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October 15, 2015

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October 15, 2015

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Reinterpretation of Japan’s Pacifist Post World War II Constitution

By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: A few months ago when I first heard of the proposed changes to the Japanese Constitution, I was shocked. I am still debating with myself the pros &cons of the changes.

One of the Pros: We may need the help of the Japanese at any time to assist in world peace.

One of the Cons: Who can ever forget the millions of deaths and the devastated countries due to Imperial Japan’s attempt to rule at least half of the world?

Japan’s upper chamber of Parliament ( Japanese Diet*) in mid-September approved controversial bills allowing the country’s military to engage in overseas combat in limited circumstances, a major shift after seven decades of pacifism.

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Kazuo Shii, chairman of the Japanese Communist Party and Abe’s political opponent, used a loudspeaker to rev up the crowd on Monday evening. “We fight, fight and fight through it! And abolish these unconstitutional security bills,” Shii shouted as the crowd cheered.

Sweeping government powers?

While the security legislation may strengthen Japan’s ties with its allies, Koichi Nakano, a professor at Sophia University, warns it

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The 148-90 vote was the final hurdle for the measures, which will go into effect within roughly the next six months. The lower parliamentary chamber* passed the bills in July.

The legislation reinterprets Article 9 of the Japan’s pacifist post-World War II constitution, which outlaws war as a means of settling international disputes. The reinterpretation will now allow the Japanese military, known as the Self-Defense Forces, to defend its allies in a limited role in conflicts abroad. Japanese troops operating overseas had previously been limited to humanitarian roles.

Article 9 of Japan’s constitution says, in part, “Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes.”

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Abe’s face appears on posters with a Hitlerstyle mustache and Nazi swastika drawn on his forehead. The symbolism is clear. Some of these demonstrators view their Prime Minister as a dictator.

Mind-Numbing Frustration

Why is Japan expanding its military?

The bills, championed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, sparked fierce and vocal opposition, with massive demonstrations in Tokyo streets in recent months and physical altercations in parliament this week.

The argument for the bills Supporters of the legislation, including top U.S. officials, say Japan needs to expand the role of the SDF (Self Defense Force) to counter potential threats from nations such as China and North Korea. Both continue to develop their military and nuclear weapons programs.

also gives “very sweeping powers to the government,” which could allow logistic support and assistance to allied countries during wartime.

He said that Abe’s administration has rushed discussion of the security legislation, and that the public “demand(s) the government to slow down so that people get a better understanding of what is happening.”

Opposition to the move is clearly evident in opinion polls. A recent poll carried out by Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun indicated that 54% of respondents opposed the legislation, while 29% supported the bills. Three-quarters of respondents said parliamentary debate on security bills has been insufficient.

Hidenori Shida, a 65-year old IT engineer, said he’s frightened by the idea that a Japanese bullet might someday kill someone overseas. “Japan is a country which pledged not to fight a war again,” he said. “We have killed no one in the (past) 70 years. This bill is unforgivable.”

Pensioner Mie Inomata, 66, is very angry. She said she was at Monday’s protest in Tokyo to speak out for others’ families and children. “I have a son, and I have many grandchildren,” Inomata said. “When I think about the future of my children, as an adult who is alive, I have to take the responsibility to voice my words -- or else I will regret (it)!”

Married couple Masakazu Suzuki, 65, and Mieko Suzuki, 67, joined the Tokyo demonstration after work on Monday. “The peace constitution formed peaceful post-war

Send Letters to the editor to Editor@IslandMoon.com or follow us on Facebook Tokyo has faced growing international pressure to expand the role of its military, including deployment, to defend the interests of its key allies, including the United States. America is bound by treaty to defend Japan, an agreement that has been in place since 1960.

Japan is like the 42-year-old kid still living in the basement of the United States,” said longtime Asia strategist Keith Henry. Henry’s Tokyobased consulting firm, Asia Strategy, provides governmental policy analysis. Henry likens the defense bills to Japan finally “growing up” and moving beyond vague concepts of peace and democracy that are no longer practical given today’s rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

Henry says Japan is assuming a more proactive role in regional security, in part to offset China’s growing military might. “Japan is moving out of the house of the U.S. that was essentially built after World War II,” Henry said. “But there are risks involved in protecting one’s national self-interests.”

The Argument gainst Passage Those potential risks have triggered outrage on the streets of Tokyo. Opponents of the legislation say seven decades of Japanese postwar pacifism are simply being tossed away without proper public debate or discourse. They worry about the consequences of potentially sending troops into battle without actual combat experience.

Tens of thousands of anti-war demonstrators have been gathering in recent weeks outside the Japanese Parliament building -- the largest demonstrations of their kind in Japan in more than 50 years. They are students and teachers, workers and retirees, grandchildren and grandparents.

Some wear work attire or school uniforms.

Others have T-shirts, bandanas, or posters with spirited slogans like “No war! No Abe!” A message to the Prime Minister, who has grown increasingly unpopular in recent months for doggedly pushing the controversial security bills through parliament.

Japan. I have taken it for granted, but now I need to wake up and act for the future generation.

Japan should contribute to world peace not by the use of force, but by a peaceful way,” Mieko says. Masakazu adds, “These bills violate the constitution. We need to replace (Prime Minister) Abe to change Japan.”

The constitution, also known as the “Postwar Constitution” (Sengo-Kenpo) or the “Peace Constitution” (Heiwa-Kenpo), is most characteristic and famous for the renunciation of the right to wage war contained in and to a lesser extent, the provision for de jure popular sovereignty in conjunction with the monarchy. *Diet is the Japanese name for its governing body, which is comparable to our Congress and to the United Kingdom’s Parliament.

Dotson’s Note: Although today it may not be thought by many to be a major policy change, it is for me and I am sure many others. After the bloody war with Japan ended, everyone wanted to make sure that the Japanese would never, under any circumstances be allowed to engage in combat outside of the Japanese home islands. These changes may have caused the writers of the Japanese Constitution, Beate Sirota, Milo Rowel and Courtney Whitney along with MacArthur and many other WWI veterans to turn-over. After some research and a little recall (hindered by senior moments), I believe the most significant contributions to the writing of the Japanese Constitution by Beate Sirota (Gordon). Thanks to many of you Moon Monkeys who have responded to my recent articles. Its great to hear that you read, and even sometimes enjoy them. As a reminder, our weekly Veterans Roundtable Meetings are every Tuesday, 9-11 AM, in Room 126, Del Mar College, Center For Economic Development,3209 S. Staples. All Veterans, their families and anyone interested in Veterans affairs, are invited. Refreshments (Coffee/Donuts) are served…Hope to see you there. Your comments and/or questions regarding The Island Moon articles are greatly appreciated. Please call or Email. Phone: 361949-7681; Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com

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STATE October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Todd Hunter, District 32

The month of October represents Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

One of the purposes is to help raise awareness to this important issue. This designation originated and evolved from the first “Day of Unity” that started in October of 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

It was created to help connect battered women’s advocates to come together across the nation to bring awareness to this important issue. This a is troubling issue, and the awareness month works to try and help combat violence against women as well as their children.

Over time, the Day of Unity evolved into an expanded awareness campaign that held a special week with a range of activities that were conducted on the national, state, and local levels. The activities have a broad scope and include a diverse mission to define a group of core objectives in combating domestic violence.

