TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 28  No. 34
August 22, 2017
By MaeWestern
“We are all descended from astronomers.”       —Neil deGrasse Tyson

Ruth Jansyn
Ruth F. Necheles Jansyn, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2017 at Catskills Regional Hospital in Harris, NY.  She was born in 1936 in Chicago to Dr. John and Dr. Henrietta (Magnus) Necheles.  She received her PHD from the University of Chicago and her MS in Industrial Relations from Rutgers.  Along her life journey, from high school teacher to Professor of History and Director of Labor Studies at Long Island University, she traveled extensively across the United States and Europe.  She lived in Chicago, New York, New Jersey and, for a while, in Paris where she researched and wrote a book about the Abbe Gregoir (her “moldy bishop”), one of her numerous publications in the field of history.
She married Leon Jansyn in 1978.  Together they had many adventures as he joined her in their worldly travels.  Their adventures ranged from longer than sensible boat trips in an old leaky wooden power boat (with no reverse) to working at archaeological sites in Northern Italy, Australia, and Russia.
Upon retiring as a History Professor from Long-Island University, Ruth studied multiple facets of art including watercolor, painting, sketching, and photography.  She focused on photography, studying the subject for seven years at Long Island University eventually building a business around that skill.
During their explorations within the United States Ruth and Leon stumbled upon Terlingua, TX and grew to love that location and its residents.  They ultimately divided their time between their long time home in Highland Park, NJ and Terlingua, TX.
In both New Jersey and Texas, Ruth was active in the community and volunteered extensively.  She enjoyed community events such as the art shows, book clubs and word-offs. She enjoyed her time spent volunteering at such places as Otra Vez and the art gallery.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dr. Thomas F. Necheles, and her husband, Leon Jansyn.  She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carmen Necheles, nieces and nephews: Jean Necheles, Michael Necheles, Susan Necheles, Peter Necheles, and Anna Necheles, her step children: Diana Evensen, Benjamin Jansyn, Kate Jansyn, and Ruth Henning, nine Jansyn grandchildren, nine Necheles great nieces, one Necheles great nephew and two Necheles great, great nephews.  She is also survived by a great number of friends.
Memorial services will be arranged for Highland Park, NJ in September and for Terlingua, TX in the winter.  In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend at P.O. Box 83, Terlingua, TX 79852.

Cross Country Season Begins at Terlingua School
Informational Meeting for students entering 7th-12th grades will be held from 7am-7:30am at the high school computer lab on the 1st day of school, August 28th. Necessary paperwork will be passed out and we will be discussing meet dates and uniforms. We WILL NOT be working out, so do not wear your PE clothes. Please invite your friends and come hear about our plans for another successful, fun season. Reminder: 7th, 8th, 9th, and 11th graders CANNOT attend any practices without getting a physical. Mandatory UIL physical forms are available at the school office. If you have any questions, please email Marcy Reed at mreed@terlinguacsd.com

Becoming Mechanic Services
is once again available. Diesel and automotive repairs. Roadside services available. Give Antonio a call for rates and schedules: (432)371-2694 or (432)294-0128  He can fix anything!

Terlingua Ranch Lodge
RANCH MARKET DAYS Aug 26th and 27th
Come out and join us from 9am -3pm Saturday and Sunday
BUY SELL EAT and VISIT (call office 432-371-3146 for booth space )
Live Music Saturday 11am to 2pm by Neil Trammel
Cabins are 30% off for August and September
Bad Rabbit Cafe    Friday Nights  Fried Fish Special $11.95
Aug 26th    Saturday  Lunch Special  Fried Shrimp Po’Boys $9.95
Aug 27th    Sunday Lunch Special Chicken Nachos $8.95
Also Featuring Friday / Saturday Nights: Cooter playing your favorite country songs
Coming in September, Saturday Night Karaoke Night with Cooter. Y’ALL COME SING!

