Thursday, April 30, 2015

MOON Xtra for Monday


So that we can get ready for the fall semester and hopefully find out who would be interested in the classes in the rioplex, Nehemiah's Outcry will be having an open house for anyone interested in the vocational classes we offer in Study Butte at Big Bend Church. What we have been posting about the classes on the rez in SD is the same thing we are attempting to do in Study Butte. We actually have more time here is the big difference. This Open House will be come as you can on Monday May 4th anytime from 10 AM on, during the day behind the Big Bend Church where the classes are held. Of course any questions or comments you may have are welcome via FB format, cell phone, or email. PM us and we will get back to you. Even if you don't desire to learn to weld, we would love to visit anyhow.

Monday, April 27, 2015

The Terlingua Moon
April 28th, 2015 ~ Volume 26  ~ # 17

by
South County
Mud Clowns

"Behind every argument is someone’s ignorance. "

The South County Music Corral invites you to join us as we launch a new venue for musicians, near and far. We are located at 1001 Terlingua Ranch Road (1 mi. marker).  This is a spacious, acoustically-awesome, Quonset hut, (formerly Susi’s Snak Shack.) This venue will give musicians who live further north a place to entertain us in their neighborhood. Future plans include inviting bands and musicians from elsewhere to perform as well. SAT. , MAY 2nd, 6 p.m.  We’ll have brisket, chicken, sausage on the grill, chopped BBQ on a bun and various sides for $10/plate. SUN. MORNIG,MAY 3rd, 9 a.m., Granados’ Menudo will be served with a complimentary Bloody Mary. 100 % of the proceeds from this benefit will go toward the hook-up, connection fees and deposits required by Rio Grande Electric.  Any amounts exceeding the hook-up will be deposited to RGE as a credit account toward, hopefully, the first several of months’ electric bills.  BYOB, BYO-CHAIR, BYO-BEDROLL (just in case) and you might bring a lantern or two.

Starting at 11 AM on Saturday, May 9th. Save the Date for our third annual Voices From Both Sides.  Party in the River near Lajitas with friends old and new from both sides of the Rio.  Music, food and always surprises. Read lots more here:
http://www.texasmonthly.com/story/lajitass-fiesta-protesta-against-closed-border

Come to the Alpine Animal Shelter (AAS) and meet SOPHIE, perhaps the sweetest, softest and gentlest gal there. SOPHIE is a mostly white 3-year-old lab/heeler mix with floppy ears and soulful brown eyes. She is very intimidated at the shelter and wants nothing more than a leisurely life in a real home with lots of love. SOPHIE is good with other dogs. She loves to take walks and is happy to keep it mellow. AAS is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm), located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. See SOPHIE (and all the dogs at AAS) at Petfinder:  https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/31701709
For more info, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

A BIG Garden THANK YOU to All the supporters of The Community Garden for lending a hand through volunteering, supplying much needed materials,
donations, and kind words of encouragement. 10,000 gallons of rainwater is currently in the tanks; 545 lbs of produce was harvested this season. Farmer's Markets are growing every year with new vendors and items Next November We KICK it all off again. The garden has seeds, and pots to help you get your summer garden growing. THINK COMMUNITY;  EAT LOCAL

Rain Catchment Tanks – As seems to be the usual pattern, Truck Load #1 has filled and delivered. Now, Load #2 is half-filled.  Call us for specs, and to arrange deposit for your tank (432) 371-2506

The recycling trailer has been emptied and is ready for someone to take it over for the summer and fall.  Anyone interested in monitoring and emptying the trailer, please contact Sue and Joe Rife at rifephotography.com  or call 970-879-7838.

The Big Bend High School UIL Social Studies team will be competing at the State UIL Academic competition in Austin in May. The team placed 1st at the Regional UIL competition in San Angelo on Saturday. Taylor Luttrell-Williams placed 2nd and Chad Ritcheson placed 6th in individual competition. Mark Krueger and Cody Willard round out the team.  Betina Kearns is the team coach.

Vinnie’s Big Bend Doughnuts-Open 8 a.m. to 1p.m.  this Sat., May 2nd & Sun. May 3rd, and every Sat. & Sun. EXCEPT May 30 & 31, they will be CLOSED.  Introducing Sample Saturdays gourmet doughnuts! Located across from the Cottonwood General Store. (MMmmm mmmm good ! -  op. ed)

Alpine Apiaries- Our region is experiencing increased swarm and hive building activities of honeybees.  Call our Big Bend Swarm Hotline at 432-371-2748 for a free information sheet by email and for apiary services.  We are natural local top bar beekeepers actively working this swarm season.  Our crew has the gear to do hive “cut outs”.  We accepts credit cards, checks, cash and we will work with you.  Discounts for veterans, and senior citizens.  Call 432-371-2748.

Off Season Yoga Call Katherine at 432-371-2748 if you are committed to a weekly yoga class this summer, and if you can teach that class!  If you will be here through the summer, help us keep this going.

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue    4/28   -  Un Clem
Wed   4/29   -  Pablo Menudo
Thu    4/30   -  Brandi & Friends           
Fri      5/1     -  Open Mic with Chase (Dr. Sax) Peeler
Sat     5/2     -  Bruce Salmon                                    
Mon   5/4      -  Burger Night with Chet O'Keefe
Fri. May 1st will be an Open Mic hosted by Chase. The good doctor (to be) is wrapping up his dissertation and headed off back to Colorado and points beyond. Come out and say thank you for all he has brought to our local music scene.

