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DogGone Festival A2 Fall Festival A7 American Pickers A14 Trunk-or-Treat A15 Book Parade A15 Live Music A20 Issue 707 The Island Free

The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 November 2, 2017 Weekly www.islandmoon.com FREE Photo by Mary Craft Island by the numbers Around Forty Eight Thefts in October FEMA after Thieves target Island. Most are crimes of opportunity Hurricane The Island By Dale Rankin for Island burglars and thieves. incidents, like the 2007 crime spree, By Dale Rankin of home invasions or burglars and A check of reports filed with the In 2007 forty-four home burglaries homeowners coming face to face Harvey It’s been a mostly sanguine week on Corpus Christi Police Department were reported, several were home with weapons involved. The majority Editor’s note: The following are our little sandbar. Coyote sightings shows a total of forty-eight thefts invasions in which residents who of the cases are crimes of opportunity numbers reported this week by the are up - but no attacks to report; called in by Island residents in did not answer their doors quickly in which burglars ransack unlocked Federal Emergency Management no hurricanes (so far) – but Tropical October. enough confronted intruders inside cars or enter open garages to pilfer Agency (FEMA) for the forty-one Cyclone Eighteen is churning up their homes, in one case a resident The most recent incident occurred fishing gear, lawn equipment, kayaks, counties hit by Hurricane Harvey water in the Northwest Caribbean pulled a firearm but did not fire. The Friday when a resident near the end of or high-end coolers which can easily Sea; and reports of a baby manatee thieves were eventually arrested and 883,905 Total FEMA registrations Whitecap walked into his garage and some stolen items recovered. be turned into cash. in the canals in Flour Bluff – but no surprised two men rummaging though $1.02 billion in FEMA Housing The Padre Isles Property Owners corroborating photo so far. his garage. Their descriptions and In October, 2017, the forty-eight Assistance Association Board of Directors license plate number were reported calls range from home burglaries, Italian Island at their October meeting voted to $280.9 million Other Needs to police who said this week the case to theft of vehicles, theft from commission a study to determine Assistance from FEMA is under investigation. The period vehicles, and criminal mischief what kind, if any, private security between September, when kids go calls where would-be burglars were 1,115 FEMA inspectors in the field should be hired to patrol island back to school, and Christmas, when interrupted by residents before a 529, 306 FEMA inspections streets in addition to current law Island homes are ripe with presents, theft occurred. The reports are spread completed enforcement. has historically been the most active all over The Island and include no $5.65 billion Total funding distributed directly to Texans $1.30 billion Individual & Island Patrol Boat Launched Households Program Grants approved $1.71 billion U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Loans approved The Island is down to one Italian $2.95 billion National Flood restaurant now as Hurricane Harvey Insurance Program claims paid hit Island Italian and on Monday an 86 year-old driver hit the gas instead 18,161 households displaced by of the brake and drove through the Sherriff Jim Kaelin (L) and Harvey staying in hotels front door of Brooklyn Pie. No one Mayor Joe McComb cut the November 24, 2017 Deadline was hurt but that means two of our ribbon at the patrol boat to apply for Federal disaster favorite Italian spots are chiuso per launching assistance ora. Both will reopen and the sooner Still to be determined is whether 50,022 applications for aid filed in the better before The Island goes into the county deputies can enforce Nueces County Pasta Withdrawal. city ordinances such as No Wake With a blast from the siren and to immediately with non-specified $14, 739, 298 in claims paid in Steer Clear! Zones and ordinances regulating the cheers of the crowd gathered at hours. hunting near residences which have Nueces County the Fortuna Bay boat ramp a new era “Our deputies will be stopping by both historically been problems on 16, 495 claims filed in San Patricio was ushered in Wednesday morning decks to visit with residents as we The Island. But without a doubt the County with the arrival of a much appreciated work to get to know the Island,” presence of the deputies should deter $14, 183, 219 in claims paid in San patrol boat for Island canals. he said. “If you see them cruising home burglars who in the past have Patricio County Nueces County Sheriff Jim by we encourage you to exchange approached Island homes from the Kaelin and Corpus Christi Mayor cell phone numbers so you can call water side. 13,069 claims filed in Aransas County Joe McComb were on hand for them if you see something that needs “This is another tool for us to use the occasion and Kaelin, whose checking from the water.” to help homeowners on The Island,” $23, 577,982 claims paid in department purchased the boat with Three deputies have been trained Kaelin said Wednesday. Aransas County money seized from drug cases, to operate the boat, Kaelin said. said the boat will go into service 800-621-3362, 800-462-7585 FEMA contact numbers

If you are driving around this week watch out for this guy. Especially if you are driving a Cooper! Burglary Season We feature a story in this issue about Island burglaries and thefts. We are in that time of year when burglaries Primavera Turn Around on The Island pick up as OTB thieves Work on the damaged bulkhead on Primavera is moving along but it’s a big job with two large barges and roam the neighborhoods loking for cranes on the site. The bulkhead went canterwampos after the tie-back were damaged and the POA hired crimes of opportunity to bolster the crew to come in an do the repairs. The repair costs are approximately $2,000 per linear foot. Happy birthday Max. their Christmas shopping lists. Close your garage doors and lock your A little Island history vehicles everybody, these are not master criminals these are runny nosed peckerwoods looking to steal Come and Take It! - 182 Years Ago in Texas anything they can pawn. If we take away the sugar the flies will go away. Editor’s note: The Texas Revolution whose only ostensible purpose proved began at Gonzales, 182 years ago to be the recovery of an old cannon Island Art Walk Sunday this month. which the citizens had borrowed from the garrison at San Antonio some time Don’t forget Island Art Walk Noah Smithwick was there and before to defend the place against Sunday, November 5 from noon – left us an eyewitness report of what Indians, and which was practically five at Billish Park. It is free and a lot happened. The following is an useless, having been spiked and the of fun. We’ll see you there! excerpt from a book Recollections spike driven out, leaving a touch-hole of the Old Texas Days 1827-1861 the size of a man's thumb. ISAC written by Noah Smithwick and sent The November meeting of the Island to us by Mark Pusateri at Copano Its principal merit as a weapon of Strategic Action Committee is on for Bay Press which has recently defense, therefore, lay in its presence Monday, November 6, 5:30 at the published it in book form under and the noise it could make, the Holiday Inn Express on Windward. the title Recollections of Old Texas Indians being very much afraid of Days 1827-1861 cannon. But it was the match that Don't forget to "fall back" for fired the mine, already primed and daylight savings time, and say hello By Noah Smithwick loaded. Before we reached Gonzales if you see us Around The Island. We laid off our packs and hurried the Mexican soldiers arrived on the on to Gonzales, the initial point of opposite side of the river, which they attack, to help repel the Mexicans, History cont. on A4 November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 2 Animal Hospital of Padre Island Hosts "DogGone" Good Time

The Animal Hospital of Padre Island’s annual DogGone costume contest and party was held on Thursday, Oct. 26th at the clinic. The top five winners were Bailey and owners Lindsey & Adam with their little mermaid ensemble, Shiner and owner Selma as skeletons, Mia and owner Rusty & Mercedes as Chic Magnets, Bailey and owner Mindy Wright as the angel and the devil and last but not least Trigger and owners James andMaddie took fifth place. Twenty Three hundred dollars in scholarship money was given out to four Animal Hospital employees at the event. Photos by Jan Rankin & Debbie Noble

THE MARQUESAS TOWNHOME #305 Daily rentals FOR INVESTOR! Pets allowed Private Beautiful ßoorpan! 14521 Cabana E #305 $169,980 SUPER PRICE TOO! November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 3 loving our island. However, the described stance of the “Have You Had Enough Movement” is Moon Monkeys Letters to the incorrect. Since you are a man of fact, let’s look Did Ya Mike Ellis, Founder at the issues you raised and see for ourselves exactly what these Citizens for Positive Change Hear? Editor want. By Mary "Scoop" Craft As you’ve stated, people should take pride in [email protected] their homes. And yet, property owners who do just that have received violation letters that are demeaning and extremely insulting in tone New Advertisers over trivial and nitpicky issues. One home received a violation letter and - in the same Roofing Professionals advise homeowners mailing - a notice stating that they’d won “Yard that they now have 60 days to supplement of the Month”! We Have Had Enough of these their insurance claim. There are insurance kinds of unfair, unbalanced, and disrespectful specialists that can help you take advantage Distribution enforcement methods. of this. Pete Alsop You state many of us disagree with enforcing Windforce, Inc. can help with your Island Delivery any standards. You’ll be glad to know that rebuilding from hurricane damage with WPI- Coldwell Banker POA we are all for enforcing fair and reasonable 8 inspection 7 days a week. They handle permits and engineering. Call 717-1349 or Advertising Questions? Why are committee meetings not standards that protect our property values. open to all members with member participation? However, Islanders Have Had Enough of seeing visit www.windforceinc.com. Jan Park Rankin Why can members comment at the start of a responsible owners with well-kept yards being For wooden fence repair or replacement Classifieds Board meeting, brief comments by the Board, unfairly targeted while others have been allowed call 830-708-6749 for free estimate. Arlene Ritley but no member participation when the topic is to have debris, pervasive weeds, and cars up on discussed during the meeting when the original Production Manager blocks in their yards. comments have been forgotten? Why does the Business Briefs Abigail Bair Board need to go to executive session at every You claim we want to “do away with the POA.” Contributing Writers meeting? What is discussed that such secrecy is Once again, this makes no sense. What would The Jumping World Trampoline Park Joey Farah needed? Answers? we do with the 8 million in the bank? You’ll has opened in Flour Bluff and has many be glad to know that this is false. We simply Andy Purvis activities for kids of all ages to enjoy. Nick Colosi want the POA to live up to their duties and They have a foam pit, dodge ball court, Mary Craft responsibilities. We Have Had Enough of poorly toddler court, arcade center, bull ride, MayBeth Christiansen planned projects, money given away instead of Ninja course plus more. There is a party PIPOA Response being used on bulkheads that have been in need Jay Gardner center and diner and they have more Although members are invited to address the of repair for years, wasting our money such Todd Hunter Board concerning items on the agenda or any reasonable pricing than Get Air in town. as the $7,000 spent on a consultant to gather They are located at 1601 Flour Bluff Dotson Lewis subject on their minds, some members’ question hurricane information that any of us could have why they cannot speak on every agenda item as Drive. Ronnie Narmour easily found online for free in two minutes or it comes up. The POA is not a public agency less, or the short-sighted spending of $60,000 The Annual Padre Island Art Walk Brent Rourk but a private enterprise that is responsible for on establishing an MMD that is of no use to us. at Billish Park will be held Sunday, Photographers the maintenance of common areas serving over And we’ve Had Enough of our elected officials November 5th noon – 5 pm. 4,000 properties on Padre Island. The Board is Miles Merwin addressing us with demeaning language that in Christus Spohn Medical Center on the comprised of seven volunteer directors elected some cases has been shockingly vulgar. Jan Rankin by the membership to operate the POA in an Island is closed until further notice. Mary Craft efficient and effective manner. Typically, with We are not, as you say, “fighting those who The Brooklyn Pie Restaurant will reopen are trying to make it better.” We have nothing Ronnie Narmour an hour or more of member comments at the in about three weeks. A vehicle drove into beginning of each meeting, our board meetings personal against any individual on this island. Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) the restaurant while it was closed and caused run from 3 to 6 hours long with the last one The fight is not against them, it is against the extensive damage. Riley P. Dog finally adjourning at 11:30 pm. poor decisions that have been made, which have reduced property values and damaged our Dragonfly Restaurant will prepare your Under State law and our bylaws, members are enjoyment of our island. We invest a lot in our Thanksgiving feast with a 14 pound turkey, welcome to attend board meetings and become homes and Have Had Enough of substandard mashed potatoes, veggies, stuffing, gravy and better informed as to the POA’s business, but the accounting practices, the wasting of our money, cranberry sauce for $90. To pre-order call meetings are board meetings, not membership ignoring state law and property codes and even 949-2224. meetings. POA plans to host community our own covenants, and most importantly – Blue Crab Coastal Interiors & Gifts now meetings in the near future. We are working property owners no longer have a say in their has everything 25 – 50% off. They are open on a schedule to host community meetings to own organization. Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and are give more opportunity for community input. located at 14814 Compass Street across from No organization can efficiently operate if a The people of the island can distinguish Schlitterbahn. board must delay consideration of each agenda between a few individuals who think it’s fun item to allow the group of members present to pick fights on NextDoor and those who The 48th Annual Greek Festival at St. really want to make things better. You stated, “I Publisher to talk about every issue. Most of our board Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will be members work full-time, so we don’t really think it is very encouraging that so many feel held this weekend November 3 - 5 at 502 S. Dale Rankin have the option of starting board meetings in strongly about our community, I only ask that Chaparral. There will be Greek food, pastries About the Island Moon you make an informed decision.” We couldn’t and wine to enjoy while being entertained by The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale the morning and have them go on for a full Rankin, Editor / Publisher. day. Additionally, members simply can email agree more. Now more than any time in our Greek music and folk dancing. Admission is or phone the office or board members in order history we need to be informed, get involved, free. Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes and vote. As someone who cares you’ll be delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 to express any concerns or advice they may The Port A Dog Park should have its fence copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, have on an agenda item. We have numerous glad to know that we are focused on the very as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 things you care about: protecting our money, rebuilt this week. copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. opportunities for member input on every issue. following the law, developing standards that The Black Sheep Bistro Restaurant is News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, Most POA Committee meetings are open are fair and reasonable, using our combined having a wine pairing evening on Wednesday, payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office. to membership but certain deliberations of business knowledge and skills to better our November 15th 7 – 10 pm. Chef Adrian the Architectural Control Committee and The Island Moon Newspaper POA, treating people with respect, and allowing Tijerina will present a multi-course meal with the Compliance Committee must be kept property owners a say in their own organization. selected complimentary wines. Call 949- 14646 Compass, Suite 3 confidential since they involve the review of 4819 for reservations. building plans and potential violations of the To put action behind our words, we invite you Corpus Christi, TX 78418 applicable standards. These committees have a and your friends to meet us for coffee and have Paddle 4 Parkinson’s Paddles 4 Port duty both under the law and in respect to our a friendly chat about the matters important to Aransas Marlins will be held on Sunday, 361-949-7700 th neighbors to keep matters confidential. you. We can be reached at: ncolosi@yahoo. November 5 at the boat ramp near Billish [email protected] com, [email protected], or Marta@ Park. Join in with your kayak or SUP at 10 Similarly, the Board has a legal duty to MartaSprout.com. am for a non-timed event less than one mile Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper confidentially consider personnel issues, Best wishes, around the canals to show your support. The enforcement matters and similar legal issues Lions Club will be serving hamburgers or hot in order to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities Nick Colosi, Vicki Marsden, Marta Sprout dogs with chips for $5 until 2 pm. to the POA. State law specifically provides for (Candidates for the Board) these types of executive sessions, and they are The Angry Marlin Restaurant will feature necessary to protect the POA from liability. Stevie Start on the patio on Friday and Ruben Candidate Announces Limas on Saturday. The doors of the POA are open every business Where to Find The day for members to get information and provide Editor, The Port Aransas Volunteer Recep- input on any issues of concern. Both I and the My name is Leslie Hess and I am running for tion Center is changing hands and Island Moon Board members are available by email, regular re-election to the Padre Isles Property Owners will now be organized by the Port A mail and telephone to receive member input. Association Board of Directors. I was originally Chamber of Commerce. They need help Trinity By the Sea We also hear from members at the beginning elected by the members to complete a vacated taking work orders and assigning them Port Episcopal of each meeting, and all member comments, board term. I have only been on the board for 2 to volunteers. If you are interested in whether provided by email during the previous years and currently serve as the Vice President. helping please contact Sheri Johnson at Aransas month or at the beginning of the meeting, are My Husband, Brent, and I purchased land over [email protected]. Sand Piper Condos North considered when the board takes up an agenda 10 years ago knowing that someday we wanted Sea Gull Condos item. As stated earlier the doors of the POA are the privilege of living on this wonderful salty This week’s highly recommended Padre open every business day, if you have an issue piece of land and about 5 years ago we began restaurant worth going OTB for is Gulf Breeze RV All Stripes Stores please call to set up a time for us to meet so your building our dream home on Punta Espada Loop Mikoto Ramen Restaurant at 6113 Pioneer RV concerns can be addressed. If regular business where we currently reside with our 2 doggies, Saratoga. They are open 11 am – 10 pm Black Sheep/ hours are not convenient let us know and we can Chloe & Lollie. My career experience includes daily. Tell them you heard about it here La Palmilla Golf Barrel make after hour arrangements to meet with you. over 30 years in financial administration, and Club and maybe they will serve me a free CVS Becky Perrin I am currently Chief Financial Officer for a lunch. Thanks in advance! Stripes (1A) rehabilitation hospital. My strengths include Whataburger Executive Director financial management, strategic planning, Kody’s Restaurant Doc’s Restaurant Padre Isles Property Owners Association and contract negotiations, and my passion is Amano my ethics and being a mentor to those I work WB Liquor Snoopy’s Pier with, and helping them to build their careers Pittman Responses to their full potential. I am fortunate that my Editor... Isle Mail N More 361 Bar Here's my submission for the Letters to the work values community involvement and is Island, Moby Dicks Island Italian Editor section of The Island Moon in direct supportive in my current board role, allowing I submit this prayerfully to ALL of you who response to Richard Pittman's submission this me to give back to the community. Spanky’s Liquor Brooklyn Pie Co. have chosen Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ, week (10/26/17). As follows: In the past, Brent and I have served over 20 as the place you call your home. By God's grace IGA Grocery Store Ace Hardware In response to Mr Richard Pittman’s Letter to years (collectively 40+) with the Girl Scouts in I continue to hope for His peaceful guidance for Port A Glass Studio Holiday Inn the Editor (10/26/17), I am one of the candidates various local and regional roles as our children all of us, who though we may come from many for the upcoming board election and I also have grew up and even after they had moved on to different locations, are now sharing this Island San Juan’s Mexican Texas Star (Shell) a “Have you had Enough?” sign. It’s just a sign college. He currently serves on the PIPOA as our mutual home. We are blessed, truly Restaurant Jesse’s Liquor to encourage people to talk, not “a group.” We ACC committee. I have also served on multiple blessed, as Hurricane Harvey came through Wash Board want to encourage people to vote. I want to hear boards, but my favorite and most rewarding Texas; others continue to rebuild and to restore Laundry Mat Scuttlebutt’s people’s opinions, including yours, but I don’t was the Colorado National Guard Education their lives, physically, mentally, and spiritually Foundation, where we awarded scholarships to recapture the hope for a peaceful productive Drop Anchor Bar & Restaurant want misinformation spread, which is why I’m to military members and their families. I was life here at home in Corpus Christi. Grill responding to Mr Pittman’s post. Subway privileged to serve as the chairman of the I have absolutely no intention of disbanding the I implore each of you to pray for the end of Port A Parks & Rec Island Tire scholarship committee, a position that prior to divisiveness and the ability to embrace a PIPOA, the ACC, or the Compliance Program. me (as a civilian) had only held by those with a Public Library Padre Pizzeria I wholeheartedly agree with Mr Pittman that peaceful accepting dialogue as we seek to rank of “General”. I gained this role because improve and elevate our thinking and planning Chamber of people need to “make an informed decision.” And all Moon of my unique ability to work with people from for a stronger cohesive community. Commerce/ Visitor’s retail advertisers Mr Pittman stated that we are “fighting those varied levels in the military, by showing respect Center who are trying to make it better.” That’s 100% for their roles while being a civilian member of We each have our own way of asking our highest power to lead us so we can be a blessing Woody’s Sports WB Liquor incorrect. I plan to use my business skills to this not for profit organization. to one another. We have been gifted to call Center help them get better. I cordially invite Mr If I am lucky enough to gain your vote in this this Island our home; please offer your good Flour Bluff Pittman and anyone who has concerns to attend election, I want it to be based on my attributes Back Porch one of the upcoming Town Halls or Coffee with thoughts and many skills to the benefit of your H.E.B. and my previous contributions, not on the backs neighbors. Please pray for a healing solution Shorty’s Place the Candidates events or contact me directly: of others via negative campaigning. We all [email protected] to that which, in the past, has divided us and Fisherman’s Wharf Whataburger on have contributions to make to this wonderful created discordant verbal interchanges. Please Waldron Very Respectfully, community of citizens that came together from pray that we will better listen to what each Giggity’s so many varied backgrounds. I am not a writer, Vicki Marsden -Candidate for the PIPOA has to say, to hear our neighbors’ views and Ethyl Everly a lawyer, or a public relations person that can Tarpon Inn Board suggestions, to quietly reflect on what is shared, Senior Center write perfect messages, but I can speak from Gratitude’s and to interact in a more productive, peaceful Fire Station my heart, what I believe in, and what I will manner. The Gaff Response to Mr. Pittman, contribute. I hope you will give me the chance Police Station to continue on this journey and vote for me once Sincerely, Wild Horse Stripes on Flour Thank you for your letter. We, Nick Colosi, again. Chaplain Barbara DeToto Treasure Island Vicki Marsden, and Marta Sprout, are running Send letters and photos to [email protected] Bluff & SPID for the board and found your concerns of Leslie Hess particular interest. We agree with you about Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper Now available online at islandmoon.com November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 4 History cont. from A1 you, but destined to "innocuous desuetude," as I shall relate in due course. We were going to do things in style, so we formed a company of One Hundred Seashore Kids lancers and converted all the old files about the place into lances, which we mounted on poles cut in the river bottom. See Math as a Plus! Come and Take It By Shannon Trial "Bringing current best practices and these On Wednesday evening, October 25, Seashore types of contact experiences to our teacher Middle Academy hosted a Family Math Night training programs can only enhance our in conjunction with Texas A & M University program and benefit the future teachers that we - Corpus Christi(TAMU-CC). The event was are educating", one stated. open to the public to come see how fun Math can Sharon Smith, a teacher at Seashore Middle be! Over one hundred kids and their families Academy, and a former TAMU-CC education took part in games, activities and challenges student herself, understands the importance related to Math concepts and skills. of this type of event for the community and The students from TAMU-CC are preservice the university. "We are a college preparatory teachers so for many them, this was their first school, and when a college comes in and works chance to interact with students and families in with our students and families, the experience a learning environment. is twofold. Our young students love interacting with the 'future teachers'. And the preservice Associate professors, Dr. Celil Ekici and Dr. teachers bring an excitement with them while James Dogby stated they anticipate more events getting that important interaction/experience and collaborations between TAMU-CC and with the students and their families. It is just a Seashore Middle Academy. positive fun event all around." Noah Smithwick at Age 91. Blind and While some were busy with the arms and unable to write, he dictated his memoir to ammunition, others were devising a flag. I his daughter. cannot say who designed it nor who executed the design, as that was not in my department, did not attempt to cross, and made a formal and history is silent on the subject. Hubert demand for the cannon. Useless as it was, the Bancroft (the historian) devotes some space Texans not only refused to surrender it, but to the origin of the Lone Star flag. Had he crossed over and put the Mexicans to flight. consulted me, I could have given him a pointer, for to my certain knowledge the first Lone Our Lexington Star flag used in the revolution was gotten up It was our Lexington, though a bloodless at Gonzales for Austin's army and consisted of one, save that a member of the "awkward a breadth of white cotton cloth about six feet squad" took a header from his horse, thereby long, in the center of which was painted in black bringing his nasal appendage into such intimate a picture of the old cannon, above it a lone star association with Mother Earth as to draw forth a and beneath it the words, "Come and take it," copious stream of the sanguinary fluid. But the a challenge which was lost on the Mexicans. fight was on. Not a man among us thought of It was not called the Lone Star, however, but receding from the position in which this bold the Old Cannon flag. I doubt if there is another act had placed us. man living who rode out of Gonzales behind it that October morning near sixty-four years I cannot remember that there was any distinct ago. What days those were! So full to the brim understanding as to the position we were with busy preparation, excitement and eager to assume toward Mexico. Some were for anticipation, without one misgiving as to the independence; some for the constitution of outcome. 1824; and some for anything, just so it was a row. But we were all ready to fight. So, while Looking back on it now, from the snow Island students enjoying Math games and activities created by TAMU-CC preservice trusty messengers "sped the fiery cross'' on crowned summit of my ninety-one years, it teachers at Seashore. through the interior, we were preparing for seems a piece of egregious foolhardiness, the campaign, which we intended should be and I find it hard to identify myself with the La Posada December 8-9 quick, short and decisive. Our plan was to rush hotheaded youth who entered into it with such on to San Antonio, capture the garrison before ardor. Our whole available force could not have Time to Register it could get reinforcements, and then, on to amounted to more than 250 men, while Mexico Mexico and dictate terms of peace in the capital had an organized army of several thousand, Your Boat! of the Montezumas. and there were thousands of Indians eagerly By Doug Seefeldt watching for an opportunity to swoop down on The Sowells had a blacksmith shop at Gonzales, us and wipe us from the face of the earth and Captains and crews, it's time to start planning and, being a gunsmith, I set to work to help put thus regain their lost hunting grounds, which your boat theme and decorations for the 2017 the arms in order. There was no coal, so some they had always been able to maintain against La Posada Lighted Boat Parades! This year's of the boys were set to burning charcoal. We the Mexicans. entry themes are Christmas Spirit and Island brushed the old cannon (an iron six-pounder), Spirit. scoured it out, and mounted it on old wooden That one old bushed cannon was our only trucks, transverse sections of trees with holes in artillery, and our only arms were Bowie knives Awards will be given for 1st & 2nd place the centers, into which were inserted wooden and long single-barreled, muzzle-loading for Christmas Spirit and Island Sprit in the axles, and christened it "the flying artillery," flintlock rifles, the same that our fathers won following categories: Power boat: 30' and over; making merry over it as if it were some holiday their independence with, and that the famous 29' and under. Sail boat: All lengths. Fleet sport we were planning for. Kentucky brigade used with such telling Award: Top boat across all categories 30' and effect in the battle of New Orleans; while all over. Top boat across all categories 29' and We had no ammunition for our "artillery," so the powder in the colonies would scarce have under we cut slugs of bar iron and hammered them into sufficed to charge one of the big guns now in balls; ugly looking missiles they were I assure To register for the 2017 La Posada Lighted use. Boat Parade, go to www.laposadacc.com and print the registration form & boat information. Registration forms can be picked up and/ or dropped off at Padre Island Mail Plus or North Padre Island Hardware, emailed to nick. laposada @yahoo.com or mailed to La Posada Foundation 14493 SPID, A-249, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. Parade Boat questions? Contact Nick Colosi at [email protected] The Lighted Boat Parade is not complete without our collector boats. Center console boats and pontoon boats are great for collecting toys. It's a wonderful feeling collecting toys for underprivileged in our community, if you're interested in being a Collector Boat Captain, please contact Bob Muir at bob.laposada@ yahoo.com La Posada Events December 5, - La Posada Kickoff Party 6:00- 10:00 p.m. Schlitterbahn Riverpark & Resort will be hosting our La Posada Kick Party to raise money and toys for children in the Coastal Bend. The Kickoff Party will feature both live and silent auctions. There are many great gift items, shop for your family and friends for Christmas or treat yourself to a fantastic gift. Entry charge for this event is a NEW TOY. 100% of the money and toys raised from this event will benefit the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Campaign. December 8, – La Posada Lighted Boat Parade on the North end of the Island December 9, – La Posada Lighted Boat Parade on the South end of the Island. Thank you, we look forward to a fun filled parade and a great year collecting toys for the Marines Toys for Tots Campaign.