Shot Time Liquors
is open Monday – Saturday 10am-9pm.  Come check out our new items in our smoke shop, medicine cabinet, wine department, Texas whiskeys, ciders, and More!  New Items, sale items, games, stemware, ice, beer, liquors, adult novelty, and tobacco.  VIVA TERLINGUA
432-371-3155

One Person’s Trash...
is the Green Scene Recycled Art Show Entry! Please start your creative engines and make a piece of art for the exhibit. Anyone with stuff to remake can enter as many as you like, and it’s free! Bring your art to the TVA booth on October 28th, or contact Mary at spottedslinky55.com or 2999 to arrange for pickup. You can also sign up your piece at
https://goo.gl/forms/rtHhdynBemepPBpx2.

Terlingua Bottoms Group
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.

​This Week at The Starlight!!
Monday, 8/21 - Adam & The Figurines
Tuesday, 8/22 - Uh Clem
Wednesday, 8/23 - Brandon Luedtke
Thursday, 8/24 - Jeff Gavin & Mark Lewis
Friday, 8/25 - Bonnie Montgomery
Saturday, 8/26 - Stone Wheels
Sunday, 8/27 - Summer Sunday Movie: Barbarosa @ 8 pm
Monday, 8/28 - Brandon Taylor
​Plus, SNAP! The photographs of Carey Kelley and Beth Doolittle on display through September 30.
The best food, drink, people & vibe in town! Reservations for parties of 10 or more happily accepted. 432.371.3400. Special events - Rehearsal Dinners, Receptions and more email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.   Hope to see you soon!​

Help Wanted - Line Cook
The Starlight Theatre is seeking an experienced, hard-working, line cook. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Wages commensurate with experience and abilities. Come by The Starlight (side door) any day around 2 for an application. Or email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com Attn: Diego. No phone calls, please.

School Board Meeting
TCSD board meeting this Wednesday the 23rd. We will be starting at six with the swearing in and seating of our new board member, Noemi Aviles, followed by the tax rate hearing and the regular meeting. As always, public attendance is welcomed and encouraged.

All Energies
All Energies has four Q-Cell 335 watt solar panels in stock for $265 each. Contact All Energies at 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information.

This Week at the High Sierra
Thursday 12-5 Ken spinning classic LPs from 60-90s
Thursday 7:30 to 10:30 Chris and Bobby
Friday 7:30 Brandon Taylor
Saturday 7:30 Dr Fun
Sunday 7:30 Stone Wheels

SALE SALE SALE
And the sale continues at Kathy’s Resale Shop, Friday August 25th & Saturday August 26th from 1-5.  New items have been added, so come check it out.  Located between laundromat and party barn.  Hope to see you there, this will be the last weekend for bargains at this location.  Items are listed on my Facebook page.

Recycled Fashion Show
Time is ticking away, 10 weeks to get ready for the Screamin Green Scene event and Recycled Fashion Show.  There are lots of ideas out there on youtube and google.  Still looking for models: children, women and men.  This is a great opportunity for the kiddos & adults to create their Halloween costume out of recycled material.

La Posada Milagro- Espresso ... y poco mas
Summer hours in effect: 7:30am-1:00pm !
Big Bend Roasters (our local Roasters in Marfa) makes the best coffee ever!!
Fast And Fresh Burritos
Fresh Eggs and Pastries
Fresh Fruit Cups
Terrific Waffles
Homemade Meatloaf Sandwiches
Fresh salads /as you like
Home Roasted Chicken croissant sandwiches
Homemade cookies and Delicious Brownies

Sponsorship Now Available:
Once a year, Terlingua Visual Arts reaches out to our business community and other individuals to sponsor our annual Terlingua Artists Calendar. In the past, not only has sponsorship made it possible for local artists to expose and promote their work, but also to raise funds for art events, supplies and further promotion. Your contribution, no matter the amount, is a sure sign of a healthy community in which we all benefit. We artists and art lovers appreciate your generosity.
This week pledge cards have gone out to local venues, and we hope to have a continued commitment to our efforts. Demonstrate your pride by displaying the sponsorship card in your business. We also hope that area artists will show their appreciation by using these sponsors’ goods and services in the year to come.  --Mary Diesel, TVA Facilitator

Mazie
Mazie is a 60 lb beautiful mixed breed dog. She has a wound around her neck from her immediate past-life on a chain but her spirit is undamaged. Mazie is friendly and cuddly and very engaged with people, while also seeming wise beyond her 2 years. For more information about Mazie or any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

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