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By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com We’ve hit the sweet spot everybody. The water along our beaches has taken on a beautiful blue hue this week and the beach traffic, as our old friend Jack says, is just about right. A good rule of thumb for off-season beach traffic is whether you can let your dog off the leash to run free without crashing into a neighboring campfire or being tempted by a wiener calling from a nearby picnic table. If you can then it’s the Locals’ Season. As the tourists alighted the birds delighted and took their place around Bob Hall Pier catching the fish the anglers on the pier missed.

Driftwood sculptures on St. Joe Island. Photo by Kalynda Sparks Williams The Kleberg County crews which empty trash cans along the six miles of beach south of Bob Hall Pier each Monday are now using trash bins just like the ones we use at home. It means one guy in one truck can do the pickup instead of the two who in the past had to toss the bins into the back of a truck. But alas, when the truck arrived there were still two guys in there. Government jobs always require a supervisor.

Bidi Bidi Big Bus! There was a Selena sighting on The Island this week as the spirit of the slain Tejano singer visited Schlitterbahn on the B-Bus. The new bus features a giant picture of the local lady made good right on the side. Not only is our city the Birdiest City in American, we are also the Selenaiest too. Since our office moved across the street from the bus stop on Compass we get a daily promenade of B-Bus riders from patients coming to see the doctor to Chinese workers from Gregory visiting Schlitterbahn, to door-to-door salesfolks peddling banana bread. It’s somehow comforting to know that if things ever get so balled up we just can’t take it anymore we can just jump on that

Bridge Vote Heads to Council ISAC backs use of up to $4 million from Island Reinvestment Zone By Dale Rankin The proposed Park Road 22/ SPID Water Exchange Bridge took a major step toward becoming a reality Tuesday night when the Island Strategic Action Committee unanimously voted to approve the use of up to $4 million from the Island Tax Incremental Financing Zone #2 (TIRZ) to fund the project which is estimated to cost about $10.5 million. The move is the Island’s final piece in the puzzle to move forward with the project which since its approval by voters in 2004 has proven a bridge too far. Both the city council and the ISAC have voted in favor of the project in

Time to be heard There are some important dates coming up on the Island calendar and the first is Monday, September 19 when the Island United Political Action Committee gives Island voters a chance to question and endorse candidates in the races for Mayor and City Council District 4. The particulars are in this issue. If past trends hold we Islanders could cast more than 5% of the total votes in the November election and the endorsement of Islanders voters through the IUPAC process is our chance to unite behind our candidates. If past trends hold Island voters could constitute more the 5% of the total votes in Nueces County in the November Election and if we vote together we can get things done. If you don’t participate you forfeit your right to complain…and nobody wants that. We’ll see you there and in the meantime say hello if you see us Around The Island.

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Mayor and District 4 Candidates Come to The Island on Monday September 19th By Brent Rourk

B Bus and head for the Downtown Greyhound, the last bus station in American with a functioning blues bar right across the street. Reach us in California we have hit the Big One!

the past but it was stuck due to lack of a definitive funding source. There is currently $6.5 million available from unspent bond money which can be used to pay for the bridge but the source of the remaining $4 million has been a sticking point for more than two years as city council members, acutely aware of the potential political fallout from spending General Fund or Capital Improvement Fund money to fund the shortfall, have looked to the ISAC for a solution. That solution came in the form of Tuesday’s vote. Money from the Island TIRZ is raised through a property tax levied on property

The Island’s 7332 registered voters will get the chance to meet and question candidates for the District 4 City Council Seat and Mayor then vote on which to endorse in the November elections when the Island United Political Action Committee holds its candidate endorsement night at the Holiday Inn on Padre Island. The District 4 seat will have a new face after City Councilwoman Colleen McIntyre has announced she will not seek re-election. Two

candidates are seeking the position: Businessman, and former Chairman of the Island Strategic Action Committee Greg Smith, who also is the CEO of Pioneer RV; and Dr. Lloyd Stegemann, a surgeon. In the mayoral race Mayor Nelda Martinez is seeking re-election, challenged by Dan McQueen, an engineer who ran against Martinez in 2014. Islanders are encouraged to attend

Island by the numbers - The Island TIRZ $8.6 million currently in the fund $6 million in total reserve for funding and maintenance of Packery Channel (as required by the original bonding language) $4 million in reserve funds for Packery dredging (as required by the original bonding language) $500,000 in reserve for general maintained of Packery Channel $1.5 million in reserve to pay back bonds for development of Packery Channel $12 million original bonds floated by the City of Corpus Christi to build Packery Channel $30 million total cost to build Packery Channel (approved in 2000 and opened prematurely by Hurricane Rita in 2005) $18 million in federal money approved for the construction of Packery Channel as a renourishment project for the adjacent beach. The project was originally called the North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project 1 number of times it was estimated Packery Channel would have to be dredged each year when the channel was created 2 number of times Packery Channel has actually been dredged since 2005 $5.8 million spent on Six Pack projects around Packery Channel since through 2014 $5 million saved since 2008 through monitoring of the Packery

Channel by the Texas A&M Corpus Christi under contract with the TIRZ $3 million raised through the TIRZ in the fiscal year which ends September 30 $2.6 million available over and above reserves for the fiscal year ending September, 2016 $1.01 million raised through the fund in fiscal year 2005 (lowest yearly total) $3.6 million raised through the fund in fiscal year 2009 (highest yearly total) $3.2 million estimated to be collected through the TIRZ in the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2016 $1.4 million spent in current fiscal year for bond repayments, Packery monitoring, and marina patrol $28,000 spent in current fiscal year for administrative costs $4.4 million projected to be available over and above reserves by the end of the fiscal year which begins October 1, 2016 $1.6 million available after reserves by the end of Fiscal Year 2020 (after funds spent for the Water Exchange Bridge and anticipated dredging of Packery Channel in Fiscal Year 2019 $3.6 million in annual anticipated revenue into the TIRZ for each of the next five years $21 million anticipated revenue over the next six years $32 million raised by the TIRZ since its inception

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Can the POA Write Tickets? Can Members Speak at Meetings?

By MayBeth Christensen Executive Director Padre Isles Property Owners Association There have been several letters to the Editor questioning the “legality” of the Association fining property owners for non-compliance with the maintenance standards. One of the residents in particular has used the reason that the Association cannot enforce the standards is because a previous Executive Coordinator told him the Association could not. That was true until the Texas law was clarified to include the Bylaws and rules of the POA as part of the dedicatory instruments that govern the POA. Here is the response from the Association’s attorney: The Bylaws of the POA give the

Board the authority to make rules for the operation of the Association and to enforce penalties for the violation of the rules and exercise such other powers as are necessary and proper to attain the objectives of the Association. Amendments made to Chapter 202.001 of the Texas Property Code in 2011 clarified the definition of “dedicatory instrument” which was changed to expand it to any document concerning the establishment, maintenance, or operation of a residential subdivision, and it added in 202.006 that additions or amendments to such dedicatory instruments became binding when filed of record. Additionally, the Legislature set up the notice procedures in Section 209.006 and the limitations generally

on the actual collection of fines by any POA. As a result, the source of rule-making power comes from the Bylaws, but the expansion of state regulation on how rules are implemented and how they can be enforced has resulted in many POA’s across the state beginning to use rules more as a means of providing better specificity as to how covenants will be enforced.” There was another letter last week which objected to the process whereby residents can make statements to the Board. Again, there is a great deal of confusion and misinformation about this part of the Board meeting. The three minutes allowed at the beginning of the meeting solely is a courtesy by the Board to hear current concerns from members. Some

organizations don’t allow it at all, and others require members to sign up a week in advance and indicate what they want to talk about. Keep in mind, it is a Board meeting and not a membership meeting, so members do not have the right to discuss particular agenda items when they are being discussed by the Board. That is true under Robert’s Rules of Order as well as the Texas Nonprofit Corporation Act and the Texas Property Code. Hopefully, this helps some of our residents understand the process. If anyone has an issue, I am happy to schedule the time to meet and discuss their concerns and answer questions. The answers may not be what you want to hear, but I will be open and honest with my answers.

