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Shipwrecks Texas Style Editor’s note: When it comes to beach combing in South Texas there is always one thought in the back of everyone’s mind; maybe I’ll find a Spanish doubloon. So in the interest of channeling the inner child of beachwalkers across our state we are running the first part of a list showing every shipwreck along our coast. The remainder will be in the next issue.

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We were bombing around in the canals the other day, and came across a figure on someone’s dock. I was with some millennials, and I remarked that I thought the figure looked like “Chef Boyardee”. None of the guys I was with knew who that was. I asked them if they had ever eaten Spaghettios, which they all knew what that was. But no clue on the Chef Boyardee. These kids these days, I tell you. Maybe I’m just getting old, and realizing that the disconnect between generations gets more sour every year with age. Way to be glass half empty there, I know. Or maybe it’s the fact that

side, this should result in the first real fallout of the season. Start looking around in the trees today, tomorrow, and Friday, and you’re likely to see some vibrantly colored birds. They will be very small, so get out those binos. And get those feeders up! Those hummingbirds will be tired when they show up en masse. The brown pelicans are headed back our way at a high rate of speed on the southeast winds. I always say that when they migrate south in the fall and winter that they are headed to Mexico to drink margaritas with Juanita on the beach for the winter. Lucky dogs...err, birds….

We were bombing around in South Padre Island yesterday, doing some surveys on the beach for Cameron County. There has been some massive erosion on the beach and dunes down there! Some of the areas were pushing 6 feet of erosion into the dunes. The winter storms were pretty rough on the system when I was down there in December, but the ones that followed it were a lot harsher. We are lucky up this way to have such a large beach and healthy dune system. That’s why it’s important NOT to drive in the dunes and destroy the dune vegetation; it’s literally what holds them all together. This wonky weather is also keeping things weird this season so far. Remember me writing about the loop current not being normal a few episodes ago? Well, some other folks are catching on as well, and we’re all wondering what the effect will be. I’m thinking the loop current won’t block the ingress of Sargassum and we’ll be up to our eyeballs again by summer. One Chef Boyardee holding down the dock! of those times I hope I’m wrong. as you get older, you start to lose more and more Folks, at the end of the week, sometimes people. Last week it was my mom’s brother, you’re the bug, and sometimes you’re the Uncle Steve. My mom’s business partner windshield. We can’t do anything but keep and friend, Bill Batey passed away this past chugging on, and remember that no one gets out weekend. We lost one of our favorite Islanders, of this alive. The best we can do is be kind and lovely Aurora Thorsen, Tyler’s mom. Also one support each other, and try to not take things of my cohorts from church-camp days, Betsy for granted when things are going smoothly. Garmon, who was my age, passed suddenly. People are struggling everywhere, and a kind It’s been a rough week so far. word can make a huge difference in someone’s However, it’s not as rough as a lot of migrating life. Cherish those around you each and every birds are having right now as I type this. We just day, and celebrate your relationship with them. got a little westerly front that moved through Don’t put off that phone call to a loved one, or Texas this morning. While it did bring some that letter that you’ve been meaning to write. needed rain to some parts of the state, the wind Especially don’t put off that vacation or trip that that moved through the area and out into the you’ve been meaning to organize. Get on it, Gulf of Mexico likely pushed a bunch of birds sooner than later. Sorry to get so mushy with off course, and likely caused some to not make you loyal readers, but it’s all true. Think I’ll go it. It’s tough weighing 4 ounces and trying to call my mom. Drop me a line at tarponchaser@ fly 1,000 miles into the wind. On the bright mail.com and I’ll see you On the Rocks.

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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

Comptroller’s Office Compares Texas with Other States in Key Areas The state of Texas leads the nation in total energy production and new residents, according to an updated 50-State Scorecard unveiled today by the Comptroller’s office. Texas also ranks high in its growth in employed workers and gross product, according to the web tool, which uses data from a variety of sources to score each state in six key categories: population and demographics; business and workforce; economic indicators; tax and debt; and, new this year, quality of life and natural resources. The Comptroller’s office originally released the 50-State Scorecard in June 2015. “Texans should be proud of our state’s rankings in this newly updated 50-State Scorecard,” Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said. “Our abundant natural resources and tremendous economic opportunity are some of the reasons why so many people move to Texas every day. But challenges remain, and this tool allows us to identify not only areas where we are doing well, but also areas in which we can improve as a state.”

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. 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.

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.

