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March 23, 2017

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Adventures By Jay Gardner

By Joey Farah

On the Rocks

Stocks are flat as American investors move capital into the newly opened Chinese market, Shaquille O’Neal thinks the world is flat, Brexit is back on the table, credit card skimming devices are making another round on coastal bend gas pumps, the weeds in the back 40 are getting taller by the day, and spring break is winding down. We officially passed the March 21st start of spring, and it’s right on schedule. The last trees to pop are the two massive pecan trees in the alley behind my work, and sure enough there are little green buds all over the tips. I guess it’s time to get cranking.

Farah’s Fishing Adventures

Joey Farah IV with a monster jack fish he caught on soft plastic from the south pack jetty. Incoming tides have poured good fish into the rocks at high tide.

Another windy day trout on DOA 5 jerk bait just south of bird island along the east side of the lagoon.

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places, but not here. Seems a couple spots in the hill country have had some hummers stop and hit the feeders there. I’ve had my feeder up for over a week now, but I haven’t seen or heard one yet. Doesn’t mean that they’re not moving through; just means I haven’t been around to see if they are or not. Chained to the desk and all…. And speaking of chained to the desk looks like a few more boats will be tied to the dock again this season. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has already closed greater amberjack for this entire year. Yeah, the whole year. They claim that recreational fishermen caught almost a million lbs. of amberjack OVER their limit last year, and they take that from the next year (this year). So they claimed that we exceeded our quota of 1,255,600 lbs by 919,859 lbs (that we caught 2,175,459 lbs. of AJ last year). So they announced on Tuesday that they were going to close it for the rest of the year this Friday. Ya kidding me??!!! 1,100 TONS of AJ??! No way that that has happened here on the Gulf Coast this winter already…the craziness continues in Federal water fisheries management. I’ll be headed over to Tampa here in a month or so and try and defend our right to continue to catch and keep grey snapper (mangrove snapper). That’s evidently next on their list, to determine wonky numbers for and eventually shut down as well. I sat on the AJ SEDAR (South East Data, Assessment and Review) NOAA panel two years ago, so it seems that is their gestation period for terrible regulations after the meetings. Wish us luck, but keep your eyes open for future changes.

Keith and me bombing around

Local angler Rick Bosworth with a windy day redfish drifting with soft plastics along the flour bluff shoreline.

The Land Cut has started to flow with good catches of black drum and trout. This monster was caught mid day in the deepest part of the channel.

Keith and I got out on the boat this past Sunday, and the fishing was slow but the company was great. It was a windy one for sure! Wonder if it’s a true 3-at-30, but I’m kind of hoping not. I would like to get out and enjoy the outdoors without being sandblasted sometime before July this summer. But you know what they say about wishes. What I found interesting was the low water levels. It’s like we’ve totally missed out on the spring tides which usually come up for a good month or so. Have we skipped straight into “pre-summer”? Our migration was lack luster for sure. I’m guessing that all the birds were pushed south with the fronts last week, and then they’ve simply continued on north towards breeding grounds via inland routes, skipping us around here in the coastal bend. My oranges have gone untouched except for the golden fronted woodpeckers, which are also trying to drill a hole in my nest box that I put out for the tufted titmice. They had been lurking around late, and I was hoping that they would stick around and nest. However, with the woodpeckers banging on the nest box and the dozen of collared dove lurking in the tree around the feeder, they may have been run out of the area. I’ve heard spotty reports of humming birds showing up in various

The Donzi is going up for sale. Our very own Islander Lauren “Paz” won Teacher of the Year for Elementary in CCISD this past week; congrats pumpkin! Well deserved! You loyal readers drop me a line at tarponchaser@mail.com and I’ll see you On the Rocks.

