Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Terlingua MOON
December 29, 2015
Vol. 26 No. 52
by Anonymous

Sometimes I do just get to places just when God is ready to have someone click the shutter. ~Ansel Adams

Join us Friday, January 1st for the 26th annual Black Eyed Pea Off.  Turn in your peas on the porch in the Terlingua Ghostown  at 2pm sharp, $5.00 per entry.
Two Rules:  1) Have Fun  2) NO Beans.
   There will be live music (open mic), cake walk,"Hot Date Raffle", and a surprise "arrest", utilizing the old Terlingua jailhouse.
    For a $5.00 donation at 2 pm the public will get a bowl, spoon and a piece of cornbread
    This year's proceeds will go to Last Minute, Low Budget Productions Mercury Theater building fund.
    Come have your peas with us and enjoy good luck for the year 2016!!!

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue   12/29  -  Uh Clem
Wed  12/30  -  The Ghost Vipers
Thu   12/31  -  The Fabulous VorTexans  9pm
                      DB Rouse  6pm
Fri        1/1  -  Townes Tribute w/ Butch Hancock
                                            & Jimmie Dale Gilmore               Saturday, January 2nd - Neil Trammell will be having a CD Release Party. Hogan Sullivan (7:30) and Paul Nippert (6 pm) will get things started followed by Neil and his Turquoise Troubadours. There will be a $5 cover at the door.
Sun      1/3  -  Jeffro Greasewood  11am
Mon      1/4  -  Anne & The Ghosts
                     Paul Nipper  7:30pm
                    Hogan Sullivan 6pm
Sun      1/2  -  Jeffro Greasewood  11am
Mon      1/3  -  Anne & The Ghosts

Join us this week at The Boathouse.  We will have regular hours through the holidays.  Sunday through Monday 5-Midnight.  Saturday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.  Dinner every evening from 5 - 9:30.
This week's music:
Tuesday, Dec. 29 - The Jitterbug Vipers!!!!  7 -10
Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  Sign up and music begin at 7.  Every one is welcome.  Musicians' Tips go to the Terlingua Crisis Center earmarked for the Food Bank.
Thursday, Dec. 31 - The Ghosts of Anne Wade
Friday, January 1 - Hamp & Janet.  HAPPY NEW YEAR
Sunday, January 3 - The Wolvertons: 6:30 p.m. and   GhostTown Gospel: 8 p.m.
Hope to see you soon.  Hope your New Year is among the best yet!

This week at High Sierra:
Tuesday, December 29 - Chet O'Keefe - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 30 - Miner's Ghost - 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 31 - Jim Keaveney Band - 8 pm - Till
Friday, January 1 - Dr. Fun - 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 2 - Saturday Afternoon Funday Hangover - Chris Wade and Friends - 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 3 - First Sunday Song Circle with Collie Ryan - 2:00 pm
Hank Wojz - 7:00 pm
Happy New Year Everyone!

Terlingua Ranch's Bad Rabbit Cafe:
New Year's Eve, Thursday December 31:  7 to 10:30 -- dance to old country songs with Charlie and Judy
Friday and Saturday - January 1 and 2 -- 6:30 to 8:30 pm  -  more of your favorite old country with Charlie and Judy, "Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony."  Cooter will return next weekend.

Family Legacy Reunion
at LaKiva Saturday January 2nd, 2016 at 8 pm
Honoring the Music Legacy of Glenn Felts
Donations Appreciated - Suggested Donation $10
Gilmore, Hancock, and Whitmore Families
Featuring
Butch (Flatlanders) and Rory Hancock
Jimmie Dale (Flatlanders) and Collin Gilmore
The Entire Whitmore Family
with Alex and Marti Whitmore, Bonnie Whitmore, Eleanor and Chris Masterson
(The Mastersons)

Earth and Fire Gallery
TWO ARTISTS TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR:
Earth and Fire Gallery in the Terlingua Ghost Town is pleased to announce that Sam Richardson, aka SAM•U•L, is the featured artist through Jan. 1.
Among the new works SAM•U•L will be showing include paintings, drawings and mixed media on the Burro Lady, Quanah Parker, Rooster Cogburn, and “The Ascension of the ‘57 Chevy.”
Three art books will be on display during the show, including “Twelve Lessons of the Desert,” about his years as a Big Bend River Guide; and his newest work “Football, Basketball, Baseball—Drawings, Sketches and Cartoons,” about his years as a sports announcer in Austin.
SAM•U•L is a Taos, New Mexico based artist and writer who has done an annual holiday show in the Ghost Town for the past four years.
Also at Earth and Fire, please show your support for the arts at the upcoming reception for Marty Walker Anderson from 4:00 to 7:00 on December 31st.
Anderson, an accomplished artist living in Durango, Colorado, paints acrylic southwest landscapes and cowboy art. With roots in the Big Bend - she was born in Marfa - Anderson spent time as a child on a ranch upriver from Presidio. Her grandparents were original settlers in Big Bend National Park, having lived at the head of Mariscal Canyon from 1910 to 1922.

