Wednesday, December 27, 2017

A NUTTY mOOn xTrA

The pecan guy was here today and sold all he brought, so his partner is bringing bulk shelled pecans, bags and scales down here.
 
They plan to be at the Crisis Center and GT Porch vicinity on Thursday at 10 a.m. 'til ???
Or - people can call CeeBee at 371-2506 or my cell (512) 924-2506 in case that plan changes.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

The Terlingua Moon
December 26, 2017 ~ VOL. 28 #52
terlinguamoon@gmail.com

“New Year’s most glorious light is sweet hope!” ― Mehmet Murat Ildan












TERLINGUA RANCH NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
At the Bunkhouse Music by: EMILIE CLEPPER.    Doors open at 7:00pm, draft Lone Star beer & wine $2.00, complimentary party favors and champagne toast at midnight.  Live music from 8:30pm to 12:30am (café open from 7am –7pm New Year’s Eve)
steak and shrimp special $17.95

TERLINGUA RANCH NEW YEARS DAY 2017
Fried Catfish Special with Black Eyed Peas & Fried Cabbage
Adults $11.95 Kids 7.95 ~Happy Holidays from All of Us at The Terlingua Ranch Lodge~

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY welcomes back Sam Richardson with his Terlingua de Colores, new works by Sam U L.  Opening reception is December 26 at 4 pm.
Show runs through January 1st, 2018.

RUSTIC IRON BBQ
Will be open Dec 27/28/29 and closed on Dec.30-31 and reopen on Jan. 3rd 2018. We want thank everyone for your support and patronage.  Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2018.

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.

BLACKEYED PEA OFF
It's time for another Blackeyed Pea Off, Monday, January 1st, 2018 on the porch in the Terlingua Ghostown.  $5.00 entry fee for Peas, with turn in time at 2:00 sharp.
Two Rules:  1. Have Fun    2. No Beans!
AFTER 2:00, for a $5.00 (or more) donation, you get a bowl, spoon and cornbread, with a chance to taste peas for good luck.  All proceeds go to our theater group, Last Minute, Low Budget Productions.
Live music provided by The Rafters.  There will also be a bake sale, as well as the Hot Date Raffle.  A surprise "arrest" is in the works...
Come join us once again to insure Good Luck for 2018

DRAFTEX LLC - Design work for South Brewster County. Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

LONG DRAW PIZZA will be closed until after January 1st.

LAS POSADA MILAGRO HOTEL & ESPRESSO …Y POCA MAS
Hours:  7:30 am until 2 pmdaily.
Happy Holidays!  We hope you spend some time with us especially if you're tired of cooking!  We make everything fresh and delicious so you can relax!
We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee which is from Marfa and some of the best coffee found anywhere.
Whether you like French press coffee or lattes, we make it all.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free WIFI - all located in the Ghost town.  Hope to share some holiday time with you!

THIS WEEK @ HIGH SIERRA
Friday - Patrick Smith
Saturday, Sunday - The Rafters and Dr. Fun

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
Thanks to everyone who spent their Christmas at The Starlight! Be sure to make your New Year's Eve plans to be here for Bob Livingston with Bradley Kopp. No cover, balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight and the absolute best New Year's Eve Party in town!
Now, another Butch of a week!
Tuesday, 12/26: Uh Clem’s “Great Question” (and late night with Butch & Rory Hancock)
Wednesday, 12/27: Greg Harkins (and late night with Butch & Rory Hancock)
Thursday, 12/28: Crystal & Kt (and late night with Butch & Rory Hancock)
Friday, 12/29: Butch and Rory Hancock
Saturday, 12/30: The Ghost Vipers
Sunday, 12/31: New Year’s Eve! Bob Livingston with Bradley Kopp
Monday, 1/1/18: Townes Van Zandt Tribute hosted by Butch & Rory Hancock
The Starlight staff wishes you the most beautiful of new years
          - good health, a world of joy and peace on earth.
And remember that the Annual Black-eyed Pea-off takes place in the Ghost Town at 2 p.m. New Year's Day, before the Townes Tribute.)

QUILTS BY MARGUERITE
Quilts of all sizes, pillows, tote bags, wall art, jewelry, place mats. Stop by, you will be surprised at all the goodies in this store! 371-2292
Across from the stables in Study Butte.

FULL WOLF MOON POT LUCK
JAN 1, 2018!!!! at 5:30 PM Jackass Flats Improvement Association, Inc.
PETER HOSTELLER is back with his key board and dance music to celebrate the NEW YEAR !!!
So put on your dancin shoes and come on out!   Bring a dish and a chair for an evening of fun!!

WORDOFF
Save the Date!  Friday, February 2 at 7 pm for the Word Off 2018.
Original Works of poetry and prose
Sign-up starts at 6 pm in the Cave Room at La Kiva
Bring your five minute piece to perform!
All welcome.  Rude behavior not tolerated.

TERLINGUA RANCH BAD RABBIT CAFE
Every Friday and Saturday evening
The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony
Cooter, Charlie, and Judy play your favorite old country songs

TERLINGUA RECYCLES!
Thanks to everyone who helped make the Terlingua recycling effort a success in 2017. We'd love a few New Year's resolutions to include volunteering with us in 2018! There won't be a run into the Park this week given the holidays but we'll no doubt need to make a special run sometime in early January - stay tuned. For more info or to volunteer, send us a Facebook message or call 830-739-6986.

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.

PECAN MAN is in town again, and he brought bags of fresh-from-the-sheller, halves and piece by the one-pound bag for $8 each.  These are delicious, this year's crop; if you got some last year, you know.  Locals call 2506, (the Burrs) and we will reserve yours for you.  Or email elcentro432@gmail.com

WYLIE WATER TANK LOAD has room for one more - a 1,750 gallon or larger. We want to finish the load the first week in January. Call us for specs, and prices.  Local # 2506

PEANUT is a large 1yo male Pitbull who is ready for a terrific home. Peanut is an effervescent dog who is overflowing with love and enthusiasm. He loves attention and to play with his toys. With training and a solid keeper, he will be a great pet. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com





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Tuesday, December 19, 2017

TERLINGUA MOON

December 19, 2017
Vol.  28   No.  51

by Million sMiles

"Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story. . .  " ~Max Ehrmann

This Week at The Starlight
It's hard to believe that Christmas, and then New Year's, are upon us. We're grateful to all of our guests and visitors - from near and far - for spending this holiday season with us. So that you can plan in advance, we're going to give you a bit of our schedule for the next few weeks. PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT WE ARE CLOSED THIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, FOR OUR EMPLOYEE HOLIDAY PARTY!!!
Monday: Trevor Reichman with Chase Peeler
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Jeffro's Song Swap with special guest Elli Perry
Thursday: Darrin Kobetich
Friday: Chet O'Keefe
Saturday: Pat O'Bryan
Sunday (Christmas Eve): Laird & Friends
Monday (Christmas): The lovely Sarah Burton

The art work of Laura Omer and Mary Diesel will be up through December so be sure to check it out next time you're here!
New Year's Eve is going to rock and roll as Bob Livingston with Bradly Kopp take us into 2018. There's no cover and no better show in town. And, of course we'll have our traditional balloon drop and New Year's toast! Then on Monday, New Year's Day, join us for the Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute and Open Mic hosted by Butch and Rory Hancock. Doors open at 5 but spend the afternoon in the Ghost Town at the Annual Black Eyed Pea Off before joining us for one of our favorite nights of the year. We are happy to take dinner reservations for parties of 10 or more; email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.  Here's hoping that you and yours have a most beautiful holiday season.

Terlingua Ranch Bad Rabbit Cafe
Every Friday and Saturday evening
The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony
    Cooter, Charlie, and Judy play your favorite 
         old country songs

TERLINGUA RANCH NEW YEARS EVE PARTY At the Bunkhouse
MUSIC BY:  EMILIE CLEPPER  DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM
DRAFT LONESTAR BEER & WINE $2.00
COMPLIMENTARY PARTY FAVORS
AND CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT MIDNIGHT
LIVE MUSIC FROM 8:30PM to 12:30AM
( CAFÉ OPEN FROM 7AM –7PM NEW YEARS EVE )
Steak and Shrimp Special $17.95NEW YEARS DAY 2017
Fried Catfish Special with Black Eyed Peas & Fried Cabbage
Adults $11.95 Kids 7.95  ~Happy Holidays from All of Us at
The Terlingua Ranch Lodge~

Black Eyed Pea off New Year's Day
Terlingua Ghostown Porch
Entry fee for peas:  $5
Turn in time is 2 PM
After 2 pm for a $5 donation (or more) you get a bowl, spoon, and a piece of cornbread.
(AND lots of Good Luck)
Live Music featuring the Rafters
and our Hot Date Raffle
Also, a Surprise Arrest at the Jail
Benefiting our Last Minute Low Budget Productions

Big Bend Church is having Christmas Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 24th at 11:00.
No services on Dec. 25th.
Big Bend Church will have New Year’s Eve service on Sunday, Dec. 31st at 11:00.

Espresso ... y poco mas! 
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily.
We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee which is from Marfa and some of the best coffee found anywhere. Whether you like French press coffee or lattes, we make it all.
We make the best fresh burritos,waffles,  meatloaf sandwiches, rubens, salads and homemade pastries.
We have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find any where.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free wifi - all located in the Ghost town.  We are open everyday and will be open on Christmas.  Hope to share some holiday time with you!

Recycling Pickup Service, 
Coming Soon in January 2018
Have you ever had an overflow of plastic jugs because the bins at the recycle trailer were full or maybe you would just like to save money on your garbage collection? You want to do your part but would also like ease and convenience, we get it! A new service to pickup your recycling on a regular basis, from your designated pickup point, and deposit it at a recycling center will begin in just a few weeks. Don’t burn all those cardboard boxes that Santa brought, talk to your friends and neighbors today about this upcoming pickup service. Higher participation creates lower rates. More details and sign-up next week.

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.

Come by the Cottonwood General Store and check out all the Holiday Goodies the elves have been stocking the shelves with. We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. We will be open 7am to 9pm on Sun Dec 24th and 12 noon to 8pm on Mon Dec 25th.

