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June 27, 2013

Island Moon

Island Living

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VA Loan, well it’s a Guaranty.

By Mike Raymor Michael.Raymor@gmail.com I got a bunch of questions from my last article “Texas Takes Care of Taxes for Disabled Veterans” asking me for information about VA Loans. The questions came from both people interested in selling their homes and checking that little box that says they would accept a VA loan and from veterans curious about how to qualify.

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To start with, a VA Loan technically isn’t a loan; it’s a guaranty. A government guaranty…Yes, that’s an oxymoron… a story for a different day. The following is a simplified version of the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. If you would like more information about this program, please visit www. benefits.va.gov/homeloans or email me and we can set up a time to talk about what specific questions you have.

First, why would one use a VA Purchase Loan? It helps a veteran purchase a home with competitive interest rates, often without a down payment or private mortgage insurance if they have found it difficult to find financing elsewhere.

Where does the money come from? Private lenders handle most of the VA Home Loans; the VA simply “stands behind” the loan by guarantying a portion of it. Meaning that if something goes wrong and the borrower is no longer able to make payments the private lending institution can go to the VA to cover any losses they might incur. The guaranty is basically “insurance” that the VA provides the lender.

What are other advantages for a veteran to use a VA Home Loan? No down payment as long as the sales price doesn’t exceed the appraised value of the home, no private mortgage insurance, the VA limits the amounts that the veteran pays at closing, the closing costs may be paid by the seller, there is no charge for paying off the loan early, and the VA can assist the veteran if they are having trouble making payments.

How does one know if they are eligible for a VA Home Loan? One must have an acceptable credit rating, proof of sufficient income, and a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE) (for more details about the COE please visit www. benefits.va.gov/homeloans or email me and I’ll send you the table). In addition to veterans, a spouse of a veteran may also qualify for the program if they meet certain conditions set forth by the VA. What can the VA home loan program be used for? To buy a home or condo unit in a VAapproved project, build a home, simultaneously

purchase and improve a home, make improvements to a home by installing energyrelated features or making energy efficient improvement, or buy a manufactured home and/ or lot.

What is the buying process (note: this a simplified version of the process)? Find out if the veteran is eligible (a real estate professional can help you with this process), find a lender, get the COE, find a home – write a contract, make sure that it contains a “VA Option Clause”, apply for the VA Loan, the loan is processed, and close on your new home.

What fees are associated with a VA Home Loan?

Generally, most veterans who use the VA Home Loan Guaranty must pay a funding fee. This fee is a percentage of the loan that varies based on four categories: the type of loan, military category, first-time or subsequent loan user, and if the veteran makes a down payment. The veteran has the option to finance the funding fee or pay it in cash, but it must be paid at closing.

There are some exceptions to paying the fee – veterans who are receiving VA compensation for a service-connected disability, or Vets who would receive such compensation, but instead receive retirement/active duty pay, or surviving spouses of a veteran who died in service or from a service connected disability. (If you would like more info about the funding fee please visit www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans or email me and I’ll send you the table).

Are there any other costs? Yes, since you are dealing with a private lender there are charges for interest and other closing fees and charges.

The VA has a general set of “rules” that follow: the lender sets the interest rate, discount points, and closing costs, not the VA. Closing costs may be paid by the purchaser, seller or shared.

The purchaser is not allowed to pay for a termite report, unless it is a refinance. No commissions, brokerage fees, or “buyer broker” fees may be charged to the veteran buyer.

Well, that is a ton of information compacted into a short article. Hopefully you aren’t more confused about the program than when you started reading it. As I mentioned in the beginning, this is a simplified version and if you are serious about using a VA Loan I encourage you to speak with a real estate professional about what financing options you have. We may not have all the answers, but we’ll do our best to find them.

Mike Raymor is a Realtor® with Mary Melick Real Estate, a locally owned real estate company, here on “The Island”. Learn more about Mike by going to www.marymelick.com

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CITY

Police Blotter Burglary Suspect Caught June 25, 2013, 3:45 a.m. 6713 Oakgate Drive (Flour Bluff) Burglary of a Vehicle Police were flagged down by a Stripes clerk who reported a red car being chased by a pickup truck with items falling out of its open trunk. Officers spotted the red Jetta, driven by Chelsea Breanna Cervantes, 19, traveling at a high rate of speed. The driver of the truck chasing it, flagged down the Officer and told him she had just broken into his pickup truck. Officers pulled over Jetta and Cervantes was positively identified as the person burglarizing the victim’s truck.

Cervantes was arrested and booked at the City Detention Center. She was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and additionally charged with Fraudulent Use of Possession of identifying Information when several credit cards belonging to different victims were found in her possession. Officers recovered $5,000 worth of medical gear and returned the items to the auto burglary victim.

KWIK Wash Drive In June 19 6:11a.m. 9706 S. Padre Island Drive (Flour Bluff) Accident Police investigated an accident in which a 75-year-old woman’s Dodge Dakota pickup truck struck the front wall of the KWIK Wash Laundries. Police believe the woman accidentally stepped on the gas instead of the brake. Approximately ten feet of the lower brick wall, two plate-glass windows, and the aluminum framework was damaged.

The woman was not injured.

Padre Island Police Calls Beach Marker 205 5:48 p.m. June 22 Criminal mischief under $500 14300 block SPID Midnight June 24 Criminal mischief under $500 14400 block SH 361 12:30 p.m. June 23 Unauthorized use of motor vehicle 14500 block SPID 3 p.m. June 24 Theft $500-$1500 13500 block Carlos Fifth 11 p.m. June 21 Burglary of habitation 15300 block SPID 7:47 a.m. June 20 Deadly conduct/discharge of firearm/ aggravated assault Bounty/Gypsy 4:30 a.m. June 24 Theft of vehicle parts 14100 block Vincent 9:30 p.m. June 18 Criminal mischief under $500

Flour Bluff Police Calls 800 block Quetzal St. 9:02 p.m. June 18 Theft from vehicle 9300 block SPID 3 a.m. June 19 Burglary from vehicle 900 block McDonald 1:30 a.m. June 25 Assault with injury 900 block Recreation Dr. 9:45 p.m. June 24 Assault with injury 1900 block Matlock Midnight June 20 Criminal mischief $500 9600 block SPID 4:42 p.m. June 19 Gasoline theft 9600 block SPID 7:54 a.m. June 24 Theft $1500-$20,000 900 block Quetzal 12:58 p.m. June 22 Credit card abuse 800 block Military 7 p.m. June 18 Terroristic threat 1100 block Waldron 5 p.m. June 19 Shoplifting under $500, criminal trespass, shoplifting under $50 1400 block Waldron 5:19 p.m. June 20 Sexual assault 400 block Vega 8 p.m. June 18 Assault with injury 800 block Alhambra 10 p.m. June 19 Criminal mischief under $500 1500 block Oak Harbor 7 p.m. June 20 Criminal mischief under $500 800 block Purdue Noon June 20 Credit Card abuse 2200 block Waldron 9:35 p.m. June 19 Gasoline theft 800 block Roseanne 8 p.m. June 18 Theft under $1500 2600 block Tonga 10:20 p.m. June 19 Theft of firearm/unauthorized use of motor vehicle 2800 block South Sea Dr. 4:34 p.m. June 19 Criminal mischief under $500 500 block Oakdale Dr. 6:49 p.m. June 23 Assault with injury 1500 block Ramfield 11:10 a.m. June 23 Assault with injury 400 block Mill Brook Dr. 8 p.m. June 18 Burglary from vehicle 400 block Cartagena 10 a.m. June 22 Unauthorized use of motor vehicle/theft 3000 block Laguna Shores 9:45 a.m.

