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Island Moon The voice of The Island since 1996
October 20, 2016
Around The Island
By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com By Dale Rankin
The Weather Wonks say to expect a Cool Front to blow across The Island Thursday evening that will bring a north wind up to 25 mph and drop temperatures to 66 degrees. It’s not exactly Bring in the Brass Monkeys Weather but to we Islanders that’s Long Pants Weather and it may be time to turn in the flip-flops for a few days and look for a pair of shoes. Such is life.
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City officials said this week they plan to put the project to build the proposed $10.5 million Park Road 22 Water Exchange Bridge out to bids and expect to award a contract “within 90-120 days.” The move comes after months of negotiating toward a Memorandum of Understanding with developer Paul Schexnailder, whose companies control the land on both sides of the bridge’s location, failed to produce an agreement for him to be the general contractor on the project. What is unclear is whether potential bidders will be able to come in under the $10.5 million price tag on the bridge as currently designed with three arches spanning a distance of 120 feet. The design, while aesthetically more pleasing than the standard bridge design commonly used by
the Texas Department of Transportation which would not include the arches but rather straight lines along the underside of the bridge, is one which local contractors are less familiar with and which could make it difficult for them to estimate the cost of the project, or reluctant to come in with bids under the $10.5 million number, sources said. Schexnailder said he brought in the H.B. Zachery Group, which has experience with the arched design to modify the existing design of the bridge to keep the arches as a feature but still bring it in under the $10.5 million price tag by
Jack was taking his beach run Saturday morning when he came across this mystery bundle which had washed up near the south end of the Michael J. Ellis Seawall. He called the PD and they took it away. We can’t say for certain what was in it but the PD report was recorded as “Found Narcotics.” The tides have been running high and apparently so have some of the offshore boat captains.
A real Pearl We had a chance to visit the Pearl development just north of downtown San Antonio last weekend. The developers there have turned lemons – an abandoned brewery – into lemonade, a very pedestrian friendly mixed use area with residential, retail, and entertainment. Maybe there are some ideas there for us and our moribund downtown. While in S.A. we paid a visit to the lab that is doing the testing of Island water and hope to have the test results by next issue.
Moons over Uranus And finally, Researchers from the University of Idaho in Moscow after reviewing data collected by Voyager said this week two small dark moons might be hiding in the rings of Uranus. Oh man! First the rings and then the moons! Where will it all end?! Watch out for the high tides everybody and get out there and enjoy the weather, the cold snap won’t last long and we’ll be back to the Chamber of Commerce Weather in no time. In the meantime, say hellos if you see us Around The Island.
reworking the design for landscaping around the bridge. However, city officials indicated this week they plan to issue the request for bids using the original, unmodified, arched design, leading to questions about whether bidders can meet that figure or whether the project might have to be redesigned and re-bid which could delay the project for an indeterminate amount of time. Also at question is whether a redesign might result in the project having to go back through the Environmental Assessment process which took more than two years leading up to the final approval of the current design. In a memo last week a city official said they needed to put the project to bids in order to establish what the market cost will be.
Island connection 2 Broke Girls Islanders Kathy and Bill Brendel will be glued to their television M o n d a y , October 24, when their son Roe Ellisor, will be guest starring on the CBS hit sitcom "2 Broke Girls." Roe grew up in South Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University. He heard Hollywood calling his name so he packed his car and drove to California and enrolled in an intense two-year acting program with Baron Brown Studio which spawned Halle Berry, Julia Stiles, and Sean Penn. At his graduation, Tom Hanks walked in and sat down beside Bill and Kathy. Roe has since starred in several theatrical productions, commercials and various films.
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Bulkheads leading the east side of the bridge site are already in place.
Work will do away with tiny turn lane and Lighting Project. The project provides the following:
Under the plan, which requires a second vote by the council at its next meeting to become official, will remove the gavel-filled median in the center of Commodores will be eliminated to make room for the extended lanes.
•Adds capacity to immediately reduce traffic congestion for traffic Removal of existing concrete median with relocation of existing street lights
The project is part of the Bond 2014 Proposition 2 Traffic Signal
•Extends both left-hand turn lanes approximately 250LF on Commodores at the approach to the Park Road 22 intersection
•New pavement, markings, signage and flexible post lane delineators. The second reading will be included
the Consent Agenda for the next council meeting and is expected to be approved. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2017 and take about 90 days to complete.
A little Island history
The idea for the bridge began in 2004 when city bond money totaling $1.2 million was approved by voters. That plan, backed by then District 4 City Councilman Mark Scott, was to
Bridge continued on A4
Island by the Numbers
Flour Bluff Independent School District
1892 the year FBISD was established
156 square miles in the district 5,772 total enrollment for current year 1936 enrollment for Flour Bluff High School 90 9th Grade students 77 10th Grade students 70 11th Grade students 70 12th Grade students 865 enrollment for Junior High
Proposed Turn Lane Extensions
873 enrollment for Intermediate School 788 enrollment for Primary School
It's Time To Vote!
Early Voting in the November 8 General Election gets underway Monday, October 24 with one voting location on Padre Island at the Schlitterbahn waterpark. For full voting information see the Election Guide in this issue.
The canal on the west, Schlitterbahn, side of the bridge site connecting the existing canal system to Lake Padre and through to Packery Channel and the Gulf of Mexico remains unfinished.
Meanwhile, even as the future of the Water Exchange Bridge is still in
Intersection at Commodores and SPID to Get a Facelift The Corpus Christi City Council on Tuesday approved $360,084 to redesign the west side of the Commodores/SPID intersection to extend the left turn lanes from Commodores onto SPID by 220 feet.
limbo, Schexnailder’s crews continue work on bulkheads around Lake Padre on the east side of the roadway. They have currently installed the bulkheads along the canal leading to the east side of the proposed bridge site and more than 3000 feet of bulkheads around the lake.
502 enrollment for Early Childhood Center $51,183,224 total annual budget $20,339,894 current fund balance
Existing Turn Lanes
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Graves Along Oso Date to 800 A.D.
