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October 31, 2013
The only Island in Texas where we name our cold fronts
Around The Island
By Dale Rankin editor@islandmoon.com
Chamber of Commerce Weather just keeps on coming. The cool snaps that were blowing through earlier in the month have come and gone and the water temperature is still balmy. We were reminded by Diver Dave this week that when the early cool fronts come through it’s a good time to head to the beach because the water is likely warmer than the air. It’s like a giant hot tub. Even the dolphins are getting in the act as they have been active in the canals this week. Temperatures are mild, the water is nice and beach driving conditions are about as good as they can possibly get. If you only go to the beach once this year this is the week.
Coyote wind Our friends over at the PIDog Club remind us to keep a close eye on our canine friends when the wind shifts to the north. Our coyote population likes to sneak up from the south and when the wind is from the north it blows the alluring scent of any leftover food or goodies down their way and they like to come up into our neighborhoods. So keep an eye out, especially if you have a cat or a little yappy dog because coyotes seem to like those best.
Here it comes! The water from the deluge of rain in the Nueces River watershed continues our way as Lake Corpus Christi this week was at almost 90% capacity. That’s a far cry from the drought conditions we saw last summer and sooner or later all that water finds its way out of passes to the Gulf so we may be in for some murky water along our beaches in the next few weeks. We’ll see.
Next Publication Date: 11/7/2013
Vote! Vote! Vote!
Election Day is Tuesday
Turnout for early voting continued to be heavier than normal across Corpus Christi for off-year Constitutional Amendment elections as the fate of Destination Bayfront drives voters to the polls. Barring an expectantly heavy turnout on Election Day, Tuesday, the early turnout will likely decided the fate of the $44.6 million downtown project. As of close of voting Tuesday night out of 6831 early votes cast countywide 635 were cast on The Island. The results of the vote will not be known until the polls close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. For vote totals see the complete list in this issue. Voting continued on A6
Items needed for auction
La Posada Season is Almost Here! Kickoff Party Set for December 3 at Scuttlebutt’s
By Brent Rourk The kickoff of the La Posada season is almost upon us. .
Vote!Vote!Vote! The turnout of Island voters has started to slack off a bit this week. You still have until Friday to vote early and then Tuesday is the big day.
GLO land Talks continued in Austin this week about the proposed addition of 3680 acres of land currently owned by the Texas General Land Office to Padre Island National Seashore. The sale was put on hold last week pending T-shirts and other items with this year's La Posada logo will be available soon. details about how it would affect beach access. The word out of Austin is that it appears more The La Posada Boat Parade put on by the and more likely the land will remain in state Padre Island Yacht Club (PIYC) with the help hands; an outcome that judging by the feedback of a wide array of volunteers provides more toys here seems popular with Islanders. each year for Toys for Tots than any single event in Texas. This year it marks its 39th anniversary Why the 10 Ball? with the parades on Friday and Saturday nights, A local watering hole had to replace the toilet December 13 and 14. It’s the night The Island recently because some knucklehead took the 10 throws the Mother of all Deck Parties. Ball from the pool table and flushed it down the The whole thing kicks off with the La Posada toilet. We can’t help but wonder…why the 10 kick-off party on December 3rd at Scuttlebutt’s Ball? on The Island. In only a few years since its Watch your beginning the kick-off party has become
On average…
“On average we were both billionaires,” he said. We told him he should volunteer to help people do their taxes. Say hello if you see us Around The Island…
By Dale Rankin Workers have been busy both at the work site of the Schlitterbahn Beach Country Resort on The Island and at the workshop at the company’s headquarters in New Braunfels.
