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Real Estate Round Up
Island Police Blotter Bad Day to be These Guys
Island Police Calls
It was just after midnight on Tuesday morning when residents at 13700 Eaglesnest Bay Drive heard something outside. An 11 year-old girl who lived in the house went outside and saw two men who had no business being there. She told her mother, 44, who went outside and saw one of the man walking away with one of her fishing rods headed for a car where his partner in crime awaited. A warning shot was fired in the air as the woman gave chase as the two men fled down the street but they didn’t get far.
Ports O Call/Seamont Cay 11:25 a.m. June 28 Assault with injury 13700 block Eaglesnest Bay 12:12 a.m. July 2 Burglary from motor vehicle – boat 15200 block Capstan 7:27 p.m. June 27 Burglary of habitation
Flour Bluff Police Calls 9600 block SPID 3:59 a.m. July 2 Theft under $500 900 block McDonald 1:30 a.m. June 25 Assault with injury 7500 block Yorkshire Midnight June 25 Credit card abuse
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Brandon Sanchez (08/06/91) and John Anthony Davis (01/11/89) were positively identified and arrested. Both were charged with Burglary of a Vehicle. The victim’s two fishing rods valued at $2,400 were recovered along with four other fishing rods and reels. This is the latest in a string of burglaries of late on The Island but, these two desperados won’t be stealing anything but biscuits off the plates of other inmates at the Nueces County Jail for a while.
Have lab…will travel A 23-year-old man was arrested Sunday night at the 9600 block of South Padre Island Drive (near Oso Bay) just after 8 p.m. on Sunday for driving a vehicle with a load of chemicals for the purpose to make illegal drugs. A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on the 9600 block of South Padre Island Drive at 11:17pm. The 23-year-old driver, Dale Johnson was stopped in a white 1998 Toyota Tacoma for failing to signal a turn. The Officer conducted an investigation and discovered Johnson had a group of chemicals in the truck. The Officer recognized the chemicals as those collected to make methamphetamines and Johnson was arrested. The Corpus Christi Police Bomb Squad collected the chemicals for proper and safe disposal. The truck was impounded and Johnson was delivered to the city detention center. Johnson is charged with possession or transport of chemicals with intent to manufacture a controlled substance; a second degree felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
4900 block Prinston Midnight June 25 Credit Card abuse 700 block Flour Bluff Dr. Noon June 27 Terroristic threat 9500 block Waxwing 10:37 p.m. June 29 Assault with injury 1000 block Behmann 2:31 p.m. June 30 Assault with injury
Onward & Upward
By Mary Lou White 361-960-9460 marylou@baxterbrooks. com
Three changes have occurred recently that will impact future real estate transactions. Two will apply to Buyers and the third is a negotiable item in the Contract that is usually paid by the Seller. Many will think that really does not have any meaning for them. Yet, the “average” time that Americans spend in one home, before changing to another was 6 years before 2006, but is now 9 years. That also means that Sellers generally become Buyers after closing.
Title Insurance Rates in Texas On the first of May 2013, Title insurance rates were increased. The amount charged on a sales transaction is based on the Sales Price of the home. The Title Insurance fee can be paid by the Buyer or Seller, but typically is paid by the Seller. These policies are issued by the Title Company and serve as an insurance policy that protects the Buyer from any discrepancies in the chain of ownership for that particular property. If the Buyer is purchasing the property with a loan, then the Buyer will have to pay for the Lender’s Title Policy.
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If your down payment on a home is less than 20% of the appraised value or sales price, your lender will require mortgage insurance. This policy protects the lender in case you default on the payments. As the borrower, you pay the premiums and the lender is the beneficiary. There are two types of mortgage insurers. The federal government and private companies. The primary government insurer is the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Several corporations underwrite insurance policies on conventional loans. PMI fees vary depending on down payment amount and qualifications of the borrower. The most recent changes have just occurred on FHA loans. In 2006, less than 4% of all purchase money mortgages were insured by FHA. By 2010, those numbers had changed dramatically. As more and more loans went into foreclosure, the FHA reserve funds began to dwindle quickly. By 2012, FHA reserve funds had dropped below government mandated levels and increases were needed to rebuild those funds. On the first of April, the rates for FHA mortgage insurance were increased. Then, on the first of June, all new loans will carry the monthly insurance premium payment for the “life” of the loan, regardless of the Loan To Value Ratio. In the past, when the loan value was less the 80% of the appraised value of the home, the monthly insurance premiums could be removed. That is no longer the case.
