna support at every step of the way starting with [email protected]. please visit http://www.careerservices.txstate. Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, sizing, style, and the check-out process. Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet [email protected]. edu/Career-Closet-.htm. every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM Padre Island Business Association with the University of Texas at Austin Marine and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and November Schedule of most species of wildlife in the area with an Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. emphasis on marine animals. If you find an Thursday, November 16 @ 5:00pm donate a door prize - please bring with you A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, animal in peril they can help Tony Amos is the by 5:45 and give any PIBA Ambassador materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles Boots & Business BBQ Fundraiser Director. 750 Channel View Dr. Port Aransas. available at no extra cost. RSVP online. Sunday, December 3 @ 12:30pm - 361 749-6793, 361 442-7638. afamos@mail. Solomon Ortiz Center [email protected] 5:30pm utexas.edu. Presented by Coastal Bend United - effort Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) – is 2017 Holiday Home Tour Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi for Hurricane Harvey relief welcoming new members. We have boat slips Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island Several sponsorship opportunities. Purchase Tour starts and ends at Veranda @ available now for members. Contact Ignacio ladies got together under a Palapa and founded tables or individual tickets. Schlitterbahn De Lenda at [email protected] for slip rental the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only information. Padre Island Yacht Club members For more information, call (361) 881-1800 Presented by Padre Island Enrichment Club rule is that there are no rules! We are all about enjoy small and large boat Cruises, small or visit unitedcorpuschristichamber.com fun and friendship. We meet once a month for Benefits the P.I.E. Scholarship Fund boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, lunch and various fun outings from cupcake Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Fireworks Tuesday, November 21 @ 5:30pm Tour several beautiful homes on Padre Island making to CPR. up close, extended boat cruises to Palacios, Padre Island Business Association MIXER Decorations, Food, Music, Silent Auction TX, South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill and Raffle Fulton, and other areas. Please come, join us! is the Island book club. We meet the first Contact James Thompson, Rear Commodore Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Networking, Refreshments, & Door Prizes - Tickets $10 - available at the PIPOA Office - in charge of Memberships at, jmtislandtime@ Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of be sure to bring your business cards Fortuna Bay Dr. ladies that like to read, love socializing with gmail.com to attend. If you are a PIBA member and would like to For more info, call 361-960-0327 the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis us we would love to have you! Contact Linda meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at Walsh, [email protected] or 361-445- Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the Send letters and photos to [email protected] 7999, or just show up! month. Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary Keep Port Aransas Island Holiday that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist Beautiful Kicks off Market -Call for Will it Build GOODWILL and better church located on hwy 361. For more FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708- to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way Events Vendors 8367 or [email protected] test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! The Keep Port Aransas Beautiful organization The Port Aransas Art Center is celebrating the We meet the second and fourth Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local is kicking off a series of events that will run holiday season with its second annual Island Thursday of each month at the Veranda chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., through May 2018 with a part at La Playa Holiday Market. This year the one day mostly Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose restaurant on Sunday, November 26. indoor event will be filled with the best of local vendors, artists, businesses and fine craftsmen. Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ is to assist in community and environmental The event will feature live music and art from Full payment must be submitted along with the yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. concerns and provide a variety of social local artists and will be a benefit for Hurricane activities for people who are interested in application. Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a Harvey relief. The event will run from 5-7 p.m. the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 The application deadline for vendors is lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the The event is the first in a series for the p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the November 23. The Market will be held at the club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join organization with the next being a Christmas Veranda at Schlitterbahn. The committee’s Port Aransas Art Center, -104 N. Alister (Alister or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. Party on December 5, followed by a presentation purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City & Ave. A.) Port Aransas Saturday, December 2 com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” on wildlife on January 23 and an Adopt A Beach Council on matters pertaining to The Island. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ Cleanup on February 10. With a denouement of All meetings are open to the public and the yahoo.com. SandFest April 27-29. Vendors are responsible for own tables and public is invited to address the committee chairs unless reserved ahead-Please note we Port Aransas is coming back and the first event during the public comment period. Padre Island Women’s Golf Association. have limited # available. All skill levels are welcome. Call Fran more is Saturday, November 26, we’ll see you there! Padre Island Business Association. The information: 361-877-2551 Three Sizes of Exhibit Space available: association is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to advertise and The New Neighbors League: New Neighbors 8 Each - Indoor 81/2 ft X 6 ft Booth Space 2 promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff League is a women’s social organization open tables & 2 chairs $50 and Corpus Christi while advancing the to women of the coastal bend, promoting fun 10 Each -Indoor Single Tables 4ft X 6ft Space interests of the business community. It is & friendship. New Neighbors League holds $35 managed by a 9-member board of directors. monthly coffees, luncheons, as well as monthly 9 Each -Outdoor covered Porch area- Single A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd activities such as Ladies Night Out, Couples Tables 4ft X 6ft Space $25 Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting Dinners, Movies, Cards, and Golf to name a at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of few. Visit our website at newneighbors.com or Stop by the Art Center or email us at the month. The association annually has two email us at [email protected] [email protected] for an application. fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the Flour Bluff Padre Island 4H Flour Bluff fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. Padre Island 4H (FBPI4H) is a club for kids P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is in 3rd grade-12th grade. We meet at 6:30 a ladies only social club open to all owners/ pm the first Monday of every month in the residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich FB Intermediate cafeteria. 4H provides Soccer Notes our members through social activities and opportunities and experiences where young By Robert Seidner social soccer, all that is needed is two teams, a ball, two goals and an even surface, this is fun community involvement. We have monthly people learn by doing. Please visit us on How the game is played: and helps to enhance the players skills. luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups Facebook at Flour Bluff Padre Island 4H or our The Field, Defenders, website at FBPI4H.com. Midfielders, Forwards, The Field of Play. Goalkeepers, the Officials, the Rules, using Set The outer extremes of the field are delineated pieces, the Offside Rule, by the sidelines and goal lines: if the ball crosses Fouls and Infringements, wholly crosses the sidelines is out of play, if the Serve Corpus Christi – Make a Difference ball crosses thegoal line between the goal posts, The Field, the British a goal is scored. I part of the ball is on the line , calls the Field, the Pitch. it is still in play. November 2017 Vacancies Professional Soccer is The City of Corpus Christi has numerous Marina Advisory Committee played on a flat grass or artificial turf, the Field Dimensions: markings of which must be in a set position. boards, commissions and committees which Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Maximum 131 yards (120 meters) by 100 strive to reflect the diverse interests and abilities However, the overall area of the field may vary. yards ( 100 meters); Minimum is 98 yards by of our citizenry. The City Secretary’s Office is Nueces County Tax Appraisal District The playing area must be rectangular --the 49 yards, this depends on where is the game currently seeking applications for the following Oil and Gas Advisory Committee length of the sideline must be greater than the played, at domestic level or at international boards: length of the goal line. level; the line markings must be 4 and 3/4 of Planning Commission Animal Care Advisory Committee Playing surface, outside the professional game, and inch (12 cm) in width, for the ball to be out Port of Corpus Christi soccer can be played on any flat surface --such has to completely crossed the 4 and 3/4 of the Arts and Cultural Commission Regional Health Awareness Board as sand, hard packed mud or dirt or synthetic line. 