Thursday, October 29, 2015

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November 3rd is Voting day.
The Red Patillo Community center behind the Post Office on 118 in Study Butte.
Poll will be open 7 am until 7 pm.  -  Please bring your Voter’s Registration card,
Or, if you Know you are on the Brewster County list,    Please bring a real form of ID (Driver’s License or Passport).    
This Poll is for Precincts 6 & 7

Below please see the breakdown for the Amendments that are on the ballot.

March 3rd will be the Presidential Primary (save that date!)

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Stop by QUILTS by MARGUERITE and see the two, beautiful quilts to be awarded by drawing Nov. 7th. 
The Quilt Drawing will follow the announcements of the winners at the CASI Championship Chile site, 
Saturday afternoon. You don't have to be present to win a quilt

Tickets for your chance to win are $5.00 each - or 5 tickets for $20.00.  You can pick up your tickets at Marguerite's; 
she's open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  These special quilts are displayed on the wall there.  The Art Class students at Terlingua Common School
created unique, individual blocks for their quilt under the guidance of their teacher, Betina Kerns. The blocks were sewn together by teacher Donna Beck. 
A second quilt to be drawn for was created by Marguerite.  It is queen-sized and has a southwestern theme.  
As always, proceeds from the sale of tickets for both quilts goes to the TCSD Scholarship fund.  
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AND - in case you haven't heard - The Burn Ban is Lifted

OCTOBER 31ST - LATE AT NIGHT.FALL BACK ONE HOUR.

@Overview of Big Bend Citizens Alliance [BBCA] Operations

The Mission Statement of the Alliance:
The Big Bend Citizens Alliance is a community organization dedicated to addressing issues affecting the health, welfare and quality of life in the Big Bend area”.

The purpose of the Alliance is:
  1. To bring together persons with an active interest in addressing issues affecting the health, welfare, and quality of life
  2. To actively promote the preservation of health, welfare, and quality of life
  3. To actively discourage the destruction of the quality of life
  4. To maintain 501(c)3 non-profit status
Discussion:
The BBCA is a 501(c) 3 organization based in South Brewster County Texas; situated along the Mexican border and adjoining Big Bend National Park in West Texas. This remote, sparsely populated, rural location has a very active volunteer community dedicated to improving life in the Big Bend area.
BBCA manages through an elected Board of Directors and is staffed 100% by part-time volunteers. Operationally it functions as an umbrella organization with active distinct committees tied to the community. Each committee operates with an autonomous committee head or leader having limited spending authority.
Active BBCA committees include:
  • Terlingua Community Garden & Farmers Market
  • The Kids Klub
  • Terlingua Recycles
  • Terlingua Cares
  • Voices from Both Sides
  • Terlingua Artists
  • Ghost Town Charities

Over the past five years both the number of committees has grown as well as activity levels of each committee due to expanding volunteer commitment to the community and the mission of the BBCA.

A detailed description of each committee’s activity and assets follow.




Terlingua Community Garden & Farmers Market
https://communitygarden.org/find-a-garden/gardens/terlingua-community-garden/
Through dedicated volunteers over the past seven years, the TCG has created a sustainable community garden from barren desert and supported a weekly seasonal farmers market for locally grown or created food products. Individual plots are used to plant and harvest food for both personal consumption as well as support of community food bank. Operated on land owned by Ivey Enterprises, fund raising activities and volunteers have developed a supporting infrastructure including buildings, water harvesting system, fencing and shade structures.
The farmers market operates on Saturday’s from late fall through early spring.
Largest fund raising event is an annual one day event called the Terlingua Green Scene Sustainability Festival combining education, demonstrations, activities and fun.


The Kids Klub
The primary activity is operation and maintenance of Canyon View Community Park a softball/baseball park on four plus acres adjoining the Terlingua Public School. This facility was built from locally raised funds with a grant from the National Baseball League. It is used seasonally on weekends for informal games. Long- term goal is transfer of ownership to Brewster County from the BBCA to foster greater maintenance and use by the adjoining school.
Terlingua Recycles
To preserve the pristine nature of the surrounding desert environment, volunteers operate a recycling trailer for aluminum, tin, plastic, and cardboard. Residents can deposit these materials into a customized, dedicated trailer which is transported by volunteers 50 miles to a recycling center located within the adjoining national park. Recent support by the county has led to specific electronic recycling events for items not normally recycled nor accepted during normal trash pickup.


Terlingua Cares
The rich musical history of Terlingua along with the large number of local musicians has supported charitable concerts for needy individuals as well as local support groups. Hosted by several supporting restaurants, these Terlingua Cares concerts have raised thousands of dollars for people most in need in the community. This is a true ‘grass roots’ charity.

Voices From Both Sides

The closing of the Mexican border throughout the Big Bend region post September 11, 2001 created great disruption for families living on both sides of the river. Voices From Both Sides is a non-political effort to raise awareness of these border issues through music and cultural exchanges.
A cross-border musical event is held at Lajitas Texas in early May to highlight the diversity yet commonality of the Rio Grande region.


Terlingua Artists
The visual artist community is represented and supported through fundraising events throughout the year. Last year’s product was a 2015 calendar featuring local artists work.