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3200 block Bimini 6:45 a.m. June 26 Criminal mischief $1500-$20,000
Twice this past week, I saw interest rate quotes over 5%. At the beginning of June, there were
9800 block SPID 7:46 p.m. June 28 Theft under $50 1200 block Flour Bluff Dr. 8:30 a.m. June 25 Shoplifting/theft/theft/assault 500 block Knickerbocker 9:40 a.m. June 28 Assault with injury 10600 block SPID 6:12 p.m. June 30 Aggravated assault with deadly weapon/ assault 1500 block Antoinette Dr. 3:44 p.m. June 28 Theft under $500 800 block Purdue Midnight June 28 Credit card abuse 2200 block Versailles June 29 Burglary of habitation 2200 block Bird Island Dr. 8:30 a.m. June 30 Credit card abuse 2500 block Laguna Shores 3 p.m. June 28 Indecency with a child 2700 block South Sea 11:34 p.m. June 26 Sexual assault 600 block Santana 11:04 p.m. June 26 Theft under $1500
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still options with rates less than 4%. Being an “older” agent, has both positive and negative aspects. Of course, “experience” definitely comes into play. Anyone who was in real estate in 1980, will never forget the speed with which rates topped out at 18+%. I never want to go down that road again….. However, when you caution customers about waiting too long to make a decision…..they put you in the “pushy” agent category. All I will say is that the “boat” has left the dock and how quickly it will pick up speed is impossible to say…..in my opinion, you need to take heed.
Higher Income versus Higher Costs The upside seems to be that we have a strong job market in Corpus Christi. That translates into better pay and the ability to compensate for higher costs. Our colleges and universities are claiming higher enrollment, the need for more student housing and adding more degree programs with potential for higher wages, in the future. Being informed is a good thing……..
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The 83rd Texas Legislature succeeded in sending a little over fourteen hundred bills to the Governor. Here are some of the bills that were passed in to law: • House Bill (HB) 2036 which is related the creation of a commission to identify future higher education and workforce needs of this state and make related recommendations to address those needs by the state’s bicentennial. • HB 2080 pertains to guardianships, including the assessment and payment of attorney’s fees and other court costs in guardianships, and to court-created management trusts for persons who have physical disabilities or who are incapacitated; changing the amount of a fee and requiring the collection of a fee. • HB 2135 which addresses waivers and grants of credit for the requirements to obtain certain private security licenses to individuals who hold security credentials from the United States armed forces. • HB 2197 relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Lottery Commission; providing penalties; imposing and changing fees. • HB 2204 addresses the establishment of a variable speed limit pilot program by the Texas Transportation Commission. • HB 2268 pertaining to search warrants issued in this state and other states for certain customer data, communications, and other related information held in electronic storage in this state and other states by providers of electronic communications services and remote computing services. • HB 2302 is related to signing electronic or digital court documents, to the electronic filing system established by the Texas Supreme Court,
to the statewide electronic filing system fund, to certain court fees and court costs, and to recovery of electronic filing fees by taxing units; imposing and authorizing certain fees. • Senate Bill (SB) 904 pertained to the adoption of certain voting procedures and the modification of certain election deadlines, including those necessary to implement the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act.
July 4, 2013
Island Presbyterian Church Invites Children to Vacation Bible School
By Todd Hunter, District 32
On June 14th, the office of the Governor unveiled the final outcome of the bills which had managed to pass out of both the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate during the Regular Session of the 83rd Texas Legislature. During the twenty days following the end of a regular session, the Governor of Texas has the ability to sign bills in to law, pass them in to law without a signature or to veto them. It is during these twenty days that members of the Texas House and Texas Senate find out if the bills they worked on during the session will become law or not.
Island Presbyterian Church invites all children to step right up to Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together, this year’s Vacation Bible School. Explore and experience God’s welcoming love at VBS while learning how to be good neighbors to God’s people locally and around the world! The fun begins on Monday, July 15 and ends Friday, July 19, from 9:00a.m. to 12:00 noon, at Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay Drive.
Everywhere Fun Fair is for kids entering kindergarten in the fall through entering sixth grade. Adventures include interactive Bible fun and great music, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission work, global games, and more. To be part of the excitement, visit IPC’s website at www.islandpresby.com where you can register online, or call the church office at 361-949-8770.
• SB 920 which is related to the requirement that an unemployed individual be actively seeking work to be eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. • SB 987 is relating to allowing the attorney general to obtain an injunction against a municipality or county that adopts prohibited regulations regarding firearms, ammunition, or firearm supplies. • SB 1004 addresses the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee.
I invite you to examine the complete list outlining the bills signed, passed in to law without signature or vetoed by going to www. governor.state.tx.us and looking under the news section pertaining to the Legislature. If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).
Rep. Hunter represents Nueces (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@ house.state.tx.us or at 512463-0672.
• SB 1061 pertains to parking privileges of disabled veterans on the property of institutions of higher education.
