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October 24, 2013

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Monarch Madness

By Brent Rourk

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Seashore Middle Academy Explores Fennessey Ranch

By Riley P. Dog Something is going on but I don’t know what.

My humans have been measuring around my middle and I don’t like it.

Exploring Fennessey Ranch, Matthew Pate and the rest of the 7th grade class at Seashore Middle Academy (SMA) searched for Monarch Butterflies while learning about conservation and migratory species last week. Even though the Monarchs were extremely elusive during the day, students from several schools nevertheless enjoyed learning in nature’s classroom.

Every year Fennessey Ranch sponsors Monarch Day, inviting students from several schools to learn more about that migratory butterfly and its patterns.

Additionally, students learn about the conservation of Monarch Butterflies and generally about conservation and migratory species.

Matthew Pate and other students search for the Monarch Butterfly

SMA science teacher Katie Sykes has taken 7th grade students to Fennessey Ranch for several years, capitalizing on the learning benefits during Monarch Day. Ms. Sikes personally knew the managers of Fennessey Ranch and began taking students years ago. SMA impeccable student behavior and participation prompts yearly invitations from Fennessey Ranch.

Ms. Sikes explains, “I take our students to Fennessey Ranch every year so that they can gain a greater appreciation for the outdoors, experience a different perspective of our South Texas Ecosystem, and learn about the conservation issues that are important to the people of South Texas.”

“Going to the Fennessey Ranch allows students to make connections to what we have learned in the classroom to the real world. Being out of the classroom turns video game focused students into naturalist explorers,” Ms. Sikes continues.

Fennessey Ranch personnel and a few of their local partners (University of Texas Marine Science Institute, Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Coastal Bend Wildlife Photo Contest) provide students with

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more than just a field trip. Monarch Madness includes hands on learning, conservation, field experiences, and learning science all rolled into one big day. Monarch Madness also includes cross curricular learning including social studies, math, art, and science.

Ms. Sikes appreciates seeing how SMA students demonstrate learning through field sketchings.

“I was amazed at the artistic ability of several students that I had not seen previously”, offers Ms. Sikes. “Now that I know they can draw, the results section of their lab reports are expected to be of much higher quality,” says Sikes with a wink in her eye.

After the SMA students returned to the building this year they spoke about the trip and how fun it was, even without many flitting Monarch Butterflies. Unquestionably, expanding the classroom beyond the walls of the school building into nature’s laboratory helps the students better understand and apply what they learn in the classroom. Once again, they have discovered that migration and conservation do not happen in a textbook, SMART board, or white board, but out in the real world. It is this type of experience that both appeals to middle school students and has more positive and productive impact on their learning. They take this type of learning with them long after middle school.

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For some reason as soon as the air turns cool about this time every year my humans strap something to my back and take me to a party over at Dr. Kristi’s. Stoopid Humans! I like the parties there pretty good because all the dogs get to go and it’s a chance to do enough tailpiping to last us all year.

Usually we have to do our tailpiping with just one dog at a time and it takes a long time to get a scent from every tailpipe on the island that way. But at the Dog Days party we can tailpipe everybody all at once. It’s olfactory overload!

But Dr. Kristi always makes her dogs do lots of tricks and then the rest of us have to put up with a couple weeks of being “trained” by our humans to do some tricks. You know unnecessary stuff like sit and stay that we’re never really gonna do anyway. We’re Island dogs. We got a beach for running. Who wants to sit and stay!? But if we do it a couple of times we get some treats but after a while they expect us to do it for nothing.

Stoopid Humans!

Why can’t running around wherever we want and digging holes under the fence be a trick?

That’s not easy you know. I don’t know why.

I’m a dog.

A couple of years ago before Dr. Kristi put me on my diet food and I lost a bunch of dog pounds – 18 in humans pounds and I’m not sure how many that is in dog pounds – my back was kind of flat like a table so my humans put some plates on there with little dog treats that looked and smelled like little steaks. They glued ‘em to some plates so I could smell ‘em but I couldn’t turn around enough to get at ‘em and every time I laid down on the ground the weenie dogs would run over and eat ‘em right off my back glue and all. It was embarrassing. Have you Expires 12/31/13 Expires 12/31/13 Expires 12/31/13 ever had a weenie dog eat a steak off your back?

Expires 12/31/13 I bet you haven’t. All the other dogs will laugh at you. Humans don’t glue steaks to their backs they eat ‘em. The glue didn’t seem to bother those weenie dogs anymore than it does second graders when they eat glue. I don’t know why. It seems like it would glue something shut.

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Then last year while I was still my favorite size they made me some kind of a ship with some

airplanes on my back. The weenie dogs didn’t eat those but there were some lights on there that confused me.

There’s just something about the first cold weather that makes humans want to strap things to my back. I don’t know why. I’m just a dog.

Stoopid humans!

Why don’t they ever strap anything on the cat’s back!?

Now that would be funny watching them try that! Cats won’t let humans do that.

That’s why they never get any treats. Stoopid cats!

So now the weather got cool and my humans are measuring me around my middle again. There’s not much middle left.

I don’t like the looks of this but, hey, it beats scrounging around on spoil islands for my next meal like a coyote. Those guys got it tough.

They don’t get anything strapped to their backs but they don’t get any treats either and they don’t get to go to tailpipe parties. I’d like to see a weenie dog eat a steak off a coyote’s back. Oh man! Or even a cat’s back. Stoopid cats!

Sometimes humans are really stoopid. Last weekend they had a race down the beach. One of my humans ran and it took her a long time.

She had to go through the water and over some high up stuff. She got tired. But not me boy. I pulled a Rosie Ruiz. I just waited by the seawall until my human came along with some other humans and I joined in and ran the last little bit to the finish line and the humans there thought I ran the whole thing and gave me a medal! Ha! Stoopid humans!

And my medal was way bigger than the ones Dick Dastardly gave Muttley in the cartoons.

Muttley had to fly in an airplane to get his dinky medals and when he did something bad Dick Dastardly would take his medals back. "Rashin' fashin' Rick Rastardly!" But I got a big medal that’s hanging up in my office and nobody’s going to get it. That sure was fun.

