April 14, 2016
Backwater Adventures
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On the Rocks
Spring Winds
By Joey Farah
By Jay Gardner So I just got back in from Port Aransas, and there is some serious birding going on out there! I was at the Texas Bays and Estuaries meeting (cool stuff!) and I decided to bomb out for lunch and see what was hanging around. You know there’s some good birds when the parking lot at Paradise pond is full. So I walked quietly out there, and sure enough, the chalkboard was full of goodies such as worm-eating warblers, Kentucky warblers, scarlet tanagers, orchard orioles, etc. Fun stuff! There were a few seasoned veterans holding court on the boardwalk, telling everyone that came through (whether they asked or not) what the soup de jour was. I always giggle at these folks, who assume that no one else knows anything about birds and that people have actually come to see them instead of the birds. They make me laugh inside.
Farah’s Fishing Adventures If you are waiting for the winds to calm down you will not be going fishing for quite a while. We usually stare out over rough seas during the month of March, with winds to 30 mph daily. This is the second week of April and we have only just begun to see the southeast winds take over. This is a great thing and the key ingredient in the improvement of water quality and fishing. Strong southeast winds will push water into the bay system from the gulf.. The time to get out and do some spring fishing is now, not when the winds stop. Some important things to remember this week is while drifting keep the corks separated. Too much noise from multiple corks will spook fish and make tangles for you as well. Many times if you have four anglers try several different styles of corks and find out what type and leader length is working best. When positioning the boat do not drift the exact same drift every time, the boat’s presence when drifting will move and spook fish so alternate your path to stay in water you have not fished. Sometimes you can return back to a productive drift 30min later and do well. The flats just beside the ICW will hold a lot of gamefish at this time because the shrimp migration is centered on the ICW Channel. Shrimp will move at night and then settle in the muddy bottoms close to the channel at first light. Look for groups of birds to be hanging out on spoil islands and the side of the channel to indicate where the most concentrated areas are for bait. When the water clarity is dirty try a small red or glow bead at the hook to catch the eye of predatory fish. The addition of scent to your live bait only increases your chances so look for PRO CURE and FISHBITES at Marker 37 for an added spice to your bait.
Capt Farah and Cove with another monster redfish from Baffin Bay this week. us around. Over the years the cove has had a number of Dolphins wash up and die there. I was always curious about that and mentioned it to an old commercial fishermen once and he told me they all go there to die. Like a mystical bone yard on fabled times where whales settled on the beach in their last days. The herd always sticks around for a few days to say their goodbyes and then leaves. We stopped the boat and the winds whistled in our ears. The first cast I made over the edge of the drop off was a short one into a small washed out hole. THUMP! I could see a redfish bolt out over the shallow sand like a kid that stole a cookie. He turned against the bend of the Waterloo Rod and with that his head rose out of the water in an explosion of white water. I turned him up into the skinny water and enjoyed watching him come to hand a few minutes later in shin deep water. I bent down and pinned him to the bottom. The DOA SHRIMP was perfect on the outside of his mouth like I planted it there for a photo. I turned to the rest of the anglers still putting on their waders, with an outstretched hand I flipped him back into the water like a sacrifice. They jumped out and spread out while I just stood close to the boat. With rods bending every now and then I relaxed and got in the boat. I stood with my eyes closed and put my face into the winds. I could smell the ocean and the grass growning on the dunes. The salt and seaweed that lay on the barren sands behind the dunes. These I thought are pure winds, absent of city life, city stress, city drama. I breathed a little harder and let the Winds of Spring fill my lungs and heart. When I let out all the air in a long breath, with it came out all the winter in my soul. I felt the sun peak out of the clouds and with it a new beginning. Spring is here ride the winds of change and enjoy all our blessings along the Ocean.
Stacy and Scott with Stacy’s first drum. Baffin Bay The bow of the boat listed to the side as the winds hammered against the boat. The sound of the radio disappeared in the wind and spray. When the boat finally stopped behind Padre Island a peaceful quiet overcame us like we had just stepped out into a different world. The winds wiped swirls across the shallow flat that stretched for miles up to the back of the sand dunes of Padre’ Island. Old Father Island had held his arms up and protected this small cove for centuries. I first found this cove many years ago when I and a friend snuck out of the house for three days and drove my aluminum boat and 8hp all the way down to Baffin. The winds of spring break could not damper our Spring Break fever. The small cove was the only place that we could fish with 40mph winds blowing
So Paradise was great, as usual, and I actually got to write common yellowthroat on the chalkboard (how did those guys miss THAT one?) While I was there, one of the resident experts casually mentions that there’s a Cerulean warbler that’s been hanging out at the Birding Center. Well, while it’s not a completely rare bird, they’re not common, and I don’t happen to have a decent frame of a Cerulean, and I happened to have my camera on me. So I load up and head over there, and sure enough, right by the picnic table there’s a whole group of bird experts looking up in the mesquite tree. And there it was, mixed in with a bunch of other great birds (except the butterbutts, aka yellow rumped warblers, we’ll talk about those later) was a Cerulean warbler. I’m not going to name any names, but there was one guy there that I think may have been leading a birding trip. Or at least he acted like it, LOL. Common practices of not talking, or talking very lowly and standing out of the way were pushed to the wayside as one of the self proclaimed experts moved and talked like he was a snake-oil salesman at a county fair. Again, these kinds of folks make me laugh inside, except the fact that they teach novice birders bad habits. Oh well.