No Recycling Run this Thursday
Terlingua Recycles got a message from the recycling center in the park this morning that we won't be able to bring in our recyclables until after the first of the year. Those of you who said you'd help volunteer Thursday morning, we won't be making our special run after all. That said, we're sure going to need some help the next few weeks to keep things in good order around the recycling center here in Terlingua. If you're one of our awesome regular volunteers, please keep an eye out. We'll need all hands on deck in early January so, if you're not already a volunteer and would like to help out, please send a Facebook message to Terlingua Recycles or call 830.739.6986 for more info. What a great New Year's resolution!! Thanks!!

Draftex LLC - Design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

Gypsy is a 3-year old Australian Shepherd who is new to the shelter and would like her stay there to be brief, please. She’s a wonderful dog with a temperament consistent with the breed. She is spayed, chipped and fully vaccinated, so she is ready to trot out the door. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com



Happy Holidays from Shot Time Liquors!   Reminder!!!...We will be closed on the following 2 Mondays - Christmas and New Year!  Shop for those last minute gifts, stock stuffers and holiday Cheer items early!  We have Evan Williams Eggnog, Fulton’s Harvest Pumpkin Pie, and Smirnoff Peppermint vodka(scratch n sniff bottle)!  Come on in and like us on Facebook.   Ask about our sale items and marked for clearance damaged items.  We will be open both Tuesdays at our usual time!  M-S 10 am-9 pm (closed every Sunday as well as 12/25 and 1/1).  VIVA TERLINGUA y Feliz Navidad

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance has rescheduled their regular meeting for FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29TH at the Casa de la Cultura (Crisis Center) in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Cares, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, and Ghost Town Charities. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. Let's hope the weather cooperates this time! Please follow "BBCA Terlingua" on Facebook. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

TERLINGUA MOON
Dec 12, 2017
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

 “Each person must live their life as a model for others.¨ - Rosa Parks

 A copy of Chase Peeler’s 2017 Ph.D. dissertation about Terlingua music, “On the Porch: Music and Community in Terlingua, Texas,” is now on file at the school library and is available for anyone in the community who would like to read it. A digital version is also available by emailing me at chase.peeler@colorado.edu, or by following the link below:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kwipq2zb0n0x6wr/AAA9F98h0_kqQ4YAE0veZIWfa?dl=0
Many thanks to everyone who contributed!

 OO, La La! Got Burlesque? Come see what the fuss is all about this Friday and Saturday night (Dec 15 and 16) at 7:30 pm both nights at LMLB- Cinnabar Theatre in Study Butte. The show is a benefit for the Terlingua Community Garden via your donations! Adults only, 18 and up! First come, first serve as seating is limited. And don't be shy, join in the fun ~ SKIRT NIGHT both nights with prizes for best dressed! See you there! Dress warm!

This week at the Starlight
Wednesday, 12/13: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Alex Whitmore
Thursday: 12/14: Michael Shay (Band)
Friday, 12/15: 6-7 pm, Butch & Rory Hancock. 7 pm,  Jaimee Harris & Her Band of Friends with Special Guest, Jane Ellen Bryant.
Saturday, 12/16: 6-8 pm, Butch & Rory Hancock. 8 pm,  Jaimee Harris & Her Band of Friends with Special Guest, Jane Ellen Bryant.
Sunday, 12/17: 6 pm The Terlingua Christmas Choir!!! 8 p.m. The Band of Joy (Movie) Starring Robert Plant, Patti Griffith, Darrell Scott, Buddy Miller, and Dennis Crouch
Monday, 12/18: Trevor Reichman
And, next week, it’s Christmas! We will be open Christmas Day our usual hours. Dinner 5 – 10 p.m. and full bar until Midnight, with special Christmas Menu to be announced (our regular menu is always available).
Make your plans now for New Year's! New Year’s Eve: Bob Livingston with Bradley Kopp (9 p.m. – Midnight) and NO COVER. Dinner, Drinks and rock in 2018!  For reservations of parties of 10 or more, email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.  And . . . New Year's Day . . . the Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute hosted by Butch & Rory Hancock. Doors open at 5.
Ongoing through December, the art of Laura Omer and Mary Diesel.  Hope to see you soon!

Holiday Market Saturday December 16 
Terlingua Community Garden 10 -1
Vendors contact Jack Knight

Espresso ... y poco mas! 
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily.
We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee which is from Marfa and some of the best coffee found anywhere.
Whether you like French press coffee or lattes, we make it all.
We make the best fresh burritos, waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, rubens, salads and homemade pastries. We have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find any where.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free wifi - all located in the Ghost town.  We look forward to seeing you through the holidays!

 High Sierra
Wednesday Karaoke 7 pm
Friday Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter 7:30 pm
Saturday Dr Fun 7:30 pm
Come out and have some fun and enjoy good food good music and good company

The Big Bend Church - Baptist - will have services Christmas Day @ 11:00

These are the certified Democratic Primary candidates for Precinct 2 County Commissioner – Calvin Glover, Dave Lambrix, and Sara Allen Colando. The incumbents are unopposed in the Democratic Primary for these races – County Clerk, County Judge, Justices of the Peace for Precinct 2 and 3 – Berta Rios-Martinez, Eleazar R. Cano, Susana M. Gonzales, and Jim Burr, respectively. Julie Morton is running unopposed in the Democratic Primary for County Treasurer. According to Mary Bell Lockhart. Mike Davidson has been declared ineligible to run for the office of Precinct 2 County Commissioner in 2018, because his voter registration address, on record for a number of years, was an address in Alpine in Commissioner Precinct 4.  The voter registration record had not been updated to his address located in Precinct 2 before he filed to run for the office.

TERLINGUA STORE
Open 9-8 daily 12-6 on Sundays.
Stop by for your beer, wine, ice, snacks, firewood, and more!!
Handmade fresheners for your home, auto, and RV! New scents!! Vaquero Leather, Lovespell leather and more!
Great new resale clothing for fall!! 432-371-2487

Becoming Mechanic Services 432 371 2694 1 432 294 0128 Remember the old saying: Cheap, Fast, Good - pick two. Are your expectations realistic? What is your #1 priority? If you are hoping for that '80's Chevy, (2000s any make or model) with over 150K to "run like new," you might want to evaluate your expectations a little bit.

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.

The River and the WALL
A team of diverse adventurers will embark on an epic 1,200-mile journey down the Rio Grande River and the U.S.-Mexico border to experience the vast landscapes of the borderlands region before construction of a wall. During the horse, mountain bike, and canoe powered journey, they will encounter personal stories from both sides of the border, examine immigration viewpoints across the political spectrum, and explore the impacts to wildlife, landowners, and all who call the borderlands home in the feature documentary THE RIVER AND THE WALL.
The horseback riding portion will be through the southern Trans Pecos mountain region that extends from Presidio, TX to the east side of Big Bend National Park (La Linda). The team is expected to make it to the Terlingua Ghostown onDecember 15th , riding up to the Starlight Theater/Porch at some point in the late afternoon (5 PM ish). Up to this point they will have been in the back country for a couple of weeks ready to see some happy and familiar faces. Come out to the Starlight for beer, laughs and shenanigans but most of all a good ole fun Terlingua night.
We hope to see all of yall on December 15th with a howdy in hand! If there are any changes with the dates and time we will update closer to the date.
Invite everyone and anyone and send off the team properly as they continue their journey the following day.
If you would like to know more about the journey itself click the website provided underneath and follow us on social media to get updates of the trip!

 ADOPTABLE DOGGIE! Happy is… you guessed it… very happy. Happy is a young black lab mix who needs an active keeper to spend lots of time tiring him out and helping him learn that he can have it all, just not all at once. Happy has tons of energy, smarts and potential for someone looking to share an adventure-filled experience! For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

There is space on the Wylie water tank load for at least a couple more. We do not
cash your deposit until your tank is delivered and in your possession.  Delivery is
freight-free and no sales tax. The load is ordered and shipped pretty quickly once
a truckload has filled.  Call 371-2506 so we can get you on the list. We
can also answer your questions about the sizes, prices and spec.
Be sure to tell your neighbors.  or contact elcentro432@gmail.com


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Monday, December 4, 2017

Terlingua Moon
December 5, 2017
Volume 28 ~ #49

by twEyeLight raVen



Whether we or our politicians know it or not, Nature is party to all our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner sense of justice than we do.” Wendell Berry

Terlingua Robotics Successful 1st competition for Terlingua Robotics: Team #11720 competed in their 1st of 3 events on December 2nd in El Paso. The meets are put on by UTEP and are a part of the FIRST Tech Challenge organization. The students representing Big Bend High School were Team Captain/Programmer Nicky Dahl, Head Driver Hugo Villa, Driver Alondra Leyva, Driver Pedro Guevara, Communications Josh Eby, Communications Yoali Aviles, Communications Luisana Rodriguez, and 3D printer specialist David Aranda. They will compete again on January 13th.

Dear Community, You are warmly welcome to the one-and-only Terlingua Robotics first ever Open House. Come visit Team #11720, The Purobots, and see their workspace and projects. All week, Monday, December 4th, through Friday, December 8th, anytime from 1:55pm-2:40pm. The Robotics classroom is located in the Library's computer lab. We hope to see you. Sincerely, The Purobots

The Big Bend Citizens' Alliance will hold a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH at the Casa de la Cultura (Crisis Center) in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Cares, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, and Ghost Town Charities. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. Please follow "BBCA Terlingua" on Facebook. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions.

TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY:  Annual Holiday Sale, Saturday, December 9th, 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.  20% Off General Merchandise, 10% Off Books. Happy Holidays!

Big Bend Resort Adventure Café:  serving Breakfast buffet 7 days a week from 7 AM to 11 AM, $9.95 per person, all you can eat. plus coffee, soft drink or tea included. Check out our lunch specials, Monday to Friday Starting at 11 AM till it runs out. Try our Pizzas, chicken wings, cheese bread, served 11AM till 8PM. Check out our Gift Shop at the Big Bend Resort Lobby, looking for that special gift for the holidays, we are opened from 7 AM to 10 PM 7 days a week.
From the Big Bend Resort adventures family to yours, Happy Holidays.

Espresso ... y poco mas!   Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily. We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee which is from Marfa and some of the best coffee found anywhere. Whether you like French press coffee or lattes, we make it all.  We make the best fresh burritos, waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, Ruben’s, salads and homemade pastries. We have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find anywhere. Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free wifi - all located in the Ghost town.   Happy Holidays!