ANNUAL PADRE ISLAND ART WALK SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 | NOON TO 5:00 PM BILLISH PARK ON GYPSY STREET The Padre Island Property Association is hosting the Annual Padre Island Art Walk. This is a FREE event open to all of Corpus Christi. This event is designed to improve all aspects of the Art Community. All works are created by these arts. No commercial items or resale items permitted. The event will foster community unity and provide an opportunity for the public to meet our local Artists and Craftsmen. Come out and be a part of the biggest Art Walk on the Island. Any Artist or Craftsmen who would like to participate at no charge please call JoAnn Smith for more information. Directions: SPID to Padre Island, go over JFK Causeway, to Park Road 22 go to third traffic light and turn right (Whitecap), go to Gypsy Street turn left continue for less than half a mile and Don & Sandy Billish Park will be on your right.

Send letters and photos to [email protected] November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 5 Stuff I Heard on the Island By Dale Rankin and as the Medical Reporter wasn’t above me I probably shouldn’t in the chain of command. I figured any harm write this but that has she could do me would be far outstretched by never stopped me before. the ridicule that would fall my way if any of Sexual harassment in the my newsroom pals found out I had taken her workplace has been in the news of late and it up on her offer; much worse than being seen started me thinking about my first encounter riding a Moped. And the last thing I wanted with it way back in the early eighties. I’m after a few weeks on the job was trouble with going to be a bit vague here because some of the Human Resources Department, which in the people might still be alive. I doubt it given those days was combined with the Retirement their lifestyles, but you never know, they were a Fund Department located in the basement and it tough bunch. was best to stay off the radar of both. A thousand dollars and two heart attacks I went on about my business and a while later a female police reporter who lived across the My first day on the job at the Big Daily the City hall knocked on my door well after midnight Editor, Tommy, welcomed me to the newspaper and asked if she could hide in my apartment business, “Where you wait for your second because Tommy had called her and after some heart attack so you can retire with a thousand small talk said, “I’m coming right over” and dollars in the bank.” A thousand dollars in the hung up. Suddenly I found myself involved in bank sounded like a pipe dream to me in those an office melodrama. Tommy never showed and days but looking around at my peers a heart the police reporter told me when she talked to attack wasn’t out of the question. The first sign him the next day he didn’t remember calling at of trouble was after I had been there about a all; “Must have been a wine call,” she said, and week when Tommy, who was my direct boss we left it at that. asked me to take his car keys home with me. When I asked why he said because he was going But it all started me thinking and a couple of to Logan’s Bar with the City Hall reporter and days later I suggested to Tommy that a wine he didn’t want to be tempted to drive home. I call to the Medical Reporter might be met with obliged and when I asked around I was told it a favorable response. He didn’t respond but a was a good idea because “those guys take in a week or so later he told me he was on Antabuse lot of wine.” which I soon found out was a last-chance drug used to kick alcohol abuse by making the user The second sign of trouble was shortly after deathly ill if he so much as splashed aftershave when I got a late night phone call from the on this face. Once again I pursued a course Medical Reporter who had the unfortunate of silence but soon enough chatter around the surname of Klapp. She asked me if I wanted to coffee pot produced a narrative. come over to her house for a late night visit. Our Tides of the Week difference in age, I reckoned about thirty-five It seems Tommy had taken me up on my years but it was hard to tell, and her name were suggestion and made a late-night call to the Tides for Bob Hall Pier: November 2 - November 9 not the biggest obstacles to a budding romance. lonely Medical Reporter who replied, “Of Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon Ms. Klapp was known for leaving a trail of the course Tommy, come right on over, I’ll slip /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible butts of mostly dead Marlboro filters smudged into something comfortable and leave the door Th 2 High 1:31 AM 1.7 7:41 AM Set 5:53 AM 92 thoroughly with bright red lipstick in newsroom unlocked.” The thought of her wearing nothing but a negligee, red lipstick and sweet perfume 2 Low 8:12 AM 0.8 6:44 PM Rise 6:04 PM ashtrays, you could smoke in newsrooms in those days, where they would often remain until combined with thick cigarette smoke cut right 2 High 3:04 PM 1.9 they grew cobwebs and the lipstick turned a sort through the wine in his head and scared old 2 Low 9:21 PM 1.3 of fuchsia color not found in nature. You could Tommy straight. Of course it wasn’t long before follow her movements around the newsroom old Tommy did a major back flip off the wagon F 3 High 1:45 AM 1.6 7:41 AM Set 6:55 AM 97 from the sickening sweet scent of Woolworth and ended up in major trouble with Mothers 3 Low 8:38 AM 0.5 6:44 PM Rise 6:46 PM perfume which she applied vigorously and Against Drunk Driving. But the thought of that when mixed with the Marlboro smoke made me lonely lady sitting in her house behind an open 3 High 4:09 PM 2.1 lightheaded. door waiting for Tommy’s knock that never 3 Low 10:39 PM 1.5 came convinced me that while I might one day “I’m coming right over” have a thousand dollars in the bank – I’m still Sa 4 High 1:53 AM 1.6 7:42 AM Set 8:00 AM 99 I didn’t quite know what to do so I just kept my working on it – I wouldn’t wait for my second 4 Low 9:11 AM 0.3 6:43 PM Rise 7:33 PM mouth shut. I figured that if necessary I could heart attack to get out of the news business. 4 High 5:13 PM 2.2 outrun her in those high-heeled shoes she wore And so it goes. Su 5 Low 8:50 AM 0.1 6:43 AM Set 8:06 AM 99 5 High 5:18 PM 2.3 5:42 PM Rise 7:24 PM Thoughts From Dr. Tom M 6 Low 9:35 AM 0.0 6:44 AM Set 9:12 AM 96 6 High 6:26 PM 2.4 5:42 PM Rise 8:19 PM Tu 7 Low 10:26 AM -0.1 6:44 AM Set 10:16 AM 90 Good to be Back 7 High 7:36 PM 2.4 5:41 PM Rise 9:18 PM By Dr. Tom Dorrell ultrasounds in house as well as Cat Scans and much faster than what we were able to do in the It is good to be back on W 8 Low 11:22 AM 0.0 6:45 AM Set 11:16 AM 82 past. We are able to keep patients for overnight the moon staff again after observation for diagnosis and treatment such as 8 High 8:44 PM 2.3 5:40 PM Rise 10:20 PM a several year hiatus. IV antibiotics etc. Th 9 Low 12:24 PM 0.1 6:46 AM Set 12:11 PM 72 I took some time off because I had just about run out of time due to Unlike some of the stories you here about 9 High 9:43 PM 2.2 5:40 PM Rise 11:22 PM my busy work obligations. Dale was gracious emergency prices, we have very fair pricing enough to let me come back and I thank him. I and our billing is transparent. No hidden am just finishing off my merger with Complete charges or big bills in the mail. We do however Care Emergency and we have created TLC bill as an emergency room and not an urgent Complete Care Emergency on The Island. We care. Urgent care facilities are staffed with are now up and running 24/7. This makes three Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and TLC Complete Care facilities in the Corpus sometimes doctors along with the ability to do Area. Dr Dan Wagner and Dr Brian Rich some limited radiology in rare instances, CLIA starting the first 2 sister facilities. waived labs can be done but these facilities The new facility that most of you have watched are limited in true emergency capability. We being built over the last 8 months is about 90% are equipped and staffed to handle most any complete with just a few cosmetic exterior emergency or illness. The nice part for me things needing to be finished. It has been a big personally is that now we can handle all of the undertaking but we have good partners both things that we had to refer out in the past and physician and corporate. I really appreciate our get it done much faster and easier than the usual staff and our patients that have continued to hospital ER experience. patronize us through this process. We can handle any acute illness or injury that Many of our patients that used us for primary you feel cannot wait. We will get you in fast and care issues are searching for a new primary care back to life ASAP. I am still working full time and we have tried to make that as easy as we with other excellent physicians available when I can. Those that used us for emergency care and am not there. This means I am working about 3 acute illness will find that we are now better or 4 12 hour shifts per week. That allows me to than ever. We now have the ability to take care get a couple extra days off per week to pursue of just about any emergency. We are equipped things not medical related. Hence, I can write the same as the hospital emergency room. This for Dale again and cover a few things that are is a requirement of becoming a Free Standing medically interesting. More importantly I can ER. We have doctors in house 24 hours a day devote some time in this column to important as well as registered nurses and radiology/CT things like fly fishing and maybe how it feels techs. You will recognize many of the same when the air turns cool and your neck starts faces from my old staff as many of our valued to swell a little. The sound of a covey rise, the employees have merged with us. We have much smell of cedar shafts and the company of a good broader abilities now than before including tracking dog at your feet. Those are the really in house labs with cardiac enzymes and important things in life. Thanks for having me routine labs in about 20 minutes. We also do back, Doc Tom Farewell, Howie

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ON THE WATERFRONT W. Cotter St. PortA 132 The Friends and family said goodbye to Howie Andersen last weekend at Shorty's. BACK PORCH Bar A6 Island Moon November 2, 2017 Senior Moments Anecdotingly Inaugural Addresses Negative, Ghost Rider By Abigail Bair out what was going on, I spun immediately into By Dotson Lewis Dear Motorcycle Guy with self-defense mode. I hit the panic button by my bed (which triggers another (silent) alarm), Special to the Island Moon the Fantastically Loud Pipes Who Keeps Riding Past My House In the Wee and jammed a wooden wedge underneath the Dotson’s Note: The research on this one has movements and institutions in every nation Hours of the Morning, bedroom door to keep out the bad guys. By the been fun, but time consuming. I started out and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending time cops arrived, I had forced open my street with an article “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too,” tyranny in our world.” - Jan. 20, 2005 Sir: I am unsure why you chose to spend facing bedroom window, removed the screen, and ended up with the following. My thanks thousands of dollars on modifications to make “Our democracy must be not only the envy of and was attempting to chuck a highly reluctant to Robert Dallek, Ted Sorensen, Shesol and your motorcycle sound louder than fog horns, jet the world but the engine of our own renewal. Stadler out into the yard – a process that was ‘Reuters,’ for their contributions to this article. engines, locomotives, or the Rev when someone There is nothing wrong with America that vastly complicated by my refusal to slacken my adheres a bunch of “Honk if You’re Horny” cannot be cured by what is right with America.” grip on my trusty bat even for a second. stickers to her bumper. The fact, however, is that - Jan. 21, 1993 you have done so – and very successfully. I’m “Can you come let us in, ma’am?” yelled the “America is never wholly herself unless she is not sure if you can fully remove the baffles from friendly officer on my front stoop. engaged in high moral principle. We as a people an exhaust system, but yours must be so drilled I released my struggling dog and stuck my have such a purpose today. It is to make kinder that they resemble Swiss cheese. Also, I’m not head out the open window. “Um no…because the face of the nation and gentler the face of the sure how you adapted, shaped and attached there might be robbers in the house. Can you world.” - Jan. 20, 1989 that Sherman tank cannon to the rear of your check and make sure no one got in the back?” bike, but it sure sounds (at 3:28 a.m.) like you “In this present crisis, government is not the His radio mumbled. “My partner says the gate managed. And, even though your motorcycle, solution to our problem; government is the is locked. Do you have a key?” problem.” - Jan. 20, 1981 at this point, must look like the demon spawn of an ill-fated