Cerulean Warbler come through the first time, they will have no reason to stay in your yard, and they will keep going and you will likely miss them for this season. Make sure you have water, and if you’re feeding, get those hummingbird feeders up pronto. The next few days will be great for birding. So, at the end of the day, I got put off a bit by the actions of a few folks, and didn’t stick around long enough to get a decent frame of the Cerulean, who even acted like he was trained to hang around. Folks mentioned that he had been there for several days, so if you get this in a decent amount of time, I’m betting he will still be there by the picnic table at the Port Aransas Birding Center. Head on out and check it out. With this mediocre weather, I’m just keeping my nose to the grindstone. I’m hosting my company’s yearly fishing tournament at my house next weekend, and there’s a bit of yard work to go yet. Drop me a line at tarponchaser@ mail.com and I’ll see you on the rocks.
This north wind and unstable atmosphere really should result in the first serious fall out of the season. Augs and I were sitting on the porch last night and a common yellowthroat tried to land on his head. These birds are dropping out of the sky, and they are hungry! Most have flown somewhere between 16 and 24 hours straight to get here. There’s no stopping in the middle of the Gulf, and if some happen to yield to the call of the siren in the form of a oil platform, they typically are doomed there. So if you don’t mind, please keep fluffy the cat indoors if you have an inside/outside cat, and if not, please put a bell on your cats collar. You cat DOES have a collar, right? Also, if there ever was a time, put out those oranges NOW. Topdog and I were talking, and he surmises that if you don’t have oranges out when the orioles
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This is the Daily Crossword Puzzle #3 for Apr 13, 2016 Across 1. Fancy fabric 5. ''___ for Life'' 9. Many truckers 14. Matinee follower? 15. ___Tass 16. Nostalgic song 17. ''Lara Croft: ___ Raider'' 18. Pacific islands plant 19. Oscar winner Rainer 20. What the thrifty plumber was doing in the produce aisle? 23. HBO competitor 25. Solving cry 26. Legal thing 27. What the angry policeman was doing in the produce aisle? 32. Breathing problem 33. Gregory Peck horror flick (with ''The'') 34. C'___ la vie 37. Give up 38. Word before point or larceny 40. Director Preminger 41. Language suffix 42. It's sought after in Washington 43. Computer bulletin board mgr. 44. What the clumsy mason was doing in the produce aisle? 48. UFO crew 49. ___ de Triomphe 50. Remuneration 51. What the efficient laundress was doing in the produce aisle? 57. Lessen 58. Widemouthed jug 59. ''Excuse me'' 62. It may be spread 63. Some deer 64. Corrida participant 65. Not lax 66. Church recess 67. Inbox clutter, perhaps
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April Marks National Volunteer Appreciation Month April 12, 2016 April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month. This designation was By Todd Hunter, District 32 If you would like to follow the Texas House and learn more information on news, committees established as a way to say or other aspects of the legislative body, you thank you to those who can access its website at http://www.house. dedicate their time in the state.tx.us/. The site features live streaming service of others. National from the House floor, committee hearings as Volunteer Appreciation well as access to a number of other resources. Month also encompasses National Volunteer You can also follow the Texas Senate at http:// Week, which was created as a way to motivate www.senate.state.tx.us/. The Texas Governor’s people to help others within their communities. official website can be found at http://governor. This year, National Volunteer Week occurs state.tx.us/. For important information regarding April 10th -16th, 2016. As we join together to transportation in the state, feel free to visit the say thank you to our community volunteers this Texas Department of Transportation’s website month, I would like to also encourage us all to at http://www.txdot.gov/. The Texas General find ways we can pay forward their gift of time Land Office’s website can be found at http:// in our own lives. www.glo.texas.gov/, while the Texas Railroad According to the United States Bureau of Commission’s website is located at http://www. Labor Statistics, more than 62 million people rrc.state.tx.us/. across the country volunteered at least once If you have questions regarding any of the between September 2014 and September 2015. information mentioned in this week’s article, The same report also showed that collectively, please do not hesitate to call my Capitol or these individuals accounted for almost 8 billion District Office. Please always feel free to hours of service during that time period. It is contact my office if you have any questions no question that these individuals play an or issues regarding a Texas state agency, or if essential role in helping communities like ours you would like to contact my office regarding to thrive. Without volunteers, many nonprofit constituent services. As always, my offices are and community outreach organizations would available at any time to assist with questions, not be able to achieve their goals or provide concerns or comments (Capitol Office, 512services to those in need. 463-0672; District Office, 361-949-4603). Rep. Hunter represents Nueces (Part) While volunteer activities are often performed with the objective of helping others, research County. He can be contacted has shown there are a number of individual and at todd.hunter@house.state.tx.us or at social rewards gained by volunteering one’s 512-463-0672. time. These benefits may include learning a new skill, expanding one’s social network or gaining career experience. In fact, according to the Corporation for National & Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency charged since 1987 with fostering volunteerism, volunteers are 27% more likely to find a job after being out • New Homes of work than non-volunteers. Research has also • Remodels shown volunteering has several health benefits, • Additions especially in those 65 and older. A CNCS report • Repairs titled “The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A • No job too big Review of Recent Research” found those who or too small volunteer often have lower mortality rates, improved mental health, and greater functional ability. To learn more about the benefits of Call 774-7043 for estimate volunteering, please visit the Corporation for National & Community Service online at http:// www.billgoinhomes.com www.nationalservice.gov .
Creating Dreams for Island Homeowners
By Dotson Lewis Special to the Island Moon
April 9, 1865 Robert E. Lee Surrenders At Appomattox Dotson’s Note: Every so often something that makes the national/international news causes me to think back, jogging my memory of news items I remember reading and/or studying in school. You may remember the story I wrote a year or two ago about the sinking of 1912 RMS Titanic after it hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. Due to the tremendous response I received from that article and the many new friends I made because of it; I believe the following will be of interest to you…you may even wish to read further about some of these events. The “Information Super-Highway” is waiting.
barn near Bowling Green, Virginia, and died from a possibly self-inflicted bullet wound as the barn was burned to the ground. Of the eight other people eventually charged with the conspiracy, four were hanged and four were jailed. Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president, was buried on May 4, 1865, in Springfield, Illinois.