Becoming Fine Art and Mechanic Shop: The gallery specializes in unique one-of-a-kind pieces created by local artists. We also offer furniture refinishing and design. Don’t chunk that old desk; give it new life!  Stop by or call 371-2694.
The mechanic shop is always open. What you might think is a major problem could be something very simple. Before you spend a lot of money, let Antonio diagnose it. He has over thirty years of experience in diesel and automotive repairs.  Give us a call at 371-2694
Investigating Creativity will meet at Becoming Fine Art on Wednesday at 10 am. The group is open to everyone so we hope to see you there!

Last Call for Morning Prayer Service in the Ghostown @ Santa Inez May 2nd at 9am-9:30am All are welcome. 1st Sunday services will resume in September. Hope everyone gets to enjoy a summer sabbatical.

Cycletek is your local source for automatic backup/standby generator systems for your house or business.  Installations and generator start as little as $3,000.  We also have in stock this week's special Generac inverter IX800 watt $290.00 total price; Generac GP1800 $340.00 total price, GP3250 $395.00 total price, IX 2000 $540.00 on the way.  You cannot beat these prices on the internet, and you have home town service and warranty on all Generac products.   Large selection of motorcycle tires to be sold at less than dealer cost.  371-2569.

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS Something new to rent all the time for your construction needs and Honey-dos :) Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621

This Week At High Sierra Bar and Grill:
Tues...BASKETBALL! FINALS! WHO'S IT GOING TO BE?  Call To find time of game!  Big Screen Down Stairs!  Music: Proud to have Hank Erwin Back, this weekend, May 1!  Sun. May 3rd, 2 p.m, Collie's 1st Sunday of the Month Song Circle.  It was fantastic in April!  Please come join in!

Help Wanted
Manufacturing business looking for self-motivated workers.
40 hrs a wk / plus.
Drug test required.
Please apply in person at:
Ecology Minerals, Inc.
51820 State Hwy 118
Terlingua, TX 79852
Ph# 432-371-2808

ALPINE PUBLIC LIBRARY–is having a garage sale May 2. Donations accepted. The popular Hump Day Lunch will be held May 6th, 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serving loaded baked potatoes, chips, desserts, and drinks. And, APL is having a Fill-A-Bag Sale May 15th and 16th. Bags full of books will be $2 and $1. Call (432) 837-2621 for the details.

Marfa Live Arts has several upcoming events that may be of interest to Terlingua-area residents.  For more information go to http://www.marfalivearts.org

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, Thurs., 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 (Wed.) and Al-Anon (Thur.) meetings. Contact phone numbers are posted on the church doors.

On the list of “11 Tiny Towns That are Known for Something Incredible, Terlingua is #3. “POPULATION: 58 - With only a population of one football team, this town is home to the first chili cook-off in human history and has hosted two annual cook-offs every year since. Welcome to the chili cook-off capital of the world!” http://www.buzzfeed.com/budlightwhateverusa/tiny-towns-that-are-known-for-something-incredi#.qiO46XXNd6


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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Terlingua Moon
By TwEyelight raven

“The range of the human mind, the scale and depth of the metaphors the mind is capable of manufacturing as it grapples with the universe, stand in stunning contrast to the belief that there is only one reality, which is man's, or worse, that only one culture among the many on earth possesses the truth. To allow mystery, which is to say to yourself, "There could be more, there could be things we don't understand," is not to damn knowledge. It is to take a wider view. It is to permit yourself an extraordinary freedom:
someone else does not have to be wrong in order that you may be right.” Barry Lopez
Our Community

Russ Strutt, much loved and long time snowbird and musician in Terlingua, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015, at home in Bowen Island, Vancouver, BC. He suffered a sudden heart attack resulting from a life long heart valve defect. As he wished, he was cremated in Vancouver. His family will have a memorial and celebration of his life in his hometown of Portage la Prairie, MB, sometime in May, perhaps on his birthday the 14th. He is survived by one daughter and two grandsons, a son, four sisters and three brothers, all residing in Canada. Russ was well known by many Terlingua musicians and at one time had a band called the Big Benders. It seems that a one time or another he played with almost all of the 'classic Terlinguan' musicians and was well known for songs "Big Bender", "Red Neck Trailer Trash", "Guacamole", "Terlingua Boogey" and others recorded on his CD "Big Bender".
Trans-Pecos Pipeline:  Due to public demand for more transparency regarding the proposed Trans-Pecos Pipeline that would run (approximately) from Coyanosa, Texas to Ojinaga, Mexico by way of Alpine and Marfa and all points in between, two meetings have been scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, April 21) and one for Wednesday, April 22, between citizens and representatives of “The Pipeline”.
·       Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Presidio Activity Center (Gymnasium) 1200 E O’Reilly St. Presidio, TX 79845
·       Tuesday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Alpine Civic Center 801 W Holland Alpine, TX 79830
·       Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Community Hall 605 Old Cemetery Road Fort Stockton, TX 79735

While it should go without saying, please show respect to all speakers whether or not you agree with them.  Shouting only facilitates reason and sound arguments falling on deafened ears.
 