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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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STATE Nutrition Awareness Month in Texas By Todd Hunter, District 32

March is National Nutrition month. Being informed on the basic nutritional facts is important since our food choices affect our lives in many ways. Nutrition is an important issue in our state. Texas has also been helpful in promoting good nutrition for our citizens. The diversity of Texas’ geography bountiful amounts of naturally grown foods that are both delicious and wholesome. Our farmers grow nutritious vegetables and fruits in our wellkept Texas soils. This enables these foods to have healthy amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants our bodies need to function properly. Foods rich in these nutrients are broccoli, blueberries, spinach, cauliflower, tomatoes, peaches, squash, onions, tree nuts (pecans, almonds, etc.), oranges, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and many more. You can find the best times to buy these foods at: http://www.gotexan.org/Portals/1/PDF/ produce%20availability%20brochure%20 2015-nocropmarks.pdf. Our meats come from our virtuous oceans, lakes, land, and farms. Chicken/eggs, beef, fish, pork, and turkey are all rich in protein and other vitamins and minerals. Along with our homegrown fruits and vegetables, these foods are unprocessed so none of the nutrients are stripped away, ensuring optimal health benefits. There are some major ingredients and processed foods to avoid. The most prominent of these is added sugar. This product is very common in many items found at the grocery store. Foods with added sugar are often highly caloric and have harmful effects on our organs. Foods with high fructose corn syrup and other artificial sweeteners have been linked to severe health problems like obesity, cardiovascular (heart) disease and type two diabetes. These sweeteners are replaceable! Using foods like raw honey or stevia are better and are very

beneficial alternatives to use in baking or iced/ hot tea and coffee. Another food group is artificial trans fats, also known as partially hydrogenated oils. The negative side effects of this group is raising bad cholesterol and lowering the good cholesterol. This could lead to health risks such as high blood pressure which can cause poor blood circulation in our bodies. Regular consumption of trans fats have also been shown to lead to possible diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and obesity. Taking advantage of all the wonderful whole foods our state has to offer are beneficial in many ways. Making smarter nutritional choices can go a long way. The following links contain more informative nutritional information to help with these decisions: https://authoritynutrition.com/ top-10-nutrition-facts/, http://www.eatright. org/resource/food/nutrition/nutrition-factsand-food-labels/the-basics-of-the-nutritionfacts-panel, https://www.texasagriculture.gov/ EducationTraining/FoodandNutritionTraining. aspx, https://www.nutrition.gov/whats-food, https://www.nutritionvalue.org, and https:// www.myfooddiary.com/Resources/nutrient_ facts/nutrient_protein.asp. 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

Texas Senate Passes Tax Relief Bills

The Senate passed two bills this week intended to reduce the tax burden on property owners and businesses. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has made tax reform a priority this session, and commissioned a statewide travelling interim committee to study the issue of rising property taxes. Patrick designated the legislation arising from that study Senate Bill 2, indicating it as one of his highest priorities for the session. Bill author and interim committee chair Senator Paul Bettencourt of Houston said Tuesday that property tax growth is out of control. “We need real reform now,” he said. “Homeowners pay in many cases eight, nine, ten percent more a year and many commercial property owners are paying fifteen to twenty percent more per year, year after year.” To rein in that growth, SB 2 would lower the threshold to trigger a rollback election. Under current law, if a taxing entity raises taxes more than eight percent in a year, taxpayers can gather signatures to petition for a rollback election. That lets voters decide whether they agree with the tax hike, and if not, it pushes the rate back to a calculated rollback rate. SB 2 would reduce the trigger to five percent, and would make the election automatic. It also moves the date of any rollback election to the uniform election date in November. The second major tax reform bill was also passed on Tuesday. SB 17, by Flower Mound Senator and Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson intends to gradually end the franchise tax by dedicating revenue to buying down the rate in years with strong growth. Under the measure, in years where state revenue grows at least five percent over the previous biennium, half of revenue collected above five percent would be used to reduce the franchise tax rate. Nelson told members this creates a road map for ending the tax completely. “Many of us would love to see the franchise tax go away altogether, and under this legislation, we put it on a glide

path to elimination,” she said. Both measures now head to the House for consideration.