So look for me at Dr. Kristi’s with something my humans are going to strap to my back. I like the cool weather pretty good but somehow when it gets here I always end up with something strapped to my back. I don’t know why. I’m a dog.

Stoopid humans!

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Robinson 1B

By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon Several weeks ago on the radio show (Dennis was my object of anger,” wrote and Andy’s Q & A Session) I was asked by a Stevens in his memoir entitled, caller if it were true that Chuck Conners, the The Other Side of the Jackie TV star of the Western entitled “The Rifleman,” Robinson Story. Rickey had failed to keep his was the player who lost the first base job promise. “Jackie went on to have a fine career, to Jackie Robinson. In 1947, Robinson, a and I give him all the credit in the world, but second baseman, had been promoted from the at that particular time, Jackie Robinson could Dodgers Triple-A Minor League club known not have taken my job under normal conditions. as the Montreal Royals to Brooklyn, therefore I had more power, was a better fielder, and made better and more becoming the first consistent contact than African-American to he did.” cross the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

Basketball My answer was, “Yes” connection Chuck Conners had played professional Ed Stevens passed baseball and “Yes” he away on July 22, 2012. did play first base, but I He was 87 years old and seem to remember that had played six seasons of Conners had played Major League baseball. mostly in the Pacific He had collected and Coast League (PCL) kept many articles of with the Hollywood memorabilia from his Stars and the Los career.

Among his Angeles Angels, the keepsakes were a photo farm club of the Chicago of him and Jackie taken Cubs, and not with the in 1947 and a copy Brooklyn Dodgers. I of the box score from went on the say, “He Robinson’s first Dodger may have played for the game at first base.

Dodgers for a short time, The Rifleman Robinson was listed as but I was not sure.” So, “1B” and Stevens was the answer to the caller’s listed near the bottom as question was “No” in my opinion, but I could a pinch-hitter. not offer who Robinson replaced.

Howard Henry “Howie” Schultz was also Story Time with Uncle Andy moved to make room for Jackie Robinson.

The issue of where Jackie was to play was a Schultz, who stood 6’ 6” tall was sold to the real head-scratcher, because Brooklyn already Philadelphia Phillies and later traded to the had a fine established second baseman by the Cincinnati Reds. Eventually Howie joined the name of Eddie Stanky. The fact that Jackie NBA team known as the Minneapolis Lakers. started the season at first base, brought on the The Lakers won the 1951-52 and the 1952question from our caller. The name of the first 53 NBA Championships. There were four baseman from the previous year (1946) had not NBA Hall-of-Fame players on those teams.

They were: George Mikan, Jim Pollard, Vern been revealed in the movie “42.”

Mikkelsen and Slater Martin. Howie Schultz So, I dug in a little deeper. As in most cases in died on October 30, 2009. He was also 87 years life, we rarely know the entire story. Time has a old and had played six seasons of Major League way of erasing the beginnings or the endings of baseball, while hitting .241. great tales. The storytellers leave out the parts Riffleman missed the mark in the Bigs they feel are not as important as they pass the stories along to others. That’s where guys like As for Chuck, his nickname was given to him me come in. Since all of us read and devour by his friends; Conners claimed his friends information differently, we each get something constantly hollered “chuck it to me,” while he from the story that becomes important to us. was playing first base. Conners’ was born in Therefore, I feel it’s important to tell the entire Brooklyn, New York, and loved the Dodgers. story in context. The complete story has a way He did sign a contract with the team in 1940, of touching more people. The abbreviated story but spent most of his time in the Minors. In can still be great, but it often feels incomplete. 1949, after Robinson had been playing for the “Story Time with Uncle Andy” was created just Dodgers for two years, Chuck Conners got one for that reason. at-bat in one Dodger game. He grounded into a double play and ended the inning and his career Moving parts with the Brooklyn Dodgers. He was sent back to As my youngest grandson, Nathan would say, the Minors and was later traded to the Chicago “Anyway.” The answer is twofold. Ed Stevens, Cubs. In 1951, Conners played 66 games at first a left-handed batter and “Howie” Schultz, a base for the Cubbies, but the results were not right-handed batter, had both taken their turn good enough to keep him in the Big Leagues. at first base for the 1946 Dodgers. Stevens, He was sent to the Cubs’ Minor League team who grew up in Galveston, Texas, and made his in California known as the Los Angeles Angels. home in Houston, had batted .252, hit ten home There, he also played with the Hollywood runs, driven in 60 runs, and came to Spring Stars. I had indeed remembered seeing Chuck Training expecting to be an integral part of the Conners in a Hollywood Stars uniform. Conners Dodgers’ line-up. Stevens had been the better claimed that one of the best things that ever first baseman of the two. When Jackie Robinson happen to him professionally was to be sent to arrived, Stevens met with Branch Rickey, the the Cubs Minor League franchise; for it was in Brooklyn Dodgers General Manager, and was California, in Hollywood, where he discovered told he was being sent down to the Dodgers’ acting. His character, Lucas McCain, in “The farm team in Montreal. Rickey also promised Rifleman” would make him famous and rich Stevens that if he had a good year in Montreal beyond his dreams. in 1947, he would return to the Dodgers the next Footnotes to history season, as Rickey’s plans were to trade Stanky, move Robinson to second, and give first base Interestingly, Rickey actually did trade Stanky back to Stevens. in 1948 and Robinson was moved from first to second base, just like he had told Stevens. The A promise broken rub occurred when Gil Hodges was awarded Ed Stevens did his part as he hit 27 home first base. runs and drove in 108 runs for the Montreal Ed Stevens is just one of many players who Royals. Rickey, on the other hand, reneged on became a footnote in baseball history, but when his promise and sold Stevens to the Pittsburgh Pirates in November of 1947. Ed Stevens never the story is told in full, his name and his place forgave Branch Rickey. Edward Lee “Big Ed” in the game will live on. As our friend Paul Stevens was born on January 12, 1925. After a Harvey would say. “And now you know the short stint with the Pirates, where he replaced the rest of the story. Good Day.” Andy Purvis is retired Hank Greenberg, he became a longtime a local author. His books “In the Company of professional baseball scout. When Stevens Greatness” and “Remembered Greatness” are returned home after the 1947 season, he said, on the shelves at the local Barnes and Noble, “I became known around my hometown as the at Beamer’s Sports Grill 5922 S Staples, and white boy who let the black man take his job.” online at many different sites including Amazon, Stevens always claimed he never had any ill bn.com, booksamillion, Google Books, etc. They will toward Jackie Robinson. “Branch Rickey are also available in e-reader format. Contact him at www.purvisbooks.com, or andy.purvis@grandecom. net.

