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Around The Island

By Dale Rankin As we sit here in the sunshine and

light breeze on Tuesday afternoon it’s striking to remember that less than eighty hours ago we were wondering if we would still have houses.

Most of us on North Padre still do, many of our friends in Port Aransas don’t. On the Padre end of The Island we dodged a bullet, but Port Aransas didn’t, the town took a direct hit from the eyewall of a Category 4 Hurricane and has the destruction to prove it.

The wind blew for seven hours from the southwest, 90-100 miles per hour on Padre and 135 miles per hour in Port Aransas where structures facing directly into the onslaught showed the effects. The record will show that Hurricane Harvey put seven and a half feet of water over Port Aransas, but the southwest wind piled the water up behind the back of the dunes and property owners reported a foot of water in buildings that were nine feet above sea level.

On North Padre decks facing the Laguna Madre took the full force of the storm losing roofs and patios but the bones of the structures remained. Those who hunkered down in the North Padre homes got a look at their destructive force first hand, a reminder of why next time they need to leave.

In Port Aransas a couple of dozen hearty souls rode out the storm, some climbing onto the counter tops in their homes to escape rising water, and in some cases holding saws to cut through their attics onto the roof if need be. On Sixth Street former Mayor Claude Brown and Precinct 4 Constable Bobby Sherwood were riding out the storm in Brown’s house which was held down by straps running over the structure and secured to heavy equipment on each side.

“If it weren’t for those straps we would dead,” Sherwood said Sunday. “The house was bouncing and the refrigerator was walking across the floor. (Former Island Cop) Chris Hooper, in the CCPD command center downtown was texting us every fifteen minutes asking us if we were still alive.”

Others tell similar stories. Over in the marina the Polly Anna with three people aboard broke loose and raked across the back of Virginia’s coming to rest hard against the bulkhead at the Coast Guard Station where Sunday afternoon a workboat was trying vainly to pull it loose. The backside of the condos bordering the marina along Cotter Street were a pile of rubble mixed with boats. Everywhere the raw power of the wind and moving water was evident.

For those of us who call The Island home it is a tale of two cities and a reminder of how arbitrary Mother Nature can be. By Sunday afternoon North Padre had power, in Port Aransas police were not even letting residents into the city. If the eye of Hurricane Harvey had shifted just a bit to the south our Island would be destroyed from one end to the other.

As it is those of us on North Padre, to whom much was given, now much is expected. We have been inundated with reports of people in Port Aransas, some we know and some we don’t, who literally have nothing but the clothes on their backs; their cars, homes, and possessions washed away in one afternoon. Clean out your closets, your store rooms, your attics, contribute funds, labor, your vacant bedrooms, whatever you can find in your heart to share and get it to our friends in Port Aransas. They have taken a hard hit.

Pitch in any way you can, and say hello if you see us Around The Island.

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Hurricane Harvey

SPECIAL EDITION

Storms Cause Major Damage to

Island CitiesThe eye of Hurricane Harvey raked

across Port Aransas in the dark of night Friday, damaging an estimated sixty percent of the homes in Port Aransas – twenty percent of them destroyed and inundating the city with more than seven feet of water and 135 mile per southwest winds for seven hours. On North Padre Island damage was widespread but limited with no homes completely destroyed. No fatalities were reported in either place.

By Saturday evening residents on North Padre Island were back home with power restored, while the road to Port Aransas was cleared of debris but residents were not allowed to return to assess the damage until late Monday.

“We hope to have power back on in weeks instead of months,” Port Aransas Emergency Manager Rick Adams said Monday. “People can come back in to check their homes, but we have no infrastructure. There is no water, power, or sewer services. For the most part streets are clear but if residents return they will have to pretty much fend for themselves, we took a hard hit.”

The south end of Harvey’s eye cut a path of destruction across the north end of Mustang Island, sparing North Padre Island from the heart of its power. We dedicate this special early edition of the Island Moon to those who are digging out from the storm, together we will rebuild our Island.

Dale Rankin

The Long Drive to Port A.

By Dale Rankin

A drive up the Island Road to Port Aransas on Sunday told the tale of Harvey’s destruction.

As we rolled north up State Highway 361 the high water mark was not enough to cover the northbound lane at Packery Channel, but a sailboat sitting where it shouldn’t have been on dry land along the north side of the channel and the metal roof from Island In the Son United Methodist Church piled in the parking lot told us the worst was yet to come.

Not far up the road crews had removed grass that had blocked the road and was now piled head high on both sides as crews opened a lifeline

The open shelf left at Spanky’s Liquor Store was an open invitation to looters and

warranted a full-time police presence.

Island Restaurants Dig OutIsland Italian Roof Collapse

Tony Tag with a copy of the first edition of the Island Moon in 1996 with an ad for Island Italian.

By Dale Rankin

Tony Tagliaferro was seventeen when he took a job washing dishes at Island Italian Restaurant. This week some thirty years later he cleaned out the building and wonders about the future of the venerable Island establishment founded by his father three decades ago.

“From the outside the building looks fine,” Tony said Monday. “But inside

it’s all gone.”

The roof on the cinderblock building just south of Whitecap on SPID was flat and when the weight of the water on the roof of the building was too great it came crashing in, drowning out three decades of memories in the place where Tony’s parents founded Island Italian in 1987 after beginning with a hotdog cart. The future of the building and Island Italian will now

depend of the building’s owner who faces a tear down/re-build decision.

Since its inception Island Italian has been an integral part of the fabric of Island life, initially the daily gathering place for the few souls who called Padre Island home where they would lock up behind themselves long after Tony’s father had gone home and leave the money for their tab in the jar. It was home to the draft of the oldest NFB fantasy draft on Padre Island which included former Port Aransas Mayor Keith McMullin, Island Moon founder Mike Ellis, long-time Islander Gladys Choyke, among others.

Over the years Island Italian evolved from a evening gathering place into a full, popular dining place for Islanders and visitors alike, especially Winter Texans who packed the place every Sunday night for live bluegrass music.

“We’re not sure what we are going to do next,” Tony said, as he and friends cleaned out thirty years of Island memorabilia on Monday. “We hope to re-open here but it will depend on what happens with the building.”

North Padre Dodges a Bullet, Port Aransas Takes a Direct Hit

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Port A. City Marina Suffers Extreme Damage

Fire On Cruiser Destroys Duplex

Investigators believe either an electrical line down or a gas leak led to the fire that destroyed this house at the corner of Cruiser and Whitecap. No one was injured.

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Sea Gull Condos

Gulf Breeze RV

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La Palmilla Golf Club

Stripes (1A)

Kody’s Restaurant

Amano

WB Liquor

361 Bar

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Spanky’s Liquor

IGA Grocery Store

Port A Glass Studio

San Juan’s Mexican Restaurant

Wash Board Laundry Mat

Drop Anchor Bar & Grill

Port A Parks & Rec

Public Library

Chamber of Commerce/ Visitor’s

Center

Woody’s Sports Center

Back Porch

Shorty’s Place

Fisherman’s Wharf

Giggity’s

Tarpon Inn

Gratitude’s

The Gaff

Wild Horse

Treasure Island

Where to Find The Island Moon

Trinity By the Sea Episcopal

North Padre

All Stripes Stores

Black Sheep/Barrel

CVS

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Doc’s Restaurant

Snoopy’s Pier

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Island Italian

Brooklyn Pie Co.

Ace Hardware

Holiday Inn

Texas Star (Shell)

Jesse’s Liquor

Scuttlebutt’s Restaurant

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Padre Pizzeria

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Letters to the Editor

Canals and BulkheadsReport from Marvin Jones, POA Board

Member:

I went to the POA Office pre-storm on Thursday. I talked with Maybeth regarding the plan to secure to POA building and computers. Maybeth had the plan document out and was in the process of securing the office building, etc. She had the pre-storm activities under control.

I went to the POA office Sunday, after the Storm. The office was closed, secured with only minor damage to roof shingles, etc.

I drove virtually the entire island. The boat ramps are a mess but with minimal structural damage. One side retaining wall (not a bulkhead) will need repair. The boat ramps need cleaning as flotsam and debris are scattered about. The streets were clear and no power lines were on the streets. I tried to view the bulkheads from canal ends. I did not see any bulkhead that appeared ready to collapse. The canals had a significant amount of debris floating about. A few boats were semi under water. If a boat had sunk, obviously I could not see it. There were many decks and docs damaged. The amount of debris in the canal could had been reduced had homeowners secured items on their decks and docs before the storm. However, damage to decks and docs in many cases could not had been prevented. After all, it was a Hurricane.

On Monday, I went to the POA office first thing in the morning. Lisa was in the office. The phone and internet system was down. (Grande) The power was working. There was no particular damage to the interior of the building. Lisa asked me to man the front desk while she tried to get Grande on her cell phone. There were a couple of POA homeowners that walked in asking questions about insurance and building permits. They seem to be non-phased by the Hurricane. Lisa finally got Grande on the line after more than 30 minutes of hold time. Basically, the Grande operator said, we are working on restoring service to the Island.

Maybeth had not returned from her evacuation. There was little more Lisa or I could do. I left the office in Lisa’s capable hands.

Tuesday morning, I went to the POA office first thing and met with Maybeth. Maybeth and I discussed cleaning the canals and checking the bulkheads. She was in the process of locating and hiring contractors with crews and boats/barges to begin cleaning up the canals. You can expect to see crews working in the canals this afternoon or tomorrow. In the meantime, boaters should stay out of the canals. (Do I really need to say this?!) The Army Corp of Engineers has jurisdiction over the canals and may be doing an inspection. However, no doubt they have higher priorities than our canals.

ACTION PLAN:

Please call the POA office and report:

1. Locations of trash in the canals. The cleanup will be quicker and more efficient knowing the location of debris. (I know it floats and will move) Please do the best you can.

2. Damage bulkheads- Report them to the POA office. It is important to establish a priority list regarding which bulkheads need repair first.

3. Call the POA office and report anything else the POA has responsibility for.

4. POA OFFICE NUMBER: 361-949-7025

The City has responsibility of trash pickup and removal. I suggest you go to the City website/Facebook page or call them to get information regarding trash and debris pickup.

Thank God no one on the island was killed or seriously injured. The people of Rockport and Port A need our prayers and assistance. There are several island groups organizing for this purpose. If you can help, watch Next Door for posts and information.

At this point, patience is a virtue. Let us focus on working together to overcome the disaster. The recriminations and evaluations of the POA, City, and Police can begin at a later date. Believe me, I will have plenty to say about it all but for now, let’s be calm and get the Island back on its feet as best we can.

Marvin Jones Call me at 469-231-3485 or email me at mjones.law@att.net if I can help.

