Vol. 35, No. 45, November 5, 2024

 

Terlingua Moon

Volume 35, No. 45

November 5, 2024
by FreeBird

 

“So long as the people do not care to exercise their freedom, those who wish to tyrannize will do so; for tyrants are active and ardent, and will devote themselves in the name of any number of gods, religious and otherwise to put shackles upon sleeping men.” – Voltaire

VOTE!

ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 5, 2024 – Polls will be open for voting from 7 am to 7 pm.  On Election Day, you MUST vote in the precinct where you are registered.  Check your voter registration card if you are unsure of which precinct you are registered in.  Polling places are as follows:

Precinct 5 – BBNP Panther Junction Visitor Center

Precinct 6 & 7 – Terlingua Red Pattillo Community Center, off Hwy 118

Precinct 1 – Assembly of God Fellowship Hall 1802 N Hwy 118 (across from Alpine high School)

Precinct 2 – Judge Val Clark Beard Conference Room, 203 N 7th St Alpine

Precinct 3 – Marathon Community Center, 2nd & Ave E, Marathon

Precinct 4 – Alpine Civic Center, 803 W Holland Ave

Precinct 8 -  Food Pantry, 933 East Gallego, Alpine

You must present one of the following acceptable forms of photo ID:

§  Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety

§  Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS

§  Texas Personal Identification Card issued by DPS

§  Texas Handgun License issued by DPS

§  United States Military Identification Card containing the person’s photograph

§  United States Citizenship Certificate containing the person’s photograph

§  United States Passport (book or card)

Electioneering is not allowed within 100 feet of any polling location.  Shirts and caps with political messages, whether or not on this year’s ballot, are not allowed.  If your vehicle has any political stickers, please remove them or be prepared to park beyond the 100’ distance markers.

NOW STREAMING ON YouTube ‑‑ The Brewster County Commissioners Court sessions will now be streamed live on YouTube. We encourage everyone to subscribe to our channel using the provided link:

https://youtube.com/@brewstercounty1?si=J0a9G1wj7qev9Hew

IMPORTANT NOTICE ‑‑ concerning Terlingua Ranch Mailboxes.  To help the post office better serve our community and improve the mail delivery process, it has been requested that all property owners ensure the mailboxes on Terlingua Ranch Road clearly display visible address information.  Updating your mailbox with legible road-facing information will help streamline mail service and reduce the chance of misplaced or delayed mail for everyone involved.  Your cooperation is appreciated!

VISITOR FATALITY ON MARUFO VEGA TRAIL ‑‑ On Monday, October 28, after an aerial and ground search by NPS rangers and U.S. Border Patrol supported by helicopters from the TX Department of Public Safety and U.S. Customs Air and Marine Operations, searchers located the body of a 24-year-old hiker along the Marufo Vega Trail.  To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:

News Releases - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

29th ANNUAL KEN & JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER ‑‑ NOVEMBER 9 . . . at the Ghost Town Horseshoe Pits!  In addition to the usual Cribbage & Horseshoe Tournaments, we are having a PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT this year...!!!!  Please arrive by 9 am to get signed up for the tournaments (at the court for pickleball).  They will all start @ 9:30 am!  BBQ Plates served noonish.  Silent Auction winners announced following the BBQ & Tournaments.  If you have an item you would like to donate for the auction, please contact LaNetta.  All proceeds from fundraiser will benefit Terlingua School Graduates.

PROPERTY OWNERS’ OF TERLINGUA RANCH POTLUCK ‑‑ Join your friends and neighbors for the next monthly property owner potluck on Thursday, November 7, 6:00 pm, at The Bunkhouse.  The ranch will provide plates, cutlery, water, and iced tea.  Please bring a dish to share.  For more information, call Marilynn at 432.371.2194.

UPCOMING EVENTS @ BAD RABBIT CAFÉ

November 9th ‑‑ Gary Gorence @ 5:00-8:00 pm at the Bad Rabbit Café.  Come by for an evening of live music supplied by one of Terlingua's regular musical talents!  Gary's upbringing in Oklahoma and West Texas comes alive in his musical narratives and the southwest and the characters who inhabit the deserts and mountains often emerge in his songs.  Enjoy a meal at the Cafe while you are serenaded by Gary's stories!

November 15th & 29th ‑‑ Karaoke @ 5:00-8:00 PM in the Bunkhouse.  Welcoming seasoned performers and first-timers!  Come out to sing your favorite songs or crowd favorites and fill the desert air with Terlingua-rrific tunes.

BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE ‑‑ The BBCA will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at the Red Pattillo Community Center, 201 Rex Ivey Road, Study Butte.  Join us for snacks at at 5:30 pm, and the meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.  We are a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting the Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Cares, Terlingua Community Garden, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Visual Arts, Voices From Both Sides, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and the South County Library Project.  All are welcome to attend this public meeting.  For more information, agenda, & minutes, please email secretary.bbca@gmail.com or text 432-244-7656.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ‑‑ The Big Bend Citizens Alliance is requesting proposals from independent contractors for their services operating the Big Bend Mobile Library in south Brewster County.  In order for your proposal to be considered, your proposal must be received no later than November 18th, 2024.  For more information, including the full text of the Request for Proposals, please email us at bookkeeper.bbca@gmail.com, visit www.BigBendCitizensAlliance.org, or call BBCA Treasurer Tonia MacComb at 281-389-0798.