The Bataan Death March United States Surrenders In Bataan At Appomattox, Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War. Forced to abandon the Confederate capital of Richmond, blocked from joining the surviving Confederate force in North Carolina, and harassed constantly by Union cavalry, Lee had no other option. In retreating from the Union army’s Appomattox Campaign, the Army of Northern Virginia had stumbled through the Virginia countryside stripped of food and supplies. At one point, Union cavalry forces under General Philip Sheridan had actually outrun Lee’s army, blocking their retreat and taking 6,000 prisoners at Sayler’s Creek. Desertions were mounting daily, and by April 8 the Confederates were surrounded with no possibility of escape. On April 9, Lee sent a message to Grant announcing his willingness to surrender. The two generals met in the parlor of the Wilmer McLean home at one o’clock in the afternoon. Lee and Grant, holding the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the Mexican War and exchanged awkward personal inquiries. Characteristically, Grant arrived in his muddy field uniform while Lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword. Lee asked for the terms, and Grant hurriedly wrote them out. All officers and men were to be pardoned, and they would be sent home with their private property–most important, the horses, which could be used for a late spring planting. Officers would keep their side arms, and Lee’s starving men would be given Union rations.
On April 9, 1942, Major General Edward P. King Jr. surrenders at Bataan, Philippines– against General Douglas MacArthur’s orders– and 78,000 troops (66,000 Filipinos and 12,000 Americans), the largest contingent of U.S. soldiers ever to surrender, are taken captive by the Japanese. The prisoners were at once led 55 miles from Mariveles, on the southern end of the Bataan peninsula, to San Fernando, on what became known as the “Bataan Death March.” At least 600 Americans and 5,000 Filipinos died because of the extreme brutality of their captors, who starved, beat, and kicked them on the way; those who became too weak to walk were bayoneted. Those who survived were taken by rail from San Fernando to POW camps, where another 16,000 Filipinos and at least 1,000 Americans died from disease, mistreatment, and starvation. After the war, the International Military Tribunal, established by MacArthur, tried Lieutenant General Homma Masaharu, commander of the Japanese invasion forces in the Philippines. He was held responsible for the death march, a war crime, and was executed by firing squad on April 3, 1946.
Roosevelt Dies On April 12, 1945 President Franklin Delano Roosevelt dies of a cerebral hemorrhage in his home at Warm Springs, Georgia. The only
Shushing a band that had begun to play in celebration, General Grant told his officers, “The war is over. The Rebels are our countrymen again.” Although scattered resistance continued for several weeks, for all practical purposes the Civil War had come to an end.
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April 14, 1865 President Lincoln Is Shot On this day in 1865, John Wilkes Booth, an actor and Confederate sympathizer, fatally shoots President Abraham Lincoln at a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington, D.C. The attack came only five days after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his massive army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia; effectively ending the American Civil War.
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Booth, a Maryland native born in 1838, who remained in the North during the war despite his Confederate sympathies, initially plotted to capture President Lincoln and take him to Richmond, the Confederate capital. However, on March 20, 1865, the day of the planned kidnapping, the president failed to appear at the spot where Booth and his six fellow conspirators lay in wait. Two weeks later, Richmond fell to Union forces. In April, with Confederate armies near collapse across the South, Booth hatched a desperate plan to save the Confederacy. Learning that Lincoln was to attend a performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theater on April 14, Booth masterminded the simultaneous assassination of Lincoln, Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William H. Seward. By murdering the president and two of his possible successors, Booth and his conspirators hoped to throw the U.S. government into disarray. On the evening of April 14, conspirator Lewis T. Powell burst into Secretary of State Seward’s home, seriously wounding him and three others, while George A. Atzerodt, assigned to Vice President Johnson, lost his nerve and fled. Meanwhile, just after 10 p.m., Booth entered Lincoln’s private theater box unnoticed and shot the president with a single bullet in the back of his head. Slashing an army officer who rushed at him, Booth leapt to the stage and shouted “Sic semper tyrannis! [Thus always to tyrants]–the South is avenged!” Although Booth broke his leg jumping from Lincoln’s box, he managed to escape Washington on horseback. The president, mortally wounded, was carried to a lodging house opposite Ford’s Theater. About 7:22 a.m. the next morning, Lincoln, age 56, died–the first U.S. president to be assassinated. Booth, pursued by the army and other secret forces, was finally cornered in a
Roosevelt was elected to a third term in 1940 with the promise of maintaining American neutrality as far as foreign wars were concerned: “Let no man or woman thoughtlessly or falsely talk of American people sending its armies to European fields.” But as Hitler’s war spread, and the desperation of Britain grew, the president fought for passage in Congress of the LendLease Act, in March 1941, which committed financial aid to Great Britain and other allies. In August, Roosevelt met with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill to proclaim the Atlantic Charter, which would become the basis of the United Nations; they also drafted a statement to the effect that the United States “would be compelled to take countermeasures” should Japan further encroach in the southwest Pacific. Despite ongoing negotiations with Japan, that “further encroachment” took the form of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, “a day that would live in infamy.” The next day Roosevelt requested, and received, a declaration of war against Japan. On December 11, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.