Some of these principles are to remember and mourn those who have tragically lost their life as a result of domestic violence, celebrate those who have prevailed from these violent circumstances, and also find ways to connect those individually impacted by domestic violence and ultimately try to eradicate these types of situations.

As time progressed, this awareness campaign continued to grow, and eventually in October of 1987, the campaign observed its first Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In addition, the first national toll-free hotline was established that same year. Shortly thereafter, the United States Congress passed the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Commemorative Legislation.

Legislation regarding this issue has passed every year since then and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) provides strong leadership toward this effort. A few years later, in October of 1994, the NCADV worked in conjunction with Ms. Magazine to create the “Remember My Name” project that is a national registry that increases public awareness to domestic violence deaths. Since the creation of this project, the NCADV has been working to collect this type of information, and they produce a poster each October, listing the names of those individuals that were documented in that year.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides some helpful guidelines for accessing help and support. Some of their guidelines are as follows: • Get a list of possible resources from different places/programs/organizations.

Most states have the free phone service 2-11 which will connect you to advocates who can help you find additional resources in your area.

• Have essential documents available when you go to an appointment: birth certificates, identifications with pictures, driver’s license, passports, and utility bills (to show residency). Learn what documents you will need ahead of time.

• Do not be discouraged by a rejection. If you can, try again.

• If you are not comfortable with the person you are working with, ask for another advocate or counselor or try and find another domestic violence program.

• Make your calls from a place where you can engage in a conversation and take care of possible interruptions ahead of time (e.g., have little ones take a nap or call when children are playing at the neighbor’s).

• Be patient, speak clearly, and do not give your story to the person who answers the phone or the first contact person. More than likely, you will have to tell your story all over again to the person qualified to help you. Instead, give clear, specific information about what you need (e.g., “I need a probono family law attorney for a child custody case and I am a victim of domestic violence”). Then let the service provider ask you for the information they need to qualify you for the services. If possible, have an advocate initiate the contact with the referred service provider.

If you would like to learn more about the finding ways to help address this issue we invite you to visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence websites at: http://www.ncadv.org as well as the Women’s Shelter of South Texas at http://www.thewomensshelter.org If you have questions regarding any of the information mentioned in this week’s article, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or District Office. Please always feel free to contact my office if you have any questions or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if you would like to contact my office regarding constituent services. As always, 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.

Master Plan for Alamo Plaza The City of San Antonio and the Texas General Land Office will enter into a Cooperative Agreement with the Alamo Endowment to fund and oversee the development of a Joint Master Plan and the implementation of that plan for the Alamo Historic District and Alamo Complex. The agreement will be voted on by the San Antonio City Council on Oct. 15 and signed by representatives from each organization at a formal ceremony at the Alamo later that day. The master planning process will be managed by the GLO and the Endowment, in coordination with the City, and will benefit by a huge infusion of capital including $17 million previously approved by the City Council, $31 million approved by the State Legislature, and potentially hundreds of millions of dollars raised privately by the Endowment.

“A new dawn is rising at the Alamo and it is one rooted in collaboration and historical appreciation,” Commissioner Bush said. “I am energized by the relationship that is developing among state and local leaders, and with the community that surrounds, supports, and loves the Alamo. The members of the committees and advisory groups that are coming together under this Alamo Cooperative Agreement have demonstrated a steadfast and selfless dedication to preserving our sacred Shrine of Texas Liberty. This is a proud day for San Antonio residents, all Texans, and for all who remember the Alamo.”

The Texas Land Commissioner and Mayor of San Antonio will serve as the Executive Committee, providing executive management oversight for the master plan. The Executive Committee will be advised by the Alamo Management Committee, which will consist of two representatives each from the city of San Antonio, the GLO and the Alamo Endowment.

The Alamo Management Committee will receive input and advice from the Alamo Advisory Group, comprised of state and local elected officials and representatives, and by a Citizens Advisory Group, comprised of 26 people appointed by the Mayor, City Council and the GLO. The Citizens Advisory Group may meet bi-monthly and all meetings will be open to the public.

The City of San Antonio has worked tirelessly over the past several years to bring the Alamo Complex and the San Antonio Missions to the forefront, said San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor. We won a huge victory by securing the World Heritage Designation this summer, and this agreement is evidence that we’ve now completely succeeded in bringing together the powerhouse fundraising and management of the Endowment and the oversight of the GLO. I’m pleased and proud to work closely with Commissioner Bush and all the citizens of San Antonio to create something exceptional here that honors our collective history.

BBB offers advice during National Cyber Security Awareness Month

By Kelly Trevino, Regional Director, Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which recognizes the importance of cybersecurity. Because of recent cybercrime activity — including those massive data breaches that compromised millions of consumers’ personal information — it is important to know how to protect yourself against identity theft and other cybercrimes.

Cybercrime is just like it sounds: crime that targets consumers online. Criminals take advantage of the speed, convenience and anonymity that the Internet provides for them.

Cybercrime comes in many forms — online identity theft, financial fraud, hacking, email spoofing, information forgery, and intellectual property crime. It can wreak havoc on victims’ lives and at its worst, cybercrime can lead to financial ruin. For the 15th consecutive year, identity theft has topped the Federal Trade Commission’s national ranking of consumer complaints.

In recognition of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin recommends taking these extra security measures to protect yourself against identity theft and other cybercrimes: • Keep a clean machine. Whether it is a PC, mobile device or laptop, make sure security software is current and up-to-date. Having the latest software on all devices can be one of the best defenses against viruses, malware and other online threats.

• Protect personal information. Shred all statements and applications you get in the mail that you don’t want to keep, including credit card applications, insurance forms, financial statements, and billing statements for utilities.

• Change passwords for all online accounts regularly. When changing your password, make it long, strong and unique, with a mix

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of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols. By keeping various passwords on your accounts you lessen the risk of multiple accounts being compromised.

• Connect with care. Use caution when logging on to public Wi-Fi networks and send personal information only to websites that are fully encrypted.

• Stay informed. Keep up with new ways to stay safe online. Check trusted websites for the latest information, and share it with family, friends and colleagues and encourage them to be web-wise.

• Steer clear of suspicious texts, emails and links. Unsolicited emails and pop-up ads can be full of computer viruses designed to steal usernames and passwords from your computer. Don’t give in to curiosity. Close or delete the message.

• Report it. If your identity has been stolen or compromised, contact one of the three credit bureaus to report the crime: (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion). Request that the credit bureau place a fraud alert on your credit report to prevent any further fraudulent activity from occurring. As soon as one of the bureaus issues a fraud alert, the other two bureaus are automatically notified.

For more consumer information, BBB Business Reviews or to file a complaint, visit your local Better Business Bureau online at bbb.org/central-texas.

Kelly Trevino is the Regional Director for the Corpus Christi office of Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin. Kelly is available for media interviews and speaking engagements. You can reach her by phone: (361) 945-7352 or email: ktrevino@corpuschristi.bbb.org.

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The Alamo Endowment is a nonprofit organized to assist the GLO in preservation, management, operation and restoration of the Alamo Complex. It is led by a board of directors, chaired by Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, and comprised of local and state business community leaders committed to a world class planning and redevelopment process, and to fundraising to the level required to achieve the results that the Alamo and all the Missions so richly deserve.

