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February 4, 2016
Around The Island By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com The beaches down the Padre Island National Seashore have been the hangout for many stars these days, or more specifically starfish. The drop in water temperature has cold-stunned the starfish much like we are accustomed to seeing it do to turtles this time of year. They usually live on the bottom but as echinoderms they can’t handle chilly weather and when water temperatures drop below 50, they wash ashore and stay stranded on the relatively steeper beaches around Little Shell and Big Shell. The difference between a coldstunned turtle and a cold-stunned starfish is that you can rescue the starfish simply by putting it back in the water. They still may not like the cold water but if they stay on the beach they will certainly not survive. The nice weather and low tides have Islanders making the trek south on PINS of late. Driving conditions heading south have changed drastically in recent months due to the unusually high tides that we had until recent weeks. The driving conditions at Little Shell – 18-20 miles down, and Big Shell 2026 miles down – have improved over what we are used to seeing, especially during the winter months. Usually the drop-off near the water makes drivers make a choice between the slow slog over the bumpy berm or taking their chances near the waterline where the driving is smoother and faster but also more trecherous. You have never experienced beach driving terror until you have had your vehicle stuck in quicksand as the tide starts in. A wrecker charge at $60 per mile down the beach can add up in a hurry when you are forty miles down the beach. But beach drivers report that the higher tides have eroded the beach to the point that driving now is about the same as driving down a sandy highway. Watch the tide charts and hit the beach just as the tide starts out and you can make it to Big Shell and back in an afternoon. If you have never been down there do yourself a favor and go. It is a rare thing in our country and even our state with 28 million residents now, to have more than fifty miles of open and undeveloped beach. Spend the night if you can to take advantage of the lack of light pollution and check out the night sky. It’s like a different Island.
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Island Residents Push for Traffic Light at Verdemar SPID Intersection No progress on SPID Water Exchange Bridge By Dale Rankin A group of homeowners who live near the intersection of SPID and Verdemar Drive are pushing for a traffic signal at the intersection citing four traffic deaths there in recent years, the latest in December. “There are problems there every day,” Islander Janice Minter told the Island Strategic Action Committee Tuesday. “There is no turn lane on the northbound lane there and people continually make U-turns there. It is very dangerous.” Minter said a planned development on the south side of Verdemar, called Tortuga Harbors, will increase traffic flow at the intersection, which connects to Jackfish Avenue on the west side of the intersection. The push for the light comes as the City of Corpus Christi is preparing to solicit bids for a traffic light at the SPID/Aquarius intersection just north of Verdemar. That project, with $450,000 from a private developer, would include the signal plus a redesign of the intersection. However, a request for proposals on the project in late 2015 produced only one bid of just over $1 million which exceeds the budget for the project and city engineers said Tuesday they will rebid the project in two pieces with separate contracts for the construction of the intersection and the traffic signal. The developer who made the contribution has plans to develop retail space and a 105-room Hampton Inn on the property on the east side of the intersection.
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The seventh annual Barefoot Mardi Gras celebration this Saturday will include an afternoon festival at Briscoe King Pavilion. The event will include food trailers, live music, beer, and several other activities including a kids area. It will begin at 11 a.m. and run through the afternoon. The event will kick off simultaneously with the Barefoot Mardi Gras Beach Parade which will take to the sand at 11 a.m. on Whitecap Beach and run south to Bob Hall Pier. Spectators are advised to arrive early as beach parking spots fill up quickly. Parking is also available on the beach access roads between Whitecap and the county park. Then on Saturday the granddaddy of Island parties will kick off at 7 p.m. at the Veranda at Schlitterbahn. We will see you there. It’s time to do Mardi Gras Island style!
A little Island history
Barefoot Mardi Gras
By Dale Rankin It all started in Dallas with Dede and Big Fred. Each year they threw a Mardi Gras party complete with krews and the solemn reading of their annual rites complete with plenty of “Hear Ye’s” and “Be It Resolveds” The turn of the century found Dede and Big Fred living on The Island where they brought the tradition along with them. The Mardi Gras party migrated to the Briscoe King Pavilion where a maximum of 400 revelers could jam into the place for an annual event the Saturday before Fat Tuesday and party like it was still 1999. The ticket included admission and the ability to bring in your own ice chest full of whatever you wanted to carry in. The musical entertainment was halted frequently while members of the various krews read their
New Port Aransas Ferry Under Construction Texas Department of Transportation is three months into construction of the new 28-vehicle ferry for use in Port Aransas.
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proclamations, mostly while wearing funny hats.
Then in 2009 things changed. Dede and Big Fred moved OTB and Denise and Duane Ebert, who had known Dede and Big Fred in Big D, took over the event and wanted to kick it up a notch. “We want to get on the Today Show,” Duane said. And to get there it was decided that something unique was needed; something that other communities couldn’t duplicate. What’s the one thing we can do that nobody else can do? Beach parade. So Denise and Duane put together a krew to do the planning, the celebration was named Barefoot Mardi Gras and it was decided that rather than hold the parade on the beach in front of the seawall, not yet named the Michael J. Ellis Seawall,
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It is unknown if the Steerlobster will make an appearance at the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade this Saturday.
Cars Speed over 218 MPH on the Island Speeding Cheered on by over 100 People
Southwest Shipyard in Houston is building the new vessel which is being constructed upside down in four modules. When all four modules are complete, which is expected in mid-March, the modules will be joined together and work will progress to the next phase.
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The new ferry is expected to complete in about 18-24 months.
Starting line at the Pinewood Derby where these three hopeful Scouts prepare for the races Photos by Brent Rourk And speaking of looking at The Island from a different perspective (that was a Moon segue) the (mostly) beautiful weather of late has been an great opportunity to do some canal cruising. It’s a different Island from the water side. We Moon Monkeys have a regular route with stops at friendly decks. It will be a good weekend to hit a few Superbowl parties. Island Girl Scouts are out selling cookies. Even if you have bought some S’more. S’mores…get it? Ah well, enough of that…happy Superbowl everybody and say hello if you see us Around The Island.
