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Love the Locals: Halia Mia Swimwear

By Erica Rose Bertero beachgalbare@gmail.com “Love the Locals” is a page featured on my website to highlight truly local individuals and businesses of Corpus Christi. Visit my blog “Beach Gal Bare” at www.ericaroseb.com and click on “Love the Locals” to learn more. Halia Mia Swimwear and its founder, Jennifer Vyvlecka, are on the cusp of revolutionizing the local beach scene and beyond. Whether you frequent the beaches or your neighborhood pools, or even lay out back on the patio to sunbathe, Halia Mia Swimwear will ensure that you look your absolute best!

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The revolution comes in ALL sizes and shapes, because at the heart of HMS – the pearl of the oyster – is the featured customizable swimwear. As a client, you build your own swimsuit, from choosing the fabrics and colors, to the cut and style of the suit. If you live here in Corpus Christi, ordering Halia Mia swimwear includes an in-person consultation with Jennifer – in which your measurements will be recorded, resulting in a gorgeous swimsuit made to fit your body precisely. If you live out of the area, her online shop is available is available on the Etsy website, http://www.etsy.com/shop/ HaliaMiaSwimwear.

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and active beach goers could also benefit from a customized fit. She began to sew swimwear for her friends and began to meet new clients as the word began to spread.

With that, Halia Mia was born! In 2012, Jennifer purchased and began doing business with the company name, not knowing exactly what she had on her hands, but staying open to the possibilities. She established an internet presence in 2013, building an Etsy shop, Facebook page and Instagram account. In October 2013, Halia Mia Swimwear went public at a local music and arts show/fundraiser, benefitting the American Diabetes Association. Halia Mia’s presence extended beyond its humble beginnings, much to the pleasure of brand new clients who were enthusiastic about a customized swimsuit!

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The Halia Mia line of swimwear is a brand that is noted for its attention to detail in any customized creation. Every swimsuit, from start to finish, is tailor made in such a manner that cannot be found anywhere else in our local area. No two creations are alike. And just when you thought that a swimsuit made to fit your body couldn’t get any better, guess what? Owning a Halia Mia swimsuit means that you are a friend of the environment too! Jennifer actively finds ways to be environmentally conscious through shopping for recycled and earth-friendly fabrics. She considers her own carbon footprint from the beginning step of choosing fabrics to the ending steps of packaging the product, down to the paper and tags! Halia Mia is “made locally,” “green,” and “sustainable.” If it’s good for the earth, it can be good for the body as well!

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Herstory In partnering with this Corpus Christi “Love the Local” business, I have had the honor of sitting down with Jennifer to learn of the Halia Mia story and mission. Upon moving to CC in 2002, Jennifer bought herself a sewing machine to assist in modifying her store-bought swimsuits. With the general sizes, there were always a few details she needed to change to get a better fit. She began the practice of creating patterns, experimenting and created her very first bikini top out of her favorite pair of blue jeans! In 2011, a life experience provided the muse she needed to take the moment in life to pause and allow her creativity to begin flowing, as she found herself thinking about swimwear more and more. Surfing was at the core of her personal discovery – in sewing for herself, she knew she needed an athletic suit that would stay put and look great at the same time. She also recognized that other surfers

As the founder of Halia Mia Swimwear, it is Jennifer’s mission is to bring out the romantic, light-hearted and artistic feel in every swimsuit, so that any client will feel good in what she is wearing. In addition to her beginnings of sewing for women, she has expanded to creating suits for toddlers and children as well! The “Bitty Babe” line features swimwear for infants and toddlers, while the HMS line can be created for girls and juniors alike.

You will also find Jennifer spreading the HMS mission into the Corpus Christi community, as she does her part to “Love the Locals.” Upon going public, she immediately teamed with local causes to show her support. She donated a portion of her proceeds to the American Diabetes Association at her first public showing, donated her services for a silent fundraiser benefitting Corpus Christi Montessori School, and donated to an annual fundraiser/banquet held by the local chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. Keep your eyes on the lookout, as this gal continues to do great things in our community!

Buying a swimsuit can often be a daunting task; so, instead of shopping for your next swimsuit from a department store rack, consider a Halia Mia creation made especially for your body. A wise woman once said “Shopping for the perfect swimsuit is like finding a husband……you need one that is sturdy, reliable, good-looking, and definitely one that can withstand the changing tides!” I couldn’t have said it better myself!

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Red Hats Fly With The Dragonflies!

On July 23rd, the PIPPs Chapter of the Corpus Christi Red Hat Society lunched at the island’s Dragon Fly Restaurant. Good food, good service and good fun. The LCR dice game brought much laughter and much money to the winner Pearl Benoit. Pictured left to right back

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First Friday at Art Center of Port Aransas First Friday at the Port Aransas Art Center will be a 2014 Merit Show-Winners Exhibit. Featured artists will be Sally Mitchell, Amy Sullvan, Jan Edmonson, Sheri Hargrove whose works will remain on exhibit through August 30th 5:30-7:30 pm. The art center is located at 323 N. Alister Port Aransas 361-749-7334, the public is invited.

