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After we had compiled all of the travels of the Galveston Wizard, we have to get them out there
to our readers! (See Sower, Page 22) If you have a copy of the premiere issue, take care of your
collector’s item! (Only 5,000 printed). However or wherever you got your copy of “The Return
of the Wizard,” it is up to you to get the most out of it! (And tell your favorite businesses we need
their support!)
Convenience Stores: Bob’s Grocery, Cool Places: T.F. Hippie’s (Next
Valero on 53rd and Stewart, Cold Store, Page!), Premiere Cinema, Island Bowl,
H&R Grocery and Meat Market, others! Government buildings, more!

Restaurants: DiBella’s, The Spot, Bars: Molly’s, M3, Whiskey’s, Lucky

Chico’s Paradise, El Jardin, Queen’s Lounge, Toni’s Lazy Lounge, Poor
Bar-B-Que, Mosquito Cafe, Sunflower Michael’s on the Strand, Coctails, Slices,
Bakery, What was once El Napolito III Ju Ju’s Hangout and Bar, The Lounge,
(Boo!), and others! would have done Buck’s too, God rest
her soul.
Entire Strips around town: Seawall, Schools: COM, UTMB, A&M,
61st Street, Broadway, The Strand. Galveston College, Ball High
(See the full distribution list on our Web site!)
However you got your copy of the Galveston Wizard, we have made great effort to bring it
to you! We hope you take the time to enjoy all of the things we have included in this issue!
Artists, musicians, things to do, food for thought, great dining suggestions, things to try! We John and Ben (top) helped us load up the first batch of
Galveston Wizard’s. Robert (bottom) was a lifesaver in the
look forward to hearing from you about interesting things we can pass on to our readers! distribution process!

Scroll through some thoughts from our readers!

I came across your paper yester-
day... I dont read newspapers... ever,
but I was blown away with yours. I
love all the subjects and the reaching
out for the starving artist and promo-
tions you guys do. My life’s goal is
to be a photographer and when I saw
that ya’ll are looking for that, I was en-
thralled!
-Katherine
Thanks Katherine! We look for-
ward to seeing what type of photog-
raphy you can do! Email us your pic-
tures and if it cuts the mustard we will
put it out there for Galvestonians to
see! Be sure to include captions, if
necessary.
I am a volunteer with Whisker-
ville Animal Sanctuary in Texas City.
I know we advertise in a few local
sources. Since your publication is
new, I thought I’d tell our director about
it, but I wanted to have more info for
her first. Do you have a discount ad-
vertising rate for non-profits?
Also, were you the one who ran
through the Island Community Center
yesterday passing them out?
-Lisa
Thank you so much for your in-
terest in the Galveston Wizard! As to
non-profits, I should say so! We love
non-profits! Check our Web site for
advertising rates and info. We look
forward to promoting your business.
I just picked up your paper and I
have to tell you I see great potential
good for you. Would be great if it was
weekly you should go after Marsha
Mellow she writes for the Twisted Par-
rot she is freaking hilarious.
Keep up the work and keep me
posted if you get Marsha Mellow.
-Maxx
Maxx, first of all, Marsha Mellow
sounds delicious, we will see what her
writing schedule looks like for you.
We appreciate your input and
we think it would be great if it were a
weekly too! Our biggest problem right
now is the countless visits to local
businesses that are still riding the fen-
cepost on advertising with us. Once
we get more advertisers, we will be
able to do much more with the publi-
cation! Thank you for your time!
I got suckered into meeting my
sister for coffee this morning at a lo-
cal coffee shop and ran across your
publication. This in itself was quite
lucky for me. Short explanation--my
sister is about as exciting as watching
the grass grow. I was thrilled to have
something “new” to read. Honestly, I
began to flip thru the pages to avoid
conversation (after all, it was far too
early for grass watching). Then I dis-
covered I was actually enjoying read-
ing the articles.
There are educated opinions, lo-
cal information, and best of all--hu-
mor. An absolute delight--and that’s a
high compliment from me---I don’t do
“delightful” that early in the morning.
Thanks again for the morning
“save”.
-Becca
Becca,
Thanks for the input! We can tell
you are a wise beyond your years.
We are glad you were able to en-
joy your copy of the Galveston Wiz-
ard, and we look forward to hearing
from you again real soon!
Hey, good to see a new paper for
we islanders. Always room for a new
product.
Don’t have anything for you right
now, except for one thought: “You
don’t have to be a member of the KKK
to be a wizard under the sheets.”
Traveler
Uh, thanks! Good to be here. Re-
member, our Wizard is more Gandalf,
Merlin, or even Harry Potter, and less
1989 family movie featuring Luke Ed-
wards and Fred Savage or the “clan”...
oh, I’m sorry...”klan” But thanks for the
joke anyway!
Send us your thoughts, sugges-
tions, ideas or comments! thewiz@
galvestonwizard.com

DiBella’s
A Wizard can do nothing without his helpful staff!
A special thanks to all of the businesses and people that made this publication possible. Chico’s Paradise
Publisher Advertising Representatives Photography Technical Support Galveston.com
David Torkelson Chance Weatherly David Torkelson Steven “Paul” Kelley
Robert Rodriguez Chance Weatherly
Editor In Chief Steven “Paul” Kelley Robert Rodrigues Web Development Giny Hogan
David Torkelson Contributing Writers Todd Desbin David Torkelson
David Torkelson T.F. Hippie’s
Assistant Editors Scott Koenning Graphic Design/Layout Web Advertising
David Nielsen Robert Rodrigues David Torkelson David Torkelson Balloon Plumbing and Air
Chance Weatherly Laurie Gorham
Eric Greer Chance Weatherly Contributing Artists Distribution
George Douglas Lee Kevin Kjornes David Torkelson Quizno’s
Rebecca Adler Robert Rodrigues
Advertising Director Amy Pace Isaac Almaguer
David Torkelson Eric Alonzo Chance Weatherly Ca$h Car$
Captain Chinbeard
Bill Tanner
Web site: www.galvestonwizard.com email: thewiz@galvestonwizard.com
phone: 409.621.2864 mail: P.O. Box 3467 Galveston Texas 77552-3467 Your name here!
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Please stop and read this!!!

This publication is designed to be a
companion to you for Galveston. Let the
Galveston Wizard guide you through in-
teresting and fun places, people, things
and ideas.
We’ve painstakingly compiled the
quests of the Galveston Wizard, with an
eye to things to come.
We hope you enjoyed the premiere
issue, and we trust that you will enjoy
the “Return of the Wizard.” Special
thanks go out to all who took the time
to read it. Also the people and organi-
zations and people that took the time to
help us along the way...and the advertis-
ers that helped us pay for it!
Didn’t get to see the premiere issue?
You can check out www.galvestonwiz-
ard.com to see what you missed.
We got a lot of good responses
from readers, and we thoroughly en-
joyed sharing our publication with you
all! Thank you for all of the support and
encouragement.
Our first publication presented an
interesting dilemma. A free publica-
tion to readers is not free to those who
publish it. In fact, there is a lot of time
involved in compiling, composing, and
presenting useful information to Galve-
stonians.
We wish to bring interesting and
cool things to those who take the time
to read our publication. We also greatly
appreciate the support of current busi-
nesses advertising with us and look for-
ward to working with all types of busi-
nesses to build their relationship with
them customers.
If you like what we are doing and
you can appreciate our style, please
spread the word. Mention it to others.
Offer suggestions, advertise, Write us!
If you’ve got something you want to
teach or educate Galveston on, let us
help spread the word!
Got helpful hints? Something as
simple as reminding people to put things
back at a grocery store if they don’t want
it, if only because someone has to spend
countless hours every day putting them
back in their correct place.
Take your time and enjoy this pub-
lication. You can read it cover to cov-
er. There’s no rush. It should provide
enough things for you to do, see, or
think about until we get the next one to
you.
Remember, our ultimate goal is a
weekly, but we need your help, the help
of the community, and support from lo-
cal businesses and shops.
Businesses that withdrawl form ad-
vertising because business is slow are
continuing an unfortunate cycle. The
opposite holds true, this publication of-
fers it’s readers and their businesses the
opportunity to showcase themselves
and support our publication at the same
time.
“How do I help?” You ask. T.F.
Hippie’s below is a prime example of
just such an advertiser. Susannah Hol-
mes, the owner, also directed “The For-
eigner” which recently performed at the
Strand Theatre. (Check it out, page 25)
We need the help of local businesses to
help you help them.
Try to de-condition yourself from
mindlessly flipping through these pages
and thinking you’ve read it all!
Dig in! If you get an idea that you
think would be interesting to share with
Galveston, then write to us and we will
help you spread the word!
The Wizard will continue to visit
Galveston only if the people want him
to be here.
We’ve got to organize, people!
And we’ve got to do it together. Let’s
put petty differences aside and work to-
ward building a perfect paradise.
We can neither fund nor continue
this publication without your help, and
the help of advertisers, and the help of
leaders in the community. We can also
not do this publication without the sup-
port of you, the reader! Visit our ad-
vertisers and tell them you sent them!
See a friend in the paper? Bring them
a copy!
Check out our Web site at www.
galvestonwizard.com, or email us at
thewiz@galvestonwizard.com with
your ideas, suggestions, leads, inqui-
ries, schedules, needs, and anything
other way the Galveston Wizard can
help you AND the community.

Wish you could feel like a kid again?

Is there one toy from your childhood that you can’t seem to shake Attempt to set up Rocco pic-
from your mind? Have you been itching to play with a hacky sack or ture interrupted when the star decided
bouncy ball? Let us guide you to a perfect solution to your dilemma! he was done posing for the day...
A walk thru of T.F. Hippie’s (24th and Mechanic) will bring back what was that noise?
unique memories from the past! Why not bring home something for
your child that you enjoyed as a child!
And for the Grown up kids, there have been all kinds of advances in
the world of all things that bring us joy, the “toy.” Come and see!
Our most recent encounter with T.F.Hippies was as much fun as the
time before. (this time we tried to set up some “b-movie horror murder
victims” toys around Rocco, the store’s lovable cat. But like any tem-
permaental star, you only get two takes and they’re outta
there!) I wanted to give my friend’s son some cool stuff
for his birthday, and I knew this was the place.
“I need something for a 2 year old boy.” is a com- the lava lamp!
mon sentence theme at the store.
Helpful staff then helped me find something that he
would like. (And yes, we will return for a hacky sack!)
I brought the toys to the party and they were a huge
hit!
The only thing he may have liked more than the toys
was his birthday cake! Then it’s back to the toys!
Want to bring some joy to someone’s life? Get them
something they’ll love at T.F. Hippies! Located on 2415
Ship’s Mechanic Row, and open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-
6. For more information, call 409-762-1969 . You can
also check out their Web site at www.tfhippies.com!
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Retirement Money Issue
by Eric Alonzo
All things considered, we are rap-
idly approaching the end of our social
security resources.
The hope of social security is that
all those able body workers in today’s
society will put in more money that
today’s seniors are taking out. My dad
use to say, “Hope in one hand and spit
in the other and see which one fills up
first”. (Or something like that.)
The unemployment rate is at an all
time high; and qualified worker are be-
ing laid off at an alarming rate. Don’t
think it affects you? Think again.
Ask around town and see how
many of the recently laid off UTMB
workers have found new jobs? With
the economy headed for a recession,
can we really afford to tap into the
unemployment resources?
Those of you who are not aware
how our current social security sys-
tem works, let me break it down for
you. Take a close look at your last
paycheck stub. Listed with your
deductions, there is a line that is
marked as social security. Each of
your checks are discounted a per-
centage of your gross income. That
money is accumulated from the first
time you ever clock in, to the last. By
the time you’re a senior and receive
your dues, the government gives you
about $500.00 per month.(If you are
lucky)
My relatives, blessed with lon-
gevity, will probably live as many
as twenty years after receiving their
first social security check. Let my
do the math for you, that’s over one
hundred thousand dollars. Five hun-
dred dollars a month is not enough
for any adult to survive, but for the
government it’s too much to give
away.(Thus our rapidly depleting
resources.)
Will there still be money avail-
able for you when you can’t provide
for yourself? Not if there are no
workers to add to the pot. The gov-
ernment is banking on you not living
very long. Actually, the sooner you
go the better.
Here is my advice. Rather than
give the money to support seniors
who may have had a chance to secure
their future, why not invest in the
youth.
(as seen in Justice Center)
It’s no secret that young people
are among the heaviest spenders in
our society. Develop a trust fund for
every natural born citizen, so that
they have finished with high school,
(another requirement?) they can use
the money to go to college. Lets face
it, many students don’t qualify for
scholarships. With requirements get-
ting tougher, the pickings are getting
slimmer.
For those who don’t need it for
college, they could use the money as
a seed to start their own business after
school. Either way the money would
circulate much faster and more ef-
ficiently. This jolt in the economy
could easily support Medicare and
Medicaid, as well as produce new
jobs. (New bosses, means new em-
ployees).
If capped, the government could
ensure that the resource are not un-
derestimated. By giving one set
rate to each citizen, the government
wouldn’t have to bank on you pass-
ing too soon. As a matter of fact,
they would probably benefit from
you thriving. We could cancel our
current social security system and
provide medical insurance to all of
our citizens under the same tax.
Instead of punishing the parent,
juvenile offenders would be able to
pay their own debt from their own
fund. That way you aren’t taking
the money straight out the parent’s
pocket, or from the child’s mouth.
I guarantee that any child would
learn their lesson if they had to reap
the consequences themselves. We
could provide financial advisers
in the public schools to ensure the
young adults would respect their
responsibilities right away and with
an assisted view of their future.
(Again more jobs) A better under-
standing of what they have to offer
the world and not what the world
has to offer them.
Wouldn’t a system such as this
help to create a more self-sufficient
human, rather than a dependent?
Our future deserves a fighting
chance. Let us help!
Check out www.socialsecurity.
gov or call them at 1-800-772-1213
for more information.
Muhammad taking it one day at a time.
Visit him at the Valero on 53rd and Avenue
S. A real cool guy!
Galveston Wizard
Quit Riding the Fence!
Business owners! Organizations! People!
We want your success! We want to bring positive changes and
ideas to the community. The more pulling of purse strings, extra
trips, pitty parties and dodgings we get, the less time we can
spend developing quality edutainment for the readers! Help make
our relationship as friendly and efficient as possible! We can’t af-
ford this publication without your help, and we look forward to our
shared success!
Ask & you shall receive!
We here at the Wizard have heard
the cries of our fans and responded.
Discard the taboo title of your:
“Baby’s (Momma or Daddy)”
The new Politically Correct title:
“Co-Parent”
Wanted!
Here is a brief list of things we need help with at the
Galveston Wizard! Any assistance you may have will be greatly
appreciated!
*Tips on Starting a new business (preferably from some-
one who has started and runs a successful small business,
what makes it work, etc.) We want to pass on your knowl-
edge to the readers! Information on applying for Business
Loan would be an added bonus to budding entrepreneurs
in Galveston
*Advice for us on how to make our Web site helpful and
lucrative (if you don’t use it, it’s not working right.) Also,
layout ideas, assistance, etc.
*Cool and unique places to go. We can only be at one place
at once, but we would love to check out cool local hang-
outs, and promote them!
*Any advertising leads, or ideas, will not only help us to help
the business (if they let us help them, see article above).
We are also looking for intelligent, pro-active businesses
who are looking to creatively and effectively promote their
business!
*Pictures worth a thousand words, (captions if you’d like)
*Cool events you know of or are a part of, we want in!
*People to spread the word about the Galveston Wizard!
7-year-old Jedi the Cat’s main responsib-
lity is guarding the safe.
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Wrap your mind around these questions!
Exercising the brain is as im- you said “milk,” don’t attempt the divided into West Germany and bus; In Reading, six people get
portant as exercise body. As we next question. Your brain is over- East Germany.) Anyway, dur- off the bus and nine people get
grow older, it’s important to re- stressed and may even over- ing the flight, TWO engines fail. on... In Swindon, two people get
main mentally alert. If you don’t heat. Content yourself with read- The pilot, realizing that the last off and four get on... In Cardiff , 11
use it, you lose it! Below is a very ing a more appropriate literature remaining engine is also failing, people get off and 16 people get
private way to gauge your loss or such as Auto World. decides on a crash landing pro- on... In Swansea, three people
non-loss of intelligence. However, if you said “water”, cedure. Unfortunately, the engine get off and five people get on...
Take the test presented here proceed to question 3. fails before he can do so and the In Carmathen, six people get off
to determine if you’re losing it or plane fatally crashes smack-dab and three get on... You then ar-
not. The spaces below are so 3. If a red house is made in the middle of “no man’s land” rive at Milford Haven. What was
you don’t see the answers until from red bricks and a blue house between East Germany and the name of the bus driver?
you’ve made your answer. is made from blue bricks and a West Germany. “Where would
pink house is made from pink you bury the survivors? East Answer: “Oh, for crying out
OK, relax, clear your mind bricks and a black house is Germany, West Germany, or no loud!”
and begin. made from black bricks, what is man’s land”? Don’t you remember your
a green house made from? own name? It was YOU!!
1. What do you put in a toast- Answer: You don’t bury sur-
er? Answer: Greenhouses are vivors. It’s ok, 95% of people fail
made from glass. If you said If you said ANYTHING else, most of the questions.
Answer: “bread.” If you said “green bricks,” why are you still you’re a dunce and you must
“toast,” give up now and go do reading these??? stop NOW! If you said, “You Take your time to fully enjoy
something else. Try not to hurt If you said “glass,” go on to don’t bury survivors”, proceed to all of the offerings of The Galves-
yourself. If you said, bread, go to Question 4. the next question. ton Wizard. We look forward to
Question 2. hearing about any ideas, jokes,
4. It’s twenty years ago, and a 5. Without using a calculator- stories or other mind-benders
2. Say “silk” five times. Now plane is flying at 20,000 feet over You are driving a bus from Lon- you think other Galvestonians
spell “silk.” What do cows drink? Germany (If you will recall, Ger- don to Milford Haven in Wales... might enjoy! Email us at thewiz@
Answer: Cows drink water. If many at the time was politically In London, 17 people get on the galvestonwizard.com