By Brent Rourk It was perfect weather last Saturday for speeding cars on the Island and the track conditions were ideal. With countless hours put into creating and refining the cars, the streamlined, aerodynamic designs were sure to reach maximum speeds. Kids and adults looked on with impunity as Island PAC 949 Cub Scouts began their 2016 Pinewood Derby in the gymnasium at Seashore Learning Center. The races began. PAC 949 leader Brian Haney and a devoted crew had diligently and thoroughly prepared for the races, setting the track perfectly and then checking and double checking the
Winners from one of the dens receive their certificates track and the reliable software that precisely tracks the creative and colorful cars as they flash down the initial slope past the iconic black and white checkered flag. Within a couple of feet the cars crashed into a soft nest made from a pillow and towel. As excited scouts led their parents in to the gym their eyes canvassed the room to find out where the awards were for the building of the cars. Kids
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General Doug Dear Dotson: You asked for readers' thoughts on General Douglas MacArthur. You describe him as "one of the great men of the 20th century," and we know from our history books that he had a long, distinguished career. Probably his greatest accomplishment was helping Japan get back on her feet after her defeat in the War. That's what Americans do best--defeating enemies and then helping them recover (with a government favorable to us, of course). But I don't think he ever fully understood that our Constitution gives the role of Commander and Chief to the President of the United States, not the general with the greatest ego. The man with the greatest ego in the 20th century was General Douglas MacArthur. He is well known for his grandiose "I shall return" statement as he left Corregidor in 1944 and flew to Australia. He did return 3 years later, when the war was nearly over. Perhaps his "his single minded drive and resourcefulness" was an asset in the War in the Pacific, but the history books I have read don't give him a lot of credit for winning the war. Probably when he was a young boy his mother received notes like this from his teachers: "Does not play well with others." His trip to Asia reviewing troops with his father where they were "treated like royalty" certainly gave him a taste for adulation, and being treated like a deity in Japan could only have increased his gigantic ego. Thus, in 1950, he created a constitutional crisis when he thought he knew better than the President and our Chiefs of Staff in how to deal with the North Korean invaders: Destroy them, even if it means using nuclear weapons, and threatening a war with China. Truman and the Chiefs of Staff, on the other hand, did not want an all-out war, and certainly did not want to threaten China. The Korean War was intended to be a limited war, to restore the status quo of a divided Korea. MacArthur's insubordination gave Truman no choice but to remove him. It hurt him politically, because MacArthur was very popular. MacArthur himself had political ambitions, but fortunately for America, the old soldier "faded away." I think America is better off without those kind of heroes. Yours truly, Jean Garland
I read your article but you fail to mention that the beach area is for outdoor recreation. Though four wheeling may not be in your bag of tricks some people like to take their jeeps out in the sand. You did mention that the bowl has been there for as long as you can remember and I know it has been there for 40+ years and not much has changed, maybe a new trail or two but in the big picture much less damage than that caused by the City and County officials who are moving tons of sand around and changing the beach area in our county. This is taken from the 2012 Joint Erosion Response Plan, IV.B.2. Corp of Engineers Permit. Beach cleaning methods shall be in accordance with a Corp of Engineers Permit and use the least impactive method for removal of seaweed in order to prevent the grading down of the public beach and or narrowing of the public beach. Wherever possible, the City and County will seek permits that are as similar as possible. In addition, the ability to place sand below mean high tide, to widen the beach, should be pursued by the City and County in their respective permits. Our City officials and maintenance are taking sand from the seaward side thus decreasing the width of the beach. If there is any question about this, take a ride at high tide North and South of Bob Hall Pier and see which has more beach area. You also fail to mention that the Nueces County and the City Officials have arbitrarily moved the dune protection lines seaward by about 20 feet. Nueces County also took down the old 1/4 mile markers, which were the true dune line protection borders, so people could not see what had been done. The dunes are protected so they can help against tidal surges during storms, what is behind the dunes, South of Bob Hall Pier, that needs protection? I am for reasonable and responsible preservation of all of our resources and natural habitat, but why can we not have an area where four wheeled vehicles can go to have fun also. If there is an expense to maintain that area, we could consider a fee, I see no problem with that. As for the trash, I would like you to compare our beach trash in front of the condos after a busy weekend to the amount that is found in the bowl. As for the cash cow you mention, you fails to tell readers that it take an officers 15 to 20 minutes to run the beach. This decreases the response time for more serious infractions of the law, like robbery, theft, and assaults. Do you really think the is the wisest use of the tax payers money? Let’s remember the beaches are for ALL Texans and tourists to enjoy. Respectfully, James K. Chenault
Dog Poop Beach dogs, We have had a "getaway" condo on the island for about 5 years now and enjoyed it so much that we have moved from the hill country to a home on the island, this week. During a break from "move duties" today, we sat in our car at Padre Balli Park looking at the ocean, as we often have habit to do. A middle age couple pulled alongside us and got out of their car with two dogs. I mentioned to my partner, that neither of them showed any evidence of plastic "pooper bags" or scopps. They began their walk on the beach, with the dogs and sure enough, they hadn't walked 50 feet, when one of the dogs defecated on the sand. They started to walk away from the mess until I blew my horn. Then, unbelievably, the male looked at me and covered the dog "doo" with sand. I like to believe that these people were not islanders, but in any event, they are thoughtless, self centered and irresponsible! I can just envision some young child, playing in the sand and digging for shells and coming up with a hand full of something very disgusting. While I understand a dog owners right to take their pet for a walk on the beach, I strongly support methods to prevent our beaches from becoming a litter box! I didn't see any signs requiring poop retrieval. How about signs showing a very heavy fine?? How about assigning the beach patrol vehicles the duty of monitoring this issue? Some action is required. Thanks for reading this rant and maybe you can offer some suggestions. Big Vinnie
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Business Briefs New Advertisers Treasure Island in Port A has opened in the former Tarpon Ice House location on Alister. It features a full bar and is dog friendly. They will feature live music on the stage of their outdoor courtyard. Behringer’s Landing Restaurant/Bar in Port A will be opening soon in the former Neptune’s Retreat location on Hwy 361. They will have live music at their outdoor stage featuring such artists as Larry Joe Taylor, Mark McKinney and Sam Riggs. Port A Citywide Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, February 6th. Maps can be picked up Friday at 1 pm at Parks & Recreation, City Hall or the Chamber of Commerce. Check their ad in this issue for list of homes participating. The Port Aransas 2016 Museum Dinner will be held at the Community Center on Saturday, March 5th at 6 pm. There will be auctions and an open bar. Individual tickets are $150 and tables are $1500, $1800 and $2500. Call 215-3498 or email nancydonley1@gmail.com
Business Briefs The Lorelei Brewing Company is having its Grand Opening on Saturday, February 6th 2 pm – 10 pm with a Mardi Gras theme. They are located at 520 NAS Drive. Texas Parks & Wildlife now requires boat operators under age 23 to be certified. They are offering courses on February 20th and March 19th 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at the Padre Balli Park Administration building for $25.Call 443-4426 or email windlinetexas@gmail.com to preregister. A Chocolate Crawl Valentine’s Shopping Event in Port A will be held on Thursday, February 11th 5 – 9 pm. All participating stores will have samples of chocolate. Go to Sirena Outfitters Facebook page to see a list of participating stores. The POA FEMA meeting will be held on Monday, February 15th at 7 pm at the Seashore Learning Center gym on Encantada The proposed FEMA map changes will be presented and questions will be answered. Blue Crab Gift Shop near Scuttlebutt’s has a full line of Valentine’s Day gifts and candy. They also have Mardi Gras masks and paraphernalia. The Port Aransas Art Center is having its First Friday Reception on February 5th 5:30 – 7:30 pm. The Annual Hearts for Arts Silent Auction will feature hearts in the jewelry, accessories and art. They are located at 323 N. Alister.
