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Issue 654

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October 27, 2016

Around The Island

By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com Tides are up and so is the collective pulse rate as we spiral down towards the November 8 maelstrom wishing little more than to curl up in a little old ball on the south jetty in a warm sleeping bag and go to sleep until November 9. But alas what used to be called the Shoulder Season on our little sandbar, the weeks surrounding the 100-day Tourist Season, has now responded to the call of gravity (Newton's First Law - an object in motion tends to stay in motion) and has now stretched itself fully into Hippydom. Sag is the new slack. Our Tourist Season now has only a few weeks out of the year off and those weeks are scattered around and about the calendar. It used to be that our Island calmed way down after Labor Day. No more. In recent weeks we have also seen more visitors coming from down Mexico way. Bienvenidos amigos, Dile a tus amigos!

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2016 Taste of the Island a Huge Success

Edwin Myers serves up some delicious Gumbo at this year’s Taste of the Island. You can taste it for yourself at his restaurant and bar Giggity’s in Port Aransas.

La Posada Kickoff Less Than Two Weeks Away

Kleberg Beach We want to compliment Precinct 4 County Constable Bobby Sherwood and his officers for their work patrolling the six miles of beach in Kleberg County which came under the control of Nueces County last year. The presence of the constables there has cut back on many of the nefarious activities previously practiced in that formerly lawless stretch. Last weekend an officer was parked at The Bowl, a blowout in the dunes about two miles south of Bob Hall Pier, where keeping fourwheelers out of the dunes has been an ongoing struggle.

JFK Causeway and Island traffic study We’ve had a steady stream of calls here at the Word Factory in the past several weeks from people caught in traffic jams on the JFK Causeway. The increase in wrecks is evident in the weekly traffic count we run. A recurring question is how/if the activation of the new traffic light at the SPID/Aquarius intersection will effect traffic flow. With only one exception the recent JFK jam-ups have not been due to construction on the project. But in answer to the questions concerning what effect, if any, the light may have on traffic flow from the JFK and along SPID there is good news; we don’t have to speculate. Within a few weeks the light is scheduled to be operational and all we have to do is observe. For those concerned about Island traffic there will be a briefing on the Traffic Flow Study currently underway on The Island at the next Island Strategic Action Committee meeting at 5:30, Tuesday, November 1 at the Veranda. The meetings are always open to the public.

News of the Weird Here’s one we haven’t heard of before. We had a report this week that wood chips in a flower bed at a condo unit on Bonasse spontaneously combusted and had the residents not been home could have caused a bad fire. As it turned out the only damage was a burned palm tree and some shaky nerves on the part of residents who put it out before it spread. Self-combustible wood chips – now that’s just odd. Maybe we should spread woodchips around our parks and they could burn out the stickers! That sounds almost organic.

Cold Front Augustus

The first cold front of the season blew through last week; we’re going to name him Augustus after Augustus Mcray in Lonesome Dove. Let’s hope Cold Front Beatrice isn’t any more 4 powerful than Augustus was. In the meantime say hello if you see us Around The Island.

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By Brent Rourk Before you know it, it will be time to La Posada! Once again the event is sponsored by the Padre Island Yacht Club Las Posada Foundation. The original event this year’s parades and La Posada Kick-off Party will delight Islanders of all ages.

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auctions of terrific gifts. Donations, toys, and auction proceeds from the La Posada Kick-off Party are donated by the Padre Island Yacht Club’s La Posada Foundation to the “Toys for Tots” program. The PIYC La Posada Foundation is seeking Toy Collector Boats to help pick-up the thousands of toys donated during both parades. This is

November 5th – Huge Garage Sale at the PIYC raising funds for La Posada Event operating costs

Nearly 1,000 people attended the 29th Annual Taste of the Island held on Wednesday, October 19th at Sclitterbahn Padre Island. Dozens of restaurants participated providing mountains of delicious food along with more than 6 bars serving thirsty guests. Doc’s Seafood and Steaks and Island Time Sushi Bar tied for the first place prize in the People's Choice Award. Angry Marlin Restaurant took the second place prize and Laguna Reef Restaurant in Flour Bluff won 3rd place. Congratulations to all of the participating restaurants for doing a superior job at representing the Island. Photos by Debbi Noble

Early Voter Turnout Heavy on The Island As the polls closed on Tuesday night after the first two days of Early Voting in the November 8 election 719 people had voted at the Island polling location. Across the city 11,921 votes had been cast after two days of brisk voter turnout with the highest totals coming from Early Voting locations at the Nueces County Courthouse (1295), Corpus Christian Fellowship (641), the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center (1060), Veterans Memorial High School (960), and two locations in Flour Bluff totaling (1032). In Port Aransas 539 voters had cast ballots. Long lines have been steady at the only Early Voting site on Padre

Island at the Schlitterbahn waterpark, often due to delays caused by technical difficulties which forced poll workers to enter data by hand. Due to a system put in place by Nueces County Clerk Kara Sands voters in this General Election can vote at any polling place in the county, regardless of where they are registered, both in Early Voting and on Election Day. There are currently 7332 registered voters on Padre and Mustang islands within the Corpus Christi City Limits. In the last Presidential Election more than 85% of them cast ballots. For more voting information and a sample ballot see the Voters Guide in this issue.

December 3rd – La Posada Golf Tournament at Schlitterbahn – 9:00 AM - 18 holes includes lunch December 6th – The fabulous La Posada Kick-off Party at Scuttlebutt’s Restaurant December 7th – Toy Collector Boat meeting at PIYC (7:00-8:00 PM) December 8th – Parade Captain’s Meeting at PIYC (7:00-8:00 PM) December 9th – La Posada Parade North side of the Island – begins at 7:00 PM December 10th – La Posada Parade South side of the Island – begins at 6:00 PM All golfers should plan on attending a fun day of golf at Schlitterbahn on December 3rd. Duffers, pros, and recreational golfers alike are invited to play 18 holes and enjoy an included lunch. Total cost for 18 holes and lunch is $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Additionally, if golfers bring a new toy for Toys for Tots, then they will receive a $10 discount. One of the finest Island Parties is the La Posada Kick-off party at Scuttlebutt’s where Islanders enjoy fabulous food, super spirits, and

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Sunday, November 6th

Annual Padre Island Art Walk

Last year the Padre Island Art Walk had 98 artists show their work and this this looks to be even better. The Annual Padre Island Art Walk will take place on Sunday, November 6 from noon to 5 p.m. at Billish Park on Gypsy Street. This is free and 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.

A little Island history

What the Bones Tell Us About Ancient Local Residents

Editor’s Note: The following is the third and final story based in a study done by the Environmental Affairs Division Texas Department of Transportation Studies Program about a burial ground along Oso Creek that dates back to 800 B.C.

marine resources supplemented with carbohydrate-rich foods, such as prickly pear, acorns, pecans, and tubers. Munoz observed that their teeth had high degrees of wear and periodontal disease—a condition that leads to tooth loss, making it difficult to chew many kinds of food.