romance between a vehicle from Dr. “Yeah, but it’s on the counter in the kitchen “Justice requires us to remember that when Seuss’s Who Ville and a machine from Willy which is probably where the robbers are.” any citizen denies his fellow, saying, ‘His color Wonka’s chocolate factory, it certainly is loud. “Ma’am, I don’t think there are any robbers,” the officer replied, clearly almost Inauguration day is a tradition that began at the end of his patience. with the birth of our nation, and the inaugural “The fence is really easy address is the most important of traditions, only to climb over,” I responded. second to the oath of office. After months and “That’s probably how they got sometimes years of campaigning, promises in.” made, and hands shaken, the inaugural address is the moment when the elected president sets Exasperated, my new friend the tone for his presidency. stomped off around the side of the house, and then returned to Inaugural addresses as a group are largely my window. He gave the dog forgettable. When he was helping John (who was now voluntarily trying F. Kennedy prepare his address, aide Ted to climb out to say hello) a pat Sorensen read all the past such speeches and on her head and said, “Ok, the concluded, he later wrote, that they were "a other officer has climbed over largely undistinguished lot, with some of the your fence. There’s no one back best eloquence emanating from some of the there. Can you please come open worst presidents." The dozen which have been Possible prototype for the evil motorcycle that keeps waking me up in the middle of the night. the door and turn off your alarm. delivered since Kennedy's 1961 address have You’re causing a disturbance.” done little to alter that judgment. Still wearing my typical Ripley goes into This is due in part to the men delivering the Before I address the topic of “why everyone in hyperbaric sleep version of pajamas (tank speeches. "So many of these presidents are the free world is pissed off at you,” please know top and underpants), with one officer at my so forgettable," says historian Robert Dallek. is not mine,’ or ‘His beliefs are strange and that I understand that “loud pipes save lives.” front door, one at my back, the home security "They don't make much of a mark on the different,’ in that moment he betrays America, By saying that perhaps you could tone it down a company on the phone, my alarm blaring, and country's memory. So I think their inaugurals though his forebears created this nation.” - Jan bit, I’m not trying to say “DIE MOTORCYCLE a group of curious neighbors starting to pile up reflect the quality of the men, and the historical 20, 1965 RIDER DIE.” Your case is extreme. What in my front yard, I stomped through my house reputation they leave us." you’ve done is the equivalent of putting a 1984 to my security panel, deactivated the alarm, and “The energy, the faith, the devotion which we For the most part the speeches generally Honda Civic on monster truck tires. You’re figured out what triggered the whole incident. bring to this endeavor will light our country and recalled as ranking among the greats were guilty of overkill. Honestly, your bike is so all who serve it — and the glow from that fire It was a glass break alarm on a window in the delivered at critical moments in the nation's noisy that if a fellow driver was trying to locate can truly light the world. And so, my fellow back of my house. Due to the excessive yelling, history. But they also managed to balance the you, they’d have to use the Doppler Effect to Americans: Ask not what your country can do singing, underpants dancing, stomping, cussing moment with posterity. "They manage to speak find the vector. It can’t be safe for someone to for you—ask what you can do for your country. and general caterwauling that is ubiquitous at very directly to their moment but they also say try to do that kind of math, on a crappy phone My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what my place, I keep the sensors on the alarm set to something to our own," Shesol says. "They calculator, while driving. I haven’t carried a TI- America will do for you, but what together we their least sensitive level. I learned this the hard manage to be timeless without being lost in the 83 since college, and I’m not going back to that can do for the freedom of man.” – Jan 20, 1961 level of nerd. We shouldn’t all have to store way, setting off the siren so many times in the ether somewhere and unmoored from events." early days that the birds who live in my trees “This great Nation will endure as it has slide rules in the glove compartment next to the An effective speech is constructed on the learned to mimic it. Sir, your stupid bike was so endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first tire checker thingy just because you’ve decided foundation of a big idea, the purpose of the loud that it rattled the glass in my windows hard of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only that being deafening is “super cool.” speech that is strengthened throughout the enough my desensitized alarm system thought I thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, speech with simple repetition. For a presidential But let me tell you why I am currently furious. was about to get murdered. unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes inauguration, the big idea, or purpose, is the needed efforts to convert retreat into advance” - You, sir, have been cruising through my I tried to explain what had happened to the incoming president’s vision for the next four March 4, 1933. neighborhood in the middle of the night for police officers, but I could tell they didn’t believe years and the principles on which this vision is several weeks – always late, but never at that a motorcycle could be so cacophonous. I “We wish peace, but we wish the peace of based. predictable hours. The noise from your bike turned to my gaggle of gawking neighbors for justice, the peace of righteousness. We wish it awakens me and my big black dog, Stadler, who support, and every last one of them chimed in because we think it is right and not because we feels the need to vocalize her distress with an with something along the lines of, “oh yeah, are afraid.” - March 4, 1905 extended howl. “Wooooooooooooooorooooh!” that Harley douche drives by here in the middle “With malice toward none, with charity for all, says Stadler, joining all the other neighborhood of the night at least once a week …” and “yeah, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see dogs in a choral rendition of “Doggy Alert that guy’s a total jerk.” The cops shook their the right, let us strive on to finish the work we System in the Key of Air Raid Siren.” The heads as they mounted their reasonable Victory are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care house shakes like I live next to an elevated train, motorcycles. for him who shall have borne the battle and for rattling Grandma’s bone china in the kitchen. “Well,” said one officer, “at least you can hear his widow and his orphan, to do all which may After you finally pass, Stadler turns around three him coming.” achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace times and goes right back to sleep. I, however, among ourselves and with all nations.” - March wind up awake for the rest of the night, putting “And then some,” I replied. Every speech should be built on a big idea, 4, 1865 paper towels between plates and inside glasses like I’m packing them for a move to Taiwan. So, sir, perhaps now that you know the vast a purpose, the why of the speech. The big “But every difference of opinion is not a amount of annoyance you cause other people, idea should be repeated often to maintain the difference of principle. We have called by This is bad enough, however, last night the perhaps you’ll spend some of what must be a audience’s understanding. Metaphors are useful different names brethren of the same principle. situation got astronomically worse. U.S. Military scale motorcycle modifications tools to create simple and relatable ideas. Hand We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.” It began much as most of our other interactions budget on an inexpensive, quiet car for night in hand with the main idea is the call to action. – March 4, 1801 have: house shaking like it’s a vibrating bed time travel. I sincerely doubt you will. So, in A speech is most effective when the audience the meantime, if a screaming, furious, half- “And since the preservation of the sacred fire of at a HoJo’s on quarter beer night, dog singing is challenged to engage with the message and crazed woman wearing only a tank top and liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model the song of imminent doom, etc. This time, the speaker’s argument. The most memorable Oscar the Grouch underpants charges across of Government, are justly considered as deeply, however, right in the middle of your passage, quotes from inaugural speeches come from her front lawn at 2:38 a.m. and throws a bat at perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment my burglar alarm went off. presidents who challenge the American people you, you may take comfort in how richly you to reassess their beliefs and take action. At only 75 decibels (for which the city requires deserve it. a permit), it took me a minute to hear it over Speakers who weave narrative throughout the roar of your bike. When I finally figured their speeches instead of just spouting bullet points are the most effective in conveying their message. Our brains are wired for story. We Send letters and photos to [email protected] make sense of our world through the narrative of experience. In this sense, presidents who acknowledge and pay homage to American history while also offering hope for the future Investing is about are the best storytellers. more than money. Body language tells another story, so stage At Edward Jones, we stop to ask you presence is just as important as the words in the the question: “What’s important to speech. you?” Without that insight and a real The tone of a speech is reflected in careful word understanding of your goals, investing choice, sentence structure, and organization holds little meaning. of information. If the tone, or style, of the information contradicts the intended purpose of entrusted to the hands of the American people” Contact your Edward Jones fi nancial the speech, the audience will misunderstand the – April 30, 1789 message. advisor for a one-on-one appointment *Please note that the foregoing are in to discuss what’s really important: Most Memorable Statements from chronological order. your goals. Inaugural Addresses* Dotson’s Other Note: I assume you recognized “[O]ur time of standing pat, of protecting all of the photos…if you didn’t, shame on you. narrow interests and putting off unpleasant Suggest you “google” them and stick them on  www.edwardjones.com decisions — that time has surely passed. the wall of your woman or man cave. I thought  Member SIPC Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, the date of the address might help you, so I put it  dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of in. As I am sure you have noted, I did not list the  remaking America.” – Jan. 20, 2009 name of the speaker…do you have to look it up?   “So it is the policy of the United States to