El Dorado Hotel/ High Sierra Bar and Grill
Come one Come all
Wednesday Karaoke Night beginning at 7
Friday Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter
Saturday Dr Fun

This Week at The Starlight!
It’s another great week of dinner, drinks, music and the best staff in town!
Monday: Taylor Brandon
Tuesday: Uh Clem’s “Great Question”
Wednesday: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Brandon Taylor
Thursday: The Whitmore’s
Friday: Brandon Taylor
Saturday: Trevor Reichman
Sunday Movie Night: The Rolling Stones/ Crossfire Hurricane (show time 8 p.m.)
Monday: Pat O’Bryan
 The art of Laura Omer and Mary Diesel will be on display through December.

It’s not too soon to start making your holiday plans! Christmas at the Starlight: Special Christmas menu and music with the amazingly talented Sarah Burton. Then New Year’s Eve!!!  Bob Livingston with Bradley Kopp. This is the place to rock in the New Year – no cover! Reservations for any night of the week for 10 or more people: email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com

Terlingua Ranch Bad Rabbit Café  Every Friday and Saturday evening, The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony - Cooter, Charlie, and Judy play your favorite old country songs.

Earth and Fire Gallery Party!  Join us on Saturday, December 9th from 4 pm to Dusk, to celebrate the art of Copper Love and to welcome Kellie Straw back to the Gallery as our Guest Artist. Special treats are being prepared by Pam Ware and her elves for this grand occasion! AND, we are pleased to announce that we've coaxed Lanetta Barnes to stay through the end of the month sharing her unique handmade bead bracelets, cuffs, and hat bands.

Crafty Ladies: The FIRST TUESDAY of the month is Dec. 5 so be sure to come out to CRAFTY LADIES at Big Bend Church (BBC). We meet from 6:30-8:30. Bring that UFO (UnFinished Object) or start a new craft! Come and join us for a relaxed fun evening.

Welding classes at Big Bend Church by Nehemiah's Outcry. After an extended road trip up the east coast as far as Rockport Massachusetts, then up to Milton Ontario Canada to the Canadian Welding Bureau, we are back and ready to start welding classes again at Big Bend Church. We will have a first-class session / find out who is interested in the classes, day on Monday January 8, 2018 at the Big Bend Church. These classes are for both interested adults and youth, therefore ...times for meeting will be at 10:00 am and then again at 4:00 pm on January 8.
These classes are free but Nehemiah's Outcry does accept donations since the consumables we use are costly. Nehemiah's Outcry provides the PPE, welding hoods, gloves, safety glasses and goggles. Other items students provide will be discussed on Monday the 8th. The Big Bend Church does not receive any of the funds that are donated and graciously allow the use of the facilities and electricity for these classes. For further information please email Ray at noutcry@yahoo.com or call him at 432-837-3737, or at the church 432-371-2243. Obviously, anyone is encouraged to check out Nehemiah's Outcry Facebook page to see a little of what we do.

FREE stuff near the Ghostown! We are about to demolish a trailer, and anything in it or on it is FREE! Except for the rocks or dirt on the lot. Windows, doors, siding, toilets, fixtures, blankets, big rug, dishes, ac units, shelves, tin, etc. If it's there it's FREE! Call or text 432-837-1004 for details and directions. Billy

The Brewster County Tourism Council/Visit Big Bend is currently accepting applications for a new part-time position of Public Relations Assistant. Duties for the position include: assist visiting journalists to the area, attend trade shows representing Visit Big Bend as needed, research journalist’s online followings, maintenance of visitor survey kiosks throughout Brewster County, conduct in-person surveys of area visitors and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be presentable, enthusiastic, have good communication skills, be a team player, have flexibility in work schedule, be able to travel (some overnight), have a dependable vehicle, lift at least 50 pounds, be able to lead hikes/tours through Big Bend and be well versed in all components of Microsoft Office with most reports requiring manipulation of Excel spreadsheets. A tourism industry background and a good knowledge of all areas and attractions in Brewster County is a plus. This position will begin in January 2018, will be annually contracted and will report weekly to the Executive Director. Send a resume and references to robert@visitbigbend.com . Questions on the position can also be emailed or call 432-837-3915 M-F from 9-5. EOE.

Slim Fest thRee/ February 8 – 11th, 2018 Best little Music Festival in Far Out West Texas celebrating the life of a most Dangerous Guitar player, Slim Richey. Non-genre specific...come enjoy Jazz, Jazz Grass, Rock and Folk and Roll, Blues with Rhythm, Swing, Gospel etc... by some of the finest musicians on the planet from Carolyn Wonderland and Guy Forsyth’s Hot Nut Riveters to Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds and the Alan Munde Band – and much much more. Tickets are $75/ weekend or $40/ night and there are only 175 tickets available for an intimate, exclusive weekend at the renowned Starlight Theatre in old Terlingua Ghostown. Go to www.faroutbooking.com for more information.


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.

Know your rights!  Offenses against your property. Read more here:  Offenses
Purple Paint – Texas Trespass Law


Terlingua Recycles – Thanks to everyone who came out this past Thursday to help with the monthly recycle trip into BBNP. What a great group of volunteers and great to see some new faces and helping hands. WE make this run into the park the last Thursday of every month so would you please make your plans now to meet at the Terlingua Recycling Station behind the Terlingua EMS at 8 a.m. on December 28? We usually get back to Terlingua between 12 and 1. If it looks like we’ll have to make a 2nd run again in December, we’ll keep you posted by way of the Moon and Terlingua Recycles Facebook page. Thanks, too, to those who are making a concerted effort to recycle responsibly. (Just read the signs, it’s pretty simple!) Any questions please send us a Facebook message or call 830.739.6986.

Nuevo Terlingua.  Excited to announce in 1st Q of 2018 we will begin comprehensive recycling at all our properties (better late than never). In addition, we have purchased a glass crusher that turns wine, beer, and Topo Chico bottles into sand that can be used in construction. Specifically, the sand can be used for stucco work (as soon as we solve the logistics etc). We will provide a convenient drop off location for the community to recycle glass. Stay tuned.

Becoming Mechanic Services 432 371 2694 432 294 0128 a text is guaranteed response quicker than a call back. If your vehicle has passed the 100,000-mile mark and you want to significantly prolong its useful life, it is time to have it thoroughly evaluated by a professional automotive technician who can recommend needed repairs or service. This facility is equipped to perform this service. Working together, we can add years to the life of your car or truck.

Draftex LLC - Design work for south Brewster County.  Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

First Annual "Breakin Up Christmas.  Traditional Music Gathering, December 26 - January 1st, Fiddlers Green, Big Bend Valley, Terlingua, Texas

Shot Time Liquor: Come Check out or Replenished Smoke Shop Items.  Liquor, Housewares, and more! Normal Hours are Monday-Saturday 10 am- 9 pm.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors – Viva Terlingua!

Alpine Animal Shelter.  This calm, intuitive dog has great manners and is super affectionate without being needy. Jack is a big kisser, quickly grasping leash skills, and curious without forgetting that there’s a human he wants to please. He’s a beautiful running companion, a pro dog pool snorkeler, and an easy-going adventure dog looking for a buddy. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com



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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The Terlingua MOON
Vol. 28, No. 48   Nov. 28, 2017
By MaeWestern



"Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it." --Sam Levenson

Memorial
There will be a memorial for Derek Ammons on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11 am in the Ghost Town Cemetery. Feel free to bring a song or a story to share.

Ken Barnes, you are fabulous!
For years and years and years (more than we can count), Ken Barnes has allowed Last Minute Low Budget Productions (your local community theater) to use one of his storage units at no cost.  We’re finally moving out it (really, Ken!) - and just want to say a Huge Terlingua Thanks!  Ken, you are one great guy!  Thanks for your support!

Terlingua Bottoms
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.

Bad Rabbit Cafe
The Terlingua Ranch Bad Rabbit Cafe
Every Friday and Saturday evening
The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony
Cooter, Charlie and Judy play your favorite old country songs

This week at the Starlight
Thanks to everyone who joined us over their Thanksgiving holiday - especially those who made it for Thanksgiving itself. What a wonderful week and we’re so glad you chose to spend it with us!
This week’s entertainment:
Tuesday 11/28: Uh Clem and “The Great Question”
Wednesday 11/29: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Garner Sloan
Thursday 11/30: Butch Hancock
Friday 12/1: Trevor Reichman
Saturday 12/2: Pat O’Bryan
Sunday 12/3: Crystal & KT (6 - 8 pm) followed by The Blues Brothers (the movie)
Monday 12/4: Taylor Brandon
And, as always, a menu, full bar and staff that can’t be beat! Remember, we take reservations for parties of 10 or more; email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.
Hope to see you soon!

Use Amazon.com much?
Hey Terlinguans!  The Big Bend Citizen’s Alliance is now a group on Amazon’s AmazonSmile, which is a service that gives a small percentage of the purchase price (0.5 %) to the charity of your choice. (Amazon actually donates the money, so the amount you accrue through the year can’t be deducted.) And, yeah, it’s a tiny percentage, but every little bit helps the BBCA continue to provide services and support to our community through groups including the Community Garden/Green Scene, Ghosttown Charities, TerlinguaCares, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Visual Artists, and Voices from Both Sides.
Everything on AmazonSmile is exactly the same as on Amazon, including your account.  So, for those of you interested, all you do is go to smile.amazon.com, bookmark it, and choose the Big Bend Citizen’s Alliance as your charitable group. Thanks! The BBCA is grateful for all that you do to make our community a great place to live!

This week at La Kiva
This week at La Kiva (subject to random vagaries of fate)
Monday - Italian Night! Pasta Specials and Buy 1 Get 1 Half-off Pizzas!
Tuesday - Shark Tacos! (for the apex predator in all of us)
Wednesday - Open Mic Night with Cajun Blackened Red Snapper!
Thursday - Live Music by Chet O’Keefe and the Extraterrestrial Flat-Earthers
Friday - Famous Fish and Chips! Karaoke starts at 8 PM.
Saturday - You’ll just have to come see, but we’re pretty sure it will be spectacular.
We are also looking for a part time prep cook! Great environment, good benefits, and the most fun you’ll ever have at a job! (Unless you’re a controlled demolitions expert.) Team mentality, a passion for food, and a sense of humor a must. Talk to Clay at La Kiva Wednesday through Sunday after 2 PM. No experience necessary. Pay starts at $8/hr with a raise as soon as you prove yourself.