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Day of Legends
By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon June 23, 2013, was the date of the 67th OldTimers Day for the New York Yankees franchise. This incredible franchise has been the best at winning of any sport in history. They have participated in a record 40 World Series’, while winning a record 27 World Championships. The Yankees are the only team that holds an annual Old-Timers Day. Fans look forward to this event and show up three hours early to enjoy seeing their heroes from the past. The record books will reveal that the first Yankees’ OldTimers Day game was officially played on September 28, 1947, but unofficially you could point to July 4, 1939, as the very first OldTimers Day game. On that day the entire 1927 Yankees’ World Championship team returned to Yankee Stadium to be with a dying Lou Gehrig as he said his farewell speech to the Yankee fans. The recorded voice of the late Bob Sheppard started the festivities with his, “Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to Old-Timers Day.” John Sterling and Michael Kay handled the MC duties. Nearly 50 former Yankees players returned this year. The New York Yankees embrace all former Yankees regardless of how long they played in the pinstripes. The record for players returning for this event is 72, which happened in 2008. Historically, there are 48 Hall-of-Fame players connected to the Yankees in one way or another. Five of them attended this year. Those legendary names are as follows: “Mr. October” Reggie Jackson, Ricky Henderson, Rich “Goose” Gossage, “Whitey” Ford, and “Yogi” Berra. Jerry Coleman is also in the Hall of Fame, but as an announcer not a player. Because of their age and status among the greats, Ford, Berra, Coleman, and Don Larsen were treated to a limo ride, golfcart style. The ovation rained down on these stars like a hurricane. There are several boys of summer from decades ago that also need to be recognized. Dr. Bobby Brown, Don Larsen (who pitched the first perfect World Series game on October 8, 1956), Stump Merrill, Gene “Stick” Michaels, Mel Stottlemyre, Bobby Richardson (the 1960 World Series MVP), Luis Arroyo, Joe Pepitone, and Ron “Louisiana Lightening” Guidry were also present. The second tier of players on hand may be more familiar to you. “Sweet Lou” Piniella, “Burn Baby Burn” Bernie Williams, David Cone, Roy White, Al Downing, Lee Mazzilli, Mick “The Quick” Rivers, Steve “Bye Bye” Balboni, Ron Blomberg (the very first designated hitter), Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, Homer Bush, “Bucky” Dent, Charlie Hayes, Willie Randolph, David “Boomer” Wells, and “The Warrior” Paul O’Neal all took their turn at-bat or in the field. Interesting, Derek Jeter is old enough to have played with 15 of these former players. Current Yankee skipper, Joe Girardi, was also on hand to enjoy the fun. Bernie Williams and David Wells were kidded by the others as they have never formally retired from the game. Former Yankee, Todd Greene, was also present. Greene had the honor of catching the first pitch by President George W. Bush during the first game at Yankee Stadium after the tragic event of 911. Bush wore caviler from his neck to his ankles. He also warmed up by throwing in the hallway near the dressing room. The story goes that Derek Jeter walked by and saw Bush throwing and said to the President, “Don’t bounce it, they’ll boo you.” Many of the players were asked questions about this event and the stories of yesteryear
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Yankees who were missing were many. Don Mattingly, Aaron Boone, Scott Brosius, Joe Torre, Dooley Womack, and Wade Boggs are a few of those players. Several wives of passed Yankee greats were also invited. Some of those introduced were Diana “Thurman” Munson, Kay “Bobby” Murcer, and Helen “Catfish” Hunter. The scoreboard honored the fallen Yankees from the past year. The names of Lee McPhail, Virgil trucks and Bob Turley were shown The teams were divided into the Bombers and the Clippers. Paul O’Neil, David Cone, and John Flannery were miked-up for the game. They had to remind many of the old timers that they could be heard as their language is still very salty. The National Anthem was a recorded version by Robert Merrill. As the game started, there were lots verbal shots from one player to the other. No one ran very fast and catches in the outfield were few and far between. Several good plays were made in the infield. Paul O’Neil almost hit one out off David Cone as his ball hit the right field wall about halfway up, driving in a run for the Clippers. John Flannery drove in Steve Balboni and then Ricky Henderson did what he does best. He hit the first pitch he saw on a line to centerfield, scoring Flannery and giving the Bombers a 2-1 lead and the win. I watched the old become young again as smiles and chatter were traded like candy between players and fans. David Wells told Lou Piniella he was getting a fastball, but threw him a curve. Lou still hit it for a single. In fact, at one time there were two left fielders and no one knew why. It was all such great fun. I can’t wait until next year.
Andy Purvis is a local author. His books “In the Company of Greatness” and “Remembered Greatness” are on the shelves at the local Barnes and Noble, at Beamer’s Sports Grill 5922 S Staples, and online at many different sites including Amazon, bn.com, booksamillion, Google Books, etc. They are also available in e-reader format. Contact him at www. purvisbooks.com, or andy.purvis@grandecom. net.
