January 30, 2018
Vol. 29 No. 5
Edited by Cactus Jane
“Many forms of Government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government – except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.”
— Winston Churchill, House of Commons speech, November 1947.
Suuuuper Moooooon. Stick it out for happy endings! Thanks for reading and sharing!
AL INFO
VOTER REGISTRATION. To vote in the 2018 Primary in Texas you must be registered no later than Monday, February 5. Don't miss out. Use this link for more info:
BREWSTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION maintains office space in the same building as the Appraisal District, at 107 W. Ave. E. #2 in Alpine. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to call (432) 837-6230.
TERLINGUA RECYCLES ... yes we do, and we'll be making our monthly run in to the park to empty our trailer this Thursday. If you would like to help, just show up at the trailer behind the emergency center at 8am. We'll have you back by noon with a smile on your face. Keep it Green Terlingua!!!
FROM HUGH GARRETT, COMMISSIONER, BREWSTER COUNTY PRECINCT 2
Brewster County originally planned a county-wide Clean-Up Day in February. Our expected Solid Waste Management Grant from TCEQ has not been released, so Commissioners Court has confirmed we must defer the event until April. I'm very sorry for this delay, but I'm confident we will get the grant.
PLEASE FIND ATTACHED PRESS RELEASE from Big Bend National Park regarding the upcoming comment period for our Exotic Animal Management Plan and Environmental Assessment. The comment period will begin January 29, 2018 and run for 30 days.
For additional information on this topic please contact park biologist Raymond Skiles at raymond_skiles@nps.gov or at (432) 477-1145.
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.
HOW ABOUT USING THE CINNABAR THEATER? Cinnabar is a dandy sixty-seat community theater in Terlingua which exists solely because of the community's donation of materials and labor - and the community is welcome to use it!
Need a rehearsal space? A venue for dance, music, theatrical performances? Please contact Elizabeth Thompson (432) 371-2302 or Sarah Bourbon (432) -2202.
EVENTS
FULL MOON POT LUCK! Jan 31st 6:30 Jackass Flats Terrymar Pavilion!! It’s a Super Blue Moon eclipse! Bring your favorite Italian dish!! ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!!
Wed. Jan. 31. The Blue Moon – the second full moon in one calendar month – will pass through the Earth’s shadow to give us a total lunar eclipse. Totality, when the moon is entirely inside the Earth’s dark umbral shadow, will last a bit more than one-and-a-quarter hours. The January 31 full moon is also the third in a series of three straight full moon supermoons – that is, super-close full moons. It’s the first of two Blue Moons in 2018. So it’s not just a lunar eclipse, or a Blue Moon, or a supermoon. It’s all three … a super Blue Moon eclipse!
2018 WORD OFF, Friday, Feb. 2, Sign-up starts at 6. Share original works of poetry and prose in the Cave Room at La Kiva. Bring your FIVE-minute piece to perform!
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT. Saturday, Feb. 3, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Big Bend Natural History Association 29th annual Pioneer Reunion celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic River Act and the 40thAnniversary of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River with knowledgeable speakers. $15 entry, or $13.50 for BBNHA members. At Community Room of Big Bend National Park headquarters in Panther Junction. Reservations highly recommended due to maximum seating of 120. Make reservations by phone at (432) 477-2236.
KUNDALINI YOGA. Desert lotus healing arts, Study Butte.
Sunday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-12 ~ $10. For more info: sevak.raj.singh@gmail.com. Kun
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FORUM (BREWSTER CO). Saturday, Feb. 10, 2:00 p.m. at AISD auditorium, 704 W. Sul Ross Ave., Alpine. Contested offices of interest: Commissioner Pct. 2: Calvin Glover, Dave Lambrix, Sara Allen Colando; Commissioner Pct. 4: Cynthia Salas, Mike “Coach” Pallanez. Early voting begins Feb. 20! See attached flyer for more details!
LA KIVA. Chet O'Keefe, Thursday evening. Sarah Burton, Friday evening, followed by Karaoke until closing. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2nd Singaround, in the Cave Room, 5 - 7 pm. Bring an acoustic instrument and/or your voice, or just come and listen. Unplugged sharing encouraged.
THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT
Tuesday, 1/29: Uh Clem's Great Question
Wednesday, 1/30: J. Michael Combs is back!