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High School Football Game Officials Arrested During Game in Louisiana

By Dotson Lewis, Special to the Island Moon dlewis1@stx.rr.com It’s common to see players, coaches and even fans thrown out of sports games, but very rarely do the ones making the calls get tossed.

Covington police officers escort a referee off the field at St. Paul’s School

what is a unique situation, at the very least.

There have been multiple cases in past 12 months where adults have been arrested or questioned for attacking or verbally abusing high school and youth sports referees. In a unique turn of the table, two referees in Louisiana were arrested on Friday after they allegedly threatened a police officer who was stationed on the field.

The Covington Police Department expressed new support Tuesday for the actions of one of its officers in a Friday night incident that led to the arrest of two football officials during a high school game.

“We have video substantiating the officer and we have witnesses substantiating the officer,” said Jack West, Covington’s interim police chief.

That’s exactly what happened at a high school football game in Covington, La. Two referees were arrested mid-game after arguing with a police officer who was trying to control the crowd noise. Christopher Gambino and James Radcliffe were each charged with one count of public intimidation for their involvement with the officer during the third quarter of the game

“They were arrested on a criminal charge, and we hope to go to trial. We have video and witnesses that we think can get a conviction without a problem.”

The statement was the strongest made by the department since Friday night, when James Radcliffe and Chris Gambino were arrested in alleged “public intimidation of an officer.”

The arrests happened during the third quarter of the game between St. Paul’s and Mandeville.

The incident began when Gambino, the head linesman, requested help from a police officer to maintain crowd control on the visitors’ sideline.

After they got into a dispute, Gambino summoned Radcliffe, the referee.

“One of the officials got confrontational with our officer and told the officer he was going to eject him from the game,” West said. “He inferred that he would do it physically.”

Friday night.

Football Officials Christopher Gambino & James Radcliffe Covington Police Photos The incident began when the chain crew got into a verbal confrontation with fans on the sideline. The members of the chain crew were volunteers, and were supporters of one school playing in the game, and the fans were supporters of the other school playing. The two sides began arguing, the chain crew asked the game officials to make the fans move and the referees got into it with the fans.

That’s when police stepped in, according to witnesses.

Covington police told game officials they would handle crowd control, and the game officials should return to managing the game.

Apparently, the game officials didn’t take to kindly to that idea, because one of them tried to throw an officer out of the game.

The entire brouhaha ended when two of the officials were taken away in a Covington Police squad car, and the game resumed after the 25-minute delay.

As reported by WWLTV, the New Orleans Times-Picayune and the Associated Press, among other outlets, two referees who were working the St. Paul’s School (Covington, La.) against Mandeville High (Mandeville, La.) football game were arrested on intimidation charges related to threats they allegedly made against a Covington police officer during the course of the game. The officer in question then reported the threat and shortly thereafter, both officials were escorted off the field by a group of three other police officers.

The delay occurred in the middle of the third quarter of what eventually became a 20-3 St. Paul’s victory. The unexpected departure of the referees forced the game into a 20-minute delay, during which the Times-Picayune reported that the Covington police department spoke at length with both coaching staffs.

It was reported the issue actually began as a disagreement between referees and members of the St. Paul’s chain gang, which was responsible for down and distance marking in the game.

The referees reportedly engaged in a vocal disagreement with members of the chain gang, which then spilled over into an argument with a designated police officer about crowd control.

“I wouldn’t be surprised that when we show the defense attorney the video we have, it gets a plea and not actually go to court. We have our stuff in a row with witnesses. I don’t want to say it’s as high as 25, but it’s something like that. They all substantiate the police officer’s statement.”

West wouldn’t give the name of the officer who made the arrests, but documents show it was Stephen Short.

Meanwhile, the National Association of Sports Officials and the Greater New Orleans Football Officials Association released statements supporting the game officials.

“This officiating crew did exactly what it was expected to do in addressing the sideline area,” NASO said. The officials acted appropriately when they felt a problem was brewing as a result of unknown individuals being in the sideline area near the goal line. They sought out assistance from game security in addressing the matter before it became a bigger problem.

They did not get that assistance. ... We cannot understand why this request to the officer was not honored.”

The president of the Louisiana High School Officials Association said Monday the police officer exceeded his authority when he arrested the men. “My hope is that the Covington Police Department recognizes that this police officer exceeded his authority and responsibility and intervened in a matter beyond his authority,’’ said Brian Greenwood, president of the association.

Covington Mayor Mike Cooper said he has reached out to the Louisiana High School Athletic Association, St. Paul’s and the officials association and hopes to meet with members of all three Wednesday.

Timothy Lentz, who was confirmed by the City Council as Covington’s next police chief Tuesday night and will take over his duties Wednesday, said he doesn’t have enough information yet to comment.

“I am going to suspend judgment until I review all of the facts,” Lentz said. “I haven’t seen one piece of paper or one piece of evidence yet.”

Kevin Boitmann, assignment secretary for the Greater New Orleans Football Officials Association, said Radcliffe and Gambino are both eligible to officiate games this weekend.

“They are not under any type of suspension or any other type of discipline,” Boitmann said.

The arresting officer is still working as well.

Few details about the precise nature of the incident that prompted the in-game arrests have come to light, awaiting further police announcements scheduled to come on Monday.

Nonetheless, Covington police insisted that more than 10 people on the St. Paul’s sideline witnessed the incidents in question.

“We started an internal investigation on it,” West said. “But when all of your witnesses back up the police officer, what can we do? … They can put all the statements out they want. We are ready for court.”