Two major bills passed out of Senate committees this week. The first is the state budget, Senate Bill 1. The Finance Committee unanimously approved the measure which would spend more than $106 billion in 2018 and 2019 for state services, almost three billion more than the original draft of the bill filed in January. Committee Chair Jane Nelson praised members for their hard work and for finding efficiencies in the way the state pays for many services, including health care and university spending. “We put several issues under a magnifying glass and not only did we come up with efficiencies and savings, in many cases I think we were able to improve the way we deliver services,” she said. Nelson said she intends to present the budget before the full Senate for a vote on Tuesday. The second bill is the main school choice measure for the Senate this session, SB 3. That bill, authored by Education Committee Chair and Friendswood Senator Larry Taylor and passed out of committee on Thursday, would create two programs to help parents pay for private school tuition. The first would use state money, allowing parents to apply for and receive a portion of the cost of educating their child in a public school for a year, which is around $9000. The exact amount depends on financial aid and disability status, but it ranges from sixty to ninety percent. The second program would be funded by private donations in exchange for tax credits to create scholarships for private school tuition. Those scholarships would be limited to 75 percent of the yearly cost to educate a child in public school, and would be open to certain at-risk student populations, like those in special education or foster care. The Senate will reconvene Monday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

Tax Appraisals to Begin Arriving in Mailboxes Next Week

The Nueces County Appraisal District’s Chief Appraiser Ronnie Canales would like to inform all residential property owners that the Appraisal District will be mailing out the 2017 Notices of Appraised Value to all Residential Property owners on Monday and Tuesday of next week, (April 3rd & 4th, 2017). Residential property owners should expect to receive their Notice on or after April 4, 2017. All other property types will receive notices later in April or in early May. The purpose of the notice is to inform property owners of the Appraisal District’s estimate of the fair market value their property, along with other information about property taxes and exemptions.

Mr. Canales requests that you review your 2017 Notice of Appraised Value closely, and says that his staff appraisers are available by phone or in person to discuss the information contained in the notice in general, however, in order for the Appraisal District staff to discuss the details of your individual property appraisal, you must FIRST file a written protest with the District. District appraisers will NOT be able to discuss your property value over the phone, however, you may leave a message to receive a call-back from appraisal district staff, in order to obtain basic information about filing a protest and what information will be required from you to support your written protest. In order to make any adjustment to your appraised value due to condition or maintenance issues, documentation will be required by the District in the form of hard copies of pictures and written repair estimates from bona-fide contractors. Pictures and estimates may be submitted in electronic form on a non-returnable USB drive only. Pictures and estimates will not be accepted if presented on any electronic

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If you decide to file a protest, your notice provides instructions on how to file, and Mr. Canales urges all property owners to file EARLY in the process, in order to avoid a longer wait to see an appraiser. Residential property owners that already have a Homestead Exemption on their property are eligible to E-FILE their protest by following the E-Filing instructions included in the Notice. E-filing is ONLY available to properties that currently have a homestead exemption. For all other properties, you must mail or hand deliver the written protest to the district office at 201 N. Chaparral St., Corpus Christi, Texas not later than May 31st. If you need a protest form, you can obtain one at the Appraisal District office, or download the form from the District’s website at www. nuecescadistrict.com. The Appraisal District office is open from 8am until 5pm, Monday through Friday. The District may be contacted by phone at 361-826-2100.

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Port A. Happenings Sunset Sounds Concert Series: Port Aransas Parks and Recreation will open its 2017 Sunset Sounds Series on Friday, April 7. Al Spitzer will entertain from 7 to 9pm. Normally held the second Friday of each month, the free concert will be held the first Friday this year only in April. May through October 2017, concert will be the second Friday. Watch the sun set over the Corpus Christi Ship Channel as music fills the air at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park. Bring a chair or blanket and any refreshments you want. The Hot Dog Lady will sell at the park for those not wanting to bring food to eat. Al has been performing on the island for just over a year and has been a guitarist and performer since high school. He became engulfed in the Country scene five years ago on his first trip to Port Aransas. He listened to other artists here and began playing and singing with others at several open mic and jam sessions on the Island. His band is The Allen Ray Band, and he performs on the Island under the Stage Name “Minnesota Al”. His performances consist mostly of major artist cover songs primarily Country, Light Rock and Gospel Music with acoustic and electric guitar. Spitzer lives on the Island six months a year and works construction in the Upper Midwest for five or six months depending on weather. Al says he is looking forward to performing at the Patsy Jones Amphitheater and his finale will be in honor of Patsy Jones, performing her song “That’s My Island “. May 12: Cody Wayne Band Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Men’s Softball League: You have until tomorrow, Friday, March 31 to register and join a team to play softball. Register at Parks and Rec Office, 739 W. Ave A, 361-749-4158. Entry Fee: $250 per team - 10 Game minimum - 6 team maximum. Managers Meeting is set for Tuesday, April 4, 6pm, at Parks and Rec Office. It is mandatory for one person per team to be present. Play is for 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. First Place team and individual will be awarded. Play will begin April 6. Individual players may call Parks and Rec office, and an effort will be made to assign them to a team. Port A’s Eggstravaganza: Families are invited to the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Annual Easter fun. It is scheduled on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 3pm. Meet near at the soccer fields and Patsy Jones Amphitheater in Roberts Point Park, 301 JC Barr Blvd. Hunt for candy and prize-filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. The egg and prize hunt is open to youth ages 0-10, divided by age groups. Games open to all ages include Cake Walks, Egg Toss and other games. Free cookies and lemonade will be distributed and For those wanting to spend more time in the park, the Hot dog lady will be there selling hot dogs. Yoga on the Beach :The public is invited to a free yoga session with Nancy Myers on Saturday, April 8, starting at 8am, next to Horace Caldwell Pier at end of Beach Street. Bring a mat or towel suitable for use on beach.

