The Terlingua Moon
Jan. 5, 2016--Vol. 40, #1
Next Moon: Mae Western

“The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission said Monday that it would not try to delay or block a large natural gas pipeline planned for the Big Bend, dealing a blow to opponents who argue that the project will damage the pristine West Texas region.” San Antonio Express News, Jan. 4, 2016.

BREWSTER COUNTY, TX (KWES) – “The body of a missing Brewster County woman was found Thursday morning. 46-year-old Lawrie Tucker's body was discovered about a mile away from where her car crashed. Brewster County deputies say her car had driven through a fence off of Adobe Walls Ranch, near Terlingua. Investigators believe Tucker walked away from her car. They found her body after following tracks from the car. Tucker was last seen Saturday, December 26. The sheriff's office believes she may have died from exposure to the elements.There was a winter storm on the day she disappeared.”

Please join us at a retirement party for BETTY REED on Jan. 7, 3-6 pm. We will celebrate Betty's long and many services to the community with a pot luck party at the big conference room at the Big Bend Motor Inn. We welcome contributions of any type, especially finger food, beverages and deserts. Sponsored by the Otra Vez volunteers and the Episcopal mission.

It's not too late to get your new calendar for the New Year! The 2016 Terlingua Artists Calendar features Maria Blosser's awesome photo for January! There are thirteen other full-color images from our local photographers, painters, sketchers, 3-D artists and jewelers. Find yours at our local vendors today. Thanks again to all the sponsors and venues for supporting Terlingua Visual Arts.

Despite the cloudy and cold conditions, the 26th Annual Black Eyed Pea Off was able to raise $2,150.00 for Last Minute, Low Budget Production's building fund. The first place trophy this year went to Brittney Lowe. Second place was Guy Goodspeed (visiting son of Deanna from El Dorado Hotel), and third place went to an Alpine cooking team, Robert and Rod. Honorable Mention goes out to the person who used curry and chicken in their black eyed pea dish.You caught the judges' attention, so work on that recipe and please enter again in the future. Thanks goes out to ALL the helpers, and to Abbe Waldman Delozier, Tony Faulk, and Charlotte Teer for heading up the fantastic music. With help from the sheriff's department and the district attorney, we "arrested" Deputy Ben and put him in the historic Terlingua jail. It took less than an hour to bail him out. A BIG thank you to all the hotels, restaurants, and outfitters who generously donated to the "hot date" raffle. Also all those cakes were wonderful and appreciated. Hope to see you all next year, with any luck!

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

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.


Act locally by becoming involved in the Big Bend Citizens Alliance (BBCA), an umbrella organization that coordinates the activities of several important community organizations and provides 501(c) coverage for them. .Some of the organizations are Community Garden, Recycling, Kids Klub and Terlingua Cares. We need new officers and committee members. If you are interested in serving as vice president or treasurer, please contact Kevin Sexton (current treasurer, 371 2172), Ruth Jansyn (current president, 371 2584) or Judy Brinkerhoff (jodbrink@comcast.net, secretary), before our next meeting: January 13 at the Crisis Center, 5:30 meet and greet and 6pm, meeting with election of officers.

Starlight Theatre this week:
Tue 1/5 - Uh Clem
Wed 1/6 - The Whitmores
Thu 1/7 - TBA
Fri 1/8 - The Wall Chargers
Sat 1/9 - Ghosts Along the Rio Grande
Mon 1/11 - Jeff Haislip

The First 2016 Second Sat. Flea Market - Jan 9th at H2O to Go/El Centro parking lot - corner of Hwy 118 & School Road. 9am - free setup. Forecast is for a nice day! Weather Permitting, come out to buy & sell!

Do you like to throw darts? La Kiva is the place to be Tuesday 1/5/16. Friendly competition from 5 to 7:30. Beat Ross and win a drink.

EXCELLENT article in the Huffington Post about the Big Bend area: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sidonie-sawyer/36-hours-in-the-desert-of_b_8908298.html [Thank you Jim Milburn!]

Big Bend Conservancy Dark Sky Weekend January 15th - 17th
in Big Bend National Park, kicking off the Centennial Celebration of the National Park Service. The weekend will include three events that are free to the public. For specific information search: ‘Dark Sky’ in www.bigbendconservancy.org.

Cycletek (371-2569) is your local source for all Generac home standby/commercial backup power products. Cycletek installs, maintains and performs any and all warranty work required on your Generac product. Please call for estimates. We have a special on in-stock portables listed below. These are out-the-door prices (including sales tax).
IX800 inverter demo-$280 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter demo-$450 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter new-$535 with factory warranty
Check it out...you won't be able to beat these prices on the internet, and they are here in stock locally...one of each.

NOODLE is an 18th month old male boxer mix with Brewster County connections. NOODLE has been in a temporary home since showing up on the street after the 4th of July (maybe scared by fireworks). He is enthusiastically affectionate and can be energetic when it comes to play with his toys. He can also be a bit of a sleepy-head, and loves his naps. He flops over with a push, like a wet noodle, hence his name: NOODLE Loves to play with other dogs and is kid-friendly. Neutered, housebroken, up to date on all shots. He will bark if strangers come to the door and is good indoors and out. NOODLE is not in a shelter but was a rescued stray who is a wonderful companion and desperately needs a loving, permanent home. For more information, please email heatherthemule@gmail.com.


This Week at The Boathouse: The Boathouse is open for dinner 7 days a week from 5 - 9:30. Join us for some of the best food, drinks and music in town. This week's line up another excellent one. Hope to see you soon!
Tuesday - Bill Bloomer (7 - 10)
Wednesday - Open Mic (7 - ????)
Friday - D.B. Rouse (7 - 10)
Saturday - Chet O'Keefe (8 - 11)
Stay tuned to Facebook for our Friday Dinner Special.

Farmers Market this Saturday January 9 Starts at 10 a.m. The greens are up and delicious. Chard, Collards, Mustard, Kale, Spinach and mixed salad greens. Lots of locally grown eggs, fresh baked breads, jams, hot pickles and jellies. All this, music and a fire! Join Us!

Terlingua Public Library presentations continue on Thursday January 21st at 6:00 p.m.!! Come join Marlys Hersey, founder and director of Far Out Hooping in Alpine, for an evening of fun with hoops! Discover how to improve your health and well being through a full range of motion, loosening your spine, stretching and strengthening muscles, and improving balance with this portable and inexpensive means of exercise. Have a hoop? Bring it!Don't have a hoola hoop? Marlys will have plenty on hand to share. Male, female, young, not as young as you use to be, tall, short, thin, or wanting to slim down a bit... this is a program sure to enlighten! That toy you enjoyed as a child is now a true fitness sensation and community building activity. Marlys Hersey is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hoop Love Coach, and Hoola-Fit Instructor. Start you New Year moving. Don't miss the fun!
At the Terlingua Public Library, located on the campus of Terlingua Common School District. All programs are free and open to the public.