Bringing in the NEW YEAR at The MOONDANCE ,
OPEN HOUSE ALL DAY ,BREAKFAST-SUPPER ,
YOU MAY BRING SOMETHING OR JUST APPEAR AND WE'LL FEED YOU ,
MUSICIANS PLEASE BRING INSTRUMENTS AND VOICES IT'S OPEN MIC,GAMES WELCOME

Terlingua Farmer's Market
Don't let the cold weather stop you from coming out to our first Farmer's Market of 2016!  We will have a fire going to keep you warm and some hot beverages, like coffee and tea.
We have fresh greens, fresh homemade breads and handmade goodies.
We will have a special vendor: Nan Clute.  She will be selling:
DogDannaa (bandannas for dogs)
Beaded bookmarks
Create your own banners
Driftwood mobiles
Photo note cards
Ghosttown 10am to 1pm
Thank you for all of your support!

Grand opening of the Terlingua Tanning Salon.  One hour organic tans only $25, by appointment only...
                                                                                                                                                                                                    "The Best Little Hair House in Texas"
At  Delia's Terlingua Store
Services by Patricia Rose
Haircuts for women   $20.00            Haircuts for Men    $15.00
 Color for hair available
Jan.  7-   3:00-7:00 pm         Jan. 8 -   10:00-7:00 pm      Jan. 9 -  10:00 - 7:00 pm
Every one get ready for your New Year 2016  
Number to call  915 345-4520    ask for Patricia    

    Notice: The Villa de la Mina is now under new ownership and we ask that you please
respect the no trespassing sign on that private property for liability insurance reasons
as the old resort is now undergoing reconstruction. Recording cameras have been installed.
At a future date the "Villa" will reopen to the public. RPH Caretaker

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.

The All Energies Team would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to serving y’all in 2016. In stock: SHARP 150W panels for 12V solar power systems. Call 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information. Stay warm, everybody!

SADIE MAE is a 6-year-old lab/hound mix who is as chill and affectionate as they come.  Nothing makes her happier than spending time with people and other dogs. SADIE doesn’t have the energy for rowdy games of play, but she’s delighted to mill around and wag her tail when it’s happening around her.  She has a knack for the tennis ball and appreciates games of fetch. She is great at returning affection by leaning against you. Whether she was lost or abandoned, SADIE is a dog who misses home life and a devoted owner. She hopes that she can start 2016 with a new family that loves her forever. SADIE is spayed, microchipped, 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

Within the week, H2O 2 Go will move to Bee Mountain Hardware complex - weather permitting. Right now the parking lot is a mud lake; And we hear that it is likely to snow again over the New Year's weekend.  You might call the Burrs (2506), or the hardware store (3113) before you make a special trip in to town for water.

Sorry. No paper copies this week. Please share with your neighbors. AND, if you'd like a no paying job, we have need of deliverers. Send your resume to terlinguamoon@gmail.com 
JUST kidding. Let us know if you can help in a pinch.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 26. No. 46 
December 22, 2015 


The answers, if they can be found anywhere, lie in the weird communal fabric of Terlingua, where solitude is not solitary and the shared struggle for survival achieves the motley grace of a desert parade. 
~ Robert Draper, from Texas Monthly 

by Million sMiles

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue   12/22  -  Uh Clem
Wed  12/23  -  The Whitmores
Thu   12/24  -  Dr. Fun
Fri     12/25  -  Winovino                          
Sat    12/26  -  Butch & Rory Hancock  8pm                                      Greg Harkins  5pm
Sun   12/27  -  Jeff Haislip 11am
Mon   12/28  -  Jacob Jaeger

Join us Friday, January 1st for the 26th annual Black Eyed Pea Off.  Turn in your peas on the porch in the Terlingua Ghostown  at 2pm sharp, $5.00 per entry.
Two Rules:  1) Have Fun  2) NO Beans. There will be live music (open mic), cake walk,"Hot Date Raffle", and a surprise "arrest", utilizing the old Terlingua jailhouse.
For a $5.00 donation at 2 pm the public will get a bowl, spoon and a piece of cornbread This year's proceeds will go to Last Minute, Low Budget Productions Mercury Theater building fund.Come have your peas with us and enjoy good luck for the year 2016!!!

