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By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com Up in Austin pink sneakers and a rowdy gallery in the State Senate are dominating the headlines, in Jolly Old England they are making bets on names for the new Royal Baby, and up in Waco researchers think they may have found a way for teeth to re-grow themselves making the dreaded root canal process obsolete. Here on our Island we actually had more than an inch of rain, the turtle release season is in full bloom, and we are getting ready for the boat parade and some Fire in the Sky on the 4th of July. We have had a bit of relief from the off-the-charts humidity and heat and the water temps have been unseasonably low; lower than the normal for this time of year Bathtub Warm to a something more akin to what we Texans refer to as Rodeo Cool.

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By Dale Rankin

A little parade music…

From jazz to thump thump But this week has shown the signs of the coming 4th of July Storm. We’ve all seen the symptoms and we know the signs. Houses along our canals that usually set quiet and dark with the storm shutters rolled down now blaze with lights and noise. As the week goes on the number of boats in the canals starts to increase as some early holiday arrivals hit the water and the music changes from oldies to country and shouts of “play some Skynyrd man!” pierce the night air. You can tell when the tourist crowd hits The Island by the type of music that wafts landward from passing boats. When The Island is empty it is jazz from slow moving boats, with a little more of a crowd that turns to Jimmy Buffet and still no wake, then comes Bachman-Turner Overdrive and the waves begin to lap our docks with a gentle sway. Then finally come the tsunamis and the music discernable only by the regular thump of the base and the Go Horns sign plus the thump thrust skyward which by O-Dark-Thirty has become a cacophony of Free Bird and Call Me the Breeze. The short-timers are here.

Anybody missing a boat?

Stewart Mann & the Statesboro Revue from Austin/New Braunfels will be playing during the 4th of July Boat Parade on the deck at 13766 Three Fathoms Bank next to the judging stand on the main canal. Their new CD “Ramble on Privilege Creek” is making its way up the Texas Music Charts. So anchor up and listen in. If you are not reading this until after Thursday night you missed it. But if you got an early copy of the Island Moon get ready this IslandBlast! Fire in the sky on Thursday evening, July the Fourth of July 4th, for the 14th Annual 4th of July Boat Parade which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. followed by the 1st Annual Island Blast 4th of July fireworks show which will blast off on North Padre Island at 9:15. The fireworks reach for the sky at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday from the empty lot at the west end of Whitecap and run for about thirty minutes. The show will take place between 300 and 500 feet above sea level so they will be visible from most anywhere on our flat Island with an unobstructed western view. For the best viewing spots from land and by boat see the map on this page.

Work is now underway on The Island’s newest short-term rental development. Alex Harris broke ground on Nemo Cay Resort on Nemo Court Drive, just off SPID, on Monday. The 44-unit development is adjacent to the Schlitterbahn Beach Country Resort now under construction. The new development is sold out.

Turtle Season

Come Watch Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchlings Get Released

By Donna J. Shaver, Ph.D. Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery National Park Service Padre Island National Seashore e-mail: Donna_ Shaver@nps.gov

Releases of Kemp’s ridley sea During the show 107.3 radio, Jake FM, will turtle hatchlings been broadcast live from the intersection of Whitecap have underway at Padre and Catamaran playing patriotic music. The National music will be played live at the site as well as Island Seashore since over the air so that anyone watching the show June 22, and we can tune in on their radio. are excited to report that they Boat Parade Google Maps https://maps.google.com/maps?q=corpus+christi+tx&oe=utf-8&client=fi... are going very well. We welcome the public to Prior to the fireworks show the 14th Annual 4th attend about 10-20 of these releases each year of July Boat Parade and Block Party will launch and we hope to see you at a release this year! at 7:30 p.m. from the canal at the Padre Island Address Corpus Christi, TX Our first public hatchling release this year was Yacht Club. Muster for the parade will begin at 6 p.m. so to join the parade gather at the yacht held on June 22 and was attended by nearly 1,500 club canal and pass by 13766 3 Fathoms Bank people. I thank Brent Rourk for his wonderful where the judges will be gathered and make article in the last issue of the Island Moon yourself known; or tie up and join the party. The describing the first release. His accompanying route will be primarily up and down the Main photos were lovely. Miles Merwin from the Canal but not limited to that area. If you have Turtles continued on A5 any questions about the parade or would like to This boat was found adrift in the Palo Seco/ it to come down your canal call Harold at 937Cuttysark canal on Monday. She could be 2423. Around continued on A6

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Island Blast 4th of July Viewing Areas

