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The Month Of May Serves As National Stroke Awareness Month

Letters to the Editor

By Todd Hunter, District 32

In this week’s article, I want to feature National Stroke Awareness month. It is designated during the month of May. This month works to help educate the public about the important stroke signs that people can identify and understand in their own lives. There are a number of simple warning signs that can help be an early warning indicator. These key indicators make a significant difference in the early diagnosis of various heart related illnesses. There are many basic things that relate to heart health that people do not often realize. The American Heart Association is an advocacy organization that has helped to develop a program known as the F.A.S.T. program. F.A.S.T. is an acronym that stands for: Face dropping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 9-1-1. These are four simple signs that can be identified to help recognize these early warning signs. The American Heart Association’s joint website with the American Stroke Association provides a brief breakdown of these four identifiable symptoms/warning signs: • Face Dropping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven? • Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the Person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? • Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? • Time to call 9-1-1 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get the person to the hospital immediately. Check the time so you’ll know when the first symptoms appeared. The American Heart Association (AHA) is an organization that works to help bring leadership and resources to all levels of government. Whether it is the federal, state or local level, the AHA identifies ways of educating the public and develops systems of care that work to help acute conditions, which will result in helping to improve the patient’s outcomes. Many of these systems work to coordinate

those impacted to help them recover while also improving the cost-effectiveness of their care. These systems of care generally are tailored by more localized methods such as certain regions of the nation and also individual states. A lot of the criteria they use is from localized data that they have collected and works to create a seamless transition from each stage of care. It is with these types of awareness and outreach that they hope will save lives. If you would like to learn more information about healthy tips on cardiovascular health, you can visit the American Heart Association’s website at www. heart.org and the American Stroke Association’s website at www.strokeassociation.org If you would like to follow the Texas House and learn more information on news, committees or other aspects of the legislative body, you can access its website at http://www.house. state.tx.us/. The site features live streaming from the House floor, committee hearings as well as access to a number of other resources. You can also follow the Texas Senate at http:// www.senate.state.tx.us/. The Texas Governor’s official website can be found at http://governor. state.tx.us/. For important information regarding transportation in the state, feel free to visit the Texas Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.txdot.gov/. The Texas General Land Office’s website can be found at http:// www.glo.texas.gov/, while the Texas Railroad Commission’s website is located at http://www. rrc.state.tx.us/. As a reminder, the 84th Texas Legislative Session is currently underway. As always, I want to hear your ideas and suggestion. Your ideas and information are important forms of feedback and I hope that you will not hesitate to contact my office. 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.

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Insurance Bill in Senate Coastal property owners - both residential and commercial - face a one-two punch if Senate Bill 1628 becomes law. The bill, pending in Chairman Todd Hunter's (R-Corpus Christi) schedule-setting House Calendars committee, is a giveaway to insurance companies at the expense of homeowners and businesses. Coupled with restrictions placed on TWIA policyholders enacted in 2011, SB 1628 removes the last line of defense for homeowners and businesses with valid property damage claims. “Coastal property owners can’t take another hit,” said Alex Winslow, executive director of the statewide policyholder advocacy group Texas Watch. “First came TWIA. Now comes all insurance companies grabbing with both hands." In 2011, lawmakers erected a series of barriers that severely curtail important legal protections when coastal communities are devastated by windstorms, eviscerating the legal rights of coastal property owners insured through the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Now, lawmakers are expanding TWIA-style restrictions to all Texas property insurance policies. This move will make it easier for insurance companies to cheat their customers. The bill impacts claims by both residential and commercial policyholders and is not limited to just wind or hail claims. In fact, the bill undermines decades of policyholder protections for claims involving theft, fire, vandalism, water damage, and any other peril covered by a property damage policy.

“All Texans - and coastal homeowners and businesses in particular - need and deserve real protections that force insurance companies to pay valid claims in full and on time,” said Winslow. “SB 1628 is a knock out blow to coastal property owners. It gives to insurance companies by taking from hard working families and businesses.”

The bill does the following: - Incentivizes low and slow pay tactics by insurance companies by reducing penalties for insurance companies that fail to pay claims promptly - Effectively immunizes insurance adjusters, agents, and employees for misconduct and misrepresentations - Creates new “gotcha” provisions that criminalize innocent mistakes by homeowners and businesses while immunizing industry misconduct

- Severely restricts the time homeowners and businesses have to file a claim

The bill is facing growing opposition within the business community. Dozens of businesses and churches, as well as school, trade, and citizen groups have added their voices in opposition to SB 1628. N. Alex Winslow Executive Director Texas Watch

Insurance Bill The Texas House of Representatives will likely consider legislation that eviscerates key protections for property insurance policyholders this week. The bill - Senate Bill 1628 - is being rushed through the House without public input. It does the following: - Incentivizes low and slow pay tactics by insurance companies by reducing penalties for insurance companies that fail to pay claims promptly - Effectively immunizes insurance adjusters, agents, and employees for misconduct and misrepresentations - Creates new “gotcha” provisions that criminalize innocent mistakes by homeowners and businesses while immunizing industry misconduct - Severely restricts the time homeowners and businesses have to file a claim