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City Hosts Vehicle Auction This Saturday

The city of Corpus Christi will auction 105 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the four paved acres of the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10:00am. The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, August 1. The general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00am to 10:00am on the day of the auction. The vehicle for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com. There are 37 vehicles for auction that were seized for no insurance. The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization.

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1:12 a.m. 11th/La Juana Noise 1:21 a.m. 400 block Chloe’s Way Noise 1:22 a.m. 3000 block 11th St. Noise 2:13 a.m. 600 block N. Palimino Noise 3:45 a.m. Cotter/Station Noise 7:12 a.m. 30 block E. Roberts Hit and Run 8:17 p.m. 200 Oaks Noise 1 a.m. 1100 block S. 11th Burglary of vehicle 10:54 a.m. SH 361/1 A Found wallet 1:22 p.m. Ave. G/Alister DWI 7:23 p.m. 300 Alister Disturbance 9:45 p.m. 400 block 9th St. Disturbance July 26 12:31 a.m. Disorderly conduct 1:42 a.m. 800 block Tarpon Disturbance 4:14 a.m. 1400 block S 11th Disturbance/ One arrest 1:11 p.m. 200 block Oaks Burglary of residence 1:11 a.m. 300 block Cutoff Rd. Criminal mischief

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1:32 a.m. 200 block Oaks Burglary of residence

14500 block SPID 5:28 p.m. July 27 Reckless driving

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15000 block Dasmarinas 4 p.m. July 25 Reckless Damage or destruction 15300 block SPID 8 p.m. July 23 Theft $50$500/Gasoline theft (two counts) 14700 block Whitecap 11:20 p.m. July 24 DWI/possession of marijuana 13700 block Three Fathoms Bank 7:30 p.m. July 23 Theft of vehicle parts $500-$1500 15800 block Cozumel 12:01 a.m. July 25 Burglary of motor vehicle 15900 block Cozumel 7 p.m. July 27 Criminal mischief $50-$500 14200 block Encantada Ave. 9:27 a.m. July 23 Burglary of a motor vehicle

5:34 p.m. Beach Pole 4.5 Intoxicated driver 5:38 Pole 19 (beach) Hit and Run 6:51 p.m. 600 Palimino Noise 8:55 p.m. 1200 Sea Secret Disturbance 11:40 p.m. 800 block Sandcastle Disturbance July 27 12:02 a.m. 800 block Trout Intoxicated person 1:03 1100 block 9th St. Public intoxication 2:31 a.m. 900 Tarpon Intoxicated person 5:51 a.m. 100 block Gulf Wind Disturbance 9:35 a.m. 500 block Access Road 1A Subjects taking water

Encantada/Palmira 11:12 p.m. July 23 Minor curfew violation

1:12 p.m. Ave. E/on the beach Hit and run

Beach market 234/Access Road 5 4:06 p.m. July 23 Public intoxication

1:28 p.m. 200 block Oleander Disturbance/ male arrested

14200 block Bay Bean 2:53 a.m. July 28 Criminal trespass/criminal mischief $50

6:44 p.m. 700 block Trout St. Intoxicated driver 7:16 p.m. Beach Pole 5 Intoxicated driver 8:10 p.m. 11th/Ave. J Golf cart rollover/ driver transported to hospital 11:47 p.m. 2600 block SH 361 Intoxicated person

Godspell Coming to Port Aransas Community Theatre July 31 is first performance

Godspell is coming to Port Aransas Community Theatre. Godspell is a powerful musical originally penned as a master’s project by John-Michael Tebelak in 1970 and released as a musical by Stephan Schwartz. It is loosely a series of parables based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Modern music set to traditional hymns infuses the musical with a distinct flavor. In the PACT presentation individual actors have wrapped their vision and creativity around a parable, directing and presenting it with their own musical interpretation and cast. The overall director is Ken Yarbrough, a seasoned actor

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and director. The results are bound to please as PACT as this play has drawn a top notch community theatre cast. Godspell director Yarbrough said, “Generationally, Godspell has changed lives and inspired community within people that come from every background, because it is about love and compassion.” Godspell plays at PACT on July 31, August 1,2,7,8,9 at 7:00 PM and matinees on August 3rd and 10th at 2:30 PM. Tickets are $15.00 and available at Brown Paper Tickets - http://www. brownpapertickets.com/ or at the door. PACT is located at 2327 State Highway 361 in Port Aransas.