Disclaimer: My above remarks are not an official POA Statement as I am not allowed to be a spokesman for the POA. Therefore, consider them my opinion and my experiences.

LootersSir,

We are residents of the Island and have heard some reports from social media of some looting on the island. Could you please assign an officer to check identification for and vans, enclosed trailers or box trucks coming on to the island. If they don't live on the island and are cruising the streets they make people uncomfortable and pose a threat. The vast majority of us are out of town and concerned about our property.

Thank you,

Mary and Carlos F. Melick

S We have been the victim of two burglaries on the island so I am sensitive to the problem

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Business Briefs

Island in the Son United Methodist Church on Hwy 361 has been virtually destroyed. It will take some time before it is functional.

Snoopy’s Pier owner Ernie Buttler reported “We have a lot of work to do but hope to open in three weeks on the low side and six weeks on the high. But we will open come hell or high water!” They still have no power.

El Constante Condominiums on the seawall now has one and two bedroom, 2 1/2 bath units available and some are pet friendly. Padre Escapes is handling the rentals and their number is 361-949-0430. As of this writing they still had about 30 units available.

The Boathouse Bar & Grill is currently not open for business due to repairs and cleanup.

Paddle 4 Parkinson’s event has been cancelled.

Port Royal Resort fared well structurally but it will take some time to re-open.

The City is connecting volunteers and donations with those in need. Call the city’s call center at 361-826-2489 to provide your contact info and include the type of resources or services offered.

A Mano at the Tower Center on Hwy 361 suffered severe damage.

The Statesboro Revue Band will be live at the Veranda patio at Schlitterbahn Saturday, September 2nd 8 - 11:30 pm. Proceeds from the concert will be going toward a local relief fund for the residents of Port Aransas. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online. “Shine On Texas” t-shirts will be available for purchase at the show or online with 100% of the proceeds donated to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts.

The Seashore Schools suffered minor water damage and school will begin Tuesday, September 5th.

Clem’s Marina is mostly demolished with the entire back of the store and all the docks gone.

Holiday Inn on Windward Dr. has suffered a lot of damage and is closed. There did not appear to be any damage to the restaurant.

Island Italian Restaurant suffered a complete loss. This is so sad. An Island landmark gone.

Bob Hall Pier and Mikel May’s Beachside Grill made it through, amazingly! As of this writing they are waiting to get power.

Snoopy Paul’s boathouse was completed destroyed so he will remain in Iowa with his family. He will be dearly missed by his many friends who felt like he was family.

Kody’s, Giggity’s and Shorty’s sustained damage but not enough to keep them from getting back to business.

Doc’s Seafood & Steaks owner Fred Soward “All is good, lost some docks and decking. Restaurant looks good, working hard to clean up and reopen asap.”

The Beach House in Port A posted they had minimal damage according to one of our readers.

The Island House on the seawall sustained minimal damage and will start renting units for Friday if power returns by then.

Island Joe’s Coffee has set up their Joe on the Go trailer in the parking lot since they still have no power as of Tuesday afternoon.

The Padre Isles Property Owners Association has put out this link with a long list of contractors for every type of repair. http://padreislespoa.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/contractors-list-update-7-5-17.pdf

By Mary Craftmkay512@aol.com

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Free Counseling ServicesGood morning Dale,

I hope all is well for you and your family.

I wanted to offer my services to the community.

I have a PhD and license in counseling. I also am certified in mental health disaster/crisis counseling. I have a private practice on the island.

I wanted to offer free hurricane support groups for the island and Bluff community.

The free support groups would be available weekly for one hour, for as long as needed. I would just need a large enough space to hold people.

Is this something that the moon could help me promote? I also would like to offer this type of support to Port A city staff and the community there, can you help me contact the appropriate entities?

In Peace,

Kathy Jones-Trebatoski, PhD, LPC-S, NCC

Long time Bluff rat and now island beach bum.

Free Legal Help for Harvey Victims

URGENT: Policy holders should file insurance claims before law changes on Friday

In the aftermath of Texas most devastating storm in decades, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) has activated its telephone hotline for low-income survivors needing legal assistance with disaster-related problems such as accessing FEMA aid and making insurance claims. TRLA also warn that Hurricane Harvey survivors should file private insurance claims on Thursday, before a new law changes regulation of insurance companies.

The new law, House Bill 1774, goes into effect on Sept. 1. The Texas Tribune has reported that the bill would discourage home and business owners from taking their insurance companies to court over claims involving hailstorms, floods and hurricanes To take advantage of the current law, policy holders must file claims in writing by Aug. 31.

For legal assistance, low-income Harvey survivors should call 1-866-757-1570. Staff attorneys, volunteers and others can provide help to eligible people on a various issues, including:

• Securing FEMA and other government benefits for disaster survivors:

• Making life, medical, and property insurance claims;

• Handling home repair contracts and contractors;

• Replacing wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster;

• Dealing with consumer protection issues such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process;

• Mortgage foreclosure and landlord tenant problems;

• Disaster loans;

• Accessing casualty loss deductions;

• Accessing disaster recovery benefits for small businesses;

• Getting disaster relief for immigrants.

• Fact sheets on disaster-related problems are available on the disaster aid page of TRLAs website.

As of Monday afternoon, FEMA had extended federal aid, which can include temporary housing, uninsured property losses, home repairs, replacement of essential items, and short-term unemployment benefits, to people in 18 counties: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton

However, Texas Gov. Greg Abbotts Major Disaster Declaration included additional counties that may become eligible for FEMA aid in coming days and weeks. On Monday afternoon, those counties were: Angelina, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bexar, Brazos, Burleson, Caldwell, Cameron, Colorado, Comal, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kerr, Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Live Oak, Madison, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler , Walker, Waller, Washington, Willacy, and Wilson.

FEMA Administrator William Brock Long has said that more than 450,000 Harvey survivors are expected to seek disaster assistance. Eligible individuals should start applying for help as soon as possible by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

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Snoopy’s Pier and Doc’s Restaurant along the Laguna Madre took the brunt of Hurricane Harvey but both survived relatively intact and plan to be re-open as soon as next week.

Doc’s owner Fred Soward said that while there was extensive damage to the docks in the back of the restaurant the interior of the upstairs was unharmed.

“We will be back open sooner rather than later,” Fred said Saturday.

Ernie Buttler, owner of Snoopy’s Pier had

The patio behind Doc’s was destroyed but the building suffered only minor damage.

Snoopy’s and Doc’s Take Damage but Will Re-Open Soon

similar damage to the back docks, but the interior suffered only minor water damage due to a leak in the roof and by Tuesday morning the inside of the restaurant was well underway toward being ready for a re-opening.

“We have had calls from Marines and veterans from all over the state offering to help us,” said Ernie, who over the years has done extensive work with the wounded warrior and other programs aimed at helping military veterans. “We took a little hit, but we’ll be back.”

Sinkholes!

A big sink hole that kept getting bigger in front of the old Pelican Restaurant. Photo by Ronnie Narmour

Big sink hole in the street by Virginia's. Photo by Ronnie Narmour

Sink hole on Cotter and Alister. Photo by Ronnie Narmour

Ernie Butttler surveys the damage at Snoopy's

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The BACK PORCH

The BACK PORCH Bar

TheBACK PORCH

Bar

132 W. Cotter St. PortA ON THE WATERFRONT

Tides of the WeekTides for Bob Hall Pier: August 30- September 7

Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time Moon /Low Time in Feet Sunset Visible

W 30 High 1:43 AM 1.6 7:07 AM Set 1:21 AM 54

30 Low 4:43 PM 0.3 7:51 PM Rise 3:08 PM

Th 31 High 2:30 AM 1.7 7:08 AM Set 2:06 AM 63

31 Low 5:40 PM 0.2 7:50 PM Rise 3:57 PM

F 1 High 3:04 AM 1.7 7:08 AM Set 2:53 AM 72

1 Low 6:32 PM 0.2 7:49 PM Rise 4:45 PM

Sa 2 High 3:31 AM 1.8 7:09 AM Set 3:44 AM 80

2 Low 7:19 PM 0.2 7:48 PM Rise 5:31 PM

Su 3 High 3:52 AM 1.8 7:09 AM Set 4:36 AM 87

3 Low 8:03 PM 0.2 7:47 PM Rise 6:15 PM

M 4 High 4:08 AM 1.7 7:09 AM Set 5:31 AM 93

4 Low 10:15 AM 1.3 7:46 PM Rise 6:57 PM

4 High 12:56 PM 1.4

4 Low 8:44 PM 0.3

Tu 5 High 4:23 AM 1.7 7:10 AM Set 6:28 AM 97

5 Low 10:19 AM 1.3 7:45 PM Rise 7:37 PM

5 High 2:03 PM 1.5

5 Low 9:24 PM 0.4

W 6 High 4:37 AM 1.6 7:10 AM Set 7:25 AM 99

6 Low 10:25 AM 1.2 7:44 PM Rise 8:16 PM

6 High 3:07 PM 1.5

6 Low 10:05 PM 0.5

Th 7 High 4:52 AM 1.6 7:11 AM Set 8:24 AM 99

7 Low 10:38 AM 1.0 7:43 PM Rise 8:55 PM

7 High 4:12 PM 1.6

7 Low 10:49 PM 0.7

Help is on the Way

A group from Padre Island is gathering supplies to distribute in Port Aransas. Those who need clothes, food, furniture, or other household items can go to the Airport

Marina Townhomes at 200 Piper Blvd. near Mustang Beach Airport in Port Aransas starting Wednesday afternoon to pick up items. To donate or to request

aid call 858 752-7717.

The Emergency Operations Center was at the heart of the storm.

The boats at the Padre Island Yacht Club came through the storm in good shape, but the dock needs repair.

YOU CAN’T STOP US HARVEY

August 30, 2017Island MoonA6Senior Moments

Forecasts for Hurricane Harvey Were Catastrophic

By Dotson Lewis

Special to the Island Moon

Anecdotingly

Adulthood is a funny old thing. Last week, I was stuck in a tiny hotel room in San Antonio with my parents and both big dogs. I’m not going to sugar coat it: we fought. At one point, the G.P. (my Dad) decided that we had only migrated from Hell to high water because he was sure that the creek behind our hotel was going to flood. It had a long way to go – from the dry culvert to the top was about fifteen feet. Dad wouldn’t give it up though, and in a (masterful battle) flood plain plots were deployed, and everyone accused everyone else of not being able to read a map. Then Dad got further infuriated because slices in the loaf of whole wheat bread Mom brought to the evacuation were “too big.” He also tried to walk both dogs in the middle of the night wearing only what he described as “my worst pair of underpants.” Family Time should be redefined as the length of the prison sentence you get for knocking out your own father with a tub of Country Crock.