“Senate Bill 1628 protects deny, delay, underpay insurance industry tactics, making it easier for insurance companies to cheat their customers. The effect of this legislation – if passed by the House – would be to undermine crucial policyholder protections designed to ensure fair, timely payments to Texas families and businesses with valid insurance claims,” said Alex Winslow, executive director of policyholder advocacy group Texas Watch. "This bill is fundamentally flawed. It is facing growing opposition within the business community and a groundswell of grassroots opposition from Texans across the state.” Dozens of business leaders from across the state have written letters raising concerns about the impact the bill will have on their businesses. Alex Winslow

AARP: Property insurance bill excessive, harmful to consumers Consumers are being squeezed out in the battle between the insurance industry and trial lawyers over the payment of claims dealing with haildamaged roofs and other storm-related losses, and AARP Texas officials said today the organization will alert its members about the potentially costly consequences at stake.

to ensure insurers pay claims on time and in full. Currently, an insurer must acknowledge a claim, investigate, request information, accept or reject and pay, or be subject to an 18% penalty on the entire amount. The proposed measure would limit the 18% penalty to the "unpaid" amount of the claim.

"It's wrong to punish honest people who've already been victimized by weather-related catastrophes... again," said Bob Jackson, AARP Texas state director. "This is not how you deal with any excesses in the system or bad apples in the bunch."

So for example, in the case of a hail-damaged roof in which the insurer only offers to pay 60% of the repair costs, the 18% penalty would apply only to the 40% unpaid portion of the claim. "This is problematic because if a carrier offers 60 cents on the dollar, you cannot put on 60% of a roof, Jackson noted. “Either the policyholder has enough money to make full repairs or the roof will go unrepaired."

At issue is SB 1628, by Rep. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, which includes several provisions that would make it devastatingly difficult for homeowners with legitimate insurance claims to pursue those claims. Without public testimony, the bill sailed out of the House Insurance Committee Friday on a 6-3 vote and could be called up by the full House at any moment. It passed the Senate by a 21-10 vote on April 29. "The insurance industry, already enjoying record profits in Texas, has its fingerprints all over this bill and would now want you to believe that it is designed to protect policyholders," Jackson said. "That's disingenuous, and we all know better." One of SB 1628's most egregious provisions eliminates a long-standing Texas law designed

Moreover, SB 1628 would negate the 18% penalty if the insurer chooses an appraisal even if it's long after the proper time has passed to investigate the claim. So basically, an insurer could ignore every deadline for processing the claim, then play the appraisal card and not have to pay any penalty. This would be true even if the appraisal is over a small, unrelated part of the claim. "Insurance companies have taken Texas' allergy season to new heights," Jackson said. "They are good at collecting premiums but quite allergic to paying claims." AARP Texas

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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. Be sure to include a brief description of what your organization does and a contact person for those interested in joining. Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG). meets monthly for dog & owner activities, training and education. Sign up at padreislanddogpark.com. Free to join. For more information contact Lyn Edler (lyn.edler@gmail.com) or Bev Hoffman (bevhoffman@aol.com). Our next event will be 9 am June 20 at the parking lot near the Briscoe King Pavillion at Padre Bali Park for a “Teach you Dog a Trick” meet and greet. Bring training treats for your dog and, as always, bring water and poop bags!

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Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis meet at Noon each Wednesday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port Aransas. For more information please email portakiwanis@ gmail.com. Padre Island Uke Club – NOW Meets Every Other Week from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery located at 13919 SPID right here on The Island. This is your chance to learn to play the uke. More than 40 people attend most meetings so you’ll want to arrive early to get a good seat. A $3 per person donations covers the workshop and instruction book and loaner ukulele (if you need one) RSVP online or call Barber Joe Sexton at 361 500-8955.or email at PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com. You’ll be playing your first song in just 20 minutes. Padre Island Yacht Club – PADRE ISLAND YACHT CLUB is welcoming new members and has boat slips available. Every Friday Night is Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prospective members are invited to attend any Friday Night Happy Hour event. Contact Mr. Doug Seefeldt, Rear Commodore in charge of Memberships, dgjetmover@aol.com, to receive information about attending Happy Hour at PIYC. For those prospective members interested in renting a boat slip contacts Mr. Barratt Sturtevant, bcsturtevant59@gmail.com. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) is a private club whose membership enjoys small boat Poker Runs, cruises to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, the 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat cruises to Palacios, TX. , South Padre, Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas.

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The Membership hosts nearly 100 social events every year such as Holiday Events and Potlucks, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Soup Nights, Chili Cook-offs, Old Fashioned Picnics, Talent Night, Theme Parties such as Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights. PIYC also hosts the Annual La Posada Land (Golf Cart and Jeep) Parade, The North and South La Posada Boat Parades, and several related events whose mission is to gather toys and other donations for the US Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign. Please come, join us! Check us out for a Friday Night Happy Hour! Come see our available boat slips!