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Mark Scott tenders his resignation from City Council

September 15, 2016

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Announces his intention to run for Mayor in 2018 In a statement today, City Councilmember Mark Scott announced his resignation from the Corpus Christi City Council. “I have a great love and passion for our community and its future. Since the late 1980’s, I have been active in moving our community forward through time, energy and leadership. I am proud of my leadership in the community efforts to create a four-year university, Vision 2000’s community based planning effort, and infrastructure projects like Whataburger Field, American Bank Center Arena, JFK Causeway and Packery Channel. After much prayer and with a desire to continue moving our community forward, I am announcing today my intention to run for Mayor in 2018. “I have recently been made aware of a City Charter provision that requires me to resign from City Council to protect my effort to run for Mayor in 2018. After consulting with local City legal expert John Bell, I have decided to heed his counsel that I resign in order to be eligible as a candidate in 2018. As such, I will be resigning from my City Council position effective at 5 pm today. Again, I am doing what I “have to do” in order to do “what I want to do” which is be our City’s Mayor in 2018. “I intend to remain involved in projects that I believe are important to Corpus Christi’s future including military affairs, water planning and economic development. “I love our city and the people that live here. I have been passionately committed to pro-growth initiatives and am proud of the accomplishments during my tenure in office. I am also passionate about solving the city’s problems and have always worked toward solutions that address those problems head on. I plan to spend the next several months meeting with a broad group of citizens across the city to discuss my plans to continue serving our community.

“Thank you to all who have supported me during my tenure as a councilmember. Thank you to the voters for giving me the opportunity to serve. And thank you to the many, many supporters who have urged me to run for Mayor. With your help and support, I look forward to the campaign ahead.” Mark Scott has served as an at-large councilmember since 2009 and has previously served as the District Four councilmember. He currently serves as chair of the City’s Audit Committee and as a member of Military Facilities Task Force and the Coastal Bend Regional Water Planning Group. During his years on the council, he has been president of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and a member of several committees of the Texas Municipal League, the National League of Cities, and the Coastal Bend Council of Governments. He was board secretary for Tex21, a statewide transportation coalition and a board member for the Alliance for Interstate 69 Texas. He held memberships in the Regional Leaders Forum, Corpus Christi Rotary Club and the Corpus Christi Mustangs. Mark serves as a trustee for the Art Museum of South Texas and is a graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi Class XVII. He is past president of Leadership Corpus Christi Alumni, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nueces County, 4UCC and the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Alumni Association. He has previously served on the boards of the Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance, the Association of Texas Leadership Programs and a member of the Texas Lyceum. He was co-founder of Vision 2000, a community-wide planning initiative. Mark is President of San Jacinto Title Services in the Coastal Bend Region where he manages operations and business development for the largest locally owned title business in the region.

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The Island Moon is published every Thursday, Dale Rankin, Editor / Publisher. Total circulation is 10,000 copies. Distribution includes delivery to 4,000 Island homes, free distribution of 3,000 copies in over 50 Padre Island businesses and condos, as well as 600 copies distributed in Flour Bluff, 1,400 copies on Mustang Island and Port Aransas businesses. News articles, photos, display ads, classified ads, payments, etc. may be left at the Moon Office.

On Labor Day around 730 am seven fisherman decided to go fishing at Nighthawk Bay. They were in 3 different 4 wheel drive vehicles and they took the risk of trespassing on private property to drive through about 1 mile of natural grass lands to arrive at the back bay area. !WRONG! Detections systems notified us of the entry. They drove around the picture of the Corpus Christi Police Department NO TRESPASSING and the barricade tape that is printed DO NOT ENTER. The picture of the two police cars arriving on scene was their consequence. All fisherman were issued warnings from the Police Department and the drivers were issued trespass citations from the Texas Park and Wildlife Department. All violators face possible future charges from the Nueces County District Attorney's office plus the possibility of a civil suit for damages to the property caused by the 4 wheel drive vehicles. The message needs to be clear to our communities that trespassing though private and or county own properties will not be tolerated and violators will be prosecuted. The number of grass fires is directly related to the numbers of vehicles driving though dry grass lands to reach fishing spots or the ski basin. These violators put at risk smoking out all the neighborhoods around the Sea Pines areas caused by fires set off from catalytic converters. The fire department has a tough time trying to get access to these areas to fight these fires. There are systems in place that alert us when someone enters these areas. Anytime someone notices a vehicle in these areas they should call 911. I hope this will discourage anyone else thinking of taking this risk. David Pierce

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8. Aransas Wildlife Refuge is the winter home of North America's only remaining flock of whooping cranes. 9. Jalapeno jelly originated in Lake Jackson in 1978. 10. The worst natural disaster US history was in 1900, caused by a hurricane in which over 8,000 lives were lost on Galveston Island. 11. The first word spoken from theMmoon, July 20, 1969, was "Houston " but the Space Center was actually in Clear Lake City at the time. 12. The King Ranch in South Texas is larger than Rhode Island. 13. Tropical Storm Claudette brought a US rainfall record of 43" in 24 hours in and around Alvin in July of 1979. 14. Texas is the only state to enter the US by TREATY, (known as the Constitution of 1845 by the Republic of Texas to enter the Union) instead of by annexation. This allows the Texas Flag to fly at the same height as the US Flag, and Texas may choose to divide into five states. 15. A Live Oak tree near Fulton is estimated to be 1500 years old. 16. Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state. 17. Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. There is no period in Dr Pepper. 18. Texas has had six capital cities: Washington-on-the Brazos, Harrisburg , Galveston, Velasco, West Columbia and Austin 19. The Capitol Dome in Austin is the only dome in the US which is taller than the Capitol Building in Washington, DC (by 7 feet). 20. The San Jacinto Monument is the tallest free standing monument in the world and it is taller than the Washington Monument. 21. The name 'Texas' comes from the Hasini Indian word ‘tejas' meaning "friends". Tejas is NOT Spanish for Texas. 22. The State Mascot is the Armadillo. An interesting bit of trivia about the armadillo is they always have four babies. They have one egg, which splits into four, and they either have four males or four females.

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23. The first domed stadium in the US was the Astrodome in Houston

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24. The Beck family ranch land grant is one days ride by horse (25 miles) in each direction from the headquarters.

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25. The name of the XIT ranch in Dalhart Texas stands for "ten in texas". That means 10 counties in Texas!

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Cutting the Line Editor's Note There are responses to our question: "Would you pay $250 to be able to jump ahead in the ferry line?"from our Facebook page. Just as long as that amount collected is deducted from the dot budget for the ferry landings. Great idea, I've always said the ferry should be self-funded. Casey Byrd That would be totally unfair to all, it is a dumb Idea, NO CUTS in line. John and Caren Mayer Will it be implemented both ways? Going to and from Port A? If so sign me up. Gary Bubba Brandenberger No. Blaine Anderson If Port A is in a hurry build a bridge! Bill Murphy .

Texas Tidbits Island Moon, There are a few facts hidden in here that everyone should enjoy about Texas. You must check them all or miss the couple that I consider to be “RIP_SNORTIN” without being censored! #s 14 & 22 r my favorites. 1.Port Arthur to El Paso: 889 miles. Port Arthur to Chicago: 770 miles 2.Brownsville to Texline (north of Amarillo ): 956 miles. Texline to Canada : 960 miles 3. El Paso is closer to California than to

(1) Just one God. (2) Honor yer Ma & Pa. (3) No telling tales or gossipin'. (4) Git yourself to church meeting. (5) Put nothin' before God. (6) No foolin' around with another fellow's gal. (7) No killin'. (8) Watch yer mouth. (9) Don't take what ain't yers. (10) Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff. Did y'all git all that? Our Liberty is insured by 4 Boxes! The Ballot Box. The Jury Box. The Soap Box. The Cartridge Box. John

Dumped Pup Gets Adopted A Male puppy found wandering near the POA office on Fortuna Bay on Monday. He was picked up by a lady on Monday and then dumped again on Tuesday morning. The poor little brown & white puppy with green eyes was finally taken in late Tuesday by a couple that recently moved to the Island and is expecting their first child in December. Thank You to the generous couple who opened their home to the abandoned little fellow

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New Advertisers Basketball in the Park - David Saldana is trying to start up men’s basketball games at an Island Park for ages 30-99. If interested email him at saldanad@yahoo.com.