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By Andy Purvis of All Time Special to the Island Moon a bunch of runs.” — A.J. Hinch By Dotson Lewis Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Do not go Randy White, Ed “Too Tall” Jones and Harvey Here’s hoping you made it all the way through, where the path may lead, go instead where there Martin. Dotson’s Note: The some five hours and 17 minutes later, and is no path, and leave a trail.” This guy was so I can close my eyes and see it even now, beauty of baseball is such that a scoreless watched one of the most exhilarating and big he was worth three electoral votes. He had December 31, 1967, 47 years ago. The pitching duel and a wild shootout both instantly draining World Series game ever — right up no choice but to leave a trail. If you saw his temperature was listed at minus 13 degrees at can feel like unforgettable classics. All of which until Alex Bregman’s game-winning hit against footprints in the sand you’d run. He owned kickoff, with a wind-chill factor of minus 48. immediately had me pondering where exactly Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen on Sunday night the toughness of a sidewalk, and his shoulders “I remember the officials yelling to stop play last Sunday night’s epic game between Houston into Monday morning. Juiced baseballs at were as wide as a door. The man was about during the game rather than blowing their and Los Angeles should rank on the all-time Minute Maid Park? Hard to argue after seven the size of your average four-lane bridge. The whistles,” said Cowboys’ Lee Roy Jordan. list of World Series games. So I decided to homers were belted in Game 5, with four of word “fear” was not in his vocabulary. In his Head referee, Norm Schachter, tore off a piece give you mine…I had the top 50 in mind, but them either knotting the score or breaking a tie, day, defensive linemen were taught to come of his lip at the start of the game while trying to available space gives me only room for my top for a Series record 22 homers already through in high when they tackled a quarterback. That remove his whistle from his mouth. “He bled eight. Joe Buck, Vince Scully, Tom Cheek, Kent five games. Man that was fun. way you could either destroy their vision in the for almost all the game,” exclaimed Jordan. Hrbek, A.J. Hinch, Matt Solcum, Pat Hughes passing lanes or break their arms. He wasn’t 3. 2016, Game 7, Cubs 8, Indians 7 (10 “That guy looked pitiful. His shirt was bloodied contributed to this article. We will begin with complicated, just consistent, and he could all the way to his belt. After that game, the NFL a tie between two games of the same series in Innings) muster the speed of a racquetball. This guy went to plastic whistles.” It was so cold, CBS 2001. looked so calm on the outside that he made Tom Quote: “A little bouncer, slowly toward Bryant. announcer Frank Gifford was heard saying on Landry look kinky, but the fact is he was so He will glove it and throw to Rizzo! This game’s air, “I’m going to take a bite out of my coffee.” intense at game time that he could change the over, and the Chicago Cubs win the World Steve Sabol of NFL Films claimed it was so temperature on the field. He didn’t just ride in Series! The Cubs come pouring out of the cold that some of the cameras quit working. dugout, jumping up and down like a bunch of on a bale of hay from North Carolina; he made delirious 10-year-olds! The Cubs have done it! the kind of plays that made you lean forward in Packers against Cowboys, Lombardi against The longest drought in the history of American your seat, and you knew no one on the field was Landry, Starr against Meredith; there were 16 sports is over, and the celebration begins!” — safe. As a great athlete he had the willingness seconds left on the clock at Lambeau Field. Pat Hughes to pay the price, to give it his all for a moment The winner of this game would represent the in time. I wondered how many times a running National Football Conference in Super Bowl Speaking of curses, the Cubs — from the back came to the sidelines and told his coach, II. Green Bay had the ball first-and-goal on legend of the Billy Goat to Steve Bartman — Do you recognize this photo? we need to change the game plan. We can’t run the Cowboys’ one-yard line. Packers’ halfback overcame a 3-1 series deficit to cop their first against this guy. He was so young when he Donny Anderson ran the ball twice, but was was drafted, he didn’t know how to shave; but stopped both times at the two-foot line. I 8. 2001, Game 4, Yankees 4, he sure knew how to rush the passer. He loved remember “Mr. Cowboy” Bob Lilly digging Diamondbacks 3 (10 innings) & 2001, hitting quarterbacks and, no matter what he did furiously with his cleats, trying to carve out a Game 5, Yankees 3, Diamondbacks 2 (12 to them, he never felt bad. The guy was so good place to get his footing. Starr called timeout innings) you would get a lump in your throat watching to confer with Lombardi. On third and goal, him hit ball carriers. As a kid he was hungry they decided to run a play called “Brown Quote: “Brosius, hits one into left, back, at the and poor, and he never had two twenty-dollar Right 31 Wedge.” As the play unfolded, center wall, the Yankees have tied it again.” – Joe Buck bills to rub together. He would eat anything Ken Bowman and right guard Jerry Kramer In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, that wouldn’t eat him. Jethro Pugh became double-teamed Pugh, as Starr took the snap Joe Torre’s Yankees would not go on to win the unsung hero of the “Doomsday Defense,” and shouldered his way for a touchdown on a their fourth consecutive title or their fifth in a group that hurt more people than the plague. quarterback sneak. The scoreboard would now read “Packers 20, Cowboys 17,” with the extra six years, losing to upstart Arizona in Game 7 Jethro Pugh point to be kicked. “It wasn’t Jethro’s fault, despite having Mariano Rivera on the mound Jr. was born they could have gone over anybody; we were with a lead in the ninth inning. But on two in Windsor, standing on pure ice,” said Bob Lilly. NFL lore consecutive dramatic nights earlier in the series, North would remember this game as the “Ice Bowl.” Tino Martinez and Scott Brosius rocked the Carolina, Stadium with game-tying homers in the bottom on July 3, Pugh later commented on that play. “You are of the ninth against closer Byung-hyun Kim. 1944. Very responsible for your situation, good or bad,” The Yanks went on to win both games in extras, intelligent, said Pugh. “That is how it is. I had a tough time including Derek Jeter’s famous post-midnight Pugh graduated from Bertie High School and with it for about a year, but I had a good season “Mr. November” walk-off shot in Game 4. then enrolled at Elizabeth City State University, in 1968 and decided to look to the future.” Berra and Larson 7. 1993, Game 6, Blue Jays 8, Phillies 6 at the age of 16. He played on both sides of the I had the privilege to meet Jethro Pugh in ball and became a two-time All-CIAA (Central Dallas on the sidelines of a football game Quote: “Touch ‘em all, Joe! You’ll never hit a championship since 1908. And they did so with Intercollegiate Athletic Association) defensive bigger home run in your life.” — Tom Cheek against the Seattle Seahawks. Pugh, Randy an epic win in Game 7, scoring twice in the 10th end, in 1963 and 1964. Pugh is only one of five White and Calvin Hill were there as guests of Joe Carter’s game-winning, three-run homer inning in Cleveland and holding on in the bottom players to have his jersey retired at ECSU. Jerry Jones. Jethro was quiet and reminded me off of Williams in the ninth inning lifted the half to halt the longest title drought in North In 1965, Pugh became an 11th round draft pick of a nice Deacon Jones. They both had worn Blue Jays to their second consecutive title. American pro sports history. Imported closer out of Elizabeth City State University, for the the #75; they were about the same height and Carter’s clout joined Mazeroski’s 33 years Aroldis Chapman, acquired from the Yankees Dallas Cowboys. He was just 20 years old. weighed about the same; yet their demeanor earlier as the only Series-winning homers in at the trade deadline, surrendered a game-tying, Pugh was also offered a contract by the Oakland was totally opposite. (I was in football heaven.) baseball history. two-run homer to Rajai Davis in the eighth Raiders of the AFL that same season. All man, inning. But following a brief rain delay — in Pugh retired to a fine career where he was 6. 2011, Game 6, Cardinals 10, Rangers Pugh stood 6’ 6” tall and weighed 260 pounds. successful running airport concessions and which outfielder Jason Heyward held a team He was given $1,000 as a signing bonus and 9 (12 Innings) meeting. — RBI hits by World Series MVP Ben western-themed gift shops at the Dallas-Fort a one-year contract worth $10,000. There is Worth International Airport. He also hosted Quote: “We will see you tomorrow night!” — Zobrist and Miguel Montero provided a two-run no telling what he would receive in today’s lead in the 10th. Davis delivered again in the the Jethro Pugh Celebrity Golf Tournament Joe Buck market. “He was big, long arms, very athletic, each year, to raise funds for the United Negro bottom half with a run-scoring single for an 8-7 very fast; just a great competitor and smart. He Similar to Sunday’s game, the ebb and flow of game, but reliever Mike Montgomery (with zero College Fund. this one was ridiculous, with six lead changes was beyond his years,” said Cowboy personnel previous career saves) retired Michael Martinez director, Gil Brandt. The old saying is, every athlete dies twice, and five ties, including St. Louis scoring twice on a grounder to third baseman Kris Bryant for once when he retires. According to his family, in the ninth and twice in the 10th to draw even. the drought-busting final out. Pugh was given the nickname “The Buzzard,” Jethro Pugh died in his sleep of natural causes David Freese, who had ripped a two-run triple by his teammates because he always kind of 2. 1960, Game 7, Pirates 10, Yankees 9 on January 7, 2015. He was 70 years old. His with the Cards down to their final strike in the hunched over when standing. He was tall and pal Bob Lilly said, “I think the world of him ninth, won it with a solo home run off of Mark Bill Mazeroski’s walk-off home run in the lean and it looked like his shoulders were higher and am so sad to hear this news. He was tough. Lowe two innings later. Buck’s game-winning bottom of the ninth. Mazeroski’s record is than his head, so he looked like a buzzard sitting He played through a case of appendicitis one call was a tribute to his father, Jack, who had untouched, his home run is still the only walk- on a tree limb waiting for his prey. It was later year and kept taking shots of penicillin to take said the same about Minnesota star Kirby off home run in a game 7 of the World Series. shortened to “Buzzy” and then just “Buzz.” the field.” The truth is always far stranger than Puckett’s walk-off blast in Game 6 in 1991. fiction, and I find it interesting that Pugh would 1. 1956, Game 5, Yankees 2, Dodgers* 0 No. 75, Jethro Pugh, played during a time when 5. 1991, Game 7, Twins 1, Braves 0 (10 your team’s knuckles-in-the-dirt ground game leave us four days before the Cowboys travel to Innings) Don Larsen’s perfect game in 1956, 27 Up, was designed to annihilate the other team. There Green Bay for a post-season game. I hope they 27 Down were no VCR’s, no nets in the end zone, and no took his memory with them. Quote: “Jack probably would have pitched NFL properties (logos, cheese heads, jerseys or Andy Purvis is a local author and radio 25 innings tonight if he had to. What a great *Brooklyn Dodgers gear) for sale. There were no network sponsors, personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. performance.” — Kent Hrbek **Last Sunday Night-Astros beat the Dodgers just local sponsors. There were no names on com for all the latest info on his books or to Dotson’s Other Note: Don Larsen pitched Who says a low-scoring game can’t be just as the backs of jerseys and the joke was that the listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books himself into baseball history on Oct. 8, 1956, exciting as some of these others? Making his PA announcers didn’t introduce the players by are available online and can be found in the when he threw the first perfect game in World third start of the series, and second on three- name. They went up into the stands and shook local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be Series history. Larsen struck out seven as the days’ rest, Morris confirmed his status as one hands with the fans. Pugh played in 183 games contacted at [email protected]. Also Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of baseball’s best big-game pitchers, scattering over his 14 years, all with the Cowboys. Pugh listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q of the World Series. He struck out pinch hitter seven hits over 10 shutout innings to outlast recorded 95.5 sacks and led the Cowboys in & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com Dale Mitchell looking on a 1-and-2 pitch for John Smoltz before Gene Larkin’s sacrifice fly sacks for five straight years (1968-1972). He 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of the final out. Sixty years later, it remains the in the bottom of the 10th lifted the Twins, who recovered 14 fumbles, two safeties and had one the Houston Astros. had finished last the previous season, to the title. only perfect game in World Series history. I interception, while playing in Tom Landry’s watched every pitch of this game on TV…it “Flex Defense.” He was selected Second-Team 4. 2017, Game 5, Astros 13, Dodgers 12 is still the best. If you don’t remember some All-Pro in 1968. Pugh retired on January 29, (10 Innings) of these, suggest you “google” them. Your 1979, with five NFC Championships and two comments, suggestions, questions and concerns Super Bowl rings. Dallas beat Miami in SB VI Quote: “Just exactly what you expect to come regarding Sports Talk articles are greatly and Denver in SB XII. to the park with (Dallas) Keuchel and (Clayton) appreciated, contact me at: [email protected] Kershaw pitching. Just a perfect setup game for Have fun -30- Pugh has been inducted into four different Halls of Fame. In 1979, he was inducted into the CIAA Hall of Fame. In 1980, he was added to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and, in 1981, he was inducted into the ECSU Sports Hall of Fame. 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Another nice fish from the DOA GLOW GRUB AND quarter ounce DOA JIG HEAD. Working the deepest parts of Emmorts Hole. Nuisance flooding from the SPI - NOAA station.