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Texas has over 360 miles of coastline that line the Gulf of Mexico, also known as the Gulf Coast. The coastline and beaches of Texas are important to our great state. These areas are home to wildlife and their natural habitats. Texas beaches are also popular tourist destinations. Preserving these natural areas is essential to our state’s wellbeing. Texas beaches are home to many creatures like birds, turtles, and fish. The warm climate of the sand, wind, and water of the Texas coast is unique. The climate draws many animals to this area. For example, the ecosystem of our state produces ideal turtle egg-laying and hatching sights. Hundreds of species of birds migrate to this climate each year. Several crabs, snails, oysters, and more can be found on the beaches. One snail that can only be found on Texas beaches is the lightning whelk. The distinctive shell of this snail is the official shell of the State of Texas! The beaches of Texas are important for our ecosystem, communities, and economy. It is essential to care for the coastline by not leaving trash, and to recycle properly. We must protect against pollution and coastal erosion. Coastal/beach erosion is the displacement or deterioration of sand. We rely on beaches, sand dunes and wetlands, for protection against major storms. These natural barriers mitigate the damages from major storms, like hurricanes. The dislocation of the sand also causes negative impacts to the farming and fishing industries and puts ports, roads and industrial infrastructure at risk. To combat this, the Texas General Land Office, Texas Beach Watch, the Texas Coastal Erosion Data Network, and local organizations

work together to create preventative barriers, like jetties, to slow the rate of erosion. The efforts to keep Texas beaches beautiful have paid off. Texas is nationally ranked in top beach destinations! On the southern coast, Corpus Christi and Port Aransas have several beach locations to visit. These include the Padre Island National Seashore, Mustang Island State Park, J.P. Luby Surf Park/North Packery Beach, Whitecap Beach, Padre Balli Park/Bob Hall Pier, I.B. McGee Beach Park/ Horace Caldwell Pier, North Beach, South Packery Channel Beach, and San Jose Island. Each of these locations offers outstanding views and recreational activities. Some of these include fishing, hiking trails, RV access/ camping, swimming, windsurfing/kiteboarding, kayaking/canoeing, and birding/wildlife viewing sights. Links to each of these beaches can be found at http://www.visitcorpuschristitx. org/see-and-do/beaches/, http://onpadreisland. com/beaches.aspx, and https://portaransas.org/ play/beaches/ 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). - State Representative Todd Hunter, District 32 Rep. Hunter represents Nueces County (Part). He can be contacted at todd.hunter@house. texas.gov or at 512-463-0672

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Committee Considers Easing Handgun License Costs Texans seeking a license-to-carry (LTC) permit would see a much smaller fee under a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee on Monday. The current fee of $140 to apply for a license that permits concealed and open carry of handguns in the state is among the highest in the nation, says bill author and Jacksonville Senator Robert Nichols. “These fees impose an undue burden on people’s constitutional right to bear arms as it relates to concealed carry or license to carry,” he said. “This will take Texas from having one of the highest fees in the nation to one of the lowest in the nation and still covers what I believe to be the real cost of running the program.” His bill, SB 16, would reduce the application fee to $40 dollars for the initial license, and cuts the renewal fee from $70 every five years to $40 as well. Nichols told members his original bill eliminated all fees for application and renewal, but with state revenue tight this year, he changed it to cover the cost to the Department of Public Safety for managing the program. It costs DPS $27 to conduct a background check on LTC applicants, and there are further incidental costs relating to processing and management which bring the total to about $40 per applicant.

In order to receive an LTC, a person must take a four to six hour class, pass a written test, and then demonstrate adequate proficiency with a handgun at a gun range. The State Affairs Committee considered a few bills that would relax or change some of these requirements for certain people. One, SB 263 by Senator Charles Perry, would remove the minimum caliber requirement for range qualification. Today, people are required to use a handgun of at least .32 caliber to demonstrate proficiency, but supporters argue that for people accustomed to using smaller caliber handguns, this may present difficulty at the range. Another bill by Perry, SB 264, would waive the range requirement for county jailers and state corrections officers, because that they already receive adequate handgun training as part of their profession. Similarly, Plano Senator Van Taylor offered a bill, SB 138, to exempt active and retired military service members from the proficiency demonstration if they have a military range qualification in the last ten years, because they would’ve already received much more rigorous firearms training in the military. All four bills unanimously.