Business Briefs JB’s Food Truck is for sale all inclusive and ready to hit the streets for $34,000. Email Brigitte at Bkazenmayer@gmail.com. The Ban the Bag proposal to eliminate single use plastic bags from being used by Island stores is going before the city council on October 25th. Islander David Pierce has begun a petition drive in support of the ban. The petition can be signed at Surfside Sandwich Shoppe, Whitecap Liquor, Padre Pizzeria or Ace Hardware. The Island United Political Action Committee Mayor/District 4 Endorsement Night will be held Monday, September 19th 6:30 pm at the Holiday Inn. Mikel May’s Beachside Grill at Bob Hall Pier has football game day specials including domestic beer pitchers for $8, buckets for $12 and drafts $2. Frozen margaritas are $3 and Long Island iced tea for $4. There are appetizer specials and there is a weekly pick the winning team’s contest where you can win a free appetizer. The short turning lane on Commodore/ SPID will be extended to allow for more cars. Work should begin in a few weeks. The First Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament in the Coastal Bend will be held at the beach south of Bob Hall Pier on Saturday, September 24th. The Captain’s meeting will be held at the Boathouse Bar & Grill September 23rd at 5 pm. Sign up at extremekayakfishingtournament.org/texas. html or contact Maria Hector at 954-6610175 for more info. The Aqaurius traffic light contractor has told city staff they are a few weeks behind but the project should be completed by the end of 2016. Doc’s Seafood & Steaks has lunch specials and $2 house margaritas from 11 am – 5 pm. You can view their menu on their Facebook page. You can dine in or pick up by land or sea. Jet Boat Port A docked behind the Back Porch offers the ultimate boat ride with 360 degree turns and power slides. Call 749-6969 for more info. The Boathouse Bar & Grill has Saturday and Sunday beer and drink specials including $3 rum, whiskey and vodka drinks. Domestic beer pitchers are $9 and buckets $13. Wings and sliders are $6 and you can get $5 off a $30 check with their ad in this issue. Mad Meats has closed its doors. CVS now has flu shots available.

Island Obituary

Howard E. Butt, Jr. Frequent Island visitor and brother of H-E-B CEO Charles Butt passed away Sunday evening at the age of 89. For many decades Howard Butt, Jr. served as President of the H.E. Butt Foundation and as Vice Chairman of the H-E-B Board. H-E-B is the largest family-owned company in Texas, led by family members who include Butt’s brother, Chairman and CEO Charles Butt, Howard Butt III and Stephen Butt. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of my brother, Howard,” said Charles Butt, H-E-B CEO. “His decades of inspired leadership, philanthropy and humanitarian efforts will forever be missed by our family and those he impacted across the U.S.” Born in Kerrville, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1927, Butt grew up in the food business founded by his grandmother, Florence, in 1905. He attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, graduated in 1947 with a degree in business, and soon afterward married his longtime sweetheart, Barbara Dan Gerber. While working in the family business, Howard, Jr., continued to pursue spiritual endeavors, creating the Layman’s Leadership Institute with evangelist Billy Graham, which hosted national faithbased programs for business professionals. In recognition of his efforts on behalf of workers, Butt was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to the first Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity. In 1982, Butt was selected to assume the presidency of the H.E. Butt Foundation, which was founded in 1933 by Howard Butt Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Butt. As one of the earliest private foundations in Texas, the H.E. Butt Foundation served as a vehicle for philanthropic contributions to south Texas communities, and in 1954 acquired 1,900 acres in the rural Texas Hill Country to provide free outdoor camping facilities for underprivileged children. After Howard, Jr. took on leadership of the foundation, he was able to greatly expand his parents’ vision, serving more than 20,000 campers each year – almost one million to date – including from churches and other non-profit groups. He also established the Laity Lodge Retreat Center in the Texas Hill Country west of San Antonio. As a bridge builder between the secular and religious worlds, Butt is perhaps best remembered for nationally convening groups from all walks of life for intellectual discussion and inspired reflection.

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Bridge Cont. from A1 inside the zone since 2001, which covers the area surrounding Packery Channel and most commercial property on The Island; it does not include any residential property. That property tax revenue, instead of going into the city’s General Fund, is earmarked for projects inside the boundaries of the zone, including maintenance and dredging of the Packery Channel, the proposed Six Pack of improvement projects around the channel and potential revenue generators like the Water Exchange Bridge which is expected to spark large-scale development on both sides of the SPID corridor. The bridge, which as currently designed, will consist of three concrete spans of about 40-feet each, the center span straddling a waterway with 14-feet of clearance, would connect Lake Padre to the existing canal system on the west side of The Island. The two adjacent spans would cover pedestrian cart paths which would allow public access to a proposed 6500-foot retail and resort corridor stretching from the Schlitterbahn waterpark on the west to development on the east side of Lake Padre, with pedestrian connections to the Michael J. Ellis Seawall. In their Tuesday vote ISAC members placed several conditions on use of the TIRZ money. First, all of the $6.5 million in available bond money must be expended on the project before any TIRZ money could be used. Further, a proposed Memorandum of Understanding must guarantee that Developer Paul Schexnailder whose companies own the land on both sides of the bridge will complete the bulkheading and pedestrian access structures before final approval of the bridge. Assistant City Manager Jay Ellington told the ISAC Tuesday that the MOU is currently under “final negotiations.” “We are not going to build a bridge to nowhere,” Ellington said. “An agreement for completion of the bulkheads and the channel under the bridge must be in place before work begins on the bridge itself. And we want to make sure there is good public access to the walkway. We hope to have the MOU finished within the next seven to ten days, and we expect to be ready to go to bids in the six to eight weeks.” The canals leading to the bridge site on each side of the SPID roadway are already in place and their bulkheading is required under Schexnailder’s permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He has also in the past few months done the groundwork for development in the area around Lake Padre. “We currently have an agreement to use the Hilton flag at the marina on Lake Padre and it is currently under design,” Schexnailder said Wednesday. “We have a 200-unit apartment complex for the marina that is also in design and waiting for platting, streets, and utilities. We are already under construction on the townhomes at Barefoot Dunes at the end of Whitecap, and we are in discussions with operators for retail, entertainment, and dining operators.” The final decision on funding for the bridge must come from the Board of Directors of the TIRZ which is made up of the members of the city council plus representatives from other entities including, the Del Mar College District, Flour Bluff ISD, Nueces County, the Port of Corpus Christi and the Nueces County Hospital District. “We want to make sure that using TIRZ money for the bridge does not impair our ability to fund improvements around Packery Channel or maintenance and dredging of Packery Channel,” said Libby Edwards, chair of the ISAC. “We see this as an economic development project for The Island and we think it will be the best use of the money with regards to generating economic development.” The ISAC is an advisory board to the city council but council members have said previously they would not move forward on final funding for the bridge without a recommendation from the ISAC. Ellington said Tuesday he expects to put the matter before the city council for a vote by mid-October.

Candidates Cont. from A1 the Candidate Endorsement evenings and the Candidate Forum evening that the Island United Political Action Committee are sponsoring as follows: September 19th, Mayor and District 4 City Council Endorsements– 6:30 – 8:00 PM September 26th, At Large City Council Endorsements – 6:30 – 8:00 PM October 3rd, FBISD and Del Mar Information and Forum – 6:30 – 8:00 PM

All of the meetings will all be held at the Holiday Inn on North Padre Island. There are three ways to vote in the IUPAC Candidate Endorsement. Eligibility - Only registered voter residing in Precincts 40, 81, and registered voters in Precinct 19 who are eligible to vote in Corpus Christi elections are eligible to vote in the PAC endorsement process.