Menagerie Press – Reception for Chris Fritton
Thanks to everyone who came to Menagerie Press for the open house and visit with itinerate printer Chris Fritton. He was very impressed with the friendly people they met and found the quiet and beauty of the area an experience they didn't expect. Those of you who were unable to attend are more than welcome to come up and visit any time you see the grey International out front.

Big Bend Library has partnered with Driving-Tests.org, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, to offer free DMV practice tests to library patrons. The new service includes free tests, written specifically based on the state DMV materials, and is the only site of its kind to include accessibility tools that allow users to hear selections read aloud, make them into MP3s, translate pages into other languages, magnify text, and mask sections of the screen for greater visibility on driving practice tests. The program includes study material for those seeking a license for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and the CDL.  Please visit our new partnered site at http://bblibrary.driving-tests.org or visit Big Bend Library on the Terlingua School campus. 
Big Bend Library Program:  Don’t miss our presentation on (THIS) Thursday, April 23 at 6 pm in the Big Bend Library. Paul and Voni Glaves have been avid motorcycle travelers since the 1970s. They have ridden BMW motorcycles in all 50 states, all of the Canadian provinces and territories reachable by road, and in several foreign countries. Fresh from retirement - she as a teacher, he as a Community Development Director - they were considering rejoining the workforce to become motorcycle tour guides. As a result they accompanied Ayres Adventures on three different motorcycle tours, for almost two months, in southern Africa. They rode in South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Always avid photographers, they took a few thousand photos while in Africa. They have distilled them down to one hundred or so to help them illustrate and explain the adventure.  Anyone interested in assisting with refreshments, please contact Glenda @ 371-2552. Thanks so much!



TERLINGUA'S FIREMAN'S BALL:  This year's Terlingua Fireman's Ball was an all around HUGE success.  The community embraced the cause and helped raise a record amount of money for the non-profit TF&EMS.  
It couldn't have happened without the wonderful sponsors who contributed so generously.  A BIG THANK YOU goes out to West Texas Gas, Big Bend Telephone, Lajitas Golf Resort, Big Bend Resort & Adventures, The Cottonwood General Store, Morrison's True Value Hardware, Bill & Lisa Ivey and family, and the Starlight Theater.
There were also silent Auction donations, too numerous to list, but a Thank You goes out to those who gave.  And Don McDowell and the Boathouse staff were outstanding!
Of course the lovely dance held out under the desert sky could not have been more perfect.  Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band had everyone on their feet, shuffling and smiling the whole night long!  Again, we can't say "thank you" enough to those who made this event come together so well!!!
Terlingua Paisana Golfer Savannah Mendoza to Tee It Up in Austin:  Savannah Mendoza, a senior at Big Bend High School, will be representing the Terlingua Paisanos at the 1A State Golf Tournament in Austin April 29th and 30th.  Savannah finished second overall medalist at the Regional tournament held in San Angelo April 13th and 14th  Her qualification represents a historic milestone for Terlingua CSD as she is the first athlete from any sport to qualify for State UIL competition since Big Bend High School opened in 1996.  The Paisanas narrowly missed qualifying for the state tournament as a team finishing fourth out fifteen schools.  The top three medalists and top three teams qualify for the State UIL Tournament.  The team consists of Savannah Mendoza, Luisana Rodriguez, Arely Leyva, Perla Garcia, Kassandra Galindo, and Yadelin Hernandez.
Message from The Starlight Theatre: There will be another TV crew in town this week. Unlike the "reality crew", this production does have permission to shoot in the ghost town. This Dutch production will be following Jim & Anna and will be in the Starlight briefly on Saturday night and then will also be picking up some shots on Monday morning around the area.  

Terlingua Cares, a local 501(c)3, received a letter of thanks from the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend, Inc.  The musicians who participate in The Boathouse Restaurant & Bar’s Open Mic Wednesdays donated their tips for the past few months to the Crisis Center, earmarked for the Terlingua Food Bank.  The monies were given to Pat O’Bryan, founder of Terlingua Cares, who in turn presented the Crisis Center with a check in the amount of $1,200.  Webbie Carvajal, Business Administrator for the Center said, “ . . . these funds will be used for the food program at the FCCBB Terlingua outreach office for food for the people we serve.  As always, every donation really counts.  We hope you know how much we appreciate your support.” 

One Day at a Time in Terlingua. AA is not affiliated with any religious organization but is grateful to the Big Bend Church 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. Carpooling may be available to Alpine AA (Wednesdays) and Al-Anon (Thursdays) meetings. Contact phone numbers are posted on the church doors.


Music & The Arts

This week at The Boathouse Restaurant & Bar

Wednesday:  Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood (7 – 10 p.m.)  Musicians’ tips will be donated to Voices From Both Sides
Friday:  Jim Keaveny & Anna Oakley (7 – 10 p.m.)
Saturday:  Laird Considine (8 – 11 p.m.)

Hours: 4 pm – Midnight daily (until 1 a.m. on Saturday). Dinner Tuesday - Sunday from 5 – 9 p.m. with a Friday Menu special. 

Happening this week at The Starlight!
Tue    4/21    Stephanie Nilles
Wed   4/22    The Whitmores
Thu    4/23    Moses Martinez            
Fri      4/24    Trevor Reichman
Sat     4/25    Jim & Anna  6pm and The Fabulous Vortexans @ 8
Sun    4/26    Brunch with Bryn, Emy & Charlotte
Mon   4/27    Burger Night with James Williams


Investigating Creativity will be meeting at Jana's house this week at 10 am on Wednesday.  Call Deb for directions 371-2694.  Lots of new projects going on.  What inspires your magic?