By A.T. Jackson and Steve A. Tomka, Richard B. Mahoney, and Based on their bones, Joan E. Baker determined that the people buried at Barbara A. Meissner Cayo del Oso led generally healthy Recently, several different lives. They showed little signs of researchers have analyzed the having suffered nutritional stress as skeletal remains from Cayo del Oso children or of chronic anemia later in hope of learning more about the in life. Most of the broken bones lives of the hunters and gatherers of she observed among the skeletal the Texas coast. By analyzing the population represented old injuries teeth of the people buried at Cayo del that had healed. Rather than the Oso, Cynthia M. Munoz determined results of accidents, most of the that their diet was based largely on

broken bones appear to have been caused by fist fights or hand-to-hand combat with blunt weapons. Baker suggests that these methods may have been used by the people of Cayo del Oso to settle disputes. During his 16th-century visit to the Texas Coast, Cabeza de Vaca observed this practice among several coastal groups he encountered.

Barbara E. Jackson, James L. Boone, and Maciej Henneberg discovered that some of the people buried at Cayo del Oso suffered from bejel (endemic treponematosis). Bejel is a bacterial infection of the bones, skin, and joints. Though rarely fatal, it is a chronic, progressive disease that causes sores in the mouth and throat

Remains of a 40 year old female buried around 800 B.C. were uncovered by TxDOT excavations in 1996. The oldest dated burial at the site, it is almost identical in age to an interment at another large cemetery in the Oso drainage History continued on A4

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October 27, 2016

Seashore Learning Center Director Genger Holt enjoys helping students "land" at our Gypsy Park Field Day celebration for those SLC kids who demonstrated outstanding behavior, dedication to learning, and an overall focus on good citizenship throughout school, family, and so important..... community! Photos by Teri Beck

Career Day at SLC....so many parents took time to let our students in to their business world. Here is Capt. Jay Rivera, Garrett's dad, teaching the students how to maneuver a ship into the CC port and out. Binoculars and Lots of technology are needed to do this important task!

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Yes, improvement to Billish Park would be great, but I don't think it's the POA that's to blame for it not happening. To me it's just another glaring example of the total lack of concern of our City Council for the residents of not only the Island but for all the residents of Corpus Christi. Please think about a few things that have occurred in this City in the last few years.

2. Along with ignoring our drinking water problem, the Council has also ignored our sewer system problems to the point that the EPA says the city needs to spend $808 million dollars over 10 years to improve the system. 3. The Greenwood Wastewater treatment plant overflows during heavy rains, city consultants (the Council loves to hire consultants) say that the preferred option, includes building a new wastewater treatment plant and upgrading the Oso plant while decommissioning half the existing facilities, which is anticipated to cost $800 million to $850 million. 4. The City has sold off neighborhood parks as too expensive to maintain, while wasting money on things like moving sand in circles at Packery Channel jetties.

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Just finished reading your 10/13 issue, as always an outstanding job on Island news. Thought I'd send some thoughts after reading the comments re Billish Park in the Letters to the Editor section.

1. Water boil notices alerted us to our failing water treatment infrastructure and to a Council that has been aware of the problem for years and done nothing.

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5. Our taxes have been raised year after year by the maximum allowed without any kind of vote. 6. New houses in Flour Bluff are flooding from fairly normal rains because the drainage systems are inadequate. 7. Our roads. Enough said about that. 8. Crime continues to be a growing problem on the Island. 9. So while staring at ~$1.6 BILLION DOLLARS of required infrastructure work, the City Council continues to misuse tax recapture zones (see ttp://reclaimdemocracy. org/tax_increment_financing) and to give sweetheart tax breaks to developers which end up limiting money for the general funds and requiring a higher tax burden on residents. I'm sure there are countless other examples of the disregard that our City Council has for the residents of the Island and Corpus Christi as a whole. Looks like it's time to quit electing representatives of title companies, housing developers, construction companies, and others whose only interest appears to be in new development at any cost (and which also seems to happily coincide with their own self-interests). Time to start electing some representatives with a dedication to improving the quality of life for all Corpus Christi residents. Maybe people with an interest in insuring that our city is actually properly managed and efficently functioning. So, with my ranting finished and to close on a bright note. We may not be able to get anything done with Billish Park, but we are getting a ditch across our main road (only $8 - $10 million of our tax dollars for the bridge) and a brand new traffic light on the same road to make getting off and on the Island more of an adventure. Progress, gotta love it! Mike Linnane

Officer Addresses Halloween Safety Concerns Halloween is almost here and you may have some concerns which I may be able to address. You may have a neighborhood like mine and have visitors from other areas that cause traffic congestion during Halloween. This is for a variety of reasons like there are some who live in a place where families are older and unable to get up to answer the door, or the doors are spread far apart like in some apartment complexes, or they live in an area that is uninviting to families who seek to trick-or-treat. I like the visitors to my neighborhood and consider Halloween as an opportunity to meet new friends, so if you come to my neighborhood, I am expecting the congested traffic and look forward to meet you in person. Please come say "Hello" to me and introduce yourself. Before you head out with the little ones to trickor-treat, check the website www.CrimeReports. com and look at the registered sex offenders in the area you plan to visit, even if it's your own neighborhood. The registered sex offenders are prohibited from decorating, handing out candy, or hosting any kind of haunted house. Police are already making checks in the neighborhoods to make sure the registered offenders will be in compliance. Keep this in mind when you see a house that has the lights out and no decorations. It is best to just approach houses that are decorated and inviting the little trick-or-treaters. I have been asked questions about whether clown costumes are prohibited or a bad idea. Clowns are not the issue of a safety concern to me. There is no prohibition on clowns in

Corpus Christi. People with masks or make-up that are frightening to some are part of the fun of Halloween and we in the Police understand that dynamic. We focus on behavior rather than the appearance of a particular costume. So, whatever effort used to conceal the identity of someone doing something wrong, we will focus our efforts on enforcement based on behavior. If someone behaved in a manner that is a concern to you, please call us and an Officer will respond and address that concern right away. We also want everyone to consider the normal safety message we release each year which is to wear costumes that don't interfere with your vision or that cause a tripping hazard; it's best to trick-or-treat in a group; and watch for traffic on the roadways. If you find yourself in a congested neighborhood like mine, please be patient. We want this to be a fun and happy Halloween for everyone! Officer Kirk Stowers Corpus Christi Police Department

Golf Carts Dear Editor, What are the rules for operating a golf carts on city streets on The Island? Mary Dear Mary,