Ghost Town Charities

The remoteness of the area from health and other services represent an additional hardship for the poor in the Big Bend region. Ghost Town Charites helps working people and families that experience hardships from time to time.  Examples include medical or dental visits, propane, utility bills and gasoline expenses.

Ghost Town Charities is also proud to help local visual and musical artists by providing them a venue to display and sell their art or perform their music at various local charity/benefit events.

Ghost Town Charities was founded by Herman Everett & Deanna Castillo of High Sierra Bar & Grill @ The El Dorado Hotel               

Tuesday, October 27, 2015


TERLINGUA MOON
27 October 2015
Vol. 26, No. 43

by twEyeLight raVen

“Of all the things I wondered about on this land, I wondered the hardest about the seduction of certain geographies that feel like home — not by story or blood but merely by their forms and colors. How our perceptions are our only internal map of the world, how there are places that claim you and places that warn you away. How you can fall in love with the light.”  Ellen Meloy

BURN BAN LIFTED!  County Commissioner Hugh Garrett reports that the Burn Ban was lifted as of the October 27 Commissioners' Court meeting.

 THE ANNUAL JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL IS BACK ON!
November the 14th - horseshoes and gaming starts at 10 am.  Food starts at 1 pm.  All proceeds go to the Joee Barnes scholarship for Big Bend High students. Please come and show your support.  A $10 donation is requested for lunch. More info coming on the Joee Barnes memorial page on Facebook.  Thank you!!!

 NOV. 4-7: THE 49TH ANNUAL ORIGINAL TERLINGUA INTERNATIONAL FRANK X. TOLBERT-WICK FOWLER CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOK-OFF promises a sizzling time with the Last Chance Chili Cook-Off, live music all four days including performances from Gary P. Nunn, the 28th annual Bob Roberts Memorial BBQ Cook-Off, a salsa contest, margarita mix-off, a golf shoot-out, dancing and more. More at abowlofred.com.

 THIS WEEK AT THE BOATHOUSE!
Do we have a great week in store for you!!!  Remember, we are now serving dinner Monday through Saturday from 5 - 9:30.  Full bar every day, open at 5.  Make plans now to join us for our Halloween Extravaganza!!  Saturday, October 31.  $50 Prize for Most Original Costume, Scariest Costume and Sexiest Costume.  Music with the Fabulous Vortexans!
Tunesday with Bryn Moore (7-9 p.m.)
Wednesday - Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  7 p.m. until the music stops.  Everyone welcome!
Thursday - The Paper Moon Shiners (7-10 p.m.)
Friday - Trevor Reichman followed by Daisy O'Connor and the Late Bloomers (6:30-11 p.m.)
Saturday - Halloween Extravaganza!!!!  Music with the Fabulous Vortexans (8-11 p.m.)
Don't forget about our weekly Dinner Special on Fridays.  Check our Facebook page for more information (The Boathouse Restaurant & Bar).  Hope to see you soon!

THIS WEEK’S MUSIC AT THE STARLIGHT THEATRE
Tue   10/27 - Uh Clem
Wed  10/28 - The Whitmores
Thu   10/29 - The Jackie Myers Band
Fri     10/30 - The Paper Moon Shiners                          
Sat    10/31 - Daisy and the Late Bloomers
Mon   11/2   - Burger Night with The Paper Moon Shiners

 HIGH SIERRA
Friday, October 30th - Jeff Haislip & friends - 8 PM
Saturday, October 31st - Halloween Costume Contest 9 PM - Fabulous prizes: Best Costume- HUGE Patron Tequila Bottle plus $50.00 cash.  2nd & 3rd place and 1st place Best Duo/group.  Jim Keaveny Band will entertain @ 8 PM Snacks and drink specials all night!
Sunday, November 1st - First Sunday of the month song circle hosted by Collie Ryan @ about 2ish

HALLOWEEN PARTY AT LA KIVA
On the monster patio silver screen we will be showing back-to-back horror movies; Dracula followed by Nosferatu. These will send shivers down your spine.  Inside we will be holding a DJ dance party.  This is Halloween so go crazy with your costume. Prize for the best costume. Special prize for the one that shows the most skin. Don't worry, we've got heating.

 RANDOFF'S BIG BEND BBQ Opening Saturday Nov. 14 11am - 2pm or till Sold Out ! USDA Choice Beef Brisket Sandwiches Sliced or Chopped at Far Flung's Oasis Lodge! ** CASH ONLY** Come See Us, We'll Be Glad To "Meat Ya"!

 TIVOS RESTAURANT is now open Tuesday thru Saturday from 5-9
New remolded dinning room and food is great but expect a little wait as they prepare everything fresh.
At the Longhorn Ranch Motel, 13 miles north of Study Butte on 118.


TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN
Calling for all artists to join us this Thursday morning at 10 in the garden. We have some things that need to be re-painted and possibly a new mural project! Email terlinguagreenscene@gmail.com for more info! LET'S GROW TOGETHER!!

 FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday 10-1
Starters, houseplants, some vegetables and eggs
Local hand crafted prickly pear jellies, homemade breads and sweets
Stained glass, pottery, rocks.   And a lot of nice jewelry.
Wear local!

