The Terlingua Moon
March 14, 2017 ~ VOL. 28 #11
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By Patchouli Gulch Gal

 “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope” - Martin Luther King, Jr.  

DRAFTEX LLC.
Residential design work for south Brewster County, contact Jeff Gavin: 830-739-6986 or drafttexllc@gmail.com or stop by the office next to Taylor Tool Rentals on South County Rd.

THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA
Tuesday is karaoke night, come sing the madness away!
Wednesday- open mic
Thursday- Chet O'Keefe
Friday- St. Patricks day! Chuy's gonna be spinning some south of the Irish border tunes. The parade will start and end here, so it's just that much more convenient to get your Irish on. Check out our related food specials while you're in for that.
Saturday - Hogan & Moss and the Old weird America Band 8pm
Sunday brunch by India and William, with music by the Terlingua Tanz, Charlie Watkins plays the accordion, Judy Eron on oboe.
Lunch 11-2 every day, dinner 5-10. Full bar till midnight, 1am on Saturday.
We will get through the 100 days of March together, stay strong Terlingua!

DESERT EXPRESSION BEAUTY SALON
Open Wednesday thru Saturday
Pedicure season is here! Come make your feet sandal ready!! Only$40!! Treat yourself!!! Call or come by for your appointment!!
Spring break is super busy so call early for your appointment! Thanks for your support!
325.456.5983 cell, 432.371.2487 store

TERLINGUA STORE
22970 FM 170
Come check out our new beer selection!!!
Beer - ice - soda - snacks - firewood - and more!
Monday-Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm
Thanks again for your support Terlingua!  432.371.2487

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS
Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621. Tools for most all construction needs Also now doing small engine repairs. Give us a call.

THIS WEEK @ HIGH SIERRA
Friday March 17. Happy St Patrick's Day with Manzy Lowry on the outside patio 3 PM
Saturday March 18 Dr. Fun @ 8 PM
Sunday March 19 Greg Butera Hangover show
@ 3 PM

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
​Monday - Sarah Burton
Tuesday - 5pm Jeffro, 7pm Uh Clem
Wednesday - Moses & Friends
Thursday - Greg Butera Band
Friday - Dave Martinez (Come spend St. Patrick's Day with us!)
Saturday - Butch Hancock
Sunday Brunch - Brendan Flippo, 6pm Utter Haislip
Monday - 6pm Trevor Reichman, 7:30pm  Rebecca Wurdaski
We know you may have a wait over Spring Break so we're happy to feature Live Music in the Cantina most nights from 6-9pm PLUS the beautiful view of the Chisos. The Terlingua Trading Company is next door and they are open until 8 p.m.  We guarantee that once you're inside, it will be well worth the wait! Don't forget to share your photos with us - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, #terlinguastarlight, #terlinguaspringbreak or email them to terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.Enjoy your visit to the historic Ghost Town and, to our local friends, thanks for your patience and continued patronage!  See you soon!

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

ANNUAL ROCKET FUEL PARTY
Passing Wind Ranch, Sunday, March 19, 1 pm till Sunset - It's that time again! The Annual Rocket fuel Party with all proceeds going to the Terlingua Fire & EMS. $20 cover. The Rocketfuel will be flowing with live music on the pirate ship celebrating the life of Jimmy Holbrook. All Costumes welcome this year... Terlingua bring your best!!!   Celebrating the life of Jimmy Holbrook

TERLINGUA RANCH BAD RABBIT CAFE:
Friday and Saturday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm: The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony. Cooter, Charlie, and Judy play your favorite old country songs

FREE FURNITURE - One very long dresser with large hexagonal mirror and matching night stand.  Also smaller oak dresser.  Office chair and computer desk.  5 miles from Terlingua Ranch Lodge.  Call 371-2795 or 386-0354.

A NEW CELEBRATION CALLED FESTIVAL ARTESAL DE BOQUILLAS is planned for March 17 and 18 at the visitor center in Boquillas. Come one! Come all!  There will be music and crafts from all over the state of Coahuila as well as wine tasting and artisan beers and a variety of Food. The people of Boquillas would love to have musicians and artists from Terlingua join in. Please plan to come and share your talents! Contact boquillascommunity@gmail.com if you have any questions.