FDR Was a Victim of Polo (Infantile Paralysis) Certain wartime decisions by Roosevelt proved controversial, such as the demand of unconditional surrender of the Axis powers, which some claim prolonged the war. Another was the acquiescence to Joseph Stalin of certain territories in the Far East in exchange for his support in the war against Japan. Roosevelt is often accused of being too naïve where Stalin was concerned, especially in regards to “Uncle Joe’s” own imperial desires. Dotson’s Other Note: These are some of the events that shaped our world. I know that none of you Moon Monkeys were around when Lee surrendered, or Lincoln was assassinated; but I believe that many of you remember those other historic moments recreated above. If you remember any of them, please let me hear from you. Your thoughts regarding this or any articles appearing in The Island Moon are greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading and commenting on Senior Moments. I can be reached at dlewis1@stx.rr.com and/or Land Line: 361-949-7681 Cell: 530-748-875
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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 Antique Classic Car Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, tours, car shows on and around the Island. Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for information on the upcoming meeting. Please include your contact information and the type of car owned. Padre Island Dog Owners Group (PI DOG). Meets monthly for dog and owner activities, training and education. Free to join! To join, visit padreislanddogpark.com or contact Lyn (lyn.edler@gmail.com) or Bev (bevhoffman@aol.com). Upcoming Activities: Saturday, April 16, 2016: 10:00 am at Port Aransas Community Park Dog Park (located on Clark Parkway, Port Aransas). Water available for dogs on site. Bring leash, poop bags, etc. Saturday, May 14, 2016: 9:00 am Breakfast at JB’s German Bakery on the deck. Dogs must be on leash. Bring water, poop bags, etc.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 Ukulele Club – We meet every other Tuesday night! Call or text Danny Salazar at (316) 877--‐7071 for the next meeting date. Beginners Workshop: 6 to 7 PM and Open Jam: 7 to 8 PM. All Skills levels welcome. Location: Island Joe’s Coffee and Gallery, 13919 SPID, right here on the island. A $3 per person donation covers the workshop, materials and the open jam. Loaner ukuleles available at no extra cost. RSVP online. PadreIslandUkeClub@gmail.com Padre Island Yacht Club – is welcoming new members. We have Boat slips available now for members. Contact Ralph Ferges, rferges@gmail.com for slip rental information. Check us out as every Friday Night is Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m. Contact David Satterwhite, Rear Commodore in charge of Memberships, dgsatterwhite@ gmail.com to attend. Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) members enjoy small boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Boat Parade, extended boat cruises to Palacios, TX. South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas. The Members plan several social events every year including Holiday Events and Potlucks, Dinner Dances, Murder Mysteries, Soup Nights, Chili Cook-offs, Old Fashioned Picnics, Talent Night, Theme Parties such as “Tie One On”, Fab 50’s, Brazilian, Western, and Medieval Nights. PIYC hosts The La Posada Foundation, whose mission is to gather toys and other donations for the US Marines “Toys for Tots” campaign through The Annual La Posada Parades and the Scuttlebutts La Posada Kickoff Party and Auction. PIYC actively supports and promotes other charities as well; Wounded Warriors, Spoil Island Clean-up, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Paddle for Parkinsons. Please come, join us! Check us out for a Friday Night Happy Hour! KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Will it Build GOODWILL and better FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! We meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Veranda Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. Our most current program is our Rubber Duck Race fundraiser, Saturday, March 26 around noon, following the Community Easter Egg Hunt in Billish Park at the Boat Ramp at the West End of the Park. Tickets are $5 each, 5 for $20 and 30 for $100. Buy from your local Rotarians or at Island Architects behind Mail and More. Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361-445-7999.
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 The Veranda 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 is a ladies only social club open to all owners/ residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich our members through social activities and community involvement and we have A LOT of FUN in the process. We have monthly luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book clubs. We also have social events throughout the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” where the guys join in. We enjoy raising money for scholarships for local graduating seniors as well as other worthy causes in our community. We would love for you to join us and see how PIE can be part of your life.
Light continued from A1 The current Park Road 22 and Aquarius intersection is a 3-way intersection. Aquarius currently extends only to the south. Traffic from Aquarius entering Park Road 22 is restricted to right turns to the east only. Drivers wanting to turn left from the south side are making dangerous and illegal unprotected two-lane crossings to access U-turns. The new Packery Pointe Development on the north side extending Aquarius to the north for the new Packery Pointe Drive will create a 4-way intersection. This project will reconstruct the intersection altering the median to allow protected left turns
from both the north and south across Park Road 22. The existing Park Road 22 left turn bay will be extended allowing additional stacking off the through lane. The intersection will also revise the access road to Day and Night Boardwalk Shopping Center restricting access to Park Road 22; only exiting from Park Road 22 will be allowed. The new signalized intersection will allow signalized left turns from both directions of Aquarius onto and from Park Road 22. “ Part of the project is to install warning signs and lights on the JFK Causeway to warn drivers there is a traffic light ahead.
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TxDOT Review (THIS ITEM)
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Pelco (Signal Purchase)
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Construction Inspection
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Construction Material Testing (Estimate)
6,000.00
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Administration/Finance (Capital Programs/Capital Budget/Finance) 7,737 Engineering Services (Project Mgmt)
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TOTAL
920,194.69
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. IUPAC meets meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood Grill. Board President Brent Rourk, Phone 361-244-7603 e-mail: brentrourk@yahoo.com.
ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET BALANCE
Parrot Heads of Port Aransas – is a not-forprofit 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. 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, dinner 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. You can contact them on their Facebook page. Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This is the Island book club. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of ladies that like to read, love socializing with the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join us we would love to have you! Contact Linda Walsh, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361445-7999, or just show up!