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We can all appreciate a well maintained physique.
We used to be, at one time, in pretty good shape
ourselves.
Our busy schedule seems to have wretched the
“hour- a-day” of exercise away from us. “Oh well.”
we say as we put another cheesecake away.
It’s not too late! You can get back in shape! You can
feel good about how you look again! (Your confi-
dence in yourself is beautiful!)
Count your calories and “take the long way home.”
Take in less calories than you burn.
What is your excuse? You don’t have time. You’ll
start next week. I’ve been meaning to get back.
Force yourself to do something. Take a walk on the
Seawall (or Broadway for the advanced) Buy a bike
and use it. Get a gym membership and set realistic
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dence increases! There IS a good gym close to you!
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You’ve got a strong back... Go get a job!
No matter what you want to 47th and Broadway, offers a like milk, formula, and cheese.
Galveston Wizard

do in life, you need money. Mon- wide assortment of services to (Whether or not this encourag-
ey, or specifically the lack there- residents of Galveston County es people to make more babies
of, can spin you into a world of and beyond! or to work to accomodate the
worry and frustration. From the 4 C’s Clinic, (Next existing number of babies has
The best way to solve the Page), the Worksource, United yet to be seen.)
money issue is to find and keep Way, Hollistic CDC (which is a Utilizing these programs
a job, and that can be a very cool program that helps young gives you, fellow Galvestonian,
frustrating and drawn out pro- males and females stay on the opportunity to get that much
cess. track by mentoring and tutoring, needed leg-up.
It’s either that or attempting as well as many others.) Just Should you land that job,
to scrounge up enough money fill out a form to get the ball roll- show yourself to be invaluable
for rent every month and cring- ing! and reliable at that job, and resume is looking better and
ing another wave of bills is about You can also get Vital Sta- they will reward you with more better. Helping to persude your
to hit. tistics, such as Birth Certificates responsibility and more pay. As employers’ to offer you more
Think we don’t (with a valid ID), Death Re- your rank increases, and your money!
know what we are cords, etc. at the Center (for the co-workers grow to like you Check out www.thework-
talking about? We County of Galveston, excluding more, you will be able to impact source.org for more info or stop
at the Wizard also Texas City, they have their own your workplace environment in at 47th and Broadway and
work full-time jobs thing going on.) more positively. check it out for your-
too. Then there is the WIC And all the self!
The Island Com- (Woman Infant Children), which while your
munity Center, on provides vouchers for things

Employment Counselors are Rita Boyer, supervises Work- Feeling like the Matrix’s Can’t seem to Check out post-
ready to help you find the job that’s Source activities in Galveston. “Hallway of Doors”?! “Wiz- land that job you ings for current class-
right for you. Charles McVey acts The program is designed to help ardly” helpful staff will guide want? The Work- es and sessions on
as coordinator for all aspects of the you find a job, and work on your you to where you want to source Galveston useful things. Here
organization. Give them the oppor- resume. They also offer inter- be. (But if you do meander, offers classes like we show a free class
tunity to help you find the job that’s viewing training, job hunting there are all kinds of servic- beginning and ad- for a Good Enough
right for you. (Unless you are al- skills and other things that will es and organizations in this vanced Resumes Diploma (GED). If
ready loving your present job, which help you get that job and in the building. Check it out, ask and Nail the inter- you want or need
you should.) money! about it! view! one, earn one!

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November 8, 2006
The Galveston Island Humane Society (GIHS) Equal Opportunity Employer
is joining the local Veterinarians to assist Galveston Island
low income families with spay/neuter service for their pets. and
Animal Clinic Drug Screening
Campeche CoveAnimal Hospital
Galveston Veterinary Clinic
IslandAnimal Hospital ...are they still Discriminating? While
To qualify, clients must bring proof of participation in one
it may be a logical requirement for a
of the following programs: Food Stamps, WIC, Medicaid, job like the one to the left, it could be a
SSI, SSD,AIDS Foundation, VADisability, or Section 8 Housing. barrier to fully capable and productive
Call the GIHS, (409) 740-1919 to schedule the surgery. Do you see him up there? employees for you. Food for thought.
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True medical assistance?
What is the Four C’s Clinic? It is a part of an effort to bring medical,
dental, and other essential services to those in Galveston who need it, but can’t
afford it. The Clinic, inside the Island Community Center, offers such services to
Galvestonians.
All charges are based on your income, so many fee’s will almost bend into
the proportionately affordable.
Some people are lucky enough to work at a place where
coverage is offered, but even then it still costs a lot of
money for coverage. It’s like gambling whether or not
you will need financial coverage in case you should get
hurt or need assistance. (It is a wise idea to get at least
some coverage if you can, we’ll cover that later.) Preparation on your part can greatly reduce
For more information on what things you need to the stress of a visit to the Clinic.
bring in for a visit, call 409.763.7200.
There is a $12 copay no matter what, and then
there is a sliding scale based on factors such as income,
household size, etc. You must be a resident of Galveston
County, and you must be able to prove that you are.
(Make sure you to call to make sure you have the correct
documents before you go.) Be sure to come early and
make an appointment if you wish to come. (call 409-938-
2234). After you get seen at the Four C’s, you can get
back out there to get to where you want to be... On your
feet and healthy.

Editor’s note:The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to providee

Ask Bruse Loyd:

Our readers bounced a few
questions off of legal guru Bruse Loyd,
see what he had to say!
1) I recently got a ticket for
having an open container in a ve-
hicle. It was a ridiculous situation
where the “Catch 22” was in full ef-
fect.
My question is that the insur-
ance was in my friend’s name and
it was his car and they wrote him
the ticket. How do I take care of this
problem?
Whoever received the ticket
is responsible for it and will carry it
on their record. You can pay your
friends expenses related to the tick-
et, but there is not much else you
can do. It’s not likely that you could
now convince the ticketing officer or
the court that you should be the one
cited. The time to address that was
when you were stopped and before
your friend was ticketed.
2) My Landlord recently sold
the property I live in. The new own-
ers live far away and are trying to
make us switch the water and gas
into our names.
They say that the water and
gas are not explicitly covered in the
lease and then we were told that
we were going to have to assume it
for a slightly discounted rate on our
rent! What can we do?
When questions arise re-
garding real estate, always look to
the writing. You’ve stated that you
have a lease. That lease should
detail all parties’ rights and respon-
sibilities. If it does not, contact your
landlord, make them aware of this,
and seek to work out a fair compro-
mise. I do not recommend taking a
a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose ques--
tions are addressed here,, should consult attorneys
hard line against any landlord initial-
ly. The law tends to favor them and
it doesn’t take a lot of time, expense
or effort to put you on the street. If
you can’t reach a compromise, and
even if the landlord’s wrong, make
sure you have a fall back position
(another place to sleep) before de-
claring legal war.
3) I was recently fired from
my place of employment. They put
me down as “eligible for rehire,” but
when I filed a wrongful termination
complaint at the human resources
department, they changed my re-
hire status to “Ineligible for rehire.”
Can they do that?
Sure. A company can deter-
mine that it would rehire you, and
then change its mind and decide that
it would never hire you again, even
if the reason were because you filed
a claim against them. However, the
y for advice on their particular
p circumstances.
company could violate the law if it
were to fire you after you filed some
complaint. There are whistleblow-
er statutes and retaliation laws that
protect employees from being pun-
ished for seeking to protect their
rights or report wrongdoing. It’s not
per se illegal for a company to dis-
like you, mistreat you or generally
make your life miserable. Howev-
er, a company cannot take such ac-
tions against you if the actions are
motivated by age, race, gender, na-
tional origin, disability, etc.
Looking for legal representation?
Give Bruse Loyd a call.
Bruse Loyd of Jones, Gillaspia &
Loyd, L.L.P looks forward to helping you.
Contact Bruse Loyd at (713)240-
5646 for more information.