By Dotson Lewis, dlewis1@stx.rr.com Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s note: In last week’s Moon, we asked the question “Are you well versed on your Social Security Benefits? Only a handful of the many respondents believed that they were well versed, but all felt that they needed all the facts that were available and/or could be “dug-up.” We are digging, but in the meantime here is some information you may find enlightening. Courtney Coile, a professor at Wellesley College, and colleagues from the National Bureau of Economic Research are in the midst of long-term project studying Social Security programs around the world. Thanks to Robert Powell, editor of Retirement Weekly who shared with us Professor’s Coile‘s and her colleagues’ answers to several questions about the U.S. Social Security system, given their findings to date. Q: What currently works well in the U.S. Social Security system, and what ought to be changed to make it better? A: Social Security is received by nearly all older Americans, with over 55 million beneficiaries. Economists believe that Social Security has contributed significantly to the reduction in elderly poverty over the last 50 years. Compared to other developed countries, the replacement rate in the U.S. Social Security system is fairly low, around 40% for a typical worker. Of course, it was always intended that retirement security for older Americans would be like a three-legged stool, with Social Security, employer-provided pensions, and personal savings together providing for a comfortable retirement. The shift from defined benefit to defined contribution (e.g., 401(k)style) pensions has put more responsibility on workers to make decisions that affect their retirement security, like whether to participate in their firm’s pension plan, how much to contribute, and how to invest their contributions. Unfortunately, some workers are reaching retirement age with relatively small private pension accounts, meaning that this leg of the stool is not always as strong as we might like it to be. In today’s political and fiscal climate, it’s unlikely that Social Security will be changed to make benefits more generous for the population as a whole; indeed, it seems more likely that benefits may eventually need to be trimmed or taxes raised to restore the program to long-term fiscal solvency. If and when such changes are made, it will be important to take a close look at potentially vulnerable sub-groups, like elderly widows or low-income earners, to make sure that we do not greatly increase their risk of poverty, while maintaining Social Security as a program that benefits all workers, since this is the foundation for its broad popularity. Q: What other changes might you recommend? A: Lawmakers and employers need to continue to think about ways to encourage people to save more for retirement both within and beyond their employer-provided pension plan. Economic research has revealed that defaults are very important — people are more likely to save if they are automatically enrolled in a pension plan than if they have to opt in to the plan, for example. Insights like this from research can be used to help to craft retirement savings practices and policies that benefit the largest number of people. Q: What should older Americans do to maximize/optimize their benefits? A: People should carefully consider the decision of when to claim Social Security benefits. Benefits are first available at age 62, but the monthly benefit amount will be higher for each

year (or actually, each month) an individual delays the start of benefit receipt past their 62nd birthday. If you think of the benefits you would give up this year by delaying claiming until next year as an investment, and the higher benefits you will receive in the future as the return on that investment, it turns out that the return from delaying claiming Social Security is higher than the return available from most conventional investment vehicles, especially in today’s low interest-rate environment, for an individual with a typical life expectancy. If you delay claiming and also delay retirement, you do even better, because now you have an extra year of wages to help fund your retirement.

Of course, there will always be those who are unable to work longer and claim later because they are in poor health or out of work and unable to find a new job. But for those who can delay, it is smart to consider this option. Finally, married couples have a more complex situation because there are two people making claiming decisions, and spouses may be eligible for multiple types of benefits (own retired worker and dependent spouse). Couples should investigate their options thoroughly to make sure they are making the best decision, considering not only today’s benefits but also how their claiming decisions may affect the future benefits received by a widowed spouse.

Another Dotson’s Note: What do you think of the foregoing comments? Your questions and/ or comments are welcome. Please snail mail or Email The Island Moon or call Dotson at 361949-768 or 530-748-8475 or Email: dlewis1@ stx.rr.com

Social Security Celebrates 79 Years By Sheryl Schroeder

For the past 79 years, Social Security has maintained its place as an American cornerstone. Secure as its foundation is, Social Security has also been at the forefront of change. As the face of America has evolved over the course of the last eight decades, so too has Social Security changed along with the needs of the nation.

On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt said that Social Security “represents a cornerstone in a structure which is being built but is by no means complete. It is, in short, a law that will take care of human needs and at the same time provide the United States an economic structure of vastly greater soundness.”

The Social Security Act that President Roosevelt signed that day covered a limited number of workers in commerce and industry and provided only retirement benefits.

Today, Social Security is much more than a retirement program. It provides benefits to disabled individuals and their families and benefits to widows, widowers and the minor children of deceased workers. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) helps aged and disabled people who have low income and limited resources. We have work incentives to help those people with disabilities go to work. Social Security even provides Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug costs. In so many ways, Social Security benefits America.

Social Security works because it is an enduring agreement between generations. It is arguably our government’s most important program, and quite possibly the strongest expression of community our nation has. For 79 years, Social Security has made a tremendous and positive difference in the lives of millions, and this is certainly something to celebrate.

Tourism to PINS Creates $20 Million in Economic Benefit

Report shows visitor spending supports 279 jobs in local economy

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 515,831 visitors to Padre Island National Seashore (PINS) in 2013 spent $20,976 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 279 jobs in the local area.

“Padre Island National Seashore is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Superintendent Mark Spier. “We are delighted to share the story of this place and the experiences it provides and to use the park as a way to introduce our visitors to this part of the country and all that it offers. National park tourism is a significant driver in the national economy - returning $10 for every $1 invested in the National Park Service - and it’s a big factor in our local economy as well. We appreciate the partnership and support of our neighbors and are glad to be able to give back by helping to sustain local communities.”