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Nielsen Household Ratings and Shares February 2016 Editor’s note: The ratings for local television stations are measured during four months of each year by the Nielsen company which distributes “books” or small pamphlets to about 1400 homes around the city. The ratings periods are May, November, July, and February. Here are the numbers for the past February. A “Ratings” number is the percentage of total television sets in the market – whether they are on or not. A “Share” number denotes the number of set which are actually on and are tuned to a station. Program
TV Station
Affiliation
Rating
Share
Local News M-F 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
6
32
Local News M-F 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
6
34
Local News M-F 05:00 AM - 07:00 AM KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
1
5
Non News
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
2
7
Local News M-F 12p-12:30p
M-F 12p-12:30p
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
8
29
Local News M-F 12p-12:30p
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
5
18
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
15
36
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
8
18
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
4
9
Local News M-F 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM KORO Channel 28
UNI
TV Households
2
5
Local News M-F 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
18
34
Local News M-F 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
9
18
Local News M-F 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
4
7
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
16
32
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
11
22
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
6
12
Local News M-F 10p-10:30p
KORO Channel 28
UNI
TV Households
3
6
Local News Sa 6a-7a
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
4
35
Local News Sa 6a-7a
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
2
17
Non News
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
0
1
Local News Sa 6p-6:30p
Sa 6a-7a
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
11
28
Local News Sa 6p-6:30p
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
5
14
Non News
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
1
2
Local News Sa 10p-10:30p
Sa 6p-6:30p
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
11
25
Local News Sa 10p-10:30p
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
10
23
Local News Sa 10p-10:30p
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
4
8
Local News Su 6a-7a
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
3
33
Local News Su 6a-7a
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
1
12
Non News
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
0
3
Local News Su 5:30p-6p
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
8
21
NBC News Su 5:30p-6p
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
1
4
CBS News Su 5:30p-6p
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
1
4
Local News Su 10p-10:30p
KIII Channel 3
ABC
TV Households
13
33
Local News Su 10p-10:30p
KRIS Channel 6
NBC
TV Households
10
23
Local News Su 10p-10:30p
KZTV Channel 10
CBS
TV Households
3
7
Su 6a-7a
Source: Nielsen NLTV Program Averages for Feb 2016. Daypart averages are used for non-news dayparts.
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NBA Playoffs start April 16 Is your BBQ ready for that first jump ball?
Home Additions New Construction
MOTORCYCLE MIKE’S MOBILE GARAGE 361-549-0535 Tires – Maintenance Repairs – Dirt Bikes At your location or mine
DIANA HOMES, INC.
Additions – New Construction – Remodeling From small jobs to extreme makeovers
Member of the BBB Member of PIBA www.dianahomesinc.com dianahomesinc@gmail.com Call 949-2092 or 442-3516
Pet Sitting
Home Maintenance/Repair BBQ ALL YEAR-ROUND !!! Renew Your BBQ For Healthier & Safer Grilling ECO-Friendly Booking Appointments Now Call Us Today !!!
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Help Wanted
Raggdoll Boutique, Too In North Padre Is now hiring a part-time sales associate to work 25 to 30 hours per week including at least one Saturday per month. We sell women's clothing and accessories. Previous retail experience is helpful but not required. Qualified applicants should be friendly and helpful and have a great attitude. Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience. Please apply in person at: Raggdoll Boutique, Too 14457 S.P.I.D., Suite 111 Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Island Surf Rentals in Port Aransas Is now hiring part-time customer service associates to work 20 to 30 hours per week. Weekend and evening hours are required. We are a surf shop that rents golf carts, bikes, kayaks and surfboards to our guests. Previous retail experience is helpful but not required. Qualified applicants should be friendly and helpful and have a great attitude. Applicants must be willing to assist guests with loading equipment and washing and maintaining all equipment. Pay is hourly and commensurate with experience. Please apply in person at: Island Surf Rentals 130 E Ave G Port Aransas, TX 78373 ISLAND ITALIAN Looking to fill several kitchen positions Full or part time hours available Competitive pay Fully air conditioned kitchen Serious inquiries only Please apply in person at: Island Italian Restaurant 15370 SPID (on the Island) FT HOUSEKEEPERS Experience required Apply in person at the Gulfstream Condominiums 14810 Windward Drive On the Island Mother's Day Out Program Seeking to hire Lead Teacher for Flour Bluff location working with children 18 months through pre-k. Working hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am-2:30pm. Must have at least 5 years teaching experience. Perfect position for a retired teacher! I look forward to speaking with you. Please call Kainee Bram, Owner, 361-215-5907 Deadline to apply is April 25th Facebook: My Mother’s Day Out Licensed Plumber Needed For supervisory position for multi-family apartment complex being built in Kingsville, Texas Please send resume to: Brent.hymanplumbing@yahoo.com Or call 979-551-0609 ISLE MAIL & MORE HIRING FOR FULL/PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITIONS Must have good customer service and computer skills. Contact : Scott 14493 SPID Ste. A 361-949-9325 Also have positions available at our Port Aransas Store
Services
Motorcycle Repair
Computer Repair Scott’s Computer Repair
PC/Mac Repair Networking Home Security Camera Installation Cable TV & Internet Wiring Fast 24 Hour Turn-Around Home or Business Free Pick Up and Delivery
Call 949-4604 or 425-5627 House Cleaning Laura Lee’s Cleaning Services Weekly, biweekly, move in/move outs Pet & House Sitting – Bonded On the Island since 2000