The Boathouse will be open regular hours all week.  Our Friday Dinner Special will be extra special as it's Christmas Day!  Stay tuned to Facebook or give us a call!  432-371-2219
Wednesday 12/23, Open Mic hosted by Pat O'Bryan.  Sign up starts at 7 and musicians' tips, as always, will be donated to a community cause.  This week the tips will be going to the Terlingua Crisis Center earmarked for the Food Bank.
Friday  12/25 - Pat O'Bryan's Blue(s) Christmas 7-10 p.m.
Saturday  12/26 - BH favorites Jacob Jaeger and Greg Harkins are back!  Music is from 8-11 p.m.
Monday 12/29 -  None other than THE JITTERBUG VIPERS!!!!  7-10 p.m.
Hope you'll spend some of your holiday evenings with us! 

High Sierra Bar & Grill wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
This week at High Sierra:
Wednesday @ 7 PM  - The Miners Ghost
Thursday @ 7 PM - Patrick Smith & Friends
Friday @ 7 PM -  Jeff Haislip
Saturday @ 7 PM - Chet & friends
Sunday  @ 7 PM - The Jitterbug Vipers!!La Kiva
Following a fabulously successful debut at La Kiva last week by the legendary DJ Chuy we have invited him back for another session on Saturday the 26th of December.  That's the day after Christmas.  The best of Mexican music and some great country music thrown in for good measure
On Wednesday we will be having our regular open mic sessions.  Newcomers welcome.  Come and joint the fun with our host Cactus Jack.

Terlingua Farmer's Market
There will be no Farmer's Market this Saturday and we will resume next Saturday, next year.
Happy Holidays!

Through the holidays at Terlingua Ranch's
Bad Rabbit Cafe:
Friday - December 25 
- Christmas dinner 2 to 6 pm
with a little bit of Christmas music
Saturday - December 26 -  6:30 to 8:30 pm
- Your favorite old country songs- Charlie & Judy
(part of "The  Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony")
Sunday December 27 -  9 to 11 am
Sunday morning instrumental music
(waltzes, tangos) with  "Terlingua Tanz Lite"
Thursday December 31- 7 to 10:30 pm 
Early New Year's Eve -- dance to old country songs with Charlie and Judy
Friday and Saturday - January 1 and 2 -- 6:30 to 8:30 pm - more of your favorite old country with Charlie and Judy

Join us for Christmas Carols at the Ghost Town Church on Christmas Eve at 4pm, Followed by Mass at 4:30pm with the Rev. Kay Jennings of Alpine, part of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission. Justin Rodriguez from Alpine will be coming down to play classical guitar during the service.  All Welcome.

Otra Vez
We hope you and your families are having a Wonderful Holiday Season.  As you probably know Betty Reed is moving to Montana where her family is located.  We are very sorry to lose our friend who has helped the community in so many ways.  We are having a $5.00 bag sale on Saturday December 26th and are dedicating the proceeds to Betty to help her get relocated.  
Please come to our Bag Sale to help Betty.

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.

 Big hat Dave is looking for a place to move to that is for sale and/or needs improvements or remodel.  I will work for rent or an extra room.  I have local references.  My current place is selling mid January and I must move February 1st.  I keep a clean house and my word is good.  If anyone can help me find a place call me at
(361) 360-4561.Shot Time Liquors Huge Holiday Sale!

Shot Time Liquors
5-25% off all Liquor and Wine!  Discounts at the Smoke Shop & Amorous Armoire too.  TWO DAYS ONLY, Dec 23rd & 24th. Don't forget your last minute stocking stuffers.
 This is the last time we have to talk about eggnog, right?  We have the booze free kind if you like to add your own.
Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.
 Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

FREE READING GLASSES !!! In the Christmas Spirit of Giving, Randoff's Big Bend BBQ is partnering with The Guest Chamber Ministry in "A Mission For Vision" Saturday December 26, We will be Giving away Free "New " Reading Glasses! From 11 am -2pm NO PURCHASE NEEDED!! Wishing All A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!!!

