The Terlingua Moon
4 September 2018 --Vol. 29, #36
This week’s Moon brought to you by Ghost Writers on the Sly

 La Kiva
Wednesday Sep. 5 Open Mike, Tim Relleva hosting
Thursday Sep. 6 Chet O’Keefe
Barbecue, pizzas, steaks, burgers and fish and chips on Thursdays and Fridays. La Kiva will be closed on Wednesday, Sep. 12.

Starlight
Join us this week in historic Terlingua Ghost Town. Our menu is out of this world, full bar, wonderful staff, terrific music! Here's the lineup:
Tuesday: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday: Jeffro's Song Swap with Collie Ryan
Thursday: Sarah Burton
Friday: Scott Walker
Saturday: B-Ray & McKay
Monday, 9/10: Jeff Haislip
Plus, The Kids of Terlingua art show is up until September 21st! Hope to see you soon!

Chili Pepper Cafe - New Friday Specials - Catfish  or Fried Shrimp plates for only $9.50 with your choice of rice or French fries and salad.  Plus, we are serving delicious El Guittarron Agave Wine Margaritas!  Stop by and enjoy the relaxed family-style atmosphere.

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Back to our regular hours now that summer is over.  7:30 am until 2 pm!  Come see us for the best coffee in town and great cooked to order food.  Breakfast and lunch, fresh squeezed orange juice and fantastic sandwiches.  Sit in the shade, enjoy the wifi and meet old and new friends.  Great views, great coffee, great service!

Canyon Brew @ Far Flung – Open @ 7 am every day! Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend!  We also offer Sausage Kolaches, Bagels, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Purchase a Canyon Brew Tumbler and get your first drink FREE – keep bringing it back for $1 off.  Summer Hours - 7am to 11am and as always - Quick Service! 

The Museum of the Big Bend will feature the works of California landscape artist Erin Hanson, September 21- December 16th. The opening reception for Erin's show and sale "Impressions of Big Bend Country" is Friday, September 21st from 6 to 8 pm. A gallery talk with Erin will be Saturday, September 22nd at 10 am. All events are at the Museum of the Big Bend. Free and open to all!

Recycling - UPDATE  Just got a call from Eduardo at the recycling center. He can't be there on Thursday so asked we change it to Friday, September 7. Hope we can all change our dates on this as we are full on the trailer. Robert

- Hi, next Thursday, Sept. 6 is the next run to Panther Junction. The trailer is full so sure hope we can get some help. Thanks, Robert.

Otra Vez is opening for the season Saturday, September 29.  We will be having a BIG SALE with lots of catching up and friendly folks.
"Together we can make a difference !!

Local Family Needs All Our Help
Pollo Tercero from Lajitas,  a Terlingua high school graduate, and his family experienced an explosion in their home in Midland on August 9, 2018.   The Tercero-Cereceres family was rushed to the burn unit in Lubbock.  The oldest daughter passed away on August 11.  The youngest little girl is still in critical condition.  The parents are still in the burn unit a month later.  We need to support our neighbors.  Please help us!
A Fundraiser has been organized for September 8 at the Community Center behind the post office, from 11-4 pm.  That’s this coming Saturday.  There will be food (hamburgers), cake walk, raffles, And a bouncy house.
We need cakes, raffle tickets bought, people to eat hamburgers (or at least donate money for them).If you can’t make it, please donate at the jars placed around town, at the Cottonwood and Bee Mountain hardware, as well as other locations in the area.  Thank you for helping.

BREWSTER COUNTY BURN BAN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Brewster County has decided to lift the burn ban in the Alpine District, effective immediately.
According to the Texas Government Code, the County Judge has the authority to lift the burn ban if a determination is made that drought conditions no longer exist. While much of the County has received rain, northern areas continued to remain dry until recently. Should moisture levels again decrease, Brewster County Commissioners Court has the authority to re-enact the burn ban at any time.

