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Duane and Denise Ebert with I the moon up at the North shore in Oahu. We were visiting our son Matt who is stationed there with the Navy .
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The Travelling Moon Gets Around
Mike and Pam Jensen Willie Ts , Norman Island BVI
Jerry and Sharon Watkins took their twin Grand girls on a cruise to Cozumel, MX for some SCUBA diving and beautiful beaches.
Pat and Sally Davis, residents of Padre Island, visited Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska, accompanied by The Island Moon.
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Price Reduction! 13806 Halyard
Spectacular! Treasured location! 4 bedrooms/4.5 baths! $736,000
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STATE Educational Institutions Offer Summer Camps And Other Opportunities To Learn By Todd Hunter, District 32
The summer has begun, and continuing education opportunities are available from a variety of public institutions in our area. With local schools, colleges, and other academic institutions winding down their normal class schedules, some offer continuing education courses for the public, along with their standard summer classes for students. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), Del Mar College and the University of Texas – Marine Science Institute (UT-MSI) each has a variety of educational courses available for young people and the general public. The Texas State Aquarium, another important educational institution, offers engaging camps and workshops as well. Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi offers both online and classroom education, as well as science-based camps for high school students. The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mechanics) Summer Institute will focus on underwater robotics. The Institute, which will last from June 20th through June 26th, offers teenagers the chance to learn about and interact with the Nautilus, an underwater research and exploration vessel that is currently at sea (currently in the Galapagos Islands). Students will learn about navigation and the science behind such research missions and underwater technology. On July 27th – July 31st, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi will also host an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summer Institute for the first time for area high school students. You can get more information here: http://research.tamucc.edu/UASCamp/UAS_ Summer_Institute.html The Community Outreach program at TAMUCC offers online courses for workforce training and continuing education across several fields and disciplines, the local outdoors, and test preparation. You can access options to advance your career, fulfill training requirements for licensed degrees, or simply learn a new skill for fun or enrichment. All of these courses can be found here: http://outreach.tamucc. edu/elearning/ Last, the TAMU-CC outdoors courses instruct registrants on how to participate in birding, one of the biggest tourism draws in the country; kayaking safely around marshes, lakes and the bay; and fly-fishing techniques in the springtime. Del Mar College offers similar opportunities at the Career & Community Education Department. There, people can take affordable classes to enhance their skills or further their careers. Del Mar College has educational
programs that focus on health care, workforce training, real estate, computer training, and education for seniors. The college offers an array of camps in addition to those courses. Kids Camp meets Mondays through Thursdays, and allows children in our area to learn math, guitar, Spanish, and other interesting educational avenues that they may not have had time for in the standard school year. Del Mar College also sports an exciting Youth Aquatics Program, a Choir Camp, and many more great learning activities are available. Information on these camps can be located here: h t t p : / / w w w. d e l m a r. e d u / C o n t i n u i n g _ Education/Youth_Camps_and_Academies.aspx The University of Texas – Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas offers “Public Programs” throughout the year, but the summer is when the institute hosts its Summer Marine Science Film Series and Discussion. Children can learn the ins and outs of birding at “Birding 101 for Kids” in the month of June. Tours of the institute’s Wetlands Education Center occur Tuesday and Thursday mornings. A schedule is forthcoming on the Summer Marine Science Film Series, and other information can be found here: https://utmsi.utexas.edu/visit/publicprograms#sea-stories The Texas State Aquarium, also a key institution in our area, offers Sea Camp on a weekly basis. There, students from pre-kindergarten age to juniors in high school have the chance to observe marine life and science. This year focuses on Sharks, Oceanography and Bioinspiration. The camps become more advanced as the ages go along, with the pre-kindergarten children learning basic things about sharks and visiting the Aquarium’s Splash Camp, and high school teens exploring science-based careers and overnight events. The different Sea Camps can be found here: https://texasstateaquarium.org/ programs-camps/summer-seacamp/ 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 County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. state.tx.us or at 512-463-0672.
Paraprosdokian Corner
The Difference Between Genius and Stupidity is that Genius Has Limits
Editor’s note: Paraprosdokians are figures of speech in which, the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently humorous. Winston Churchill loved them, and who are we to argue with Mr. Churchill. These came to us from reader John Tucker. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. The last thing I want to do is hurt you; but it’s still on my list. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong. We never really grow up; we only learn how to act in public. War does not determine who is right, only who is left. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. You’re never too old to learn something stupid. I’m supposed to respect my elders, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to find one. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.
To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
Oscar Wilde said: “Some cause happiness wherever they go. Others, whenever they go.”
I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
He taught me housekeeping; when I divorce I keep the house. Zsa zsa Gabore
In filling out an application, where it says, ‘In case of emergency, Notify:’ ‘I put ‘DOCTOR’. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Where Guys Go For Haircuts!
The Importance of walking (from Paul Bellino) Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at 85 years old to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing home at $7000 per month.. My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was 60. Now he’s 97 years old and we don’t know where he is. I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I’m doing.. I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven’t lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there. Every time I hear the dirty word exercise’, I wash my mouth out with chocolate. The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they’ll say,
Need a New Look?
‘Well, she looks good doesn’t she?”
Go right now to BarberJoeSexton.com, click the big yellow “Appointments” bu9on (or the yellow bar on your smart phone) and choose a haircut and an open slot in my schedule. Online appointment se@ng is that easy. I’m INSIDE Padre Island Mail, 15037 Park Rd 22. 8-‐5, Tue-‐Sat. Call or text 361-‐500-‐8955.
If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country. I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years,...... just getting over the hill. We all get heavier as we get older, because there’s a lot more information in our heads. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. AND Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine.
Island United!