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Council Corner

The last time Corpus Christi street maintenance was fully funded was 1985. In the years since then, shifting priorities and budget cuts have allowed over 50% of our city roads to deteriorate to an irreparable condition. For the past two years, City Council has contemplated various ways to reconstruct failed roads and maintain all roads, including residential, that are in good or fair condition. This maintenance is needed to slow the deterioration of roads and the ever increasing bond projects for reconstruction.

At this Tuesday’s meeting, the Council passed the final ordinance, on a 6-3 vote, which will take effect on January 1. Seventeen iterations of the fee were distributed to Council for consideration. Staff recommended selection of Option 12 and council also showed support for Options 16 and 17. The effects of three methods are illustrated in the chart below. Option 16 was adopted, which set the trip factor cap at 5.78 (85th percentile) and the square footage cap at 118,000 (99th percentile). These factors create a base rate of $5.38 to generate $11.4 million. Council is appropriating an additional

$3.6m from the General Fund to bring the total contribution for street maintenance to $15m.

The only truly fair allocation of street maintenance would be through a gas tax which the State will not allow. The City has lobbied, and will continue to lobby, for the right to implement a regional gas tax. If we are successful, the street fee will be reduced by the amount we are able to raise. Council also passed an ordinance requiring the City to continue to transfer at least 5.4% of the general fund to the street fund, so economic growth could potentially reduce the amount required from the adopted street fee.

Because there is no 100% equitable system, I focused first on like businesses paying like fees, while also focusing on the enormity of a negative effect when compared to a smaller positive gain, and on the largest traffic drivers paying a proportionally larger fee.

Here is a chart showing the effect of the three methods for various businesses using a generic descriptor rather than business names.

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Hundreds of Volunteers Are Needed

To Host the Summer TAAF Games of Texas in Corpus Christi July 25–28, 2013

Do you want to be in the middle of the action as top athletes from throughout Texas compete for GOLD right here in Corpus Christi? We are looking for volunteers who will play an important role in making our Olympic-style sporting event a BIG success.

ABOUT THE GAMES: Over 8,000 top athletes are expected to come to Corpus Christi to compete in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF) 2013 Summer Games of Texas, presented by CITGO. This event will be hosted July 25–28, 2013. The state will be watching as the best athletes ignite the flame within. Amateur, recreational, and young Olympic hopeful athletes will converge in Corpus Christi to compete in 12 sports hosted at various venues throughout the city. SPORTS CATEGORIES are: baseball, boxing, fencing, golf, Judo, skateboarding, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track & field, and triathlon.

CITGO is the presenting sponsor for this event during 2012 and 2013. Major media partners are KIII-TV3, Corpus Christi Caller-Times, and Tejas Broadcasting. Funtrackers and the Corpus

Christ Convention & Visitors Bureau have also teamed up as contributing sponsors. For more

information about the games, go to www.taaf. com .

Many volunteers are needed for us to host this event so that it will be a great experience for all our participants and visitors. We could use your help throughout the four-day weekend along with the days leading up to it. We will rely on our Games of Texas volunteers to help us tackle the many components of our events, from the preparation to the post-event tasks—from passing out water, assist event coordinators as needed, and more. Volunteers are needed to help with the 12 sporting events (listed above) and additional events.

Not only are our volunteer opportunities rewarding, but they offer a great opportunity to meet new people, help us be ambassadors for our city and have fun in the process.

Don’t wait, register today! Interested individuals are encouraged to download the registration form and fax it to 361-826-4211 or email it to NeomiR@cctexas.com, or call 361826-3460.

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STATE

Legislative Update:

Governor Decides Final Outcome of Legislative Bills (Part 2)

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.

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) 1738 which is related to the emergency detention by a peace officer of a person who may have mental illness, including information provided to the person subject to detention and a standard form of notification of detention to be provided to a facility by a peace officer.

• HB 1777 pertains to a study regarding the effects on international trade of wait times at points of entry between the United States and the United Mexican States.

• HB 1803 which addresses controlled substance registration by physicians and the regulation of persons engaged in pain management; changing the payment schedule for a fee.

• HB 1813 relating to the authority of a municipality to confiscate packaged fireworks; providing an affirmative defense for possessing fireworks in certain circumstances.

• HB 1903 addresses the allocation of amounts deposited into the oyster sales account and the abolishment of the oyster advisory committee..

regulating career schools and colleges and to complaints made against those entities.

• Senate Bill (SB) 639 pertained to the sale of beer, ale, and malt liquor by a brewer or beer manufacturer to a wholesaler or distributor and contractual agreements between those entities.

• SB 654 which is related the enforcement of water conservation and animal care and control ordinances of a municipality by civil action or quasi-judicial enforcement; providing civil penalties.

• SB 715 is relating to counselors employed by school districts, including the use of consistent terminology in the Education Code to refer to school counselors and a license requirement for licensed professional counselors employed by school districts.

• SB 742 addresses reports of missing children, missing persons, or attempted child abductions and to education and training for peace officers regarding missing or exploited children.

• SB 763 pertains to motorcycle training, the enforcement of certification standards for motorcycles, and the license requirements for a three-wheeled motorcycle; creating an offense.

• SB 900 which is related to the amounts of the administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violating certain statutes under the jurisdiction of, rules or orders adopted by, or licenses, permits, or certificates issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas.

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.

• HB 1931 pertaining to compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a law enforcement agency.

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).

• HB 2000 is related to the qualification of certain nonprofit schools and educational institutions for exemption from state laws

Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part).

He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. state.tx.us or at 512-463-0672.

June 27, 2013

Coastal Windstorm Insurance Update The Coastal Windstorm Task Force will present a windstorm update on Monday, July 8, at Pioneer RV Resorts, 120 Gulfway Drive (on State Highway 361), from 5- 6:30 p.m.

Speakers will include State Representative Todd Hunter, Task Force Members Charlie Zahn and Greg Smith, Mayors Pete Perkins and Keith McMullin.

It is hosted by the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, Ingleside Chamber of Commerce, Rockport Fulton Chamber of Commerce, Padre Island Business Association, Padre Isles Property Owners Association, and the Flour Bluff Business Association.

To RSVP contact Angie Flores at 361 6952148.

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Island Presbyterian Church Invites Children to Vacation Bible School 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.

Japan Dolphins Day 2013 - Houston Tx Rockstar activist will host campaign to raise awareness for the annual slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan

her success! Her schedule for the summer includes continuing her education at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, creating an interactive education program for our younger audiences, a series of speaking engagements, and she will also be representing us at various protests outside of Sea World San Antonio.

The Save Japan Dolphins organization is excited and proud to announce that our volunteer Marisol Ramirez has been selected to host the Japan Dolphins Day 2013 rally this year in Houston, Texas.

Japan Dolphins Day is our biggest campaign of the year. This event reached over ninety cities all over the world last year, and we hope for an ever larger outcome in 2013. Currently 43 cities are already on-board and the numbers continue to grow.

“I am stoked to have been asked to be a host for Japan Dolphins Day 2013. It’s such an amazing movement and I am truly honored to be part of it. Having the opportunity to work alongside so many like-minded individuals in a global platform, is a huge opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Anytime the Save Japan Dolphins and Save Misty teams come together magic happens.

This will be no different” said Ramirez.

Marisol will join forces with Houstonian Wade Gouslin as they host this event. They plan to unite their voices against the annual Taiji Dolphin Slaughter, that claims the lives of thousands of dolphins every year, outside the Japanese Consulate on August 30th.