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Property owners will soon receive the Notice of Appraised Value from the Nueces County Appraisal District. The Appraisal District will mail about 106,000 appraisal notices for residential property in the first week of April. Appraisal notices for commercial will be sent on mid-May and personal property will be sent by early June. The appraisals for real property are determine by the mass appraisal method based on past sales and a cost schedule. Your city, county, school district and other local taxing units will use the Appraisal District’s value to set your 2017 property taxes.

Property owners who have questions or disagree with the appraised value of their property, the exemptions or any other action by the Appraisal District are urged to complete the protest form that is enclosed with the Notice of Appraised Value and meet with or contact an appraiser in the Appraisal District as soon as possible. If the questions or disagreements with other actions or not resolved by the appraiser a date and time to meet with the Nueces County Appraisal Review Board (ARB).will be provided by mail.

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No OTB Concert Series If you can’t bring The Island to the music then bring the music to The Island. The Island Presbyterian Church, 14030 Fortuna Bay, is sponsoring the No OTB Concert Series which will include three concerts at the church. The first is on April 20 when the King High School under the direction of David Hiser will perform and evening of Broadway show tunes and American standards. Then on May 18 Flour Bluff High school students, chosen by Fernando Fernandez will perform a variety of music and dance. Then on June 15 artists Natalie Lansford Rumfoeld and Michael Kris Perez will perform music from Beethoven and Chopin to sacred favorites. Each of the concerts begin at 7 p.m. and tickets are $50 per show, $100 for the entire series, and $25 for children under 12.

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Inaugural Four-Day “Birdiest Festival in America” Named “birdiest city” for a decade, Corpus Christi holds its inaugural “Birdiest Festival in America,” April 20-23, headquartered at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, 8545 S. Staples St., a Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail site.

Port Aransas Library Awarded Grant

The Ellis Memorial Library has been awarded a $50,000.00 grant from the Tocker Foundation, which partners with small and rural library communities serving populations of 12,000 or less. Through this grant, our library will be able to fund some of the shelving and furniture for the new library expansion project. The

Corpus Christi and the center are located in key spring migration pathways for numerous species of birds. The $35 per person basic registration fee covers six birding talks, vendor tent, arts/crafts booths, “Raptor Project” shows, Botanical Gardens admission, opening reception Mexican fajita dinner, Thursday, April 20; and is required for access to optional, separately-priced features including 13 different field trips, two “big sits,” and barbecue dinner, Saturday, April 22. Food trucks will be on-site for other meals. Visit Botanical Gardens website, www.stxbot. org, for on-line registration, detailed festival schedule, and registration form, or call 361852-2100.

Calling All Heroes Are you, a loved one, a friend, or a friend of a friend a Veteran or Active Military? We want to know! Coastal Bend Troop Support-North Padre Island is hosting the: Inaugural Crawfish Boil and Military Tribute April 1, 2017, 11-4:00 Briscoe King Pavilion 15820 South Padre Island Dr Corpus Christi, TX As part of the Military Tribute, we want to post a photo (no larger than 8.5 X 11) of our HEROS on our Wall of Honor! Drop off identification information and the photo at Berkshire Hathaway 14200 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78418 before April 1st to be added to our Wall! Note: photos will not be returned so be sure to submit copies only. Then join us between 11:00 and 4:00 for some delicious crawfish (alternatives available for kids and non-crawfish connoisseurs), music, military tributes, an Auction and help us support those that have served or are serving. Contact us to learn more about sponsorships positions, auction items, volunteer positions and/or ticket purchase ($20 each and limited available). FMI: 361-960-9597 or 361-774-8500

children’s area, the teen’s area, computer area, and the special collections room will benefit from this grant. The library expansion project will add 3,300 square feet to the existing library. The enhanced

areas will be the children’s area, teen’s area, and computer area. There will be two study rooms, and a special collections room to house local history and Texana materials. This is all in addition to the extra space the library will have for more shelving and seating areas. “We are ecstatic to be the recipient of this grant. The maximum amount of the grant application for furniture and shelving was $50,000.00 and to be awarded the full amount is amazing!!” says Jenny Dailey, Library Director. “I am proud and excited to be a part of this major project in our community. Everyone will be the beneficiaries of this expansion. We want the library to be the heart of our community.” The Friends of the Library have been working hard to raise funds for the project, also. They received a $30,00.00 grant earlier this year and are continuing their capital campaign to raise funds. Together, the Library Trust Fund Trustees and the Friends of the Ellis Memorial Library have committed $215,858.00 to go toward the construction of the library. We must still raise almost $300,000.00 in a short amount of time to cover the furniture, shelving, flooring, and other finishing work and obligations.