Island Golf Carts We have had some questions from readers lately about golf cart usage on Padre and Mustang islands. Specifically what is legal and what is not. When Chris Adler was the District 4 City Council representative she got approval of an ordinance which allows for the use of golf carts on Island streets. There are only a few rules: the carts must have headlights, tail lights, reflectors, mirror, parking brake, and a “slow moving’ emblem, the driver must have a valid driver’s license, and most importantly the carts can only be on streets with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, which means they are illegal on SPID except to cross at marked crossings. This originally posed a problem because the speed limit on Whitecap between SPID and the beach was 40 mph which meant the only place cart drivers could access the beach from the neighborhoods was the crossing at Encantada. To solve the problem the speed limit on Whitecap east of SPID to the beach was dropped to 35 mph which matches the limit on Whitecap west of SPID where the carts were already legal. Port Aransas passed it golf cart ordinance several years earlier and tightened up its rules about a year ago to require registration and an annual fee per cart after problems with accidents and traffic jams due to too many carts on their roads. They also require headlightss, reflector, seatbelts, slow moving vehicle emblem, tail lights, parking brake, and rear-view mirror as well as a permit and insurance. So far the City of Corpus Christi has not followed suit on Padre and Mustang islands and as of now carts do not have to be registered and there is no annual fee.

What is a golf cart? One of the first problems that arose after the cart ordinance was passed was defining exactly what is the definition of a “golf cart?” In the beginning, when the ordinance was passed, there was discussion on this point and it was determined, sort of, that a golf cart was a golf cart, that is to say if it looked like a golf cart and went no faster than 19 mph then it was a golf cart. But the devil in the details soon showed up as it quickly became apparent that Islanders had all sorts of variations on vehicles that looked like golf carts but in some cases could hit speeds up to 60 mph. Over the years enforcement of the rules has found its own common sense levels which if observed have worked fine. Generally speaking the PD is not in the business of checking the make and model of a cart to determine if it is a “golf cart” or something else. If the driver is of age and not doing anything dumb or dangerous then they will be left alone. The problems come in two forms: Island parents use the carts to ferry kids from house to house and often let kids who are underage drive them (come on you know it’s true). In reality this hasn’t been much of a problem as the kids who don’t want to lose the privilege stick (mostly) to the rules. There have been more problems with adults behaving badly behind the wheel than kids. But the second problem is more serious and sooner or later will cause a problem. Island visitors who rent carts see them as toys and let their kids drive them as such. I have personally seen kids no older than ten driving carts down Whitecap loaded with half a dozen kids. Aside from being illegal this is a monumentally bad idea. And some of the visiting parents are no better. On several occasions I have rolled down my window to inform parents who should know better, driving carts leaded with their family in traffic down SPID as vehicles whiz by them, that what they are doing aside from being illegal falls squarely into the category of brain dead. In one case the “adult” on the cart wanted to argue so I told him, “Okay, look, if you’re in an accident try to lead with your head, that way some of your vital organs can be harvested, don’t worry about damaging your brain because given that you are driving a golf cart down SPID nobody is going to want that.” There has been discussion about signage but so far that hasn’t happened. It seems to me that since the most egregious transgressors are drivers in rented carts it would make sense to place a map in the cart, say on the steering wheel, that shows where carts are legal and where they are not and also gives a few basic rules – like don’t let your six year-old drive! The operation of golf carts on both ends of The Island has been a good addition. It offers visitors and residents alike a practical and unique Island

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By Mary Craft mkay512@aol.com

New Advertisers A Halloween Garage Sale at 13974 Binnacle will be held on Saturday, October 29th 8 am – 2 pm. There will be fishing tackle, tools, electrical, household items, women’s clothing, shoes and more.

Business Briefs The Waterline Sports Bar & Grill at Doc’s lower level is now open for NFL games Sunday, Monday and Thursday and is open on weekends Friday 6 – 9:30 pm and Saturday 11 am – 9:30 pm. They have six big screen TV’s for your viewing pleasure along with a beautiful sunset view. The Waterline is now booking holiday parties. The Black Sheep Bistro/Barrel will soon be changing owners. Will keep you posted. The Taste of the Island People’s Choice winners were Doc’s Seafood & Steaks and Island Time Sushi Bar & Seafood Grill tied for first, Angry Marlin Restaurant took second place and Laguna Reef Restaurant third. The 11th Annual Dog-Gone Festival preparty will be held at the Animal Hospital at 5 pm on Saturday, October 29th and the festival will be held at Schlitterbahn 6 – 9 pm. There will be costume contests and The Spazmatics will be the featured band. The event is free but donations for the Riley P. Dog Park would be appreciated. Halloween Trick or Treating on the Island Monday, October 31st on the Hawksnest/ Eaglesnest loop. Neighbors on these streets decorate their homes and entertain the kids and yes, they also have great treats. Trunk or Treat and the Monster Ball hosted by Seashore Learning Center will be held at Schlitterbahn on Friday, October 28th 6 – 9:30 pm. The trunk or treat in the parking lot is free and the Monster Ball is $5/person. Captain America will be present for photo ops. Mikel May’s Beachside Bar & Grill now has lunch time delivery to residents and businesses Monday - Friday 11 am - 4pm. Call 949-7437. Their Halloween party will be held on Saturday, October 29th with costume contests and live music by the Cuveralls starting at 9 pm. The Boathouse Bar & Grill is offering 25% off for military for the Navy/South Florida game Friday, October 28th. The Navy band Avenue Fame will play at 10 pm. The Halloween costume party will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 11 pm with a $300 prize. Scary-oke on the patio on Sunday, October 30th and will have a kiddos costume contest at 7 pm. The Annual Fall Festival at Island Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Gypsy and Fortuna Bay, will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. There will be games, hot dogs, a chili cook-off, prizes, live music and much more. Everyone is invited and you can join the festivities in your Halloween costume. Kody’s Restaurant in Port A has all you can eat shrimp on Wednesdays and prime rib on Thursdays. They have a full bar and are open 11 am – 2 am every day. They are located on Hwy 361.

experience. But sooner or later there is going to be an accident and when it happens there will be a call for an outright ban. The Port Aransas experience would seem to be a good lead to follow. Simply requiring registration would provide a count of the number of carts and provide a means to communicating what the rules are. It would create some paperwork, but it might also cut down on the number of organ donors.

ANNUAL PADRE ISLAND ART WALK 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 please call JoAnn Smith for more information. 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.

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and leaves lesions on the bones, eventually causing disfigurement. The afflicted individuals

a fun way to contribute to La Posada. Contact Bob Muir, Collector Boat coordinator, at 361688-8120.