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This is the 4th of July sports event that stands out in my memory
1983: New York Yankees pitcher Dave Righetti’s 4-0 win, was special for two major reasons. First, it came against the Boston Red Sox, and second, it was a no-hitter. Close to 62,000 fans packed Yankee Stadium on July 4, 1939 for an event called “Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day.” With the ailing player retiring, the Yankees retired his No. 4 uniform as players, coaches and dignitaries feted the captain. In a speech that has now become famous, Gehrig told the fans in attendance “I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”
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1985: By the time the 19-inning, six hour and 10 minute game between the Mets and Braves was finished, the calendar had rolled over from July 4, to July 5. Despite the late hour of 4 a.m. and despite the Braves’ 16-13 loss, fireworks were set off at Atlanta Fulton Country Stadium. While the 1000 fans left at the game considered it a treat, the ballpark’s neighbors did not. According to reports, 911 operators received many calls fearful the city was under attack. 1993: It was an “All-American” championship at Wimbledon, as Pete Sampras faced off against Jim Courier. Winning the first of his seven titles at the All England Club, Sampras prevailed in four sets, 7-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3.
1910: Former undefeated heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries came out of retirement in with the sole purpose of defeating AfricanAmerican boxer Jack Johnson. The anticipated fight took place on July 4th that year in front of 22,000 people. When the bout was stopped in the 15th round after Jeffries had been knocked down twice, Johnson was declared the winner. The result sparked race riots across the country.
1919: Jack Dempsey knocked out defending champion Jess Willard in four rounds to become the heavyweight champion of the world. 1964: Although the game between the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles was tied 6-6, officials stopped play because of a Baltimore curfew to permit a fireworks show to take place. The game was also notable because Kansas City’s Manny Jimenez, who hadn’t hit a single home run in 1963, went deep three times in the tie.
1999: As a member of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Jose Canseco became the first player in Major League history to hit 30 home runs with four different teams (the A’s, Rangers and Blue Jays are the others). 2001: Team USA soccer captain Cindy Parlow became the youngest player in U.S. history with 100 international appearances in a 1-0 victory over Canada. She was just 23 years old at the time.
2001: Fifty people were stranded on the Ferris wheel ride at Comerica Park during a game between the Royals and Tigers. After two hours they were rescued by firefighters and given tickets to another game, free dinner and team autographs from the Tigers. 2004: The All-Star Game selections were announced on July 4th that year. For the first time in MLB All-Star history, three players with 500 career home runs started in the game. Those players were Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr. and Sammy Sosa (all from the NL). 2006: Mets closer Billy Wagner induced Juan Castillo to hit into a fielder’s choice for the final out, becoming the 20th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to record 300 career saves.
1976: Philadelphia Phillies catcher Tim McCarver hit what should have been a Grand Slam homerun. Instead, it became known as a “Grand Slam Single,” as McCarver passed his teammate Garry Maddox on the bases. The Phillies still beat the Pirates, 10-5.
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1984: NASCAR legend Richard Petty took the checkered flag in the Firecracker 400. Not only was it the final race he would win in his storied career, but it was also Petty’s 200th career victory.
1980: As a member of the Houston Astros, Nolan Ryan earned the 3000th strikeout of
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I would love to see the Dodgers, Cardinals, Braves, Red Sox, Pirates, and the Reds hold annual Old-Timers Day celebrations. Those franchises are old enough and well-enough established to field terrific teams of former players. Even the Tigers, Giants, and White Sox have been around long enough to field great teams. Leave it to the New York Yankees to take the lead. The day of legends belonged to every one.
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flew like crazy throughout the locker room. Ron Guidry said, “You still feel the goose bumps. You can’t help but be reminded of the ones who wore this uniform before you.” Gossage said, “It’s a great reunion.” John Flannery was asked if he struggled with the name, OldTimer. “No not really,” he said. “My three goals are to not get booed, don’t pull anything, and hopefully get a hit.” “You have to play like you’re hungry,” said Homer Bush. “These pinstripes have become synonymous with greatness and championships,” said Reggie Jackson. When Bernie Williams was asked about how he felt in the batting cage? His response was, “Not good. Hopefully I will run into one.” Orlando Hernandez was asked if he practiced any before the event. He answered, “Yeah, I played a lot of golf.”
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25 Cent Cinema EVERY MONDAY!!! Bring the whole family or send kids age 5 and up for a movie night every Monday for only a quarter! Family friendly movies will begin around 7:05pm, at the Library Meeting Room, 710 W. Ave. A. Free popcorn is included in the admittance fee. The summer series is courtesy of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Email pamg@cityofportaransas.org or call 749-4158 for movie schedule.