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KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. For more information contact Jerry Kaczmarek jer4angel@gmail.com. 734-751-1101. Kiwanis Club of Port Aransas. Kiwanis meet at Island Italian Restaurant 15370 S Padre Island Dr, at Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the month. For more information please email portakiwanis@ gmail.com. Rotary Club of Padre Island Corpus Christi – The Rotary Club of Padre Island is always looking for new members seeking to put “service above self”. If you are interested, please come join us and see what we are all about. The Padre Island Rotary usually meets every 1st thru 4th Tuesdays at noon at the Boathouse Bar and Grill (upstairs), 15241 Leeward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418. On

the fifth Tuesday of the month we will meet at 5:30pm for a Social Hour at The Barrel, 15201 SPID. For more information contact Jacqueline Carlson at 361-331-8618 or jcarlson@jmcarchitecture.com. May 26th our speaker will be Charlie Zahn a Port Commissioner and head of the Parks Board. Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The 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. Padre Island Business Association. The association is a not-for-profit organization whose primary purpose is to advertise and promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff and Corpus Christi while advancing the interests of the business community. It is managed by a 9-member board of directors. A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Holiday InnPadre Island starting at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. The association annually has two fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club, Inc, P.I.E. strives to enrich the lives of Padre Island women through social activities and community involvement. Full membership luncheon meetings are held the second Friday of each month at the Holiday Inn. Members may also participant in special interest clubs (bunco, bridge, spades, books, etc) that meet throughout the month. For more information about PIE, please contact Katherine Pierce, President, at 361 960-0327 or Jaki Boyd 361 533-0854. Island United Political Action Committee: Maximize representation of Corpus Christi residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area government by promoting and supporting, by the endorsement process, proactive and unified voting in non-partisan races and other issues and referendums put to public vote. Contact Persons: President – Linda A Walsh lawalshva@yahoo.com 361445-7999. Meetings are open to the public. Parrot Heads of Port Aransas – Parrot Heads of Port Aransas is 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 motto is “Partying With a Purpose.” To join go to portaransasparrotheads.com or call LuAnn Ferguson, 361 749-5141 or 817 2917034. 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 about 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. 361 749-6793, 361 442-7638. afamos@mail. utexas.edu. 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.

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Police Blotter Free Child Safety Seat Inspection In conjunction with the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign, the Corpus Christi Police Department and the Texas Department of Transportation are teaming up this weekend to focus on properly buckling up and keeping Texas’ youngest passengers safe. As part of the campaign’s special enforcement period, which begins May 18 and runs through May 31, there will be a free child safety seat inspection at the Corpus Christi Police Island Substation located on Mustang Island at the corner of Zahn Road and State Highway 361.

Police had already arrested Santana Rodriguez (07/17/1993), late Wednesday afternoon for aggravated assault. The 48 year old male victim that was hit in the head several times died at about 3:00 AM on Thursday morning at Spohn Memorial Hospital. The juvenile is believed to be the second male that they believe may have been with the victim and the suspect at the time of the assault. The juvenile was taken to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.

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Murder in Flour Bluff May 14 4:40 p.m. 1000 Behmann Street (Flour Bluff) Murder Corpus Christi Police responded to a fight call at the Aztec Manor Apartments and found a man there with a head injury. The victim would not cooperate with officers and refused to say what had happened. A witness told officers that the victim was walking behind the apartment complex with two men when he was punched in the head numerous times with a fist of one of the other men. The witness believed the assault was over drugs. The victim was transported to Bay Area Hospital by CCFD EMS. Two hours later, the victim was transferred to Spohn Memorial Hospital due to his injuries not improving. When the victim took a turn for the worst, police detectives were notified. While investigating this case, a suspect was identified and located at the apartment complex.

A hotel manager called Corpus Christi Police after he was informed by an online hotel booking site that a guest had hacked into a PayPal account to pay for a room. Officers arrived and were informed by hotel management that a female guest had checked into the Comfort Suites, located at 1814 Ennis Joslin Road, just before 2:30 AM. The guest had booked the hotel room through the online travel site “Priceline.” “Priceline” then contacted the hotel later that morning advising them that they would not honor payment for the room because the “Paypal” account the guest had used to pay for the room, had been hacked. The female guest was located in her room and arrested. 25 year-old Savanah Nicole Spanutius was charged with theft. Two other females in the room with the suspect were released.

Police Calls 6200 block State Highway 361 8 p.m. May 16 Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

The suspect, Santana Rodriguez (07/17/1993), was arrested for aggravated assault. Officers continue to look for the second man that they believe may have been with the victim and the suspect at the time of the assault, but do not believe he was involved.

14500 block SPID 12:30 p.m. May 12 Gasoline theft – 4 counts 15300 block SPID 8:22 a.m. May 12 Gasoline theft – 2 counts SPID/Whitecap 4:49 a.m. May 17 Public intoxication

Corpus Christi Police Homicide Detectives secured a directive to apprehend for a 16 year old male suspect they believe was involved in the cities latest homicide.

14100 block Whitecap 9:57 p.m. May 15 Public intoxication 13900 block Mingo Cay 12:10 a.m. May 17 Criminal mischief $500-$1500

At about 4:30 PM, Thursday afternoon, police returned to the apartment complex located at 1010 Behmann Street, and located the juvenile male at an apartment where he lived.