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Working with the VA By JD Kennedy In my time working with veterans, I’ve seen a long list of problems the Department of Veterans Affairs has caused for those who’ve earned healthcare through their military service. For the past six years, I’ve had the privilege of serving my brothers and sisters by working to solve issues ranging from scheduling an appointment with the VA, to getting private doctors paid for services they provided through voucher and choice programs, to obtaining VA medical records necessary for disability claims , to getting funding to repair wheelchairs and handicap vehicles. Seventy percent of the constituents who came into Congressman Farenthold’s office last year were having problems with the VA in some fashion, and our office works daily to resolve their issues with large success.
understands the meaning and importance of, “Thank you for your service. Welcome to your VA.”
Many of the problems veterans have stem from the bureaucracy of the VA being so complex, not even the staff who work at the VA understand it. Veterans are consistently directed down unnecessary and wrong pathways to obtain services, given the wrong paperwork to submit for what they need, and given incorrect information. When they are provided with the correct information, it’s so difficult to understand, the veteran needs an advocate or social worker to assist with completing paperwork and obtaining records and filing for what they’ve already earned.
While there is no doubt the local VA isn’t where it should be, in the short time Mr. Perez has been in the lead position of our local clinic, we’ve already seen improvements. Mr. Perez and his team have hired three new long-term physicians and continue to recruit to fill other openings. He’s made changes to contracts designed to slow the revolving door of providers at the clinic and he is conducting customer service training for VA staff. He’s also made efforts to have volunteers greeting patients at the door who also assist veterans with checking in for their appointments.
Even with all of this, veterans’ top complaint in Corpus Christi has been poor customer service at the local VA Clinic. In Corpus Christi, it’s been clear we’ve needed new local leadership for some time. Somebody who will lead by example, demonstrating to VA personnel how to treat veterans - those who have put their lives on the line for all of us - with dignity and respect. We’ve needed somebody who puts the veteran first, not a quota or their own career. We’ve needed a director who applies some common sense to delivering healthcare services with a high level of customer service and with a smile on his or her face. We’ve needed a director who
In November of last year, Iraq Marine veteran Joe Perez was named Interim Director of the Harlingen VA. Congressman Farenthold and I had the opportunity to sit down with him and his assistant directors prior to the holidays, and Congressman Farenthold shared the issues his office deals with every day and the complaints on poor customer service we get so regularly. We talked about the flaws within the contracts our local clinic signs with physicians which create a revolving door of doctors and a long waitlist for appointments for local vets. We welcomed him to town, but let him know that we expect him to face these problems head on and lead the local clinic staff in a direction that changes the culture in our local VA.
Mr. Perez is open to criticism and suggestions, his most important characteristic. On Feb. 16 at 6p.m., he is hosting a VA Healthcare town hall in partnership with Congressman Farenthold and the Student Veterans Organization of TAMUCC at TAMUCC. He and his staff will present a “State of the Corpus Christi VA.” We will learn more about the challenges the local VA faces, the changes he is implementing and, most importantly, veterans will be able to make suggestions for improvement. Any veteran who has an ongoing issue with the clinic should attend and those issues will be addressed and, hopefully, corrected.
GLO Coastal Bend Winter Beach Cleanup February 13th Seven beaches targeted for trash pick up Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush is calling on volunteers for the 12th Annual Winter Beach Cleanup Saturday, Feb. 13 at seven Coastal Bend beaches. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon.
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The locations participating in the Winter Beach Cleanup are:
• North Corpus Christi Beach − Check-in is at the Texas State Aquarium, 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd. Contact Rosanna Gossett at 361-8811204 or via e-mail at rosanna.gossett@ texasadoptabeach.org.
• Padre Island National Seashore − Check in at the Malaquite Visitor Center, 20420 Park Road 22, contact Buzz Botts at 361949-8068 or via e-mail at buzz.botts@ texasadoptabeach.org • Packery Channel − Check-in is at the parking lot off Highway 361 near Packery Channel. Contact Uma Venkat at 361882-3439 or via e-mail at uma.venkat@ texasadoptabeach.org. • Port Aransas − Check-in is at Avenue G at the beach. Contact Deno Fabrie at 361749-0256 or via e-mail at deno.fabrie@ texasadoptabeach.org • Aransas Pass/Redfish Bay − Check-in is at Lighthouse Lakes Park, four miles east of Aransas Pass on Highway 361. Contact Richard Gonzales at 361-779-
• Rockport − Check-in is at Rockport Beach Park pavilion. Contact Kerry Goodall at 361729-6661 or via e-mail at kerry.goodall@ texasadoptabeach.org.
• Kid’s Place at Cole Park − Check-in is at 1526 Ocean Drive, contact Chelsea Craig at 361-946-3996. The Winter Beach Cleanup is one of three all-volunteer seasonal cleanups coordinated through the Adopt-A-Beach program of the Texas General Land Office. Most trash found on Texas beaches is left there by litterbugs. Since 1986, Adopt-A-Beach volunteers have picked up 9,200 tons of trash, which is the equivalent to the weight of 44 blue whales, making it one of the most successful volunteer programs in the nation. Volunteers record data on the trash to learn more about the causes of marine debris and to help mitigate pollution along Texas’ 367 miles of coastline.
Celebrate Mardi Gras With a Pot of Gumbo Chef Vita’s Louisiana Style Gumbo By Chef Vita Jarrin
Roux 1 Stick Salted Butter
Gumbo is a stew that originated in Louisiana in the 18th Century. Although there are different varieties of Gumbo, it primarily consists of a strong flavored stock that can be made of shell fish shells (say that 5 times) and the holy trinity of vegetables, onion, celery, and green bell pepper. But what really defines a gumbo is the thickener. The three most common options that makes a gumbo thick and distinct are okra, a powder called gumbo file, (dried ground sassafras leaves) and/or dark roux derived from a French base made of melted fat and flour. This is similar to the roux used in béchamel sauce except it is cooked longer and becomes much darker. For this roux, the most common fats used are butter, lard or bacon fat.
1 C All Purpose Flour In a cast iron skillet or sauce pan, melt butter and add flour while stirring constantly. Reduce heat and continue to brown the flour and fat mixture. This process takes about 20 minutes so be patient. The color of the roux should turn nutty brown like the color of hazelnuts. When this color is reached… turn off heat and set aside.
Stock: 15 qt sauce pan 1 Gallon of water Chicken thigh bones (reserved) Shrimp Shells (reserved) 1 medium onion chopped 1 large carrot chopped 1 large celery stalk chopped 3 tablespoon Knorr beef bouillon powder Heat the pot of water with everything but the bouillon powder. As the pot boils, the impurities of the chicken and shell fish, raise to the top, skim the top with a spoon or ladle and toss. Once stock has a clear looking consistency, add the bouillon powder and cook in a rolling boil for ten minutes. Turn off heat and let sit until ready to use.