Kid/family activities Adults are welcome to attend Parks and Recreation activities with the kids. Kids under 5 may attend with an adult. 7/4, Thursday, 1-3pm, Freedom Dogs: Enjoy hot dogs at pool, regular admission price 7/5, Friday, Non-resident Swim Lesson Signup: For Session 2: [Morning swim classes for youngsters 6 months to 12 years old meet Tues. through Fri. for 2 weeks, July 9-19 at 9:4010:20am or 10:30-11:10am] register at pool while open. Non-residents - $25 each child per session. Lessons for six months to 2 year olds are 10:30-11:10am only. 7/6 Saturday, 6-8pm, Popsicle Night: Cool at the pool. Free popsicles included with the regular admittance fee 7/8, Monday, 1-4pm, Board games: All ages, Girl Scout hut, FREE, prizes! 7/8, Monday, 7:05pm, 25 Cent Cinema: Family friendly, movie & popcorn at Library, $0.25 each July 9-19, Tue-Fri, 9:40 & 10:30am, Swim Lessons 2: [See registration above] 7/9, Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am, Get Physical: games & more in Olsen Elementary School gym, 100 S. Station, all ages, free 7/9, Tuesday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ Time - Aliens ... fun, fun. Age 5 & up, Girl Scout hut, $2 7/10, Wednesday, 2-4pm, Weird Science Frankenweenie...all kinds of crafts/games. Age 5 & up, Girl Scout hut, $2 7/11, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am, Park play Water Balloon fun, All ages welcome, outside the pool, FREE 7/11, Thursday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ Time - Sand Casting. Age 5 & up, Girl Scout hut, $2 7/12, Friday, 7-9pm, Sunset Sounds Concert: Rich Lockhart Band [rock, reggae, country]. 7/13, Saturday, 6-8pm, Water Wackiness: Games & prizes at the pool. Regular fee
Tennis Instruction and Camps Tennis in Port A now includes a “Drop-in” Tennis Clinic, “Free Friday’s” Tennis and “Sunrise” Tennis & Fitness class. The clinic is held the first Saturday of the month, 8-9am, for adult beginner/intermediate level. Cost will be $10 with rackets provided. All are offered by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department with tennis pro and Guinness World Record holder Rob Peterson and his wife Becky, a former number one ranked player in Texas. “Free Friday’s” Tennis! enjoy a complimentary tennis lesson with Rob! Simply call 361-790-8455 to schedule your free intro lesson to be conducted on a Friday. “Sunrise” Tennis & Fitness class is held every Tuesday (starting July 8th) from 6:30am7:30am. * This will be year ’round; times may change with seasons. Class is open to adults of all levels and will consist of resistance band training, ab work, rope jumping, instruction and lots of rallying. Cost: $10 Students MUST call to register 361790-8455 (Total # of students range from 1 -10) All will be held at the Port Aransas High School tennis courts, 100 S Station St. Summer Youth Tennis Camps: Session 2: July 22-25, held at Port Aransas High School. Kids 6-9 yrs at 8-8:40am, cost: $35. Kids 10-16 at 8:45-10am, cost: $50. Campers will receive instruction, exercise and movement drills in a
fun and positive environment. Price includes a t-shirt, refreshments and “hit for prize” contests. Private/group lessons and racket specials are available. For more information, call Rob or Becky at 790-8455, or visit: www.TennisProunderdog. com
Sunset Sounds Outdoors in the breeze, dolphins jumping in the channel, birds flying over head and music will fill the park at the next Sunset Sounds. Grab a chair or blanket and experience the free concert overlooking the Corpus Christi Ship Channel featuring The Rich Lockhart Band. The concert will be held Friday, July 12, from 7 to 9 pm. The band will entertain with classic rock, blues, reggae/ska and new & classic country music. Bring friends, food, and drink if you choose, and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment as the sun sets in Roberts Point Park. The public is invited to bring their kids [playground is in sight] and dogs [leashed] to the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in the park by the ferry. This series is held from April through October, at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park, courtesy of the Parks and Recreation Department. A true South Texas band, The Rich Lockhart Band has original songs and covers everything from Johnny Cash to Jimi Hendix and everything in between. Styles of music include classic rock, blues, reggae/ska and new and classic country. Rich Lockhart was New Mexico born, but Texas raised. He has been playing and creating music for 11 years. A well-rounded artist, Rich can write and sing, play guitar, bass, keyboard, harmonica and didgeridoo. Original songs include: Blue Eyes, Brooklynn’s Lullaby, Hourglass, Above the Water, Island Time, Cover Me No More, Bow Your Head and Far and Across the See. Andrew Juelg is a very versatile musician and has been playing for 17 years. He can play bass, guitar, piano, harmonica and the drums. Original influences are 90s rock and metal, including Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Andrew is also a talented vocalist and has written original songs. Steve Flores is a native of Corpus Christi. He is a specialized artist and has been playing the drums for 13 years. As the son of musicians, music has always been a focus in his life and he enjoys all genres of rock. Remaining 2013 Sunset Sounds Schedule Aug 9 Hilda Lamas soul, blues, English & Spanish Sept 13 Melissa Brooke rock, hip hop
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Third Coast Theatre in Port A will feature singer Mike McClure on Saturday, July 13th. Doors open at 7 pm and be sure to BYOB. Tickets are $25 and are going fast. Call 749-4294.
Padre Island Night with the Corpus Christi Hooks is on Tuesday, July 23rd at 7 pm. You can purchase half price tickets for $5 at the POA office.