A Ride to the Turtle Corral By Brent Rourk

I had been hearing about a cabin and a sea turtle corral about 40 miles south of where the Park Road 22 pavement ends. Operated and staffed by the Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery of the National Park Service, this site was reported to be a southern nucleus of sea turtle rescue operations. I was curious. I contacted Dr. Donna Shaver about the possibility of traveling there with some of the sea turtle staff and she graciously consented. The trip opened my eyes as to how dedicated, professional, and efficient the entire staff is. I already knew that, but this trip really demonstrated how dependent the rescue and revival of sea turtle populations has been on this National Park Service specialized staff. During turtle season staffers use the cabin and the surrounding grounds as a base; sleeping, eating, and working there. Many sleep inside their tent, preferring the sounds of the surf and gentle winds and breezes that cool the shores. Hatchery continued on A5

A Little Island History

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Site of Fireworks Launch

In 1879 Catherine Dunn and son’s Patrick and Tom began ranching on Padre Island which later would sometimes be called the Dunn Ranch. This is the story of Catherine and her husband Thomas journey to South Texas.

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1 1 4 1. Ski Basin / Main canal - good place to watch by boat 2. Good viewing from boats 3. Good viewing from street. Park on shoulder, do not block traffic. Constable will patrol, no public restrooms 4. Billish Park - public viewing with public restrooms

5. The Bonasse canal will be a front row seat Other places to watch: Marker 37 - Snoopy’s Pier, Doc’s Padre Isles Country Club Any Boat ramp with west facing view

After Matt Dunn came to Corpus in 1845 with Gen. Taylors Army he wrote his brothers in Ireland encouraging them to come to Texas. The first of the four brothers to leave Ireland for Texas was the youngest, Thomas. The Dunn family lived in County Kildare Ireland, twenty miles west of Dublin. Ireland at that time was in the grip of the Great Potato Famine with because of the blight destroying their main food, the potato. One out of every eight souls living in Ireland in those sad times died of hunger and a similar amount of Irish left Ireland in surch of food. In 1849 Tom had saved enough money for his passage and to buy some land in South Texas. Before leaving Ireland he proposed to Catherine Hickey who emigrated to London to escape the grinding poverty of Ireland. Tom

and Catherine reunited in Dublin and were married on October 14 1849. Saying good bye to family and friends, never to see again, they boarded the ship, Great Britain bound for New Orleans. The newlyweds arrived in strange and exotic New Orleans on December 1, after which they boarded a shallow coastal vessel for the two to three day trip to Corpus Christi. What a difference from their native Ireland where family’s lived and died for generations on the same house, villages and farms. The town of Corpus Christi was only ten years old at the time so everyone except some small children came from some where else. Nueces County’s entire population was 651 including soldiers. Corpus had already experienced their first “bust”, dropping from a population of 3,000 when Taylor’s army was encamped in 45’. Unlike Ireland where the village authority revolved around the Parish Priest, Corpus was wild and untamed, on the edge of the frontier, twenty eight years from independence from Spain, thirteen years from independence from Mexico and four years from annexation from the United History continued on A3

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Stuff I Heard on the Island

Letters to Riley

My name is Deuce and I need a forever family. Will you love me? Duece

put them in an envelope and put ‘Not Jellybeans for Riley P. Dog’ on the outside. Don’t worry about the envelope. I can open those easy. I learned at the drive in window at the 1st Community Bank where they give me treats. I think it may be a Dogfood Bank because every time I go here I get dog treats from the nice people there. If you go to the 1st Community bank Mia can you get me some treats? I like the chewy ones and the crunchy ones.

For years we heard the cry, “one of these days this Island is going to explode.” Well, judging by the traffic of late I think that day has come. That point was driven home when we spent a few days on the Central Florida coast around Daytona Beach last week and it was the first time I had been back to Florida since I moved from there a little more than ten years ago. When I moved from there to The Island it had been

I like ladybugs and bees Mia but I’m not so sure about cats. A few weeks ago a cat in my neighborhood fooled me into the canal and I got in trouble. But last night while I was outside I saw that cat walking around and I almost got him. He’s a fast mover but as soon as I lose a few more pounds I think I can catch him. He attacks the cats that live at my house and he makes dogs fall in the canal. Stoopid cat.

Hey Duece, I’m sure there is an Island family that has a place for you. These Islanders are suckers for a cute face and they take good care of their dog friends. If anyone can help Deuce call my humans here at the Island Moon.

