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The voiceMoon of The Island since 1996 November 29, 2018 Weekly www.islandmoon.com FREE Around Island Gets The Island By Dale Rankin Its First The summer season is now officially over as the turkeys have stopped Gallery! flying in Port Aransas. The annual rite of autumn hereabouts in the annual Turkey Bowl at the Back Pork in Port A which happened last Sunday. It is the last hurrah of summer before locals have to start searching their closets for their pair of long pants. We have now entered the Winter Hibernation Season when ladies have but two questions for suitors: “Do you own a car, and do you live in it?” My Coastal Home opened the If the answer to the first is yes and the Island’s first Art Gallery on second is no then it may be a match. Saturday. The idea was the La Posada weather brainchild of My Coastal Home’s owner Judy Little’s daughter Seashore Learning Center celebrated Thanksgiving last week. Kate Douglass who is the For more photos by Kelsey Kirchmayer see page A11. marketing director for all of the stores. The Gallery features work Lots of Work for La Posada La Posada from artists all over Texas. The gallery has artwork, glass and Kickoff Party wood sculptures and unique gift Tuesday items. More photos A4. On the day of this year’s Friday night At Schlitterbahn Island Holiday La Posada parade, last year we had snow! That’s right snow. If the parade Home Tour this had been that night it would indeed December 4 event have been a day that lived in infamy. begins week of But the ten-day weather forecast from Weekend the Padre Island National Seashore activity for the Friday and Saturday night Kickoff Party Friday parades this year looks favorable with With the 44th annual La Posada thunderstorms possible for Friday Lighted Boat Parade only days away at Schlitterbahn morning but clearing by mid-day volunteers and business owners The 2018 Holiday Home Tour on with temperatures in the 60s and 15 Around The Island are putting last Padre Island will kick off Friday mph winds by parade time. Saturday minute touches on boat decorations with a party at Schlitterbahn and the forecast calls for scattered and party locations in preparation for homes open for touring on Sunday, thunderstorms, temperatures in the the two-night parade event which for December 2 from 12:30 – 5:30. The 60s and 18 mph winds. That means the first time will be televised live. no cold front is expected and that’s The week’s activities begin with the Holiday Home cont. on A4 the big thing. Wind under 20 mph Kickoff Party at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, isn’t really wind around here, it must December 4, at Schlitterbhan with City Council makes our sailboats go a little faster. live music and a Silent Auction Cold fronts can be parade killers but running from 6 to 8, the Live Auction Sets Legislative if the forecast holds we are in good starts at 7:00 p.m. The party will shape there. feature a special appearance by Priorities renowned artist Larry Rackley who Senate donations will complete a painting live while Many Islanders may be unaware that at the Auction, donate it to LaPosada New pension our State Senate seat, District 20, and it will be auctioned that night. system approved by stretches all the way from Packery Larry's painting average about $6000 Channel south to Edinburg. This per painting, his work is on currently previous council will week Texas Monthly Magazine in display at the Black Marlin. its Power Issue listed our senator, For the first time in the event’s cost taxpayers $50 Democrat Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa as forty-four year history public the recipient of the largest amount viewing areas will be offered for the million of contributions from South Texas Friday event along the Intracoastal Dale Rankin businessman Alonzo Cantu at Waterway at the newly renovated The Corpus Christi City Council on $862,500 since 2000. Next in line Marker 37, Doc’s Seafood & Steaks, Tuesday outlined its priorities for the for contributions are $635,000 to and Snoopy’s Pier. La Posada 86th Session of the Texas Legislature Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, $625,000 Foundation Chairman Fred Edler has highlighted by opposition to state to Governor Greg Abbot, $350,000 been making appearances on radio to former Governor Rick Perry, and A new viewing dock is being built at Marker 37 from which Posada moves to limit tax increases by cities, $225,000 to former Texas House Partiers will be able to view Friday's parade. City cont. on A4 Speaker Joe Straus. Kickoff cont. on A4 Just north of Packery Channel A little Island history Senate District 18, including Port Aransas, is represented by Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst who is based all the way up north in the town of Ten Years Ago This Week in the Island Moon Brenham northwest of Houston. These were the happenings ten years ago this week in the Island Moon, ISAC on Tuesday which was then a Fortnightly (every two weeks) printed in black and white. Don’t forget the December meeting of the Island Strategic Action Committee is set for 4:30 p.m. Two new bridges Tuesday, December 4 at the Holiday Inn Express. The ISAC is an advisory committee to the Corpus Christi City Council. And then there’s this… The website WalletHub rated Corpus Christi as the 114 most sinful city in the U.S. They didn’t say if their surveyors made it to The Island or not. But either way we got that going for us… And we ran into a friend with a new baby over the weekend. He pointed at the cherub and said, “Looks like me, acts like mom.” We couldn’t help but notice his wife wasn't within earshot. Two new bridges were under construction on The Island on the new subdivision going in at Commodores Point. So far they are the last Get ready to La Posada everybody bridge(s) to be built here. and for goodness sake say hello if you see us Around The Island. History cont. on A4 November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 2 Islanders of the Week Doug and Stacey Wells Bought an Island House They Had Never Seen

The Wells and the Stokes before they found The Island.

This is a story we hear often here on The Island, but with a twist. An out of town couple visits and can’t wait to move here so they move quickly to buy a house. This week’s Islanders of the Week fit that mold, they bought a house they had never seen, but the twist…their good friends picked it out for them. It all started when John and Millie Stokes moved to The Island from Orange County, California a short while back and longtime friends and Orange County neighbors Doug and Stacey Wells came to visit in the last week of July. They stayed six days and by the time they left they had decided to move here. After traveling back to California they found four houses they liked and asked John and Millie to take a look for them. The Stokes found the one they thought was the best choice, which was on Cumana, and, sight unseen, Doug and The Wells arrive home. Stacey bought it long distance from California. This shot of them was taken in October when they saw their new house for the first time as they were moving in. They put a lot of trust in the Stokes and now are happy new Islanders. Doug is considering a run at Mr. Dick’s longstanding record for not going OTB which is 432 days. That is a long time but that record could be in jeopardy when the new IGA opens in 2019 eliminating the last good excuse for leaving The Island. For making the island their new home and trusting their friends, we proudly make Doug and Stacey our Islanders of the Week. Welcome to The Island you guys! November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 3 Moon Monkeys Mike Ellis, Founder Letters to the Seafood Contamination? Did Ya My name is Hector H. Rubio, and I am a Vietnam Veteran. I had the opportunity to read Hear? Editor By Mary "Scoop" Craft the article that was published in The Island Moon, regarding viruses carried by shrimp (kindly brought by Mr. Dodson Lewis). Mr. Dodson Lewis, conducts a Veteran's Round New Advertisers Table gathering, on Tuesday mornings, from 9 to 11, at the Del Mar Development Economic Children and Adult Swimming Lessons by Center. I am very concerned about imported a retired teacher with 30 years of experience seafood, especially from Southeast Asia. are being offered in Port A. They specialize Distribution in children age 3 and up and lessons are in a It has been confirmed that Vietnam Veterans heated pool. Call 512-797-0313. Pete Alsop are dying ( liver cancer ) from a parasite Island Delivery (cholangiocarcinoma), that was consumed Coldwell Banker by eating raw or under-cooked seafood, that Business Briefs could include SHRIMP. This parasite takes Children and fur babies are invited to Advertising forty to fifty years to manifest, and is able to Meet Santa on Saturday, December 1st Jan Park Rankin Editorial Guidelines live (DORMANT) in frozen seafood, while en- 6:30 - 7:30 pm at Schlitterbahn. The event is Classifieds Editor's Note: In an effort to give all our route to the states. In order to kill this parasite, readers a fair say in these pages we have not free with movie admission for the dive-in Arlene Ritley the seafood has to be frozen at minus 5.8 been enforcing our length guidelines on Letters degrees Fahrenheit for seven days, or cooked theatre viewing of Miracle on 34th Street. Production Manager to the Editor. The exchange of ideas is what we thoroughly. Only about The Elf will be shown on Friday. Abigail Bair do around here and some things just take longer 2% of imported seafood is inspected by the Contributing Writers to say than others. Having said that we are The Lighted Boat Parade in Port A will FDA when coming into the United States. be on Saturday, December 1st 6 – 8 pm at Joey Farah asking from here on that writers keep the length of their letters to around 600 words or less. That Throughout many years of fishing, I have the marina and Robert’s Point Park. You Andy Purvis is about the length of one column all the way occasionally discarded unused shrimp back into can enjoy a visit with Santa, cookies, hot Mary Craft down the page. We will make some exceptions the water instead of taking it home. This is a chocolate and tamales. Kelly Trevino on request but 600 words is the target. common practice among many individuals. As Jay Gardner a result, we could be releasing these viruses and The Angry Marlin has their outdoor bar Writers must provide contact information and Todd Hunter parasites into our waters from other countries. open on weekends with live music 6 – 10 first and last name along with an address, any Please Google " worms in Asian fish linked to Dotson Lewis pm. This weekend it will be Tyler Walker on or all of those can be withheld at the request rare cancer". There are several websites related Friday and Major & Taylor on Saturday. Dr. Tom Dorrell of the writer but we need to make sure we are to the topic. This website, "Parasite Warnings Ronnie Narmour hearing from a real person. The only person you Nam Vets" is a major one to look at. Another The Boardwalk Café at 706 NAS Drive is Brent Rourk can libel or slander is the Editor here, whatever issue that should be considered is that lots and offering a complimentary breakfast to anyone you call him he’s been called worse. And if you Photographers lots of seafood being imported, raised in waters who brings an unwrapped toy on Saturday, decide to roll up the Moon and hit somebody of Vietnam, is contaminated with "AGENT December 1st 9am – noon. This generous offer Miles Merwin (Emeritus) over the head with it be aware that you may be ORANGE. " does not degrade. The chemical is to help La Posada benefit needy children. Debbie Noble on the receiving end next time out. harmed many veterans, and continues to affect The La Posada Kick-off Fundraiser Jan Rankin All letters to the Editor must be received by civilians in that region. To date, seafood will be held at Schlitterbahn on Tuesday, Mary Craft the end of day on Tuesday for Thursday’s from that area contains Agent Orange, and we continue to import shipments from there. There December 4th at 6 pm. There will be music, Ronnie Narmour publication. Letters received after Tuesday will be published the following week. are many other regions that produce seafood food and incredible items in their live and Office Security/Spillage Control (Emeritus) that are contaminated with harmful chemicals silent auctions. Let us here from you and remember, brevity is Riley P. Dog that are shipped here. At times, fishermen do the soul of wit. not use all of the shrimp, and choose to take The P.I.E. Holiday Home Tour Cocktail it home to be eaten, not knowing that it could Party will be held on Friday, November The Island Moan contain harmful contaminants. After visiting 30th 6 – 10 pm at the Pour Haus Lounge on the suggested websites, you may consider the second floor of Schlitterbahn. There will I enjoy reading your weekly issue particularly writing an article discouraging the public from the historic research. be live music, food, raffles and live/silent purchasing imported seafood. auction. There will be home tour tickets for However the Letters to the Editor consists Please help pass the word along to the public. sale for $10. The home tour of Island homes mainly of controversy, complaints, personal will take place on Sunday, December 2nd vendettas and negativity. Hector Rubio 12:30 – 5:30 pm. 