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. appear to have contracted bejel in childhood and carried it with them through the rest of their lives. Very few of them had reached the disease’s final stage by the time of their death, however, suggesting that they had died from other causes. Bejel is spread by skin contact or by shared use of eating or drinking vessels and is generally associated with small populations living in

October 27, 2016

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La Posada Party Kicks Off Annual Fun By Brent Rourk

La Posada parades are a hallmark of the Holiday season here on the Island, helping usher in Christmas and New Year’s. Islanders are encouraged to decorate their boats and to become a part of these memorable parades. Applications are available at Padre Island Mail Plus and Ace Hardware in addition to www. piyc.org (go to the La Posada link and download the application.) Call Nick Colosi at 681-8899160 about parade questions.

As parties go it is one of the largest on the Island and after the party is over all of the proceeds from the auctions as well as the toy donations at the door are given to the United States Marines Toys for Tots program. Once again the La Posada Foundation is pleased to invite all Islanders and Flour Bluff and Port Aransas residents to attend this amazing party on December 1st at Scuttlebutts on the Island.

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Kicking off the La Posada events, the Kick-off party for 5 years has been a fun way to begin the Christmas season and to welcome parties and the fantastic La Posada Lighted Boat Parades. The Kick-off party is a top source of raising funds that are given to the United States Marines for their Toys for Tots Program.

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The Padre Island Yacht Club La Posada Foundation invites all Islanders to attend a super garage sale at the Padre Island Yacht club at 13402 Whitecap on Saturday, November 5th from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. There will be some fabulous items for sale such as household items, nautical items, decorative items, furniture, books and tools. The Padre Island Yacht Club’s La Posada Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its sole mission is to support children in becoming responsible and productive citizens and is operated by donations and volunteers. All of the funds raised by the PIYC La Posada Foundation from this event will help cover La Posada Event operating costs (trophies, batteries, radios, lights, advertising, mailing, decorations, and more) that support donations of toys and money to the “Toys for Tots” program through the United States Marine Reserves.

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Entrance fee is at least one new toy. Festivities will begin at 5:00 PM. Plan to attend for an evening of fun. Order meals from Scuttlebutt’s extensive menu and accompany your meal with the perfect wine. Enjoy both the silent auction and the live auction where many fabulous gifts will be auctioned to the top bidder. Many party goers have started or completed their Christmas shopping at the Kick-off Party, enjoying the wide selection of gifts for all ages.

Raising Money and Collecting Toys for Kids For several years the party has raised more money than the prior year. La Posada Foundation President Doug Seefeldt commented, “Last year through generous business sponsors and all who

is not uncommon to see tears of joy during the truck loading. After months of planning, hard work, and amazing community participation, all present that morning can see the rewards of their hard work, knowing that 100% of the toys will find a child in the Coastal Bend. Doug and his wife Debbie joined the La Posada Committee and Foundation for the same reasons the other committee members did. Seefeldt stated, “A few years later we became involved with the Padre Island Yacht Club and got to see the heart and energy of those behind the parade. I love to see people having a great time at the auctions at Scuttlebutt’s, toys coming in through collector boxes and bags of toys being unloaded from the parade collector boats. But the best part is when we load the big trucks full of toys and we see the smiles on the Marine’s faces.”

Thumbnail La Posada history Corpus Christi's unique celebration La Posada, ringing in the beginning of the holiday season for residents and visitors alike, has continued to grow each year, and is featured in newspapers across the country as a "must see" event. Many years ago the Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) decided to hold the first ever La Posada Lighted Boat Parade; thus beginning an annual Christmas tradition. Boats in the parade are well lit with festive lights, and many varied themes & decorations. The boats travel a pre-determined route though the canals of the Laguna Madre. This event is well publicized in advance, and many residents

Come Fly a Kite at North Beach Free Event by the Mayor’s Fitness Council on November 12 This burial contained the remains of a 25to 45-year-old male with two infants and a child arrayed above his head, and three infants and an adolescent placed beside him. The spatial arrangements of many of the cemetery’s multiple interments hint at family relationships and indicate that, contrary to ethnographic reports from the Texas coast, interment of infants and children was part of the mortuary tradition. primitive, unhygienic conditions. It usually affects primitive farming communities and pastoral nomads, but can affect small bands of hunter-gatherers who seasonally aggregate into larger groups. The incidence of the disease among the people buried in the Cayo del Oso cemetery suggests that the people who used the cemetery practiced a similar mobility pattern. The relatively sparse occupation of the Cayo del Oso site over time contrasts markedly with its use as a major cemetery. As archeologist Robert Ricklis has noted, this suggests that the importance of a given locale as a residential campsite was not necessarily congruent with its significance as a place for burial and mortuary ritual. This pattern holds for several other, larger prehistoric cemetery locales on the coast. No major cemeteries have been reported in direct association with large, intensively occupied shoreline sites. To Ricklis, this suggests that prehistoric peoples in the area maintained a fairly clear distinction between locations used frequently as domestic camps and those reserved for burial of the dead.

Fall weather calls most people outdoors to enjoy life’s simple pleasures, such as flying a kite! Join us at North Beach on Saturday, November 12 from 11 am to 4 pm for the annual Mayor’s Fitness Council’s Kites and Bikes Festival. The Mayor’s Fitness Council has partnered with a group of local kite, bike and play enthusiasts to host this FREE event! We’re closing off a portion of North Shoreline Boulevard on North Beach so bicyclists can enjoy a car-free ride near the USS Lexington and along the Corpus Christi Beachwalk. The event will also feature stunt kite flying demonstrations, fitness activities for the entire family, a demonstration by the Grow Local farmer’s market, bike safety demonstrations, giveaways and so much more! If you don’t have a kite, we have you covered. There will be small kite giveaways, as well as kites available for purchase. It’s a great way to spend time with your family. Pack a healthy picnic and join us on the beach! For more information about the event and schedule of activities, visit www. ccmayorsfitnesscouncil.com or call 826-PLAY. This event has been made possible through the help of our sponsors—the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors, the RTA, H-E-B, CH2M, Bay Area Bicycles, Port Industries, Elementis, WellMed, and our partners at the Radisson Hotel. The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable, enrichment programs for all ages and interests. For more information about the wide variety of programs and services offered by the department, visit www.ccparkandrec. com. We invite everyone to Live. Learn. Play!

The La Posada Foundation accepts a check for $500 participated in the auctions at the Kickoff Party at Scuttlebutt’s to all the toys that were given made it a record year for the children. In 2014 we were able to present a check to the Marines Toys for Tots Campaign for $20,600 plus and gave them 5,400 toys.” Seefeldt continued, “One hundred percent of the funds and toys raised go to help make a child’s Christmas special. This year I would love to see us push those numbers way up and make another record year for the children.”

Live and Silent Auctions This year the Kick-off Party auctions promise a wide range of gifts. Currently, there are 175 gift items in the silent auction [some very nice gift items available] and many terrific live auction fun items. Examples of live auction gifts are a Life Martial Arts one month access for a family of 4, a Whataburger suite for 12 at a Hooks Game, a catered bonfire and meal for 10, a candlelight dinner for 8, Hotel stays, Condominium stays, a fishing trip, and more. Both the silent and live auctions will be held outside of the Scuttlebutt’s Restaurant under tent.