B.C., immediately after the clay dune she was buried in had begun to form. This makes her one of the first people to have been buried in the cemetery. It is significant that the beginning of this major cemetery appears to coincide with establishment of modern sea level as well as the related starting time of the huge, Late Archaic shell midden deposits such as Kent-Crane and Mustang By A.T. Jackson and Steve A. Lake. Also, it is probably not Tomka, Richard B. Mahoney, and coincidental that a burial excavated Barbara A. Meissner by Herman Smith at the other very The human remains uncovered by large cemetery in the Oso drainage, TxDOT at the burial site were that of yielded an almost identical age. a 40-year-old female. Radiocarbon assays taken on charcoal from a fire Two skeletons recovered from near burned within the grave pit revealed the top of the dune during the A. T. that she had been buried around 800 Jackson excavation were radiocarbon Editor’s Note: This is part two a series based on a study done by the Environmental Affairs Division Texas Department of Transportation Studies Program about an ancient burial ground begun along the shores of Oso Bay, near present day Ennis Joslin Road, in 800 B.C. and excavated over the years by archeologists.
dated to about A.D. 800. There were later graves as well, dating to the time of European contact. Several burials at the site contained Historic Period artifacts, including an 18thcentury sword hilt.
Shell pendants recovered by A. T. Jackson during his 1933 excavation. Overall, few grave offerings were encountered in the cemetery, but shell pendants like these were one of the most common finds.
In 2002 TxDOT contracted with the Center for Archaeological Research (CAR) of the University of Texas at San Antonio to provide further testing and monitoring of the road construction work through Cayo del Oso. In 2003 CAR archeologists uncovered the grave of a male buried in a tightly flexed (bent knees and arms) position. The burial and the excavation have yet to be analyzed and reported.
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“Landing the Green” for Seashore Charter Schools.
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Seashore golf tourney Dan Brown Team 1st place
Photos by Ronnie Narmour
Island Foundation supporters had the perfect day at Palmilla Beach Golf Resort last Friday. The sunny day opened with one hundred golfers enjoying a free Chick fil A breakfast as they warmed up their muscles and stocked up their coolers to “Go Fore the Green” at Island Foundation’s annual golf tournament. The 4-person Best Ball tournament had Hole In One contests sponsored by Waypoint Marine and Access Ford and Lincoln, beverage Seashore Golf Tourney Coastline Properties Honorable Mention tents sponsored by Waypoint Services, Scuttlebutt’s, Surfside Sandwich Marine, Suncoast Resources, GE, and Coldwell Banker Island Realtors on Shop, Coastline Properties, Drs McIntyre the course, and volunteers celebrating great Garza Avila Jurica, Gulf Coast Marine, and tee shots and commiserating over missed putts. The Casey Family. Their generous sponsorship Dan Brown, Iain Vassey, Russell Franzues and as well as everyone who donated to the event Scott Lazesby won the tournament and Betheny helped Island Foundation raise over $20,000 for Bell, Beverly Abel, Betty Hudson, and Vivian facility needs at our Seashore Charter Schools. Williams from Coastline Properties received To find the names of all the generous sponsors Honorable Mention for their enthusiasm for and supporters, visit IslandFoundation.com the event. This year’s major sponsors were: and see the ways we are dedicated to excellent Chick fil A, Valero, Radiology Associates, education in our community. Stellar Energy Solutions, Marquis Construction
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This article was brought to my attention from a friend. I read the article and found that I was mentioned but not by name. I am in fact his last wife. The fish market closed 2 years after our divorce and had nothing to do with me and this article is very false. You should be very cautious as to what you are publicly stating about the finances of the business that you know nothing about. During our 15 year marriage I made it a top priority to make sure all commercial fishermen working for us were paid in full and on time. What he did after the divorce was none of my business. I wanted you to know my side of the story. Ramona Corkill
Padre Island Teen By Elizabeth Clark
Academics versus Sports Many students learn the hard way, once they reach high school, that even the most balanced teenager has problems juggling academics, extracurricular activities, and sports. Attending practices until late in the evenings and having a few hours of homework to squeeze in once a child gets home is hard to manage without disrupting home life or sleeping habits. Sometimes incorporating extracurricular organizations can be difficult when fitting in meetings or events. The best advice is to figure out which groups you love to participate with most, and continuing involvement with those one or two favorite activities. That way, students can be well rounded and manage to have a little less stress distracting them from a great high school experience. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, email me at PadreIslandTenn@ gmail.com.
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The food seemed never ending, testy, and best of all homemade, and the grill just kept going with jalapeno poppers, Beef Fajita, hot dogs and sausage. It just does not get any better than that. We want to thank all the residents for bring a covered dish or something for the grill to share and a special thanks to Giuseppe our local street chef who made some amazing Italian dishes and his famous stuffed meatballs.
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Stolen Gas Question about gas robbery ( and I do not mean the prices of gas on the island) . A couple of months ago I filled my car tank and a couple of days later it was empty . Usually it lasts more than 1 week and my car was not leaking. Suspicious, I changed the gas cap for one with key and I never had the problem again. Today I went to fill my tank again and I had trouble opening the gas cap with my key. Upon closer inspection, I saw scratches and tool marks on the lock, it looks like somebody tried to open it and failed. Anyone else having fuel stolen from their vehicles?
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Brooklyn Pie Co.
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Port A Parks and Rec
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Our sincere appreciation goes out to our residents. We know our success is due to their gracious support and participation. A special thanks to CuttySark Scots Whiskey. CuttySark has provided some wonderful promotional gifts for the past 12 years for our residents to enjoy. Some were even shipped all the way from Scotland for us. How neat is that? I would like to thank everyone on this year’s CuttySark Committee for the great job they did at setting up and cleaning up. As we all know things like this do not just happen and a lot of extra hours are consumed setting up, tearing down, trash runs, and giving that little extra to make it special for all residents and neighbors to enjoy. See you all next year sometime in October 2017, By CSM (Ret.) Harold (Butch) Smith
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Actor Roe Ellisor, son of Islander Kathy Brendel, will be starring in the CBS sitcom “2 Broke Girls” Monday, October 24th 8 pm. The 56th Annual Jazz Festival at Heritage Park starts this weekend on Friday 5:30 pm and ends Sunday 8 pm. There will be over 50 bands performing. Dragonfly Restaurant has extended its happy hour to 5 – 7 pm Tuesday – Thursday. They have an extensive drink menu including five different versions of the Moscow mule.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2016 NOON TO 5:00 PM BILLISH PARK ON GYPSY STREET The Padre Island Property Association is hosting the Annual Padre Island Art Walk. This is a FREE event open to all of Corpus Christi. This event is designed to improve all aspects of the Art Community. All works are created by these arts. No commercial items or resale items permitted. The event will foster community unity and provide an opportunity for the public to meet our local Artists and Craftsmen. Come out and be a part of the biggest Art Walk on the Island. Any Artist or Craftsmen who would like to participate at no charge.. Directions: SPID to Padre Island, go over JFK Causeway, to Park Road 22 go to second traffic light and turn right (Whitecap), go to Gypsy Street turn left continue for less than half a mile and Don & Sandy Billish Park will be on your right.
letting him entertain us all day with some super music, which was enjoyed by everyone. Overall, I would say the day was a great success and filled with smiling faces and cheer.