We didn’t stay in San Antonio long. The G.P. couldn’t stand not knowing what was going on back home, so Friday morning he insisted that we white knuckle it back. I was pretty sure that driving into a hurricane is generally considered a bad idea, but I was out-shouted. Luckily, we made it home in one piece and neither of our homes sustained too much damage. We lost fences, one tree and had a few shingles in the yard. We also had no power, we were on a boil and we were supposed to limit our use of the toilet. It wasn’t bad at all, especially compared to the horrors I had been mentally preparing myself for. As we watched the news all night on Thursday, I swear I was just waiting for my little yellow house to blow past the guy from the Weather Channel – merrily skipping down Shoreline Drive, free at last from the terrible shackles of its slab foundation.

My father is in his element when faced what most people would consider “privation.” He would be totally happy holed up under a tarp in a swamp as long as he had his guitar, a whiskey coke, and a hammer to kill the alligators. The Rev and I both thought it was stupid to return to Corpus before it was recommended. When Dad determined that everything was fine on the home front, he was like a smug cat that had eaten an entire pet shop full of canaries. The smug rolled off of him in waves of smugness so thick and smuggy that I’m pretty sure it’s what forced the storm North to poor Houston.

While Dad didn’t give two licks about the power, the boil, or the toilet situation, his rich retiree neighbors had a different take. I had two of them come up to me as I was unpacking the car, and angrily demand to know how they were supposed to “boil water when the electricity is off.”

“Do you have a gas grill?” I asked on both occasions.

“Yes,” both people replied, furious that they hadn’t thought of it. I was legitimately concerned for them.

The power was still off at Dad’s house 42 hours later when the Rev and my brother (who is visiting from Hawaii – Bairs are among the only people stupid enough to fly directly into a hurricane for a “vacation”) got home. I went over to check on them when I finished work, but the dark house was deserted. It reeked of gas fumes from the G.P.’s generator. He had managed to plug in the fridge and his guitar amp – because priorities. The machine chugged along, locomotive loud, as I banged the front door shut.

At that point, I observed that the G.P.’s block had undergone a not-so-subtle character shift. Instead of the obsessively manicured yards of yore, now the houses boasted trashcan fires in the front yard. Small yappy dogs were staked around the perimeters serving as early looter alert systems. The floral chintz sofas were drug into the front yards with great disregard for fabric preservation. I’m sure that somewhere there were some hot dogs on sticks waiting to be roasted over the flames – at least I vehemently hope they were hot dogs. You could almost feel the ubiquitous car-on-blocks waiting to happen. I started checking the houses to see if they'd sprouted wheels.

Evidently, it only takes about 73 hours of semi-serious privation for my Dad’s elderly and wealthy neighbors to transform from people who can’t figure out how to boil water without electricity, into leather-studded-bandolier-wearing, Mohawk-in-back-of-the-bald-spot-sporting Road Warriors in plaid cotton boxer shorts. They clung like limpets to the white sock and black sandal combination. I really think that one of these ancient guys should serve as the unofficial mascot for Hurricane Harvey. He’ll be pictured fiercely brandishing a hot dog laden stick on all the t-shirts. The caption will simply read, “Survivor.” He’s certainly easier to draw than a 7 foot tall invisible rabbit.

We’re not sure if the original Road Warrior was happy about the return of my brother and The Rev. Mom was still mad at him, and she’s a fearsome creature when she’s enraged. Plus, he’d managed to essentially turn the house into what looked like the offspring of a hobo encampment and a dirty gas station bathroom. He was about three hours away from re-inventing the ultra-hygienic-towel-on-a-roller. Because the G.P. still loves Mom even when she’s mad, he helpfully told her not to put potable water in the blue Gott cooler. “The toilet seat fit perfectly,” he said.

Mom moved in with me. It took her about three seconds to claim my Queen-sized bed with the two super fluffy feather beds and the 12 inch memory foam. Stadler and I have been relegated to my guest room where we’re piled into my nephew’s old twin. It still kind of smells a little like pee, but it has Incredible Hulk sheets so we don’t mind too much. We must all do what we can.

Yesterday, a friend of mine posted on Facebook that she heard someone say, “I am glad of my struggle because through it I know my strength.” In contrast, I posted that I had accidentally invented a Swiss Army Plunger (axe head on one side, hammer head on the other perpendicular to a long shaft with a plunger mounted on top), which I declared made me a complete genius. It would probably be better to focus on the former right now. However, if anyone knows how you get on Shark Tank, shoot me a line – I’ve got an exciting new multi-tool to pitch.

By Abigail Bair

On Suburban Road Warriors and Why We Can't Use the Blue Gott Cooler Ever Again

Dotson’s Note: I ignored the evacuation suggestions and rode it out. Some others ignored evacuation suggestions like I did, did you? To say the least it was an interesting ride. Thanks to Brian Resnik, Cara Cuite and Nicole Stevens, for contributing to this report.

The forecasts for Hurricane Harvey were dire. The National Hurricane Center used the word “catastrophic” to describe the 30-plus inches of rain predicted for some areas in Texas. That’s about the amount of rain these cities typically get in a year.

Storm surges, biblical rains, and high winds all conspiring for what, from the reports, was the worst storm to touch the United States since Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma pummeled the Southeast 12 years ago. If you haven’t heard, I have news for you, for the record, so far it has been much worse than those two aforementioned.

This storm posed a major threat to life and property, and evacuations along the Texas coast both mandatory and voluntary.

But there’s no amount of messaging that will get 100 percent of a population to evacuate. “There’s a certain population that’s never going to leave,” Cara Cuite, a Rutgers psychologist who heads an NOAA-sponsored project on best practices in storm communication, said last year.

A few Texans in the path of the hurricane who had been told to evacuate refused to leave their homes. “A lot of people are taking this storm for granted, thinking it may not pose much of a danger to them," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott told reporters.

Why? The reasons are a bit complicated — and they reveal a lot about how risk is perceived and communicated.

Some People Never Evacuate During a Hurricane, According To A Psychologist

There are myriad environmental or personal reasons why people don’t evacuate.

There are people who don’t leave due to disabilities — they simply can’t get out of their homes and don’t have anyone to help them.

Then there could be cases of people who don’t hear the warning. But in an age when warnings can be blasted out via radio, TV, and smartphones, and through old-fashioned door-to-door notifications, this is becoming less likely.

And then there are people who can’t stand to leave their pets behind. A 2011 poll sponsored by the ASPCA found that around 30 percent of dog and cat owners who live in the South (where hurricanes are more common) wouldn’t know what to do with their pets during an evacuation. In 2006, Congress passed the PETS Act, which mandates that disaster preparedness plans take into account companion animals, though adoption of the law has been scattershot, a 2013 report found.

Even people with greater means sometimes refuse to evacuate. Some won’t leave in fear of their home being damaged or looted, Cuite said. Or they’ll remember weathering a previous storm and feel confident in their ability to survive the current one.

And some research suggests that if public officials make evacuation orders mandatory, people are somewhat more likely to heed the orders and flee. One study in the Journal of Transportation Engineering concluded that mandatory evacuation order increases the likelihood of evacuating by 6 percent (using data from Hurricane Ivan in 2004). A voluntary order increases the likelihood by 4 percent.

And who can forget botched evacuations like the one in 2005 with Hurricane Rita? Following the devastation just witnessed with New Orleans and Katrina, many coastal Texans (including myself and my wife) took to the roads as advised. Instead of escaping the hurricane, we all became a part of the traffic nightmare that took 100 of the total 120 lives lost! They now report that this was the largest evacuation in U.S. history. The escape routes were packed with vehicles, most of which literally did not move for many, many hours. And with the intense heat, folks ran their air conditioning until many ran out of gas. Because of this awful memory, many of us were worried that evacuating would pose a greater risk than riding Harvey out. First we were scared into evacuating; next we were scared from evacuating.

This time, Corpus Christi Mayor Joe McComb — only issued a voluntary evacuation, saying, “I think people are smart enough to make their evacuation decisions, and they don’t need the government telling them what to do.” Hopefully,

people evacuated anyway, some like me did not.

One Lesson from Katrina: Don’t Be So Quick To Shame The People Who Stay

During Hurricane Katrina, people who refused evacuation orders were cast in a negative light: as too lazy, too uniformed, or too self-centered to make the decision to leave. The decision to stay was framed as a negative choice. But those who made the decision to stay saw it completely differently.

That was the conclusion of a 2009 paper in Psychological Science. A group of researchers at Stanford and Princeton surveyed Hurricane Katrina survivors and people who were not in the storm’s path, asking them about their perception of the people who refused evacuation orders.

“There’s this mismatch between the way that the event was seen from the outside and the way that the people themselves actually experienced it,” Nicole Stephens, who led the study, said in a press release when the study was published.

The people who refused during Katrina were less financially secure than those who left, the study mentions, so they couldn’t leave as easily. But the study concludes that doesn’t mean they weren’t proactive.

Their proactive measures included “connecting to others, being strong, and maintaining faith in God,” the study found. “Given the limited material resources available in working-class Black contexts, stayers more often than leavers emphasized the importance of connection to and caring for others.”

For these people, the thought of leaving was the selfish choice. We ought to remember that if we hear reports of significant numbers of people waiting out Harvey at home. And through it all, people generally feel like they have agency. They’re making their own decisions.

How to get the truly stubborn people to leave

In the course of her research, Cuite has been talking to first responders, asking them what works to get people to evacuate. Some approaches used are drastic, like writing Social Security numbers on people’s arms in permanent marker (so that search and rescue can identify their bodies), having people fill out “next of kin” contact form, or telling residents rescues will not be available in their neighborhood.

“It’s trying to make people scared,” Cuite says. “But the issue with scaring people is that you want to make sure they have the information they need to evacuate: Here’s how you evacuate, here are the best roads to take, here’s where the shelters are,” and so on.

(It’s important to note that it’s really difficult to do research on storm messaging. You can give people surveys about how they might respond, but it’s much harder to see how they actually do respond in an actual emergency.)

Overall, she stressed, evacuation warnings are really, really tough to get right. There are so many ways they can backfire.

For instance, take the “shadow evacuation” effect: That’s when people on the “safe” side of an evacuation border decide to leave too. This can clog up roads and other emergency response resources. And Cuite says the “crying wolf” effect is real. If emergency managers make catastrophic predictions with too much confidence, and then those forecasts change, people might not listen as carefully in the future.

The New York Times outlined some strategies authorities are trying to communicate the urgency of a hurricane threat and what to do in one. For instance, authorities shouldn’t compare new storms to old storms because “making comparisons can give residents a false sense of security.” And it may seem obvious, but it is important for warnings to be as specific as possible, setting a deadline for people to leave.