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By Riley P. Dog

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twenty-five years since I lived in this area and at the time I didn’t realize how much similarity there is between the issues they face there with regards to the management of public beaches and access to them with those we face here. They all center around how to deal with the fact that more and more people want to live and visit there and the pressure that new development along the beachfront puts on the public’s access to the waterline.

My humans haven’t taken me to the beach this week. I spent a few days with my friends over at Sandy Paws Pet Resort with Dr. Christi and Ray. I was afraid I was getting Dog Pounded but once I got there they let me run around a lot and my dog friend Kat leads me around by my leash and keeps me out of trouble. Dr. Christi says I lost another half a pound so I’m down to 85 and I need some hotdogs if you got any. I like beans and jelly beans Mia. Can you send me some jelly beans? Smush them flat and

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The points of contention will always come down to two: First, is vertical access to the beach; paths, either walking or driving, that run perpendicular from the road to the beach. This should not be much of an issue for us as far as driving since we already have adequate beach access roads. The question is where vehicles go once they are on the beach – which leads to the second point of contention. This is how the public will access the part of the beach which is “dry” – that is to say above the mean high tide line. The public will always have access to the “wet” beach so driving on the “dry” portion of the beach is where the fight will come.

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11,074,716 11,587,971 11,629,408 11,669,112 11,707,041 11,743,032 11,776,735 11,808,044 11,837,002 11,863,409 11,887,266 11,908,234

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685,785 1,117,442 1,169,473 1,223,281 1,278,987 1,336,601 1,396,205 1,457,869 1,521,654 1,587,601 1,655,756 1,726,191

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I know this is a topic which split our city and our Island pretty much down the middle and as a result is one that politicians want to stay as far away from as possible. That is understandable but the fact is that we can’t avoid it forever and if we leave it to the courts or a case-by-case system we will likely end up like north Florida; with a polyglot arrangement where every few miles drivers must leave the beach, go up a highway, then re-enter the beach at another point. It is a system that doesn’t really work that well for anyone.

Points of contention

Make sure that you keep your dog friends inside this weekend Mia. There is going to be a lot of explosions up in the sky and that makes them nervous and sometimes scared. So you have a good holiday Mia and see if you know anybody that can help my friend Deuce. He needs some humans to look out for him.

Hey Mia,

term plan to strike a balance between these competing interests we will see more fights like it and a prolonged and vicious fight that ultimately will split the community and more than likely produce a result that neither side thinks makes any sense.

North of Daytona into the Ormond Beach area is Highway A1A that runs right along the beachfront. Mom and Pop owned coffee houses and restaurants are the norm and the ground rumbles with motorcycles as the riders take advantage of the oceanfront view. It is closer to Rockport than any other part of the Texas Coast but is becoming a smaller portion of the state’s beachfront every day as development pushes north. But south in Daytona Beach is where the issues of beach access are very similar to those we ultimately face here as increases in population and demands from beachfront development will at some point force a reevaluation of the definition of a “public” beach. The way Daytona has handled the situation is both a model and a cautionary tale for us as we move through the next two decades. They have had to strike a balance between beachgoers who wish to drive to/on the beach and the people who own condos and businesses along the dunes who don’t want vehicles mucking up their view of the water and who prefer, when possible, a private or semi-private beach. This is a natural clash of interests that will either be dealt with in a comprehensive, rational, and well thought-out way; or it will be a contentious, nasty, open wound that gets beat about in the public forum every time a new section of the beach comes under contention. Florida did it the second way and the result is long stretches of beach which are little used by the public, and a long-running series of court battles which still continue in some areas.

The main difference between Texas and Florida is that the majority of Florida’s beaches are privately owned while Texas beaches are public roadways – they were once the main road to the Rio Grande Valley; so use and/or access to the beach in Texas, unlike Florida, is not revocable by the landowner. Instead, on The Island beach access is a matter of public policy. The system – such as it is – that we now operate under is that a developer of a particular piece of property goes before the voters and asks them to remove vehicles from his/her beach and in return he/she will bring jobs and increase the tax base. The obvious – and quite reasonable - question from opponents of removing the vehicles is where does it end? If we restrict driving on your beach why would the property owner next door not expect the same? If we go that route we will produce a model for beach use like that of Daytona; a sort of semi-controlled mayhem that leaves portions of the beach largely empty and portions of the roadway permanently jammed. We are seeing the beginnings of that now. In a bit of irony it was in 1947 that the National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) was founded in Daytona because racing began on the hard packed beaches there and now cars are not allowed on parts of that beach.

Here they come

The choice is up to us.