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The Island Fitness Center offers yoga classes on Mondays at 8:30 am, Tuesdays at 8:30 am and 6 pm, Thursdays 8:30 am and 6:15 pm and Fridays 7:50 and 10:15 am. Call 949-3298 for more info.
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Mary Ann’s Coastal Hair Salon will have their Grand Opening on Saturday, October 29th 2 pm. There will be refreshments, food, door prizes, face painting and much more at this family friendly salon. The salon is located at 820 Waldron Road near the “Y” and NAS Drive. Walk ins are welcome or call 353-4854 for an appointment. Mention their ad in this issue for a discount.
Port A Haunts & Beyond takes you on a haunted hayride to places and things spooky on October 24 – 26. There are four nightly trips and the 6:30 and 7:15 pm tour are recommended for younger children and the 8:00 and 8:45 for those that like a little more scare. Reservations can be made by calling Pam at 749-4158 or writing pamg@cityofportaransas.org.
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The Marina Village at Lake Padre will begin construction on a 200 room hotel, 300 unit boat storage with wet slips and fueling and a 200 unit four story apartment complex with interior parking garage within nine months. There is discussion going on with various restaurants. Hart Howerton Land planners are continuing work on the rest of the 100+ acres.
WOW!! What a great event on a Chamber of Commerce day. This year’s Annual CuttySark Street Festival was hosted by JoAnn and Butch Smith on October 9th and was attended by over 120 CuttySark residents and neighbors. The CuttySark Festivals have been a great forum for our residents to meet each year. There has been so many new homes built in the area that the festival really helps the residents get reacquainted with old neighbors and meet our new ones.
Our old time picnic games like the water balloon toss and sunflower seed spitting contests are still the best attended event of the festival and continue to still receive cheers and laughs from everyone. The young ones were delighted with the adventure character Moon Walk that was provided by donations from our residents for them to enjoy the entire day. All youth entering activities such as the Sack race, and the water balloon toss were rewarded with prizes. The men enjoyed playing horseshoes throughout the day and both men and women enjoyed the golf challenge; there might even be some PGA and LPGA hopefuls in our area. All winners were rewarded with prizes and some received special gifts from CuttySark Scots Whiskey. Brad Walker one of our own Cuttysark residents provided some great musical talent with his trumpet and music. Thanks Tina for
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This little guy was found on the Island wearing a collar but with no ID. The finder can no longer keep him so he needs an immediate foster or adopter. If you can help please call 361-443-9492.
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History cont. from A1 Burial Patterns
Cayo del Oso is located where Corpus Christi Bay meets False Oso Bay—a mudflat that is alternately flooded and exposed. The site sits within a 15 foot high clay dune, formed as the wind blew across the exposed mudflat and deposited fine particles of clay along the shore. All of the individuals recorded in the cemetery
Bridge cont. from A1 combine the $1.2 million bond money with an estimated $900,000 it would cost Schexnailder to install water-exchange culverts under the roadway as required by his U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit. However, no actual cost of the bridge was ever determined, the $2.1 million figure was a mere guess and the project lay dormant for a decade. As the plan evolved over the years the bridge emerged as the lynchpin connecting new development on each side of SPID by water and via two 40-foot wide pathways allowing pedestrian and golf carts to pass under the bridge. Schexnailder could still meet his permit requirement with only water exchange culverts or a low-clearance bridge that would not allow for boat passage. If the original bidding cycle fails to produce qualified bids for the existing arched design of the bridge it would have to be re-designed and then re-bid. It is unknown at this point what would happen if the second design failed to fetch qualifying bids and how long second bidding process might take. The Island Strategic Action Committee in its September meeting voted unanimously to advise the city to supplement $6.5 million currently available from bond money with an additional $4 million from the Island’s Tax Increment Refinancing Zone to fund the bridge. An update on the project is expected at the next meeting of the ISAC at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, at the Veranda restaurant at Schlitterbahn. That meeting is open to the public.
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Young man standing next to one of the shell middens excavated during the 1933 University of Texas field school run by A. T. Jackson. In addition to shell, the middens contained animal bones, burned clay, charcoal, ash, stone tools, and waste flakes. TARL Archives. were buried in a flexed position, and most were placed on their left sides with their heads facing False Oso Bay to the southeast. Nearly 40% had
The Island Moon provides this space for Island organizations. If you are a member of a club and want to get the word out about your events and/or projects send them along and we will get them in. Be sure to include a brief description of what your organization does and a contact person for those interested in joining. Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and we will include it. Or call us at 9497700. Padre Island Antique Classic Car Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, tours, car shows on and around the Island. Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for information on the upcoming meeting. Please include your contact information and the type of car owned.
Map of burials excavated by E. B. Sayles for the Gila Pueblo survey in 1931 and A. T. Jackson for the University of Texas in 1933.
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Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG). Please note that the Obedience Club will have Classes starting Sept. 13th. at the Coastal Community and Teachers Credit Union on Saratoga. We have changed our class designations- We now have STAR Puppy, Obedience 1 (CGC), Obedience 2 (CGCA), Beginning Rally, and Rally Show Preparation for our fall class series. We will be adding Agility and an Obedience Show class in the future. Go to the Obedience Club of Corpus Christi on Facebook or Group Spaces for registration and class information, or call Bev Hoffman at 361949-3112 or bevhoffman@aol.com
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Upcoming Activities: their hands placed over or near their faces. They all appear to have been primary inhumations, meaning that the deceased were carried to the cemetery soon after they died and their bodies were still intact. Burial offerings were few and do not appear to have been distributed in any particular pattern. Most burials were single interments, but there were several notable multiple interments. One consisted of a 35-55 year old female buried with three infants evenly spaced at her feet. Three other burials had a similar configuration. Another multiple interment consisted of a 25-45 year old male buried with two infants
Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more information please email portakiwanis@ gmail.com. Padre Island Ukulele Club – We meet every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles available at no extra cost. RSVP online. PadreIslandUkeClub@ gmail.com Padre Island Yacht Club – is welcoming new members. We have Boat slips available now for members. Contact Ralph Ferges, rferges@gmail.com for slip rental information. Check us out as every Friday Night is Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact David Satterwhite, Rear Commodore in charge of Memberships, dgsatterwhite@gmail.com to attend. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) members enjoy small boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat cruises to Palacios, TX. South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas.