361-563-4096
Credit Cards Accepted Air Line Miles Accepted
AA & Al-Anon Meetings
Is alcohol causing a problem in your family? Try Al-Anon Al-Anon meets at 7:00 pm Sundays at Padre Island Baptist Church Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support At Al-Anon meetings An Al-Anon group meets each Thursday at 7:00 PM at Island in the Son United Methodist Church 10650 Highway 361 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS The Sunset 7 AA Meetings are held on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7 PM at : The Presbyterian Church On the Island 14030 Fortuna Bay Dr. In addition AA Meetings are held at 8 AM at The Pavillon on the Boardwalk Near Padre Bali
Church Services
LUTHERAN WORSHIP 3 PM Sundays Trinity By The Sea Episcopal Church 433 Trojan at Avenue E In Port Aransas BIBLE STUDY Thursday Afternoons JB's German Bakery, 15137 SPID lifetogethermin@aol.com, or 210-363-3538
Crossword Solution
ISLAND PET SITTING Pet Sitting Service on the Island References upon request
361-537-3637 Pool & Spa Services
JOY CONSTRUCTION CONCRETE WORK Foundations & Driveways Sidewalks & Repairs Skid Loader Work
ATLANTIS POOL AND SPA SERVICE Weekly Pool Maintenance – Repairs Renovations - Chemicals – Supplies Residential – Commercial 25 Years Experience – Insured Free Delivery! Free Estimates! Island Resident Owned
Call Eli for free estimates 512-734-2964
ISLAND NATIVE MASTER CARPENTER 30 years+ experience Doors – Windows – Decks – Cabinets Sheetrock – Tape and Float 361-815-7900 ISLAND CREATIONS CONCRETE Professionally installed concrete driveways, sidewalks and patios Decorative Stamping & Staining Call 361-960-0327 NEED A CARPENTER? First class work at low rates Storm Shutters, Cabinets, Framework, Sheetrock, Stucco, and much more! Call 361-960-0327
Call 361-949-8899 Power Washing
ISLANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE We power wash Houses, Driveways, Fences, Decks & Sidewalks Call us now to schedule an estimate 361-949-2773
Aqua Pressure Cleaning Since 1996
Commercial – Residential Single Level to Hi-Rise Buildings & Homes Sidewalks & Patios Parking Lots Tile Roofs/Stucco Walls New Construction Mildew Removal Deck Cleaning/Sealing Call for free estimate & demo WWW.AQUAPCLEAN.COM
Complete Home Repair Small projects or large projects Call Victor 361-633-5878 Re-Parrot We’ll fix it right – For a song!
Estate Sale
Lucy’s Estate Sales 3745 Waldron Road Flour Bluff Friday & Saturday April 15th & April 16th Fri & Sat 8am – 3pm Exquisite pieces of furniture, collectibles & household items, crystal, clothing & more! To see entire contents of sale go to : lucysestatesales.com
Graduation Rummage Sale
Flour Bluff PTSA Operation Graduation Rummage Sale 2505 Waldron Road High School Cafeteria Saturday April 16th 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Furniture, household items, lamps, clothing & much more ! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PROJECT OPERATION GRADUATION CLASS OF 2016
Boat Slips For Lease
BOAT SLIPS ON PACKERY CHANNEL Available immediately Personal or Commercial Use
Call 361-332-9978
Lots For Sale FINGERTIP LOT
Facing Best Direction 95 ft. water frontage – 9,000 sq.ft. $6000 free blueprints Appraised $250K includes $38,000 for retaining wall Reduced to sell for $199K
361-446-2847
361-225-2367
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Yard Care
Islandscape Maintenance
Home maintenance repair & light remodeling Free Estimates Located on “The Island” G. Michael Wall 361-779-6621
* Lawn Maintenance * Power Washing * Palm Trimming * Fall Cutback * Lot Mowing * Decks * Installation FREE ESTIMATES
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ISLAND CREATIONS LANDSCAPING Creative Grass & Rock Yards Lot and Yard Maintenance Tree Trimming Call 361-960-0327 Island Landscaping Decks & Docks Specializing In : Landscape & Design Decks, Docks, Shade Structures Boat Lifts Concrete Drives & Patios First Time Cleanups Members of Builders Assoc. & PIBA
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Yard Sale
BIG YARD SALE Furniture, clothes, kitchen, yard equipment 13830 Suntan Ave. Saturday April 16 8:am Moving – Lot’s of good stuff!
Condo/Townhomes Sales/Rentals
Marquesas Town Home For Sale 14521 Cabana East #501 2 Bdrm – 2 Bath – 2 Assigned Parking Fully Equipped Vacation Rental Gene 361-462-0891 www.vrbo.com/751713 Cruiser Duplex For Sale 1 story, 6 bedroom, 4 bath, 2 garages Both sides updated & clean. One could be owner occupied Quiet area, interior lot $299,900 By owner (no seller finance) 361-949-1231
Padre Island Condo Rentals
Custom Fireplace Mantels and Crown Molding Moore Home Remodeling 361-633-5878
Roofing
IslandLandscapingDecksAndDocks.com A & D Lawn Service Maintaining lawns, gardens and Flower beds. Commercial and residential. Island resident. Serving the Island for over 12 years. 361-443-4242
Wolfe Construction, Inc. Insurance Restoration Specialists Roofing Residential & Commercial Bryan Wolfe 361-949-1180 15809 El Soccorro Loop Corpus Christi TX 78418
Weekly – Monthly Fully Furnished Next Door To Schlitterbahn 5 Minutes From Beach 361-949-3209 fairwayvillascorpus.com PORT ARANSAS CONDOS TO RENT Daily or Weekly Rentals Fully Furnished – Pool – Walk to Beach Island Condo Rentals 361-558-6148
Office For Rent
OFFICE FOR RENT 2-rooms, electric & water included $750/month Broker/Owner 361-537-8955
Keep an Eye Out for Turtles Turtle nesting season has begun and this week one Kemp’s ridley nest was located on the Texas coast, at Padre Island National Seashore. This was the first confirmed Kemp’s ridley nest found in Texas this year! KEMP’S RIDLEY TURTLE So far this year, 1 nest has been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state): 0
Bolivar Peninsula
0
Galveston Island
0
Brazoria County, N. of Surfside
0
Surfside Beach
0
Quintana Beach
0
Bryan Beach
0
Brazoria County, N. of Sargent Beach
0
Sargent Beach
0
Matagorda Peninsula
0
Matagorda Island
0
San Jose Island
0
Mustang Island
1
North Padre Island, including 1 at Padre Island National Seashore
0
South Padre Island
0
Boca Chica Beach
GREEN SEA TURTLE So far this year, 0 nests have been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state): LOGGERHEAD TURTLE So far this year, 0 nests have been confirmed on the Texas coast including (north to south in state):
What can we fix for you today? Computer, Tablet, and Smartphone Repair, Web Design, On-Site Services, Remote Support AE Tech Services 4855 S Alameda St Ste. 207 Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361-452-1066 www.aetechservices.com
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Three Chords and the Truth
April 14, 2016
Island Moon mullet?