Island Political Action Committee Holds Annual Gathering
The Island United Political Action Committee held its regular annual meeting last week and elected new officers and began plans for the next round of city elections. In attendance were District 32 State Representative Todd Hunter, Mayor Nelda Martinez, both of whom also attended the Tuesday meeting of the Island Strategic Action Committee at the same location at Comfort Suites on Windward Drive, District 4 City Councilwoman Colleen McIntyre; and AtLarge Council members Mark Scott and Lillian Riojas. Mayor Martinez and the other three council members (along with At-Large Council member Chad Magill who did not attend) were endorsed by IUPAC members in the past city elections. The IUPAC was formed in 2008 to organize Island voters behind candidates in non-partisan city races who are endorsed by a vote of the
full membership of the organization, which consists of every registered voter on The Island. The IUPAC has been instrumental in helping Island-friendly office holders win elections as the voting precincts on The Island regularly have the highest turnout rates of any in Nueces County. There are now about 6300 registered voters on The Island and in each city race since the beginning of the IUPAC The Island has seen between 2200 and 2500 voters cast ballots. In her last race for Mayor Martinez avoided a runoff by less than three percent of the vote with Island votes in sufficient numbers to provide the margin for a victory without the need for a second election. We encourage those not registered to do so, and those who are registered to get involved with the IUPAC as the next city election season rolls around.
June 11, 2015
Moon Crossword
This is the Daily Crossword Puzzle #3 for Jun 10, 2015 Across 1. Excessively dry 5. At the crown 9. Short beginning 14. What's for dinner 15. He shot Hamilton 16. George M. 17. Maxim DeWinter lived there 19. Bolt and hitch? 20. Photo ___ (media events) 21. ''The Bridge of San ___ Rey'' 22. Street knowledge 23. Reindeer herder 24. Bandleader Miller 25. Straight as an arrow 28. Ken of ''thirtysomething'' 29. Airwave watchdog 32. Fathered 33. On a grand scale 34. Knights 35. Surrounded by 36. ''Life as a House'' star 37. Chicks do it 38. Deities 39. Border on 40. UN member since 1964 41. Potato bud 42. Gift label line 43. Make melancholy 44. Certain fastener 46. Madrigal accompaniment, perhaps 47. Mideastern capital 49. Bath powder 50. MGM rival of yore 53. Regions 54. J.R. Ewing's place 56. TV's Sawyer 57. Wagner's earth goddess 58. Den 59. Passover event 60. Part of NRA 61. Heavenly bear
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Free Printable Crossword Puzzle #3
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Club News
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!
Down 1. Rounds 2. Gather in 3. B&Bs 4. Flop 5. Without warning 6. Urnshaped blossom 7. Iron and manganese, e.g. 8. Be nosy 9. Block deliverers of yore 10. Pitching ace Ryan 11. Mr. Rochester lived there 12. Lost in delight 13. Singles
18. Spiralhorned beast 22. Duffer's dismay 23. City on the Aire 24. Flash of light 25. Word on a water bill 26. Spock portrayer 27. Sebastian Marchmain lived there 28. Afghanistan crop 30. Minotaur's island 31. Senate broadcaster 33. Poke in the side 34. Hammett's private eye 36. Singer Carpenter
40. Game, set, ___ 42. Brendan of ''The Mummy'' 43. Grand Turk 45. Construction site sight 46. Extols 47. Youngsters 48. Canal of song 49. High hills 50. Deafening sound 51. Actor Kristofferson 52. Gumbo 54. Sinbad's milieu 55. Grippe
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Challenging
Sudoku
Knuckle-Cracker
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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Mind-Numbing Frustration
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! KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis meets at Island Italian Restaurant 15370 S Padre Island Dr, at Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
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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. 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
The monthly Padre Island Business Association mixer will be held at the Boathouse Bar & Grill Tuesday, June 16th 5:30 – 7:30 pm. 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. Meetings are open to the public. Parrot Heads of Port Aransas – will be meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 at the Island Hotel on Hwy. 361. 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 817 291-7034. 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. Padre Island Social Club is a group of fun loving people that enjoy experiencing the area. We get together for social and cultural events like Sunday Funday at the beach, diner or a night on the town. If you are interested in meeting new people, politics, fashion, all types of musical genres, pop culture, books, theatre, art, movies, museums, wine, beer, food, traveling and more then this is the place for you. This is the go-to Social Club for the Island and general Corpus Christi Shenanigans. Upcoming Events: June 20: Jen & Nicole’s Birthday Shenanigans at Pelican Lounge 930pm June 28: Sunday Funday Brunch @ Holiday Inn Padre Inn 1200pm Find us on Facebook or email Jen at SeymourStyle@gmail.com
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Senior Moments
Police Blotter
Honey I got the ring but we’re going to have to get married in Mexico June 1 2:30 p.m. 3829 Interstate 69 Access Road
Police are looking for this man who seems to have plenty of moxy but a poor choice in jewelry after he allegedly stole a diamond ring from the Wal-Mart Store located at 3829 Interstate 69 Access Road. The white male suspect wearing black shorts, tennis shoes, a red t-shirt and a ball cap walked into the store and asked an employee if he could see a ring from the display case. When the employee handed the man the ring to look at, he ran out of the store with the merchandise. He was last seen leaving the parking lot in an older model tan Chevrolet suburban. The store valued the ring at $195.
need your help in solving this crime. Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http:// www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.
Where the blacktop ends and the fire begins June 7 12:50 a.m. 1900 Ennis Joslin Road Driving While Intoxicated (and hitting a dumpster and catching his car on fire)
The suspect so far has not been identified but we suspect a country song is soon to be released, or at least a corrido and Detectives
Social Security overpaid disability beneficiaries by nearly $17 billion over By Dotson Lewis the past decade Special to the Island Moon Dotson’s Note: How about this? We are getting away from the Veterans Administration and getting with the Social Security Administration. Since I have been giving you the inside facts on the VA, I believe it is only fair to give you the same type of facts about the SSA. So here goes: The Associated Press is headlining the story of the Social Security Administration overpayment of billions (of $) during the past decade. AP is reporting: “Social Security overpaid disability beneficiaries by nearly $17 billion over the past decade, a government watchdog said Friday, raising alarms about the massive program just as it approaches the brink of insolvency.”
The Facts of the Matter Many payments went to people who earned too much money to qualify for benefits, or to those no longer disabled. Payments also went to people who had died or were in prison. In all, nearly half of the 9 million people receiving disability payments were overpaid, according to the results of a 10-year study by the Social Security Administration’s inspector general.
