TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 26.  No. 25
June 23, 2015

       by  Million sMiles

“Yes, there are plenty of heroes and heroines everywhere you look. They are not famous people. They are generally obscure and modest people doing useful work, keeping their families together and taking an active part in the health of their communities, opposing what is evil (in one way or another) and defending what is good. Heroes do not want power over others.”  ~ Edward Abbey

The Terlingua Common School District will hold a public meeting at the Big Bend High School Meeting Room in Terlingua, Texas on June 30, 2015 at 6:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's budget that will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited. The proposed budget projects a 4% increase in maintenance & operations expenditures with no increase in the current tax rate of $1.04. Full legal notice at terlinguacsd.com under For the Community, 2015-2016 Proposed Budget

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS Jimmy Taylor 371-2621 New products here, come check us out. If Jimmy is not in his buildings or outside, please drive up the hill to our residence if you want to rent or return a tool. Thanks for your business.

All Energies
Stop throwing away food because of power outages! Get a standby backup system with automatic transfer, with or without solar panels. Run your whole house, or just a few important appliances. A pre-wired and fully tested 2.5 kW battery system starts at $3400. Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info!

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue     6/23  -  Uh Clem      
Fri      6/26  -  The Whitmores
Sat     6/27  -  Moses Martinez                                
Mon    6/29  -  Burger Night

Brewster County Commissioners Court meeting 9 AM, Tuesday, June 23 in Alpine.  Read attached link for business to be conducted including a resolution about the pipeline.
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-June-23-2015.pdf

Send news to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by Noon Monday for next week's MOON. Summertime is slower but we know you need your news so look for it online.  No DELIVERIES till the FALL. If you have a way to print it and hang it in local businesses, please do.

Things will really be rocking at The Boathouse this week, folks!  Let’s start smack dab midweek this time – Wednesday’s Open Mic! Several musicians and individuals from Alpine, Marathon, Marfa and other points north and west, involved in the fight against the Trans-Pecos Pipeline, will be coming down to join us in the cause and inform us with song and speech. Hosted by Jeffro Greasewood every Wednesday from 7 – ??? and all Musicians’ Tips are donated to the Big Bend Conservation Alliance to help with their efforts to stop the construction of the proposed pipeline. This will be the best one yet and, as always, everyone is welcome!!!  Friday night from 7 – 10 p.m. we’ll have Trevor Hickle and Pat O’Bryan live and in person! What could make that better? How about our Friday Night Menu Special! Give us a call (432) 371-2219) or check back on Facebook for details!  Saturday night we have Ted Arbogast in the Boat from 8 – 11. Guaranteed to be amazing.  We open at 5:00, 7 days a week. Great full bar and our grille is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5 – 9:30. Enjoy dinner and drinks inside or on our beautiful patio! See you soon, friends!

Ken Ragsdale, noted Big Bend historian, author and Big Band leader, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 17th. He was 97 years old. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/statesman/obituary.aspx?pid=175126791

The TERLINGUA MOON IS ONLINE at:
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Or send your email address to terlinguamoon@gmail.com and get your own personal copy!


Cone-Nose Beetles aka Kissing Bugs, are back with a vengeance. Rachel Curtis, PhD student, Hamer Lab at Texas A&M would like our help in researching this most common invader and would appreciate our help with collecting samples for study.  Much more information at this link:
http://kissingbug.tamu.edu/   or you can email her at KissingBug@cvm.tamu.edu
Download a brochure here:
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/media/650149/article%20for%20press.pdf

Becoming Mechanic Shop: Summer is here and time to travel so let's get the vehicle in tip top running condition. Call today to schedule appointments.  Complete gasoline and diesel repair and service.  Don't forget to keep your radiator filled with coolant.

Goat Roping and Trading Party Fundraiser
Come out to the Big Bend Equine Center in Alpine this Saturday, June 27th, to watch the art of goat roping, dance, and eat good food. Jumping House and pony rides for the kids. Jewelry, clothes, cowboy gear and more for the adults. $20 per team and $20 per vendor. The event starts at 5 p.m. 
For more information call Mandy Larremore at 432.249.1153.

Opposed to the proposed Trans-Pecos Pipeline?  The deadline for filing a formal Comment with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is JUNE 30! There are many concerns regarding the construction, maintenance, potential for catastrophic accidents, irreparable damage to the environment, eminent domain, etc.
To file a comment, you will need the FERC docket number (CP15-500-000). Go to: https://ferconline.ferc.gov/QuickComment.aspx and follow the instructions. For a step-by-step tutorial or more info go to the Not In Our Big Bend blog (www.notinourbigbend.com/blog)

Dateline. LAJITAS. Mayor Clay Henry announced on Facebook Wednesday that his wife Annabelle delivered three healthy baby girls.
The mayor of the far West Texas town is a goat. Henry is asking for suggestions on what to name his girls. He specifies that their names must include his name “Clay.” He says the winning names will get you a soda pop or beer of your choice, compliments of the mayor himself. You can submit your name suggestions to the Mayor’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clay-Henry-the-Goat/459962480770336?fref=ts


Betty wants to thank all of you who have helped her in closing Otra Vez for the summer and getting ready to go to her family for the summer and to get medical care there. Have a Wonderful Summer.

H2O for water tanks. Contact us at elcentro432@gmail.com (432) 371-2506 or
(512) 924-2506

LULU is a little personality who is ready to give her everything to her new owner. With her small size (40 pounds), tiger stripes, one-flopped-ear and whip of a tail, LULU will bring lots of love and laughs into her lucky owners' lives. She is a happy walker and a great snuggler. LULU has gotten along with every dog she's met and is hoping to catch your eye. Lulu was surrendered through no fault of her own, and will steal the show once she is given the chance. Lulu is housetrained, healthy, spayed, microchipped and UTD on shots. AAS is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm), located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are on Petfinder at: https://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/32293191/
For more info, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Our Fourth of July Parade will begin at the old Study Butte Store. Line up is at 5:30, parade will start 6:00 p.m. Cash Prizes for the best entries. Water balloons and squirt guns will be present this year to cool down the spectators. Ending at the South County Emergency Building, there will be a hot hot dog supper, open mike, demonstrations by our fire and EMS team and a water slide for the kids. Come help us celebrate our Independence.

Public comment is being solicited by Big Bend National Park in regard to Exotic Species Management. Meetings for the public to help identify issues and concerns, and make other comments regarding exotic species (including burros and horses) and their management will be held at the Brewster County Multi-Purpose Facility in Study Butte
on July 14, and the Sul Ross State University Morgan Conference Center in Alpine on July 15. Both meetings will begin at 6:00 pm and continue until 7:00 pm. Details here: http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=30690