The peer-reviewed visitor spending analysis was conducted by U.S. Geological Survey economists Catherine Cullinane, Thomas and Christopher Huber, and Lynne Koontz for the National Park Service. The report shows $14.6 billion of direct spending by 273.6 million park visitors in communities within 60 miles of a national park. This spending supported more than 237,000 jobs nationally, with more than 197,000 jobs found in these gateway communities, and had a cumulative benefit to the U.S. economy of $26.5 billion.

To download the report visit http://www. nature.nps.gov/socialscience/economics.cfm The report includes information for visitor spending at individual parks and by state. To learn more about national parks in Texas and how the National Park Service works with Texas communities to help preserve local history, conserve the environment, and provide outdoor recreation, go to www.nps.gov/Texas.

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The largest jobs categories supported by visitor spending were restaurants and bars (50,000 jobs) and lodging (38,000 jobs).

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The Ethel Eyerly Community Center in Flour Bluff is open with a full activities schedule which is shown below. All are welcome.

By Mary Lou White marylou@baxterbrooks.com 361-960-9460 North/Upper Padre Island is just one piece of the puzzle that comprises the Coastal Bend Area. I think we often become too restricted in our focus and miss the rest of the “forest”. I was reminded of that fact this past week. I was contacted by a family from Marathon Texas , who came to vacation and were impressed enough to pursue thoughts of a vacation residence, for future enjoyment. Going with the theory that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, we spent Friday afternoon touring Mustang and Padre Islands. So many choices, so little time. First major decision: Location=Port Aransas. Next decision: Type of Residence=Condo. Next Step: Price Range versus Amenities. We have narrowed the search down to one Complex, but picking the right unit is still in progess.

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I have registered on the websites for the Port of Corpus Christi and for the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA). Whenever, new information is being posted…..I get an email. Last week, CCIA sent out information about “New” progress , at our aviation gateway. I have known for some time, that the Coast Guard will be moving from NAS to CCIA. However, I had not realized that the new Hanger facility was actually visible, as you travel along 44 towards Robstown. Coincidentally, this change has an “Island” connection. In May, I completed the sale of an “Island” lot, to a pilot that trained at NAS-CC and was then transferred elsewhere. When the opportunity came up for a new assignment with the Coast Guard here, the decision was quickly made to return, both to the Coastal Bend and the active “outdoor” lifestyle. Moving is never easy and between selling their current home and training for the new Coast Guard planes that are being delivered to occupy that new hanger at CCIA, finding a builder has proven to be difficult. Time solves many problems and within the next few months, a new residence will grace our Island and we will have new neighbors , who are happy and proud to call Padre Island, HOME!

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Texas A&M Partners with United Nations to Fight Hunger The Texas A&M University System and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have agreed to work together to combat world hunger by building capacity for sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in developing countries. Under the new agreement, the Texas A&M System and FAO will carry out initiatives to strengthen agricultural production innovations, land and water management practices, and plant and animal health in order to improve food security. In addition, they will work on building resilience and improving value chain management to help promote economic stability and improve livelihoods for small-holder farming communities. The cooperation will be at country, regional and global levels as mutually agreed. “Our history is rooted in a deep connection between farmers and the land on which they farm,” said Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp. “Today, farming and ranching have changed considerably and our scope has expanded, but our commitment has not. I applaud our leadership in focusing on value chain management as the key to improving both supply and security of food for communities around the world.” The partnership is an opportunity to leverage the strengths of both entities, allowing collaboration on matters of common interest. “Our organizations share a common interest in enhanced global and local actions to achieve food security, enable sustainable livelihoods and sustainably manage natural resources; and we agree that interdisciplinary solutions, innovations and sharing of technological and scientific advances are necessary. Hunger cannot be defeated by any organization or entity on its own. We recognise that through strategic partnerships, we can support Member countries more effectively in eliminating hunger” said FAO Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo. Semedo signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Craig Nessler, Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, on behalf of the Texas A&M System, at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Tammy Beckham, Director of the Institute for Infectious Animal Diseases (IIAD), a Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Center of Excellence, also attended the signing.

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We all make decisions, on a daily basis, based on “needs” and “wants”. Luckily, in the United States, we often make choices based on what we want or desire, over and above what we “need”. Especially, when it comes to housing. Never let anyone convince you that Americans are lazy. They are not. Most of us work very long and hard for what we possess. The one factor we probably take for granted, more than we should, is the stable environment within our country. We have the peace and freedom to decide where and how we want to live. I talk to people, everyday, who either want to return to our area or who want to pursue their dream

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Texas A&M College of Nursing Launches Family Nurse Practitioner Program The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing has announced plans for a Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (M.S.N.-FNP) graduate program. This program was recently approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is expected to launch in January 2015, pending final approval from the Texas Board of Nursing.

“Patients are more likely to see a nurse practitioner than they were a decade ago,” said Wilkerson. “While they are part of the health care team, their independence is evolving and they are gaining more autonomy. Many insurance providers now allow nurse practitioners to be listed as the primary care provider.”