Marfa Live Arts has several upcoming events that may be of interest to Terlingua-area residents.  For more information go to  http://www.marfalivearts.org



The South County Music Corral invites you to join us as we launch a new venue for musicians, near and far. We are located at 1001 Terlingua Ranch Road (1 mi. marker).  This is a spacious, acoustically-awesome, Quonset hut, (formerly Susi’s Snak Shack.) This venue will give musicians who live further north a place to entertain us in their neighborhood. Future plans include inviting bands and musicians from elsewhere to perform as well.  SATURDAY, MAY 2 –6 P.M. Join us for brisket, chicken and sausage on the grill, chopped Barbeque on a bun and various sides for $10/plate. SUNDAY MORNIG, MAY 3 –8 A.M. Granados’ Menudo will be served with a complimentary Bloody Mary.  100 % of the proceeds from this benefit will go toward the hook-up, connection fees and deposits required by Rio Grande Electric.  Any amounts exceeding the hook-up will be deposited to RGE as a credit account toward, hopefully, the first couple of months’ electric bills.  BYOB, BYO-CHAIR, BYO-BEDROLL (just in case) and you might bring a lantern or two.

Becoming Fine Art:  Gallery will be open daily at 10 am.  We are looking at having a beginning clay work shop very soon. Should be fun!  Lots of things happening at the studio: painting, drawing, jewelry, furniture refinishing, clay, sculpture, sewing, and much much more. For more info call: 371-2694. We are going to have a porch sale this weekend to make room for coming renovations: lots of odds and ends and craft supplies.

Of Note

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS Local rentals for your construction needs. 10 x 10 Storage units coming soon, reserve now. Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621

Help Wanted – Ecology Minerals, Inc.: Manufacturing business looking for self-motivated workers.  40 hrs a wk / plus.  Drug test required. Please apply in person at 51820 Hwy 118, Terlingua, TX 79852.  Phone 432-371-2808

Becoming Automotive and Diesel Repair: Antonio has over 30 years experience in his field. For diagnoses and scheduling call 371-2694. He is a Master at fixing just about anything!
The Alpine Animal Shelter is looking for a home for MILO.  He is a fantastic, bright-eyed chocolate lab whose elderly owner recently died and he was brought to the shelter because there was no one to take care of him. MILO is 3 years old, weighs about 60 pounds, loves to chase balls, do high, twisting jumps for Frisbees, take walks and ride in the car. He sits, comes, and shakes on command. He has lots of energy and will thrive with an owner who will give him an active life. Please come be his lucky owner! We are open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm), located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com or you can see Milo and our other pets at https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/31727263/



All Energies only has FIVE solar panels remaining of the SUNTECH 250W panels! Buy one today for $270 each, or just $250 each when you buy four or more! Is your fridge using too much electricity? Try cleaning the heat exchanger of desert dust with a vacuum or compressed air. The coils of the heat exchanger are either underneath behind a panel, or behind the fridge. Especially important as the days get warmer & longer! Visit our new Hwy 118 location: 16 miles north of Study Butte, just south of the Terlingua Ranch Rd intersection. Email casey@allenergies.net or call us during the week at 371-2950 with your questions!

Vinnie’s Big Bend Doughnuts will be closed Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26.  We will be open the following weekend.  8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd.  We sold out Sunday, April 19th!  And appreciate your devotion to the doughnut!  Check us out on FB at “Big Bend Doughnuts”.  

Our Brewster County Commissioner, Hugh Garrett, will be at his office in the Emergency Services Building (EMS/ Fire Station) on Hwy 170 today (Monday, April 20th) from 2-4 pm and then will be attending the Emergency Services District Meeting following. Please stop by and let him know of any concerns you may have




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Monday, April 13, 2015

The Terlingua Moon
April 13, 2015   ~  VOL. 26 #16
by
La Catrina
         
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.    Mark Twain

Blair Pittman, who recently suffered a stroke, “is doing pretty darn well,” according to his wife, Jean Hardy-Pittman.
The former long-time resident of Terlingua, who now lives in Alpine, and author of the popular “Tales From the Terlingua Porch” books will be in intensive rehab therapies in El Paso for some time, she said.
But “he is very lucky,” Jean added.
His stroke was a hemorrhage, not a clot (embolism), and though it was a large bleed area,” she said last week, “it did not get into the ventricles which would have potentially caused much more damage.”
And she was optimistic: “He might come out of this stronger than before.”