Asphaltum-coated Rockport sherds from Cayo del Oso. Ceramic sherds were recovered from only the latest occupations of the site. and a child arrayed above his head, and three infants and an adolescent placed nearby. The spatial arrangements of these graves hints at family relationships among the people interred within them. They also indicate that, contrary to ethnographic reports from the Texas coast, interment of infants and children was part of the mortuary tradition at Cayo del Oso. Of the 88 individuals whose approximate ages could be determined, 17 are infants (0-2 years old), 6 are young children (3-5 years old), 10 are older children (6-12 years old), 9 are juveniles (13-19 years old), 41 are young adults (20-49 years old), and 5 are old adults (over 50 years old). Overall, 54% of the burials that could be identified by sex are male and 46% are female. Next issue: What the Bones Tell Us
The Members plan several social events every year including Holiday Events and Potlucks, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Soup Nights, Chili Cookoffs, Old Fashioned Picnics, Talent Night, Theme Parties such as “Tie One On”, Fab 50’s, Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights. PIYC hosts The La Posada Foundation, whose mission is to gather toys and other donations for the US Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign through The Annual La Posada Parades and the Scuttlebutts La Posada Kick-off Party and Auction. PIYC actively supports and promotes other charities as well; Wounded Warriors, Spoil Island Clean-up, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Paddle for Parkinsons. Please come, join us! Check us out for a Friday Night Happy Hour!
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Port A. Chamber President Anne Vaughn Retires with Honors
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Brent Chesney, County Commissioner authored a resolution in Nueces County Commissioner’s Court honoring Ann Vaughan, Port Aransas Chamber President on her retirement.
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A Message From Your P.O.A here has been some discussion recently about an increase in burglaries on the Island and some folks feel the PIPOA needs to hire a patrol company to patrol the Island. The PIPOA has looked in to the idea, have looked at the cost and although it might make folks feel good, most of the burglaries are a result of us making ourselves easy targets for the thieves. This week I came across some tips written in 2011 by a CCPD patrol office who is now retired. I thought it might be a good idea to write them again. The point of these tips is that the garage owner or occupant can control Garage Burglaries. Here are a few tips on how you can reduce or prevent the opportunity of becoming the victim of a Garage Burglary: 1. When staying in for the evening, check to make sure the garage door is closed. Once you have confirmed the garage door is closed, make sure you lock the interior door leading to the garage area. Most people do not realize they have been burglarized until they walk into the garage area to find their golf clubs, yard tools, bikes, lawn mower, etc., are missing. In some incidences people have walked out to find their vehicle missing.
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2. Even though closing your garage door may be an inconvenience while cutting the grass or doing other yard activities, it can save you hours of frustration. Remember, it only takes 15 seconds to commit a Garage Burglary and a thief can be in and out of your garage before
you make that walk to and from the front yard to the back yard. 3. Look out for your neighbors. If you notice their garage door open for long periods of time with no outdoor activity or if they appear to have called it a night, let them know. 4. Whenever you are closing your garage door, make sure the door is completely down before driving off, walking away or closing the interior door because the remote control or the wall mounted switch could malfunction from time to time. 5. If you leave an automatic garage door opener in your vehicle, make sure to keep it out of sight and always lock your car doors. 6. As an added precaution (if equipped) utilize the “lock” and “unlock” safety feature on the wall mounted switch. When in the “lock” position, your automatic garage door opener is disabled. This provides an additional barrier between you and your family, from the outside world while you are sleeping. 7. Place items of great value further into the garage area versus close to the garage door. 8. When leaving the garage door open for a pet, or ventilation, make sure the door is not high enough for a thief to slide under. There was another report about a truck being stolen while parked at one of the souvenir shops. Did you know the owner left the truck running with the keys in it? Again, this person made himself an easy target for a thief.
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72nd Anniversary of the Largest Naval Battle Ever
BBB warns of voting scams prior to Election Day By Kelly Trevino
By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: Although I wrote about Navy’s of punishment (twenty torpedoes, seventeen birthday last week, I felt it was necessary bombs, and eighteen near misses). Several to remind you of the largest naval battle in other vessels received damage as well. Kurita history. I am sure that many of you remember briefly turned his force around to the west to this crucial battle of World War II which took get out of American air range, but then returned place October 17-25, 1944. I know that a few of to an eastward heading. As luck would have it, you Moon Monkeys actually participated in the the American fast battleship force that might battle. This battle involved 216 U.S. warships have met him in the San Bernardino Strait that and 64 Japanese ships and resulted in the night had been moved northward with Halsey's destruction of the Japanese Navy including the carrier forces as he sought to attack Ozawa's Japanese Battleship Musashi, one of the largest bait force. By dawn Kurita would be off the beaches of Samar, with no one the wiser as to ever built. his whereabouts.
The Complicated Japanese Battle Plan
Battle of Surigao Strait The Southern pincer force under Admiral Shoji Nishimura, which was centered on the two least-modernized battleships in the Japanese inventory (Fuso and Yamashiro) had thus far proceeded without nearly the same difficulties being suffered by Kurita. They, too, were subjected to air attacks on the afternoon of the 24th, but had received no crippling blows. That night they began to traverse Surigao Strait towards the Leyte beaches. Waiting for
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Two battleship forces, one under Admiral Takeo Kurita, the other under Admiral Shoji Nishimura, left Borneo separately on October 22nd. Kurita's force headed for the Palawan Passage, a narrow strip of dangerous, reefinfested waters. There, on the morning of October 23, they were intercepted by a pair of American submarines, Darter and Dace, who had been shadowing them through the night. Atago was attacked first (at 0524 by Darter) and received four or five hits. She sank within half an hour with heavy casualties, placing Kurita in
While politicians are seeking your support, scammers are busy trying to steal money and identity by pretending to contact you about an election-related issue. Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin advises voters to watch out for these common election scams before casting their ballot on Nov. 8: Campaign fund collections. Be cautious when answering a call that claims to be from a political party representative, election committee or even the candidate themselves. While political groups are exempt from abiding by the National Do Not Call registry, scammers can easily spoof Caller ID and appear like they are calling from a legitimate organization. They may call asking for your vote and then request a donation. To avoid this scam, get the caller’s contact information and do your own research. If you decide to support a candidate, look online and find your preferred candidate’s campaign number and call directly to ensure you’re reaching the right office.