Another way nurse practitioners fill the gap in primary care is by working in locations lacking adequate access to health care. Nurse practitioners have a greater tendency to practice in traditionally underserved areas compared to other primary care providers. In fact, in some rural areas a nurse practitioner may be the only provider available.

The United States health care system is currently facing a shortage of primary care physicians. This shortage, coupled with a growing aging population and the entrance of newly insured individuals (through federal legislation), will increase the demand for primary care services. The physician shortage is of particular importance in Texas where the state falls below the national average with just 165 physicians for every 100,000 individuals.

Wilkerson explained that the mission of the College of Nursing is about much more than just producing more family nurse practitioners, it’s about bettering the care available to patients. “We are not simply preparing nurses for certification, but creating nurses with the critical thinking skills to deliver the best possible patient care,” she said.

“In an effort to alleviate this shortage, our family nurse practitioner program will produce nurses who can provide primary, acute and specialty health care,” said Texas A&M College of Nursing Dean Sharon A. Wilkerson, Ph.D., RN, CNE, ANEF. “Our graduates will be competent and dedicated practitioners responsible for managing the care of families with a holistic approach that emphasizes both care and cure through cutting-edge science.”

The M.S.N.-FNP courses will be delivered online, with full and part-time options, allowing students to balance career, family and other responsibilities while advancing their education. The students will have an opportunity to provide care with qualified preceptors in or near their home locations.

Like registered nurses, nurse practitioners perform thorough assessments, but also have the ability to diagnose patients, prescribe treatments and medications, and take charge of the patient’s overall care.

Those interested in applying must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an institution of higher education accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and either National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas or licensed in the state where practicums will occur is also required.

In recognition of the value of nurse practitioners, there has been an increase in job opportunities for nurses with M.S.N.-FNP degrees. Currently, about 190,000 nurse practitioners practice in the United States. Looking ahead, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated there will be approximately 37,100 new job openings in the field by 2022.

Prospective students can visit nursing.tamhsc.edu for more information and to connect with an advisor.

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STATE UIL Undergoes Sunset Review By Todd Hunter, District 32

Over the past few weeks, I have written about a number of state agencies that are undergoing the sunset review process. As a reminder, this is the process in which the state has to identify and eliminate government waste, duplication and general inefficiencies in state agencies. The Texas Legislature established the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission in 1977. The sunset review process is designed to review each of the state agencies every twelve years. This review is done by taking up a certain number of the state agencies each time the Texas Legislature convenes. In this week’s article, we are going to review the Texas University Interscholastic League. The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) was established over a century ago by the University of Texas at Austin to help organize interscholastic academic and athletic related competitions for both primary, as well as secondary schools. Today, the UIL still operates as a part of the university and it has now grown into the largest organization of its kind. In fact, the UIL today has over two million students that participate in the organization’s activities each year. With the exception of funding for steroid testing, the UIL manages to operate without state funding and receives no state appropriations. Additionally, they are governed by a Legislative Council that is made up of school administrators that are mostly member-elected. Though they are a very large organization, they are not the only opportunity for students to participate in extracurricular type activities. In fact, the courts have ruled that participating in these extracurricular activities is not in fact a right but rather a privilege. In the 83rd Texas Legislative Session, the legislature placed the UIL under the Sunset Review Process for the first time in 20 years. Though it will be going through sunset review, the organization will not be subjected to abolishment. One of the things that the UIL has struggled with is trying to clearly identify what they do as an organization. Today, there are many misconceptions from the various UIL participants, stakeholders, and even the legislature about their structure and the status as a state agency. The review focused on working

to try and clarify the UIL’s situation within the higher education system and it seeks to make its operations more understandable and also transparent. This process will focus on trying to help improve the accountability to the member schools, participants, as well as the general public. In a summary put together by the Texas University Interscholastic League, the organization found various opportunities to help streamline itself. Throughout the process, they were able to identify some alternative operational changes that could be considered. After reviewing these potential changes, they concluded their report by recognizing that it would not have a significant enough impact to justify a structural change within the agency. In addition, they also found that the UIL would in fact be able to exist on its own as a private nonprofit association such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association. If the UIL did indeed move toward a private nonprofit status, the Texas Legislature and the University of Texas would lose all oversight that they currently have over the organization. Alternatively, the report also recognized that the UIL may be a strong fit to join the Texas Education Agency. If you are interested in learning more about the University Interscholastic League, you can go to their website at http://www.uiltexas.org/ Some of the other agencies we will review in the upcoming weeks include the Texas Education Agency, Texas Facilities Commission, Texas Workforce Commission, as well as a number of other agencies. If you would like to learn more on your own about the Sunset Advisory Commission or other agencies undergoing the sunset review process, you can go to www. sunset.state.tx.us . If you have any questions regarding the Texas University Interscholastic League or the sunset review process, please don’t hesitate to contact either my Capitol or District office. My offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).

Rep. Hunter represents Nueces (Part) County. He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house.state.tx.us or at 512-463-0672.

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The first opportunity to pre-registration for the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department’s Latchkey After School Program is August 5, 2014. This program is the answer for working parents concerned about leaving their children in unsupervised environments. It operates during the school year in conjunction with the CCISD, CISD and FBISD schedules.

