The Terlingua Moon 

January 24, 2017 ~ VOL. 28 #4 

terlinguamoon@gmail.com 

by Patcholi Gulch Gal 

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS.  

The Earth and Fire Gallery would be pleased to have you join us for Art Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm Terlingua Time. Dates are February 11, March 11 and April 15. Hope you can make any or all of them.  The more the merrier!

MANY STONES

There will be no pottery class on Friday January 27th at Many Stones. Class will resume the following Friday.

GALA OPENING FOR NEW THEATER SHOW!!

On Friday, January 27th, 7:00 PM the Cinnabar Theater will host the Gala Opening of Last Minute Low Budget Productions newest show - Double Room - with complimentary champagne punch and appetizers.  The show will start at 8 PM, tickets are $10.00.

The show, directed by Billie Miller, is two one-act plays; Room on Floor One by Belle E. London and Bridges ... Are When You Cross Them by Melvin Shaffer.  

Additional shows will be presented on Saturday, January 28th, Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th at 8:00 PM as well as Sunday 2:00 matinees on January 29th and February 5th. 

Thanks, in advance, of your support of Community Theater in Terlingua!

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION PARTY

for DANNY (Big Bend Telephone), MANNY (UPS), and RAUL (West Texas Gas) at Terlingua Ranch Lodge on Friday, February 3rd at 4PM. All who hold appreciation to these men are invited to honor their great help & service! BYOB and/or snacks! They will receive tips from a tip jar & gifts. See you there!

MEMORIAL GATHERING 

in memory of Blair Pittman - on his 80th birthday, Sunday, February 12th, 4:00, at The Porch in the Ghost Town. Come together to remember him, tell his stories and honor his life in Terlingua.

DRAFTEX LLC.

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

WHAT IS TAIZE?

Taize is a worldwide reconciliation service that originated in Taize, France. This universal service extends beyond doctrine, age, social economic status, and understanding to touch our hearts and open our minds. The Taize service consists of meditation, music, song, sacred reading, and chants.

Join us for this time of deep contemplation at 5:30 pm on Sunday, January 29, at St. James Episcopal Church located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. Music will be provided by local musicians. A simple soup supper will follow. For more information, contact Pam Cook at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com

LA KIVA

Super Bowl LI (That's 51)

Sunday February 5th at 5:30 PM

New England Patriots vs 

Atlanta Falcons

Watch on La Kiva's giant screen

High Definition TV

Food Specials

STUDY BUTTE WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION 

Has an opening for Office Manager.  Applications and a job description with requirements are available at the business office, 20 Ghost Town Rd, during regular business hours, 10 AM- 3PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.  Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, February 3, 2017 at 3:00 PM.

SOUP-ER DINNER

The San Vicente 8th graders are hosting a soup-er dinner Friday, Jan 27th at the Study Butte RV Park at 5PM. Come and try soups from some of the best cooks in the Big Bend. It's perfect for a winter's eve. $5.00 buys you a bowl of soup, bread, and a drink. $4.00 for each additional bowl of soup. Desserts will be for sale on site. It's a Friday afternoon, and you know you'll have to go by the Cottonwood for something anyway - come by and see us! Great soups benefitting a great group of kids.

If you would like to donate a yummy soup, we would love it! Call Nola 424-3363 or Benita 371-2468.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

This Wednesday, January 25th, a memorial service will be held for our dear friend Mozelle Jeffrey. Please gather with us at the Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery at 5 pm. Bring seating if needed.  

YOU ARE INVITED! 

Please come to the 3rd Annual Eyeball Student Art Show. The reception for the show and competition will be held on Thursday, February 2 at the Big Bend Library from 4 - 5:30 pm. Winners will be announced and refreshments will be served. Show your support for your local student artists! 

COMMUNITY EVENT.  

Music and Art at The Texas Ranch House Too in Alpine, TX.  All procedures support the musicians and artists that help make these events possible.  Details on attending these popup events can be found  atwww.facebook.com/groups/BackRoomAlpine/  or call 432-488-8911.  Music begins at 7 PM at 101 W. Holland Ave, Alpine.

TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN

  Saturday 28 January ~ J. Michael Comb

  @ Terlingua Farmers Market, Songs & Tunes, Old & New

THIS WEEK @ HIGH SIERRA

Welcome back chili heads!  The High Sierra Bar & Grill is proud to host the West Texas Regional Chili Championship weekend.  Judges are needed @ turn in times below for all events with free beer and drinks to all judges!  All events happen in the parking lot and the outside bar serving ice cold beer will be open !

Thursday Jan 26 - DB Rouse 3-6 PM

Sarah Burton @ 7PM

Friday Jan 27 Open Bean competition $5 entry turn in @ 3, salsa $5 entry turn in @4 and Chili turn in @5

Desperado Rose Band plays in the bar @8 PM

Saturday Jan 28. Bloody Mary turn in @11 AM $5 entry and Chili turn in @ 2 PM. Open mic happening all day  

Dr Fun @7PM

Sunday Funday Jan 29 chili turn in @noon  open Cocktail Drink off @2 $10 entry ,$100 1st place $50 2nd, $25 3rd place. Ribeye steak off turn in at 3 PM $20 entry with a $500 1st place prize plus a bronze Bull!