15800 block SPID 5:55 a.m. May 17 Public intoxication

Dallas Cowboys among NFL teams paid by DOD to spotlight service members By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: I wrote last week, “as taxpayers, you are concerned with how the government spends your money, & even if you don’t care for sports, I’m willing to wager you a dram of your/my favorite adult beverage that you have seen at least one NFL pre-game show a year.” The lead-in to last week’s story was: “The price of supporting the troops is paid to the NFL; the Department of Defense paid NFL teams more than $5 million over four years to buy moments that honored troops. It’s disingenuous -- and also par for the course for the NFL’s operations. The scene is familiar at any sporting event. The PA announces, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please turn your attention to our Hometown Hero,’ and the JumboTron shows some soldier waving humbly, flanked by cheerleaders. The moment is touching; it is a fleeting opportunity to connect to whatever we feel toward the troops -- memories of friends lost, of family members’ service, of the people we might have been.” I did not realize that while I was writing this on Sunday, May 10th, that the pot was already being stirred. I heard last Thursday that the Cowboys were saying that they had donated the money ($62,500) to a worthy cause such as Army/Navy Emergency Relief. I cannot find any factual evidence to support this claim. The only statement from the Cowboys is by their spokesman Rich Dalrymple’s Email which is contained in the article below. I’ve emailed the Cowboys to get more details about Dallas’ deal. I am still willing to make the wager as stated above. The Dallas Cowboys finish near the top on many NFL money lists. But they made only a small splash when the military was doling out marketing contracts. The Department of Defense spent $5.4 million to prominently feature members of the military at NFL team events between 2011 and 2014, according to documents obtained by NJ.com. The Cowboys received $62,500. Most of the military contracts – only recently made public – have been in-game salutes to the military that were criticized by at least one member of Congress. U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., called the deals “egregious

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., called the military contracts with the NFL “egregious and unnecessary waste of taxpayer dollars.” of the National Guard Bureau Gen. Frank Grass requesting detailed information on marketing, advertising, and promotion contracts between branches of the Department of Defense and professional sports and collegiate sports teams. Flake requested additional information on taxpayer-funded payments to sports teams for honoring U.S. military service members, a practice he brought to national attention on April 30 by highlighting a $115,000 payment from the New Jersey Army National Guard to the New York Jets for advertising services that included recognizing soldiers as “Hometown Heroes” at games. Flake noted a subsequent investigation by his office uncovered a number of marketing, advertising and promotions contracts between branches of the Department of Defense and professional sports teams in the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, National

Identification Assistance The subject picured below committed a Burglary of a residence at the Aransas Princess Condos in Port Aransas, TX on 05/16/2015. The suspect took credit cards stolen during the Burglary and used them at Champs and Foot Locker in the La Palmera Mall in Corpus Christi, TX. The suspect appears to be a hispanic male in his twenties with tattoos on both his left and right shoulders and script letters on his abdomen. If you have any information regarding the identity of this suspect, please contact Sgt. Mike Hannon at the Port Aransas Police Department (361-749-6241).

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Members of the U.S. military lead the New England Patriots onto the field ahead of the start of the NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Arizona. and unnecessary waste of taxpayer dollars,” although he focused mainly on the New York Jets. He said fans would have easily mistaken the promotions – including recognized men and women as “Hometown Heroes” — as team sponsored rather than advertisements paid with federal taxes. “Those of us go to sporting events and see them honoring the heroes,” Flake told NJ.com. “You get a good feeling in your heart. Then to find out they’re doing it because they’re compensated for it, it leaves you underwhelmed. It seems a little unseemly.” Most of the promotions were contracted by the National Guard and also included more traditional advertising, such as video board commercials or promotions. NFL teams already have annual Veterans Day celebrations at November home games. Patrick Daugherty, a spokesman for the New Jersey National Guard, told NJ.com: “Promoting and increasing the public’s understanding and appreciation of military service in the New Jersey Army National Guard increases the propensity for service in our ranks and garners public support for our Hometown Team.” Only 14 of the NFL’s 32 teams received these contracts. The Cowboys were among the minority of teams that got paid, but the team’s lone contract in 2012 was among the smallest. The Atlanta Falcon’s $1 million plus was the highest with the Baltimore Ravens just behind at $884,500. Among the teams that signed these contracts, the Miami Dolphins’ $20,000 deal was the smallest.

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Cowboys’ spokesman Rich Dalrymple was able to get some details about the advertising deal with the National Guard. It was for traditional advertising — print, signage, video — and not the nontraditional approaches that have generated controversy. Dalrymple said via email: “We have had marketing and sponsorship agreements with the military. We have also been long standing and proud supporters of the United States military through our own annual programs that have been funded by our organization for decades.” He said he didn’t have details of the contract.