Marisol is a very active volunteer in our organization. She has been an outstanding spokesperson for our movement. Her mix of charming personality and intelligence is key to

She has successfully represented us in various documentary screenings, tabling and outreach events, government hearings, and she doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Marisol has bounced back from the disappointment of HB 852, the Shark Fin Bill, in no time and has made it clear that this is only a small bump in the road for our cause.

“Conservation and Animal Rights are two very challenging subjects when it comes to the great state of Texas. However, I think they are crucial topics that require our immediate attention and I feel honored to be able to be a spokesperson for them. I like a good challenge, and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon!”

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By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon He was as alive as any man I have ever met. He played at a time when no one got less attention than an NFL defensive lineman. There he sat, with broken fingers, a huge smile, and the eyes of a death row inmate. It was the first and last time I saw him in person. He was scary to be around; you just never felt comfortable in his presence. He was loud, proud, and funny, and had hurt more people than smallpox with his bone-jarring tackles. He was as big as a country outhouse and you never knew when he was kidding or being serious. He was a disagreeable fellow and could have starred as an extra in a Sam Peckinpah movie. He would come screaming off the corner and could turn a crowded backfield into the OK Corral. His teammates claimed that for a snack, he had three scoops of crazy in a large bowl, and always played like he had infiltrated the enemy lines. He didn’t come from money. He came from the opposite, no money. He claimed he was poor as a child growing up, that he ate his cereal with a fork so he could pass the milk to his younger brother. He punished everyone in front of him, on your team or his.

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Hall-of-Fame offensive tackle Rayfield Wright of the Dallas Cowboys tells how he prepared the first time for Deacon Jones before their game with the Rams. “I was watching film and I saw him head slap an offensive tackle and his helmet came off. He was the first player I ever faced as an offensive tackle. On the first play, the ball was going to be snapped on two. After quarterback Roger Staubach said the first hut, there’s a little pause. Then there was a voice that came to me, ‘Boy, do yo’ mama know you out here?’

Staubach said the second hut, and I was still in my stance, thinking about my mama. He came across the line of scrimmage and hit me with that head slap because I wasn’t prepared for it, and it knocked me on my rear end. He was the greatest defensive end in all of football.”

On August 27, 2012, the New England Patriots signed Aaron Hernandez to a fiveyear extension running through 2018 that includes a $12.5 million signing bonus.

Hernandez, who is of Puerto Rican descent, was born in Bristol, Connecticut.

He attended Bristol Central High School in Bristol, and played for the Bristol Central Rams high school football team as a wide receiver. As a senior, he was the Connecticut Gatorade Football Player of the Year after making 67 receptions for 1,807 yards and 24 touchdowns on offense, and 72 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four blocked kicks on defense. The 1,807 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns were a state record and his 31 touchdowns tied the state record. He also set the state record for receiving yards in a single game with 376, which was the seventh best total in national high school history, and set a national high school record for yards receiving per game with 180.7. Hernandez was considered the top tight end recruit in 2007.

Dotson’s Note: I believe that he is one of the best I have ever seen at his position (Tight End).

He has/had a great future as an NFL player. The following is information that may be of interest to those who are following the story. Please let me know your thoughts on this headline maker.

Does it hold a candle to the OJ debacle?

News continues to pour out regarding the murder of Odin Lloyd and the connection to

For their part, the Patriots have created distance between themselves and Hernandez, turning him away from team facilities when he came to work out on the morning of June 20, while his white Audi was followed by news helicopters.

There’s still plenty more to come out, and while things certainly seem bleak for Hernandez, there’s yet to be comment from him, his camp, or the New England Patriots.

Things continue to develop and likely cause more concern for Aaron Hernandez’s girlfriend Shayanna Jenkins. According to reports, the victim in this case is Odin Lloyd, who also happened to be dating the sister of Jenkins.

While Hernandez has not been ruled a suspect, most current information as reported by WBZTV says that Hernandez has not been ruled out as a suspect yet, either. WBZ is also reporting that Hernandez has remained uncooperative despite investigators being on his property for hours and removing a box from his home.

More information is sure to come out on this one.

Shayanna Jenkins graduated in 2007 from Bristol Central High School along with Hernandez. She currently resides in Avielle Janelle, Aaron, Shayanna North Attleboro, MA, presumably in the same Aaron Hernandez and girlfriend Shayanna residence that the police have been searching.

Jenkins. As police have continued executing The couple was engaged as of November 2012, search warrants on an almost daily basis at but not word on whether they were ever official Hernandez’s mini mansion, speculation and married. circumstantial evidence continues to mount Aaron and Shayanna have a daughter together, against the Patriots Tight End. Avielle Janelle, born in November of 2012.

By now most of us have heard about the fact that Hernandez and Lloyd were hanging out the night before Lloyd was killed and that surveillance footage shows the two together in Dorchester approximately an hour before gunshots were heard by neighbors near where Lloyd’s body was recovered and a mile from Hernandez’s home.

There’s also the news of Hernandez destroying his cell phone and home security system while also hiring a cleaning crew to scrub down his home the morning after the murder took place.

There’s still plenty more evidence to come forth, but many continue to return to the connection between Hernandez and Lloyd and ask the questions. While Hernandez and his friends have seemingly been tried, sentenced and executed by social media, there’s still plenty more to come. What happened in Dorchester, and between the time they were seen and gunshots rang out? How much of a part did the sister of Aaron Hernandez’ girlfriend Shayanna Jenkins and her dating relationship with Odin Lloyd play into the

Hernandez gave an interview around the time his daughter was born and addressed how he thought his behavior had to change:

Editor’s note: As this story was going to press, Hernandez was arrested and charged with murder.

“Now, another one is looking up to me. I can’t just be young and reckless Aaron no more. I’m gonna try to do the right things, become a good father.”

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Aaron Hernandez’s girlfriend Shayanna Jenkins has to be a bit concerned right now.

Hernandez is all over the news right now after police searched his home in connection with the murder of a man who was said to be an “associate” of Hernandez. While Hernandez is not listed as a suspect, he was initially uncooperative with police - which has led to some degree of suspicion.

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he an All-Pro, but he was all man. Against the “Fearsome Foursome,” teams gave up like Cornwallis at Yorktown.

When you have a great player like Deacon, don’t mess him up; you let him do it his way. He could tell by the weight and color of the tackle’s hand if it was There were stars and going to be a running or superstars in the NFL, but passing play. He could tell only one “Deacon” Jones. when the quarterback was He was so good you would going to throw the ball. He draft him out of prison. could feel a quick count by Deacon was not just a guy watching the quarterback who played the game, he walk up behind the was a legend. He wouldn’t offensive center. Although just settle for winning, he could see the ball with he wanted immortality. his peripheral vision, he “David Deacon Jones,” a moved on movement. He certain magic still lingers left when anything out in the name. They should of context moved. If the have called him “Naptime” tackle breathed wrong, Deacon Jones because his head slap he was off. It was about would put an offensive tackle to sleep. intimidation. He would tell reporters before the David “Deacon” Jones was born in Eatonville, game what he was going to do to his opponents.