Round one So far, this is also the way we have dealt with the questions locally. In November of 2006 voters across Corpus Christi weighed in on this issue in what will historically be viewed as Round One of the local process with the result that now any push to remove vehicles from any beach inside Corpus Christi City Limits must face the voters; the City Council can put it on the ballot but voters must approve it. The lesson to be learned from the Florida example is that without some sort of long-

Like it or not this issue will not go away. In 2000 there were 20 million people in Texas, in 2010 there were 25 million, currently there are an estimated 27 million, in 2015 projections are for 28 million, and by 2020 31 million. The thirty miles of beach between Padre Island National Seashore and Port Aransas is going to feel the pressure from that growth more than any other stretch of beach in the state. If current growth patterns hold about half of that increase – an additional 2 million people between now and 2020 and 5 million between 2000 and 2020 - will live within a four-hour drive of our beaches and according to figures from the Convention and Visitors Bureau 80 percent of the visitors to our area come for the beaches. Sooner or later all those Texans are all going to find their way over the JFK Causeway and where they go after that is going to be up to us. Sticking our head in the sand is going to accomplish nothing but leave our derriere twisting in the breeze and leave one of the driving forces of our economy twisting with it.

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It is time for us to start coming up with a comprehensive plan that will tell potential developers which sections of the beach will and will not permanently have vehicles so they can build appropriate business models. Otherwise I fear we are headed for a running twenty year fight over it which will end with a result that is no good for anybody. A failure to plan is a plan to fail and we are running out of time.

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Island Moon also took photographs there and he got some beautiful images. We have held 4 public releases so far this year. The first three were on 3 consecutive days from June 22-24. The fourth was held on June 29. Collectively, more than 2,000 people have attended. Many traveled to our area from across the country just to attend. It has been great to see the enthusiasm that so many people have had about seeing the turtles, and very heart-warming to hear from them at the releases and on Facebook.

Egg care and hatchling releases Eggs from most sea turtle nests found at the National Seashore and northward on the Texas coast are collected and brought to our incubation facility at the National Seashore to protect them from several human related and natural threats. Eggs from some of the nests found at the southern end of the park are brought to a large protective screen enclosure called a corral. Eggs from South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach are brought to a corral on South Padre Island. Eggs are monitored and cared for in the incubation facility and corrals. It takes about 45-53 days for the eggs to hatch in the facility, and often longer for them to hatch in the corrals. When hatchlings are fully emerged from their eggshells we release them on the beach and protect them during release. Hatchlings must be released when they are physically ready for release and enter their “frenzy”. Fortunately, hatchlings are often ready for release during the early morning when the public can be invited to view their release. Releases are held starting at 6:45 am, on the beach in front of the Visitor Center at Padre Island National Seashore. These very popular releases are open to the public free-of-charge. The public is instructed to meet on the deck of the Visitor Center on the morning of the release, and are given an educational program there starting at 6:30 am. Our next release will be held sometime this week. For the latest information about the releases call our recorded Hatchling Hotline (tel. 361-949-7163) or visit our Facebook page titled Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery. We have placed the projected hatchling release dates for egg clutches held in our incubation facility on our website at www.nps.gov/pais. Hatchling releases will continue through at early August. We suggest that people traveling from out of town to view a release target a time when several clutches are due to be released at the same time. This provides “insurance” so that if one or more clutches go into their frenzy during the middle of the night and have to be released immediately then, other clutches might be available for release during the scheduled, early morning public release.

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Nesting season continues

The 2013 sea turtle nesting season also continues. Three species of threatened and endangered sea turtle species have nested locally since my last article 2 weeks ago. Through July 1, 143 Kemp’s ridley nests have been located on the Texas coast this year. Our local nests include 83 from Padre Island National Seashore, 3 from North Padre Island north of the National Seashore, and 3 from Mustang Island. Of the remaining 54 nests recorded in Texas, 37 were located south of the National Seashore and 17 were found to the north between the Bolivar Peninsula and Matagorda Peninsula. Two green and 6 loggerhead sea turtle nests have also been found in Texas this year. Six of these were at Padre Island National Seashore, 1 on North Padre Island north of the National Seashore, and 1 on South Padre Island. The Kemp’s ridley nesting season extends through mid-July, and so we do not expect to find too many more Kemp’s

