Terlingua Moon, March 10, 2015

“The really important kind of freedom involves attention and awareness and discipline, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them over and over in myriad petty, unsexy ways every day. That is real freedom. That is being educated, and understanding how to think. The alternative is unconsciousness, the default setting, the rat race, the constant gnawing sense of having had, and lost, some infinite thing.” David Foster Wallace
Our Community
Terlingua Farmer's Market this Saturday Enjoy Music with AREA 118 Debbie with Little River Herb is headed back east so stop in and stock up on her tinctures, and salves they are on sale this weekend.		The BBHS Student Council attended the Texas Association of Student Councils-District 8 Spring Forum on March 4 in Andrews.  They attended a leadership workshop, discussed community projects with other area schools, and participated in a service project for the homeless.
Terlingua School was well represented at the Big Bend Regional History Fair in Alpine on March 5th. Five BBHS students advanced to the state competition in Austin.  Taylor Luttrell- Williams placed 1st in the historical paper category; Eduardo Gonzalez placed 1st in the interactive website category; and Cody Willard, Kaeli Wylie, and Nicky Dahl placed 1st in the group exhibit category.  Taylor won the Women in History Award. Cody, Kaeli, and Nicky won the American History Award One Day at a Time in Terlingua AA is not affiliated with any religious organization but is grateful to the Big Bend  Church (north of the post office) for allowing us to meet there. Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m. (Closed Discussion). Anyone who has a desire to stop drinking or remain sober is welcome. Literature is available in our local library. Carpooling may be available to Alpine AA (Wednesdays) and Al-Anon (Thursdays) meetings. Contact phone numbers are posted on the church doors. Many Stones has lots of eggs. The chicks grew up and the days are longer.  Many Stones is approximately one mile north of the intersection of 118 and 170. Spring Softball!  Come out and get into the game this Sunday! We have plenty of gloves for everyone to play. The games start at 3pm, so get there early to warm up. The fields are located next to the Terlingua School.		Otra Vez Please, please, please!No more donations until further notice. Our coffers are overflowing as is our storage unit. Once weather permits we will have a huge parking lot sale, but until then we'll clear out some with our Wednesdays and alternate Saturdays sales. We wish to thank Dave Fricker for donating the gravel needed to cover our parking area, Raymond for hauling it, and Kevin for spreading it. We are grateful, especially every time it rains. For sale:  Older gentleman lived in cab over camper in Terlingua for short time. Bought cab for $800. Working refrigerator, added new microwave, battery and a/c. Billy was placed in a nursing home and is being discharged soon to an unfurnished one room studio in Alpine. Selling cab over camper for $500 to buy furniture and other supplies needed to set up apartment. You can look at it behind Study Butte RV office. Ask for Dave or call Joanne at 371-2263. Must be picked up. The equipment is moved in and the power is on! Come visit the All Energies team whenever the OPEN flag is out at our new highway location: 16 miles north of Study Butte, south of the Terlingua Ranch Road intersection. Or give us a call with your questions about solar power and alternative energy. We have excellent pricing on brand name equipment! Our prices are lower than Amazon and Backwoods! Email casey@allenergies.net anytime, or call us during the week at 371-2950.