Terlingua Recycles
Please help! Terlingua Recycles really needs your help this Thursday for our monthly run into the recycling center in BBNP. Meet at the Terlingua Recycling Station behind the Terlingua EMS at 8 a.m. Usually get back to Terlingua between 12 and 1. Any questions please send us a Facebook message or call 830.739.6986.

County Tourism Council and local business and individual sponsorship of our annual fundraising calendar. This is how we work together to enrich our community.
BIG THANKS to the community!

Becoming Mechanics Services Antonio Guerrero 432 371 2694 432 294 0128
The cabin air filter, a feature found on most late-model vehicles, cleans the air that comes into the interior through the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system. It catches dust, pollen and other airborne material
Some signs that you need a new cabin air filter are reduced air flow through your climate control system, such as when you crank up the fan too high and get more noise than results.

No Trespass PURPLE
Just a reminder to everyone that the purple painted post is a legal “No Trespassing / No Hunting” sign.  Texas law states that the area painted purple be at least 36” above the ground, 1” wide or wider and minimally 8” in length.
The state has variance on post distances, but much of our area can use the 1,000’ marker (though I’d suggest closer..) for visibility. This is hunting season, and most hunters are aware of this law.
I find it easier than trying to place plastic signs, that too soon degrade from the glorious sunny days we get! I hope that this information is useful, and everyone has a great “season”. Whether you’re a hunter, or not. Happy Holidays!
www.wideopenspaces.com/know-use-purple-paint-posts-trees-texas
Criminal Trespass:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/water_issues/rivers/navigation/riddell/trespass.phtml


Espresso ... y poco mas!
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily.
We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee which is from Marfa and some of the best coffee found anywhere.
Whether you like French press coffee or lattes, we make it all.
We make the best fresh burritos,waffles,  meatloaf sandwiches, reubens, salads and homemade pastries.
We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you’ll find any where.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free wifi - all located in the Ghost Town.

Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance
The Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance will hold a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH at the Casa de la Cultura (Crisis Center) in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Cares, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, and Ghost Town Charities. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. Please follow “BBCA Terlingua” on Facebook. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions.

December FULL Moon Potluck
SUNDAY DEC 3rd 5:30 PM
Bring a dish, a chair for Visiting and Music
GHOSTOWN PORCH DOGS will be our Music Hosts
They invite any and all musicians to join them Please .
In Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the day with the least amount of daylight.

Terlingua Choir Practice
First practice for annual Terlingua Choir is Wednesday 11/29 at about  o’clock at the High School band room. If you would like to sing come join us.

Draftex LLC
Residential design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com. Better yet: stop by the office next to Taylor Tool Rentals on South County Rd.

Visit Big Bend JOB LISTING
The Brewster County Tourism Council/Visit Big Bend is currently accepting applications for a new part-time position of Public Relations Assistant. Duties for the position include: assist visiting journalists to the area, attend trade shows representing Visit Big Bend as needed, research journalist’s online followings, maintenance of visitor survey kiosks throughout Brewster County, conduct in-person surveys of area visitors and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be presentable, enthusiastic, have good communication skills, be a team player, have flexibility in work schedule, be able to travel (some overnight), have a dependable vehicle, lift at least 50 pounds, be able to lead hikes/tours through Big Bend and be well versed in all components of Microsoft Office with most reports requiring manipulation of Excel spreadsheets. A tourism industry background and a good knowledge of all areas and attractions in Brewster County is a plus. This position will begin in January 2018, will be annually contracted and will report weekly to the Executive Director. Send a resume and references to robert@visitbigbend.com . Questions on the position can also be emailed or call 432-837-3915 M-F from 9-5. EOE.

The Brewster County Tourism Council/Visit Big Bend is currently accepting applications for a new part-time position of Public Relations Assistant. Duties for the position include: assist visiting journalists to the area, attend trade shows representing Visit Big Bend as needed, research journalist’s online followings, maintenance of visitor survey kiosks throughout Brewster County, conduct in-person surveys of area visitors and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be presentable, enthusiastic, have good communication skills, be a team player, have flexibility in work schedule, be able to travel (some overnight), have a dependable vehicle, lift at least 50 pounds, be able to lead hikes/tours through Big Bend and be well versed in all components of Microsoft Office with most reports requiring manipulation of Excel spreadsheets. A tourism industry background and a good knowledge of all areas and attractions in Brewster County is a plus. This position will begin in January 2018, will be annually contracted and will report weekly to the Executive Director. Send a resume and references to robert@visitbigbend.com.
Questions on the position can also be emailed or call 432-837- 3915 M-F from 9-5. EOE.

First Annual!
First Annual “Breakin Up Christmas Traditional Music Gathering
December 26 - January 1st
Fiddlers Green, Big Bend Valley, Terlingua, Texas

Change of location
The Nov. 29 Brewster County Commissioners Court meeting has been changed to Commissioners Courtroom.

Meet HARRY
Harry is a 3 year old male terrier mix guaranteed to melt your heart. Harry is friendly, confident, good with other dogs and loves to play fetch (the fetching and the retaining - bonus points!). He is a great snuggler and is up for all adventures. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com.



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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

The Terlingua Moon
21 November 2017 --Vol. 28, #47

This week’s Moon brought to you by Ghost Writers on the Sly.

We have been contacted by Soldier’s Wish about their upcoming Holiday Wish Program. If you have a veteran in your area that you feel will benefit from a grant, please fill out and submit the application by December 10th. How to apply for a grant: https://www.soldierswish.org/nominate-a-hero
All grants need to be submitted by December 10th.
Dennis Yancy, American Legion Post 79
Alpine, TX

 This Week at The Starlight; The Starlight would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and we hope that, whether you're traveling near or far, you have safe travels. We'd love for you to spend your Thanksgiving with us if you're around! We have a special Thanksgiving menu as well as our regular menu. Mesquite Smoked Turkey, Heavenly Ham, Green Chile Stuffin’, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Classic Green Bean Casserole, Orange Cranberry Sauce, Grandma's Giblet Gravy and, for dessert, Pumpkin Cheesecake or Pecan Pie. Adults $21.95 and children 10 and under $10.95. We're accepting reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.
 This week's Starlight art and entertainment:
Monday: Artists' Reception for Laura Omer & Mary Diesel 5-7 pm.  Music with Pat O'Bryan
Tuesday: Uh Clem's "Great Question"
Wednesday: Jeffro's Song Swap with Sarah Burton
THANKSGIVING!!! Join us for a wonderful meal and music with The Whitmores
Friday: Chet O'Keefe
Saturday: The Butchers and Urban Pioneers (you really don't want to miss this show!)
Sunday & Monday: Darrin Kobetich

 With Thanksgiving this week, The Cottonwood would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support and patronage. We have turkeys and hams in stock and all the fixings for your holiday meals. We will be open our regular hours Thanksgiving Day 7am to 9pm.
Happy Thanksgiving!

St. James Episcopal Church will hold a Taize service at 5:30 pm on Sunday, November 26, at located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. Taize is an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation. A simple soup supper will follow that is free and open to all.
Taize worship consists of meditative singing and periods of silence to reach a contemplative state. This month’s service will focus on readings and chants of gratitude and blessing. For more information, contact Pam Cook at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

 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.

 Big Bend Resort Adventures Café, Thanksgiving Day Hours:
Breakfast buffet $9.95 + Tax per person
Starting at 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet:
Starting at 11:30AM to 4:30PM
$12.95 per Person and Kids $7.95 12 and under
Roast Turkey & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Corn Medley w/Red & Green Peppers,
Carrot & Raisin Salad, Garden Salad, Lime Jell-O Salad,
Dinner Rolls, Desserts: Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Cobbler, Coffee or Tea included
Happy Thanksgiving from the BBRA Staff.
Restaurant will close at 4:30 PM
Store will close at 6:00 PM

 Copper Love's art work, after a successful run at the Starlight Theater (thank you Lisa and Staff) has moved next door to the Earth and Fire Gallery. Copper is co-guest artist with Lanetta & her jewelry & hat bands.  Copper's original oil paintings will hang from November 18th – Dec. 9th, 9am-6pm daily. Last chance to see or acquire her work in the Big Bend area, with a "closing party" on Sat., December 9th, 4:00-dark:30.   Join us for prickly pear punch and refreshments...and a fond goodbye to our dear friend, Copper.

 WANTED!!! Volunteers to help with the next recycling run into BBNP. Thursday, November 30 at 8 o'clock sharp. Please join us at the Terlingua Recycling Center behind the Terlingua EMS station. Ride with one of the other volunteers or drive your own vehicle. Typically, we're back to town by Noon or so. We can really use your help, folks - many hands make light work!!!!  For more info, check out our Facebook page or call 830-739-6986

 Draftex LLC - Design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or  draftexllc@gmail.com.

High Sierra this week!
Wedneday 7 pm Karoake Night
Friday 730 pm Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter
Saturday 730 pm Dr. Fun
Open Mike coming soon

 This week at La Kiva! Monday is Italian Night every week with Pasta Specials and Buy One Get One Half Off Pizzas
Tuesday - Shark Tacos! Live Music by the Tye Dudley Dinner Band.
Wednesday - Swordfish Steaks! Open Mic starts at 8.
Thursday - Thanksgiving Special: Our regular menu. Live Music by Chet O'Keefe's Extraterrestrial Chupacabra Conjunto
Friday - Famous Fish and Chips! Karaoke hosted by Gabriello
Saturday - Soup of the day: Mind Erasers
Don't forget! We have Calamari every day, served with our house-made Honey Mustard Dill sauce.
We are also serving India's Desserts!