Hatchery continued from A1

Once nests are spotted (through tell-tale sea turtle tracks in the sand) or if staffers see turtles emerging from the water to nest or returning to the water after nesting, they promptly go into action. The The Sea Turtle Corral next to the cabin trained staffers follow a host of vital expansive beach filled with various shells. protocols and procedures. They report to headquarters their find via radio and This went on for miles, giving a pale orange or quickly note everything they possibly can, peach color to the sands, dunes, and beaches. including species of sea turtle, size, and exact There were stretches of beach that were solidly location (using GPS coordinates) and perform blanketed with shells. data collection if possible. Eggs are safely and Around noon we slowly pulled up to the swiftly collected and taken to one of two nesting cabin and the large nesting corral. The waiting sites where they are constantly monitored. staff helped him back up the truck, promptly

The scenery along the 40 miles of beach is both breathtaking and worrisome. How can that be? Vast stretches of the unending beaches contain millions of shells and look like they came from a brochure illustrating the most scenic and beautiful beaches in the world. But in many areas and upon closer inspection you will find pockets of pollution typically intertwined with patches of Sargassum. Looking closer towards the primary dunes you will see the sad spoils that Sea Turtle nests inside the corral recent high tides left, commonly plastic. Occasionally evident ridley nests this year. However, the loggerhead nesting season through mid-August and green were skeletons of bonfires and a pile of trash turtle nesting season extends through mid- but most of the pollution had made its way via September, so more of these nests will probably the currents in the Gulf, traveling from places near and far be found this year.

Detection of nesting

Wildlife along the long stretch of beach is varied: sea turtles, snakes, badgers, coyotes, foxes, rabbits, land crabs, lizards, and a host of shore birds all call Padre Island home and a fortunate guest might get the opportunity to observe some of the wildlife. Grand flocks of Brown Pelicans usually accompanied by equally large flocks of varied Terns populate the beaches. . The rugged four- wheel drive truck driven by staffer Nicholas slowly and safely made its way down to the cabin, shaking me gently and often as it traveled the uneven terrain Every few miles we would run across the signs of a previously discovered sea turtle nest, marked by small blue flags among small yellow flags that mark the remnants of sea turtle tracks.

Impressive sight

unloaded the truck, and then loaded it with empty ice chests, water containers, and gas cans as well as equipment and refuse that needed to be carted back to headquarters.

During the unloading process I was introduced to Lucy and Barbara, two other staffers at the cabin. Lucy, also affectionately known as ‘cabin mom’, was in charge. She inspected the dozens of nests, ensuring that they were safe while looking for any changes in their status. After a quick lunch, I hopped back into the truck with Barbara who as it turned out was going to be the return driver, replacing Nicholas who had already begun a two day stint, patrolling up and down the beaches near the cabin in smaller UTVs. We slowly made our way northeast along Padre Island passing the same dunes and beaches that I had passed earlier that morning, but now the scorching sun was lighting the dunes and beaches from a different angle. Finally, we hit black top and in minutes we were back at headquarters. She still had work to do; empty the truck, wash the truck, and complete any paper work. It was a long day, slowly trucking down the Padre Island beaches, my aging body uneasily and grudgingly moving to every bump, rut, and uneven surface. Yet is was without question a glorious day, embracing miles of beautiful beaches and dunes, catching close glimpses of island wildlife, personally viewing the cabin and corrals and enjoying getting to know who some of these folks are who devote their lives to saving some of our planet’s wildlife. For more information about local sea turtle hatchling releases go to Facebook: Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery. For more information try http://www.nps.gov/ pais/naturescience/kridley.htm.

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Breathtaking and worrisome

Turtle patrols to find nesting Kemp’s ridley turtles and sea turtle nests are continuing at Padre Island National Seashore and elsewhere on the Texas coast. These turtles and nests are found during our daytime patrols, as well by the public. Kemp’s ridleys nest mostly during the day whereas the other species nest mostly at night. If you travel to the beach during the nesting season, please watch for nesting Kemp’s ridley, loggerhead, and green turtles. Drive slowly and watch carefully since they often nest in the ruts of the beach vehicular roadway. Please immediately report any nesting that you see to a passing turtle patroller or by calling 1-866-TURTLE5. If you see a nesting turtle, do not rush up to her as she crawls up the beach or you can frighten her back into the water without nesting. You should protect her from traffic and other people until biologists arrive or the turtle returns to the Gulf of Mexico, and should place a distinguishing marker next to her nest site.

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What have you or any island resident heard about the City Council and city manager reducing the fire and EMS protection out here?? A Firefighter Editor’s note: The new budget includes funding increases for Fire and Police personnel so there should not be a reduction in force, meaning that the only way we would lose EMS or Fire protection would be through reassignment.

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So to answer your question is that we have not heard of any ongoing plan to reduce Fire and EMS protection on The Island. We will keep an eye on the final city budget that is approved and see if it has anything along those lines.

