TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 27, No. 12
March 22, 2016

By Maewestern

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -- Albert Einstein

Terlingua Community Garden
Spring Break is in full force.  But I am here in the garden every Monday from 9-12ish and early Friday morning to harvest.
Seeds are ready to save; come by and learn how to save your own seeds.
Support your local revolution!

Terlingua Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday in the Ghosttown at the Community Garden
from 10am to 1pm. Everybody is welcome; fresh greens, fresh bread, fresh eggs, and fresh coffee.

Softball Sundays
The softball games are back on at the fields located next to the Terlingua School at 3:30 every Sunday. There will be extra equipment for those that need a glove. C’mon out and get in the game or cheer from the stands.

Catchment Tanks
Wylie Tanks:  We expect load #1 this coming week.
Stay in close touch with us.  (Load # 2 won’t be far behind.)
371-2506, or (512) 924-2506 or elcentro432@gmail.com .
Much Gratitude -  The Burrs

Otra Vez
We will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays for the rest of the  month....  If at all possible, please bring your donations while we are there: 9-12 both days.  And please​, remember that oversized TVs are beyond our ability to handle... we are not a substitute for your dumpster.  We do appreciate all of your usable donations, please earn our thanks.

Good Friday
Good Friday service will be at Santa Inez, part of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission, in the Terlingua Ghostown at 5pm on March 25th. Easter services will be held, the following day, on Saturday evening, March 26th at 5pm. All are welcome.

Brewster County Commissioners Court
Brewster County Commissioners Court will have a called meeting in Study Butte 3/29 at 10 a.m. at the Patillo Community Center.  At press time the agenda had not been approved.

Emotional Healing
EMOTIONAL HEALING, PUBLIC TALK BY LAMA YESHE, BUDDHIST TEACHER on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 pm, Terlingua Ranch Community Church. Free and Open to the Public. Refreshments Provided. Lama Tsultrim Yeshe (American born John Samuelson) is an ordained Tibetan Buddhist teacher, who also served as a prison chaplain for 16 years. He travels frequently throughout the US, teaching meditation practices and sharing Buddhist perspectives on emotional healing, forgiveness, and trauma recovery. He was invited by Sandy Hook Promise to bring his healing message to Newtown, CT in the aftermath of the tragic school shooting there. He is coming to Terlingua as part of a Western US teaching tour.
Directions: Enter Terlingua Ranch Road from Rt. 118. Drive approximately 13 miles then turn LEFT on Church Road. (If you reach the Ranch Lodge, you have gone too far.) Terlingua Ranch Community Church is on the right.

This week at the Starlight
Tue   3/22  -  Uh Clem
Wed  3/23  -  Carol Whitney
Thu   3/24  -  Robert Cline
Fri     3/25  -  Garner Sloan                                        
Sat    3/26  -  The McMercy Family Band 8pm
                       Trevor Reichman 5pm
Sun   3/27  -  The McMercy Family Band 11am
Mon  3/28   -  J. Wagner

This week at the Boathouse
Wed.- Open Mic hosted by Pat O’Bryan with musicians tips going to Big Bend Library
Thurs. - Garner Sloan
Fri. - Patrick Smith
Sat. - Paul Sprawl
Enjoy a signature Habanero Margarita on one of our outdoor patios and watch the weather change.

This week at the High Sierra
Thursday - Garner Sloan Band @ 7 PM
Friday - Jeff Haislip @ 7 PM
Saturday - Dr. Fun @ 7 PM
Sunday Funday with Chet O’Keefe @ 3 - 6 PM on our outdoor patio
Sunday night @ 7 PM- James  Williams