Parking Parking is typically tight on the Island when we have large celebrations, so the Island Foundation has secured parking for the La Posada Kick-Off Party in the Loma Alta Shopping Center (where Scuttlebutt’s is located), at the Brookshire Hathoway Realtor Office, and at the Padre Island Baptist Church.

It’s All About the Kids The goal of the La Posada events is focused on children. The long used slogan is “It’s all about the kids.” The La Posada committee works for 5 months planning the events, culminating in the La Posada Breakfast (this year on December 13th) at the Padre Island Yacht Club. Lines of yacht club volunteers cheerfully load trucks with toys collected throughout La Posada Season. It

of the Island choose these evenings to host Christmas parties in their homes and on their decks on/off the canals. Beginning in 1998, the PIYC added another great tradition; teaming up with the United States Marine Corps with the common goal of collecting toys for the annual “Toys for Tots” drive. Starting in 2011, the PIYC in partnership with a fabulous local Restaurant, Scuttlebutt's began hosting a Pre-La Posada Lighted Boat Parade PARTY which continues this great La Posada tradition. In 2013 we partnered with Port Royal Ocean Resort for a Christmas Lighting Party. The strong growth and history of La Posada has allowed a Foundation to be formed independent of the Padre Island Yacht Club with its own Board of Directors having one goal to support children in becoming responsible and productive citizens. The Board of Directors has supplemented their growing expertise in branding the La Posada Lighted Boat Parade with diversity, innovation, workforce cultivation through student outreach and by establishing working relationships with over one hundred businesses (100) in Corpus Christi. The La Posada Foundation invites all Islanders to attend the La Posada Kick-Off Party for an evening of fun and fabulous auctions. In supporting the La Posada Parades, the KickOff Party, the Golf Tournament and other La Posada events Islanders will be supporting less fortunate children in South Texas through the Toys for Tots Program. In the process Islanders can enjoy parades and parties that are the hallmark of Island Christmas. A Merry Christmas to all and remember; It is all about the kids. Imagine no toys at Christmas. Now imagine less fortunate children with toys. Your Christmas Spirit, generosity, and kindness make it possible.

'You Can’t Take it With You' Coming to Port A Community Theater By Brent Rourk

Auditions November 10

One of the most memorable plays ever written will be performed by locals in February, 2015 at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. Under the direction of Emily Regier, “You Can’t Take it With You” will play for three weeks beginning February 15th.

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Winning a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1937, and subsequently serving as the basis for the movie of the same name that won 2 Oscars, this charming play takes place in New York at the apartment of the Vanderhof family, a wacky, noticeably odd bunch that dance to the beat to their own drum. They have not worried too much about things like jobs, paying taxes, and stress. The family characters are all unique and quite different from another family soon to be entwined through marriage. Loads of uncanny

events occur during the play to bring it to its riveting end. Can or can’t you take it with you? According to Grandpa Martin Vanderhof, “You’ve got all the money you need. You can’t take it with you. . . . And what’s it got you? Same kind of mail every morning, same kind of deals, same kind of meetings, same dinners at night, same indigestion. Where does the fun come in? Don’t you think there ought to be something more. . . . We haven’t got too much time, you know-any of us.” Auditions for this award winning play will be held on at PACT on November 10th at 6:00 PM, November 12th at 10:00 AM, and November 13th at 1:00 PM. Contact Emily Regier for more information at startrek915@hotmail.com The cast will consist of 9 men, 7 women, and 3 police officers. The dates for the play are February 15,17,18,19,22,24,25, and 26. The Port Aransas Community Theatre is located at 2327 State Highway 361, Port Aransas, 361-749-6036

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PACT Lip Sync Brings Down the House By Brent Rourk Locals who attended the Port Aransas Community Theatre (PACT) 2016 Lip Sync quickly found out that it was the best entertainment in Port Aransas for the week, maybe the month. Classic songs from the past 40 years were carefully resurrected and performed with admirable artistry, encouraging an already lively crowd to scream with delight. The evening’s entertainment raised money for PACT to use for expenses needed to bring top notch entertainment to Port Aransas. Local performers donned period or song related costumes, most with props and a background video on a large screen to further enhance their performance. A prodigious fog machine, a powerful sound system and a fine selection of colored lighting created a concert experience. In addition to the videos, props, and fog, the costumes, songs, energy, and creativity put into

the acts turned each song into a concert quality show. Many of the greatest stars made a Lip Sync appearance, including the Blues Brothers, Estelle, Prince, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, and Bette Midler among others. The audience exploded with appreciation as they watched Abby Mathew perform Like a Virgin (2nd place) in a way Madonna could have only imagined. Shannon Solimine (1st place) performed Prince’s Kiss with a spirit that would have Prince looking down with envy. Karen Decker and a cadre of cleverly costumed characters (3rd place) filled the stage with a rocking rendition of Aretha Franklin’s Think. Finally, Niki Manaj completed the 11 act evening with a riotous rendition of Starships. If you missed it this year, then remember to write on your calendar: PACT Lip Sync 2017 sometime in October.

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October 27, 2016

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Senior Moments

The Volstead Act Passes

BBB offers advice for choosing a trustworthy trade school By Kelly Trevino Regional Director, Corpus Christi Better Business Bureau