 Espresso ... y poco mas!
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily including Thanksgiving Day!
We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee - keeping it
local from Marfa and the very best coffee!  We make the best fresh burritos, waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, Rubens, salads and homemade pastries. We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find anywhere.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free Wifi - all located in the Ghost town.  Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving week and weekend!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the TERLINGUA STORE!!! Open 9-8 daily 12-6 on Sundays. Stop by for your beer, wine, ice, snacks, firewood, and more!! NEW!!! Handmade fresheners for your home, auto, and RV! Great new resale clothing for fall!! 432-371-2487

 Desert Expression Beauty Salon     Happy Thanksgiving Terlingua!! The salon will be open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. Cuts, color, highlights, nails, and more!! Call or come by for your appointment. Gift Certificates available. 325-456-5983 or 432-371-2487

 Kalypso is a 2.5-year-old female Great Dane who is looking for a several month foster, or if that cannot be found, a new permanent home. Kalypso is a wonderful, friendly gal who loves attention, fetch, and other dogs. She also has terrific house manners. Shorter-term fosters may be workable! For more information about Kalypso, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com

 NOTICE TO ALL Study Butte Water Supply Corp. MEMBERS: We are experiencing EXTREMELY HIGH FLOWS currently. To continue service to all areas throughout the week through Thanksgiving weekend, we are issuing a Mandatory water conservation notice. Please do not water outside plants, wash vehicles or use ANY UNNECESSARY WATER.
If we all work together we will have enough water for everyone to enjoy the holidays. Please share this post to spread the word. At this time, it is critical that everyone act. Thank you all for your aid and cooperation in conserving this precious resource. Please report any leaks to our office at 432-371-2933. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!! Jason Blanton, General Manager, sbwsc@hotmail.com

 Brewster County Commissioner’s Court, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, 9 a.m., Brewster County Courthouse.

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

The Terlingua Moon
November 14, 2017 ~ VOL. 28 #46
terlinguamoon@gmail.com

 “Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”- Yoda          

 SBWSC TERLINGUA 
The leak we have been looking for is suddenly worse. Please report any wet spots you see that look out of place! We have already checked the Egg and the area reported over behind EMS... they were not The issue. This is getting critical and may force conservation measures by Monday if not found.
Please call or text me, Jason, at 432-599-3232 or Quintin, at 432-386-2628 to report a leak.
Thank you for your help!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
We are pleased to let you know a lot of us will be at ArtWalk in Terlingua this weekend at the Kishmish Building. We'll have a lot of new and a few of your old favorites. Remember last year?
https://vonig.smugmug.com/2016-Alpine-ArtWalk/

NEW PLAYGROUND OPENING ON NOV 13
Terlingua Common School District would like to extend heartfelt gratitude on behalf of all the students and staff to the Big Bend Education Corporation (BBEC) for Stage One of our playground project.

SHOT TIME LIQUORS 
Open M-S 10am-9pm, closed Sundays (and Thanksgiving).  Come on in and like us on Facebook.   Ask about our sale items and marked for clearance damaged items.  VIVA TERLINGUA

LAS POSADA MILAGRO HOTEL & ESPRESSO …Y POCA MAS Hours:  7:30 am until 2:00 pmdaily.
We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee - keeping it local from Marfa and the very best coffee!  We make the best fresh burritos, waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, Rubens, salads and homemade pastries.  We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find anywhere.  Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free WiFi - all located in the Ghost town.

QUILTS BY MARGUERITE
Quilts of all sizes, pillows, tote bags, wall art, jewelry, place mats. Stop by, you will be surprised at all the goodies in this store! 371-2292
Across from the stables in Study Butte.

THIS WEEK @ HIGH SIERRA
Wednesday 7pm Karaoke
Thursday   12pm   Spin to the music of the 60s, 70s and 80s with Ken
Friday 7pm Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter
Saturday 7 pm Dr. Fun

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
Thanks to everyone who came to The Starlight over Veterans Day Weekend. And how much fun was the Terlingua Gals Music Revue? The Copper Love Memorial Art Show will be up through this Saturday night and, on Monday, November 20, Artists Reception for Laura Omer and Mary Paloma Diesel from 5-7.
​This week's musical lineup:
Monday - Bruce salmon
Tuesday - ​Uh Clem & Friends
Wednesday - Jeffro’s Song Swap with Jeff ​Haislip​
Thursday - Trevor Reichman ​ is back!!!!!!​
Friday - ​Daisy O’Connor
Saturday - Wolverton
Sunday - ​Night Movie @ 8 p.m. - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ​
Monday - Artists Reception for Laura Omer and Mary Paloma Diesel (5-7). Music with Pat O'Bryan.
Thanksgiving's right around the corner - come spend the evening with us - doors open at 5 just as they do every day of the year! You can order from the regular menu or enjoy our Thanksgiving Special!
Mesquite Smoked Turkey, Heavenly Ham, Green Chile Stuffin’, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Classic Green Bean Casserole​, Orange Cranberry Sauce​ and Grandma's Giblet Gravy. For dessert - your choice of Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Cheesecake. Adults $21.95/ Children 10 and under $10.95. ​If your party will have 10 or more, send your request for reservations to terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.  Hope to see you soon!

RESIST SIGN
To the folks who "borrowed" our RESIST - NO WALL sign.  If you needed it, display it with pride.  If you disagreed that strongly with the message......well you are exactly who the sign was for.  Our constitution guarantees us the right of free speech, not the right to steal or trespass.

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.

BBCA
The November meeting of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance has been postponed. We will NOT meet on the 15th of this month. The November meeting is TENTATIVELY rescheduled for the 29th of November at 6PM. Please watch for updates on our Facebook page and in the Moon.  Apologies for any inconvenience, and thank you for your continued support!

CELEBRATING COPPER LOVE’S LIFE AND ART
Come join us at Earth and Fire Gallery in a celebration of Copper Love's life and art starting on Saturday, November 18. 
Copper Love was born on Dec. 10, 1949 and left us on Mar. 28, 2017.  Copper's love affair with the Big Bend started back in the early 70's, enjoying a trip with her sister JoAnn to paint the mountains and skies that had captured her imagination and her heart.
Copper was an inspiration to those who knew her, both friends of many years, as well as those who only met her briefly.  Her aura glowed with her joy of life!
Her paintings captured the drama of the vistas she set out to paint.  How she loved the Big Bend sunrises and sunsets...and not another picturesque sky will go by without thinking of Copper, and feeling her in our hearts.
Her first art show in the Big Bend was back in 1989 at Dos Amigos Gallery in the Terlingua Trading Co.  Followed by (not in this order) Spirit of the West Gallery, Front Street Books, Ft. Davis Drug Store Gallery, Lajitas Gallery, countless Gallery Nights/Art Walks, Dale Jensen Gallery, Diva Terlingua, Leapin' Lizard, High Sierra Bar and Grill, Earth and Fire Gallery, Starlight Theater... Now in full circle, Copper is showing at the Terlingua Trading Co.,: Starlight from 11/10-11/18: and then following up at the Earth and Fire Gallery through the month of November.

LA KIVA
Every Monday is Italian Night! Pasta Specials and buy one get one half off Pizzas!
Tuesday - Shark Taco Tuesday!
Wednesday - Fish special! Baked Hungarian-style Trout with Sauteed Kale and Rice Pilaf
Thursday and Friday - Our Famous Fish and Chips! Served British style with Malt Vinegar!
Saturday - We're not sure what we're doing Saturday. Sometimes we're not sure what we're doing other days, either.  And a reminder: Every Monday is the La Kiva Chess Club, and Karaoke has moved from Tuesday to Friday for the foreseeable future. However, we're definitely not sure about the unforeseeable future. 
So come down, hang out, and have a great time!

STEPHEN KRIVOY MEMORIAL
There will be a memorial service for Stephen Krivoy Saturday, November 18th at the Terlingua community church on church road located just down from the ranch headquarters in Bad Rabbit Café. Pastor Hat Bailey will hold a service with eulogies at 2:00 pm. After the service we will have coffee and potluck as we get together and celebrate Steve's life and friendships.  Later that evening as the sun goes down we will have telescopes out to look at planets and constellations. Steve's shared his hobby with everyone across the desert and in Big Bend and worked with public and private schools when he lived in San Antonio for astronomical outreach. Weather permitting  YOGI

DIRECTOR OF BIG SPRING VA HOSPITAL 
Kalautie JanfDhari is the Director of VA Hospital and will be in Alpine to conduct a town hall meeting with the medical community that serve our Veterans and to talk to the Veterans of Brewster, Presido, and Jeff Davis counties. Meeting will be held at the American Legion, 8th and Sul Ross, on the 17 Nov at 1130. Subject matter will be only VA medical issues as Director JanDhari has nothing to do with Pension side of VA. So if you got issues with VA health care this your chance to talk to the person responsible for your health care.

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF SILENCE
A half-day Silent Retreat will be held on Saturday, November 18, in the St. James Fellowship Hall located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. This event is open to the entire community at no charge, but donations are welcome. The schedule is:
8:30 a.m. Check-in and continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. Sacred movement
9:15 a.m. First period of Centering Prayer and walking meditation
9:45 a.m. Second period of Centering Prayer
10:15-11:30 a.m. Individual Silence and Solitude (bring something to read, write or draw)
11:30 a.m. Last period of Centering Prayer
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
For more information, contact Pam Cook at pscook.herenow@gmail.com or 432-386-5988.​

BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas (Local 2/Fox 24) - Texas Parks and Wildlife is warning residents after multiple reports have surfaced regarding a bear in the area of Terlingua Ranch.
Officials say the bear has shown no signs of aggressive or predatory behavior.
Park officers say they believe the bear is trying to prepare for hibernation and will take advantage of easy meals.
Residents in the area are asked to secure all "attractants" as soon as possible as a safety measure.
Anyone who spots the bear is asked to contact TPWD at 432-837-2051.

BREWSTER COUNTY GROUND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT AGENDA
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=2977e25a92&view=att&th=15fa7ae039f78213&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_j9udfpbi0&safe=1&zw

RINGO is a 7 month old brindle pit bull mix with a great attitude about everything and everyone – and a wiggle that can’t be beat! Petite sized, he’s a perfect buddy for hiking, camping, running the river… We hope he gets snapped up quickly by a terrific adopter! For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com


NEXT MOON BY GHOST WRITERS ON THE SLY

There will be no paper distribution this week

Monday, November 6, 2017

TERLINGUA MOON
November 7, 2017 ~ Volume  28 ~ #44

"Although I deeply love oceans, deserts and other wild landscapes, it is only mountains that beckon me with that sort of painful magnetic pull to walk deeper and deeper into their beauty." -Victoria Erickson



by Million sMiles

One show only! Please join LMLB in celebrating Veterans Day with a special reader's theater production of Beyond Glory this Saturday. This show presents the stories of eight Medal of Honor recipients in their own words. 8 pm at the Cinnabar Theater south of Bee Mountain. Veterans free, others $5 admission.