Dotson’s Other Note: Did you “ride it out” with Harvey? Seventy years ago this month, after climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan, the guide related to us an old Japanese saying: “The are two kinds of fools: those who have never climbed Mt. Fuji and those who have climbed it more than once.” Do you agree when it comes to “riding out” a hurricane? I have reached the conclusion that there is one kind of stupid: “One who voluntarily rides out a hurricane.”

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My neighbor's deck and dock to the South.

Apocalypse . . . Not!By Kristine Bair

Editor's note: Kristine is a member of the Island Presbyterian Church and the Pastor at Alice First Presbyterian. She is also "the Rev" in the story above, and a pretty good sport.

Tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, war, famine, plague—it sounds like something out of the Book of Revelation. It sounds apocryphal—you know, sort of “Apocalypse Now” (with apologies to Francis Ford Coppola).

Many are already asking, in the wake of the continued flooding in Houston and the total devastation of towns nearby, “Are these signs? Is the end coming? Is this THE END?”

It’s a good question. In fact, it’s a question that folks have asked time and again—before the advent of Jesus Christ, most certainly during and after his earthly life.

And as Christians, we know the answer. “Yes! The end is coming! Hear the Good News!”

Does it sound like craziness? Does it sound like the message of some cult (think Moonies or Jim Jones, maybe)?

You bet it does. And you know what? That’s all right.

Let’s face it--Christians believe some pretty crazy-sounding stuff. Think about it-- Jesus lived, died, and rose again. Now, that’s not good science, folks. That’s not even good logic! But it’s excellent theology.

And because God graced us with a beloved Son, we know a number of things.

We know that we are living in what early Christians understood so well to be the end times. They expected the complete end of this earthly life and the New Jerusalem to be imminent—to come at any second. They lived Christian lives in that hope—and that is probably one reason the church grew so rapidly. In a time of terrible persecution (not to mention devastating earthquakes, floods, war, famine, and plague—sound familiar?), Christians had a hope that gave them courage to face what looked to be, all around them, the end of the world as we know it.

We also know that that hope is what carried the Western World through and out of the Dark Ages, and ultimately produced the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Age and our own generations. That’s historical fact.

And we know that we have been living in these end times for more than 2000 years. We have seen horrendous disasters in that time. We have witnessed a Holocaust with persecution on a scale that the early Christians would have understood and empathized with. Many of us, particularly veterans, can testify to wars of Biblical proportion. We have seen deadly famines and faced plagues that kill without discrimination. And right now we are participating in a tragic disaster of historic and tragic proportions--but not a year goes by that our world doesn’t experience major natural disaster somewhere.

Moreover, there have been times historically in the last 2000 years when all those things seemed to conspire—to happen all at once and on a scale beyond individual memory. When that happens, people begin shouting on street corners with more vehemence: “The end is near! The end is coming!”

But history shows us that, though what we witness may seem new and frightening to this generation, it has occurred over and over again. This is not apocalypse. This is the way the world is.

This is not to say that apocalypse cannot or will not happen. In Jesus Christ the world was turned upside-down. Through Jesus Christ, the world can be turned upside-down again. In fact, the Word tells us this will happen.

And so, like Christians before us, we face personal tragedy, national disaster, disaster in our own community and those so very close to us, disaster in our beloved state—all involving suffering of epic proportion and unbelievable losses--with hope and Christian virtue—loving God first, then loving others as we love ourselves (Mt. 22: 37-39).

Like Christians before us, we remember that God is Alpha and Omega, beginning and end. Living in the Word means we don’t have to worry about ends. It means that all our earthly ends (ending a job, graduating from high school, evacuating away from Houston, for example) result in new beginnings—and our final end, our life in eternity, is but the most wonderful beginning of all: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life” (Jn. 3: 16).

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The Long Drive to Port A.

to Port Aransas. As we drove further north the high-water mark on fences was at four feet over the roadway and by the time the utility poles on the west side of the road leaned over and touched the roadway the grass was caught on cables as high as six feet over SH 361.

The record will say that Hurricane Harvey pushed 7.5 feet of water over Port Aransas, but we were on the dirty side of the storm where the wind from the southern edge of the storm snuck up on us from out of the southwest instead of the Gulf. As the water moved from the Laguna Madre toward the Gulf of Mexico the dune structure acted like an impervious barrier piling the water up to the point that it put a foot of water inside the office at Pioneer Trailer Park which is nine feet above sea level. The downed grass pointed the way the wind and water had come from and where it was headed.

As well rolled on toward Port Aransas the high-water line on fences and structures continued to rise and the damage to structures more acute. The streets were still crisscrossed with downed power lines and everywhere streets were littered with the scattered remnants of vinyl fences which don’t do well in high winds.

On through Port Aransas there was grass, wood, and debris piled against the west-facing walls of buildings. Wind-blown boats were everywhere, some of them already removed from roadways where Harvey’s winds had left them. Port Aransas was a ghost town full of nothing but law enforcement officers looking for looters with only a few locals in golf carts looking around.

One of the striking lessons from Harvey is that the newer homes, built with more stringent building codes and more modern materials,

Fences in Port Aransas showed the high-water line.

Hurricanes come and go but Shorty’s remains the same.

Behringer's Landing and buildings facing West bore the brunt of the storm

The roof over the stage at the Back Porch was blown off but the venerable gathering place came through mostly intact.

This picture is worth a thousand words, a sinkhole, a sunken boat, and the Three Sisters in the background. The drilling ship which was moved from Harbor Island to a more secure location on Wednesday broke loose during the storm and for several hours on

Monday was blocking the entrance to the Port of Corpus Christi.

A work boat was trying to dislodge the Polly Anna from the wharf at the Marine

Science Center on Sunday.

A sinkhole claimed a portion of the street and a building near Virginia’s.

Cont. from A1 stood up to the storm. At Cinnamon Shore and other developments south of town well-planned drainage and modern construction techniques and materials left whole neighborhoods looking ready for residents to return as soon as power could be restored.

Meanwhile, the older, wood-frame houses along Gulf Street and surrounding blocks looked the worse for the wear. Trailers and recreational vehicles left behind were strewn around the city like so many discarded toys, coming to rest only when they met with a palm tree or telephone pole. Some golf carts were in place looking ready for the next arriving tourist to rent while others showed their shiny side down. The damage around the City Marina was extensive with boats pointing in every direction and some showing only their topside above the waterline.

As Port Aransas rebuilds city planners will have a chance to take the city in a new direction as Harvey left behind large blank spaces on the city’s pallet. Urban renewal by storm. Often, as in the case of New Orleans after Katrina, the destruction from a hurricane speeds up the gentrification of a city as building costs under more stringent codes after the storm drive out those who cannot afford to rebuild. Decisions made in the next year will define Port Aransas

at least until the next big storm hits the reset button once again.

But on Sunday Port Aransas was a quiet ghost town, silent in the fading light of an uncertain future but unbowed in the knowledge that it had been through storms like this in the past and had

always come back and it will come back this time. But history tells us it will be a different town. How different is the question before us.

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SPORTSSports Talk Special to The Island Moon

Why White NFL Players Are Joining National Anthem Protests

By Dotson Lewis

Special to the Island Moon

Dotson’s Note: After last week’s article I had

planned to let the subject of “Kaepernick” quietly fade away. But, due to many conversations with some of you Moon Monkeys, I have decided it ain’t going away, so I am adding some more fuel to the fire. Thanks to Eric Schaal for his very well written article, “Why White NFL Players Are Joining National Anthem Protests.” His report gives many of us the point of view of some NFL players, regarding what I call “The Kaepernick Saga.” Please read carefully, we will discuss this the next time we get together.

In fact, several white NFL players joined the protests for the first time ever during the second week of the preseason. Eagles defensive end Chris Long, Seahawks center Justin Britt, and Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr all made statements on some level during pregame ceremonies.

Just days after Seattle’s Michael Bennett said protests would have a much greater impact with white players involved, the Seahawks star saw his wish granted. Whether through silent support for teammates or accompanied by statements to the press, these players joined African-American players for the first time. Here’s why they changed their minds.

Answering Bennett’s Call

Following Bennett’s statement about white players showing support, Michael Britt (above right) answered in kind.

When Bennett spoke about white players showing support, he may not have expected it to come so quickly, and from his own locker room. Prior to the August 18 game against Minnesota, Britt approached Bennett about putting a hand on his shoulder while he sat for the anthem. According to ESPN, Britt said Bennett’s plea hit home. “What Mike said, and how he said a white player should do it, that kind of triggered in my mind, because I see what’s going on. We all do.”

Britt explained in detail why he thought it was important. “I want to support what [Bennett] stands for and his beliefs,” he said. “And I’m going to continue to understand what’s going on in the world and why it’s happening. Because none of its right. None of it’s what should be happening.” Britt, whose father was an Army veteran, said he intended no disrespect to the flag or the armed forces. “I’m just trying to understand the issues, trying to educate myself more and showing support.”

Outrage after Charlottesville

Among the many ugly events Americans witnessed over the past few years, the white nationalist and neo-Nazi marches in Charlottesville sparked the most outrage. Citizens across the country condemned the hatred, bigotry, and murder that the group brought to Virginia in August. The weekend’s tragic events affected Long, a native of Charlottesville, especially hard.

When President Trump didn’t single out hate groups — instead, he criticized “many sides” — Long criticized Trump via Twitter. The following day, with people telling him to stick to football, Long responded in an interview with CSN Philly: “Everybody is trying to turn

this political. This isn’t a political issue. This is right or wrong. I believe you’re on one side or the other. For me, being from Charlottesville, no one wants to see you sit idly by and watch that stuff happen and not say anything.”

The following week, Long put his arm around teammate Malcolm Jenkins as he raised his fist during the national anthem. Jenkins, who began the gesture in solidarity with Kaepernick last season, found support in a white teammate for the first time.

A Sign of Racial Unity

Above, Oakland quarterback Derek Carr (R) said he plans to stand close to Khalil Mack as a show of unity. Before Oakland’s August 19 preseason game, Carr stood next to teammate Khalil Mack with his hand on Mack’s left shoulder. Carr said they hoped to present an image of racial unity for people watching during the anthem. Though it was not a protest, Carr explained their actions to the Las-Vegas Review Journal: “Any kid, any family, any adult that follows us or looks up to us, we knew their eyes would be on us. We wanted to show them that it’s OK for a white kid and a black kid who come from two different neighborhoods to grow up and love one another and be best friends… That’s what me and Khalil are. We’re best friends, and we love one another.”