By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com
Songwriter Showcase going back to Tarpon Inn… Here’s some good news, the 33rd Annual Songwriters Showcase is moving back to the courtyard of the Tarpon Inn. In the last several years, the showcase, which is a fundraiser for the Island Art Center, has moved from the courtyard of the inn to Roberts Point Park, both in the pavilion and on a big flatbed trailer at the very end of the park. It was held
The Dirty River Boys play Brewster Street tonight.
The Toman Brothers & Gary Stewart at the Rose Palace, San Antonio, 1989. Spotlight on Ronnie’s mullet.
DO NOT MISS LIST Ray Summy, Ty Dietz and Billy Snipes on stage at Shorty’s big birthday bash last weekend Shorty’s 70 … th
On Saturday, Billy Snipes got the ball rolling early in the afternoon. Ty Dietz and Matt Hole showed up to play a few with Billy. Selfie’s frontman, Ray Summy, was on hand all day too. It was a great party. I met people who came from as far as Germany for the event. But mainly, it was the locals who really made it such a great party. You just can’t beat the friendly atmosphere on that porch at Shorty’s. It’s a really
Dirty River Boys… A show you really don’t want to miss is going on tonight, Thursday the 14th at Brewster Street with the great Dirty River Boys (El Paso, TX). The Damn Quails will open the show. The Dirty River Boys are as good as it gets. The show they put on at the Back Porch last summer was perhaps the best show I saw all year (except for Shinyribs of course). If they don’t get you up and stomping your feet, you really should check your pulse. It’s basically a string band (acoustic guitars, mando, upright bass, banjo) with light percussion (cajon, hand drums), but they all play all the instruments and pass them around like a Chinese fire drill. Did I mention their spot on four part harmonies? Trust me, you don’t want to miss this show.
Blues, blues and nothing but the blues… On Saturday the blues comes to Port A. The great Hamilton Loomis (Houston, TX) will play the Back Porch and the always jumping Mike Milligan and Texiana Blues (Austin, TX) will play Giggity’s. I know Loomis from my old Billy Blues days. He is one of the leading blues guitar slingers in Houston. When I was in Austin last Monday to see Lazy Lester, I stuck
The Toman Brothers…
This year’s poster for the Songwriters Showcase by Leigh Irish at Cinnamon Shore one year. The reason it left the Tarpon was that after Leroy Hoskins bought the inn from Barton Simpson, he opened Roosevelt’s Restaurant in the building historically known as the Silverfish (a type of tarpon) and they have a liquor license… which means you can’t bring your own ice chest or food on to the premises. That was a deal breaker for the Art Center. But there is a new manager at the inn by the name of Steve Curran, and he worked out a deal with the big cheeses at the Art Center (namely Mary Rose and Karen Winship) to sell beer, wine and food at a very reasonable price. Curran tells me they plan to build a proper stage in the courtyard and will start having live music there. This is all good stuff. The ArtFest that always precedes the showcase, will be held at Roberts Point Park. The dates this year will be May 14 and 15 for the ArtFest and Monday, May 16 for the Showcase. Last year the showcase featured 16 local and regional singer-songwriters performing all original material.
Mark Monaco and Strayheart played the Back Porch last weekend special place. I did slip over to the Back Porch to catch a set of Mark Monaco and Strayheart (San Antonio, TX). I’ve said it before, those guys got it going on! I’m becoming a real fan of their deep roots harmonies.
John Egan played Shorty’s last Friday
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT Free Beer Band Toman Brothers Mike Milligan Antone & the All Stars Open Jam w/ Selfie Paul Taylor Band Billy Snipes
Buy 2 Entrees At Regular Price
April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20
Open 11am-2am Daily. Kitchen open til 1am. 722 Tarpon, Port Aransas, TX
And Receive 1 Free Appetizer
Trinity by the Sea
With This Coupon
www.trinitybythesea.org
The Episcopal Church Welcomes You!
Expires 4/30 Catering for any Occasion Closed Monday 222 Beach St. Port A (361) 749-0022
433 Trojan St., Port Aransas Sundays 9 & 11 a.m.
Arrrr you ready?
Adventure Tour More than a boat ride. It’s a show and you’re in it! Fend off a Pirate Attack in an Epic Squirt Gun Battle Woody’s Sports Center, 136 W. Cotter, Port A, (361) 749-6969 Best Rates Call for special pricing
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my head into Maggie Mae’s to see Mike and the guys and they were on fire. They always put on a high energy, no holds barred show. That ought to keep you busy for a while. Be safe.
♫ ♪ And, that’s the truth ♫ ♪
Thursday, April 14 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes @ Wild Horse Dirty River Boys, Damn Quails @ Brewster Street APEX @ Rockit’s Clint Freeman @ Skuttlebutt’s Rudolph Illanes @ Vino Mio Stick Figure, Fortunate Youth, Raging Fyah, JahSeeds Hustlers @ House of Rock
GIGGITY’S RESTAURANT & BAR IN PORT A
Tarpon Inn
Live Music Tonight
John Egan… I had a most remarkable weekend. Mostly, it was all about Shorty’s. Port A’s “oldest and friendliest” celebrated their 70th birthday on Saturday. They got the ball rolling on Friday night with a show by John Egan (Houston, TX). John is something like Blind Lemon Jefferson meets Muddy Waters at Leo Kotke’s house. He plays one of those big metal National guitars with resonators and a stomp box. His bottleneck work is mesmerizing… sometimes lightning fast and sometime slow and rhythmic. His voice is low and growly and perfect for the material he chooses. His cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Mr. State Trooper” was just outstanding.
