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The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 January 12, 2017 Weekly FREE Around The Granada Island By Dale Rankin Development Apparently when the temperature drops below 32 degrees water Gets New Life freezes! Who knew!? After years of problems twenty- seven new overnight-stay units planned By Dale Rankin Islanders awoke last weekend to find frozen water – apparently known After four changes of ownership as ice – in their birdbaths, random the development on Granada Street buckets, blowing in tiny bits off the now known as The Villas of Padre top of breaking waves, and in some is being rebuilt and expanded into cases flowing fountains. We islanders a 27-unit townhome property to be are on a first name basis with ice, but offered to the market as overnight- the kind that is found in margaritas stay facilities, if permitted by the City and not birdbaths. Tony Amos shows the crowd one of his beloved Green turtles that is about to be released back into the Gulf of Corpus Christi We scoured the Island Moon after it’s’ rehabilitation. See page A11 for more photos by Miles Merwin. archives for the last time a pollywog- killing freeze swept across our little sandbar and came up empty. It’s been a while, and this one didn’t get cold Water Exchange Bridge enough or last long enough to kill all the pollywogs but every little bit helps. The latest a freeze has ever occurred in Corpus Christi – records Going to Bids! are not available for The Island – is February 16. Historically the coldest day of the year in South Texas is A recommendation to allow the January 11 which this year had a high Estimated Cost $8.5 Million zoning change necessary to expand of 82 degrees (inland) and a bone – By Dale Rankin underground water – exchange under construction, a 300-room hotel the project went to the City Planning chilling low of 66. Oh the humanity! culverts required by the U.S. Army currently under design, and a dry Commission after we went to press Twelve years after voters approved on Wednesday. The city staff in A few years ago we had cold fronts Corps of Engineers Permit held by boat storage facility. funds for a Park Road 22/SPID Water documentation to the commission with high winds – some up to 80 developer Paul Schexnailder - would Exchange Bridge linking Lake Padre City officials released a schedule recommended approval of the mph – that lasted for several weeks. provide $2.1 million to construct the to the existing Island canal system on the project this week which calls application by SuperElite, LLC. However in the past two years bridge. However, a cost estimate on bids on the projects are scheduled to for bids to be opened on The zoning change if approved by including this one our cold fronts have be in the hands of potential builders the Planning Commission would be been passing affairs. The last truly on Tuesday, January 16. subject to approval of the Corpus cold winter we had was 1978 when Sources said the cost of the bridge Christi City Council. the mean temperature for January is expected to be about $8.5 million, was 47 degrees making it the coldest The development was originally down considerably from a previous month on record here. The mean built with four large townhomes each high estimate of $11.5 million, temperature for that entire winter with open roof decks accessible by presumably due to modification of the was 53 degrees. That is the Island’s individual elevators from all floors design and lower building costs due version of the Polar Vortex which at with each unit priced in the mid- to a slowdown in local construction that time was centered around Two $500,000 range. But the original build work since the higher bid was made. Seas Bar & Grill where they had the out in 2010 was followed shortly by a coldest beverages on The Island. The bridge, as currently designed, market decline and the building was consists of three spans of forty feet never occupied. It was purchased There were two freezes in 1989— each, the center span covering a by a single out-of-state owner who in February and December - which waterway, the two adjacent spans said he planned to convert it into a killed an estimated 17 million finfish covering pedestrian and cart paths. walled compound for his personal mostly in the upper and lower Laguna The plans call for fourteen feet of use and after changing hands again it Madre. The oldest reference to a water depth with concrete sides sat vacant through 2015 as problems freeze in the Coastal Bend was in the and floor to prevent erosion, and with the roof design allowed water early 1500s when Cabeza de Vaca February 1, City Council fourteen feet of boat clearance from the project was not done until much into the interior. In early 2016 a wrote in his book La Relacion — approval by mid-March, and the waterline to the bottom of the later – 2012 – which eventually led complete renovation and remodeling The Account of Alvar Nunez Cabeza construction to begin by the end of bridge structure. The bridge would to the current $8.5 million price tag. of the original units began and is still de Vaca after he was shipwrecked March with scheduled completion by be located along SPID where canals underway which has eliminated the on the Texas Coast that the native The bridge was/is the lynchpin in April, 2018. to both sides are already in place rooftop patios. people on the coast took advantage connecting the 104-acre site around as well as bulkheading on the Lake However, there are still some of “the season when the fish come Lake Padre where excavation According to documents submitted Padre side. potential hurdles, for instance; how to die.” Think of it as a Karankawa work is nearing completion and to proceed if all of the bids received with their application SuperElite, smorgasbord. The idea for the bridge originated planned development around the are over the $8.5 million estimate. LLC, plans to “develop the Property in 2004 when a $50 million bond Schlitterbahn waterpark on the west in accordance with The Villas The weather is expected to stay City staffers told the Island Strategic package contained no Island projects side of the roadway. Access to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) warm through the weekend. The Action Committee in November and then-District 4 City Council Gulf of Mexico from the existing Guidelines and Master Site Plan. fish are biting, the mosquitos are that there is $6.5 million available member Mark Scoot proposed Island canal system, under the The development of the Property is not, the Winter Texans, well, that’s from bond money left over after adding a $1.2 million item to the bridge, would be through a 3600-foot to consist of 27 townhouse units and denture dependent so who knows. completion of other projects. The bonds which, according to his canal which would include retail, common area amenities. The PUD Beach driving is great along with the remainder of the bridge funding plan, when combined with the commercial, residential, and office weather so get out there and enjoy it estimated $900,000 cost of building space, along with a marina currently Bridge cont. on A2 Granada cont. on A2 everybody. Say hello if you see us Around The Island. A little Island history How a Small Town in Duval Country Spawns a Manifesto That Threatens War Between the and Mexico By Dale Rankin raiders crossed the river from Mexico and attacked the Norias headquarters By the end of August of 1915 on the King Ranch. South Texas was in open warfare with the Mexican government of The usual suspects Venustiano Carranza who was trying to consolidate his power and Funston and officials in the State of win the Mexican Revolution. Texas had assumed the raids were simply the usual cattle rustlers and There was a full battalion of U.S. bandits that the border area was used Army troops stationed in Kingsville to. Then a ranch hand on the King and more then 5000 troops deployed Ranch who had been kidnapped throughout South Texas. U.S. Army by the bandits and forced into Major General Frederick Funston duty as their guide for the raid was who was in charge of the U.S. Army questioned by the Army and told in South Texas, had only recently them that at least half of the men in hired a spy to find out what was the raiding party were of Mexican , Texas train station 1910 See the special Winter behind the sudden surge in cross- decent but born in Texas. Funston of some region in another country ties. In short, as many Mexican border violence which had sprung now realized he had a irredentist by reason of common linguistic, Americans in the Rio Grande Valley Texan news on pages to the nation’s attention in August movement on his hands - defined as cultural, historical, ethnic, or racial 14-15 in this issue! when a group of more than 40 a policy advocating the acquisition History cont. on A2 A2 Island Moon January 12, 2017

History cont. from A1 armed and cannot prove the right to carry Crossing on September 6 Hidalgo County Behold the Taxman Cometh still say today, they didn’t believe they had cross arms, shall be summarily executed regardless Sheriff A.Y. Baker, an ex-Ranger, showed his the border but that the border had cross them. of his race of nationality. The definition of a contempt for Mexican marksmanship by calmly They were in the same place all along; it was the “foreigner” was any non-Mexican on Texas strolling out from cover onto a sandbar in the border that moved South. soil. The plan further stated “every North January 31 is river. The Mexicans began blasting away and American over sixteen years of age shall be put he pretended to fall down giving a performance Plan de San Diego to death and only the aged men, the women, convincing enough that the Mexicans on the and the children shall be respected and on no the Deadline far bank stood up from the tall grass where account shall the traitors to our race be spared The last day to pay your 2016 property tax bill they had been hiding to celebrate the demise or respected.” There was also a provision calling without penalty and interest will be on Tuesday of El Panadero. At that point Baker’s deputies for the Liberating Army for Races and Peoples January 31st. Accounts not paid by January who had been deployed in the brush unleashed to capture Texas cities, starting in the south 31st become delinquent on February 1st, per the a barrage of deadly fire killing four of the and working toward Austin. After Brownsville, Texas Property Tax Code 33.01, according to Mexicans immediately. As they did so Baker Corpus Christi would be their next stop. Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector Kevin got up and calmly walked back under cover. Kieschnick. The Plan de San Diego was a direct license for But September and the Border War were far Mexican nationals to cross into Texas and loot Those who wish to skip the line and the wait from over. The tempo of open combat in South and kill without provocation - both Anglos and should utilize our no fee online E-Check option. Texas was picking up. Mexican troops dug Mexican-Americans - in the name of national Just have your checking account number and trenches along the riverbank at Nuevo Progresso Main Street in San Diego pride and South Texas was its first battleground. routing number nearby when logging in. Click where Winter Texans now cross to buy their blue link below for access: https://actweb. The revolution got off to a bad start when rebel prescription drugs. They sent world across acttax.com/act_webdev/nueces/ What Funston and Texas officials had finally leader Basilio Ramos was arrested in McAllen the river that they would not fire on American figured out was that the raids were not random with a copy of the plan on his person. For troops but would shoot Texas Rangers on sight. If you choose to come in, help us reduce your reasons lost to history it is not known why it wait time by bringing your tax statement with and they were being organized by the Carranza Next time: The Border War threatens to ignite a took Funston and the U.S. Army until after the you when paying your bill. Those who wish to government as part of what came to be known as war between the U.S. and Mexico. the Plan de San Diego drafted in early 1915, it is Norias raid August to figure out there this was not wait in line and have a paid receipt mailed believed in the small South Texas town of San not just an unrelated series of crossborder raids. Granada cont. from A1 to them may use our drop box located on the 3rd Diego located in Duval County near it’s border Somehow the copy of the plan never got from shall allow individually owned, daily rental floor by the tax office. Please include a check with Jim Wells County which borders Nueces McAllen to San Antonio. townhomes. The density of dwelling units on and the statement(s) for the property(s) being the Property shall not exceed 11.49 dwelling paid. Country on the west. The tiny hamlet of San The Border War Diego, then with a population of 1,900 and now units per acre.” escalates If you need additional information, please feel of 4,753 was the place of origin for a revolution “Construction of the development shall free to call my office at 361-888-0230, Monday that was breathtaking in its scope. The author But by September, commence within 24 months from the date this – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. of the plan is still a matter of debate among 1915 it was clear modified Planned Unit Development ordinance historians but events in the years immediately this was not a series is approved by the City Council.” Bridge cont. from A1 after its appearance led to speculation that it of raids but a semi- would come from funds from the Island Tax author may have been German. It is a known organized war. The According to the site plan filed with the city Increment Reinvestment Zone which collects fact that on several occasion raiders would ask month began with the the additional units would be built on the site property tax on new construction in the zone captured prisoners if they were German and if burning of a railroad between the existing building on Granada. after 2004. For that funding to be approved the the answer was yes they would be spared, it not bridge fourteen Engineering on the project was done by Urban TERZ board, which consists of the member it was muerte. miles north of Engineering. of the Corpus Christi City Council as well as other relevant taxing entities. City officials told The Plan de San Diego was forthright in its Brownsville where They would include: “Minimum rear yard ISAC members last week that vote currently aims: It’s first stated goal: On February 20, investigators found setbacks for all lots shall be five feet. Minimum is scheduled to be held in conjunction with a 1915, at 2:00 a.m. there would occur an uprising dynamite, machetes, four-foot wide side yard is required. Minimum council meeting sometime between January against the United State government to proclaim and two pistols. The raiders cut telephone and width for townhouse lots shall be 16 feet. The 17-31; a firm date was not available at press the liberty of blacks from the “Yankee tyranny” telegraph lines and tried to assassinate Cameron 2-way private access drive shall not be less than time. ISAC members voted unanimously late that had held them in “iniquitous slavery since Country Deputy Sheriff Daniel Hinojosa and 24 feet. The maximum height of any structure last year to recommend to the council that up remote times” and to proclaim the independence three companions as they were driving into San on the Property is 45 feet.” to $4 million in TERZ funding be allocated to of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Benito. Parking would be on site. There is no word on the project. “of which States the Republic of A crew of Mexican laborers working on an the price for the existing unit or the planned Mexico was robbed in a most perfidious manner irrigation canal near Harlingen was captured additional units. Another leg of the project which would need by North American imperialism.” by about thirty raiders, the two Anglos with to be in place before final approval on funding the project is completion of the last section of The view north of the border was that the the group were asked if they were German the canal on the Schlitterbahn side which would territory in question had been stolen fair and and when they replied no they were executed. connect the bridge to the existing canal system. square from the Mexicans, who stole it from the Then the railroad bridge between San Benito About two hundred yards of that canal have yet Spaniards, who stole it from the Indians, who and Brownsville was burned and telephone and to be excavated. stole it from each other – a story for another day. telegraph lines were cut all over The Valley. The But apparently the revolutionists adopted the Liberating Army for Races and Peoples was A full update on the project from city staff approach voiced by American statesman Barry trying to cut off and capture Brownsville. to ISAC members is expected Wednesday Goldwater half a century later who declared that On the night of September 2 raiders attacked evening, January 11, after press time for the “extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice.” the village of Ojo de Agua on the American side Island Moon. We will have a more complete update in the next issue. Liberating Army for Races and Peoples of the river. Texas Rangers were now present at all court proceedings in South Texas, not to The plan called for the formation of an army guard the defendants but to keep the judges known as the Liberating Army for Races and from being kidnapped. The only good news was Peoples which would fight under red and white that the drought had broken and the water in the banners bearing the inscription Equality and Rio Grande made crossing more difficult with Independence. It was these banners which the river more than one hundred yards wide in confused the people at Norias when they saw some places. The fights now occurred mostly at them coming across the prairie with the Mexican the crossings. bandits – the white banner being one of truce the blood red one – like its predecessor at the The demise of El Panadero Battle of the Alamo – the flag of El Degüello A sheriff and four Rangers fought forty meaning no quarter. soldiers from the Mexican Army at the Madero Further, every “foreigner” who shall be found Crossing and killed four of them. At the Cavazos

