TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 28.  No. 22
May 30, 2017

Keep close to nature's heart and break clear away once in awhile and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods.  Wash your spirit clean.  ~John Muir

by Anonymous

This Week at The Starlight
Thanks to all our friends and patrons for spending Memorial Day Weekend with us! Hoping all had safe travels home whether near or far. This week's events are exceptionally special.
The amazing art of Asheley Baker will be coming down May 30. Her work has graced the Starlight Gallery the past 6 weeks and we couldn't be more pleased that visitors and local residents alike have gone home with her art. Our next artist is none other than Butch Hancock! The opening will be Monday, June 5th with Artist's Reception at 5 p.m. All are welcome.
This week's music:
Monday, 5/29:  Pat O'Bryan's Blue Monday
Tuesday, 5/30:  Uh Clem
Wednesday, 5/31: Jeffro Greasewood
Thursday & Friday (6/1 and 6/2):  Winona Wilde and Scott Cook
Saturday: Garner Sloan & Amanda Kitchens
Monday: Pat O'Bryan's Blue Monday AND Butch's Art Opening
It's going to be a great week - spend your evenings with us!

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.

La Kiva - We just wanted to thank everyone for coming out and trying our Lunch. We are closed for lunch until next season.
Dinner is still open 5-10 Full bar till midnight (1am Saturday)
Tuesday- Karaoke
Thursday- Chet O'Keefe
Friday- Fish and Chips special (Thursday too!)
Saturday- Barbeque night
Sunday- Brunch 11-2  We will have a delicious food selection and plenty of champagne!

La Fenice is back. A little bit of humor when we need it the most....
     It's time for a regime change in the underworld. The Devil has pitted six contestants against each other in a madcap race to the bottom of hell to claim the title of the new Lord of the Underworld! Think Dante's Inferno meets the Running Man.....but you know, funny.  This weekend - evenings June 3rd and 4th at La Kiva! Don't miss them!

Otra Vez will be closed from the 27th of May until July 15th.
We will reopen Wednesdays only, from July 19th thru summer until August.  NO DONATIONS FROM NOW TIL JULY 19th

Desert Expressions Beauty Salon  Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Summer special!! Free nail art with your pedicure!!!
Call or come by for your appointment!!!
325-456-5983 ot 432-371-2487

TERLINGUA STORE
Open 9-8 Monday-Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Beer - Wine - Ice - Soda - Snacks    Resale Clothes now arriving weekly!!
Thanks again for your support Terlingua!  432.371.2487

Earth and Fire Gallery presents Nature Photography by Anne Roberts.  Art Show runs June 1st to June 15th, with an opening party Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m.

On Wednesday Jun 7 at 6 pm at the high school, there will be a school board meeting to review the proposed district budget for 2017-18. Please attend if you have any questions or just want to see where your taxpayer money goes.

Last Minute Low Budget Productions wants to see what you got.  Next September we will hold a talent contest at the Cinnabar Theater.  There will be cash prizes for the winners, and the audience will decide who that is by voting.  Whatever you want to perform (there will be a review process), let us know.  Do you dance, sing, play an instrument, tie balloon animals?  Whatever you can do on our stage.  It will be great fun, and maybe launch some careers.
Let us know your
Name(s):
Contact info:
Short description of your act:
Estimated time (10 mins max):
Special needs (if any):
This display of talent will make people:
(one or more: Laugh, cry, sing along, amazed, thoughtful, ____________)
Send this info to scott@lmlbterlingua.org, also any questions you have.
Deadline is September 10.

Bill and Sarah Bourbon have returned from a wonderful and emotional Honor Flight to the war memorials and monuments in Washington, D.C.  Bill was actually chosen to be one of the two veterans to lay the wreath at the Vietnam Memorial.  They want to sincerely thank Permian Basin Honor Flight, and particularly thank the folks who donated to the West Texas National Bank account that helped make the trip possible.

Boil Water Rescind Notice
On May 18, 2017 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system Study Butte Water Supply Corporation, PWS ID #0220035 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption. Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of May 30, 2017. If you have questions, contact Jason Blanton, SBWSC at (432) 517-5000. If a customer wishes to reach TCEQ, they may call 512-239-4691.

On behalf of Luna and the rest of Cynthia's family, I would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support, love and prayers. It has been a comfort to us all.

Luna is currently away from Terlingua, spending some time with the family. She will of course be back for the memorial on June 3rd.

Please visit Cynthia's obituary page on the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home's website and sign the electronic guestbook. A copy will be given to Luna as a keepsake.

Thanks again and God bless.   David Hood

http://www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=76148&locid=58
 A memorial will be held in Cynthia’s honor on June 3rd at the Starlight Theater. Please bring a dish to share and join in fellowship to celebrate from noon until 3PM.