Florida, on December 9, 1938. Ishmael and He would yell out signals in the same cadence Mattie Jones and their family of ten survived on as the quarterback. He upset his opponents’ hard work, lots of love, and a heavy dose of the timing. He would draw offside penalties and, Bible. Jones spent a lot of Sundays singing in sure enough, his man would eventually begin to the church choir with many of his brothers and miss the quarterback audible. By now, Deacon sisters. Jones attended Hungerford High School owned him. It was going to be a fun day for where he became a Bobcat for the football, the Deacon. baseball, and basketball teams. In 1950, at the Deacon joined the San Diego Chargers in age of 12, David Jones met Jackie Robinson. 1972 and stayed two years before joining the The Brooklyn Dodgers had arrived from Vero Washington Redskins for his final season in Beach, Florida, to play the Washington Senators pro football. He had played in 190 games and in Orlando. “We drove eight miles to Tinker recorded two interceptions, but never scored a Field in Orlando and sat in the bleachers, in the touchdown. colored section. After the game Jackie came out Deacon Jones left us on a Monday, June to sign autographs. I could see the spike marks on the back of his hand. He gave us a pep talk 3, 2013. “Deacon Jones has been the most about staying in school, get your education, and inspirational person in my football career,” me being a brash mouth kid said, and ‘I’m going said Jack Youngblood. Deacon had undergone to be just as famous as you.’ I met him again in some lung surgery back in 2009 and received 1967 at a golf tournament and he remembered a pacemaker. Deacon died at his home in me, and I felt like a million dollars. Here was Anaheim Hills, California, of natural causes.

Jackie Robinson telling me how proud he was His wife Elizabeth was with him. Deacon only missed six games during his entire 14-year of me,” said Deacon. career and became the first defensive lineman In 1957, Deacon followed his older brother, to record 100 solo tackles by 1967. “It left me Judson, to South Carolina State University breathless,” said Rosey Grier. “I didn’t know located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Deacon what to do. I mean it’s like you feel you’re being played both ways and played well. Deacon clobbered in the stomach. There’s no place to became involved in a protest while in college. go to take care of that pain.” Lamar Lundy was He and several other kids got involved in a lunch- the first of the “Fearsome Foursome” to die counter demonstration. This event also cost in February of 2007, at the age of 71. Merlin him his football scholarship; he was expelled. Olsen passed in March of 2010, at 69. Only Luckily one of his coaches was transferring Rosey Grier, now 80, remains. to Mississippi Vocational School and Deacon He is a member of several Halls of Fame, and several other players would follow him.

This school is now called Mississippi Valley including the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in State University.

Deacon mentioned on 1980. His #75 was retired on September 27, several occasions that he and his teammates at 2009, by the St. Louis Rams. He is also listed Mississippi Vocational had to sleep on cots in on the NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team. He was a the opposing team’s gym because motels would Pro Bowl selection eight times and a five-time first-team All-Pro selection. The Pro Bowl was not take them. played in Los Angeles at that time. The winners Deacon’s was drafted by the Rams in 1961 received $500.00 each and the losers half of that. and his first contract paid him $7,500. That The Pro Bowl later moved to Dallas, Texas, and was all the money in the world for a black kid then on the Hawaii where it still resides. from Florida, until he found out that his playing He was also part of the 1960’s All-Decade partner Merlin Olsen signed a year later for $25,000 a year for two years. Deacon made Team. He has been credited for the use of the $12,500 his second year, but he had to sell word “sack” as a defensive statistic and became vacuum cleaners during the off-season to make known as “The Secretary of Defense.” Although sacks were not officially recorded until 1982, ends meet.

Deacon is unofficially listed with 180.5. Sacks Deacon could change directions like a shark. which were initially called “spears,” never He was the first defensive player in the game to showed up in print. No newspaper guy would become a star. No one had ever seen a lineman write that a black guy had speared a white run down a halfback from behind. He may have quarterback. That would place him second allbeen faster than Google; he ran wind sprints time to only Bruce Smith of the Buffalo Bills. with the running backs. Jones was the fastest Sometimes the saddest news is that we forget player on the Rams’ teams his first seven years. how great players like Deacon Jones really Speed differentiates players from one another. were.

The secret to the guys like Mickey Mantle, Andy Purvis is a local author. His books “In “Cool Papa” Bell, Deion Sanders, Willie Wilson, Ichiro Suzuki, Bob Hayes, and Deacon the Company of Greatness” and “Remembered Jones was pure unfiltered speed. These guys Greatness” are on the shelves at the local ran so fast you could not hear them run. It was Barnes and Noble, at Beamer’s Sports Grill 5922 S Staples, and online at many different as if they were running on foam. sites including Amazon, bn.com, booksamillion, Deacon practiced every down as hard as he Google Books, etc. They are also available played. By 1963, Rams’ Head Coach Harland in e-reader format. Contact him at www.

Svare had three of his 4-3 defensive linemen. purvisbooks.com, or andy.purvis@grandecom.

He needed Rosey Grier. Rosey had what the net.

Rams needed; experience and a proven winner.

Special thanks to ESPN Corpus for creating Grier had some weight problem, and the Giants You can go to weren’t happy. Svare called Allie Sherman, Uncle Andy’s Sports Blog.

Coach of the New York Giants. Sherman had www.espncorpus.com and click on BLOGS. said in public about Grier, “He’s a giant bowling New story each week. Also access via “Dennis ball. If he got any bigger, they were just going and Andy’s Q&A” when that comes up on site. to call the plays and roll him down the field.” Click on it and then go to Blog. You may also Svare traded defensive tackle John Lovetere go to www.purvisbooks.com and please leave for Grier. It was the start of the “Fearsome comments!

Foursome.”

As they say in football, it all starts with the big boys up front. “All I needed was a blink,” said Deacon. When describing the “head slap,” Deacon expounded: “I got the idea from watching Cassius Clay beat Sonny Liston with a combination of punches to the head,” said Jones. “It was a vicious move; you could hear it in the last row of the stadium. You wanted to leave a ringing sensation in his ear that lasted all day.” Rosy Grier always claimed he had taught Deacon the head slap when he joined the Rams in 1963. Deacon’s response was, “Yeah, but I perfected it.” Deacon Jones was a ticking bomb. When the Deacon hit them “up side the head,” the air went out of these guys faster than a nail in a bicycle tire. Not only was

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Beach Walk Put on some sunscreen, grab a hat, get a bucket or bag, and come enjoy the June Beach Walk.

The free guided stroll is open to everyone, any age.

Meet the best little guide on the beach, Shirley Fischer Friday, June 28, at 9 am. She will be waiting for you under the purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier at the end of Beach Street.

The walk is held the fourth Friday of each month, year ‘round, courtesy of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department.

Kid/family activities Adults are welcome to attend Parks and Recreation activities with the kids. Kids under 5 may attend with an adult.

6/27, Thursday, 9:30-11:30am, Park play Water Balloon fun, All ages, outside pool, FREE.

Courtesy of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department, the series continues on Monday, July 1.

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.

Email pamg@cityofportaransas.org or call 749-4158 for movie schedule.

Swim lessons #2 Swim lesson registration at pool for Session 2 [July 9-19] starts tomorrow, Friday, June 28, for Port A residents. Registration for non-residents is July 5.

Two classes are offered, 9:40-10:20am or 10:30-11:10am.

Six months to 2 year olds will have lessons only from 10:30 to 11:10am.

6/27 Thursday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ Time - Make Water Bottle Bracelets. Age 5 & up, Girl Scout hut, $2

Cost for Port Aransas residents is $8 each child per session. Non-residents cost $25 each child per session.

6/28, Friday, 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 9:40-10:20am or 10:30-11:10am] register at pool while open. Residents - $8 each child per session. Six months to 2 year olds will have lessons only from 10:30 to 11:10am.

All lessons will be held at the Port Aransas Community Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy, off Ross Avenue, courtesy of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department.

6/28, Friday, 9am, Guided Beach Walk: All ages. Meet under purple flag near Horace Caldwell Pier at end of Beach St. FREE

6/28, Friday, 1pm, Cast Net Class Ages 9 & up, Learn to use a cast net. [Must use net provided]. $5

6/28, Friday, 1pm, Cast Net Class: Ages 9 & up at pool. Learn to use a cast net. [Must use net provided]. $5

6/29, Saturday, 10-11am, Remote Control Boats & Cars: Any age may run their boats in pool from side & their cars in flat skate rink at pool. FREE

6/29, Saturday, 10-11am, Remote Control Boats & Cars: Any age may run their boats in pool from side & their cars in flat skate rink at pool. FREE

Pool activities Have fun at the Community Pool, 700 Clark Pkwy, off Ross Avenue.