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 8 Return of the Wizard
Condos Sink The Mayflower?
By George Douglas Lee
”Neighbors are very impor-
tant to us,” states Louis Conrad,
developer of the new Tuscany con-
dominiums to be constructed at 802
Seawall Blvd. Currently the unusual
Mayflower Inn. “We’ve met with
Marsh Davis of GHF and with the
San Jacinto Neighborhood Associa-
tion. We’ve asked for feedback and
explained our plans. We are sensi-
tive to the concerns of neighbors!”
The Inn is one of the few
examples of Mimetic architecture in
Texas. It was originally built for the
Hill family as the S.S. Galveston in
1941 and designed by architect Ben
Milam.
Milam lived in Galves-
ton for many years. “Ben had a
quirky sense of humor, and the
S.S. Galveston was symbolic of his
great love for the Island,” noted his
granddaughter Pamela Hatch. He
designed the hotel in the nautical
modernistic style of architecture
popular in the 30’s and 40’s. Though
the ship-shaped structure is certainly
unique, it will never set sail. If all
goes according to plan, the May-
flower will be demolished October
2006 and new condominiums will
rise in its place.
Meet Deem Realty’s
Bill Tanner
409.939.7433
“The biggest real estate agent in Galveston.”
Benjamin Gribble
can teach you how to play music by ear!
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“Many tell us the Mayflower
is an eyesore and they’d like to see it
go,” Mr. Conrad added. “We are al-
ways concerned about the emotional
value of buildings like this.” As I
waited to meet with Mr. Conrad, I
took a look around the Mayflower.
Though born on the Island, I had
never been inside it. Surprisingly
the hotel was well maintained, and
doing brisk weekend business.
While I was there, a number of
families came in to register.
Conrad said he met with
GHF and the City Planning Dept.
to determine if the existing hotel
had any historical value. “Marsh
Davis wanted us to preserve the
Mayflower.” Nonetheless, during
the interview Conrad said it did not
have historical significance. “Our
engineers told us the structure is too
weak, and it will have to be demol-
ished. We responded to concerns
about the height of the building by
agreeing to make it only five and a
half stories tall.”
GHF and SJNA member
Bob Brown was also at that meet-
ing. “Not only is the Mayflower
a Galveston landmark and icon,
according to the Texas Historical
Commission, it is eligible for his-
torical protection. Unfortunately,
only the owner can initiate that
color-guard in the parking lot at Ball High!
After school programs and organizations
like this one here help form lifelong friend-
ships and fun.
process.” Brown elaborated that
there is an option to document it as
an historical landmark with the U.S.
Library of Congress. This involves
submitting floor plan drawings, pho-
tographs and archival data, so that
it’s unique characteristics may be
viewed in the future. Unfortunately,
the Library of Congress landmark
process costs several thousand dol-
lars. Mr. Conrad has declined initiat-
ing the process.
Despite common belief, at
the time this goes to press Mr. Con-
rad and his associates having paid
$150,000 in non-refundable money
to secure the deal, the sale has not
yet closed.
Mr. Conrad was asked what
prompted selecting a site in SJN.
“We chose this area because it has
a nice, well maintained beachfront,
it’s close to Houston, and close to
many restaurants and the Strand,” he
replied. “It already has a condomin-
ium high-rise (Emerald by the Sea),
hotels and restaurants, we felt we
would not disrupt the neighborhood
with a five-and-a-half story build-
ing, as opposed to some areas on the
Island that are strictly single family
homes and almost no commercial
buildings. People do not have to
drive all the way to the west end.”
Though Conrad is convinced
Roshawn is still holding out on us on
sending us some of his cool artwork. Skills!
Galveston Wizard
that neighborhood residents want
to see the Mayflower demolished,
this writer talked to a number who
hoped that at least the façade could
be preserved. I agree. From my
view, the Mayflower, another victim
of “development”, a colorful frag-
ment of Galveston’s eclectic charm
is being paved away to make room
for concrete and glass. Recently I’ve
watched portraiture of Galveston
disappear to make room for projects
to the detriment of our unique ambi-
ence.
Will we put a drive-thru at the
Bishop’s Palace? Will Ashton Place
become a bed and breakfast? Surely
the Hotel Galvez would make an
ideal theme park. In the race to
develop and turn the Island into an
exhibit at Disney World we’re losing
sight of why people come here and
why Galveston has endured disas-
ters that would have driven residents
away from other towns. It’s about
a culture like no other in the U.S.
The Mayflower, though rather late to
Galveston’s culture club, is a sym-
bol as significant as the Galvez and
St. Mary’s.
Pamela Hatch summed it up
when she said; “The S.S. Galveston
was a great memory as a child, if
it goes Galveston will lose another
part of its charm.”
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Adventures in Democr acy

Would it freak you out to find out
that you have as much or as little
control over your situation as you
choose to exercise?
In order for voting to be effective
for best representing you in your
city, town or isand, you have to do
it. We know, it sucks. You have to
be somewhere at a certain time and
do something that may seem reme-
dial and pointless. But your vote can
count!
This is what we’ve learned, you
first needed to have registered to
vote. If you did not, then you can-
not vote and all of those signs along
Broadway and in people’s yards
don’t apply to you.
Early Voting Begins October 23,
and continues into the actual Novem-
ber Electon. There is actually one big
election at the end, (we believe), but
they give people the opportunity to
vote early and “miss the crowd.”
With a publication this size, and
to do everything we want to do as
it happens, we effectively “rent” out
space to cool businesses and plac-
es to promote themselves.
As we get more people and
businesses on board, we will be
able to more effectively and effi-
ciently explore many of the things
going on, how we can guide you
through to success.
Check out www.galve-
stonvotes.com for more
information on Voting Pro-
cedures and places in
Galveston, and keep up
with the Daily News for daily infor-
mation on candidates, and hope-
fully we’ll be able to get more in-
formation for you in the future. Got
an event we should know about?
Email us! We want to promote your
events and functions! Email us at Check out Pathways on 3212 Q 1/2 November 4th for a political
thewiz@galvestonwizard.com discussion. Call 771-4122 for more information.

Hoy Polloi, Galveston Boy Setting up Shop

With alter-egos such as Hoy Polloi and Kid Furious, Big James,
Isaac Almaguer, 27, has been living in Galveston “forever,” or formerly of the
so he says. He is a b.o.i, and his passion for the arts has found a forum tattoo shop on
with the Galveston Wizard!
Look for his regular installment of Victory Ave. in our Seawall, has
publication, and check out some of his artwork from a short series moved to Texas
under development! Keep the good stuff coming! It’s your world. You City.
create it! His new parlor is
Hoy Polloi, his pen name, comes from the phrase, Hoi Polloi, located at 2332
which means “the common people,” but he changed the “i” to “y”
because that is just how creative he is! (Seriously, this artist has much Palmer Highway,
more in store for you people out there.) next to the bowl-
In addition to Coloring and Stylizing the Cover done by Kevin ing alley.
Kjornes, Hoy Polloi also designed and colored the back cover send-off! You didn’t think all
Their Grand
the tattoo options
Opening is sched-
you see on the walls
uled for Nov. 1st,
of tattoo parlors
with specials like
put themselves up,
“$30 dollars for
did you?
any piercing (jew-
elry included).”
They are also of-
fering a 10% off discount to repeat customers. Questions or comments? Call
Big James himself at 409.682.1726 to set up an appointment. Come check
out his shop and get some ink done! (Don’t be afraid of the causeway, it isn’t
a barrier, but rather a portal!)
For quality tattoos, check out Big James. And tell him we sent you!

Isaac Strip
 10 Return of the Wizard
How an Antique Communion Set survived fires and floods
For its September Treasure of the
Month, the Rosenberg Library exhibited a
pewter communion set used by the con-
gregation of St. Paul German Presbyterian
Church in Galveston. Organized in 1857,
St. Paul’s was located on the south side
of Avenue H (Ball Avenue) between 16th
Street and 17th Street.
The original wooden church building
was among the many structures destroyed
by the devastating fire of November 13,
1885. The fire, which began at a foundry
near The Strand and 17th Street, blazed its
way north to south from the Strand to Av-
enue O, and east to west from 16th Street
to 19th Street. Nearly 600 homes and 42
blocks of Galveston’s East End were oblit-
erated. During reconstruction of its own
church, the congregation of St. Paul’s was
temporarily headquartered at Trinity Epis-
copal’s Eaton Chapel. St. Paul continued
to serve Galveston’s German Presbyterian
community until its dissolution in 1909.
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When the church closed in 1909, the
communion service was placed in the cus-
tody of Elder Charles Angerhoffer. It was
the wish of Mr. and Mrs. Angerhoffer that
the set be given to the Rosenberg Library
after their deaths. In 1951, the Presbytery
of Houston approved the request and do-
nated the six-piece communion set to the
library. Damage to the communion service
was said to have occurred when the church
was partially wrecked in the Great Storm of
September 8, 1900.
The Rosenberg Library Treasure of Six piece pewter communion ser-
the Month can be viewed Monday through vice from St. Paul German Presby-
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The artifacts will terian Church, Galveston. Made by
be on display in the Hutchings Gallery, lo- Adams Chandler & Co. and Adams
cated on the library’s third floor. For more Hallock & Co., 1871. The commu-
nion set survived two of Galveston’s
information, please contact Eleanor Clark greatest disasters—The Fire of
at 409-763-8854, ext. 125. 1885 and the Great Storm of 1900.
Check in at the Hutchings Gallery
for exciting new entries in Galveston’s Gal- more details!
lery. Want to help? Become a “Friend of the Remember, those who choose to not
Rosenberg Library. Ask your librarian for learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
(check out the “eye
bar” shades we found,
should help us keeping
from taking pictures that
get us fired!)
There is a huge industry market in Galves- Karla and Adrienne are Waffle House gu-
ton, not to mention the Medical and Police ru’s. If you say “yes” to everything Karla asks
World! More great late nite dining options like on your burger, it will be decked out (but 3 dol-
this one please! And let us tell people about it! lars more expensive...worth every penny.)
www.galvestonwizard.com Return of the Wizard 11
You can always count on DiBella's Italian Restaurant
Mo' Bettah Meatballs to deliciously capture the taste of Italy, literally in the

Di Bella's
neighborhood!
Located at 31st and Ave P, DiBella's has been serving
up Great Italian Food to Galvestonians and their visitors
for over 16 years.
Blending fine pastas with unique and flavorable sauces
ITALIAN RESTAURANT is second nature to this memorable Local Hotspot.
Whether you're looking for chicken, veal, shrimp,
Galveston Island 31st and Ave P eggplant, snapper, tuna or steak, they've got it all.

" Where the locals eat."

Lunch Specials
Tuesday - Three Cheese Chicken ($6.95)
Wednesday - Pork Chop and Pasta ($7.95)
Thursday - Meatloaf and Pasta ($6.95)
Friday - Shrimp DiBella ($7.95) or
Plain Primavera ($6.95)
Dinner Specials
Friday - Tuna or Fish of Day with 3 grilled shrimp topped
with lump crab meat, on a bed of Fettucine DiBella. ($24.95)
Saturday- Grilled Chicken Breast over pastaprimavera,
topped with crab meat. ($24.95)
(Alternate) Surf and Turf. Strips of ribeye and 3 grilled expect you. Remember, Cash or Check only - no credit
shrimp topped with crab and served on a bed
of pasta primavera. ($24.95)
Favorites such as the Seafood Combo or Steak and
Pasta keep people coming back for years!
The Seafood Combo features grilled shrimp and fish of
the day (snapper), topped with lump crab meat all over
Fettucine, with your choice of sauce (marinara or cream
sauce.)
The Steak, available as a 8-10 ounce Filet, or a 14-16
ounce Ribeye, is splashed with DiBella's family secret
recipe marinade and grilled to your specifications.
Addition options such as succulent crabmeat or their
Tomato, Onion, and Mushroom Combo sauteed in their
special marinade are also available.
Most entrees are served with fine pastas, such as
Fettucine Alfredo or Angel Hair with Marinara, or
steamed veggies. All entrees include side salad and
garlic bread.
The mellow atmosphere perfected, DiBella's is sure to
happening tonight! Make tonight a special night. Come
make friends and enjoy great Italian Food. Staff and
customers agree, visiting DiBella's is like visiting your
family.
Whether dining in or on the go, the sights, smells,
tastes and sounds of DiBella's Italian Restaurant await
you.
Come early if you wish to avoid the rush, or make
reservations at (409)763-9036 so they know when to
cards accepted.

Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday
11a.m.-2p.m
Tuesday-Thursday; Sunday
5 p.m.- 9:30 p.m*
Stop in at get great Italian Special thanks to Mi-
Friday - Saturday Food tonight! Remember, it’s on chele for her 14 years of
5 p.m.- 10:00 p.m* 31st and Ave P, and it’s “where service. Happy retirement,
the locals eat!” Michele!

To make reservations call (409)763-9036

*business permitting, please make reservations when dining late
The Picture we
asked you to recognize
in the last issue is lo-
cated on 33rd and Ave
O. Thank you for play-
ing!
Something hap-
pened to the side of the
building but they fixed it
up nicely!
The finished and
repainted “Washateria”
phrase is back.
Keep it up with the
upkeep , Galveston!
Support organiza- Edward at DiBella’s is always upbeat
tions like Clean Galves- and cheerful! Catch him at Eternal Rock Will and Blue take a break from perform-
ton, and let’s keep Christian Church on 4913 O and a half and ing demolitions for renovations to the Old
Galveston beautiful! see what he’s so excited about! Grand National on 21st and Mechanic!
 12 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard

Face your fears! Visit the dentist!

There was a slightly over- I was escorted back to the dread- Then Barbara Pickering
cast, cinematically mirroring my ed dentist chair. I sat down in it. Came in and successfully com-
anxiety, as I pulled up to the Pretty comfy. I wiped my sweaty pleted my visit with the final
building. hands on my jeans as I looked checkup! No Cavities! (Thank
This over the implements that might you flouride!)
was it. be soon punishing me. The Galveston Family Den-
Over two Enter Nancy, who first x- tistry staff love what they do, and
years of rays my gums they pride themselves in qual-
avoidance to see how my ity, gentle dental care, delivered
and I was teeth look, and with a personal touch. It has
ready to submit myself to what- then proceeds to been their pleasure to take care
ever horrors lie beyond the front clean my teeth. of generations of families.
doors for my teeth and gums at The instru- Remember, the keyword for
the dentist! ment they used your teeth is preventive mainte-
With the things I do like smok- on my teeth was nance. So if it’s been awhile, and
ing, drinking soda, and chewing more like a vibra- you are anxious. It’s time to face
glass shards, I was ready to turn tion rather than a scraping! We your fears! (and tell ‘em we sent
myself in, as it were. have apparently come a long ya!)
I was recommended to way in dentistry in the last few For more information on Above: Barbara Pickering
Galveston Family Dentistry, off years! Galveston Family Dentistry, or to D.D.S. and Lisa make final observa-
of Stewart Road, by a friend who So she cleaned my teeth set up an appointment, call 409- tions, offering helpful suggestions,
said that Barbara Pickering and and we talked about all sorts 744-4330, or stop by their office ideas and opportunities to keep my
her staff make her visits pain- of things. I hate to say it, but it at 8333 Stewart Road. teeth healthy and pain-free! (We
less and was pretty relaxing. It was like stopped to pose for the picture, she
friendly. talking to a hair stylist, only your does not do “no-look” dentistry!)
Kathy, responses sound like “Gerch, Left: The staff of Galveston
put me Chat A’Chu Klock.” because of Family Dentistry are from left, Lisa,
right at the suction tube and the hands Kathy, Barbara and Nancy! (Not pic-
e a s e at your mouth. (My tongue had a tured is Pauline, whom everyone
when I mind of it’s own and kept chasing there seems to love.)
walked in. strange fingers out of the way!)
While Galvestonians may be divided in their feelings
on the annual motorcycle event, it does tremendous good for the
island.
The 2006 Lone Star Rally is going to be huge. (Thursday
November 2, to Sunday November 5)
Pick up a Galveston County Daily News for daily updates
of event times and places or pick up last month’s Twisted...er...
Parrot for a free standing schedule of information on the long
weekend.
Instead of fighting regular events, locals should embrace
and integrate themselves and their businesses into the functions!
Lone Star Rally, Dicken’s, Mardi Gras, The Beach
Party formerly known as Kappa, all offer us the ability to live in
paradise and attract big city’s people businesses and dollars for
our island to benefit from so we can make it an even better island.
(They do bring their traffic though! Whew!)
Don’t believe it? Check out the construction on 61st
street. The new road is incredibly smooth. The bigger the success
of the Rally, the bigger the reach of such quality roads. And with
the rally bending the rules and regulations to suit it’s growth, it
makes us all the more excited about planning our “Post Office
Street Block Party”. Oops! We didn’t mean to say that....yet.
They come in peace.
Pleasant Land
Child Care
“WHERE KIDS ARE LIFE’S JOY”