SHOT TIME LIQUOR   Are you a local musician?  We may be interested in carrying your CD.  Stop by and see us!  New! Los Muertos sweet table wine in red and white - $15.78 for a 750ml bottle, look for the sugar skull label.  Kai Vodka made with rice is closeout priced at 9.28 for a 750mL bottle. Monday morning arrival!  Herman Marshall Rye, 750mL, 57.54.  Open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM

BECOMING FINE ART AND MECHANIC CENTER: If your mechanic tells you you need a repair that's so expensive it's a financial hardship for you, seek a second opinion. Mechanics, like doctors, can diagnose more than one problem from the same set of symptoms. Getting a second opinion is simply a check-up, a cross reference, before you spend a pile of money. If the second opinion confirms the first, you can return to the original shop to get the work done. my name is Antonio Guerrero 4323712694. Gallery is open with new locally made crafts and art. Open afternoons and evenings.

 ALPINE ANIMAL SHELTER:  MAX and OREO are 10-month old shepherd mixes with beautiful markings. They do not need to be adopted together. MAX is the more submissive of the two. He is desperate for love and hoping for lots of walks and snuggles in his new home. MAX gets along with other dogs but needs a dog-sibling that won’t take advantage of his submissiveness by bullying him. OREO is up for anything and everything! He is playful and very curious about the world. His activity needs seem to be higher than his brother MAX. With a little training, he will be an eternally grateful running, walking, hiking partner. OREO and MAX are both good with kids and other dogs, neutered, micro chipped, and up to date on all shots. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

 ALL ENERGIES now offers the new OutBack 20A MPPT charge controller for $175+tax. This little gem is perfect for using a 200-300W high voltage solar panel(s) on a 12V or 24V system. Attention DIYers: All Energies also does system design. No mystery, just a high quality solar system that goes together well and works the first time!  Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info.

 WATER CATCHMENT ORDER.  There is room for 2 more tanks on the Wylie truckload. It will be dispatched within a couple of days of filling.  This will be the last order until early Spring, 2016. Long-range predictions say that late winter and the 2016 spring will be cooler and wetter than usual. Wylie tanks are USDA approved potable. Call us for specs., sizes and prices.  371-2506  or email elcentro432@gmail.com

 OTRA VEZ is open Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to Noonish.  We have a couple of Halloween costumes and will be open Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 AM to Noonish.  We will be closed Saturday November 7th.

 THE TERLINGUA COMMUNITY CHOIR calls all past and future members to sing for the Holidays! This season's rehearsals will be Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 in the TCSD band/music room, as before. Rehearsal dates are: Oct 28, Nov.4,11,18, Dec.2,9 Like last year, we will be singing melody only for our favorite carols, but you are welcome to sing "parts"!
Performance dates set are: Dec 10@Party Barn and Dec 16 @ Barton Warnock Center, both with school band and contributions from the younger grades. Starlight may request our presence for a tree lighting night, as before. Call Ted 371-2263 with questions.



DIA DE LOS MUERTOS  (Please join us at sundown at the Terlingua Cemetery on November 2)
We have a history in Terlingua of celebrating Dia De Los Muertos.  Día de los Muertos has both indigenous origins from the Aztec festival for Mictecacihuatl, The Lady of The Dead, and Catholic origins from the Spanish conquistadors’ All Saints and All Souls Day.  Traditionally, Nov. 1 is when the souls of children that have died is observed, known as Día de los Inocentes (Day of the Innocents) or Día de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels). Nov. 2 is when the adult souls arrive.

Each year on November 2, the residents of Terlingua spend an evening in our 111-year old cemetery where the graves are decorated and our loved ones remembered and honored.  It is a celebration of life and memories and a time to be thankful for the gift of living and the joys of fellowship, family, and love.

Those who celebrate Día de los Muertos will usually put up altars honoring those members of the family who have passed away. They decorate the altars with candles, sugar skulls, marigolds, food, beverages and clothes. These offerings, or "ofrendas," are gifts for the dead and are usually a combination of his or her favorite things. Like the holiday itself, the altar also has mixed imagery of both indigenous and Catholic background. The graves of the deceased are also visited and honored with offerings as well as vigils.

The most recognized skull on Dia de los Muertos is the Calavera Catrina. The image as we know it today originated with José Guadalupe Posada, a Mexican Artist who depicted a fancy female skeleton as a dig against the Europhile Mexican elite during the Porfirio Díaz dictatorship. It became an iconic image of the Mexican Revolution at the beginning of the twentieth century.  But the actual Catrina is said to have originated thanks to the Aztec tale of Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead.

Please join us at sundown on November 2.  We will have some candles on hand but you may also bring some of your own.  Please bring a lighter or matches.  If you have items to be placed on any of your family members' graves, please be sure they are weighted or able to be tied as the winds this year have been especially high.

If you have a loved one you would like to remember but who is not buried in the Terlingua Cemetery, there will also be two altars where you can place a photo and candle (or other representational memento).  Participants usually bring a potluck dish as well and, afterwards, there is a bonfire that continues "the light" in the evening.  It is a beautiful celebration - not a sad one.  Friends and family are reunited with their loved ones and lives are remembered with joy.