By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: On October 27, 1919 Congress usage as applesauce; Baloney - nonsense!; passed the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Bank's Closed - no kissing or making out - i.e. Wilson’s veto. The Volstead Act provided for the - "Sorry, Mac, the bank's closed."; Bearcat - a enforcement of the 18th Amendment to the U.S. hot-blooded or fiery girl; Beat it - scram or get Constitution, also known as the Prohibition lost; Bee's Knees - an extraordinary person, Amendment. This amendment changed the thing, idea; the ultimate; Beef - a complaint or culture and the language of the 20th century in to complain; Beeswax - business, i.e. None of your beeswax."; Bell bottom - a sailor; Bible the US of A. Belt - area in the South and Midwest where Prohibition (The 18th Amendment) & Fundamentalism flourishes; Big Cheese - the most important or influential person; boss-the Volstead Act same as big shot; Big six - a strong man; from The movement for the prohibition of alcohol auto advertising, for the new and powerful six began in the early 19th century, when Americans concerned about the adverse effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. By the late 19th century, these groups had become a powerful political force, campaigning on the state level and calling for national liquor abstinence. In 1917, the 18th Amendment, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” was passed by Congress and sent to the states for ratification. In January 1919, the 18th amendment achieved the necessary two-thirds cylinder engines; Bimbo - a tough guy; Bird majority of state ratification, and prohibition general term for a man or woman, sometimes became the law of the land. meaning "odd," i.e. "What a funny old bird." ; The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement Blind Date - going out with someone you do of prohibition, including the creation of a not know; Bluenose - an excessively puritanical special unit of the Treasury Department. person, a prude, Creator of "the Blue Nozzle Despite a vigorous effort by law-enforcement Curse."; Bootleg - illegal liquor; Breezer agencies, the Volstead Act failed to prevent the - an convertible car; Bronx Cheer - a loud large-scale distribution of alcoholic beverages, spluttering noise, used to indicate disapproval, and organized crime flourished in America. In same as raspberry ; Bull - (1) a policeman or 1933, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution law-enforcement officer including FBI (2) was passed and ratified, repealing prohibition. nonsense (3) to chat idly, to exaggerate; Bull To many, “Prohibition” was an era of wild Session - male talkfest, gossip, stories of sexual drunkenness, all-night parties and lawlessness. exploits; Bum's rush - ejection by force from an establishment; Bump Off - to murder, to kill; And such language! Butt me - I'll take a cigarette; Caper - a criminal act or robbery; Carry a Torch - to have a crush The Language of Prohibition on someone; Cash - a kiss; Cash or check? - Do It should be noted that many words and terms you kiss now or later?; Cat's Meow - something associated with Prohibition were actually in use splendid or stylish; similar to bee's knees, the in the 19th century, long before the Volstead best or greatest, wonderful; Cat's Pajamas Act. Many of these colorful terms certainly derived from the illegal sale of alcohol and many became increasingly popular during Prohibition – an era seemingly dominated by creative slang. It was almost as if everybody was so ossified all the time that it didn’t really matter if they even said the right words. As long as the made-up words they were saying had a good ring to them, it was jake. Speaking of which, jake wasn’t always a good thing. Some of the most interesting new slang was ‘Harlemese,’ which was called the “language of the speakeasy” in a 1929 New York Sunday News that also included a glossary of terms it felt readers might need on a tour of the nightclub circuit. What is absolutely fascinating about this era of semi-public drinking, though, is the phenomenal and unprecedented melting pots that speakeasies became. Arguably, Prohibition represented the first time since the early colonial days in which there was a real likelihood that men and women of a range of classes, along with racial minorities, drank in the same room together. This, of course, was completely objectionable to many who could recall the saloon, which was segregated and, for the large part, a white man’s domain. The anxiety over the dangerous mix in the speakeasy, combined with a real need for a new revenue stream is what drove the engine for repeal.

Speakeasy 101 The twenties were the first decade to emphasize youth culture over the older generations, and the flapper sub-culture had a tremendous influence on main stream America; many new words and phrases were coined by these liberated women. Many of these are still used today! I believe that

same as cat's meow; Chassis - the female body; Cheaters – eyeglasses; Check - kiss me later; Clam - a dollar; Copacetic - Wonderful, fine, all right; Crush - an infatuation; Daddy - a young woman's boyfriend or lover, especially if he's rich; Dame - a female; Dapper - a Flapper's dad; Darb - an excellent person or thing (as in "the Darb" - a person with money who can be relied on to pay the check); Dead soldier an empty beer bottle; Deb - an debutant; Dick - a private investigator; Dogs – feet; Doll - an attractive woman; Don't know from nothing - don't have any information; Don't take any wooden nickels - don't do anything stupid; Double-cross - to cheat, stab in the back; Dough – money; Drugstore Cowboy - a guy that hangs around on a street corner trying to pick up girls; Dry up - shut up, get lost; Ducky - very good; Dumb Dora - a stupid female; Earful – enough; Edge - intoxication, a buzz. i.e. "I've got an edge."; Egg - a person who lives the big life; Fall Guy - victim of a frame; Fire extinguisher - a chaperone; Fish -(1) a college freshman (2) a first timer in prison; Flat Tire - A dull witted, insipid, disappointing date. Same as pill, pickle, drag, rag, oilcan. Flivver - a Model T; after 1928, could mean any old broken down car; Flapper - a stylish, brash, hedonistic young woman with short skirts & shorter hair; Fly boy - a glamorous term for an aviator; Frame - to give false evidence , to set up someone; Gams - a woman's legs. Dotson’s Other Note: Looks like a good place to stop since I believe I am out of space. Language is very important for communication between us, so I will complete the ‘glossary’ in a future issue. All of you Moon Monkeys are urged to start using some of your favorite terms from the 20’s (19 that is). One thing for sure, it much cleaner than many of the terms used by the younger generations. 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: 530748-8475.

many we don’t use now should be reinstated.

Glossary of Terms Ab-so-lute-ly – affirmative; All Wet - describes an erroneous idea or individual, as in, "he's all wet."; And How - I strongly agree!; Applesaucean expletive same as horsefeathers, as in "Ah applesauce!"; Attaboy - well done!; also Attagirl!; Horsefeathers - an expletive ; same

Please Note: The next Veterans Roundtable Meeting will be Tuesday, 1st, 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!

With the recent nationwide closing of ITT Technical Institute, thousands of students are left with a lot of questions and now have to consider what their next steps are. ITT Tech announced the closure of all 136 locations last month, including campuses throughout Texas. According to the Department of Education, current or recent ITT enrollees may be eligible for a loan discharge. There is also the option of transferring to another school; however, students will need to check with schools directly to determine which credits will transfer. Unfortunately, most students won’t be able to finish their current program at ITT, but students who transfer to a new institution may be able to finish their current program. Vocational schools, also known as trade or career schools, can offer training and the skills needed for a variety of jobs. While many of these programs are reputable, unfortunately, not all are and may be out to take your money. Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin recommends doing your homework before you commit to a program to ensure it’s reputable and trustworthy. Vocational schools train students for a variety of skilled jobs, including jobs as automotive technicians, medical assistants, cosmetologists, paralegals and truck drivers, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). However, some of these trade schools have misled prospective students about the availability of jobs, extent of their job training programs and the nature of their facilities and equipment. Last year, BBB received more than 900 complaints against business and vocational schools nationwide. Most complaints allege charges for courses that were never taken or the cost of courses were more than initially advertised. Before enrolling, BBB offers the following tips: Do your research. Do some searches online and compare information from other schools, including everything the school provides. Find out what is required to graduate, what you’ll receive upon graduation and if licensing credits are transferable. Read online reviews of the schools and check out their BBB Business Review page at bbb.org. Visit the facilities. Take a tour of the facilities in person and ask to see the classrooms and equipment that students use for training. You may also consider sitting in on a class, asking about the instructors’ qualifications and talking to current or previous students about their experience.

