TERLINGUA MOON 
Vol 26.  No. 32 
August 11, 2015
  by Million sMiles

The night flows back, the mighty stillness embraces and includes me; I can see the stars again and the world of starlight. I am twenty miles or more from the nearest fellow human, but instead of loneliness I feel loveliness. Loveliness and a quiet exultation. ~ Edward Abbey                     

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue  8/11 - Uh Clem
Fri    8/14 - Chet O'Keefe                              
Sat   8/15 - Skirt Night!!!
Mon  8/17 - Burger Night with Jeff Haislip
Tue   8/18 - Uh Clem
Thu   8/20 - Viva Terlingua Festival begins!!!

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTAL Jimmy Taylor owner 371-2621 Block saw and trash pump coming soon. We add new items all the time, so check us out.

This week at The Boathouse!
Open Mic Wednesday hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  This is Open Mic #30!!!  Music starts at 8 p.m. and all musician's tips for Terlingua Crisis Center Food Bank.
Friday double-header!  Our famous Friday Special served from 5:00 - 9:30.  And music from 7 - 10 with the amazing Bruce Salmon and Trevor Hickle!
Saturday - Chet O'Keefe returns to The Boat.  8 - 11 p.m.  A not-to-miss show!
We are open everyday from 5 - Midnight (1 a.m. on Saturdays).  Dinner served Tuesday - Saturday from 5:00 - 9:30.  Come down and help us Rock The Boat!!!
Stay tuned for info as to the Friday menu special.  We are also one of the venues for the Viva Terlingua festival.  If you haven't yet purchased a wristband, go to www.viva-terlingua.com! 

High Sierra Bar & Grill
Featuring Jeff Haislip, Saturday night at 7 pm
Save the date Wednesday August 19 @9 pm. This is gonna be good!. Hosted by Jason Jones and West Hansen who were both part of this incredible expedition! The first expedition to paddle the entire 4000+ miles of the Amazon River from its most distant source high in the Peruvian Andes to the Atlantic Ocean in Brazil http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4561568/
AND
You won't want to miss the August 23rd Sunday Funday Hangover show at High Sierra! Come celebrate Deanna's post birthday party! Live music with Jim Keaveny, Anna Oakley (from The Rocky Top Alien Breeding Experiment), Neil Trammell (of The Doodlin' Hogwallops fame), Moses Martinez (from the porch) and some special surprise musical guests! Opens at noon, music starts at 2PM. DRINK Specials!

LaKiva will open for Viva Terlingua!

Viva Terlingua Chili Cook Off
2 events: Saturday August 22 with a 1 pm turn in and
Sunday Aug 23 with a noon turn in.
Will be held at Ezell Flats on 170 below Ghostown at Long Draw. We are expecting 50 cooks and could use some of our great local judges. For information Call Jim Ezell at 214 392 3499 or email jezell8642@aol.com. This is a CASI sanctioned event, open to all.

Regular Meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court, Monday, August 10, 2015 at 9:00 am
and Called Meeting Wednesday, August 12 
Agenda's are online here: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/agenda/

Saturday, September 12, St. James Episcopal Church, Ave. A and N. 6th, Alpine sponsors a community-wide workshop for people to learn about centering prayer.  Fr. Richard Rohr tells us, “Centering Prayer is simply sitting in silence, open to God's love and your love for God. This prayer is beyond thoughts, emotions, or sensations.” Registration and continental breakfast: 8:30 AM. Program: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. Soup and salad lunch included. On-site registration available, but space is limited. Cost: $25.00* Includes latest edition of Father Thomas Keating’s Open Mind Open Heart”  and six follow-up sessions to help establish your practice. (*Scholarships are available.)

Local, state, and federal law enforcement personnel discovered the body of a suspected marijuana backpacker at Big Bend Ranch State Park on Friday, according to the Presidio County Sheriff’s Office. more here:
http://bigbendnow.com/2015/08/body-found-in-ranch-park-presumed-to-be-a-marijuana-backpacker/

Not in Our Big Bend.  We really do have an opportunity to stop this. Yes, they're a powerful, wealthy force but they've not done nearly the homework they should have and they never thought they'd have to contend with a populous who has awakened from the "it can't happen here" trance. Not in Our Big Bend is trying to raise money  to help with attorney's costs and other expenses related to advocating for our land, our rights and our precious resources.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
The best way to support now is http://www.bigbendconservationalliance.org/
There is an option to donate however much or little you would like . . . . how to best file a scoping Comment with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); how to get information/ gain awareness. THANK YOU!!!!
Check Facebook groups too!

FANCY has a big personality packed into her small frame. This Australian Cattle Dog (heeler) is one year old, happy, healthy, and friendly to dogs and humans. She weighs about 30 pounds. FANCY loves giving kisses, play, and the attention from training sessions. She is all ready to move into her new home - either as a single pet or to join new canine friends. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm), located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. FANCY (and all AAS animals) is on online at: https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202
For more info, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

The new visitor center museum at Fort Davis National Historic Site will have its grand opening at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30.
There will be a concert by the Alpine Community Band, living history presentations, mounted cavalry and Confederate re-enactment, a Victorian ladies’ style show, firing of an artillery piece and new displays in the 1876 post hospital.

Area school districts fare fine in accountability ratings
>>Alpine ISD met standard. Student achievement was 79; student progress was 36; closing performance gaps, 41; and post-secondary readiness, 79.

>> Marfa ISD is on improvement required as a district. Student achievement was 60; student progress was 32 (target was 15); closing performance gaps, 25 (target was 31); and post-secondary readiness was 71.

>> San Vicente ISD met standard. Student achievement was 89; student progress, 78; closing performance gaps, 46; post-secondary readiness, 50 (target was 12).

>> Terlingua CSD met standard. Student achievement was 65; student progress, 33; closing performance gaps, 34; and post-secondary readiness was not applicable.
Source: Texas Education Agency.

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