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U.S. Senate Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, has also upped his criticism of parts of this program. He sent a letter to the secretary of defense and chief of the National Guard asking for more details.*

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U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) today sent a letter to Sec. of Defense Ash Carter and Chief

Hockey League, Major League Soccer, a NASCAR speedway, and National Collegiate Athletic Association athletic departments. *If you would like a copy of Senator Flake’s letter, please contact me. Dotson’s Other Note: Many thanks to Jeff Mosier, Dallas Morning News writer, for many of the facts contained in this article. It is great to hear from so many of you ‘Moon Monkeys’ who are concerned with a very big business (the NFL) “tapping the government till.” My take: Since the United States no longer has a military draft (which I favor), the armed forces are in competition with the civilian sector to recruit men and women to go to work for them. Thus the Department of Defense & the National Guard has a rather large recruiting budget. What are your thoughts on the expenditures? Your comments and/or questions are greatly appreciated. Please call or Email. Phone: 361949-768; Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com

Veterans Health Care Summit May 27 The Veterans Health Care Administration will be the subject of a public summit on Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8:30 p.m. in room 106 of the Del Mar College Center for Economic Development, located at 3209 South Staples, across the street from Ray High School. There are currently about 30,000 veterans who live in Nueces County, however, only about 8000 are registered with the local VA Clinic; the failure of the majority of the veterans to register locally hampers local efforts to expand veterans’ health facilities and care in Nueces County. The meeting is being held by Concerned Veterans of America, a privately funded organization which includes former Congressmen, Senators, and Retired Generals. The group recently spent five days in Washington D.C. meeting with members of Congress to push reform of the Veterans Administration, and the Health Care System in particular. A complimentary dinner will be served. The public, retired and current military personnel, and their spouses are welcome.

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SMA Spanish Class Haiku Poetry Students Try Poetic Hand in Spanish Elefante

By Brent Rourk Undoubtedly, poetry is not everybody’s bag, especially middle school students whose minds arguably tend to wander to more favorable topics like video games, sports, the opposite sex, and their favorite food and television program, among other topics. Poetry is an art and science rolled into one avenue of communication that takes practice, patience, and perseverance. Students in Spanish 1B recently tried their hand at writing poetry in Spanish, specifically in Haiku style. The trick, of course was to adhere to as many rules of Haiku as possible, a challenge for anybody let alone a second language learner. Another challenge was to either think in English first and then concert to Spanish (inevitably changing wording to conform to the traditional 5-7-5 syllable rule) or to think in Spanish initially and to make those thoughts and words conform. The poems were collected, corrected, and graded (meeting rules of Haiku) and then anonymously one poem from each student was placed in a table and all of the students selected their favorite three poems. Votes were tallied and the top poems were selected and announced.

Elephant

By Ryan De la Rosa

Good Elephant

Buen elefante

Fat and silent

Gordo y silencio

Fat with life

Gordo con vida

Bosque

Forest

By Ana Mansanales

Jungle so green

Selva tan verde

Full of mystery

Llena de misteria

Where the light hides

Esconde la luz

Tortuga

Turtle

Logan Lang

Big and green

Grande y verde

Slowly walks

Lentamente camina

Towards the sea

Hacia el mar

Luna

Moon

By Maria Townsend

The moon so far

Luna tan leja

Shining in the sky

Brillando el cielo

On cold nights

En noches frias

Port Aransas Community Theatre Honors a Member 23 Year PACT Member Leaves a Big Legacy

By Brent Rourk Sometimes the unending and relentless contributions of one person can make a difference. Isn’t that what we all like to think? Many people do make an astonishing difference in the lives of others or in a town. Betty Crawford is one such person, giving years of her life to the development of theatre in Port Aransas. If you know her, then you know what she has done. If you do not, then this article might offer a glimpse into her association with and development of the Port Aransas Community Theatre (PACT). As the Seashore Middle Academy Theatre Class prepared for its weekend performances at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, news continued to circulate about PACT Board Member Betty Crawford’s impending retirement from the board. Betty has been a PACT member for 23 years and has been part of a dedicated team that has directed the PACT to immense success. Sunday afternoon during the annual PACT board meeting, the board along with a few dozen other PACT members and community members honored Betty and her long time commitment to PACT and to Port Aransas. A sumptuous Crawfish, shrimp, sausage, corn, and potato boil social was followed by the annual meeting, but not before honoring Betty.

Join guide Shirley Fischer on Port A’s beaches to hunt for shells and other treasures! Always held the fourth Friday of each month. Meet tomorrow, Friday, May 22, at 9 am under purple pennant near Horace Caldwell Pier at end of Beach St. FREE! Suitable for all ages.

Memorial Day Splash Monday, May 25, there will be half price admission to the Port Aransas Community Pool at 700 Clark Pkwy, off Ross Avenue. Pool will be open to public from 1-6 pm. It will be open 12 noon to 1pm for lap swimmers and exercisers. Discount courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department in celebration of holiday.

Memorial Day Bike Ride Monday, May 25, sponsored by Bike Port Aransas. Start Times: Experienced Riders, 8am [will go off the island]. Average Riders, 9am [riding around Port A], Skeeter Ramble (kids), 9am [from Park to Nature Preserve & back]. Open to all levels ... all just for fun. Meet at Community Park, 700 Clark Pkwy. No registration, just show up. Wear helmets if you have them. For more information, contact Eliza Large at (361) 960-9797.

Community Pool Swim Lessons Morning swim classes for youngsters 6 months to 12 years old meet Tues.-Fri. for 2 weeks: Session 1: June 16-26, Session 2: July 7-17, Session 3: July 28-Aug 7 at 9:40-10:20am or 10:30-11:10am for 13 months -12 years. Babies 6-12 months at 11:15 – 11:45 am only. Cost for Port A residents is $8 each child per session. Non-residents - $25/child per session. Registration for Session 1 begins May 26-29/ residents and June 2-5/non-residents. Session 2: June 16-19/residents and June 23-26/nonresidents and Session 3: July 7-10 / residents

and July 14-17/non-residents. Register at pool when open.