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Once Kurita's force made it into the Sibuyan Sea, west of Leyte, the battle really began. American carrier aircraft pounded the group of warships most of the day on the 24th. What little Japanese air cover there was over the squadron was driven off almost instantaneously by the superior American airpower. Most of their attacks were directed at the hapless Musashi, which succumbed to her wounds late in the afternoon after absorbing a staggering amount
Vote by phone scam. Never respond to a phone call, email or text message asking you to vote by phone. This is not possible. You can only cast your vote either by absentee ballot or at an official polling station. Don’t respond to these messages—instead, hang up the phone and report it to your county clerk. 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.
Nishimura's ships first underwent several torpedo attacks, initially from PT boats and then from American destroyers. Already badly beaten up, they were then subjected to radardirected fire from the American cruisers and battleships, which they were largely unable to return. The fight was over within an hour and a half. Fuso had broken in half and sunk by 0300, with Yamashiro soon following her. Admiral Nishimura did not survive. Further attacks by aircraft in the morning would hunt down some of the damaged cripples from the night action, including Mogami. The southern pincer had been crushed. Upon the conclusion of operations in the Philippines, Japan no longer had a fleet in any functional sense of the word. Those ships that remained were mostly damaged, and all were critically short of fuel. The Navy's carrier arm was completely destroyed, and its battleships were decimated. For the Allies' part, they now had the advance bases needed to begin contemplating launching operations aimed at the very heart of the Empire. The battle for
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Two Local Chefs Headed to Compete in World's Largest Food Fight Can you make a breakfast that’s worth $100,000? Chefs Gail Huesmann and Vita Jarrin certainly think t hey can, and they are making plans right now to do so. Huesmann and Jarrin successfully qualified for the fourth year i n a row for the world’s l argest event i n Food Sport - the World Food Championships (WF
Chef Vita at A la Mode Gelateria C). From Nov 9-15th, these two Island chefs will be competing for the grand prize and the title of 2016 World Food Champion i n Orange Beach, Alabama.
nine different categories: BBQ, Chili, Dessert, Bacon, Sandwich, Seafood, Burger, Steak, and Recipe (Breakfast). “It feels really strange,” said Huesmann, “to be going up against the one person who has always been my teammate. But I think i t’s going to be a blast. Hopefully one of us with make i t to the top!” Jarrin echoes that sentiment, “I think we both have a chance to make i t to the Top 10 i n our category. From there we will see what happens. Only one of us could go to the Final Table, and as soon as one of us i s eliminated we can hop i n to help the other.” You can cheer on Jarrin (@HotSicilianChef) and Huesmann (@ChefGizzle) by following them on Twitter or following the results at www.worldfoodchampionships.com . There’s also a good chance that both chefs will be seen on TV once again (having already been on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and Cooks vs Cons), as this event i s filmed for national cable television.
World Food Championships The World Food Championships i s the l argest competition i n Food Sport, where champions of previous events convene annually for a chance at winning the Ultimate Food Fight and a share of more than $300,000 i n cash and prizes. Now i n i ts fifth year, The World Food Championships platform ranges from l iveevent competitions to a robust multimedia platform that helps pro chefs, home cooks, and competition teams achieve food fame and fortune as TV’s next big food stars.
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Election survey scam. Another popular telemarketing scam that occurs during election season are survey calls. The caller will explain that a survey is being conducted on behalf of a political party, and if you answer all of their questions, you become eligible to win a prize (often cruise tickets or gift cards). The topic of the survey usually refers to a controversial headline in the news, and the questions are commonly vague. The scam occurs when you are asked to provide personal financial information to pay for taxes or the shipping and handling of the “prize” you’ve won. Remember, never give out personal or financial information over the phone, especially to someone you don’t know. Be suspicious of callers promising prizes, cash or other items if you first pay a “fee.”
Military wife, mother of four, and Master Photographer, the engaging and vivacious Renee Gage invites us all “to be present where we are and to embrace the little things in life and not miss the big picture.” It is good advice, you can be present at Island Time Sushi on October 20 at 6-8 pm to the opening of her exhibition of fine art pictures (although you will have through November 30th to enjoy and purchase the photos).
Chef Gail’s team will be representing the Black Marlin Bar & Grill i n Port A, where she i s the Executive Chef. Chef Vita’s team will represent A La Mode Gelateria on North Padre Island, which she co-owns with Huesmann. Both chefs have previously competed on the same team at the WFC but are breaking with that tradition and facing each other and 428 other teams from across the world who will be seeking the ultimate food crown. As a result, they will now have a shot for a major payday at WFC, where $100,000 i s awarded for the best dish overall and $10,000 i s awarded i n
the water. Simultaneously, Darter had attacked Takao with her stern tubes, hitting her twice at 0534, and sending her limping to Singapore, where she would sit for the rest of the war. Finally, at 0556, Dace attacked Maya, hitting her four times and causing her to explode. She sank at 0605 with heavy casualties. Admiral Kurita was fished out of the water and transferred his flag to Yamato, but it is speculated that his morale was negatively affected by the incident.
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them was a battlegroup under Admiral Jesse Oldendorf. The heavyweight component of this task force was six old American battleships, five of whom had been at Pearl Harbor. Not only did they outnumber the Japanese battleships six to two, but five of the six American BBs sported either 10cm or 3cm fire control radar systems. Furthermore, the American force had assumed a position across the Strait which capped the enemy 'T'. The result was a crushing advantage in firepower effectiveness. In front of this battle line, on either side of the Strait, were arrayed several lines of destroyers and PT boats.
Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa
Election Day is less than a month away. Early voting will run from Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4.
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The complicated Japanese battle plan caused the Leyte Gulf battle to be staged in a number of locations around the Philippine Islands. The Japanese desperately strove to turn back the American invasion of Leyte. Their operational plan was very complicated, involving the movement of forces scattered in bases both in Japan and Borneo. Basically, Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa's depleted Mobile Force, it's carriers practically denuded of aircraft, would come down from Japan in an attempt to draw US naval might northward, away from Leyte. Simultaneously, two battleship groups who had been training in Singapore and Borneo would cruise northward separately and attempt to reach the Leyte landing beaches through the northern (San Bernardino Strait) and southern (Surigao Strait) approaches to the island. In this way the Japanese hoped to bring into play the one largely undamaged asset still at their disposal; the formidable guns of the Navy's battleships.