The fishing with lures is seriously world class. Speaking of water, I ran into one of my favorite by 300 and 925 percent since 1960. Yes! Watching gamefish attack and even fight for surveyors, David Nesbitt, who looks at water Finally some big, scary statistics! Of course, your lure will jumpstart your heart. A recent trip levels along the coast. David explained that when you’re talking about a millimeter though, with a wonderful couple that recently moved to the high water levels we had here recently were percentages can get crazy and no one really can the Island from the West Coast wanted to get This great redfish came from a 3 in DOA pretty much limited to the northwest corner of tell the difference. the jumpstart on their Texas bay fishing. They GLOW GRUB. quarter ounce jig head the Gulf, and were not widespread all over the But anyway folks, it’s likely that I’m just bolted out of the gate with great casting and world. So much for my global warming theory working clear sand pockets in the grass losing my mind lately. We need the weather to obvious fishing experience. The smallest details and sea level rise going off the charts at a high flats of the Lagoon. change and go ahead and get on with this winter sometimes get overlooked and I realized that rate of speed, dogs and cats living together, mass thing. Maybe I’ll have more fun shivering for specific rod hysteria. Tides were boringly normal for most three months this year than in the past. Drop me choices, line Keeping close to the ICW as the winds laid of the rest of the North American continent. a note at [email protected] and I’ll see and reel size, that morning, we stared into the water like we I also reached out to some of our premier you On the Rocks. jig heads lure were fixed on a portal in time. Everything we scientists this past week about the water levels, styles and color left at the dock didn’t matter. The first few bites Deidre Williams and Dr. Philippe Tissot. I patterns are just brought trout following our fish up to the boat. used to work in the same shop as them before as important Within 30 minutes the lunar bite turned on my current position, helping to maintain the or more than and every cast was getting plucked and tossed Send letters and photos to editor@ hydrologic monitoring stations for TCOON, as where you are by feeding fish. A long cast over the edge islandmoon.com you loyal readers may remember. While I was and what you sent a redfish swirling away and as I dropped more of a nuts and bolts and equipment jockey are doing so I’ll the plastic along the drop-off a trout sucked it technician, Deidre and Philippe were always make my friends in. The head rose white froth as it broke the doing the cool stuff (still true today, actually). out a list of our surface. Darting deep and under the boat the This fine red we caught tackle from the big trout turned sharp angles and laid that thick Deidre’s answer was much more pragmatic shoulder against the bow of the rod. She circles over gravel sand bottom other day so at and to the point. She explained that it was the least next time the bank one more time and rolled her side and combo of water level forcing from Harvey, Irma, out deep after a recent eyes over the length of the boat. I don’t net her cold front. you jump out and Nate along with the seasonal astronomical of the backyard but slide my hand to her side. Purple flashed tides. Well, I suppose correct answers can be you will at least in the morning sun and gave more warmth to highly informational and enlightening, but it be loaded for action. the chilly morning. That will be playing out loses the bling when there’s no mystery or death every morning as well as some exciting drifting and dismemberment involved. Again, there The right stuff sightcasting into the sand pockets of key flats goes my theory on sea level rise and the high covered in bait and hunting reds and trout. All of my rods are WATERLOO, because tides being the “new norm.” they really are the best in durability, quality Flounder are on the move and with the NO Philippe’s response did give me hope though. in the wrapping and hardware, and sensitivity. GIGGING RULE IN EFFECT, we get to enjoy He explained that it takes about 60 years of the The Salinity line are tough as nails with good the best part of the flounder run with rod and incremental sea level rise to equal our one foot classing and stainless eyes. The 7’ medium fast reels. I have limited space open now that duck seasonal and one foot inter-annual ranges. So is a soft tip easy fishing rod. The heavier actions season is here but most weeks I have two days we may not really notice for a while. BUT! 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The Coastal Bend has been Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC). the day that the Marlin students headed to their the leader in compassion and recovery. People Each LMHA serves a local area. The THHSC It was recently announced that Nueces County requires each LMHA to plan, coordinate, through the Sheriff’s office will be purchasing home school. Let me say how moving it was to from across the state have come together to witness how special the Flour Bluff Independent help each other clean and begin the rebuilding allocate, and develop resources for mental a boat to help patrol the Island canals on North health services that will serve their respective Padre Island. This is a big deal on North Padre School District treated and welcomed the Port process. Along with helping physically, several Aransas students while they were displaced. State and private entities in Texas are helping population best. The LMHAs provide: referrals Island and the Nueces County Commissioners to behavioral health services, psychiatric crisis Court gladly approved this and we look forward I was in Port Aransas on Friday before the residents recover mentally. Marlins headed back to school and to watch response through hotlines 24/7, and mobile to helping make our community a safer place to The Hurricane Harvey Task Force on School crisis outreach teams. You can search for be. Way to go Sheriff Kaelin for this innovative the dedication of the Port Aransas ISD as they Mental Health Supports was established to prepared for the students return almost brought your LMHA at http://www.dshs.texas.gov/ approach. This is a BIG deal on North Padre provide resources and help Texas schools and mhservices-search/. Island as they have asked for this kind of me to tears. Everyone is trying to find some universities in hurricane-effected areas. The patrol on the Island for years. Nueces County normal. When 397 students showed back up for entities involved in the Task Force include: The TEA posted a “crosswalk” of all is a proud partner in helping provide this great school a little “normal” came back. By Friday Texas Education Agency (TEA), Texas Higher information for Local Mental Health Authorities community service. of the first week back there were 420 students Education Coordinating Board (THECB), by county and school district. The LMHA for which represents about 80% of the number Nueces County is the Behavioral Health Center Hurricane Harvey Relief Continues Texas Health and Human Services Commission of students they had prior to the hurricane. At (THHSC), and the Meadows Mental Health of Nueces County. You can access their services We have all been more than a little consumed last count they were up to about 432. Please Policy Institute (MMHPI). These organizations and resources at http://bhcnc.net/about-bhcnc/, by the effects of Hurricane Harvey. In talking continue to pray for these students, teachers and have come together to create a comprehensive you can call 361-886-6900, or you can go to people I find myself referencing my life parents for a smooth transition. list of support and resources to address the 1630 S. Brownlee Blvd. Corpus Christi, Tx 78404. Several other counties near us fall before the hurricane and after the hurricane. It London ISD Students Helping in Port mental health needs of staff, students, and is a very strange phenomenon but it seems to families in the hurricane-effected areas. under the Coastal Plains Community Center be the new normal at least for me. The efforts Aransas LMHA. The available resources and locations The resources are tailored and coordinated continue. I have tried to put out as much On Thursday October 26 London ISD sent a for the surrounding counties can be found at by the Task Force to fit the needs of each information as I possibly can on relief efforts lot of wonderful students to help with Hurricane http://www.coastalplainsctr.org. Or you can community. The MMHPI has/continues to on my Facebook page. In a recent meeting with Harvey relief. My office coordinated this event call the Coastal Plains Community Center for identify the need of services for each area. They Governor Abbott in Port Aransas the Governor since I represent both London ISD and Port information at 1-888-819-5312. are also responsible for recruiting/coordinating just flat out said relief is coming. His comments Aransas ISD. Not only did the students do work providers and key stakeholders of proper If you have questions regarding any of the were very specific that the combination of while in Port A they also donated money to resources to each community. The providers information mentioned in this week’s article, private insurance first and then FEMA funds Port A schools for Harvey Relief. WOW is all include local mental health organizations, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or and Community Block Grant Development I can say about these kid’s generosity and spirt primary care providers, psychiatric, counseling, District Office. Please always feel free to funds would provide enough financial relief for of helping and giving back. It was an amazing volunteer groups, and more. contact my office if you have any questions housing and schools to be rebuilt. Here is what act of kindness perpetuated by the London or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if we discussed: ISD students. They should all be proud of their The TEA worked with federal, state, and you would like to contact my office regarding local agencies to compile a comprehensive Housing- The mayor of Port Aransas asked help. The students helped clean up around the constituent services. As always, my offices are list of resourceful webpages to be utilized for and was assured that 200 temporary Port Aransas schools and the Channel Vista available at any time to assist with questions, by the school systems, staff, students, and trailers would be forthcoming to help the neighborhood so the kids of Port Aransas could concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512- families. These webpages include: Counseling 200 families that were displaced in Port have a nice safe, clean place to go trick or 463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). and Crisis Intervention Services; School Aransas. The above listed monies would treating. Personnel Training and Classroom Resources; - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 then help to rebuild primary residences in I am also pleased to announce that my office Special Populations; Community and General Port A and Aransas Pass and places affected brought a drug prevention program to London Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). Resources; and more. You and find the links by Harvey ISD. What a great way to tackle a problem He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. to these resources at https://www.rebuildtexas. proactively before it is a problem rather than texas.gov or at 512-463-0672 The schools-It was reported that 15 million today/mental-health-task-force-created-for- after. I applaud the London ISD staff and dollars would be needed to repair or texas-schools-and-universities-affected-by- rebuild the Port Aransas schools. Again, the administration for caring so much about their Governor believes there will be funds from great kids and tackling an issue BEFORE it the sources listed above. becomes a problem. London ISD is a great school district and all involved at London Displaced workers-The TWC has grant should be very proud to be a Pirate. money for workers who no longer have jobs Did you know there is an because the businesses they worked for are Seashore Schools Get Large Donation not operating currently. The worker has from Mayor’s Relief Fund to work but it will be paid for with these It is always nice to see my friend and head election going on… grants. Please call the Texas Workforce of Seashore Schools Colleen McIntyre. But What it means: Unsalaried appointees Commission for more information. to see her face at the Padre Island Business What’s on the Ballot whose terms have ended but who have not Association meeting when it was announced There are seven Amendments on the ballot for The Texas General Land Office will take been replaced would serve only until the next her school system would be the beneficiary of the election which begins Monday, October 23. over the relief effort in Texas BUT you still legislative session has ended. must apply through FEMA to get relief. If a $25,000 gift was truly priceless. The damage Election Day is Tuesday November 7. Voters you have FEMA related issues with hotel suffered by Seashore according to Colleen may cast ballots, both in Early Voting and on Proposition 4 extension or FEMA denials please call after insurance would still leave them a gap of Election Day, at any precinct polling place in What will be on the ballot: “The constitutional the following for help in Congressman somewhere in the $45,000 range. The $25,000 Nueces County. gift given will go a long way in helping that amendment authorizing the Legislature to Farenthold’s office: Here is the ballot language, followed by an great school district erase that gap. require a court to provide notice to the attorney JD Kennedy–hotel extension issues at explanation from the Texas Tribune. general of a challenge to the constitutionality of (361)813-7434 [email protected]. It is an honor to serve and I look forward to Proposition 1 a state statute and authorizing the Legislature gov being your Nueces County Commissioner for to prescribe a waiting period before the court many years to come. Please call on me if I can Nicole Beamer –FEMA denial at (361) 884- What will be on the ballot: “The may enter a judgment holding the statute assist in anyway. My email is Brent.Chesney1@ 2222 [email protected] constitutional amendment authorizing the unconstitutional.” nuecesco.com and my office number is 361- Legislature to provide for an exemption from ad What it means: This would require courts 888-0268. Have a blessed day! valorem taxation of part of the market value of to notify the state attorney general of any the residence homestead of a partially disabled constitutional challenges to state laws. Corpus Christi has Fourth Highest veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was Proposition 5 donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable Unemployment Rate in September organization for less than the market value of the What will be on the ballot: “The constitutional residence homestead and harmonizing certain amendment on professional sports teams’ related provisions of the Texas Constitution.” charitable foundations conducting charitable Texas Adds 256,100 Jobs Over the Past Year raffles.” What it means: It would authorize property What it means: It would expand the definition Statistics released this week by the Texas gains were offset by losses in other industries tax exemptions for certain partially disabled of a “professional sports team,” giving more Workforce Commission show Corpus Christi including Leisure and Hospitality which lost veterans or their surviving spouses — those team-connected foundations the ability to hold with the fourth highest unemployment rate 21,300 jobs. whose homes were donated to them by charity for less than market value. charitable raffles. in the state for the month of September at 5.8 “Texas’ economic growth is boosted by the percent. resilience of our employers who have added Proposition 2 Proposition 6 The highest rate in the state was in Beaumont 230,300 private-sector jobs over the past What will be on the ballot: “The constitutional with an unemployment rate of 8.1 percent, year,” said TWC Commissioner Representing What will be on the ballot: “The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for amendment authorizing the Legislature to followed by Edinburg at 6.9 percent, and Employers Ruth R. Hughs. provide for an exemption from ad valorem Harlingen with at 6.4 percent rate. expenses that can be charged to a borrower and The Amarillo Metropolitan Statistical removing certain financing expense limitations taxation of all or part of the residence homestead Texas added an estimated 256,100 seasonally Area (MSA) recorded the month’s lowest for a home equity loan, establishing certain of the surviving spouse of a first responder who adjusted jobs over the past year. There were unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.” overall job decreases of 7,300 in September, a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 2.7 percent, changing certain options for the refinancing What it means: This would give property due largely to effects from Hurricane Harvey. followed by the Midland MSA with a rate of for home equity loans, changing the threshold tax exemptions to surviving spouses of first Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate 2.8 percent. The for an advance of a home equity line of credit, responders killed in the line of duty. fell to 4.0 percent, down from 4.2 percent in Austin-Round and allowing home equity loans on agricultural August and remained below the national rate Rock, College homesteads.” Proposition 7 of 4.2 percent. Annual employment growth for Station- What it means: This would ease restrictions What will be on the ballot: “The constitutional Texas was 2.1 percent. Bryan and amendment relating to legislative authority Lubbock MSAs on borrowing against home equity in Texas and “Hurricane Harvey impacted overall job to permit credit unions and other financial registered a rate allow Texans easieraccess to their equity. The numbers in September, but the dynamic institutions to award prizes by lot to promote of 2.9 percent proposition also lowers the maximum fees that Texas economy has created jobs in 10 of 11 savings.” for September. can be charged in connection with home equity industries over the year,” said Texas Workforce loans but also exempts certain charges from the What it means: It would allow banks and other Commission (TWC) Chairman Andres Alcantar. “All Goods calculation of that maximum. financial institutions to conduct promotional Producing industries showed strength in Texas Employment in the Professional and Business activities — such as raffles — to encourage in September, including Manufacturing, which Proposition 3 Services industry increased by 5,900 jobs savings. has added 37,200 jobs over the year,” said in September. Over the year, this industry What will be on the ballot: “The constitutional TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian has gained 41,700 jobs. 