Quench your thirst with Shot Time Liquors!  We are open Monday through Saturday 10 am- 9pm.   Come see our newest selection of handblown glassware by local artist Zollie.  New Smokeshop items coming in soon.  SPECIAL: Enjoy 25% off a bag of Ice with the purchase of any 30 pack of canned beer.  Liquors, Mixers, Beer, Wine, Snacks, Smokes, Lotto, and more! 

Baby Shower for Jordon Heagy and Brian Besmehn

It’s a girl!!! Help Jordon and Brian get ready for Hannah!

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Horseshoe Pits in the Ghostown    2pm – 6pm (ish)

Potluck Cheeseburger Party- BYOB, bring burgers, dogs, sides, dessert or whatever you want to share

For gifts, go to amazon.com/babyregistry and search for Jordon Heagy

Questions? Talk to Taz or Mandy

Starting JUNE 1st The Little Burro Country Store will be CLOSED ON SUNDAYS for the summer months........SO REMEMBER to STOCK UP ON SATURDAYS 9-6 !!!!!!

Terlingua Bottoms group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday evening at 7:30.  AA is for people who have or think that they might have a problem with alcohol.

Just look at this gray-faced little guy! Knox is a total sweetheart who was picked up as a stray but was certainly an owned dog. Sadly, he has been at the shelter for 10 days already and no one has come to claim him. Knox is 7 or more years old but seems fit as a fiddle. He can’t wait to head home with someone who will include him in lots of fun and then spend the evenings relaxing together. For more information about Knox or any pet at the Alpine Shelter (there are so many really great ones right now!) please email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Rumor has it, Fun in the Sun July 4th Parade:  Veterans, Business owners, Individuals:  We want decorated floats, there will be prizes.  Time to get your decorations ordered, clean up your 4 wheelers, shine up your bikes--motorcycle/bicycle/unicycle, scouts, wax your antique cars, brush your horses/donkeys/dogs.  Let's do this up TEXAS BIG, make Terlingua proud.  Line up at 5:00 start rolling at 5:30.   Lots of activities at the Fire/EMS station.    More reminders/details coming in each moon. 

In Fort Stockton.














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Moon Xtra!
May 23, 2017

SERVICES SCHEDULED FOR TERLINGUA LEGEND “DR. DOUG”
Douglas Paul Blackmon, “Dr. Doug”, 63, of Terlingua, Texas passed away on May 19, 2017 at the University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Doug, the last of eight children learned early the tricks of survival and in his early 20’s went to Terlingua, Texas a lived as a survivalist for the remainder of is life. He became known early on as the borderline pseudo psychiatrist who ran the largest open air insane asylum from The Porch at the Terlingua Trading Post where he combined mental health therapy and medicine for a small fee. For the good times, see: http://www.drdougs.com. Dr. Doug was also featured in “The Badlands,” a film by National Geographic. Postcards of the doctor can be purchased at the Terlingua Trading Post. He is survived by his older brothers, Jon Blackmon and Donald Blackmon and by twin sisters, Karyn Trigg and Gale Blackmon Carrington, three sisters-in-law, Sandra True Blackmon, Kathy Hawkins and Marla Williams, and one brother-in-law, Bruce Crane. He leaves behind a multitude of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews as well as the community of friends and family in Terlingua, Texas and beyond. He was predeceased by his mother and father, John and Eulalia Blackmon, brothers Gene Blackmon and Kent Blackmon. Dr. Doug will be laid to rest with a graveside service at the Ghost Town cemetery, Terlingua, Texas beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017. A celebration of life follows on “The Porch,” at The Terlingua Trading Post. Attendees are requested to bring a covered dish.

Another follow-up at Doug's family's request:
The family of Dr. Doug does not take good notes (and auto-correct stinks). Our apologies to Cynta De Narvaez for misspelling her last name and to Tracy Lynch who was renamed Tracy Bell. Thank you Tracy Bell Lynch for copies of Dr. Doug's famous Cadillac photos! To Rhonda for her hard work on the Tiny house, the GoFundMe campaign, and her generosity, love and kindness to Doug and his family; to Cynta for the offer of her beautiful home and the Villa Terlingua Hotel, and for her unending love and kindness to total strangers; to Bill Ivey for agreeing to Doug's burial in Ghost Town Cemetery, and for the use of The Porch for the celebration in Doug's honor, and for his love and kindnesses to Doug over many light years; to Ken Barnes for his years of companionship and kindness to Doug during many therapy sessions on the porch and beyond; to Jeff Haislip for a ceremonial contribution; to Manuel Armendariz for his work on the burial headstone.23, 2017

TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 28.  No. 21
May 23, 2017          
by          Million sMiles

Nature is ever at work building and pulling down, creating and destroying, keeping everything whirling and flowing, allowing no rest but in rhythmical motion, chasing everything in endless song out of one beautiful form into another. -John Muir

This Week at The Starlight
Monday Night - Miss Sarah Burton
Tuesday Night - The Irreverent Uh Clem
Wednesday Night - Bruce Salmon
Thursday Night - Utter Haislip, just do it!
Friday Night - Jenny Parrott
Saturday Night - Chet O'Keefe
Monday Night (May 29) - Blue Monday with Pat O'Bryan
We take reservations for parties of 10 or more - 432.371.2288.  Best food, bar, vibe in town!!! Hope to see you soon!

Water CONSERVATION IS CRITICAL!
Please let anyone you know with rentals that conservation notices to their guests is advised. We CanNot sustain the level of use that has been ongoing during these crises without the potential for system wide loss of service.
ANY way we as individuals, and water system members, can lower usage right now is important.
Check for latest updates at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008793183471&hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf
Study Butte Water Board

Biker's Haven is having a special memorial weekend opening with BBQ every Friday and Saturday. George Goss is performing live. Come join the club and the fun, May 27th and 28th from 1 PM till the party ends. If you have any questions or would like to join early please call 432-371-2140

Microsoft Certified Network Engineer Available to repair, fix, troubleshoot your systems from home use to small business & enterprise levels. Specialized in Linux and Microsoft, Desktops, Laptops, Notebooks, virus removal, malware removal, Data Recovery. Reasonable Prices! Data-Nerd, Jay Masterson, is here to help you. Local client references available. Text or call 512-768-5796 or email: jaypmcell@gmail.com

Alpine Photo Weekend at the Museum of the Big Bend in Alpine
Friday, June 16, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception for Terry Cockerham: Big Bend and The Terlingua Project
Color and black & white photographs of the Big Bend area by fine art photographer, Terry Cockerham of Dallas, Texas.
Saturday, June 17, Photography Talks and Presentations
Experienced area photographers share their work and techniques. Classic to contemporary photography topics will be discussed. All presentations and demonstrations will be in the Museum of the Big Bend Womack Education Room.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.   Robert Haspel: Photoshop
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon    Monika Rodgers: History of the Camera
12 noon – 1:30 p.m.   Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.    Carolyn Macartney: Family photographs and the creation of her film Wanda the Wonderful
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.   Terry Cockerham
Saturday, June 17 & Sunday, June 18, Guided Photo Hike and Walks
All images captured in and around Alpine are eligible for free entry in the 7th Annual #AlpineTXPhoto Contest ($500 top prize).
For information, contact Maggie Rumbelow at maggie.rumbelow@sulross.edu or (432) 837-8143

Rio Grande Village Campground will be open through the Memorial Day weekend.

Desert Imaging Mammogram bus will be in Terlingua July 18th; Presidio July 17th; Alpine July 19th & 20th; Marfa July 21st. Call (915) 400-0426 or (915) 577-0100 to schedule an appointment. These wonderful people will work with you on a payment plan or any other paperwork you might need help with.

CYNTHIA HOOD MEMORIAL
Kindred spirit to all and devoted mother to her beautiful daughter Luna, Cynthia Hood passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 17. While her sudden loss is devastating, her imprint has permanently and eloquently shaped the Terlingua community. Cynthia embraced strangers as family and made everyone feel special. She was a gifted teacher of dance, yoga, and life. She loved sharing her profound spiritual connection to the desert landscape. Her comforting presence and strength moved those around her to be authentic, mindful, and live in the moment. A memorial will be held in Cynthia’s honor on June 3rd at the Starlight Theater. Please bring a dish to share and join in fellowship to celebrate from noon until 3PM.

Last post from his sister: On May 18, 2017, Douglas Paul Blackmon, Terlingua's legendary "Dr. Doug," lost his battle for life.
Born January 20, 1954, the 8th child of John and Eulalia Blackmon, Doug learned early, the tricks for survival and in his 20's he traveled to Terlingua and became a survivalist and there he stayed.
Arrangements are underway to return our beloved brother to his adopted home of Terlingua, Texas, where he will be interred.
A celebration of his life will be announced. For the good times, see drdougs.com
(Funds have been used to assist the family so that they could be there for him. Remaining funds will go towards his funeral arrangements.)