7/3, Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Splash Camp: Ages 6-10, Drop kids off & enjoy leisure lunch. Send sack lunch, $1

7/1, Monday, 1-4pm, Bingo: All ages, Girl Scout hut, FREE

7/4, Thursday, 1-3pm, Freedom Dogs: Enjoy hot dogs at pool, regular admission price

7/1, Monday, 7:05pm, 25 Cent Cinema: Family friendly, movie & popcorn at Library, $0.25 each

7/6, Saturday, 6:30-8pm, Popsicle Night: Cool at the pool. Regular fees apply.

7/2, Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am, Get Physical: games & more inside in the cool in Olsen Elementary School gym, 100 S. Station, all ages, FREE

Casting for a Causae is an Adult fishing tournament that benefits various non-profit organizations. Captain’s meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with dinner. Fishing begins Friday at 6 a.m. and weigh-in from noon to 2 p.m.

All events will take place at the Dennis Dryer Municipal Harbor at Robert’s Point Park Pavilion.

7/2, Tuesday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ Time- Pandas: tiny to giant, Girl Scout hut. Age 5 & up, $2 7/3, Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Splash Camp: Ages 6-10, Drop kids at pool & enjoy leisure lunch. Send sack lunch, $1 7/3, Wednesday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ Time Monkey bread, monkey making, Age 5 & up, Girl Scout hut, $2 7/4, Thursday, 1-3pm, Freedom Dogs: Enjoy hot dogs at pool, regular admission price

Tennis Instruction and Camps A proposed “Drop-in” Tennis Clinic may be started soon to be held on the first Saturday of the month. 8-9am, for adult beginner/ intermediate level.

It will be held at the Port Aransas High School tennis courts, 100 S Station St. Cost will be $10 with rackets provided, and is offered by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department.

It will be conducted by tennis pro and Guinness World Record holder Rob Peterson and his wife Becky, a former number one ranked player in Texas. Call Rob or Becky at 790-8455.

Casting for a Cause

Port Aransas Birding Team Awards Conservation Grant to Utopia Park Winners of the Central Texas Coast Big Sit! Tournament, the Port Aransas Spoonbills, won the Lone Star Bird Award and chose Utopia Park along the Sabinal River in Utopia to receive its $1,000 grant. The funds will be used to enhance the park by improving and adding trails, bird feeding areas and interpretive signage. The Great Texas Birding Classic was expanded into a statewide tournament this year after it was revamped by Texas Parks & Wildlife. Traditionally held in the springtime each year, the Birding Classic helps bring about bird habitat conservation, increases public awareness of Texas bird diversity and promotes community nature tourism development.

Visitor Survey Team

This past weekend, the survey team from Texas A&M that is conducting a year-long visitor survey for the Chamber was back in action gathering information from our visitors 25 Cent Cinema at the beach, marina and other Shake Russell Every Monday is 25 Cent locations around town. The Cinemas. team will return this summer to Bring the whole family or send kids age 5 and finalize their surveying. If you see them around, up for a movie night every Monday for only a give them a big “Howdy!” Results of the Visitor Survey are anticipated early this fall. quarter!

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Artwalk and Beach Market

July 20th 9 am to 6pm and July 21st Noon to 6pm at the Michael J. Ellis Seawall Parking Lot Located on North Padre Island

The Island Moon Newspaper Artwalk Beach Market will be held July 20th and July 21st. Look forward to live music, margaritas, art, jewelry, clothing and so much more. The Vendors are encouraged to set-up early and must contact The Island Moon Newspaper at editor@islandmoon.com or by calling 361-949-7700 to get approval to set-up. The Island Moon reserves the right to refuse any vendor setup. The Market is free to all artists, craftspeople, local restaurants, churches, schools and everyone in between.

Come on down set-up and let the community see and purchase your work. The Markets are advertised citywide

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Kiteboarding in Paradise

June 27, 2013

By Brent Rourk It looks like a combination of snowboarding, skateboarding, parasailing, wind surfing, and hang gliding but perhaps more fun…and fast. You frequently see them flying in the wind brushed waters of the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico.

Spectators always ask each other questions such as, “How does she jump like that?” or “How does he control it?” The colorful kites observed in our waters are certainly sparking a lot of interest. So when I cruised along the causeway the other day I had to abruptly stop and take some photographs while a kiteboarder prepared for some afternoon fun.

John the Kiteboarder John the kiteboarder meticulously and thoughtfully set out the kite and checked his equipment as my car rolled up near him. I quickly got out, introduced myself and asked if I could take some photographs. His quick, positive reply invited me to watch him enjoy his sport. After asking me a few questions, he was ready to soar.

Though in his forties, John is in great physical shape and within seconds of him taking off from shore it was overwhelmingly clear that he is athletic, skilled, and in shape. He informed me prior to going out that the mild wind would probably not permit breathtaking jumps and tricks, but he headed out into the Laguna to get a feel for the wind and warm up.

Need the Wind This is a sport that absolutely demands high wind, so when the wind is strong, kiteboarders promptly and happily head to the shores.

According to John, “If the wind is less than 16mph, I just do not go out much. It is hard to generate a lot of power out of the kite to jump off the water although you can kite board in winds under 10mph”. Today the wind was between 13 and 18mph.

What makes an ideal kite boarding day? John suggests, “As you progress, you want more and more wind. Conditions for a good day would be with wind at least over 20mph. A great day close to 30mph or higher.”

John Becomes a Kiteboard Addict John became interested in kiteboarding in Denmark and Norway where he wind surfed.

He was instantly hooked on Kiteboarding when he first saw kiteboarders ‘fly’ with the wind and do tricks and huge air jumps. He was intrigued even more because the equipment needed for Kiteboarding is less bulky and, of course, he could fly into the air.

Though he liked wind surfing, it clearly had limitations and John wanted to break through those limitations. He spoke with some of those kiteboarders he initially saw and after they answered his questions, he was determined to try it.

huge air. Yet it would be mistake to think that he or any of the kiteboarders observed in our waters do not respect safety. Most all of them wear all of the safety equipment and take lessons. They check local media or online sources for the optimum weather conditions.

They inspect their equipment and make sure it is in prime operations condition.

John offered, “I guess what I would like to stress…the analogy of driving a car to kite boarding. Yes, both can be dangerous. However, if someone takes some precautions and learns what they are doing, it is very safe. People have been killed doing both. I have seen some scrapes and cuts.”

It is a safer sport than many would guess.

John continued, “Common sense and it doesn’t happen. There are basically 3 safeties built into the kite, so if something goes wrong, do the 1st.

If that doesn’t work, then the 2nd. If that doesn’t work, then the 3rd will let everything go. There really isn’t any reason usually to use the 2nd or 3rd. Just as you would check your vehicle for flat tires and inspect the oil before driving, basic review of your kite and common sense makes a great outing.”

Why Kiteboarding is so Popular in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi is an ideal location for Kiteboarding for many reasons. John and the other kiteboarders love the year round warm waters around Corpus Christi. The Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico provide warm waters most of the year, especially when compared with deep ocean and northern waters.

Better to enjoy the sport in warm waters versus cold waters. According to city-data.com Corpus Christi ranks as the 32nd most windy city in the United States and it is one of the few that are on the water, with most of the rest of the cities ahead of it being land locked. There are very few places a kiteboarder can go to find more ideal conditions. Traditionally, the winds in the Corpus Christi area pick up in the afternoon, making conditions near perfect.