Spring is in the Air: Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March and Receive 10 Free Trees

The Arbor Day Foundation is making it easy for everyone to celebrate the arrival of spring by planting trees. Join the Arbor Day Foundation in March 2017 and receive 10 free white pine trees or 10 white flowering dogwood trees.

“White pine trees or white flowering dogwoods will add beauty to your home throughout the year,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Dogwoods are known for their showy spring flowers and red berries that attract songbirds during winter. White pine trees are fast-growing landscape trees that will break heavy winds, making them an ideal addition to any yard.” The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign.

With planting instructions included, the trees will be shipped at the right time for planting, between March 1 and May 31. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Arbor Day Foundation members also receive a subscription to Arbor Day, the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, and The Tree Book, which contains information about tree planting and care. To become a member of the Foundation and receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to TEN FREE WHITE PINE or 10 FREE DOGWOOD TREES, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by March 31, 2017. Or join online at arborday. org/march.

Rockport “Texas Settlers” Fest

Beginning Saturday, March 25, 2017, “Texas Settlers and Their Buildings: Old Rockport” will be on display at The History Center for Aransas County. A Member’s Preview begins at 9:30 with a welcome by Vickie Merchant, FHC President, at 10:00 a.m. Larry Irsik, AIA, Architexas, will be the Keynote Speaker. Mr. Irsik specializes in renovating historic homes and has recently renovated the R. H. Wood

Home as well as the Fulton-Bruhl-Hunt home in Rockport. “Texas Settlers and their Buildings: Old Rockport” focuses on the family and community life of Texas settlers as reflected in historic buildings. The exhibition looks at early Texas buildings for information about settlers’ visions of community and progress and their accommodation to the physical demands and economic realities of everyday life. Print resources that accompany the exhibit help audiences explore our cultural heritage, modern attitudes toward the past and our duty to future generations.

Architecture and homes built in Old Rockport from 1860 to 1930 will be showcased. Additionally, stories and photos of the homes’ owners will be on display. The exhibition will be available from Saturday, March 25 to Sunday, July 16, 2017. Additional correlating programs are scheduled throughout this time. This exhibition is supported in part through

a grant provided by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Humanities Texas develops and supports diverse programs across the state, including lectures, oral history projects, teacher institutes, traveling exhibitions and documentary films. Open hours for The History Center, located at 801 E. Cedar Street, are Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. FMI: Please call 361/727-9214 or see www.aransashistorycenter. org. The History Center is a venue of Aransas Pathways.