On Friday, the Toman Brothers (San Antonio, TX) will play Giggity’s. I go way back with these guys. Back when I ran Jus’ Country Nightclub in San Antonio in the 80’s, they were the legendary Gary Stewart’s road band and I booked them and ran around with them at some of the shows around Texas. And don’t even tell me you don’t know who Gary Stewart is. OK. He had a bunch of big country hits in the 70’s with all those whiskey songs (She Acting Single I’m Drinking Double, Taking Me a Whisky Trip, etc). The brothers Toman, Randy and Russ, are seasoned pros. They’ll play some Dean Dillon and Gary Stewart then rip into some Foghat. It’s always a great show. The picture here was taken at a show I put on at the Rose Palace outside of S.A. near Boene. Can you dig that
Friday, April 15 Toman Brothers @ Giggity’s Riptide @ Back Porch Dan Sullivan @ Treasure Island Ty Dietz @ Shorty’s Billy Snipes @ The Gaff Chris Saenz @ Skuttlebutt’s J.R. Castillo @ Brewster Street Jimmy Wilden, David Martinez Hustlers @ House of Rock Scarecrow People @ Rockit’s Spendiferous @ Vino Mio
Thursday, April 21 Free Beer Band @ Giggity’s Buckshot @ Skuttlebutt’s Billy Snipes @ Wild Horse Bart Crow, Bleu Edmondson @ Brewster Street APEX @ Rockit’s Scarecrow People @ Vino Mio TNCW & Locket, News Can’t Wait, Ghost Aftermath Hustlers @ House of Rock
Riptide
April 15
Hamilton Loomis
April 16
Clarissa Serna
April 22
Right on Red
April 23
Uncle Lucius
April 29
Larry Joe Taylor
April 30
132 W. Cotter St. Port A On the Waterfront
Saturday, April 16 Hamilton Loomis @ Back Porch Mike Milligan & Texiana Blues @ Giggity’s Bad Buoys @ Shorty’s Billy Snipes @ Drop Anchor Fabian @ Skuttlebutt’s Emily Dale @ The Gaff Metal Shop @ Brewster Street Electrotypes @ Rockit’s Sunglasses & Mushrooms Hustlers @ House of Rock Seth Walker @ Vino Mio
Ty Dietz April 15 Bad Buoys April 16 Ty Dietz April 22 Independent Thieves April 23 John Cortez April 29 Selfie April 30 OPEN Till 2am • 823 Tarpon St. Port Aransas
Sunday, April 17 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Open Jam @ Lovett’s John Eric @ Skuttlebutt’s
Cheap Drink Specials
Monday, April 18 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Blake Sparks @ Skuttlebutt’s Struts, Made Violent, Hilltop Hustlers @ House of Rock Tuesday, April 19 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Victoria @ Skuttlebutt’s Open Mic w/ Matt Martinez @ House of Rock Billy Snipes @ La Playa Wednesday, April 20 Billy Snipes @ Giggity’s Open Jam @ Executive Surf Club Pop Evil @ Brewster Street Rich Lockhart @ Skuttlebutt’s Scarecrow People, Arcade Hustlers Hustlers @ House of Rock
Friday, April 22 Port A For Peace @ Caldwell Pier Clarissa Serna @ Back Porch Ty Dietz & Tony Saracene @ Shorty’s John Boyd @ Treasure Island Billy Snipes @ Drop Anchor Marie Williamson @ The Gaff Chris Sanz @ Skuttlebutt’s Bubba Westley @ Brewster Street Kevin Gates, Kirko Bangz @ Concrete Street Somethin’ Silky @ Rockit’s Gonzo Freak Show Hustlers @ House of Rock Ruben V @ Vino Mio Saturday, April 23 Picklefish @ Giggity’s Right on Red @ Back Porch Independent Thieves @ Shorty’s BELT SANDER RACES @ The Gaff Melissa Brooke @ Treasure Island Micheal Burtts @ Skuttlebutt’s Los Lonely Boys @ Brewster Street Soul Track Mind, Jimmy Wilden @ Rockit’s Cumbia Dance Party Hustlers @ House of Rock Somethin’ Silky @ Vino Mio
Full Bar & Grill
Live Music • Dog Friendly Billy Snipes On Saturday
361-945-9595, 118 Cut Off Rd., Port Aransas www.dropanchorportaransas.com
Sunday, April 24 Antone & the All Stars @ Giggity’s Open Jam @ Lovett’s John Eric @ Skuttlebutt’s Sick Puppies, Resz, Seldom Hustlers @ House of Rock
Lighted Pier in the Gulf of Mexico Pole Rentals
Bait, Beer, Burgers & Wings Horace Caldwell Pier Port A 230 N. On the Beach (361) 749-5333
Monday, April 25 Open Jam w/ Selfie @ Giggity’s Blake Sparks @ Skuttlebutt’s
TREASURE ISLAND Dan Sullivan
April 15
John Boyd
April 22
Melissa Brooke
April 23
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The Gaff Beer ● Pizza ● Belt Sander Races (361) 749-5970
Tuesday, April 26 Paul Taylor Band @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes @ La Playa Samantha Akin @ Skuttlebutt’s Open Mic w/ Matt Martinez @ House of Rock Wednesday, April 27 Stevie Start @ Giggity’s Billy Snipes @ Wild Horse Rich Lockhart @ Skuttlebutt’s