There is such
NOW ENROLLING
a thing as a free Check it out! A new stoplight at “Texas Rising Star”
meal! Our busi- 83rd and Stewart Road! MONDAY - FRIDAY
ness card was 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
picked from a bowl *STATE MONITORED & LICENSED *HIGH REACH LEARNING CUR-
in the lobby at Queen’s Bar-B-Que and we *NCI VENDOR/TRANSFER AC- RICULUM.
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Queen’s on 35th, right next to Island Bowl
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 www.galvestonwizard.com Return of the Wizard 13

My Fortress of Solitude
If you’ve never smoked cigarettes, you probably hate them. Your pinkish lungs and absurdly
acute sense of smell have you cringing at the smells and sights of smoking.
Somehow, many think that smoking is a sign of weakness. It is indeed a crutch, or rather, it
may have been at one time, and has cleverly slipped itself into the habit realm. (Like our
cumpulsive habit of doing sit-ups!) That is where the trouble begins (that and nicotine
is absurdly addictive).
We were recently able to go to the Houston Museum and see the Body
Works Exhibit, where the human body is painstakingly disected so paying
customers can see just how amazing the body is and how brutal we can be
to it.
Ultimately we have to quit, and while talking on cell phones loudly
around others is often more annoying than a wandering puff of
smoke, we had better kick the habit.
How do you do that? Shit! Let us know how you do it! At
some point we’ve got to exercise control of this crutch of ours.
Nicotine Gums, Patches, Dental Floss (our idea! send us royalties
if you successfully create and market it!!) or even hypnosis, rubber
band flicks on the wrist, or family pictures are all tools to help you
quit! (Why are patches and gum so expensive, anyways?) Besides,
if you quit smoking a pack a day, you will save over a thousand dol-
lars a year. We mainly wrote this to ourselves, but it’s food for thought
anyway. Take it or leave it!
Got suggestions for how you kicked the habit? Let us know! We can
relay your wizardly skill in kicking the habit! Email us at thewiz@galveston-
wizard.com

Children Cell Phone Crazy by Laurie Gorham

I decided to embark on this
information gathering journey
after “debating” this very sub-
ject with my Mom. I believe that
any age under 14 is too young
for any child to have/own a cell
phone. I’ve unofficially asked
parents, that I run in to, how
they felt about children and cell
phones. One father I spoke to
stated his daughter was not al-
lowed to have or use a cell
phone. His daughter is four-
teen. When asked she admitted
that most if not all of her friends
have cell phones. I asked why
his daughter wasn’t allowed to
have a cell. His answer, surpris-
ingly, “because you lose control
over your child and what he/she
does.” So I asked him what he
meant. Simply put, you don’t
know who your child is speaking
to, when they’re going online to
inappropriate websites, or most
importantly, who are they talking
to?
I know many parents
say it allows parents to keep up
with their children. My response
to that is this: my parents and
many others before and after
them were/are able to keep up
with their children just fine with-
out the use of a cell phone. I can
honestly say my parents knew
where I was 97% of the time.
The other 3%? Maybe it’s that
3% that lets you know how well
your children listened to your les-
sons of life?
Many parents give their chil-
dren cell phones and expect
them to be responsible, not go
over minutes, and to use them
only when necessary; in the next
breath you’ll hear the same par-
ents complain about how much
homework Little Timmy has,
how hard he has to work at said
homework, and how Little Tim-
my has no time to be a kid. It’s
contradictory.
In my search for informa-
tion, I went online to see what the
“experts” had to say. I found one
article dated July 7th 2005*(From
Yuki Noguchi, Staff writer for the
Washington Post) that stated
Sprint & Disney made a deal to
offer wireless service directed
towards 8 - 12 year olds.
I saw a Disney commercial
today advertising wireless ser-
vice. According to the same arti-
cle 25% of kids 12 & under “own”
mobile phones. And another
company were said to be launch-
ing a campaign to market to the
6 year old and over age group.
There was even talk about of-
fering insurance for child owned
cell phones. Another website
urged parents to purchase chil-
dren prepaid phones, phones
that only allow you to dial preset
numbers, or ones that offered
parental control.
I ran into a lot of pros and
cons on the subject of children
owning cell phones but the bot-
tom line is parents must decide
based on their knowledge of
their child whether or not Little
Timmy is mature and responsi-
ble enough to own a cell. Some
sources suggested only pur-
chasing one if little Timmy par-
ticipates in a lot of extra curricu-
lar activities. Another suggest-
ed teaching kids cell phone eti-
quette. This is a wonderful idea,
but who is going to teach them?
The lady who is talking on the
phone, while putting on her
make-up, and driving. Perhaps
the gentleman whose whole
conversation can be heard from
four aisles over in the grocery
store?
After lots of searching
and reading I still feel a cell
phone is alot of responsibility
for any one under fourteen. Hell!
Alot of adults have a hard time. I
just hope parents don’t forget in
the process to arm their children
with the latest communication
devices to keep open the chan-
nels of communication with their
child without the use of an elec-
tronic device.

There it is again...

...the sudden urge for a

cigarette.

Big Brother is watching. This artistic re-

One must exercise excruciating patience at minder is one of the many things you can look
the feeder light on 61st Street and Broadway. at while waiting for at the light mentioned in the
previous panel! (Intersection cameras)
 14 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard

Oversaturation
•Music, movie, book reviews, etc. •Pop culture commentary •Swearing
by David Nielsen

The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold (Little, Brown 2002)
The words “gentle” and “well-considered”
don’t usually come to mind when you’re trying
to describe a book where the protagonist is raped,
killed and dismembered in the first chapter. But
Alice Sebold’s first novel The Lovely Bones
certainly deserves those adjectives. Written from
the perspective of 14 year old Susie Salmon, the
book follows the progression of her soul into
heaven after her murder, and of her friends and
family’s grief playing itself out in often unexpected ways in the years
afterward.
It’s a bit of a hill to climb, starting your book by snuffing
your most sympathetic character in such a nasty way, but to her credit
Sebold handles the attack in a fairly realistic manner, without veering
into particularly graphic territory at any point. As an undergraduate at
Syracuse University, she was herself the victim of sexual assault and
in fact went on to write a memoir about the event and its aftermath
(Lucky, published in 1997) which cements her whole approach to the
subject matter in a firm but sympathetic tone - there’s an impressive
lack of histrionics on Susie’s part when recounting the details of the
attack. The emotional fireworks are all reserved for her family, as
they struggle to cope with a tragedy of this scale.
You can of course ask “where can it go from here?” after
finishing the first chapter, and it’s a reasonable question, and Sebold’s
central conceit seems to be that yes, it’s horrible, and yes, nothing
can change it or resolve it or “top” it, but that doesn’t mean that what
happens afterward is unworthy of examination and, in its own way,
just as relevant. We see Susie’s family drift apart as the shock and
grief transform them, each in drastically different ways. We see her
killer, and recurring glimpses into his past, where Sebold stops just
short of drawing any solid conclusion to vilify or vindicate him either
way. We see it all through Susie’s eyes, watching now from heaven.
A heaven where, it’s worth mentioning, the complementary parts
of each person’s desires interlock to create a communal afterlife
and split off to afford people a space of their own as well.
Sebold’s idea of heaven is interesting, and of course central
to the narrative, but it’s also the source of the book’s major weakness.
The soft-focus suburbia that occupies most of the plot’s backdrop
is easy enough to process, since it’s fairly true to life, but the same
soft focus turns onto the world at large at times, and the afterlife
in particular, and it can be a little hard to swallow. A moment
where one of Susie’s companions in the afterlife compares a wave
of dying people’s souls flooding from a hospital to snowflakes is
particularly cringe-inducing.
Overall though, The Lovely Bones shows us a writer
pulling off the impressive task of tackling extremely delicate
subject matter in a direct way, with strong prose, insightful
dialogue, and full, fleshed out characters. We can forgive the
occasional Hallmark moment as Alice Sebold takes us on a ride
through a place in the human experience that thankfully few of us
ever have to visit.

Submitted to the Galveston Wizard...may it provide some closure

This is a plea to you from more? grave and know that his soul is
me- Did I get your attention? You hopped into your white at rest.
car and drove off instead. His father stays at his grave Until his family can find
Maybe this is something you You were such a coward, ob- and leaves small stones, peace.
should read, viously scared to go to jail, So that his son Merce doesn’t
Since, it seems to me, we Does it weigh on your con- feel alone. Someday you will be caught,
cannot count on the Galveston science, the lives you’ve made its best you confess,
P.D. hell? What about wishing for just For until then you will find
one more day, your conscience as we now find
It was three years ago you Do you feel that something Just one more day to say all our lives…
killed someone that meant so isn’t right? those things I didn’t get to say? Merce-less.
much to me. Do you have a hard time
His name was Merce Garza, sleeping at night? What if it was your momma We miss you, Merce.
he was twenty years young, a that had to bury her son,
father of three. Do you realize that karma is Or your kids had to grow up
You took away an awesome
your destiny?
That a similar fate will fall
without their dad?
Merce
brother, he was such a precious on thee? So this is my word to you,
son. You took his life before it
begun. You shot him one time;
in cold-blood in his back.
Do you know that his for
murderer,
I won’t stop, I won’t rest,
weeks his mother waited for him until some of this pain is lifted
Garza
Like a coward. And you to walk through the door,
didn’t even stick around to make
sure he was dead.
And that his baby brothers
will never be the same any-
from my chest.
Until I know I can go to his
III
David Nielsen (above) knows books. He has
Cathy nearly a thousand books in his collection and

& his passion for books even has him planning

his own bookstore someday.
People should read more. Reading takes
you to places you may never see, to people
and personalities you may never encounter,
or to situations you may never face. Knowl-
Cathy’s been driving edge!
horses around for nearly David Nielsen’s two most recent book
7 years. Stormy, a Tennis- recommendations to me were Stranger in a
see Walker, is currently 13 Strange Land and Ishmael, both great reads.
years old. Look for them I recently caught the movie Instinct with
on 22nd and Strand. Stormy!
Promote yourself with these panels for just
Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Anthony Hopkins, and
it is inspired by the book Ishmael, It was great
$50 bucks! Let people know what you do! Send to see a two different mediums cover the Quincy puts in another day of
shout-outs! Thank you’s! Congratulations! Every same subject matter. work at McAlister’s Deli on 66th
little bit helps! So when David talks, you listen! and Seawall. You been yet?
 www.galvestonwizard.com
Schmutzy Knows Best!
Because sometimes life sucks, sometimes
the truth hurts, and it really just comes down to
this: you’re an idiot. In a good way!
Sometimes you’re just too close to the
problem to gain proper perspective. Step back,
and let me help.
‘Who is this Schmutzy person?’ you may
be asking yourself. A goddamned genius, and
that’s all you need to know. So bring it on- re-
lationship questions, work problems, kid/par-
ent troubles... I know more about your life than
your mother and your shrink combined. And
remember what they always told you in school,
there are no stupid questions, only stupid peo-
ple.
“Dear Schmutzy,
My boyfriend of two years has
been showing an interest in other women
lately. He’s always been honest with me
about being attracted to other people, but
I’m worried that there might be more to it.
Am I overreacting? Should I feel threat-
ened? Is there some way I can figure out
how strong his feelings are without making
it seem like I don’t trust him?
sincerly,
SherlockGurl”
Dear SherlockGurl,
I sort of feel sorry for the women out
there who believe that their beau is so blinded
by love for them that he doesn’t notice that tall
Swedish supermodel enjoying her skim milk
cappucino at the table next to him. I hate to
burst that bubble, but it just ain’t so. This holds
true for us, too, ladies. Now admit it, you totally
scope out the hot bartender just like everyone
else. Does that mean you’re going to run away
with him to New Mexico and have a million of
his love babies? Of course you won’t! Not if
you’re happy in your relationship. You’re guy is
no different, really.
There are more than a few ways you can
go about setting your mind at ease here. My
best piece of advice, though, is this- if he’s al-
ways been so honest with you about how he
feels, now would be the perfect time to be hon-
est with him about how you feel. Remember,
don’t be confrontational or accusatory, just tell
him as concisely as you can that you’re worried
he might be keeping one eye out for something
better. Communication is the most important
element of any relationship, and the one most
often overlooked. If you hold these feelings in-
side, you’ll end up feeling hostile and passive
aggressive, and then one day you’ll just explode
in a rage of man-hating fury because he left the
shower curtain open again even after you told
him a million times it looks tacky. And that, my
friend, is not productive. So, just talk to him,
don’t give men any more ammunition to call us
‘irrational creatures’ or ‘unholy succubi’. That’s
just what we need.
xoxo-
Schmutzy!
“Dear Schmutzy,
I am a musician in New York City.
I recently played an awesome gig and was
asked home by a really hot Korean girl. As
were enjoying our second bottle of wine,
well, one thing led to another, and I ended
up with candle wax all over my favorite pair
of suede shoes. I put them in the freezer
when I got home and then tried to scrape
the wax off. This was not very effective.
Any other suggestions?
thanks,
ShoelessIsNever-
Cool”
Dear Shoeless,
First off, thanks for the sexy back
story. Now I can rest assured that even straight
guys can enjoy wine and be emotionally at-
tached to their shoes.
Secondly, since you’ve already tried the
freezing thing, put them under a blow dryer for
a bit to re-melt the wax and then quickly wipe
it up before it hardens again. After this, you’ll
need to take a little saddle soap or something
like it to clean the leather and remove any re-
maining discolouration, and then moisturize it
with leather.... moisturizer.
Thirdly, for god’s sake, when you reach
the whole ‘breaking out the sensual candlewax’
moment, the time to take off your shoes is long
overdue. Oh, and kudos on the hot Korean.
xoxo-
Schmutzy!
“Dear Schmutzy,
I recently just got out of a rela-
tionship where sex was frowned upon, so
it’s been a while. There is a new love in-
terest in my life who I have liked for some
time. Just as I broke it off with my last boy-
friend, he revealed to me that he shared
these affections. Tomorow we are going
to get together for the first time since this
new information came to light. I don’t think
that I want, or am ready, for a ‘relationship’
at this time, but I am strongly attracted to
him. Should I have sex with him anyway,
or would that be cosidered to be going too
fast or leading him on?
signed,
Return of the Wizard 15
LustHungry”
Dear Lusty,
Whoa, girlfriend. How long exactly
did you stay with this guy who ‘frowned upon’
sex whilst you were devoured by the flaming
of your own loins? You know what, nevermind.
The important thing is that it’s over now.
On to the new conquest. Now, normally,
this seems like a question that a girl wouldn’t
have to ask. But what the hell, guys have feel-
ings, too. So, I think that it’s very important
to let him know up front where you stand. If
you tell him at the outset that you don’t think
you’re ready for a relationship, but enjoy spend-
ing time with him and are interested in seeing
how things develop, then there shouldn’t be any
crossed wires. But if you really, really aren’t in-
terested in a permanent monogomous thing, be
sure he knows in no uncertain terms. Not that
I can fathom at the moment many guys who
would object to a ‘friends with benefits’ set up.
And who knows, maybe things will work out
so well that you decide to pursue a real relation-
ship. So, don’t close any doors for yourself, ei-
ther.
You don’t want to end up hurting him, or
getting hurt yourself, so make sure you know
basically what you want before you go telling
this guy that you just want to get your rocks off
and have done with it. That being said, if you’re
both consenting adults, my only real advice is
to just be safe and have fun.
xoxo-
Schmutzy!
For total enlightenment and the witti-
est problem solving assistance this side of
Ms Cleo, e-mail Schmutzy at schmutzyk-
nowsbest@gmail.com.