The World Heritage Designation is evidence that the scope of this project should go far beyond the Alamo. As the scope has grown dramatically, the management and fundraising efforts will have to grow to match the broader scope and goals, said Chairman of the Alamo Endowment’s ‘Remember the Alamo Foundation’ Gene Powell. The good news is that the UNESCO designation opens up international fundraising opportunities, which will make it possible to raise the funds necessary to implement this new master plan and tell the wonderful story of all five Missions.

Although the city and the GLO have directed a master planning process for the Alamo Complex since April, several laws enacted by the Texas Legislature during the 2015 session regarding oversight of the Alamo Complex, and the San Antonio Missions designation as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in July significantly changed and broadened the scope of the effort.

As a licensed architect and avid historian, I am thrilled by the opportunities we now have with this expanded scope and the means to hire the best professionals in their field to develop a master plan, said Councilman Roberto Treviño. By entering into this agreement, we’ve essentially removed all the limits we were facing geographically and financially. The pieces are now in place to do this the right way and to create something we can be proud of for generations.

Although the Alamo is best-known for the Battle of 1836, the global community views the Alamo’s historical significance in a much broader context,” said Alamo Director Becky Dinnin. “By engaging the Alamo Endowment and working in partnership with the city, we can develop a plan that honors those that sacrificed their lives at the Battle of the Alamo and the history of all the Missions collectively.

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Island University Researcher Padre Island Yacht Club Studies the Secrets of Violates ‘NO TIE’ Zone Bermuda’s Deepwater Members ‘Tie One On’ During Annual Membership Party and Dolphins

SMA Staff Defeats 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Squad

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A researcher from the Island University is studying the secrets of Bermuda’s deepwater dolphins, a population considered to be isolated from most of the animals in the United States.

Dr. Andreas Fahlman, Assistant Professor of Life Sciences at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, was among a team of wildlife biologists, cetologists and veterinarians hosted

by Dolphin Quest Bermuda and the Bermuda Aquarium in September 2015.

The team’s goal was to learn more about the health, behavior and diving physiology of Bermuda’s deep diving dolphins. Past results from this ongoing study included the deepest-recorded dive for a bottlenose dolphin, with a depth of more than 900 meters.

Building on data collected during Dolphin Quest’s 2003, 2004 and 2005 studies, this year’s focus was on where these dolphins travel, how deep they dive, the metabolic costs of the deep dives and the unique factors that allow them to dive to such great depths. Other areas of interest included genetics, monitoring reproduction, tracking animals over time with individual identification from natural markings and measuring contaminant levels to compare to dolphins that have been studied on the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico.

Although poor weather conditions prevented the team from placing satellite-linked tags on the animals and performing physical health exams, the scientists successfully spotted several groups of dolphins that included two mother-calf pairs and two groups of beaked whales. The team was also able to collect dolphin photo IDs which will provide important insights into the tracking of these animals over time.

“We believe that the Bermuda dolphin population is isolated from most of the animals in the U.S., so this serves as a control population,” said Fahlman. “We can look at the health of these animals and compare it to the health of the animals in the U.S. Last year, we had an outbreak of morbillivirus in the U.S., and this killed up to a 1,000 dolphins. One of the things we would like to do is see if this virus has spread to this population here in Bermuda.”

The collaborating team of scientists also included Dr. Randy Wells, Dr. Katie McHugh, Aaron Barleycorn and Jason Allen from the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program; Dr. Michael Moore from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Dr. Marina Ivancic from AquaVetRad; Dr. Ian Walker from the Bermuda Zoological Society; Billy Hurley from LeeLan Consulting; and Dr. Jay Sweeney and Dr. Rae Stone from Dolphin Quest.

Fahlman’s research area includes the respiratory mechanics of Bermuda’s deep diving dolphins. The baseline data he was able to voluntarily collect from dolphins at Dolphin Quest provides a healthy normal and can be compared to the field research on wild dolphins. Fahlman used a custom-made pneumotachometer to measure the lung function of the Dolphin Quest dolphins.

“This project is a great example of how the scientific, the veterinary and the aquaria and zoo communities work together for the conservation of dolphins in the wild,” said Fahlman.

Saturday October 17th a Good Day to Be an Island Dog!

Brian and Dar Capistrant are swallowed up in a forest of ties

Teacher-coach Aaron Cardon goes up for a block against the 8th grade girls volleyball squad. Photo by Lily Smith

The Island’s No Tie Zone took a time out Saturday as over 100 tieclad Padre Island Yacht Club members strolled into their building on Saturday boldly refusing to remove their ties or permit others to cut them off, members reveled in their oppositional defiance while socializing, dining, and dancing during the PIYC Annual Membership Party.

In spite of the advanced years of the Seashore Middle School (SMA) Staff, they managed to eke out a satisfying victory last Friday over the SMA Girls Vollevball Team in the 7th annual Staff vs. SMA Girls Volleyball Team match. This year was a bit different in that the game was close as the staff narrowly closed out the girls 25-22.

Even worse, dancing neckties, creatively fashioned by social director Dar Capistrant, flashed their colors and styles as the table centerpieces. Members enjoyed the fabulous evening, especially with their zany ties, created from silk, polyester, cotton, paper, and rope. Fortunately, for the wearers of such dapper fashion, a pair of scissors could not be found.

The student body watched the game, heavily favoring the girls and cheering throughout. With the girls squad seasoned and successful this year, several students saw this as the break out year for the girls in this fun contest. But it was not to be as the staff would not relinquish the lead.

Victoria Garcia, 7th grade volleyball player quipped, “It was a very intense game. Everybody was rooting for the 8th grade girls [well, almost].”

The Ties were generally colorful and extremely eye-catching, however, several of the members must have intentionally dug deep into the far catacombs of their closets to find neck ties that simply defied modern fashion. Some of the tie color combinations bordered on criminal while a few others sported remnants of meals from decades past. One fashionably dressed yacht club diva flaunted a mini-skirt and necklace made from neckties.

There were a couple sets of matching nooses that tempted other club members. A flashing ‘blue light bordered’ tie was one of a few ties that lit up the room.

Remaining humble in victory and refusing to gloat, staffers definitely appreciated the brief workout, especially the contact with students out of the classroom. Teacher Sharon Smith stated, “I love stepping out of classroom instruction and interacting with the students in this manner. Students get to see me out of my comfort zone.”

New staffer Heather Howse-Rohmfield also enjoyed the match but claimed, “I’ll just stick to running. This was my first time doing the teacher/parent/student volleyball game and I enjoyed it. My baby blue Tupac bandana was a bit of a distraction though.

Just watch out next year girls – I’ll be better prepared.”

The Annual Membership Party was a roaring success, punctuating another successful and fun year for PIYC members.

As usual, dozens of dedicated members chipped in to plan, organize and set-up the party. Social Director Dar Capistrant was grateful for the generous assistance and very pleased at the turnout for the annual event.

SMA teacher and volleyball coach Tara Haney declared, “It’s the most fun for all involved. The girls love seeing their parents’ skills. This year the whole experience was exciting. The audience was supportive, the parents were ready, and the 8th grade girls – well, they have skills. It makes us play!”

No injuries were reported.

Padre Island Art Walk Sunday November 1st at Billish Park

Maybe next year girls!

The Art Walk will be held Sunday, November 1, 2015 from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at Don & Sandy Billish Park, on Gypsy Street, Padre Island. This is a FREE event open to all of Corpus Christi. Any Artist or Craftsmen who would like to participate at no charge please call JoAnn Smith for more information. This event is designed to improve all aspects of the Art Community.