Joee May Barnes Memorial Scholarship FunDraiser Saturday, Nov. 11
Horseshoe Tournament - starts @10am
Cribbage Tournament - starts @10am
Arrive early to sign up.
BBQ 1pm to 4pm +/-
Auction to follow Tournaments
All proceeds will go to the Big Bend Education Corp for the purpose of awarding a scholarship to a deserving graduate of Big Big High School. In Memory of Children taken too soon.

The Terlingua Community Garden and the GREEN SCENE would like to thank the Original Terlingua International Championship Chili Cook-off for their promise of a $1,000 donation to the new Learning Garden at Terlingua School! Your support and generosity mean the world to us! Thank you so very much.

This Week at The Starlight (and what a week it's going to be!!) Remember, Saturday is Veteran's Day. The Starlight honors and thanks all of our visitors who are Veterans and those with family members who are Veterans. We also want to thank those who were here for the Chili Cookoffs and visited the Starlight. Hope to see you next year!   This week's lineup:
Monday, 6th:  Woji Kozloff
Tuesday, 7th: Uh Clem
Wednesday, 8th: Hamp & Janet Thursday, 9th: The Whitmores
Friday, 10th: Terlingua Gals Music ReviewSaturday, 11th: Terlingua Gals Music Review and Copper Love Memorial Art Show
Sunday, 12th: Bruce Salmon (no movie!!)
Monday, 13th: Bruce Salmon
eYe of The Beholder: The photographs of Erik Walker, Jen Pena and Molly Dumas remain on display until November 19th. Be sure to check them out while here. Beautiful and affordable art by local artists.
Make your plans now for Thanksgiving at The Starlight! Our Thanksgiving Day Special Menu is out of this world (and you can order from the regular menu as well). Reservations are accepted for parties of 10 or more 432.371.3400.
Hope to see you soon and safe travels - near or far!

Far Flung 40 FEST behind Terlingua Store
ON Thursday through Saturday there will be music, storytelling and lots of socializing with Far Flungers from all over.
Friday, November 9
5:00 PM – Check in table opens. Sign up for Friday and Saturday day trips
5:00 – 7:00 PM Social time and live music
7:00 PM Opening Remarks, Introductions, Announcements
8:00 – 9:00 PM Pinche Gringos perform
9:00 PM-??? Open Mic, performers TBD
Friday November 10
9:00 AM Day trips depart
5:00 PM Registration and check in
6:00 PM Remarks and Oral Histories
7:00 PM Sons of Far Flung: Will Blackstock, Jett Davidson, Micah Paredes
8:00 PM Songs of Steve Fromholz
          Fletcher Clark and Friends
9:30 PM Live music until ??? with various performers including but not limited to Butch Hancock, Sam Baker, Miles Zuniga, Fletcher Clark, Beth Galliger, Mike and Uncle Steve.
Saturday November 11
9:00 AM Day trips depart
5:00 PM Happy hour
6:00 PM Remarks and Oral Histories
7:00 PM Songs of Steve Fromholz
8:00 PM Pinche Gringos
9:00 PM Miles Zuniga
10:30 PM Closing ceremonies and jam session
NOTE: This schedule is flexible and subject to change and improvisation. We are fortunate to have so many talented musicians showing up to commemorate 40 years since the launch of Far Flung Adventures, and a tribute to Steven Fromholz and too many other friends who have departed this mortal coil.

This week at La Kiva
Monday - Italian Night! Pasta specials and buy one get one half off pizzas!
Tuesday - Shark Tacos! We also have a dance party with the Red Elvises.
Wednesday - Swordfish Steaks!
Thursday and Friday - Famous Fish and Chips!
Saturday - ube up! All the chiliheads are coming back!
We also are looking for part-time servers. Good pay and a great environment!
Positive attitude, team-oriented mentality and a sense of humor required.
Come by and talk to Eric Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Must be 18 or older.

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily.
We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee - keeping it
local from Marfa -  and the best cofffee anywhere!  We make the best fresh burritos,waffles,
meatloaf sandwiches, rubens, salads and homemade pastries. We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find any where.  Come enjoy the views, the newspapers, the free wifi - all located in the Ghost town.

Roger Keith Moon and friends at the Longhorn Ranch and Trails this Wednesday, Nov. 8th all day long, cowboy breakfast, BBQ made by Claude Luke Dudley, BYOB, lots of music, beautiful country, and surprised guests. We'll be taking folks out on trail rides very soon. We'll see you then!

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.

The DAR Good Citizen Award 2018 for Big Bend High School has been awarded to Perla Vila, daughter of Edmundo Villa and Palmira Villa Palma based on her dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.  Sponsored by the Paisano Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

You are invited.  Artwork Exhibit.  Opening Reception for Mary Diesel and Laura Omer.  Monday, November 20, 2017 at the Starlight Theater.  5 - 7 pm.  Terlingua Ghostown

Clementina Moore, born November 1919, recently passed away after the last few years of her life in frail health. She was the mother of long-time local Maria Klingemann,
who had faithfully managed her mother's comfort and care to enable her to live at her own home in Ojinaga in her late years, and then in Pecos for the last two years.
John and Maria Klingemann invite you to attend the memorial service with them, their congregation and friends, at the Big Bend Baptist Church on November 11th at 11:00 a.m.
Visitation and refreshments will follow the service in the fellowship hall of the church.

There will be a memorial service for Stephen Krivoy Saturday, November 18th at the Terlingua community church on church road located just down from the ranch headquarters in bed rabbit Café. Pastor Hat Bailey will hold a service eith eulogies at 2 o'clock P.M. . After the service we will have coffee and potluck as we get together and celebrate Steve's life and friendships.  Later that evening as the sun goes down we will have telescopes out to look at planets and constellations. Steve's shared his hobby with everyone across the desert and in Big Bend and worked with public and private schools when he lived in San Antonio for astronomical outreach. Weather permitting  YOGI

Copper Love was born on Dec. 10, 1949 and left us on Mar. 28, 2017.  Copper's love affair with the Big Bend started back in the early 70's, enjoying a trip with her sister JoAnn to paint the mountains and skies that had captured her imagination and her heart.
Copper was an inspiration to those who knew her, both friends of many years, as well as those who only met her briefly.  Her aura glowed with her joy of life!
Her paintings captured the drama of the vistas she set out to paint.  How she loved the Big Bend sunrises and sunsets...and not another picturesque sky will go by without thinking of Copper, and feeling her in our hearts.
Her first art show in the Big Bend was back in 1989 at Dos Amigos Gallery in the Terlingua Trading Co.  Followed by (not in this order) Spirit of the West Gallery, Front Street Books, Ft. Davis Drug Store Gallery, Lajitas Gallery, countless Gallery Nights/Art Walks, Dale Jensen Gallery, Diva Terlingua, Leapin' Lizard, High Sierra Bar and Grill, Earth and Fire Gallery, Starlight Theater...
Now in full circle, Copper is showing at the Terlingua Trading Co.,: Starlight from 11/10-11/18: and then following up at the Earth and Fire Gallery through the month of November.
Come join her friends, 6pm, Friday Nov. 10th, at the Starlight Theater in a celebration of Copper Love's life and art..

 Marcy Reed, our Big Bend High School Cross Country Coach, Science Teacher, Class Sponsor, Robotics Teacher, and Math Teacher, won a chance to compete in the New York City Marathon. She  competed on Sunday, November 5, 2017 in New York.
GO MRS. REED  WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!

New items have arrived at the quicksilver trading company. We also offer custom vinyl, bumperstickers, shirts, signs and anything else personalized. come by and check out all of our new items and everything we have in.

The River and the Wall is a documentary following 5 photographers and adventurers on a 1,200-mile mountain bike, horse, and canoe journey along Rio Grande River and the US-Mexico border. The purpose of the trip and film is to thoroughly document the borderlands before further wall construction and to learn how a physical border wall would impact immigration, water access, wildlife dispersals, landowner rights, public lands, international relations, and border culture. Featuring Filipe Deandrade, Jay Kleberg, Heather Mackey, Austin Alvarado, and Ben Masters. The journey begins Dec. 1, 2017! Learn more at www.theriverandthewall.com and follow on Instagram: @theriverandthewall

New times for Boquillas Port of Entry
8 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Sunday
https://visitbigbend.com/visit-boquillas/

Big Bend High School will be hosting a Veterans' Day Ceremony at the flagpole on Friday, Nov. 10 at 8:00 AM.  The American legion Post 653 will be helping the BBHS Student Council with a flag-retirement ceremony.  The public is invited.  All veterans are invited to a breakfast after the ceremony hosted by the Class of 2018.

Terlingua Recycles: Good news and bad news. First, the good news - more and more people are recycling, including visitors to the area. Now the bad news - more and more people are recycling, including visitors to the area, and we still have the same core group of volunteers. Even if you can't join us once a month for our run into BBNP's Recycling Center, we can use your help every day of the year! If you're passing by the Terlingua Recycling Center (located behind the Terlingua EMS), take a look; if anything needs straightening up please help us out by doing so. Novembers' run into the Park is Thursday, November 30. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD AND LEND A HAND!!!  We meet at Terlingua's center at 8 a.m. and we're usually back by noon or so. Many hands (even a few more hands) make light work. If you need more info, send us a Facebook message or call 830.739.6986.  GO GREEN!

Draftex LLC - Design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

Peanut is a large, loving, eager-for-a-best friend 1 yo male pit bull who is ready for a terrific home. Peanut is one of those effervescent dogs who is overflowing with love and enthusiasm. With training and a keeper he lives to please, he will be one heck of a good looking’, great-behaving’ partner! For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Ladies Craft Night
Bring a project you’re working on, dig out those unfinished ones, come learn a new craft! Will be held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Big Bend Church in the Fellowship Hall at 6:30 PM

Regular Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court in Alpine downstairs at the Courthouse at 9 AM Wednesday, Nov. 8
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-November-8-2017.pdf

Kalautie JanfDhari is the Director of VA Hospital and will be in Alpine to conduct a town hall meeting with the medical community that serve our Veterans and to talk to the Veterans of Brewster, Presido, and Jeff Davis counties. Meeting will be held at the American Legion, 8th and Sul Ross, on the 17 Nov at 1130. Subject matter will be only VA medical issues as Director JanDhari has nothing to do with Pension side of VA. So if you got issues with VA health care this your chance to talk to the person responsible for your health care.