This event is held the second Saturday of each month courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation. Be early as leader will take class to an inside location if weather is bad. Community Pool: The Port Aransas Community Pool offers options for fitness and fun with its Spring Schedule. Located at 700 Clark Pkwy, it is open daily each week except Mondays. 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. Birding on the Boardwalk: Guided birding tour for anyone, novice to expert held every Wednesday, 9 am, with local guide Nan Dietert at Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center at end of Ross Avenue. Free courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation. Spring Forest Qigong: It is offered on Saturdays at 9am courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation. Relax, just do it! Suzanne McCann leads a moving meditation in the outdoor pavilion at the Nature Preserve at Charlie’s Pasture at the end of Port Street. A great way to start your day! Class will move to Girl Scout hut if weather is too bad. $3/ person! Pickleball: This paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and 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 at no charge. 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 361749-4158 or pamg@cityofportaransas.org. Active while Winter Texans were abundant, some players still playing after masses went back home. Interval Training: Exercise classes are held at Port Aransas High School, 100 S. Station St, upstairs in second floor foyer. High Intensity Interval Training offered at 6:30am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Beginner Moderate Level class meets at 5:15pm. Both consists of Intensity Training in short spurts, for all ages/levels. Work at your own pace. Cash or check may be paid to COPA. Cost is $3 a class or $30 for 15 classes by certified instructor Karen Decker courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation. Open to men and women. Bring mat and water. Mommy & Me Workout Class: Every Tuesday from 5:30-6pm at Port A High School upstairs in second floor foyer. Cost is $3 drop in or prepaid $30 for 15. Bring mat. Burn calories and meet other moms courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation. Fast paced/low impact featuring Barre ‘type’ movements with parent and child. Questions? Contact Karen Decker 361-800-1759. 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 at no charge. Held every Friday and Saturday 4:30pm, in the Girl Scout hut inside Parks and Recreation building, 739 W. Ave. A, courtesy of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation.

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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Three Chords and the Truth

By Ronnie Narmour ronnienarmour@gmail.com

Bluebonnets here I come… I got up on Sunday morning to attend to my usual ritual of setting up the stage for Mike Williams’ brunch show at Giggity’s. As I sat at Shorty’s drinking coffee and pondering my next move, I was overtaken by a force that pretty

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out of his mouth was, “Ronnie, I still have that little grey record player and I dig it out and play my 45’s on it every now and then, just to think about the old days.” And he invited me in for a glorious trip down memory lane. That must have been 1984 or so.

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Denny, Grady & Mathew… On this night in downtown Austin, there were maybe 20 people in the club and Denny was about to take the stage for the regular “Blue Monday” show. Except for the years that Denny went out to California to play with Bob

Mark McKinney played the Third Coast Theater last Friday in Port A. Photo by Woodie Lawson. Scattered shots… I’ve used up most of my room here, talking about the old days. Thanks for letting an old

The bluebonnets were blooming between Luling and Bastrop last week. much threw me and my dogs in the truck and headed north in search of something (anything) free of island drama. I hadn’t seen the fam in a while, so Bastrop here I come. The wildflowers were blooming and I just had to stop for a photo op somewhere between Luling and Bastrop when I saw a huge field of bluebonnets in front of a cool, old ranch house. Right then, I knew I had made the right move. I felt a wonderful calm come over me and the closer I got to home, the better I felt. And by the time Monday evening rolled around, I loaded up my brother-in-law Jim and headed into town to catch some music and see some old friends. For me, that meant a trip to my old stompin’ grounds, Antone’s Club, Austin’s Home of the Blues.