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Island Day Spa offers full service body waxing and permanent cosmetics. They have Beach Spa packages for $99 that include a massage, facial and pedicure. They also offer Bleach Bright teeth whitening and ask them abouth their four-handed massage. Call 9491444 for an appointment.
Nemo Cay Resort has started ground breaking on the 44 unit development on SPID adjacent to the Schlitterbahn Water Park. This Alex Harris project has already pre-sold all the units. The 78th Deep Sea Round Up Fishing Tournament is July 11 – 14 with many divisions for participants to compete in. It is the oldest fishing tournament in Port A. Go to deepsearoundup.com for more info.
Island Computer Connections has affordable services that include computer education training, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Chad Feerick will service at your home or do a free pick up and delivery. Call him at 290-9410.
Gratitudes in Port A is having a 4th of July sale with $10 sunglasses and buy one pair of unique readers get one free. Visit portagratitude.com to view some of items at this eclectic shop located next to Crazy Cajun.
Island Tire & Automotive can save you a trip OTB for your express oil change or state inspection. Talk to Bill about your automotive concerns Monday-Friday 8 am – 5:30 pm at at 15605 SPID or call 949-4949.
A Mano in Port A is having a giant tent sale this weekend with plenty of items. Check out their colorful “Day of the Dead” ceramic dolls.
The Shops at La Palmera construction is moving along with Dick’s Sporting Goods, TJ Maxx and Home Goods set to open in the fall. The Corner Bakery Cafe opened there this week. They are located on Staples across from the mall.
Brown Bag Book Club / Morning Club Teens and young adults are invited to attend the YA Brown Bag Book Club at the Janet F. Harte Public Library every Wednesday through July 31 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Bring a sack lunch, the library will provide drinks and dessert. For details call the Harte Library at 937-6569. Free.
44th Annual Rockport Art Festival
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Morning Club Teens and young adults are invited to attend the YA Monday Morning Club every Monday from 10:00-12:30 through July 29 at the Janet F. Harte Public Library. Teens and young adults are treated to brunch and participate in an activity and a short discussion. Activities change from week to week. Call the Harte Library at 937-6569 for details. Free.
Rockport, Texas – The Rockport Art Festival is now in its forty-fourth year. The 2013 festival will be held July 6-7, right on Aransas Bay on the festival grounds next to Rockport Beach Park.-
The 12 Annual Night at the Races presented by the Padre Island Rotary Club will be held July 19 at the Padre Isles Country Club.
The Rockport Art Festival began in 1969. It is one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the country. In 2012, more than 10,000 people attended the event. The festival begins with a July 5 Art Auction & Party, which includes: a Live Auction, Big Board Auction; Silent Auctions; full dinner; valet parking; open bar and live music from The Rebuilt Carburetors.
Night at the Races July 19
The annual event lets bettors place wagers with play money on pre-recorded horse races. At the end of the night the money can be used to buy over $5000 in prizes.
On Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, over 120 artists will be displaying and selling their work. There will be an array of artwork from Paintings, Ceramics, Photography, Sculpture, Woodwork, Mixed Media, Jewelry and other. Only high-quality fine art and master crafts are showcased. No commercial vendors. There will be live music and food under a large air conditioned tent and a kid’s activity tent with The Singing Zoologist on Saturday and Mr. Habitat on Sunday as live entertainment. The festival will open Saturday, July 6 10am-6pm; admission for Adults on Saturday is $7. Sunday Adult admission is $6, kids age 12 and under are admitted for $1. Hours of operation are 10am -5pm. An All Festival $10/pp two day pass, with no waiting line, is available online and at both gates on Saturday morning while supplies last.
The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and includes a full seafood buffet along with two beer and/or wine tickets. Pre-race tickets are available at the Country Club or from any Island Rotarian and are $35 and limited to 120.
The Janet F. Harte Public Library would like to invite teens and young adults to their summer movie program, Dig it Dive in Theater every Friday through July 26 from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Lunch and snacks will be provided. For movie titles call the Harte Library at 937-6569. Free. The Harte Library is located at 2629 Waldron Rd. in Flour Bluff.
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House Cleaning Services Laura Lee’s Cleaning Services
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Located in Marina Village 229 NAS Dr. Near NAS Corpus Christi This is an adult community 55 or older 1988 82’x16’ 3 bedroom 2 baths, unfurnished Front ramp, shed, several orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine trees and rose bushes on property $30,000 Negotiable
PeeWee’s Pet Adoption World Sanctuary
Volunteer to help socialize a homeless animal so it has a better chance of finding a forever home. Adopt a special friend or sponsor one if adopting is not possible. Call PeeWee’s Pet Adoption 888-4141 or go to PeeWee’s at 1307 Saratoga www.peeweespets.com
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Now is the time to protect your home from storms and break-ins ! Ask about our new Security Screensburglar tested and hurricane approved. Solar Benefits ! Buy now to take advantage of our off season pricing We are family owned and operated with over 50 years combined experience. A+ Rating on Angie’s List Member of BBB
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Our mission is to decrease euthanasia of healthy adoptable animals, raise funds to support The City of Corpus Christi Animal Control and educate the public on proper animal responsibility. We also run a partner program with Meals on Wheels, called Animeals. We provide dry dog/cat food to 50 pets of seniors/homebound citizens on Meals on Wheels. The elderly/homebound often give their own food to feed their pets.