The Immediate Impact

Following the support from Britt, Bennett told ESPN what it meant for him. “A very emotional moment to have that kind of solidarity from someone like Justin Britt, who’s a known leader in our locker room, who’s from a different part of America than me,” he said.

Bennett stressed the fact that Britt took a risk by publicly standing with him. “To see him put everything on the line to support one of his teammates … was a special moment.”

Not Just Kaepernick

If the second week of the preseason is any indication, these protests will continue — and only increase in number as the season goes on. Players from Buffalo, Philly, LA, Oakland, Tennessee, and Seattle already joined the fold.

As more players come together to protest, it will become tough for critics to attack as they

did so frequently with Kaepernick. (The former 49ers QB remained without a job in the third week of August.) And, as Bennett predicted, the white players on board will only amplify their statement for equality and justice.

After standing with his African-American teammate, Justin Britt said something remarkable. “We all have choices whether to be an example or be a follower,” he told ESPN. “So whether it’s good or bad in some eyes, I feel like I’m just supporting my teammate, supporting why he’s doing it and his reasons, and trying to encourage others.”

Will Brady Stay Silent?

Does Tom Brady Think Charlottesville Is A “Great” America?

It’s an important statement coming from a role model, and that leads us to the face of the NFL: Tom Brady. Brady, who has called Trump “a friend” in the past, has been mum on the subject of Charlottesville and the president’s comments.

The following weekend, Boston (home of the Patriots) hosted the biggest counter-protest to hate groups in the nation. So how long can Brady remain neutral in a town that took a side (as have Long and many other NFL players)? The clock has already started ticking.

Dotson’s Other Note: Interesting to say the least. After discussing this matter with many NFL fans and some not avid NFL watchers who, for the most part, give me the feeling that they are not going to watch the NFL this season (2017) because of “The Kaepernick Saga.” I believe this is a failure to show proper respect for the National Anthem, which has nothing to do with “Freedom of Speech.”

PS: I had a heck of a time remaining politically correct in this one also!

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By Andy Purvis Special to the Island Moon

What’s Your Nickname?

“Ducky,” “Dazzy,” “Daffy,” “Dizzy,” and “Double Duty;” nicknames have been a part of baseball for as long as anyone can remember. Baseball nicknames have always been more prevalent because the sport itself has been in existence since 1869. Nicknames are fun, descriptive, and most often remind us of something that a particular player did during a game or perhaps where he was from. Most players’ nicknames were given to them by their teammates or managers, but every now and again, a writer or announcer would create a nickname to use as a tag line in the newspaper or on air during a broadcast. If you didn’t have a nickname, there was a good chance you were not very good or certainly not “top of mind” with the fans. Nicknames became so popular they are even used on their Hall-of-Fame plagues. So, have you ever heard of Ducky Medwick, Dazzy Vance, Daffy Dean, Dizzy Dean or Double Duty Radcliffe?

In the earliest days of baseball, all the teams traveled by train. The industrial revolution was running full steam ahead, so it was only natural that some players’ performances would be attached to these metal monsters on wheels. “The Iron Horse,” “Big Train,” “Scrap Iron,” and “The Mechanical Man,” were used to describe Lou Gehrig, Walter Johnson, Phil Garner and Charlie Gehringer. Nolan Ryan and Tommy Henrich were known as “The Ryan Express” and “Old Reliable” respectively.

Sometimes players’ nicknames reminded us of what town or state they were from. “The Georgia Peach,” “Louisiana Lightning,” “The Reading Rifle” and “Vinegar Bend” were a few. Others included, “The Fordham Flash,” “The Commerce Comet,” “Duke of Flatbush” and “The Katy Rocket.” Add “The Kentucky Colonel,” “Country,” “The Dominican Dandy” and “The Spaceman,” and you begin to get the picture. Could you have guessed in order, Ty Cobb, Rod Guidry, Carl Furillo, Wilmer Mizell, Frankie Frisch, Mickey Mantle, Duke Snider, Roger Clemens, “Pee Wee” Reese, Enos Slaughter, Juan Marichal and Bill Lee?

Nicknames were also used like titles to salute the greatness of some. “Mr. Cub,” “Mr. October,” “Marse Joe,” “The Mahatma” and “Major,” placed players and managers on a pedestal. “El Presidente,” “Rajah,” “Prince Hal,” “King Carl” and “Master Melvin” are a few more examples. Would you have known the nicknames of Ernie Banks, Reggie Jackson, Joe McCarthy, Branch Rickey, Ralph Houk, Dennis Martinez, Rogers Hornsby, Hal Newhouser, Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott?

Many players’ first names were used in their nickname. Those examples are many. “Donny Baseball,” “Charlie Hustle,” “Harry the Hat,” “Alexander the Great,” “Will the Thrill,” “Mick the Quick,” “Tom Terrific,” “Billy Buck,” and the legend himself, “Stan the Man,” are a few. Those players’ names were well known: Don Mattingly, Pete Rose, Harry Walker, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Will Clark, Mickey Rivers, Tom Seaver, Bill Buckner and Stan Musial.

The reverse was also true. “Bucketfoot Al,” “Shoeless Joe,” “Sunny Jim,” “Marvelous Marv,” “Pistol Pete,” “Rapid Robert,” “Sleepy Bill,” “Gorgeous George,” “Steady Eddie,” “Sudden Sam,” “Sad Sam,” “Jumping Joe,” “Hammerin’ Hank,” “Diamond Jim,” “Bullet Joe” and “Bullet Bob,” were nicknames that included the players’ first name at the end. Those players’ names are as follows: Al Simmons, Joe Jackson, Jim Bottomley, Marv Throneberry, Pete Reiser, Bob Feller, Bill Burns, George Sisler Eddie Murray, Sam McDowell, Sam Jones, Joe Dugan, Hank Aaron, Jim Gentile, Joe Bush and Bob Turley.

Many players wore the moniker of our winged feathered friends. “Birdie,” “Hawk,” “The Grey Eagle,” “The Rooster,” “Bird,” “Goose,” “The Penguin,” “The Roadrunner,” “The Crow” and “Gooney,” were used to talk about George Tebbits, Andre Dawson, Tris Speaker, Rick Burleson, Mark Fidrych, Rich Gossage, Ron Cey, Ralph Garr, Frankie Crosetti and Don Larsen.

Lots of players were also given a nickname that represented other animals. “Moose,” “Rabbit,” “Catfish,” “Cobra,” “The Flea” and “The

Wild Hoss of the Osage” were a few. These players’ real names were: Bill Skowron, James Maranville, Jim Hunter, Dave Parker, Freddie Patek and Johnny Martin who also went by another nickname, “Pepper.”

The word “Big” is used quite often in nicknames as in “The Big Cat,” “The Big Unit,” “The Big Hurt,” “Big Mac” and “Big Popi.” Of course they are as follows: Johnny Mize, Randy Johnson, Frank Thomas, Mark McGuire and David Ortiz.

I think it’s interesting that lots of nicknames start with the letter “B.” “The Bull,” “The Barber,” “Baggie,” “Boog,” “Boomer,” “Bulldog,” “Blue Moon,” “Boo,” “Biz,” “Blackjack” and “The Brat,” are just a few. These nicknames represent Greg Luzinski, Sal Maglie, Jeff Bagwell, John Powell, David Wells, Orel Hershiser, John Odom, Dave Ferriss, Negro-Leaguer James Mackey, Jack McDowell and Eddie Stanky.

The letter “S” is also used to start its fair share of nicknames. “Scooter,” “Slats,” “Stretch,” “Senor,” “Suitcase,” “Sarge” and the “Say Hey Kid,” are well known nicknames for great players such as Phil Rizzuto, Marty Marion, Willie McCovey, Al Lopez, Harry Simpson, Gary Mathews and, of course, the wonderful Willie Mays.

In my opinion, some of the funniest nicknames are Robert “Hack” Wilson, Willie “Pops” Stargell, Roger “Doc” Cramer, Ryne “Ryno” Sandberg, Dennis “Eck” Eckersley, Robert “Hoot” Gibson, Don “Newk” Newcombe, Pete “Inky” Incaviglia, Ted “Klu” Kluszewski, Howard “Hojo” Johnson, Charles “Chili” Davis, Harry “Cookie” Lavagetto, Eddie “Cocky” Collins, Jose “Cheo” Cruz, and Johnny “The Human Crab” Evers.

Some believed that Kennesaw Mountain Landis was a nickname for the Judge and first ever commissioner of Major League baseball, but not true. It was his real name.

There are a handful of players that were so great, one nickname would not suffice. George Herman Ruth had many nicknames, including “The Babe.” Ruth would also be called “The Sultan of Swat,” the “Great Bambino,” “Big Bam,” the “Colossus of Clout,” “King of Crash,” the “Bambino” and the “King of Swing.” The great Ted Williams carried as many as four nicknames that I can use here: “The Kid,” the “Splendid Splinter,” “Teddy Ballgame” and “Thumper.” Ted’s nemesis, Joe DiMaggio, was also referred to with several nicknames. The “Yankee Clipper” was the most popular, but he was also called “Joltin’ Joe” and simply “Joe D.”

This is by no means a complete list and, as you read along, you may remember some I have left out. My sports talk radio pal, Dennis Quinn, tries to stump me at the beginning of every show. So far, I have held my own. We also enjoy giving our guests and listeners nicknames, on our show. I have read where there were about 7,000 baseball players with nicknames out of the 19,000 or so players who have played in the Major Leagues and new ones occur every year.

So, this weekend, MLB decided to have a “Player’s Weekend” where each player could sport his nickname on the back of their jersey. Three hundred fifty seven of the players chose to use some form of their original name, like “KB” for Kris Bryant, “Tony” for Anthony Rizzo, “Miggy” for Miguel Cabrera or “Mad Bum” for Madison Bumgarner. But some of the more interesting nicknames were “All Rise” by Aaron Judge, “Mr. Smile” by Francisco Lindor, “Big Fudge” by Jake Marisnick, “Boomstick” by Nelson Cruz or “Big City” for Matt Adams. Who was your favorite?

Andy Purvis is a local author and radio personality. Please visit www.purvisbooks.com for all the latest info on his books or to listen to the new radio podcast. Andy’s books are available online and can be found in the local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Andy can be contacted at purvis.andy@mygrande.net. Also listen to sports talk radio on Dennis & Andy’s Q & A Session from 6-8 PM on Sportsradiocc.com 1230 AM, 96.1 FM and 103.3 FM. The home of the Houston Astros.