Gumbo 3 Stalks Celery Diced 1 Medium Onion Diced 2 Medium Green Peppers Diced
If you’re a gumbo aficionado, you’ve probably heard how important the color and texture of the roux is for an absolutely delicious plate of this yummy stew. For those of you not so familiar, let me explain the importance. When making roux for most any other soup or stew, the roux typically has a blonde yellow color to it. So if you’re making a white creamy chicken soup, this is perfect. But when making a dark roux, it not only makes the dish deeper and darker in color, but the roux mixture takes on a nutty flavor that develops from the flour browning. Therefore, by adding this dark roux to your strong flavored stock you add depth in the flavor before adding any of the other delicious components such as shell fish, chicken, smoked sausage etc. Once all of these flavors marry and thicken, you end up one delicious hearty bowl of goodness. This week I am sharing with you my version of a Louisiana Style Gumbo. Although traditional recipes usually cook for about three hours, I made mine in a little over an hour. If you spend time making a proper roux and a delicious stock, the rest all comes together.
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Before adding additional seasonings and spices, pay attention to the ingredients you are using. Some come with a sufficient amount of spice and salt. In this case, the bouillon powder, the butter in roux and the salted pork all have salt as well as the Kielbasa sausage. Therefore, make sure to add any additional salt if needed in the end, otherwise you may end up with a salty stew. Have Fun! Try New Things! Happy Eats… Enjoy!
3 Tbsp. Olive Oil ½ C Salted Pork Diced 6 Chicken thighs diced Buy with bone in then remove bones and reserve for stock 1 lb. Kielbasa Brand (HEB) Smoked Beef Sausage 1 6oz can Contadina tomato paste 3 Dashes Nutmeg ½ tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 Lb. Shrimp Shells On (remove shells & use for stock) 1 C Crab Claw Meat 1 lb. Frozen Cut Okra Sauté celery, onion and green peppers in oil until translucent, put in a bowl and set aside. In the same pot add the chicken and brown. Then add salted pork and render as well. Add sausage and brown slightly. Add the tomato paste and stir until well incorporated. Add the veggies back in and add the stock bring to a boil. Add the roux and stir constantly until the roux dissolves into the stock. This will start the thickening process. Let cook for 15 minutes and add the okra. Cook for ten minutes until the okra releases the thickener and softens. Add the shrimp and crab. Simmer for 5 minutes and add the salt, pepper, cayenne and gumbo file, cook for ten more minutes and turn off pot. Stir occasionally and adjust spice and salt according to your liking. Serving the Gumbo: Place a heaping scoop of steamed rice (recipe below) in a bowl and ladle a couple of heaping scoops of gumbo over it.
Rice 2 C long grain white rice
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2 Tbsp. oil 4 C water 1 tsp. kosher salt In a sauce pot, on medium heat, heat oil and sauté rice. When rice turns white in color, add the water. Let come to a boil and add salt. When water starts to evaporate and bubbles form, do not stir… wait until the water is almost completely gone and reduce heat to low and cover. Cook with heat for 10 more minutes and remove from heat. The rice will continue to cook with the steam built up in pot.
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February 4, 2016
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ISAC continued from A1 The push for the two signals comes as the city is preparing to issue a request for proposals on a traffic study which is part of a comprehensive traffic plan for The Island. As part of the initial work on the study traffic counts were taken during the summer tourist season in 2015 along SPID and State Highway 361 and the adjacent feeder roads.
on the bridge from the city and will begin work on the canals in anticipation of the bridge being approved and funded. His permit calls for him to create water exchange passage under the
Water Exchange Bridge Several of the ISAC members on Tuesday directed sharp questions at the city staff concerning the lack of progress on plans for the proposed $10.5 million Water Exchange Bridge on SPID between Commodores and Whitecap. Permitting for the bridge, which involves both the city and Texas Department of Transportation, was held up until October 2015 due to the lack of a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers. However, since the issuance of that permit to developer Paul Schexnailder there has been no progress on the permit with city staff telling ISAC members in each subsequent month that a public hearing on the project will be held “in the next few weeks” and as of Tuesday the hearing has yet to be scheduled.
A funding gap of about $3.5 million between the bond money available for the project and the projected cost is expected to be filled with funds from the Island Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone however, no formal action on funding has been taken by the city council. The bridge was approved by voters in 2004 but funded at only $1.2 million. The next step in the permitting process is for the city to respond to questions on the environmental impact of the bridge from TxDot. City staff said that process is “90 percent” complete and a public hearing could be scheduled in March. Schexnailder said two weeks ago that he will not wait on a decision
Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14, 2016 Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds – Robstown, TX Over Valentine’s weekend, bring your love to the 5th Annual Coastal Bend Boat & RV Expo, the largest indoor show in the Coastal Bend area. Join thousands of fellow adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts February 12, 13 and 14, 2016 and explore all the different types of adventures to be had – and the fun and fast toys that go with them. More than 150,000-squarefeet will showcase the latest variety of new bay, offshore and pontoon boats, as well as gas and diesel motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toys haulers and more … all under one roof at the Robstown Fairgrounds! Last year, record setting attendance over the 3-day event totaled more than 6,000.
The question of a light at the Verdemar intersection will be included on the agenda at the next ISAC meeting which is scheduled for March 1.
Also holding up the project is an agreement between Schexnailder and the city concerning Schexnailder’s construction of canals and bulkheads leading to the bridge from both sides. At each of the ISAC meetings since November, including Tuesday’s meeting, the city staff has said a draft of the agreement will be presented to Schexnailder for his perusal “within the next few weeks” but on Tuesday said no schedule is in place for either discussions or for a written draft of the agreement.
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The Expo offers a rare indoor environment where event-goers can see, touch and compare – all in one place. In addition, many manufacturers and dealers will be ready to make a “sweat heart of a deal” with pre-season low financing, expo specials and rebates.
Janice Minter roadway to allow water from Lake Padre on the east side of the roadway to the existing Island canal system on the west; it does not require him to build a bridge. However, with a 3600foot long waterway planned that would reach from the canals and Schlitterbahn waterpark on the west to the water passage between Lake Padre and on to Packery Channel on the east the bridge is the lynchpin for more than $100 million in planned construction around Lake Padre including a marina and mixed use development. Current plans call for the bridge to consist of three archways of 40 feet each; one for fourteen feet of clearance over the water passage and the two adjacent aches would allow for pedestrian and cart passage.