The event will provide an opportunity for the public to meet our local Artists and Craftsmen. Come out and be a part of one of the biggest Art Walks on the Island.

For more info and registration: Call JoAnn Smith at 949-7114 or 815-7431

SMA Staff shows style and fashion along with mad skills during the volleyball contest. Photo by Shannon Trial

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If you are a dog reading this be sure to mark your Dog Calendar for October 17 and make your humans take you to Billish Park at 9 a.m. for an Island Dog Walk the PI Dog group. Tell your humans to bring a leash, water, poop bags, because dogs there’s going to be some pooping going on…oh yea,

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Also, Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG) and the Obedience Club of Corpus Christi is offering a class in basic obedience here on The Island beginning October 8th at 7:00. It is open to anyone interested. Pass the word! Oh wait…obedience class…dogs may not like the sound of that, then again it doesn’t say if the classes are for dogs or their humans, after all it’s the humans picking up after the dogs not the other way around. So if your human is a slow learner when it comes to obedience bring them to the beginner course at Padre Bali Park in the parking lot of Briscoe King Pavilion. The course will be seven lessons with the eighth evening being the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.

The cost of the course is $65.00. Please ask about our discount for rescue dogs. E-mail Bev Hoffman to register. bevhoffman@ aol.com

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It’s Almost Time to La Posada!

Island Chef

Island Moon On A Spoon

La Posada 2015 Dates, Events, and Needs

By Brent Rourk

By Chef Vita Jarrin

October is a great time of year! Whether you live in the Midwest, or here on the coast, part of our culture automatically transitions right along with the weather as well as the seasons. As the fall season settles in, we begin to embrace all the changes and events that come with it. For example, we celebrate Octoberfest with beers and brats. We cheer on our favorite football teams with friends and family while tailgating, and who doesn’t love planning Halloween?

Be a Part of the Parades For those who are considering decorating their boats and entering the parade, applications are ready online (www.PIYC.org – follow the La Posada Link). For years families and friends have enjoyed the fantastic opportunity to decorate their boats and be a part of these spectacular parades. Whether your boat is 14 feet long or 60 feet long, you are invited and encouraged to be a part of the parades. The parades will cover the same routes as they did last year. Cherished hand-made ceramic trophies are awarded to 1st and 2nd place in 4 categories. Applications can also be picked up on the Island at CVS, Padre

2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil ¾ C Diced Salted Pork 3 Stalks Celery Diced 5 Green Onions Chopped 3 Large Russet Potatoes Diced 2 Tbsp. Honey Flavored Bourbon

Parfaits aren’t just for fruit and yogurt anymore! Parfaits in my opinion, are great way for guests to sample different foods at large or intimate gatherings, through smaller portions.

6.5 oz. Chopped Clams

The bucket-line of people loading toys for Toys for Tots after last year’s La Posada event. - Photo by Miles Merwin

Toys – It Is All About the Children

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter

Sweet and/or savory parfaits, are a great party or holiday addition, allowing for guests to sample you’re creative and delicious food, as well as adding to a beautiful presentation. The bonus is, you feed twice the amount of people by layering the ingredients in several small vessels, such as mini mason jars, shot glasses, champagne flutes, etc.

Last year over 5,400 toys were collected and given to less fortunate children in the Coastal Bend through the Toys for Tots Campaign. In addition, over $20,000 was collected and given to the Marines to provide toys for children. The La Posada Foundation again encourages our Islanders become a large part of helping the Marines provide toys for children. That spirit of giving is what the La Posada events are about.

Their moto is ‘It’s all about the children’.

Yields 24 Mini 4 oz. Mason Jars

Since Halloween is right around the corner, this week I’d like to share with you a great idea that is very easy and versatile. Parfaits! Parfaits, are ingredients layered in a see through, glass or jar, and eaten by scooping the contents, with a fork or spoon.

We’re so used to parfaits being utilized as a dessert that we don’t think about utilizing them for fresh salads, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, gooey macaroni and cheese, layered with crispy buttery croutons, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, or a deconstructed taco! Imagine seeing layers of tortillas, meat, shredded cheese, salsa, then topping it with a dollop of sour cream, in a small mason jar?

It is that time again! As we head into the twilight of 2015 it is worth noting that we are heading into the Christmas Season and one of most fabulous events on the Island, The La Posada Lighted Boat Parades. The parade sponsor, The La Posada Foundation, is pleased to announce the dates of the parades and the other wonderful La Posada events that Islanders will be able to enjoy this year.

This week’s recipe is …

Seafood Chowder Layered with Country Biscuits

Island Mail Plus, and Ace Hardware. If you have questions, then call Brent Rourk at 361244-7603 or at brentrourk@yahoo.com.

Currently, the La Posada Foundation is also looking for people who would like to enjoy the La Posada parades from a different perspective; in their boat picking up toys during the parade (with a United States Marine on board). This is a terrific opportunity to see the lit canals and enjoy the parades. Contact Nick Colosi at ncolosi@yahoo.com or at 618-889-9160.

8 oz. Clam Juice 1 ½ Filets of Cod 8 oz. Crab Meat Lump and Claw 1 ½ Tsp. Knorr Chicken Stock Powder 2 C Water ¼ Tsp. White Pepper ¼ Tsp. Mustard Powder Dash Granulated Garlic Dash Cayenne Pepper Dash Nutmeg ½ C Heavy Whipping Cream Louisiana Hot Sauce (optional) 2 - 16oz. Package Pillsbury Grand Biscuits Directions: Bake Pillsbury biscuits per package instructions. Set aside.

Heat oil in an 8 quart nonstick pot. Add the diced salted pork and celery and sauté for about 5 minutes. Deglaze with bourbon for about 2 minutes. Add the butter and then the potatoes, and sauté for an additional 10 minutes. Add the clam juice, the chicken stock powder and water and let come to a boil. Reduce heat and add the spices. When the chowder is thick, turn off heat and add the whipping cream. Stir and let rest. The Chowder should be thick enough to layer over crumbled biscuits in the mason jars.

Use the bottoms for the jars and use the golden tops to add a small piece on each jar as a garnish.

Tip of the week: In a rush? Buy a rotisserie chicken and shred it. Also buy sour cream, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, corn tortilla chips, green salsa, cilantro, tomatoes. Layer the ingredients in a mini Mason jar and top with a dollop of sour cream. Garnish your chicken taco parfait with cilantro, a green onion “stem” and a tortilla chip!

La Posada Events for 2015 Dec. 1 Tuesday, La Posada Kick-off Party at Scuttlebutt’s Dec. 5 Thursday Port Royal Christmas Tree Lighting Party – 6:00 PM at Port Royal Resort Dec. 6 Land Parade – time and locations to be announced Dec. 9 Collector Boat Meeting – 7:00 PM Padre Island Yacht Club Dec. 10 Parade Boat Meeting – 7:00 PM Padre Island Yacht Club Dec. 11 La Posada Lighted Boat Parade – 6:00 PM North Side Dec. 12 La Posada Lighted Boat Parade – 7:00 PM South Side Dec. 13 La Posada Brunch – presentation of toys and check to the Marines – 8:00 AM (open to PIYC members, Marines, and Parade Boat families).

