The Terlingua Moon
June 2, 2015 ~ Volume 26  ~ # 22

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
 Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.   ~   Margaret Mead

   by South County Mud Clowns

The most dangerous guitar player in Texas” wasn’t half as threatening as that handle implies. In reality, Slim Richey was a joyous human being, an Austin character, and a part-time, resident Terlinguoid.  Guitarist Slim (Michael) Richey, a fixture in the Austin jazz community for more than two decades with the Jitterbug Vipers, the Dream Band and others, died Sunday after an extended battle with lymphoma. He was 77.  Slim and his wife Francie own property in Terlingua and were frequent visitors here.  Every year around New Years, Slim & Francie would invite friends from all over to their place in Terlingua and, on New Year’s Day, he would climb Sawmill Mountain.  He was dearly loved in the community.  He, Francie and their bands were favorites of The Boathouse, The Starlight Theatre, The Thirsty Goat and High Sierra.  Known for his long white beard and for an eclectic guitar style that crossed genres from jazz to swing to country and beyond, Slim was omnipresent in local clubs and music events across the country, and played nearly every Rice Festival, Old Settler’s Music Festival and Kerrville Folk Festival.

Slim will be remembered by a large musical family for his love of music, especially jazz, his aggressive individualism, and his strong libertarian beliefs. There will not be another like him in this world. This editor spent many hours reading about the life and accomplishments of this remarkable man. Below are suggested links to some of the amazing details of his life and his career.  OR, just Google his name. His was a magical,  and extraordinary life. R.I.P. Slim, and all our Terlingua Community love to Francie, his family, and to all his friends and loved ones around the globe. A fund has been set up to help Francie with the costs associate with Slim's hospitalization and to help her through this difficult time. http://www.gofundme.com/vsqe8rc
Read about this colorful character:
http://www.austinmonthly.com/AM/March-2015/Character-Slim-Richey-and-Francie-Meaux-Jeaux/
http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2015-06-01/slim-richey-1938-2015/ 
  Photo ©  Courtesy of  Todd V. Wolfson

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621 Rent locally and save those 90 mile trips.

Cycletek is your local source for automatic backup/standby generator systems for your house or business.  Installations and generator start as little as $3,000.  We can install automatic systems that can handle your critical needs when the power is out, such as refrigerators, freezers, lighting, and critical electronics. We also have in stock at special prices Generac inverter IX800 watt $290.00 total price; Generac GP1800 $340.00 total price, GP3250 $395.00 total price,  IX 2000 $540.00.  All new and in the box.  You cannot beat these prices on the internet, and you have home town service and warranty on all Generac products.  Note:  We are the only factory trained, certified Generac sales, service, warranty & installation facility in Brewster County. All installation work is performed by certified/licensed technicians.   371-2569.

Rain Catchment Tanks – The current load has room for 2 more tanks. Your deposit is not cashed until your tank is delivered. We won’t place another order after this one until early fall. We also have heavy-duty Banjo brand valves and mesh filter screens available.  All catchment supplies are State Sales Tax and freight free. Call us for specs, and to arrange deposit for your tank (432) 371-2506

Becoming Fine Art and Mechanic Shop: For all your automotive repairs give us a call. We do in shop as well as on site, so even you can't get it to us, we can get to you. For reliable honest diagnoses and repair of diesel and gasoline machines give us a call or stop by. 371-2694.
Lots of artwork needs to find new homes so we can get the new stuff up, so stop by and check out what is going on.