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Find out the total cost. Will you need to pay by course, semester or program? Find out what the total cost of enrolling is, which may include tuition, fees for dropping or adding a class, textbooks, equipment or graduation fees. Also, if you think you may need financial aid, find out whether the school provides it or if you’re eligible for federal assistance, work-study programs, scholarships, grants or student loans. Find out if the school is licensed and accredited. Consider asking the school for its licensing and accrediting organizations. In many states, private vocational schools are licensed through the state Department of Education, so find out which state agency handles the licensing. Also, do an online search to see if a school is accredited by a legitimate organization. Accreditation is a sign that the school has been evaluated and has agreed to meet certain requirements or maintain certain standards. Consider other options. Look into alternatives, such as community college. The tuition may be less than a vocational school or four-year college or university. Also, some businesses may offer education programs through apprenticeships or on-the-

job training. Watch out for red flags. Before you commit to a program, read the terms and contract carefully. If the school refuses to give you documents to review beforehand, don’t enroll. Also, consider it a red flag if the school pressures you to sign up or gives you information different than that in their written materials. Get everything in writing. Remember, that no school can guarantee you a job when you graduate. 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.

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Roasted Tomato Soup By Chef Vita Jarrin As Halloween approaches us this weekend, I am pretty sure the last thing you want to read about is another pumpkin recipe. So this week, I thought I would add one of my favorite soup recipes into the fall menu mix. I particularly like this recipe because it’s easy for one, and roasting the tomatoes first, with the garlic, shallots, sugar and balsamic vinegar, allows the ingredients to caramelize while baking which adds an extra richness to the flavor. This soup is also child friendly. What child doesn’t like a bowl of tomato soup? Especially with a grilled cheese Sammy on the side. For this recipe I am including an elevated version of grilled cheese, but you can use a grilled cheese of choice. If you want to garnish your bowl of soup, you can add a sprig of basil and or a couple of homemade croutons, and still serve the grilled cheese Sammy on the side.

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Here’s wishing you a Happy Halloween, and if my memory serves me correct, this is also my 1 year Anniversary writing for the Moon! My first recipe was for Halloween and it was “The Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail”! So thank for reading my article, for cooking my recipes and always letting me know you follow my weekly food article! It means the world to me! Be safe… Till next week! Have a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!!!

Tomato Soup Ingredients: ¼ c Olive oil 3 lbs. Roma tomatoes

1 pt. Cherry tomatoes 2 shallots small dice 6 cloves garlic smashed Handful of fresh basil chopped 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp sugar 2 tsp Salt ½ tsp black pepper¼ C heavy cream 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock Pinch of cayenne

Pot for finishing soup on stove top Preheat oven to 425 degrees Place all of these ingredients in a 9x13 cake pan and mix all of these ingredients together and bake for one hour and fifteen minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor and puree. If you are using a heavy duty blender or processor, there is no need to strain the soup mixture. If not? You will need to in order to remove any tomato skin residue left in puree. Place pureed soup in a sauce pot and add the vegetable or chicken stock. Adjust seasoning if you need to. Bring to a simmer and add the cream (optional) Serve with Grilled Cheese Sammys _______________________________

6 Grilled Cheese Sammys 12 Slices of crusty bread cut on the bias ½ stick of butter for coating exterior slices for toasting Basil pesto (store bought or homemade) 12 slices of Havarti or Jalapeño Havarti (Melts Nicely) Spread Pesto on one slice of bread and then add two slices of cheese to each slice and top with the other. Spread butter on both sides of bread. Heat a skillet and place Sammys down and toast both sides until golden and crispy.

Serve with soup and voila you have a light yet very satisfying meal.

Tip of the Week: You can change up the bread and cheese in order to keep this meal interesting. For example… how about using Brie or Swiss Cheese? How about using caramelized onion in the Sammy also? You can even use sun dried tomato or broccoli pesto. Every Sammy is unique and adds its own spin on this tomato soup. The ideas are endless. Most importantly… Enjoy yourself, get creative, try new things have fun!!! Happy Eats!

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SPORTS Sports Talk Special to The Island Moon

Pete Rose is Still Pleading for Reinstatement

By Dotson Lewis

Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: Pete Rose was a great baseball player, but for me it ends there. He’s on a television show where he does nothing but “bust chops” the entire time he’s on air. Recently on the show he made a fool of himself when he bugged A-Rod about Jeter. It hasn’t been that long ago, 25 years after he was permanently suspended, that he appealed for reinstatement. Rob Manfred, MLB (Major League Baseball) Commissioner officially considered Rose’s application and rejected it. Charlie Hustle's making headlines again by campaigning for public sympathy. Yes he is “working the room” again. Rob Neyer and Craig Calcaterra contributed to this article.

Discussion - The Pete Rose Matter Sports writer Rob Neyer says, “I believe most

sentences meted out for offenses involving crack cocaine were generally far more severe than those for offenses involving powdered cocaine. According to at least one source, the sentencing disparity was 100 to 1.

Call Me Crazy By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon Dear NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, I think you could use my help. Have you seen the scores in college football games this year?

No field goals can be kicked from less than 45 yards away. Any team that has a fourth-andone inside the other team’s territory, even if it’s

In 2010, Congress Reduced That Sentencing Disparity. In another step toward fairness, in 2011, the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to retroactively apply the new FSA Sentencing Guidelines to individuals sentenced before the law was enacted. This decision will help ensure that over 12,000 people, 85 percent of whom are African-Americans, had the opportunity to have their sentences for crack cocaine offenses reviewed by a federal judge and possibly reduced.

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people made up their minds about Pete Rose and his situation a long time ago, and they’re not changing. But there might yet be some people out there who haven’t thought real hard about this, and might be open to a real discussion. Here goes. Pete Rose is essentially the first baseball player in history who’s been punished as he’s been punished. Of course his crimes have been many, but Rose was essentially punished for one thing: betting on his team to win. I wouldn’t begin to suggest that it’s an excusable offense; I’m merely saying that, as far as I know, Rose is the only man who’s ever drawn a permanent suspension for this particular offense. By all accounts, Rose’s suspension was perfectly justified by the facts at hand, and by Major League Baseball’s long-standing regulations. Which doesn’t necessarily mean his punishment was just.

There Are Three Common Justifications for Punishing Someone Two of them – incapacitation and deterrence – have reasonable places in a civil society. We will return to those later. The third is retribution, which does not have a reasonable place in a civil society. Which is why very few civil societies still levy capital punishment for even the most heinous offenses. We kill people in the U.S. largely because retribution, revenge, feels good. It’s not a great way to set policy, though. If you think otherwise, you might as well stop here, there is nothing else in this article that will be of interest to you. With retribution out of the way, we’ve still got incapacitation and deterrence. I believe that most of us will agree that Pete Rose shouldn’t have been managing the Cincinnati Reds in the 1980s, or any other team since. By all accounts he was a tremendous teammate in the 1960s and ‘70s, and seems to have actually been a pretty good manager in the ‘80s, too. But why take a chance, right? Just think what Pete Rose could have done.