In an unrelated incident of mind numbness a 47 year-old man took a long drive on a short road Sunday night when Corpus Christi Police were called to investigate a single vehicle crash at the dead end of Ennis Joslin Road. The crash investigation revealed that a 2009 Ford truck, driven by the 47 year old man, failed to negotiate a turn onto Williams Drive, and it struck a dead end sign, traveled into a field, and then struck the only dumpster in sight. The crash caused the truck to catch on fire and it was fully engulfed. After an investigation, the driver was found to be intoxicated. He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Police Calls 14000 block SPID 3:36 p.m. June 2 Burglary of a building 14500 block Compass 11 p.m. June 5 Burglary of a vehicle
Where’s the Wal-Mart jewelry at?
11300 block State Highway 361 11:20 p.m. June 4 Intoxicated Assault with a Vehicle Beach Marker 203 8:07 June 7 Criminal mischief $50-$500 Beach Marker 206 9:14 p.m. June 7 Burglary of a vehicle 15200 block Leeward Dr. 2 a.m. June 5 Burglary of a motor vehicle 15300 block SPID 2 p.m. June 7 Terroristic Threat
Social Security was able to recoup about $8.1 billion, but it often took years to get the money back, the study said. “Every dollar misallocated is a dollar lost for those who truly need it most,” said Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “Today’s report shows the inability of the Social Security Administration to properly safeguard payments, which has no doubt contributed to speeding the fund toward exhaustion.” The trust fund that supports Social Security’s disability program is projected to run out of money late next year, triggering automatic benefit cuts, unless Congress acts. The looming deadline has lawmakers feuding over a solution that may have to come in the heat of a presidential election. The agency did not respond to a request for comment Friday. In a written response included in the study, the agency said it was required to pay some people who were no longer disabled while they appealed their cases. The inspector general’s office examined a randomly selected sample of 1,532 people who were receiving either Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income in October 2003. SSI is the disability program for the poor. Auditors followed the group for 10 years, until February 2014. They determined that 45% of the beneficiaries were overpaid at some point during that period. The overpayments totaled $2.9 million, the study said. They used the results to estimate that Social Security made a total of $16.8 billion in overpayments during the 10-year period. The study concluded that “the agency could do more to prevent the most common overpayments.”
Honey I got the ring, but you need to start the car!
The ‘Heaven 11’: Gospel Music Expert Lists 11 Most Influential Black Gospel Songs June is African American Music Appreciation Month Robert F. Darden, professor in Baylor University’s department of journalism, public relations and new media, and former gospel music editor for Billboard Magazine, is leading a national movement to preserve the fastdisappearing legacy of African American sacred music on vinyl. To celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month, Darden, who heads Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration Project (BGMRP), has compiled the “Heaven 11” – a list of the 11 most influential black gospel songs. “There is no way to quantify the ‘greatest’ gospel song of all time, but certain songs have been more influential than others through the years,” said Darden, who chose songs from the 1940s through the 1980s. 1. “Movin’ on Up (A Little Higher)” “The Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson’s first big hit, and one of the best-selling gospel songs of all time.” 2. “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” “Perhaps the best-known, most beloved of all gospel songs; written by Thomas Dorsey after the loss of his wife and infant child, it is still sung today at virtually African-American funeral service in the country.” 3. “Oh Happy Day” “This song by Edwin Hawkins was the first gospel song to be a hit single in the 1960s, and had a revolutionary combination of gospel choir and modern beat.” 4. “The Reason Why We Sing” “Kirk Franklin did to the ‘80s and ‘90s what Hawkins did to the ‘60s and Andrae Crouch did to the ‘70s, combined straight-ahead gospel with the beat of the day.” 5. “People Get Ready” “This tune by Curtis Mayfield is not really a gospel song, but it was so compelling that it was adopted by both the civil rights movement and the African-American Church. There are a number of great versions, including the Chambers Brothers, the Blind Boys of Alabama and even Rod Stewart.” 6. “We Shall Overcome” “This is the ‘signature’ song of the civil rights movement, an adaptation of an old gospel tune
that has been honed by the fire and blood of a thousand movement events and is still sung by oppressed people around the world.” 7. “Peace Be Still” “This song by the Rev. James Cleveland and the First Baptist Church of Nutley, New Jersey, is the song and the arrangement that made young black people want to join mass choirs and sing.” 8. “How I Got Over” “The best-known song by Clara Ward and the Ward Singers, who were second only to Mahalia Jackson in popularity for nearly 30 years.” 9. “Touch the Hem of His Garment” “This song by the Soul Stirrers, featuring Sam Cooke, helped invent the hard-charging gospel quartet sound. The popularity of this song helped convince Cooke, the writer and featured singer, to launch a mainstream performing career.” 10. “Mary, Don’t You Weep” “The great old spirituals often make great gospel songs. This is one by the Caravans, featuring Inez Andrews, and is one of my personal favorites.” 11. The next great gospel song “We haven’t heard it yet. Few people still alive even know of its existence. But it could be in the next batch of long-lost gospel classics by a hitherto unknown gospel artist donated to the Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.” Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration Project is the world’s largest initiative to identify, acquire, digitize, catalogue and someday make accessible the fast-disappearing legacy of African-American gospel music on vinyl, Darden said. “Thousands of at-risk songs have been saved for future generations. The BGMRP is currently working with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C., to provide the gospel music to the new museum,” he said. The museum is scheduled to open on the National Mall in 2016.
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largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program. Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to an individual and certain members of their family if they are “insured,” meaning that they worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need. When a person applies for either program, the SSA will collect medical and other information from the applicant and make a decision about whether or not they meet SSA’s definition of disability. The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability. “Disability” under Social Security is based on your inability to work. You are considered disabled under Social Security rules if: • A person cannot do work that they did before; • SSA decides that the applicant cannot adjust to other work because of their medical condition(s); and • The disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death. This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers’ compensation, insurance, savings and investments. If an application has recently been denied, the Internet Appeal is a starting point to request a review of their decision about your eligibility for disability benefits.