Galveston Metro?
I lived in Long Beach, CA for
awhile. One of the things that I
loved about Long Beach was the
many ways it reminded me of
Galveston. I loved going down
to the Farmers Market on Fridays,
and riding the Metro Blue Line into
L.A.
While stationed in Japan I
could hop on the Metro and go al-
most anywhere. When I returned
to Galveston I noticed the old train
bridge was still standing, but in-
stead of trains traveling back and
forth as in the days of old, there is
pipeline running it’s length. Yes, I
by Laurie Gorham
know it’s been that way for years,
but why not put it to use for the
greater good of the local economy
and community?
I told my Aunt how much
I would LOVE a Metro that oper-
ated between Galveston and the
Mainland. She readily agreed. She
doesn’t drive to Houston but would
ride a Metro in a heartbeat to attend
museums, the Zoo, plays, etc.
I know there are many oth-
ers on Island who don’t drive or
own a car who would happily pay
a nominal fee for such a service (in
Long Beach the fare was $1.25 one-
way). Not to mention commuters! she drives as little a possible. Who
Why sit in traffic and creep toward can blame her? Many seniors and
home at a snails pace when you others who are on fixed incomes
could let someone else drive? Not would have new doors opened to
only could we BOI’s/Galvestonians them. With more resources, these
travel up the track to Houston, but people would gain the ability to
non-driving Houstonians could visit family who are close but too
travel to Galveston. It definitely far for them to commute. It would
couldn’t hurt our economy. also get many drivers off the road
which would result in fewer acci-
By the way, I’m one of dents, less pollution, and less traf-
those people who don’t own a car. fic.
My Mom lives in LaMarque and it How many of you would
would be great if I could hop on a hop on a Metro to explore the sur-
train to visit her for the day. Gas rounding area? Where would you
prices are so high right now that go? Who would you visit?

HOLLYWOOD
Barber Shop
Women $17 James J. Molina
Men $12 514 21st Street
Seniors 60+ $8 409-762-8780
Children (1-10) $8 Galveston, TX 77550
Roffler
Rene at Office Depot. Yet another place
we have to spend a lot of money! Where’s their
RR
advertisement with us?! (maybe Speedy’s 12 Noon - 6 p.m. (MON - SAT) Jeremy and Tim, contractors, putting in a
will? our backs sure are itchy, is your busi- No appointment necessary phone line in the alley behind TSO Lenscraft-
ness ready for it’s back scratched?) (409)762-8780 ers. Looks like a lot of work!
 16 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard

Smilin' on Explore
Galveston.
the Island Make
New
Friends.

Try
New
Things.

Marla from DiBella’s meets us at the door at Live

Club 21. Xavier, the doorman, checks our I.D. and It
we make ‘em pose for a picture for the Galveston Up.
Wizard!! (Xavier’s name is pronounced more like
“Have-a-Year” than Professor “Xavier” of the X-
Paid Advertisement by The League of Gallant Friends of Galveston
Men”) Get it right.
 www.galvestonwizard.com Return of the Wizard 17

Chico’s Paradise

Joan with Eldrege at the Pink Dolphin on Brandon crunches some numbers at the Mechelle and Billy at the Lounge’s 99
9th and SeaWall. Lots of fun! club. Tell us he doesn’t look studious! cent Beer Night.
 18 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard
Dawn of a new era
It was Labor Day, September 4th, and a nuclear
submarine was cutting thru the waters.The U.S.S.
Texas was coming in to Galveston’s harbor.
Elissa left our port and met out at sea, where
she then escorted the U.S.S. Texas into the har-
bor.
It was an amazing sight to see the cutting-edge
nuclear submarine alongside the equally impres-
sive Elissa.
The U.S.S. Texas has moved on, but
Elissa is still available for you to see! Check
out Pier 21 on Harborside and learn more
about the Elissa.
(Be careful where you park though, you
may get a parking ticket, which is $15 bucks
you could better spend elsewhere.)

photo credits: Robert Rodriguez

Have a blast, support a good cause

D’Feet Breast Cancer Inc’s “A Celebration of Life” is being held
October 21, 2006. Participate in the 10K Run, 5K Run, 5K walk or the What can you bring to the table?
1K Kids’ Walk/Run. (What does 10K mean to you? It’s like your walk
from the parking lot to the office, only a hundred bajillion times further.
Choose the one that’s right for you, but don’t miss the opportunity to
support the fight on Breast Cancer! Call (409)771-5574 for more info.
D’Feet Breast Cancer provides free screening mammograms
and follow-up care to uninsured and underserved Galveston County
(Outdated)
Women from the ages of 40-65, in collaboration with the Galveston
County Health District, the UTMB Oleander Van and the Jesse Tree.
For more info on free mammography program call (409)392-0033.
Benefitting Clean Galveston, the Walk-About is going to be an
exciting event! The event kicks off Saturday October 21 at 11:30.
CostWe
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didn’t
is $25 have
have
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per budget
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publish just
just after...But
after...But be
be sure
sure
This is a great opportunity to check out Galveston’s Down- that
that we
we
will
will have
have (real
(real world
world workwork schedules
schedules permitting)
permitting)
town as well! there!
someone
someone there!
For information
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helping
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and supporting
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how
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the more
more we we can
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you what’s
what’s going
going onon on
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island faster,
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have the the payroll
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fund such
such things!
things! You, You, the
the reader,
reader,
must
must Advertise*
make your events,
make efforts
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check hobbies
more and passions
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countless
countless miles
milesplans,
to events
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get
ers! Let’s show ‘em what Galveston’s Got!
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reason. www.galvestonwizard.com

Congratulations David and Amy on

Miss Napolitos on Heard’s Lane? (inset) Did any of the Seawall drivers notice the
Check out Los Patrones on 49th and Broad- your recent marriage! To a full and fleet of yachts during the yacht race? We
way. Two thumbs up! happy life together! hope they did! it was a sight to behold!
 www.galvestonwizard.com Return of the Wizard 19

People are talking about the sky rise issue in Galveston

First of all, we can’t discourage any We could go another route, encourag- addresses!Become informed about your
growth, it doesn’t make sense. The dilemma ing and promoting skyrises on Broadway City Council. Read the Daily Newspaper,
is controlling how such growth takes form. (Effectively becoming our “Strip” when watch channel 16, attend City Counsel
Many people don’t want large buildings we get Gambling) meetings.
along our Seawall, citing that it will take Keep up with the news, as big chang- See what your elected representatives
away from the view. Since we can’t see the es and decisions are facing Galvestonian are doing to make Galveston great.
ocean anyway from Ave S, we see no true decision makers almost
argument in the “blocking the view.” They every day.
may be, in fact, blocking the storm winds As long as we are
and waves. able to bring success to
This presents one of the other concerns many people, instead
for building on the Seawall. If Galveston is of a few, we are all for
unable to forge a balance with nature, she Galveston growth.
will be washed away like Atlantis was. (look Immediate issues
at the Gulf, and imagine the Hurricane al- like flooding, pov-
ley) erty, unemployment
More Seawall skyrises, some argue, will are current key is-
interfere with airport traffic. This can be rem- sues we want to see
edied by having such a height restriction after
say 89th and Seawall, allowing our island to
ultimately support Commercial Flights! (See
last issue!, www.galvestonwizard.com)
Utilizing building structures to create more
parking (free, or else!), more dining and shop-
ping options, and more “OOooohhh’s” from
tourists, large skyrises can create an econom-
ic boom for us. (See Waikiki beach, Hawaii)

What would you do?

In responding to our request for artist submissions, Kevin Kjornes con-
tacted us. He is currently a Galveston resident and has been in Galveston
for 18 years. He published the two Lawyer books in 1992 AND 1994. The
deck of cards “The Ambushers” was produced in 2004 and they are all still
being sold in Hastings on the Island at Central City Plaza.(That’s the one
on 61st, people!) He is the father of 4, and 3 of the kids are out and about
now. The 4th, a 17 year old lives in Arlington, Texas. He works as a Police
Officer to make ends meet but has pursued an art career since the age of
10 when he first knew that drawing was what he wanted to do for a living.
He is currently single and when he’s not working, he is writing and drawing
comic books, cartoons, and he has begun writing screen plays for movies.
It is his hope that he will find a market for the material. He found a forum.
He has a series called “What would you do?” that he had originally
planned to submit to MAD Magazine.
His “What would you do” could be a regular installment if you like it as
much as we do. Kevin can be reached at Kevin@Kjornes.com.
So we gave him a drawing opportunity that he could not re-
fuse, we let him design the cover. (see the cover) So we gave
him a rough sketch of what we wanted, a J.R.R. Tollkein View of
Galveston, featuring “The Return of the Wizard.”
Once he completed his initial drawing, he gave it inker Froy
Arcega, and it was finally colorized and stylized by Isaac Alma-
guer (see his strip, page 9) before being delivered to our castle
door!
If you’ve got great artwork, photography, stories, poems, ed-
itorial, events, opportunities or suggestions, we’d love to pass
them on to our readers!!

Have your friends

seen a Galveston Wiz-
ard yet? Let them hear
about it from you!

Growing pains.

Consult Walt at the GameStop on 61st for your

gaming needs. We’re looking for organized
gaming tournaments! Let us know!
 20 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard
‘Chivalry:’ now there’s a concept. to avoid a collision. Three others attempting to walk along the pave-
‘Whither chivalry?’ How about ment.
‘Whither basic respect? “In days of old when knights were walked abreast, blocking the whole
bold” - yeah, and villages were pavement, doddering along catch- It strikes me as quite some-
by burned, women and children were ing up with the latest gossip while thing, when I come to realize that
raped and bludgeoned to death, vi- holding up the pedestrian ‘traffic.’ I experience more reciprocity of
Rebecca Adler cious and gory battles were fought Stopping dead in the middle of respect and courtesy when on the
throughout the countryside, and ‘A the foot-flow, cutting in on a busy road - yes! To my great surprise,
man’s home [was] his Castle.’ Oh, pavement, and never an ‘excuse me’ and for all the ‘road rage’ tales, it
I’m moved to write this by my for the Halcyon Days! Let us not or… horror of horrors… a ‘please’ appears that motorists are, on the
experience this afternoon. It is forget, however: the age of ‘chival- or a ‘thank you.’ whole, more considerate than your
an overcast day and the air hangs ry’ was one long ago, way before all Why does the amount of basic average trolley-bag-trundler on the
heavy with moisture - just the sort men - let alone women - were even consideration you show to other main street. Who’d ‘ve thunk?
of weather that makes me physical- allowed to vote, and the ‘serfs’ were people have to depend on their age, In fact, now I’m thinking of it,
ly uncomfortable on a short walk owned by their landed ‘betters.’ Do gender, or social standing? By perhaps we should make the bran-
to collect my everyday groceries we really hark after such times? default, I view my fellow human dishing of umbrellas a privilege
(in this case milk and a newspaper). Of course not. In my experience, beings as just that - as human be- reserved only for those who have
Umbrellas abounded in parking those who demand ‘chivalry’ want ings - and equal as such. It’s not proven themselves responsible at
lots, only equal in their number only the parts that are to their ad- for a man to hold a door open for bearing such a device before the
by the slick, brown puddles on the vantage, and are not ready to grant a woman, or the young to defer to proper testing authorities. “Excuse
pavement, the rainwater having such deference in return. the old (I really hate that - I mean, me ma’am, you just shoved that
awakened a million molecules of Such was the behavior of sev- honestly, I know old fools and wise person into a downpour from an
dirt from their stone-caked slum- eral hundred people packing the youngsters… the attributes are not overhanging rain-duct. I’m going
ber. pavements of this little island demographically exclusive): every- to have to charge you with insuf-
Ever heard someone banging on today. One walked blindly towards one should surely deserve not to ficient care and attention given to
about ‘the end of chivalry?’ The me with a look of determination on have the shop-door carelessly left the deployment of precipitation-
depravity and self-absorbed indif- her face - she wasn’t going to be the to slam in their face, or not to have deflection-apparatus. Oh, and bad
ference of the ‘youth of today?’ one to tilt her umbrella in order their ankles kicked while simply manners.”