ALL MUSIC AND OTHER EVENTS ON THE FLIP SIDE OF THIS EDITION

Cone-Nose Beetle aka Kissing Bugs, are back with a vengeance. Rachel Curtis, PhD student, Hamer Lab at Texas A&M contacted me last fall. She has been trying to figure out how to contact the residents of Terlingua to get some bugs to add to A&M collection from our area.  “My main interest right now is getting as many bugs from across the state as possible.  We’re interested in what species are in different locations and habitats, how many are infected, and which strain type of the parasite infects them.  All the bugs we receive are becoming the largest collection of kissing bugs in the U.S.  So, not only for my project, but potentially for many other projects after me, these bugs will be answering questions about kissing bugs and Chagas disease in Texas for a long time.  I would be able to send out a stack of printed pamphlets, if you would be able to pass them out and/or leave them in a store or other location where residents would be able to pick them up.  We also have a Spanish version, if that would help at all.  I can send more information about how to collect the bugs and send them.”  Let’s help Rachael to help us.  Contact her at:  Rachel Curtis, PhD Student, NSF Graduate Research Fellow | CVM Merit Scholar Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences | College of Veterinary Medicine Texas A&M University | College Station, TX 77843  OR at < KissingBug@cvm.tamu.edu> (The email version of this Moon will have a link to a color brochure about these pests and dangers)

NITRO calls shotgun! An adult pit bull mix, he’s all about rollin’ down the highway. NITRO loves people and has discriminating taste in dog friends. He’s so curious about the outside world – he can’t wait to leave shelter life behind him!  If you’re looking for a devoted, chill companion, come meet NITRO. AAS is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm), located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. NITRO (and all the dogs at AAS) is on Petfinder at: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/30501592/
For more info, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

One Day at a Time in Terlingua   AA is not affiliated with any religious organization but is grateful to the Big Bend  Church (north of the post office) for allowing us to meet there. Thursdays, at 7:30 p.m. (Closed Discussion). Anyone who has a desire to stop drinking or remain sober is welcome. Literature is available
in our local library. Carpooling may be available to Alpine AA (Wednesdays) and Al-Anon
Thursdays) meetings. Contact phone numbers are posted on the church doors.

LET’S KEEP “OLD GLORY” GLORIOUS
It’s great to fly the American flag, but when it starts to fray or becomes damaged, please either take it down or replace it. PLEASE PEOPLE !

OTRA VEZ RESALE SHOP
We will have a $5.00 Bag Sale Saturday June 6th.  Items included in the Bag Sale are Clothing, shoes and handbags (purses).

This will be our last day of being open for the summer and we will reopen in the fall.  Please do not leave donations during the summer as no one will be here to accept them.

Thank you for your support and have a wonderful summer.

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue    6/2  -  Uh Clem      
Fri      6/5  -  Carlos Maxwell
Sat     6/6  -  Bruce Salmon                               Mon    6/8  -  Burger Night with Bruce Salmon

This week at The Boathouse!
Wednesday:  Open Mic hosted by Pat O'Bryan @ 7 pm.  Everyone welcome - locals and visitors!  All musicians' tips go to help fight the TransPecos pipeline!
Friday:  Trevor Hickle and Pat O'Bryan @ 7 pm.
Saturday:  Ted Arbogast @ 8 pm.

Stay tuned for our Friday menu special.  Hours are 5 - Midnight with dinner served from 5 - 9:30 Tuesday through Saturday.  (Saturday The Boat closes at 1 a.m.)

Come join us for great food, drink, music and friends!  And tell your friends about our adjoining camp ground - 432) 371-2219 for more information.

Finally, we at The Boathouse would like to send our love and condolences to Francie Meaux Jeaux on the death of her husband, Slim Richey.  Slim, Francie and friends were a big part of our musical family since our reopening and our hearts are with her and all of their loved ones.

High Sierra Bar & Grill
Saturday, June 5 - Belmont Stakes  Big Screen TV
Sunday, June 7 - 1st Sunday Song Circle #6 with Collie Ryan 2:00 pm

Big Bend Doughnuts- Open Sundays Only in June, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sold out.  Watch for snow cone hours!

The recycling trailer has been emptied and is ready for someone to take it over for the summer and fall.  Anyone interested in monitoring and emptying the trailer, please contact Sue and Joe Rife at rifephotography.com  or call 970-879-7838.

Please do read the entire Austin Chronicle story about Slim Richey
http://www.austinchronicle.com/daily/music/2015-06-01/slim-richey-1938-2015/

Farmer's Markets are growing every year with new vendors and items Next November We KICK it all off again. The garden has seeds, and pots to help you get your summer garden growing. THINK COMMUNITY;  EAT LOCAL

Marfa Live Arts has several upcoming events that may be of interest to Terlingua-area residents.  For more information go to http://www.marfalivearts.org

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