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November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 4 History cont. from A1 Kick-off cont. from A1 City cont. from A1 Turtle Hatching and television outlets across counties, and school districts, and to oppose a the city to invite visitors to proposed rate increase by the Texas Windstorm the Friday night event which Insurance Association. will begin in the North Channel and end at the three The 10 percent rate proposed increase currently businesses. proposed by the TWIA Board would cost rate payers in Nueces and San Patricio counties $15 Marker 37 will have a live million in additional fees, according to the city Clarissa Serna band, with food, drinks, and staff. their 600 foot pier on ICW. Doc's will have live music, food and drinks, The move by state lawmakers in the last and viewing from the second story's on ICW. session, particularly in the Texas Senate, to Snoopy’s will have reduced prices, drinks, large limit property tax increases for cities, counties, viewing area. and school district across the state to between American Bank and the Yellow Pelican 2 and 4.5 percent without a rollback vote was hosted the November Turtle Hatching The Friday parade will begin shortly after not popular with city councils but still looks to at American Bank, and fundraiser in sundown, about 6 p.m., and the Saturday parade be a priority for lawmakers in the next session which local artists painted on life-sized at 6:30 in conjunction with the broadcast. which begins in January. Currently cities and aluminum turtles. Pictured with the Padre The Saturday parade in the South Channel will counties can raise their Effective Tax Rate by 8 Moon’s turtle painted with images of Dr. be televised live by KIII TV from 6:30-7:30 and percent by holding two public hearings without Donna Shaver releasing turtle hatchlings hosted by Islander and long-time KIII anchor the possibility of a Tax Rollback Election. No matter the opposition from taxpayers the on the beach, are (l-r) Chris Wimer, owner Joe Gazin. Featured celebrities for the event are film and television actors Pepe Serna and his councils, County Commissions, and school of Yellow Pelican Gallery, artist Evelyn boards can hit the 8 percent tax hike ceiling Zetzsche, Dan Suckley, Branch Executive niece singer Clarissa Serna who will ride in the parade and do live shots for the KIII broadcast. without public approval. Officer of American Bank and Dr. Donna Under new state rules proposed in the last Shaver. The La Posada event raises the most toys for White Pelicans any event in the state for Toys for Tots sponsored session Governor Gregg Abbott proposed to by the U.S. Marines. Full information and forms limit the annual increase to 2.5 percent with any New CVS to enter the parades are included in this issue. increase over that hike requiring the approval of two-thirds of the voters in the taxing entity. Other proposals limited the increase to 4 percent IT’S TIME TO LA and were approved in the State Senate but failed to make it to the House floor for a vote. POSADA ! The city council on Tuesday passed a Resolution in opposition to attempts by state Let us know about your lawmakers to set ceilings on tax hikes below the current levels. The resolution reads: parade viewing party “The City strongly supports the principles La Posada is swiftly approaching Padre Island. of local decision-making from residents, The dates and schedule are listed below. stakeholders and local elected officials who are We ran this aerial of Lake Padre with a If you are planning a party and would like a most directly responsive to their neighbors. The Crews were preparing the site of the new large flock of White pelicans – seen in the U.S. Marine to visit your party and pick up your City opposes undermining the principle of home CVS Pharmacy to be constructed at the lower portion of the photo. The pelicans toys let us know. By letting us know of your rule and local control, and opposes legislation corner of Commodores and Park Road 22. often congregate in Lake Padre when cool party and the night it is being held, La Posada that diminishes the authority of cities to regulate The store location was suggested by Patti water in the lake stuns fish which float can schedule a U.S. Marine, in dress blue and manage their growth and development.” Longley who was a pharmacist there until to the surface leaving a smorgasbord for uniform, to pick up your party’s toys by either The city resolution also cites opposition to her retirement this year. hungry pelicans. Boat or Car. any attempts by the state to limit the issuance Information needed: of bonds by municipalities. The council also voted for backing additional funds for Whale Shark Also at the SunSpree... -Host Name Del Mar College, TAMUCC and TAMUK -Address of Party and description of your and authorizing Tuition Revenue Bonds for house from the water side if on the water requested capital projects. -Phone number The council also voted to back changes to local Hotel Occupancy Tax Laws to include HOT -Expected Attendance spending for “expansion of sporting facilities -Start and end time of party category to include additional sports activities; requiring communities to complete a financial -Friday night or Saturday night feasibility study and statutory compliance review La Posada Events: prior to pursuit of new or expanded convention center projects; clarifying the “primary usage” Tuesday, Dec. 4 - Our giant Kick Off Party test for convention center funding regarding with Live and Silent Auction at Schlitterbahn conventions and meetings that directly promote starts at 6:00 pm. Schlitterbahn has turned hotel activity and, clarifying state venue tax law over their downstairs to La Posada and will be to make the statutory wording consistent with The photo of whale shark was taken by serving food and beverages during the event. legislative intent regarding “other facilities” as Doug Wilkins on Saturday, September Come out and help us raise money to bring they pertain to convention center facilities.” 2 of that year outside the Port A jetties the Joy of Christmas to Children in Need. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to hand They also voted to oppose legislation that about one mile. Doug said the whale would limit the authority of Type A or Type B shark was as long as his 22 foot boat and to the U.S. Marines who will be present for “Toys for Tots”. economic development corporations statewide scratched its back on the bottom of his on a day when they approved new rules aimed boat while they watched. Ironically, Stuart Also at the SunSpree that week someone Friday, Dec. 7 - North Canals Lighted Boat a loosening rules for the use of Type B funds Edwards, manager of the Jolly Pelican proposed to someone named Maria Parade. Parade starts at 7:00pm. locally. Type A&B funds are local sales tax Restaurant at Holiday SunSpree (Holiday by posting it on the sign out front. The Official viewing locations: used to enhance local jobs. The rules approved Inn) reported the that he also saw a whale couple would be celebrating their tenth Tuesday would allow for Type B funds to be - Marker 37: food, beverages, Live Band and shark the same day, about the same size anniversary this year, that is if Maria said used for local streets and several other types of Santa projects. but at a rig several miles farther offshore. yes... - Doc’s Seafood & Steaks: food and $50 million cost beverages. More than one thing was topsy! The council on Tuesday also approved a change - Snoopy’s Pier: food and beverages. in the pension system for city employees which -Saturday, Dec. 8 - South Canals Lighted will cost taxpayers an estimated $50 million in Boat Parade. This Parade will be Televised payouts to city retirees over twenty five years. Live on KIII, Channel 3. Parade starts at 6:00 The current council had no choice in the matter pm near the Caravel boat ramp. The Parade as the previous council included the increased can be seen from most boat ramps but why payments as part a signed collective bargaining not have a party so your friends can view the agreement already in effect and needing only Parade? formal approval. Currently city employees can save up to 14 Holiday Home cont. A1 percent of their salary and the city will match the dollars saved. Under the new system approved by the previous council that match increases to two-to-one and increases city costs to the $50 million figure. Island Art Gallery a Showcase of Coastal Works.

The second cold front of the season, duly named Billy, blew over these two Port-O-Cans Gabie Canales home on Punta Espada at the seawall parking with 40 mph winds. The topsy edifices were on the site of the Loop is part of the tour. new restrooms at the parking lot on the Michael J. Ellis Seawall. A close examination of the photo will note that the site of the construction is on the south side of the parking lot, rather than the north which is where the facilities were ultimately and currently located. As the story goes the work crews who arrived at the scene with blueprints in tow mistook the seawall for Windward Avenue on the plans and, looking at them upside down, began clearing land and setting cement forms on the south side of the property, nearest the Portofino condos. The curbs were already poured when Portofino residents pointed out that the restrooms were supposed to be on the opposite side of the parking lot the crew rotated the plans 180 degrees and the problem was solved. In case you have ever wondered why there is a grassy patch on the south side of the parking lot along the seawall instead of more parking spaces, well, now the mystery is solved. As they say in the trade…it was close enough for government work.

Flour Bluff football Maryanne’s Way Joann and Butch Smith are part of the Holiday Home Tour. Friday kickoff party starts at 6 p.m. and is free to attend. For the Sunday tour maps can be picked up at Schlitterbahn beginning at 12:30 Sunday where a live band will play and brunch is available. The event benefits the scholarship fund of the Padre Island Enrichment Club and tickets are $10. Tickets are available at the POA office.

Send Letters and Photos to And finally, the groundbreaking was held for Maryanne’s Way Park along the north [email protected] side of Whitecap. The park is named after and follow us on Facebook: The Flour Bluff Hornets were in the longtime Islander Maryanne Simonette The Island Moon playoffs as they are this week against the who was stuck by a car and killed while Newspaper Wagner Thunderbirds. walking along the edge of the roadway. That’s a little Island History for this week. The Island Art Gallery is located in My Dale Rankin Coastal Home. Photos by Mary Craft Send Letters and Photos to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook: The Island Moon Newspaper. The Island Moon is available online at islandmoon.com November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 5 Stuff I Heard on the Island Tides of the Week By Dale Rankin For those of you who have The year was 2010 and the Island United Tides for Bob Hall Pier November 29 - December 6 been asking how our boat Political Action Committee was just getting owning experience is going, going and we were looking for a way to raise Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon it’s going great. We haven’t had the boat in the some money. I got a call from a friend who /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible water, but the backyard smells like gasoline. owned a trucking company who said he had a Th 29 Low 1:23 PM 0.1 7:01 AM Set 12:50 PM 63 line on a truckload of Christmas trees in Oregon We bought an extra fuel tank at Academy and that had fallen off the truck and all we had to do 29 High 9:58 PM 1.8 5:34 PM either I don’t know how to operate a fuel tank was get them to Texas. Dan Winship was head or it has a missing part that somehow allows F 30 Low 2:44 PM 0.4 7:01 AM Rise 12:26 AM 52 of the PAC then and he was the broker for the the gas to leak out no matter whether the tank Boardwalk Shopping Center over by the JFK 30 High 10:19 PM 1.6 5:34 PM Set 1:32 PM is lying down or standing up. It has taken up and there was an unrented space down from a semi-permanent residence in our gravel Sa 1 Low 5:22 AM 0.9 7:02 AM Rise 1:28 AM 41 Jesse’s Liquor that was empty. That’s how I got backyard and alternately leaked liquid gas onto into the Christmas tree selling business, which 1 High 9:45 AM 1.2 5:34 PM Set 2:10 PM the rocks turning them a kind of yellowish- as I discovered was a lot easier to get into than greenish-brown or it has simply thrown up 1 Low 4:17 PM 0.7 to get out of. 1 High 10:35 PM 1.4 fumes that smother the olfactory with the an aroma that reminds us of man’s ability to raise Down from Oregon Su 2 Low 5:41 AM 0.6 7:03 AM Rise 2:28 AM 30 up the product of photosynthesis, compression, We hired a truck driver to pick up the trees 2 High 11:54 AM 1.3 5:34 PM Set 2:48 PM and time and use it to power our machines. I think of it as Redneck Perfume. in Oregon and deliver them to The Island the 2 Low 5:52 PM 0.9 day after Thanksgiving. There were Noble Firs, The smell was particularly pervasive over the Douglas Firs, and Grand Firs and from the 2 High 10:46 PM 1.3 holiday weekend when due to the number of pictures they looked beautiful, and there were a M 3 Low 6:10 AM 0.3 7:04 AM Rise 3:27 AM 20 folks in the house the backdoor and front door lot of them. The first sign of trouble came several were often open simultaneously so that the wind 3 High 1:35 PM 1.5 5:34 PM Set 3:25 PM days after Thanksgiving when the trees hadn’t could whip the smell out of the backyard right arrived. I called to check on their whereabouts 3 Low 7:24 PM 1.1 through the house. This will be remembered as and the answer was they are “en route.” Several 3 High 10:54 PM 1.3 the Thanksgiving of Turkey and Gasoline with days later they were still “en route” but we the emphasis being on the latter. The cigarette couldn’t get in touch with the driver, and then Tu 4 Low 6:43 AM 0.1 7:04 AM Rise 4:25 AM 12 smokers had to brave the north wind to avoid about ten days after Thanksgiving I got a call. 4 High 2:51 PM 1.7 5:34 PM Set 4:03 PM setting the backyard on fire. There is something “I found the trees,” he said. “They are sitting in about sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner with a parking lot at the Eldorado Casino in Reno.” W 5 Low 7:17 AM -0.1 7:05 AM Rise 5:24 AM 6 the smell of gasoline wafting up from the soles 5 High 3:51 PM 1.8 5:34 PM Set 4:43 PM of your shoes. Somehow I think the pilgrims “I’m afraid to ask, but why are they sitting in a parking lot at the Eldorado in Reno?” Th 6 Low 7:51 AM -0.2 7:06 AM Rise 6:21 AM 2 would have been proud. “Well, I gave him four grand for fuel and 6 High 4:43 PM 1.9 5:34 PM Set 5:25 PM Even though we haven’t launched the fleet the pride of boat ownership is upon us. I got as apparently he’s not a very good craps player far as letting it down into the water but when I and he lost it all so now he needs more money jumped in the boat tipped to one side and the to buy fuel.” cold November water overlapped the top of my My visions of being a Christmas tree shoes and soaked my socks. It turns out the boat entrepreneur were starting to wobble. Did Santa has four plugs…who knew!? I had put the one Clause ever have these problems with reindeer? in the back in and the one under the driver’s seat So far we owed money for the trees and right after I soaked my socks, but still the water everywhere I looked I saw people hauling trees kept coming in. I reeled the slings back up then to The Island, the Christmas tree buying season realized with the two plugs in the back firmly in was upon us and our trees were sidetracked at a place the water had no way out so I had to jump craps table in Reno. Finally sometime around back in and pull the two plugs I had just put in. the twelfth of December the trees arrived in the So now I got four open holes in the bottom of dead of night and there were almost one hundred the boat but can only find two. and fifty of them. We ended up selling about As I said so far the boat ownership experience forty of them which didn’t even pay for the rest is going great. I’m going to buy me a captain’s so no money made its way to the PAC. We still hat. owed several thousand dollars but luckily since the driver worked for my friend’s company he The year I decided to sell Christmas trees took it out of his pay so at least the Christmas Tree Caper didn’t cost me anything except my As things have worked out this year we will time as a Christmas tree salesman and I learned be empty nesters on Christmas as the family that the Christmas Tree Business was not for the all came in for Thanksgiving. We’ve thought tenderfoot. about taking a trip but with Christmas and New Year both falling on Tuesday it makes for odd I left town for the holiday and John and some deadlines for the paper so it looks like any long friends hauled the trees out to the North Packery trip will have to wait until after the Epiphany Beach where they made a Christmas Tree Forest Remember When which also happens to be my birthday and a few every year and had a heck of a bonfire, thus weeks short of our tenth wedding anniversary. ending my Christmas tree selling career. So this Sometimes an idle mind is a dangerous thing year the Christmas season is a lot more likely Doc’s Seafood & Steaks and I started considering reviving my Christmas to find me commanding the fleet than selling Tree Selling Career; for about ten seconds that Christmas trees. is. Then I remembered my last foray into the Some lessons you only have to learn once. Christmas tree selling business and I think I would be better off trying to launch the fleet. Ask Ralph How Do I Control My Temper? By Ralph Coker Address your anger at the other person’s Q. I have a hot conduct and behavior that causes you personal temper. How can I avoid blowups with other problems. Avoid making angry statements employees, customers and suppliers? about the