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Backwater AdventuresBy Joey Farah

Farah’s Fishing Adventures

Well along the coast, everyone has their turn, and it was ours. Me and my kids lingered at the seawall in the rain right before we drove off the Island, and said

some prayers. I told them that everything we are, everything we have, and all of our adventures come from Mother Ocean. Surely, anything she takes away she will return and more. That is how it works. We were fortunate but so many were not. For those who stood speechless over the torn homes they left, this will brew up the inner strength inside of you. This will bring families

and friends together. These horrible times show us all the good in people and the great people we are. Helping hands and acts of kindness will flow. As we all rebuild our homes, docks, and lives we will share something as a community, just like a family that grows closer and closer as we get through life’s struggles TOGETHER.

The fishing and fishing community will be effected much more than sunken and wrecked boats. In years before local communities had their own bait providers and shrimpers. Now we depend on most of the bait being drove in from areas to our north. Those bait camps got hit hard. They will be busy rebuilding their communities and lives. The flow of live bait will be choked down to a drizzle if any. The many full time fishing guides in these areas will come on hard times as will everyone down the line. Hotels marinas shops and stores. We may see a rise in traffic here as our marinas and boat ramps suffered less damage. It’s funny how some people think that bouncing back from something like this should happen in days or even weeks. It will take a lot of time, work, and money. When it is finished things may be a little different, some may be completely changed, BUT THE PEOPLE OF NORTH PADRE ISLAND AND PORT ARANSAS WILL GROW TOGETHER AND STAND STRONG, and continue to embrace our mother ocean. Fishing will bounce back here very fast. Without the influence of rivers and creeks here our salinity levels will remain stable. Tides blasted up but reseeded quickly. Our bays received much needed nutrients and tidal cleaning. Anglers should relax and concentrate on quality and not filling the box. Without live croakers and piggy perch drift fishing will defiantly come sooner than normal. Usually by October the live bait scene changes back to shrimp anyway so it’s just a little early. Drifting the flats of the King Ranch with soft plastic will bring great trout action and scattered redfish. The lady fish or skipjack should be kept and cut into big pieces for redfish bait. Anchor up and fish this cut-bait as well as cut mullet. Drifting with live pin perch under a popping cork is a great way to hook up big reds. Big gold spoons ripped over the flats lets out some stress and will wake you up with the reel screaming off drag. In Port A you will find reds grouping up along the main channel and all deepwater docks. The backside of St Jose’ Island is a great morning Wade with topwaters for some nice trout. The Jetties will have schools of reds and fat gulf trout for anglers dancing soft plastics. The fishing will be a good way for you to mend your relationship with Ol Mother Ocean after she gave us a big spanking. If you would like to learn some new ways of catching and hunting fish give me a call. The off-season is here after this weekend and getting on the water can be both cheaper and more relaxing.

I ALWAYS try to remember that little towel that hangs in Snoopy’s.

IF YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH TO LIVE BY THE OCEAN, YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH.....

God bless

Here is one of Port A’s friendliest and prettiest faces. Don’t forget the good that

comes from the ocean.

The bigs reds will really start to move after this storm! Bid gold spoons over 3’of

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Flavor Bomb Asian Udon Noodle & Shrimp Soup

By Chef Vita Jarrin

Happy New Year!!! Hope everyone has had a delightful holiday season. With the New Year comes the pressure from social media to basically step back into reality. Part of that New Year change is to purge and organize our cabinets and closets and other part is to regain a normal routine with household schedules such as work and school.

Another reality check has to do with our diet. After indulging over the last few weeks, its time to refrain from eating all those delicious, rich foods and start cleansing our systems once again with some healthy options.

It’s this time of year when resolutions are made and we get bombarded with ads promoting diets, diet programs, exercise equipment, healthy recipes and the list goes on.

Realistically, it makes sense. However, on the flip side, sometimes going from stick to your ribs comfort food, to low fat soups and salads, sets us up for failure. Our body might comply for a few days, but long-term, we don’t stand a chance.

It’s important in any lifestyle change or maintenance to find a balance. It’s necessary to balance between healthy eating, drinking and exercise. It’s also important to eat a filling meal, full of body and flavor with added protein, so you won’t feel like your starving yourself or passing up those foods you love.

By eating flavorful meals and incorporating activity, we will feel accomplished and our efforts will soon shine through. In my opinion, that is the formula to success, when starting a New Year’s health plan!

So whether you’re dieting, cleansing your system or are just excited to cook and try new things, this week I want to share with you an amazing dish I’ve created that is fairly easy as well as versatile. This soup is full bodied and layered with flavor. Once you master the base of this soup, you can switch up the noodles, the veggies, the spice level and switch up the proteins. In this dish I used sautéed shrimp, but you can use just veggies, or add thin pieces of chicken, beef, chunks of fish… the options are endless.

Ingredients For Broth:

8 C of water

2 Tbs. Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder

4 oz. Miso & Easy Miso Concentrate (Asian Isle)

1 Tbs. Polar Fish Sauce (Asian Isle)

1 Tbs. Kame Sesame Oil (Asian Isle)

2 Tbs. Kikkoman Soy Sauce (Asian Isle)

2 Tbs. Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Stick of Lemon Grass (pounded with the back of knife)

Fresh Sprig of Basil

Fresh Sprig of Cilantro

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. ground black pepper

1 Tbs. Oelek Sambal Pepper Paste (Asian Isle)

2 Tbs. Olive Oil

2 Portabella Mushrooms (gills removed w/ spoon, halved and sliced)

1 Med Onion Cut in half and sliced thinly

2 Cloves garlic minced

2 Tbs. ginger zested

Udon Noodles (homemade or purchased) Rice Noodles or Pasta also will work

5 Green onions (cleaned and cut 1/8 inch pieces)

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2 lb. large shrimp peeled and deveined

1 Tsp. salt

½ Tsp. pepper

½ Tsp. Granulated Garlic

Garnish with:

***Fresh Basil

***Fresh Cilantro Sprigs & Chives for Garnish

***Thin slices Serrano Peppers (optional)

Directions:

In a measuring cup, add the Miso, fish and soy sauce, sesame oil and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the bouillon powder. Reduce heat and let simmer. Add the lemon grass and the miso mixture. You will see a foam build up at the top, so skim it with a spoon and discard. While simmering, sauté mushrooms and onions.

In a sauté pan heat oil. Add the ginger and garlic and stir. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté!

When mushrooms and onions are soft and a little brown, add the mixture to boiling broth. Let simmer. Add the sambal, cilantro sprigs and basil. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Continue skimming again if necessary and add noodles. Homemade noodles will take longer than store bought, keep tasting to see what texture you want your noodles to be.

In the same sauté pan heat 2 Tbs. olive oil. Add shrimp. Toss in pan and add salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Cook for about

5 minutes and set aside. You don’t want to overcook them, they will taste rubbery. They will finish cooking in broth. This whole process takes about an hour. Be patient, because the flavors need to build as you cook. Serving suggestions: Get a large bowl and place about 5 shrimp at the bottom, ladle the soup with noodles over the shrimp, add green onions and fresh cilantro & basil leaves. Add Serrano peppers if you like heat.

Tip of the Week:

Once you master this base soup recipe, you can store it in a jar in your fridge and add the various sautéed proteins as discussed above, before you are ready to serve and eat. The ideas are endless. Most importantly… Enjoy yourself, get creative, try new things have fun!!! Happy Eats!

The CC Police did a great job patrolling the Island on Saturday, Sunday and Monday when many Islanders were not home. Early Sunday morning I noticed a patrol car

going by then it stopped, backed up and entered the complex next to us. I then noticed a neighbor cleaning up broken roof tiles and the officers stopped to talk with her. The two female officers then helped her pick up roof tiles and other debris for the next 20

minutes. The officers were unaware of the photos and I want to give them, and all of our police force a BIG Thank You.

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FEMA Assistance and Action Registering online is the quickest way to

register for FEMA assistance since the event will last several days and the full scope of damages may not be evident until the storm has passed. If you do not have access to the internet you may register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY). If you use 711 relay or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362 directly. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

FEMA does not provide food assistance, including food lost due to power outages. Voluntary organizations in the disaster area may be able to help with your food needs. If you have a food-related need, dial 2-1-1 for a referral to an organization that can assist.

Family and friends of those in the affected areas are urged to check social network sites like Facebook or Twitter for information about your loved ones, or use the American Red Cross’s Safe and Well program to let family members know they are safe, or looking for loved ones.

Declarations

• On August 25, 2017, President Trump declared an expedited Major Disaster for the state of Texas because of the storm. This declaration makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Bee, Goliad, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, and Refugio counties.

• Federal funding is also available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, in Bee, Goliad, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio, and Refugio counties, and hazard mitigation statewide.

FEMA Actions

• Urban Search & Rescue task forces with the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) System, deployed to Texas to support the state and tribes as needed and requested. Each of these teams has swift water rescue capabilities.

• Two Task Forces conducting operations in south Texas

• Four Task Forces conducting operations in south Texas

Other Disaster Assistance Information and Referral Services

Shelters are open across the affected and surrounding areas. Download the FEMA mobile app for shelter information, disaster resources, weather alerts, and safety tips, in English and in Spanish.

The app (available in English and Spanish) provides a customizable checklist of emergency supplies, directions to open shelters, disaster survival tips, and weather alerts from the National Weather Service. The app also enables users to receive push notifications reminding them to take important steps to prepare their homes and families for disasters.

• Texans seeking information about disaster-related services and unmet needs may call 2-1-1, a statewide referral service.

• The Disaster Distress Helpline is a toll-free national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster

• This multilingual and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories.

• Call 800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Fraud

Local, state and federal officials urge survivors of Hurricane Harvey to watch for and immediately report any suspicious activity or potential fraud.

Identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to prey on vulnerable survivors while government agencies and charitable groups

begin to provide disaster assistance. The most common post-disaster fraud practices include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building contractors, bogus pleas for disaster donations and fake offers of state or federal aid.

Local, state and federal officials never request money for help and always carry identification badges. There is no fee required to apply for or to get help from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or the state.

Scam attempts can be made over the phone, by mail or email, text or in person. Unfortunately, there seems to be no limit to the inventiveness of those wanting to commit fraud. Residents are asked to remain alert, ask questions and require photo identification when someone claims to represent a government agency.

Survivors who have any suspicion of fraud or scams should immediately call the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or 844-889-4357 (TTY). Complaints also may be made by contacting a local law enforcement agency or by calling the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 800-621-0508.

FEMA Actions

Six federal Urban Search & Rescue task forces with the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) System are staged in San Antonio, Texas prepared to support potentially affected states and tribes as needed and requested. Each of these teams has swift water rescue capabilities. A US&R Incident Support Team is staged in College Station to support the teams during their deployment.

FEMA established Incident Support Bases (ISB) near Seguin, Texas and Camp Beauregard, Louisiana, to pre-position supplies including water, meals, blankets and other resources closer to the potentially affected areas, should they be needed and requested by the state. State, local, and tribal officials are responsible for distributing supplies to the community.