If application is denied for: • Medical reasons, the applicant can complete and submit the required Appeal Request and Appeal Disability Report online. The disability report asks for updated information about the applicant’s medical condition and any treatment, tests or doctor visits since the decision was made. • Non-medical reasons, the applicant should contact their local Social Security Office to request the review. In addition to meeting SSA’s definition of disability the applicant must have worked long enough--and recently enough--under Social Security to qualify for disability benefits. Social Security work credits are based on total yearly wages or self-employment income. Up to four credits each year may be earned.
Social Security’s disability program has both short-term and long-term financial problems.
The amount needed for a credit changes from year to year. In 2015, for example, a person earns one credit for each $1,220 of wages or self-employment income. When you’ve earned $4,880, they have earned your four credits for the year.
Unless Congress acts, the trust fund that supports the disability program will run dry sometime during the final three months of 2016, according to projections by the trustees who oversee Social Security. At that point, the program will collect only enough payroll taxes to pay 81% of benefits.
The number of work credits needed to qualify for disability benefits depends on the age when the applicant becomes disabled. Generally, 40 credits are needed, 20 of which were earned in the last 10 years ending with the year when the applicant become disabled. However, younger workers may qualify with fewer credits.
That would trigger an automatic 19% cut in benefit payments. The average monthly payment for a disabled worker is $1,165, or about $14,000 a year.
It is important to know, that whatever the age, a person must have earned the required number of work credits within a certain period ending with the time the applicant became disabled. If a person qualifies now, but stops working under Social Security, they may not continue to meet the disability work requirement in the future.
An easy fix is available. Congress could redirect payroll tax revenue from Social Security’s much larger retirement program, as lawmakers have done before. Some members of Congress are balking, saying they want to address the program’s long-term finances. About 11 million disabled workers, children and spouses currently receive Social Security disability benefits. About 8.3 million people receive Supplemental Security Income, which is funded separately, through the government’s general revenues.
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Disability Program The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the
Dotson’s Other Note: If you are wondering about why all the details in the above article?... part of my goal with the Senior Moments articles is to keep you updated so that you will sound like you know what you are talking about when important issues are being discussed and voted upon. And in the event to need to become a participant, you will have the basics needed to get started. Hopefully this will help keep you from becoming immediately frustrated when you again have to deal with the present government bureaucracies. Your comments and/ or questions are greatly appreciated. Please call or Email. Phone: 361-949-768; Email: dlewis1@stx.rr.com
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
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Nutritious Meals Served For Persons Age 60 and Over 11:30 A.M. Monday
($1.50 Suggested meal donation) 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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After the Flood Preventing Post-Flooding Mold at Home: Clean It, Dry It or Discard It
Recovery specialists have some sound advice for Texans whose homes and property took on floodwaters: Protect your family’s health and your own by treating or discarding mold- and mildew-infected items. Health experts urge those who find mold to act fast. Cleaning mold quickly and properly is essential for a healthy home, especially for people who suffer from allergies and asthma, said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Mold and mildew can start growing within 24 hours after a flood, and can lurk throughout a home, from the attic to the basement and crawl spaces. The best defense is to clean, dry or, as a last resort, discard moldy items. Although it can be hard to get rid of a favorite chair, a child’s doll or any other precious treasure to safeguard the well-being of your loved ones, a top-to-bottom home cleanup is your best defense, according to the experts. Many materials are prone to developing mold if they remain damp or wet for too long. Start a post-flood cleanup by sorting all items exposed to floodwaters: • Wood and upholstered furniture, and other porous materials can trap mold and may need to be discarded. • Carpeting presents a problem because drying it does not remove mold spores. Carpets with mold and mildew should be removed.
• However, glass, plastic and metal objects and other items made of hardened or nonporous materials can often be cleaned, disinfected and reused. All flood-dampened surfaces should be cleaned, disinfected and dried as soon as possible. Follow these tips to ensure a safe and effective cleanup: • Open windows for ventilation and wear rubber gloves and eye protection when cleaning. Consider using a mask rated N-95 or higher if heavy concentrations of mold are present. • Use a non-ammonia soap or detergent to clean all areas and washable items that came in contact with floodwaters. • Mix 1-1/2 cups of household bleach in one gallon of water and thoroughly rinse and disinfect the area. Never mix bleach with ammonia as the fumes are toxic. • Cleaned areas can take several days to dry thoroughly. The use of heat, fans and dehumidifiers can speed up the drying process. • Check out all odors. It’s possible for mold to hide in the walls or behind wall coverings. Find all mold sources and clean them properly.
Watch Out for Flood Damaged Used Cars By Kevin Kieschnick Nueces County Tax Assessor Collector
Due to the recent floods statewide, numerous vehicles have been impacted by floodwaters. Insurance claims will typically brand the title as salvage so buyers are aware the vehicle has been deemed damaged. These vehicles can be repaired, however in most cases they are sold for parts only or scrapped all together. The title branding of SALVAGE will appear on a title that meets those criteria. On the other hand roughly 1 out of 4 vehicles in Texas are not insured. These vehicles are typically not branded as a loss, as they do not have a mechanism to determine their amount of damage, and thus these vehicles find their way back on the road to unsuspecting buyers, typically through bogus mechanics and storage liens, or from unscrupulous sellers who don’t disclose the condition of the vehicle they are selling.
Our office will be aggressively looking for these transactions over the coming months, but we can’t stop all of them. I highly encourage all buyers of used cars over the coming year to either buy from a reputable dealer, and/or take to a local mechanic who can do a quick inspection for you prior to purchase. Texas is buyers beware state, so this simple step can save you thousands in unexpected repairs and inconveniences, not to mention prevent you from being stuck with a lemon you can’t get rid of. If you need additional information, please feel free our Motor Vehicle Department at 361-8880459 or 0489, Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
How to Address a Mold Problem After Weeks of Rain BBB helps you find a mold remediation business you can trust
• Remove and discard all materials that can’t be cleaned, such as wallboard, fiberglass and cellulose areas. Then clean the wall studs where wallboard has been removed, and allow the area to dry thoroughly before replacing the wallboard.