The only ones who survived could fly Dinosaurs might have survived the asteroid strike that wiped them out if it had taken place slightly earlier or later in history, scientists say. A new study using up-to-date fossil records and improved analytical tools has helped paleontologists to build a new narrative of the prehistoric creatures’ demise, some 66 million years ago. The international team of researchers found that in the few million years before an approximately 6 mile wide asteroid struck what is now Mexico, Earth was experiencing environmental upheaval. This included extensive volcanic activity, changing sea levels and varying temperatures. http://bayloruniversity.pr-optout. com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d%3f%2b63 A%26JDG%3c94%3a%2b%3c3%3d%26SDG %3c90%3a.&RE=MC&RI=3810893&Preview =False&DistributionActionID=7630&Action= Follow+Link At this time, the dinosaurs’ food chain was weakened by a lack of diversity among the large plant-eating dinosaurs on which others preyed. This was probably because of changes in the climate and environment. This created a perfect storm in which dinosaurs were vulnerable and unlikely to survive the aftermath of the asteroid strike. “There have been debates within the scientific community as to the cause of the extinction of dinosaurs. Our study synthesized a huge body of literature on the different explanations,” said Daniel Peppe, Ph.D., assistant professor of geology in Baylor’s College of Arts. “Our findings suggest that other factors such as sea level, changes in temperature and lack of species diversity made dinosaurs susceptible to extinction, but were not the cause. The asteroid strike ultimately decimated the dinosaur population and caused their extinction.” The impact would have caused tsunamis, earthquakes, wildfires, sudden temperature swings and other environmental changes. As food chains collapsed, this would have wiped out the dinosaur kingdom one species after another. The only dinosaurs to survive were those who could fly, which evolved to become

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the birds of today. Researchers suggest that if the asteroid had struck a few million years earlier, when the range of dinosaur species was more diverse and food chains were more robust, or later, when new species had time to evolve, then they very likely would have survived. “The dinosaurs were victims of colossal bad luck. Not only did a giant asteroid strike, but it happened at the worst possible time, when their ecosystems were vulnerable. Our new findings help clarify one of the enduring mysteries of science,” said Steve Brusatte, Ph.D., of the University of Edinburgh’s School of GeoSciences and corresponding author of the study. An international team of paleontologists and geologists led by the University of Edinburgh studied an updated catalogue of dinosaur fossils, mostly from North America, to create a picture of how dinosaurs changed over the few million years before the asteroid hit. They hope that ongoing studies in Spain and China will aid even better understanding of what occurred. Their study, published in Biological Reviews, was supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the European Commission. It was led by the Universities of Edinburgh and Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, Baylor University and University College London. The world’s top dinosaur museums – The Natural History Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Royal Ontario Museum, the American Museum of Natural History and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science - also took part. “Although our research suggests that dinosaur communities were particularly vulnerable at the time the asteroid hit, there is nothing to suggest that dinosaurs were doomed to extinction. Without that asteroid, the dinosaurs would probably still be here, and we very probably would not,” said Richard Butler, Ph.D., of the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham.

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Surf Texas is a stunning look at the people and places that make surfing towns like Corpus Christi so special. The one-of-a-kind book by professional photographer Kenny Braun has received myriad praise from media including Slate, Gessato, Texas Monthly and much more. Offering a look for outsiders and enthusiasts alike, Surf Texas celebrates what makes the surfing in Texas so unique compared to anywhere else in the world. With the incredible success Surf Texas has received, Kenny Braun and the Surf Texas team are taking the book to the places that inspired this remarkable collection of surfing memories. The Corpus Christi leg of the book tour will take place on August 2, 2014 at the Texas Surf Museum. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include a mini-exhibition of fine art prints that appear in Surf Texas. We’d be thrilled to have you join us for some drinks and light refreshments, courtesy Dripping Springs Vodka and KIND Bars. What’s more, proceeds from all book sales will benefit the Surfrider Foundation South Texas Chapter. Braun would be happy to talk to you prior to, during, or after the event.

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University Theatre Presents Fifth Annual Summer Show for Youth: ‘Pinocchio Commedia’

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present its fifth annual Summer Show for Youth, Johnny Simons’ “Pinocchio Commedia,” for four special performances from Thursday, July 31, through Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Warren Theatre, located in the Center for Arts. A full dress rehearsal will be conducted on Tuesday, July 29, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Warren Theatre. Performances will be on Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m.; and on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. Directed by Kelly Russell, Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of the Department of Theatre and Dance, the familiar childhood story is re-enacted by University theatre students in what promises as an unforgettable show.