Both referees have since been released on bail, and there is no current information on when they could be brought before the court again. In the meantime, fans both in attendance and from afar will anxiously await more information on

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On November 9th the PI Dog Group will have coffee and cookies at Douden Park at 9 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Deb Abigt who is an AKC judge of Freestyle – aka Dancing with Dogs. She will give a demonstration and talk to us about how she trains her dogs. To see what she will be demonstrating search your computer for “dancing with dogs or heeling to music.” It’s fun!

Don’t forget Dog Gone Days this Saturday, October 26 at the Animal Hospital of Padre Island from 5-9 p.m. PIDOG will have a table at the event. Stop by and say hello.

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Police Blotter

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If you are a member of a club and want to get the word out about your events and/or projects send them along and we will get them in.

PIDOG. PI Dog Group (PIDOG). A group of Islanders is working on setting up a dog park for our 4-legged friends and in the process have started a dog group so dog owners can find more opportunities to play with their pups. If you’re interested in joining the dog group you can call Bev Hoffman at 9497551 or sign up on the website. Speaking of the website, you can learn more about the park as well - just head over to: www.

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Teen Curfew Violation

Police Warn of Unusual Solicitor

Tuesday, October 22, 1:24 a.m. Matlock Street at Weaver Street (Flour Bluff)

Thursday, October 17, , 2:07 p.m. 1000 Burkshire Drive The Corpus Christi Police would like to make the public aware of an event that happened in the area near Airline and Gollihar so they may make informed decisions. A 47-year-old woman reported to the Corpus Christi Police that a man attempted to gain entry into her home on Thursday afternoon. The 47-yearold woman said she confronted the man who said he was an employee for AEP. The man then left the home. There was no damage or injury in this event.

Curfew Violation (City Ordinance CC33-40) Class C Misdemeanor A Corpus Christi Police Officer conducted a pedestrian stop of three people on the 2000 block of Matlock Street at 1:24am Tuesday morning. The Officer issued a 15-year-old girl a citation for curfew violation. The two men with the 15-year-old girl ages 18 and 20 were issued citations for inducing curfew.

The two men were released at the scene and the Officer took the 15-year-old girl to release to her 20-year-old guardian.

A Corpus Christi Police Officer contacted the man in the neighborhood and was told by the man he was a sales representative from Reliant Energy. There was no evidence to merit an arrest, so the man was identified and released.

Representatives from AEP and Reliant were contacted and claimed the man was neither an employee nor a representative of the company.

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The man was described as a 39-year-old black male that is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 170 pounds, black hair and brown eyes, and wore a black jersey and blue jeans.

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The public should be aware to identify unknown persons who knock at your door before opening the door. Any door to door sales persons must have a city solicitation permit before they attempt sales. It’s a good idea to call the company for which the person is employed to check the validity of the visit before unlocking the door for an unknown person. The public should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600 immediately if they see any unusual person or activity. Visit the Police website to obtain more information about crime prevention at http://www. ccpolice.com/government/ccpd/obtain-information/index.

Corpus Christi, Texas 78405 This presentation will cover several topics including information on the Corpus Christi Police Academy, women working in law enforcement, minimum standards, pay / benefits, and how to get started in a law enforcement career with the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Current female Officers from CCPD will be available for Q&A, videos will be available to view and applications will be taken on site.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about any crime should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Contact Persons: President – Linda A Walsh lawalshva@yahoo. com 361-445-7999. Secondary Contact Person: Member – Brent Hess, bhess0604@gmail.com. 361-774-0089.

At the end of the seminar, the entrance physical fitness test will be offered to those who would like to participate and tips on how to improve in physical fitness.

Meetings: Open to the public, meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month.

The CCPD will offer refreshments and child care will be provided.

Parrot Heads of Port Aransas – A not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to assist in community and environmental concerns and provide a variety of social activities for people who wish to volunteer. Founded in 2009 the club Their motto is “Partying With a Purpose.”

For more information and to RSVP please call: 800-743-2620 OR 361-826-4071.

To join go to portaransasparrotheads.com or call Donnie Simpson 210 367-2674.

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13500 block SPID 4:08 p.m. Oct. 15 Theft $50-5500

Sunday, October 20, 4:20 p.m. 7122 Highway 361 ( near Fire Station #16)

14300 block SPID 7 p.m. Oct. 17 Burglary of habitation

Port Aransas Community Theatre. The next production is set for January with “Sex, Please, We Are Sixty… The cast is in place and PACT is now looking for stage managers. That’s the person who makes sure all the props are on stage when the curtain goes up before each act. Call 361 749-6036 or email at pactdarlene@yahoo.com. The production hits the stage on January 2.

15200 block SPID 2:15 p.m. Oct. 21 Burglary of vehicle

Burglary of a Building (Penal Code Section 30.02) State Jail Felony

13800 block Jolly Roger 12:30 a.m. Oct. 20 Burglary of vehicle

A 36-year-old man reported to the Corpus Christi Police that an unknown person broke the metal grate the covered a window in order to force entry into a building over the weekend and then took tools and metal from inside the building without permission.

15200 block Isla Pinta 4 a.m. Oct. 20 Assault with bodily injury

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Fall Festival at Island Presbyterian Church Sunday, October, 27

Motto: “Bloom Where You Are Planted” For membership, call Sheila at 949-2072 or email srlipstreu72@ aol.com. Or President Cheryl Henry henry9090@aol.com 361215-4622.

Padre Island Yacht Club - A members only Club, however we invite all Island residents to visit us. The PIYC is about boating, friendship and enjoying living on Padre Island. We collect more toys than any other organization in the area for the US Marines “Toys for Tots” program with La Posada events, including the Lighted Boat Parades. To schedule a visit or find out more information please contact Susie Paramore, Rear Commodore & Membership Director @ 361-290-6696.

POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. The Association’s primary responsibility is to maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect the annual fees and provide information and assistance to property owners. .. Membership in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring record legal title to any property within Padre Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, padreisles@pipoa.net ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate with the University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation of most species of wildlife in the area with an emphasis on marine animals. They care for abut 1300 animals each year, including about 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of birds. If you find an animal in peril they can help Tony Amos is the Director. 750 Channel View Dr. Port Aransas.

