TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 27, No. 44  November 1, 2016   By MaeWestern

"Wish I had time for just one more bowl of chili." --Kit Carson's last words

Big Bend Youth Group
Monthly activities on the second Friday of each month.
Nov. 11: 5:30-5:45 --- Ice Breaker
5:45-6:15 --- Supper
6:15-6:30 --- TBD
6:30-8:15 --- Movie

Early Voting
Early voting for the Terlingua School Board continues this week, Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 3-6 pm at the community center.

Terlingua Store
We are open!!! Cold beer, water, ice and a little bit of everything else! Come see us!

It’s a Cultural Cook-Off!
This Saturday, November 5, from 10 am- 5pm, meet these artists and view their work at the Tolber-Fowler Chili Cook-off ARTFEST in Terlingua: Dani Bottenfield, jMarie Cochran, Mary Paloma Diesel, Garrett Doyle, Molly Dumas, Kathleen Gilles, Voni Glaves, Lori Griffin, Pamela Miller, Jean Northington, Jen Peña, Anne Roberts, Zoey Sexton, Larry Short, and the West Texas Collective. Don’t miss this opportunity to support your local artists. Stop by the Authors’ Booth while you are there and meet the writers!

BBHS Student Selected for 2017 Terlingua Artists Calendar
This year’s Terlingua Artists Calendar will be at local vendors by this weekend, and Perla Villa from Big Bend High School has been selected as this year’s student artist. An image of her work, “Anemone,” will be included. She created the clay and mixed media sculpture in Betina Kearns’ art class for an annual competition. Perla says, “I can express my feelings through my art.” In addition to Perla’s work, the calendar features 13 more images by local artists.

Terlingua Tool Rentals
Jimmy Taylor, owner. 371-2621. We have most everything needed for construction projects. Easy to find on South County Road.

Earth and Fire Gallery
The Goddesses are in the house this week. Pagan meets Primal and it’s all about the symbols. Featuring the new works of Antonio and Debra Guerrero. Artists reception will be Wednesday, November 2nd starting at 5:30 pm and continuing until ?. Come join us for refreshments, fun and celebration. Earth and Fire Gallery located in the Ghost Town.

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.

India’s World
India and William’s Consignment and Gift Shop Treasures
Hours are 9-5, Tuesday through Saturday.
Closed Sunday and Mondays
 Come take a look around  having sales going on..
 We have a little bit of everything--Christmas is just around the corner folks. Two rooms full of Some Antiques- Some Furniture  Several Lamps; Western items----Indian Pottery.
New and used summer dresses.
New Jewelry by local artists and also William and India’s Items, original and prints along with books by local authors.
Locals have been bringing me their Antiques, ceramics, dishes and sewing machines ---All sorts of bits and pieces.
If you have something you want to sell, bring it down, and put a price on it. Put some extra cash in your pocket.
Look for the turquoise building with flags - across the street from Rick’s cottonwood store on hwy 118 going to the National Park. Get out, Come in and look around…

Visit with your County Commissioner
Brewster County Precinct 2 Commissioner Hugh Garrett would like to discuss your ideas and concerns on Friday, 11/4/16, from 9-11am.at the Commissioners Office in the South Brewster County Emergency Response Center.

Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ
Welcome Chili Heads! Randoff’s Wishes All Attendees of Both Chili Cook Offs a Happy and Safe 50th Celebration! We Will Be Open For Lunch Friday and Saturday as usual 11:00 am - 2:00 pm or Sold Out! Pecan Smoked Brisket and Jalapeño sausage sandwiches.Traditional as well as Specialty ! Hot BBQ ,Cold Beer, Indoor and Outdoor seating, Big Screen Tv and Clean Restrooms! C’mon Y’all , Let’s Meat!

This Week at the Starlight
Tuesday - Clem & Jeffro
Wednesday - Chet O’Keefe (Help us celebrate Dia de Los Muertos)
Thursday & Friday: Clay Parker & Jodi James
Saturday: Daisy O’Connor
Sunday: Special performance by Liza Cane, Duff Thompson & Max Bien-Kahn
Monday: Woji & Kozloff
Still taking applications for Kitchen Staff - stop by Starlight any day from 2-4 (side entrance please) or email TerlinguaStarlight@gmail.com.
New Dinner and Cocktail Menu! Come see us soon!!!!

Draftex, LLC
Design/ Drafting for South Brewster County.  Come visit me at my new office @ #1 Cinco Circle off South County Road next to Taylor Tool Rental.  Jeff Gavin: 830-739-6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

Terlingua Farmers Market resumes!
Saturday November 12th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vendors - Bring your locally grown food and eggs, locally made crafts and goodies to share with your community.
All are welcome!  Set up starts at 9 a.m. Bring your own table and chair.
Musicians and entertainers, we extend an open invitation to play.
Questions?  Contact us at terlinguacommunitygarden@gmail.com
It will be a busy day in the Ghosttown!  As the Joee Barnes Memorial is also scheduled at 9 a.m.  Plan to share your support!