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Moon Monkeys Letters to the So I read the whole story, and basically to sum Did Ya Mike Ellis, Founder it up....no laws are being broken and someone is annoyed. Sounds like another day on the island! Hear? Derrick Born By Mary Craft Editor [email protected] Incomprehensible Elephants New Advertisers Island Chiropractic’s Dr. Daxton Recently I took a guided tour of the Zürich Krugman is offering complimentary Zoo, and I had the chance to ask one of the zoo consultations at his office located at 14602 keepers why these elephants were sticking their Compass Street. Call 949-2199 to arrange an trunks in strange places, as this one is here: appointment. Distribution The Flour Bluff Independent School Pete Alsop District Public Hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report will Island Delivery be held Wednesday, January 18th 5:30 pm at Coldwell Banker Port A. Ferry Delays the FBISD central office board room 2505 Advertising For Your Info: I just wanted you to know that Waldron Road. For more info call 694-9220. Jan Park Rankin we are aware of the ferry delay issues and are doing the best we can at the city level to deal Classifieds Business Briefs with it. To be completely honest we can do very Arlene Ritley little as a city to impact the state ferry system. Cancun Restaurant will re-open soon Production Manager As far as the fog goes, our ferries are no different with former manager Caesar running the show. There will be a new chef, new menu Abigail Bair than those at Galveston. Fog causes the system and plans are to have traditional American Contributing Writers to slow down. We have checked with a number He told me that to keep the elephants happy, of ferry systems throughout US and they all tell breakfast served. The restaurant name will Joey Farah they hide individual peanuts in strange places, also be changed but one has not yet been us the same thing, fog slows down their ferry so the elephants will look for them. Andy Purvis systems, especially for smaller ferries. selected. Any ideas? Mary Craft WAIT! STOP! (This is exactly how I reacted The Goodwill Truck is no longer located But we also know that when there are no when he told me this.) How can it be that a five Christiansen weather issues we still have periods of delays at the Baptist Church parking lot next to thousand pound animal will spend hours looking Whataburger. It is now on Compass between Jay Gardner that seem unreasonable. One of the big ferries for a little peanut? That’s like me spending Dr. Gray’s office and Island Chiropractic. Todd Hunter is in Houston at the shipyard for maintenance hours looking for a single M&M. Sadly, the which is required by law. The other big ferry Snoopy’s Pier has oysters for $7.50/dozen Dotson Lewis zoo keeper could not answer my question; he has been down for repairs. This leaves us said he did not know. on Fridays and Saturdays 5 pm until gone. Ronnie Narmour with the small ferries. We are in contact with The Dollar Cinemas in Sunrise Mall are not TXDOT monthly, and have been for the last six On that day, I don’t know if I lost respect for Brent Rourk actually a dollar but still a good deal at $1.65 months, on ferry issues. When necessary, like elephants (because they are more stupid than I Photographers and $1.20 before 1 pm. the last several weeks, I have been on the phone thought) or gained respect for elephants (finding Miles Merwin with the ferry as often as I can. In addition happiness in very simple pleasures). The Alamo Drafthouse is a dining/movie Jeff Dolan we are discussing options that might help get Kent Ritley theater with full bar located at Staples and Mary Craft workers here on time for their shifts and will let Yorktown. It has seven screens and will be you know as we develop it more. Just wanted opening on Friday, February 3rd. Ronnie Narmour to let you know that we know the high level of POA Demographic info for visitors to our area: Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) frustration that comes with this topic because I just returned from a meeting of concerned Riley P. Dog we feel it as well. We haven't forgotten you and Island Home Owners; twice as many attended. 18 – 34 year olds 31% are doing everything we can to address these The POA Office had no room for us when 35 – 49 29% issues. I inquired, so we met across the road in the 55-64 24% Mayor Charles Bujan, Port Aransas Church Annex. We embraced AL'S quote realizing that we could no longer SETTLE for 65+ 16% the SOS "we're working on it"; the response The average household income is $79k and Isn't it ironic? echoed around the room confirming we all the average visitor spends $102/day. Is it just me, or does anyone else see the irony had heard this response numerous times. WE in Sears' recent announcement that it is closing know it would be "insanity" to do the same This info can be found at www.travel.texas. numerous brick and mortar stores due to the things again and foolish to expect different gov. fact that Internet sales are far exceeding on site, results so a decision that was advocated in all The Barefoot Mardi Gras Committee is in person sales? The irony is that Sears got its future interactions with the POA Board and its looking for volunteers for this year’s event. If start as a catalogue/mail order business, which director, MayBeth, was to insist that follow-up you would like to become involved attend the Publisher can equate to the earliest form of "internet to concerns expressed BE ANSWERED when meeting at Schlitterbahn on Thursday, January Dale Rankin shopping". spoken, and put in writing for publication in 12th at 5 pm or email barefootmardigras@ the Moon. WOW, what a novel way of holding About the Island Moon I guess it's true that what goes around comes yahoo.com. The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale people accountable! Rankin, Editor / Publisher. around. The Monthly Padre Island Business Three months ago the POA was questioned Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes Just sayin'. Association Mixer will be held at the Holiday delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 concerning the lack of communication of what Inn on Tuesday, January 17th 5:30 pm. copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, Dave Yonke is discussed at OUR Board meetings lack of as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 publication in our paper, The Rotary Club Night at the Races copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. will be held at Schlitterbahn on Saturday, News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, Prodigal Duck The editor of the MOON is most willing to January 28th 6 pm. Tickets are $35/person and publish the Island news, concerns, questions; payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. Drove all the way down the beach one day last available at the Veranda or from Padre Island week, superb driving conditions, and on the an informed public takes ownership for what Rotarians. Ticket includes appetizer buffet, The Island Moon Newspaper way back, as I slowly passed a group of shore transpires which leads to the many topics that two drink tickets and a door prize ticket. For were expressed. 14646 Compass, Suite 3 birds, they all lifted off, leaving this luckless more info email Linda Walsh at lawalshva@ duck behind. I rescued the duck, who is now One resident questioned the ballot we just yahoo.com. Corpus Christi, TX 78418 reformed and will only lure birds to a bird received last week, sharing her confusion with 361-949-7700 feeder! the discrepancies of ..."vote for two, then vote That’s all folks! for three" at the bottom [email protected] Marilyn Knapp Litt of the ballot. LISA, the POA Office "perhaps, this task is beyond the capabilities of Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper Duck This! Manager responded, "oops, that was my error those who are making the decisions. He cited and although four others proofed my copy it a professional Manager, Vision in Alabama was missed"! We heard each property had whose services were contracted by an HOA that one vote; although it was mentioned that was failing. I think that might be worthy of a spouses may disagree in their choice of a Board "discussion". member selection. We were advised to settle that at home or to request a "split ballot"? This It has been firmly stated that what is currently Where to Find The received chuckles, however that's what I heard. being conducted behind doors, decisions and answers to expressed concerns postponed, The "other business" that was referenced on avoided, ignored is NO LONGER an acceptable Island Moon our POA communication was to be announced way of managing our funds which I think is on the POA web site at a future date. well into the millions. Port Sandpiper Condos The qualifications of those seeking a position PLEASE become involved and informed so WB Liquors on our POA Board were requested in print OUR ISLAND COMMUNITY can be run Aransas for all to review: perhaps a resume, past proactively and "in the light of day". Port A Arts related experiences, length of said experience, Lisabella’s educational background, business background, Let's have articles in the MOON each week Restaurant North From our Facebook page and one that took me by surprise: what are so those who pay their membership fees can be the personal connections to the POA and the aware of how wisely it is being managed and Pioneer RV Park The city cannot override state law. Furthermore, spent. Padre it is illegal to harass said hunters or fishermen community, and the City of Corpus Christi. Stripes @ Beach Interesting conversation ensued concerning Let's focus on improving the level of All Stripes Stores for that matter. You moved into to a navigable Access Rd. 1A waterway which belongs to the public. There is members who serve on more that one Board, professionalism. who have relatives serving (?conflict of A Mano Angry Marlin a price to be paid. Things will NOT change unless more of us interests??) CVS Missy O'Rourke Atkinson become involved and insist that our concerns Coffee Waves One irate attendee said he is no longer be addressed in an OPEN FORUM before we Moby Dicks Whataburger 1,200ft line to the ACTUAL SPOIL ISLAND. accepting of avoidance of a working dialogue choose new Board members who many said are Mr. Rick Hunts your complaint is invalid and a Doc’s Restaurant at meetings; it is no longer to state ""it's been unknown and that it would be useful to see in Spanky’sLiquor total waste of energy and time by the city. Bird a "long" day and they, the BOARD wants to print how they will address our concerns. IGA Grocery Snoopy’s Pier shot will not travel almost 1/4 mile, not even get home to which he replied TELL THEM close! Birdshot in a 12 gauge shell has a max Sincerely, Store TO QUIT! Tell them to resign their seat" The Isle Mail N More "sprinkle" range of 200-250 yards. That is 600- needs of the homeowners are NOT BEING met. Barbara DeToto Carter Pharmacy Island Italian 750ft for those of you who didn’t do well in math. Let's have conscientious talented educated ("It's better to light one candle than to curse San Juan’s Brooklyn Pie Co. willing community members replace them! the dark"!) Taqueria Aaron Price Ace Hardware He questioned IF the Robert Rules of Order Wash Board No island home owner or property has been were being followed to which the POA Manager Is Your POA Notice and Laundry Mat Holiday Inn responded that they, the POA, had bought a Texas Star (Shell) book to which he responded that DOES NOT Ballot Invalid Port A Parks and mean the rules are known and followed. He 1. The POA has sent the Notice of the Annual Rec Jesse’s Liquor wants them followed. Wants the three minute Meeting and Board Member election in violation Public Library Scuttlebutt’s rule of those in attendance stating their concern of Texas Property Code, Section 209.0056. The to be FOLLOWED by an open DIALOGUE Restaurant Law requires Notice of the Annual Meeting be Chamber of before anyone "retreats to a private discussion" sent no earlier than the 60th day before the date Commerce Subway that the homeowners never hear, just "we're of the election/vote/meeting. 60 days before working on it" the repeated reply at each Duckworth Island Tire the election/vote/meeting on March 11, 2017 request to be voiced. is January 10, 2017. Thus, the first legal day Antiques And all Moon When the setup of the By-Laws was questioned, to send the notice is January 10, 2017. In fact, Back Porch retail advertisers the Office Manager referenced a lady of eight the notice was sent January 4th or 5th, 2017. Sent means placed in the U.S. Mail. Many of us Woody’s Sports WB Liquor years ago, Dianne, and that it had been changed, she thought. It was voiced that the SYSTEM received our notice prior to January 10, 2017. Center Therefore, the notice is invalid, without a valid injured or damaged by a hunter, last thing the had to be changed, that the current practices are Shorty’s Place Flour Bluff no longer acceptable. notice a valid meeting and election cannot be city needs to focus on. held. Giggity’s H.E.B. Those in attendance stated they had volunteered Trevor Johnson 2. Please see the Notice of Annual Meeting Liquid Town to assist in seeking solutions; the talent and Stripes @ Cotter Everyone's got a reason to complain about experience in the room was willing and able, Form. & Station Whataburger on something. If you're a hunter, as I am, have but sadly refused or NOT contacted when told Option 1- “… you may vote in advance for up some common courtesy. If you're a homeowner Gratitude Gift Waldron that THE BOARD members would establish the to three (3) candidates of your choice…” Please near the laguna, understand that your chosen Committees....does this sound to you like we Shop Ethyl Everly compare this to the official ballot. Above the location comes with some things you might are going in circles...... names of the candidates it states, “… vote for Senior Center find annoying every now and then. Maybe Keepers Pier SOS a closed group of seven or eight not two (maximum).” House have a neighborly chat with someone you have Fire Station an issue with and resolve problems like adults. recognizing the gifted people who live here The above states a contradiction. If you vote Port A Glass Police Station "Whoever appeals the law against his fellow on the Island? They, WE, have much to offer: early, you can vote for 3 candidates but if you Studio man is either a fool or a coward. Whoever willingness, expertise, experience and it’s for vote at the meeting you can only vote for two Stripes on Flour cannot take care of himself without that law is FREE! The Gaff Bluff & SPID both..." Jay Noyfub Another surprising statement was that Letters to Ed. cont . A4 A4 Island Moon January 12, 2017 Letters cont. from A3 Island Moon on a Spoon candidates. This is improper in that the voting voting ballot. It must have a signature line and members of the POA do not receive equal the appropriate legal language. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls treatment. This is voter disenfranchisement. c. One standalone page for a proxy. There can By Chef Vita 1 small can Contadina tomato paste 3. Please see the Official Proxy. be no Board Member’s name or any names Jarrin 1 can Campbell’s Tomato soup concentrate on the proxy. It too needs a signature and the The notice form solicits proxy ballots be sent correct legal language. Sometimes we 1 can Campbell’s French onion soup to Board Members so that the Board can vote tend to fall in concentrate for the candidate of their choice. Please note, d. One standalone page for a ballot to be cast a food rut. We ½ C Parmesan Cheese Grated the Board Member running for a Board seat at the Annual Meeting with signatures and legal mentally battle if is listed on the proxy with the other Board language. we should eat in or out. At times we don’t feel 1 C Mozzarella Shredded Members. Thus, the POA/Board are promoting like cooking anything that requires too much 1 bunch flat leaf parsley minced and soliciting proxies for a Board Member time or creates too much of a mess. Sometimes candidate. This is unfair to the other Board All FOUR forms shall be sent to the POA we crave rich food, leaner, healthier foods. Directions: candidates. members for their use. But how often do we go down our childhood’s Boil salted water in a large stock pot for 4. The Ballot has no signature line. The This will eliminate the invalidity issues and memory lane? cabbage. Cut the base of the stem by about 1 property code requires ballots to be signed. allow the Annual Meeting and Election to All of us at some point remember our to 2 inches. Immerse the cabbage in boiling (Texas Property Code 209.0056). The signature proceed without confusion, unfair treatment, grandmother’s meatloaf, or our mother’s water. As the outer leaves start to soften, (do line should be Below and part of the ballot not bias and illegality. casseroles and pies. But it’s those memories we not overcook) with cooking tongs loosen the the proxy. Any competent Attorney can arrange these crave more than the food. We crave the attention leaves and place in a bowl with cold water. You 5. The Texas Property Code, Section 209.00592 forms. If not, the POA can get them from Legal and love that went into every meal and sitting. should get about 12 lg. leaves. Drain set aside. requires that a solicitation for absentee ballots Zoom! It is not that complicated to do it right. I The comradery in the kitchen. The smells that In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, red pepper and then contain specific language regarding the call upon the Board to step up and fix this mess! filled the air while family members filled the add the ground beef. Cook for 8 min. Drain ½ house. Food is a true link to our history, our the fat and over medium heat add the first set opportunities you forgo by not attending the Full disclosure, Marvin Jones is running for Annual Meeting. There is no such language heritage and our childhood memories. of spices, salt and pepper. . Stir in the tomato POA Board. paste and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the on the ballot. This failure to include the proper So how do we recreate those memories Marvin Jones parsley and soups. Continue to cook down for legal language will invalidate absentee ballots. today? I know most of us wish we had the about 20 min. Remove from pan into a bowl, let Editor’s note: We forwarded Mr. Jones’ recipe boxes our relatives hand wrote many There are 8 people running for 2 board seats. cool. Add cheeses. Thus, 6 people will lose. The losers will have questions to POA Executive Director MayBeth years ago. However, what we do have is our the right to sue to have the election declared Christensen. Here is here response: memory. Sometimes all it takes is just a few While filling is cooling, start the sauce for the baking your rolls. invalid. In all likely hood, they will win their Yesterday, after receiving his questions, I sent moments to think of a dish we enjoyed while growing up. Then close your eyes and try to suit and the election will be made invalid. In his “complaints” to John Bell for the legal Sauce for Cooking Cabbage Rolls In fact, it may be necessary advisory/opinion. John gave that to me this remember components of the dish. The possible afternoon and copied Mr. Jones. I also sent the ingredients used and how it tasted. The reason Ingredients: for POA members to sue for an injunction to I know this works, is because all of us have stop the election, so that the proper procedures advisories to the Board and copied Mr. Jones so 3 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil that he would have the opinions. They covered certain things logged in our memories that all can be followed. 