other person’s character, honesty A. Situations that lead to temper blowups or integrity. Those are very hard to take almost never develop instantly. They develop back after you reconcile your differences. over a long time and the two parties finally Ask your common boss to mediate and explode. Don’t let friction fester and become resolve disputes between the two parties. more and more intense. Recognize friction Experienced managers mediate disputes early on and try to resolve it with the other between subordinates often and become party. If a blowup does occur, each party skilled in doing so. It’s part of the job of needs to recognize that the other party is managing. They also have the advantage acting from emotional feelings of resentment, of being objective authority figures which unfairness and mistreatment. Neither party gives them clout with both parties. If your acts logically and rationally. Both parties business has a human resource manager, ask This was the scene in 2007 when Islander Steve Chisolm was setting the 110 pilings need to vent their feelings and listen to the that manager to mediate. Human resource for what is now Doc’s Seafood & Steaks next to the JFK Causeway. The business other person’s complaints. Venting reduces managers are typically skilled mediators. the emotional tension. After both parties was originally called Frenchy’s and now Doc’s Seafood & Steaks. It named after Try to reach a mutual agreement that have vented and calmed down negotiate a both parties can live with. After venting, longtime Islander Doc Blankenship and will hold a La Posada party Friday, settlement of the dispute. December 7. apologies by both parties are very effective If the blowup occurs with others present, in resolving emotional issues between two the parties should immediately retire to a parties. Experienced mediators know that private space where they can’t be observed after emotional issues are resolved, it’s or heard. Having others present inflames relatively easy to resolve factual issues. Put both parties because their egos and images the agreement in writing. Humans easily are at stake. It’s more difficult or impossible forget the terms of verbal agreements and that to work out differences. Having others leads to later follow on disputes. present creates a major disruption of the Mediators find that about 85 percent of workplace causing loss of productivity and voluntary agreements between two parties to anxiety among the employees who witness resolve disputes are honored by both parties. the blowup. Observers may later use what That compares to about 90 percent of court was said during the blowup as leverage to orders to resolve disputes between two parties gain favors from the two parties. Having are not honored by one or another of the witnesses’ damages both parties’ professional parties. Reaching voluntary agreement makes reputation and credibility. Never blowup with all the difference. clients or customers present. Surveys indicate 80 percent of clients and customers who Ralph Coker is a volunteer with SCORE witness a blowup between two employees will which provides free mentoring to small never buy from that business again. businesses and nonprofits

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And the sons adoption of Greens, which all soldiers must of Raamah were Sheba, and Dedan. wear by 2028. The new uniform, recently 55-percent/45-percent "poly-wool elastique." us you think we’re just pretty danged okay and renamed by service brass, is a version of the The pants will feature a gabardine weave made share your stories and memories with us. Over 10 And Cush begat Nimrod; this Nimrod began iconic pinks-and-greens uniform Army officers of a 55/45 poly-wool combination as well. the past few months, however, I’ve noticed to be mighty in [the] earth. The shirt will be made of a 75-percent/25- a bleak trend in the comments section for my wore during World War II. Thanks to Matthew 11 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, percent cotton-poly blend, said Army officials, weekly column; to cumulatively paraphrase the Cox, writer for Military.com for many of the and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, facts contained in this report and to US Army explaining that service life of the Army Greens remarks: “What a waste of time!” is six years compared to the ASU's four years. 12 and Pathrusim, and Casluhim, of which the photographer Ron Lee for the graphics. Now, if I’m being totally honest (and setting Philistines and Caphthorim went out, or came. "We went for a higher-quality fabric. The aside at least one obvious Russian troll – come The Army is Getting A New WWII-Style (and Pathrusim, and Casluhim, and Caphthorim, uniform costs more as a result ... but we intended on dude, half your bio was in Cyrillic) there from whom the Philistines came.) Uniform to do that because one of the chief of staff of have been only two comments of this nature the Army's directives to us was build a higher- since June. Still, I don’t want to leave my 13 And Canaan begat Sidon, his first begotten quality uniform, which inherently costs more," readers hanging. son (his first-born son), and Heth, Dailey said. "And the way you offset that is you Dear Obviously-Very-Busy-and-Super- 14 and (the) Jebusite, and Amorite, and capitalize on the life of that uniform based upon Important Facebook Detractors, Girgashite, its higher quality." First off, thanks for reading! The fact that you 15 and Hivite, and Arkite, and Sinite, Despite the recent adoption, the Army Greens took the time out of your busy schedule to read design is not yet finalized. "There were some 16 and Arvadite, and Zemarite, and Hamathite. my column in the first place is nothing short design changes all the way up until the week of ASTOUNDING! I have thought about you 17 The sons of Shem were Elam, and Asshur, before the secretary made the decision," Dailey often, wondering how far you got in my article and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram. And the said. entitled “Possum Problems” before deciding sons of Aram were Uz, and Hul, and Gether, The uniform prototype Dailey wore recently your time had been “wasted.” Clearly, how you and Meshech. Prototypes of the Army Greens uniform at the Association of the United States Army's spend your free minutes browsing Facebook 18 And Arphaxad begat Shelah; which himself annual meeting in October featured a jacket belt are shown above. Initial fielding of the is my absolute responsibility, and I am so engendered Eber. (And Arphaxad begat Shelah; with a gold buckle, he said, adding that the final terribly sorry that I cost you (assuming you and Shelah begat Eber.) new uniform is expected to occur in the design will be more subdued. read the entire story) that whole not-very-in- summer of 2020. 19 And to Eber were born two sons; the name "The chief of staff has made a slight change depth personality test that would have indicated with cool finality your Harry Potter Hogwarts of [the] one was Peleg, for the land was parted on the length of the collar on the male jacket," in his days (for the land was divided in his The Army Greens, which will become the new House. I feel like I should send you a gigantic Dailey said. "From a design perspective, it's days); and the name of his brother was Joktan. service uniform in 2028, will feature taupe- the right decision the chief made." The jacket “Condolences” wreath and make you a casserole colored pants and a green jacket. The current buttons will also feature an antique finish to comfort you in the profundity of your loss. 20 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, blue ASU (Army Service Uniform (ASU), will instead of a brass color, Army officials said. Here are some suggestions to help you save and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, become the optional dress uniform and undergo precious seconds in the future: 21 and Hadoram, and Uzal, and Diklah, a name change of its own, Dailey said. "The next set of photographs we want to get out to the media, we want them to be accurate" 1. If you think humorous personal stories 22 Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba, The Army will soon release All Army to show the final design, Dailey said. have no place in a newspaper, maybe avoid Activities, or ALARACT, messages online so reading a column called “Anecdotingly” 23 and Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab; all these soldiers can click and see the updates to the new Before the Army starts issuing the redesigned were the sons of Joktan. uniform to the force, the service intends to field altogether. regulations, The ASU became mandatory for 24 Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, wear in 2014, replacing the Army dress green 200 sets of Army Greens for a final evaluation. 2. If you would rather not ingest a tale uniform, which saw 61 years of service. "We are in the process of being able to produce about a rotting possum corpse, it might 25 Eber, Peleg, Reu, be a good idea to get leery at the title about 200 uniforms that we want to issue out 26 Serug, Nahor, Terah, The service plans to begin issuing the Army “Possum Problems” as a major difficulty Greens to new soldiers in summer 2020. Troops to designated forward-facing units ... and when I say 'forward-facing units,' I'm really with possums is that they tend to get hit 27 Abram; this is Abraham. will also have the option to begin buying the by cars. To be absolutely sure, (because new uniform at that time. talking recruiters," said Col. Stephen Thomas, 28 The sons of Abraham were Isaac, and head of Project Manager Soldier Protection & Heaven forbid you judge a story IN A Ishmael. The next step will be to issue the new uniform Individual Equipment. "Then, what we will do NEWSPAPER by its headline) you could 29 And these be the generations of them; the to about 200 recruiters who will wear the new is get feedback from those soldiers on how to have simply read the first half of the first first begotten of Ishmael was Nebaioth, and Army Greens for a few months and then provide better refine the uniform so that when we go to sentence in the article which began: “If then Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam, (And feedback for possible last-minute changes to the final production ... we have a comprehensive you had asked me a mere two days ago these be their descendants; the first-born son final design, officials said. uniform design that soldiers like." Officials how many entrails a standard North of Ishmael was Nebaioth, and then Kedar, and from Program Executive Office Soldier said the American Possum had…” You can’t say I "This uniform is still in the minds of many didn’t warn you. Adbeel, and Mibsam,) Americans. This nation came together during process should be complete by next summer. World War II and fought and won a great war," All-in-all had you employed responsible reading 30 and Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa, Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey said hygiene, you would have wasted approximately Hadad, and Tema, in a briefing with reporters at the Pentagon. two seconds eliminating my column from your 31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah; these be the "That's what the secretary and [Chief of Staff literary plate. I must apologize again. You sons of Ishmael. of the Army Gen. Mark Milley] wanted to do, could easily have spent those moments saving is capitalize on the greatest generation because the world from approximately everything, or on 32 And the sons of Keturah, the secondary there is another great generation that is serving scratching off almost one whole silver square on wife of Abraham, the which she engendered, today, and that is the soldiers serving in the your daily lottery ticket. Woe is me! My shame or conceived, were Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, United States Army." is great. Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan were Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons Soldiers currently serving in the active duty, To the people who repeatedly chastise me for of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and National Guard and Reserves will be able to “using too many words,” I must apologize. I Leummim. purchase the new uniform in summer 2020, wish I was the kind of writer whole could tell but they do not have to buy it until 2028, an entire story complete with nuance, rhythm, 33 And the sons of Midian were Ephah, and Army officials have said. The current blue callbacks, and multiple punchlines in a single, Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. All Army Service Uniform (ASU) will become the digestible sound-bite. Alas, alack and alay, I these were the sons of Keturah. service's optional dress uniform. am not. For you, and only for you, I am ending 34 Forsooth Abraham begat Isaac; whose sons this article at a mere 554 words. However, in were Esau, and Israel (whose sons were Esau, respect for space considerations, below is the and Jacob). part of Chronicles with all begats . If you have a problem with either the length or the time 35 The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, it takes you to read it, I’m afraid you’ll have Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. to take it up with a power much higher than 36 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, [email protected]. Zephi, Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek. 1 Adam begat Seth; and Seth, Enos, [Adam, 37 The sons of Reuel were Nahath, Zerah, Seth, Enos,] Shammah, and Mizzah. 2 Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, 38 The sons of Seir were Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezar, and Dishan. WWII Officer in Pinks & Greens 3 Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Above, Sergeant Major of the Army 4 Noe, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 39 The sons of Lotan were Hori, and Homam; soothly the sister of Lotan was Timna. Dan Dailey stands with Soldier models Dotson’s Other Note: The new uniform looks a 5 The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, wearing the proposed Pink & Green daily lot like the iconic pinks-and-greens worn during Madai, and Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 40 The sons of Shobal were Alian, and World War II. Senior leaders decided to drop the Manahath, and Ebal, and Shephi, and Onam. service uniform at the Army-Navy game 6 Forsooth the sons of Gomer were Ashchenaz, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania December pinks and go with Army Greens as the official The sons of Zibeon were Aiah, and Anah. name. Pinks and greens was a World War II and Riphath, and Togarmah. 