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The Starlight Theater
Tue    4/14   -  Uh Clem
Wed   4/15   -  The Whitmore
Thu    4/16   -  TBA           
Fri      4/17   -  Sarah Burton                                                                    
Mon   4/20   -  Burger Night with Jeff Haislip

This week at The Boathouse!
We're happy to say that The Boathouse will be the home of this year's Fireman's Ball Benefit.  For more information on that event, check out the posters around town (and this edition of The Moon).
Here's our all-star lineup for the week!
Wednesday:  Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  7 p.m.
Friday:  Paul Sprawl.  7 - 10. 
Saturday:  Fireman's Ball with Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band.  Music is from 8-12.
Since we began the Open Mic in February, the musicians' tips have been donated to the Crisis Center of the Big Bend, earmarked for the Terlingua Food Bank.  Last week, The Boathouse presented a check to the center in the amount of $1,200.
Stay tuned to FB for our Friday Menu Special - it's going to be a good one!  Also, please note that due to the Fireman's Ball on Saturday, and while we will still be open regular hours (4 p.m. - 1 a.m.) we will be offering a limited menu of either a Beef BBQ Sandwich or our Grilled Chicken Sandwich with chips, pickles, etc.  Both are $9.  These items will be available from 5 - 7:30.   Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment band will play from 8 -12.  In addition to our full bar inside, we will have an additional beer bar outside staffed by none other than the fabulous Maria Blosser and Kymi Flippo.
We are open 7 days a week from 4 - Midnight (1 a.m. on Saturdays).  Dinner served every night except Monday from 5-9 (with the exception of this Saturday, 5 - 7:30).  Hope to see you soon.  Have a great week!   Don & Terri

Espresso…Y Poco Mas located in the Ghostown @ La Posada Milagro.  Come join us  for a delicious cup of coffee and delicious breakfast all made fresh as you order!!!
We are open every day at 7:30 am. Remember we close at 2pm on Sunday-Wednesday and at 3pm on Thursday-Saturday.   We extended our Wireless Internet so now you will see the Espressoypocomas WiFi address.

Community Information

Russ Strutt, a singer/musician and part-time local, passed away in Canada - we think it was yesterday. It has been relayed that he died of a heart attack, which is not confirmed. More details when they become available. This contributor will always remember Russ by his appearances at Long Draw Pizza and his song "Big Bender". Our hearts and thoughts of comfort go out to his family and loved ones.

FIREMAN'S BALL
  Come join us this Saturday, April 18th for the 5th Annual Terlingua Fireman's Ball. Hosted this year by THE BOATHOUSE & located in the Terlingua Ghostown.  There will be a full "cash bar" and dancing from 8pm-midnight with Craig Carter and the Spur of the Moment Band.  Attire is semi-formal with GOOD dancing shoes.
   Tickets, at the door, are $15 or $25 a couple, and will benefit Terlingua Fire & EMS.  There will also be a silent auction (art works, resort and hotel gift certificates, etc.), as well as a spectacular raffle.  Raffle tickets are available now from TF&EMS reps.  For more information, call 371-2635.
ALL firefighters dance for FREE!

Special Junior Ranger Day Event!
 Join us at Panther Junction on Saturday April 18 for special Junior Ranger programs- all children are invited to attend all or part of the day's programs. Come out to Big Bend, become a Junior Ranger, and Find Your Park!

Big Bend Ranchers, Landowners Will Fight Planned Pipeline,  San Antonio Express-News, John MacCormick staff writer, 4/12/2015  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Big-Bend-ranchers-landowners-will-fight-planned-6194919.php

The Terlingua Artists of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance are now working on plans for a 2016 calendar  and would like to include images from as many different Terlingua based artists as possible.  Please contact us as soon as you can to discuss our requirements: Ruth at 2584, Mary D at 2999 and Lauren at 3261.

This Saturday at The Farmer's Market at Noon
 Learn How To Make  Organic Gummy Candies with Jadi
 The Last Workshop for this season

The Truth behind the Reality Show
  The producers of the reality show currently in production here have sent out several versions of the synopsis of their intended "documentary". You may go to terlinguamusic.com to check out the one they sent to a local resident, as well as the response to their request. Below you will find a slightly different version sent to John Waters of the Big Bend Gazette...
THE BADLANDS
Hundreds of miles from the nearest city sits a small town in the middle of the Chihuahuan Desert populated by people who have given up modern comforts and financial stability for something that money cannot buy - freedom. Terlingua is effectively closed off to outsiders; strangers are eyed with suspicion. THE BADLANDS is an 8-part documentary series that brings this world to our viewers through an intimate look at the people who live here and the businesses that make the town function, all set against the backdrop of a murder trial that has torn the community apart.
Closed off to outsiders? Strangers are eyed with suspicion? Does that sound like Terlingua's tourist economy?
One would hope that those who have signed on to be a part of this production were unaware that the true intent of these producers and this reality show is to exploit a local tragedy and effectively damage the very nature of our livelihood.

Jeffro Greasewood presented a check for $1,200 to the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend last week. This money was collected as musician's tips at each open mic and was donated in support of Terlingua food distribution.
We'd like to give a big thanks to all the musicians who gave their time and talent on Wednesday's Open Mic in support of this ongoing effort.  Next project: Voices from Both Sides.

Vinnie’s Big Bend Doughnuts- across from the Cottonwood General Store, Open  8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, 18th, and Sunday the 19th of April.  Closed on April 25th and April 26th. Go to our Facebook page for more info “Big Bend Doughnuts.”  Let us know if you would like doughnuts and snow cones this summer!  Thank you for your support!

 Bee Swarm Rescue
Alpine Apiaries, local fourth generation professional beekeeper, anticipates increased swarm activity based on this year’s stunning wildflower event.  Please do not exterminate or kill the bees.  There is a better way!  Call the Bee Swarm Rescue Hotline here in Big Bend!  (432) 371-2748 or (432) 371-3170, Sponsored by the College of the Melissae.