Interestingly, RV travel and ownership continue to grow in popularity – including in Texas - with 7.2 million RVs on the nation's roads. And, the local boating segment is seeing similar upticks. 22% of Texas households participate in recreational boating annually, and with more than 600,000 registered boats, the Lone Star state ranks sixth in boating activity in the country. She adds, “And Texas has more square miles of inland water than any other state. So, it makes perfect sense that families want to spend quality time together having fun in and on the water.” Free educational seminars hosted by marine, RV and outdoor adventure industry experts will be held throughout the weekend at the Expo. Topics include satellite selection and towing solutions for your RV, as well as saltwater
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On the water … The 2016 Expo will feature hundreds of bay and offshore powerboats, luxury cruisers, fishing boats and personal watercraft. So whether your adventure includes fighting for the big catch out in the Gulf, jumping the waves on your personal water craft, cruising around the lake at a serene pace or paddling yourself to wherever you want to go, expo-goers will be able to find it all.
On the open road … The three-day show features a great selection of gas and diesel motor homes, travel trailers, campers, fifth wheels, travel trailers and accessories for outdoor adventurers. Owning a camper gives you the freedom to travel and explore any time of the year. Who wants to stay in a strange hotel when you can travel in the comfort of your own space and at your own pace? Sleep in! There’s no check out time here.
Playing with toys and accessories … Already own a boat or RV? Then the 5th Annual Coastal Bend Expo is the perfect place to outfit your boat or ride with a new sound system, GPS system, fishing or wakeboard tower. Or you can gear up with hottest new kayaks, wakeboards, tubes and towing equipment. Whatever outdoor adventure you want to do, expo-goers can see the latest boat and RV accessories hot off the factory line including sewer and water hoses, awnings, lights and power poles, as well as rocking chairs and more!
The participants … 2016 vendor participants include (alpha order) Gulf Coast Marine, Premier Yamaha Boating Center, Ron Hoover RV & Marine, South Texas Marine Center, and Waypoint Marine.
FEMA flood maps New flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency also drew questions from ISAC members. A public informational hearing on the maps, the first since 1983, is scheduled for Monday, February 15, 7 p.m. at the Seashore Learning Center Gymnasium.
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put countless hours of sweat and thought into building each car, so Scouts were eager to find out if their car was selected for an award. Haney stated, “The 2016 Pack 949 pinewood derby was a huge hit this year. We had over 40 scouts participate. Scouts raced and competed with each of their respective dens. Those scouts placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their den were able to race in the pack-wide race!” On Friday evening a panel of judges carefully deliberated over the merits of each car, ranking them 1st through 3rd in several categories including Best Car and Most Creative. It was no easy task because there were so many terrific looking cars. PAC Leader Haney commented about the judging, “We had judges from the local community and military that were gracious enough to provide their input on the special categories. The judges did a great job and the pack really appreciates their time and effort to make this event such a success.” After the obligatory rules and processes of the day were explained by Haney on Saturday morning, the crews happily took the task of setting three cars on the track. Each car raced three times in each of the three lanes and a cumulative time for those 9 races was established as the time to beat.
A long time Scout favorite activity, the Pinewood Derby allows kids to build a race car, following specific guidelines yet allowing for creativity. Scouts investigate aerodynamics and other legal ways of making their car run faster than the other cars. Cars are judged on appearance in several categories and then on speed. The race promotes healthy competition as well as taking on a project from start to the finish (line). Haney commented on the competition element of the Pinewood Derby, “Pinewood is a fun and exciting event that teaches scouts hard work, attention to detail, working with others, healthy competition, and the life lesson of winning and losing. The scouts did great and had a good time.” This fabulous Scouting event requires many people to make it run successfully. Haney was quick to thank the community, “Thank you to all our volunteer judges, seashore learning center, our den leaders, and those parents that helped us set up and cleanup for the event. It takes a lot of time and effort to make this event successful.”
Winners were: PAC Wide 1 Caleb Reynolds
Interestingly, the software tracked the car time to tens of thousands of seconds as well as a scale ‘mile per hour’ rating, adding even more excitement to the races. [One of the races that I observed was decided by one ten thousandth of a second.] Scouts looked on as their cars sped down the track. Faces full of excitement, hope, and disappointment filled the pit where Scouts observed the races. In a little over two seconds their eyes followed the car from start to finish, and then each head turned towards the overhead where the place, time and mph were instantly projected. All of the work, time, and energy invested into making the car run fast came down to these few seconds over and over.
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A full gym, including parents, focused their eyes on each race, listening to the kids chant “3..2..1.go” prior to each quick race. Scouts in the first three places in each den proudly accepted their ribbons and awards for their success while parents snapped photographs.
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Early in the morning one sleek car set a track record by racing over 218 MPH, decidedly smoking the competition repeatedly and earning a 1st place in that den. Many racers routinely topped 200 MPH during the morning. By the time the races concluded several others broke the 218 mph track record. The SLC gym had become an Island racer’s speedway and paradise.
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Choosing a child care situation for their little ones can be one of the most difficult decisions a parent can make. One has to consider safety, affordability and convenience to home, work and school. Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin advises asking a lot of questions and doing some homework before settling on the arrangement that is best for you and your child. With more than 15,000 registered day care centers and home-based day cares in Texas, parents have a lot of options to choose from. In 2015, BBB received more than 800 complaints nationwide about child care facilities and providers, with most of the complaints focusing on contract issues, billing problems and service issues. Whether you decide to go with a day care center, someone who provides day care services at their home or an in-home provider like a babysitter or nanny, it’s important to check licenses, certifications and make sure background checks are in order. Most of all, trust your gut.
• Always tour the facility. It should be clean, toys and equipment should be in good condition, and it should feel age-appropriate for your child. Make sure the bathroom facilities are age-appropriate and that handwashing stations are accessible for small
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children. Food prep and serving areas should be separate and well-marked. • Ask about employees. Ask if background checks are conducted on all employees and volunteers. Ask about employee turnover. High turnover of full-time staff is a red flag. Make sure employees are CPR and first-aid certified. If it’s a home-based day care, ask for names of friends or family members that regularly visit the home when children are there. • Find out about policies. Ask what the facility’s policy is for punishment of misbehaving students. Punishments should be age-appropriate and non-corporal. Also, get a copy of the payment policy and schedule to make sure there are not additional fees or late penalties. • Ask around. Get recommendations from parents in your neighborhood. When visiting a facility, ask parents of current students about their experiences there. • Conduct your own checks. Sometimes, an unlicensed facility or an informal babysitting arrangement is all you can afford. In that case, conduct background checks on all caregivers and any adults that live in or visit the caregiver’s home. Online background checks can be done for as little as $15 per person. Also check with local and state law enforcement officials. For more consumer information, BBB Business Reviews or to file a complaint, visit your local Better Business Bureau online at bbb.org/central-texas. Kelly Trevino is the Regional Director for the Corpus Christi office of Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. Kelly is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. You can reach her by phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@corpuschristi.bbb.org.
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By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Coastal Bend Better Business Bureau
• Check out the business first. Whether you’re looking for a day care center, a home day care or a nanny service, visit bbb.org for a company’s Business Review page. It may be a good idea to check with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the state agency in charge of licensing and registering child care facilities in the state, to check a day care’s license status. You can also see the results of previous inspections of the facility.