Big Bend National Park Posted Sunday AM
From fire to flood, Big Bend is a land of extremes this week! The wildland fire near Sotol Vista was contained just a day before 1-3 inches of rainfall last night in various parts of the park. Fittingly, our skies today are half blue and half grey, a perfect representation of the continuing forecast for 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms tonight and tomorrow!
The Rio Grande flashed over 10,000 cfs and is currently still well over 1,000 cfs. Old Maverick Rd and Santa Elena Canyon Rd are closed due to flooding; Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive has some standing water and debris on the pavement, but is accessible.  The Hot Springs are completely under river water and inaccessible.  All unpaved, dirt roads will be very muddy and likely require 4X4. Please check at visitor centers for current updates as road conditions can change quickly.  Check for weather forecast and river levels here: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/weather.htm
Big Bend National Park Exotic Plant Management Plan - The National Park Service (NPS) requests public comments on a plan to manage exotic, non-native plants in Big Bend National Park (Park). The 30-day review and comment period for the park’s Exotic Plant Management Plan and Environmental Assessment begins September 7, and continues through October 6, 2018. The National Park Service proposes to manage high-priority exotic plant species that have invaded the park and are causing substantial damage to natural and cultural resources and the visitor experience. The plan is available for review and download at the National Park Service Planning, Environment and Public Comment web site, http://parkplanning.nps.gov/bibe.
The NPS prefers comments be submitted in writing on the same site. However, comments may be submitted by email to: bibe_planning@nps.gov,
… by mail to:
Superintendent
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834-0129
…or in writing at public meetings. The public, organizations, and others are invited to submit written comments throughout the 30-day
period, September 7 through October 6, 2018.

Special Election - Before you vote in Senate District 19 Special Election. See where the candidates stand in our voter guide: reformaustin.civicengine.com  … And don’t forget you can vote without even leaving your home by completing a ballot by mail application.

Polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on September 18, 2018, for voting in a special election to SD19 Special Election Run-off .
Precincts 1,2,4, &8.-Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex, Old Library 203 N 7th, Alpine, Texas 79830.
for Precinct 3.-Marathon Community Center
2nd & Ave E, Marathon, 79842
for Precincts 5,6, &7.-J.W. “Red” Pattillo Center
53633 State Highway 118, Study Butte, 79852

For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below:
--September 10 - 14, 2018 @8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex
--September 11, 2018 @11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Marathon Community Center
--September 12, 2018 @12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
Panther Junction – BBNP
--September 13, 2018 @10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center

Terlingua Bottoms Group
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.

Voyageur Outward Bound is getting ready to head back to Big Bend for another season! We're super excited to be back and have a big season ahead of us We will run a First Aid course this Fall. We have confirmed a WAFA course with Wilderness Medical Associates. We will be hosting it at our base in Redford Nov 12 - 15. Cost is $400, or $450 with food and camping included. Feel free to pass it on to anyone you think may be interested.  
Brian Liggett
Texas Program Director
Voyageur Outward Bound School
2651 FM 170, PO Box 163, Redford, TX 79846
Brian.Liggett@vobs.org  (432) 652-6003


ESTATE SALE: Sat 9/15 & Sun 9/16 behind Shot Time.  Tools, welding supplies, scrap metal, appliances…lots of unique stuff.  Sale times to be announced.

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801;  jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Ditching and Digging and Now a Dump Truck too! Backhoe with Operator for Hire; Terlingua & surrounding area.  713.907.5259  Dozer coming soon

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791; Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

The Big Bend High School Student Council would like to invite all First Responders, veterans, and the community to a ceremony for Patriots’ Day
and Texas First Responders’ Day on September 11, 2018, at 8:10 am at the High School flagpole.  

Shiner is a healthy 14 week old lab mix puppy who loves everyone he meets.  He gets along great with cats, dogs, kids, adults, you name it!  In true lab fashion, he loves to retrieve and carry toys around in his mouth.  His shiny black coat and chocolate brown eyes make him quite a catch.  Shiner is fully vaccinated, neutered and is currently being fostered in South Brewster County.  Please contact Lori Benavidez for more information at 432-294-1277 or by email at lmichalowski@hotmail com.