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Okinawa lay just ahead. And beyond that, Japan. Dotson’s Other Note: Due to space limitations, I was not able to relate to you a comprehensive report of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. I have a stack of notes left over, so if you would like for me to share them with you, I will be very happy to do so. I am sad to inform you that our dear friend and veteran of this battle, Herman L. Bell, passed away on September 26th. 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, October 25th, 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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Meet the Spurs Head Coach-Gregg Povovich
By Dotson Lewis
Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: When I read the headlines below, I was not surprised at all. I first met Gregg Popovich when he was an assistant basketball coach at the Air Force Academy in 1973. At that time, I was working as a basketball official in the WAC (Western Athletic Conference). I got the impression that he had the makings of becoming a good basketball coach. Also I had been told by friends at the Academy that he sincerely cared for his players and pushed them to study hard and be good soldiers. You “Moon Monkeys” who follow the NBA and are fans of the Spurs may be surprised by the real “Pop.” Alysha Tsuji and Ben Cohen contributed to this article.
Pop Asks Spurs Questions like “Where would you be attacked by wombats?” Gregg Popovich is a three-time Coach of the Year award winner and five-time champion as head of the San Antonio Spurs, so when he shares his opinions or coaching methods, everyone listens. Fortunately, Popovich is thoughtful and worth listening to when it comes to more important matters, such as politics and current events (aka things that have nothing to do with the sport that he coaches).
times (1998-99, 2000-01 and 2002-03) … the Western Conference All-Star coach in 2005 and 2011 … the Spurs all-time leader in both regular season and playoff wins … a 1970 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Soviet studies … played four seasons at the Air Force Academy … as a senior was the team’s captain and leading scorer … following his graduation in 1970 served his five-year military commitment … during that time toured Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces Team … selected to represent the U.S. on the national AAU Team touring the Soviet Union … in 1972 was the captain of the Armed Forces team, which won the AAU Championship … earned an invitation to the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team Training Camp … in 1973 returned to the Air Force Academy as an assistant coach … spent six years at Air Force during which time he obtained his master’s degree in physical education and sports sciences from the University of Denver … in 1979 was named the head coach at Pomona-Pitzer in Claremont, California … spent the next eight seasons at Pomona … during the 1985–86 season led the team to its first conference championship in 68 years and to a berth in the NCAA Division III
Here’s to the Big Guys By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon as a piece of fudge. Sportswriter, Jim Murray, once said, “Merlin was scary. If he went swimming in Loch Ness the monster would get out.” To Olsen, words like “Draw” or “Screen Pass” were considered bad, and it was his job to remove them from his opponent’s playbook and perhaps even the English language.
Big guys get a bad rap, guys so overweight you could feel their presence when they entered the room. There are five levels of fatness in the NFL: Big, healthy, husky, fluffy and DAMN. There was a time when there was a place for a fluffy player in football. Football broadcaster, Keith Jackson, used to call them “The Big Uglies.” They didn’t like practice, they didn’t like meetings; they just liked playing football on Sundays. They tended to shy away from cameras, and some of them could have worn three numbers on their jerseys. Houston Oilers’ Head Coach, “Bum” Phillips, once said, “I’d rather have a good fat player than a slim poor player. Their body type makes little difference; it’s what they do on the football field. Some of the players, with their Greek god-like bodies, were the biggest chickens. They looked like Tarzan, but played like Jane.”
New York Giants’ Hall-of-Fame defensive tackle, “Rosey” Grier, was known as a quiet, gentle soul. But don’t believe the hype. At 6’ 5” tall and 300 pounds, he would eat anything that wouldn’t eat him, and his breath smelled like quarterback. This guy was “hide the women and children” scary. He eventually joined Merlin Olsen as part of the Los Angeles Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome.” The San Francisco 49er’s drafted Bob St. Clair, an offensive tackle on his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bob stood 6’9” tall and weighed in at 280 pounds. Bob ate raw meat at every meal. His goal was to be in a fight or a cell before sundown. He once hit linebacker, Sam Huff, so hard the dust flew off the back of my television.
They were also unfairly labeled as big old, dumb linemen. It’s true that some of these guys couldn’t read a Happy Birthday card, but it was also written that some of them would sleep in their clothes at night and wake up every morning looking for a fight. They played football like trapped water buffalo, and there’s a fair chance most of them howled at the moon at night. People thought they would order from a menu by pointing and grunting.
This guy could block out the sun. Baltimore Colts’ Hall-of-Fame defensive end, Bubba Smith, stood 6’8” tall and weighed 290 pounds. He was so big; some said he was worth five electoral votes. Bubba had the temper of Captain Ahab and, as a kid; he had no problem eating several “Happy Meals,” toys and all.
Here’s a funny story. Billy Ray Smith, Sr. was an All-Southwest Conference defensive lineman for the University of Arkansas, before joining the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Colts. Blocking this guy was tougher than sinking the Bismarck. In those days, the Arkansas football coach, Bowman Wyatt, would have all the players kneel down on one knee to pray before the game. He would pick a different player each game, to say the Lord’s Prayer. On this day he picked Billy Ray. As the team knelt down, Billy began to pray by saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” Then Billy Ray looked up and said, “How did I do, Coach?” Wyatt said, “You did great Billy Ray, now let’s go get’em.”
Last week, Popovich answered a question about national anthem protests perfectly, saying, “My players are engaged citizens who are fully capable of understanding what their values are.” And in a fantastic Wall Street Journal story by Ben Cohen, Popovich again shared his wisdom. Cohen reported that Popovich has been quizzing his teams “for years” on random facts, world news, history and politics with questions such as, “Who were the explorers pushing west in early America? What is the fourth holy city of Islam? And where is one in danger of being attacked by wombats?” He asks those seemingly strange questions because, according to Cohen: Popovich says there’s a simple reason he wants his players to be engaged citizens. It makes for a fuller life. He believes there are basketball advantages, too. He thinks it makes them want to play with and for each other. “I think it’s sad if a person’s whole self-image and self-worth is based in their job,” he said. “Whether you’re a basketball player, a plumber, a doctor, a mailman or whatever you might be, why not try your best to live a more interesting life that includes other people, other cultures and different worlds?” It’s a very true and smart approach to life. There’s so much more out there than basketball, or whatever job you’re doing at the moment. Careers only last so long.