 Also, on November 2nd- ALL SOULS' DAY SERVICE AT SANTA INEZ in the Terlingua Ghost Town at 5pm led by the Rev. Kay Jennings of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission. 1st Saturday Evening Prayer Service cancelled for November 7th/Chili Cookoff Weekend.

THE BIG BEND LIBRARY has telephone meeting lists for NA (Narcotics Anonymous), Al-Anon (Family and friends who have a drinking problem), ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and other dysfunctional families) and Recovery Inc. (Cognitive behavioral techniques for all kinds of emotional issues).  All meetings are free to attend but long distance phone charges do apply. All of the books (English and Spanish) can be checked out at the library as well.  There are also on-line meetings.  You can now get all kinds of help and support in the privacy of your own home at a variety of different times each and every day.

 HEART YOGA AND RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP.  Life Coach/Yoga Teacher/Adventure Guide  Sally Martin will be offering a Yoga workshop on Tuesday, November 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Desert Lotus Healing Arts at the Y in Study Butte.  Call 325/261-9006 to register.  This workshop offers a 60 minute heart opening asana practice followed by an entertaining 30 minute exploration of our unique relationship portrait.  Students will each delve into their personal love language and relationship needs to build more satisfying and successful connections. Students will also learn to recognize the relationship portraits of their partners, co-workers, clients and children which will allow them to communicate with them in a way that makes them feel deeply cared for. 90 Minutes $20pp if pre-registered. Day of $25pp.
If you are ready to live a bigger, more fulfilling life, as a bonus, Sally will be offering complimentary "Clarify Your Dream Life" coaching sessions of up to 1 hour for workshop participants by appointment.

 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.

 Please send your Moon submissions to TerlinguaMoon@gmail.com no later than noon on Monday for that week’s edition.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 26, No. 42   October 20, 2015  
By MaeWestern

“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” – Confucius

Terlingua Preservation Society
It’s time again for the Terlingua Preservation Society’s annual distribution of Big Checks! One check for $4,700 goes to the Terlingua Fire & Emergency Medical Services, a second check for $4,700 goes to the Terlingua Common School District. The third check for $4,700 will go to Activets early next week.

 BIG KICKOFF - FARMERS MARKET
SATURDAY OCT 24 10-1
Local Rocks!  Vendors are ready to offer homemade breads, cookies, cheeses, prickly pear jellies and home grown eggs. Musician Paul S and fabulous artists and crafters will showcase their skills.
Scheduled Demos include:
10:30       Mesquite Bean Harvesting with John Sufficool
On-going  Solar Energy with Casey and Sara Colando
On-going   Acupuncture by Adrienne Evans
11:30        Something Natural with Evin Hanke
The Awesome Brewster County Recycle trailer will be there for you to see and USE.  Volunteers will be on hand to answer your recycling questions.
If you have a skill you want to share..be there!
Family friendly, family supported community effort!
Looking forward to seeing YOU at YOUR Market!
terlinguagreenscene@gmail.com

 Community Garden Update
Planting is upon us, come and help us! Volunteers would earn produce that is grown in the garden! We are in the garden Monday and Thursday mornings. Have you seen our first Community Garden Newsletter edited by Tom Ramsay? Please contact us for a digital copy! Thank you, Tom. Let’s grow together! terlinguagreenscene@gmail.com

 This Week at the Starlight
Tue   10/20 - Uh Clem
Wed  10/21 - Jeff Haislip
Thu   10/22 - Moses Martinez
Fri     10/23 - David Moss                           
Sat    10/24 - Uncle Pat’s Imaginary Band
Mon   10/26 - Burger Night with Trevor Reichman

 This Week at The Boathouse!
(and do we have a great week in store for you!)
Happy Hour every day from 5-6.  Now serving dinner MONDAY through Saturday from 5-9:30 pm.  We’ve also expanded our patio space and outdoor stage to take advantage of this beautiful weather, evening skies and view of the Chisos Mountains.
Wednesday:  Open Mic at 7 pm hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  Everyone is welcome!
Thursday:  David Moss and Trevor Reichman (7-10)
Friday:   Pat O’Bryan (7-10 pm) plus our Friday Night Dinner Special:  Asian Lettuce Wraps - Shrimp or Chicken;  Crab Rangoon; Fried Rice & Slaw (in addition to our regular menu)
Saturday:  Moses Martinez (8-11)
Start getting your Halloween costumes ready now!  On October 31 The Boat will be rockin’ with the Vortexans!!!  Plus $50 prize for the best costume in each of these categories . . .  most Original, the Sexiest & the Scariest!
Folks - we are really happy to have Trevor back in the house and really jazzed that David Moss is joining him here in Terlingua!   David was a Kerrville New Folk Winner in 2011 and an amazing talent.
Hope to see you soon!

 High Sierra Bar & Grill
Thanks so much for a successful Terlingua Music Bash. As always Al Barlow and Gareth & Susan Angleton continue their musical tradition and High Sierra Bar & Grill are happy to be a part of it!  Special thanks to all musicians and Corbie Jones for organizing the various music venues for the musicians and also for selling our commemorative music lineup posters with proceeds going to Ghostown Charities!