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Port A. Happenings Dance Night - Thursdays, 6:30pm, at Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Come dance, learn a few steps, teach a few steps, socialize and partake of refreshments. Everyone welcome, no partner needed…we wing it and have fun and a little exercise. Free, but donations are accepted for the Recreation Foundation of Port Aransas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit geared toward helping improve recreational activities and facilities for citizens and visitors of Port Aransas. Spring Break Camp: Register now! Take a break from the kids this Spring Break, Monday-Friday, March 13-17. Kids grade K-5 will enjoy swimming [weather permitting], arts & crafts, movies, trips in town [weather permitting], playing and more. Spaces are limited. Campers should bring a lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Call 7494158 for more information. Registration is not complete until payment is made. Forms must be filled out and dropped off with payment at Camp Marlin, Parks & Rec office or City Hall. Interval Training - At Port Aransas High School, 100 S. Station St, upstairs in 2nd floor foyer. High Inten-sity Interval Training offered at 6:30am on Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Beginner-Moderate Level class at 5:15pm. Intensity Training in short spurts, all ages/levels. Work at own pace. Cash/ check to COPA. $3 a class or $30 for 15 classes by certified instructor Karen Decker (361-9030901). Cash or check to COPA. Open to men & women. Bring mat & water. Mommy & Me Workout Class - Tuesdays, 5:30-6pm, Port A High School 2nd floor foyer, $3 drop in or prepaid $30 for 15. Bring mat. Burn calories & meet other moms. Fast paced/ low impact featuring Barre ‘type’ movements with parent & child. Questions? Karen Decker 361-800-1759. Go With The Flow - Fridays, 4-5pm, offered by Parks & Rec at PACT Theater, 2327 Hwy 361. Balletic dance/movement class to ballet music using T’ai Chi plus simple ballet floor movement. It will improve posture, mood, balance & flexibility plus strengthen feet & ankles. Wear comfortable clothing, ballet slippers, jazz shoes or go barefoot. No socks. Class size is limited. Call Sally Jo, 361-2717765 to sign up. $3 per class. Port A RPG Game Night - For 16 and older, high school and college gamers may play Pathfinder, Star Wars RPG and Mutants and Masterminds in a controlled environment. Every Friday and Saturday 4:30pm, in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A. FREE! Birding on the Boardwalk - Guided birding tour for anyone, novice to expert, every Wednesday, 9 am, with local guide Nan Dietert at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at end of Ross Ave. FREE! Winter Walking Tours - Fridays at 3pm through March 24. Mission-Aransas Reserve

partners with P&R for 1-hour, 2-mile nature walks in the Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture, weather permitting. Meet in Preserve at the end of Port Street. Bring binoculars, camera & water. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen & mosquito spray. Spring Forest Qigong - Saturdays at 9am. Relax, just do it! Suzanne McCann leads a moving meditation in the outdoor pavilion at the Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture. A great way to start your day! Class will move to Girl Scout hut if weather is too bad. $3/person! Parks & Rec Men’s Softball League Registration: March 6 - Friday, March 31, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, at Parks & Rec Office, 739 W. Ave A, 361-749-4158. Entry Fee: $250 per team – 10 Game min. - 6 team max. Managers Meeting set for Tuesday, April 4, 6pm, at Parks & Rec Office. Mandatory for one person per team to be present. Men’s Class D League (Teams have few to no players that have ever played beyond a recreational/social league. Teams with no experience are welcome here. Low intensity level). Games will be played on Thursday nights at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, at Jerry McDonald field in Port Aransas. 1st Place team & individual awarded. Play will begin April 6. Individual players may call Parks & Rec office, and an effort will be made to assign them to a team. Yoga on The Beach - This event is held the 2nd Saturday of each month. Be early as leader will take class to an inside location if weather is bad. FREE! Pickleball - This paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis & table tennis can be played at the Community Park Inline Skate Rink at 700 Clark Pkwy, off Ross Avenue. The rink is marked off for the correct size, allowing three teams to play at a time. If you have equipment and know how to play, the rink may be used any time it is not in use. Know how to play but without equipment, check out equipment at Community Pool (when open) by showing a Driver’s License. For information, contact Pam at 361-749-4158 or pamg@ cityofportaransas.org or Laura Arvold larvold@ arvoldlaw.com. FREE! Pool is HEATED Spring Schedule 700 Clark Pkwy 361-749-2416 Pool closed Mondayss Open Swim: Tuesday through Sunday 1-5pm. Lap Swim/Exercise: Tuesday through Friday 8am-5 pm, Saturday & Sunday noon-5pm. Water Aerobics: Tuesday-Friday at noon & Deep Water Aerobics: Tuesday-Friday 11am. Total Body Aquacize: Tuesday-Friday at 9:30am and Saturday at noon with AAAI Water Aerobics instructor Sally Jo Bartlett. Red Cross Certified lifeguard Class: Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around water at a Red Cross certified lifeguard class in March. Contact Pool Supervisor Linda Merritt, (361) 749-2416 to register.