NOW HIRING! ‑‑ We are seeking a part-time employee for the season and beyond.  Apply at the Terlingua Trading Company in the Terlingua Ghost Town.

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA ‑‑ Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation.  Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.  Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell).

FOR SALE WORKOUT/REHAB EQUIPMENT ‑‑ Suntec electric IR 2-3 man sauna $1250; DP cable weight bench $500 heavy weights; Commercial Quantum Step Up electric stepper with race program $1500; Tanning bed new bulbs exterior not so hot, been on porch; will trade for something.  Could use a trampoline with sides for my doggies.  51911 hwy 118 at tire fence call first  skull1923@gmail.com 371-3068.  Early is good.  deborah

THE MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this weekend, 10 am ‘til sell out!  Stop by for a delicious cinnamon roll, slice of cake or some homemade granola.  The ice cream trailer will be open as well, Saturday through Monday, 4 PM to 9 PM. Gracias Terlingua.

ENJOY OUR SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00.  Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Fresh sour dough bread, local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, Valerie's Milky-Way Treats, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here.

We welcome new vendors.  Flea market items are also welcome.  After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green.  We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us.  For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat.  Prepared food vendors must display current food handling license.  (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control.  We look forward to seeing you there.

MASSAGE FOR LOCALS ‑‑ ($1/minute) - BBV Mondays 1-8pm.  JAF Arena Lounge Tues-Wed 1-8pm.  Scholarships available.  Just ask.  Kate Healy, lmt -thank u!  Tx Lic #135433.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING ‑‑ if you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

EXPRESSO … Y POCO MAS ‑‑ Ghost Town go to for fresh homemade breakfast and lunch.  Best coffee in town.  Freshly baked pastries and more.  All coffee drinks, and smoothies.   Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views.  432-371-3044 for to-go orders.  Open at 7:30 am.  A local landmark and both locals and visitors gather.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Best in the Ghost Town for authentic Mexican recipes including the best street tacos!  Huge side dishes and steaks.  An area favorite.  Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432-371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.  BYOB and have a party!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY ‑‑ Our Featured Artists for the month of November each have a unique and intriguing story to tell.   Stop by to meet Linda Walker, Marti Anderson and Larry Short and all of our other partners.  You’ll be amazed and delighted, we promise.

RING AT MANY STONES ‑‑ Will the person who bought my generator return my dolly ASAP please.  I told you you could use the dolly not keep it.

SANTA INEZ – TERLINGUA GHOST TOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Holy Eucharist service-1st Wednesday-November 6th at 5:30 pm.  Prayer books are available in English and Spanish.  All are welcome.

JACKASS FLATS ‑‑ To the Eye of the beholder it might appear quiet, but behind the scenes we are scurrying, preparing for next weekend to HOST OUR DUTCH OVEN EVENT and you who will be attending, camping and ENJOYING YOUR TIME WITH US!  Horse drawn Wagon rides, roping, music, camping, Dutch oven cooking and potluck meal!  GET US ON YOUR CALENDARS!  NOV 8, 9, 10^th.  IT’S SURE TO BE A GREAT TIME!

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD ‑‑ Congratulations to Brooke Jenks for her historic repeat performance at the UIL 1A State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock on Saturday, November 2nd.  She placed 45th out of 149 runners.  Thank you, Coach A!

Basketball Season is ON!  Home games will be announced here.  Coach Mendoza, Coach Loya, and Coach Rodriguez have been gearing up for the new season.

Students of the Week:  Elementary:  Daleyza Olivas; Middle School:  Manuel Rivera; High School:  Rigoberto Guevara.

Another shout out to Brooke Jenks for being selected for the DAR Citizenship Award.  She will go forward to represent our school in the Regional Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Contest.

Monday, November 11th:  We will be honoring our Veterans with a ceremony starting at 8:30 am at the high school.  Community members are invited to join us.  Veterans and their loved ones are invited to breakfast, following the program, and will be served by our Senior Class.  Thank you to our Student Council and their Sponsor Mr. Daley for organizing and funding this event.

DESERT PERMACULTURE ‑‑ Much of Terlingua Ranch is barren, dry, eroded, and shadeless due to fairly recent deforestation and over-grazing, but its contemporary natural state is forested savannah.

There are specific techniques that easily restore native trees, grasses, shrubs, perennials, forbs, and ground covers - without irrigation, fertilizer, or soil amendments! 

Eco-Logic can help you do this for your property without needing to buy plants, irrigate, or amend soil.  Having gained 20 years professional landscape architecture and permaculture design experience as well as holding a graduate degree in landscape architecture and a permaculture design certification, Eco-Logic offers a free written permaculture strategy or special on-site consultations to help local landowners restore their property to its best ecological health possible.

You'd be surprised!  Visit https://www.ecologiclandscape.com/free-strategy to sign up.

Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out nationwide since 2004 for the professional combination of permaculture and landscape architecture.  https://www.ecologiclandscape.com

·        Best Permaculture Landscape Design Firm in the Western U.S. by Build Magazine's Architecture Awards, 2023.

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