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS We have a temporary phone # for a few days, please call Bryan at 371-2287 or 713-907-5259 for your rental needs. Thank you for you business and continued support. Jimmy Taylor, owner. You may reach me from my cell phone also 432-386-6450.

April 14 PLANNED POWER INTERRUPTION: A power interruption will take place April 14 from approximately 11 p.m. - 12 a.m. This will affect members in the general areas of South Brewster County, and Big Bend National Park. This outage is necessary in order to conduct maintenance and repairs. RGEC appreciates your patience and understanding. If you have any questions/concerns, please call 830-563-2444 or 800-749-1509.

The Hal Flanders Recycling Center is temporarily not accepting glass. For the first time in many months, the glass crusher is down. We are waiting on parts to fix the machine and hope to get them in as soon as possible. The parts must be custom built and it could take a month or longer to be up and running again. We do not have the room to store glass, so please do NOT bring your bottles and jars until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.

Investigating Creativity will meet Wednesday 10 am at Becoming Fine Art.  We will be discussing new projects and new ideas for projects.  Coffee, espresso and if I am energetic enough maybe some homemade goodies.  Hope to see you there. 

And remember, folks, all of the tips collected at Open Mic at the Boathouse, starting last Wednesday and through the date of the event, will be donated to Voices. Thanks to you and Collie, Jeff, for the great work you are doing to help show the world our love for and closeness to our neighbors, friends and family in Mexico. Terlingua rocks!

While Supplies Last at All Energies: Only Nine SUNTECH 250W Solar Panels Left! Just $270 each, or $250 each when you buy four or more! 25 year warranty, made by the world’s #1 solar panel manufacturer. Tired of throwing away food after power outages? Call & ask about our prefab solar generators -- solar power backup for your fridge or other vital appliances! Visit us at our new Hwy 118 location: 16 miles north of Study Butte, just south of the Terlingua Ranch Rd intersection. Email casey@allenergies.net or call us during the week at 371-2950 with your questions about solar power and alternative energy!

Cycletek is your local source for automatic backup/standby generator systems for your house or business.  Installations and generator start as little as $3,000.  We also have in stock this week's special Generac inverter IX800 watt $290.00 total price; Generac GP1800 $340.00 total price.  You cannot beat these prices on the internet.  We only have one of each.  We have on the way the GP3250 and the IX2000 to be sold at prices lower than any other advertised price. Large selection of motorcycle tires to be sold at less than dealer cost.  371-2569.

Jeff Haislip writes:  "What a great time, what a great community! Playing with Charlotte Teer, Chris Baker & Patrick Smith was a magical moment for me. Thank you to all the musicians for their efforts & to everyone who participated. What huge hearts you all have. It struck me as funny that at a time when there was so much talk of a reality TV show being in town or run out of town (depending on how one sees it) that the REALITY is that in our community we are building a bridge with our neighbors in Mexico. Viva Terlingua!! I love you all!"   More from Pat O'Bryan at http://terlinguamusic.com/voices-from-both-sides-benefit-2015/

The Alpine, Texas, Public Library is searching for a full-time Executive Director, responsible for all operations of the library. The library is a 501(c)(3) organization and TLA-accredited. It serves the city of Alpine and Brewster County.  Projected salary range is $28,000–$38,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.  
The ideal candidate will have
1.     at least a bachelor’s degree
2.     an understanding of public library management, operations, and organization
3.     strong proposal-writing and fundraising skills, with a proven record of success
4.     strong computer skills, including familiarity with library and grant related computer software and experience with hardware maintenance.
Applications are being accepted now. The position will be available May 1 but will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired. 
Interested persons are asked to submit a cover letter, résumé, and three references.
Contact Linda Bryant, president, Alpine Public Library Board of Directors, with questions:
cell: 432/294-4289; home: 432/364-2356 (leave a message); president@alpinepubliclibrary..org

Terlingua CSD is accepting sealed bids on a bus for sale. The vehicle is a 15 passenger 2002 school bus with 43,100 miles on a diesel engine. The bus may be inspected at Terlingua CSD at 550 Roadrunner Circle Terlingua, TX, 79852. Please check in at our main office located in Big Bend High School.  Sealed bids may be mailed or hand delivered to:
Jeanette Hall
P.O. Box 256
Terlingua, TX 79852
Or
Jeanette Hall
550 Roadrunner Circle
Terlingua, TX 79852
Bids must be physically in the TCSD office no later than 4:00PM on Thursday, April 30, 2015. Bids will be opened on Friday, May 1, 2015 and the highest acceptable bidder notified by mail or phone. Terlingua CSD reserves the right to reject any and all bids for cause.


Big Bend Library Program
Don’t miss this program on Thursday, April 23 at 6 pm in the Big Bend Library. Paul and Voni Glaves have been avid motorcycle travelers since the 1970s. They have ridden BMW motorcycles in all 50 states, all of the Canadian provinces and territories reachable by road, and in several foreign countries. Fresh from retirement - she as a teacher, he as a Community Development Director - they were considering rejoining the workforce to become motorcycle tour guides. As a result they accompanied Ayres Adventures on three different motorcycle tours, for almost two months, in southern Africa. They rode in South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Always avid photographers, they took a few thousand photos while in Africa. They have distilled them down to one hundred or so to help them illustrate and explain the adventure. This is our first travel program in our series and you won't want to miss it !!
Anyone interested in assisting with refreshments, please contact Glenda @ 371-2552. Thanks so much!