Family Legacy Reunion
at LaKiva Saturday January 2nd, 2016 at 8 pm
Honoring the Music Legacy of Glenn Felts
Donations Appreciated - Suggested Donation $10
Gilmore, Hancock, and Whitmore Familes
Featuring
Butch (Flatlanders) and Rory Hancock
Jimmie Dale (Flatlanders) and Collin Gilmore
The Entire Whitmore Family
with Alex and Marti Whitmore, Bonnie Whitmore, Eleanor and Chris Masterson
(The Mastersons)

All Energies has 12V solar panels in stock now! Our SHARP 150W panels are just $140 each. These will sell out fast, so pick up some today! On sale for December: the Schneider CONEXT Inverter/Charger is a seriously heavy-duty piece of equipment for just $1230 (tax included). This unit produces 120 or 240 Volts for 2,500 total Watts of electricity. It works with the grid, or solar power, or generator power, or any combination of all three!  You’re not going to find a better price on this inverter anywhere! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info. Casey Colando Solar Power Specialist 

In Boquillas we are Ready!
Tamales, Empanadas, Mexican Sopapillas and Traditional Bread
One sale from December 20 to January 5th.
You can also send an email or visit our Facebook Page
We can cook your especial order for Christmas
Boquillascommunity@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Boquillas-Community-442820902543539/?fref=ts
The BOQUILLAS COMMUNITY group is comprised of women who develop projects to improve the quality of life in their community, on this occasion we are presenting a rich variety of delicious homemade food that we invite you to try and bring home to your family for the holiday.
Hello friends! On Saturday we bake bread in Boquillas. 

Would any of you like to buy? And we have a special week of tamales and other delicious meals. I can take your order to PJ or Terlingua ;) Send me a message on Facebook. Gama Gmita
https://www.facebook.com/gama.mh?fref=ufi


Many Stones has lots of nice jewelry for Christmas, new guitars, air plants in bloom, knives, Cacti and mineral specimens.

Let's remember that Reality TV shows are not necessarily real. I've lived here 30 yrs and I think it's time to stop talking bad about our lands. If you love the Big Bend it loves you back and becomes the Good Lands. Felice Navidad y'all! JoJo

Thanks, Moon - you all got Raydar adopted locally by posting him last week. Thank you so much! (Even bigger thanks from Raydar too...)
GORDY is a 72-pound lap dog.  This super-sweet, giant-headed male brindle pit bull is 3 years old and gets along great with dogs of all ages and sizes, and every person he meets, too.  He can run and play with the best of them, but he can also lean against you wagging his tail, or preferably sit on your lap, definitely not realizing his size.  Probably if you laid down on his dog bed he’d spoon with you immediately.  Everyone at the shelter loves this big guy and he will happily fit into a household where he’s involved in everyone’s activities.  GORDY is neutered, microchipped, 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

Dear Radio Friends, 
Marfa Public Radio wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. 
We have programming specials on 93.5 FM through the end of the year, including Pink Martini's Joy To The World and Festivo Alt.Latino, as well as returning favorites Tinsel Tales, Jazz Piano Christmas, and A Christmas Carol. And the week wouldn't be complete without our annual broadcast of "The Night Before Christmas, In Texas That Is."
 And please consider Marfa Public Radio - your non-profit and non-commercial radio station - for a tax-deductible year-end donation. 
Thank you,
Tom Michael, General Manager, 
Marfa Public Radio

Unknown cache of letters mailed to Ghostown may rewrite history
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2015/12/unknown-cache-letters-mailed-ghost-town-may-rewrite-history-big-bend-national-park

Regular meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court - Tuesday, December 22nd at 9 am in Alpine

The Terlingua Moon is published every Tuesday.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2015


The Terlingua Moon
Dec. 15th, 2015 ~ Vol. 26  ~ # 50
By South County Mud Clowns

Brewster County Veterans Service Office Phone Line - The Brewster County Judge's Office would like to update everyone on the  contact status of Veterans Service Office, Mr. Gerardo Gonzalez. Phone number 432-837-6219.  The secondary line, 432-837-4403, is currently working and has voicemail   His office hours are Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  On behalf of the County, Judge Cano apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused our Veterans and if anyone needs any assistance they can contact his office at 432-837-2412.                

UPCOMING COMMISSIONERS COURT DATES BELOW
:
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting / December 22, 2015, at 9:00   A.M., Commissioners Courtroom
Commissioners Court Called Meeting / December 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m.,   Marathon Community Center

The Painted Feather Gallery, located in the Ghost Town, will reopen as of Monday, the 14th of December, in the small building next door to the Rio Vet Services Office. I will be offering new works by myself (Dani) as well as other local artists. 10% discount on all art work thru 1-1-16. I have a new line of hand painted recycled apparel, (Chisos Rose). I will also have a few ( Terlingua Lites) light fixtures by none other than our own Doc Sam. Come by and visit and see what’s new! Open from 2 to 5 most days.

Christmas Caroling at the Corral
  December 19 at 6:30 pm
South County Music Corral - 1 Mile in on the Terlingua Ranch Road.

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.