Ferry Art Contest is Open

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) this week announced the start of its seventh annual contest to select artwork to be featured on the towers of ferry boats in its Port Aransas ferry system. The contest is open to anyone and includes two categories – youth (age 18 and under) and adult (older than age 18). The deadline for submitting art work for the contest is 5 p.m. Central Standard Time on March 31, 2017. Winners will be selected soon thereafter. Entries must be formatted in the landscape/horizontal position to be considered.

The first art contest took place in the fall of 2010. Entries should depict people, places, plants, animals, environment, scenes, settings, events, or activities relevant to Port Aransas and TxDOT’s Port Aransas ferry system. Contest guidelines can be found on the TxDOT website and Facebook.

Winning entries in the adult division will be reproduced on the towers of the 20-vehicle ferries. Winning entries in the youth division will be displayed on one of the 28-vehicle ferries.

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.

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. For more info please contact Rebecca Robbins 303-434-0947.

Be sure to include a brief description of what your organization does and a contact person Island United Political Action Committee: Maximize representation of Corpus Christi for those interested in joining. residents on Padre and Mustang Islands in area Send the info to editor@islandmoon.com and government by promoting and supporting, by we will include it. Or call us at 949-7700. the endorsement process, proactive and unified Padre Island Antique Classic Car voting in non-partisan races and other issues Club (PIACCC) is open to all vehicles and referendums put to public vote. Meetings 25 years and older: Antique, Classic, are open to the public. IUPAC meets meeting Roadsters, Hot Rods, etc; who would like the 2nd Thursday of the month from 6:00 PM to meet to plan meetings, socials, rallies, 7:00 PM at Island Time Sushi Bar and Seafood tours, car shows on and around the Island. Grill. Board President - Brent Rourk, Phone Please contact piaccarclub@aol.com for 361-244-7603 e-mail: brentrourk@yahoo.com. information on the upcoming meeting. Please include your contact information and the type POA - Padre Isles Owners Association. The Association’s primary responsibility is to of car owned. maintain the Common Areas, assess and collect the annual fees and provide information and assistance to property owners. .. Membership Youth Development Foundation of in PIPOA is automatic for anyone acquiring Port Aransas. YDF meets at noon each record legal title to any property within Padre Thursday at Stingray’s, 401 Beach Ave., Port Isles. Their office is located at 14015 Fortuna Aransas. For more information please email Bay Drive on The Island. (361) 949-7025, padreisles@pipoa.net. youthfoundporta@gmail.com.

Upcoming Activities:

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

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. 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.

Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) – is welcoming new members. We have boat slips available now for members. Contact Ignacio De Lenda at idelanda@att.net for slip rental information. Padre Island Yacht Club members enjoy small and large boat Cruises, small boat Poker Runs, Cruises to area restaurants, Progressive Dinners, 4th of July Fireworks up close, extended boat cruises to Palacios, TX, South Padre Island, Ingleside, Rockport, Fulton, and other areas. Please come, join us! Contact James Thompson, Rear Commodore in charge of Memberships at, jmtislandtime@ gmail.com to attend.

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.