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One barometer they themselves suffered devastation… James is the early (7-10 PM) Free Beer Band shows The Bad Buoys played Giggity’s last and Laura Derkits, Amy Sullivan and Johnie at Giggity’s every Thursday. They’re starting Friday. Swenson you rule. I know I’ve forgotten many to fill up with some familiar faces we only see who deserve some recognition, and I’ll get to in the cold months. I know many of them are you as the weeks go by, but just know we live forced to stay on Padre this season, but that’s in special place, only because of special people OK. So are many full time residents, too. I’ve like these. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! even heard tell of some die hard Port A locals talking about buying and staying down there. More benefits on the way… Yep. I heard it with my own eyes. I remember Stevie Start has the look of a satisfied when Rockin’ brought me down here about ten Anybody looking for a man... or maybe he’s passing gas. He’ll be years ago. I asked him where he wanted me to benefit? You can’t swing at Shorty’s on Friday. be and I thought about living on Padre for a a cat without hitting a benefit lately and that’s attend the party, all we ask is a $20 donation at minute. “No man,” Rankin said, “you gotta live the door which will go to the Port Aransas EMS in Port A. I need you over there so I can stay a good thing. A bunch of Austin bands had one Toy Roundup, who will disburse gift cards this here.” And, thus began my time with the Island One half of the Independent Thieves, year to children and families in need. “ You can Moon and my first column, “View from a Van.” at the old Hill’s Café on S. Congress last Sunday Garrett Wieland, played Shorty’s on learn more at www.PALLHolidayParty.com. OK. I guess it all worked out. Lately he’s been Saturday. telling me, “Ronnie, you’re writing history and with some familiar names: Scattered shots… you don’t know it.” I shudder to think. Dale’s Mike Stinson, Shelley King and Rosie Flores. And now for some music never really tried to direct me other than to “go news. I saw the Bad Buoys, more gonzo.” I’ve started slipping away from Ken Yarbrough from Port A Parks and Rec and the Stevie Start, Todd Dorn the “all music” format lately. Harvey seemed to and Garrett Wieland last take precedence. It really didn’t seem to make Kip Shannon put Community Theater went up there and represented weekend. They were all sense to talk about an open jam when half the on a long awaited great. Here’s their pictures. town was flattened and covered in flies. I’ve us. He said they raised Belt Sander Race about $3500 and gave it Don’t forget about the always considered myself a feature writer first at the Gaff last Sandy Bottom Boys show and an arts writer eventually. Throw in a little to the Chamber. I keep Saturday. hoping all this money at the Back Porch on the local gossip and there you have it, “Tainted 25th and the world famous Deno History… the real story of Port Aransas as seen generated in the name of “Hurricane Harvey Relief” makes it to the TURKEY BOWL the next Fabrie is the through the eyes of a fledgling beach bum from day of which Deno Fabrie reigningTurkey the big city.” It’s all the same stuff, I’m just not people who really need it. There will be a benefit of sorts for the hard hit Port Aransas Todd Dorn and the Sea Drifters played is the reigning champ until Bowling living in my van anymore. BTW, this is my I get my hands on that bad 363rd 3C&T column. I’m like a bad penny. Giggity’s on Saturday.jpg Champion of boy this year. Lookout Deno, the World. Thank you!!! projects and to have a good party. People from I’m coming for you. all over Texas have signed up to attend and I want to commend we’ve received donations from people from some folks starting with all parts of the country. Anyone is welcome to ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♫♪♫ our mayor. The best I see, Charles Bujan is a stand-up sumgun. He’s been in the trenches EVERY DAY wrestling with FEMA for their Live Music reluctant and constipated help and keeping us appraised of the best ways to deal with that Tonight Mayor Charles stubborn bureaucracy. I Damon Ballweg @ Pelican Bujan is one of the Kevin Giles and Two Tons of Steel will was never more proud play the PALL benefit at Treasure Island Lounge good guys. of him when he went Thursday, November 16 Kevin Hill @ Oso Pier & toe to toe with Red on Nov. 25. Free Beer Band @ Grill Giggity’s Cross at the town meeting. This guy’s heart Community Theater Melissa Grothe @ and head are in the right place. He has a FB JERED CLARK NOV. 17 Monday, November 20 (PACT) this Friday Scuttlebutt’s Open Jam @ Giggity’s page, “Mayor Bujan Information Page For Port Robert Ray @ Brewster BILLY SNIPES NOV. 18 at Treasure Island CRUISE CONTROL NOV. 24 Melissa Grothe @ Aransas Citizens,” that is very informative in with a free show by Street Scuttlebutt’s And to some of the other unsung, Starlite & the Moonbeams SANDY BOTTOM BOYS NOV. 25 real time. Dylan Kenny. Also selfless heroes out there making a difference @ Rockit’s at Treasure Island Tuesday, November 21 and keeping us informed, THANK YOU. Neesy Jason Suthern @ on November 25th, TURKEY BOWL NOV. 26 Paul Taylor @ Giggity’ Thompkins you are a treasure and a tenacious Executive Surf Club Billy Snipes @ Scuttlebutt’s Scott Eggleson of one at that. When the chips are down, this