There is space for maybe 2 more water catchment tanks to fill the load.
Call us to reserve yours.  (432) 371-2506 or (512) 924-2806 or  email  elcentro432@gmail.com

Taize, an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, at St. James Episcopal Church located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. A simple soup supper will follow that is free and open to all. For more information, contact Pam Cook at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

Terlingua Bottoms group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday evening at 7:30.  AA is for people who have or think that they might have a problem with alcohol.
Ashes is a 2 year old lab/blue lacy mix who came into the shelter because her original owners could no longer keep her. She has always lived with other dogs and does well in play group. She loves going on walks - she is a curious, medium-energy dog who loves to meet new people and snuggle on the couch. She is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. For more information about Ashes or any of the pets at the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

On Wednesday June 7 at 6 p.m. at the high school there will be a meeting of the school board to review the proposed district budget for 2017-18. The public is welcome and encouraged to come learn more about the budget process and what the various line items represent.

Desert Expressions Beauty Salon
Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Sun kissed highlights are a great way to kick off the summer season!!! And don't forget those feet!!
Call or come by for your appointment!!!
325-456-5983
432-371-2487

TERLINGUA STORE
Open 9-8 Monday-Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Beer - Wine - Ice - Soda - Snacks
Resale Clothes now arriving weekly!!
Thanks again for your support Terlingua!  432.371.2487

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Terlingua MOON
Vol. 28, No. 20   May 16, 2017  By MaeWestern

"If future generations are to remember us with gratutude rather than contempt, we must leave them something more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it." --Lyndon B. Johnson

Freddy Garcia brings GOLD MEDAL home to Terlingua!
Jesus “Freddy” Garcia earned the 1A State Championship in the Texas UIL long jump on 5/12/17.  He won in dramatic fashion as he was in third place heading into his sixth and final jump.  The jump was recorded at 22’1.5” which brought him the gold medal.  His winning jump was only 1/2 inch off the 1A record and over three inches more than the second place jumper. Not only is Freddy the first athlete to earn a State Championship for the Terlingua Big Bend Paisanos, he is the first track and field athlete to advance to the state meet! Way to represent, Freddy!

Crown Mountain Fire Update
On the morning of May 14, a wildland fire was spotted in the Juniper Canyon area of Big Bend National Park. Lightning from the previous evening is the presumed cause of ignition.
Initial response included BBNP fire crew members monitoring and assessing the fire. Additional fire resources were requested, including the Los Diablos fire crew, a hilitack crew, five hotshot crews, and a Type 3 wildland fire team.
While the fire is actively burning, the nearby Juniper Canyon trail as well as the Juniper Canyon and Pine Canyon roads and associated primitive campsites are closed. These closures are in effect for public safety. The Chisos Mountains area is also closed for logistical reasons.
Wildfires are a natural occurrence, and serve as an important tool for maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Fires break down organic matter and enrich the soil, as well as clear away dead and diseased vegetation. Fire management plans include strategies to protect visitor safety and park resources as well as fire’s potentially beneficial effects.
“We appreciate the fast response and summport from our interagency and international partners, as we work together with these fire crews to safely manage this incident,” says acting Superintendent David Larson.

Boil Water Requirement Rescinded
As of May 12, customers/consumers of water supplied by Study Butte Water Supply Corp, are no longer required to boil water prior to consumption.
The SBWSC is in the process of collecting email addresses from consumers so that they can be notified in the unlikely case that this happens again. There are three ways you can send them your email address. 1) Shoot an email to sbwsc@hotmail.com and ask to be added to the notification list; 2) contact SBWSC via their website, www.studybuttewater.com/contact-us; or 3) include your email address address when submitting a payment.
Here’s the official notice from SBWSC:
On May 9, 2017 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system Study Butte Water Supply Corporation, PWS ID #0220035 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.
Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of May 12, 2017.
If you have questions, contact Jason Blanton, SBWSC at 432-517-5000. After-hours emergency numbers are 432-517-5000, 432-244-8816 or 432-386-2628.

Brewster County Courthouse Security this week
Starting Monday, May 15, District Court will begin jury selection proceedings for an upcoming trial at 9 am in Commissioners Courtroom and will continue throughout the week. Due to safety and security precautions, only the west side main entrance of the Courthouse, which is located on 7th Street, will be used to enter and exit. Visitors and employees may only use this entrance at all times during District Court proceedings. Patrons may not use any of the side doors or east side entrance of the Courthouse to enter or exit. Signs will be posted at the various entrances for reminders.
If you have any questions, contact the County Judge’s Office at 432-837-2412.