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Island Strategic Action Committee. A 14-member committee which meets (usually) the at 5:30 on the first Tuesday of each month at the Padre Isles Country Club (subject to change due to construction). The committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City Council on matters pertaining to The Island.

Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island ladies got together under a Palapa and founded the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only rule is that there are no rules! We are all about fun and friendship.

We meet once a month for lunch and various fun outings from cupcake making to CPR.

The annual Fall Festival / Mission Fair / Chili Cook-Off at Island Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Gypsy and Fortuna Bay, will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2013, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Everyone is invited!!!

KIDS, wear your Halloween costumes, bring your parents, and get ready for GAMES, HOT DOGS, TREATS, and PRIZES!

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By Maybeth Christiansen We continue to receive complaints as well as observe boaters in our canals going way too fast!

The canals all have a 5 mile per hour speed limit which usually equates to NO WAKE! One of our Island residents brought me some good information which I’m sharing in this article in the hopes that it might be educational and folks who don’t know what NO WAKE means in terms of the damage the wake causes, will now understand it and will observe the signs!

The definition of “NO WAKE” is: no white water either from the bow or stern. It also means: only enough speed to maintain steering control and that there is no visible three dimensional “V” behind the boat.

Our entire canal system is a NO WAKE ZONE until you are out in the Laguna Madre. That means the area by the spoil islands as well as the Wastewater plant are all NO WAKE areas.

Every wake sends multiple waves, usually at least three, against the bulkheads which then bounce the waves back outwards. Thus, one boat wake is responsible for approximately six waves hitting everyone’s decking..three on the way in to the bulkhead and three on the way back out. This soaks the boards and nails of the decks with saltwater which drastically reduces

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By Brent Rourk Racing through 2013, the holiday season is close upon as we get closer to island Halloween parties and, of course, Thanksgiving. Those lead us right into Christmas, giving us many reasons to celebrate, enjoy our family, travel, and give of ourselves to others.

One of the most incredible collective ‘giving’ efforts on the island, Toys for Tots, comes with the annual La Posada Boat Parade, collectively run by the Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) and countless volunteers. Once again the PIYC will organize the La Posada Boat Parade, the 39th, on December 13th and 14th. There will be another amazing La Posada kick-off party on December 3rd at Scuttlebutt’ on the island.

Along the canals there will be dozens of private La Posada parties.

Last year with the generous help of many local businesses and individuals, the PIYC collected over 4200 toys and over $8000 for Toys for Tots. All of the toys and monetary proceeds went directly to Toys for Tots. They are hoping that this will be a banner year so please consider purchasing toys to donate to Toys for Tots as you go about your Christmas shopping.

Toys will be picked up by United Stated Marines during the La Posada boat parades.

Additionally, toys can be dropped off at a number of local businesses – look for the drop off box and sign. Toys can be dropped off at the La Posada kick-off party at Scuttlebutts.

The PIYC is also encouraging businesses to contribute to the raffles at the Kick-off party.

Get your decorated boats ready, pick up some toys and get ready for another terrific La Posada. Stay tuned for additional articles and websites that will offer you more information about La Posada.

the life of the deck. Replacing a lower deck can cost $10,000 upwards. Those who live on the main canals often have 30-50 boats going by their decks and docks every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Unfortunately, well over half of those boats are throwing a wake. Either they don’t know of the damage they are doing to the decks of their neighbors or they just don’t care!

Each wave that hits the bulkhead splashes up and hits the underside of the bulkhead cap, eroding the cap, and eventually rusting out the rebar in the concrete cap and causing chunks of concrete to fall off the cap onto the decks or into the water. Replacing and repairing the bulkhead cap costs approximately $50 per linear foot. Those boaters who throw wakes cause the PIPOA to spend about $475,000 this year repairing the damaged bulkhead caps. We could be spending some of that money to do other projects on the Island such as beautifying or maintaining more of our medians and cul de sac ends. It would be a much better way for folks to see those types of improvements.

Maintaining our bulkheads is the highest line item in our budget. Homeowners want their bulkheads not to have rebar exposed or chunks of concrete missing. The next time you take your boat out --- remember don’t be the boater causing the damage!

November 2

First Ever Adopt-ABeach and Treasure Hunt Set for Malaquite Beach

One person’s trash really can be another’s treasure at an upcoming four-wheel drive beach cleaning competition.

This first-of-its-kind, expedition-style cleanup/ treasure hunt is set from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at a remote section of Malaquite Beach on the Padre Island National Seashore. Check-in will be at the Malaquite Visitor’s Center, 20420 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi. Transportation will be provided to and from the visitor’s center.

“It’s Adopt-A-Beach with a twist,” said Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson.

Space is limited to eight teams of four members each, who will all compete for first place and a variety of prizes. Each team will ride together in a four-wheel drive truck, provided by AdoptA-Beach. Upon arrival, all competitors will be given further details including official rules, safety procedures, and – most importantly – what “treasure” to be on the lookout for.

The suggested donation for the event is $20 per person or $80 per four-member team. Lunch will be provided. Though participants do not have to bring their own vehicles, they must be 18 or older to enter. Reservations are required.

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Corpus Christ Harley Davidson has new and used motorcycles, clothing, rentals and motorcycles safety riding classes. They are located at 502 SPID. Call 854-3146 for more info.

Padre Station Shopping Center has some coupons available in their ad in this issue. The Donut Palace is open 7 days a week 4 am – 2 pm.

Lyco’s Nails 2 offers facials and waxing besides just manicures and pedicures. Two Sisters Vintage is a fun place to browse for unique home décor. Sweet Swirl has a self serve bar with a wide variety of toppings. Texas Mesquite BBQ offers carry out catering in addition to their breakfast, lunch and dinner dining.

The Fall Festival at Island Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, October 27th at 4 pm. There will be a chili cook-off with “celebrity judges” and for the kiddos there will be carnival games, prizes and moonwalk. There will be a bake sale, hot dogs and more. The church is located near Billish Park on Fortuna Bay.

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will be a costume contest with prizes.

Farah’s Watering Hole will have their Halloween party Thursday, October 31st.