There will be a Benefit BBQ party May 3rd, 2015; at the new South County Music Corral on Terlingua Ranch Road; formerly Susi's Snak Shack.  Plan to attend the bash, and help us get started in our new venue. There will be food and music all day (Hint - migas in the morning; BBQ in the afternoon.)  More details next week.

Farmer’s Almanac Prognostication for April 2015
12th-15th. Fair, then squally for Rockies. Cloudy Southern Plains.
16th-19th. Clearing.
20th-23rd. Showers for Rockies, Plains.
24th-27th. Fair.
28th-30th. Gusty winds and showery across the Southern Plains; stormy Texas, Arkansas.

Please send all notices to Terlinguamoon@gmail.com
Before Monday, noon, of the target 

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

TERLINGUA MOON 


Vol. 26, No. 15 
     April 7, 2015 
     By MaeWestern

“You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.” –Dorothy Parker

Itinerant Printer Chris Fritton
Menagerie Press in the Terlingua Ghost Town is hosting Itinerant Printer Chris Fritton. Chris will visit letterpress print shops across America throughout 2015, producing unique prints at each venue culled from their idiosyncratic collections of wood type, metal type, cuts, ornaments, and polymer plates. These prints will be mailed back to followers and supporters of the project as postcards from the road. SO…  Come join Menagerie Press for a presentation by Chris, printing demonstrations, and all-round open house. There will be beer, beans and bread on the patio. 4-8 pm, Tuesday, April 7. You are welcome to join in with music, food or just you. The Press is located next to the Santa Ynez Church behind the Starlight. Please no dogs.

This week at the Boathouse
All kinds of good things to look forward to at The Boathouse this week! Dinner, Tuesday through Sunday from 5- 9pm.  This week’s Friday Special is Chicken Fried Steak with all the fixings, including fresh Greens from the Terlingua Community Garden! We are open Sunday through Friday from 4 - Midnight with a full bar.  Saturday 4 pm-1 am.
The musical lineup this week is:
Tunesday Tuesday:  Emy Taylor 7 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday:  Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood 7 - ?????
Friday:  Brandi & Moses 7 - 9 p.m.
Saturday:  Ted Arbogast, Chase Peeler & Special Guest 8 - 11
Remember, too, that our campground is open.  Extremely reasonable rates which include a great shower!  Tell your family and friends. Hope to see you soon!  Don & Terri

This week at the Starlight
Tue    4/7     -  Uh Clem
Thu    4/9     -  Moses Martinez          
Fri      4/10   -  Pablo Menudo                                         
Sat     4/11   -  Bruce Salmon & Ginny Mac
Sun    4/12   -  Brunch with Dan McCoy                         
Mon    4/13   -  Burger Night with Trevor Reichman

This week at the High Sierra
Friday April 10  8 pm - Jeff Haislip
SUNDAY APRIL 12 - BENEFIT FOR VOICES ON BOTH SIDES - George Goss & Jeff Haislip Host
  2 pm MUSIC BEGINS - MUSICIANS INVITED TO JOIN
  4 pm LIVE AUCTION - George Goss

Cycletek
Cycletek is your local source for automatic backup power for those pesky power outages.  We also carry whole-house surge protectors to protect your appliances from the power surges caused from blackouts, lightning strikes, or any other source of EMP.  Generator sizes ranging from 7kw to 150kw.  We also have a few portables in stock at prices less than you can find them on the internet.  371-2569.

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS
Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621, Call or come by to find your construction needs.

Repair Services
I can repair electric services and install transfer switches and generators for prices or service. Call 432-294-0282. TECL 27979. I also accept credit cards and work with a company that does solar, contact me for info: license master electrician, Wayne Jones.

Second Saturday Flea Market
Spring cleaning is in the air!  Second Sat. Flea Market is April 11 at H2O to Go parking lot at the corner of Hwy 118 and School Road.  Starts about 8:30 am, free setup.  WEATHER PERMITTING!

Water Tanks
A water catchment tank order is approximately half filled.  Remember, our ‘normal’ rainy months are yet to come (whatever normal is now).  We are hoping to complete the order before the first of May. Call 2506 to reserve yours. Thanks to everyone.

Softball Sundays
Thanks to everyone who came out for the game last Sunday. We are doing it again this Sunday! The game will start at 4 pm at the fields located next to the Terlingua School.

Voices From Both Sides Benefit
Benefit and live auction: Sunday Funday, April 12, at the High Sierra Bar & Grill. Music starts at 2 pm. Hosted by Jeff Haislip and George Goss. Auction starts at 4 pm. Help support our community non-profit international music project!

Vinnie’s Big Bend Doughnuts
Open Saturday, 11, and Sunday, 12th from 8 am to 1 pm or sold out.  Bring your own coffee cup for $1 fill up to 14 oz.  Thank you for your patronage!

Swarms!  Bee Swarm Rescue
Local fourth generation professional beekeeper anticipates increased swarm activity based on this year’s stunning wildflower event.  Please do not exterminate or kill the bees.  There is a better way!  Call the Bee Swarm Rescue Hotline here in Big Bend!  (432) 371-2748 or (432) 371-3170, Sponsored by the College of the Melissae.