The Value of Lessons - Safety

Shallow water is also a reason that Corpus Christi waters are favored by kiteboarders.

According to John, “If you are just learning, this is an excellent location because … [the water is] shallow so you can touch the bottom. It is much more difficult with deep water not being able to walk or hold your ground if you need to.

Once you are experienced, deep water is not an issue.” Additionally, there are no strong currents to fight in the Laguna Madre, making water and safety conditions more ideal.

Although John is very fit and has mastered several similar sports, he touts the value of lessons, claiming, “Anyone can pick the sport up quick, but I want to stress the purpose in my opinion that the lessons are not just teaching the athletic ability (although they are great at giving those instructions) but also safety. Just as you would not throw someone the keys to a car who has NEVER driven before, the instructors show you all the proper ways to do things and the safety of flying a kite. Use some common sense and it is very safe.”

There are other places in Texas to kiteboard in addition to Corpus Christi as John explains, “Any place in the South Texas area is great. The National Weather Service www.nws.noaa.gov has an excellent site. Clicking on any region in the US, there are hourly weather charts that give the sustained and gust forecast that are very accurate. The safest locations are “onshore” winds, where if anything happens, you are blown back to land. Offshore winds are fun because the water is butter smooth, but always the risk of being blown away from land.”

John mentally compared it to the other sports he had enjoyed and then watched YouTube videos; something that made him even more enthused about adopting kiteboarding. He took lessons from Kiteboarding.com in Corpus Christi.

According to John, all of the employees there are also kiteboarders, so they have experience and know what they are talking about.

John is very safety conscious himself, taking lessons, wearing a helmet, booties and sunblock.

Though he openly admits that there are undeniable risks associated with kiteboarding, John reasons that if a person understands “what to do and what to avoid or how to avoid it, kiteboarding is a very safe and enjoyable sport.

I really can’t stress the importance of some lessons, not only for your own safety, but for that of others.”

When asked how long does it take to become proficient at Kiteboarding, John responded, “Proficient is a tough description. The better you become, the more you realize how much there is to improve. With that in mind, you will be up and riding after your first lesson. You learn something every time. Within a month you will start to catch a few small jumps, then the progression picks up and those get bigger and bigger.”

Take Precautions It is clear that John enjoys the thrill of kiteboarding; jumping, tricks, flying, catching

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To install two ceiling fans and an upstairs window a/c unit. Call with price.

361-949-7700 PART-TIME LAYOUT ARTIST

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Must be experienced and creative in laying out newspapers and magazines $18 an hour

Renovations Decks/Docks Int./Ext. Trim Framing Siding & Cornice

General Liability Insurance On Padre Isles Homeowner Association General Contractors List

Member of BBB Preferred Contractor Texas Veterans Home Improvement Association  Member Padre Island Business Association Can be found on Angie’s List

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Email: editor@islandmoon.com for details

Hiring summer help at Johnny D's 15605 S.P.I.D. Busser Dishwasher Expo

Taking applications for Server/Bartender (Must have experience in both areas.)

Stop by and fill out application Tuesday-Saturday – 3-5 pm or email resume/inquiry thru our website:

Home For Sale

361-749-4222 SALESPEOPLE NEEDED

Lovely updated Flour Bluff 3/2 Canal home with views of Lugna Madre New deck and bulkhead $239,900 Furniture Negotiable 361-960-6700 361-558-6148 Broker

Is Hiring Professional Bartenders Call for appointment

Established magazine and newspaper seeks experienced sales reps Our commission and bonus plan can have you making money TODAY Call Jan at

FOR SALE

Computer Services CompuMaster

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Solutions To ALL Your Computer NeedsSM

Pet Adoption

PeeWee’s Pet Adoption World Sanctuary

361-949-2707 Home & Business

PC & MAC On-Site Service

14941 SPID (Island)VIRUS REMOVAL, UPGRADES, NETWORKING

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

Software/Hardware Repair, Computer Setup Custom-Built Computers, Tutoring, Web Design *******************

www.compumastersolutions.com ISLAND COMPUTER CONNECTIONS

PeeWee’s Mobile Adoption Clinics

at Petco and Petsmart on Saturdays and Sundays desperately need volunteers

Please call PeeWee’s at 888-4141

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

Chad Feerick

Home Maintenance/Repair

Home Food Delivered

Weekly, biweekly, move in/move outs Pet & House Sitting On the Island since 2000

We’ll fix it right – For a song!

Custom Cakes, Cupcakes, and more Located on the Island and we deliver!

Check us out on Facebook Or call Jacalyn at:

Re-Parrot

Laura Lee’s Cleaning Services

563-4096

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Whip It Good Bakery

508-826-0191

Credit Cards Accepted Air Line Miles Accepted

White Glove Cleaning Commercial & Residential

Home maintenance repair & light remodeling Free Estimates Located on “The Island”

Quality Cleaning at Affordable Rates Daily, Weekly and Bi-Weekly Port A & Island Rentals Cleaning & Deep Cleans (Specials) Island Discounts Available Island Resident

G. Michael Wall 361-779-6621 ISLAND NATIVE MASTER CARPENTER

361-462-3266

Al-Anon Meetings

We will hand water plants and yards for your convenience We also do landscaping & yard maintenance Call now to get on our schedule

Professionally installed concrete driveways, sidewalks and patios Decorative Stamping & Staining

Lawn & Yard Care Islandscape Maintenance

Interior and Exterior - Free Estimates

Island Landscaping Decks & Docks 361-949-2691

Call 361-960-0327 THE SHEEHAN COMPANY

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Custom Residential Painting

 Tile  Expert Carpentry  Deck Restoration  Power Washing Entire house power washing, roofs included References - No Deposit Required

361-461-5144

* Lawn Maintenance * Power Washing * Palm Trimming * Spring Cutback * Lot Mowing * Decks * Installation FREE ESTIMATES

361-949-2773 PURCELL'S PALMS Palm Specialist

LUTHERAN TABLE TALK Thursday Afternoons On the island JB's German Bakery, 15137 SPID Contact Rev. Tom Dietzel at lifetogethermin@aol.com, or 210-363-3538 or 361-445-1029

361-815-7900 ISLAND CREATIONS CONCRETE

STAGE 3 MANDATORY DRAUGHT RESTRICTIONS MAY START SOON

Church Meeting

Sponsored by GCCM, SWT, ELCA.

30 years+ experience Doors – Windows – Decks – Cabinets Sheetrock – Tape and Float

Hand Watering Service

361-462-3266

www.letseat.at/johnnydsrestaurant/gallery LISABELLA’S BISTRO & BAR

House Cleaning Services

EAZY LIVING CONSTRUCTION

Commercial & Residential All Phases of Construction & repairs  Custom remodeling & upgrades  Decks, docks, staining & sealing Discounts Available & Free Estimates Island Resident – 25 years experience

Island Resident

NEED A CARPENTER?

First class work at low rates Storm Shutters, Cabinets, Framework, Sheetrock, Stucco, and much more!

Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support at

Al-Anon meetings

An Al-Anon group meets each Thursday at 7:00 PM at

Island in the Son United Methodist Church 10650 Highway 361 IS ALCOHOL CAUSING A PROBLEM IN YOUR FAMILY? Try Al-Anon. Meets at 7:00 pm Sundays at Padre Island Baptist Church

361-949-9111

Volunteers Needed

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED As docents at Port Aransas Museum Contact: www.docentspapha@yahoo.com

Pet Adoptions

Call 361-960-0327

Power Washing

THE SHEEHAN COMPANY POWER WASHING

All organic Landscaping Landscape design, Installation and maintenance Why pay someone to poison you and your yard?