Pinky's BBQ - open Monday - Wednesday 11-3    Located next to Bee Mountain Hardware

The 5-gallon bottled water source – formerly known as H2O 2 Go - will be moving to Bee Mtn. Hardware in the very near future.  Tom & Karen are eager to serve our long-standing clientele and to welcome you all as new customers.  The water is delicious and is from the same source as always, The Water Factory. There is no other water that comes close to the clear, clean taste.  H2O 2 Go is “The one you drink.”

Soup's On at the Chili Pepper!

Monday: Tortilla
Tuesday:  Beef Vegetable
Wednesday:  Beef Minestrone
Thursday:  Chicken Noodle
Friday:  Meatball
Saturday:  Potato Cheese
Sunday:  Lentil       

The Boathouse  -  with a full bar and dinner served daily  from 5 - 9:30 p.m.  Opens at 5 p.m. ‘til midnight -  Sun. through  Fri.  Closes @  1 a.m. Sat. night.  This week's music: Wed.  - Special Open Mic,  hosted by Santa himself - around 8 or so.  This week's Open Mic will be dedicated to Mark eYebAll Kneeskern and the Musicians' Tips will be donated to the Children's Summer Art Camp founded in his honor. Thurs. - Trevor Hickle & Pat O'Bryan. 7-10 p.m.  **  Fri. - The Jim Keaveney Band 7-10 p.m.  Sat - Marc Utter. 8-11 p.m. Keep up with us on Facebook for specials and other news, including our weekly Friday Dinner Special. A safe and happy holiday season to you and yours.

Shot Time Liquors   Jill got help picking out new booze!  New eggnog?  Evan Williams eggnog 750mL bottle is just $9.74 and delicious! Smirnoff Peppermint Twist is refreshing and lightly sweet, a wonderful addition to eggnog or a chocolate martini, 750mL bottle is $20.42.  Over a dozen new items arrived last week. Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM. Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

Christmas on the Border, Boquillas Santa Clause, Objets D'Art,
L I G H T Show Benefit       and more…. Details below.   

Kathy's Resale Shop will be open on Thursday and Friday from noon to 5 pm! Come by and find the perfect holiday outfit! Located next the the Party Barn off of Hwy 118.
Wordsmiths hone your craft for Thurs, January 28th! Word-OFF 2016! La Kiva Cave Room!

HELP WANTED. Experienced drywall mudder needed for a small residential job. Potential for more work if results are good. Please call Sara at 371-2902 for more info.

RAYDAR was in the Moon back in the beginning of September and this special little guy is still at the Shelter…. He is currently Alpine’s longest-sheltered dog resident, and has been waiting for his happy home since July. Even though there are younger and perhaps cuter dogs in the shelter, there’s no other dog like RAYDAR. RAYDAR is a little terrier mix with an immediately endearing personality. He’s friendly with everyone (people and dogs), listens well and barely barks. He’s 8 years old and 28 lbs, and loves to walk and prance around with his toys. Despite his age, he’s spry and spunky. RAYDAR is neutered, microchipped, 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 emailheatherthemule@gmail.com

L I G H T Show benefits Young Terlingua Artists! Sat . Dec . 19 . at the Starlight Theatre. a MaRk KnEeSkErN Parrrrrty! Music...costumes...dancing...A R T ! Doors open at 5 and dancing at 9ish! Hey, all you illuminating artists: bring your creations to the stage door on Tues from 1-4 pm or Sat from 10 am - noon. Viva EYEball!

Christmas on the Border at the Barton Warnock Visitors Center Featuring Terlingua Community Choir, Terlingua School District Roadrunner Band, The Folklorico Dancers, San Vincente School Band on steel drums, Christmas Stories, Refreshments Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm

Want to help Santa deliver Christmas Cheer to the tiny town of Boquillas
Go here: http://terlinguamusic.com/santa/

Objets D'Art  The new 2016 Terlingua Artists Calendar is on sale now.  Available for only $14, you'll get 14 stunning images from a variety of local artists.  Get yours at the Chile Pepper Cafe, The Cottonwood, Terlingua Trading Company, Shot Time Liquors, and the High Sierra.

NEXT WEEK’S MOON by MILLION sMILES

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

TERLINGUA MOON
7 December 2015
Vol. 26, No. 48

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“During your life, everything you do and everyone you meet rubs off in some way. Some bit of everything you experience stays with everyone you've ever known, and nothing is lost. That's what is eternal, these little specks of experience in a great, enormous river that has no end.”  Harriet Doerr


Celebration of Life.  The High Sierra Bar & Grill & El Dorado Hotel family would like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life honoring our friend Jeff "Dock" Reidy on Thursday, December 10th at the High Sierra Bar & Grill. The celebration will begin at High Noon with a Lone Star Beer toast to our beloved Dock. Bring your guitars and musical instruments and best "Dock" stories so we can enjoy the afternoon story telling and honoring Dock to his family that will be here to take in Dock’s legacy spoken from the friends that knew him the best. Dock spent most afternoons sitting with his best friend "Little Man" right outside the bar entertaining our guests and we will forever be grateful for Dock's friendship. RIP Dock you will be missed.