Tuesday, November 7, 2017, is Voting Day.
The Poll for Precincts 6 and 7 is in
the Community Center behind the Post Office.
The Poll will be open from 7 am and 7pm.
This session is all about Texas Constitutional Amendments.

To Vote you will need:
Your Voter Registration
and an acceptable form of photo identification:
       Texas Drivers License (issued by DPS)
       Texas Election Certificate (issued by DPS)
       Texas personal identification card (issued by DPS)
       Texas license to carry a handgun (issued by DPS)
       US Military ID card containing person's photo
      US Citizenship certificate containing person's photo
     US Passport
See attached sample ballot
See you there!

The 51st International Terlingua Championship Chili Cook Off officially came to a close.
People traveled from all over the world to participate in the championships and Saturday more than 400 cooks went head to head to prove they have the best chili. The Chili Appreciation Society International, is the organization behind it all. Raising funds for charities across the country with year round chili cook offs.
"CASI does 500 cooks offs thought out the United States and each one of those cook offs giving money back to that particular community also," said Richard Knight, 40 year participant.

The CASI organization raises more than one million dollars a year but the Terlingua championship brings the heat and funds the CASI national scholarship program. "Last year we probably put 25 thousand dollars back, plus the Terlingua school-we give them scholarships every year," said Richard.
Richard is the past president of the CASI organization, he said each year about eight students graduate from Terlingua and CASI gives them each a scholarship. "So the organization is a great thing to be apart of and I'm proud to be part of it," said Richard. Richard and his family have been participating in the cook offs for more than 40 years.
He said they started in Terlingua but now travel the United States for the CASI organization. Richard's wife Carol, said they have placed so many times in cook-off's, that they lost track. "CASI is an awesome organization because of the scholarships for the kids. We're having fun but we know that we are doing something good," said Carol Knight.  "CASI is chili, charity, fun and that's why we do it is for the charity. To go out and give back to the community and its our way of giving back," said Kristi Knight, daughter. "We don't cook for money-for personal money, we cook for a trophy and bragging rights," said Richard.To learn more about the CASI organization, click here. [below]
https://www.casichili.net/


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MOON XTRA!!!
VOTE Tuesday at the Community Center 7 AM to 7 PM

See Links for Voters Guide for details about the 7 Proposed Amendments and more



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Monday, October 23, 2017

Terlingua MOON
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October 23, 2017
Volume 28 ~ #43

Joy is a symptom by means of which right conduct may be recognized.” Joseph Wood Krutch

 From Hugh Garrett: Serving as the Brewster County Precinct 2 Commissioner is an honor and privilege, and working with the citizens of Brewster County has been a pleasure, but I will not run for reelection in 2018. I will retire when my term ends and I intend to indulge my wanderlust and work on my bucket list. Thank you. First day to file for the 2018 elections is November 11, 2017, and the filing deadline is December 11, 2017.

Terlingua CSD Scholarship Fundraiser: Quilt Raffle
Tickets are available at: Quilts by Marguerite (just west of 170 @ 118).  $5 a ticket or 5 tickets for $20.

 Big Bend Student Council will be hosting a Halloween Carnival from 4:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, October 31, at the Big Bend Library.  This activity is associated with Family Night during the Book Fair at the Library.  Free games, candy, and prizes! All children in the community are invited.

 Espresso ... y poco mas!  Hours:  7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.
We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee - keeping it local from Marfa -  and the best coffee anywhere!  We make the best fresh burritos, waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, Ruben’s, salads and homemade pastries. We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the
freshest you'll find anywhere.  Come enjoy the views, the newspapers, the free WiFi - all located
in the Ghost town.

This Week (plus) at The Starlight
What a week and then some do we have in store! Plan now! eYe of the Beholder continues through November 18. The photographs of Erik Walker, Jen Pena and Molly Dumas. Amazing local photographers and photographs. Plus – every night this week, Butch Hancock will be playing after the early entertainment. WOW! What a planet!!
Monday 10/23: John Whipple @6/ Butch @9
Tuesday 10/24: Uh Clem @6/ Butch @9
Wednesday 10/25: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Laird Considine @6/ Butch @9
Thursday 10/26: Sarah Burton @6/ Butch @9
Friday 10/27: GET READY!!  Butch Hancock plays the early show @6’ish. Then Dana Louise & The Glorious Birds at 9/9:30 p.m.
Saturday 10/28: Dana Louise plays the early show @6’ish. Butch Hancock at 9/9:30 p.m.
Sunday 10/29: Early Show/ The Muse and Eye @6 THEN. . . The Rocky Horror Picture Show!! Goodie Bags, Prize for Best Costume/ Character @9:30.
Monday 10/30: Chet O’Keefe
Tuesday 10/31: HALLOWEEN! KRTS MARFA PUBLIC RADIO PRESENTS GHOST (TOWN) STORIES. Come join us at 7 p.m. for a fabulous Halloween rounded out by River Arkansas (out of this world bluegrass!)
Wednesday 11/1: Jeffro’s Song Swap
Thursday 11/2: Dia de Los Muertos. End the evening at The Starlight with Grupo de la Paz after participating in the ceremonies at The Terlingua Cemetery.
Friday and Saturday (11/3 & 4): Butch Morgan’s Bandaholics
Hope to see you soon!

 THE GREEN SCENE IS BACK!!!!!! Several Items of Note!!!
The 9th Annual GREEN SCENE will be on Saturday, October 28th at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town! This year will be a GREEN SCREAM -- spooky costumes encouraged! Live demonstrations start at 11AM at the Farmers' Market Building. Don't miss the Recycle Fashion Show at 6PM and the Charity Auction at 8PM! All proceeds benefit the Terlingua Community Garden and the new Learning Garden at the Terlingua public schools.
Daytime Events @ Market Building
11:00 AM : Intro to Solar Power with All Energies
12:00 PM : Paper-crete with Jeff & Binky Sartain
1:00 PM : Vermiculture with Zoey Sexton
2:00 PM : Composting with Jenny Schooler
3:00 PM : Grow Your Own Food - Sprouting in Jars with Jack & Alice Knight
Evening Events @ Boathouse
5:00 PM : Halloween Costume Contest
6:00 PM : Recycle Fashion Show
8:00 PM : Live Charity Auction
9:30 PM : Dance Party!  There will be live music, food, and drinks all day and into the starry night! Please join us for another wonderful celebration of sustainability and the Terlingua way of life. Thanks to everyone who has made this possible!

Hello Fashionista's, count down--6 days to wrap it up for the Screamin Green Scene Recycled Fashion Show.  We need all designers and models at the Boathouse at 5:00, show time starts at 6:00.  Molly Dumas is downloading music for the fashion show, if there is something you want played for your model, contact Molly on Facebook.  There will be forms at the Boathouse to fill out: Artist Name: Model's Name: What inspired your creation: Description of item and what it is made from: Is it for sale: Proceeds go to you or Green Scene.  See you there.

Music for the Green Scene will be in an open mic format. Either sign up starting at 11am at the Green Scene or email Buckner Cooke at bucky2shot@yahoo.com to reserve a certain time.

ART at the GREEN Scene Saturday in the Ghostown
Bring your art made from recycled, reused or re-purposed materials to the TVA booth at the Green Scene. If you sign up ahead of time, display cards will be made for your artwork. Exhibit for sale or NFS, and keep or donate all or part of the sale money to the Green Scene fund. Sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/rtHhdynBemepPBpx2 or email spottedslinky55@gmail.com. Post your progress on the TVA page with photos of your "raw materials."

 And, speaking of GR Let’s keep this party going!!!!  Terlingua Recycles EEN and RECYCLING!!!! could use your help all year long with making sure our recycling bins (behind EMS) are kept in good shape. A few things to note - all items that we accept are clearly marked on the sign in front of the recycling bins No matter what you recycle, please be sure it's clean. Human beings have to sort through all items as we parse out the recyclables at the recycling station in BBNP. Plastic: Bubble wrap is not an acceptable item. Plastic hair brushes and tent stakes are not acceptable plastic. Please crush milk and other plastic containers as well as possible before placing in bins.
Cardboard: Please break down boxes as best you can. Tossing into bins “as is” a) takes up a considerable amount of space and causes the volunteers to have to break down the boxes.  Aluminum:  Clean aluminum. Not crumpled up aluminum foil with the remnants of last night's dinner. Ditto no window frames or metal tent stakes.
NO BATTERIES OR CAUSTIC MATERIALS. EVER.
Please use common sense when the bins are full. There is a not-to-exceed line marked on each bin. If you exceed those levels it creates a lot of extra work. If a bin is full, please take your items home and store for a few days. If bins are overflowing, trust us, we're aware.

WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK THIS COMING THURSDAY – 10/26/17 – when we take Terlingua’s recyclables into the Recycling Center at BBNP. Please meet at Terlingua Recycles at 8 – we’re typically back between 12 and 1 p.m. If you need a ride, you’re welcome to ride with one of the other volunteers. Many hands make light work. For more information send a message to terlinguarecycles on Facebook or call 830.739.6986.

PAINTING CLASSES
Mary Paloma Diesel will begin offering painting classes at her home twice a week, beginning Wednesday, November 1. She will work with students on their own projects in watercolor or acrylic in two hour sessions: Wednesday morning 10 am - Noon, and Thursday evening 6:30 - 8:30 pm. For more information or to schedule a session, email spottedslinky55@gmail.com or call Mary at 371-2999. Each session is $20, and you will need to bring your own materials.

 KRTS/ Marfa Public Radio - Hey friends! Going to be at The Starlight on Halloween? Marfa Public Radio: KRTS will be here, too, presenting Ghost (Town) Stories. Have a great Ghost Town Story? Let us know as there are still a few spots in the line up! email jeff@faroutbooking.com.  And don't forget your costumes!!

Texas Dark Skies Star Party. Friday, October 27   
7:30pm to 10:30 pm. at Fort Leaton. Park Rangers will take you on a tour of the Stars, and GhostTracks of west Texas will give a Paranormal tour of Ft. Leaton. Come on out for a real  adventure!! Come dressed as a your favorite El Dia de los Muertos La Catrina or El Catrin !! Prize for the best dressed/painted!