Day of the Dead Event
Just a reminder that I will be stationed somewhere near the Cemetery to take photos of those of you that have gone to the trouble of getting dressed in costume. I’ll have some sort of setup (Mimi is helping with this), the purpose of which is to photograph those of you in costume and add the images to “The Terlingua Project” photos that we have previously taken. The project team will be back on the 12th and 13th of November to complete the project.
For those of you who haven’t heard about us previously, our mission is to record for history a moment in time in Terlingua. Participants will receive a 10”x15” black and white image of themselves at no cost for participating (to be delivered via mailing tube after the images are processed). More information about the shoot on Nov. 12-13 will be posted on the “Our Terlingua” Facebook page soon.
Hope to see you November 2nd. Terry Cockerham

Last Minute Low Budget Productions
Last Minute Low Budget Productions needs your help.  Our January FUNdraiser, the Terlingua Home Tour, is in need of homes to show.  We are open to most any stage of building to finished homes to show.  If you have any questions or would be willing to help us out in this, please call Voni at 371 2965.  Or, if you see Catfish, let him know.   Thank you all for your support in bringing great community theater to Terlingua!

Desert Expression Beauty Salon
229-70 FM 170, Terlingua, TX 7985
 Haircuts, color, highlight, manicure, pedicure and more:)
October 18, 19, & 20
October 25, 26, & 27
November 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
November 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12
Call Kaci Kothmann at 325-456-5983 or stop by for your appointment.

This Week at La Kiva
Lots going on at La Kiva this week...
Tuesday: Karaoke
Wednesday: Open Mic - no host but feel free to come play
Thursday: Chet O’Keefe! Fish and chips food feature (Friday too).
Friday and Saturday: Palomino Shakedown
Sunday: The Battlefield
We have expanded the menu with some new items, come try them!  As always we welcome any and all feedback. Hope everyone has a safe and fun cookoff week.
Viva La Kiva!

Big Bend Library Book Fair
Big Bend Library is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair this week to raise money for the library. Pre-K - 3rd grade students have each chosen a book for the school wish list. We’re asking members of the community to stop by and fulfill a student’s book wish. All of the books selected are under $10. It’s also a great opportunity to Christmas shop for all the young ones on your list. All money raised through the Book Fair goes directly to the library. This is a good way for the community to help offset the money lost by the county’s decision to cut our library funding. Big Bend Library is open from 8-4 Monday-Friday.

This Week at the High Sierra
Welcome Chili Friends to the 50th anniversary of chili cooking!
Music this week at High Sierra
Tuesday 11/1 Jeff Haislip  @7 PM
Wed 11/2.  Patrick Smith 3 PM
                   Pablo Menudo  @7 PM
Thurs 11/3 Patrick Smith 3PM
Friday 11/4 Patrick Smith 3 PM
                    Jeff Haislip @7 PM
Saturday 11/5. Dr Fun @ 7 PM
Sunday song circle with Collie Ryan Sunday 11/6 - 3 PM
Come watch your favorite sporting event on our big screen tv!

Bake Sale
San Vicente ISD will be hosting a bake sale at  Cottonwood General Store on Friday, November 4th at 4:30Pm.  We tend to sell out quickly, come early!

ATTENTION LOCAL VETERANS
 Re: Brewster County Veterans Service Officer Position Filled
 On Tuesday October 25th, 2016, Brewster County Commissioners Court met in Executive Session to fill the vacant position of the Veterans Service Officer.  Of the 5 applicants, Commissioners Court unanimously voted to select Mr. Dennis Yancy.  Mr. Yancy will begin his duties on November 1st, 2016.
 Mr. Yancy is a retired Army non-commissioned officer with rank of sergeant first class with over 20 years’ service.  Mr. Yancy is an Information Technology Specialist, computer specialist, as a civilian Department of Defense (DOD) employee.   Mr. Yancy has held numerous leadership positions all of which require him to assist soldiers and their dependents, with job and personal problems.  Mr. Yancy is well versed in working the military system to get problems fixed and fighting to solve all issues.
 Judge Cano sends a special thanks to all applicants that applied stating “The Veterans Service Officer Position is a very valuable position offered by the County as a resource and outlet for our Local Veterans and I want to thank all the applicants.  It was a tough decision as all applicants were very qualified.”

Texas Rural Schools Task Force
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath today announced the formation of the Texas Rural Schools Task Force. Task force members will meet over the next several months to share insights and seek opportunities for innovation in the areas of teacher recruitment, teacher retention, resource allocation, use of technology, as well as parent and community engagement.
“Rural school districts across our state are committed to successful student outcomes, but face many educational challenges unique to their size and region,” said Commissioner Morath. “
Members of the Rural Schools Task Force were selected to participate based on outstanding student achievement and a willingness to innovate. The superintendents and school districts on the task force includes Terlingua Common School District – Bobbie Jones (ESC Region 18).

Good read!
Best Bowl of Red:
http://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/best-bowl-red/

Meet MayaMaya is magnificent. She is a 3-year old black lab mix with who was picked up as a stray in Alpine on 9/22/16 and though she seems like she must have been an owned pet, no one came to pick her up. Maya has an amazing disposition and is very well-behaved. She prefers people to other dogs, though she socializes just fine with them in playgroup. She has a gorgeous coat, super-silky ears and is housebroken. When we’ve walked her through the cat areas she shows mild interest and thorough respect. This pretty-much-perfect dog will bring much joy to her new home. She is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all shots. She can be adopted for only $50 until November 12th. For more information about Maya, or any pet at the Alpine Animal Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Veterans Day Closure
The Brewster County Courthouse will be closed on Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

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