ISLAND ROVERS: Walks every Saturday 3 miles or less along the beach, depending on peoples fitness and desires. When: Saturday, at 9am at the Padre Balli Park Office South of Encantada, in the parking lot between the office and the RV park. No competition, KIWANIS Club of Padre Island. Kiwanis just conversation and healthy fitness. For meets at Veranda Restaurantat Schlitterbahn at information see the Facebook group “Island Noon on the first and third Wednesday of the Rovers” month. Padre Island Book Wine & Spirits. This Padre Island Rotary Club. Padre Island Rotary is the Island book club. We meet the first Club. Of the things we think, say, or do…..Is it Wednesday of each month at Island Time Sushi the TRUTH?....Is It FAIR to all concerned?... Bar and Grill at 7:00 pm. Wonderful group of Will it Build GOODWILL and better ladies that like to read, love socializing with FRIENDSHIPS?....Will it be BENEFICIAL the girls and drinking wine! Come out and join to all Concerned? If you can meet this 4-way us we would love to have you! Contact Linda test the Padre Island Rotary is looking for you! Walsh, lawalshva@yahoo.com or 361-445We meet the second and fourth 7999, or just show up! Thursday of each month at the Veranda Island Emmaus reunion is open to anyone Restaurant Schlitterbahn at 5:30 pm. that has been on a Chryslis or Emmaus walk. Contact is Linda Walsh, Secretary, lawalshva@ Please join us on the 4th Tuesday of the month yahoo.com or 361-445-7999. at 6pm at Island in the Son united Methodist Island Strategic Action Committee. Is a church located on hwy 361. For more 14-member committee which meets at 5:30 information call Eileen Moeller @ 830-708p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at 8367 or Eileenmoeller@sbcglobal.net the Comfort Suites on Windward Drive. The Parrot Heads of Port Aransas - is a local committee’s purpose is to advise the Corpus chapter of the Parrot Heads in Paradise Inc., Christi City Council on matters pertaining a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose to The Island. All meetings are open to the is to assist in community and environmental public and the public is invited to address the concerns and provide a variety of social committee during the public comment period. activities for people who are interested in Padre Island Business Association. The the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical association is a not-for-profit organization lifestyle he personifies. Founded in 2009, the whose primary purpose is to advertise and club motto is “Partying with a Purpose’’. To join promote Padre/Mustang Islands, Flour Bluff or ask questions go to portaransasparrotheads. and Corpus Christi while advancing the com or email or call Deno “Moon Dog” interests of the business community. It is Fabrie, President at 361 749 0256 or dfabrie@ managed by a 9-member board of directors. yahoo.com. A membership luncheon is held on the 2nd The Schliterbahn Women’s Golf Thursday of each month at The Veranda starting association meets every Saturday at 9 AM at noon. Mixers are held on the 3rd Tuesday of for a friendly round of golf. All skill levels are the month. The association annually has two welcome. Call Fran more information: 361fundraising events – Taste of the Island in the 877-2551 fall and a Wine Tasting in the spring. The New Neighbors League of Corpus P.I.E. Padre Island Enrichment Club is Christi will host its monthly luncheon on a ladies only social club open to all owners/ April 13, 2017 at The Emerald Beach Hotel, residents of North Padre. We hope to enrich Kokomo Room, 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd., our members through social activities and social begins at 10:45, with the luncheon to community involvement and we have A LOT begin at 11:15. The New Neighbors League is of FUN in the process. We have monthly a women’s social organization open to women luncheons (2nd Friday) along with groups of of the coastal bend. Guests and prospective bunco, bridge, spades, craft club and book members are invited to attend. Contact us at clubs. We also have social events throughout ccnewneighbors@gmail.com our website is the year including a monthly “Happy Hour” www.newneighborscc.com where the guys join in. We enjoy raising

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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

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness Offers free support groups locally 1st and 3rd FRIDAYS 7 to 8:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 5830 Williams St.. Individuals in recovery meet in the youth activity building and families of loved ones with mental illness meet in satellite bldg. #1. On 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAYS 6 to 7:30 PM individuals in recovery meet at the Family Counseling Center, 3933 S. Staples, room 218. No registration – Walk in – 18 and up Web: www.namitexas.org/nami-greatercorpus-Christi Questions: namigreatercorpuschristi@gmail.com or Call 281 300-3837

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Three Chords and the Truth

By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com

Just like ringing a bell… One of the preeminent pioneers of Rock-N-Roll, Chuck Berry, passed away last Saturday. He died at his home in St. Louis at the age of 90. Once a staple of the iconic Chess Records Label out of Memphis, TN, Berry was one of the fellas that got the whole thing going. His signature “Duck Walk” and hard driving beat on such treasures such as “Maybelline”, “My Dingaling”, “Sweet Sixteen” and the historic “Johnny B. Goode” about a country boy who could “play that guitar just like ringing a bell”, will go down in history as the music that inspired such greats as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly, just for starters. His music is literally timeless. Berry’s records are among a collection that was launched into space in 1977 on two Voyager Spacecrafts as part of the “Voyager Golden Records” project. Other artists selected by a committee headed by Carl Sagan of Cornell University include Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Stravinsky and Blind Willie Johnson. Sagan and his associates also assembled 116 images and a variety of natural sounds, such as those made by surf, wind, thunder and animals (including the songs of birds and whales). To this they added musical selections from different cultures and eras, spoken greetings in 55 ancient and modern languages, and printed messages from U.S. president Jimmy Carter and U.N. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim. Noted music historian, John Lomax, of the Smithsonian Institute, insisted they send some folk music along too, citing Rock-N-Roll as only being in its infancy. The record also includes the inspirational message Per aspera ad astra in Morse code. Go Johnny Go, my dear Mr. Berry, you will be sorely missed. You made a difference… a BIG difference.