Meet Gregg Popovich He is starting his 20th season as the Spurs head coach … the longest tenured coach with the same team among the 122 NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB franchises … has led the Spurs to four NBA Championships (1999, 2003, 2005 and 2007) … the only active coach with multiple NBA titles … one of five coaches in history with four-or-more NBA Championships (along with Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson, John Kundla and Pat Riley) … enters the 2011-12 season with a career mark of 797-383 … career winning percentage of .675 ranks third in NBA history (behind Jackson and Billy Cunningham) … ranks 14th in NBA history in career victories (among active coaches trails only George Karl and Rick Adelman) … posted his 700th career win vs. Minnesota on December 19, 2009 … did so in his 1,040th career game, making him the third-fastest coach in NBA history to reach the 700-win mark (behind Jackson and Riley) … his 108 playoff wins rank third in NBA history (behind Jackson and Riley) and his playoff career winning percentage of .597 (108-73) is the eighth best in league history … named the 2003 NBA Coach of the Year … has been named the NBA Coach of the Month 12 times (4/99, 3/01, 3/02, 1/03, 3/03, 12/03, 12/05, 3/06, 3/07, 11/07, 11/10, 12/10) … has led San Antonio to the NBA’s best regular season record three
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Tournament … while at Pomona was an active member of the school’s academic community, working as an associate professor, chairing the college’s Student Life committee, serving on the Women’s Commission and even – for one year – living in a dorm with his family … moved to the NBA in July of 1988, joining the Spurs as an assistant coach as a member of Larry Brown’s staff … spent the next four seasons in San Antonio with a Spurs team that won a pair of Midwest Division titles … in the summer of 1992 was named an assistant coach on Don Nelson’s staff with Golden State … spent the next two seasons with the Warriors … returned to San Antonio on May 31, 1994, as the Spurs executive vice president of basketball operations/ general manager (served as GM for eight seasons before turning the job over to R.C. Buford on July 1, 2002) … named the Spurs head coach in December of 1996 … served as an assistant coach for USA Basketball’s Men’s Senior Team for three consecutive summers (at the 2002 World Basketball Championship, the 2003 FIBA America Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 2004 Olympic Games) … a very active member of the San Antonio community … in 1991 teamed with Frank Martin to create the Spurs Youth Basketball League … today the league plays at 75 locations in San Antonio and through-out South Texas … over 20,000 boys and girls, ages 7 to 16, played in the league in 2010-11 … prior to every game, each participant takes a pledge, promising to remain drug and alcohol free while showing good sportsmanship and fair play … the league was honored with a Daily Point of Light Award by President Bush in February of 1992… is involved in several charities in the San Antonio area including the San Antonio Food Bank, Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives and the Kids Sports Network … honored by the Air Force Academy with its Distinguished Graduate Award in 2007 … he and his wife of 36 years, Erin, have been blessed with two children, Micky and Jil. Dotson’s Other Note: To make sure you didn’t miss it: San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has been named head coach of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team for the 2017-20 quadrennium. There you have it…Pop is at the top of my list of the Best of the Best. 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-
At 6’8” inches tall, he had the wing span of a pterodactyl. Doug Atkins weighed 280 pounds, while playing for the Chicago Bears. This Hallof-Fame defensive end wasn’t born; he escaped from a science lab. Atkins was Boris Karloff in cleats. He was the kind of guy who carried a straight razor but he didn’t shave. With a bull rush, he made offensive tackles look like they were on roller skates. If this guy came in a box you would put him in water before opening. He could dunk a basketball. It was like watching a building jump up in the air. Most of you may think I wrote this article to make fun of these big guys. That is not true. They were all great people and most of them had Hall-of-Fame careers. You see, I was one of them for many years, not because of how I played the game but because of my size. A year ago, I decided to do something about it and to date I have lost 122 pounds. Now, that’s funny.
Very few players with movie-star looks played in “the pit.” Some of these guys were so ugly; they had to buy two tickets when they went to the circus, one to get in and one to get out. They looked like extras in a Gladiator movie. These were the kind of guys who would stay at your house two hours after the party ended. Most of them had so many operations their knees looked like they had lost a knife fight with one of the little people. These were men who could turn a football field into the OK Corral in a matter of minutes. Fans thought linemen came a “dime a dozen” and were as common as head colds. Not so. Here are a few big guys who made a name and a living by placing their hand in the dirt every Sunday.
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Los Angeles Rams’ Hall-of-Fame defensive tackle, Merlin Olsen, was listed at 6’5,” 280 pounds. Quiet by nature, he was as square
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The Traveling Moon Gets Around!
Richard and Joyce Pittman take the Island Moon to the 15th Austin City Limits (ACL) festival in Austin. This is Richard’s 14th year to attend and Joyce has been going for the last six years.
Islanders Steve Coons and Sue Hassinger took the Moon traveling to Canyonland National Park, Utah Dr. Christi Kresser
Voted Best Veterinarian 2006-2015
Thank You For Supporting & Voting Us #1 in the Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend Area
Dr Christi Kresser’s 11th Annual Customer Appreciation
The Corpus Christi Ballet will open it'syearly production of "The Nutcracker Suite" on Saturday, December 10th.
CHRISTI KRESSER VETERINARIAN
Inna Klein
Dr. Kim Erwin
Dog-Gone Festival -
October 29, 2016 SPAZMATICS -
Well Behaved Dogs & Owners Always Welcome
Clients Get Your FREE Wristbands
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2015 Contest Judges 14802 Compass Sign up for Contests (361) 949-8200
Greg Smith has worked for Island issues.
• Island Strategic Action Committee Chair 2015/2016 - Served on Committee 2010 - 2016 • Vice Chair Coastal Windstorm Task Force • Beach Management Advisory Committee Chair 2015/2016 - Served on Committee 2013 - 2016 • Business interests on Padre Island and Mustang Island • Great grandson of Patrick Dunn (Duke of Padre Island) • Endorsed by the United Island PAC
Greg Smith speaks to city council on Island issues. Pol. Ad Paid for by Elect Greg Smith Campaign.
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COLDWELL BANKER ISLAND, REALTORS 14945 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Chris�, TX 78418
(361) 949‐7077 or (800) 580‐7077 www.cbir.com Sale Pending
15433 Seamount Cay #4 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage on the water. Master down. Split bedrooms. $209,900. Charlie 361-443-2499.