Lifeguard Class 15 and older may take class. Training [4day] scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31 and June 6 & 7, 9am-5pm. Must be 15 or older to take class. Lifeguard training includes American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding, first aid, CPR, AED, and blood borne Pathogen training. Students must attend all classes. Cost $150 for entire training. If Port Aransas applicant will fill out an application to work for the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department, agree to a background check, be able to pass city drug test, physical, pass the class and work 1 month as pool or beach lifeguard, there will be no charge for the training. Register at www.aquatictraining. net. Training will be held at the Port Aransas Community Pool [700 Clark Pkwy, off Ross Avenue] and at the Girl Scout hut inside the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A.

Classes have changed dates City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department H.E.L.P. (Health/Ecology/ Lifestyle/Preparation) Activities: Water Canning Basics Class: Saturday, June 6, 12:30-5pm Learn how to safely do your own Water Bath Canning with Erin Denny from Auntie Handy’s Harvest will demonstrate the basics of creating & preserving your own delicious jam & mustard treats. Students get to take home some goodies, step-by-step guides, confidence to DIY & safely tested recipes. This hands-on class will teach you Do & Don’t Tips, equipment types, flexible recipes including low & no sugar and no pectin. You will take home jars from the recipes covered in class, minimum of three jars. Cost: $35 Pre-registration/payment with Pam at pamg@ cityofportaransas.org or 749-4158 required. Meet at the Girl Scout hut inside the Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A, on corner of Cut Off Road.

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current location, thereby expanding its seating and continuing a growth pattern that has brought 112 name plays to local audiences. In addition the PACT location has been home to countless musical events, guests, and shows. PACT has become financially solvent and has been able to maintain the theatre, while establishing productive artnerships with countless local businesses, including Sandfest. We hear at times about the immense value that one person can have on a group or organization and in Betty’s case, her value was incalculable as PACT grew, experienced growing pains, and found its new home. Betty has been the cog who has tirelessly devoted her expertise, energy, and effectiveness to the overall operation and growth of PACT. She will be missed, however, she will be available to assist PACT from time to time.

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Betty shares a few minutes with friends and PACT actresses. Photos by Brent Rourk

Betty too will miss her interaction with PACT. She confided, “What I will miss most is knowing what is going on and what is coming up. The board makes all of the big decisions – what we do and when and where we do it. Timing is important in this town. It is important to know when to put on what for our audiences.”

Thanking Others

Betty Crawford Arrives in Port Aransas Betty enthusiastically discussed her arrival in Port A, “George and I were lucky. We came 25 years ago and bought a condo. We were retired and when we came here we jumped into volunteer work. It was also the easiest way to meet other people.” Little did Port Aransas know that it would be lucky that Betty and George chose Port Aransas. So how did Betty start her theatre career here? She continued, “I saw an ad in a local newspaper 23 years ago seeking people to participate in a melodrama.” It caught Betty’s eye and thus began her long time association with PACT.

Early Port Aransas Theatre Entertainment Betty eagerly joined forces with a few other locals to provide regular entertainment on the Island. Reflecting back on old times and memories, Betty commented, “When Jane Bull was here and she choreographed everything. We came out to entertain. Singing was a big part of the theatre back then. I liked to sing more than act but I acted in many plays too.” Indeed she did, thoroughly enjoying acting in the early days. Betty confided, “I acted in Cemetery Club, Nunsense, Hartz in Harmony, and others. Most of them were in the early days when we all did everything. We had talent shows and cabarets. Anybody in town got involved too – it was a lot of fun.” But her contributions did not stop there.

Betty’s Legacy She has been at the helm of PACT as the theatre has grown. She stated, “ I hope that we can get more people involved in theatre because it is an experience that broadens people. It is a great experience in life. A lot of people did not grow up with theatre so that has been a challenge to get more people to participate.” With a handful of other loyal and determined theatre lovers, acting has been delivered to Port Aransas, infusing with a taste of big city theatre. Betty claimed, “We [PACT] have put on many published plays, usually 6 plays a season, while partnering with school systems and putting on a host of other events.” Along with big name plays, Port Aransas has a ‘real’ theatre thanks to Betty, donors, and a host of community volunteers and donors. She continued, “We had so many different people who have given us so much help it is hard to remember them all. [But she did] The Strohms helped a lot. Together they were our first large donors that got the funding for the theatre started. I just want to thank the people of Port Aransas for their help and support. All of the volunteers of the world should be blesses. Her biggest accomplishments was no doubt getting the new building. Betty stated, “I started in 1992. It was hard work back then, but it was fun. It was challenging in the old outdoor theatre. It was a completely different concept. We were outdoors for 9 years, then in the little theatre for 7 years. We needed another home.” The new theatre opened in 2006. Without exaggeration Betty has become an institution as far as theater and entertainment are concerned in Port Aransas. The gains made over her tenure have been monumental. Additionally, Betty has kept flawless records about the history of PACT, something that will continue to be important to PACT and the city over time.