 La Kiva
Thanks to everyone in town for coming out and supporting La Kiva in its new form!  We appreciate it!  This week we have open mic hosted by Dr. Fun on Wednesday beginning at 8 pm.  Don’t forget our daily happy hour specials from 5-6 pm.  Please come join us and have a sit in our lounge area.

 Water Catchment Tanks
The current order for Wylie tanks is only about half-filled.  This will probably be the last truckload order we place until after the new year. Please call us for specs, prices and to arrange a deposit.  We have had to be out of town for a bit, so if you have left us messages, please call again.  371-2506 home; (512) 924-2506 cell; or email us at elcentro432@gmail.com.

 Becoming Mechanic Center
Like all the other fluids and oils in your car, you want to change them as part of a routine maintenance schedule. Never do you want to wait until you are encountering a problem. As a rule of thumb, every 20- 30,000 miles is when you want to change your transmission fluid. Transmission fluid is a little bit different than engine oil because it has to not only lubricate, it also has to disperse heat. So clean, healthy transmission fluid should be cherry red and translucent. Please drop by to check your transmission oil and schedule a service for your car. My name is Antonio Guerrero, 371-2694.

 GG’s Honey Dos
Need something fixed, built or maybe even some demo, Gab can do it.  Better than a husband cause you can tell him to go away and he doesn’t watch football. Call for an appointment or consultation. 371-2694

Shot Time Liquor
 New! Fulton’s Pumpkin Pie cream liqueur is just 14.15.  Pennsylvania Dutch eggnog made with a blend of liquor is available for 11.60.  In our rum department we now have Captain Morgan Cannon Blast in a cannonball shaped bottle and Grind, a coffee infused rum with just a hint of sweet.  Not Your Father’s Rootbeer, a dark spiced ale and Crabbie’s alcoholic Ginger beer are also now available.  
Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.

 Terlingua Tool Rentals
Jimmy Taylor, owner, 371-2621 Get those projects going with the cooler weather. We have what you need.

 Generators Update
Brewster County Emergency Management officials confirmed they have received tentative grant approval for generators in Marathon and Terlingua.
Matt Van Ostrand with Brewster County Emergency Management says FEMA approved grants for the two generators pending studies showing the devices will not damage historic buildings or the environment.
The generators were needed last winter, especially in Terlingua, where the lone power line into the city was cut due to inclement weather, leaving some residents in the border city without power for up to a week.
The installation date for the generations has not been decided.

Terlingua CISD Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Terlingua Common School District will meet this Wednesday, October 21 at 6 pm for a regular meeting. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting will be at the Big Bend High School on Roadrunner Circle in Terlingua.

AA Meeting
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.

Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ
BBQRandoff’s Big Bend BBQ will be Opening Every Saturday 11am- 2pm (or until Sold Out).  Pecan Smoked Sliced and Chopped Beef Brisket Sandwiches, Starting November 14th at Far Flung’s Oasis Lodge. Come By We’ll Be Glad To “Meat Ya”!

 Terlingua Community Choir
The Terlingua Community Choir calls all past and future members to sing for the holidays! This season’s rehearsals will be Wednesdays, 5:30-7 in the TCSD band/music room, as before. Rehearsal dates are: Oct 28; Nov.4,11,18; Dec.2,9. Like last year, we will be singing melody only for our favorite carols, but you are welcome to sing “parts”!
Performance dates set are: Dec 10@Party Barn, and Dec 18@Barton Warnock Center, both with school band and contributions from the younger grades. Starlight may request our presence for a tree lighting night, as before. Call Ted, 371-2263, with questions.

 Library Meeting Lists
Our local library has telephone meeting lists for NA (Narcotics Anonymous), Al-Anon (Family and friends who have a drinking problem), ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and other dysfunctional families) and Recovery Inc. (Cognitive behavioral techniques for all kinds of emotional issues).  All meetings are free to attend but long distance phone charges do apply. All of the books (English and Spanish) can be checked out at the library as well.  There are also on-line meetings.  You can now get all kinds of help and support in the privacy of your own home at a variety of different times each and every day.

 Hi there, Handsome!
HANDSOME came to the shelter in June and is more than ready to find his family.  He has a lot of energy and doesn’t like being in a cage 24/7, but once he’s out of his kennel he is as sweet and fun as can be, and ready for an adventure. He adores playing with the other dogs - especially OCHO. They romp, chase and trade toys, then plop down in the sun together when they’re pooped.  HANDSOME has a terrific personality, and will fit in wonderfully with any loving family who lets him run, play and interact. HANDSOME is about 2 years old and just under 40 pounds. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 or for more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

Have some news you want included in the Moon? Send your submissions to the Terlingua Moon by Monday noon to be included in that week’s edition. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com.