At the worksite crews are continue work on what will eventually be the 37,000 square-foot clubhouse which will include a 7000 squarefoot room on the second floor as a gathering space for locals. Schlitterbahn continued on A3
A little Island history
Eleven Rules for a Pirate Ship Editor’s note: Our Island has seen its share of pirates; seagoing pirates as well as land pirates. As incongruous as it may sound pirate ships did have rules. So in case any of you Islanders decided to cast your fortune with the Bounty Main here are some rules to consider. By Dale Rankin
“We are the original of this claim,” he said. “and should a captain be so saucy as to exceed prescription at any time, when down with him! It will be a caution after he is dead to his successors, of what fatal consequences any sort of assuming may Captain Roberts be. However, it is my advice, that, while we are sober, we pitch upon a man of courage, and skilled in navigation. One who by his council and bravery seems best able to defend this commonwealth, and ward us from the dangers and tempests of an unstable element, and fatal consequences of anarchy; and such a one I take Roberts to be.
Bartholomew Roberts set sail from London in November 1719 on the ship Princess. While taking on slaves in Guinea was himself taken prisoner by pirates on a ship captained by Howel Davis. He was at first an unwilling pirate but when Captain Davis met a pirate’s fate Robert’s found himself elected pirate captain by the crew. Pirate ships were open democracies with the Captain in total charge only while in battle. The crews decided where to go, what to raid, and picked their captains by popular vote. A nominating speech for Roberts went like this:: Roberts' Flag
Pirate Rules continued on A3
Training To Help Find and Save Cold Stunned Green Sea Turtles
At stake is about $6 million in bonds from Island property owners to pay for our share of the $44.6 million Destination Bayfront bonds.
This just in from the Island Moon Figures Lie and Liars Figure Department: Last week we got a call from a friend up in San Antonio. He said he walked into Paisano’s Restaurant a while back at the same time Red McCombs did.
Schlitterbahn Hardware Set to Arrive
By Dale Rankin
We got a note from AARP this week looking for volunteers to help people prepare their taxes. The confusing part is that the note said “math skills not required.” Yikes! Seems like that would be a pre-requisite. The Taxman works in mysterious ways.
If you head down Dasmarinas you will see this contraption telling you how fast your are going. It’s part of a plan to add speed humps to the roadway. The faster people are going the more speed humps are likely to pop up so slow your roll.
Year 16, Issue 497
Early voting likely to decide fate of Destination Bayfront
They said there would be no math
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La Posada continued on A5
The Gaff Hosts 5th Reggae Music Event
By Donna J. Shaver, Ph.D. Chief, Division of Sea Turtle Science and Recovery National Park Service Padre Island National Seashore passes through south Texas and causes green sea e-mail: Donna_Shaver@nps.gov turtles to become “cold stunned”. Cold stunning It is a bit difficult to envision freezing occurs when severe cold fronts drastically drops temperatures now, when it is so warm. water temperatures, typically in the bays where However, every few years a severe cold front the shallow water cools quickly and the turtles are unable to escape due to limited access points to the Gulf. These reptiles become immobilized and float to the surface or wash ashore. If cold stunned turtles are not found and protected, they typically die due to exposure or predation. Cold stunning is the most significant source of mortality in the green turtle population in Texas today, but we can reduce the number of cold stunned green turtles that die by searching for them during these severe cold weather events. If cold stunned turtles are found and taken Turtles continued on A7
Dog Gone Good Time
Saturday is the day to Reggae at the Gaff and cheer on your favorite Belt Sander.. The Gaff will hold its 5th Annual Reggae Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2, and music by Flatbroke (Corpus Christi), Alvin and the SlickPunks (who were nominated by the Houston Press as one of the Best Reggae Bands in Houston this year), Soulfiya (Galveston, of Tha Black Lung Crew), and The Bad Chords (San Diego, TX) will just be the beginning of the family-friendly entertainment. Beltsander racing demonstrations, auctions, a pirate costume contest, pirate games, food, vendors, and more will be a part of the festivities as well, just as in past years. This event is made possible by support from local businesses such as Chilla's Storage and Gift Shop, and Amelia's Landing hotel. Potential sponsors, vendors, and other interested parties should email raeddrady@gmail.com.
The Animal Hospital of Padre Island hosted their annual Dog Gone Margarita Festival with headliner Junior Brown and his band. For more photos and story see A-2.