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Earlier in the year there was a push to remove one firefighter from each of the two Island fire stations and station them in town. The Firefighters Association pushed back and pointed out that because response times for backup units – after first responders – are between 11 and 15 minutes depending on which of the two nearest stations they came from – that could cause a problem. The plan to strip to move those firefighters – who are also EMS trained – was shelved and as far as we know has not been revived.

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In the interest of accuracy, your mention of Joe “King” Carrasco was inaccurate. He had the hits “Party Weekend” and “Buena” with the Crowns, who played with Joe the past two years at Port A. El Molino had the hits “Jalapeno con Big Red” and “Tell Me.”

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• Everything is free. You can enter the boat parade and watch the fireworks at no charge for anything. The money for the fireworks was raised by Islanders Jerry and Sharon Watkins through private donations. • The boat parade is an excuse for throwing the Mother of all Deck Parties so head OTB early for supplies and get with it. • We are not sure if there will be the Annual Kleberg Beach Brush Fire. Normally this annual conflagration is touched off by individuals shooting fireworks on the un-patrolled Kleberg Beach south of Bob Hall Pier and burns in the dunes for about three hours before fire crews can put it out. It is unknown if those individuals will be there this year. • We are also not sure how the boat traffic in the canals and the vehicular traffic on the streets will flow during the fireworks show. This is the first year for the fireworks on North Padre and while there will be Constables on hand for traffic control the event is a work in progress. The same goes for the boat traffic between the end of the parade and the beginning of the fireworks. Just be patient and things will work out. • This will be an elongated holiday weekend which due to the 4th falling on Thursday will run from Wednesday night to Sunday afternoon. The good news is that activities for the locals will be on the canal side away from the tourist crowd on the beach; so we got that going for us. • Whatever happens on The Island will be gone on Sunday afternoon. This is a reality of Island Life that we must remind ourselves of often • This is going to be a fun weekend on The Island so get out there and have some fun.

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Mystery Tree

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By Jason Alderman When caller ID first arrived on the scene it seemed like a godsend to many people: Now you could easily identify who was on the line and ignore unwanted calls, whether from telemarketers, an ex-boyfriend or an unfriendly collection agency.

Bill Morris, President Editor’s Note: We printed this letter in the June 20th edition of the moon. The tree was identified by Bob Av:

But as often happens, unscrupulous individuals soon began manipulating the technology to defraud people by pretending to be someone else. Their scheme is called “caller ID spoofing” and disturbingly, it’s perfectly legal in many cases.

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The rare tree you questioned is a Royal Poinciana, AKA a ‘Flame Tree’. Royal Poinciana means the same thing as, ‘Flamboyant’ so it’s also called a ‘Flamboyant Tree.’ I’ve seen a bunch of em in The Miami area, the Florida Keys and especially in the nicely planted areas of Key West. The flowers are the flamboyant part of them. Otherwise they kind of look like a Mesquite Tree, but without the thorns and the dark sap.

Here’s how caller ID spoofing works and what precautions you should take to avoid being victimized: For a very low cost, businesses and individuals can use widely available caller ID spoofing software to generate calls that alter the telephone number and/or name which appear on the recipient’s caller ID screen.

By the way, that tree behind the Royal Poinciana in your photo happens to be a Mesquite Tree, coincidentally.

Police, private investigators and collection agencies have used legal spoofing services for many years. Others who might have a legitimate reason to hide their identity when making a call include domestic violence victims and doctors returning patient calls who don’t wish to release their private telephone numbers.

Thanks, Bob Av

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By Jay Gardner Well, so much for the Federal red snapper season. I got one measly day this entire year to get out and catch some in Federal waters (past 10 miles). And basically it consisted of literally dropping my jig on the structure, getting hooked up instantly, and reeling in two 8 lb. fish and that was it. Wait the whole year, put all that gas in the boat, run out there 30 miles, and you’re done in 4 minutes. We will have to either cull through all the small snapper at the close rigs in attempt to get one or two that are legal, or wait another 364 days to go out and do it again. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has declared snapper are “undergoing overfishing” and their numbers are down. Myself and many other people are having a hard time believing it. This is another case of the Federal Government overzealously taxing and regulating us to death, and missing the forest for the trees. I’m guessing Roy Crabtree (Director of NMFS/Gulf Council) must belong to one of those organizations that believes fishing is evil because of the pain fishermen inflict on fish with their sharp hooks or something. Anyone that has been offshore fishing over the past couple years knows that you can’t get a bare hook to the bottom without picking up a snapper around structure. The snapper population is so healthy, actually, that they are having an effect on other reef fish species. Even NMFS scientists admit that the new regulations on grey triggerfish are being enacted in part because the red snapper population is so dense around reef structures that they’re eating all the little triggerfish, gag grouper, and vermillion snapper. If you’re really into it, read this paper. Go on, I’ll wait. LOL. http://www.gulfcouncil.org/ docs/amen...3%20Quotas.pdf So, in their assessment of the population of red snapper in order to set the Recreational and Commercial limits, they admit that the increase may be affecting other species, however they refuse to address it in the cumulative and indirect impact section. I write boring papers like this sometimes that are required to go through a standardized NEPA process to where you have to take into account impacts and address them. The NMFS did no such thing, and while admitting that there was an issue, completely failed to address it in the appropriate section. I guess if you’re writing the paper to back into an outcome you’ve already determined, than