LAS POSADA MILAGRO HOTEL & ESPRESSO …Y POCA MAS
Located in the Terlingua Ghost Town, the coffee shop serves the best coffee around and made to order breakfasts and lunches.  Open 7 days a week, free WiFi, and great views of the Chisos Mountains.
Newspapers available and friendly service, too!  Great place to make new friends or meet up with old ones. The rustic guesthouse has rooms and is available for wedding parties.
Make us a part of your Spring break plans!!!

TERLINGUA AUTO SERVICE
Is no longer accepting used motor oil, and we have not been for a long while.  It is illegal to drop oil off when we are closed.  Dumping of used oil is classified as "illegal dumping of hazardous material" and is punishable by severe fines and penalties.  Whomever sells you the oil is required to accept the used oil back in equivalences.  We have no way to dispose of the excess oil and are being forced to enact strict compliance from the area in general.

BILL BOURBON HONOR FUND
Vietnam veteran Bill Bourbon has been invited to participate in an Honor Flight Network trip to Washington D.C. in May to visit the nation’s war memorials.  The non-profit organization provides charter air transport and pays all expenses for veterans from all over the country.  They have flown more than 160,000 veterans to see how the nation and its citizens have honored them in stone.  Almost 100 veterans will be aboard for this emotional trip.  Bill must have a “guardian” to help him out, and that will be his wife, Sarah.  Her expenses, however, will not be covered and will be at least $1600.  If you would like to help make Bill’s trip possible, please donate to the Bourbon Honor Flight account that has been set up at West Texas National Bank.

CYCLETEK
Is offering a one-time deal on affordable emergency standby Generac power equipment.  All listed generators are free-freight to Cycletek location.  The first 2 orders on qualifying units (22kw, 16kw & 11kw) in stock will be offered a 10-year warranty (all parts, labor, travel) for $200 extra.  Call for additional promo items offered by Generac.  Price is for in-stock items only, to be delivered to Cycletek next week.
9kw w/16 circuit 100 amp transfer, $2,500 (1 in stock)
11kw w/200 amp SE transfer, $3,100 (1 in stock)
16 kw w/200 amp SE transfer, $3,800 (2 in stock)
22 kw w/200 amp SE transfer, $4,600 (4 in stock)
These prices do not include sales tax or connection/interface fees.  Call for a free estimate (within 30 mile driving distance one-way) to get an accurate installation quote.  This offer is good for a one-time stocking shipment being delivered next week. Ralph Delmar, CYCLETEK,  LLC, P.O. Box 570, Terlingua,TX 79852, 432-371-2569

BREWSTER COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Daughters of the American Revolution and the Alpine American Legion are looking for Vietnam Veterans to say WELCOME HOME and THANK YOU. Vets, you and your families are invited to come to the American Legion Hall in Aline on March 31st at 4:00  for a special commemoration honoring your service, valor, and sacrifice.   Bring your friends! This is our chance at long last to say Welcome Home to our Vietnam Veterans and is open to all Vietnam era veterans that served from November, 1955 to May, 1975.  It will be a great way for our community to learn about our Vietnam heroes and say thank you Vietnam Vets, on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.   Come to the American Legion Hall on March 31st to be individually recognized and honored, as we celebrate Vietnam Veterans Day.  Families and friends, come and show your thanks, and show your patriotism at this event that you and your families will remember forever.   A Fish Fry fundraiser for Boy Scouts Troop #141 will follow the ceremony, plates are $10.  Details can be found on Facebook at Comanche Springs Chapter – NSDAR, or call 432-345-2189, 432-837-0044, or 432-294-1600.

Cary Morin will be appearing at Starlight Theatre in Terlingua on Thursday April 13 and Friday April 14.  Cary is touring in support of his new release, Cradle to the Grave, which came out January 13th. This album completes a three-album project of acoustic recordings by Cary, who's been acclaimed as "one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today".
"Nothing Compares 2 U" Cover:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mFL0rszY-w
Original song, "Lay Baby Lay":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXSavyPgR6k

BAILEY
Bailey is an 18 month old lab mix who was taken in by a big-hearted dog lover but whose need to find her permanent home has become urgent. Bailey loves people, snuggles, car rides, her bones, most other dogs and having her hair brushed. Her joy for life is infectious but she needs outlets for her energy and a human to a good friend. Bailey knows basic commands, walks well on a leash, is perfectly house trained and does fine in a crate when left alone. Bailey is looking for an adopter or a foster through 4/12/17. She can travel to the right home and trial adoptions are a possibility. For more information email mmwestttx@yahoo.com or call 432-294-1257

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISIONERS AGENDA 3/14/17
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-March-14-2017.pdf

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