By Jarrod Wise Better Business Bureau Last month, severe storms and flash flooding affected several areas of Central Texas. Many of those affected are now dealing with a common result of water damage: mold. Mold is a factor consumers may not immediately consider, but one that can cause serious structure damage and health problems if it is not taken care of. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mold reproduces by releasing tiny spores that float through the air, invisible to the naked eye. It is able to grow anywhere a food source, oxygen and moisture are present, and is especially prevalent after extensive rain or flooding. Excess moisture in homes and businesses due to flooding is a cause for concern because it provides breeding conditions for mold. It is important to act quickly when cleaning and repairing a home or business after flooding because the longer it grows, the more damage it can cause. Also, remember that if you clean up the mold but don’t fix the water problem, the mold will most likely come back. Better Business Bureau serving Central, Coastal, Southwest Texas and the Permian Basin offers the following advice if you think you may have mold: • Inspect for moisture problems and document results. According to the EPA, consumers should inspect the interior and exterior of the building, whether it is a business or home. Look for evidence of moisture and mold problems like water damage or stains on the walls or ceilings, foundation cracks that leak water and peeling paint. Also, check for visible mold growth, wet or damp spots and a musty odor. • Discard items with visible signs of mold growth. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to salvage items with mold growth (sofas, mattresses, carpeting, towels, etc.), especially if they have been wet for more than 48 hours and not properly dried. Solid wood furniture can be saved if surface cleaning removes any signs of mold. When in doubt, throw it out! • Know your risks and possible side effects. There are several health risks associated with mold and mold growth. Many people may experience allergic reactions and other respiratory issues when mold is present. Exposure to mold can cause symptoms such as eye irritation, wheezing and skin irritation. Extreme reactions may include
fever and shortness of breath. Mold can also trigger asthma episodes. • Know what types of molds exist. While there are many classifications of mold, aspergillus mold is the most common household mold, found in almost any home or office, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They are the most studied molds in medical research, and are associated with numerous respiratory disorders. Stachybotrys molds grow on material such as wood, paper and cardboard. Commonly called “black mold,” this mold requires very wet or high, humid conditions for days or weeks in order to grow. • Be Proactive. To control mold growth, control moisture. If you notice a leak in your shower faucet or sink, repair it immediately to avoid the ideal habitat for mold. Clean and dry any wet or damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours. Vent bathrooms, kitchens and other moisture-generating sources to reduce indoor humidity and prevent mold growth. If you do have mold, BBB advises: • Do your research before hiring a mold remediation business or contractor. In 2014, BBB received several consumer complaints nationwide against Mold and Mildew Inspection/Removal/Remediation services. Most complaints reported problems with service, repair and billing. Ask for referrals from friends and family and make sure the contractor has experience cleaning up mold. • Compare prices and services. Get at least three estimates for any service you would like provided. All bids should be in writing and should provide a full description of the services to be provided and the materials to be used. Make sure the contract includes any verbal promises the contractor made and details on any guarantees. • Plan the remediation before starting work. Asses the size of the mold and/or moisture problem and the type of damaged materials before planning the remediation work. The remediation plan should include steps to fix the water or moisture problem and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Mold remediation may include temporary relocation of some or all of the building occupants, especially when dealing with aspergillus mold at a business location. If you have health concerns, consult a health professional before starting cleanup.
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Guadalajara, Mexico
Much to See in This Large Non-Resort Metropolis
By Brent Rourk Founded by the Spanish in 1532 Guadalajara (or valley of stones) has become a large metropolitan area of Mexico, not conceded to be the second largest metro area in Mexico, behind Mexico City. Though not the typical resort associated with Mexico, Guadalajara is still nevertheless worth exploring. A bit of research prior to going will help ensure a more satisfying trip (http://allaboutguadalajara.com/)
The towns of Chapala and Ajicic are close enough to Guadalajara to consider a one day excursion offered by a number of local tour companies – leave the driving to them. Chapala, nesting on the shores of expansive Lake Chapala is beautiful with ideal climate year round. It has been for several years a destination for foreigners to retire.
In the City Moving quickly, as large cities do, Guadalajara is a buzz with commerce and transportation. It has become a production hub of dozens of products, most recently shopping malls that are dotting the cityscape. Various neighborhoods have become centers for one type of product, so it is common to see blocks of just florists or mechanics, or household goods. Trains easily cart travelers from Guadalajara to nearby towns or to Mexico City and beyond. A train system and a mammoth bus system transport people within the city. Buses work great for folks who are exploring and enjoying an extended stay. Careful, because buses are popular and the interminable lines that wrap around parks and churches might be indelicately exasperating. But it is a certain way to meet locals, especially if you speak Spanish. Taxis are the best bet for tourists and are inexpensive, especially if you effectively negotiate a price prior to getting in the taxi. Unlike destination resorts, that normally hire bilingual staffs, English is rarely spoken in the city. Spanish will be your friend and help open the rewards of Guadalajara. A few staff members in my hotel (Santiago de Compostela in the Historic Center) spoke a little English but most all speak Spanish only. Fortunately, my Spanish is good enough to get me around.
El Hombre de Fuego - The masterpiece mural of Orozco in the Hospicio Cabanas The Historical Center The best location for lodging I think is in the old town historical center because there are so many older buildings, plazas, parks, monuments, and restaurants to visit. Old cathedrals, government buildings, and a theatre are all worth exploring. The historical area is accessible by foot or bus or quick taxi, especially if you are staying at one of the older and welcoming hotels that dot the area. My most recent stay was in that area with small restaurants and corner grocery stores offering great food and sufficient groceries to stock the room refrigerator (if you have one).
Hospicio Cabañas A tourist could spend two days walking around the historical center, enjoying the music, culture, and food along with the older art and architecture. A must see that most will miss has to be the Hospicio Cabañas (currently, a World Heritage Site – see http://whc.unesco.org/en/ list/815) located in a large plaza that connects to another 4 block long plaza. The Hospicio began taking orphans, homeless and unwanted children in 1803 and continued accepting, feeding, and schooling children until 1980. The
Sunset Sounds Friday, June 12, 7-9 pm – Melissa Brooke [successful young Texas artist playing country, rock and hip-hop]. Bring a chair, friends, food, drink, and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment as the sun sets over the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Series runs monthly April through October at Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. FREE!