Free Estimates

Call 361-461-5144 ISLANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE We power wash

GO ORGANIC THE NATURAL HEALTHY WAY! Call John at 361-353-4250 or 361-249-1383 ISLAND CREATIONS LANDSCAPING

Houses, Driveways, Fences, Decks & Sidewalks Call us now to schedule an estimate

361-949-2773

Boat Repairs

Creative Grass & Rock Yards Lot and Yard Maintenance Tree Trimming

Call 361-960-0327

Boat Trailer Repairs

BOAT TRAILER REPAIRS Suspensions/ Bunk Board repair, wheel bearing service, galvanized wheels, trailer tires. Tire pressure/temp monitor system Call Roy at: South Side Marine 361-854-0875

Storage Facility

BOAT REPAIRS Outboard Maintenance, I.O. Repairs/ Maintenance, Jet Ski Repairs, Free USCG Marine Safety Examination.

Call Roy at: 361-854-0875

Boats

PONTOON BOAT FOR SALE,

North Padre 22ft Sun Tracker w/40 hp Yamaha Many extras $7900

Call 361-549-9660 Yacht Partner Wanted or For Sale

Helen: Highly trained, 3-yr-old German Shepherd mix; super friendly and great with other dogs; HW + and will come with 6 mo. HW prevention; $66 includes spay, shots, and microchip; PAAC People Assisting Animal Control; TEXT 361-438-3232

People Assisting Animal Control Who Are We?

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.

Our program allows everyone to eat

Co-ownership/share of our 72' Trawler in Port Aransas.

2 births, 1 stateroom, 2 full heads, W/Dryer, 3 decks, pilot salon, over-sized galley for family entertaining.

Outside Storage $19.50/mo RV’s – Boats – Trailers – Vehicles Computerized access gate, video surveillance, fenced, well lit Live-in manager on site

512-657-5300

AAA STORAGE BARNS 361-937-4939 (Flour Bluff)

info@newfreshwater.com

www.aaastoragebarns.com

Tel. 361-290-9410

Email : chad.feerick@gmail.com

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Downtown Farmers Market

Every Wednesday 5-7 pm 505 S. Water Street (By the Tango Tea Room)

A Grow Local South Texas Market growlocalstx.com 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.

Fire in the Sky on the Fourth of July

Funding for 4th of July Fireworks Enters Home Stretch

THE MEDICAL CENTER + Minor Emergency Minor Surgery Occupational

Family Healthcare Lab X-Ray

Open 6 Days a Week No Appointments Necessary Mon-Thurs, Appointments available Fri-Sat Mon. - Sat. 8am - 6pm

14433 SPID “On the Island” Corpus Christi, TX 78418 www.tmcpadre.com

Water Access Laguna Madre

361-949-1900

Jerry Watkins Jack Mcintyre William Goldston Piba Pipoa Edwin Hawn Jason Aroin W.D. Williams Daniel L Schoene William Starns Dee Ann Dobson Toucan Graphics Decks & Docks. Inc Whitecap Wine And Ale E.C. Urban Alex Harris American Bank Paul Crank Charles Clark Robert Verrett Lisa & Richard Barber Brooks Sheehan Nita Smith Cheri Sperling Roger Leblond John White Bob Orr Lois White Irene & James Kernan Waylan Brannan Dawn & James Manning Island Kiwanis Club

Holiday Inn Padre Island Yacht Club Donnieta & Richard Beekman Linda & Mike St.Amand John Wilholt Wb Liquor Texas Mesquite Bbq Sweet Swirl Two Sister’s Vintage Donut Palace Lycos Nails Tom Sheehan Dan & Karen Winship Tina & Peter Vasconcellos John Crank Navy Army Credit Union Lacy & Ken Harrelson Maria & Lyle Honaski Island Moon Berry Langford Anthony’s Aveda Salon James Mazoch Donna & John Mclellan Linda & John Allen Jacquelyn & Jeffery Warbiany Laura & Burnell Gates H.E.B. Bryan Gulley Nick Goodrich Soar Llc

IslandBlast!

Fire in the sky on the Fourth of July Merida May Nordone Mary & Don Garrow Animal Hospital Of Padre Island Laura & Richard Rivera Lisa & Gary Underbrink Shelly & Robert Tortorello Mary Spolans

Tasador,Inc-Re Appraisals Tamay Tipton William Johnson Becky & David Poe Carol & Ben Rogers Edna & Alan Bach Andrea & Gerald Crouch

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By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com

Extras needed for video shoot…

Rusty Hicks, publisher of Steam Magazine called me this week and asked me to give him a plug. It seems that they are filming a music video for the Dallas band, Burning Slow, at Sharkey’s in Port A on Tuesday, July 2nd from noon until 5, and need extras. It’s an “all ages” event, though minors must be escorted by their parents. It’s free and for those over 21, the bar will be open. If you need more info than that, email Rusty at rusty@rustyhicksentertainment. com.

Mike Williams Every 2nd, 3rd & 4th Fridays

Island Moon

LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT

Carol Elliot Fri. July 5 (6:30-8:30) Tiffany Tuesday Every First & Third Tuesday (8:00) Open Jam with Uel Jackson Every Sunday (7- 11)

Free Beer Band Every Thursday (7-10) 321 N Alister * (361) 749-2337

June 27, 2013

Gary P. Nunn, Shake Russell, Michael Hearne…

Tommy Alverson & J.T. Coldfire…

It was a busy weekend on our little island… busy and hot. The good news is that all the live music shows that I went to were very well attended. On Friday (the 21st) the great Tommy Alverson (Ft. Worth, TX) brought his big country band, complete with fiddle and pedal steel players, to the Back Porch and local blues fave, J.T. Coldfire (Austin, TX) played Giggity’s. Coldfire is developing quite a strong following over there and will continue once a month. That’s good news!

The incredible Shelley King…

On Saturday, the amazing Shelley King played a solo show at Shorty’s. I have been an admirer of King since she first started showing up in the Austin music scene. She has one of the strongest voices I’ve ever been witness to and Shelly King played let me qualify that by saying, I once Shorty’s last represented two of Saturday. the strongest female voices ever, Tracy Nelson and Lavelle White. When Shelley King sings blues, gospel, country, soul or the phone book, she does it with the passion and fervor of a woman possessed. In 2008 King became the first woman to hold the title of Official Texas State Musician and she has shared stages with scores of noted performers (including such top acts as Patty Griffin, Los Lonely Boys, The Flatlanders, Mavis Staples, Ricky Skaggs and others). Her show at Shorty’s was testimony to the fact that she can make a church bell blush.

She showed up by herself, set up her PA and proceeded to belt out three straight hours of hair-raising original tunes. It was a sight to behold. She’ll be back to Shorty’s in August and best believe I’ll let you know when.

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(361) 749-2388 Aloha Dave and guitarist Ray Summy www.feldergallery.com played Giggity’s last Saturday night.

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Shake Russell, Gary P. Nunn and Michael Hearne at the Back Porch.

Saturday a friend of a friend was having her 50th birthday party at the Community Center in Port A and had hired Shake Russell (Houston, TX) and Michael Hearne (Taos, NM) to perform.