2015 LaPOSADA Posada Registration 2014 LA BOAT Parade PARADE REGISTRATION The following information is required. Please print legibly:

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NAME___________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS________________________________________________________________ PHONE with area code_______________________ CELL_________________________ E MAIL ADDRESS________________________________________________________

Snoopy’s Scoopy’s

(361) 949-8815 (361) 949-7810

13313 S. Padre Island Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78418

POWER________ SAIL________ BOAT NAME_________________________________ BOAT DESCRIPTION______________________________________________________ STATE REGISTRATION #___________________________LENGTH_______________ NAME OF INSURANCE COMPANY_________________________________________ Additional requirements: 

CAPTAINS OR A VESSEL REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THE CAPTAINS' MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2014 AT THE PADRE ISLAND YACHT CLUB AT 7 PM.

 ALL VESSELS MUST MEET STATE & FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.  ALL VESSELS MUST HAVE A WORKING VHF RADIO.  CAPTAINS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE AND PRUDENT OPERATION OF THEIR VESSELS.  ONLY ENGINE-POWERED VESSELS ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE.  PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PARADE ROUTE FOR WHICH THEY ENTER.

Indicate Parade Area(s)/Dates in which you will participate: ______FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2014. GALLEON BAY/COMMODORES COVE Marshalling area at the entrance to Commodores Canal by 6:30 PM. Parade begins at 7 PM. ______SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014. NORTH & SOUTH OF WHITECAP BLVD Marshalling area by the Caravel Drive boat ramp (north of Whitecap) by 5:30 PM. Parade begins at 6 PM. Instructions: Return this completed registration form Electronically to: Brent Rourk at brentrourk@yahoo.com or Brent Rourk 15606 Gypsy St. Corpus Christi TX 78418. Or deliver it to PADRE ISLAND MAIL PLUS, the PHARMACY at CVS or NORTH PADRE ISLAND ACE HARDWARE. You will receive a confirmation call after I receive your registration form.

PADRE ISLES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPENINGS 2 Board positions for a 3-year term.

1 Board position for 2 years to fill the unexpired term of a member.

Statements of your background and why you want to be on the Board need to be in to the POA office by November 15, 2015.

Questions? Call - 949-7025 or maybeth@pipoa.net

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Club News

Police Blotter

Well, officer the bus was late so…

October 10 3:55 p.m. 700 Airline Road Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to Airline Road and Lum Street after several witnesses called to report a male and female having a disturbance at the bus stop. An Officer arrived and attempted to contact the couple. When he did, the male ran from him. The Officer was able to catch up to the male as he tried to jump a fence. When he was pulled down off the fence, the male suffered an injury to his arm.

While the Officer was chasing the male, the female, jumped into his marked police car and left. Another Officer arriving at the call, observed the stolen police car traveling on Airline Road toward Ocean Drive with the emergency lights on. That Officer got behind the stolen police unit and attempted to stop it using his emergency lights and sirens.

The female driving the police unit turned onto Ocean Drive, on the wrong side of the road, and traveled a short distance before turning onto private property. The female continued to drive to the back of the property and then exited the patrol car and attempted to run on foot.

Officers were able to catch up to the female, Rachel Vigueria (05/20/1989), a short distance away. The female was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and evading arrest in vehicle, both felony charges.

She was additionally charged with evading arrest on foot, and she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest for probation violation on an original charge for assault.

The police unit did not appear to have any serious damage done to it.

The male that fled on foot from the officer was being treated at Spohn Memorial Hospital and faces possible charges of evading on foot, a Class B misdemeanor.

There’s got to be a Blues song in there somewhere.

Citizen Cane in shopping cart dispute October 7 2:45 p.m. 2800 Cimarron Boulevard Injury to Elderly Corpus Christi Police were dispatched to the Cimarron Senior Apartments, located at 2802 Cimarron Boulevard, after one resident struck another with his cane. Officers arrived and spoke to an 88 year-old male resident who told them that he was trying to push his grocery cart down the sidewalk when another 72 year-old resident would not get out of his way. When the 72 year -old man pushed the cart out of the way, the 88 year-old man hit him with his cane.

The younger man was taken to Bay Area Hospital by CCFD EMS for treatment of minor injuries. Officers collected evidence at the scene, but no arrests were made. No word on what happened to the cane.

Police Calls 14500 block Compass 3:30 p.m. October 7 Assault with injury 15200 block Windward 8:45 a.m. October7 Burglary of a coin operated machine 15100 block Crossjack 11 p.m. October 6 Burglary of a motor vehicle 14800 block Cobo De Bara 8:51 a.m.

October 7 Burglary of a motor vehicle Beachcomber Drive/State Highway 361 8:40 a.m. October 8 Burglary of a motor vehicle

Port Aransas Happenings…

By Pam Greene, Parks and Recreation Department, City of Port Aransas Lip Sync Battle: Friday, Oct. 16, 7pm, at PACT Theater. Come watch the live battle for only $10. Fun, fun, fun!

All proceeds benefit the non-profit Port Aransas Community Theatre for lighting and sound improvements.

Serene Sunday Yoga: Become one with nature doing mild, kind yoga each Sunday at 8am.

Certified yoga instructor Brittany Young will lead class at the pavilion at the Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture (at the end of Port Street).

Cost is $2 per class paid to the City of Port Aransas.

2nd Annual Fall-O-Ween: Register now for Halloween fun and fright!

Trunk or Treat. Get into the FALL-O-WEEN spirit Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, and join us for a fun filled family fright night at Roberts Point Park. Port A residents must register with Parks & Rec, decorate a vehicle, then be there for kids to trick or treat around the loop. Event also includes games with prizes, haunted hayrides, and kids costume contests for ages 0-12! Vehicles compete for prizes: Most Booootiful, Most Spooktacular, and Most Ghostly. Trunk or Treat form & rules Sand Pumpkin Patch – COME HELP US MAKE A WORLD RECORD SAND PUMPKIN PATCH! Create a pumpkin in sand on Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 am – 1 pm, on the beach near Ave G. Mark Landrum of www.sandrum. com will lead other sculptors & volunteers making pumpkin heads for ANYONE of ANY AGE to carve a Halloween face on a sand pumpkin. Bring the whole family. Canned goods and cash donations will be accepted for the Helping Hands Food Pantry. Call 7494158 or e-mail pamg@cityofportaransas.org for more information.

Haunted Hayrides: Join us for a guided audio tour of Port Aransas Haunts and Beyond.

Climb aboard a hay wagon to visit places in town while hearing tales of people, places and things spooky on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 27, 28 or 29. Two trips are available a night, a 6:30 pm tour recommended for families with young children or the 8:30 pm tour recommended for those that like a “little” more scare. Reservations are REQUIRED and may be made at 361-749-4158 or pamg@ cityofportaransas.org.

Classic Horror Film Festival at PACT Theater-2327 State Hwy 361, FREE - popcorn, snacks & drinks available for purchase from

PACT. Oct. 26: Psycho “NR” at 7 pm, Friday the 13th “R” at 9 pm. Oct. 30: Frankenstein “NR” at 7 pm, The Shining “R” at 9 pm. FallO-Ween Poster Interval Training: Offered three times a day on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays by Parks and Rec with Personal Trainer Karen Decker: 7 am, noon and 5:15 pm, in the Civic Center, 710 W. Ave. A. High Intensity Training in short spurts for all ages and levels. Work at your own pace. Cost is $3 a class or $30 for 15 classes.

Cash or check to COPA [City of Port Aransas].

Open to men & women. Bring mat & water.