41 The son of Anah was Dishon. The sons of 9, 2017. nickname given to it by the soldiers because one 7 And the sons of Javan were Elishah, and Dishon were Amram, and Eshban, and Ithran, of the sets of pants had a pink hue to them. In Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. and Cheran. "I know it seems like a long time," Dailey said, case you don’t remember, in the old army only explaining that the extended phase-in period is officers were authorized to wear the “pinks & designed to give enlisted soldiers time to save greens. Thank you for reading and commenting Thoughts From Dr. Tom up their annual clothing allowance to pay for on Senior Moments. I can be reached at: the new uniform. "We've got to give the soldier [email protected] and/or Land Line: 361- ample time to be paid for those uniform items 949-7681 or Cell: 530-748-8475. prior to it being required for them to wear it." East Texas Turkey Day He said it would be "premature" to release the Please Note: The next Veterans Round Table I hope most of you had celebration. They both worked their tails off. estimated cost of the new uniform. Meeting will be Tuesday, December 4, 2011; a great Thanksgiving. We They did a great job. My cousin Smitty always 9-11 AM, 3209 S. Staples. All veterans, their fries the turkeys and ribs and he has it down to "We have an estimated cost," he said. "We are made our annual trek to families and anyone interested in veterans’ East Texas on the Trinity a science. He is a very successful RV dealer, not done with any contracting at this point, so affairs, are invited. Coffee & doughnuts are construction company owner and registered it would be premature to give you any of those River. This has been a family tradition for provided. Hope to see you there. Also our years. Seems my family who is three against angus breeder. He owns Triple Deuce Angus costs. What we do know is that, because of the Veterans Radio Round Table is on the air on and keeps us in stitches. He is the real Ricky measures we are taking, it is going to be cost one male to female always gets to make a hunt KEYS AM 1440, 8 – 10 AM, Saturdays. The next around the holidays or more aptly a holiday Bobby from Talladega Nights. They have a neutral to the taxpayer and the soldier in the show will air December 1, 2018. Please listen large family and it is always good times when long run." around a hunt. My wife is very selfless in that and call in. The listener/text line is: 361-882- regard and the boys really do appreciate it. we get together around the campfire. Dailey justified the cost of the new, more- 5397…It’s your two hours, let us hear from you. This year was complicated by heavy rains We have typical holidays. We talk politics, expensive Army Greens uniform by saying it Hang in there/Have fun! money, hunting, fishing and how Hollywood will last longer than the current-issue ASU. and flooding of the Trinity River which reminded me of my adolescence as a swamp will end us all. We talk about the family that "The estimated cost of the new [Army] Greens rat growing up in East Texas. Much different is not there and the old folks talk about their uniform is higher than that of the current service than the South Texas desert rat that I have health and all the people they know that have blue uniform ... because it is a higher-quality become over the years. I actually had to buy died. We play cards, shoot our bows and enjoy uniform," he said. "We could easily make it all of us rubber boots this year, which is all I being in the great outdoors. This year that the same cost, but that's not the intent here. wore as a kid hunting the river bottoms back in meant with our thermacell attached to us. They The intent here is to increase the quality of the the days of my youth. really do work! Each morning and evening we camo up before dawn and again about This of course changed the game movement 1500 hrs and climb up in a tree. Watching a and made everything more challenging. beautiful sunrise is worth the trouble even if It included swarms of mosquitoes. I was game is a little scarce. reminded of why I left East Texas, constant rain and flying vermin. We mostly enjoyed Kudos to my 82 year old mom, who fell and it from a hunting stand point. It is more broke her left humerus a couple of weeks challenging hunting small tracts of land with ago, for putting up with all of us. She is a sometimes difficult neighbors in a low fence real trooper. The last am I was able to get on setting. This is especially true when you are the ground with my long bow and close the used to hunting large high fenced ranches in distance on a few deer in the swamp and get South Texas. Overall you can work around it under the magic 20 yard mark on 3 young although molesting your hunt down here, like bucks but I chose to let them walk since they they do there, would end you up on the wrong need some age. It is not always about closing end of things. the deal. Sometimes it is about just being in the game. Hope your holidays are great this My wife and my cousin’s wife, Ally, have year. Doc Tom taken over all the jobs of putting on the holiday November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 7 Family Recipes You probably have cherished family recipes cobs and use the water in which they have been that have been passed down for generations. boiled to stew the grated corn, add one quart of Most of us do. sweet milk when ready to serve, letting it boil Food is inseparable from family. Those who after the milk is poured in. Season with butter, love us, feed us. And we love to feed those we pepper and salt. love. If someone shares a family recipe with Apple Meringue you, that's saying something. You matter to them. Stew six apples, and, while hot, put in a piece of butter the size of an egg. When cold add a Our ancestors were no different. They cup of cracker crumbs, the yelks of three eggs, loved they're family, their friends, and their one cup of sweet milk, and sugar to taste. Bake community, That love of community is why in a large plate, with an under crust. When done, the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church in beat the whites of the eggs with a cup of sugar Houston compiled all their favorite recipes back to a stiff froth, pour on top the pie and brown. in 1883. Brown Bettie Here are a few that caught my eye. If you try them, let us know how they turn out. One third bread, two-thirds apples, Chicken and Ham Pie two cups brown Line a dish with paste; season with pepper and sugar, one- salt a few slices of ham and chicken, place them half cup butter, alternately in the dish, covering each layer with two teaspoons the yelks (that's how they spelled it then) of hard cinnamon, a little boiled eggs; fill up the dish with gravy, in which nutmeg; crumb the half a cup of tomato sauce has been put; cover bread and chop the with paste; cook until well done. If too dry, add apples, mix them together, then mix thoroughly gravy when served. the sugar, butter and spices, and spread this mixture over the apples and bread. Bake very A Nice Breakfast Dish brown. Serve with sauce made as follows: One Take a little bacon gravy or a spoonful of butter, teaspoon of butter, one-half cup of brown sugar, put in a hot frying pan, pour in some molasses one pint of boiling water, one teaspoon of flour, and let it boil a few minutes. Serve hot. vanilla or wine to flavor it. Good Coffee To Barbecue Fish To one teacup of fresh ground coffee, add one Salt the fish well; put it in a baking-pan nearly egg and water enough to wet the coffee. Stir full of water and boil until almost done, then together, then add three pints of boiling water. pour off most of the water. Have ready a cupful Let it come to a boil, then set aside where it will of vinegar, black pepper and Worcester shire keep warm. sauce and butter, melted together. Pour this over fish, a little at a time, until the fish is done. Sift Silver Pie a little flour over the fish between the times of One lemon, one large white potato, one egg, putting on sauce and it will brown nicely. one cup of white sugar, one cup of cold water. Black Cake Peel and grate the potato, add the juice and rind of the lemon, the beaten white of the egg, and Two cups molasses, one of sugar, two of butter; the sugar and water. Bake in one paste (crust). mix, set on the fire until the butter melts, take After baking, spread on the top the whites of it off and let it cool. Beat five eggs separately, three eggs, frothed, sweetened and flavored pour the mixture in the yelks, add three cups with lemon. Set again in the oven to brown. Lay flour, one of cream, a spoonful of yeast powder, on small pieces of jelly or jam just before taking then put in the whites, beat them well, and bake to the table. as a pound cake; add about three-fourths of a cup of ginger, spices and cinnamon together. Pork Cake One teacup of raw salt pork, chopped fine, one cup of sugar, one cup of molasses, one cup of raisins, one cup sweet milk, one egg, all kinds of spice, one cup of currants, one teaspoon of soda, flour enough to make a little thicker than common cake. Bake. Ammonia Jumbles Three-fourths of a pound of lard, two pounds of sugar, two eggs, one ounce of carbonate of ammonia (known as baker's ammonia) Green Corn Soup dissolved in one and a half pints of warm water; Six ears of corn, grate and boil the cobs in water flour enough to roll; mix as jumbles and bake Send letters and photos to [email protected] enough to cover them. When done, remove the quickly. This recipe is especially recommended for its great excellence.

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Sign up by Dec. 31 for no initiation fees! A8 Island Moon November 29, 2018 SPORTS Sports Talk Special to The Island Moon The Evolution of the Blood Picture By Andy Purvis hangs in the Pro Football Special to the Island Moon Hall of Fame. Eventually, Baseball Glove he used this picture on the By Dotson Lewis innovation is a landmark." Elizabeth Kubler-Ross once said, “Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and back cover of his 2009 autobiography, entitled Dotson’s Note: It is time for a baseball report When players headed overseas for World know that everything in life has purpose. There Nothing Comes Easy: My Life in Football: from me, but I suffered a dilemma between bats War II in 1942, the gloves followed. Nokona are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events Y.A. Tittle. The Giants finished their season and gloves, so I tossed a coin. Perhaps some Leather Goods, which began manufacturing are blessings given to us to learn from.” He in last place with a dismal 2-10-2 record. Y.A. time down the line, I will do a bat (baseball) baseball gloves eight years earlier, produced was a quiet guy, but special: a game changer Tittle, down and out, retired. report. My thanks to John Thorn, Denny Esken, them exclusively for the servicemen stationed extraordinaire. He had reached his inner peace Interestingly, “Big Bad John” Baker lived in Joe Phillips, Bob Clevenhagen, Jeff Beraznik, in the South Pacific, shipping some 250,000 and was okay with who he had become. He the neighborhood where I grew up, located John Culliton and Chris Silva for most of the gloves there each year so they could be used for was once a tall, pencil thin, redheaded kid with in Wake County, in the city of Raleigh, North facts contained in this report. Also thanks to recreational use. a slingshot right arm; he could be as awkward as Carolina. Baker attended Ligon High School Bill Morgan, information director for the now Meanwhile, more glove innovation was already Jimmy Stewart. He was small town, as country and then North Carolina Central University. He defunct Southwest Conference for the photos. underway, and the 50s saw an influx of gloves as corn shucks and always talked football, was drafted in 1958 by the Los Angeles Rams. Who would have thought that a glove would hit the market: Wilson's A2000, which had a always. He had a face that was hard to forget My dad introduced me to John Baker in the off- evolve from two pieces of leather designed large web, broad pocket and would eventually and looked as though he never had a square season, as Baker would return to Raleigh and to prevent injury into a multimillion dollar become the official glove of MLB, came out in meal in his life. He owned high cheek bones, shop at my dad’s convenience store, known as business? And to think, there was a point in 1957; Rawlings' XPG, with its deep pocket and deep-set blue eyes and was baldheaded most of Gordon’s Market on Six Forks Road. Gordon’s time when players were frowned upon for u-shaped heel, was released in 1958; and its six- his life. Even at an early age, he looked older Market would later become the center of wearing a glove, the very instrument that has fingered Trap-Eze debuted the following year. than a pair of Chuck Taylor Converse All-Stars. Chestnut Hills Shopping Center. In 1978, long become as much a necessity as, say, a baseball But, you don’t become a legend without a fight. after his retirement, Baker would be elected "We start out trying to make the perfect glove He was in for the fight of his life. bat to America’s pastime, a tool of the trade for the major leaguer and if we succeeded Sheriff of Wake County, North Carolina; whose evolution through the 21st century can then it became the perfect glove for retail," and he served for 25 years. Baker used this essentially be brought back to three cornerstone says Rawlings Senior Glove Designer Bob photo as a campaign tool. John Baker died on gloves: the Bill Doak glove, the Rawlings XPG Clevenhagen. Halloween Night, October 31, 2007, which was and the Wilson A2000. appropriate, because the man was simply scary. Clevenhagen succeeded the father-son glove Baker was 72 years of age. In 1972, Baker had designer duo of Harry and Rollie Latina at appropriately been elected to the North Carolina Rawlings, both of who are responsible for some Sports Hall of Fame. of the most iconic gloves and trademarks today: the Fastback, Heart of the Hide and the Trapper, Born October 24, 1926, in a small town in to name a few. Texas, with a Biblical name right out of the Old Testament, Yelberton Abraham Tittle would While cheap labor led many glove make the #14 a famous number in New York manufacturers to export production to Japan Y.A. Tittle City. As a kid, Tittle would change his name to and Asia in the 1960s, Nokona remained put, Y.A. It just seemed simpler to say, and he was choosing to keep its entire operation at its embarrassed to say his full name. “I’ve got the Nocona, Texas-based factory. The black and white photo taken of him on worst name in the world,” he once said in an Sunday, September 20, 1964, has over the years interview. Y.A. grew up in the town of Marshall, become ingrained in the very minds of every fan just a long post pattern from the Louisiana state of the world of professional football. Morris line. In 1936, at the age of ten, he had wanted to Berman of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette snapped be like quarterback, Sammy Baugh. He would this iconic image at old Pitt Stadium. This lead the Marshall High School Mavericks at picture would change the way photographers quarterback, while wearing a long-sleeved looked at sports, and it emphasized the power of jersey and a leather helmet. Y.A. was a bit capturing a moment of reaction from the players headstrong and was once benched because themselves. In this photo the quarterback now he refused to run the plays called by his head The history of the baseball glove can be traced rested on his knees, in the dirt and grass of his coach. Y.A. would grow to be 6’ tall and weigh back to as early as 1860, when players started to own end zone. He had been knocked down and 192 pounds, and he was recruited by Louisiana experiment with a glove as a form of protection, bloodied by Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive end, State University (LSU). Tittle accepted their “Big Bad John” Baker, who stood 6’ 7” tall often of the brakeman type of glove used by "That's really what defined Nokona over the offer and headed to Baton Rouge to play for the and weighed 280 pounds. Baker’s teammates railroad workers. past couple of decades in that it was the only Tigers. He also liked being close to his older kidded that John was so big he had his own zip company that didn’t follow suit and go overseas brother, Frank, who attended Tulane. “Frank Cincinnati Red Stockings catcher Doug code. This QB would suffer a concussion and and the reason for that is Bobby Storey, who was my hero,” said Y.A. In 1947, as a junior, Allison was one of the first players to wear a a cracked sternum on this play. His helmet is is still the ambassador of the Nokona brand," Tittle, while wearing