The Monster Ball for the kids will be held at Seashore Learning Center 7 – 9 pm after the Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. There will be a DJ, dancing, games and food. Admission is $5.

The Boathouse Bar & Grill will have their Halloween party on October 31st with DJ Bobby Stump 9 pm – 1 am. They will be giving away a $100 bar tab for best costume. There will be drink specials all night.

The Back Porch in Port A will have their Halloween Doggie Costume and Pajama Party on Saturday, October 26th with Mike Milligan & the Altar Boys playing. On the 31st will be their adult costume party with Cruise Control entertaining.

Scuttlebutt’s Bar & Grill will not be opening a bar in the corner unit next to them as previously reported.

The Schlitterbahn main building, formerly the clubhouse, has had the upper floor expanded from the original design. The extra several hundred square feet will be available to clubs and organizations for their meetings. The restaurant and bar are currently closed during construction.

The work on the parking lot under the bridge has been delayed due to high tides and rain and will proceed once the water subsides.

Dick’s Sporting Goods is having their soft opening Wednesday, October 30th and their Grand Opening on the 1st. There is a $10 off coupon available on their website. They are located at the corner of Staples and McArdle.

American Airlines will replace the MD 80’s at Corpus Christi Airport with A319 Airbuses starting on November 21st. First Class Seating, Wi Fi , touch screens at every seat and I will be able to stand up straight in them.

Texas Mesquite BBQ located near Lyco’s Nails and Sweet Swirl is now serving breakfast.

Dog-Gone Margarita Festival at the Animal Hospital will have Junior Brown #1 House Rocker for their entertainment. First place for the dog and owner contest will fetch you $1000. This popular ever growing annual event will be held Saturday, October 26th 5 – 9 pm.

Mikel May’s on Bob Hall Pier is having their Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26th 8:30 pm – 2 am. Music will be provided by Sun Salutation and Jamfoot. There

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By Todd Hunter, District 32 The November constitutional amendment election is just around the corner. This year, the first Tuesday of November falls on November 5, 2013 (Election Day). Before you can vote on Election Day, it is important to make sure you have everything in place and to know what you will have the opportunity to vote on.

This year, you will have the opportunity to vote on nine constitutional amendments. Below is a brief analysis of proposed constitutional amendments 7, 8 and 9 as they are placed on the ballot with the use of information provided by the Texas Legislative Council*: 1. Amendment No. 7 (H.J.R. 87) - As worded on the ballot "The constitutional amendment authorizing a home-rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 12 months or less."

Amendment No. 7 proposes to authorize in a home-rule municipality, a means to provide in its charter a procedure to fill a vacancy of a term of office for a member of a governing municipal body is more than two years but less than four.

Currently the Texas Constitution prohibits the appointment of a person to fill a vacancy on the governing body of a municipality.

2. Amendment No. 8 (S.J.R. 54 and H.J.R. 147) - As worded on the ballot "The constitutional amendment repealing Section 7, Article IX, Texas Constitution, which relates to the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County." Amendment No. 8 proposes to repeal Section 7, Article IX, of the Texas Constitution, which permits the legislature to authorize the creation of a hospital district with the same boundaries as Hidalgo County. Additionally, this would limit the authorized property tax rate that its hospital district may impose to 10 cents per $100 of valuation on the taxable property

within that district. The repeal of this provision does not prevent Hidalgo County from creating a hospital district in or in an area within that county.

3. Amendment No. 9 (S.J.R. 42) - As worded on the ballot "The constitutional amendment relating to expanding the types of sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct" Amendment No. 9 proposes to authorize the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to issue certain types of private or public sanctions against a judge or justice in the State of Texas, following an investigation but without formal proceedings. In addition to that, the provision would allow the commission a number of processes to provide sanctions that are primarily punitive in nature, such as the removal or retirement of a judge or justice.

Also, this proposed amendment would expand the available sanctions for assessment by the commission following a formal proceeding by the commission to authorize and issue an order of public admonition, warning, reprimand, or requirement that the judge or justice obtain additional education or training in addition to the currently authorize punitive sanctions. This proposed amendment would apply to only a formal proceeding instituted by the commission on or after January 1, 2014. *The mission of the Texas Legislative Council is to provide professional, nonpartisan service and support to the Texas Legislature and legislative agencies.

If you would like to view the proposed constitutional amendments on the Texas Legislative Council website you can go to www.tlc.state.tx.us/const_amends.htm .

If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office.

As always, my offices are available at any time to assist with questions, concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512-463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603).

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

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By Jim Donnelly An earlier “Moon” writer said that we have it all right here on The Island; warm temperatures, sunny beaches, comfortable water, and a constant breeze. So….where do we go for a “vacation” from all this? My wife, Pam, and I like to travel to “life statement” places; those places you’ve always wanted to see since you took Geography in 8th grade.

Some call this “bucket list” travel, but being retired, we don’t like the images that term raises.

Land of King Kong One “Bucket List”….er, “Life Statement” place for me has always been The Amazon.

Ah, that huge stretch of darkness on the map still inhabited by savages and headhunters.

The world’s largest river system. The most active ecosystem in the world, containing 10% of the world’s known species. The land of King Kong, the African Queen, and the Terminator. (OK, all wrong, but still, you get the idea).

So, Indiana Jones, how does one travel to and through The Amazon? Helicopter drop in the middle of the jungle with nothing but a string hammock and a Swiss Army knife?

Certainly not with my wife. Take the DEA Summer Intern Program and chase drugrunners with war canoes? See above. Wait, there actually is a tourist cruise to the area through the Princess Line. The boat leaves Lauderdale in December, travels to Manaus, the main channel’s headwaters, and returns to Lauderdale in another 14 days. You can go either direction or do the roundtrip. Admittedly, you lose manliness points for opting for such a safe and comfortable option. On the other hand, I’ll bet Indiana would have rather persevered over the choices on a dessert menu than (“Crème brulee or baked Alaska, sir?”) than fight off the snakes if he had to choose. We elect to start in Manaus right after New Year’s.

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as automobiles, raincoats, rubber boots and erasers came into popular usage, the demand for rubber exploded. Rubber comes from latex, a substance secreted in a maple-syrup-tapping way from a rubber tree. At the time it could only be found in the Amazon. Thus began a 30-year boom centered around the production of rubber.