Community Park Pool Summer Schedule 700 Clark Pkwy, 361-749-2416. Pool is closed on Mondays.
Birding on the Boardwalk Guided birding tour for anyone, novice to expert.
Water Exercise: Tue-Fri Noon - $2 per class.
Every Wednesday at 9 am at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at end of Ross Ave, with local guide Nan Dietert FREE!
Lap Swim/Exercise: Tue thru Fri…7:30 am to 6 pm except during sailing & kayaking lessons; Sat & Sun…Noon to 6 pm. Deep Water Aerobics: Wednesdays Fridays, 1am, with belts to hold you up.
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Total Body Aquacize: Tue & Thu at 7:30am & Sat at 12 pm with AAAI Water Aerobics instructor Sally Jo Bartlett.
Neo-Gothic Cathedral in the Historical Center monumental neoclassic grounds also served as a hospital, especially to handicapped and chronic invalids. It is a marvelous older set of buildings that draw thousands of tourists each week. In the 1930s perhaps the most famous Mexican painter and muralist, Jose Clemente Orozco painted 57 large and impressive murals on the walls and ceilings of the Hospicio. The most famous of Orozco’s work, the massive and striking El Hombre de Fuego (The Man of Fire) occupies a center spot in the Hospicio showing the submission of man to machine. All of Orozco’s works in the Hospicio principally reflect Mexican heritage, especially old temples, gods, and sacrifices. The Hospicio grounds are every bit worth the small admission prices and the time. The architecture throughout the grounds is eyecatching, the murals unsurpassed, and the history moving.
An old and small church outside of my hotel photos by Brent Rourk
Interval Training Offered by Parks and Recreation with Personal Trainer Karen Decker at 7am in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Work out at your own pace. Cost is $3 a class or $30 for 15 classes. Cash or check made out to COPA [City of Port Aransas]. Open to men and women...just another way to stay healthy.
Open Swim: Tue thru Sun …1-6 pm.
Guadalajara and Local Attractions A recent trip to Guadalajara revealed a city of contrasts with some traditional culture mixed with middle class, emerging technology and industry, and home to the famous and festive Mariachi Music. The two nearby suburbs of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque are tourist draws, with Tonalá having market days on Thursdays and Sundays where hundreds of merchants sell their merchandise along the main city drag for many blocks on both sides of the streets. It is a very popular attraction for tourists and locals. Tlaquqpaque being more of an upscale tourist attraction provides store fronts and a wide range of restaurants that offer a tantalizing array of Mexican dishes. Together these three cities form an attractive draw to travelers looking for new destinations.
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Air Mattress Pile On: Saturday, June 13, 6:30-8:30pm, see who stays on longest. Regular admission Water Wackiness: Saturday, June 20, 6:308:30pm, fun and games in pool. Regular admission Dads Swim Free for Father’s Day when accompanied by a child - Sunday, June 21, 1-6 pm Cast Net Class: Friday, June 26, 11am-noon, Ages 9 & up, Learn to use a cast net. Must use net provided. $5 Pizza Night: Saturday, June 27, 6:30-8:30pm, 1 piece of pizza & pool fun with regular admission Summer kid activities For kids or kids at heart. 5 and older may be dropped off. Under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $2. Adults welcome to stay & play at no charge. 6/11, Thursday, 2-4pm, Father’s Day crafts. Girl Scout hut, $2
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6/16, Tuesday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ It: Sea creatures: All ages welcome Girl Scout hut, FREE
Of course, Guadalajara has a full complement of museums and cathedrals where traditional art and architecture abound, all intricately webbed with Mexican history culture.
6/18, Tuesday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ It: Shaving cream fun: All ages welcome Girl Scout hut, FREE
Local tour groups offer, in addition to Chapala, Tonalá, and Tlaquepaque tours, tours to Tequila factories where the entire process from growing the cactus to bottling the finely prized beverage is extended to the curious visitor. Small tastes of their finest might set you back a few pesos, but hey kick back on the balcony of your hotel and enjoy. Home to Mariachi music, Guadalajara offers a wide variety of Mariachi venues which are best explored prior to traveling. From more formal and colorful Mariachi concerts to restaurants offering Mariachi music, the city boasts and blasts its Mariachi music. Also popular among the older generation (40 and up – sorry!) is the classical Norteño folk music, characterized by guitar, accordion, and vocals.
6/23, Tuesday, 2-4pm, Bubble wrap painting. Girl Scout hut, $2 6/25, Thursday, 2-4pm, Halloween fun – dress up or make costume here. Girl Scout hut, $2 6/30, Tuesday, 2-4pm, Chillin’ It: Kool-Aid fun, Girl Scout hut, FREE
Table Top Gaming Offered by Parks and Recreation for age 16 and up in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building on Friday and Saturday nights. Pathfinder role-playing games at no charge from 4:30pm to 12am.
Yoga on the Beach Nancy Myers will conduct a session Saturday, June 13, starting at 8 am, next to Horace Caldwell Pier at end of Beach St. This event is held the 2nd Saturday of each month. Be on time, as leader will take class to an inside location if weather is bad. FREE!
Island Fishing Workshop Thursday, June 18, at 1:30pm. Bill Hoffman, with 40 years of offshore, bay and surf experience will conduct the workshop. Contact Pam at 749-4158 or pamg@cityofportaransas. org for place and topic. He will share his knowledge as the series continues on the 3rd Thursday of each month. FREE!