Having just seen their show last November at the Third Coast Theater, I reluctantly decided to forego the birthday bash and instead divide my night between Shelley King at Shorty’s, Aloha Dave and the Tourists at Giggity’s, and Gary P. Nunn at the Back Porch. But luckily my timing was perfect because just after I got to the Porch Shake and Michael wandered in. They were immediately invited to sit in with Nunn and glorious it was. Nunn actually covers a few of Shake’s songs, so it was extra special when Shake got up and took the lead on “The Girl Just Has To Dance” and “Together We’re One, Divided We’re Through,” while Nunn chimed in on harmonies. Everyone joined in (audience included) as Nunn crowned the evening with his “London Homesick Blues” with the unforgettable chorus that kicks off every Austin City Limits show…“I wanna go home with the Armadillo…” To call this moment special is a severe understatement. Trust me… you should have been there dancing with us under the super moon.

stage with Uel and Pete Denny, an impressive blues artist from the Frio River area. These three guys were really nailing it. Pete will be playing with his band at Shorty’s in August. The Open Jam at the Ice House has started to take on more of a big blues band groove these days, but whatever the groove, it’s always entertaining.

DO NOT MISS LIST This is a PARTY, PARTY WEEKEND!!!

On Thursday, June 27th, the always lively jump blues of Mike Milligan and the Altar Boys (Austin, TX) will take the Back Porch stage.

That’s always a great show. On Friday, June 28th, Six Market Blvd. (Stephenville, TX) will bring their polished Americana program to the Porch, Billy Snipes will play Shorty’s, Ray T and the City Crew (Aransas Pass, TX) will play their weekly Flat’s gig and the incomparable Miss Neesie will play Giggity’s with her scaled down

Ruben Limas and Pete Denny…

On Sunday, I braved the heat and went by the Back Porch to catch Ruben Limas’ late afternoon show. I’ve only recently acquainted myself with Mr. Limas and am quite impressed with the guy. He has been showing up at the Island Moon’s monthly Art Walk on Padre Island with the always lively, Stevie Start, as Ruben Limas will well as playing frequent play Shorty’s this gigs around the islands.

Saturday night. Limas even sings the National Anthem at the Hook’s games on occasion. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious and I really think he’s good. Check him out if you get a chance. He plays every few weeks at the Sunday afternoon gig at the Back Porch and will be at Shorty’s this Saturday night. Also on Sunday, I went by the Tarpon Ice House to catch the weekly Open Jam hosted by Uel Jackson. Billy Snipes was on

GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR ANTONE & THE ALL STARS EVERY SUNDAY Miss Neesie & Tin Can Trio Three Way Street

Cord Carpenter

Will Owen Gage

J.T. Coldfire

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(361) 749-2388 Private Dinner Parties, Personal Chef, Weddings www.feldergallery.com

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The Tin Can Trio will play Giggity’s this Friday.

The Coast Club Coast Club

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Martini Sports Bar

•Locally Owned & Operated Best inand Most & •Specialize Residential Stevie Start Beautiful Small Business Solutions Every Saturday Sports Bar In Port Ay f a c e361-944-0167 b o o k . c o m / fe l d e r ga l l e rSmoking on Patio Only

Thur, Fri, Sat 1023 State Highway 361 + Port Aransas, TX + (361) 749-5637 No Cover Charge Smoking on Patio Lisabellas Bistro & Bar Port Aransas 749-JOES Casual(361) Dining at it’s Finest Celebrating Coastal Cuisine

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Nightly Seafood Specials

5009 Hwy 361 Port A @ Cinnamon Shores

Billy Snipes, Pete Denny, Uel Jackson and Danna Akers performed at the Tarpon Ice House jam last Sunday night.

Joe King Carrasco and El Molino will play the Back Porch this Saturday. acoustic version of the rowdy roots rocking blues, gospel and zydeco band, the Earfood Orchestra (San Antonio, TX) called the Tin Can Trio, so named for the resonators in their instruments. The “Trio” is actually a quartet made up of the Earfood nucleus: Miss Neesie on vocals and frottoir (also Zydeco rub-board or scrub board), Jim Beal on bass and banter, Allen Elsasser on guitar and vocals and Ollie Morris on drums and vocals. These guys have been playing Port A since the days of Tortuga Flats and pretty much demand that you rise to their occasion. This will be one guaranteed party where everyone gets into the act. DO NOT MISS!!! On Saturday, June 29th, Three Way Street will be at Giggity’s, blues rocker Ruben V (San Antonio, TX) will be at Dr. Rockits, Uel Jackson will be at Fins, Stevie Start will be the Coast Club and the international king of TexMex, Joe King Carrasco will be at the Back Porch. Joe King will be playing with his Texas Tornado rhythm section known as El Molino: Ernie Durawa on drums and Speedy Sparks on bass. They have recently release a new CD entitled, “Tlaquepaque”. This particular band backing Joe goes back to the mid-70’s in Austin when he released his hits, Party Weekend and Buena. Joe now lives in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and continues to record and tour year round. He has played the Back Porch once a year for many years and this is definitely the show to catch this weekend. I NEVER miss a chance to see Joe King play. NEVER EVER. ¡Ay Ay Ay, Hoy, Hoy, Hoy!

And that’s the truth!

Live Music Tonight

Thursday, June 27 Mike Milligan @ Back Porch Granger Smith @ Brewster Street Local Licks @ House of Rock Reno & the Groovegetters @ Dr. Rockits Friday, June 28 6 Market Blvd. @ Back Porch Billy Snipes @ Shorty’s Miss Neesie & Tin Can Trio @ Giggity’s Ray T & the City Crew @ The Flats Lounge Mike Williams (5-7) @ Tarpon Ice House The Groove @ Executive Surf Club Meralachi @ Brewster Street Memories in Broken Glass @ House of Rock Steven James and Shakedown @ Dr. Rockits Reno Perez @ South Texas Ice House Emily @ Fins David & Barbara Brown @ Coffee Waves Ruben Limas @ Blackbeard’s on the Beach Five Card Draw @ Brewster Street Saturday, June 29 Joe King Carrasco @ Back Porch Three Way Street @ Giggity’s Ruben Limas @ Shorty’s Uel Jackson @ Fins 90 Proof @ Executive Surf Club Ruben V @ Dr. Rockits Phil Hamilton @ South Texas Ice House Stuart Burns @ Coffee Waves Metalachi @ Brewster Street Sunday, June 30 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 @ House of Rock Bad Chords, The Last Resort @ Dr. Rockits Great Texas Grape Stomp @ Brewster Street

Monday, July 1, continued Open Jam w/ Antone Perez @ Doctor Rockits Burning Slow, Do Something Krazy @ House of Rock

Vampires Welcome

Mon-Sat 10am- 2am Sun Noon- 2am Ray T & the City Crew Every Friday

Wednesday, July 3 Open Jam w/ Wolfjaw @ Flats Lounge Run Down Legends @ House of Rock Charlie Worsham @ Brewster Street

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY 3-6 Mike Milligan Six Market Blvd.

Joe King Carrasco Cruise Control Two Tons of Steel Larry Joe Taylor

June 27 June 28 June 29 July 4 July 5 July 6

132 W. Cotter Port Aransas,TX

Billy Snipes Ruben Limas Jul & the Chrome Wheel Comanche Moon Independent Thieves Get Off the Lawn

Tuesday, July 2 Open Mic @ House of Rock

June 28 June 29 July 4-5 July 6 July 12 July 13

OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas

Keepers Horace Caldwell Pier

(361) 749 - 5333 Fishing, Pole Rentals, Beer, Burgers, Wings

Monday, July 1 Mike Williams @ Tarpon Ice House Open Mic @ Coffee Waves

The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970

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 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 Billy Snipes @ Fins David & Barbara Brown @ Coffee Waves 90 Proof @ House of Rock Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Time Pilots @ Executive Surf Club Jessie Lopez @ South Texas Ice House Saturday, July 6 Larry Joe Taylor @ Back Porch J.T. Coldfire @ Giggity’s Uel Jackson @ Fins 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