Voting options: 1) In person at Endorsement Night (the highly preferred method.) Those attending should bring their voter registration card and an ID so that we can confirm that they are registered to vote. 2) If a person is unable to make Endorsement Night, they may obtain and cast a ballot in person at the POA Office during the office's regular business hours. Ballots must be completed in full and require name, voter registration number, address, phone number, and a signature. If not completed in full, the ballot will not be counted. Ballots delivered in bulk will not be accepted. 3) If a member of the PAC is unable to attend Endorsement Night, and unable to cast an early voting ballot at the POA Office, they may vote via email provided that they have an email that has already been registered with the PAC (for example, they signed up at a previous event such as a meet and greet, or forum). Email votes must be sent to IslandUnitedPAC@gmail. com, and voters must provide name, address, phone number, and voter registration number, along with their vote in the body of the email. Votes cast by email may only contain votes for candidates being considered at the next immediate Endorsement Night (either Mayor and City Council District 4, or City Council AtLarge...not both at the same time). Early voting, at the POA Office and by email, will begin Thursday, 15 September, and run through 3 pm on Monday, 19 September, for the Mayor and City Council District 4 Endorsement. Early voting, at the POA Office and by email, will begin Thursday, 22 September, and run through 3 pm on Monday, 26 September, for the City Council At-Large Endorsement.

$15,000 in Art Grants Available Workshops Offered. Application Deadline October 14 The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission is now accepting Arts Grant applications to provide arts and cultural projects that make our city a more attractive cultural destination to visitors. Applications are for matching grants of up to $15,000. Art Grants are available to 501c3 non-profit corporations and tax-exempt communityoriented organizations providing arts programs and activities within Corpus Christi. The funding source for the Arts Grant Program is the Hotel Occupancy Tax. All programs and activities submitted must meet state requirements to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry before being considered for an award. All nonprofit organizations interested in applying for an Arts Grant are encouraged to attend one of the following Workshops: September 14 from 9–11:30am or September 15 from 2–4:30pm; 5:30–7:30pm. Space is limited. To register for a workshop, please call 361-826-3460. Application deadline is 5pm on October 14, 2016. Apply online at www.ccparkandrec.com (click ‘Arts & Culture’). For more information, send an email to tessa@cctexas.com .

“Shine for Life” Seeks Volunteers The first annual car wash being held on October 29th, 2016 in the parking lot of the IGA Grocery store in Port Aransas will have food, Music, Raffles and much more. For a minimum of a ten dollar donation you will be treated to a car wash. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be donated to the fight against cancer, the fight against hunger and to support “Marlins in Action.” The event is being organized by Mark and Saundra Jorgensen who have lost loved ones to cancer. If you would like to volunteer or sign up to play a short set of music please call Mark at 361-429-6883.

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Record Numbers Will Conquer the Coast Approximately 2,000 Cyclists to Participate in 13th Annual Event A record number of riders are expected for this Saturday’s 13th Annual H-E-B Conquer the Coast. The event, which is owned by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Foundation and produced by Ryan Sanders Entertainment and High Five Events, has continued to grow every year – including a record 1,701 registrations last year. As of 5PM yesterday, 1,745 cyclists had already registered for one of this year’s three rides (Cheniere 65Mile, 21-Mile and 10-Mile). The Cheniere 65-Mile is a challenge for even the most seasoned cyclist, this is the course that separates the joy riders from the die-hards. As you make your way over the Harbor Bridge within the first mile, you realize this is no ordinary ride. Once complete, you’ll make an entire loop around Corpus Christi Bay. But not before you take in all the scenery along the way. The shore is lined with eclectic, friendly cities each with their own unique charm. The 21-Mile course is for those looking to push themselves a little harder. This ride will take you the entire length of Ocean Drive past the Island University of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and near the gates of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. It’s perfect for intermediate level riders using comfort bikes, hybrids or mountain bikes. The 10-Mile course is a leisurely ride down Ocean Drive. Beautiful homes on one side and the scenic views of the bay on the other side. It’s perfect for less experienced riders, younger riders and families. It’s long enough to push yourself without overdoing it. There have been several significant announcements and improvements to this year’s event. Here’s what riders can expect for 2016: NEW DIGS / BETTER ROUTES - This year cyclists will have new digs when they start and finish their ride, and for those braving the big Cheniere 65-mile ride around Corpus Christi Bay, they will get to cruise through Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The Start/Finish area for this year’s Conquer the Coast moves to Corpus Christi’s Bayfront Park. The park, located in the Sports, Entertainment and Arts District of Corpus Christi, features wind turbines, water efficient landscaping, and shade structures. One of the most outstanding features is the interactive fountain which includes a shallow pool with small waves and spouts that spray water in continually changing patterns. Bayfront Park is located in front of the American Bank Center on Shoreline. Parking will be in the American Bank Center parking lot and gravel lots near to the start/finish. Other significant route changes include a portion of the Cheniere 65 mile ride going through Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. On base, riders can see up close the largest

tenant organization on the installation, Corpus Christi Army Depot, a facility known as the core of Army aviation’s maintenance, repair and overhaul for helicopters, engines and their components. NAS Corpus Christi is also home to Training Air Wing FOUR, which consists of four separate training squadrons. Participants may be able to view the many orange and white training aircraft located at Truax Field – the T-6B Texan II, T-44A and T-44C Pegasus and TC-12B Huron – all aircraft utilized by Training Wing FOUR. FERRY GOOD IMPROVEMENT Officials from Conquer the Coast and the Texas Department of Transportation announced changes to the transportation system including one dedicated ferry specifically for Conquer the Coast participants. The dedicated ferry will allow 144 riders per trip with an average turnaround time of 15 minutes between each trip. GIVING BACK - In addition to LIVESTRONG, proceeds generated by the 13th Annual Conquer the Coast benefit the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which helps develop leaders and entrepreneurs in Corpus Christi, as well as the Texas A&MCorpus Christi Islander Athletic Fund and various cycling organizations throughout the Coastal Bend including Bikes for Kids and BikeTexas. COOL JERSEY - The front of this year’s jersey features images of the iconic Harbor Bridge and legendary USS Lexington as the sun begins to rise over Corpus Christi Bay. The back of the jersey features a colorful map of the entire route around the bay including all the cities and communities the ride goes through including Portland, Ingleside, Aransas Pass, Port Aransas and Padre Island. It also includes fun images of the ferry in Port Aransas (that riders get to enjoy along the route) - as well as a nod to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi – where the ride will once again travel through after a several year absence. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN – Longtime Conquer the Coast Steering Committee member Andy Heines will be honored at this year’s event. Heines passed away on Monday, July 25. He never regained consciousness after being struck by a vehicle while he was bicycling on the morning of July 20. #ThisOnesForAndy. Packet pick-up and late registration takes place on Friday from 11AM-7PM at Brewster Street Icehouse. For more information, including registration, schedule and maps, visit, www.conquerthecoast. org. You can also stay up-to-date with the latest event information on Facebook and Twitter.

Red Tide Update Water samples collected at Malaquite Beach on Monday, Sept. 12th indicated the density of Karenia brevis (the organism responsible for Red Tide) is now 60 cells/ml (cells/milliliter). This has dropped from a previous reading last Friday of 120 cells/ml. Though it is currently not nearly as bad as it was last year, due to multiple factors they are unable to determine how long this is going to last and how it will progress. If you have asthma or other respiratory issues they do not recommend that you visit the beach during a Red Tide event. Same precautions should be extended to the very young, the elderly, and pets. Red Tide is a HAB, or a harmful algal bloom, of small planktonic organisms called Karenia brevis. It is always present in the Gulf waters at very low levels (about 1-2 cells/ml), however, when it experiences a bloom, or a sudden population growth due to warm waters and an abundance of nutrients, it can quickly become a health issue. Karenia brevis produces a toxin that affects the nervous system of fish, primarily in their respiratory systems, causing them to drown which can result in large fish kills. These same toxins can become aerosolized from wave action and can cause respiratory issues in humans and other land animals.

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Stuff I Heard on the Island By Dale Rankin

The political season is upon us and in fact the 2018 political season kicked off this week too as just before press time we received the announcement we include in this issue that longtime council member Mark Scott, who is now At-Large but was once our representative from District 4 has resigned his council seat in order to give him a clear field to run for Mayor in 2018.