1 Med Onion diced the notice, the proxy and the ballot issue. it takes a little focus and concentration for us to How to Fix This MESS!!! reclaim what we once thought was lost. 2 Cloves Garlic minced The state law is the NOTICE – the ballot can 1. Recall the current notice/proxy ballot. be sent – I will have to send another NOTICE The reason I chose this as my article for the ½ glass red wine week, is because I too hit a wall with what to 2. Create a new set of documents. which I will do around February 1. cook. My taste buds were craving something 2 Large Cans Cento Tomato Sauce a. One standalone page or ½ page for the MayBeth Christensen but I quite couldn’t put my finger on it. As I ¼ C water Notice of Annual Meeting with the necessary Executive Director was walking through the grocery store, I saw legal language per the Texas Property Code. a beautiful big head of cabbage and it hit me! 1 bunch fresh basil chopped POA b. One standalone page for an absentee/early Oh my!!! I haven’t had a stuffed cabbage rolls 1 Tbsp. sugar in years! So I scurried through the aisles, as I Heat oil in a sauce pot and sauté onions and Padre Isles Property Owners Association, Inc. looked up the recipe, to make certain I wasn’t forgetting an herb or a spice and bam! I was off garlic. Deglaze with wine and add tomato to kitchen ready to go make my dish! sauce and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING simmer. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and basil. Let MARCH 11, 2017 As I posted a picture on Social Media… It cook for 15 -20 minutes. instantly got messages from all my friends and Stuffing and baking rolls: TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION - PLEASE READ IMMEDIATELY family on how my dish brought back memories of when they used to eat these as a child. A In a Lasagna Casserole Dish place about 3 The Padre Isles Property Owners Association, Inc.'s Annual Meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on friend of mine, who loved my post, swore she ladles of your sauce. Set aside. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Seashore Learning Center Gym 15801 S Padre Island Dr., couldn’t remember how her mother prepared On a counter or cutting board… place 1 Corpus Christi, Texas (Encantada @ Park Rd 22), Corpus Christi, Texas. Property owners will hers, until I assured her that all it would take cabbage leaf down with stem toward you and receive various annual reports on the Association and elect two* (2) members to the Board of was a few moments of silence and for her to add about ½ c of filling mixture and start to roll Directors for a 3 year term. You have the following options for casting your votes for Board of close her eyes and imagine them. I must tell it forward. After rolling forward, fold in sides Director candidates and other business: you, it almost made me cry. She wrote me almost like a burrito and place each one in the again, thanking me because she did remember Option 1: If you do not plan to attend or if you are not sure whether something might cause a casserole dish with sauce. Repeat until done. and she too would try to recreate this dish! One change in plans, you may vote in advance for up to three (3) candidates of your choice Place about 3 more ladles of sauce over the rolls friend was so moved, he thanked me and said he by completing the enclosed Ballot. Please fill out and mail the enclosed Ballot and Proxy and bake for about 40 minutes. Voila! to arrive at Kirk, Monroe & Klostermann, L.L.P., no later than noon on Friday, March called home just to talk to his family! th 3 , 2017. You see… we get so wrapped up in our Tip of the Week: Option 2: If you do plan to attend, you may vote at the Annual Meeting by turning in the enclosed tomorrows, we forget to cherish our yesterdays. Feel free to switch it up and use ground turkey, Ballot or obtaining a Ballot at the door and using it. So whether it’s stuffed cabbage rolls for you, or ground chicken as well as adding your own twist soup… take the time to remember the foods you with cheese. You can make these Mexican style NOTE: Property owners will be entitled to one vote per lot, provided their accounts are current. loved and cook them. Involve your family and by using taco seasoning and cheddar cheese for enjoy your yesterday’s today! instance. Add diced jalapeños for added spice. OFFICIAL PROXY My Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with A Twist The ideas are endless. Most importantly… Enjoy yourself, get creative, try new things have If you cannot attend, you also may designate one of the current PIPOA Board Members or a write-in to have authority to vote on your Ingredients: fun!!! Happy Eats! behalf during the 2017 Annual Meeting. [] Brent Moore [] Stan Hulse [] Cheri Sperling [] Nancy Tressa 1 Extra Large Head of Cabbage [] Leslie Hess [] Darrell Scanlan [] John “Jack” Sharlow [] Write in______3 Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil This Ballot/Proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed by the undersigned. If no direction is made, it will 1 Med Onion small dice be voted at the discretion of the proxy holder. If not marked, or if marked improperly, it will be counted toward a quorum only. This Ballot/Proxy must be signed in order to be valid. 3 Cloves Garlic minced

______2 lbs. Ground Beef Signature Date Second Signature (if applicable) Date 2 Red Peppers small dice

______1 tsp. salt Printed Name Printed Name ½ tsp. pepper Padre Isles Property Owners Association, Inc. ½ tsp. granulated garlic 2017 OFFICIAL BALLOT 2017 1 tsp. harissa powder I/We hereby vote for the following candidates for the Board of Directors: 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika Three Year Term Nominees – Vote for Two (Maximum) [ ] Stan Hulse [ ] Carter Tate [ ] George Potter [ ] Marvin Jones [ ] Robert Algeo [ ] William Kent Kerr BBB offers tips and resources for filing your [ ] David Dare [ ] Dennis Sprout [ ]______

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January 12, 2017 Island Moon A 5 Stuff I Heard on the Island By Dale Rankin and while covering a high school game got I was impressed when overexcited and screamed into the microphone, Ronnie told me he was going “It looks like his arm is seriously broken, what to play The Little Drummer a time to !” and that was the end of his Boy on his cajones. smoky-voiced career in radio. “I’d use the small sticks,” I told him. “And for goodness sake play the short version.” Now that’s suffering for your art brother! Then I found out he was really banging on two Cajóns, what a difference a couple of letters make. That’s good news for Ronnie.

A sports columnist who had been working in San Antonio for almost forty years was summarily dismissed without so much as time to write a farewell column. It’s a different business now as newspapers transition to digital products and the Old Guys become anachronisms. As a friend said, “I’m just trying to paddle the lifeboat long enough for the kids to get me to retirement.” No more entering the building through the side door now, they’ll think I’m a terrorist and call the cops. Changing world I also heard this week that after forty years the CBS Network is closing its regional feed Time of Transition bureaus all over the country. The system was Tides of the Week formed at KENS Television in San Antonio by Tides for Bob Hall Pier January 12 - January 19 It seems everywhere I turn these days everyone a friend of mine way back in the 1970s to help I know is in a time of transition. Jobs, family, affiliates around the country move local video Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon re-location. In one week my college roommate from station to station and at its peak had sixteen /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible resigned his Publisher’s job after eight years to bureaus. As of this week it has one, in New Th 12 Low 8:26 AM -1.0 7:21 AM Set 7:17 AM 99 move to Drippin’ (Dripping Springs) and “watch York. The bean counters swooped in without the river flow,” and in San Antonio the last of the 12 High 5:21 PM 1.5 5:54 PM Rise 6:28 PM warning and wiped out the whole system in two writers who started the same month I did at one afternoon putting dozens of people of a F 13 Low 9:15 AM -0.9 7:21 AM Set 8:10 AM 99 the Express-News bailed after 37 years, one to certain age out of work. Servers took the place 13 High 5:58 PM 1.4 5:55 PM Rise 7:30 PM retire and one to take a job as bureau chief for of people and life marches on. a Las Vegas newspaper; suddenly there is news Sa 14 Low 10:03 AM -0.7 7:21 AM Set 8:57 AM 97 coming out of our nation’s capital. Of milestones and millstones 14 High 6:26 PM 1.3 5:56 PM Rise 8:31 PM But before they left they had a reunion of the I myself passed one of life’s milestones Su 15 Low 10:49 AM -0.5 7:21 AM Set 9:40 AM 93 Last of the Mohicans where they broke out this week and as we all know milestones can the rack cards for the old San Antonio News quickly become millstones without hard riding 15 High 6:46 PM 1.1 5:57 PM Rise 9:29 PM where we all started and where we worked out on a cinched-up saddle bronc rig. If you had M 16 Low 1:07 AM 0.7 7:20 AM Set 10:19 AM 86 of adjectives and imaginations - Aliens Fight told me in the 1990s I would be here on The Island running a weekly newspaper I probably 16 High 3:58 AM 0.8 5:57 PM Rise 10:25 PM Over Urine in Desert Battle! - Headless Body in Topless Bar! Pig Man Terrorizes Southside! We would have said, “I hope so,” so I can’t and 16 Low 11:32 AM -0.2 liked our exclamation points. don’t complain. I have a feeling it is going to be 16 High 7:02 PM 1.0 a Year of Transition for a lot of people around I think of it as the end of an era – or error to our country this year. Change is in the air. In Tu 17 Low 1:42 AM 0.5 7:20 AM Set 10:56 AM 78 some – but in reality it is really the beginning the words of the late great Hunter Thompson, of a new era whatever it may turn out to be. We 17 High 5:26 AM 0.7 5:58 PM Rise 11:19 PM “When the going gets weird the weird turn pro.” all heeded the advice of the great sportswriter Fortunately for me I’m well acquainted with the 17 Low 12:14 PM 0.1 Jack Buck who when asked by a rookie writer, weird. 17 High 7:15 PM 0.9 “How do I get into radio?” said, “Start smoking cigarettes. One of my friends took his advice And so it goes. Cinch up and let’s whip and W 18 Low 2:22 AM 0.3 7:20 AM Set 11:31 AM 69 ride! Have a great 2017 everybody. 18 High 7:07 AM 0.6 5:59 PM 18 Low 12:58 PM 0.3 News From the POA 18 High 7:28 PM 0.9 By MayBeth Christensen The 2017 trailer stickers are for sale at the Th 19 Low 3:04 AM 0.2 7:20 AM Rise 12:11 AM 60 One thing I’ve learned over the years is that office. You need to have a 2017 sticker on the 19 High 9:14 AM 0.6 6:00 PM Set 12:06 PM sometimes I make mistakes. I made one left front part of the trailer tongue and a round recently when I OK’d the official ballot for blue POA sticker on the left rear window of the 19 Low 1:59 PM 0.5 the upcoming Board election. The official vehicle towing the trailer in order to part at one 19 High 7:40 PM 0.8 ballot language is correct – you can vote for a of the boat ramps. Anyone can use the ramps to maximum of 2 (two) people to fill the 2 Board launch or fish, but parking in the parking lots at positions. Unfortunately, the language in the the ramps require the stickers. directions incorrectly says 3. I am sorry for Another rumor/myth is that you need that blue the confusion. Most folks only read the official sticker to get back on to the Island in the event ballot language, but I want to be sure I point out of a hurricane evacuation. Not true. Folks sell my error early and often! their vehicles with the stickers or they really There has also been a suggestion that we have are only for parking in the ramps or as I like to done something illegal by sending out the ballot call it – my vanity sticker for living in this truly too early. Again, the notice of the meeting has beautiful place. certain requirements, and another notice of the annual meeting will be sent to meet that requirement. But, there is nothing which says folks can not have a ballot to consider who they may want to vote for. Due to unexpected employer related travel requirements, the Board of Directors meeting FLOUR BLUFF Send letters and photos to has been moved to Tuesday, January 31, 5:30 PM at Island Presbyterian Church Annex. We INDEPENDENT are sorry for the change, but unfortunately, [email protected] some things are beyond our Board members’ SCHOOL control. We will send an eblast reminder with the agenda as we get closer to January 31. DISTRICT Thursday, January 19, 7 PM, Island One Bite and You’re Hooked! Presbyterian Church Annex, is the time to meet the 8 candidates running for the TWO PUBLIC HEARING Board of Directors positions. This is your time All You Can Eat to ask questions and to learn more about the candidates. Parents, Community Fried Shrimp The CAM fee statements have been mailed. Members, and Taxpayers This is the Common Area Maintenance fee Wednesdays 5 - Close which is often incorrectly referred to as the are invited to attend a Prime Rib Thursdays property owner dues. This is an annual fee – not PUBLIC HEARING on monthly, and is due by March 31, 2017 to avoid the 5 - Until They're Gone any late fees. It is not escrowed by your lender which is the case for taxes and insurance. The TEXAS ACADEMIC Mini Golf CAM fees are not a tax and are not deductible. PERFORMANCE Great Food The Common Area Maintenance fees are established in the covenants as amended. They REPORT are not set by the Board of Directors nor can Discuss Internet Safety Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Burgers & Full Bar the Board decide to increase or decrease the fees. There are 26 subdivisions and those fees Policy and public input is Open 11am - 2am • Kitchen Closes at 1am can only be changed by a vote of 51% of the encouraged regarding the 2034 State Hwy 361 property owners within a subdivision. So, the next time you hear someone say “the Board is District’s educational going to raise your fees,” please help educate performance. 361-749-TACO (8226) your neighbor and stop one more incorrect rumor. Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Island Chiropractic 5:30 p.m. Flour Bluff ISD 14602 Compass St. Central Office Board STE., B Room (361) 949.2199 2505 Waldron Road www.krugmanchiropractic.com For more information COMPLIMENTARY please call 694-9220 CONSULTATIONS A6 Island Moon January 12, 2017 Senior Moments Anecdotingly January 8th-History’s Rowlfie ByAbigail Bair Every day, I take my poor bulldozer. After about three weeks of searching Big Day wee gigantic dog Stadler on for Rowlf's family, we took him to the vet and By Dotson Lewis a long run. More precisely: made it official. she runs, I ride my bike. Most precisely: she Special to the Island Moon The G.P. finally came home and was runs, and I hang on like a monkey on the back Dotson’s Note: On January 8th 1790 -George “a special and comfortable stall is fitted up for predictably pretty angry that the Rev and I of a rampaging rhinoceros. Washington delivered the first State of the Union him, and he will not be ridden by any person had adopted Rowlfie without his consent. He address. On that day in 1935 Elvis Presley - whatever, under any circumstances nor will After about a mile, (I call this bit Cannonball snidely offered that when we got sued because Musician, known as "the King of rock 'n' roll" he be put to any kind of work.” The horse was Run) Stadler tires out enough that we slow the dog crunched a kid like a candy bar, he was born. 1952 - Marie Wilson came to TV as also given the honorary title of “second-in- down to the point that pedaling becomes wasn’t paying for it. However, since Rowlf was "My Friend Irma" 1953 – Hide (Peggy) Aoyama command” of the 7th Cavalry, and he lived out necessary – except in moments of “Extreme Cat living at my place, and since the Rev told him to and Dotson Lewis were ‘officially’ wed in a civil the rest of his days as a company mascot. Temptation.” I should probably take a moment shut it, he relaxed into sulking silence. ceremony at the American Embassy in Tokyo, to apologize to the children of Montclair When he died in 1890, he was the first of only Checkmate Japan*. 