Marc Utter & Jeff Haislip play in the bar @7 PM

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!

Join us for dinner, drinks and a lot of good music!

Tuesday: Uh Clem & Jeffro

Wednesday: Jeff Haislip

Thursday: The Desperado Rose Band

Friday: D B. Rouse

Saturday: Jaimee Harris & Jane Ellen Bryant

Sunday Brunch: J. Michael Combs

Monday: Chet O’Keefe

The Starlight is pleased to be hosting Slim Fest tWo the weekend of February 9-12th. Tickets are $75 in advance for the weekend or $40 per night for this amazing line up honoring the late Slim Richey: Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum; Wood & Wire; Katie Shore; Greezy Wheels; The Jitterbug Vipers; Country Fool’s Gold; Doug Moreland & The Flying Armadillos; The Paper Moon Shiners and more. Tickets at www.faroutbooking.com  The Starlight will be exclusive to Slim Fest the 10th and 11th so be sure to get your tickets as we are capping sales at 200.

Come see us soon!

QUILTS BY MARGUERITE 371-2292

Across from the stables in Study Butte

FIRE AND BEAR TRAIL CLOSURE UPDATE

With the help of our international firefighting crew, including the Diablos Crew from Mexico, the wildland fire on the Southeast Rim is now is 100% contained, with no smoke showing as of last night. There may be occasional smokes seen in the next few days and firefighters will continue to monitor the area.

The East Rim Trail is now open to hiking, and all Northeast and Southeast Rim backpacking sites are now open, except for SE 2.

Bear closures in Boot Canyon, Colima, SW2, and JC 1 remain in effect until further notice.

Thank you for your support and cooperation during this emergency!

TERLINGUA RECYCLES 

Calling all hands! Terlingua Recycles drives into Big Bend National Park this Thursday for our monthly recycling. It’s been an exceptionally busy month – the bins are at capacity and then some. All help appreciated. Hope to see you at 8 a.m. Thursday morning. Located right behind the Terlingua EMS station. 

SAVE THE DATE

Save Saturday, March 11th for the official Ghostown Chihuahua Races.  More details coming.

BOB AND BARBARA WALES lived in Terlingua for a number of years. She was librarian at the school, and he was active in civic affairs. From his daughter Cecy Wales:

RIP Bob Wales August 24, 1940-January 17, 2017 (January 18 in Japan)

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my wonderful father. He was a kind, loving, fun man, always there to support his family and loved ones. He enjoyed his early career as a top disc jockey at KSBK/JORO Radio on Okinawa, and then his later career as an attorney in El Paso, Texas. He enjoyed life and making people laugh, loved his wife Barbara and his kids and family, loved American football and the Dallas Cowboys, and loved Hawaii. I am so grateful that Martin and I had precious time together with him and Barbara this past Christmas and New Year. After having a rough couple of years with various health issues, he is now at peace and with God. We will love and miss him forever. Thank you for being my wonderful daddy.

TEAM 11720

The Big Bend High School Purobots traveled to El Paso, TX, for a First Robotics Competition.  The Purobots are proud to announce that they earned a 4th place finish out of 17 teams, setting the tone for a new year.  In February, the Purobots will be attending the championship competition at UTEP. Team 11720 would like to thank their sponsors: Cottonwood Store, Rio Bravo, Sullivan Construction, Terlingua Ranch, the Jordan and Casey Reed family, and Lajitas Golf Resort for helping us reach our goals.  

A free “YOUR HEART, YOUR LIFE” community health education series is being hosted by the Big Bend Valley Volunteer Fire Department (BBVVFD) at 5:00pm every Wednesday from January 11th through March 22nd 2017. The BBVVFD Fire Hall is located just east of Jackass Flats off Texas Highway 118 at 321 Legion Road.  For more information email info@bigbendvalleyvfd.org, logon to http://bbvvfd.us, or call Ember at 432-371-2080.

BEAR

Is a two year old lab/border collie mix with a gorgeous coat and plumey tail. He needs to be desensitized to a leash. He is approaching his 3rd month in the shelter and is looking for a special someone who will help him learn that he doesn’t need to be so scared. Leash-phobia aside, Bear is a friendly, fun-loving dog who loves to run, play and be with other dogs. He weighs ~40 pounds and appears housebroken. He was surrendered to the shelter as an outside dog. He either has had bad leash experiences or simply was never taken on a proper walk. Bear’s adoption fee includes consultation with a trainer about positive desensitization technique. For more information about Bear, or any dog in the Alpine Animal Shelter, please email heatherthemule@gmail.com

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