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I spent a good part of Tuesday listening to the City Manager and most of the Corpus Christi City Council do verbal contortions to justify raising taxes for the fifth straight year. Some parts were entertaining, others simply sad. The current council, with two exceptions, seems to actuate progress with increased spending. We got off lighter this year than in recent years with only a 4.01% hit but cumulatively we have had a 29% increase going back the last four years. But this year was different. In past years the council has tried to pass off the notion that there was no tax increase because the Tax Rate stayed the same even as the Effective Tax Rate – in effect the amount of tax money raised – rose due to higher evaluations. They all knew it wasn’t true but as long as they stuck together on the company line they had room to hide from the truth. Not after Tuesday. District 1 Councilwoman Carolyn Vaughn made the Mayor, Mark Scott, District 5 Councilman Rudy Garza, and District 4 Councilwoman Colleen McIntyre go on record explain to taxpayers why they are raising taxes. The explanations ran the gamut from the sublime to the ridiculous, my favorite being that if property taxes aren’t’ raised there won’t be enough money to service the debt once the maximum amount that can be borrowed under the city’s debt limit is reached. In other words, our policy is to spend more money to borrow more money. If that worked in the Real World the Island Moon could be as big as the New York Times.

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Think of it this way; if the appraised value of your house goes up do you then require more city services? Do you use more water or flush your toilet more often, require more police service, or drive your car more? That assumption has been the underpinning of previous councils as they raised taxes – more property value more demand on city services. An argument that is hollow on its face. But for the first time I can remember there was pushback Tuesday on a tax hike at city hall. Vaughn pointed out that as a business person when business slows down she cuts costs.

On the other hand, his opponent Greg Smith I have known for several years through his service on several organizations and his six years of service on the Island Strategic Action Committee where he was also the Chairman. For the past several months Smith and I have been poring over budget numbers and have discovered some telling things. The city’s pension system, as he says, is “somewhere between Social Security and Medicare” in terms of solvency. The actuaries say the city’s pension fund needs $1 billion in assets to be solvent – it currently has $750 million. In order for the system to right itself it must earn a 7% return on the $750 million – actually 9% since the account manager is paid 2% of the earnings. And that is one top of the approximately $6 million per year already being paid into the system to cover increased annual accrued costs. The city is an $800 million per year jigsaw puzzle where any move – whether it be tax increase, tax cut, or revenue shortfall has ramifications in other areas. The city’s annual cost of debt service alone is $76 million. It is a complicated problem that takes years to understand and Smith has put in the time. If experience has value in the race then Smith is the obvious choice but the final decision will be made by Island voters Monday night at the Island United Political Action Committee candidate endorsements. I encourage everyone to attend and make your voice heard. There is a lot going on around our Island and the person we send to city hall from our district is our best hope for a seat at the table and a fair shake.

Island residents can vote in five positions for the Corpus Christi City Council; Mayor, Three At-Large seats, and District 4.

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There are two candidates for the District 4 seat being vacated by Ms. McIntyre. One is Dr. Lloyd Stegemann, a local bariatric surgeon who I have met only once, and he seems like a very nice guy. He has no real experience in city affairs that I am aware of but in this election cycle that might be an advantage.

two-year terms. Early voting is from October 24 through November 4.

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District 4 Council race

Here is a list of candidates for local races on the November 8th ballot.

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In the end Vaughn and At-Large Councilman Michael Hunter voted against the budget because it raises taxes. The rest – with the exception of McIntyre who had left the meeting when the vote was taken – voted in favor. We Islanders can’t vote for Vaughn but we can vote for Hunter.

The District 4 seat will have a new face after City Councilwoman Colleen McIntyre has announced she will not seek re-election. Two candidates are seeking the position: Businessman, and former Chairman of the Island Strategic Action Committee Greg Smith, who also is the CEO of Pioneer RV; and Dr. Lloyd Stegemann, a surgeon.

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Instead, the council facing a mid-year falloff of $8 million in sales tax revenue doubled down and voted 6-2 to raise property tax to avoid having to cut. Cuts are never really part of the discussion. More than 60% of the budget, all of the property tax and sales tax money, goes to public safety and cuts in that area are politically painful.

List of candidates for November Election

In the mayoral race Mayor Nelda Martinez is seeking re-election, challenged by Dan McQueen, an engineer who ran against Martinez in 2014.

ON THE WATERFRONT

The most crowded race this year will be for the three at-large positions, where eight people will be candidates and Island voters can vote for three candidates and the three top vote getters will win seats. City Councilman Mark Scott, who currently serves in an at-large position, has met his term limits leaving only two incumbents in the race.

In the races for seats on the Flour Bluff Independent School District Board where candidates run in At-Large seats the candidate are: Place 1 Steve Ellis (Incumbent) Running uncontested Place 3 Flo East, and Jeff Rank Current Place 3 Board Member, Dan Suckley, is not running for re-election Place 6 Stephan Noack Jennifer Welp Current Place 6 Board Member, Richard Pittman, is not running for re-election Place 7 Michael Morgan (Incumbent) Running uncontested Property taxes for the FBISD account for half of the property taxes paid by Island property owners. Del Mar College Board of Directors

The candidates are: Current at-large City Councilman Chad Magill who is seeking reelection, and City Councilman Michael Hunter - appointed to an at-large position on the council after Lillian Riojas moved to San Antonio earlier this year.

Five candidates filed for Three Del Mar College Regents Seats where one At-Large and Districts 2 and 5 seats up for election. A total of five individuals filed for a place on the ballot for the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents November election. Three seats––which include one At-Large, District 2 and District 5 seats.

Challengers include: Dr. Jimie Owsley, a medical doctor; John Garcia, a director of sales; and Paulette Guajardo, an independent insurance agent; Reynaldo "Ray" Madrigal, who is retired and also ran for an At-Large position in 2014; Joe McComb, a former councilman and County Commissioner; and Margareta Fratila, a business consultant who also ran for the same position in 2014. For nine council seats, there are 19 candidates.

On the DMC Board of Regents, five regents represent specific geographic districts while four serve At-Large. The Del Mar College District includes all the area in the Calallen, Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, Tuloso-Midway and West Oso Independent School Districts. Candidates will draw for their place on the ballot Monday, August 29, at noon in the Isensee Board Room, Harvin Student Center, Del Mar College East Campus.

The top three vote getters in the At-Large race will win seats; voters can vote for three candidates and winners need only a plurality of votes not a majority. Council members serve for two-year terms and earn an annual salary of $6,000. The mayor earns a $9,000 annual salary and also serves

District 2 (6-year term) Susan Hutchinson District 5 (6-year term): Ed Bennett, Jim Boggs Candidates for At-large (6-year term) Trey McCampbell, Laurie Turner Boggs, Hutchinson and McCampbell are currently serving on the Del Mar College Board of Regents.

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City staff members told the Island Strategic Action Committee Tuesday that the contractor working to redesign the Aquarius/SPID intersection for the installation of a new traffic light “is a few weeks behind” and has been notified by the city that he needs to move ahead on the project. The redesign of the intersection and the addition of the traffic light are in anticipation of a 105-room motel and retail development on the east side of the intersection. That project’s developer paid for about $426,000 for his portion of the $1.5 million project. Currently the route from Aquarius onto SPID is blocked. The work is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2016.

City staffers said Tuesday that work is soon to begin to lengthen the world’s shortest left turn lane at the Commodores/SPID intersection. The project went out to bids on September 11 and a contract is expected in the next few weeks with work to begin soon after. The work will remove some of the center median at the site in order to make room for more vehicles in the newly constructed lane.

‘Beam Me Up Scotty’-Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary”

By Dotson Lewis

Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: September 8th was the 50th anniversary of the airing on television of the first episode of Star Trek. As Gene Roddenberry’s franchise boldly soldiers into its sixth decade, I have picked out a few things that I believe wouldn’t exist without his greatest enterprise. Eric D. Snider and Dwayne Day contributed to this article. Also thanks to a family member for reminding me of this very important anniversary (you know who you are).