Christmas Mtns. Research Symposium
Online registration and abstract submission for the 2015 Christmas Mountains Research Symposium, scheduled for May 25-27 at Terlingua Ranch Headquarters in Brewster County, is now operational. You may access the registration and submission sites directly through the home page: http://www.bio.txstate.edu/seminars-and-events/Research-Symposium.html
Registration payments may be made by most major credit cards. Please feel free to share this with anyone you feel may be interested. Direct any questions to the symposium organizers, Dave Lemke (david.lemke@txstate.edu) or Michael Huston (hustonma@txstate.edu).

Operation Strong Safety
Even though the Big Bend sector accounts for only 3 percent of methamphetamine, 2 percent of marijuana, 1 percent of heroin and 0 percent of cocaine seized by law enforcement from January 2013 through May 2014, bills in Congress target the Border Patrol’s Big Bend sector with substantial additional security forces/facilities. Read more in an article by Fort Stockton Pioneer’s Bob Beal at www.fortstocktonpioneer.com/community/article_7e0f1b1e-d88e-9d5f-c311f8fedb57.html.

Alpine Animal Shelter
Like many of the 30 dogs at the Alpine Animal Shelter (AAS), SYDNEY makes you wonder, “why is she still here?”  The answer is ONLY that the shelter gets very little traffic!.... SYDNEY is a smart, healthy, attentive and affectionate female heeler mix, ~45 lbs, 2 1/2 years old, short-haired and light colored (red spots on white). She has that heeler focus and stay-by-your-sidedness. She comes when called, walks well on a leash, is house trained, fetches a ball, adores human affection, and is friendly with kids, dogs of all ages, and cats.... She needs a hero to spring her free and would love that hero to give her an active life. Is it you? AAS is open M-F from 10am to 6pm, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. Come see SYDNEY or the other great dogs there! SYDNEY (and all the dogs at AAS) are on Petfinder at: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/31423869. For more info, email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

Big Bend Library Program
Don’t miss this program on Thursday, April 23 at 6 pm in the Big Bend Library. Paul and Voni Glaves have been avid motorcycle travelers since the 1970s.  They have ridden BMW motorcycles in all 50 states, all of the Canadian provinces and territories reachable by road, and in several foreign countries.  Fresh from retirement - she as a teacher, he as a Community Development Director - they were considering rejoining the workforce to become motorcycle tour guides. As a result they accompanied Ayres Adventures on three different motorcycle tours, for almost two months, in southern Africa. They rode in South Africa, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.  Always avid photographers, they took a few thousand photos while in Africa. They have distilled them down to one hundred or so to help them illustrate and explain the adventure.

No Fee Weekend April 18-19 at BBNP
Big Bend National Park joins parks, programs, and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com.  Launched by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service.
Big Bend National Park will kick off National Parks Week with National Junior Ranger Day on April 18 by providing special junior ranger programs and a junior ranger touch table.  In addition, April 18 and 19 are a fee free weekend for park visitors.  Continuing our National Parks Week celebration, the park will be offering a special Texas Gift to the Nation evening program on April 22  for Earth Day.  A second special program, “Big Bend Top Ten,” will be offered April 25.  In addition, daily interpretive offerings will be available the entire week.

Bluebonnets EVERYWHERE!
Want to share your favorite bluebonnet picture? Have a photo of the tallest bluebonnet?  How about the longest bloom?  Most Fun?  We’re having a record year for wildflowers of all kinds.  If you send your picture to voni@bigbend.net I’ll post them for all to see

Moving Forward Together / Avanzando Juntos
The management team of Big Bend National Park invites you to the upcoming celebration of the Binational Event “Moving Forward Together/Avanzando Juntos” to be held April 10 at the Boquillas Port of Entry. The celebration of the two-year anniversary of the opening of the Boquillas Port of Entry begins with a ceremony at 9:30 am. Due to the limited size of the site, private vehicle parking is not available, Shuttle service to the event will be provided from the Rio Grand Village Store parking lot beginning at 8:30 am. Following the event, return shuttle service will also be provided. For questions, call David Elkowitz, 432-477-1107.

Trial date set in Felts murder case
A trial date has been set in the case against a man accused of killing a well-known Terlingua bar owner. Justin Low, the defense lawyer for Tony Flint, said the trial date is scheduled for April 27 in Sierra Blanca. A request for venue change had previously been requested. Flint was originally charged Feb. 5, 2014, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of La Kiva bar owner Glenn Felts. Flint was released Feb. 25 on a $200,000 bond. Part of his bond includes not being allowed within 30 miles of the Texas-Mexico border—barring him from Terlingua completely—and would have to stay in Brewster County or adjacent counties.

Nine Illegals Apprehended in Brewster County
Nine undocumented Mexican Nationals were apprehended by the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office April 1. According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page, the Mexican Nationals were apprehended in the Black Gap area of Brewster County. According to the report, the U.S. Border Patrol lost sign of the group. But after wandering around in the desert for several hours, they were spotted by area residents who notified the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene and the group of nine were found. According to the post, it appeared that some of the males may be involved in gang activities.
Officials say large groups of illegal border crossers have been seen in the areas of Brewster, Presidio, Terrell and Culberson County. The case is still under investigation.

Have some news you want included in the Moon? Send your submissions to the Terlingua Moon by Monday noon to be included in that week’s edition. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Next week’s Moon by La Catrina!