Got a Good River Story?
The Big Bend Natural History Association (BBNHA) plans to publish an anthology of writing about the Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River (RGWSR) in celebration of the 40th anniversary of its establishment next year, and we need your help.
We’re seeking submissions including narratives (true or mostly true) of memorable river trips, essays on the natural history of the RGWSR, reports of historical or scientific research written for the general public, and/or personal or philosophical reflections on what makes the RGWSR a special place.
If you have written or would like to write something to be considered for inclusion in this anthology, or if you would like to suggest already published material that we might be able to get the right to reprint, please contact Scott Watkins at bbnha_bookkeeper@bigbendbookstore.org, 432-477-2236, or PO Box 196 BBNP 79834. And please spread the word!
The Fine Print:
BBNHA is a non-profit organization, and if your work is included, your payment will be the thrill of seeing your name in print as a published author and a couple of free copies.
Since Santa Elena is already the most written about canyon and is not part of the RGWSR, we’re looking for writing about the Rio Grande from Mariscal Canyon through the Lower Canyons.

Conenose News
The ladies from Baylor are here this week and would like to come to some of our homes and set traps (outside only) and evaluate the terrain around your property (outside only).  You can contact Melissa at 678-634-9746 if you would like them
to come by your property.

Your Wylie Water Tanks
New locals might not know that they likely need catchment to rely on for household and even drinking water.
To my knowledge, there is no one who can deliver water to your house by the truckload. Drilling a well is iffy and extremely expensive.  We are still taking orders toward a truck-load of water catchment tanks, and we are happy to advise you as to the installation, and filtration of your catchment system.  Our prices and quality (Wylie brand) are the industry gold standard.  Warrantied, sales tax free, freight free.
Call us to get specs and prices. 432-371-2506 or 512-924-2506 or elcentro432@gmail.com.

This Week at the Starlight
Monday night, 6-9 - Chet O’Keefe
Tuesday night, 7-9 - Uh Clem
Wednesday night, 6-9 - Hank Erwin
Thursday night, 6-9 - Moses & Friends!!!
Friday & Saturday night - two Bands for two nights: 6-10 p.m. The Whippoorwills & The Lonesome Heroes
Monday (May 22nd) - Sarah Burton
Best dinner and cocktail menu in town! Doors open at 5pm. Dinner 5-10 p.m. Full bar 5-Midnight (Sunday through Friday) and 5pm - 1 am Saturday).  Come early, come often! Reservations accepted for parties of 10 or more. 432-371-3400.

Canyon Brew @ FFOC
Did you know we have Terlingua-made muffins…?   If you are thinking about coffee on a warm summer day…we have Cold Brew Coffee & Iced Coffee.  We also offer Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own Mug and save a Buck!!  Opening at 7am thru the summer.

This Week at La Kiva
Tuesday- Karaoke
Thursday- Fish and Chip and music by Chet O’Keefe
Friday-Fish and Chips
Sunday- Brunch from 11am to 2pm
Also try out our homemade dessert’s this week!

Terlingua Store
Open 9-8 Monday-Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Beer - Wine - Ice - Soda - Snacks
Resale Clothes now arriving weekly!!
Thanks again for your support, Terlingua!  432-371-2487

Desert Expressions Beauty Salon
Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Sun-kissed highlights are a great way to kick off the summer season!!! And don’t forget those feet!!
Call or come by for your appointment!!!
325-456-5983 or 432-371-2487

Little Burro Country Store
Now on Facebook with info /hours/ location.
Open 7 days a week, cold drinks/beer/snacks/groceries/gifts!

Baby Shower!
Baby Shower for Jordon Heagy and Brian Besmehn.
It’s a girl!!! Help Jordon and Brian get ready for Hannah!
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Horseshoe Pits in the Ghostown
2pm – 6pm(ish)
Potluck Cheeseburger Party- BYOB, bring burgers, dogs, sides, dessert or whatever you want to share.
For gifts, go to amazon.com/babyregistry and search for Jordon Heagy.
Questions? Talk to Taz or Mandy.

The Alpine Animal Shelter cattery is full!
There are over 30 cats of all ages, colors, and temperaments (including a dozen kittens) who need homes. Missy & Henry are especially worthy of promotion, as they are a bonded pair. Henry is 3 years old and Missy is 2 years old. They have always lived together and will not thrive if separated. The degree of their bonding is rare and will be a very special experience for whomever is lucky enough to adopt them. Missy & Henry each serve the perfect purpose in each other’s love and will be thrilled to go together to their new home. They’re bonded but not exclusive; they are happy to join another cat (or more). For more information about these two, or any animal in the Alpine shelter, please email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

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The Terlingua Moon 
9 May 2017 --Vol. 28, #19

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

FUNDRAISER FOR LAURA OMER—At La Posada Milagro & Espresso…y Poco Mas, in the Ghostown, on Sunday for Laura who was seriously injured following the Voices From Both Sides Fiesta.  Laura, a highly valued & loved employee, is part of the community! Her parents are with her/she will recover but it will take time--She is still ICU in Odessa. ALL income on Sunday will be donated to Laura so please come help us Help Her.  Sunday, May 14 all proceeds will go to Laura.  Please come, eat, have great coffee & more help get Laura back home soon!! THANKS --From Mimi, Noemi & everyone at Espresso..y Poco Mas.