There I was, completely naked... Vandalism still a problem in 2006

...is the only way I could think to get your attention for this little Broken glass...everywhere...
editorial romp through the fields of your mind. Are you enjoying destroying what isn’t yours like
your overall reading experience? We try to create for you a unique you just don’t care. (uh huh....ye-
blend of edutainment in the Galveston Wizard. As of right now, we uh...that’s right.)
are a periodical, in that a new issue will come out as soon as we It’s people like you who
can raise the money for one. The photography is mostly in-house, make insurance premiums in-
and we are painstakingly looking for editorial content, stories, use- crease, lower our property value
ful information, or just the facts, ma’am. and tear at the fabric of society
It seems that a few people and businesses have become slightly because we can not see you
jaded in their approach to the community. They have struggled and brought to justice.
pushed and pushed some more, and have established a nice little Karma will have it’s way in
nitch for themselves. They have grown accustomed to their current the end. Maybe not today, may- looking in or looking out?
conditions, and will make no effort to change or think outside of the be not tomorrow. Cut it out.
box to reach their community in a real way.
It’s just day to day business for some, who comes thru the door? No clear victor at Battle of the Artists
That’s all that matters. Grossly unaware of the economics tying Armed with your art supplies, easel and chair, you entered the door be-
them to everyone they live around. fore the 6:00pm startup. A Pre-registry with entry fee paid (adults-$10 and
More businesses, more jobs, more customers. $5 for children), and the competition begins.
Find a creative way to reach people in a personnal way, while Participants randomly select subject matter from a fish bowl and create
simultaneously giving the Galveston Wizard the ability to help unify their artwork in the media they are most comfortable with.
Galveston’s Ecclectic and magnificent blend of peoples? It sounds Hosted at Leslie’s Gallery (Between Cocktails, and T.F. Hippies on 24th
like a no-brainer. Most businesses wanted to see the first issue and Mechanic.
before they signed on, then they got the first issue, scratched their Judging and awards would be presented at 8:45, and Lee Runion, art
chin, and are still waiting. For what, we don’t know. We need them therapist would have conducted the competition. Compete in things like
to make up their mind soon, though. Or we’ll have to go back to our these, meet people with similar passions, and start promoting your work! For
easy day jobs. info on future events, call 409.392-4171! Let them konw you want more!
And now, a lesson in depth perception.

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Jap ward to hearing from Galvestonians on their
experience with the paper. Spread the word!
 www.galvestonwizard.com Return of the Wizard 21
Making success happen What’s this all about?
You may have passed the barber shop on 21st street The new “Beacon Square” at Galveston College is
near Post Office, across the street from Bob’s Grocery store going to look awesome when it’s done.
100 times. But did you know it has become a Galveston staple. You know what would make it even more useful to
In addition to hair stylings, customers and friends can enjoy au- you? If you walked by it every day on your way to class.
dio stylings as well. Check out their classes and programs and get your-
self in the game!
Jimmy “Hollywood” Don’t know what you want to do? Then you will feel
Molina has recorded three right at home. College is a perfect place to hone your
albums from his barber skills, and it gives you time (and assignments) to ponder
shop, with the help of a just that.
recording studio he built Most of your work life is spent facing and overcoming
obstacles. (Success is bred from the overcoming of such
right into the shop! obstacles consistently) College enables you to sharpen
His music is gain- these skills while adding knowledge on a variety of sub-
ing global interest for it’s jects.
unique sound, and we In addition to learning cool things, you get to make
appreciate his passion friends, network, and have fun. You can be too young for
college but you can never get too old! Check out www.
for music as much as you should! His unique “smooth” stylings gc.edu for more info!
are gaining him notariety, and many people are excited to learn
that this barber is also the “Hollywood” whose sounds they have
come to love. ($15 if you want a CD!)
Some lucky listeners can even catch his songs on certain
juke boxes around the island.
Jimmy has figured out how to sell his songs and music
online! Visit cdbaby.com or mp3.com. (Even ringtones to your
phone!) Shop local, and support your local artists, musicians,
and other creative forums!
Check out some of Jimmy “Hollywood” Molina’s music at
www.myspace.com/jimmyhollywoodmolina. Show him you care
by checking out his profile and buying a song or two!

Paypa The Ghost is Malnourished

I had the pleasure of being a fly on a wall in a conversation be-
tween two wise men: Antonio “Paypa the Ghost” Smith and Chance
Wheatherly. What started as a simple conversation, quickly turned
in to the interview of a lifetime. Chance ask Paypa how he felt about
the direction “The Island”, as a Galveston native. There is so much
talent in Galveston. Sadly much of
that goes unnoticed by the locals. I
think we should make the ef-
fort to see what people are do-
ing! I’ve been writing music
since he was 12 years old.
But you wouldn’t know, be-
cause everyone seems to
generalize the sound of this
area.” Paypa isn’t a fan of
the radio, because there is a
definate sound of this area.
But don’t get him wrong,
he does have his
favorites, such
as Talib Kweli
and a n d
Joe Buddens, but he’s more concerned with di-
versifying “the fire” in Galveston.
This lyricis self describes himself as “A rap-
per, trying to be a poet”, who’s influences include
Jay-Z, Emenim, and adds Dmx. “...simply be-
cause, when he preforms he gives his all. I give
that much energy on the mic.” But attributes his
grandmother, Lorraine Smith, as his true motiva-
tion. Given up by his mother at a
very young age, Paypa found him-
self going through hard times in
CPS for over 10 years, before be-
ing taking in by Ms. Smith.(photo:
top right).
Paypa hopes to see his
dreams come to fruition as he an-
ticipates his new album(Shown to
the right)scheduled for release on
Feburary 6, 2007.Don’t take our
word for it, look him up and listen
for yourself at www.myspace.com/
godonbeats

Have
you met
Vik at What’s
Quizno’s
yet?
In
A
Finger?
Don’t let your immediate reaction to adversity
Instead of seeing what others want you to be taking offense...instead, work to figure out where
see, imagine the possiblities. the breakdown of communication is and address that!
 22 Return of the Wizard
Remember “The Warriors”?
“Psst.” went the beer that sealed my
fate. Everyone was going to the beach.
A full beer couldn’t be wasted. I took the
cap from the guy that just gave me the
beer, and screwed it back onto the beer.
We got in the car and were following
our friends when the red and blue lights
began flashing. There goes that idea. I
hate this stuff.
Awaiting our fate, I remember the
beer. Great.
They tow my friend’s car and let him
go (with a fistfull of tickets, not to men-
tion the tow which still costs him over a
hundred dollars) and then they made me
get out and empty all of my pockets.
I looked down as the full beer glis-
tened in the passing flashlights eye. Sure
wish this ride had a trunk. Oh well.
I was asked to pour out my open
container (to which I had to open to do
so) and given an open-container ticket.
The 14-block walk home that night
with my friend had me thinking. I need
to learn my rights and be able to defend
them properly!
I felt violated. I felt like...the “War-
riors” walking 14 blocks of Broadway
back to home, through...well, Broad-
way at 2:30 am. (May my ticket costs
go to some ultra bright lighting all down
Broadway. Our aerial shots of Galveston
Would look Awesome!
The Municipal Court is off 54th and
Broadway. On the first corner of the Jus-
tice Center. The ticket was $285 dol-
lars! Un be effing leavable. (Pardon our
French)
The acoustics of the lobby reverber-
ating my frustrations forced me to keep
my cool. Customers paid and went and
paid and went as I tried to weigh out my
rights on the subject. You can opt for De-
ferred Judication, where you pay, and go
on a 30 day probation, or you can con-
test it (To talk to a prosecutor).
(Wouldn’t it be nice if you could
consult an attorney! If only we had that
type of money. But if you hire an attor-
ney, you may not have to pay anything
at all.)
Reeling from the $285 “dumbass
tax” I was facing, I did the deferred ju-
dication. (If I go 30 days without any
police run-in, I will be released of the
ticket, which I figured was a 100% prob-
ability for success.)
I should have probably tried to con-
test it and speak with a judge, given my
Advertisements are like tips to us.
The more you help us, the more we like you.
Stiff us and we just might spit in your burger
(metaphorically speaking).
Just kidding! We would never do such a thing! Gross!
Galveston Wizard
unique situation. My day at court had
come. I handed over my already-way-
in-the-red-zone credit card and gnashed
my teeth.
How am I supposed to not resent
this? Should I feel that justice was
served? I have been in the Municipal
Court with several other of my friends,
where money is seemingly exchanged
for a pardon. Unfortunately, it’s money
my hard-working, upstanding citizen
friends don’t have.
Which approach sounds better for
our officers, intimidation or respect.
Though I consider myself to be an
upstanding citizen, I can’t help but get
an adrenaline rush and a “dot-my-“i”s
and-cross-my-“t”s” mentally when I see
a squad car pull up behind me.
I wish I could wave at a patrol car
as I passed by without the insane fear of
being pulled over and ticketed.
Maybe I’m just paranoid, maybe a
lot of us are.
I don’t have the money to have any
kind of run in with the law. Even a seat-
belt ticket would bend or break me. (I
always wear mine, by the way.)
The role of a Police Officer is a
tough one, and I’m sure Galveston’s
forces have seen it all! Is there no way
perhaps that we can fund it’s services Parable of Sower and Seed
without weighing so heavily on ticket “And when much people were gathered together,
judgments.
We don’t know how it works, we and were come to him out of every city, he spake by
hear of “quotas”, and other such things
and we are trying our best to be good a parable: a sower went out to sow his seed: and
citizens.
Please be merciful in your distribu- as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was
tion of “the dumbass tax” on your fellow
man. We are doing the best we can. trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it.
Tips to avoid tickets. Avoid the ap-
pearance of evil. Stop screwing around. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was
Figure out what you want to do on this
island and apply yourself toward mak- sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked mois-
ing it happen. If something is slowing
you down or speeding you up too fast, ture. And some fell among thorns; and the thorns
cut it loose.
If you are “riding dirty” because you sprang up with it, and choked it. And other fell on
can’t afford things like insurance, reg-
istration, tag, title, or license, then buy good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hun-
a bike. If you want the money to buy a
bike, get a job. If you have a job, a car, dredfold. And when he had said these things, he
a house and you are making an absurd
amount of money, take note of the peo- cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
ple walking or waiting for the bus stop.
Don’t forget that we’re all in this togeth- —Luke 8:4-8; Bible
er. How can you make things better? We
have to work together. (What kind of ground are you?)
I submit that an individual who
breaks a law that conscience
tells him is unjust, and who
willingly accepts the penalty
of imprisonment (or fine) in or-
der to arouse the conscience
of the community over its in-
justice, is in reality express-
ing the highest respect for the
law.
Martin Luther King Jr.
US black civil rights leader &
clergyman (1929 - 1968)
which way should we go?
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Our Meeting with La Costa
Looking for the next big thing on
Galveston’s music scene? La Costa
Productions is it. (Pronounced like
“coast-a”)Take a hand full of ideas,
add deep rooted talent, multiply that
by their passion, and the result is a
group of childhood friends on their
way to the top. Only two years old,
La Costa Productions consists of
Producer Edwin Rivas, Graphic Art-
ist Josh Rivas, and the street team
members: Oziel (Ozzie) Nolasco,
Roberto Otero, Steven Reyes, Pedro
Rivas, Tony Rivas, Edgar Salinas
and José Valverez..
Raised in the church, Edwin
and Josh got their start in music by
their uncle Luis A. Guzman who
taught them all they know. “Edwin’s
been doing this music since he was
five, and I personally think he is very
talented”, says Josh, who is musical-
ly inclined himself. Humbled by his
cousin’s ability, Josh focuses primar-
ily on graphic design. We’ve seen his
work and trust me when I tell you
that these guys are well rounded.
Though he says they would
rather be recognized as a music pro-
duction company first, Josh’s work
doesn’t take a backseat. With proj-
ects like flyers and cd case inserts
already under their belt, La Costa
work to control every facet of their
product. “Right now we are trying to
stay productive. We met two weeks
ago to establish everyone’s role ex-
actly in the company and discuss up-
coming projects for 2007.” explained
Edwin.
When asked where they hope
to be in two years Ozzie explains,
“We hope to be traveling and get-
ting the word out. We want to show
everyone that Galveston has more to
offer then the usual ’hardcore gang-
sta rap’ it has come to be associated
with. We want people to know we are
versatile.” Edwin or “E” adds, “We
want to work with people with who
share the same attitude and vision
that we have. We also want to appeal
to a broader audience.” Josh replies,
“The main thing we want people to
know is that we’re a genuine group
of people. We’re serious about we do
and we don’t bullshit around..”
“At the end of the day, our name
is more important than money”, re-
marks E.
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They have already recorded
with some major names in the in-
dustry. Listen for one of their tracks
on Billy Cook’s latest album “The
Truth”. La Costa Productions cur-
rently works with the styles of local
artists: Jayo, Nune Y Nicho, Ma-
hogany, and artist from both Block
Muzik and Organized Rhymes Ent.
In our never-ending quest for
Galveston’s home grown talent, La
Costa Productions’ efforts thus far
have definitely caught our attention.
Their ambition, effort, and dedica-
tion is inspirational. It won’t be long
before you hear La Costa on the ra-
dio, and now you know why.
Visit their Web site at www.laco-
staproductions.com to see what they
are up to!