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Before you settle on a child care situation, BBB recommends that you:
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which would involve permits and red tape with the city, the parade would be held on county property beginning at the access road just north of Bob Hall Pier and head down the beach before ending at Briscoe King Pavilion. The first year several thousand spectators turned up for the parade and the event has grown each year. It was also decided that the party would change direction a little bit too; the speechifying would be kept to a minimum and the emphasis placed on live music. There would also be Cajun food involved. Miss Neesie and the Earfood Orchestra was brought in to play zydeco music band and the party was on. There were a few diehards who wanted to keep the speeches; well, truth be told there was only one diehard and her name was Gladys Choyke. Now, as Gladys’ friends can tell you when Gladys gets her mind set on making a speech a speech will be made. So there she was
reading her solemn proclamation in 2009 while the band stood by until the crowd got restless and shouted her down; it was the last solemn proclamation made at any Barefoot Mardi Gras. Last year the event was taken over by the Padre Island Business Association and this year for the first time a separate Board of Directors was formed to coordinate the event. As of this writing about $38,000 has been raised for this year’s event which will be divided between Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Corpus Christi and the Island Foundation Schools.
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By Joey Farah Farah’s Fishing Adventures The ground hog says it's over! Spring is on its way. I'm grateful to feel that sun on my face and see the bountiful signs of life flourishing in the bay already. The tides have been flowing in flushing bait and fish into the Lagoon already. This season we have had a enormous crop of shrimp and many areas have held trout, red fish, and drum all winter. This is what anglers should key in on, deep water zones of the bay with soft bottoms. This is your core areas, adjacent to them will be the shallower flats that small baitfish will pull out into and have gamefish follow them into the grass. The shrimp I speak
Bubba “THE SAVAGE” Gannan with a 45” redfish we caught in knee deep water along the South Shore of Baffin. We are still planning THE FARAHS MARKER 37 EASTER WEEKEND SEMINAR BLOW OUT! Saturday March 26th we will have myself and five other speakers along with the DOA guys from Florida giving anglers the chance to learn years worth of skills and information in one day. Offshore, inshore, bait, lures, big trout and drum, red fish, tournament strategies and more.
Port A’s Mike Garlough with a nice black drum he caught on a soft plastic this week. Schools of drum are scattered from the JFK to Baffin Bay. of are both large and small, they can be as small as a inch to full size jumbos. As we have cleaned our catches lately both big and small have been in the stomaches of our catch. My trips when we fish from the boat have been targeting these core areas and it is regular practice to catch 100 TROUT A DAY. We seldom catch fish non stop all day, these fish have been feeding during the minor and major feeding times. This is exceptionally true when these peaks come in the afternoon when water temperatures are at their highest. We have wiped out an old secret rig called THE BOINKER, this is a double soft plastic rig. The sight of two baits bouncing along has sparked reaction strikes when fish were not aggressive. The objective is to take a heavier jig head to the bottom with a light weight smaller soft plastic above. The knot to tie them should be an overhand loop but pass the lines through the knot three times, similar to the old speck Riggs of past popularity. OR YOU CAN JUST GO BUY THE ORIGINAL SPEC RIGS AND GO OLD SCHOOL THEY STILL WORK! We have been alternating our presentation between slow and fast. The slowest had been letting the rig fall to the bottom and just lightly bouncing the top bait, the fast way has been popping the baits up and gliding them down. Try both. We have found most of the trout have preferred light colored baits in deep water and natural or dark colors in the shallows. This is mainly because of the white shrimp buried out deep and the food source being perch and mullet in the shallows, but water clarity has something to do of it as well. Right now is the best time to team up with a buddy and give me a call for a WEEKDAY ON THE WATER DISCOUNT. $500 Call and fill my off days during the week when you see a break in your schedule. We will be fishing with soft plastics and giving you all the tools you will need to start off your spring fishing with success. I can teach and improve your skills by leaps and bounds in just one day. We discuss fish moments, tackle, fishing spots, technique, and lure selection. Then you can go out and apply this to fishing in your boat or on foot. Give me a call, I usually leave two days open a week to be filled last min.
I walked against the wind until I couldn't hear the voices of my crew and all I heard was the sound of the waves against my legs. I turned and took a few steps to the side and just stared before my first cast. A stiff wind blew to my back but the sun was warm that morning. After I took a few casts I calmed down and slowed the swim of my bait down to a glide and flutter. Slowly bringing the big DOA AIRHEAD to the surface and floating it down like a wounded shad flirting across the grass flat. A single sand spot lies out at the end of a long cast and I dropped the bait in it softly. That tap against the braided line was like a alarm sent through the new PINK WATERLOO SALINITY. I brought the line tight and a fish blew white water in a boil before racing off to the side in a powerful run. The fish came airborne and dipped the rod down powering the head back into the water. My heart raced as my imagination went crazy with the images of big trout. The sun peeked out between two clouds and the glow of orange reflected at me, redfish runs peeled drag off of my reel and a nice fish came to hand. Before long I had three reds following me across the flat and I ventured out deep with my clients to the area of small keeper trout. All day I wondered why I hadn't caught up with a wise old trout up there in the shallows. The next day me and Gary were catching trout on plastics when in front of us in a shallow sand pocket laid a monster of a trout. Her body was long and her back was jet black. She Swam in the sun surrounded by tiny little baitfish along a channel in the BOAT HOLE. I made a perfect cast behind her and drug the bait just in front of her face. She didn't budge, not a twitch. The boat drifted with the current and at ten feet we could see her spots and giant head
On the Rocks By Jay Gardner As expected, I received several responses to the article last week where I covered the damage that has been caused by “off-road enthusiasts” in the dunes south of “the bowl”. The emails were of course mostly contentious regarding City and County beach maintenance crews and their duties. Another point that was asserted was the “entities” are responsible for maintaining the public beaches for “outdoor recreation”, which I assure you loyal readers that the “entities” are responsible for maintaining the beaches as a public roadway, NOT for outdoor recreation. Please refer to the Open Beaches Act, Texas Administrative Code, City ordinances, beach management plans, etc.
Unless you have access to private land, there’s not many other choices than Crawford Ranch and Spring Creek Off road parks. I personally get enough kidney abuse going straight down the beach through Big Shell at a whopping 10 MPH on a high tide, but I guess I’m soft. I think it would behoove the planners of the coastal bend here to consider and maybe look seriously about finding an area and developing a 4WD “park.” Hopefully it would curb the dune destruction that has been occurring, and would contain the destruction to a specific area, instead of stretched all along the coast. There might have to be a fee though, and people might have to travel a bit. We can’t have an off road park every half mile on the beach or anything (which is kind of what we have now.)