14521 Cabana East #401 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths townhome within walking distance to Schlitterbahn Waterpark. Fully furnished. Covered patio. $184,900 Terry Cox 361-549-7703.
15333 Tortuga 4/3/2 waterfront with 2 living areas, multi-level deck, 16,000 lb. boat lift, jet ski lift and new A/C, $515,000. Call Cindy or Charlie 949-7077.
Beachfront Portofino 1/1 8th floor renovated unit, fully furnished, immaculate, spacious, incredible views. Heated pool, elevators. Carrie 361-949-5200.
15233 Reales 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage waterfront home. Fresh exterior and interior paint. 1,667 sq. ft. $339,000. Charlie Knoll 443-2499.
Surfside Condos #121 first floor unit, steps from the pool and beach. 2/1 in the rental program. Fully furnished. Call Shonna 510-3445 or Cheryl 563-0444 for more information.
13965 Seafarer 3/2.5/2 Island home with 2,001 sq. ft. and many upgrades. Granite counters, tile and carpet, rear covered patio with gas hookup for grilling. $259,000. Call Terry Cox 549-7703.
13913 Windjammer 3/2/2 Recently updated, Quartz countertops. Fireplace. Large backyard. RV/boat area behind fence. Bonus room. Call Cheryl 361-563 -0444.
New Seaquist Home 3-2-2. Open airy floor plan, split bedrooms. East facing patio. Room for RV/boat. Minutes from the beach. Ready in September. Call Cheryl 361-563-0444.
Superbly and Totally remodeled Gulfstream unit #619 - prime location with tremendous view. Third price reduction, $290,000. Dorothy 361-563-8486.
Condos, Condos, Condos
Check Out these Condos available in Wonderful Complexes allowing Short Term Rentals! Marquesas #306 2/2 unit $199,900 Compass Condo 2-2-1 on water. Being sold unfurnished. 2nd floor unit, elevator. Move in ready. Call Cheryl 563-0444 for an appointment. $219,900.
15202 Main Royal 3/2/2 East facing with 90’ on the water, a covered boatlift, open floor plan with 2 dining areas, $399,900. Call Cindy Molnar 549-5557.
Nice Canal Townhome. Open plan 3/2.5/1. Master down, boat lift, electric & roll down shutters. Large decks. 13901 Mingo Cay #8. Call Pam Morgan 361-215-8116.
Open Sunday 10/23/16 2‐5 p.m.
15821 Vincent 3/2/2 interior lot home. New carpet in bedrooms. Freshly painted. Open airy floorplan. Granite countertops in kitchen. Call Cheryl 563-0444.
Mystic Harbor #308 1/1 $119,000
Beach Club Condos One bedroom, one bath units #285 $129,900 Two bedroom, two bath units #262 $179,900 #375 $162,900 Studio #394 $119,000 #291 $105,000
Call Charlie 443-2499 or Terry 549-7703 to view!
Open Sunday 10/23/16 2‐5 p.m.
13953 Blackbeard 3/2/2 waterfront home with 1,589 sq. ft. North facing exposure. Open airy floorplan. Deck and dock set up for sailboat. $314,900. Charlie 361-443-2499.
14901 Canadian Mist 4/2.5/2 with 2,342 sq. ft. of living space. Backs up to a pond and the golf course. Two stories with master located down. $294,000. Charlie 443-2499.
14945 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Chris�, TX 78418 (361) 949‐2131 (877) 269‐2131
Custom 3/2/2 on Uhlberg Park, fixed shutters, large wrap drive, tile, sprinkler, storage, across from boat ramp out to Intracoastal. Phyllis. Reduced to $213,900. 361-549-4905.
13830 Hawksnest Bay completely updated inside/out 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 dining, 3 living, over 4500 sq. ft., $725,000. Cindy Molnar 549-5557 to preview.
Sale Pending
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15809 Cuttysark 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 car garage with 2,174 sq. ft. all located on a corner lot. Granite, cedar trusses, tile floors, outdoor kitchen with built in gas grill. Charlie 443-2499.
3238 Laguna Shores 3 bedroom, 2 bath waterfront home. 1,416 sq. ft. of living area. Two eating areas. Boat dock and deck area. $169,900. Terry 549-7703.
New One Story home by RT Bryant offers three bedrooms, two full baths. Large master, hurricane windows, tile floors, granite counters. $244,900. Terry 549-7703.
Beach Club One bedroom furnished. Move in ready. 3rd floor view of Lake Padre. Outstanding amenities. Short/long term rentals allowed. Call Cheryl.
Open Sunday 10/23/16 2‐5 p.m.
Open Sunday 10/23/16 2‐5 p.m.
Gorgeous 3/2/2, 2014 built at quiet South end, no thru traffic. Split bedrooms, open floor plan, sharp MBR suite, superb kitchen. 1,658 sq. ft. Mark 688-4320.
13530 Queen Johanna 3/3.5 custom waterfront Mediterranean retreat. 2 masters, cook’s kitchen, dual zone A/C and high impact windows. Call Cheryl/Tony.
Looking for Long Term Rental Property? Below are some of our available rentals:
15002 Leeward #5306 2/2 $1100
14434 Cabana #208 2/2 $1500
14861 SPID #113 3/2.5/2 $1650
13922 Sea Anchor 3/2/2 $1600
15214 Caravel 3/2/2 $1850
13705 Cayo Gorda 4/3.5/2 $3200
Beach Breeze #503 3/2.5/1 $1650
MysƟc Harbor #207 1/1 $1000
Open Sunday 10/23/16 2‐5 p.m.
13738 Eaglesnest New construction. 4-2-2. Tile floors. Wrap garage. Open floorplan. Covered patio. Fenced yard. Rocked front yard. Call Cheryl 563-0444.
13854 Doubloon 3/2/2 waterfront with 2nd dining or study, multi-level deck w/bar and boat lift plus many extras, $429,900. Cindy Molnar 549-5557.
14929 Schooner 3-2-2 interior home. Full of light and space. Split bedrooms. Bonus room. Tile and carpet. 1,753 sq. ft. Plantation shutters. Call Cheryl 563-0444.
Looking for Vaca�on Rental Services you can trust? Call Padre Escapes, Padre Island’s Premier Vaca�on Rental Company at 361‐949‐0430 Visit us online at www.padreescapes.com email at vaca�on@padreescapes.com