Theatre Over the Years During her 23 year tenure, PACT has found its

It was easy for Betty to list names of people who she wished to thank for their contributions even though there are so many. It has been a team effort. She has been delighted with the growth of children’s theatre in Port Aransas and she also acknowledged Ken Yarbrough, “I thank Ken Yarbrough for his contributions in creating the summer plays. When he works with children he is fantastic. I don’t know how he does it but he gets the best out of the children.” No great accomplishments happen in a vacuum or even with just one person. Though Betty has been a central driving figure in the growth of theatre in Port Aransas, She readily admits that it has been a group effort, “It takes lots of people who do a handful of tasks. Theatre is a miracle. Theatre is a labor of love.” Betty also mentioned the Winter Texans, “The winter Texans have been great for the theatre. They loved the theatre. They needed an indoor theatre and were able to get one.” The Winter Texans have had the opportunity to enjoy theatre during their winter stays in Port Aransas.

Thanking Betty Several people have spoken about Betty’s impact on the theatre in Port Aransas, and at the annual meeting Betty was showered with gifts of appreciation for her dedication, determination, and labor of love. Her portrait will hang in the theatre soon and hopefully those entering the theatre will know about her efforts to make the theatre happen in Port Aransas. Katie Sikes, teacher and long-time PACT member and actress stated, “It has been an honor, pleasure, and joy working with and performing with Betty, She will always be my PACT ‘Mama’ and when you’re good to mama…” Ashley Knotts, PACT Board Member and local actress summed up her experience with Betty and PACT, “Betty has been instrumental in PACT for two decades and it has been an honor serving with her on the board for the past two years. I have learned a lot about being patient, thinking things through before making decisions, and having the community theatre as the primary interest at heart.” After the crawfish boil and annual meeting, where new board member Victoria Stiewig was introduced, Betty took the stage for a curtain call, effortlessly belting out Patsy Jone’s tune ‘This is My Island’ just like she did years ago. Smiles lit a few faces as a few tears trickled down some cheeks. An institution. She has more than a few songs left in her, so it will not be a surprise to see Betty in a musical down the line. A thank you to PACT for what it has done for Port Aransas and a special thank you to Betty for giving her labor of love to PACT. At once, it is the end of an era and a new beginning. Good luck to Betty and good luck to PACT as the baton is passed to others and as it sets new goals. In the meantime, let’s make sure that we continue to enjoy the plays and shows that PACT offers. (http://www.portaransascommunitytheatre. com/)

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Peak of the Kemp’s Ridley Nesting Season By Donna J. Shaver, Ph.D. Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery, National Park Service, Padre Island National Seashore, e-mail: Donna_Shaver@ nps.gov

The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle nesting season in Texas extends from April through mid-July. Typically, most nests are found during May and June. Through May 19, 67 Kemp’s ridley nests have recorded on the Texas coast this year. Many people are working to find and protect these endangered turtles and their eggs in Texas, and we hope that many more nests will be found in the coming weeks. Of the 67 nests found in Texas, 44 were located on North Padre Island, including 43 at Padre Island National Seashore. Each year, more Kemp’s ridley nests are found at the National Seashore than at any other location in the U.S. Eighteen of the 67 nests were on South Padre Island, and the other five were on the upper Texas coast. Turtle patrollers from various organizations are searching Texas Gulf beaches daily to find nesting Kemp’s ridley turtles and their eggs so that we can document and protect them. Beachgoers and other people working on the beach also sometimes find nesting, especially in developed areas of the Texas coast. Please watch for nesting Kemp’s ridley turtles while you are on the beach. Immediately report nesting turtles to a passing turtle patroller or by calling 361-949-8173, ext. 226 (North Padre Island) or 1-866-TURTLE5 (elsewhere in Texas).

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A few of the nesters found on North Padre each year are outfitted with satellite transmitters to study their movements between nesting events that year, and after they are done nesting and return to the foraging grounds. We have

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Excitement around Seashore Middle Academy grew last week as students became more aware of the end of the school year, yet there was even more excitement. The Theatre 1 Class, under the direction of teacher Ashley Knotts, was preparing for their performances at the Port Aransas Community theatre.

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Madison Sheffield and Frank Krause complete a dramatic scene in Volpone. Photos by Brent Rourk

14125 La Banquilla deployed eight transmitters on turtles that nested at the northern end of North Padre Island this year, and plan to deploy two more in the next week or two. You can view the tracks of these turtles on www.seaturtle.org. Once on this page, go to the satellite tracking link and look for the Padre Island National Seashore Kemp’s Ridley Tracking Program 2015.

Hatchling Release Each year, the public is invited to attend about 20-25 releases of hatchlings at Padre Island National Seashore. No fee is charged to watch these releases and thousands of people attend each year.

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Eggs are removed from all sea turtle nests found in Texas to protect them from human caused and natural threats on the beach. Relocating the eggs to protected incubation enables us to increase hatching success of the eggs and survival of the hatchlings as they crawl down the beach and enter the surf. Eggs from most nests found at the National Seashore and northward on the Texas coast are brought to our incubation facility at the National Seashore for protected care. Eggs are also cared for in protective screen enclosures called corrals located in the southern half of the National Seashore and on South Padre Island.