Next week’s Moon by TwEyelight Raven!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

The Terlingua Moon
October 13, 2015--Vol. 39, #41

Next Moon: Mae Western

21st Annual Terlingua Music Bash “The Year Of Mardi Gras”

TUES. OCT 13
LaKiva Al Barlow and Friends

WED. OCT. 14th
High Sierra, 5pm Singer/songwriter Swap Hosted by Al Barlow & Corbie Jones
Starlight 6-9 The Whitmore's
The Boathouse 7 Pm Open Mic Hosted By Jeff Greaswood


THURS. OCT. 15th
High Sierra 2Pm Jack Pledge
6pm Pizza w/ Happy Nancy @ Longdraw Pizza
Starlight 6:30-9:30 Havilah Rand
High Sierra 7Pm Pablo &The Flying Menudo's
The Boathouse 7pm The Whipples& Friends
LaKiva “The Bartons” with guests including Jack Platz, an Australian. 8-10

FRI. OCT. 16th
High Sierra 3Pm singer/Songwriter Circle Hosted By Billy Snipes
Starlight Theater 7-10 Pm Open Mic Hosted By Claude Butch Morgan Sign Up @ 6Pm
High Sierra 7Pm The Lavens w/the Rosellys from Bristol, England
The Boathouse 7Pm Havilah Rand
La Kiva Doodlin' Hogwallups at 8 PM

SAT. OCT. 17 th
High Sierra 1Pm Gary & Cathy Woitina
1-4 Whitmores Open Mic 1-4@ Whitmores Estate
3Pm Dillon & Josh Acoustic Set
Starlight 5-8pm Trevor Reichman
6 Pm Parade Lineup at Gareth Park, parade thru Ghosttown, end @
High Sierra for Costume Contest!
High Sierra 7Pm The Whipples
The Boathouse 8Pm Bruce Salmon/ Mad Hatter Party
Starlight 8-30-? Shady Rest Band
LaKiva The Whitmores - Alex and Marti  7:30 until 11:00

SUN. OCT. 18th
Gospel Brunch @ Easter Egg 10:30Am
Starlight 11-2 Sunday Brunch w/ Jeffro Greasewood
2Pm Jack Pledge Hangover Show @ High Sierra
High Sierra 4Pm. Cary Windham

MON. OCT. 19th
Starlight 6-9Pm Claude Butch Morgan & Special Guest
2 For 1 Burgers


The Texas Dark Skies Festival & Dude of the Dead Music Festival will be held October 30 & 31, 2015. Admission is Free to ALL Events.

Friday October 30, 2015, 9:00 AM to 4:00 pm, 4 Student Assemblies in the schools with McDonald Observatory Astronomers.

TEXAS DARK SKIES FESTIVAL, 6:00 PM to 11 PM.

Fort Leaton Star Party, FM 170 East approx. 1 mile out on River Road. Astronomer Bill Wren, Dark Sky Expert, to Speak at The Texas Dark Skies Star Party at Fort Leaton on Friday evening.

Halloween night at 9:30 PM is the DUDE OF THE DEAD Halloween Costume Contest for Cash Prizes and gift certificates for all ages. For additional info see: www.texasdarkskies.com and www.dudeofthedead.net

Join us on Sunday Afternoon to Toast Jana's New Watercolors at the Earth and Fire Gallery in the Ghostown. She has been the Featured Artist this week and has had a very successful show. It is time to take a break and celebrate one of our own. Come see what new and wonderful surprises she has been working on this past year. Her summer in Mexico has opened new avenues for her creativity. We hope to see you on Sunday.

Lilly was rescued from a ranch outside Alpine two months ago. The shelter couldn’t accept her from outside the city limits. Facing the worst of alternatives, Lilly came into a temporary foster arrangement, and now needs to be adopted. Lilly is an exuberant one year old black dog, weighing 40 lbs. For a dog who came so close to death, Lilly loves to play, loves other dogs, loves her training, loves her toys, loves water, loves grass, loves everything about life! She is one of those dogs that will inspire you out of bed and into adventure each day. Lilly has not outgrown her puppy charms and is ready to continue her training. She already knows sit, stay, and come. She would be delighted to have another dog to romp with. Lilly is spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on all shots. Fostered locally, she will happily travel to meet you. Yes, she loves the car! She loves going places! She'd love to meet you! For more info email: mmwesttx@yahoo.com or call: (432) 294-1257

Big Farmers Market Kickoff Saturday the 24th. 10a-1p Local products, arts and crafts. Demos with All Energies portable solar system. Mesquite harvesting and processing, keyhole garden, natural dyes and more. Music too. Details here next week.

Our local library has telephone meeting lists for NA (Narcotics Anonymous), Al-Anon (Family and friends who have a drinking problem), ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and other dysfunctional families) and Recovery Inc. (Cognitive behavioral techniques for all kinds of emotional issues). All meetings are free to attend but long distance phone charges do apply. All of the books (English and Spanish) can be checked out at the library as well. There are also on-line meetings. You can now get all kinds of help and support in the privacy of your own home at a variety of different times each and every day.

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 thinks they may have a drinking problem.

HELP WANTED, Terlingua Ranch, RANCH MANAGER, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, BOOKKEEPER, FRONT DESK COORDINATOR, FRONT DESK CLERK, SEASONAL PART-TIME WAIT STAFF, DISHWASHER, COOK. Send your resume to jobs@terlinguaranch.com or call/email for a full job description - 432-371-2416.

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTALS Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621 Rent locally, save gas & time. Most everything for your construction and “Honey Do Lists”. 1/2 mile off Hwy 170 on S County Road.

From Ken Barnes: I am not going to have the Joee Barnes scholarship fundraiser this year, 14th Nov. I am sorry but I am getting old and not in good health. I would like to thank everyone for their participation and help over the last 19 years.