Earth and Fire Gallery
With our prime location in Terlingua Ghostown, our favorite holiday time is the period starting this Saturday, with the Green Scene, then Halloween and through to the community Day of the Dead celebration.  To make this year extra special, we've brought out all of our scariest art, leading off with work from our guest artist, Debra Guerrero. We'll have a jumble table of ghostly bargains at fabulous prices for the Green Scene. AND, we'll cap it all off with our favorite thing, a Ghostown Gallery Party thanking Debra and welcoming our incoming guest artist Anne Roberts.  We will cap off the Day of the Dead festivities at the gallery with wine, food, and ghostly doings starting about 7 on November 2nd.

Jackass Flats Halloween Potluck!!!
Tuesday, October 31 at 6:30 pm.  Bring a dish, chair, voice or instrument.
Open Mic for musicians - (Anyone wanting to play please contact Pam at the Little Burro 432 271 2082). Prizes for BEST "Halloween Dish" and Best Costume! Witches Galore!!
We may even get a visit from THE HEADLESS HORSEMAN and his BLACK TEAM of HORSES!

Terlingua Ghostown Family Crisis Center
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - World Peace begins at Home
Join us at the Terlingua Ghostown Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend in the Terlingua Ghostown
Community Lunch Noon to 2:30 PM  Friday, October 27  Tortilla Soup!!!
Then, Sundown to 10 p.m. "The Amusing History of Capital Punishment"
$2 Entry benefiting Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend
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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.

Shottime Liquors
Open Monday – Saturday, Closed on Sundays
Hours 10:00am – 9:00pm
Come in and check out our new items in our Rum, Tequila, Mescal, and Vodka sections!
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Draftex LLC - Residential design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

Alpine Animal Shelter: Fern is a young adult cur/lab mix who is dreaming of a tender, gentle keeper to recover from all that was unfortunate about being a stray. Fern is friendly and playful and wants to be a beloved companion. She plays well with most other dogs, loves dissecting her dog toys, and is sensitive in the best of ways. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Animal Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Only Surveillance Technology Manages This U.S.–Mexico Border Crossing
By ERSELA KRIPA & STEPHEN MUELLER/AGENCY
In one of the most remote stretches of the United States–Mexico border, a different kind of border crossing has emerged: A remotely managed mash-up of new document-processing technology, rowboats, and donkeys.
The Boquillas Port of Entry (POE) does not have the large processing volume of a typical port on the Southwest U.S. border with Mexico. In high season, the crossing will process a couple of hundred visitors a day; no vehicles are allowed. Most days only a few tourists pass through.
For years, the U.S. government shuttered the remote crossing, citing security concerns after 9/11. Only after National Park Service rangers and teams of scientists expressed a need to reconnect across the binational divide did the port reopen in 2013; a new processing facility was also constructed to manage the minimal security concerns.
It is hard to imagine a less likely area for illegal entry. The crossing is hours from the nearest large city, in Big Bend National Park (BBNP), land controlled and managed by the National Park Service (NPS). The surrounding landscape is majestic, but foreboding for those on foot, with steep canyons, ravines, thick vegetation, and the Rio Grande providing a host of formidable natural barriers. Park visitors are warned of the dangers of heat stroke, exposure, and dehydration, even in mild months.
The binational imaginary here is pervasive and persistent. BBNP is part of the most expansive and biodiverse desert region in the U.S., and shares a transnational ecosystem with natural preserves on the Mexican side. Here, the two nations seem knit together by the river valley, and diverse advocates on both sides voice strong opposition to the proposed expansion of the International Border Fence through the region.
In the early 20th century, landscape architect Albert William Dorgan imagined transforming this land into an International Peace Park, a hyperbolic simulacrum of the real and imagined opportunities latent in border space, complete with replica frontier towns and hydroelectric power. Even in this idyllic proposal, national security concerns crept in—a scenic motorway for tourists was proposed, with a double use to support expedited military deployments.
While cultural affinities remain, the binational dream of a joint international park has faded in the midst of stark juridical differences and philosophies of land management on the two sides of the river. In the U.S., the NPS manages and enforces the conservation and protection efforts. While the Mexican land enjoys protected status, it is mostly privately owned, and is allowed to maintain traditional land uses. Communal land (ejidos) transforms the territory through farming and agricultural water use.
The remoteness of the area, coupled with strong ecological and cultural affinities, has produced unlikely cross-border partnerships, enacting an exuberant transnational territory despite calcifying juridical barriers. Longstanding agreements, in place since the 1960s and more recently amended, have allowed both U.S. and Mexican firefighting services to cross the international boundary within a “zone of mutual assistance”—a ten-mile swath on either side of the border—when property or lives are threatened. Select Mexican nationals form a crew of experienced firefighters—Los Diablos—with permission to work within U.S. territory. Supported by the Park Service and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), they set controlled burns to rid the banks of the Rio Grande of invasive plant species. BBNP has a “sister park” partnership with two adjacent protected areas in Mexico, and park officials travel through the Boquillas POE to share conservation techniques. The reopening of the port has helped park officials to connect more often and more directly, avoiding long detours through “narco territory,” perilous regions with high cartel activity.
The border crossing station is itself supported by an unlikely partnership. The port of entry falls under the purview of the Big Bend Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which happens to have the most “border miles” of any sector on the southwest border with Mexico. Unlike other POEs, it is the first to not be managed on site by U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents, but by an NPS ranger. CBP remotely manages the site through nearby mobile patrols of border patrol agents stationed in the park, capable of collapsing on the site in short time if needed. Sensing technology and nearby checkpoints further limit unauthorized movements.
When we visit early on an August day in 2017, we wait for the port to open. It is only open certain days at certain hours. A park ranger warns us that if we do not make it back by the time he closes the port, we will need to stay in Mexico for the night.
Down a short, winding path from the POE, surveillance cameras and a wake of turkey vultures monitor a boat launch, while a small rowboat grandiloquently named the Boquillas International Ferry shuttles a few travelers at a time across the Rio Grande for a $5 round-trip fee. The river crossing is easy, relaxed—the 30-foot journey over in under a minute. Once in Mexico, visitors can travel by burro, taxi, or on foot to the former mining town of Boquillas del Carmen, about a mile away.
The town is welcoming, but sleepy in the early morning and August heat. Visitors are rare this time of year. Children ride burros to the crossing in hopes of a busier afternoon. When it’s time to return, we need to work to get our passport stamped, waking the Mexican customs official and asking that he open the office to complete the processing.
According to a press release in 2014, issued on the first anniversary of the new international crossing, the “state-of-the-art” border crossing employed “cutting-edge technologies” to secure this new outpost, building on the “already robust border security in the area.” As we reenter the POE, this technological infusion is evident, if awkwardly executed. Two kiosks with document scanners are wired into an old-school telephone receiver. Fingerprint scanners, like those now common at airport customs processing facilities, provide secondary ID confirmation. The telephone rings, and a Border Patrol agent located five hours away in El Paso asks a few questions and welcomes us to the United States. If there is robust security here, it is in the untold sensors, cameras, and field agents invisible from this unassuming ranger station.
As congressional committees call for “advanced unattended surveillance sensors” and other managerial landscape technologies to more intensely control the most remote stretches of the Southwest border, the un-monitored border will become an even more distant memory. Clandestine human movement will be discovered less through formal checkpoints and more through distributed networks of mobile, responsive patrols, hyper-managed by a constellation of federal, local, and private actors and technologies.
At Boquillas and a dwindling number of other crossings maintaining an informal atmosphere, generational customs survive by striking opportunistic alliances with emerging security officials and technologies.
The Boquillas crossing can be seen as an experiment in “unmanning” the border, a retreat from generations of border security dependent on human, face-to-face contact in dedicated brick-and-mortar facilities as an essential fail-safe to controlling cross-border migration. As sensing capability improves, buoyed by biometrics, unmanned vehicles, and surveillance technology, we can imagine these encounters of authentication and enforcement taking place even further afield, rendering physical installations and human actors unnecessary.
Hurd on the Hill: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
‘The importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated’

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the increasing importance of digital security and to share best practices for keeping our digital information safe. As we continue to become more dependent on computers, automation and digital data storage, every aspect of our lives – from personal banking information to private health records to our credit records – is vulnerable to hacks. Government, private-sector and individuals have a long way to go to implement basic cyber hygiene, but the first step towards achieving this goal is having an awareness of the problem. While October is devoted to spreading cyber awareness, we have to protect our systems all year long.
One of the things that make major hacks so frustrating is that many could have been prevented with simple cyber hygiene basics like installing regular software updates and utilizing a complex login password (something other than ‘password’ or ‘12345678’). For individuals, the easiest way to protect your digital information is by having different, strong passwords for each platform – using numbers, letters and special characters. It seems simple, but it is alarming how many folks have their personal information compromised due to failure to implement this easy step.
As a graduate of Texas A&M University in Computer Science, a former cybersecurity entrepreneur and current Chair of the House IT Subcommittee, one of my highest policy priorities in Congress is defending our digital infrastructure. As a Chairman I’ve been able to explore ways to better protect our digital infrastructure and I continue to work with my colleagues across the aisle to advocate for policy solutions that drive innovation.  One of these solutions is our Smart Government bill called the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act. This major IT Reform package is designed to strengthen information security by accelerating the federal government’s transition to modern technology like cloud computing. The federal government spends $90 billion a year on purchasing technology and software and 75% of this money is spent on maintaining old, outdated systems. Our government needs to be able to introduce cutting-edge technology into their networks to improve operational efficiency and decrease cost. The MGT Act does just that, and I am proud that it has passed in both the House and the Senate, and is merely days away from becoming law.
My next initiative is championing the development of a Cyber National Guard. The premise behind this idea is relatively simple: If a student wants to pursue a college degree in computer science, the U.S. Government will pay for it, but they have to agree to work for the federal government for a number of years after they graduate. Once they complete their term of service in the government and have moved onto the private-sector, they will still rotate back into the federal government for the proverbial two weeks per year in a capacity that would closely resemble that of a reservist. A Cyber National Guard would ensure a pipeline of quality talent into the federal government and maintain our world leadership in the digital realm by ensuring a regular exchange of talent between the public and private sectors.The security that Americans enjoy today will not last if we don’t continue to discover the latest ground-breaking technology, engineer the most advanced weaponry and protect our cyber infrastructure from attacks. The United States must continue to invest in cutting-edge research, encourage private-sector technology development and educate future generations of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.  And the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated.
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