Turtle Releases

From about July 30-August 10: Hatchlings from 17 nests will be released and public releases will likely be held on about half of these mornings. From about August 11 to the end of August: Hatchlings from 5 Kemp’s ridley nests will be released. Because so few nests will hatch and hatching will be spread through those three weeks, it will be much more difficult to hold public releases for these nests and thus there is a much lower likelihood of public releases then.. Nests found this year: Sea turtle nests confirmed on the Texas coast so far this year include: - 118 Kemp’s ridley nests, including 72 at Padre Island National Seashore, and 10 on North Padre Island north of the National Seashore. - 2 loggerhead nests on North Padre Island, including one found at Padre Island National Seashore. - 0 green turtle nests. - These are lower totals than the last few years. The nesting season may be over for Kemp’s ridley, but could continue through midSeptember for loggerhead and green turtles.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $6.50 for children 12 and under, and $5 for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi students with a valid SandDollar$ ID at the door. Group rates are also available. For information or to purchase tickets, go to http://cla.tamucc.edu/theatre/productions/2014/ Pinocchio.html. All proceeds will benefit the University Theatre Student Scholarship Fund.

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By Chelsea Craig, Executive Director, Beautify Corpus Christi

So Prevention didn’t work. Now what? I like to think of pest control as a continuum of interventions. When prevention was not enough, I move to the least detrimental option and continue progressing until I find the solution that reduced the destruction closer to my comfort level. Unfortunately, eliminating all pests is rather unlikely, and can have negative effects on not only the environment but your crops as well. When you first notice a new neighbor has moved into your garden, assess his intention. If you identify the creature, you will be better able to gather information about him. You will know if he will cause any harm and to what extent it might go, as well as, intervention strategies designed to control his species specifically. Targeted control is a great way to cause the least damage to your garden’s ecosystem while protecting your crop. Knowing who you are dealing with will also empower you to make the best plan of attack when looking at your choices of interventions. Below is a list of alternative/ organic pest control options to add to your arsenal. Barrier Methods prevent the pest from getting to the plant. A floating row cover is a good option for reducing your plants exposure to the pest. This translucent, white, porous polyester fabric lets in up to 80 percent of the available light while keeping the pest out. The material comes in both light and heavyweight varieties. Be sure to use the lightweight fabric throughout the summer to prevent trapping the plant in too much heat. The material is sold by the yard, generally in rolls 4 to 8 feet wide. You cut it to the length you need, then drape it over metal hoops, attach it to wooden supporting frames, wrap it around wire tomato cages, or simply lay it directly on your crops like a blanket. It is important to secure the edges of the row cover with soil, U-shaped pins, boards, bricks, or rocks. Sticky Traps can also be used to deter pests when placed around your plants. You can buy packaged sticky traps or make them yourself. To make your own, use any rigid material of the right color for your insect. Cut the material to the needed size (4 X 6 inches is standard) and cover with plastic wrap. Coat the plastic wrap with a sticky substance, such as Tangle-Trap. Once the plastic is covered with insects, remove and replace. The color of your rigid material will determine the traps success for each insect. For instance, yellow traps attract whiteflies, fruit flies, male winged scales, leafhoppers, fungus gnats, midges, male winged mealybugs and leafminers, thrips, psyllids, and winged aphids. White traps lure whiteflies, plant bugs, cucumber beetles, and flea beetles. Insecticidal soaps and oils are an effective method of eliminating pests currently present on your plants. Insecticidal soaps contain fatty acids that dissolve insects’ skin. These sprays are only effective if insect comes into contact while the spray is still liquid. Once the soap dries, it will no longer effect the pest.

Application can be delicate as you only want to spray the detrimental insect. Oil sprays suffocate the insect when sprayed directly. Horticulture or neem oil is more effective than insecticidal soaps on insects with hard exoskeletons. As with the soap, you should use caution to insure you are spraying only the harmful insects and not interfering with beneficial insects, as well. Both sprays should only be applied early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid direct sun exposure. The sprays increase the plants likelihood of burning in the sun, making it more vulnerable to pests.

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Biological Controls use pests’ natural enemies against them. Three categories of biological controls exist: predators and their larvae eat pests, parasitoids are immature insects that invade a pest and destroy it, and pathogens infect pests. The first category is commonly referred to as beneficial insects, such as lady beetles. An example of the second category is the braconid wasp. The wasp lays its larvae on the back of a caterpillar. As the wasp grows, it consumes the caterpillar and ultimately kills it. This method should be used with caution, as introducing a new insect can cause problems for the environment. Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is a widely used bacteria belonging to the third category of biological control. There are many kinds of Bt and each is specific to an insect or insect group. When an insect eats a plant sprayed with Bt, it becomes infected and eventually dies. All biological controls should be used sparingly, as once they are introduced, they are difficult to remove.

A good rule of thumb (a green thumb) is less is more. Start with the least invasive and progress as necessary. Be on the lookout for more pest control tips from Beautify Corpus Christi Association in the next several weeks. Join in the effort by becoming a member and/or volunteer today! Visit BeautifyCorpusChristi. org or call Chelsea Craig, Executive Director at 361.946.3996 for more information.