It was a classic “New World” story. Locals were enslaved by “rubber barons” to tap trees. About 300 of these guys got fantastically rich and built an opera house rivaling the great ones of Europe. Most of it, in fact, was made in Europe: Italian and English staircases, French roof tiles, chandeliers from Italy. The place would be impressive anywhere, but standing in its rows

Corpus to Manaus The person who said “Getting there is half the fun” never flew from Corpus to Manaus, Brazil. We fly to Hobby, then Atlanta and meet up with my stepson, Devon, traveling from Denver, then a long layover in Atlanta, and an overnight flight to Brasilia. A confusing, short layover in Brasilia and two hour flight to Manaus. 24 hours from start time we finally see the leaky roof at the Manaus airport.

Manaus (pronounced man-ous’ – rhymes with “mouse”) was the first of many surprises on the trip. A San Antonio-sized city, it belied my image of a huge collection of floating rafts. It actually was quite modern and looked pretty much like any other Latin American city; except when you got to the waterfront. The port is huge, very active, and full of fruit, some recognizable like bananas and others exotic. The market is right by the waterfront and the fish, fruits, manioc, breadfruit, citrus for sale is staggering. Locals are there eating in little cafes right at the port.

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The ship was nice enough, although not in line with the mega-cruising of today. Sort of a “Love Boat” leftover. It had all the amenities; pool, spa, gym, casino, theater, and dining room, but only one of each. You knew everybody, at least by sight. There was “The Hat”, a lady from Seattle who always wore a dress hat, nicknamed by the ship’s comedian “Queen Elizabeth”. Likewise, “Coveralls” managed to wear the same pair of blue, oil-patch coveralls no matter what the situation. Did he wash them every night, or did he have 14 sets? Not to be missed was “Ken the Perve”, a knowledgeable English gentleman employed by Princess to lecture on each port.

He, unfortunately, had the tone and inflection of Hannibal Lecter. His rendition of an “Amazon mating party” and his exhortation “Let’s go!” are permanently in our family’s lexicon.

As the intrepid travelers we are, despite having recently slept only in fits, we immediately dumped our luggage on the ship and headed out to discover the wilds of Manaus. A few things became immediately apparent. First, this is not a touristed area. No one, but no one, spoke English. Second, if you speak “pigeon Spanish” (“muy poquito, Senor”) and think that will get you through, it won’t. Brazilian Portuguese is a lot different than Spanish. Third, surprisingly, no one wants dollars in Manaus. Vendors wouldn’t take them, nor, would even banks.

Was it that debt-ceiling debacle? Finally, do not, do not, rely on maps they give you on the ship. They are drawn by drunken kitchen staff members from the Philippines.

Rubber Barons Despite all obstacles, we still stumble upon our goal – The Teatro Amazonas. In the late 1800’s,

knowing you are surrounded by 1,000 miles of jungle is a surreal experience.

Meeting of the Waters The first day of the cruise, we head towards “The Meeting of the Waters”, a point where the very black, iron ore-carrying Rio Negro, joins the mucky-bottomed brown waters of Rio Solimoes to form The Amazon. Because the two rivers differ in clarity, density, temperature, acidity and suspended sediments, they resist mixing and simply flow together for more than 10 miles. This is not one of those subtle National Geographic phenomenons, where you squint and say “Uh, I think it’s over there.” It’s overwhelming, like viewing the world’s largest Black & Tan. From the top level of the boat you can see it for miles. At water level, it looks like an oil slick.

Over the next few days, we learn a lot about the Amazon, mostly contradicting our previous misconceptions.

Common misconceptions It’s not that hot here. It hardly ever gets out of the 80’s. It’s not that wet here. While it rains every day, it almost never rains the entire day.

The river is not that dangerous. The deadly piranhas are rare and unable to consume a human like a gigantic Waring blender. It’s not that poor here. Pam and I wander around the three Corpus-sized cities we visit. We did not see any abject poverty, as the likes of Africa.

In fact, even in the most outpost communities on the river people seemed healthy, well-fed and happy. All of them had electricity and, yes, universal free health care. Take that, Mitch McConnell.

This popsicle tastes funny!

One isolated town of 75 people seemed particularly happy. A do-gooder agency, like the World Health Organization, passed out condoms for the use of the villagers. Great idea, people seemed to take full advantage of them. There were condoms dropped left and right on every path in town. I wondered how these people had time for anything else! At the end of the day, mystery explained. The local cantina, the only refrigeration in town, was passing out homemade popsicles, frozen sugar water contained in guess what?

One day we came upon a school of river dolphins. They look a lot like ours, but smaller and even cuter. On cue, a large pink dolphin breeched right in front of me. A sight I will never forget, it had the feel of a unicorn sighting.

Gazing out my balcony as our ship slowly makes its way down the 1,000 miles from Manaus to the sea, I am awash in a mellow sense of wellbeing. Pam, Devon and I are traveling in a comfortable, unspoiled and beautiful corner of the world. The trip would soon change gears and proceed through the beautiful but well-worn Caribbean. It was the Amazon, however that we came to see and it certainly did not disappoint.

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Clay McClinton played the Back Porch last Saturday night.

In a week dominated by cover bands, I found one very bright spot in the live music line-up this weekend and his name is Clay McClinton (Austin, TX). McClinton, the son of Texas roadhouse legend Delbert McClinton, played the Back Porch last Saturday night. I had spent the weekend running the gamut between the Porch, Shorty’s and Giggity’s listening to Cathouse, Red Giant, Jerry Diaz and Ruben Limas who put on good shows, but shows dominated by set after set of cover songs. And these guys represent a pretty large array of genres from hard rock and soft metal, to 80’s and 90’s mainstream rock, to folk, country, pop and even trop-rock. That’s not necessarily a bad thing but it is what it is… songs that sound familiar no matter who is playing them. These bands all played crowd pleasers and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves but when I rolled up on Clay McClinton, it became obvious how much difference original songs can make. I was immediately absorbed. I admit to being a little prejudiced when it comes to Clay. I grew up listening to his dad and have seen Delbert perform dozens of times. Delbert’s definitely in my Hall of Fame, so it follows I’d be partial to his son. All that said, I’d rather see someone do good covers than bad originals.