Antone’s, Austin Home of the Blues… We were greeted at the door by beautiful Ilse Haynes, a Scandinavian beauty who has been working the door at Antone’s since the days when such blues greats as Muddy Waters, Clifton Chinier, Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Reed and Junior Wells (etc) played. When we walked into the bar, the first one I ran into was a fellow I’ve known since the first days of Antone’s, back in the mid-70’s, guitarist Denny Freeman. Denny played in the house band, Paul Ray and the Cobras, with a young aspiring artist by the name of Stevie Va u g h a n . Denny and Stevie lived across the street from me on Jewell and Grady Pinkerton, Mathew Robinson and Ronnie back then, we Narmour at Antone’s saw each other on a daily basis. Nightclub in Austin last I remember Monday when Stevie turned 21, me and the other bartenders at Antone’s bought him a record player. It was one of those grey plastic jobs with a turntable that swung down and detachable speakers. I think we paid maybe $100 for it. When we gave it to Stevie, he was perplexed. “Why are y’all giving me this?” I told him, “Well Stevie, if anyone needs to be able to play music, it’s you… “, but actually the real reason was that Stevie had borrowed Denny’s record player and wouldn’t give it back, and we were tired of listening to Denny bitch about it. Years later, I went to see Stevie in his hotel room in Corpus, years when he was playing a show at the old Coliseum on Ocean Drive with Eric Johnson. He had gone double platinum by then and probably had a sound system you could hear on the other side of the planet… but when he opened the door and saw me, he welled up and the first thing

Denny Freeman and Grady Pinkerton played Antone’s Nightclub in Austin on Monday Dylan, he has been a stalwart every Monday at Antone’s, usually with Derek O’Brien or Johnny Moeller or a variety of other world class musicians that founder Clifford Antone had assembled. Understand, Antone’s has always been the clubhouse. Denny told me that he never ever called the club to see if he was playing that particular night… he’d just show up and play. That’s kind of what we all did. When Denny took the stage on Monday, he was joined by Grady Pinkerton (Lazy Lester) and Speedy Sparks (Fab T-Birds) because Derek has been called to Dallas a lot lately, to care for his mother. Jim and I got to the club in time to hear them play a half dozen tunes (mostly standards by the like of Dr. John, Jimmy Reed and Lazy Lester, etc). To say the least, I was in heaven. After these boys played, another old buddy of mine, Mathew Robinson, took the stage. Mathew is the fellow that gave me my nickname one night many years ago in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Needless to say, I go WAY WAY back with all these folks and this was the medicine I needed to get my mind right. Who knew? All it took was a short jaunt across the ditch and just don’t look back.

Todd Dorn & the Sea Drifters with Jay Springer, Dillon Stowe and Woodie Lawson played Giggity’s on Saturday. Photo by Julie Carfaker

Steve West played Shorty’s last Friday night. Photo by Woodie Lawson.

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Beach Stone Rise played the Back Porch on Friday. man ramble. I did make it out to see some shows in Port A last week with a few pics that Woodie Lawson helped me out with. Of all the shows I saw: Captain Legendary, Steve West, Todd Dorn, Preacher Keen and Woodie went to the Mark McKinney show, I was most impressed by the Stone Beach Rise show at the Back Porch. They have a sort of island beat meets Shark Radio. I absolutely loved the vibe they created. And the bevy of hot chicas they got wiggling on the dance floor didn’t suck too bad either.

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Friday, April 7 Ruben V @ Back Porch Stevie Start @ Shorty’s Hayes Carll @ Third Coast Theater Richard Tondre (6-8), Jul & Chrome Wheels @ 361 Bar Bad Buoys @ Giggity’s Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Clarissa Serna @ Rockit’s Saturday, April 8 Anniversary w/ James Little, Matt Hole, Billy Snipes @ Shortys Jul & the Chrome Wheels @ Back Porch Hayes Carll @ Third Coast Theater Aloha Dave @ Giggity’s Sing Along Piano Bar @ Brewster Street

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Briefly, DO NOT MISS Sean Hunter’s BIG b-day bash at Shorty’s on Friday with Uel Jackson. Uel will be at the Wild Horse on Saturday. Old school R&B, Myndfield, will be at the Porch on Friday and powerhouse blues rockers, Ulrich Ellison and Tribe, will be at Giggity’s. On Saturday, Police reincarnates, Scarecrow People, will be at the Back Porch, Selfie will be at Shorty’s and The Rockaholics will be at the 361 Bar.

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