Stop by... H&R

Grocery and Meat Market
“Fresh meat cut daily!”
1428 35th Street

Richard works at the convenience store You must be the change you want to Take some time to learn something from
on 68th and Seawall. He gave us the run- see in the world. one of Galveston’s local wise men. “Butler,” will
down on his first visit to Club 21! What a -Mahatma Gandhi catch your attention near 21st and Post Office.
night! Indian ascetic & nationalist leader (1869 - 1948) You can take what he says to the bank.
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Informative, Beautiful and Affordable, visit Seawolf Park (again)
Our Friend Des works at A&M as a Chef. One day I went to visit him at work (not to men-
tion that they have an awesome cafeteria, open to the public for about 6 bucks!) Volunteer efforts
After I left, belly full,I decided to do the unthinkable. I was going to investigate Seawolf from people like John
Park! Duke and Ron Jansen
Weary from chasing advertisers (to pay for this publication), I pulled up to the entrance. should be commend-
Wow! What an impressive park it is! (2 plus years on the island and I had never been!) ed! Be sure to show
It’s five dollars to park (fill the car, cheapskate), you may also pay (per person) to fish, or your appreciation!
see the Submarine and Ship, $5 for adults, only $2.50 for seniors, and $2 for children.
You can bring a picnic, shoot hoops, play volleyball, or do nothing but enjoy the view! No
glass containers, but alcohol is permitted. (respect the rules)
“For every dive you make, you want to make that same number of returns to the surface”
remarked John Duke as I was reading up on the Cavalla. (The Cavalla is the huge submarine
with the missile shooting out its back end in the picture, right) Stuff for the kids to
I learned a lot from John, and was surprised to learn that he was a volunteer all the way do, but where are the
from Dallas. Wise and knowledgable, lending an ear to them will put your imagination to work vendors?
and you “in the scene.” I was overwhelmed with respect and thanks to the men and women in
the Services. A visit to this park put the whole thing into perspective.
There are people out there, protecting our liberties Excellent on-island boardwalk.
and putting their lives at risk so that we can enjoy the
freedoms we have today.
The park itself was amazing, with a boardwalk where
fisherpeople were catching fish like cra- What is hotbunking?
zy! (See Fishing With Scott, page 29) Meet Mike Davis! Go find out!
We kicked ourselves for not having
come here sooner. And we vowed to re- Otis likes the Seawolf
turn soon! You should too! park because it’s peaceful, The number in the SS- Represents it’s
First things first! serene and quiet. order in creation. The 244th vessel made!
Some Galveston History
by Captain Chinbeard
Once upon a time there was a pirate named Jean Lafitte. He was good at
being a pirate. But some people don’t like pirates. Especially people named
James Monroe. James Monroe wanted to be friends with Spain for some
reason, probably because he wanted one of those conquistador helmets. But
the Spanish were being wusses about Jean Lafitte camping out on Galveston
Island and raiding their ships. They were just being dumb and jealous. Any-
way, J. Mon sent one of his goons on the USS Enterprise to tell Jean Lafitte
to go away. But Jean Lafitte was all like “talk to the hand.” Then in May of
1821 James the Jerk sent a whole war fleet to tell him to go away again. Jean
Lafitte probably could have beat them all up, but he didn’t because he was
nice and knew that it wasn’t their fault that James Monroe was a stinkbutt. So
he set everything in Galveston on fire because he knew that James the Jerk
probably also wanted to live in the totally awesome house that he built. It
had cannons on the roof. Nobody knows where Jean Lafitte went after he left
Galveston. He probably went to Hawai’i. Anyway, it can be surmised from
his actions that old man Monroe hated Galveston. Then he died. Monroe’s
ghost promptly came to Galveston, because when he was alive, James Mon-
roe was too chicken. He thought that Jean Lafitte might still be here and beat
him up. To this day, the ghost of James Madison haunts Galveston Island.
How else do you explain all the bad stuff that happens here sometimes?
Here is some of the stuff that James Madison’s ghost is responsible for: The
1900 Storm, jellyfish stings, not having a mall on the island, and whenever
anybody locks their keys in their car in Galveston, it’s because of James
Madison. So, next time you hear people talking about how cool they think
James Madison was, tell them that he was a jerk, and tell them about how
cool Jean Lafitte the pirate was.
You should actually go the
We sensed the Epicurean(above right)! Awesome Q:What do you see?
slightest bit of pic- food and good time! Mark your calen-
ture-posing sar- dars! Do it!
casm from Chris-
topher with Admi-
ral Linen to our re-
quest for a pic.
A: Dog looking left

We met him
as he was deliver-
ing clean towels to
Slices.
R e m e m b e r,
the Hitchhiker’s
Guide to the Gal-
axy says, “Never
go anywhere with- A LOT GOES ON BEHIND THE
out your towel.” SCENES TO BRING THIS TO YOU,
SO PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!!!!
 www.galvestonwizard.com Return of the Wizard 25
“Nobody’s Perfect” or “How we did on a few of the things we suggested you check out in the Last Issue”
The Sea Turtle Exhibit is a hard sell to B.O.I’s, No shortage of good time at The Foreigner
as many of them have “been there, done that.” But I want to go still! I’ve We didn’t catch the “no
never been! If you’ve never been and want to go, you can bring it up at the pictures” request, but we do
next “group hangout nights” (you know the one’s, you see a large group of hope you got to catch this ex-
your friends at once.) You can suggest a scheduled trip then, and if they cellent venue. The cast of the
try to tease you about it you can say it’s cool ‘cause the Galveston Wizard Foreigner at the Strand The-
said so. That should stop them right there! Tour times are Tuesday, Thurs- atre brought the whole pro-
day, and Saturday at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2pm. Call 409-766-3670 for duction to a new level. Direc-
more information. Learn something cool! tor Susannah Holmes at her
best yet!
Heading for an appointment we caught just a Both entertaining and
few flashing seconds of a summer band concerts shown every Tuestday at unique, this was truly an en-
7:30 p.m. every Tuesday in June, July, and August. The concerts was free joyable experience for me.
to the public. I continued to identify with the characters on many levels. And
It was the bands 79th year perform- the chemistry between the characters was excellent!
ing at the Sealy Gazebo on 24th Street William Shakespeare once wrote that “All the world’s a stage,
and Avenue I in Galveston. Please call And all the men and women merely players.They have their exits
the Parks and Recreation Department and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts...
at (409) 621-3177 for information on fu- “ Definitely true of theatre performances.
ture cool events like this one. The more real a performance is, the more you can put yourself
Mark your calen- in it. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Then go check one out!
dars next time and Set aside some money and treat yourself to this unique show.
we will too! We’ve Tickets range from $15-22.
got to attend these Check out one of the Strand’s many great performances at the
things! It’s music to Strand Theatre now, call (409) 763-4591 for more information,
your ears! and tell them we sent you!

Get back in the kitchen!

If you buy the ingredients below, and then follow the di-
rections, you will have a delicious and tasty reward. Just
saying the name of the recipe makes us salivate! Thanks to
Christina for the recipe!
This is the famous ice cream dessert we always have at
our get togethers...my cousin sent me the recipe.
-Christina Desbin

Luscious Ice Cream Pudding Pie

1 cup cold milk

1 cup ice cream, any flavor, softened
1 package 4-serving size JELL-O Instant Pudding & Pie
Filling, any flavor
Cool Whip for topping
1 prepared graham cracker crumb crust - six ounces

MIX milk and ice cream in large bowl. Add pudding mix.
Beat with electric mixer on lowest speed for 1 minute. Pour im-
mediately into crust. Top with Cool Whip

*Sugar free ice cream and pudding along with low-fat milk
may also be substituted!

REFRIGERATE 2 hours or until set.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Refrigerating Time: 2 hours

Makes 8 servings

A couple heads to Saltgrass Steakhouse for

delicious Steaks, Range Rattlers, and a few Lone
Star Swirls. They are probably going to see their
favorite bartender. Advertising works. Let’s all
work together for Galveston’s good! Can we be
friends?
Relax. Self Government notice posted in the cleanest
Port-A-Potties we’ve ever seen!
26 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard

Bar Scene
We want to bring you, the
reader, more information on “where
it’s at.” Bartenders, we want to bring
people to you! We need your help!
Recent events have opened
doors for some and taught lessons
to all. Bartenders are the faces of
your bars. People come to see their John at Chico’s Paradise. Despite Jason and Tara at Busker’s See what Victoria has been
favorites! his tough pose, he’s actually more Sports Bar. Come in on Tues- up to at the Lucky Lounge on
We need the support of Bars Mencia then Menace. Future Wiz? days! Another shameless plug! 83rd and Steward.
to promote the bars, let your fa-
vorite bar know they should be in
the Galveston Wizard. How else
can we be as effective on Galves-
ton events and places as the“Night
Moves” is up I-45?
We know you’ve got bar
stories and jokes. Send them to
us! Want to be in the next Galves-
ton Wizard? Let us know what you Kenny at Poor Michael’s on the David Nielsen at Slices on John at Buskers’ sports bar.
want to see in this paper. Strand, pouring shot’s of Jameson 24th. Hang out there on your next “Come watch some football with
Remember, this is your pub- like they are going out of style. lunch break! (Get a French Dip us! We’ll see you then.”
Thursday nights is Ladies’ Night! and Jalapeno chips... yes!!!) Let the pitchers flow.
lication.

The Man, the Myth, the Legend

One noteworthy fact concerning the first is-
sue of the Galveston Wizard involved one
of Galveston’s most unique characters.
The article in question described Galves-
Go See Ivan! Congratulations, Ivan and Christina

ton’s knowledgeable bartenders and fo-

cused on how “in tune” bartenders are with
at Cocktails Karaoke
and Piano Bar, Located at 24th
happenings and how their personality is let and Mechanic.
to shine at their bar. The picture in question
featured our hero with a playfull gesture in He’s working pretty much any-
the bottom of the shot. time they are open, so why not
Everyone who knows him knew that picture stop in and catch up with this
artfully (and edgily) captured his playful Galveston Icon, and enjoy the
personality. unique festivities. Tell him we
We would like to take this opportunity guided you there!
to spotlight a very close friend of ours, Ivan
Lopez. A B.O.I., Ivan has been bartending
and serving cocktails to Galvestonians and
Tourists for years.
His quick-witted playful personality
and searing honesty have propelled him to
infamous status as (unofficially) one of the
most-loved bartenders on the island.
The bigger the crowd, the more ex-
citing the material. Come see the show! The Magician... ...The Mediator... ...and the Crowd Pleaser!
A toast to you, Ivan!

Brothers and Doormen on Post Office,

A.J. and Ed confess to the Galveston Wizard A random picture taken in Historic
that doormen traditionally “live a life of sex and Downtown Galveston... imagine unpaved
danger.” roads and horsedrawn carriages!
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Two great spots to find live music on the island...

Chico’s Paradise Rosie’s
If you haven’t heard about Chico’s paradise, it’s time to leave your This bar, tucked next to Rudy
cave and check it out! In addition to great food, they also have a rooftop and Paco’s and across the street
bar featuring many live venues and other cool specials and events. (See from Club 21, on 21st and Post Of-
page 17...if you’d check it out the first time, fice offered a surprising good little
we wouldn’t have to remind you!) jam session for us. We were met at
La Raza plays on with their lively set. the door with some bar-b-que, which
And with a great view of the gulf on one side satisfied my friends’ vote
and a towering luxury condominium on the to leave downtown to get
other, you’ll feel like you are in paradise! some food!
We were even able to meet the thinktank Check out the week-
behind Chico’s Paradise! (Bottom Right) end-long jam session on
So get up and go check it out. Chico’s Fri, Sat and Sunday nights,
Paradise. We look forward alongside regular players
to seeing you out there! such as Robert, Rick West,
And check out their spe- Tim Vaughn, Enoch, Capt.
cials and events listings on Dave and others!
page 17 already! At one particular interval
between songs they said
on the mic, “we got drums,
bass, microphone, soprano
clarinet. Bring your instru-
ment or just yourselves and
join the jam session with
us.” Be sure to Tell ‘em who
guided you there!
Whew! Must be 98 in the Shade! (at Whiskey’s)
Bars, Clubs, Rub-A-Dub-Dub
We could give you at least “21” reasons to go out tonight. Just going out for
“Cocktails” with the “O’Malley’s, “or conjuring up some spirits at the “Wizzard,”
or even “Tony’s Lazy Lounging” it at “The Stork Club.”
Maybe you want to go on a beach “Safari” and look at some “Pink Dolphin”s,
before docking at the “Poop Deck,” near “Boudreaux’s on the Bayou.” The hoisting
We hear the “Oyster Bar” on the isle of “Kon Tiki” marks the “Spot” where in a chair
“Robert LaFitte’s” treasure is buried. We heard it at the “Tremont.”
Looking to get “Lucky at the Lounge,” or just “Lounging at Lucky’s?” Per- ceremony of
haps “Gravity” is pulling you towards “D’Elegance” of “Salsa” Dancing with the the groom at
“Chico’s” or Chica’s? No “Woody’s” on the Dancefloor, please! Slices was
Maybe the “Slices” of thoughts of “Rosie,” “Molly” and “Gloria” have you fee- mainly for fun,
ilng a strange “Undercurrent.” and you would prefer “Wispering” to a friend at as he is not
“Hooks” after a day at “Captain Jacks.”
Take the “Saltgrass” trail down to Jewish.
“The Old Cellar“ and bring “Poor Mi-
chael” a couple of “Whiskey’s” at the
“PressBox” full of “Busker’s.”
Meet at “Mary’s Place,” where the
“B’Jiggers” are stored in the “Skybar” of
the “Tremont.”
“Boomba” at “JuJu’s,” or check out
the new “Market Street Tavern,” on your
way to “Fitzpatricks.”
Wherever you are at on the “3rd Listen Up!
Coast”, you only have until “Last Call” to Nov 4th. Cocktails at 2pm, Acoustic Villians,
make up your mind. “M3” The “Lineup” at 21, there 9pm Atomic Fidelity. “If you miss it, you suck.”
Find the bars we may have missed in
next issue’s “Bar Word Search!” Thursday, and then some. Also, “Bloody Mary Sunday” on Sundays!