Star Trek Caused, Inspired or Influenced Life It was half a century ago, in Earth years, that pop culture and real science were first struck by the bold, influential rays of Star Trek. When the original series (canceled after three seasons; devoted cult following afterward, you know the story) premiered in the fall of 1966, no one would have guessed it would become a multimedia franchise juggernaut, much less that it would still be growing 50 years later. And yet here we are. To honor Trek’s golden jubilee, officially Sept. 8, here is a partial list of things it caused, inspired, or influenced in its long, prosperous life. 1967: Martin Luther King Jr. personally implores Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura) to stay on the show rather than leave and pursue a Broadway career as she had planned. Calling himself her “greatest fan,” King “said something along the lines of ‘Nichelle, whether you like it or not, you have become a symbol. If you leave, they can replace you with a blondehaired white girl, and it will be like you were never there. What you’ve accomplished, for all of us, will only be real if you stay.’ That got

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unsuccessful) attempt to attract more viewers. 1976: In response to a massive letter-writing campaign, NASA changes the name of its first space shuttle from Constitution to Enterprise. 1977: A very, very popular movie with the word Star in its title is released. There was bad blood between some of the fans of these two franchises and we don’t mean to suggest that Star Trek deserves ALL the credit; but George Lucas said: “Star Trek softened up the entertainment arena so that Star Wars could come along and stand on its shoulders.” The influence went both directions: the success of Star Wars is what made Paramount interested in making a Star Trek movie. 1978: Mork & Mindy, a sitcom about an alien living with a human woman in Colorado, begins its four-year run on ABC. Mork’s hand gesture for “nanu-nanu” is the same as Spock’s Vulcan salute, and his space suit (which he wears at the end of each episode when he calls home) is an actual Star Trek hand-me-down. In the fourth season, when Mork acquires transporter technology, a brief malfunction causes a confused William Shatner to materialize. 1979: NASA taps Nichelle Nichols to help recruit women and minorities for the space program. Aware that many qualified candidates have applied and been rejected, Nichols tells

BBB offers credit card tips for college students By Kelly Trevino Regional Director, Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau

As a college student, you’ve probably started to receive credit card offers in the mail. Although a credit card can be great to have in case of an emergency or to build your credit, it can also get you in a hole that can be hard to climb out of. Before you apply for a credit card, Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin offers every day tips and advice to avoid credit card fraud. According to ConsumerUnion.org, credit card companies are successful at marketing credit cards to college students. Most college students have a clean credit history, which is appealing to both credit card companies and thieves. As you head back to campus, beware of the freebies that are offered at back-to-school tables and fairs if you sign up for a credit card. Be careful when giving out your personal information to someone you don’t know. Instead, do some research first, and only sign up using secure websites. Credit card companies use these “easy credit” traps because they know how busy students can get and how easy it is to miss a payment. Credit card debt can be difficult to pay back, especially when you add interest and late fee charges into the mix. If you’re charging more than you can afford to pay back at the end of the month, consider thinking twice about signing up for a card that could do more harm than good. However, credit cards can be useful—in the case of an emergency, shopping online, paying for gas and for establishing good credit. Good credit makes it easier to get approved for loans, buying a car and signing a lease. BBB advises students who are considering applying for a credit card, or who already have one, to use it wisely, as credit cards can offer more protection in case your card is stolen or used fraudulently. To protect yourself against credit card fraud, your BBB and the FTC offer the following tips:

Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura)-Now

Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura)Then me thinking, I saw that this was bigger than just me,” Nichols said. 1968: NBC receives some 115,000 fan letters begging for Star Trek to remain on-air, up from the 29,000 received the first season. It’s not the first time that a letter-writing campaign has saved a TV show, but it represented the highest volume of mail to date and set a precedent for the future. 1969: The show’s cancellation is announced in February; the final episode airs in June. But in the meantime, the show starts playing around the country in syndication, often as counterprogramming for the networks’ six P.M. newscasts. In syndication, Star Trek gains more momentum and viewers than it ever hoped for on NBC, and another precedent, the post-death popularity boost, is set. 1970: Leonard Nimoy releases his fifth and final album, The New World of Leonard Nimoy, featuring covers like “I Walk the Line,” “Proud Mary,” and “Everybody’s Talkin’” (from Midnight Cowboy). While his previous records had plenty of Spock-like touches, this one is all Nimoy. Strangely, he declines to pursue a career in singing. 1971: A high schooler named Mike Mayfield starts programming what would become the first Star Trek computer game (and one of the first popular computer games of any kind). Unsurprisingly, many early computer users are Star Trek fans, so the game spreads like wildfire. 1972: The first major Star Trek fan convention is held in New York, drawing 3,000 people. The third one, in 1974, would draw some 21,000 fans, including the 6,000 who were turned away at the door. Fan conventions, long a part of scifi and fantasy, now start to become massive, lucrative operations. 1973: Gene Roddenberry returns to TV with Genesis II, a sci-fi series set on a future, postapocalyptic Earth. CBS airs the pilot episode as a TV movie, gets great ratings, and orders more episodes. Before they can be produced, however, CBS airs Planet of the Apes, gets even better ratings, and decides to go with a Planet of the Apes TV series instead. “Damn you! Damn you all to hell!”--words spoken by Charlton Heston at the end of the first Apes movie. 1974: Star Trek: The Animated Series airs its 22nd and final episode, cutting short what producers had hoped would be a five-year mission in the series. There is a silver lining, though: it’s the first Star Trek to win an Emmy after the original series went 0-for-13 in nominations. 1975: Space: 1999 begins its two-year run on British television. Patterned at first after 2001: A Space Odyssey, by Season 2 it would be imitating Star Trek in a desperate (and

Luke Skywalker, Princesses Leia, Han Solo *Pictured above are three members of the Star Wars Cast- Left to Right.

NASA she’ll help, but if they continue to turn down every woman and minority who applies, “I will be your worst nightmare.” NASA wisely avoids angering Lieutenant Uhura, and the space program becomes more diverse. 1980: Star Trek: The Motion Picture, released in December 1979 to mixed reviews but a record-breaking opening weekend, finishes its American theatrical run with a whopping $82 million (more than $270 million in 2016 ticket prices), though it cost $35 million to make. Paramount execs would learn their lesson: Star Trek II’s budget is set at $11 million. 1981: The last episode of live-action kids’ show Jason of Star Command airs on CBS. James Doohan appeared in the first 16 episodes, making it even more obvious where the show got its inspiration. 1982: T.J. Hooker premieres on ABC, starring Shatner as the title cop. While we can’t know for sure what would have happened to Shatner’s career without Star Trek, it’s unlikely the creators of T.J. Hooker would have been sufficiently aware of him to cast him in a lead role. 1984: Lest fans who were heartbroken by Spock’s death in The Wrath of Khan forsake the franchise, Star Trek III is given a hopeful subtitle: The Search for Spock.

Report lost cards and incorrect charges immediately. Call the card issuer as soon as you realize your card has been lost or stolen. Many companies have toll-free numbers and 24-hour service to deal with this. Once you

report the loss or theft, the law says you have no additional responsibility for charges you didn’t make; however, your liability for each card lost or stolen is $50. Don’t lend your card to anyone. And don’t leave your cards, receipts or statements around your home or office. When you no longer need them, shred them before throwing them away. Also, never leave a purse or wallet on a chair or table unattended, even to save a seat. If you can, carry your cards separately from your wallet, in case of theft. Write down important numbers. Make copies of the front and back of each credit card and store in a safe place in your home. Write down the customer service contact number (and even store it in your phone) to report lost or stolen cards. Request a new card if you notice unauthorized charges. Fraudulent charges mean your card information has been compromised. Be on the safe side and request a new card. Remember to check statements regularly and carefully. Never sign a blank charge slip. Draw lines through blank spaces on charge slips above the total so the amount can't be changed. Use caution when ordering online or over the phone. Always be cautious about disclosing your account number on the phone or online unless you know the person you are dealing with represents a reputable company. Use a credit card instead of a debit card for online purchases. Activate text updates. Contact the card company to be notified by text when charges are posted to the credit card account. Monitor balances over the phone by calling the number on the back of the card. Kelly Trevino is the regional director for the Corpus Christi/Victoria area of Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. Kelly is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. You can reach her by phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@corpuschristi.bbb.org.