Clay has just released his fourth CD, Bitin’ at the Bit, which was produced by Grammy award winning producer Gary Nicholson, an old family friend and faithful guitar sideman to Delbert for many years. His songs have a definite country/roadhouse feel and the only songs he covered by other writers were those of Nicholson, Delbert and Steven Bruton plus one old one by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition (What Condition My Condition Was In). McClinton’s material maintains the roadhouse traditions of incorporating country, blues, Tex-Mex and rock shuffles and his band of road warriors played each one with passion and perfection. This show was a perfect example of a professional road band doing their job well. I know cover bands are an important part of the entertainment formula, but when the real deal stares you in the eye, stand up and take note. Some day cover bands will be playing Clay McClinton songs.

I saw Uncle Lucius was at the Back Porch a few years ago. They came out and played the entire Red Headed Stranger (Willy Nelson) album in sequence without one word of banter between songs. They didn’t mimic Willie Nelson; they played renditions that were true to the recording but still artistically allowing.

It was nothing short of spellbinding. Their lead singer, Kevin Galloway has the kind of voice you will always recognize. I’ve followed this band since that performance and they have literally made waves all over the nation. I know the Back Porch tried to get them back but they have just outgrown the venue. I also see where they are playing on the big Ziegfest line-up on Saturday. Folk Family Revival is also a band that I am very impressed with. I first saw them at House of Rock on a show with Milk Drive.

The band consists of three brothers who first started playing music in church where their dad was music director. They have an edgy unique sound that has been described as Americanafolk-country music with a super dynamic youthful energy. They are the perfect band to open for Uncle Lucius. The Elise (formerly Jake and the Coast Riders) are the winners of the Ziegfest Battle of the Bands contest and will open the show at Ziegfest this year. They have a Southern Rock/ alternative sound.

Ziegfest 2013…

On Friday, October 25th, the 11th Annual Ziegfest will be held at Whataburger Field and features headliner Kevin Fowler plus Casey Donahew, Reckless Kelly, Uncle Lucius and The Elise. General admission tickets are $11 (advanced) and $15 dollars (at the door). Fowler Kevin Fowler will is an Americana headline Ziegfest this super star with Friday. such radio hits as “Beer, Bait and Ammo,” “Cheaper to Keep Her,” “The Best Mistake I Ever Made,” and “Don’t Touch My Willie.” The coolest thing about Fowler is he used to play with the rock group, the Dangerous Toys. He has eight recordings to his credit since 1999 and plays 150 shows a year.

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Also on Friday, October 25th, the real deal acoustic duet Noel McKay and Brennen Leigh (Austin, TX) will return to Shorty’s. This is an impressive act! They play all originals with a strong dual flat picking style behind an amazing vocal harmony. Noel was once part of a family team named the McKay Brothers. He’s recorded in Nashville and has written songs with Guy Clark. One song they do is a touching number about Mexican wetbacks at the mercy of the ruthless coyotes. They also have songs on

Ruben V will play the Back Porch this Friday.

YouTube called Let’s Go to Lubbock on Vacation (Then We Know We’re Really in Love) and Are You Still Taking Them Pills. Leigh comes from a bluegrass background and has a twang that will make you fall in love. This show gets my PICK OF THE WEEK. DO NOT MISS Noel McKay and Brennen Leigh at Shorty’s this Friday.

And finally on Friday, I also recommend guitar wizard Ruben V (San Antonio, TX) at the Back Porch. Although Ruben plays here on a frequent basis, his shows are always an inspiration. I’ve known V since the early 90’s and have seen him perform probably 50 times, and still never miss a show if I’m anywhere near. He is truly a soulful, talented man.

Halloween…

On Saturday, October 26th, many of the bars will be celebrating Halloween with costume contests. On Padre, Mikel Mays (the new pier

October 24, 2013 house where Barnicle Bills was) will have Sun Salutation and Jamfoot, and the Pelican Lounge will have the John Eric Band. In Port A, the Coast Club will have Swamp Fever, the Back Porch will have their annual Pajama Party and Doggie Costume Contest with Mike Milligan and the Altar Boys (Austin, TX), Giggity’s will have Raeanne and the Ride, and Shorty’s will have my favorite string band The Independent Thieves. In Corpus, the House of Rock will have their annual Zombie Prom blow-out and the Executive Surf Club will have rockabilly monster, Matt Hole and the Hot Rod Gang. On Halloween Night proper (Thursday, October 31st), I know that the Back Porch will have their annual Costume Contest with Cruise Control and Giggity’s will have Lyrical Bynge and a Costume Contest for a $150 prize.

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Giggity’s will host the annual Fall Back Festival on Saturday, November 2nd. This perennial event is a fundraiser for the Port Aransas Community Theater (PACT) and has always been an island favorite where many local restaurants set The great Ernie up booths to give out Garibay and Cats samples of their cuisine Don’t Sleep will and everyone could play the Fall Back come in costume. In Festival on Nov. 2. past years it was held in the courtyard of the Pelicans Landing shopping center on Alister, then was moved to Cinnamon Shores in 2011.

It was not held last year. To get the ball rolling again and keep the tradition alive, the folks at PACT took Giggity’s up on their offer to host the event this year where it will be a wine tasting, food sampling and show with Ernie Garibay and Cat’s Don’t Sleep (7-10) plus Full Body Puppets (10:30-2:30). There will also be a costume contest with prizes. Tickets are $30 and will be limited to 200. To purchase tickets call PACT (361-749-6036), go to Gratitude’s on Station Street, Everything Beach Boutique on Cutoff Road or click on www. brownpapertickets.com.

5th Annual Gaff Reggae Fest Also on Saturday, November 2nd, the Gaff will have their 5th Annual Reggae Fest with Flatbroke, Alvin and the SlickPunks, Soulfiya and The Bad Chords. This familyfriendly event will feature beltsander racing demonstrations, auctions, a pirate costume contest, pirate games, food, vendors, and more.

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