1962 - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona two horses in American history ever given a Elementary School for the highly articulate Lisa was exhibited in America for the first time funeral with full military honors. He was not lesson they received in cursing the day Stadler When the G.P. is in town, Stadler goes to at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, buried, however; instead, his body was sent saw a kitty and tried to run me directly into an “Grandpa Daycare.” She and Dad keep each DC. The next day the exhibit opened to the to the University of Kansas to be stuffed and oak tree. Sorry, kids, hang onto what’s left of other company. Neither my neurotic dog nor public. 1973 - The trial opened in Washington, put on display, where he resides today in the your childhoods. my father like to be left alone for long periods of seven men accused of bugging Democratic of time, and at least one of them can’t be trusted. university’s Natural History Museum. In 2005, Head like a shovel Party headquarters in the Watergate apartment Comanche was moved to a new exhibit on Now that Rowlfie was part of the family, he complex in Washington, DC. 1992 - U.S. the museum’s fourth floor after undergoing a About this time last year, Stadler and I started heading over to the G.P.’s every morning, President George H.W. Bush collapsed during a complete restoration acquired a fellow running enthusiast. We were too. A week later, the G.P. and I took the dogs state dinner in Tokyo. White House officials said out on the dog jog, when suddenly a burly, out to P.I.N.S. to play on the beach. Bush was suffering from stomach flu. 1997 - Crazy Horse Fights Last Battle- brown, shovel-headed dog started barreling “Mom says Rowlfie can come live with us,” Mister Rogers received a star on the Hollywood January 8, 1877 towards us. Protocol when we’re being chased said the G.P., in a suspiciously plaintive tone. Walk of Fame. by another dog is to stop, assess the threat, let Six months earlier, in the Battle of Little “That’s okay, Dad. I’ve got him,” I replied, everyone chill out and sniff, and then move on. *This event finally took place after a five year Bighorn, Crazy Horse and his ally, Chief Sitting paying more attention to the happy dogs The brown dog, however, wasn’t interested in battle with government bureaucracy and racial Bull, led their combined forces of Sioux and scuffling in the sand than to my father’s gambit. saying hello. He wanted to go! So go we did. bias. I believe that Miss Peggy remembered Cheyenne to a stunning victory over Lieutenant I should’ve known better. this day above all others because of the person Colonel George Custer and his men. The He jogged along beside the bike for about six Easter was only a week away, and it's an who was born January 8th, 1935. The wedding Indians were resisting the U.S. government’s miles and then happily followed us home. I important holiday to the Rev. We always at presents that she liked best were the times we efforts to force them back to their reservations. opened the garage to let Stadler in the house, least have to eat lunch together. Dogs are spent on January 8s visiting the environs of After Custer and over 200 of his soldiers were and the brown dog trotted off. I assumed that family in our world, and anywhere we can take Graceland. killed in the conflict, later dubbed “Custer’s Last he’d had his fun, and that would be all. them, they go. Rowlfie and Stadler were both Stand,” the American public wanted revenge. The next morning at 8:30, I opened the garage Battle of Little Bighorn under my parent’s small kitchen table (wagging As a result, the U.S. Army launched a winter door to pull the bike out, and there he was again. tails visibly sticking out from under the table campaign in 1876-77, led by General Nelson Waiting -- smiling at me and bouncing a little cloth). The dogs love it when we eat at that Miles against the remaining hostile Indians on bit in anticipation. Off we went, the chocolate table because its roundness makes it possible the Northern Plains. lab and probable pit bull cross, running collar to simultaneously get people food from every and leash-free along with us. This went on Combining military force with diplomatic person eating. We’re not supposed to feed the for about a week. He was never a second late, overtures, General Miles convinced many dogs from the table, but we all do, sneakily. Indians to surrender and return to their and sometime would wait for over an hour to We got through the meal (I to this day contend reservations. Much to Miles’ frustration, Sitting run with us. I thought maybe the stray had a that my upcoming weakness was caused in Bull refused to give in and fled across the border home in the neighborhood, but then noticed him part because I was plied with turkey and white to Canada, where he and his people remained running around on his own all the time. He had wine), and there was a sight conversational lull. for four years before finally returning to the no collar or tags, and was pretty grimy. Finally, Again the G.P. said, after looking meaningfully U.S. to surrender in 1881. Sitting Bull died in after he was particularly good on the dog job, I at the Rev, “Mom says Rowlfie can come live 1890. Meanwhile, Crazy Horse and his band offered him a biscuit which he graciously took. with us.” Then he put his hand on Rowlfie’s also refused to surrender, even though they were “Bye brown dog,” I said, closing the garage head and said in an obviously affected old man suffering from illness and starvation. door. He then sat in my driveway for five hours looking through my side window with an voice, “This dog is going to keep me alive.” My On January 8, 1877, General Miles found Crazy expression that said, “I am the saddest dog in eyes filled with tears. I choked out the words, “I Horse’s camp along Montana’s Tongue River. the world.” “Don't pee on my rug,” I told him guess he'll have to stay with you then, Daddy.” Crazy Horse and his warriors–outnumbered, as I I let him in. He didn't. My father grinned like a coyote, and I could low on ammunition and forced to use outdated swear he muttered, “Checkmate” under his Chief Crazy Horse weapons to defend themselves–fight their final Rowlfie is born breath. You gotta keep an eye on the G.P. losing battle against the U.S. Cavalry. When the Rev met him, the love was both And so, Rowlfie stayed at my parents that Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, leaders of Cavalry Troopers opened fire with their big instant and true. I could see her trying to resist day, and has lived with them ever since. It took the Sioux tribe on the Great Plains, strongly wagon-mounted guns, driving the Indians from the old, shovel- headed bastard (and resistance about a week for him to form an incredibly resisted the mid-19th-century efforts of the their warm tents out into a raging blizzard. was easier in the first few days – he made up solid bond with the G.P., who he now follows U.S. government to confine their people to Crazy Horse and his warriors managed to for his post-bath lack-of-stink with room like a lamb just in case something fun might reservations. In 1875, after gold was discovered regroup on a ridge and return fire, but most clearing flatulence), but he’s the Borg of dogs – happen. The G.P. has put aside his lifelong in South Dakota’s Black Hills, the U.S. Army of their ammunition was gone, and they were resistance is futile. She collapsed the first time hatred of pit bulls, and clearly loves the power ignored previous treaty agreements and invaded reduced to fighting with bows and arrows. They he climbed on to the couch with her. She agreed the stocky dog conveys as he runs him around the region. This betrayal led many Sioux and managed to hold off the soldiers long enough for that we had to keep him. We were both worried the neighborhood on his electric scooter. No Cheyenne tribesmen to leave their reservations the women and children to escape under cover about what the G.P. (currently sojourning in one wants a piece of Rowlfie, that’s for sure. and join Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse in of the blinding blizzard before they turned to Mexico) would say upon his return. The G.P. Rowlfie lookstough . Other guys out walking Montana. By the late spring of 1876, more follow them. is a life long pit bull hater, calling them “baby their wussy little dogs look at Dad enviously. than 10,000 Native Americans had gathered in killers and vicious, satanic hell beasts” anytime Dad looks back at them like they’re wearing pink a camp along the Little Bighorn River–which Though he had escaped decisive defeat, Crazy the breed was brought up in conversation tutus. Life is good. Don’t believe everything they called the Greasy Grass–in defiance of a Horse realized that Miles and his well-equipped (expletives deleted in above quote). they say about old dogs and new tricks. U.S. War Department order to return to their cavalry troops would eventually hunt down reservations or risk being attacked. and destroy his cold, hungry followers. On The Rev named the brown dog “Rowlfie” However, since I am an evil child, and can’t May 6, 1877, Crazy Horse led approximately and we started very deliberately referring to quite forget the literally hundreds of arguments In mid-June, three columns of U.S. soldiers 1,100 Indians to the Red Cloud reservation near him as a “chocolate lab.” Really, there was no I’ve had with my father re: dangers of the pit lined up against the camp and prepared to Nebraska’s Fort Robinson and surrendered. danger of Rowlfie having to go to a shelter. The bull, I have to take a tiny bit of vengeance. I march. A force of 1,200 Native Americans Five months later, a guard fatally stabbed him Rev was in love, and once she digs her heels now call Rowlfiie “Fifi,” just to annoy Dad. turned back the first column on June 17. Five in on an issue, you couldn’t move her with a Rowlf doesn’t mind at all. He's found his home. days later, General Alfred Terry ordered Custer’s 7th Cavalry to scout ahead for enemy troops. On the morning of June 25, Custer drew near the camp and decided to press on ahead rather than wait for reinforcements. At mid-day, Custer’s 600 men entered the Little Bighorn Valley. Among the Native Americans, word quickly spread of the impending attack. The older Sitting Bull rallied the warriors and saw to the safety of the women and children, while Crazy Horse set off with a large force to meet the attackers head on. Despite Custer’s desperate attempts to regroup his men, they were quickly overwhelmed. Custer and some 200 men in his battalion were attacked by as many as 3,000 Native Americans; within an hour, Custer and every last one of his soldiers were dead. The Battle of Little Bighorn–also called Custer’s Last Stand–marked the most decisive Rowlfie in repose. Native American victory and the worst U.S. Lt. Colonel George Custer Army defeat in the long Plains Indian War. The gruesome fate of Custer and his men outraged after he allegedly resisted imprisonment by many white Americans and confirmed their Indian policemen. image of the Indians as wild and bloodthirsty. Meanwhile, the U.S. government increased its Dotson’s Other Note: While doing my annual efforts to subdue the tribes. Within five years, research of January 8th, I re-read the story of almost all of the Sioux and Cheyenne would be Crazy Horses’ last battle which led me to review confined to reservations. the facts of Custer’s last stand. This triggered my memories, that while a proud member of While no US Army soldier survived the the First Cavalry Division, of participating in engagement, one horse was found alive on ceremonies observing the anniversary of the the battlefield. The horse, named Comanche, death of Comanche. Do any of you Moon Monkeys suffer this malady which your thoughts trigger memories, which trigger memories, which trigger memories, ad-infinitum? Your thoughts regarding this or any articles appearing in The Island Moon are greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading and commenting on Senior Moments. I can be reached at: [email protected] and/or Land Line: 361-949- 7681 Cell: 530-748-8475. Please Note: The next Veterans Roundtable Meeting will be Comanche-Sole Survivor of Custer’s Last Stand Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 9-11 AM, 3209 S. Staples. All had belonged to Captain Myles Keough, and Veterans, their families and anyone interested had suffered no less than seven bullet wounds in Veterans affairs, are invited. Coffee & during the battle. Though he was heralded as doughnuts are provided. Hope to see you there. the lone survivor of the battle, many historians Also our Veterans Radio Round Table is on the believe that as many as 100 horses survived and air on KEYS AM 1440, 8 – 9 AM, Saturdays. were either captured or bolted. The next will air January 7, 2016. Please listen After the battle, Comanche was transported to and call in. The listener/text line is: 361-560- Ft. Abraham Lincoln in the Dakota Territory, 5397…It’s your show. and he was officially retired from service Hang in there/Have fun! in April 1878. As part of his retirement, the commanding officer of the fort ordered that January 12, 2017 Island Moon A 7 Dedication of Historical Marker for Rockport Air Force Station The Aransas County Historical Commission the active period: Major Richard Flaa, Major with airport and county officials will dedicate Pete Tedder and Major Walter Falk. Falk later an Historical Marker about the Rockport served several terms as mayor of Rockport. Air Force Station on Tuesday, February 7 Other airmen remained in the area or returned to at 10:00 AM at the Aransas County Airport, Rockport after active duty. Bob Hewes became Wendell Road off SH 35 north. Guests will Sheriff of Aransas County and later Rockport be welcomed by Carol Thompson, chair of the Chief of Police. Gordon Stanley and Chuck Aransas County Historical Commission (CHC) Maslonka went into the boating business. Other and light refreshments will be served. men married local girls or chose to settle in the The 813th Aircraft Control and Warning area like Dallas Ford, Mike Paul, Bob Crager, Squadron moved to Rockport in 1958 and Frank Wix, Coy Kirkpatrick, Ken Hartlein and remained until 1963 when it was deactivated. Tom Landers. Some of the former airmen plan As an aircraft detection and monitoring site, to return for the marker dedication. the station was an important part of the early- The Aransas County Historical Commission is warning system so vital during the Cold War. charged with promoting an appreciation of local The station typically employed 90 to 140 and state history. The marker committee is airmen at any one time. It was a totally self- one of several programs actively relating local sufficient unit and well-secured with a high history in the community. If you are interested fence and armed gate guard. 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But once again this amounted time was 4 degrees, with a wind chill factor of there has been tremendous improvement in cold to nothing as Fouts was intercepted in the end -11 degrees. The , a defensive- weather equipment for all participants in games zone by rookie safety . minded team under Halas, had won the West played in less than ideal weather. Of course, Division with an 11-1-2 record and were every day, I hear “football is supposed to be On the opening drive of the second half, San hosting the East Division champion, the 11-4 played outside in all kinds of weather.” Diego drove to the Bengals 38-yard line, only New York Giants. to lose their fourth turnover of the day when Baby-It’s Cold Outside Reggie Williams stripped the ball from Chuck Both teams were loaded with future Hall-of- Fame players. New York’s offense had great In players like Y.A. Title, Hugh McElhenny, Alex (NFL) lore, the “Freezer Webster, Frank Gifford, Roosevelt Brown, Sam Bowl” was the 1981 American Huff, Joe Morrison and Andy Robustelli. Football Conference (AFC) Championship Game between Chicago was equally impressive with Billy the San Diego Chargers and the Wade, Ed O’Bradovich, Richie Petibone, Bengals. The game, Ronnie Bull, , , won by the Bengals, 27–7, was , , and Stan played in the coldest temperature Jones. The 1963 Chicago Bears were known in NFL history in terms of wind as the “.” They owned chill. (The coldest in terms of air the league’s best defense and gave up only 144 temperature was the Ice Bowl.