Starlight Theatre
Tuesday 12/8 - Dale Marsh
Wednesday 12/9 - The Whitmores (Community Choir with Santa, elves and complimentary cocoa and cookies at 6:30)
Thursday 12/10 - Dana Louise
Friday 12/11 - Chet O'Keefe                        
Saturday 12/12 - Bruce Salmon
The Starlight will be open for Brunch on Sunday, December 13 but closed for dinner for our employee holiday party.  We will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular hours.  We wish all a very happy holiday season!

 This Week at The Boathouse
Wednesday:  Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood 7 p.m. until the music stops.  All are welcome.  Musicians’ Tips to be donated to the Barton Warnock Children’s Holiday Celebration.
Thursday:  6:30 p.m.  Amber Harrison, Ranger with Barton Warnock Visitor Center, will give a presentation on Forensic Anthropology.  8 p.m.  Music with Melissa Greener of Nashville.
Friday AND Saturday:  Music with Amy Sue Berlin, Dana Louise & Lost John 7 p.m. on Friday and 8 p.m. on Saturday.  Stay tuned to Facebook for our Friday night dinner special.
We will be closed on Sunday, December 13, for our employee holiday celebration.

Espresso… Y Poco Mas located at La Posada Milagro Guesthouse in the heart of the Ghost Town is open daily. Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-2pm and Thursday-Saturday 7:30am-3pm.  We offer breakfast and lunch. We have the best burritos and coffee in town. We have homemade tortillas, Tamales, homemade sweet breads and much more!! Wi-Fi available. Come see us!!   For guesthouse reservations call 432.371.3044 or 310.991.1058 or online at www.laposadamilagro.net


Earth and Fire Gallery.  Sam Richardson will be guest artist at Earth and Fire Gallery in the Ghost Town, between Christmas and New Years. This year’s show will feature new works including “The Burro Lady,” “Terlingua Lowbrow,” plus, plus. Watch for info on an opening reception.

L I G H T Show! Sat. Dec. 19. at the Starlight Theater. a MaRk KnEeSkErN Parrrrrty!  Music...costumes...dancing...A R T ! Hey, all you illuminating artists: for more info on delivering your art, contact Crystal: studio@crystalallbright.com. We need most work by Monday (14th) or Tuesday (15th) next week. Updates on the event FB page, too. Viva EYEball!

 TERLINGUA FARMER' S MARKET.  Come and join us this Saturday from 10am to 1pm and shop for handmade breads, fresh greens and homemade jewelry and gifts!  We will not have a Farmers Market on Saturday the 26th, so see you this Saturday or next year!  The community garden still needs more empty milk/no milk cartons and tent poles. Thanks to who have been bringing these in!  HAPPY HOLIDAY

Otra Vez.  Our Winter Hours are 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Every Wednesday and Saturday until Christmas.  We have new Coats, Kids Hats, Gloves and Socks.

 On sale this December at All Energies: the Schneider CONEXT Inverter/Charger 55 pounds of solid power. This unit produces 120 or 240 A/C Volts for 2,500 total Watts of electricity. It works with the grid, or solar power, or generator power, or any combination of all three!  Discounted to $1,142 (+ tax) for the month of December-- you’re not going to find a better price on this inverter anywhere! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info.



Cycletek (371-2569) is your local source for all Generac home standby/commercial backup power products.  Cycletek installs, maintains and performs any and all warranty work required on your Generac product.  Please call for estimates.  We are having a special on in-stock portables listed below.  These are out-the-door prices (including sales tax).
IX800 inverter demo-$280 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter demo-$450 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter new-$535 with factory warranty
IQ2000 inverter new-$760 with factory warranty
GP5500 LPG on rolling cart-$790 with factory warranty
Check it out...you won't be able to beat these prices on the Internet, and they are here in stock locally...one of each.

 TERLINGUA TOOL RENTAL Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621 Time to build something? Come see us!

Residential & Commercial Design for South Brewster County.  Call Jeff @ Draftex, LLC 830-739-6986

Many Stones, located on Hwy 118 just south of 170, now has a 17-species inventory of interesting Tillandsia plants commonly know as air plants with some about to bloom. We also have lots of new jewelry items, more beautiful mineral specimens and several nice new acoustic guitars. Seasons Greetings.