FLEA MARKET JACKASS FLATS PAVILION  MAY 13th  9-5 Come on out & set up your table or truck & visit, buy, sell, trade !!! FUN DAY !!!   No  set up fee ,,,,  if you make a lot of $$$ we accept donations for utility & porta jon maintenance!!!)

TERLINGUA STORE -- Open 9-8 Monday-Saturday & Sunday 12-6. Beer—Ice—Snack—Soda--Resale Clothes--And Now Wine!!!!!! Come in & see our growing selection of groceries, beer & more!!! Thanks again for your support Terlingua!  432.371.2487

Desert Expressions Beauty Salon--Open Wednesday through Saturday. Cuts, Color, Highlights, Color Melt, Mani, Pedi, & more!!!! Call or come by for your appointment!!! 325-456-5983 or 432-371-2487

Kieno is a compact pitbull mix with huge standup ears, brindling & a white underside. He is very friendly with other dogs, & is happy to get a good side scratch from a nice person, too. Kieno comes when called, walks perfectly on a leash & appears to have had a good start with a loving family who spent lots of time with him. He’s one year old & is great with kids! Kieno's great personality has made him a volunteer favorite. For more information about Kieno or any pet at the Alpine shelter, please email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

La Kiva! 
Tuesday- Karaoke
Thursday- Chet O'Keefe
Friday- Fish & Chips special (Thursday too!)
Sunday- Mother's Day Brunch! We will have a delicious food selection & plenty of champagne!
Open for lunch 11-2 this week, & dinner 5-10.

Canyon Brew @ FFOC – Have you tried Cold Brew Coffee yet…?   Thinking about coffee, but it’s a warm summer day.  Try a Cold Brew Coffee on ice?  We offer Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Macchiato & Chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own Mug & save a Buck!!  Open7am thru the summer.

FFA ANNIVERSARY!!! 40 years ago in mid May of 1977, Steve Harris & I arrived in Terlingua with an International pick up & 3 used rafts. One had no baffles, & was called Snake Boat. We had two Vietnam surplus "roller tubes" & a big frame to make an early version of a cataraft, at least 15 years before such a product was common. We called it the spider boat. 5 years later, we were running trips in New Mexico, Colorado, Alaska, Texas & Mexico. Those were good times. To celebrate, I am going to throw a party on May 13. Still making plans, but what is shaping up may be an invite only reception maybe 6-8 pm, & if you ever had anything to do with Far Flung ADVENTURES, you are invited & will honor me with your presence Then at 8 pm, Pinche Gringos will play & the public is invited. We'll probably have a couple of kegs of beer & see how long that lasts.
 This is no substitute for a full scale Far Flung Adventures 40-year reunion so that the kids from New Mexico can join us. thinking late October or maybe the weekend after Chili Cook off.  Oh yeah, it will be at the Boat House, of course. If you want to attend, message me & include your email address. If you want to help out, or have any ancient FFA memorabilia, let me know.

This Week at The Starlight!--Make your Mother's Day plans now! Join us for either Brunch with Crystal Allbright or dinner with Laird & Friends (or both!)  It's going to be a really special day & the last Brunch of the season! Reservations for parties of 10 or more are gladly accepted. 432.371.3400. This week's musical lineup:
Monday, 5/8:  Bruce Salmon
Tues., 5/9: CD Release  Greasewood! Jeffro & Chase Peeler @5, Clem @7, Chase & Friends @9
Wednesday, 5/10: Jacob Metcalf
Thursday, 5/11: Utter Haislip
Friday, 5/12:  Bruce Salmon
Saturday, 5/13: Pat O'Bryan
Mother's Day (and last Brunch of the season) 5/14/: Crystal Allbright
Sunday evening, 5/14:  Laird & Friends
Monday, 5/15:  Chet O'Keefe
A very special Mother's Day to all.

Terlingua Recycles—Hey, we are reeling from the recycling during Spring Break. We need helpful hands this Thursday (5/11) to take bins to BBNP. We've made 2 special runs & things should slow down after this--who knows? Meet us at the Recycling station behind Terlingua EMS at 8 a.m. You can ride to the park with other volunteers or drive your own vehicle. Usually back to Terlingua by 1 p.m. We are grateful for any help we can get! Thanks for what you do to keep Terlingua GREEN! Questions or info, message on FB (Terlingua Recycles) or call 830.739.6986. Thanks!