the #63, was named the buckskin mitten in 1870 after suffering a hand missing, head down, his shoulders slumping, says Nokona president Jeff Beraznik, whose MVP of the Cotton Bowl which, was played in injury, and St. Louis' Charles Waitt was the all while looking exhausted, in pain, broken Phoenix-based Cutters Gloves company an ice storm against the University of Arkansas. first confirmed player to don a glove in 1875, and discouraged beyond explanation. Even became majority owner of Nokona a year ago. The game ended in a scoreless tie. “It was although according to MLB official historian his swollen hands screamed disbelief as they "He made the decision that he just did not want cold,” said Tittle, “Five degrees below zero.” John Thorn, Waitt wore a flesh-colored glove in lay on top of his thigh pads. He had thrown an to take the production of ball gloves overseas. hopes of it going unnoticed. interception while being leveled by Baker. The Hopefully, you know the rest of the story. His comment was he would rather pack up shop ball landed in the arms of Steelers’ defensive Y.A. Tittle became the first pro football player "He wanted it to be surreptitious use because and go fishing than follow everyone else and go tackle, Chuck Hinton, and was returned for an to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated, on it was thought unmanly to not catch with bare overseas.” hands," Thorn says. "Cricket players did not use eight-yard touchdown. The New York Football November 22, 1954. The New York Giants gloves, so baseball players ought not to. That Nokona prides itself as the last U.S. maker of Giants had lost another game. Pittsburgh would retired his #14. In 1971, Y.A. Tittle also joined was the thinking in the 1870s." baseball gloves and one that caters to the high- beat New York that day, 27-24. the Pro Football Hall of Fame. end client. It competes with the Rawlings and But it’s his bald, bloodied head that draws your Andy Purvis is a local author and radio Wilsons of the glove world and also against attention in this photo. You see, there are two personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. some of the more new-age glove makers, those streams of blood visible, one running from his com for all the latest info on his books or to who have gone outside of traditional leather to forehead into his left eye, while the other sneaks listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books make more synthetic-based gloves for both the its way down in front of his left ear. The “Blood are available online and can be found in the amateur and professional levels. Companies Picture,” he called it, the one picture of him that local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be such as Mizuno, which has been around since everybody wanted autographed. It’s true, I contacted at [email protected]. Also 1913 but has been among the pioneers of both have one myself. This photo was taken during listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q softer gloves and 3-D and 4-D technology used his seventeenth and final season. “I hate this & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com to better craft position-specific gloves. picture,” he once said. Most of us never admit 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of New Jersey-based Akadema, too, has became we are too old until it’s too late. He was 37 the Houston Astros. a player in the glove game, with Hall of Fame years old but looked 50. A copy of this photo players Ozzie Smith and Gary Carter lending their insight from the company’s inception in 1997. Akadema has been producing more than 100,000 gloves a year. Padre Island National Seashore While technology continues to shape the Announces Fee-Free Days for 2019 current and future state of baseball gloves, some things, it seems, have not changed throughout Padre Island National Seashore will waive entrance fees on five days in 2019. But as hand injuries continued to occur, that the years. psyche changed, and by the 1890s baseball The five entrance fee-free days for 2019 will be: gloves were the norm. Several glove experts Take, for instance, the Chicago-based Horween believe that no one is credited for inventing the Leather Company. In business since 1905, and • Monday, January 21 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day first baseball glove. in its current Bucktown location since 1920, • Saturday, April 20 – Start of National Park Week/National Junior Ranger Day There's plenty dispute, however, over who • Sunday, August 25 – National Park Service Anniversary invented the catcher's glove, because the catcher • Saturday, September 28 – National Public Lands Day took the greatest beating. For a catcher to appear in 100 games in a season was considered • Monday, November 11 – Veterans Day an incredible marvel of endurance because it was so difficult. There’s a claim for Harry Decker as the inventor of the catcher’s mitt. There’s also a claim made for Joe Gunson, which was largely made by Send letters and photos to editor@ Gunson, but there’s not valid evidence. Decker actually had a patent for the "Decker Safety islandmoon.com Catcher's Mitt" in 1890. Gunson, meanwhile, was a catcher for Albert Spalding, who later went on to sell fingerless gloves with padded palms through his Spalding catalog. The Best Pizzeria Horween has been the official leather supplier One of the earliest baseball glove manufacturers for Rawlings since 1932. In an ever-changing in the Coastal Bend was New Hampshire-based Draper & Maynard, glove industry, the leather tanning process has which made its first padded glove for a remained the same. Providence shortstop named Arthur Irwin in Now Serving 1883. According to its website, D&M supplied In the late 60s, early 70s, according to Horween gloves to nearly 90 percent of ball players in the President of Global Solutions John Culliton, 1920s, including Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth, production for Rawlings’ pro line took off then with the Boston Red Sox. for Horween when NBC had the Game of the Week with announcers Joe Garagiola and Tony Pizza "Probably up until they were bought out, they Kubek. were kind of the Rawlings of that day," says glove collector Joe Phillips, owner of Dallas- "They used to have a microphone on the field By The based The Glove Collector. "They were the and you could hear (the glove) pop, and that most well thought of baseball glove." was a key for NBC because they wanted that," Culliton says. 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BRING A breakers, and diagnosing circuit issues. I have shopping, cooking, eating, and family. In local UNWRAPPED GIFT FOR KIDS THAT NEED to admit I had never put my voltmeter on the coastal fishing we see concentrations of bait THEM AND COME GET IN THE MIDDLE big wires coming in the house before, and I and gamefish, lack of fishing pressure, the black OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT. I will be had a stiff toddy before I went down that road. drum and redfish bite, and big fat trophy Trout. there to enjoy great company and talk fishing. I mean, if you’re going to stick metal objects In my eyes these great pastimes out weigh Give them a call at MARKER 37 to find out into a live outlet on purpose, you might as well the shopping crowds, costs, and cold weather. details. THE HOOKSPIT JR ANGLERS be relaxed and ready to meet your maker. I Bundle up and jump into the holiday spirit both PARTY is at BLUFFS LANDING MARINA eventually figured out that I had a crispy outlet on and off the water! IN FLOUR BLUFF, catered food and that a “back-stabbed” wire had pulled loose. OPEN BAR!! This is a celebration of a great It should go without saying that you should Catching the holiday spirit organization that puts on a fishing tournament always make sure your connections are solid, series for youth anglers, and weeklong kids folks. fishing camps that SUPER CHARGE our kids Anyhoo, we finally headed out Friday down the to love the outdoors. There are lots and lots of beach, which turned out to be a questionable call guided hunts, fishing trips, tackle rods and reels at best. The tide was extremely high, and you Kevin with a nine spot redfish. and a mountain of stuff up for action as well. basically had to drive at the base of the dunes in And great live music. 4WD, and it wasn’t easy driving. Kevin, Jackie, As predicted, Sunday morning was absolutely Give my friend Geoff Austin a ring and ask Julian and Janice were already down halfway in beautiful with perfect conditions. But you him about that party, every phone call to him two different vehicles, and by the time I caught guessed it, we had to pack up and leave. My will bring you into a great circle of friends and up with them, Janice’s’ truck had bought the truck was questionable, and we still had to tow family. THE TEXAS LONGBOARD CLUB farm. Curtis also caught up, and the plan was Janices’ from the upper 30’s. I’m pretty sure I is a new group of friends that I’m very excited to head south anyway and drive back Saturday saw Kevin shed a few tears as we drove north about. ZACK MAY is one of the most colorful and haul her Toyota off to the shop. We shuffled past some of the prettiest structure and water and best surfers from our area. We are bringing a few things, and Kevin jumped in with me and conditions that I’ve seen all season. People Cold water temps and lower tides sweep back the real meaning of a SURF CLUB. The we continued slogging south. After a few miles were standing on the beach with sub-standard SHEEPHEAD into the deep channels and people who ride waves as their friends are a very I noticed that my temperature gauge was a bit gear and catching pompano. So close, and yet canals in the Upper Lagoon. Live shrimp. diverse group with a very heavy common love over normal, and we figured out that I had a so far. Better luck next year. for THE OCEAN. This Sunday afternoon at the small coolant leak. We were in danger of losing TEXAS SURF MUSEUM DOWNTOWN we a second vehicle to the conditions, but stopped The dark green water was heavy around my will be having an AWSOME party! Live music often, fed it water, took it easy and finally made legs as I slipped into the shallows. Hints of light and dancing to THE SCARECROW PEOPLE it down south. Whew! and darks marked the scattered sand pockets AND MATT HOLE AND THE HOT RODS! along the empty shoreline. Nothing broke the These two groups are AWSOME reminders of surface and the absence of visible activity ran the many surf parties we had in the 80’s 90’s doubt through my cold body. I laid casts long and even now. Lots of surf and beach art and and far and twitched my DOA SHALLOW auction items. This is just the beginning of RUNNER BAIT BUSTER then let it glide a new line of open and fair surf contest and down towards the bottom. Slow and cold like beach celebrations, monthly surf movie and get a stunned perch or mullet. I made every cast together s as well. Come mingle with the most last and avoided repeating the same cast and colorful ocean living folks in the world, you retrieve through the same water. I envisioned don’t even have to surf! a big mature SEA TROUT hearing the BAIT BUSTER lap the water and her eyes swivel in its direction. As my lure entered the shallow open pocket just out from the matted dead grass on the beach I saw a flash and a heavy thump ran through the WATERLOO and into my soul. A slight pause and I reeled the line tight. At hookset she broke into a jump and threw crystal frothy water in revolt against me. From the surface she dove Striped burrfish. and raced towards my flank. Always expect a charge when fighting big trout and keep your We eased north and found the truck just where slack up and rod bent reeling as fast as she is Curtis with a pup shark. we left it, and Curtis hooked up and towed it off swimming, be prepared to loosen the drag if the beach without any issues. My truck didn’t they pull tight at short distance. Saturday started off with absolutely no breeze leak anymore (then again, I wasn’t pushing her) So many times I have to lose myself in Drum are thick around The intersections what so ever, but the water was still dirty and and eased home with no issues. I’m still rinsing my imagination while fishing to perfect my of channels, along sandy edges. cold. As the morning wore on, it started to sand out from underneath her though, three presentation. Gamefish in these cold waters days later. It was a fun trip, and a reminder that clear as predicted, and we slowly started getting save their energy as much as possible. Cold Fishing set up and fishing. Towards the afternoon, not everything is guaranteed, and things can and predicted slow movements might fool many the water greened up and we started catching do go wrong down the beach. Take tools, extra fishermen, but when it’s time to feed or fight, My fishing has been centered around the a few pompano, lots of whiting, Curtis got a fluids, and be prepared to be stuck down there. they have more vigor than during the summer extremes, shallow water trophy fishing and little shark, and I got a striped burrfish. Kevin As Billy Sandifer always said, The beach takes months. Massive shoulders dark and black rose probing deep water hides with electronic caught a redfish with nine spots, and I found what she wants, and she doesn’t always give to the mirrored surface and her blue marbled advances in technology. I have been able to use a bird poop shaped like a flounder. It was a back on your schedule. tail covered me in spray as she circled me. Laid the best in fishing sonar The HUMMINBIRD glorious afternoon that we knew was going to Good luck to Scott, Brian, and Joel as they hit out some figure eights and brought her calmly SOLIX side scan to actually see a picture that be even better on Sunday, but the tide window the seas in the S/V Balance. They are going to to hand. Purple haze and silver twinkles flashed you can tell where fish are, and even what kind only allowed driving off the beach in good sail south for a few months with the first leg of the holiday season back at me and I bid farewell of fish it is. For winter time deep holding fish conditions mid-morning. After a slow evening the trip the reverse of what we did back in April, to her until spring. This is only one of many it has improved the game leaps and bounds. fishing with only a single bull red to show, but which is a 1,000 mile straight shot across the different ways to catch the holiday outdoors Setting the electronics to scan 40-50 feet out I a glorious campfire, we crashed out ready for Gulf and Caribbean to Grand Cayman. Wish I spirit that is building. can cruise the deep channels and find structure the last day. could roll with them, as there is sure to be lots and fish then double back and set up perfectly of adventures on the way. 