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Friday July 5 & Saturday July 6 7 am to 4 pm 15442 B Cruiser On the Island off Whitecap Plants, B-B-Q grill, queen size mattress and box spring, dishes, pictures, lamps, linens, pilows, serger sewing machine, vacuum, exercise equipment, clothes, cabbage patch kids, and much, much more, too numerous to list.
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LUTHERAN TABLE TALK Thursday Afternoons On the island JB's German Bakery, 15137 SPID
Houses, Driveways, Fences, Decks & Sidewalks Call us now to schedule an estimate
BOAT REPAIRS Outboard Maintenance, I.O. Repairs/ Maintenance, Jet Ski Repairs, Free USCG Marine Safety Examination. Call Roy at: 361-854-0875
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Peace of mind over Technology Anytime, Anywhere Affordable Services: * Software Troubleshooting * PC Maintenance * New Computer Setup & Upgrade * Memory Updates * Building and maintaining Websites * Wired and Wireless Network * Connecting with Social Networks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. * Computer Education Training * In-home repair, free pick up & delivery Serving the area I live, work & play
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Puzzle on Page A 12 The Island Moon Newspaper Artwalk & Beach Market Will be held Saturday July 20th and Sunday, July 21st at the Michael J. Ellis Seawall parking lot.
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Mike Milligan and the Altar Boys played the Back Porch last Thursday. Last week was another scorcher! The weather was on the hot side, too. I caught a boat load of great shows. On Thursday, the always jumping Mike Milligan and the Altar Boys (Austin, TX) blew into the Back Porch and set the tone for the weekend. On Friday, Miss Neesie and the Tin Can Trio, a scaled down version of the big rocking roots and zydeco orchestra from San Antonio, Earfood, played Giggity’s. That was a treat. I’ve known Jim and Neesie Beal for 30 years. Jim is the veteran music writer for the San Antonio Express-News and I have a world of respect for him. I don’t know anyone as well versed in the music world as him. He’s interviewed them all.
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Jul and Brandon Jolley aka Jul and the Chrome Wheel will play Shorty’s on July 4-5. in the aisles. And of course, he climbed up on some tables and played his Telecaster behind his head. They have recently released a new CD, Tlaquepaque, and the legend continues. Joe used to own Austin in his heyday. I will never forget going to a JKC concert at Auditorium Shores in the 80’s where there were thousands of people and watching Joe take a stage dive and body surf above the massive crowd’s outstretched arms all the way to Riverside Drive and back… all the time never missing a lick on his guitar (with a wireless set-up). I bet it took half an hour. He must have had bruises from head to toe after that. Joe King Carrasco really is Hall of Fame material.
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Stewart Mann of Statesboro Revue sits in with Six Market Blvd at the Back Porch last Friday night. Also on Friday, I was able to slip away and catch some of the Americana band, Six Market Boulevard (Stephenville, TX) at the Back Porch. Those guys are good and maintain a high energy pace. The show really took off when Stewart Mann (front man for Statesboro Revue) showed up and sat in on harmonica and vocals. Take my word for it, these are two killer young bands to keep an eye out for.
Joe King Carrasco… On Saturday, the show to catch was Joe King Carrasco and El Molino at the Back Porch. El Molino consists of the veteran rhythm section of Ernie Durawa on drums and Speedy Sparks on bass (Texas Tornados, etc). This was Joe King’s Joe King band before the Crowns Carrasco played and produced the hits, the Back Porch Jalapeno and Big Red F I N E Aand RT last Saturday. Tell Me (thank you Joe Nick Patoski for (361) 749-2388 the correction)… more of a 50’s R&R feel. As always, Joe got the joint jumping and dancing www.feldergallery.com
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It’s that time again to wish everyone a very HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! I just ate an entire half of a watermelon by myself… seriously. I may put on some John Phillips Sousa and eat the other half. I love the Fourth of July. I love fireworks! I love watermelon! When the rockets red glare starts popping in Port A, you’ll find me at my predictable Fourth of July vantage spot… on the top deck of the Island Queen. It’s the best place ever to watch the fireworks show in Port A. There’s usually a bunch of kids up there singing patriotic songs and something about it just makes me proud to be an American. I think it’s very cool, too, that Padre Island is having their very own fireworks show this year for the first time ever. I heard something about them putting Statesboro Revue on a big barge and taking them all around the canals. I hope that happens. Tonight, Thursday, the Fourth of July, after the fireworks show in Port A, the big horn party band Cruise Control will play the Back Porch, Uel Jackson will be at Fin’s, the high energy duo, Jul and the Chrome Wheels (Austin, TX) will play Shorty’s (they’ll also be back at Shorty’s on Friday and at the Gaff on Saturday) and Cord Carpenter (Austin, TX) will play Giggity’s. I first saw Cord at this year’s SandFest and was blown away. This young man plays country and Southern Rock and he plays it with confidence and drive. I was so impressed that I booked him on the spot. He has over 10 years of professional experience including seven CD’s, countless performances, and over 200 songs written and recorded. Cord has shared the stage with Tom Petty, Jakob Dylan, Rami Jaffe, and Rusty Weir, among others. I should also mention that if you plan to be in Corpus, Kevin Fowler,
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Curtis Grimes and Cadillac Three will be at Brewster Street. So there you have it, between Cruise Control, Jul and the Chrome Wheels and Cord Carpenter, this looks to be a Fourth of July that’s hotter than a firecracker.