So, now what? I hope everyone survived the monster known as Spring Break. There were a lot of wrecks and wheels falling off of golf carts this year, plus the jails are all full of drunks, but we made it through another assault with minimal bruising for the most part. The local retail stores, grocery and convenience stores, restaurants, hotels and bars all seemed to fair well. I’m pretty sure the city, county and state did pretty good, too. I saw a ton of police interactions both on the beach and in town through out the week and heard that real estate at the jails were in rare commodity.. lots of shuffling going on between them. Hats off to our boys in blue. We are all very proud of yall. You have a tough job and I don’t envy you at all. Thank you!. So now what? We get to get back to “normal” for a little while. On the horizon as far as the next barrage of touron go, I see our beloved SandFest on April 21-23 followed by Memorial Day Weekend on May 26-29. Windy March is on its blustery way out

and soon we’ll all be complaining about the heat and gang-bangers of summer. I plan to get up to Bastrop to see family as soon as I get verification that the bluebonnets and Indian paintbrushes are blooming. The road I take through Goliad, up to Cuero, Gonzales and Luling is nothing short of spectacular this time of year. Thank you Lady Bird Johnson! It’s a great time to be alive, boys and girls. Count your blessings with every breath and tell your loved ones that you love them everyday. And help somebody if you can. This would be a good time to give a shout-out to our pal, Davin James, who is going in for heart bypass surgery this week. Send him your prayers.

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Cody Bryan played the Back Porch on Friday Hey, that kid Cody Bryan is good. Flanny Flynn, the door lady at the Back Porch, swears I’ve seen him before. I guess so, but he really caught my ear last Friday. Lot’s of soul in that country boy. He’s got an “in your face” kind of rocking country action and real solid pipes to go with it. This is a band to catch. You couldn’t swing a cat without hitting James Little last

The big ten piece party band, Cruise Control, played the Back Porch on Saturday

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The Independent Thieves played Shorty’s last Friday at Shorty’s on Friday and reggaemasters, The Chanklas, there on Saturday. Also on Saturday, Matt Hole and his Hot Rod Gang, sat Giggity’s on fire with their non-stop rockabilly Matt Hole played Giggity’s chaos. Matt’s new sidemen on Saturday (well not that new anymore), Cody Strong and J.M. Muniz have really gotten comfortable in their own skin. I keep milking J.M. to do some stand-up bass acrobatics for me to “outphoto” his shot on the floor at the Executive Surf Club. I know he has it in him. And one last mention… the BIG ten piece party band, Cruise Control, also gave us a rock solid show at the Porch on Saturday. Their harmonies and musicianship just seems to get better every year. They don’t have any gimmicks and play it pretty straight, but the final product stands up anywhere. Kudos!

Coming this weekend… On Friday the 24th, we get a dose of Louisiana with the ever so swampy, Captain Legendary (Baton Rogue, LA). Led by the talented Charlie Hagar, this band is a perennial fave. Also on Friday, a guy I’ve been look forward to seeing, Steve West, will play Shorty’s. James Little told me about that one. And speaking of James Little (which I seem to do a lot), Preacher Keen will play he’ll be at the Giggity’s this Friday. 361 Bar on Friday and country/blues sensation Preacher Keen (Austin, TX) will be at Giggity’s on Friday. On Saturday watch for Beach Stone Rise at the Porch, Todd Dorn at Giggity’s, Treble Soul at the 361 and the Thieves at Shorty’s. Be safe out there.

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