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Send letters and photos to [email protected] fcbot.com November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 14 Full Transparency and Disclosure STATE POA News by Marvin Jones, President November Recognized as National News You Can Use Diabetes Month By Todd Hunter, District 32 2 diabetes, research has shown that lifestyle As always, let me have your thoughts. You will vote on the applicants. If you are Each year, November is choices such as tobacco use, diet and physical can reach me at [email protected] interested in applying, please send an email designated as National activity level can greatly impact whether or not or come by the PIPOA Office with a letter of Litter Critter- The next Litter Critter is Diabetes Month. This annual a person will develop the disease. registration and please supply a bio for the initiative is spearheaded by the American scheduled for Saturday, December 15, 2018, While there is no currently cure for the disease, Board to review. Email [email protected] Diabetes Association in order to raise awareness at the Briscoe King Pavilion parking lot from Type 2 diabetes can be manageable and in some about a disease affecting millions of individuals 9:00 AM until dumpsters are full. Come Finances instances, is even preventable. According to across the country, including some living in early! We need more volunteers to help the American Diabetes Association, Type 2 Banking- Our PIPOA has consolidated its the Coastal Bend. According to the American with the unloading. Young, strong persons diabetes can be managed by taking certain bank accounts from four checking accounts Diabetes Association, diabetes is a life- are especially welcome! Litter Critter is an steps to ensure blood sugar levels are kept to two checking accounts. This significantly threatening disease that affects 29 million – or example of your PIPOA working with the within a healthy range. These steps include lowers the confusion and simplifies the one out of every 11 - people living in the United City for the benefit of our members. taking prescription medicines, following a accounting record keeping. States. In addition, 86 million individuals have Board Meeting- The next regularly healthy eating plan, reducing tobacco use pre-diabetes, a condition in which glucose levels scheduled Board Meeting is December 11 Direct Payroll Deposit- This is now in and participating in regular physical activity. are higher than normal but not yet high enough at the Island Presbyterian Church starting at effect. This reduces the PIPOA labor cost, is Likewise, individuals with pre-diabetes or to be considered diabetes. In our area, there 5:30. The Board agreed to combine November more efficient, and decreases PIPOA liability who are at a high risk of developing Type 2 are approximately 86,000 people living with and December’s meeting due to the holidays. for misfiled payroll taxes, etc. diabetes can delay or even prevent the onset of diabetes or pre-diabetes. In addition, research the disease by making changes towards living a Elections- The signup period to register to Electronic Check Deposit- Is coming has shown that if current health trends continue, healthier lifestyle. According to the Department run for open Board seats for the next election soon. That is, checks received by the PIPOA one-third of all Americans could have diabetes of Health Services, weight loss is one of the has closed. Those that signed up are (in for CAM fees, etc., will be electronically by the year 2050. Given these staggering most important steps a person can take to alphabetical order): Robert Algeo, Daniel deposited into the bank thus no trip to the statistics, I would like to share some of the reduce high glucose levels and prevent diabetes. Brown, Judith Cutright, Brian McCabe, bank and standing in line. facts relating to diabetes in this week’s article Kelly McFadden, Chul Kim McGuire, Brent Cash/Funds Management- Is coming soon. in hopes that through increased awareness, we There are several local resources in addition Moore, and George Potter. Congratulations Forecasting cash needs, short-term investing, can work to reverse this trend and support a to the available to help families impacted by to all the candidates. Stay tuned for news and long-term investing is under review. healthier community. diabetes or pre-diabetes. The South Texas about the election. chapter of the American Diabetes Association There are two main types of diabetes: Type Architectural Control Committee- In the offers a number of outreach programs to help Vacant Board Seat- The resignation of 1 and Type 2. Both types of diabetes can lead last month, our PIPOA Attorney, has sent two families and individuals impacted by diabetes. Vicki Marsden created a vacant Board seat. to health complications such as heart disease, cease and desist letters to property owners/ To learn more about the different resources It is up to the remaining Board members to blindness and kidney failure. A third type of builders concerning construction projects that available, please visit the American Diabetes appoint a member to fill the vacant seat and diabetes, known as Gestational diabetes, can had no PIPOA approval and were in violation Association’s website here: http://www. finish out the term of the seat. Registration develop in a small percentage of pregnant of subdivision covenants. This is an example diabetes.org/ to be appointed to fill the seat is now open. of the PIPOA protecting your property rights. women. When properly managed, women who Registration began November 16 and shall develop gestational diabetes can have a healthy Texas A&M – Corpus Christi’s Diabetes Lot Mowing- Have you noticed that the two be closed on December 15, 2018. Thus pregnancy, although it does potentially lead to Education Program serves to help those lots at Whitecap and Tesoro are mowed? The applicants will have a full month to think it an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes diagnosed with diabetes to learn how to manage PIPOA and the City have been working on over and register. After registration closes, in both the mother and child later in life. the disease and live a healthier lifestyle through the Board will conduct interviews of the this for some time. This is another example its diabetes management classes. Accredited Type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile applicants. After the interviews, the Board of the PIPOA working with the City to get the by the American Diabetes Association, diabetes, represents only 5% of all diabetes job done for our members. these classes offer support and information cases and is commonly diagnosed in children on a variety of diabetes-related topics such and young adults. Type 1, or insulin-dependent preventing diabetes complications and family diabetes, occurs when the body does not management plans. More information about produce insulin. While the exact cause of Type State Spending and How it Works this program can be found here: https://cbhec. 1 diabetes is unknown, it is generally thought Every regular session of the Texas Legislature Stabilization Fund (or “Rainy Day tamhsc.edu/diabetes-education/index.html . considers thousands of pieces of legislation. But to be caused by a combination of genetics and Fund”). If you have questions regarding any of the regardless of what happens to this mountain of an immune system disorder that affects insulin- The sum of all these revenue sources is called information mentioned in this week’s article, bills, there’s one that always gets attention — producing cells in the pancreas. Individuals All Funds. please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or the General Appropriations Act (GAA), which with Type 1 diabetes are generally required to District Office. As always, my offices are outlines the state budget. The GAA, as thick as a monitor their blood sugar levels closely and Articles of the General Appropriations available at any time to assist with questions, Victorian novel, addresses every aspect of state take insulin daily to survive. Act concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512- government funding, from roads and prisons to Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of 463-0672; District Office; 361-949-4603). immunizations and scientific research. • Article I: General government, including diabetes, develops over time and occurs when agencies providing services such as the - State Representative Todd Hunter, District Most of the budget is driven by mandates the body becomes insulin resistant, meaning it management of state finances and the is unable to process insulin properly. While age, 32 in state law and the Texas Constitution and administration of employee benefits matching requirements for federal aid. Less than ethnicity and family history all play an important Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). a fifth is available for “discretionary” spending, • Article II: Health and human services, role in determining one’s risk level for Type He can be contacted at and lawmakers prioritize this spending as including Medicaid, foster care and Texas’ needs change. Deciding how to spend public health programs Applications for Homeowner Assistance that crucial fifth requires hundreds of hours • Article III: Education, including public of debate and negotiation in every session. K-12 schools and higher education But a majority of state spending goes to just institutions and research Now Open in the Coastal Bend Region three purposes: education, health care and transportation. A report released by the State • Article IV: The judiciary, including Comptroller this week examined what’s driving appeals courts and judicial commissions Housing repair program expected to help the steady increase in their costs. • Article V: Public safety and criminal thousands of homeowners rebuild homes Classifying State Revenue justice agencies and Texas’ military department, which includes the Texas Texas state government derives its revenue Army National Guard, the Texas Air damaged by Hurricane Harvey from taxes, licenses, fees, interest and National Guard and the Texas State Guard investment income, net lottery proceeds, • Article VI: Natural resources, including $121,608,469 available in the Coastal Bend federal aid and other, minor sources. agencies related to agriculture, energy, These revenues can be classified into four parks and environmental protection The Homeowner Assistance Program the Potential applicants can find in person categories: Coastal Bend Region opened Tuesday, assistance at regional offices serving their area. • Article VII: Business and economic November 27. The Texas General Land Office In addition to a main Homeowner Assistance • General Revenue funds are revenues that development, including transportation, (GLO) allocated $1.098 billion Community Program office in each region, each county will are not restricted by state law and include workforce and housing Development Block Grants for Disaster have at least one application drop off location or the nondedicated portion of the General • Article VIII: Regulatory functions for Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. satellite office. Additional satellite offices and Revenue Fund, the state’s primary utilities, professions, medical licenses, Department of Housing and Urban Development application intake locations may be announced operating fund. securities and racing (HUD), for rehabilitation and reconstruction in the future. • General Revenue dedicated funds (GR- of thousands of owner-occupied single-family • Article IX: General provisions, providing For implementation of this program across 48 D) include revenue in more than 200 homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey. job titles, salary schedules and other eligible counties, the GLO allocated funds into accounts within the General Revenue provisions related to appropriation $121,608,469 is available through the program six regions, with the majority of funds being Fund that state law dedicates for specific authority for Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, directed to the most impacted counties and purposes. Refugio, San Patricio counties. zip codes within each region as prescribed by • Article X: The Legislature, including Together, General Revenue and General HUD requirements. Each region will retain its the Senate, House of Representatives “Hurricane Harvey damaged thousands Revenue-dedicated fund balances are called allocation until the available funds are awarded and other legislative entities such as the of homes and devastated the livelihoods of General Revenue-related funds (GRR). GRR to homeowners in those regions. Legislative Budget Board countless Texans,” said Commissioner Bush. represents a little more than half of all state “With more than $1 billion allocated to it, this Applicants are potentially eligible for spending. is the largest single program designed to help assistance within their region if they owned • Federal funds include grants, allocations rebuild the lives of thousands of Texas families,” their home, it was damaged or destroyed by and payments or reimbursements said Texas Land Commissioner, George P. Bush. Hurricane Harvey, and it was their primary received from the federal government by Coastal Bend residents should visit http:// residence, among other eligibility factors. The state agencies and institutions. recovery.texas.gov/individuals/programs/ applications will be released on a regional • Other funds consist of any funds not homeowner-assistance/coastal-bend/index.html schedule and will be considered for award on included in general revenue, whether to apply. a first-come, first-serve basis, according to the dedicated or not, such as the state revenue priorities outlined in the Regional Housing included in the State Highway Fund, Guidelines. the Texas Mobility Fund, the Property Tax Relief Fund and the Economic November 29, 2018 Island Moon A 15

BBB Holiday Shopping Tips and Tricks Port of Corpus Christi Secures $59 million By Kelly Trevino in Additional Funding for the Channel Regional Director, Corpus Christi and Victoria Better Business Bureau Improvement Project The holidays are just around the corner, and Ask for gift receipts and save warranty it’s expected to be a busy shopping season information. A gift receipt can be tucked The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) the Administration for its endless support.” this year. American consumers will plan to into a gift item or card so that the recipient announced its Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Work The FY ’19 President’s Budget already included spend an average of $1,007.24 during the can return or exchange a gift if it’s not just Plan, which includes an additional $59 million $13 million of funding for the CIP, which was holiday shopping season this year, according right. Be sure to pass along any information in funding for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel appropriated by Congress in September. the National Retail Federation. That’s up 4.1 about returns, exchanges, repairs, and Improvement Project (CIP). This funding percent compared to the figure predicted for last warranties to the person who will use the brings the total Federal appropriations for the “This $71+ million in combined Army Corps year. Low unemployment numbers, higher take- item. CIP to $95 million. The estimated CIP cost is Work Plan and Budget funding will be a huge home wages and high consumer confidence $360 million, of which the federal government benefit not only to jobs across our part of Texas Shop around. Not all of the best sales or is responsible for $230 million, while the but to the security of America and our allies, are said to be factors in helping boost those the best prices are in the big box stores. numbers. Port of Corpus Christi is responsible for the and I am thrilled we were able to make this Thousands of small and independent remaining $130 million. To date, the Port of happen,” said Congressman Michael Cloud. Last year, nearly 100 million people shopped businesses are participating in Small Corpus Christi has transferred $78 million of its “I was honored to make the case for the Port on Black Friday. If you’re planning to do the Business Saturday on November 24. own funds to the USACE, bringing the total CIP of Corpus Christi and thankful President same this year, Better Business Bureau has Look for the “Shop Small” signs at local funding level to $173 million. Trump recognized the importance of the Port’s these tips to make your shopping experience businesses for Small Business Saturday