As of this morning, more than 96,000 liters of water, 306,000 meals, 4,500 tarps, and 33 generators are at the ISB in Seguin, Texas should they be needed and requested by the state. Additional commodities are in route to the ISBs in Texas and Louisiana in anticipation of requests for assistance from potentially affected states and tribes.

FEMA is providing around the clock staffing at its distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas and is prepared to ship requested commodities as necessary and requested.

FEMA activated the National Emergency Medical Services contract for 100 ambulances for advanced and basic life support to be staged in San Antonio, Texas.

Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) personnel and equipment deployed to Texas and Louisiana to support the states with secure and non-secure voice, video and information services to support emergency response communications needs. Additional teams are in route to the affected areas.

FEMA Incident Management Assistance Teams (IMAT) are in place at the Texas state emergency operations center to support any requests for federal assistance. Additional teams are deploying to Texas in the coming days.

Additional IMATs are also on the ground at the emergency operation center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to provide support to state, tribal, and local officials as requested.

FEMA activated its National Business Emergency Operations Center to facilitate coordination between government and private sector organizations as the hurricane gets close to landfall.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has General Adjusters situated in Texas and Louisiana to support initial damage assessments and assist with positioning adjuster resources following the event.

Federal Family Actions

ited States Geological Survey (USGS) Texas Water Science Center deployed storm surge sensors in as many as 20 locations between the San Luis Pass and Corpus Christi.

Disaster Timeline

The incident period began Aug. 23, 2017 and continuing.

Aug. 25, 2017: Federal major disaster declaration for Texas.

Six counties designated for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance (Categories A &B, including direct federal assistance): Bee, Goliad, Kleberg, Nueces, San Patricio and Refugio.

Where to Donate for Hurricane Relief

The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is receiving interest by businesses, people, corporations, and companies across the nation to assist us in our time of need. The Coastal Bend Community Foundation is a long standing trusted nonprofit partner with Nueces County.

Nueces County has supplies at this time, and is NOT asking for volunteers, equipment, or other supplies at this point. Those concerned however, may donate to the Coastal Bend Community Foundation and designate the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group at: www.cbcfoundation.org

This will insure your money will be used for those in Nueces County and Port Aransas that really need it. This will help repair devastated lives.

We appreciate your support!

Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricane HarveyTexas — Victims of Hurricane Harvey that

took place beginning on Aug. 23, 2017 in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.

The President has declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Texas. Following the recent disaster declaration for individual assistance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced today that affected taxpayers in Texas will receive tax relief.

Individuals who reside or have a business in Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton Counties may qualify for tax relief.

The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. For instance, certain deadlines falling on or after Aug. 23, 2017 and before Jan. 31, 2018, are granted additional time to file through Jan. 31, 2018. This includes taxpayers who had a valid extension to file their 2016 return that was due to run out on Oct. 16, 2017. It also includes the quarterly estimated income tax payments originally due on Sept. 15, 2017 and Jan. 16, 2018, and the quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on Oct. 31, 2017. In addition, penalties on payroll and excise tax deposits due on or after Aug. 23, 2017, and before Sept. 7, 2017, will be abated as long as the deposits were made by Sept. 7, 2017.

If an affected taxpayer receives a late filing or late payment penalty notice from the IRS that has an original or extended filing, payment or deposit due date that falls within the postponement period, the taxpayer should call the telephone number on the notice to have the IRS abate the penalty.

The IRS automatically identifies taxpayers located in the covered disaster area and applies automatic filing and payment relief. But affected taxpayers who reside or have a business located outside the covered disaster area must call the IRS disaster hotline at 866-562-5227 to request this tax relief.

Covered Disaster Area

The counties listed above constitute a covered disaster area for purposes of Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(d)(2) and are entitled to the relief detailed below.

Affected Taxpayers

Taxpayers considered to be affected taxpayers eligible for the postponement of time to file returns, pay taxes and perform other time-sensitive acts are those taxpayers listed in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(d)(1), and include individuals who live, and businesses whose principal place of business is located, in the covered disaster area. Taxpayers not in the covered disaster area, but whose records necessary to meet a deadline listed in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c) are in the covered disaster area, are also entitled to relief. In addition, all relief workers affiliated with a recognized government or philanthropic organization assisting in the relief activities in the covered disaster area and any individual visiting the covered disaster area who was killed or injured as a result of the disaster are entitled to relief.

Grant of Relief

Under section 7508A, the IRS gives affected taxpayers until Jan. 31, 2018, to file most tax

returns (including individual, corporate, and estate and trust income tax returns; partnership returns, S corporation returns, and trust returns; estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax returns; and employment and certain excise tax returns), that have either an original or extended due date occurring on or after Aug. 23, 2017, and before Jan. 31, 2018. Affected taxpayers that have an estimated income tax payment originally due on or after Aug. 23, 2017, and before Jan. 31, 2018, will not be subject to penalties for failure to pay estimated tax installments as long as such payments are paid on or before Jan. 31, 2018. The IRS also gives affected taxpayers until Jan. 31, 2018 to perform other time-sensitive actions described in Treas. Reg. § 301.7508A-1(c)(1) and Rev. Proc. 2007-56, 2007-34 I.R.B. 388 (Aug. 20, 2007), that are due to be performed on or after Aug. 23, 2017, and before Jan. 31, 2018.

This relief also includes the filing of Form 5500 series returns, (that were required to be filed on or after Aug. 23, 2017, and before Jan. 31, 2018, in the manner described in section 8 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56. The relief described in section 17 of Rev. Proc. 2007-56, pertaining to like-kind exchanges of property, also applies to certain taxpayers who are not otherwise affected taxpayers and may include acts required to be performed before or after the period above.

Unless an act is specifically listed in Rev. Proc. 2007-56, the postponement of time to file and pay does not apply to information returns in the W-2, 1094, 1095, 1097, 1098, or 1099 series; to Forms 1042-S, 3921, 3922, 8025, or 8027; or to employment and excise tax deposits. However, penalties on deposits due on or after Aug. 23, 2017, and before Sept. 7, 2017, will be abated as long as the tax deposits were made by Sept. 7, 2017.

Casualty Losses

Affected taxpayers in a federally declared disaster area have the option of claiming disaster-related casualty losses on their federal income tax return for either the year in which the event occurred, or the prior year. See Publication 547 for details.

Individuals may deduct personal property losses that are not covered by insurance or other reimbursements. For details, see Form 4684 and its instructions.

Affected taxpayers claiming the disaster loss on a 2016 return should put the Disaster Designation, “Texas, Hurricane Harvey” at the top of the form so that the IRS can expedite the processing of the refund. Other Relief

The IRS will waive the usual fees and expedite requests for copies of previously filed tax returns for affected taxpayers. Taxpayers should put the assigned Disaster Designation “Texas, Hurricane Harvey.” in red ink at the top of Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return, or Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return, as appropriate, and submit it to the IRS.

Affected taxpayers who are contacted by the IRS on a collection or examination matter should explain how the disaster impacts them so that the IRS can provide appropriate consideration to their case. Taxpayers may download forms and publications from the official IRS website, irs.gov, or order them by calling 800-829-3676. The IRS toll-free number for general tax questions is 800-829-1040.

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September 27The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Harvey. Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4332-DR) dated August 25, 2017, workers who lost their jobs and self-employed individuals who have been unable to work due to damage sustained from Hurricane Harvey. Applications for DUA must be submitted by September 27, 2017. TWC’s website contains more information about Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

Individuals affected by the recent severe storms in the following counties can apply for benefits online through Unemployment Benefit Services or by calling a TWC Tele-Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 800-939-6631: Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Harris, Jackson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Wharton Counties.

Individuals should specify that their applications are related to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

DUA, which is an unemployment insurance benefit made available especially for victims of disaster, is available to individuals who:

• Have applied for and used all regular unemployment benefits from any state, or do not qualify for unemployment benefits

• Worked or were self-employed or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in the disaster area,

• Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction

to the place of employment as a direct result of the disaster

• Establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income

• Cannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster

• Became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of household

To receive DUA benefits, all required documentation must be submitted within 21 days from the day the DUA application is filed. Required documentation includes Social Security number, a copy of the most recent federal income tax form or check stubs, or documentation to support that you were working or self-employed when the disaster occurred.

Applicants must mail in or fax all required documentation within 21 days from the date of the DUA application. Send mailed documentation to: Texas Workforce Commission, UI Support Services Department, Attn: DUA, 101 E. 15th St., N. Lamar, Austin, TX, 78778-0001, or fax it to 512-936-3250.

Job seekers may visit local Workforce Solutions offices for access to job-search resources, job postings and training programs, as well as assistance with exploring career options, résumé and application preparation, career development and more. Customers also may connect with potential employers through TWC’s online job-search engine, by visiting WorkinTexas.com.

More than 12,000 Texas Guardsmen Activated for Hurricane Harvey OperationsAt the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott more

than 12,000 members of the Texas Military Department’s Army National Guard, Air National Guard and Texas State Guard are assisting in recovery efforts following landfall of Hurricane Harvey.

Soldiers and Airmen are currently providing support to flooding regions of Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast. Partnering with local first responders Guardsmen are assisting in search and rescue operations, swift water rescues and evacuations of flooding areas. Members of the Texas State Guard are mobilized to provide local shelter operations and provide a tracking system that helps evacuees locate loved ones checking into shelters

Additional Guardsmen are on standby and will join operations as requested by the Texas Department of Emergency Management. “We are here to help our communities,” said Brig.

Gen. Patrick M. Hamilton, Commander of Domestic Operations Task Force. “working alongside our partner agencies, and local first responders, we are focused on deploying Guardsmen and resources where they are needed to save lives.”

“Nothing is more important to our Guardsmen that the chance to serve their local community.” Hamilton said.

In addition to 250 employees from TxDOT’s Corpus Christi District that are dedicated to the recovery effort, 40 workers and heavy equipment from other TxDOT districts arrived Saturday – one day after Harvey made landfall – and crews totaling 100 people with equipment will arrive Sunday. TxDOT districts supporting the recovery effort include Amarillo, Abilene, Austin, Fort Worth, Laredo, Pharr, Wichita Falls and San Antonio.

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Shown below is a breakdown of the areas with the highest concentration of outages.

Aransas Pass – Rockport Area 45,500

Corpus Christi 57,400

Victoria 21,000

Port Lavaca 14,000

Sinton 4,900

El Campo 3,700

Beeville 2,200

Kenedy 1,500

Thousands of resources have arrived from across the country to help AEP Texas with restoration efforts following this historic weather event. Crews from Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri and other states have arrived and are working on restoring power to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Weather continues to play a role in the current restoration plans. Flooding and newly ordered mandatory evacuations in parts of the AEP Texas service territory may impact projected ETRs.