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Rock the Border Benefit Concert…

Listen up! This is important… A small contingency from my church in Port A, Trinity-By-the-Sea Episcopal, made a trek to McAllen recently. They wanted to get a first hand look at the border crossing and see what help they might be to families seeking asylum. This group consisted of Father James Derkits, Burt Moorhouse and Beverly Bolner. What they saw and reported was disturbing. In their efforts to escape dangerous environments created by gangs and drug cartels, these Central American families (predominately Honduran) have traveled in a variety of ways, including riding on top of trains and walking for 1500 miles, with little more than the clothes on their backs. That’s like walking from Corpus to Detroit. The families cross the border and turn themselves in to the nearest border patrol agent. At age 14, orphans in Central America are no longer considered minors and are put out of the orphanages with few worthwhile options. Unaccompanied minors at the border are sent in one direction for processing; families in another. To even reach this point they must have a sponsoring family who will provide a bus ticket to their destination city, where they are given a date to appear in court to plead their case. Then they are dropped off at the bus station, sometimes having to wait many hours or overnight to catch their bus. McAllen is burdened with this barrage of poor, starving Central American families, including mothers with nursing babies. Until the churches in McAllen began to help, these people were simply wandering the streets.

I know there is political debate about whether these immigrants should be allowed in our country or not… but that’s not what I’m talking about here. All I know is these fellow human beings are in dire straits and our neighboring cities sure need our help. The efforts in Port A are being organized now and if you want to help, email me (ronnienarmour@gmail.com) or Father James (jderkits@gmail.com) and we’ll put you in touch with the right people. I have volunteered to organize a benefit concert, silent auction and bar-b-q on September 14th with the help of Preecher Williams, Carol Elliott, Lee Harrison and Mark Admire, we will Rock the Border. Right now I’m looking for bands and artists and a sound system for the concert. We have a location and stage. If you have a business in Port A, please donate something for our silent auction. Stay tuned…more will be revealed!

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The Dirty River Boys (El Paso, Tx) also played the Back Porch last weekend. To say the place was packed is a severe understatement! I was impressed that so many people actually knew who the Dirty River Boys are. They’ve only been on the circuit a couple of years but have obviously turned some heads. They are a four piece acoustic ensemble with stand-up bass, acoustic guitars, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and hand drums. Sounds kind of basic and laid back, huh? Nope… these guys have no stun setting. They’re set on kill every song. Their percussionist, Travis Stearns, works a cajon like nobody I’ve ever seen. He’s definitely their driving wheel. There were a couple of points in the show where they all change instruments like a Chinese fire drill. And did I mention their four part harmonies? This is one impressive group.

Port Aransan, Beverly Bolner aids a Honduran mother and her baby in McAllen. The good people at St. Johns Episcopal and Sacred Heart Catholic and other local churches in McAllen have organized first response humanitarian aid for these refugees…and brother are they overwhelmed. Father James will be writing an article shortly about the specific conditions but trust me, they need our help. James has reached out to the members of his church and volunteers are planning trips to the border as we speak. When the refugees arrive they are dirty, malnourished, exhausted and most don’t have shoes or hygiene products or even a change of clothes. Because these people are small, only small to medium size clothes fit. Most women wear size 4, 5 & 6 shoes; men wear 7 & 8. McAllen is receiving boxes of donated clothing, food, etc., from all over the country…but it must first be sorted…and because of the size issue, many clothing items aren’t usable. What churches on the front line need most right now is: MONEY to purchase specific supplies; and volunteers to help meet these people, help them clean up, give them a meal, dispose of their tattered clothing, help

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The Independent Thieves will play Shorty’s on Friday Lambert, who became an instant fan.” Lambert assisted in getting Hood signed to her publishing company which led to a nationwide, three year tour with Leon Russell. He has five studio recordings and three videos to his credit. His songs have been recorded by Jason Eady, Cory Morrow, Wade Bowen, Josh Grider, Whiskey Meyers, Stoney LaRue, Josh Abbott, Brian Keane and Lee Ann Womack, among others. Coming this weekend…

Adam Hood will play the Black Marlin on Saturday Singer-songwriter, Adam Hood (Opelika, Alabama) will play the Black Marlin Bar and Grill in the La Palmilla Golf Club and Resort in Port Aransas. Hood describes his music as country, blues, soul and Americana and lists influences by John Hiatt, Ian Moore, Steve Earle, Chris Whitley, Jack Ingram, The Rolling Stones, Gram Parsons, Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams, Clint Black, Doyle Bramhall II, Stevie Ray, Rodney Crowell, Willie Nelson, Bob Schneider, Patty Griffin, Merle Haggard, Delbert McClinton, The Allman Brothers Band and The Drive-by Truckers. According to his website, “It was Hood’s hard work on the road throughout

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Watch for shows this Thursday by Bubba Westly (Shorty’s) and The Deadbeats (Back Porch). On Friday The Independent Thieves will play Shorty’s, Ruben Limas and the Rolling Jays will play Giggity’s, and Scarecrow People will play the Back Porch. On Saturday, Shelley King (Austin, TX) will play a solo show at Shorty’s, Melissa Brooke will play a song swap with some Ft. Worth artists and Larry Joe Taylor will play the Porch. The following weekend watch for shows by Miss Neesie and the Earfood Orchestra and the Tejas Brothers. Be safe out there!

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