In addition, one of the comments was attempting to down-play the amount So, here’s the challenge of damage that off-road to you off-road enthusiasts vehicles have caused, and who have been clamoring even went so far as to ask for a dedicated park, and “what resources are being swear that by providing one protected by the dunes south that this will keep people of Bob Hall”? Well, one off the dunes; ORGANIZE. of the “resources” is Flour Start a web-site, get some Bluff. Due to the height of petitions going, and make the dunes, and flood zones your responsible voice heard. designated by FEMA, if Take polls and let the powersthe dunes weren’t there due Ingleside off road park 1514 4th that-be realize how many Street to destruction by “off-road people would use an area like enthusiasts”, then all landward that, the potential increase structures would be more vulnerable to being in tourism, who’s going to ensure the facility, in the NW quadrant of a storm and hence have and how much money they could expect to more of a chance to be destroyed. FEMA would raise through dues or user-fees that could help change the base flood elevations, and I’m pretty maintain such an area. Because right now, the sure the folks in the Bluff would get upset if County and other entities are spending a lot of the dunes were destroyed (long term) and their money repairing dunes that have been damaged insurance rates went up. Not to mention about illegally by off-roading. Move your efforts from the blow sand. One of the other comments ranting against and dodging tickets for currently was regarding sending law enforcement south illegal activity, to being a part of the solution to curb off-roaders and litterbugs not being a where everyone wins. You all know my email proper use of law enforcement, but I’m not even obviously, but I look forward to hearing the going to touch that one. responses this week at tarponchaser@mail.com One very good point was brought up in the and I’ll see you On the Rocks. emails however, is regarding the creation of a designated 4WD drive area. This is something that I’ve always thought belongs in a Master Plan. As an aside, I believe that we should have a Master Plan for the entire Island instead of the hodge-podge planning we have now, but again I will keep my comments to myself on that one for now. What I’m referring to is a designated area where “off-road enthusiasts” might be able to go and do their thing. We have all heard this comment from many individuals and groups over the years, we’ve talked about it in countless meetings around the City, County and Island, and I think I even remember an old, old plan from an early Packery rendition that had an adjacent area that would be designated for three wheelers (yeah, it’s been talked about THAT long). Looking on the interwebs, there is actually an offroad park out in Ingleside; however it may only be an ATV park, depending on what day you go (HINT). But that’s out in Ingleside.
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Fifty Years In the Making
James R. Jordan, Sr. (Michael Jordan’s Father)
By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon
By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: In a recent conversation on “The Benchwarmers” (5-8 PM, Mondays through Fridays, KEYS Radio-AM 1440) we had a long and sometimes heated discussion regarding the best professional basketball players ever… naturally Michael Jordan’s name was at, or near the top, of everyone’s list. During the discussion I recalled a very sad event in Michael’s life and an event which caused many basketball fans to reach out to Michael Jordan and his family. Also I remember that Peggy (my wife) & I were in attendance, as was Michael’s dad, James Sr., in the Louisiana Superdome (now known as The Mercedes-Benz Superdome) for The 1982 NCAA Division 1 Championship Game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the North Carolina Tar Heels. Both teams had Hall of Fame coaches - Dean Smith for the Tar Heels and John Michael Jordan-1982 NCAA Basketball Championship Thompson for the Hoyas. Game As for players, five future NBA All-Stars were included between the two sides the Hoyas featured center Chicago Bulls. Patrick Ewing and Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, while Nonetheless, the senior Jordan was also a very the Tar Heels answered with forward James big baseball fan, having gone semi-pro himself. Worthy, forward and center Sam Perkins, and young guard Michael Jordan. This also marked Michael recounted in his autobiography and the only NCAA championship game to feature interviews that it was his father's vision that he three of the NBA 50 Greatest Players (Jordan, become a baseball star. Baseball was in fact the Ewing and Worthy) chosen in 1996 on the first sport that Jordan Sr. had taught him to play. occasion of the NBA's 50th anniversary. More Michael recounted that this was a major factor important was the fact Peggy & James Sr., were in his decision to switch to the sport after his pictured on the cover of “Sports Illustrated,” first NBA retirement. (along with thousands of others in the stands) James’ Death the issue in which the lead story was the ’82 On July 23, 1993, while returning from a NCAA Basketball Championship game. Peggy and James Sr., were not sitting near each other, funeral, eight days before his 57th birthday, but if you are aware of their seat locations, it is Jordan pulled over on US Highway 74 just very easy to spot them in the photo. To clarify south of Lumberton, North Carolina, to take matters, I was not seated in the stands with a nap. Daniel Andre Green and Larry Martin Peggy. I was working at the game, my seat was Demery spotted the car, a red Lexus SC400 at the elongated scorers/timers/”heavy hitters” with the North Carolina license plate that read table, across the playing court from Peggy. "UNC0023", Michael had recently purchased Here are the facts of James R. Jordan’s life for him. Green and Demery shot Jordan to death and untimely death. Thanks to “Wikipedia” for while he slept in his car, then stole the vehicle. His body was found on August 3 in a swamp many of the facts contained in this article. in Bennettsville, South Carolina, and was not James Jordan was born in Wallace, North positively identified until August 13. Carolina on July 31, 1936. He met Deloris After going through Jordan's belongings, Peoples after a basketball game in Wallace in 1956. She was fifteen, and he was going off to Green and Demery realized that Jordan, Sr. the Air Force, but he told her he would be back some day to marry her. She eventually went off too, to the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, but she returned home soon, homesick. Not long after her return, they were married. Working for General Electric as a forklift operator, James eventually worked his way up the company ladder to supervisor. However, in 1963 he and his family moved to Brooklyn, NY in order for James to study hydraulics and become a mechanic specializing in automatic transmissions. The parents had moved to Brooklyn in 1962 along with their oldest son Larry. James Jordan James R. Jordan, Sr. came to New York to get mechanic’s training on the GI bill and studied airplane hydraulics, while Deloris found work at a local was the father of Michael Jordan. They had bank. James and Deloris had left their two taken other items from the car, including two eldest children with James’s mother in Wallace, NBA championship rings given to Jordan, Sr. North Carolina. Michael was the fourth child by his son. Green and Demery made several out of five. He has two older brothers James calls from Jordan's cell phone and as a result and Larry, an older sister Delores and a younger were immediately captured. After their arrest, Demery said that they had planned only to tie up sister Roslyn. their victim and that Green pulled the trigger for The drug and gang culture was beginning to no reason. Both were convicted and sentenced take hold in the streets of Brooklyn, making it a to life imprisonment for this and other violent less than ideal place to raise a family. So when crimes. James Jordan was buried at Rockfish James finished his training, he decided to move AME Church in Teachey, North Carolina, on the family back down to Wilmington, North August 15, 1993. Court rulings that affected Carolina when Michael was still a toddler. The North Carolina like Enmund v. Florida, 458 family had stayed in New York for only 18 U.S. 782 (1982) plus McKoy v. North Carolina, months. 494 U.S. 433 (1990) (topic: invalidating North A lifelong basketball fan, Jordan had played Carolina's rule that a mitigating circumstance a large role in inspiring his son Michael to must be found unanimously in order to be become an athlete. Jordan traveled the United considered by the jury) prohibited application States to follow Michael's career, first at the of the death penalty. The accusation was based University of North Carolina and then with the only on Demery's testimony, when Green did not testify. Defense counsel Woodberry Bowen said Demery had everything to gain by lying that Green was the triggerman, and that Green's testimony put Demery closer than he earlier admitted.