Health Survey Results Thank you to ALL who took time to participate in the survey conducted for health care needs in South Brewster County. Your comments and answers are valued and will be instrumental in pressing on in the plans to develop health care services in our area. Low turnout and lack of participation have indicated that community driven services, or facilities, would not be successful at this time. A decision to hold another survey later this year may change that course. Please feel free to call Diane Paul at 979-218-3769 to discuss ideas, thoughts, and plans in the works. In the meantime keep up the good work in taking care of each other, as well as yourselves!!!		Spring Electronics Recycling Event South County Community Center March 11th and 12th Get ready for the Spring Electronics Recycling Event in Study Butte March 11th 10-4 pm and March 12th 9-noon. The City of Alpine has opened up the event to all county residents. BBCA (Big Bend Citizens Alliance) will have volunteers staffing the trailer which will be at the Community Center Parking Lot. Thanks to our County Commissioner, Hugh Garrett for making this happen, as well as the City of Alpine. Here is the ACCEPTABLE ITEMS LIST for a list of items that can be accepted. Please do not leave any items outside the trailer, and please reserve unacceptable items for Dump Days which will be scheduled later this year. Acceptable Items • Computers • Computer Accessories • Computer Monitors • Televisions • Printers • DVD/CD Players • Copiers, Fax Machines & Scanners • Typewriters • Telephones • Cell Phones & Chargers • GPS Units • Pagers • PDA & Tablets • Answering Machines • MP3 Players • External Hard Drives • Radios & Boom-box • Video and Camera Equipment • Communications Equipment • Video Game Systems • Cable Boxes/DVR • Circuit Boards • Rechargeable Batteries (boxed separately) • Microwaves • Cables, Wires, Power Cords, Power Strips Not Acceptable • Yard Equipment • Gas Powered Equipment • Lead acid or non-rechargeable batteries • Water Coolers • Paper Shredders • Propane Tanks • Space Heaters • Household Appliances • Smoke Detectors • No CRT tubes without cases • No light bulbs – CFL or Fluorescent tubes • Freon - (Refrigerators & Air Conditioners) • Wooden Speakers • Ceramic & Glass Lamps • Christmas Tree • Crock Pots • Electronic Blankets • Exercise Equipment • Garbage Disposals
Music & The Arts
WELCOME SPRING WITH A GOOD LAUGH! Opening on the Spring Equinox is the new production from Last Minute Low Budget – “37 Postcards!” A comedy by Michael McKeever, the show will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday - March 20, 21, 22 with an 8 PM curtain and on Friday March 27 with an 8 PM curtain.  On Saturday, March 28, there will be two shows; one at 2 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m. All shows at the Cinnabar Theater.  Where is that? Watch for the new sign on the highway just before the hardware store!  And remember, we love our new theater but it is smaller than our old one – only 48 seats.  So please plan to come early for the best seating.  Doors will open at 7:15 for the evening shows, for the Gala at 7 and at 1:15 for the matinee.  Opening Gala is Friday, March 20. Happening this week at The Starlight! Tuesday, 3/10 - Uh Clem Wednesday, 3/11 - Niko Laven Thursday, 3/12 - Moses Martinez            Friday, 3/13 - The Paper Moon Shiners Saturday, 3/14 - Gary Gorrence  5pm     The Fabulous VorTexans  8pm Sunday, 3/15 - Brunch with Bruce Salmon Monday, 3/16 - Burger Night with Greg Harkins THIS WEEK AT HIGH SIERRA: Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. - The Lavens Friday, March 13 from 2- 5 p.m. – Jenni Mansfield Peal Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. – The Lavens Sunday, March 15 at 7:00pm - AREA 118 Monday, March 16 at 7:00pm – The Abduction Continues!! AREA 118		Boathouse Restaurant & Bar Special Spring Break hours: March 9th – 31st we will be open from 11 a.m. until Midnight.  (1 a.m. on Saturdays) The Grille will be open from 11 – 3 and 5 – 9 p.m. We have an awesome lineup of music for the month, too, including the musicians for this week as well as Butch Hancock, Greg Harkins, The Muse & Eye, Johann Wagner and more.  And EVERY Wednesday night is Open Mic from 7 – 10.   March 9:  Rachel Laven (7-10) March 10:  Trevor Reichman (7-10) March 11:  Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood (7-10) March 12:  Paper Moonshiners (7-10) March 13: Niko Laven CD Release Party (7-10) March 14: Chet O’Keefe (8-11) This week’s Friday Special is Fried Chicken, Mashers and Fresh Greens from the Terlingua Community Garden!   “Assemblage” will show March 14th - 27th, at Earth & Fire Imports in Terlingua Ghost town. Local artist Lori Griffin is known for artistic compositions that include recycled materials. Collecting and "upcycling" found objects provides unique pieces. A collection of works for this year's fundraiser include: stained glass mosaic, reverse glass painting, mixed media, plus oil and acrylic paintings. Various art techniques consisting of painting three-dimensional items, including the body, are being done to create a "one of a kind" work of art. This is the 10th and final year where you can purchase a discounted piece of art to help with the relocation of abused women and children.  Anonymous donors contribute all of the art to this sale. If you have questions, please call or send a text message to 432.386.7393. Reception is March 14th from 4 to 7 PM.  Investigating Creativity is taking a break for Spring Break, we will start back up in a couple of weeks so have fun everyone.