We do not know
what we want and
yet we are respon-
sible for what we
are - that is the
fact.
Jean-Paul Sartre Whose going to see your business card
there, Steve? Advertise your business with
French author &
existentialist phi-
losopher (1905
us and get noticed! We’d love to help put Hot enough for ya?
you out there! Check out our advertising It’s getting colder! Balloon Heat is there when you
- 1980) rates at www.galvestonwizard.com need it! (Ad on back, coupon on second page)
 28 Return of the Wizard Galveston Wizard

Server Underground
Pssst! Up here! So server life
has been pretty consistent lately.
Consistently bad. We are in the
lean months, the time between
when the tourists stop coming
and the locals come out.
“It’s Ok, you can come out. It’s
ok.” (like someone trying to lure
their spooked cat out from under
the sofa)
What is it then? Lack of mon-
ey? It seems like the local econ-
omy is struggling from the transi-
tion from summer to winter.
But Bike Rally will be here
soon, and the smiling, friendly
well-to-do bikers will be adding
that spice (and those tips) to your
shift.
How does your business ad-
vertise? If they are local, you could
definitely recommend us to them!
(If they are huge corporations, we
have a 0-1 record, but are willing to
help anyone who provides us the
opportunity to bring the Galveston
Wizard to you! (Special thanks to
DiBella’s and Chico’s Paradise for
their ads). The people at Chico’s
understand how important cus-
tomers are and were want to bring
you to them! (Page 17) Go enjoy
DiBella’s too! (page 11)
Also, be sure to be taking ad-
vantage of this time by dedicating
yourself to something you enjoy.
Get involved in something that
interests you or other goals you
may have.
Don’t have goals, per se?
Then sit down and think up a list
of ten things you want to do! (Why
not write them while you work...
during slow part of your shift.)
Work hard, play hard. Save up
and stack your money, and do the
things you always say you want to
do.
If you are just a server, then
you will always be just a server.
Utilize your capitol and your time
“waiting” wisely and positively, and
your position as waiter can be an
efficient tool in your development
as an upstanding and interesting
human being.
Most servers are interest-
ing people, and they often offers
unique perspectives and observa-
tions! Get to know one today!

Walk Nine Holes In Our Shoes

The Green Caye Golf Course
is an experience that nearly any-
one can enjoy. From the complete
rookie to the pro perfecting thier
short game.
Upon arrival, we were greeted
with a , “Welcome to the Green
Caye Golf Club.”
Clubs, balls, snacks and re-
freshments line the counters and
walls, and for the over twenty one
crowd, “beers” (no outside alcohol
people!)
The shop-keep Ryan handed
us our kart keys and we were off!
Tee time!
We started at the driving
range, where we warmed up with
a bucket of balls. After warming
up, we headed to the carts! Two
per cart! Let’s play!
We approached the first hole,
a nervous tension in the air. It’s
160 yards from the Championship
Tee. Locate the hole and grab the
iron of your choice. Position your-
self, line up your shot, and “grip it
and rip it!”
A perfect shot would be a hole
in one, but a GIR (green in regu-
lation) is just as good. Your sec-
ond shot is then for birdie! Good
work. From our experience, we
mostly came up short or wide to
the left or right. Some of us had
nice first shots, but we all ended
up short or in the rough. (Rough
is long grass surrounding the fair-
way and green.) The roughs were
sloppy and wet from the early rain
the evening we went. The greens
were slow and wet as we putted.
Putting is the key of Golf. Putting
will make you or break you. (Drive
for show, putt for dough!)
The game progressed and no
real leader had been established.
It is now 9pm, and the game
is close. Hole 7 was a sight to be-
hold, and we are all looking for
that elusive hole-in-one! A man-
made 100 yards of mean land- Clockwise from Top
scaping, with water to the left and (Above) Amateur golfers can
long rough to the right, with the rent clubs, professional golf-
hole tucked in between. ers buy beer! Ryan helps us
The final scorecard had three out!
top players all under fifty (ok, it (Upper Right) Great rates
was a par three, 9 hole course), that don’t hurt the pock-
with the ultimate winner bestowed etbook! Golf for under $20
with bragging rights until our next bucks a person? Priceless.
outing. (Des Won.) (Right) The driving range
Green Caye Golf Course is a warm-ups begin.
lighted par three course located in (Below Right) Des Eyes a
Dickinson. Drive Up I-45, Right on putt for birdie!
Exit 19, Right into Dickinson, Stay (Bottom) Jose back at the
on main tributary and finally make kart parking garage! Whew,
a left after the school. The course What a blast!
is a great place to hone in your
skills, or simply to get away for a
while! Visit them at 2100 Caroline
Street, or call 281-337-2021 for
more information. You may also
visit greencayegolfcourse.com.
We hope to see you out there!
Galveston Wizard would love
to bring customers to your busi-
ness too! Let us guide people to
you!

What is beautiful paradise golfing like at

Now is the best time to take a cruise, with
the rates at their best! Why not? Check it out at
www.galveston.com, because you deserve it!
Galveston’s Municipal Golf Course? We’ve Jose, “el
hit balls there a few times, but have sadly famoso” looks
yet to play the actual course. (We’re nervous to sink a put at
about par 5’s!) Unfortunately, we’re probably the Magic Car-
not the only timid yet aspiring golfers out
there. But we are ready to face our fears? pet Golf Course.
We want to work together with people This hole
and organizations to illuminate and over- required a well-
come Galvestonians’ fear of actually taking aimed shot un-
part in entertaining and fun things at their der a humon-
disposal.
The Galveston Wizard hopes to work gous ant. Two
with the community, making businesses and hills along the
services clear to people, while demystifying way add to the
any misconceptions, and equipping them challenge.
with tools that can be used many areas of
their lives. Galvestonians helping Galvesto-
nians.
 www.galvestonwizard.com
Express Yourself!
Are you bored? Got a pencil or
a pen? Try this then! Use the space
below to write your name in an artis-
tic way. Maybe write your signature.
Then look at it. What does your hand-
writing say about you? Go on, Try it!
(workspace)
Fishing With Scott
Hello Folks! Welcome to the Second is-
sue of the Galveston Wizard! Any Galves-
ton newspaper worth itself must have a fish-
ing column. So here we are. It’s time to talk
about “Flounder!” (Don’t Go! Read on!)
The Southern Flounder is one of the
most sought after fish in the Gulf. Lot’s of
meat, excellent flavor, and fun fishing make
is an all around winner. If you were a sea-
soned flounder veteran, then this article will
be old news to you. If not, read on.
The Southern Flounder is a flat fish with
both of it’s eyes on one side of it’s body.
The underbelly is white while the top is
dark brown with spots. These spots “light
up” when the fish gets excited. The size
minimum in Texas is 14 inches long. It is
enforced to the letter. 13 and 15/16ths and
you will pay a hefty fine. The bay limit is
10 per day.
The flounder run begins in the fall when
the water temperature drops into the 60’s.
This can be early October to mid November.
I’ve seen both early and late runs. The run
is a spawning run where the fish school up
and move out of the shallow bays and into
the deep waters of the gulf. Flounder need
40+ feet of water to spawn. In Galveston the
A dog, living the good life, leans out the
window and catches some of the sights,
smells and sounds of Galveston.
Return of the Wizard 29
Watch the Galveston Wizard
(Don’t Repress Yourself)
evolve to better serve you!
Watch the Galveston Wizard evolve to better serve you!
Email us your ideas, suggestions, tips
or pointers! We would love to hear
from you!
Got a business that wants to do more
business? We can help! (and we need
it!)
Email us at thewiz@galvestonwiz-
ard.com, write us at P.O.Box 3467,
Galveston, TX 77552-3467
or call us at 409.621.2864
(OK, you can color it)
only two ways for them to get out of the bay
are the San Luis Pass out west and the Ship
Channel out east. You can meet with great
success on either side of the island. Seawolf
Park is the most popular choice, but some-
times a little too crowded for my blood.
Live bait is a very effective and popular
choice. Mullet is the best by far. A live mul-
let with a sinker and 18-20 feet of line will
get them every time. Live Mudfish, pPiggies
and Crawler will also work. Some fisher-
men swear by live shrimp, but the multitude
of small fish pick at them and kill them. We
call them “the mafia”, and they will whip
out your bait in no time.
The solution? Use artificial lures! Floun-
der are primarily sight feeders, so lures can
be very effective.
When selecting a time to go fishing, read
your tide chart. A stronger tide generally
means a better bite. I have never had good
luck on a slack tide. Also clear water is usu-
ally better. If visibility is too low, you will
not catch too many.
The ship’s channel, San Luis Pass, North (Scott self portrait)
Jetty, South Jetty, and the flats around Sea-
wolf Park are all great spots. Good luck!
Leave some flatty patties for me!
H a r r y
Woodard
has written
over 4,000
songs and
forty novels
from his time
in the pen.
W e
gave him a
Galveston
Wizard (see
it?) and told
him to send
us some of
his work! The bug drawing above was taken from an ac-
We’re wait- tual specimen found in our house! Eww!...or...
ing! Awesome?
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Texans Home Opener

Strong organizational skills
That Global positioning system says
nothing about that trash bin in our way!
usually always make for suc- How do we bring these
cessful execution. people to Galveston?
Check this out. Our friend
Ivan purchased tickets to the
Texan’s NFL season opener, and
Brian’s girl Leah helped us rent
a van, and we were off! (Check
out the cool GPS!)
An early start! We set out for
the game, giving ourselves plen-
ty of time to scarf down Bronco
Burritos from the Donut Shoppe
on Broadway. Yum!
We arrived at the game in record time. Look at that huge Miller Lite Can in
What a sight! There were hundreds of ve- the background! (you’re not even look-
hicles and people enjoying beer and fellow- ing, are you?)
ship. (the more prepared tailgaiters brought
their big-screen tv’s and mammoth-sized
grills)
Then it was off to the game! Awe-inspiring
to say the least. Thousands and thousands
of people united under one banner! (Won’t it
be cool when we colonize other planets with
our stadium-building technology!)
The Home team came out with a quick
touchdown, and we leapt to our feet in ex- It’s tailgatin’ time!
citement and cheer! It went downhill from
there, and several fans around me began to
complain. When asked why I wasn’t upset, I Chance shows Phili loyalties?
reminded them that we can only get better!
After $30 in snacks and beer purchases
at the game, I was still hungry and barely
buzzed. We took the sobering mile-long walk
to the car and all piled back into the van.
We had done it, we
all realized. We have
set about to do some-
thing, we organized,
and we made it happen.
How awesome would
it be to guide Galves-
tonians to check out
other cool things that
are totally within their
reach? “Fantastic!”
If you’ve got a cool Lopsided lines!
event or venue that you
think people should Houston trio! What fans! Eat your heart out, George Lucas!
check out, let us help!
We would love to guide our readers to you!
If you just enjoy checking out new things
to do, search through our pages! You are
bound to find or be reminded of many cool
things that you may have long-since forgot-
ten!
We look forward to seeing you out on our
next adventure!

Attention The Saga of Lady

Lively Armando at RT Tire Service on 3828
Broadway helps us with our new spare tire! It never
hurts to know a good spot for a used tire. Here’s where
we got ours! (Advertise your business with us!)
Fantasy Football Officionados!
Why not use these skills you are gain-
ing in “Fantasy Football” towards cornering
the Stock Market? (I mean, you’re win-loss
record is probably amazing.)
Pick and follow your “teams” or “com-
panies.” You then track news of development,
anticipate trends, foresee and act on your
ever-evolving knowledge, and you’ll be read-
ing The Wall Street Journal for fun in no time!
And making money because you’re good! Lady was a survivor of Hurricane Rita. We
adopted her and the whole family fell in love with her. She
loved Daniel and Moni and she loved the whole family.
Have a gambling problem? We were able to enjoy her love for almost one whole year
before she passed away, may she rest in peace.
Call 1-800-522-4700 -Robert and Angie Rodriguez
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The fans of Ball High truly love
the purple and gold Tornadoes. They
live and die with the Tors. Growing
up a fan of Ball High Football, it was
a special event for me to be on the
sidelines, cheering them on.
This is their homecoming game
against the Channelview Falcons
(then 1-1), a team that we should
beat.
Fans and alumni of all ages look
on in support of the home team!
An eager bunch of young men,
they are here to prove that they de-
serve to be back in the playoffs. Let
by coach Ron Holmes and staff, the
team goes into the half tied but with
momentum.
With a team so young, this is no
one-man show. They work without
the “I” in team.
The halftime homecoming cele-
bration featured the marching band,
crowning of homecoming king and
queen (LaMesha Hill selected as
queen, and Alfredo De La Santos
as king.)
Second half kicks off. The Tors
ALL FOR BALL
took advantage of the Falcons’
weak and undersized defensive
line. They blew into the endzone
like a true Tornado. The defense
came out with the same intensity.
A stop on the Falcon’s 15 yard line,
and the Tors are in a position to win
the game! With a safety from the
Defense, the Tors are hitting on all
cylinders.
Coach Holmes had this to say of
his team, “We know we can run the
ball. To build our teams’ confidence,
we went to our strengths. Run the
ball and control the clock.”
Even with a late score by the
Falcons, the Tors held their com-
posure and continued to control the
game.
The game ended with a 29-21
victory over the Falcons. Go Tors!
(and keep charging forward!)
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Schedule of Games
Ball Versus Clear Brook at Ball
October 13
Ball Versus Clear Lake at Clear Lake
October 20
Ball vs BWood at Ball
October 27
Ball vs Pearland at Pearland
November 3
Ball vs Clear Creek at Ball
November 10
Then it’s playoff time!
All games start at 7:00 pm Don’t miss your chance to
Tickets are $5 at the gate, catch a game!
Presale tickets are
$2 presale to students, $4 for adults

Be heard!
(TV is an eraser) Submit your stuff to our board! What would you
do? What ideas and inspiration do you have for your
fellow Galvestonians?
We want to work with you to help you promote
the things you want! But you have to take action!
Space is filling up fast already for our next issue!

Call us at: Tender thoughts and memories of a very spe-

This old television has developed a wonderful
new feature. At it’s own convenience, it will turn
itself off and force us to do something else. Then
after we have begun to be productive, it will turn
back on by itself! Yeah! More channel 16 and 17!
409.621.2864 cial woman still live on after her recent passing.
Email us at: Emma Torkelson lived to the ripe old age of
thewiz@galvestonwizard.com! 102, and she is an inspiration for the example she
Snail mail us at: set, the endless love she gave, and the incredibly
P.O. Box 3467, Galveston, Tx 77552 fruitful life that she lived. We will always hold
Emma in our hearts!
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