*) points that season. Air temperature was −9 °F The Giants scored first on a pass from (−23 °C), but the wind chill, quarterback, Y.A. Tittle, to Frank Gifford. The factoring in a sustained wind of Bears responded with a quarterback sneak 27 miles per hour (43 km/h), was Billy Wade by Billy Wade from the two-yard line. Don −37 °F or −38 °C (calculated as Chandler kicked a from the 13-yard −59 °F or −51 °C using the now -Cincinnati heart and an even stronger faith. line to push New York ahead, 10-7. Then outdated wind chill formula in Bears’ quarterback, Billy Wade, scored again Muncie and Cincinnati lineman place at the time). The game was played on This man represented everything that was on a sneak, this time from the one-yard line. recovered it. Then Anderson went to work, January 10, 1982 at Cincinnati's Riverfront good in the game of football and life. He Chicago won the 1963 NFL Championship 14- rushing three times for 31 yards and completing Stadium. had discipline, will and toughness. He also 10. Wade scored both touchdowns for Chicago. a 19-yard pass to Ross on a drive that moved the had more moves than chess champion, Bobby The Bears defense forced six turnovers in the The game was one of the few in NFL history ball inside the San Diego 10-yard line. Following Fisher. He had all the things you would want cold weather. It would be the last title the in which the same team kicked off to begin both three incompletions and a touchdown called in a quarterback: height, strength, command, Chicago Bears would win under the tutelage of halves. Cincinnati won the toss and instead back by a holding penalty, Breech's 38-yard smarts and guts. Regardless of what had Head Coach George “Papa Bear” Halas. Billy of receiving, elected to have the brutally cold field goal made the score 20–7. On their next happened the play before, when he stepped into Wade was replaced as the starting quarterback wind at their backs to start the game, believing drive, Anderson's five completions moved the the huddle, you could hear a pin drop. He was in 1965, by Rudy Bukich. As a Bear, Wade it would neutralize San Diego's passing game ball deep into Chargers territory, but defensive all man, even his earlobe had muscles. I have completed 767 passes in 1,407 attempts. Billy and help the Bengals to build an early lead. back put an found that the great all have one Wade finished his career with the Chicago end to it when he recovered thing in common. They like being up by 21 Bears, sixth in career passing-yards, with 9,958, a fumble from Ross that had points with time running out, but love it more and third in touchdowns thrown, with 68. been forced by . when their team is down by 3 with the ball The Chargers then drove to the and a chance. All you had to do was watch. Disappointment in Chicago Bengals 20-yard line, but on third The game just seemed easier for him to play At the end of the 1966 season, after retiring down, Fouts tripped over the foot than others. He played before the days of the of guard and from the Bears, Wade prepared to move back to shotgun formation. Quarterback, , his beloved hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, was downed for an 11-yard loss. once said, “What I will miss most is walking up Then Benirschke missed a 50- and enter the banking business. But Halas behind the center.” Several years before Green contacted Bill at the end of that season and told yard field goal try on the next Bay Packer, Bart Starr, scored a touchdown on a play. Wade he had a surprise for him and to report quarterback sneak, against the , to training camp on May 1, 1967. Wade was Taking the ball back after the in the “Ice Bowl,” it was Billy Wade who had 37, well-respected and thrilled. There was missed field goal, Cincinnati made the quarterback sneak fashionable. speculation that Halas may retire and Wade put the game away with a 14- Vanderbilt thought he may have a chance to become the new The strategy paid off as Cincinnati built a 10–0 play touchdown drive. Anderson was injured head coach of the Chicago Bears. “Wade was lead in the first quarter. San Diego would score early in and replaced for two plays by William James “Bill” Wade, Jr., was born in a favorite of Papa Bear,” said Bears’ Chairman, their only touchdown in the second, but gave Jack Thompson. But Johnson kept the Bengals Nashville, Tennessee, on October 4, 1930. In George McCaskey. Another name that kept up another score to the Bengals and trailed moving on those plays, first rushing for 8 yards 1921, his father, William James Wade, played coming up to replace Halas was George Allen, 17–7 at halftime. Accordingly, San Diego used and then gaining 14 yards on a screen pass on and captained the 7-0-1 Vanderbilt football Wade’s friend and mentor when both were with its option at the beginning of the second half 3rd down and 8. Later on the drive, Johnson team. His mother, Mary Terecia Price, was a the . “George Allen had to receive the kickoff, resulting in Cincinnati converted a 4th and inches situation with a homemaker. Bill was educated at Woodmont an incredible football mind,” said Wade. “He kicking off to begin both halves—and in the 7-yard run, and Anderson eventually finished Elementary and graduated from Montgomery could come up with things that nobody else had same direction both times, using their second it off with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Don Bell High School in 1948. Bill then enrolled even considered in terms of strategy.” half option to again begin the half with the wind Bass, making the final score 27–7. San Diego at Vanderbilt University in the fall, on a full ’ last year with Chicago was at their backs. responded with a drive to the Bengals 5-yard athletic scholarship. Known as “Billy” during line, but turned the ball over on downs with less his playing days, he was big for a quarterback indeed 1967. Wade reported to the Bears’ camp Aided by an 18-yard completion from than three minutes left. in the 1950’s. He wore black high-top football on May 1, 1967, as asked. On May 8, Halas Anderson to tight end Dan Ross, Cincinnati cleats and would grow to stand 6’2” tall and announced that would be the Bears’ Fouts completed 15 of 28 passes for 185 yards scored first with a 31-yard field goal from kicker weighed 202 pounds. As the quarterback, Wade new head coach. Wade was astonished and and a touchdown, with two ; . Then linebacker Rick Razzano proceeded to break every passing record for the angry. What Halas had really wanted was to try the future Hall of Fame QB Commodores, during his three years there. and convince Wade to return one more year and sadly noted that the brutal play with the Bears. After 30 years in the game weather conditions made it very From 1949-1951, Billy Wade threw for 3,397 of football, Wade was done. He went home to difficult for him to throw the yards and 31 touchdowns during his college Nashville. ball, adding he was impressed career. In 1950, as a junior at Vanderbilt, Billy that Ken Anderson was able to Wade threw 16 touchdown passes. That stat Bill Wade passed away quietly in a retirement throw spirals during the game. remained a Vanderbilt single-season record for home located in Nashville, Tennessee. Wade Muncie was the top rusher of the 32 years, until it was eclipsed by Whit Taylor, was legally blind and had been in poor health game with 94 yards. Anderson who threw 22 touchdowns, in 1982. the last ten years of his life. He was 85. The date of his death will read Wednesday, March completed 14 of 22 passes for Wade was named the Southeastern Conference 161 yards and two touchdowns, 9, 2016. Bill and his wife, Mary Ellen, raised (SEC) Most Valuable Player in 1951 and was three children and had four grandkids. with no interceptions, and rushed selected second team All-American. Billy was for 39 yards. Johnson rushed for also named MVP of the 1951 North-South It has been written that Bill Wade was so 80 yards and a touchdown, while Shrine Game played in Miami. Wade played popular in Nashville during his playing also catching a pass for 14 yards. in the 1952 Senior Bowl, and was chosen to days that the Chicago Bears games were Both Winslow and Ken play in the College All-Star game in Chicago. shown locally on tape delay on Sundays, Anderson said that the wind Billy Wade is a member of the Tennessee during the season, after the local news. chill’s effect was so brutal that Sports Hall of Fame and a part of the 2008 they have felt its effects decades Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame. Billy Wade Andy Purvis is a local author and radio forced a fumble from Chargers' rookie kick later—Winslow in noting that he suffers from is still considered one of the greatest athletes in personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. returner James Brooks, and Don Bass recovered the residual impact of frostbite in one of his Vanderbilt history. In 1952, upon graduation com for all the latest info on his books or to for the Bengals on the San Diego 12-yard line. toes, and Anderson because his hands turn cold from Vanderbilt, Wade served two years in listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books Following a 4-yard run by Charles Alexander, and numb much more quickly in cold weather the U.S. Navy, while stationed in Coronado, are available online and can be found in the the Bengals scored a touchdown on an 8-yard now than they did pre-Freezer Bowl. California. local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be pass from Anderson to tight end M. L. Harris, contacted at [email protected]. Also increasing their lead to 10–0. Los Angeles Rams listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Brooks returned the ensuing Billy Wade was the first player taken in the Q & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc. kickoff 35 yards to the 43-yard 1952 NFL draft, by the Los Angeles Rams. He com 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The line. Then on 3rd down and 9, joined the Rams in 1954, after his service in the home of the Houston Astros. Fouts' 21-yard completion to U.S. Navy was completed. Billy Wade played moved the ball to for the Rams from 1954 to 1961. His win-loss the Bengals 33. But Cincinnati's record as a starter, while in Los Angeles, was Charter Boat Owners and Operators Wanted defense halted the drive at the 13-23. Statistically, 1958 was Billy Wade’s for new location on Packery Channel 18-yard line and it ended with best year. Wade led the NFL in passing yards no points when , with 2,875. On November 6, 1959, Bill Wade kicking into the fierce wind, made a guest appearance on The Donna Reed missed a 37-yard field goal Show. There is a photograph of him wearing #9 Packery attempt. for the Los Angeles Rams and standing behind Flats After a Bengals punt, Chandler Reed with his hands on her hips. Floating Cabin Repairs gave the Chargers good field In 1961, Wade was traded to the Bears, along Large Boat Slip (22’ x 40’) available position with a 7-yard return with Del Shotner and John Guzik, for two players good for either repairs or rebuilding to the 45-yard line. San Diego and a draft pick. After the trade to Chicago, Located under the JFK bridge on Packery Channel then drove 55 yards and cut their Call for lease terms Wade started 49 games and went 27-20-2 as a Packery Flats Marina deficit to 10–7 when Fouts, desperately trying *Ice Bowl: 1967 National Football League starter, from 1961 to 1964. Billy topped the to avoid a hit from lineman Eddie Edwards, Championship Game played on December 31 league again in 1962 in pass completions and 361-774-8886 managed to fire a pass to at the at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin line of scrimmage, who subsequently raced 33 between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay yards down the right sideline for a score. But Packers. Send letters and photos to [email protected] the Bengals stormed right back on a drive set up by 's 40-yard kickoff to the 46-yard Dotson’s Other Note: A good friend of mine, line. Faced with 3rd down and 7 inside the red the late Dave Parry, was the Side Judge in Choose one of our zone later in the drive, Anderson kept the drive the “Freezer Bowl”. He suffered from frost going with a 16-yard completion to bitten fingers and toes. His son John Parry, is Signature Paninis and a on the Chargers 1-yard line, and fullback Pete currently an NFL Referee. Many football fans I medium Gelato... 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1 of 1 1 of 1 1/10/2017 5:42 PM 1/10/2017 5:43 PM January 12, 2017 Island Moon A 13 STATE Texas Senate Opens 85th Session Tourism in the Coastal Bend By Richard Lee The most important job for the Legislature in any session is crafting the state budget, and Texas Senate News this time it will have less money available than By Todd Hunter, District 32 The Legislature of the State of Texas was called last biennium. That’s according to the revenue and parks. ‘Outdoor Sports’, which includes to order in both houses on Tuesday, kicking off a estimate released by State Comptroller Glenn Tourism is a booming fishing, hiking, and water sports, was also fresh 140 day session for lawmakers to address Hegar on Monday, who estimates the state will industry in Texas – not extremely popular – accounting for 23.4% of the needs and future of the state. Lt. Gov. collect $104.9 billion in revenue over the next to mention an essential stays. In addition, 37.2 % of the activities in Dan Patrick was happy to welcome members two years. The Texas Constitution says that component of the state’s economy. As one of which visitors engaged fell within the ‘Culture’ new and old to the storied building. “We are lawmakers can’t spend more than the state takes the state’s most popular tourist destinations, this category, which included trips to historic blessed to serve others, especially with people in, and that number is down almost three billion is especially true in the Coastal Bend. In 2015 sites, touring and sightseeing, and visiting we respect,” he told the 31 members and their dollars from last biennium. Budget writers alone, travel accounted for over $68.7 billion in museums and art exhibits. The ‘Libation/ families in a packed Senate Chamber. Senators will also start with less money in the bank this direct spending in Texas. In addition, tourism Culinary’ category, which includes culinary/ were also welcomed to Austin by Gov. Greg session, with $1.5 billion left in state coffers also directly supported 648,000 jobs across a dining experiences and winery/distillery/ Abbott, who challenged members to set aside compared to more than seven billion dollars variety of sectors, representing a 3.5 percent brewery tours, represented 25% of visits. The political differences and to work for the benefit two years ago. increase from the previous year. Given these average length of the stay was 2.2 days. Visitors of the people of Texas. “People of both political statistics, I would like to discuss the sizable While revenue collections were up a modest traveling by automobile accounted for 95.3% of parties can come together to ensure that Texas impact travel and tourism have in the state and, 1.7 percent over last biennium, Hegar said that the method of travel, while 2.7% traveled by air retains its extraordinary brand of opportunity,” most importantly, in the Coastal Bend. an estimated $4.7 billion in sales tax funds, for an average distance traveled of 249 miles. said Abbott. “We may bring different political earmarked toward transportation spending According to a report released by the Office perspectives, but we unite under one capitol The Governor’s Office report also included by voters who approved Proposition 7 on last of the Governor’s Economic Development dome. “ demographic profiles of visitors to our area. November’s ballot, drove the estimate below & Tourism Division, the Corpus Christi The average age of visitors was 45.8 years old. Three freshman Senators took the oath of 2016-2017 levels. Another factor was the Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes 18-34 year olds accounted for 31% of visits, office for the first time on Tuesday. Senator sharp drop in oil and gas prices since 2014, Corpus Christi and Port Aransas and Aransas, 35-49 year olds accounted for 29.1%, 55-64 Dawn Buckingham will represent the 24th impacting the state’s collections from the oil Nueces and San Patricio counties, ranks as the year olds for 24.2%, and 65+ years for 15.7%. District of Texas, a central region that stretches and gas severance tax. “Still, the diversity of sixth-most visited destination in the state out of The average household income of visitors was from Abilene in the north to Fredericksburg the Texas economy has allowed for slow but 26 metropolitan statistical areas. Economically, $78,889, and the average visitor spent $102.50/ in the south, as well as parts of west Austin. continued economic expansion and steady travel and tourism accounted for over $1.3 per day. These facts and figures can be found at This is her first term in the Legislature. The growth in employment, which we expect to billion in direct spending and 17,000 jobs. www.travel.texas.gov . other two new members are both former state continue over the coming biennium. Texas According to the report, 90.6% of visitors to If you would like to review more about the Representatives. After 10 years in the House, stands in contrast to other states with large the area in 2015 were Texans, which made legislature, please visit the Texas Legislature Senator Borris Miles will represent SD 13, energy industries, many of which have suffered the Coastal Bend area one of the top three online at www.capitol.state.tx.us/ . If you have which comprises much of the city of Houston. declines in employment and economic output,” tourist destinations for in state travel alongside questions regarding any of the information Senator Bryan Hughes will represent SD 1, said Hegar. The comptroller’s estimate predicts Houston and San Antonio. Some information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not which includes parts of the northeast region of economic growth in 2017 of 2.5 percent and shows that a large group of out-of-state visitors hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. the state including the City of Tyler. His prior about 3 percent in 2018-19, less than the 20- originated from Colorado Springs, CO, Atlanta, As always, my offices are available at any time service in the House began in 2003. year average of 3.8 percent but well above last GA and Missoula, MT. to assist with questions, concerns or comments year’s anemic rate of 0.2 percent. The report also outlined the different (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office; activity categories in which visitors to the 361-949-4603). area participated. As you might expect, our State Predicted to Raise $1.4 Billion in beaches are enormous assets to our region - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 and the Coastal Bend – 54.4% of activities Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). Biennium could be attributed to the ‘Nature’ category, He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. including beach/waterfront, wildlife viewing, texas.gov or at 512-463-0672. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar released 2019, while the state’s unemployment rate is the state’s Biennial Revenue Estimate this expected to remain relatively unchanged at 4.5 week, showing the state is projected to have percent in both fiscal 2018 and 2019. Apply Now for City Beach and Park approximately $104.9 billion in revenue available for general-purpose spending during Other revenue sources the 2018-19 biennium. motor vehicle-related taxes, including sales, Vendor Permits State budgets are based on two year periods rental and manufactured housing taxes, are to coincide with the meeting of the legislature expected to reach $9.87 billion, up 6.7 percent Six-Month Permit Period from March to August which meets every other year. from 2016-17. The total represents a 2.7 percent decrease oil production tax collections are projected to 2017. Deadline to Apply is January 27. from the amounts available for the 2016- generate $4.7 billion in the 2018-19 biennium, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Are you scouting Texas 78401. Contact Laura Jasso at 361-826- 17 biennium. It’s important to note that this a 32.3 percent increase from $3.6 billion for a place to sell your food or other goods? The 3417 or [email protected] . generated in the current biennium; natural gas decline is not due to a projected drop in total Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department Gulf Beach Operations Office at 8185 HWY tax collections in the 2018-19 biennium are is accepting applications from vendors to sell revenue collections from the 2016-17 biennium 361, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418. Contact expected to be $1.7 billion, 27 percent more their food or goods at its City beaches and to the 2018-19 biennium. The Comptroller is Martha Lawhon at 361-826-3469 or MarthaL@ than the $1.3 billion collected in 2016-17. parks. We added a new vending location in an projecting overall revenue growth from the cctexas.com . current biennium to the next. Such growth, the state’s franchise tax revenue for all funds is effort to enhance the experience of our beach Parks & Recreation Department Office at City however, is offset by a significantly lower estimated to be $7.8 billion for 2018-19, a 2.4 and park visitors. Hall, 3rd Floor; 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus beginning balance of $1.5 billion. In addition, percent increase. Six-month Vending Permits from March to Christi, Texas 78401. Contact Jose Ramirez at a 2015 voter-approved constitutional provision August 2017 will be issued to vendors. This will The state’s Rainy Day Fund balance currently 361-826-PLAY. (Proposition 7) dedicates up to $5 billion in stands at approximately $10.2 billion. Absent not affect current vendors approved through biennial sales tax revenue to the State Highway For more information about the wide variety any additional appropriations that might be February. Applications are now being accepted Fund (SHF) starting in the 2018-19 biennium to of programs and services offered by the Corpus made by the Legislature, the balance is expected until 5pm on Friday, January 27, 2017, from address important transportation infrastructure Christi Parks & Recreation Department, visit to be $11.9 billion at the end of the 2018-19 vendors seeking permits to operate at City needs. www.ccparkandrec.com or call 361-826-PLAY. biennium. beaches or parks. Applications will be reviewed, “Ongoing weakness in activity related to and if necessary a drawing will be held to “While our state revenues were down in 2016 oil and natural gas has been a drag on state determine vendor locations. Upon selection, and we face some difficult decisions in the economic growth and led to lagging revenue vendors will be notified and a permit will be coming months, Texas remains fiscally healthy,” collections in 2016,” Hegar said. “Still, the issued for the location prior to the beginning of Hegar said. “Despite energy-related headwinds, diversity of the Texas economy has allowed for the permit period. Vendors selected to receive Texas has gained 210,000 jobs in the last year, slow but continued economic expansion and permits may be required to undergo and pass Why Purchase From Gary Lunt, Inc.? and while our gains have not been at the same background checks prior to issuing permits. The t 13 years of proven quality and service steady growth in employment, which we expect t rapid rate as a few years ago, it is important to application is available on the City of Corpus Over 4,000 lights sold and working toDay to continue over the coming biennium. Texas t The only know system on the Gulf Cost note that we have added jobs in 19 of the last stands in contrast to other states with large Christi website at http://www.cctexas.com/ which has actually passed the 20 months. We have also seen signs of possible Building Inspector’s test using the energy industries, many of which have suffered customer-service-center/online-services/city- improvement in recent months, with some permit-forms/index. Completed applications national electric code requirements declines in employment and economic output.” u.s. Patent 7,008,081 Issued march 7, 2006 modest acceleration in job growth and oil prices and required documentation for vending permits 1 year LImIteD Warranty Sate sales tax and rig counts rising. 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Added to this are other GR-R revenues specific purposes and therefore unavailable for of $49.2 billion and a beginning balance general-purpose spending. of approximately $1.5 billion, bringing the subtotal to $108.0 billion. From this subtotal, $3.1 billion will be set aside for transfers to Creating Dreams the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF) and the SHF, leaving $104.9 billion available to the for Island Homeowners Legislature for general-purpose spending in the since 1987 next biennium. • New Homes Growth rate • Remodels • Additions Following a strong 5.9 percent increase in real gross state product in fiscal 2015, the Texas • Repairs economy is estimated to have grown by only 0.2 • No job too big percent in fiscal 2016. In fiscal 2017, the Texas or too small economy is projected to grow by 2.5 percent. That growth rate should increase slightly to 3.0 Call 774-7043 for estimate percent in fiscal 2018 and 3.1 percent in fiscal 2019. 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Bert is opening a jewelry store, right across The fresh snow blows off the field and into the from the Frostbite Falls Drugstore. This is big driveway in the wild wind, making some deep news! It’s not so far-fetched considering that he drifts. I try to see it coming and park down on has been making beautiful rings, bracelets, and the road, so I don’t wake up snowed in. Bert earrings for the last few years. He is stepping likes to shovel his way out, or else get stuck. out. Watch for a Clip-n-save coupon for your Thank goodness for our young and vigorous next adornment. Insiders’ tip? Come in the plow guy, with his big truck and big sense of humor. He insightfully mentioned: “My wife’s from the Dominican Republic, and hasn’t been stuck in fifteen years, with her snow tires on (her car). You might like to get some of those ...” Staying warm takes about half the day it seems. Bert is a champ at keeping the woodshed stocked, and hauling in the piles every couple days. He has a two handed snow scooper, so he clears a path to the wood, dumps out the snow, and replaces it with armloads of the birch and maple split logs, drags it into the basement. Then every trip up the stairs we grab a couple The Winter Texans are here and Jim knows how to dress for the rain logs and feed the fire. It eats plenty. Night at the Races Save the Date Saturday, January 28 The Padre Island Rotary is presenting their Follow us on Facebook and the Island Moon as popular “Night at the Races”. The event we approach the event. We are looking for some is Saturday, January 28, at the Veranda at race sponsors and food sponsors. You will get Schlitterbahn, beginning at 6:00. your monies worth by being m e n t i o n e d Ticket price is $35.00, which includes appetizer throughout the evening as well as having your buffet and a cash bar with Happy Hour prices all signs and/or banners posted around the room. evening. Tickets are being sold at Schlitterbahn, The Padre Island Rotary is a service group. and by all Rotary Members. We raise funds and spend the majority of our You will watch actual races shown on multiple monies in the local community. We support the TV’s around the restaurant. You will place your Adoption Awareness Picnic program that bets at three betting windows then proceed to pairs local foster children in our area with vetted cheer your horse t o families for adoption; we support Interact, But here in our white and gray world, we are win. There will be 8 races with ten horses in which is the high school equivalent of Rotary. cozy. We sure hope you are too. each race. You will bet on them with $1,000.00 This program has been thriving at F l o u r Bluff High school for years. There are over 100 Oh, and the budget update? It’s a lot of fun in funny money that you will receive upon entrance. During the members. Our cub has several members that summer, when the sun is out. rummaging around in the number world. My work as sponsors along with a school sponsor. hunch so far? Well there just isn’t really enough Evening, if you run out of the funny money, We give out a number of s c h o l a r s h i p s This week we had such strong sharp-edged money. Easy to figure out. I’m doing much you can always buy more. You will also be able throughout the year for academia and wind that the little birds couldn’t hold on to the better on the resolution about the vegetables. to buy a horse each race for $20.00. There will community services. We support RYLA which feeder long enough to get more that one tiny be 10 sold at each race. is a rotary sponsored Youth Leadership Camp. bird bite. The woodpecker lasted the longest. Stay warm y’all! We pay for up to 3 selected Interact members He was so ruffled that all the black and white If that horse wins, you win $100 and a bottle of Betty and Bert to attend each year. We supply them with their feathers jumbled up the pattern. champagne to share with your friends. club shirts, and snacks for their meeting. Another At the end of the evening you turn your favorite program is our Women’s Shelter winnings in for raffle tickets for some great Birthday Party. Each month we check with the Winter Market Port Aransas CAN prizes. Your admission ticket will have a door local women’s shelter and find out how many of prize stub on it that you will drop in the bucket the children have birthdays. Our members pick January 14-15 in (Collaborating As upon entering. We will be calling numbers up pizzas, several birthday cakes, drinks throughout the night for some good prizes as and age appropriate gifts for each birthday Aransas Pass Neighbors) well. child. We also support Timon’s Ministries back pack and tennis shoe program. Texas Market Guide announces its first event Port Aransas CAN is a newly formed This is a really fun night on the Island. Get of 2017. The sixth annual Texas Winter Market organization whose mission is to improve our up, shake off the cold and come join us at The For additional information contact me at I comes to the Aransas Pass Civic Center. The community by facilitating neighbors helping Races. We also welcome our Winter Texans to [email protected] or Margie Corbett at Civic Center is located at 700 W. Wheeler Ave. neighbors. Port Aransas CAN is designed to join in the fun. [email protected] Aransas Pass. Aransas Pass was chosen as the be a youth/adult program for helping elderly, show site due to the great local shoppers and disabled and other residents in need who wonderful convention facility. It has also been are unable to physically or financially help said that a quality arts and crafts event would be themselves. most welcome in the area. Port Aransas CAN is looking for projects that Vendors from around the country will show meet the following criteria: items such as candles, clothing, gourmet foods, You must own and live on the property in Port jewelry, Texas handmade, art, gifts, metal art, Aransas. No work can be done on a rented or Texas wine, gifts for the guys,home décor, leased property BINGO at the BEACH Coming Soon garden related gifts, and so much more. Typical projects would include mowing and Texas Winter Market I will be held on January general yard work, trimming low lying tree Schlitterbahn to Host Kiwanis Club BINGO 14-15, and show hours are 9-5 Saturday and limbs and bushes, picking up old wood and By Brent Rourk 10-4 Sunday. This event is open to the public. Team and Science Olympiad, supply once a other objects for disposal and carrying them Admission to the show is $3.00; however, Get your Daubers ready and your mind in month food bags for students at Flour Bluff, curbside, and minor repairs to the exterior of customers can save $1.00 on their admission by the frame to have fun as the Kiwanis Club of Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, and a Children’s the home. bringing a canned good or nonperishable food Padre Island begins its 6 week stretch of wildly Breakfast with Santa. item (such as peanut butter, macaroni & cheese, Limited work inside the home would be popular Thursday night BINGO at the BEACH The Kiwanis Club of Padre Island is asking rice, tuna, canned meats, etc.) as a donation to considered. Some homes just require more beginning February 2nd at Schlitterbahn on the local businesses to help co-sponsor the BINGO the food pantry. Admission is good for all days skilled labor and time than the program can Island. This very festive annual 6 week event has evenings. Each of the six Bingo sponsorships is and kids 12 and under are always free. provide. provided Islanders with a welcome opportunity $50. To participate in all six Bingo’s the cost to have some great, clean fun during the week For general information please call 888-225- There will be no cost to the homeowner, and all is $250. Your business will be advertised by with friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers 3427. projects will be completed. a posted sign and will be announced at each and to win cash and door prizes. Bingo that you sponsor. You may also wish The program was born when local resident to provide a gift certificate or gift basket to be Johnie Swenson visited St. Martins and was Serving as a major fundraiser for children Port A. Garden Club in our community, the Kiwanis supports used a raffle prize. Checks should be made to impressed by their “Jollification” program. “Kiwanis Club of Padre Island”. Home Tour “Jollification” is a part of the islanders work assistance with the special needs of Court ethic and cooperative society, a tradition that Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) clients, The Kiwanis Club of Padre Island meets on Make your plans now for the Annual Home combines work and celebration for the benefit local sponsorship for the Texas General Land the first and third Wednesdays of the month Tour on Jan. 28th in Port Aransas. This year’s of a family member, friend, or the community Office Adopt-A-Beach Clean Up on Padre at noon at The Veranda at Schlitterbahn. Our event features “Old Town” Port Aransas, with as a whole. She brought the idea back to her Island in the Spring and the Fall, Explorer Post guest speakers are always very interesting and the diverse collection of homes, cottages and Port Aransas church, Trinity by the Sea, and the 133 (a police officer lead at-risk Boy Scout informative. Please consider joining us for a a few surprises all located in the heart of Port idea was born to start Port Aransas CAN. Troop), Timon’s Ministry, the Flour Bluff High meeting. For additional information contact Aransas. From homes of historical significance School and Junior High School Math & Science Maybeth at 361-244-2337 or John at 361-779- to newly renovated to new construction to The city of El Campo has already established Team, Boy Scout 949, Key Club at Veterans 0477. “glamping” you will visit homes that showcase a similar program and has generously provided High School, the Island Foundation, Center for island living at its finest. The casas, cottages advice and information. The first meetings Coastal Studies at Texas A&M (life jackets for Get ready to BINGO – the next number called and homes are the perfect example of the life have brought together city leadership, city children), the Seashore Middle Academy Math might be yours! and charm that is “old town” Port Aransas. employees, ministers, civic organization, contractors, realtors, school employees, citizens This one of a kind home tour provides visitors and retirees to bring this idea to fruition. Frank with several options for viewing. The Home Morgan has agreed to act as Chairperson for the tour is accessible via bus, bicycle, golf carts, core committee. vehicles or on foot. Tour maps and brochures listing the tour homes are available at the The first project is already in the planning Community Center. Bus tours are available at stages. The goal is to make this a quarterly 9:00 and 11:00am—cost is $25.00 per person. day of “jollification” for the city. This is an 24 Hour opportunity for the entire community to come Self-guided tours are available from 1:00 to together to help our own! The goal is to involve Emergency Service 5:00pm—cost is $20.00 per person Bus tour the schools, scout groups, Keep Port Aransas tickets are limited to 90 per tour; self-guided Beautiful and other civic organizations to tickets are unlimited. help with labor and funding. The cost will be Tickets are available for purchase: minimal and donations from business and the Carpet Cleaning Tile & Wood Cleaning civic community will be welcome. Susan Castor Collection, 1908 Hwy 361 Air Duct Cleaning Fire & Water Damage Projects will be submitted for consideration. Gratitude, 316 N. Station Street or on tour day Our first workday is Saturday, January 28th at the Port Aransas Community Center Upholstery Cleaning Restoration (weather permitting). If you or a friend is Get More Information on the Tour (or contact in need of assistance, or you would like to PAGC for an interview): volunteer, please contact Port Aransas Can at Call for our Daily Specials Call or text the PAGC phone at 361-332-8080 361-749-6449 Email [email protected] 361-993-9300 Follow us on our website www. PortAransasGardenClub.org book online at www.servicemaster-tx.com January 12, 2017 Island Moon A 15 WINTER TEXAN ROUND-UP!