 The Big Bend Arts Council Holiday Miniature Show is going on at Gallery on the Square in Alpine. The show features original work no more than 36" square (small enough to fit in your loved one's stocking?) You are invited to an opening reception on Friday, December 11, from 5 - 7. Refreshments are provided. Come and support your local artists who represent south county in this gallery: Zoey Sexton, who creates unique one-of-a-kind leatherwork,  long-time resident Feather Radha, who has a creative eye for detail from the natural world, and Mary Paloma Diesel, who has three miniature watercolor pieces in the show. Also see the work of many more talented Big Bend artists and meet them in person.

Randoff's BBQ will be closed Saturday, December 12th, as Paw Paw Randoff will be "rand off" to see his new grand daughter Sage Olivia! We will be back to "meat" everybody on Saturday, December 19th!

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.

Alpine Animal Shelter LADY is a lovely little Beagle/Border Collie mix who is eager for love and confused to be abandoned at the shelter. Still, she’s ready to give love another go. At 26 pounds, she is a great size for riding in the car, snuggling in your lap, and enjoying the outdoors. She is certainly capable of being a running and hiking partner, despite her petite size. LADY is 2-years-old, well-mannered, spayed, 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

Shot Time Liquor.  New! Studebaker Whiskey cocktails, Old Fashion and Manhattan, 750mL for $30.63. No muddling or mixing required just add an orange wedge or a cherry. Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM. Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 26, No. 48
Dec. 1, 2015

by MaeWestern

"Nothing begins when it begins, and nothing's over when it's over." ~ Margaret Atwood

Christmas on the Border
Please join us at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center on Wednesday, Dec.16 for a Christmas on the Border Celebration at 6:30.  Music, dancers and refreshments will be featured. The Terlingua  Community choir, the TCSD school band, TCSD students and the Folklorico Dancers will be performing.  Santa may even show up for the festivities!

This week at The Boathouse
We would first like to express our appreciation to everyone who packed The Boat this past Thanksgiving week.  
This coming week:
Wednesday - Open Mic #46 hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  Music/ sign-up starts and 7 and goes until the music stops which usually means at closing. Everyone is welcome and this week’s Musicians’ Tips will be donated to the Terlingua Community Garden.
Thursday, December 3 - Bryn & Jeff from 7-10
Friday, December 4 - Bruce Salmon with special guest from 7-10
Saturday, December 5 - Moses Martinez from 8-11.  
Our Friday dinner special will be announced in a day or so.  Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information.

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue   12/1 - Uh Clem
Wed  12/2 - Uncle Pat
Thu   12/3 - Moses Martinez
Fri     12/4 - Hogan & Moss                             
Sat    12/5 - Doug Strahan 
Sun   12/6 - Brunch with Bruce Salmon & Doug Strahan

Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ
“Meat Me”@ Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ This Saturday from 11am-2pm Or ‘Till Sold Out! Pecan Smoked Chopped Brisket Sandwiches. Enjoy $1.00 Bud Light, Coors Light and Sierra Nevada Longnecks with Sandwich purchase. Watch College Football on the Big Screen or Relax on the back porch! Come See Us, We’ll Be Glad To “Meat Ya”!

Cycletek
Cycletek is your local source for all Generac home standby/commerical backup power products. Cycletek installs, maintains and performs any and all warranty work required on your Generac product. Please cal for estimates. We are having a special on in-stock portables listed below. These are out-the-door prices (including sales tax).
IX800 inverter demo-$280 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter demo-$450 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter new-$535 with factory warranty
IQ2000 inverter new-$760 with factory warranty
GP5500 LPG on rolling cart-$790 with factory warranty
Check it out...you won’t be able to beat these prices on the internet, and they are here in stock locally...one of each.

First Saturday
Mark your calendar for the First Saturday at the Earth and Fire Gallery Dec. 5th. All local artists are invited to share their work on our gallery grounds. Bring a display and buy and sell. The more, the merrier! No charge.

Terlingua Ghostown Shop Local Day
Saturday, Dec. 5th. 10-20% off all regular merchandise and services. Terlingua Trading Co., Earth and Fire Gallery, and Espresso y Poco Mas customers.

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30pm at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Otra Vez
Now that fall is here we have fall clothes. Check out our Halloween display. You may find your favorite costume or decorative items. We are open the first and third Saturdays and while we are working on Wednesdays. Hours are 9am to noonish. Please donate only good, clean clothes. If you won’t wear it, we can’t sell it.

Terlingua Trading Company Annual Sale
20% off merchandise; 10% off books. Saturday, Dec. 5. Hours 10am-8pm, in the Terlingua Ghost Town.