Things change. Standards change. Society changes. People change. Yet somehow we’re supposed to believe that nothing in baseball has changed since 1919, and that Pete Rose is exactly as dangerous in 2016 as he was in 1989. Finally, let’s address a couple of opinions that seem to show up every time this subject comes up... There’s this one: Rose agreed to a permanent ban! Yes, he did. Technically speaking, that’s absolutely true. It’s also true that other players before him had been “permanently” banned, only to see their suspensions lifted after a year or two. So Rose had at least some cause to believe that he might someday be reinstated. Also, we don’t really care what Rose agreed to. If you agree to a 20-year prison sentence for stealing bread because the alternative is a 30year sentence, can’t you still make a reasonable plea for clemency after 10 years?

No team is allowed more than five punts a game. A team that has the ball and a twotouchdown lead with eight minutes or less to go, must pass the ball, two out of three plays. No such thing as killing the clock, in any form, will be tolerated.

We sincerely doubt it. Manfred’s decision has nothing to do with anything that’s quantifiable, now or in the future. It’s become a political matter, a moral matter, and for Manfred and Rose and all the other interested parties, a personal matter. It’s the wrong question. The right question isn’t, “What will reinstating Pete Rose do for baseball?” Any answer, no matter how well considered, that amounts to a trifle. The right question is actually this: “What will not reinstating Pete Rose do for baseball?” The answer to that question is, again, a trifle. But given a choice between trifles, why not choose the trifle that releases a man, however flawed, from purgatory? Why not choose the trifle that will, from everything we’ve been told,

O'Dell Beckham in the big scheme of things, you guys are being paid well to put on a show. Is the NFL eating itself? I don’t mind all the NFL hype, Roger, but here’s the part I can help you fix. Let’s make the games more exciting. No more 17-10 games. The game has become somewhat predictable and, kind of like the weather in South Texas, hot. It sometimes resembles two bull elephants slugging it out in a mud pit. It’s not a game, it’s a computer match. Put the ball in the air, Roger. Is Drew Brees the only guy who gets it? Most of the games have become kind of dull, onesided and almost devoid of surprises. When is the last time anyone spoke about the results of a game a week after it was played, unless the referees got it wrong? Part of the problem is that coaches don’t want to be embarrassed, so they don’t take any chances. When the stakes become too high, everybody freezes up. So, most teams go out there and play George Allen football. I mean, two cracks at the line, a swing pass behind the line of scrimmage, a punt and wait for the other team to make a mistake.

What About Deterrence? This one’s a little dicer, because the only available evidence cuts both ways. First I can argue that we shouldn’t worry overly much about gambling because Pete Rose is the only example since the Black Sox ... and then you can argue that Rose is the only example precisely because the penalty for gambling is so severe. There’s no objectively correct answer here. So let’s talk about proportionality for a moment. Yes, it’s another area without any objectively correct answers, but please bear with us. Would you agree that we shouldn’t chop off the hand of someone who steals a loaf of bread?

The point? We may draw a distinction between the law and justice. According to football’s law, Hornung got suspended for one season. According to baseball’s law, Rose got suspended forever. We may, as conscious human beings, also consider the justness of the law, and later redress punishments that come to seem unjust. In the real world, that’s happening all the time (if not often enough). As you probably know, during the 1980s, the

ratings are already dangerously down 13.4% this year and it is only week eight. I realize it’s an election year and the Presidential race has been like Ringling Brothers; everybody wants to see the circus. But player’s kneeling for the National Anthem in protest, more reported spousal abuse by players, and the PED use has tarnished the NFL Shield. Let’s not forget that

If a guy fumbles the ball, I don’t care whether his knee was down or not. You’ve got to hang onto the ball; none of this whistling it dead. What you’re whistling dead is the game, Roger. When you come down from a tackle, you have to have the ball with you. This is particularly true in the end zone. No ball, no touchdown! By the way, it’s hard enough to get in the end zone, so let’s let them dance. If a guy runs the wrong way with the football for a touchdown, give the other team a touchdown, not a safety.

And, there’s the notion that Rob Manfred shouldn’t lift Rose’s suspension unless it’s good for baseball. Baseball has become an enterprise worth BILLIONS OF DOLLARS. And not two or three billion. More like twenty or thirty billion. Is there anything Pete Rose could do at this point, either positively or negatively, that would make even the tiniest difference to even the most fastidious of baseball’s accountants?

The Reds might well hire him as some sort of roving instructor. Just as the Cubs hired Manny Ramirez. The oft-suspended Manny Ramirez. I believe that we will have a very hard time trying to imagine how Pete Rose in his 70’s is going to ruin baseball.

As you know, the penalty for betting on a baseball game in which you’re involved is a permanent suspension. And it doesn’t matter whether you’re betting for your team or against it. It is suggested that while both offenses are highly problematic, the punishment should not be the same for both. In the early 1960s, NFL stars Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were both suspended for one season for betting on games (but not against their own teams). Hornung wound up in the Hall of Fame, while Karras became a television star. Neither were generally thought to have seriously endangered the sport or its popularity.

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the 49-yard line, must go for it. There will be absolutely no falling down on the ball by the quarterback, just because there is only a minute or so to go in the game and he has four downs to use up the clock. The second he falls on the ball, we give the ball immediately to the other team.

Charlie Hustle bring some measures of real joy to thousands of baseball fans? Why not choose the trifle that allows for the possible redemption of an old man while he might still enjoy it? Why not choose the trifle that acknowledges our infinite fallibility, but also our infinite capacity for mercy and forgiveness?” Dotson’s Other Note: The foregoing was a discussion, do you believe Pete Rose should be reinstated? I still don’t, but would like to hear what you think. By the way the Cubs made it to the World Series and are playing the Indians. Should be a great series between two teams who haven’t been there for a long time. For whom are you “rooting”? 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: 530748-8475 Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com

I have some ideas that I would like to share. Pick up your phone and make the call. Here’s what the fans want to say. Let’s try some Statue of Liberty plays, a flea-flicker or two, or double reverses with four guys in the backfield. They want to see the bomb thrown on first down. Any coach who sends in, or quarterback who calls, a run off-tackle on the first play of the game, gets an automatic fine or is barred from playing or coaching in a future Super Bowl.

If a team one touchdown behind, has the ball on the other team’s 35-yard line when the time runs out, give them another two minutes or, if they run out of time-outs during a drive in the last two minutes, give them a couple more. Every coach in the NFL knows that there are only nine to ten minutes of actual action during a game, and lots of team strategy, including trying not to lose. It’s like a golfer chipping to the fat part of the green or a boxer shuffling away from the opponent, while waiting for the bell to ring. It reminds me of a jockey taking his horse on a safer route by running in the outside lane. Call me crazy, just trying to help! Keep doing it the way you’re doing it and you’re going to get a 12-9 Super Bowl. If that happens, Roger, do us all one favor, anyway. Wake me up when it’s over; I’ve got work to do. 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.

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