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Dotson’s Other Note: On a personal note, the foregoing is one of the many cases that cause me to continue to be a firm believer in the Texas policy of imposing the death penalty for murder and other heinous crimes. Your comments, suggestions, questions and concerns regarding Sports Talk articles are greatly appreciated, please call the Benchwarmers at 361-560-5397 weekdays, Mondays thru Fridays, 5-8 p.m. or contact me. Phone: 361-9497681 Cell: 530-748-8475 Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com
We lost a familiar voice a couple of weeks ago, Jim Simpson. I grew up in Raleigh, N.C., and discovered Simpson in the late 1950’s as he became the first play-by-play radio announcer for ACC basketball. This was the days of no televised basketball games. My brother Cliff and I spent many nights listening to the golden voice of Simpson on my transistor radio. Remember, the first nationally televised college basketball game was not played until 1968, when UCLA played the University of Houston in the Astrodome. Interestingly, as I did research on Simpson for a chapter in my new book, I saw where Jim Simpson was also the first radio play-by-play announcer for the first Super Bowl. It really is a small world.
wore different uniforms, a neutral uniform was designed for this game. Neither team brought their cheerleaders, so the Ramettes of the Los Angeles Rams performed. “Halftime included a flying demonstration by the hydrogenperoxide-propelled Bell Rocket Air Men,” said Sambol. As for the game, the Chiefs’ regular season record was 11-2-1 and they had beaten the Buffalo Bills, 31-7, for the right to play in the championship game. The Packers, with a record of 12-2, beat the Dallas Cowboys, 3427. According to Jim Simpson’s halftime report on radio for NBC, Kansas City led Green Bay in first downs, 11 to 9, and total yards, 181 to 164, but the Packers held a 14-10, lead on the scoreboard. The final score was 35-10, Green Bay. Packers’ quarterback, Bart Starr, was chosen as the MVP. Paul Hornung was the only Packer that did not play in the game, because he suffered from a pinched nerve in his neck. Elijah Pitts replaced Hornung and scored two touchdowns for Green Bay. The winner’s share of Super Bowl I was $15,000 and the losers earned $7,500. “After the game, I purchased a dozen hats in the parking for a dollar a piece,” said my pal Jim. Interestingly, the name of the trophies that are given to the AFC and NFC Champions are called the Lamar Hunt (AFC) Trophy and the Vince Lombardi (NFC) Trophy; and both played a part in this game.
Hall of Famers Representing the two teams, a total of 14 players, two head coaches and one owner are currently enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The names are worth remembering. Packers: Vince Lombardi (coach), Herb Adderley, Willie Davis, Forrest Gregg, Paul Hornung, Henry Jordan, Ray Nitschke, Dave Robinson, Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, and Willie Wood. Chiefs: Lamar Hunt (owner), Hank Stram (coach), Bobby Bell, Buck Buchanan, Len Dawson, and Emmitt Thomas.
On Sunday, January 15, 1967, a local friend of mine, Jim Sambol, and 61,946 football fans made their way into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to watch what would later become known as the “Super Bowl” between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Remember this was 50 years ago. As you can see by the photo, his ticket cost him $12. The going rate this past week was $5300. The temperature at game time was 72 degrees. Jim grew up in Kansas City and he, along with several hundred fellow country club friends, purchased a package to Las Vegas that included tickets and airfare to the AFL-NFL World Championship Game. “We arrived in Las Vegas on Thursday,” said Jim. “My plane left at dawn, Sunday morning, for Los Angeles. There were several chartered planes loaded with Kansas City fans and some flights left at a later time. Unfortunately, when the later flights arrive in L.A., the smog was so bad they were not able to land, so those planes were forced to turn around and head back to Kansas City.”
The J5V vs. The Duke Some little-known facts about the Super Bowl I include that fact that the two teams used different footballs. Kansas City used the J5V by Spalding, and Green Bay used “The Duke” football made by Wilson. Super Bowl I is also the only Super Bowl in history to not sell out. Of the 94,000-seat capacity in the Coliseum, 33,000 seats went unsold. “I stood outside the Coliseum before game time and tried to sell our extra tickets, but there was no one to sell them too,” said Sambol. The Packers were favored by 14 points. This game was also the only Super Bowl to be broadcast simultaneously by two television networks, NBC and CBS. The cost of a 30-second commercial was $42,000. This year, Super Bowl 50 commercial spots will exceed $5 million each. Only six officials were used by the NFL from 1965 through 1977, so Head Referee, Norm Schachter, oversaw a combination of referees from the two leagues. Since officials from the NFL and the AFL
As for Jim Simpson, his voice and name are attached to many high-profile sporting events. Jim called 14 Olympics, 16 Major League Baseball All-Star Games, six Super Bowls and six World Series for television and radio. He worked for NBC from 1964-1979, calling AFL and later NFL broadcasts. On January 15, 1967, Simpson and former quarterback, George Ratterman, called Super Bowl I for NBC radio. Over the years, Jim worked for NBC, ABC, CBS, and TNT. In 1979, a small fledgling company named ESPN lured Simpson away. His very name gave this new cable sports station instant credibility. Jim Simpson called the very first college basketball game ever televised on ESPN. His color commentator was none other than a new-to-the-business, Dick Vitale. Vitale credits Simpson with helping him develop as a sportscaster. Simpson also called USFL and College World Series Baseball Games for ESPN. In addition, Simpson was the initial U.S. sportscaster to appear live via satellite from Asia, and he was involved in the first American sportscast using instant-replay technology. Simpson, a television legend, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sports Emmy Awards show, in 1997. In 2000, he was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame. Jim Simpson left us for his field of dreams on Wednesday January 12, 2016, after a short illness. He was living in Scottsdale, Arizona, when he passed. He was 88. I have info from reliable sources that the NFL has invited all living players and their immediate families to attend Super Bowl 50 at no cost. Personally, I have been blessed to attend five Super Bowls: XXVII (27), XXVIII (28), XXIX (29), XXX (30), and XXXIII (33). Those trips were always a blast and something every football fan should put on their bucket list. My friend Jim and I would like to say, “Enjoy the game.” Andy Purvis is a local author and radio personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks. com for all the latest info on his books or to listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books are available online and can be found in the local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be contacted at purvis.andy@mygrande.net. Also listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of the Houston Astros.
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