Chair Yoga: Gentle stretching perfect for anyone in any condition, held in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A. Held at 10 am every Tuesday, led by certified yoga instructor Brittany Young. $2 per class paid to the City of Port Aransas.

Sunset Yoga in the Park: Easy Hatha Yoga with certified yoga instructor Lianne Thomas at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. Perfect for those who never tried as well as experienced yogi. Cost is $2 a class. Cash or check made out to COPA. Open to men and women. Bring mat & water. Every Tuesday & Thursday night at 7 pm.

Port A RPG Game Night: For 16 and older, high school and college gamers may play Pathfinder, Star Wars RPG and Mutants and Masterminds in a controlled environment.

Every Friday and Saturday, 4:30 pm, in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A. No charge to attend, but food is usually ordered if gamers want to eat while playing.

Birding on the Boardwalk: Guided birding tour for anyone, novice to expert, with local guide Nan Dietert at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at end of Ross Ave. Every Wednesday at 9 am. FREE! Beach Walk – Meet on Friday, Oct. 23, at 9 am under purple pennant near Horace Caldwell Pier at end of Beach St. Join expert guide Shirley Fischer on Port A’s beaches to hunt for treasures! FREE! Dunk Your Junk – Port A residents are encouraged to clean up property and take “junk” at no charge to the City transfer station at the end of Ross Avenue, 9 am-12 noon, Saturday Oct. 31. The event is held in spring and fall; and is sponsored by the City of Port Aransas, Republic Services and Keep Port Aransas Beautiful (KPAB). No commercial material or hazardous waste will be accepted.

Boat Slips For Large Boats Available on Packery Channel 361-332-9978

committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus Christi City Council on matters pertaining to The Island. All meetings are open to the public and the public is invited to address the committee during the public comment period.

Be sure to include a brief description of what The next meeting is on Tuesday, October 6. your organization does and a contact person Topics to be discussed include the Commodores/ SPID intersection, a surf camera at the Michael for those interested in joining.

J. Ellis Seawall, and the proposed SPID Water Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and Exchange Bridge. we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700.

Padre Island Business Association. The Annual Padre Island Art Walk, Sunday, association is a not-for-profit organization November 1, 2015 will be held at Billish Park whose primary purpose is to advertise and (on Gypsy Street, Padre Island) from Noon to promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff 4:00 PM. This event is Free, to all Craftsmen and Corpus Christi while advancing the interests and Artist, call JoAnn Smith at (361) 949-7114 of the business community. It is managed by a for more information CSM (RET) HAROLD 9-member board of directors. A membership (BUTCH) G. SMITH luncheon is held on the 2nd Thursday of each Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG). month at Holiday Inn-Padre Island starting at Meets monthly for dog & owner activities, noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of training and education. Free to join. For more the month. The association annually has two information contact Lyn Edler (lyn.edler@ fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the gmail.com) or Bev Hoffman (bevhoffman@ fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. aol.com). PIDOG will meet at 9am Saturday P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club, October 17 at Billish Park for coffee and a Inc, P.I.E. strives to enrich the lives of Padre dog walk. Bring leash, water poop bags ect. Island women through social activities and Also PIDOG and the obedience club of corpus community involvement. Full membership Christi is offering a class in basic dog obedience luncheon meetings are held the second Friday here on the island beginning October 8th at 7. of each month at the Holiday Inn. Members It is open to anyone who is interested. Pass the may also participant in special interest clubs word. The course will be held at Padre Balli (bunco, bridge, spades, books, etc) that meet Park. It will be 7 lessons with the 8th evening throughout the month. For more information being the AKC Canine good citizens test. Cost about PIE, please contact Katherine Pierce, is $65.

President, at 361 960-0327 or Jaki Boyd 361 Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis 533-0854. meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, Island United Political Action Committee: 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more Maximize representation of Corpus Christi information please email portakiwanis@gmail. residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area com. government by promoting and supporting, by Padre Island Uke Club – NOW Meets Every the endorsement process, proactive and unified Other Week from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Island Joe’s voting in non-partisan races and other issues Coffee and Gallery located at 13919 SPID right and referendums put to public vote. Meetings here on The Island. This is your chance to learn are open to the public. IUPAC meets the to play the uke. More than 40 people attend second Wednesday of the month at Island Time most meetings so you’ll want to arrive early Sushi Bar and Seafood Grill. Board President to get a good seat. A $3 per person donations - Brent Rourk, Phone 361-244-7603 e-mail: covers the workshop and instruction book and brentrourk@yahoo.com. loaner ukulele (if you need one) RSVP online Parrot Heads of Port Aransas – is a not-foror call Barber Joe Sexton at 361 500-8955.or profit organization whose purpose is to assist email at PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com. in community and environmental concerns and You’ll be playing your first song in just 20 provide a variety of social activities for people minutes. who wish to volunteer. Founded in 2009 the Padre Island Yacht Club – is looking for club motto is “Partying With a Purpose.” To new members. We have boat slips available join go to portaransasparrotheads.com or call to members. You are invited to attend any LuAnn Ferguson, 361 749-5141 or 817 291Friday Night Happy Hour event. Contact Mr. 7034.

Bill Vincent, Rear Commodore in charge of POA - Padre Isles Owners Association.

Membership, lynnmvincent@hotmail.com, The Association’s primary responsibility is to to receive information about attending Happy maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect Hour at PIYC. For those prospective members the annual fees and provide information and interested in renting a boat slip contact Mr. assistance to property owners. .. Membership Barratt Sturtevant, bcsturtevant59@gmail.com. in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring The Membership hosts nearly 100 social record legal title to any property within Padre events every year: Holiday Events and Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Potlucks, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, Soup Nights, Chili Cook-offs, Old Fashioned padreisles@pipoa.net.

Picnics, Talent Night, Theme Parties such ARK – Animal Rehabilitation Keep. as Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights. Located in Port Aransas the ARK is affiliate Every Friday Night is Happy Hour from 6:00 with the University of Texas at Austin Marine p.m. to 9 p.m.

Science Center. They handle the rehabilitation KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis of most species of wildlife in the area with an meets at Island Italian Restaurant 15370 S emphasis on marine animals. They care for Padre Island Dr, at Noon on the first and third about 1300 animals each year, including about 300 sea turtles and more than 100 species of Wednesday of the month. birds. If you find an animal in peril they can Padre Island Rotary Club. Of the things help Tony Amos is the Director. 750 Channel we think, say or do…. Is it the TRUTH?…. View Dr. Port Aransas. 361 749-6793, 361 442Is it FAIR to all concerned?.... Will it build 7638. afamos@mail.utexas.edu.

GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?....

Island’s PIPPs Chapter of Corpus Christi Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Red Hat Society. In 2004 a group of Island If you can answer this 4-WAY TEST the Padre ladies got together under a Palapa and founded Island Rotary is looking for you! The OBJECT the Padre Island Palapa Pals (PIPPs). Our only of ROTARY is to encourage and foster the ideal rule is that there are no rules! We are all about of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, fun and friendship. We meet once a month for in particular, to encourage and foster: 1. The lunch and various fun outings from cupcake development of acquaintance as an opportunity making to CPR. for service; 2. High ethical standards in business and profession; the recognition of the Padre Island Social Club is a group of fun worthiness of all useful occupation; and the loving people that enjoy experiencing the dignifying of each Rotarians occupation as an area. We get together for social and cultural opportunity to serve society; 3. The application events like Sunday Funday at the beach, diner of the ideal of service in each Rotarians or a night on the town. If you are interested personal, business, and community life; 4. The in meeting new people, politics, fashion, all advancement of international understanding, types of musical genres, pop culture, books, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship theatre, art, movies, museums, wine, beer, of business and professional persons united in food, traveling and more then this is the place the ideal of service. This is what Rotary is and for you. This is the go-to Social Club for the stands for. The Padre Island Rotary is involved Island and general Corpus Christi Shenanigans. in many aspects of our community. Some You can contact them on their Facebook page. examples of this are in our upcoming programs North Padre Mahjong Group meets weekly and fundraisers. to play in small groups for the fun of it. We Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a are looking for those who play the game but 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 would also be willing to teach anyone to play p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at who would like to learn. For more information the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The contact Mitzi Mendez at almimendez@att.net for more information.