Terlingua Bottoms group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursday evening at 7:30. AA is for people who have or think that they might have a problem with alcohol.

QUIET DAY AT ST. JAMES --A half-day Silent Retreat occur on Saturday, May 13, in the St. James Fellowship Hall located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. There is no charge. Donations are welcome.  schedule is available at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

Brewster Co. Groundwater Conservation District Conflict with Far West Texas Water Planning Group Meeting, caused the May 18th meeting to be cancelled. Regular Board Meeting will be June15. There may be a Rules Workshop for some time in May. I will let you know. Summer Webb 432-386-3437 Representative Will Hurd: (from HIS office-apparently Terlingua is ‘on his map:’

Statement from Rep. Will Hurd: “..the American Health Care Act (AHCA) in its current form does not address the concerns of many of my constituents, including adequate protections for those with pre-existing conditions and the challenges faced by rural healthcare providers. I am unable to turn my back on these vulnerable populations because I believe we can and must do better for the American people. I will not support the AHCA in its current form and hope that we can continue making improvements to fix our broken healthcare system.” ” See his whole statement, etc. at  hurd.house.gov. [Ed. Note: NOT endorsing—just info: They actually sent their release to The Terlingua MOON!!! REALLY.]

FULL FLOWER MOON POT LUCK MAY 10th 7:30 pm. Bring a dish and a chair. Musician is "SIDESTREET RICKY" from BIG BEND VALLEY ... Others may join & play. May’s Full Moon was called Full Flower Moon, Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon by AmerIndians. It marked a time of increasing fertility, temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom.

STARLIGHT PREMIER--Tuesday night, Greasewood CD release party at 5 pm. We will play the CD start to finish, them will be joined by Charlotte Teer until 7pm when Uh Clem performs ... ultimately followed by Chase Peeler and anyone who wishes to throw down some accompaniment.  Make plans to join us.

Join us at Terlingua Community Garden on Wed 5/10 @ 10 am for an introduction to canning.  We will be pickling the garlic harvest using the waterbath canning method.

FROM BBNP: As the temperatures rises, visitation slows down here in Big Bend and summer closures will be in effect. Castolon and Rio Grande Village Visitor Centers are now closed for the summer until November 1st, Persimmon Gap Visitor Center will be open only on weekends Friday-Sunday.
 Panther Junction and the Chisos Basin Visitor Centers will remain open every day throughout the summer where you can obtain your Junior Ranger badges, backcountry permits, entrance fees, maps, and information. We will experience daytime temperatures regularly in the 90's and 100's now until October. For a great summer trip, we recommend spending only your mornings and evenings in the lower elevations of the desert and river canyons and retreat to the mountains in the afternoon. Experiencing our exhibits and the park film at Panther Junction are fun ways you can beat the heat!

WATER WATER WATER ---'For every 1,000 sq. ft. of roof 550 gallons of collection are possible'

This is for all who wonder about roof catchment.  [This editor has four relatively small buildings with roof catchment amounting to around 1800-2000sq ft. with tanks allowing around 12,000 gallons of roof catchment.  Mostly half to ¾ full most of the time. We sometimes have water running into our tanks in fog or heavy dew…. 10 inches (+or-) every year and a careful frugal life style…. NOTE:I do CRY when the tanks overflow……!!].

Next MOON by Mae Western

Terlingua MOON
Vol. 28, No. 18
May 2, 2017

“Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.” ― Mark Twain

Hey all, for many reasons this year's Fiesta Protesta will be the most important yet. May 6th this year will be the 5th year that we, as an International Community put PA systems on both sides of a closed border. We play music & share food in a peaceful party to celebrate a coming time when cooler minds prevail and we can open our border again. Please share this post and if you plan to attend, contact the local Hotels/Motels/Airbnb as rooms go pretty quick for this party. Viva Freedom!!

THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets Thursdays at 7:30 pm at the Big Bend Church.  AA is for people who have or think that they might have a problem with alcohol.

BALLET w/MARLA for this week has been moved to TUES @ 6:00 @ Jackass Flats Pavilion. We hope this will work for everyone going forward.  It's Great Fun and GOOD for you!!! SEE YOU THERE!!

DENTAL CLINIC
Big Bend Church Thursday- Saturday 9-4.  Big Bend Church Van will be providing transportation Thursday and Friday morning from the ranch and Little Burro area to the dental clinic.  Call 371-2146 and leave a message for Anna Posey and she will call you back to coordinate pick up and transportation. The clinic is free and you can make donations for it.

THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA
Tuesday- Karaoke
Thursday- Chet O'Keefe
Fish and Chips special on Thursday and Friday
Open for dinner every day from 5-10, full bar till midnight (1am Saturday!)
Lunch from 11-2 Tuesday through Saturday!
Sunday May 7th (the day after Voices) Songwriters in the round!  Bruce Salmon, Butch Hancock, and Hank Erwin doing a song swap in the cave room starting at 8p. Don't miss it!

DESERT EXPRESSION BEAUTY SALON
Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Cuts, Color, Highlights, Color Melt,
Mani, Pedi, and more!!!!
Call or come by for your appointment!!!
325-456-5983
432-371-2487

TERLINGUA STORE
Open 9-8 Monday-Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Beer - Ice - Soda - Snacks - Resale Clothes and now Wine!!!!!!  Come in and see our growing selection of groceries, beer and more!!!  Thanks again for your support Terlingua!  432.371.2487

RUSTIC IRON BBQ
We will be closed May 6th for Voices from both sides. Come on out to the river at Paso de Lajitas and visit with all and enjoy fun, food, music.
Our normal days of operation are Wed-Sat 11am or till sold out, subject to change with summer coming on.

THIS WEEK @ HIGH SIERRA
Friday May 5th come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Haislip & Utter - 7 PM
Saturday May 6th – Dr. Fun - 7 PM
Come watch NBA playoffs on our big screen TV!

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
​Doors open every day at 5 p.m. for drinks, great music and fun! Dinner is served from 5 - 10 p.m. and Bar closes at Midnight (Sunday - Friday) and 1 a.m. on Saturday!
Monday - MAY DAY!!!  Trevor Reichmann
Tuesday: Jeffro Greasewood and Uh Clem
Wednesday: Hartley Hall Trio
Thursday: Steve Hill
Friday: Hank Erwin
Saturday: Christy Hays Band
Sunday Brunch: Steve Hill
Sunday Night! Greg Harkins, Francie Meaux Jeaux and Cinco Calderon
And don't forget to make your Mothers Day plans now (May 14th)! Mother's Day Brunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; music with Crystal Allbright.  Dinner from 5 - 10 p.m. with music by Laird Considine. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more. Call 432.371.3400. Have a great week!

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

FREDDY GARCIA will be representing Big Bend High School in Austin at the State UIL Track Meet on May 12th.  The BBHS Senior set a personal record in the long jump with a jump of 21' 10" earning a silver medal at the Region 2A Track and Field Meet held at Angelo State University on 4/28/17.  Freddy is making school history by being the first track and field athlete to make the State meet. ¡Viva Paisanos!

WYLIE CATCHMENT ORDER
Per usual; a truck-load of Wylie water tanks is subject to your need. It usually takes a few weeks for a full order to make. So far, there are 2 confirmed toward a full load of between 6 to 8 tanks.
A full load means free freight and no sales tax.  We also carry the large, heavy-duty Banjo valves.
Best to call (432) 371-2506 or (512) 924-2506 to arrange your deposit and get spec/price info.

CANYON BREW@FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER. Starting May 1st we will be opening at 7am instead of 6:30am.  We have Cold Brew Coffee, Espresso & Chai - stop by for a Latte, Cappuccino, Toasted Bagel or The Best Locally Made Muffins..!!!!  Bring your own Mug and save a Buck!!

NEXT MOON BY GHOST WRITERS ON THE SLY

ANNE LEWIS MEMORIAL
The family is planning a memorial for the fall. Terlingua Moon will post date and time when available. It will be at their property in Terlingua, (Mom's house),  a big blowout party.

LAS POSADA MILAGRO HOTEL & ESPRESSO …Y POCA MAS
Espresso… Y Poco Mas located at La Posada Milagro Guesthouse in the Ghostown
PAY ATTENTION TO OUR HOURS
We are open daily   7:30am-2pm
We will close early this coming Saturday for Voices!! Closing @ 11:30am and will have burritos ready to take with you!
We serve the best coffee from Big Bend Roasters in Marfa!!
Serving smoothies, milk shakes, fresh squeezed orange juice and much more!! Come see us!!
WIFI available
432/371/3044. 310/991/1058
www.laposadamilagro.net

CLEO
Cleo is a delightful, fun and very well-socialized pooch who is looking for a keeper that will show her every kindness from this point forward. Cleo plays well with other dogs of all ages and sizes, and will be a tremendous sidekick to a lucky person or family - she is ready to be part of all the fun. As you can see, she already gives great hugs!! For more information about Cleo, or any animal in the Alpine Shelter, please email heatherthemule@gmail.com