Of Note
La Posada Milagro in the Ghost Town offers fresh home-style cooking for breakfast and lunch.  We can also hook you up with lunches to take with you on all your adventures in the Big Bend.  We have the Milagro Smoothie (triple berry) and just added our new all fruit Mango Smoothie which has a hidden kick added for the authentic SouthWest flavor.  We also have gluten free options for anyone who wants it: homemade gluten free bread, Glutino english muffins, and we are currently working on a new recipe for gluten free waffles.  As always, we have the best coffee and espresso drinks available in the area.  Free Wifi is available 24/7, so even if we are not open you can still enjoy our patio and surf the net.  Do you believe in miracles? We do!  432.371-3044		TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621 Bet we've got what you need for your construction projects, save a round trip to Alpine. Big Bend Doughnuts: the mobile doughnut factory in the brown trailer next to the Terlingua Store on the southwest corner of South County Road & Hwy 170 wants to thank all of our customers and let you know we will be open regularly from 7:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. or sold out on Saturday and Sundays.  Vincent Martinez (432) 371-2487.  Please look us up on Facebook “Big Bend Doughnuts” and like us, share us, and send us some good pics to use.  Thanks for your support.
Alpine Public Library’s wildly popular “Travel Talks” program, which features monthly guest lecturers discussing their worldly wanderings, is in need of a new host or hostess. Responsibilities of this volunteer position include recruiting speakers, preparing advertising summaries of each talk, making sure the speaker is familiar with and ready to use APL’s projector and other audiovisual equipment before the night of the event, and introducing them to the audience. The program takes place on the last Friday of every month at 7pm in the library multipurpose room. Be the face of this popular community series! Please call Paige for more information at 837-2621. It’s time for the Second Saturday Flea Market - March 14th at the corner of Hwy. 118 and Terlingua School Rd. in the H2O parking lot.  Free setup, 8:30 a.m. ‘til whenever. Spring is in the air so do some cleaning . We love rain so, as always, weather permitting! Send news to TerlinguaMoon@gmail.com by NOON Monday for next week’s MOON!		BREWSTER COUNTY - A financial mess for Brewster County after former County Judge, Kathy Killingsworth, used grant money to buy an emergency response vehicle back in December. Officials tell NewsWest 9 that she did it without the approval of the commissioners court. Standard purchasing procedure requires approval from commissioners before any grant money can be used. Because proper procedure was not followed, Brewster County is now short $53,106.  The Brewster County Treasurer, Ruth Staton, said, "The treasurer can approve the use of $500, [ed] the judge can approve $2,500, but anything over $5,000 you have to have the approval of the whole commissioners court." Although buying an emergency vehicle is a legitimate purchase, in order for the county to be reimbursed, the court must follow the rules of the grant issued by the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP).  "There was money left over from 2013 that was closing out and that's what that money was for. They had this closing amount so they were buying an emergency vehicle for the Terlingua EMS & Fire Department," Staton said.   The county faced another problem regarding the company they purchased the vehicle from, EchoStream Auto Group/Odyssey Automotive Specialty. "The company (EchoStream/Odyssey) may be seeking protection under bankruptcy so the deadline for that vehicle has passed," Staton said.   The county now must cover the complete cost of the emergency vehicle purchase, which amounts to $53,106 total. "The grant has already been de-obligated. Which means the money is no longer there, it's been sent back. So the county is just out  $53,000," Staton said.   The county hopes to adjust their budget without using taxpayer dollars for the expense, but in the future, they hope to prevent this from happening again. "We did some budget cuts or I should say the commissioners court did some budget cuts and everything will be okay," Staton said.   The county hopes to bounce back from the mistake and plans on approving a Purchasing Policy Procedure at their upcoming commissioners court meeting on Monday, March 9.
		Becoming Fine Art and Mechanic Shop: Antonio is a master mechanic with over thirty years experience.  He can diagnose and repair most of your automotive and diesel issues. If he can't fix it, he will make sure to tell you why and offer solutions for your problems. After all, time is money and nobody has either one to waste.  The gallery and studio are open in the evenings but you can stop by anytime.  We still have handcrafted soaps left and lots of yummy candles.  Stop by or call 371-2694.