Channel Improvement Project. I commend productive... and maybe even enjoyable: specials or visit shopsmall.com for a list of “The inclusion of additional Work Plan funds the Port Commissioners under the leadership participating retailers. For more tips: go.bbb. is yet another significant milestone toward the Learn about advertising tricks and of Chairman Charles Zahn, and the Port staff org/shopsmall United States becoming a net exporter of its under the direction of CEO Sean Strawbridge gimmicks. The new BBB #AdTruth energy production,” said Sean Strawbridge, campaign highlights bad ads and helps you Be safe online. Cyber Monday unlocks and Executive Director John LaRue, for their Chief Executive Officer for the Port of Corpus tireless efforts on this project.” learn to identify the most common schemes big savings online, but look for a small lock Christi. “Widening and deepening the Corpus and cons. Check it out at bbb.org/adtruth. icon in the URL and an extra ‘s’ for safety Christi Ship Channel is a mathematical About Port Corpus Christi (https… the extra “s” is for secure). Watch Do your research. Read product reviews, certainty. Energy markets are taking notice as the out for look-alike websites that mimic As the leading U.S. crude oil export port and a check out bbb.org and BBB Business majority of incremental U.S. energy production famous brands but that may be a scam. major economic engine of Texas and the nation, Profiles, look at the sales flyers and ads, is coming to Corpus Christi and ultimately to Use a credit card for online shopping, as Port Corpus Christi is the 4th largest port in compare prices, look for early promotions the global markets. We expect over two to three it has more fraud protections than a debit the United States in total tonnage. Strategically and “flash sales.” For tips on searching million barrels per day of new crude production card. Make sure your anti-virus software located on the western Gulf of Mexico with online, check out the new BBB Digital IQ coming our way, and our energy producing and is up-to-date and avoid clicking on links a 36-mile, 47-foot-deep (MLLW) channel, page at bbb.org/digitalIQ. marketing customers know we are building out in unsolicited email and social media all the necessary infrastructure to handle these Port Corpus Christi is a major gateway to Read the fine print. Some stores only honor messages. For more tips: go.bbb.org/ new volumes, safely and responsibly.” international and domestic maritime commerce. sale ads during a certain time frame, or on cybermonday The Port has excellent railroad and highway certain days. Some stores may only allow Charles W. Zahn, Chairman for the Port of network connectivity via three North American Give wisely. Charitable giving is always you to purchase one item, particularly large, Corpus Christi Commission, said, “This news Class-1 railroads and two major interstate high at the holidays when donors are feeling popular and/or deeply discounted products. is extremely exciting, and we owe a great deal highways. With an outstanding staff overseen generous. Giving Tuesday on November of gratitude to our supportive congressional Know the advertiser. Some of the best by its seven-member commission, Port Corpus 27 is all about being generous after the delegation, including Texas Senators Cornyn deals are only available online, but be Christi is “Moving America’s Energy.” http:// shopping frenzy. Make sure the charity and Cruz, U.S. Representative Michael Cloud careful. It’s easy for a fake site to mimic a www.portcorpuschristi.com/ you select will be a good steward of your of our Congressional District 27, and of course, famous retailer’s website, so make sure you money. Check out BBB’s Give.org for are shopping with a legitimate site. Check charity reviews. For more tips: go.bbb.org/ out bbb.org to read more about stores or givingtuesday Christmas Time (Advent) at Island websites unfamiliar to you. Kelly Trevino is the regional director for Sign-up for email alerts. Many stores the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better Presbyterian Church release their best Black Friday deals to Business Bureau serving the Heart of Texas. people who have signed up to receive their Kelly is available for media interviews and IPC invites all our neighbors and friends to join about their experiences at the “Birth”. It’s emails. Just make sure it’s the real business speaking engagements. You can reach her by us on our Christmas journey and the celebration a fresh new perspective on the wonder of and not a scammer. phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@ of the birth of Christ at The Island Presbyterian Christmas. corpuschristi.bbb.org. Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Drive, We begin On Sunday, December 23, in addition to our the Christmas season on Saturday, December regular service, a “Blue Christmas” service Flour Bluff ISD Receives Top Rating in 1st at 3:00 p.m. when we will gather for the will be held at 4:00 PM. This service is for all annual “Hanging of the Greens.” We will of us, but it is especially focused on helping decorate the sanctuary and courtyard, as well those who are struggling with the holiday Financial Accountability as place Chrismons on the tree and learn the “Blues”. This will be a quite service with meaning of each Chrismon. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has possible for direct instructional purposes. words of compassion, music, meditation and released final financial accountability ratings The FIRST ratings are calculated using 15 Enjoy the fellowship of one another by bringing candle lighting in remembrance for what we for schools districts across the state of Texas. financial indicators, such as administrative your favorite holiday treats (sweet or savory) to grieve and for our own needs. This will be an For the 2017-2018 reporting year, Flour Bluff cost expenditures; the accuracy of a district’s share; in addition, light snacks and drinks will interactive service where you identify courage, ISD received a superior rating, the highest financial information submitted to TEA; be provided by the church. Help support our our memories and our love. possible rating achieved through the School and any financial vulnerabilities or material troops by filling Christmas stockings (bring Christmas Eve brings us to our celebration Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas weaknesses in internal controls as determined appropriate items to fill the stockings) and of the birth of Jesus Christ. At 6:00 p.m. we (FIRST). by an external auditor. writing Christmas cards. Join us for a short will hold a traditional Lessons and carols devotional and the singing of your favorite service with communion. Hear the scriptures Ratings for 2017-2018 are based on annual All school districts are required to report Christmas carols before we dismiss at 5:00 p.m. financial reports provided to TEA by districts information and financial accountability prophesying the coming of the Messiah and for the 2017 fiscal year. The financial ratings to parents and tax payers as well as Advent worship services will be held at 10:00 the birth story, sing your favorite Christmas accountability system requires TEA to review hold a public discussion or hearing regarding a.m. Sunday mornings in December until carols, and as we prepare to go home to our own the audited financial reports from all districts its financial report. Flour Bluff ISD will hold a Christmas. Each service in Advent will have celebrations, we will light our own individual in Texas. FIRST is designed to encourage public meeting on Thursday, December 6, at 6 a special lighting of the Advent wreath candles Christmas candle, turn down the house lights, public schools to better manage their financial p.m. to discuss the District’s 2017-2018 rating which symbolize Hope, Peace, Joy, Love; the and close with the singing of “Silent Night”. resources to provide the maximum allocation on the state’s financial accountability system. bright light from the candles is an expression For more information see (www.islandpresby. of the growing anticipation of the birth of Jesus com). Christ. The members and staff of Island Presbyterian Padre Island Christmas Parade Sunday, On Sunday, December 16th our annual Church invite all of you to join them on their Christmas Program “Manger Tales” will be journey to Bethlehem and wish you a very presented by our children and adults portraying Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! December 9 the “Stable” animals on a TV show, talking Nueces County Emergency Services District

The Nueces County Emergency Services Right on Gypsy, Left on Whitecap, Right on District Number 2 will hold its annual Christmas Dasmarinas, Left on Aquarius St., Parade on Padre Island on Sunday, December 9. Right on Whitecap, Right on Tesoro, Right The route is as follows: on Cobo De Bara Circle, It will begin at 5:45 p.m. at Nueces County Right on Tesore, Right Left Port Royal Ct., Park and wind through Island streets. Right on Tesoro Dr, Right on Camino De Right turn from Nueces County Park cross Plata, PR @@ onto Encantada, Left on Whitecap, Left on Aquarius St., Left on Palmira, Right on San Filipe, Right Right on Commodore Dr to Schlitterbahn on Cabo Blanco, (break) Right on Punta Bonaire, Right on Sea Pines, Left on Commodore Dr., Right on Aquarius Right on Palo Seco, St., Right at Cabana St., Left on Blanquilla Dr., Right on El Soccorro Left on Commodore Dr., Left on Compass, Loop, Left on Conquina Bay Ave., Right on Headsail Ave., Left on Frontage, Right on Palo Seco Dr., Left on Sea Pines, Left on Jack Fish, Right on Aquarius, Left Right on Coral Vine St., on Sea Horse, Right on Aloha St., Left on Allamanda Dr, Left on Pionciana St. Right on Suntan Ave, Left on Aquarius, Right on Bay Bean, Right on Ambrosia, Left on Marina, Left on Treebine Dr, Right on Sea Pines, End. Left Palmira, Left on Encantada, This eye-catching cart was at the Padre Island Poker Run last week. Photo by Debbie Wall

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Christmas cacti are a very way to do that is to learn about where they grow popular houseplant, especially well naturally. As stated before, all three are In consideration of being allowed to participate in Padre Island La Posada events, including the this time of year. You might even from Brazil, but they don’t all live in the same Boat Parade, I, ______, execute this Release of Liability own one or two...or maybe you just think you areas of the country. and Assumption of Risk (“Release”) and I hereby release La Posada Foundation and its officers, and the do. You might instead be the proud owner, like I Padre Island Yacht Club and its officers, from any liability for property damage or physical harm to me, Christmas and Thanksgiving varieties are have been, of a Thanksgiving cactus or even an my boat, occupants, or to third parties who may be affected by my actions while I am participating in, or found growing in moist tropical forests while Easter cactus. So what is the difference between the Easter cactus prefers the drier eastern forests viewing, La Posada activities. I further release and hold harmless La Posada Foundation from any damage them and how can you tell them apart? of Brazil. They all share the same growing habit or harm, property or physical, caused by another participant in La Posada Boat Parade, to myself, my boat, No matter what type you have, they all belong though in that they are epiphytes, meaning they occupants, or another third party. to a group of plants known as leaf cacti, and grow on trees as a bromeliad or orchid would. I acknowledge and agree that La Posada Foundation, its officers, agents, and employees, and the Padre they are all native to the country of Brazil. Their Being epiphytes also means that with a little Island Yacht Club make no representation or warranty regarding the skill, experience, or safety record of main differences relate to what time of year they care and attention, they can make for excellent the operator of any boat or fitness of any boat, or any other vessel, including floats, in the La Posada Boat bloom and to their particular leaf and/or bloom houseplants. So here are some tips to keep your Parade, and I release them of any liability regarding La Posada Boat Parade. shape. cacti growing happily, no matter what holiday it My participation in this Program is a privilege subject to revocation at any time by La Posada Foundation. Thanksgiving Cactus likes to celebrate: This Release shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Venue for any litigation regarding this As its name suggests, a Thanksgiving cactus • Use a potting soil and a container that Release shall be in Nueces County, Texas. (Schlumbergera truncata) blooms around the allows for good drainage.

Thanksgiving holiday or approximately one • Place in bright but indirect sunlight during month before the Christmas variety do. The the day ______leaves of the plant, which are actually stems, Signature Date are flat and have pointed teeth, and their blooms • Keep away from light sources, including are tubular. artificial, for at least 14 hours each day for ______six weeks prior to bud formation. They Printed Name Christmas Cactus are sensitive to light and need shorter days A Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) to promote blooming. blooms around Christmas time, of course. • Water thoroughly when top 1” of soil It also has flattened leaf-like stems, like the becomes dry. *Note: Easter Cacti require 2018 LA POSADA BOAT PARADE REGISTRATION Thanksgiving variety. Instead of having pointed a “dry period” beginning around October teeth though, a Christmas cactus has rounded to until their buds begin to appear. During Sponsored by the La Posada Foundation ones. Their blossoms are also tube-shaped. that time water very infrequently. All of the following information is required. Please print legibly. Easter Cactus • Find a cool spot for it. Temperature is important for blooming to occur too, but it Well, you can probably take an educated guess NAME______can be tricky in South Texas. These plants ADDRESS______as to when Easter cacti (Rhipsalidopsis gaetneri) like to have cooler nighttime temps (in the PHONE WITH AREA CODE______bloom. Forming buds in February and flowering 50s) for a few weeks before and during E-MAIL ADDRESS______during spring, their flowers are broader instead their flowering period, but if you don’t POWER______SAIL______BOAT NAME______of tubular and have been described as “daisy- want to keep them outdoors and/or the BOAT DESCRIPTION______like.” When not in bloom though, they look weather won’t cooperate, just find them STATE REGISTRATION______LEN GTH______very similar to Christmas cacti because of their a spot in the coldest room of your home/ NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY______rounded leaves. office that provides indirect light. Cacti Care Tips Additional requirements: • Avoid drafty locations and areas near There will be a MANDATORY Captains Meeting Thursday 6 December 2018 at the Padre Island Yacht No matter what type you have, keeping vents, as these can negatively impact Club 13403 Whitecap Blvd at 7pm. Parade positions, call signs, parade route, radio frequencies & safety your cacti happy requires understanding the flowering. will be discussed. conditions that they need to survive. The best All vessels must meet state & federal safety requirements. All vessels must have a working VHF radio. Captains are responsible for the safe & prudent operation of their vessels. Only engine powered vessels are allowed to participate. Consumer Alert: IRS Impersonation and Participants are asked to complete the entire parade route for which they enter.