Fermentation & Pickling Class H.E.L.P. Activity: At the Girl Scout hut inside Parks & Rec building, 739 W. Ave A, Saturday, June 20, 12:30-3pm. If you’re serious about healing your body and gut, fermented foods are your new best friend. The process of lacticacid fermentation increases vitamins, enzymes & beneficial bacteria naturally present in foods – improving flavor, enhancing digestion and boosting immunity. This class covers: ~Fermented Food-types-discussion-demos, ~vinegar pickling & fermentation, ~Equipment & Safety, ~Vinegars, ~Drinks (Kombucha), ~Sourdough Bread, Fermented Veggies & Condiments. Take home Recipes, Sourdough Starter. Pre-registration and pre-payment with Pam at 749-4158 required. Girl Scout hut. $25
Beach Walk Join guide Shirley Fischer on Port A’s beaches to hunt for treasures! Meet on Friday, June 26, at 9 am under purple pennant near Horace Caldwell Pier at end of Beach St. [4th Friday of month] FREE!
Get Outdoors Day/ Junior Ranger Day Celebration at Padre Island National Seashore Saturday June 13th from 10 am to 2 pm the public is invited to join the rangers at Padre Island National Seashore in celebrating National Get Outdoors Day and Junior Ranger Day with several free, fun, family activities! Everyone is welcome to come and participate.
It will be a fun day at the beach with sand castle building, kite building, live reptiles, marine touch tank and other activities. This will be an enjoyable day to visit and earn a Junior Ranger badge and patch, while participating in several pleasurable activities! #FindYourPark (NPS photo)
One Bite and You’re Hooked! Commercial Mariachi at a restaurant still fine entertainment Finally, culinary offerings in Mexico provide the traveler with a variety of tasty options, some of which might become habit. My favorites were Aztec Soup, Tortilla Soup, Torta Ahogado, Chicken Mole, Enchiladas, Pollo Asado, and many of the sauces and salsas that characteristically take center table position. Some of these salsas and sauces are delightfully (or is that frightfully) spicy. Try at your own risk. As peppers might vary in spiciness so will the daily salsas, even from the same restaurant. If you simply cannot become addicted to the marvelous Mexican culinary offerings, then you are lucky. Guadalajara is pocked with McDonalds, Chiles, Dominos, 7-11s, and more. I recommend trying the native food – but don’t drink the water. Enjoy the tasty Mexican brews that pair well with most Mexican fare.
Preparation Take you usual traveling medical kit with you, a fine camera, comfortable walking shoes, and low denomination bills. Check the exchange rate before you go. Banks offer the best exchange rate. No need to wear expensive jewelry there, and protect your wallets and purses as you do in all large metropolitan areas. As with any travel, advance research will better reveal the treasures of Guadalajara and where you might want to spend your time and money. You will also be able to know when the Mariachi Concerts are playing at the Theatre or when there is a local festival. Guadalajara is a large and changing city where the contrasts of culture are easily evident to any open eye. It is rich in history and fun to explore. Flight is relatively reasonable as are hotel rates. Again, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of getting a nicer (bit older) hotel in the Historical Center. Be careful about traveling in June, July, August, and September because that is their rainy season, and you will likely be inundated while touring or walking. Last week when I was in Guadalajara local weather experts were predicting the beginning of the rainy season this week. Best bets are March, April, May, and October.
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Texas State Musicians named… Jimmy Vaughan has been named the official Texas State Musician for 2015 and Joe Ely claims the title for 2016. Candidates for Texas State Musician are nominated by the general public, after which a committee, composed of members appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor and speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, makes the final selections. Other Texans who have received this honor in the past include Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Billy Gibbons, Shelley King and Dale Watson.
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included Ponty Bone, Lloyd Maines, Jessie “Guitar” Taylor and sometimes Bobby Keys on sax. The Cotton Club held host to such dignitary as Elvis Presley, Hank Williams, Roy Acuff and Buddy Holly. Joe will be performing at the Black Marlin on the 4th of July.
The week in review…
Mark McKinney will play the Back Porch on Saturday Coming this weekend…
Jimmy Vaughan & Joe Ely…
Patrice Pike put on an amazing performance at Giggity’s last Saturday
Joe Ely was named 2016 Texas’ State Musician. Jimmy Vaughan is an Oak Cliff (Dallas) native who I first heard in Austin in the early 70’s with his band Storm that included other Dallas musicians Paul Ray, Doyle Bramhall and Alex Napier. Jimmy is the brother of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan and the founding member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Joe Ely is a Lubbock native and a member of the Flatlanders with Jimmy Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. In a statement Ely said, “I am humbled to be recognized in this manner by the state of my birth. Texas is filled with some of the most fascinating characters in the world.” He has collaborated with the likes of Bruce Spingsteen, Linda Ronstadt and the Clash (he sings backup in the group’s 1982 hit Should I Stay or Should I Go.) He has earned a Grammy, a CMA and the Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance. Ely is an old friend who I’ve known for many years, back in Lubbock and Austin. I remember giving him rides to play for tips on the drag in Austin. And, I used to go see him play at the storied Cotton Club in a cotton field on the Slaton highway in the 70’s. His sizzling band
Walt Wilkins and the Mistiqueros played the Black Marlin last Saturday
Our summer season kicked off with a bang last week. I saw many great shows. Last Saturday was pretty astonishing. Stevie Start (N. Padre, TX) played Shorty’s, Davin James (Spring, TX) played the Back Porch, Walt Wilkins (Austin, TX) played the Black Marlin and the marvelous Patrice Pike played Giggity’s. Wow! Wilkins and his Mistequeros have their four part harmony down to a science. With the help of Bill Small and Jim “Daddy” Davis it just doesn’t get any sweeter… maybe the Everly Brothers. I really like what these guys at the Black Marlin are doing out there. It really is a pleasant setting for live music on a Saturday night. But the award this week goes to the Patrice Pike’s show at Giggity’s. That was pure artistry. Her dynamics set you up and knock you down. And her band is as spot on as any group of studio musicians I’ve seen. It was a thunderously remarkable performance. I can’t wait to see her again. I think I overheard something about another show in September. I’ll keep you posted. I also want to give a shout out to both Tessie Lou Williams and Aloha Dave Maloney who gave us a couple of stellar performances. It was such a fun weekend. I’m still reeling from that Patrice Pike show.