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Photos by Mary Craft As the Fort Worth Gazette reported in 1891, “It is growing upon American people in countryside quarters and even in city homes.” In 1885, the San Antonio Light took efforts to explain the new old holiday that had become so popular with the young people of the city. “Tonight will be Hallow-E’en. Hallow-E’en is a great night for the small boy and the yearning maiden.” Small boy and yearning maiden? Those seem intruded upon this realm and future amour like disparate demographics to take the keenest could be divined. The San Antonio reporter explained how it was done: “The ceremonies of Hallow-E’en are old, Islander Dr. Jack McIntyre has been in Nicaragua with a team of fifty people examining and touch the ludicrous; but they will be gone 2600 Nicaraguans. The team members were volunteers from Onesight and Amigos for through tonight by many girls of this city. One Christ organization. ceremony by which a would-be bride settles the problem of whether she will he proposed to before the next Hallow-E’en comes round is FEMA Determination Letters: very funny. The lady fills her mouth full of water and runs How to File an Appeal helter-skelter along the street for a space of two blocks. If on the way she swallows or ejects any If your application for disaster assistance following: following Hurricane Harvey was denied or of the water, her chances are over for at least • Applicant’s full name, date of birth and you feel the award amount is insufficient, you twelve months. current address have the right to an appeal. The determination Another means of not only solving the same letter is intended to explain which category of • Applicant’s signature and the date question, but of getting a glimpse of an intended assistance was processed, the decision made husband, is for the candidate to retire with a • Applicant’s registration number (on every including amount, what action can be taken, page) looking-glass to a cellar. At the hour of midnight and if any additional information should be she glares intently into the mirror, and as the last provided. • FEMA disaster declaration number – DR- stroke of 12 has died away, sees looking over 4332 (on every page) her shoulder the image of the intended one.” Applicant needs are assessed based on a number of factors, including eligibility requirements. In • You must include a copy of your state- addition to missing information, applications issued ID, have the letter notarized or may be turned down because: include the statement • Damage is not to the primary residence “I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that Police Blotter the foregoing is true and correct.” If the person • Another household claim is already in writing the appeal letter is not the applicant Island tagger or submit the tip online at www.cctexas. existence or a member of the applicant’s household, a com/crimestoppers. Information provided A graffiti tagger left his mark on the old • Disaster-related losses cannot be verified statement must be included granting the writer to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the Spohn clinic this week. authorization to act on their behalf. information leads to an arrest, it could earn • Losses have been covered by insurance Appeal letters and supporting documentation you a cash reward. Carefully read the determination letter to can be uploaded quickly to your account on understand why the decision was made and City Hosts Vehicle Auction Saturday DisasterAssistance.gov, faxed to 800-827- how you can receive the assistance you need. 8112 with the cover sheet provided with your The City of Corpus Christi will auction 71 For more information, you may contact the FEMA determination letter; or submitted at a cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the Police FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 or 800-462- Disaster Recovery Center where assistance is Vehicle Impound Lot, located at 5485 7585 (TTY). Information is also available at also available to assist you with ensuring all Greenwood Drive, on Saturday, November DisasterAssistance.gov. 4, 2017. The auction will start at 10:00 a.m. necessary documents are included. Letters may The general public is encouraged to register An appeal must be filed in the form of a also be sent by mail to:FEMA signed letter within 60 days of the date on the and view the vehicles for auction from 1:00 National Processing Service Center pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 3, 2017. determination letter. In the appeal, explain The general public can continue to view the why you disagree with the decision. Include P.O. Box 10055 vehicles from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on the day any requested information and supporting Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 of the auction. documentation. Make sure to include the The vehicles for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.amtauctions.com. Police Calls 14000 block SPID 9 p.m. October 28 Possession of marijuana 142000 block SPID 11 p.m. October 29 Hazmat Aggravated Robbery Corpus Christi Police and Fire Departments responded about 8:30 Monday night to the 14200 block SPID Midnight October 24 Palm Bay Village Condominiums near the Graffiti corner of Whitecap and Cruiser. When 14300 block 4 a.m. October 28 Assault firefighters arrive they found a 16 year-old male who had ingested the chemical ricin. 14300 block SPID 10 a.m. October 29 Captain James Brown of the Corpus Christi Forgery Fire Department confirmed that a 16-year-old 14300 block 10 p.m. October 27 male allegedly ingested a liquid concentrated form of ricin. Assault Brown said the man was transported to 14300 block SPID 2 a.m. October 28 Bay Area Hospital while HazMat crews Assault quarantined the unit the man lived inside. 14500 block Compass 4 p.m. October Officials at the scene confirmed that four 26 Fire people were treated at the scene and emphasized that no one outside the home was 14200 block Dasmarinas 10 p.m. at risk. October 25 Fire Please be Aware and Don’t become a 14800 block SPID 7 p.m. October 30 Victim Assault Friday, October 27, 2:13 p.m. 13600 14800 block Cobo de Bara 6 a.m. Northwest Blvd (Not on The Island) October 25 Theft Incident: Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 15100 block Dasmarinas 9 p.m. Corpus Christi Police Officers were October 24 Burglary of a vehicle dispatched to the 13600 block of Northwest 15200 block Dasmarinas 11 p.m. Blvd. in reference to a burglary of a motor October 24 Burglary of a motor vehicle vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with 43 year old male victim. The victim 14300 block Cruiser 10 a.m. October advised that he went to a bank and withdrew 25 Fraudulent use of identifying vehicle some cash. The victim left and went to a local convenience store. The victim went inside 15300 block Cruiser 11 p.m. October the store and made a purchase, left the store 24 Theft from vehicle and got into his car. The victim stated that he 15300 block SPID 7 a.m. October 30 forgot something and went back inside the Reckless damage or destruction store and this time he forgot to lock his door. When he came out of the store this time he 15400 block Grass Cay 11 p.m. October noticed that the envelope with his money was 24 Assault gone. Video showed a red Kia Optima pull up to the victims vehicle, a suspect got inside 15400 block Palmira 11 p.m. October the victims car, took the envelope and then 25 Burglary of a vehicle drove away in the Kia. The suspect vehicle 14200 block San Felipe 11 p.m. appears to be a rental car out of Houston. It October 24 Assault is unknown, but suspected that the suspects followed the victim from the bank. If you 162000 block Gulf Beach 6 p.m. have any information about this crime contact October 26 Assault Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8577) November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 17 The Great Outdoors Waterfowl Hunting Season Oyster Season is Open with New Prospects Bright Regulations All things considered, this year’s Texas of these habitats has been more rapid than many The Texas commercial and recreational oyster Division continues to assess the impact on waterfowl hunting season is looking pretty of us envisioned. Waterfowl foods are abundant seasons opened at sunrise on November 1, oysters in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. favorable, according to the Texas Parks and and improving by the day.” and closes at 3:30 p.m. on April 30, 2018. The full impact of Hurricane Harvey on Texas Wildlife Department. Wintering waterfowl supplement their diet on This year’s oyster season also comes with new oyster populations will depend on factors such “Currently, and potentially surprisingly, we are second growth rice crops on the coastal prairies rules adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife as how long salinity levels remained low, the looking pretty good regarding the upcoming and fortunately, much of this year’s rice crop Commission in August. The new rules affect quantity and quality of the remaining oyster waterfowl season,” said Kevin Kraai, TPWD was harvested just before the storm. It, too, both the recreational and commercial harvest of habitat and the ability of the surviving oysters waterfowl program coordinator, “and that is is recovering and starting its second growth, oysters. to spawn before water temperatures drop. For really the entire state. Good rainfall late this which will be very beneficial to wintering New rules reduce the commercial possession example, sampling in October 2017 found summer and even more recently has conditions ducks and geese. Planted acres of rice have limit of oysters from 40 sacks to 30 sacks per mortalities of 51-100 percent in East Galveston in the High Plains playas, Rolling Plains and once again rebounded in the Lower Colorado day, reduce the allowable amount of undersized Bay and 32-42 percent in the middle and lower Oak Prairies stock ponds and reservoirs, and River drainage now that restrictions have been oyster take from 15 percent to 5 percent and sections of Galveston Bay. Mortalities are even far eastern Texas habitats in better than removed after the filling of the Highland Lakes. close Saturday to the commercial harvest of similar in other bay systems but vary widely average conditions.” While habitat conditions across the coastal oysters. An updated version of the commercial within the system, depending on their proximity region are much-improved, hunters will be to fresh water. In the South Zone, duck season runs Nov. 4-26 fishing guide section relating oysters is available looking to weather forecasts of cold fronts to and resumes Dec. 9 through Jan. 20, 2018. online. help push the birds southward heading into the Duck hunting in the North Zone opens Nov. 11- season. “The goals of these rule 26 and resumes Dec. 2 through Jan. 28, 2018. changes are to aid in the Hunters are reminded that “dusky ducks” are “This scenario of abundant fresh water recovery of oyster resources off limits during the first five days of the season. and foods across most of the state make me in Texas’ bay systems, confident that Texas duck and goose hunters Goose hunting also kicks off Nov. 4 statewide. promote efficiency in will have the opportunity to see lots of fowl this With the Texas gulf coast serving as winter utilizing oyster resources and winter,” Kraai predicted. “Now we just need home to 25 percent of the Central Flyway provide a more stable price Mother Nature to give us a few good cold fronts waterfowl population, habitat conditions in the structure for commercially- and make sure our wet spots stay wet.” wake of Hurricane Harvey were an obvious harvested oysters,” says concern for waterfowl biologists. 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LocalNikole Myers is aStudent journalism students atCovers Veterans Memorial theHigh School News and wrote a story for the Lone Star Journalism Contest. We print it here with her permission. Pirate Cheer Team Weathers the Storm By Nikole Myers Since the devastation of Hurricane Harvey’s have to meet up more, and we have to talk and landfall on Aug. 25, the residents of Rockport communicate more as a team,” Downum said. have been slowly rebuilding their homes “We may be far apart in distance, but as a team, and schools. Rockport-Fulton High School’s it’s brought us back together.” gymnasium caved in, and the inside of the The squad utilized technology and social media school was found riddled with shards of to keep their cheer skills fresh and ready for the glass and splintered wood. All 944 students reopening of Rockport-Fulton, and practiced who planned to attend Rockport-Fulton were at home when they were not able to see their displaced across South Texas. However, the teammates face-to-face. school’s many athletic organizations continued to practice despite the displacement, including “In reality, we’re used to having practice three their Pirate cheer squad. or four times a week, and the girls are expected to go home and review the videos in our group Head cheerleading coach Emily Drown held chats and on Facebook,” Downum said. practices at the school’s football field, with all 19 cheerleaders. The majority of the girls, 12 in Since most of the squad was moved to total, attended Gregory-Portland High School, Gregory-Portland (GP), the experience for them with one each at Tuloso Midway, Sinton, was a little different, since they were able to see Rivera, Veterans Memorial, and a Nacogdoches most of their teammates every day. Cheerleader high school. Drown believes that it was difficult Lauren Corry chose GP because it was closest for the squad members who had been displaced to her stepmother’s job in Portland, and it was hours away to attend the practices. She mostly the most convenient option for her family. The went over last year’s cheers instead of teaching emotional adjustment to her transfer to GP was A vehicle drove through the front of Island favorite Brooklyn Pie Co. this week. No new cheers. However, this allowed the girls to eased by the presence of her teammates. one was injured, but there was extensive damage to the restaurant. They are closed for regain some consistency in their lives by being “In some of my classes I didn’t have anybody I repairs currently, but will re-open later this month. around their teammates again and motivated knew, but then I’d get to go to a class and have them to attend the practices as often as they them there, and so it really helped me get used could. to not being around everybody that I knew,” “It gives [them] a sense of belonging,” Drown Corry said. ”They just made it so much easier said. “It’s all they have to rely on in their lives to get settled in at GP.” CLUB NEWS right now.” RFHS’ first football game after the reopening was Oct. 13 against Pleasanton and teachers of bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and One squad member, Morgan Downum, who The Island Moon provides this space for temporarily attended Veterans Memorial High and students have recently returned to school. Island organizations. If you are a member of a book clubs. We enjoy raising money for The fine arts hallway is not yet fully repaired, scholarships for local graduating seniors as School, noticed how this tragedy has helped the club and want to get the word out about your squad become closer. so groups such as choir and band are practicing events and/or projects send them along and we well as other worthy causes in our community. outside until final repairs are made. The will get them in. For more info please contact Rebecca Robbins “In a way I feel like it’s brought us together installment of portable classrooms has allowed 303-434-0947. because the distance [has] made it so that we Be sure to include a brief description of what students to attend their classes normally. your organization does and a contact person Island United Political Action Committee: for those interested in joining. Maximize representation of Corpus Christi residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area Send the info to [email protected] and government by promoting and supporting, by we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. the endorsement process, proactive and unified Padre Island Antique Classic Car voting in non-partisan races and other issues Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles and referendums put to public vote. Meetings 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, 7:00 PM at the Island Time Sushi Bar, contact: tours, car shows on and around the Island. Nick Colosi 618-889-9160 ncolosi@yahoo. Please contact [email protected] for com. information on the upcoming meeting. Please POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. include your contact information and the type The Association’s primary responsibility is to of car owned. maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect the annual fees and provide information and Youth Development Foundation of assistance to property owners. .. Membership Port Aransas. YDF meets at noon each in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring Thursday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port record legal title to any property within Padre Aransas. For more information please email Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna [email protected]. Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet [email protected]. every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM The Rockport Pirate Cheer Team and the Leander Glenn Grizzly Cheer Team practice with the University of Texas at Austin Marine and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation together at Pirate Stadium. Photo by Alyssa Nguyen welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and of most species of wildlife in the area with an Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. emphasis on marine animals. If you find an A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, Serve Corpus Christi – Make a Difference animal in peril they can help Tony Amos is the materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles Director. 750 Channel View Dr. Port Aransas. available at no extra cost. RSVP online. 361 749-6793, 361 442-7638. afamos@mail. November 2017 Vacancies [email protected] utexas.edu. The City of Corpus Christi has numerous Marina Advisory Committee Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) – is boards, commissions and committees which Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board welcoming new members. We have boat slips strive to reflect the diverse interests and abilities Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island available now for members. Contact Ignacio of our citizenry. The City Secretary’s Office is Nueces County Tax Appraisal District ladies got together under a Palapa and founded De Lenda at [email protected] for slip rental currently seeking applications for the following Oil and Gas Advisory Committee the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only information. Padre Island Yacht Club members boards: rule is that there are no rules! We are all about Planning Commission enjoy small and large boat Cruises, small fun and friendship. We meet once a month for Animal Care Advisory Committee boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, Port of Corpus Christi lunch and various fun outings from cupcake Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Fireworks Arts and Cultural Commission making to CPR. Regional Health Awareness Board up close, extended boat cruises to Palacios, Citizens Advisory Health Board TX, South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Civil Service Board/Civil Service Fulton, and other areas. Please come, join us! is the Island book club. We meet the first Advisory Committee Commission Contact James Thompson, Rear Commodore Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Senior Companion Program Advisory in charge of Memberships at, jmtislandtime@ Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of Committee for Persons with Disabilities Committee gmail.com to attend. ladies that like to read, love socializing with Corpus Christi B Corporation the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join Street Maintenance Board of Appeals KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis us we would love to have you! Contact Linda Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at Transportation Advisory Commission Walsh, [email protected] or 361-445- Bureau Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the 7999, or just show up! Tree Advisory Committee month. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone Development Corporation Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it Corpus Christi Regional Transportation If you know of anyone interested in serving on Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Authority a City board, commission or committee please at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist Will it Build GOODWILL and better have them go to the City of Corpus Christi’s church located on hwy 361. For more Electrical Advisory Board FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL website at http://www.cctexas.com/services/ information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708- to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way Food Service Advisory Committee general-government/boards-commissions- 8367 or [email protected] committees. For assistance please call Tamera test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! Island Strategic Action Committee We meet the second and fourth Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local Franklin at (361) 826-3893 or via e-mail at Thursday of each month at the Veranda chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., Landmark Commission [email protected]. Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose LiLibrary Board Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ is to assist in community and environmental yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. concerns and provide a variety of social activities for people who are interested in Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join Veranda at Schlitterbahn. The committee’s or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” Council on matters pertaining to The Island. Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ All meetings are open to the public and the yahoo.com. public is invited to address the committee during the public comment period. Padre Island Women’s Golf Association. All skill levels are welcome. Call Fran more Padre Island Business Association. The information: 361-877-2551 association is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to advertise and The New Neighbors League: New Neighbors promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff League is a women’s social organization open and Corpus Christi while advancing the to women of the coastal bend, promoting fun interests of the business community. It is & friendship. New Neighbors League holds managed by a 9-member board of directors. monthly coffees, luncheons, as well as monthly A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd activities such as Ladies Night Out, Couples Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting Dinners, Movies, Cards, and Golf to name a at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of few. Visit our website at newneighbors.com or the month. The association annually has two email us at [email protected] fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the Flour Bluff Padre Island 4H Flour Bluff fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. Padre Island 4H (FBPI4H) is a club for kids P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is in 3rd grade-12th grade. We meet at 6:30 a ladies only social club open to all owners/ pm the first Monday of every month in the residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich FB Intermediate cafeteria. 4H provides our members through social activities and opportunities and experiences where young community involvement. We have monthly people learn by doing. Please visit us on luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups Facebook at Flour Bluff Padre Island 4H or our The Alley Cats played on the patio at The Angry Marlin last Friday night to a very chilly website at FBPI4H.com. crowd. This weekend you can catch Stevie Start this Friday night and Ruben Limas on Saturday night. Photo by Jan Rankin November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 19 Moon Classifieds Here’s how to place a Services Pool & Spa Services Home Builders Events Free To The Public Classified Ad BBQ Grill Cleaning ATLANTIS POOL AND SPA SERVICE Additions & New Construction NAMI Weekly Pool Maintenance – Repairs National Alliance on Mental Illness To place an ad you can call me at Renovations - Chemicals – Supplies DIANA HOMES, INC. 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Snoopy’s (361) 949-8815 13313 S. Padre Island Drive Scoopy’s (361) 949-7810 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 November 2, 2017 Island Moon A 20 Three Chords and the Truth By Ronnie Narmour hard to say goodbye to borrow from locals. And Bri was such a total to Howie. Shorty’s [email protected] diva that she stayed in her trailer drinking wine filled up early and until it was time to play and refused to come out Try finding 4 islanders continued to fill all and meet General Manager Lee Harper, who with closed toe shoes… day. Ty Diez and only wanted to thank her for playing a benefit JM Muniz were at his club. While she was performing, she My friends Bubba and Patti on hand to make made mention of how distraught she was that called me last week to ask if I some music for us one of her songs had stalled at number ten on wanted their refrigerator and and Father James the charts. Oh the horror. Otherwise, I thought washer and dryer that may Ty Dietz and JM got the ball rolling she had a great country voice. And on Tuesday, or may not have weathered the storm. I said Muniz played Howie’s with his “Hey Port Red Giant played the big Halloween bash at sure. They live (or used to live) at the Cline’s send off on Saturday. A, We Blew Harvey Giggity’s. Landing high rise on Station Street, which was Away” song and a condemned after the hurricane. He gave me a prayer. Howie’s brother Mike Andersen came DO NOT MISS LIST number to call and I thanked him. When I made down from South Dakota with his wife and contact with the lady at Cline’s, I immediately daughter. He looked just like Howie. In the noticed a heightened air of security… even group shot I took, it was a little eerie to see his more so than before the storm, with just trying smiling face right in the middle next to Edwin. to get into the gated complex. She asked for my The resemblance was uncanny. We laughed. We cried. We said adieu to a really fine fellow. Another spirit joins the lair at Shorty’s. It was a first class send off, Port A style. Massage in a bottle… I want to Bri Bagwell graced the Back Porch with quickly tell her presence last Friday. you about something and someone that will make Ulrich Ellison and Tribe will play you feel great. Giggity’s on Saturday. All of our bodies have taken quite a Coming this weekend… beating since Islanders with close toe shoes are a Hurricane On Friday, reggae masters The Chanklas will novelty around here. Harvey with play Giggity’s, one man band Stevie Start will all the lifting be at the new Angry Marlin on Padre, Eric and bending Magnsson will beat the odds of a heart attack email address to send me some “guidelines”. Terry Woolard will heal and play the Back Porch and Antone and the down and your body. I’m thinking, “…guidelines to pick up a long hours of All Stars will bring some blues to Shorty’s. On refrigerator? It’s a big heavy box. You get some rebuilding and Chris Garza and Red Giant played the Saturday, Ruben Limas will play the Angry young strapping buddies to help you pick it cleaning up. I treated myself to a massage from Halloween bash at Giggity’s. Marlin, powerhouse rocker Ulrich Ellison and up, throw it in a truck and drive off. The end.” a fellow who has “healer” written all over him. Tribe (Austin, TX) will play Giggity’s, Peyton Well, it seems Clines Landing is now a major Terry Woolard is the man behind Massage jumper Mike Milligan (Austin, TX). I also Beck will play the Back Porch and Coach Jim construction site with very stringent safety In a Bottle that used to be across the street went by the Back Porch to see Bri Bagwell Dugan will be at Shorty’s. That ought to keep procedures in place and even an event as simple from Coffee Waves until the storm but is now perform for a benefit for Hurricane Harvey you busy for a while. Be safe out there. as picking up a refrigerator is now dictated by Survivors. Nobody could tell me exactly where on Station Street in the green building with ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♫♪♫ “guidelines”. OK. No prob. She gave me my Elvis out front, between the Crazy Cajun and the money was going and from what I observed, designated appointment time and off I went. Gratitude. My neck and back have never felt the band showed up with no sound gear and had I received her email with the guidelines and better. I got a 90 minute massage for $75 and procedures and took note that we had to wear have a newfound purpose in life. I can actually hardhats and closed toe shoes. The hardhats move again without groaning. He knows his weren’t that big of a deal, I had my trusty army stuff. Call him at 361-903-8730. helmet and sweet Ellie had a couple in her truck Live Music that we could borrow. But I wasn’t so sure I had Scattered shots… four buddies on the island that owned closed I made it out Friday toe shoes. So, I called up John Paul, Tim and night but just went Jason and they all said sure, they’d help me. Tonight Stevie Start @ Back Porch home on Saturday, after Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s The only hitch in this get along was John Paul, Thursday, November 2 Howie’s deal. I was APEX @ Rockits who didn’t own the proper footwear. He only Free Beer Band @ out of steam. I knew a Poetry & Prose, Rated R, had one pair of flip flops PERIOD. So I went Giggity’s few of the clubs were Knife Party @ House of to my closet and found an old pair of loafers Melissa Grothe @ doing their Halloween Scuttlebutt’s Rock that I think I may have worn one time back Cruise Control @ South thing, but my heart J.R. Castillo @ Brewster in the 90’s and threw them in the back of my MAGNUS NOV. 03 Texas Ice House wasn’t in it. So on Street truck. When Sunday rolled around, we all met PEYTON BECK NOV. 04 Out of Bounds @ Pelican Friday I went out to Poweman 5000, Zombie at Giggity’s and geared up. We left looking like STEVIE START NOV. 10 Lounge catch some of the great King + 2 Bands @ House the Village People with hardhats smarter than of Rock JARED CLARK NOV. 17 Billy Snipes solo show Veteran’s Day, November us. But we got the job done and John Paul got a Chris Saenz @ Harrison’s MAGNUS NOV. 24 Billy Snipes played at Shorty’s and caught 11 new/old pair of loafers that are only a size and Landing CRUISE CONTROL NOV. 25 Shorty’s on Friday some appropriate blues Todd Dorn & the Sea a half too big. BTW, it was two out of three on night. at Giggity’s from blues Friday, November 3 Drifters @ Giggity’s the appliances… the fridge was toast but the Independent Thieves @ Stevie Start @ Angry 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront washer/dryer work fine. Thanks Bubba and Marlin Shorty’s Patti. Next week, it’s “lessons in trailer living” Magnus @ Back Porch TBA @ Back Porch with a course in Maintaining Poop Water 101. Chanklas @ Giggity’s Michael Burtis @ Antone & the All Stars @ Scuttlebutt’s Ashes to ashes… Shorty’s Toadies @ Brewster Street Myndfields @ Rockits Our dear fallen angel, Howie Andersen’s Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Spazmatics @ Brewster Swimming With Bears + 3 send off was bitter sweet last Saturday. It was Bands @ House of Rock nice to see so many good friends but sure was Street Clarissa Serna @ Rockits Relic @ South Texas Ice Any Colour You Like @ House House of Rock Mike Guerra & Trisum @ Jam Band @ It’ll Do The Blue Room Saloon Antone & the All Stars Nov. 3 John Eric @ Pelican Splendiferous @ Pelican Lounge Lounge Jim Dugan Nov. 4 Billy Snipes Nov. 10 Sunday, November 12 Saturday, November 4 Antone & the All Stars @ Ruben Limas @ Angry Independent Thieves Nov. 11 Giggity’s John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s Marlin Stevie Start Nov. 17 Ulrich Ellison @ Giggity’s Fundaze @ House of Rock Peyton Beck @ Back Porch Selfie Nov. 18 Melissa Brook @ Pelican Michael Milligan and Texiana Bluez Lounge It was a nice turn out for Howie’s send-off Jim Dugan @ Shorty’s OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas played Giggity’s this weekend. Melissa Brooke @ at Shorty’s on Saturday. Scuttlebutt’s Monday, November 13 Metal Shop @ Brewster Open Jam @ Giggity’s Michael Burtts @ Street Another Level @ Rockits Scuttlebutt’s GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Henry & the Invisibles + 2 Bands @ House of Rock Tuesday, November 14 LIVE MUSIC Motif @ It’ll Do Saloon Paul Taylor @ Giggity’s LIVE MUSIC Philip Griffin @ Pelican Billy Snipes @ Scuttlebutt’s Free Beer Band Nov. 2 Lounge Open Mic @ House of EVERY Chanklas N o v. 3 Rock NIGHT Ulrich Ellison & the Tribe N o v. 4 Sunday, November 5 Antone & the All Stars @ Wednesday, November 15 Antone & the All Stars Nov. 5 Magnus @ Giggity’s Giggity’s HAIR BY All You Can Eat Open Jam Nov. 6 John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s Michael Burtts @ Scuttlebutt’s FRIED Paul Taylor Nov. 7 Fundaze @ House of Rock Tyler Cannon @ Pelican John Eric @ Pelican FLOUNDER Stevie Start Nov. 8 Lounge Lounge HEIDI

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