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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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.

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.​
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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

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/


Next up:  Patchouli Gulch Gal

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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

http://www.lwvtexas.org/files/CAVG_2017_Eng_Final.pdf

or here: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:http://www.lwvtexas.org/Vota.html

Don't forget your Identification.