DO NOT MISS LIST Thom Shepherd & Coley McCabe to play Black Marlin Thom Shepherd and Coley McCabe will perform at the Black Marlin this Saturday. Thom Shepherd is the writer of the number one singles “Redneck Yacht Club”, recorded by Craig Morgan, and “Riding with Private Malone” recorded by David Ball. He wrote the title track of Tracy Lawrence’s Grammy nominated
Tessy Lou Williams and her Shotgun Stars played the Back Porch last Thursday
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album “The Rock,” and the number one Josh Abbott and Pat Green single, “My Texas.” Kevin Fowler recorded two of Thom’s songs, taking “Beer Season” to number one for three weeks and “Cheaper To Keep Her” to #3 on the Texas Music Chart. He wrote the 2011 GMA Canada Song and Video of the year for High Valley’s recording of “A Father’s Love (The Only Way He Knew How).” Coley McCabe has opened for many many major artists like Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, George Strait, Rascal Flatts and Brad Paisley. She has written songs recorded by the legendary Loretta Lynn, Kristy Lee Cook (American Idol), Rebecca Lynn Howard, Lila McCann, Bill Anderson, among others.
Mark McKinney to play Back Porch Texas Music star Mark McKinney will play the Back Porch this Saturday. McKinney is a constant on the Texas Music charts with 14 top ten hits and performs 160 shows each year. He has shared the stage with music legends like Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Charlie Daniels, Ted Nugent, Robert Earl Keen, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Ryan Bingham, Randy Rogers, Eli Young Band, Kevin Fowler, Pat Green and more. Mark has penned co-writes with Grammy-nominated songwriters John Mabe and James Slater, as well as renowned Texas songwriters Kevin Fowler, Larry Joe Taylor, Bleu Edmondson, Kyle Park and more.
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Coming next weekend… Briefly, coming shows to watch for next weekend include Jerry Dias and Hanna’s Reef, The Toadies, Everclear, Amierican HiFi, Austin Heat, Independent Thieves, Shelley King, Thieving Birds, Pat Green, Cory Morrow and American Aquarium. I’ll talk about all these shows next week. Next week’s column will come from up Austin way… going to see the family.
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Thursday, June 11 Naked Maja @ Back Porch Billy Snipes @ The Gaff Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Duke E. Brown @ Rockit’s Stoney LaRue, Zane Williams @ Brewster Street Darren McGill @ Scuttlebutt’s
Friday, June 12 Melissa Brooke @ Sunset Sounds Dalton Domino, Clay McClinton @ Back Porch Billy Snipes @ Shorty’s Uel Jackson @ The Gaff Mike Milligan & Texiana Bluz @ Giggity’s Jesse Lopez @ Schlitterbahn Flatbroke @ Rockit’s Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Bruges, Milo, Hiltop @ House of Rock Rockoholics @ Katz 21 Saturday, June 13 Mark McKinney @ Back Porch Lyrical Binge @ Giggity’s Mandy Rowden @ Shorty’s Belt Sander Races, Uncle Willie, Russell Edge @ The Gaff The Daze @ Schlitterbahn Thom Shepherd & Coley McCabe @ Black Marlin 2nd Saturday Sing-Along Piano Show @ Brewster Street Robert Brown @ Scuttlebutt’s The Groove @ Katz 21
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Tuesday, June 16 Open Mic @ House of Rock Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s
Wednesday, June 17 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Darren McGill @ Scuttlebutt’s John Cortez @ House of Rock Thursday, June 18 Jerry Diaz & Hanna’s Reef @ Back Porch Selfie @ Shorty’s Uel Jackson @ The Gaff Toadies, Everclear, American Hi-Fi @ Concrete Street Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Duke E. Brown @ Rockit’s Pat Green, Cory Morrow @ Brewster Street Robert Brown @ Scuttlebutt’s
Friday, June 19 Austin Heat @ Back Porch OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas Independent Thieves @ Shorty’s Shelley King Band @ Giggity’s John Boyd @ Schlitterbahn Flatbroke @ Rockit’s Kit Gutherz @ The Gaff Hanna’s Reef @ Brewster Street Chris Saenz @ Scuttlebutt’s Melissa Brooke June 11 Shadowmoon @ Katz 21 James Martinez June 12 Amplified Heat, Numb to the Blow, Switchblade Billy Snipes June 13 Jesus @ House of Rock Pete Benz
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Thom Sheperd and Coley McCabe will play the Black Marlin on Saturday.
The rockin’ party band Naked Maja will play the Back Porch tonight, Thursday the 11th. Also our island reggae man Billy Snipes will play the Gaff and Americana stars Stoney LaRue and Zane Williams will play Brewster Street. On Friday, the son of Texas roadhouse legend Delbert McClinton, Clay McClinton will return to the Back Porch. We haven’t seen Clay since his automobile accident which nearly claimed his life. It’s great to have him back. Also on Friday, the City of Port A Parks and Rec Department will host another installment of their summer music series, Sunset Sounds, from 6-9 at Roberts Point Park, next to the ferry landing. Country singer Melissa Brooke will perform to this family and dog friendly event. Bring your lawn chairs and ice chests and cozy up to the Patsy Jones Amphitheater for this island tradition and watch the sun set over the channel. On Saturday sexy rock and roller Edna de la Garza and Lyrical Binge will blow the roof off Giggity’s and our favorite guitar girl Mandy Rowden (Austin, TX) will take the stage at Shorty’s. It’s always a treat to see Mandy at work. She’s a true entertainer through and through. Also on Saturday afternoon, don’t miss the belt sander races at the Gaff with Uncle Willey playing on the stage out back and later Russell Edge playing on the front stage. I put my money on Morning Wood, that is if Turbo Trout doesn’t show up.
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Saturday, June 20 Gary P. Nunn @ Back Porch Ty Dietz Band @ Shorty’s Austin Heat @ Giggity’s Thieving Birds @ Black Marlin Russell Edge @ The Gaff Darrell & Kathy Sorrows @ Schlitterbahn Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Buckshot @ Scuttlebutt’s Cover Alls @ Katz 21 Resz, Anthem for the Sun, Arcade Hustlers, Golden Meanies @ House of Rock Sunday, June 21 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s John Eric @ Scuttlebutt’s Teenage Bottlerocket, Copyrights, Johnny Five @ House of Rock