it doesn’t matter what you address or fail to address. Don’t get me started on how they collect the data regarding red snapper harvest. Basically the NMFS gets out a phone book and randomly calls people from all over the US and asks them how many red snapper they harvested last year. Seriously?! Number one, who even has a landline these days? I don’t. Number two, it’s a Type II logical error to randomly select people from everywhere. A random pool of people doesn’t cut the mustard; it’s supposed to be a random pool of people THAT ACTUALLY GO FISHING. I’ve never been called once, and none of the people on the message boards have ever been called. Not even sure they call people, I’m betting they just sit in their offices and call each other and make the rest up. the logic isn’t based in reality. I guess the biggest issue I have with the NMFS is that they’ve allocated 49% of the TAC to recreational fishermen, while Commercial fishermen have been gifted 51% of the TAC. If you use the 21% mortality figures they use (there’s no way it’s that high!) and the 20% “buffer from potential overages” the NMFS uses, that means that us fisherpersons actually only get 59% of 49% of the TAC, which if I used my math right, is somewhere around 30%. We’re getting the short end of the stick on this one folks. Sorry about the scientific rant, it’s just beyond me. At least we got Tim and his nephew Jacob out there on the pond to catch some of these elusive fish. Y’all have a great July 4th and I’ll see you on the rocks when the water clears up!

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Happy anniversary to DeeScoveries. Looks like I’ve been writing this column since the summer of 2010 so I’m starting my fourth year. Dee-Scoveries has enabled me to make a lot of new friends. Driving around Port Aransas the other day I was struck by how many of the businesses that I have written about have changed for the better. Since I first wrote about it, Coastal Closet moved into a larger suite in the shops at Tower Center on Highway 361. Meanwhile Island Woman which used to be in the Pelican’s Landing shops moved into the Tower Center space vacated by Coastal Closet. Sirena Water Wear moved from its space in the first phase of the Tower Center to a larger suite in Phase Two.

Jay’s Seafood and Spaghetti Works restaurant moved from its iconic geodesic dome building at the corner of Cut-Off Road and Alister Street into a brand new soon-tobe-iconic hexagonal building just a hop, skip and a jump further down Highway 361. Fins Grill and Icehouse installed a palapacovered deck featuring live music outside their restaurant on Cotter Street near the ferry. Bundy’s on Alister Street changed hands and is now EATS. On Tarpon Street, Hooks also changed owners and is now Giggity’s. It’s exciting that all these additions and relocations have meant bigger and better for these businesses. I’m observing an anniversary of yet another sort. In 2012 I was delighted to have the opportunity to sign my first published novel, The Lost King, during the July First Friday reception at the Port Aransas Art Center. I’ll be at the Art Center for the 2013 July First Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 5. This time I’ll be signing the newly published The King’s Ransom, the sequel to The Lost King. Am I going to make launching a new novel in July an annual event? I’m certainly going to try. Well, it may be my anniversary but it looks like you get the present. I’m offering my novels at a special price for visitors to the Port Aransas Art Center Bi-Annual Barefoot Sale. Come to the sale and get a copy of The Lost King and The King’s Ransom for a book-bundle price of $25. You get The Lost King for 33% off the regular price of $14.95. Supplies are limited so don’t wait.

Across the highway, the Antique Mermaid expanded and opened a tea room adjoining its suite in the Shops at Port A. The Port Aransas Business Center became a neighbor when it moved from its location in the Northgate Center on Cut-Off Road to the Shops at Port A. The CLK Gallery and the Marine Canvas and Upholstery relocated from their address on CutOff Road and moved up the street to the suite vacated by the Business Center.