AEP Texas is focused on the safe and timely restoration of service following the storm. Our crews are working well into the night to meet the estimated time of restoration (ETR) projections issued on Sunday. Please remember that those projections cite the date and time when crews will have restored power to 95 percent of the customers who lost service as a result of the storm. Many customers will see their service restored ahead of that schedule.

Work will continue until service has been restored to all customers impacted by the storm. The 95 percent target is cited because at that point, some normal day-to-day operations can resume as crews continue to restore power to the remaining customers without service.

AEP Texas projects that by Wednesday August 30 at 10 p.m. crews will have restored power to 95 percent of the customers within the City of Corpus Christi, as well as the Sinton area.

Restoration dates and times are still to be determined for Rockport, Port Aransas, Fulton, Woodsboro, Port Lavaca, Lamar and Bayside. The devastation in those communities was the most extreme and will require the most amount of repairs. The damage assessment will continue in those areas, and an estimated time of restoration (ETR) will be developed when that assessment is completed.

Restoration for the majority of all other areas impacted by the storm is expected to reach the 95 percent completion level by 10 p.m. on Saturday September 2, if not sooner.

AEP Texas currently is not disconnecting power to any areas impacted by the storm. In some cases where a mandatory evacuation has been ordered, flooding or inclement weather has made restoration efforts unsafe, crews temporarily may be pulled back; however, the restoration efforts will resume as soon as conditions are safe.

If the weatherhead or meter base (sometimes referred to as the “service drop”) at a home or business has been damaged or pulled away from the structure, the customer will need to have it repaired by a licensed electrician before AEP Texas can safely reconnect service.

Removal of hazards such as downed power lines

AEP Texas is continuing its efforts to address hazards such as downed power lines. Please consider any downed power lines to be energized and dangerous and call 1-866-223-8508 to report a fallen power line or utility pole. Please supervise children and pets when outdoors.

Customers can track restoration progress on real-time outage map

Residents can track progress on the restoration effort by visiting the outage area at www.aeptexas.com. There is a real-time map featuring the most current available information. Customers also can sign up for outage alerts to receive updates via text or email.

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stuff. There was a 9 PM deadline to get off the island and we didn’t make it. Too tired and too much stuff to deal with. We got a little sleep and hit the ground running early Friday. By ten o’clock, the sky darkened, the wind got nasty and it started raining. At that point, it was scary. We said, “to heck with it”, locked the doors, took one last look at our homes and made a bead for the ferry which had stopped running an hour earlier. So down the island road it was and the wind was roaring. We were heading for Bastrop and I wanted to avoid San Antonio and Austin traffic, so we actually followed the coast line to Refugio to catch 183, which means we went over the JFK Bridge, the Harbor Bridge and across Copano Bay just as Harvey was easing into town. I’m not lying, driving that trailer in that wind over that water was freaky. Carol was following me in her car and as we were going over Corpus Christi Bay, the usually flat water was white capping .And she called me crying hysterically and begging me, “Turn around! I just want to go west.” I was able to convince her that it would all be OK and just keep up with me, I know where I’m going and we’re not going to die… today. She bought it.

Evac…

There was a lot of traffic of people evacuating in that direction. The route did cross a lot of creeks and rivers but it was early in the game and we’d find another route home. Finding gas and ice was challenging but everything worked out and we made it to my sister’s in Bastrop and immediately turned on the TV to watch Harvey through the eyes of veteran KXAN Austin weatherman, Jim Spencer. Jim is very good. He’s a touch on the dramatic side and does get worked up easily when there’s a big storm but he is diligent to a fault. He never left the studio and kept us completely up to date through the whole ordeal, which actually turned into a flooding situation in his viewing area. Bastrop is on the mighty Colorado and it eventually crested around 50 feet. It felt like Harvey was following me around. After he flooded Houston and was heading to Louisiana, the said he might circle around and come at us again. Like I said, he was a persistent booger.

It was hairy…

By Sunday morning, I was headed back. Rankin had called and we’re putting out a paper. “Get back here.” There were too many low water crossings to go back the way I like (Gonzales, Cuero, Goliad, Refugio) so I took the interstates through Austin and San Antonio and it was at a crawl with people returning to the coast. It took five hours to get back. As soon as I walked into the Rankin’s house on Padre, we walked right back out and headed to Port A. At that point they weren’t letting anyone in that didn’t have business there. I had made arrangement with Chief Burroughs to allow me and the Rankins entry. Burroughs would provide a couple of his officers, Sgt. Mike Hannon and Office Amy Garza, to drive me around town and get my pictures for this edition. The officers were more than accommodating and showed me everything I wanted to see. I definitely wanted to see how the bars and restaurants fared. We went by Shorty’s, Giggity’s, The Gaff, The Back

Well there’s floodin’ down in Texas All of the telephone lines are down Well there’s floodin’ down in Texas All of the telephone lines are down And I’ve been tryin’ to call my baby Lord and I can’t get a single sound

A persistent booger…

We may be down, but don’t count us out. Hurricane Harvey came rolling into our collective living rooms last weekend and left quite a calling card. What a crazy ride this has been. The little ripple on the radar last week was a persistent booger, I’ll give it that. On Wednesday night, what was a tropical storm that marched across the Yucatan to the Gulf, reorganized and came looking for trouble, getting bigger and badder all the way. I had been watching the weather closely and had conceded that Harvey had indeed found his trouble and we were it. I even wrote about it in the column last week, but at that point, it only got second billing to the eclipse. They were sure he was dialing in somewhere between Port O’Connor and Corpus… an uninvited guest with bad breath. No one I know slept very well that night. The old salts, including my next door neighbor Charlie Kahn, had already sprung into action. I watched his crew scurrying around, moving boats and trucks and bringing big trailers in all day Wednesday. Charlie had his game face on and I was starting to get nervous. Just about then Zarsky’s showed up with load of plywood. Evidently Charlie had been through this before.

Aren’t you?

By Thursday morning, the weather guys had

declared Harvey was officially heading straight for us (Port A, Aransas Pass, Rockport). I yelled to Charlie from my front deck upstairs, “You bugging out?” He never even looked up or broke stride, “yeah”. Then a second later he looked up at me and said, “Aren’t you?” That was one of the most sobering moments in my life. About that time Dale Rankin called to tell me there was a news conference at City Hall at 10 o’clock, and the Chamber of Commerce was going to unveil their “BeachtoberFest” promotions for October. I knew there was going to be a news conference, but I guess I had forgotten about it in all the excitement. So I went immediately to City Hall and found a seat in the Council chambers next to our ex-mayor, Keith McMullen. I thought it was a little odd that Keith, being the busy business man he is, would take time out of his day for a Chamber news conference. Then the place fills up with every queso grande in town: Mayor Bujan, PAPD Chief Burroughs, City Manager Dave Parsons, emergency service supervisors, the

heads of all the utility departments, the school superintendant, and city leaders of every aspect of Port A’s working machine… and me.

Is this the BeachtoberFest meeting?

Apparently I had stumbled into the big meeting to essentially decide the fate of our little fishing town. I guess I’d have to get my BeachtoberFest info some other time. They were broadcasting a conference call with the National Weather Service. The tone in the room was serious. NWS gave us all the grim details of a storm where “catastrophic destruction” was imminent and to expect biblical proportions of rain, a seven to nine foot surge and sustained winds that could reach 150 mph. That sobering moment I just mentioned was nothing compared to hearing NWS telling us it was all hands on deck, evacuate the city and prepare for the worse…and now. And if you’re going to stay, write your social security number on your arm so we can identify you. Hey Charlie, got room for one more?

Anyone got some spare plywood…

I’ll admit, I toyed with the idea of riding it out. My place is on stilts and the pilings are solid, but by this point they were talking Cat 3 and possibly 4, by the time it hits and were using terms like “catastrophic destruction”, “rapidly intensifying” and “potentially life threatening”.. I’ve been in Port A for ten years now, but have never had to evacuate. Every year somebody predicts that this is the year of the “big one”. Well, keep saying it and eventually it is. Anyone got some spare plywood?

I just want to go west…

I put it high gear and boarded up mine and Carol’s house, loaded up as much stuff in our vehicles and small trailer, ratcheted down what I could, grabbed what was dear to me; my guitars and my dogs. Somehow got a suitcase of clothes and my laptop for me and all of Carol’s guitars and music stuff and artwork. Carol has a lot of

Porch, Treasure Island, Tarpon Inn, Bernie’s, The Flats, etc. Everywhere we went had some level of damage, some worse than others. It might be a while before Selfie graces the stage at Shorty’s. Along the way, I ran into some of my friends who rode it out, Mille, Rob and Dinger said the water came up on their second story duplex so hard and fast that they were heading to the attic with a sawzall, ready to escape out the roof. I can’t wait to hear all the stories from the locals who stayed. I also ran into Billy Gaskins and T-Joe who watched the whole thing from Billy’s house on Whispering Sands. All Billy could say was, “it was hairy.”

Only a standing eight…

But, it was obvious, Harvey had given us a sound thrashing and as bad as it was, he left us enough to work with and we can clean up this mess and re-build everything a little stronger this time. We live in a proud, strong community that won’t allow a little setback, like a Cat 4 hurricane, stop us. I braved the three hour line to get in on Monday and the town was filling back up with residents and business owners. Buildings can be rebuilt and cleaned up. But the will and the determination of the people that make up the culture we call Port A ain’t going nowhere. We are here to stay. It’s going to be a long road back but, hey, look at Katrina and New Orleans. It’s time to pull up our big boy boots and big girl panties and do this thing. Let’s all pitch in and get our town back. You throw a good punch Harvey, but it was only a standing eight count. See you at Shorty’s.

♫♪♫And, that’s the truth ♪♫♪

By Ronnie Narmour

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A few of the locals rode it out. Everybody knows Rob, Mille and Dinger, we’re sure

glad they’re ok.

Billy and Mandy Gaskin and T-Joe rode out the storm on Whispering Sands. Photo

by Ronnie Narmour.

Caldwell Pier fared well during the hurricane.

I got a great escort around Port A on Sunday with PAPD Sargeant Mike Hannon and Officer Amy Garcia.

Port A City Manager Dave Parsons and Police Chief Scott Buroughs.

Port A City leaders held an emergency meeting to announce the Mandatory

Evacuation by 9 PM Thursday night.

Ronnie house has seen better days.

Shorty’s survived another hurricane.

The Back Porch lives to fight another day.

There was a 3 hour wait to get back into Port A on Monday.