Our County Commissioner Hugh Garrett will be in the Commissioner’s office at the SBCERC on Monday, Oct 19, from 2:00- 4:00pm to meet with constituents and then attend the ESD #1 Board Meeting at 4:30.

All Energies has 250W solar panels in stock for just $250 each! We also sell the pre-wired, mounted, & fully tested Schneider CONEXT 120/240VAC SW 4024 Inverter/Charger with a networked Schneider 60A MPPT solar charge controller just $3250. Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info!

Paisano Farm Stand has organic pie pumpkins for sale at our self-serve table on Hwy 118. Stop by the All Energies workshop just south of the Terlingua Ranch Rd intersection to pick up a locally-grown pumpkin for $2 each. Call 371-2902 for fresh, brown eggs!

There is room for 2 more tanks on the truck-load coming from Wylie. If you ordered the Banjo heavy-duty valves with the last load, we have them now. Local phone contact will be sketchy through this weekend (leave a message and contact info). Our computer and cell phone will be close at hand: cell # is (512) 924 2506 or elcentro432@gmail.com.

Thursday October 22nd The Big Bend Library will host archeologist, Tim Gibbs. His program is "The Archeology of Big Bend Ranch and the search for the lost villages of La Junta de Los Rios." Join us at 6:00 pm for this unique and interesting presentation! The Big Bend Library is located on the campus of the Terlingua Common School District. All programs are open to the public and free of charge. We look forward to seeing you there! ** If you are interested in assisting with refreshments or making a donation, please contact Glenda Luttrell @ 371-2552.

Ring's back from his Idaho pottery workshop and has lots of nice pots and Anasazie Beans. Also eggs and firewood at Many Stones.Big Bend Chamber of Commerce Children’s Halloween Party, October 31st. Big Bend Motor Inn Conference Room, 2 to 5 pm. Games, Prizes, Treats, Refreshments!! COME IN COSTUME!!

Billy Bothwell lived on Terlingua Ranch, then later lived at Study Butte RV park before being helped to relocate to Alpine where he was closer to medical services. His suffering has now come to an end. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

October 16th and 17th at 7:00 PM—Cinnabar Theatre (Hwy 118, behind Bee Mountain Hardware) La Fenice Presents: The Lure of the Maiden's Chest. Nominated for five B. Iden Payne Awards in Austin, Texas. La Fenice performs live-action late-night cartoons for grown ups, complete with swords, shenanigans and chicanery, this time inspired by Jonny Quest and Indiana Jones. Bathrooms not available. Plan ahead.

Monday, October 5, 2015

The Terlingua Moon
October 6, 2015 ~ VOL. 26 #40
terlinguamoon@gmail.com
           
 by Patchouli Gulch Gal

“What I like best about music is when time goes away.” – Bob Weir

THE BOATHOUSE
Starting Tuesday, October 6, we will have Happy Hour every day from 5-6 p.m.  Well drinks only - $2 plus tax.
Beginning Monday, October 12, we will be serving dinner 6 days a week - Monday through Saturday.  We are also adding a Breaded Chicken Sandwich along with the Marinated Chicken Sandwich already on the menu.  We will also be adding a Large Salad which can be topped by either Marinated or Breaded Chicken if desired.
Mark your calendar now for the Mad Hatter party on Saturday, October 17 with a $50 prize for the best hat.  Bruce Salmon and Trevor Hickle will be jamming. This week at The Boathouse:
Wednesday - Open Mic #38 hosted by Moses Martinez.  All Open Mic Musicians' tips will go to the Terlingua Community Garden/ Terlingua Green Scene!!!!
Friday - Stephen K. Morris (7-10 p.m.) with Friday Dinner Special:   Chipotle Meatloaf, Ziegen Smashers with gravy, Salad and Roll!

STARLIGHT THEATER
Tue   10/6 - Uh Clem
Wed  10/7 - Pat O'Bryan & Trevor Hickle
Thu   10/8 - Moses Martinez
Fri     10/9 - Bruce Salmon                          
Sat    10/10 - Trevor Hickle's CD Release Party
Sun   10/11 - SUNDAY BRUNCH 11am-2pm
Mon   10/12 - Burger Night with Bruce Salmon

HIGH SIERRA BAR & GRILL/EL DORADO
Thursday, October 8 - Ted Arbogast - 7:00pm
Friday, October 9 - Patrick Smith and Dixie Beal - 8:00pm
Saturday, October 10 - Cinco Combo - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 11 - Stephen Morris (solo) 2:00-4:00 pm, then Open Mic 4:00pm – Till

LaKiva Opens Monday, October 12 ; )

ALL ENERGIES is also your source for brand-new off-grid batteries. Some of our popular sellers include the Continental 6V/230Ah for just $125 with core, the Rolls/Surrette 6V/428Ah for $375 each (with 7 year warranty), and the Universal 6V/380Ah sealed AGM for $415 each. Give us a call at 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information!

TERLINGUA CSD This is homecoming week at Terlingua School! Come out and show your support for the Paisanos on Wednesday, October 7. Starting at 4:00, there will be a fun run at the school track for students in K-6th grade and beginning at 4:15, the 5 miler Running Parade starts at the school, travels down 118 to the BBNP Entrance Sign and then back to the school. A pep-rally will follow at 5:30 and concessions will be available. Show your Paisano Pride!