It only takes about 45 minutes for the nesting turtle to crawl out of the water, dig a hole and lay her eggs, cover the nest, and return into the surf. At about half the nests found each year, the nesting turtle has already returned to the water by the time that turtle patrollers arrive. When the turtle is present, biologists document her and protect her until she has returned to the Gulf of Mexico. When the turtle is not present, we look for signs of where the nest might be located by closely examining the tracks that the nester left in the sand. So, if you arrive at a nesting site before biologists, please carefully place a marker next to where the turtle nested and do not step on the tracks and nest.

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So far this year, 71 nests have been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state):

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If you see a nesting turtle, please do not rush up her or you could frighten her and cause her to go back into the water without nesting. To learn more about what to do if you see a nesting turtle and to obtain the latest information on the number of nests found this year, visit the Padre Island National Seashore website at www.nps. gov/pais or our Facebook page titled Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery.

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The plot thickens in Volpone

13854 Fortuna Bay H The partnership between PACT and SMA is a mutually beneficial one where everybody wins – SMA, PACT, and Port Aransas. Once again the SMA thespians performed two short plays, delighting the audience to the joys of the plays and also to the excitement and energy that young actors put into their craft.

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The students offered an enthusiasm that made the plays enticing and fun to watch. Watching them prepare for a performance, I was struck by their dedication in every aspect of theatre – props, make-up, getting lines down. And costumes. I was also struck with how honestly they evaluated themselves after each performance.

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These plays put on by SMA are clearly worth the effort to enjoy. Perhaps one day you will recognize an actor on screen or stage as that kid who was ‘in that play way back when in Port Aransas.’

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Lots of people have already asked us when our first release of the year will be held. The first eggs found this year will begin hatching in midJune. Those first hatchlings will be ready for release sometime between about June 13 and 18, and we hope to hold our first public release of the year on one of those mornings. However, since only four clutches will hatch then, timing could be tricky since the turtles must be released when they become active. Other releases will follow in June, July, and likely early August. Some eggs will hatch during the July 4 weekend and we hope that we will be able to hold a public release sometime during that weekend.

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You can learn about when our hatchling releases will be held by checking our website, Facebook page, and Hatchling Hotline. As eggs are placed into our incubation facility, the projected hatchling release dates for the resulting hatchlings are listed on our website at www.nps.gov/pais. When the eggs begin to hatch we are able to more closely pinpoint when the release will occur. We then place the latest information about the releases on our recorded Hatchling Hotline (tel. 361-949-7163) and our Facebook page titled Padre Island NS Division of Sea Turtle Science & Recovery.

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Pet Adoptions

IZZY is a sweet boy looking for a forever home

A Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, 3 years old, weighing 12 lbs. A great size for an apartment and a great lap buddy. Just wants to be loved and in return will love you with all his heart. Izzy is neutered, up to date on shots and microchipped. Fee is $50. If interested please submit your application online at ccpaac.org/adoption-application/ and if approved arrangements will be made for you to meet him. Please text : 361-438-3232 For more information

Church Meeting Island Church Service

LUTHERAN TABLE TALK Thursday Afternoons On the island JB's German Bakery, 15137 SPID

Boats

2005 Boston Whaler

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

Moving Sale

MULTIPLE FAMILY MOVING SALE Saturday & Sunday May 23 & May 24 8 a.m. VINCENT & GRENADINE Appliances, clothes, Jeep tires & rims, furniture, miscellaneous household items. If you can’t find it here, you won’t find it anywhere !

PeeWee’s Pet Adoption World Sanctuary

FOR RENT 3 Bedrooms/2 Baths House near boat ramp. Natural light & vaulted ceilings throughout. Tropical yard, fenced grass yard, dogs allowed. Available July 1 $2100 month + deposit 15261 Capstan St 361-949-2691 Beach Club – For Sale By Owner 1 Bed – second floor 2 water views – priced to sell. Leave message 830-626-9797 1 BEDROOM COTTAGE NEAR BEACH Very quiet & private w/ views of the chapel. Steps to the beach. New construction. For those who appreciate superior quality in every detail. $1695/mo. + utilities. See photos & details at the link below, then call for appointment 361-749-4152 http://tinyurl.com/n5z5mqb BRAND NEW 1 BEDROOM HOME "CHAPEL VIEW COTTAGE" Available now for a flexible 3-6 month lease, all bills paid. $2495/mo. Unfurnished. See photos at the link below, then call 361-749-4152 for appointment. Once you see it, you'll definitely want to live here! http://tinyurl.com/mgfm46p For Sale by Owner 15442 Cuttysark St. 1,744 Sq. Ft. 3/2/2 $379,000 One story brick on canal with fireplace & large bay windows. NEW: roof, paint inside and out, hurricane windows and garage door. Partially furnished. 16’x24’ deck, a boat lift and two fishing lights. Many extras. Must see! Call 361-553-9737 for details and appointment

Island Lot For Sale FINGERTIP WATERFRONT LOT 95’ waterfront $35,000 retaining wall already in $209,000 361-446-2847 Office Space For Rent PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 14646 Compass St. Contact Phil 361-215-0818

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