September and October Activities at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute 9/17/16, International Coastal Cleanup Come lend a hand and join us with a jetty clean-up! Meet this Saturday, September 17th at 10 am, Marine Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas.

moderate distances in rough terrain. Please bring water, insect repellent, sun protection, and wear long pants. Reserve your spot with Nicole Pringle (361)749-3153 or email npringle@austin.utexas.edu

9/24/16, National Estuaries Day – Join us for free hands-on activities, guest presentations, and cake cutting to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Mission-Aransas Reserve. The festivities are from 12 - 5 p.m., 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas.

10/27/16 – 3/9/17; Film and Discussion Series - Come, relax and learn about marine science every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Marine Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas.

0/1/16, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Annual Cleanup Event – Calling all volunteers: come aboard the Skimmer vessel to help clean the shoreline of the Refuge before the Whooping Cranes arrive. Saturday, October 1st, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; RSVP is required and lunch will be provided. Volunteers should be willing to walk

10/29/16, Halloween Hands-On-Habitat – Participants will learn about our estuaries through a hands-on, interactive program. Join us for a Halloween twist; kids bring your adults too! Meet Saturday, October 29th at 10 am, Marine Science Education Center, 855 East Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas. Reserve your spot with Nicole Pringle (361)749-3153 or email npringle@austin.utexas.edu

1985: The Klingon Dictionary is published, mainly for the use of actors and writers within the Star Trek franchise. It is eventually made available to the general public, selling more than 300,000 copies. 1987: Three Men and a Baby is the highestgrossing film of the year. It was directed by Leonard Nimoy, who’d proven his bona fides by directing Star Trek III and IV. 1988: By the end of its first season, The Next Generation is the most-watched scripted series in first-run syndication. (Game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! were ahead of it.) T.N.G. is also the first hour-long drama to begin life in syndication (as opposed to moving there from a network), defying conventional wisdom that only half-hour sitcoms and game shows worked in that format. By 1994, there are 20 hour-long syndicated dramas on the air. 1989: A newly reformatted Pittsburgh radio station draws attention to its new call letters, W-N-R-J, by playing Information Society’s “What’s on Your Mind” and then, when the song gets to the sample of Mr. Spock saying “pure energy” (N-R-J, get it?), repeating that sample on a loop for 25 hours. A listener, fearing something terrible has happened at the station called 911. Dotson’s Other Note: *I am sure all of you Monkeys know the actors’ names. Were you a “trekkie”? Star Trek's influence on numerous people was chronicled in a light-hearted documentary, “Trekkies.” Popular phrases from the original series such as "Beam me up, Scotty," have entered broad popular use, usually in some kind of comedic or ironic context. However, occasionally journalists and fans have oversold the show, claiming that it has inspired such devices as cell phones and even naval architecture. But Star Trek has clearly influenced many diverse aspects of human behavior. Your thoughts regarding this or any articles appearing in The Island Moon are greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading and commenting on Senior Moments. I can be reached at dlewis1@stx.rr.com and/or Land Line: 361-949-7681 Cell: 530-748-8475. Please Note: The next Veterans Roundtable Meeting will be Tuesday, September 20th, 9-11 AM, 3209 S. Staples. All Veterans, their families and anyone interested in Veterans affairs, are invited. Coffee & doughnuts are provided. Hope to see you there. Hang in there/Have fun!

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The Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament will take place at Bob Hall Pier, Saturday September 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to benefit the Texas Sealife Center. The latest and hottest extreme sport has drawn major attention from all over the USA as registrations are coming in from Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, the Carolinas, Alabama, Oklahoma, New York and all over the State of Texas. This sport attracts all extreme fishermen for the excitement of using paddle power instead of motor power and being solely on your own when fighting monster fish on a small plastic boat. Online Registration is open until midnight September 16, 2016 and all anglers registering online receive a free long sleeve Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament Shirt worth $25. Registration also will be open at the Captain’s Meeting taking place at the Boathouse Bar and Grill in Corpus Christi Friday September 23rd from 5pm-8p.m. “There will be live entertainment and all registered anglers receive an awesome goodie bag. Huge raffle giveaway including Eddy Gear Kayak and 75L Cooler, 72” Sailfish Mount, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Hobie Gear, AFTCO merchandise, ACK Gift Certificates and so much more to benefit the Texas Sealife Center. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and take part in the raffle!” said Maria Hector, Marketing Director and event organizer.

The Copper Tones will be performing live on stage from 12 p.m.-4 p.m.. Weigh in is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on the big stage with “guess the weight of fish” prize giveaways. Winnings include over $15,000 in cash and prizes for 1st-6th place winners. 1st Place Winner takes home $5,000, one of the largest cash payouts for offshore kayak fishing. Free food and drinks provided by Mikel Mays, Budweiser and Papa’s Pilar Rum for registered anglers. Free kayak demos, Over 20 vendors displaying merchandise and giving away goodies on the beach. For more information call (954) 661-0175or visit the web site:www. extremekayakfishingtournament.org

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Bring a Bite of Italy Home By Chef Vita Jarrin Since opening my gelato shop and appearing on Food Network, the one thing I’ve learned is that people love Italy and love Italian food. Some people reminisce about their travels, some about the wine, or the picturesque ambiance they experienced. The one common thing is they can’t forget the food and desserts they ate while on their travels. I travel to Italy every three to four years to reconnect with family and my roots. I feel at home when I go there. I’ve been to Italy over a dozen times and as recent as August 2015. Aside from the relatives and the ocean, surrounded by beautiful mountains, olive trees & vineyards as far as the eye can see, there is something in the air that relaxes me. There is nothing processed in the fresh gardens filled with vegetables and fruits. The milk is used daily for making fresh cheese. And no matter how busy everyone’s life is there is always time for a great sit down meal with family and time to enjoy each other’s company at a café down the street or on a neighbor’s veranda. When I need a taste of Italy at home, the one quick fix I use is to create an antipasto plate. Antipasto means appetizer platter… a starter if you will, to launch your appetite for the meal. I fill my platter with cured salami, prosciutto, olives, and chunks of cheese, slices of fresh mozzarella, marinated artichoke hearts, juicy tomatoes and lots of crusty bread for dipping in olive oil and then building a mini sandwich from my antipasto platter.

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For this Platter I used: Peppered Volpi Genoa Salami Prosciutto slices Marinated Artichokes, piquillo peppers & olives from Olive Bar Galbani Fresh Mozzarella Campari Tomatoes Chunks of Grana Padano Parmesan Cheese Fresh Basil and extra virgin olive oil Suggest Wine: Nineteen Crimes (red) or Kendall Jackson Chardonnay (white) (goes well with the peppered salami and saltiness of plate)

Tip of the Week: Other deli selections that go well are cured coppa, sopressata, mortadella, and adding picked veggies To the platter. Balancing the creamy cheese, with the salty deli meats, and the pickled veggies, will compliment Any meal and or wine. Enjoy yourself, get creative, try new things have fun!!! Happy Eats!

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The United States Open Tennis Tournament By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: Unbelievable!!! There has been so much conversation about the US Open this year and since at one time I hoped to participate in the tournament, I thought you Moon Monkeys might be interested in a little information about “The Tournament.”