THE EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY is pleased to present Jana Faulk as our Guest Artist for the next 2 weeks.  Already a partner in the Gallery, Jana will be showcasing her new work in watercolors that began this summer.  Her show will be hanging from October 7th thru October 20th.  Instead of an opening event, Jana and The Gallery will be hosting a Champagne Showcase for her work on Sunday, October 18 during those lovely brunch hours - mid morning to early afternoon.

SHOT TIME LIQUOR
New! Shiner White Wing, a Belgian brew with orange and coriander 8.81.   Guinness Pub Draught 14.9 oz. singles are now on sale for 1.63.  Kai Vodka, all flavors closeout priced at 9.28 for 750mL.  Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.

BECOMING FINE ART AND MECHANIC SHOP
Now that the 100,000-mile mark has been breached, you have to get serious about taking care of your vehicle if you want it to last to 150,000 or even 200,000 and beyond. Start by reviewing your maintenance records and the services recommended by your vehicle owner’s manual, and then determine whether it’s time to schedule a service appointment. My name is Antonio Guerrero 432-371-2694

FLU SHOTS
John Alexander PA reports he has limited 2015-2016 flu vaccine. Please call 432.424.3535, and leave reliable call back information. You will be called back to set up a time. $25.00. Remember the best prevention is frequent hand washing and not touching you face. Please cover when coughing or sneezing and stay home if you are sick.

FARMER'S MARKET
Kick's-off Saturday, OCTOBER 24th from 10-1 pm
at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Terlingua Ghostown. Vendors please contact terlinguagreenscene@gmail.com

PINKY's BBQ COMING SOON!
Located next to Bee Mtn. Hardware.
Stay tuned for days and times

2015 GREENSCENE Sustainability Festival
Saturday 10/24/15 10-6pm at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghostown. Join us for Beer, food, kids’ activities, and more. Poster with more event info will be posted soon, in all the usual places.
Vendors please contact us to reserve your space. See you there! TerlinguaGreenScene@GMail.com

QUILTS BY MARGUERITE 371-2292
  And so much more!
Across from the stables in Study Butte

H2O TO GO 
The Wylie Tank order, the second one of the season, is more than half filled.
The basic catchment formula is 1 in. rain on a 1000 sq. ft. roof = 600 gallons
We also carry the large Banjo brand heavy-duty valves.  Call us for prices and specs 371-2506. Many thanks from the Burrs.

GENERATOR STOLEN
Reward stolen last Tuesday morning a Champion 3500rated watt/4000start7ng watt yellow in color from bighatdave at a frame by a short thick woman in a grey 4 door car. I will pay 100 bucks over what you paid her for it out of her trunk, we can’t have this in our town. I will be putting 200 flyers in everybody’s mail box today hoping to reach the one person that bought it from her. Any help or info please call bhd 386-0937 or Patrick at sheriff dept.  I if I were you and had seen the ad, I’d get you your stuff back, thanks bhd.

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. Contact phone numbers are posted on the church doors.

NANCY JANE REID
...... She was drawn to the desert of Big Bend, Texas where she thrived on hard light and deep canyons. She lived in the ghost town of Terlingua and guided Rio Grande river trips with Far Flung Adventures............
http://www.newportnewstimes.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=90&story_id=49888

JACKIE MYERS BAND
@ The Starlight Theatre, Terlingua TX, October 29th, 8PM www.thestarlighttheatre.com
Quick press link for pics, soundbites and videos:
http://jackiemyersband.com/press

NEXT MOON BY GHOST WRITERS ON THE SLY

GET READY FOR CHILI AND ART! 
The 2nd Annual Tolbert-Fowler Chili Cook-off Artfest is coming up on November 7th. Sixteen artists -- most of them local -- are participating this year. Come out to the cook-off behind the Terlingua Store and find yourself in a cultural paradise. The "gallery" will be open Saturday only from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. where you can also greet the artists.

OUR LOCAL LIBRARY has telephone meeting lists for NA (Narcotics Anonymous), Al-Anon (Family and friends who have a drinking problem), ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and other dysfunctional families) and Recovery Inc. (Cognitive behavioral techniques for all kinds of emotional issues).  All meetings are free to attend but long distance phone charges do apply. All of the books (English and Spanish) can be checked out at the library as well.  There are also on-line meetings.  You can now get all kinds of help and support in the privacy of your own home at a variety of different times each and every day.

PATRICK needs a home of his own! PATRICK is 8 years old and has spent most of his life making do with less than he deserves. He has been in the shelter for 7 months, taking great joy in human attention and the comfort of fellow small dogs. Unfortunately for PATRICK, his kennel-buddies keep getting adopted and now he is alone again. PATRICK wants a calm home that will let him discover family life at his own pace. A bit of an underdog himself, he has endeared himself to all AHS volunteers for showing a truly unique sweetness to the many dogs that have shared his kennel. PATRICK is 17 pounds, housebroken, a great leash-walker, and up to date on all shots. He will embrace life with mellow dogs or cats, or a home where he can be your one and only! The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202
For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com