The Island Moon provides this space for Island organizations. 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.

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

654 Graham Road

Call (361) 826-2330

For More Information

Nutritious Meals Served For Persons Age 60 and Over 11:30 A.M. ($1.50 Suggested meal donation) Monday

Thursday

Silver Haired Fitness 10-11 AM ($8/month-Ladies Only)

Zumba Gold (Co-Ed) 10:30-11:30 AM ($20/month, or $4/session)

Computer Interest Group 12:30-2 PM

Wii Bowling & Chair Volleyball 12:30-4:45 PM

Wii Bowling 12:30 PM

Tuesday Zumba Gold (Co-Ed) 10:30-11:30 AM ($20/month or $4/session) Table Tennis & Table Games - 12 PM

Wednesday Silver Haired Fitness 10-11 AM ($8/month-Ladies Only) Chair Volleyball 12:30 PM-??? (about 3:30 PM) AARP Chapter 4181 Meeting @ 1 PM (2nd & 4th Wednesdays) Painting Class 1:30-4:30 PM $5 per class 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Quilting 2nd Thursday of the Month

Friday Silver Haired Fitness 10-11 AM ($8/month – Ladies Only) Table Tennis – 11 AM Bingo -12:30 PM ($.50 Cards)

Site Council Monthly Dinner/Dance Third Friday of the Month 4:30-7:30 PM Tickets sold by Site Council members or phone reservation: 361-826-2330

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Help Wanted

ASSISTANT MANAGER ACE HARDWARE PORT ARANSAS Full time salaried position with medical, dental benefits and paid vacation Retail management & hardware experience preferred Apply in person at either location : 15326 SPID on the Island 1115 State Hwy 361 Ste A In Port Aransas VOLUNTEERS NEEDED As docents at Port Aransas Museum Contact: www.docentspapha@yahoo.com

Church Meetings Island Church Service

LUTHERAN TABLE TALK Thursday Afternoons On the island JB's German Bakery, 15137 SPID Sponsored by GCCM, SWT, ELCA.

Contact Rev. Tom Dietzel at lifetogethermin@aol.com, or 210-363-3538 or 361-445-1029 ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES In Church Sanctuary 10 AM 14030 Fortuna Bay Drive & Gypsy 361-949-8770

Public Meetings

Al-Anon & AA Meetings

Is alcohol causing a problem in your family?

Try Al-Anon Al-Anon meets at 7:00 pm Sundays at Padre Island Baptist Church

Spyware and Virus Removal PC/Mac Repair Networking Fast 24 Hour Turn-Around Home or Business Free Pick Up and Delivery Seniors & Military or Cash Save 20%

Call 949-4604 or 425-5627 House Cleaning Laura Lee’s Cleaning Services Weekly, biweekly, move in/move outs Pet & House Sitting – Bonded On the Island since 2000

361-563-4096

Credit Cards Accepted Air Line Miles Accepted

Josette’s Ship Shape Cleaning Service

Housekeepinng, Rental Management Vacation Rentals Move In/Move Out Elderly Care

361-850-0204

Pet Adoptions

PeeWee’s Pet Adoption World Sanctuary

Volunteer to help socialize a homeless animal so it has a better chance of finding a forever home. Adopt a special friend or sponsor one if adopting is not possible. Call PeeWee’s Pet Adoption 888-4141 or go to PeeWee’s at 1307 Saratoga www.peeweespets.com

PeeWee’s Mobile Adoption Clinics

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

Please call PeeWee’s at 888-4141

Island in the Son United Methodist Church 10650 Highway 361 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS

The Sunset 7 AA Meetings are held on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7 PM at The Presbyterian Church On the Island 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr. In addition AA Meetings are held at 8 AM at The Pavillion on the Boardwalk Near Padre Bali

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She’s spayed, up to date on shots and micro-chipped. Adoption fee is $50.00. If interested in adoption please submit your application online at: http://ccpaac.org/adoption-pplication/ if approved, arrangements will be made to meet her. Please text: 361-438-3232 for more information

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Pet Sitting

Computer Service Scott’s Computer Repair

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Al-Anon meetings

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R.I.P. Smokin’ Joe Kubek…

An old friend passed away last Sunday. Smokin’ Joe Kubek (Dallas, TX) died unexpectedly from a heart attack at the age of 58. He played his next to last gig at Rockit’s Whiskey Bar in Corpus last Thursday.

I’ve known Joe since the early 90’s when he and his partner Bnois King played the Billy Blues clubs that I booked and managed in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and Denver. Joe was a dedicated bluesman and a monster guitarist.

I was humbled that he thanked me on one of his earlier CD’s. He was a veteran of the Dallas Blues scene and kicked around with likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Pat Boyack, Doyle

Mandy, Ruben, Mark & Stewart…

the fabulous South Texas Grassroots Band will provide some top notched bluegrass. They have held court on Sundays at the Island Italian for many a moon. I really want to emphasize that these shows are FAMILY FRIENDLY. It’s not a bar environment and the show times are plenty early. The grub’s pretty darn scrumptious too.

DO NOT MISS LIST Mark Monaco and Strayhearts played the Back Porck last Friday already fat sound and is nothing but a win-win in my eyes. The Back Porch had an outstanding weekend. Mark Monaco scaled his band down to a three piece but that’s all he needed. Those guys have a rich folk meets country meets blues sound that really works. I’ve seen these guys three times now and grow fonder of them every time. Monaco may very well be the sleeper on our regional circuit. The BIG show this weekend was, without a doubt, Statesboro Revue at the Porch. These boys have got it going on. They are charting at a hot number 6 on the Texas Music Charts with their latest release Undone.

Plus they have been sharing the stage with such heavyweights as the Marshall Tucker

Radney Foster & Mark McKinney to play Cinnamon Shore…

Radney Foster will play at Cinnamon Shores this Saturday.

Stewart Mann and Statesboro Revue played the Back Porch last Saturday Band and songwriting stalwart Dean Dillon.

They stay busy on the roads all over Texas and Europe and put on one heck of show. They are as much at home singing original country-rock songs as they are knocking out their own spin on Jumping Jack Flash. I’d say Mr. Mann and his traveling troubadours are bound for glory.

Kid friendly shows at Island Italian…

Mark McKinney will play Cinnamon Shore this Saturday.

Mandy Rowden played Shorty’s last Saturday I caught some really great shows last weekend.