Terlingua Tool Rentals
Jimmy Taylor, owner, 371-2621. Tools for all your construction needs or projects. 

All Energies
All Energies has a shipment of 12V SHARP 150W solar panels arriving soon! These panels are gently used, WITH WARRANTY, for just $140 EACH. Call to reserve yours while supplies last. Or call us today to pre-order NEW SolarWorld (MADE IN USA) panels! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more information!

Terlingua Community Garden/Farmers Market
Happy First Day of December!
We now have new email address: terlinguacommunitygarden@gmail.com
If you have by empty milk/non milk cartons AND old tent poles, please bring them by the garden anytime. Thank you!
Come by the Farmer’s Market this Saturday to shop for holiday gifts!
10am-1pm
Let’s grow together!

Shot Time Liquor
We now carry Tecate Light 7.42 for 6-pack bottles, also new is Hornitos Plata 750mL for 32.48.  Come check out our new Zollie Glass skulls! 
Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.
 Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

Advent and Christmas at Santa Inez, Terlingua
St. James Episcopal Church in Alpine will observe Advent with services each Sunday at 11 o’clock: Morning Prayer on December 6 and Holy Eucharist on December 13 and 20. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in Terlingua at Santa Inez in the Ghostown at 5 p.m. on December 5.
In addition to Sunday services, St. James will host a concert of Advent music on December 4 at 6 p.m. The concert is free and a reception with the artist, Karrin Ford, follows.
On December 12, the Centering Prayer group will observe a half day retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The retreat is free and open to all who have begun or who are interested in learning more about this Christian form of meditation. No previous experience is necessary.
On Christmas Eve, there will be community caroling at Santa Inez at 4 p.m. followed by the Holy Eucharist at 4:30. In Alpine, St. James’ Christmas Eve service of Holy Eucharist begins at 9 p.m.
On Christmas Day, St. James will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.
On December 27, St. James will hold Morning Prayer at 11 a.m.
St. James is located at Ave. A and N. 7th St. in Alpine and Santa Inez is at the top of the hill in the Ghostown in Terlingua. Both congregations form the Big Bend Episcopal Mission, the Episcopal Church in Brewster County.

Flea Market
Join us next Saturday, December 5, for the last Flea Market of the Year.  We have a lot of Christmas ideas and decorations.  We are still set up at Green Desert Living, just south of the Terlingua Ranch turnoff.  We begin around 8:00 am and end around 2:00 pm.  Everyone welcome!!  Vendors are encouraged to join us.  Hope to see you there!!!

Opera Festival Marfa
Marfa Live Arts is presenting an ambitious program this weekend with four free events over the course of three days in collaboration with opera luminaries from around the world. The Fire Island Opera Festival: Marfa will be December 4-6, 2015 in locations around Marfa such as Jett’s Grill at the Hotel Paisano, USO Marfa Visitors Center, Crowley Theater, and Dixon Water Foundation’s Mimms Ranch. The weekend kicks off with a performance at Jett’s Grill at 9pm Friday. Saturday, beginning at 11:30 am students of all ages are invited for opera voice lessons at the USO Marfa Visitors Center. A seven-tableaux program will start at 7:30 pm Saturday at the Crowley Theatre, and on Sunday at 1 pm hikers at the Mimms Ranch will be accompanied by a cappella opera singers. For more information visit www.marfalivearts.org.

The Dude
THE DUDE is a young, fun, Jack Russell Terrier mix, with many typical JRT traits. Nine times out of ten, he is standing on top of his doghouse when you pass by, which says a lot about his personality. He’s not opposed to being scooped into your arms, but he will try to sit on your shoulder. He’s social with dogs and other people, loves to run around and keep an eye on everything and feels entitled to get involved wherever you are. THE DUDE is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all shots. He weighs 17 pounds and is full-grown. 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.


Wise Words
Kindness begets kindness. It’s contagious. It multiplies exponentially when shared. It is free - and while you are paying it forward kindness is paying back dividends to you. With changed attitudes towards our fellow man, perhaps, just maybe, positive interactions become contagious and we can tip the balance. Although a simple concept, the trick is going to be in the spreading of the word. I challenge you, my friends, to be kind to one another, volunteer, smile to a stranger, lend a hand when and where you can. In short, be nice. Be kind. It is possible to change this world for the better, one act of kindness at a time. Kindness immediately makes changes for you and those around you. With the rush to the end of the year, the demands of our daily lives, and the heart-breaking news events we can forget the power of kindness to create joy, ease anxiety and depression, increase happiness and promote peace.” ~Lorelei Maria Freiler


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