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Starting October 5th at 10am we will liquidate all inventory at 3407 Gulf FreewayLa Marque, TX 77568For additional informationplease call 409-392-8199 4 COASTMONTHLY.COM / OctOber 2017OctOber 2017 | VOLUMe 10 | ISSUe 1014COASTAL CAVALRYbusinessmen and regular texans used boats and big trucks to save hundreds in Harvey 28‘PROUD TO BE A TEXAN’How coastal communities came together in a crisis48A TOPPLED TREE AND TIME ON HIS HANDSIslander decides when life gives you a hurricane, make a papaya salad68TOP TIERWhen it comes to sweet creations, the coastal bakers take the cake 82‘HE’S A SHOWMAN’the man behind the island’s biggest fashion event of the year40bakers worked around the clock to provide bread, comfort to flood victims‘That is community’86‘MOVING FORWARD’Island nursing icon retires, leaving powerful legacy92ULTRAMANHow one islander burns through running shoes every six weeks98‘A SACRED SPACE’Island artists take glass to a spiritual level118‘HOUSE OF IMMORTALITY’Scottish rite cathedral has long been home to the mysterious Masons124LABOR OF LOVEParishioners carefully restore historic church building6 COASTMONTHLY.COM / OctOber 201752DOWN THE HATCHIt’s too soon to name a drink after Harvey, but old standbys will do58TABLE SURFINGShrimp ’N Stuff offers texas’ official crustacean any way you like it62THE GALLEYWhen disaster strikes, familiar foods can bring comfort64DESSERT ISLANDthere’s a light side to this big, fat Greek dessert130STEM TO STERNA well-traveled sailboat makes its way back to owner134GARDEN VARIETYcouple’s past farming lives and love of birds define San Leon yard138SHUTTERBUGSreaders share their coastal photos52ON THE COVERBen Peterek aboard his boat at the Crash Boat Basin in Galveston. 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Photo by Stuart Villanueva76TURNING THE TABLESQ&A with Stephanie Vasut78SEASIDE STYLEA few of Lori traweek’s favorite things88PARTY PICSFind out who made the local party scene104SAVE THE DATEArea events to keep your calendar booked134130 SINCE 1976WE KNOW GALVESTON AND WE CALL IT HOME409.763.8030 • 800.765.0576thehousecompany.comSALES AND RENTALS2925 Avenue O$699,000Tom Schwenk713-857-23092014 Avenue M$279,500 David Bowers409-763-28001424 23rd$300,000Joyce Fant409-771-83424517 Ursuline$240,000 Edie Harrington409-789-67424628 Woodrow$249,000Edie Harrington409-789-67422323 Avenue L$429,000Sid Tregre 409-392-1013PENDING2818 Avenue P$235,000Sid Tregre 409-392-10132015 Avenue O½$230,000 Gary Schero409-599-3813500 Seawall #801$370,000 Gary Schero409-599-38131516 Winnie$279,500Pat Brown409-771-6682104 Moody Avenue Unit 207$297,000Pat Brown409-771-66824115 Silver Reef$950,000Tanya Jones 409-789-72228 COASTMONTHLY.COM / OctOber 201721325 Gulf DrSea Isle 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths 1,556 Square FeetBeach Side New Construction Amazing Gulf Views Offered at $475,000THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? CONTACT ME! Ryan Moody, B.O.I.Broker Associate / Co-Owner, ABR®, AHWDAccredited Buyer Representative(409) 599-1818Ryan@RyanMoody.netwww.RyanMoody.netFeatured Home1915 50th StGalveston 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 682 Square FeetCharming Cottage, Centrally LocatedOffered at $169,9004111 TempranoTerramar Beach 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths1,588 Square FeetNicely UpdatedGulf ViewsOffered at $375,000eASY LIVING, teXAS GULF StYLeMONTHLYCREATIVE DIRECTOR/DESIGN EDITORMelissa riveraFOOD STYLISTAlicia cahillPHOTOGRAPHERSJennifer reynoldsStuart VillanuevaKelsey WallingCONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSDavid beanchris KuhlmanCONTRIBUTING WRITERSMaria AdolphsMarissa barnetttom bassingDavid beanbrent bensonAlicia cahillMarsha canrightSue Mayfield GeigerMark G HannaPhil NewtonMichael A. 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No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means, including electronic retrieval systems, without written permission of the publisher. editorial content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher of this magazine. editorial and advertising does not constitute advice but is considered informative.WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIAcoastmonthly.comEDITORLaura elderPUBLISHERLeonard Woolsey7509 BROADWAY / GALVESTON, TX 77554 / 409.572.2560 / MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 3810 GALVESTON, TX 77552 / SSBGALVESTON.ORGSEASTARBASEGALVESTON■ Texas Boaters Education / October 7 / Classes 8 AM - 5 PM A fun and unique on the water class, in partnership with Texas Parks & Wildlife $20 per person / Register online or call (409) 572-2560 ext. 1006 ■ Birding & Photography Kayak Tours / Friday, October 27 / 4 PM - 7 PM / $35 per person ■ Community Sailing / Members - Open Sail, 10 AM - 5 PM Mon. - Thurs. (10 AM - 1/2 hour before sunset Fri. - Sun.)■ Sailing Saturday Year Round - Junior / Adaptive Sailing 2 - 4 PM ■ Wednesday Night Sonar Races - 5:30 PM - 7 PM1st gun 5:30 / Member Benefit / $25 non member, includes post race social hour ■ Schooner Sundays - 12:30 PM - 4:30 PMMembers Benefit - Guests $75 / Students $35 / Reservation Required /Limited 12 persons Sail from SSBG on Offats Bayou, under Causeway past Pelican Island toward Galveston Bay jetties/ Returns via Galveston Ship Channel, under Pelican Island bridge to Base. ■ BaySmart Express available for charter Maximum 65 passengers - (409) 572-2560 ext. 1007 ■ Flying Junior Open Fleet Regatta / October 28 - 29 ■ Doolin Cup Regatta October 18 - 21Adaptive Sailing competition on Offatt’s Bayou. Sailors with a physical disability plus 2 able body crew may register. Doolin Cup awarded 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. www.ssbgalveston.org / Registration deadline Oct. 10CALL NOW TO RESERVE FOR HOLIDAY PARTIESJOIN TODAY TO EXPERIENCE YEAR ROUND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS.DISCO ON THE DOCK GALA!October 20th, 2017STUDIOSAVE THE DATEHonoring Mr. Tom SchwenkBenefitting Sea Star Base Galveston - Community SailingIncludes Dinner, Drinks, Celebrity DJ, DancingContact: JeannieJanota@hotmail.comDetails/Tickets (409) 572-2560 www.SSBGalveston.orgINDOOR AND OUTDOOR EVENT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SPECIAL EVENTSNext >