The standouts were Mandy Rowden (Austin, TX) at Shorty’s, Ruben Limas and the Rolling J’s (Corpus Christi, TX) at Giggity’s and two shows at the Back Porch with Mark Monaco and Strayhearts (San Antonio, TX) and Stewart Mann and Statesboro Revue (Austin, TX). Mandy put on her usual upbeat performance but played a few more covers on this trip. She is always a delight. Mr. Limas has added a new member to his group by way of Charlie Rouzer on Hammond B-3. That silky layer really puts a fat toping on Ruben’s

Ruben Limas will start playing every Thursday (6-9) at Island Italian.

One of our long time advertisers, Tony Tag over at Island Italian on Padre asked us to be sure to mention that he will start having live music again in his kid friendly restaurant. On Thursdays they will feature the great Ruben Limas playing solo from 6-9. Ruben knocks it out of the park every time. On Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 Brian Winfrey performs. Brian loves to get the kids involved at his sing-along shows. And on Sundays from 6-9

GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR IN PORT A

The Spot for your

Island Fiesta

Free Beer Band

Oct. 15

APEX

Oct. 16

Flatbroke

Oct. 17

Antone & the All Stars

Oct. 18

Open Jam w/ Selfie

Oct. 19

Paul Taylor Band

Oct. 20

Billy Snipes

Oct. 21

Open 11am-2am Daily. Kitchen open til 1am.

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Specializing in 70 Premium Tequilas!

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Matt Hole and the Hot Rod Gang will play the Pig Party on Saturday.

Miss Rose would be proud. Every year since 1982 the oldest and friendliest bar in Port A, Shorty’s Place has celebrated her birthday.

Each year friends and patrons would flock to Shorty’s to present the proprietor, Miss Rose, with something that had a pig on it. She collected stuffed pigs, ceramic pigs, salt and pepper shakers, pig signs (“We Don’t Rent Pigs”), really all things imaginable with a pig theme. Her fondness for pigs turned into a free feral hog barbecue, and eventually grew into a “hog rally’’ of upward of 500 motorcycle riders from around the southwest part of the United States and all over the world who helped celebrate Miss Rose’s birthday. Since her death in September 2011, the bar has changed hands and the new owner, Edwin Myers has kept the flame alive. Grandson of Miss Rose, J.W. George weighed in with a quote, “I’m proud to be a part of most of the history of the last 25 years of this great party, and homage of my grandmother, Miss Rose. I think that Edwin and Amy and their cast and crew are doing a remarkable job with Pig Party, and I can’t wait for the year I make a triumphant return. God Bless Miss Rose, Shorty’s Place, and the patrons that make it AWESOME every year.” There will be food and music this Saturday starting at noon with Stevie Start, then Ruben and the Rolling J’s at 4:00 then Matt Hole and the Hot Rod Gang at 8:30-12:30.

♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth ♪ ♫

Live Music Tonight Thursday, October 15 Max Stalling, Bri Bagwell @ Brewster Street Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Ruben Limas (6-9) @ Island Italian Clarissa Serna @ Rockits Reverends Daughter Control @ House of Rock Michael Burtis @ Scuttlebutt’s Ty Dietz & Tony Saracene @ Shorty’s Friday, October 16 Buddy Treveno @ Shorty’s APEX @ Giggity’s Stephen Chadwick @ Back Porch Emily @ The Gaff Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Flatbroke @ Rockit’s AER, Cody Simpson Chef Special Control @ House of Rock Saturday, October17 Radney Foster, Mark McKinney @ Cinnamon Shores Pig Party w/ Stevie Start, Ruben Limas & Matt Hole @ Shorty’s Flatbroke @ Giggity’s Scarecrow People @ Back Porch Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Tejas Brothers @ Third Coast Theater Blake Sparx, Buckshot @ Scuttlebutt’s Jim Dugan @ The Gaff Clay Walker @ Brewster Street 15th Annual Dillofest- 24 Bands @ House of Rock Sunday, October 18 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s South Texas Grassroots @ Island Italian

CHRISTOPHER TODD JORDAN

with such stars as Randy Rogers, The Dixie Chicks, Abra Moore and Pat Green and has recorded on the major labels Arista, RCA and Dualtone. Mark McKinney (Austin, TX) has charted strongly since 2013 and has co-written with such artists as Kevin Fowler, Larry Joe Taylor, Bleu Edmondson and Kyle Park and has shared stages with music legends such as Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Charlie Daniels, Ted Nugent, Robert Earl Keen, Miranda Lambert, Ryan Bingham, Randy Rogers, Eli Young Band, Kevin Fowler, Pat Green and more. The music starts at 5:00 and the Tour of Homes starts at 10:00 AM.

32rd Annual Pig Party…

Coming this Saturday, Cinnamon Shore will host FallFest 2015 with a Tour of Homes, Food Vendors, Beer Garden, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating and music provided by celebrated Nashville songwriter Radney Foster and Americana star Mark McKinney. Born in Del Rio, Foster actually once had roots on Padre Island when his cousin, Dr. David Foster practiced at Spohn Medical Clinic. Foster has had 13 songs on Billboards Hot Country Charts and had his songs recorded by Jack Ingram and Keith Urban. He has released eleven albums since 1992. He has worked

Smokin’ Joe Kubek dead at 58 Bramhall, Freddie King and Jim Suhler.

He was to play a blues festival in Wilmington, North Carolina the next day in which Dr. John was the headliner. Joe was a consummate road dog and spent much of his life touring all over the world. The Smokin’ Joe Kubek Memorial and Benefit will be at Poor David’s Pub in Dallas on October 24th. The proceeds will go to Joe’s wife, Phyllis to help pay for expenses.

He will be missed everywhere. R.I.P. old friend.

October 15, 2015

Island Moon

Monday, October 19 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Stitched Up Heart, Run 2 Cover Control @ House of Rock Michael Burtts @ Scuttlebutt’s

Stephen Chadwick

Oct. 16

Scarecrow People

Oct. 17

Jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef

Oct. 23

Randy McAllister

Oct. 24

Tessy Lou & Shotgun Stars

Oct. 30

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Ty Dietz & Tony Saracene

Oct. 15

Buddy Trevino

Oct. 16

PIG PARTY Oct. 17 Music starts at noon with Stevie Start, Ruben Limas & Matt Hole

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Tuesday, October 20 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Open Mic Control @ House of Rock TBA @ Scuttlebutt’s Wednesday, October 21 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Scarecrow People Control @ House of Rock Blake Sparx @ Scuttlebutt’s Thursday, October 22 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Ruben Limas (6-9) @ Island Italian Rich Lockhart @ Scuttlebutt’s Aaron Lewis, Jason Cassidy @ Brewster Street Clarissa Serna @ Rockits Norma Jean, Belle Haven, Of Serpents & Saviors Control @ House of Rock Friday, October 23 Billy Snipes @ Shorty’s Mike Milligan @ Giggity’s Jerry Diaz & Hannas’ Reef @ Back Porch Russell Edge @ The Gaff Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Pat Green @ Brewster Street Flatbroke @ Rockit’s Lady Kat & the Sloppy Joes, Liberating Jane Control @ House of Rock Saturday, October 24 Ruben & the Rolling J’s @ Shorty’s Matt Hole & the Hot Rod Gang @ Giggity’s Belt Sander Races w/ Uncle Willey @ The Gaff Fabian Rivera @ Scuttlebutt’s Brian Winfrey (6:30-9:30) @ Island Italian Randy McAllister @ Back Porch Hip Hop Hooray @ Brewster Street Art Around @ Port Aransas Zombie Prom Control @ House of Rock Sunday, October 25 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s