Tennis Anyone? The US Open bears little resemblance to the tournament started in 1881. It has evolved from an exclusive men's singles and doubles tournament in Newport, R.I., to a two-week sports and entertainment extravaganza held in Flushing, N.Y. More than 700,000 fans enter the gates annually at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The United States Open Tennis Championships is a hardcourt tennis tournament. The tournament is the modern version of one of the oldest tennis championships in the world, the U.S. National Championship, for which men's singles was first contested in 1881. Since 1987, the US Open has been chronologically the fourth and final tennis major comprising the Grand Slam each year; the other three, in chronological order, are the Australian Open, the French Open and Wimbledon. Although perceived by some to lack the history and tradition surrounding Wimbledon and the French Open, the inaugural US Open, then known as the United States National Championships, was staged way back in 1881 on the grass courts of the Newport Casino in Rhode Island. The tournament was first held in August 1881 on the grass courts at the Newport Casino, Newport, Rhode Island and in that first year only clubs that were members of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association (USNLTA) were permitted to enter. The first edition was won by Richard Sears, who went on to win seven consecutive singles titles. From 1884 through 1911, the tournament used a challenge system whereby the defending champion automatically qualified for the next year's final in which he would play the winner of the all-comers tournament. In 1915 the

The US Open is held annually, starting on the last Monday in August, and lasting for two weeks into September, with the middle weekend coinciding with the Labor Day holiday. The main tournament consists of five event championships: men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles, with additional tournaments for senior, junior, and wheelchair players. Since 1978, the tournament has been played on acrylic hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. The US Open is owned and organized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), a not-for-profit organization. Net proceeds from ticket sales, sponsorships, and television deals are used to promote the development of tennis in the United States. The US Open is the only Grand Slam that employs tiebreakers in every set of a match. For the other three Grand Slam events, if a match goes to the last set (the third for women, fifth for men) and there is a 6–6 tie, the match continues until one player wins by two games, while in all four Grand Slam events, the sets played before the last set always employ tiebreakers should a set reach 6–6.

By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon He’s a Christmas Eve kind of guy; there are people like that…every day is Christmas Eve. This man was born into coaching and belongs there. Listening to him speak I could hear the tennis shoes squeak and feel the ball bounce on the hardwood, in his words. He’s a smart Will Chapman guy, well educated and owns intelligence. He understands that the hardest part of college sports is what happens between the ears. You have to bring your body and your mind, every day to the classroom and gym. In life, there is nothing but possibilities. To be a great student, you have to appreciate and find happiness in the sacrifice and embrace the grind of studying. His job requires him to keep these kids active in class, keep them eligible on the floor, and help them attain the grand prize, a degree. He understands that you can never forget the value of time. This guy may have the toughest

Chapman joined the Eagles of Oklahoma Christian University and played basketball two years before joining the coaching staff. Will served as the program assistant before being promoted to graduate assistant. He received his degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in May of 2012, and then completed his master’s degree in Sports Administration at East Central University in July of 2013. Before joining Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Will served as an assistant coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. During the 2013-14 season, Chapman helped lead the Bulldogs to a second-place finish in the Great American Conference. Chapman met Islanders’ assistant basketball coach, Mark Dannhoff, on a recruiting trip to St. Louis. The Islanders had an opening. It was meant to be. Will Chapman joined the Islanders Athletics department in the fall of 2014. He serves as the department’s Scholastic Coordinator for Men’s Basketball. He oversees all academic aspects and reports to the university’s Athletic Academic Services. Chapman also helps as a video coordinator. In his first full season, every

Since 1978: USTA National Tennis Center In 1978 the tournament moved from the West Side Tennis Club, Forest Hills, Queens to the larger USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, three miles to the north. In the process, the tournament switched the court surface from clay, used in the last three years at Forest Hills, to hard courts. Jimmy Connors is the only individual to have won US Open singles titles on all three surfaces (grass, clay, hardcourt), while Chris Evert is the only woman to win on two surfaces (clay, hardcourt). The US Open is the only Grand Slam tournament that has been played every year since its inception.

From 1984 through 2015, the U.S. Open deviated from traditional scheduling practices for tennis tournaments with a concept that came to be known as "Super Saturday", in which the Women's final was held on Saturday, in between the two Men's semifinals. The men's final was held the next day, on Sunday. While intended to help build a television audience, this scheduling pattern proved divisive, as the men's and women's semifinals were held on the day prior to their respective finals, thus only giving players less than a day's rest before the final. For five Billy Jean King & Bobby Riggs consecutive tournaments between 2007 through 2012, the Men's final had national championship was relocated from been postponed to Monday due to weather. Newport, Rhode Island to the West Side Tennis The USTA decided to intentionally schedule Club at Forest Hills, New York; as early as the Men's final on Monday in 2013 and 2014, 1911 an effort was made by a group of tennis although this move drew the ire of the ATP for players, headed by Karl Behr from New York, further deviating from the structure of the other Grand Slams. to relocate the tournament to New York. Since then, the tournament has enjoyed a further three homes and two surface changes, taking in the Westside Tennis Club, the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia before finally settling in its current locale, the grandiose USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows in 1978.

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Will Chapman and me coaching job in the business of sports. Why? Because the kids love their chosen sport but not always the academics. Education is not about what you’ve done; it’s about what you’re going to do. One of the very first high-profile head coaches to create a job to help keep his players eligible worked right up the road in Austin, Texas. His name was Darrell Royal and he called this coach his “Brain Coach.” I call him Coach Will Chapman. Stereotyping people and having even the slightest degree of prejudice will result in your missing out on so many great people during your journey. “The most important thing I can do to be successful is to value the relationships with the players and the staff members,” said Chapman. Will Chapman was born August 23, 1989, in San Antonio, Texas, into a fine Christian family. Will is the oldest of three boys and remembers spending quality time reading his Bible and going with his family to San Antonio Spurs games. “How can you not like the Spurs?” asked Will. Chapman played point guard and shooting guard at San Antonio Clark High School. Tim Duncan was his favorite player. His hobbies include working out, reading and collecting sports books on coaching basketball. Will’s grandpa was a coach. Chapman’s goal is to become an NBA coach.

player Chapman inherited (4) has gotten their degree. In the summer of 2015, Will joined a group of “Athletes In Action” as an assistant coach. This group of ten guys from Division I programs toured Germany, Poland and Belarus. For more than two weeks, they played basketball and spread the word of God. The head coach was Roger Powell and some of the players included Ishmael Wainwright of Baylor, David Bell of Ohio State, and Eric McClellan and Ryan Edwards of Gonzaga. They finished their tour with five wins and zero losses. “It was the best decision I ever made,” said Chapman. Simon Sinek once wrote, “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” I can’t think of a better guy than Will Chapman to look after our kids at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Andy Purvis is a local author and radio personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. com for all the latest info on his books or to listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books are available online and can be found in the local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be contacted at purvis.andy@mygrande.net. Also listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of the Houston Astros.

Beginning in 2015, the tournament restored a traditional scheduling pattern, with the Men's final played on a Sunday; however, weather delays forced both sets of semifinals to be held on Friday that year. Dotson’s Note: The winners of the US Open Tennis Tournament Singles which was finally

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First Site of The US Open -Newport Casino Tennis Court-1881 Early years saw an American dominance of the tournament, with only six players from outside the US capturing the title during the amateur era. This dominance continued as the Open Era was ushered in, with Billie Jean King, Tracy Austin and Martina Navratilova all victorious on multiple occasions. However, none were more dominant than Chris Evert. Between 1975 and 1982, the all-time great triumphed in New York on a staggering six occasions, setting an Open Era record that was not equaled until Serena Williams did so in 2014. In the 1980s and 1990s, the honor roll was given a cosmopolitan makeover, as Gabriela Sabatini, Monica Seles, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, Steffi Graf and Martina Hingis were among those crowned, while recent years have seen 21st century stars such as Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters follow in their footsteps. Navratilova has the Open Era doubles record with nine titles.

completed last Sunday, September 18, 2016, were: Women’s Singles in an upset Angelique Kerber of Germany and in an even bigger upset in Men’s Singles Stanliss Wawrinka of Switzerland. It was a great spectator event, and celebrities were all over the place. I was surprised to hear how many sports fans, even college football and NFL ones, watched the tennis championship matches on Saturday and Sunday, thus foregoing their usual footballonly weekend watching schedules. Just a little info: Tier: Grand Slams; Prize Money: $22,102,700.00; Surface: Hard; Location: Queens, New York; Director: David Brewer. Thanks to David Brewer for his contributions to this article. Your comments, suggestions, questions and concerns regarding Sports Talk articles are greatly appreciated, please call the Benchwarmers at 361-560-5397 weekdays, Mondays thru Fridays, 5-7 PM, or contact me. Phone: 361-949-7681 Cell: 530-748-8475 Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com Have fun -30-

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