Email Scam Boat categories: Power - 29ft & under – 30ft & over Sail – all lengths Judging categories: Creativity, Enthusiasm, Music, Decoration Effort Watch out for “Tax Transcripts” Trophies: There will be trophies for 1st & 2nd place in each boat category & a Fleet Award (Best in Show) covering all categories. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today section of our website contains several resources warned Texans that fraudulent emails are being on how to recognize, prevent and report scams Indicate Parade route/date in which you will participate. sent from people impersonating the Internal like this. Being informed is the best way to _____Friday 7 December 2018 Galleon Bay/Commodore Cove Revenue Service (IRS) targeting users with prevent fraud and loss.” Marshalling area at the entrance to Commodore Canal by 6:30pm. Parade starts at 7pm. fake tax documents. These emails often use the The OAG website provides timely resources to _____Saturday 8 December 2018 North & South of Whitecap Blvd. subject line “tax transcripts” in an attempt to consumers who need help – including identity Marshalling area by the Caravel Drive boat ramp (north of Whitecap) by 5:30pm. Parade begins 6:00pm. bait people into opening links and documents theft victims – and provides information that contain destructive malware specifically on widespread and common scams. On this Instructions: Return this completed Registration form & Release of Liability electronically to: designed to steal sensitive financial data. website, Texans have the opportunity to receive [email protected] or nick colosi 13561 Camino de Plata Court, CC,TX 78418. Questions: call These new attacks come as consumers face electronic alerts and other notices that help nick 618-889-9160 IRS impersonation fraud on other platforms as warn them about emerging scams that can well. The IRS will never call or email citizens to lead to financial harm. Consumers can find 2018 LA POSADA COLLECTOR BOAT REGISTRATION demand repayment for penalties. If consumers more information on scams here: https://www. receive a fraudulent call or email, but believe texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection. Sponsored by the La Posada Foundation they may have penalties, they are advised to call The Consumer Protection Division also All of the following information is required. Please print legibly. the IRS directly at 800-829-1040. receives and reviews complaints submitted to “All Texans should be aware of unsolicited the office by consumers. While the attorney NAME______phone calls or emails from scammers general is prohibited from representing such ADDRESS______impersonating the IRS. This is a nefarious individuals, these complaints are used by the CELL PHONE ______attempt to trick taxpayers into downloading office to help share priorities and identify issues E-MAIL ADDRESS______malware and divulging sensitive financial affecting Texans. Consumers can file complaints BOAT NAME/CALL SIGN______information,” Attorney General Paxton said. by visiting: https://www.texasattorneygeneral. BOAT DESCRIPTION______“My office stands ready to assist hard-working gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer- ON LIFT______TRAILERED______Veh. Only______Texas consumers. The consumer protection complaint. STATE REGISTRATION______LEN GTH______NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY______

Additional requirements: TCEQ’s Executive Director to Host There will be a MANDATORY Captains Meeting Wednesday 5 December 2018 at the Padre Island Yacht Club 13403 Whitecap Blvd at 7pm. Parade positions, call signs, parade route, radio frequencies & safety RESTORE Funding Meeting in Corpus will be discussed. All vessels must meet state & federal safety requirements. All vessels must have a working VHF radio. Christi on December 4 Captains are responsible for the safe & prudent operation of their vessels. Only engine powered vessels are allowed to participate. Public input sought on priorities for $350 Participants are asked to complete the entire route for which they are assigned. You will get underway from you home, if on lift, or you will be assigned a boat ramp and merge with the Parade. million pot for Gulf States TCEQ’s Executive Director Toby Baker will the development of priorities that address the Indicate Parade route/date in which you will participate. host a meeting in Corpus Christi on Dec. 4 to ecosystem restoration needs and concerns of the _____Friday 7 December 2018 Galleon Bay/Commodore Cove receive input from the public on priorities for Texas coastal area and to secure federal grant Marshalling area at the entrance to Commodore Canal by 6:30pm. Parade starts at 7pm. available RESTORE funding, which benefits funds for the community.” _____Saturday 8 December 2018 North & South of Whitecap Blvd. Marshalling area by the Caravel Drive boat ramp (north of Whitecap) by 5:30pm. Parade begins 6:00pm. coastal areas of Texas and other states along the This input will assist Baker’s collaborations Gulf of Mexico. with his RESTORE Council colleagues, who Instructions: Return this completed Registration form & Release of Liability electronically The RESTORE funds come from penalties are tasked with the distribution of federal grant to:[email protected] or Steve Chaney, 14858 Aquarius Street, 361-533-2860, and/or assessed for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil funds under the RESTORE Act. According to [email protected] spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Corpus Christi Baker, the intent of this initial series of public meeting—which will take place from 6:30 meetings is “to gather information to inform the p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Texas A&M University- development of a priority framework document Corpus Christi’s campus in Anchor Ballroom A for the Gulf Coast.” of the University Center at 6300 Ocean Drive— A draft of the framework document will be will be on priorities for the Bucket 2 category published by the RESTORE Council for public that has about $350 million total available to be comment in early spring 2019. spread out among the five impacted Gulf Coast states. Baker says, “The framework document will offer guidance for later discussions on the types Baker, who is Gov. 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in his life. I hope all you local turkey bowlers Three Chords and the Truth are as guilt shamed as I am. How the heck did By Ronnie Narmour we let a newby from Oklahoma take home the bacon…er, turkey?!?! Sad really. I actually ran [email protected] into Mike C a couple of days later at the Gaff Mystery rock lady revealed… and he was still pretty cocky. “Maybe I’ll come back next year and show you boys how to bowl I finally met some turkey.” Ouch. Oh by the way, I want to the lady who’s been painting mention that our favorite bartender Sammy these mystery rocks and Joe’s son, Ace won the kid’s division this year. leaving them all over town. And that Julie Caraker did an excellent job of She was pretty mysterious. painting the big turkey on the sidewalk for us. I don’t even think she told OK, that’s it for the season. My beloved Back me her name. She didn’t Porch is officially closed until March. want me to make a fuss over it. But she did let me take a couple of pics. I think it’s I finally met Heather Stalling and Kevin Giles of Two great… the mystery rocks the lady who Tons of Steel stopped by the Back Porch with the positive messages paints all these after their show in Port A on Saturday. painted on them with bright positive vibe colors. You gotta love this rocks and hides place. Somebody tell me her around town. name. Scattered shots…

And the winner is Mike Carter from Oklahoma. We had a nice day on the water with Tim 90 folks signed up to hurl frozen turkeys at Burdick and his family and friends. bowling pin to see who has bragging rights for the following year. I won it in 2012 and usually it’s a local who takes home the title with a few DO NOT MISS LIST The great blues guitarist Bobby Mack exceptions through the years. Last year it was Michael Milligan with the powerful Nate from Austin showed up and jammed with Big Tim and before that Parrothead Deno. And December is here. Christmas is just around the corner. New Years Eve ain’t far behind. Eeeee Boff on guitar, played Giggity’s on Friday. Ruben V at the Back Porch on Friday. this year there were plenty of locals in the hunt. I really stunk it up this year. I thought Vanessa gads. The biggest thing I see coming down the Garcia or KK had a shot at it. Suzanne the shoot is Three Dog Night this Thursday. Mama Hot Dog Lady showed promise. Paco, Gummy told me not to come. That would be fun show. Mike and TJ Parker had the right attitude as Lord, they must all be at least 80 by now. How did Pamela Felder and Bonnie Shupe. I saw many of you know what “three dog night” Lee Roy Hoskins, Steve Coons and Mark refers too. You winter Texans probably do. I Grosse take a turn with good effort but minimal see the great Ulrich Ellison down the road at success. And towards the end of the contest Giggity’s on the 8th and Matt Hole playing the when it whittled down to just a handful, we grand opening of Texas Red’s also on the 8th. were wondering who the guy was that was Christmas falls on a Tuesday this year and New bowling nothing but strikes. Mike C is all it said Year’s Eve on a Monday. I really look forward on the signup sheet. He made us all look like to Joe King Carrasco on NYE at Giggity’s. I’m Todd Dorn, Jay Springer and Ken Barnett amateurs. He won it fair and square bowling all ready for this year to take a hike. Stay safe out there. There ain’t nothing but cops and drunks. performed at a house concert in Port A on strike. So I asked him who he was. Turns out, Damn right Selfie played the last show Friday. his name is Mike Carter and he and his wife ♫♪♫ And, that’s the truth ♫♪♫ are from Oklahoma and had never even been of the season at the Back Porch last Last weekend was the BEST. It was stellar… to Port A before. They were here on someone’s Saturday. and I only pull that word out when something recommendation to look at some real estate and actually is “stellar”. On Friday, I had the honor had just got off the ferry and saw the sign out in of cruising around on Tim Burdick’s big nice front of the Back Porch advertising the Turkey sailboat with some of his family and friends. Bowl. They just stopped in on impulse to see Tim became a card carrying Captain last week what was going on and he ended up winning the and has aspirations of splitting his time between championship. Mike C never bowled a turkey ski boarding in Utah and running a little sail charter in Port A. Not a bad life. It wasn’t windy but we made it out into the Gulf and the water was smooth and relaxing. It was a nice trip. Later I made it by a house concert at a friend’s house with Todd Dorn, Jay Springer Live Music and Ken Barnett. They had a post Thanksgiving feast going on and I’d call it stellar. Which led Free Beer Band @ to Giggity’s and the Michael Milligan and Giggity’s his jumping blues band from Austin with bad Tonight Jack Ingram @ Brewster to the bone Nate Boff on guitar and then the Street The Black Dahlia Murder Back Porch with guitar monster Ruben V where Thursday, November 29 @ House of Rock Austin blues guitar hero Bobby Mack showed Free Beer Band @ Chris Saenz @ Harrison’s Singer songwriter extraordinare Ty Dietz up and blew the roof off (if they had a roof.) It Giggity’s Landing John Eric @ Brewster was out and about in Port A last weekend. was a spectacular day. I’d call that stellar. Then Bobby Carter @ Saturday rolled around and it was more of the Street SEE YOU Blackbeard’s on the Beach Falco & the Wolf @ same. Our local dunebilly band, Selfie, played Samantha Atkins @ Katz Rockit’s the last show of the season at the Back Porch and 21 the great Toman Brothers played Giggity’s so Ritchie Pimentel @ House of Rock IN MARCH! Friday, December 7 it was great running back and forth. Later in the Chris Saenz @ Harrison’s James Little @ Giggity’s evening, some of the musicians that had shows Landing Clarissa Serna @ Rockit’s in town came down to the Porch, for some photo Bobby Carter @ 132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront Tony Lewis @ Brewster ops with Will Gage and Kevin Giles of Two Blackbeard’s on the Beach Street Samantha Atkins @ Katz Tons of Steel and Heather and Max Stalling. Voodoo Logic @ It’ll Do 21 I even saw Ty Dietz and JM Muniz running Saloon around with Buddy Trevino. It was, well… it Cruise Control @ Pelican Friday, November 30 was a lot of fun. Lounge The Groove @ Giggity’s Bobby Carter @ Sons of Texas @ House Turkey Bowl title taken by Okie new Blackbeard’s Too of Rock Port A’s Oldest Ruben Limas @ guy… The Cover Tones @ Blackbeard’s on the Beach The brothers Toman, Rusty and Randy But not as much fun as the World Famous Rockit’s Three Dog Night @ and drummer Fred Michalsek played Turkey Bowl that marked the bitter end of and Friendliest Saturday, December 8 American Bank Center Giggity’s on Saturday the season for the Back Porch. We had about Ulrich Ellison & Tribe @ Rockinstine @ It’ll Do Selfie on Giggity’s Saloon Thanksgiving night! Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Zack Walther @ Pelican Gang @ Texas Red’s Lounge OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas The Nutcracker @ Bobby Carter @ American Bank Center GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR Blackbeard’s Too Third Coast Rhythm @ It’ll Ruben Limas @ Do Saloon LIVE MUSIC Blackbeard’s on the Beach Hill Country Revival @ LIVE MUSIC Free Beer Band Nov. 29 Pelican Lounge Saturday, December 1 EVERY Adrian Taylor @ The Groove Nov. 30 Mike O’Neill @ Giggity’s Blackbeard’s Too Mike O’Neill Dec. 01 Swagger @ Rockit’s NIGHT Bobby Carter @ Robert Ray @ Brewster Antone & All Stars Dec. 02 Blackbeard’s on the Beach Street All You Can Eat Open Jam Dec. 03 Bushbullit @ It’ll Do Sunday, December 9 Paul & Victoria Dec. 04 Saloon FRIED Antone @ Giggity’s Reverends Daughter @ FLOUNDER Magnus Dec. 05 Melissa Brooke @ Pelican Pelican Lounge Everyday 11-7 Lounge 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX Adrian Taylor @ Bobby Carter @ Blackbeard’s Too Blackbeard’s on the Beach Bobby Carter @ Expert Computer Repairs Blackbeard’s on the Beach Monday, December 10 Open Jam @ Giggity’s Sunday, December 2 Steven Hansen @ Antone @ Giggity’s Blackbeard’s on the Beach Bobby Carter @ Blackbeard’s on the Treasure Island Tuesday, December 11 Beach Paul & Victoria @ Giggity’s Monday, December 3 OPEN AT 5 P.M. Bobby Carter @ Open Jam @ Giggity’s LOUNGE Blackbeard’s on the Beach Steven Hansen @ Blackbeard’s on the Beach BACKYARD Wednesday, December 12 DANCE CLUB Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Tuesday, December 4 Parker McCollum @ Paul & Victoria @ 315 N. Alister (361) 416-1020 Brewster Street Giggity’s treasureislandporta Rich Lockhart @ Harrison’s Bobby Carter @ Landing Blackbeard’s on the John Eric @ Pelican Beach Lounge Ruben Limas @ Wednesday, December 5 Blackbeard’s on the Beach Magnus @ Giggity’s Rich Lockhart @ Thursday, December 13 Harrison’s Landing Free Beer Band @ John Eric @ Pelican Giggity’s Lounge Chino Moreno @ Brewster Street Thursday, December 6 Chris Saenz @ Harrison’s Landing Bobby Carter @ The Gaff Pizza Beer Darts Belt sander Races