angel Oddfellas @ Vino Mio Open Mic @ House of Port A Low Life Social has our back and won’t say die until the fat lady 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Rock fame is throwing sings. Her Sunday morning “Beach Reports” a benefit for the Friday, November 17 are nothing short of inspiring. And, Georgia Wednesday, November 22 EMS toy drive and Cody Angel will be Dylan Kenny @ Treasure Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Teller, Kastle Brandy and Karen Decker, Gratitude Party for back in town on the Island Tori McClure @ thank you for keeping us informed about all Ty Dietz @ Giggity’s all the volunteers 25th. Scuttlebutt’s the services and resources available during Jered Clark @ Back Porch who came from Roger Creager @ Brewster this whole ordeal and all you’ve done. Hey Lyrical Bynge @ Angry all over to help clean up and rebuild our town. Street Karen, that “Storm Riders” event really rocked. Marlin Sweet Daddy @ House Music will be provided by Two Tons of Steel, And to you Beverly Bolner and Joan Holt I Stevie Start @ Shorty’s of Rock Cody Angel, and Lela Lyon. It’ll be good Chris Saenz @ tip my old worn out cowboy hat. You are the John Eric @ Pelican to see our Prodigal return. We haven’t seen Scuttlebutt’s City Councilpersons I want on my side. Bolner Lounge Cody in a while. Our little surfer blues boy Lacs, Robzilla @ House just put an informative workshop together Roger Creager, Cameran has grown up and is playing pedal steel with of Rock Stevie Start Nov. 17 Nelson @ Brewster Street on “How to change a city ordinance” after the big boys these days. Scott had this to say Songs for Cecilia @ Oddfellas @ Rockit’s developers from Florida procured 250 acres Pelican Lounge about this event, “Port A Low Life sells shirts, Selfie Nov. 18 Z-Ro, Slim Thug @ of our wetlands to build condos. And Holt is Oddfellas @ Rockit’s caps and koozies with our logo and donates Concrete Street the ever present conservationist we can always Palacios Bros. @ the profits to local charities in Port A. We’ve Ty Dietz Nov. 24 John Eric @ Pelican depend on to watch over our natural resources Executive Surf Club Lounge created a large fan following over the years and And to my grumpy old buddy, Steve Coons, Roxy Roca @ Vino Mio after seeing the devastation from Hurricane Social Club Magnus Nov. 25 who continuously posts up-to-date photos of THANKSGIVING, Harvey, we called upon our fellow “Low Lifers” Wendell Kimbrough @ every inch of this island and keeps us visually November 23 to come to Port A over Thanksgiving weekend to The Churchyard informed. And don’t forget those guys at the OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas Free Beer Band @ bring business to town, to volunteer on cleanup The Imparables @ Selena Giggity’s Chamber, Sheri Johnson, Joan Garland and Auditorium Rockaholics @ It’ll Do Retro Vibe @ It’ll Do Saloon Saloon Songs for Cecilia @ Friday, November 24 GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Pelican Lounge Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Gang @ Giggity’s LIVE MUSIC Saturday, November 18 Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s LIVE MUSIC Toman Brothers @ Free Beer Band Nov.16 Cruise Control @ Back EVERY Giggity’s Porch Ty Dietz Nov. 17 Selfie @ Shorty’s Jerry Ward @ Angry Marlin NIGHT Toman Bros. Nov. 18 Billy Snipes @ Back Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Porch Five Card Draw @ Antone & the All Stars Nov. 19 Ruben Limas @ Angry HAIR BY Brewster Street All You Can Eat Open Jam Nov. 20 Marlin Mexicana @ House of FRIED Paul Taylor Nov. 21 Melissa Brooke @ Rock Scuttlebutt’s Jam Band @ FLOUNDER Billy Snipes Nov. 22 Splendiferous @ Rockits HEIDI Everyday 11-7 Ice House 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX Modern Day Warrior + 2 at Trinity By the Sea APEX @ Pelican Lounge Bands @ House of Rock Trojan & Ave E. Somethin’ Silky @ Rockit’s Phil Hamilton @ South Scarecrow People @ Texas Ice House (512) 914-8846 Executive Surf Club Pianos @ Brewster Street PORT A. PROUD Seth Walker @ Vino Mio Cody Johnson @ Concrete Social Street The Jam Band @ South Los Chanklas @ Executive Texas Ice House Surf Club APEX @ Pelican Lounge Bourgeois Mystics @ Vino Cat House @ It’ll Do Mio Social Saloon Confused @ Boozerz Phil Hamilton @ South Saturday, November 25 Texas Ice House Sandy Bottom Boys & Virgin Force @ It’ll Do Friends @ Back Porch Saloon The Groove @ Giggity’s Port A. Proud OrphanZ @ Pelican Magnus @ Shorty’s Lounge Treasure Island Two Tons of Steel, Cody Kevin Hills @ Oso Pier Angel, Lela Lyon @ & Grill Dylan Kenny this Friday Treasure Island CC Jazz Ensemble @ Port Aransas Sunday, November 19 Benefit for PACT Angry Marlin Antone & the All Stars @ TWO TONS OF STEEL Michael Burtts @ Construction Giggity’s CODY ANGEL Scuttlebutt’s John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s LELA LYON Hip Hop Hooray @ Est. 1999 Fundaze @ House of PALL BENEFIT FOR EMS TOY DRIVE Brewster Street Rock N0V. 25TH Cruise Control @ Rockits Residential/Commercial Enriqaue Iglesias, Pitbull, 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 E.N. Young, Proof of CNCO @ American Bank treasureislandporta Life, Kwamevi @ House Center of Rock (361) 453-0147 Signo @ Brewster Street Expert Computer Repairs Cruise Control @ Rockit’s The Gaff OPEN VERY SOON!