Centennial Showcase
In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service, Big Bend National Park will host a Centennial Showcase Event at Rio Grande Village Group Campground on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event highlights the diversity of work activities that National Park Service employees perform in Big Bend. Activity stations feature trail crew demonstrations, wildland fire engine, road machinery, mule team, bird watching challenge, river camp set-up, and much more.
According to Superintendent Cindy Ott-Jones, “There are many behind-the-scenes facets to protecting our park resources and providing visitor services at Big Bend.  We want to demonstrate some of those work activities and highlight what the National Park Service does here at Big Bend and throughout the country.”
A number of partners will also be on hand to share their contributions and involvement with Big Bend.  Among those participating will be Big Bend Conservancy, Boquillas Village, Big Bend Natural History Association, and Maderas del Carmen Protected Area.  In addition, staff from McDonald Observatory will offer solar viewing with a special telescope, and Fort Davis National Historic Site will invite visitors to step back in history with late 1880s-era soldier activities.
There will be free souvenirs for visitors, and a free lunch will be provided by the Chisos Mountain Lodge, a Forever Resorts Property, to those participating in the Showcase activities.  The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, and barbequed pork.
“The Centennial Showcase is just one of several events that Big Bend will offer throughout the year to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service,” said Bryan Frohbieter, Centennial Coordinator for the park.
“It’s also important for us to express appreciation to our visitors for their on-going support of Big Bend and the National Park Service.”
Activities begin at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 2 p.m.  Visitors are encouraged to bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.  This event is offered free of charge; park entrance fees apply.

Terlingua Tool Rentals
Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621. Everything for your construction needs. Rent local and save that long round trip.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
Join Us March 27th ,  Easter Sunday for a fun day of Family and Fellowship on the Terlingua Ranch
SUNRISE SERVICE 7:30am with Hat Bailey
Limited Menu for Breakfast 7am-10am...Followed by
Easter Brunch at the Bad Rabbit Café 10am-1pm
Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids 10am
Gospel Circle Hosted by:
Jeff Haislip and George Goss
BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS
Adult’s Egg Toss at HIGH NOON
Lunch will be served from 1pm to 4pm
The Bad Rabbit will close at 4pm in observance of the employees for Easter.

Terlingua Bottoms
If you’ve stopped drinking or would like to do so, the Terlingua Bottoms AA group meets at its old time of Thursday, 7:30 in the Big Bend Baptist Church, north of the post office on 118.

The Latest from La Kiva
Today is St. Patrick’s day and it is also the day that the great people at Dellco completed the ductwork they were building for us and came to complete the installation of the hoods.  While delivering the ductwork they brought with them most of the remaining items to complete the equipment line up.  That leaves us with two more steps to final completion of the kitchen.  Step one is to get the ANSUL system installed (that’s the fire suppression system and is essential if we are to have insurance on the property).  Step two is to get the approval of the health inspector.  We have been very careful to work with the inspector at every step of the way and expect this to be both simple and easy.  All in all, we feel are now in good shape.
This morning I was in the kitchen making sure that everything was on track.  We had three kitchen installers, two electricians, one cook, one handyman, one cleaner, myself and three dogs including a Great Dane in the kitchen at one time.  If we had any more help we would need a bigger kitchen.
The ANSUL installers are the last delay and they are scheduled to be on site on the 28th, 29th and 30th of March.  That means that we are really close to being fully functional.
The next big thing is to have you sample our food.
For the whole story, go to http://la-kiva.com/2016/03/kitchen-completion-is-in-sight/

Roxy
Roxy is a 6-year old dog who would probably settle for just the basics but deserves so much more. Roxy gets along with other dogs, love snuggles, and is quiet and well-mannered in her kennel. She knows her name, comes when called, and walks well on a leash. Roxy would absolutely blossom if showered with love and attention, the comforts of an indoor life and the opportunity to be fully welcomed into a forever family. Roxy is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all shots. Her adoption fee is $50 this week. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Featured Artist - Earth and Fire Gallery
April 1-15
Featured artist: Ruth F Jansyn
Come visit us, reception April 2, from 6 – 8 pm

Shot Time Liquors
Sale!!  We now have Canadian Club handles at $26.45.  Copa Di Vino single wine is at $3.71.  Don’t forget; we have locally made ice at $2 a bag!!!  Visit us anytime Mon thru Sat 10 to 9. 371-3155 shottimeliquors.com or like us on Facebook!

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