You’ll find lots of other art at special prices, as well as the beverages, snacks and live music that make the Art Center’s First Friday receptions so popular. To learn more about the Art Center Barefoot sale visit the Web site at portaransasartcenter. org, send an email to artcenter@centurytel.net or call 361-749-7334. Or just come by the Art Center at 323 N. Alister. I’ll see you there. — http://devorahfox.com

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How do I prepare for serious conversations bout limiting or stopping driving? Dotson’s Note: Do your homework before you ask a family member to significantly restrict or stop driving. Get the facts. Learn about the warning signs of driving problems, observe your relative’s driving problems, and look for patterns of warning signs of future problems. In focus groups, people reported being more willing to listen to those who had driven with them.

“The police called, Grandpa can’t find his car in the parking lot.” Observe the older driver behind the wheel over time. Has the driver expressed personal concerns about driving safety? Is the older driver limiting where and when he or she drives? Discuss your concerns with a doctor and determine what information you need to provide, given your relative’s medical condition. Some doctors may take an active role in assessing a driver’s skills and rendering an opinion; others will refer a concerned patient to a driving specialist for a comprehensive driving evaluation. Investigate the alternatives for helping an older driver adjust to driving limitations. Consider how to satisfy social and transportation needs when the older adult curtails or ceases driving. Assess driving alternatives so that the older adult is not left house-bound. Relatives may need to set aside time each week to meet the transportation needs of an older relative. Consider increasing the frequency of visits, outing, phone calls, letters, and e-mails. Be supportive. The transition from driver to passenger is not always easy or smooth. Your support and understanding is necessary before, during and after driving changes are made. Expect to have several conversations to achieve a balance between safety and independence. Men may require more repeat conversations than women. Don’t be dissuaded by initial negative reactions. During each conversation, share your genuine safety concerns and desire to protect the driver’s best interests.

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The Mayor’s Council on Aging has received six nominations so far for Corpus Christi’s Greatest Treasures Award. The nominees are residents of Corpus Christi, 65 years of age or older, and have made a significant difference in the lives of those they have touched.. Nominees will be recognized at an Awards Banquet on July 18 at the American Bank Center – Henry Garrett Ballroom, 1901N. Shoreline. The Mayor’s Council on Aging seeks to

promote a positive image of aging, improve the public’s awareness regarding services for the elderly, and identify essential resources for senior citizens and / or their families. Please contact the Senior Community Services Administration Office at (361) 826-3150 for more information. Dotson’s Note: In next week’s issue of the Moon we will publish a list of the nominees and their bios, along with complete information regarding the Awards Banquet. This is a BIG DEAL for the Senior Community. Computer Interest Group Meetings-The Computer Interest Group will next meet August 12, 2013. We are taking a summer break. If you have any questions about these meetings, please call (361-949-7681) or Email: dlewis1@stx. rr.com Dotson’s note: Shown below are the sites for the activities that were previously held at the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center until the center is renovated. We will keep you posted as to any changes. Call 361-937-3218 for update information.

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center Activities For Persons Age 50 and Over DAILY ACTIVITIES NUTRITIOUS MEALS SERVED For Persons Age 60 and Over AT 11:30 p.m. ($1.50 SUGGESTED MEAL DONATION) Waldron Baptist Church, 2042 Waldron Rd. (Flour Bluff) MONDAY-WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY Silver Haired Fitness-10-11 a.m. Caribbean Baptist Church-3125 Waldron Rd (Flour Bluff) MONDAY Computer Interest Group 12:30-2:00 p.m. Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely (Near Cullen Middle School) Chair Volleyball –12:30 p.m. Waldron Baptist Church 2042 Waldron Rd. (Flour Bluff)

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Table Games-12-1:30 p.m. Waldron Baptist Church 2042 Waldron Rd. (Flour Bluff) Zumba Gold (Co-Ed.) 10:30 a.m. ($20.00/mo, or $3.00/session) St. Paul the Apostle Church 2233 Waldron Rd. (Flour Bluff) Table Tennis– 12:00 p.m. Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Road Dr. (Near Cullen Middle School) WEDNESDAY Art Class 1-3 p.m. (TBA) AARP #4181 @ 1 p.m. 2nd Wednesday @ St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2233 Waldron Rd. (Flour Bluff) Next Meeting Wednesday, July 10th THURSDAY Wii Bowling-12:30 pm -1:30 pm Waldron Baptist Church 2042 Waldron Rd. (Flour Bluff) Table Games- 12-4 pm Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Road Dr. (Near Cullen Middle School) FRIDAY Table Tennis– 12:00 p.m. Bingo-12:30-1:30 p.m. Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Road Dr. (Near Cullen Middle School)

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