Upcoming Fun for Winter Texans! Port A. Parks & Rec class. Please call Sally Jo at 361-271-7765 to food and drink specials. Aransas. Programs may not occur during sign up. [email protected] 361-749-4158 Port Aransas Art Center 323 N. Alister inclement weather. www.cityofportaransas.org/parks Pickleball Pickleball has resumed and 361-749-7334 Tuesdays Drop In & Draw 1/19/17 – 1/26/17: Public Lecture Series – will continue until March 10. Bill and Laura Dance Night Thursday, Jan. 12 and 19, -Pat Donohue - 9:30am-12:30pmCost:$20.00 The Marine Science Institute hosts a popular Arvold are coordinating pickleball for 6:30pm at Community Center, 408 N. non-members $18 Members Come, learn to public lecture series on Thursday evenings the Parks & Rec. Tuesday, Thursday, and Alister St. couples, singles welcome for fun, draw or improve your skills, you will have a at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.), Marine Saturday, from 1-3pm (may be longer). They socializing and exercise. Line dancing, 80s great time! Bring your drawing supplies. (First Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter play on three courts on the inline skating rink step…something for everyone. Donation Tuesday is portrait drawing if you don’t want Avenue, Port Aransas. All lectures are free and at the community park weather permitting. accepted for a non-profit. Snacks and drinks to do a portrait you may bring something else especially prepared for the public. Contact Parks & Rec Community Program provided. No need to have skills; come learn, if you wish). Coordinator Pam Greene at 361-749-4158 1/19/17 - “From Sunflowers to Spikes to teach and enjoy. or [email protected] or Laura THURSDAYS--SOFT PASTELS- LAURA Santa Claus: My peculiar sixty years’ career Pastime Matinee Jan. 18, 2:30 pm – Parks Arvold at [email protected] for more GRIFFITH- ~ 9:30 am -12:30 pm-Cost: in Science and Technology” by Tony Amos, & Rec sponsored movies each Wednesday information. $20.00 non-members\ $18 members Learn University of Texas Marine Science Institute this very fun and artistic medium. Laura has afternoon. This will be held at Community 1/26/17 “What’s up with the Weather? Ask Winter Walking Tours Mission-Aransas a great lesson plan each week or complete Center, 408 N. Alister St. (return to PACT next an Expert.” (Interactive Presentations with Reserve partners with Parks & Rec for nature something of your own. Use our pastels to week). Free movie, popcorn and drink. a Special Panel of Weather Experts) by walks. Tours are Fridays at 3pm through get started if you don’t have a set and consult John Metz and Lara Keys, National Weather It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad World: The story March. Stroll along the trails with guide Judy instructor about proper paper. begins during a massive traffic jam, caused Perkins to see what budding, blooming or Service; Dr Feiqin Xie, TAMUCC; and Dale by reckless driver Smiler Grogan (Jimmy bustling in the marshes, prairie and mottes of FRIDAYS -Beginning / Intermediate Nelson, KRIS TV Watercolor - nancy buskey / Kay Barnebey Durante), who, before kicking the bucket, the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Community Presbyterian Church cryptically tells the assembled drivers that he Pasture. 10am-1pm . Cost: $25 Come, learn to paint has buried a fortune in stolen loot, under the or advance your painting skills with great 129 S. Alister, Port A, 361-749-5321, jelm@ Bring binoculars, camera and water. Wear Big W. All of the motorists set out to find the instructors. Class is also taught by Nancy portabc.com walking shoes, sunscreen & mosquito spray. fortune. Buskey. Supply List available, the A/C has Meet at the Preserve Pavilion at the end of Port paints and brushes you can use to get started. Monday: Aerobics, Mahjongg, Beginning Yoga on the Beach Try out a free yoga Street. Line Dance, Intermediate Line Dance, AA lesson on Saturday, Jan. 14, 8am, courtesy Jan.23- Thru-March 13- MONDAYS-- Meeting, Prayer Shawl Needleworks, Learn Interval Training Offered by Parks and of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation. Bring SOFT PASTELS- DONNA GARVEN ~ 9:30 to Crochet Recreation with certified personal trainer blanket or towel suitable for use on beach. am -12:30 pm-Cost: $20.00 non-members\ Karen Decker (361-903-0901). Training is in Tuesday: Body Toning, Quilting & Sewing Meet under purple flag near Horace Caldwell $18 members Learn this very fun and artistic short spurts for all ages and levels. Work at For Charities, Beginning Tai Chi, Yoga, Pier at the end of Beach Street. Be on time as medium. She will have a lesson plan each your own pace. Both the 6:30 am (Monday, Advanced Paper Cutting, Advanced Tai Chi, instructor Nancy Myers will take participants week or complete something of your own. Use Wednesday and Friday) High Intensity Opry Jam, Advanced Watercolor, AA Meeting, to inside location if weather is bad. our pastels to get started if you don’t have a set Interval Class (HIIT) & the 5:15 pm (Monday, and consult the instructor about proper paper. Trip to San Antonio, Silk Tie Purses, Stained Picturing Port A Come see photos of local Wednesday) Beginner-Moderate Level class Glass Class places, nature and people on Sunday, Jan. will be held on an ongoing basis at the Port Art Center Workshops Wednesday: Aerobics, Scherenschnitte for 15, 6pm Event will be held at Port Aransas Aransas Senior High School located at 100 S. Cliff Welty-Lifelike Portraits2 Day Beginners, Spanish, Yoga, Mahjongg, AA Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Local Station Street. Classes will be held upstairs in Workshop 11am-4pm with a break Meeting, Drawing, Spiritual Sharing, Bible photographer LeAnna Morgan will present the 2nd floor foyer. Cost is $3 a class or $30 Dates:Monday January 9th & Wednesday Study photo slideshows of our area. LeAnna owns of for 15 classes. Cash or check to COPA. Open January 11th $100 includes both days pre-pay Island Paparazzi Photography and Commercial to men & women. Bring mat & water. Thursday: Body Toning, Creative Writing, by 1/6 Bait Dealer. Along with her photography, she Beginning Line Dance, Yoga, Bible Study, Spring Forest Qigong Event is held at 9am is the First Mate at The Scarlet Lady Dolphin Wine Whine & Design- January 15th 5-8pm AA Meeting, Two Sisters Crafts, Wuilting, every Saturday. Relax, just do it! Suzanne Adventures. The event is free and refreshments Cost: $40 Instructor-Arlene Hughes Donation Needleworks, Pinochle, Quilting, Crafts, Trips McCann leads a weekly moving meditation will be provided. to the Art Center’s Building Fund in the outdoor pavilion at the Nature Preserve Friday: Aerobics, Mahjongg, Cribbage, Brown Bag Lectures Hear a scintillating at Charlie’s Pasture. It will move to the Girl Exploring Florals—All Media 1 Day Tai Chi, Yoga, AA Meeting, Hand & Foot, presentation by Devorah Fox on “Dragon Scout hut inside the Parks & Recreation Workshop Judith DeShong Hall Saturday Siameese Mahjongg, Opry Jam, Abundant Appreciation Day” on Monday, Jan. 16. building, 739 W. Avenue A if weather is bad. January 28th 10am-4pm w/break Aging Support Groug “What if?” Those two words all too easily Being active in cooler morning temperature is ArtSign Workshop Lizz Harris/Annette Saturday: Trip to Progresso, Tuna Does send Devorah Fox spinning into flights of a great way to start your day! $3/person! Weber/You & Me & the Sea February 6th Vegas, Crafter’s Sale, Goldwing Express fancy. Best-selling author of The Bewildering Birding on the Boardwalk Learn a little 1-4pm Shows Adventures of King Bewilliam epic historical about birds at 9am every Wednesday. Join Dakota Rogers-Jacob’s Ladder Cost: $29 Ethel Eyerly Community Center fantasy series including “The Redoubt,” birding expert, Nan Dietert, as she points Wednesday February 8th 10am-12:30 voted one of 50 Self-Published Books Worth out what’s flying, floating or fishing at the The Ethel Eyerly Community Center in Flour Reading 2016, and “The Lost King,” awarded Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at the Lee Ricks Watercolor Workshop Bluff is open with a full activities schedule the All Authors Certificate of Excellence. She end of Ross Avenue. Birders of all ages and Dates:February 11 & 12 Time: 9:30-4:30 w/ which is shown below. All are welcome. It also wrote the historical thriller “Detour,” co- ability levels are encouraged to attend. Bring lunch break Cost: $125 is located at 654 Graham Road in Flour Bluff authored the contemporary thriller, “Naked your own binoculars. FREE! Easy Coil Baskets Judith DeShong Hall and is dedicated to helping those age 60 and Came the Sharks,” with Jed Donellie, over. A $1.50 donation is requested for meals Port Aransas Community Pool Winter Workshop Dates: February 13 & 20 Time:2-4 contributed to “Masters of Time: a SciFi/ which are served each day at 11:30. Schedule: Pool is heated. Closed Mondays. pm COST:$50 includes both Pre-pay by Feb. Fantasy Time Travel Anthology,” and “Magic 700 Clark Pkwy 361-749-2416 9th Monday Unveiled: An Anthology,” and has several Mystery Mini Short Reads to her name. Born Open Swim: Tuesday through Sunday 1-5pm. Dakota Rogers-French Riviera Journal- Silver Haired Fitness 10-11 AM Cost: $50 Wed. Feb. 15th 10am-12:30 in Brooklyn, New York, she now lives in The Lap Swim/Exercise: Tuesday through Friday ($8/month-Ladies Only) Barefoot Palace on the Texas Gulf Coast with 8am-5 pm, Saturday & Sunday noon-5pm. Dakota Rogers-2017 Calendar -Saturday rescued tabby cats ... and a dragon named Water Aerobics: Tuesday-Friday at noon & February 18th 10am-12noon Cost: $29 Computer Interest Group Every Second Inky. Visit the “Dee-Scoveries” blog at http:// Deep Water Aerobics: Tuesday-Friday 11am. Monday 12:30 to 2 PM Brenda Staresnick –Sketchbook devorahfox.com. Presentations begin at noon, Total Body Aquacize: Tuesday & Thursday Wii Bowling 12:30 PM at Port Aransas Community Center, 408 N. at 8:30am, Wednesday & Friday 9:30am and Journaling–Workshop March 25 Time: 10- Alister St. Bring your lunch and munch while Saturday at noon with AAAI Water Aerobics 2pm Cost:$30 + Supplies Pre-pay by 3/18 Tuesday hearing short interesting talks or slideshows instructor Sally Jo Bartlett. Wine Whine & Design Class Sunday Zumba Gold (Co-Ed) 10:30-11:30 AM on a variety of topics. January 15th 5-8pm Cost $40 BYOB & Snacks Weather permitting – Call first! ($20/month or $4/session) We’re Having Fun Activities This and We provide all the rest. Stress free, fun & Whooping Crane Festival Registration creative! Paint the pair of chickadees one step Table Tennis & Table Games-12 PM entertaining event starts back on Tuesday, Jan. Now Open Registration is open for the annual 17, with Stress Balls the first activity. at a time. Paint in simple steps guided by an Wednesday Whooping Crane Festival scheduled for artist. The Art Center provides all materials. All are held at 2pm, at Girl Scout hut in the February 23-26, 2017 in Port Aransas, Texas. 16X20 canvas, brushes, paint & wine glasses! Silver Haired Fitness 10-11 AM The festival is open to birders, photographers, Port Aransas Parks and Recreation building, So sign up now to save your spot!! ($8/month-Ladies Only) 739 W. Ave. A, on corner of Cut-Off Road. families, and anyone who loves the outdoors Activities are free and supplies are provided. and nature-related activities. As the festival Port A Glass Studio Chair Volleyball 12:30 PM-??? (about 3:30 WHF is learning how-to or not-to make or do has grown over the years, so has the variety Port A Glass Studio & Art Gallery has PM) something. Doesn’t always work, but always of events. World renowned crane expert, Dr. expanded its fused glass workshops this year AARP Chapter 4181 Meeting @ 1 PM (2nd fun! 1/24: Bath Salts, 1/31: Magnets. George Archibald, will be one of the featured and has added Glass Casting, Small dish & 4th Wednesdays) speakers. Festival attendees will have the Catamaran Cruises Register now to save making, Intro to enamel on glass as well as opportunity to take guided boat tours to the Painting Class 1:30-4:30 PM $5 per class 1st a spot for two trips scheduled for Monday, Dichroic Jewelry, Garden Stakes and intro Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to view the & 3rd Wednesdays Jan. 23, courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and to Reactive glass. Evening and weekend world’s last naturally-occurring population of Recreation. Enjoy sailing aboard the S/V Isla workshops have also been added to the Thursday Whooping Cranes on their wintering grounds. with Captain Tom Doran. Pre-registration is schedule. Private parties for small groups can Additional festival activities include birding Zumba Gold (Co-Ed) 10:30-11:30 AM required due to limited space aboard the boat. be arranged as well. Call 361-749-6358 or see and nature boat and bus tours, interactive Contact Pam Greene at 749-4158 or pamg@ www.portaglass.com for more information ($20/month, or $4/session) workshops and seminars, a painting and cityofportaransas.org to reserve space. Fee: and an online calendar. wine tasting class, a free nature-related trade Wii Bowling & Chair Volleyball - 12:30-4:45 $15 per person. Trip will be in channels and show, and a family birding field trip. For University of Texas Marine Science PM bays in area. Choose trip 11am-1pm or 1:30- more information and online registration, visit 3:30pm. Institute Quilting 2nd Thursday of the Month www.whoopingcranefestival.org. Several trips Go With the Flow Offered by Parks and are expected to fill up fast due to the popularity 1/12/17 - 1/27/17: Nature Walk - Come Friday Recreation, class is held on Fridays, 4-5pm of the festival, so participants are encouraged explore The Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Silver Haired Fitness 10-11 AM at Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 to register early. Online registration closes Pasture on a free docent led nature walk. This ($8/month – Ladies Only) Hwy 361 in Port Aransas. A balletic dance/ at 5:00 p.m. CST on February 14. Onsite Port Aransas Preserve has over two miles movement class set to ballet music and registration will open on February 23 at 1:30 of hike and bike trails (crushed granite and Table Tennis – 11:30 AM boardwalk) and encompasses 1,217 acres of using ballet and T’ai Chi warm ups plus p.m. at the Port Aransas Civic Center and Bingo -12:30 PM ($.50 Cards) simple ballet floor movement. This class will run daily through the festival. For listings of land. Join us as we enjoy the serene habitats of improve posture, mood, balance and flexibility accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and a salt marsh and algal flats. You’ll be serenaded Site Council Monthly Dinner/Dance by herons, egrets and the whisper of salt cord plus strengthen the feet and ankles. Wear myriad of “island-style” activities, visit www. Every 3rd Friday comfortable clothing that is easy to move in. portaransas.org or call 800-45-COAST. grass. Offered Fridays at 3:00 p.m. Tour starts Full skirts are ok too. You can wear ballet at Phase I pavilion at the end of Port Street, 4:30-7:30 PM Wild Horse Saloon 212 Beach Ave. Port slippers, jazz shoes or go barefoot. No socks past the ferry. Programs sponsored by The Aransas TX FREE-- Texas hold ‘em poker Tickets sold by Site Council members please. Class size limited to 8 for now. Class University of Texas Marine Science Institute, tournaments @ 4:00 Wed-Sunday, W/daily will be the Dance Room at theater. $3 per Mission-Aransas Reserve and the City of Port or phone reservation: 361-826-2330

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Send letters and photos to [email protected] Facebook:The Island Moon Newspaper January 12, 2017 Island Moon A 16 Police Blotter CLUB NEWS Wrong turn on Bounty Alameda Street Offense: Robbery The Island Moon provides this space for the month. The association annually has two

Island organizations. If you are a member of a fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the Corpus Christi Police are searching for two club and want to get the word out about your fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. men who tried to rob a bank at Alameda and events and/or projects send them along and we P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is Everhart Thursday morning, but were stopped will get them in. a ladies only social club open to all owners/ by a security guard on duty at the bank. Be sure to include a brief description of what residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich Corpus Christi Police responded to the bank your organization does and a contact person our members through social activities and at 11:14am Thursday morning and met the for those interested in joining. community involvement and we have A LOT security guard who explained that two men in of FUN in the process. We have monthly Send the info to [email protected] and hoodies went to the bank front door but were luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. Sinking by Chelsea Taylor stopped right away because the hooded men bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book wore masks. The security guard saw that one Padre Island Antique Classic Car clubs. We also have social events throughout of the hooded men had a pistol in his hand Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” which was dropped as the two men were 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, where the guys join in. We enjoy raising confronted by the security guard. The security Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like money for scholarships for local graduating guard told Officers that the masked men ran to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, seniors as well as other worthy causes in our around the exterior of the bank and escaped. tours, car shows on and around the Island. community. We would love for you to join Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Please contact [email protected] for us and see how PIE can be part of your life. Detectives are now searching for the two men. information on the upcoming meeting. Please For more info please contact our membership include your contact information and the type This image shows a man Detectives believe chair Jaki Boyd @ 533-0854 of car owned. is one of the suspects who visited the bank at Island United Political Action Committee: Sunk by Brian Wayne Mauer a previous time. Maximize representation of Corpus Christi Upcoming Activities: residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis government by promoting and supporting, by meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, the endorsement process, proactive and unified 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more voting in non-partisan races and other issues information please email portakiwanis@gmail. and referendums put to public vote. Meetings com. are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet 7:00 PM at Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny Grill. Board President - Brent Rourk, Phone Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next 361-244-7603 e-mail: [email protected]. meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and The Association’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect This car had to be fished out of the canal Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. the annual fees and provide information and at the boat ramp at Bounty and Gypsy this A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, assistance to property owners. .. Membership week. There’s a story here…but the car is not materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring talking. Photo by Sean Hovac. available at no extra cost. RSVP online. [email protected] record legal title to any property within Padre Ship ahoy! Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Padre Island Yacht Club – is Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, welcoming new members. We have [email protected]. Boat slips available now for members. Contact Ralph Ferges, rferges@ ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. gmail.com for slip rental information. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate Island Police Calls Check us out as every Friday Night is Happy with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation 14000 block SPID 4 p.m. January 9 Hit and David Satterwhite, Rear Commodore in charge of most species of wildlife in the area with an Run of Memberships, [email protected] emphasis on marine animals. They care for 14400 block Compass 5 p.m. January 5 to attend. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) about 1300 animals each year, including about Theft of vehicle parts $750-$2500 members enjoy small boat Poker Runs, Cruises 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, birds. If you find an animal in peril they can 14500 block SPID 9 p.m. January 3 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat help Tony Amos is the Director. 750 Channel Possession of controlled substance cruises to Palacios, TX. South Padre Island, View Dr. Port Aransas. 361 749-6793, 361 High winds blew this empty tanker ship 15700 block Dyna 10 a.m. January 5 Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas. 442-7638. [email protected]. into the pier at the University of Texas Fraudulent use of identifying information The Members plan several social events every Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi Marine Science Center last week No one year including Holiday Events and Potlucks, Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island 14500 block SPID 9 p.m. January 3 Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Soup Nights, was hurt and damage to the pier was Possession of drug paraphernalia ladies got together under a Palapa and founded surprisingly light. Chili Cook-offs, Old Fashioned Picnics, Talent the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only 14500 block SPID 6 p.m. January 9 Assault Night, Theme Parties such as “Tie One On”, Fab rule is that there are no rules! We are all about 50’s, Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights. Two guys walk into a bank…well, 11500 block Gulf Beach (North Packery) fun and friendship. We meet once a month for PIYC hosts The La Posada Foundation, Midnight January 6 Possession of controlled lunch and various fun outings from cupcake almost whose mission is to gather toys and other substance making to CPR. Thursday, January 5, 2017, 11:14 a.m. 4145 donations for the US Marines “Toys for 15400 block Salt Cay 1 a.m. January 6 Tots” campaign through The Annual La ISLAND ROVERS: Walks every Saturday Burglary of habitation Posada Parades and the Scuttlebutts La 3 miles or less along the beach, depending on peoples fitness and desires. 15700 block SPID 8 p.m. January 3 Assault Posada Kick-off Party and Auction. Please come, join us! Check us out for a When: Saturday, at 9am at the Padre Balli Friday Night Happy Hour! Park Office South of Encantada, in the parking KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis lot between the office and the RV park. meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at No competition, just conversation and healthy Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the fitness. month. For information see the Facebook group Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary “Island Rovers” Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This Will it Build GOODWILL and better is the Island book club. We meet the first FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi 12thAnnual ArtFest K-5 Art Contest to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! ladies that like to read, love socializing with The TCEQ and Samsung Austin We meet the second and fourth the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join in Port Aransas Semiconductor invite Texas kindergarten Thursday of each month at the Veranda us we would love to have you! Contact Linda 12th Annual ARTFEST in Port Aransas, through fifth grade students to submit their Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. Walsh, [email protected] or 361-445- sponsored by the Port Aransas Art Center a 501 artwork depicting how they, along with their Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ 7999, or just show up! ( C) (3) Non-profit corp. and the Port Aransas friends and family, help keep the air and yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. Chamber of Commerce, will be held May 13 - water clean, conserve water and energy, and Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone 14, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. reduce waste. The contest is open to students Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. -4 p.m. Sunday in Robert’s Point Park, Port throughout Texas, whether they attend a public 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month Aransas. school, private school, or are home-schooled. p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The church located on hwy 361. For more a 10X10 Booth Space Fee is $150 Your set-up, Students’ artwork must include the slogan committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708- no electric. Application deadline April 1st. Email “Take Care of Texas. It’s the only one we’ve Christi City Council on matters pertaining 8367 or [email protected] [email protected] for an application got.” and portray positive ways Texans can help to The Island. All meetings are open to the form or go to www. keep our air and water clean, conserve water Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local public and the public is invited to address the portaransasartcenter. and energy, and reduce waste. chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., committee during the public comment period. org and download one or One grand prize winner will receive a laptop, a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose Festivalnet online. and 15 students will win a tablet. The teacher of Padre Island Business Association. The is to assist in community and environmental association is a not-for-profit organization concerns and provide a variety of social Your Original Fine the student who designs the overall best artwork whose primary purpose is to advertise and activities for people who are interested in Art and Crafts, will also receive a tablet. promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical Artist must be Participants submit their artwork to the TCEQ, and Corpus Christi while advancing the lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the present (any and each of the TCEQ’s 16 regional offices will interests of the business community. It is club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. 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PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED    BEFORE PUBLICATION Don’t get penalized for     We accept a dirty grill!   American Express, Visa,     MasterCard                                                                                                                                     •         •      •      •   •                  •     •      •                                               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Snoopy’s (361) 949-8815 13313 S. Padre Island Drive Scoopy’s (361) 949-7810 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 January 12, 2017 Island Moon A 18 and lead guitar of the year and it really shows in the musical Three Chords and the Truth with James programs. By Ronnie Narmour Spaghetti Works, Stingrays, The Brewery, The Little last Gaff, Trout Stree and the Venetian Hot Plate. For week. Those [email protected] more information contact Joan Farland at the guys have a DO NOT MISS LIST A flock of Snow Birds… Chamber, 403 W. Cotter, Port A, 361-749-5919. chemistry that This event is always great and a wonderful way only brothers Well, the Winter Texans are A show I really think I’m going to try and here in full force and still to sample all the island’s various cuisines. know and they rock. They make tonight (Thursday, the 12th) is the Folk coming. My barometer is the Scaryaoke… The Independent Thieves Family Revival (Magnolia, TX) at Brewster PA Rocker’s weekly winter are Michael played Shorty’s last Marino and Street. I’ve seen this band a half dozen times residency at Bernie’s on Wednesdays. Also, the As you probably weekend know, I’m a “live Johnathon and have really become a fan. They are a family music guy” and Marino and band and play a nice repertoire of original have been for, brother can those brothers wail. I highly folk tunes. Good stuff. On Friday, the show well… my entire recommend these fine bands to our Winter to catch will be Aloha Dave and the Tourists life and I’ve always Texan friends. None of them play to loud and it’s kind of scoffed at karaoke. But lately, I’ve been going to some of John Paul Songer’s karaoke shows at Giggity’s and Shorty’s and find myself being curiously The PA Rockers have begun their Winter John Paul Songer host entertained. It’s residency at Bernie’s every Wednesday karaoke six nights a amazing how many David Perez and the Tejas Brothers week at Giggity’s and people love to sing will play the Third Coast Theater this early shows at Giggity’s with the Paul Taylor Shorty’s karaoke and have The Bad Buoys played Giggity’s last Saturday. Band on Tuesdays and the Free Beer Band good voices (but not Friday all of them). It’s fun to watch my friends get at Giggity’s. This is trop-rock at it finest in on Thursdays (both 7-10) are big hits with our the vein of Jimmy Buffett. They have local northern friends. I also understand that local up and play rock stars. Also, my buddy Irish all music you know and love. The Bad Bouys, Mike Shannon has started hosting karaoke at the PA Rockers and the Free Beer Band are wild man Ray Summy on lead guitar and it’s songbird Carol Elliott will be performing this a totally cool deal. On Saturday, the amazing winter on Friday Happy Hours (4-6) in the new the Salty Dog since J.P.’s departure and I need kind of incestuous with a mix and match line- to get over there to see him. I can only imagine. Tejas Brothers (Fort Worth, TX) will bring non-smoking Tiki Room at Giggity’s. Also, their high energy Tex-Mex to the Third Coast another sure bet for the WT’s is the weekly There was a day when I would have never admitted to this. Theater. Led by singer and accordionist, David Sunday brunch (11-3) with torch crooner Mike Perez, the fellows know it out of the park Williams at Giggity’s. We (The Island Moon) Scattered shots… every time. Plus the Third Coast is one of the have started our Winter Texan Round-up that finest listening rooms anywhere. Elsewhere It’s been business as usual on our little we do every year complete with a weekly on Saturday, I recommend the great rockabilly sandbar lately. I caught many of the “Winter update from our bureau chief in Frostbite Falls, band, Matt Hole and the Hot Rod Gang, at Texan friendly” shows around town last week Minnesota, the lovely and talented artist and Giggity’s, the golden voice of Simon Snyder including the Paul Taylor Band, The Bad author Frostbite Betty. Betty and her man, at Treasure Island, a wonder variety entertainer, Bouys, The James Little Band, The Free Beer Bert, have strong ties in Port A and I always John Eric, at the 361 Bar and Billy Snipes and Band, The PA Rockers, The independent look forward to her columns. The Winter Texan Folk Family Revival will play Brewster the Rasta Cowboys at Shorty’s. And on the 18th Round-up is a listing of community activities in Street on Saturday. it’s my birthday so you can all buy me a drink. the age appropriate bracket. If I’ve missed an That ought to keep you busy for a while. Be safe activity that you might know of, send it to my out there. email address at the top of this page. I’ll be glad up that keeps Rusty Hicks, Steve Goldstein, to include it. So, we’re hitting on all cylinders in Woodie Lawson, Colorado Bob Reed and ♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth ♪ ♫ January, February and some of March. I love the John Boekler busy. This is really special time winters here the most and I welcome our friends from north of Dallas with open arms. And keep in mind, I’m always looking for our “Winter Texan of the Week” so don’t be shy if you see me around town. Live Music Charity golf tourney… Tina Mott over at the 361 Bar informs me that they are hosting a “Redneck Riviera Golf Tonight Tournament” along with the Gaff out at La James Little and the twins, Michael Thursday, January 12 Two Tons of Steel, Hope & Palmilla Golf Club on January 19th. This will go and Johnathon Marino, tore it up last Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Hostility, Buddy T @ House Folk Family Revival @ of Rock to benefit the “Port A Critters”. You can sign up Saturday at Giggity’s Brewster Street at either bar for the four man scramble. She said Now & Zen @ Rockit’s 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Sunday, January 22 this promises to be the most unorthodox golf Thieves and the Mike Williams Annual Local Licks @ House of Dixieland Birthday Bash featuring the great Antone & the All Stars @ ever played with awards and prizes. Also, you Rock Giggity’s can sponsor a hole. For more info call 361-799- Rocky Arnold. I was especially impressed with 6206. Sounds like fun. the two brothers (actually twins) playing bass Friday, January 13 Monday, January 23 Aloha Dave @ Giggity’s Welcome th Open Jam w/ Selfie @ 20 Annual Dine Around… Richard Tondre @ 361 Bar Giggity’s DJ @ Treasure Island On Monday, the 30th, the Port Aransas Chamber Winter Texans! Murk Album Release @ Bandora @ Rockits House of Rock of Commerce will host their 20th annual “Dine Retro Vibe @ It’ll Do We will re-open Around” from 5-8. The Dine Around introduces Saloon Tuesday, January 24 visitors and residents to the area’s dining and Splendiferous @ Brewster in March Paul Taylor Band @ nightlife. Participating member restaurants Street Giggity’s and clubs will provide samples of popular Memories In Broken Glass, Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt menu items at their establishments. Tickets Of Serpents & Saviors @ Martinez @ House of Rock are $20 and can be purchased at the chamber House of Rock office, located at 403 W. Cotter Avenue or at Wednesday, January 25 Saturday, January 14 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Bilmore & Son, located at 115 N. Alister Street. Matt Hole @ Giggity’s Participating venues are: Bernie’s Beach House, Open Mic @ Executive Surf Simon Snyder @ Treasure Club Black Marlin Bar & Grill, Bron’s Shaved Ice Mike Williams celebrated his birthday Island Scarecrow People @ House To Go Bar, Castaways, Crazy Cajun, Drop with his Dixieland Jazz Band at Giggity’s Billy Snipes & the Rasta of Rock Anchor, Fins, Giggity’s, Kody’s, La Barataria, last Wednesday Cowboys @ Shorty’s Billy Snipes & MacDaddy’s, Moby Dick’s, Roosevelt’s, John Eric @ 361 Bar the Rasta Cowboys Jan. 14 Thursday, January 26 Tejas Bros @ Third Coast Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Theater Selfie Jan. 21 Flatbroke @ Rockit’s GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Sing Along Piano Bar @ Ty Dietz Jan. 28 Leopold & His Fiction, Brewster Street Chanklas Feb. 04 Levees, Total Death LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT Venues Lily @ Rockits Mechanics @ House of Rock Free Beer Band Jan. 12 Damit Boys @ It’ll Do Billy Snipes Feb. 11 Saloon IN PORT A Aloha Dave Jan. 13 OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas Friday, January 27 Dorsey & Dorsey, Ty Moore, Duke E. Brown @ Giggity’s Matt Hole Jan. 14 JVMES, Chris Lee @ House Richard Tondre @ 361 Bar Antone & the All Stars Jan. 15 of Rock Bandora @ Rockits All you can Red Tide @ It’ll Do Saloon Open Jam w/Selfie Jan. 16 Sunday, January 15 Paul Taylor Band Jan. 17 Women of Ink @ House of eat fajitas Antone & the All Stars @ Full Bar & Grill Rock Stevie Start Jan. 18 Giggity’s

EVERY TUESDAY 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX Saturday, January 28 $10.99 Monday, January 16 Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Open Jam w/ Selfie @ WE WILL Giggity’s Grilled Shrimp, Giggity’s REOPEN Retro Vibe @ 361 Bar Ty Diets @ Shorty’s Chicken & Beef Tuesday, January 17 JANUARY 19TH Keith Sykes @ Third Coast Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Theater Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt Caribbean Style Food Metal Shop @ Brewster Martinez @ House of Rock 361-945-9595, 118 Cut Off Rd., Port Aransas Street www.dropanchorportaransas.com Another Level @ Rockits Catering for any Occasion Ronnie’s B-day, Jan. 18 Edison @ It’ll Do Saloon Closed Monday Stevie Start @ Giggity’s Metal Shop @ Brewster 222 Beach St. Port A Open Mic @ Executive Surf Street Club (361) 749-0022 Belly Dance Showcase, Scarecrow People @ Hudson Falcons @ House House of Rock of Rock

Bay Fishing on the Thursday, January 19 Sunday, January 29 Oddfellas @ Rockit Antone & the All Stars @ Island Queen II Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Giggity’s 4 Hour Fishing Trips Three In a Row @ 361 Bar Monday, January 30 Fun For the Whole Family Mustard Plug, Crucial Dine Around (5-8) @ Port Includes Rod, Reel, Bait & Tackle Riddim @ House of Rock Aransas Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Ice Chests Welcome Friday, January 20 Giggity’s Children 1/2 Price, Senior & Red Giant @ Giggity’s James Thomas Woodruff, Military Discounts Carol Elliott (4-6) @ Woven in Hiatus, In Her Own Giggity’s Tiki Room Words @ House of Rock 136 COTTER Richard Tondre @ 361 Bar (361) 749-6969 Ace Frehley, Enuff Z Nuff @ Tuesday, January 31 Brewster Street Paul Taylor Band @ WOODY’S rd TREASURE ISLAND 3 Coast @ It’ll Do Saloon Giggity’s Out of Bounds @ Rockit’s NOW OPEN DAILY AT 3 P.M. Open Mic w/ Rev. Matt White Label Analog, Blind Martinez @ House of Rock Music Lessons Owls, Mistics @ House of DJ THIS FRIDAY Rock Wednesday, February 1 * Guitar * Voice SIMON SNYDER THIS SATURDAY Texas Crossing @ Giggity’s * Piano * Performance Saturday, January 21 Todd Dorn @ Giggity’s Thursday, February 2 * Songwriting Selfie @ Shorty’s 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Cruise Control @ Rockits treasureislandporta 21 & Up Call Carol Elliott Le Beat Otis @ It’ll Do Friday, February 3 (361) 537-1863 Saloon Bad Buoys @ Giggity’s Another Level @ Brewster Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Street The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970