The weekend… On Friday, July 5th, local songbird extraordinaire, Carol Elliott will play her First Friday gig at the Tarpon Ice House from 6:30 – 8:30, Ruben Limas will be at Fin’s, Ray T and the City Crew will be at the Flat’s Lounge, Will Owen Gage will be at Giggity’s, C Plus (Oklahoma City, OK) will be at the Coast Club, Two Tons of Steel (San Antonio, TX) will be at the Back Porch and Uel Jackson & Paul Taylor will be at the Tarpon Ice House.. C Plus is a very cool band consisting of two brothers on keyboards and drums. They play a ton of soul and Motown hits. They’re a blast to party with especially if you like to dance. They will also play the Coast Club on Saturday night. Two Tons is a veteran swinging country unit somewhere between Dwight Yokum and Asleep at the Wheel. I love their county style cover of the Ramone’s tune, I Want to be Sedated. Will Gage (San Antonio, TX) is one of those child prodigy guys who can play all the instruments in a music store. He’s amazing! He started playing professionally at the ripe old age of 12. Also on the 5th, the Spazmatics bring their goofy nerd rock to Brewster Street, 90 Proof is at the House of Rock, Jessie Lopez
J.T. Coldfire will play Giggity’s this Saturday night. is at the South Texas Ice House and the Time Pilots are at the Executive Surf Club. On Saturday, July 6th, blues master J.T. Coldfire (Austin, TX) is at Giggity’s, island fave Larry Joe Taylor (Stephenville, TX) returns to the Back Porch, Daddy Dale West and the Comanche Moon Band (Austin, TX) will be at Shorty’s, Uel Jackson will be at Fin’s, Billy Snipes will be at the Tarpon Ice House, Jason Boland and Jarrod Birmingham will be at Brewster Street and the House of Rock has a reggae show with the Supervillains and Flatbroke. On Sunday, July 7th, Antone and the All Stars will be at Giggity’s and the Tarpon Ice House will have their weekly Open Jam hosted by Uel Jackson. Have a safe holiday everybody!
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Thursday, Fourth of July Cord Carpenter @ Giggity’s Jul & the Chrome Wheel @ Shorty’s Cruise Control @ Back Porch Uel Jackson @ Fins Witness By Proxy @ House of Rock Kevin Fowler, Curtis Grimes, Cadillac Three @ Brewster Street Reno & the Groovegetters @ Dr. Rockits Friday, July 5 Carol Elliott (6:30-8:30) @ Tarpon Ice House Two Tons of Steel @ Back Porch Ray T & the City Crew @ The Flats Lounge Jul & the Chrome Wheel @ Shorty’s Will Owen Gage @ Giggity’s C Plus @ Coast Club Ruben Limas @ Fins Uel Jackson/ Paul Taylor @ Tarpon Ice House David & Barbara Brown @ Coffee Waves 90 Proof @ House of Rock Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Time Pilots @ Executive Surf Club Jessie Lopez @ South Texas Ice House Shurman @ Dr. Rockits Saturday, July 6 Larry Joe Taylor @ Back Porch J.T. Coldfire @ Giggity’s Uel Jackson @ Fins C Plus @ Coast Club Daddy Dale & the Comanche Moon Band @ Shorty’s Grassfire @ Coffee Waves Supervillains, Flatbroke @ House of Rock Jason Boland, Jarrod Birmingham @ Brewster Street Flashback @ Executive Surf Club Sam Riggs @ South Texas Ice House Another Level @ Dr. Rockits Jul & the Chrome Wheel @ The Gaff Sunday, July 7 Open Jam w/ Uel Jackson @ Tarpon Ice House Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Tumble Dry Low @ Bernie’s Beach House Open Jam @ Neptune’s John Eric Open Mic @ South Texas Ice House Battle of the Bands (Twisted Metal) @ House of Rock III Egos @ Dr. Rockits
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