Thursday, 1/31: The Whitmores
Friday, 2/1: Chet O'Keefe
Saturday, 2/2: Full day of activity!!!
5 p.m. - Art Opening with Crystal Albright "Random Facets"
6 p.m. - the music of Darrin Kobetich
10 p.m. - The Tantalizing, Titillating Terlingua Burlesque Show. We will be having another skirt night competition so don’t be shy – be sexy! Adults only.
Sunday, 2/4: Brunch with J. Michael Combs 6 p.m. - The Marc Utter Experience
Monday, 2/5: Blue Monday with Pat O'Bryan
HIGH SIERRA BAR AND RESTAURANT. Open 365 noon-midnight – in the Historic Terlingua Ghost Town. More information: (432) 371-2111.
Tuesday 1/29, Westerns on the projector 6-11 pm
Wednesday 1/30, Karaoke 8-11
Friday 02/02, Utter/Haislip Live Music 8-11
Saturday 02/03, Dr Fun Live Music 8-11
Sunday 02/04, Super Bowl 530 Eagles @ Patriots on projector
SLIM FEST THREE, Feb. 8-11, Starlight. Last call for advance tickets through the end of this week at www.faroutbooking.com. Advance tix $75 for both nights or $40 for either Friday or Saturday. ONLY (50) PASSES LEFT. Friday and Saturday nights will be exclusive to ticket holders. Come throw down with Carolyn Wonderland, Guy Forsyth, Dana Louise, The Jitterbug Vipers, Doug Moreland, Alan Munde, and many more to help celebrate Slim Richey’s birthday ... it’s gonna be one hell of a party! Far Out!!!
2ND ANNUAL COMMUNITY ART SHOW COMING SOON! Featuring 15 Big Bend artist booths and a central art exhibit with even more art! Friday, Feb. 9 from 10-6and Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10-4 p.m. Join us for the reception on Friday from 4:30 - 6 and meet the artists! At the Community Center, behind the Terlingua PO. (Distribute attached flyers!)
SOUTH COUNTY SERVICES AND BIZNESS
ALL ENERGIES is putting together a large order of solar panels. Last week a 30% tariff was passed on solar panels – prices will go up very soon. Order your panels this week, before the price hike! Call 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information.
RECYCLE PICK UP SERVICE. Rates as low as six dollars off of Highway 118, $6.90 in Terlingua/Study Butte, $7.80 in Terlingua Ranch lodge area/Lajitas. Call or email Jenny Schooler 432-294-0073schooleriscooler@gmail.com.
DESERT EXPRESSION BEAUTY SALON, inside the Terlingua Store. Open Wednesday-Saturday. Call or come by for an appointment. 432-371-2487 Store. 325-456-5983 Cell.
CANYON BREW @ FFOC opens at 7am. Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend! We also offer Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai. Don’t forget – bring your own Mug and save a buck!!
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! Hours: 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. We offer the best coffee in the area – Big Bend Roasters from Marfa. Whether you like French press, lattes, espressos or flavored coffees, we make them all. Everything is made fresh. Give our meatloaf sandwich or Rueben a try and our breakfasts are the best you'll find. The Chisos and Ghost Town views are great and we throw in free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating – so come stay a while!
TERLINGUA STORE. 9-8 Mon-Sat 12-6 Sun. Our Resale inventory is ready to keep you warm! Boots, coats, sweaters and lots more! Beer, Wine, Snacks, Sodas. And don’t forget your Firewood!
LA KIVA is happy to say that the Kitchen has re-opened after Friday and Saturday closure. Sorry about that!
LA KIVA VALENTINE'S DAY will feature a four-course menu, the star of which will be Surf & Turf, Lobster Tail and Steak. We will have seating for 12 couples at 5:30pmand also at 8:00pm. When you make your reservation, please let us know your timing preference, your steak temperature preference, and also if you have any food allergies. The price per couple will be $100, and the proposed full menu will be:
· Wild Mushroom Ravioli Appetizer
· Caesar Salad
· Surf & Turf with Vegetable Medley
· Double Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream & Bananas Foster
· Irish Coffee and Complimentary Champagne
We will have a Special Night with romantic music from TANG.
Call Josie at her cell (432) 294-0205 or La Kiva at (432) 371-2250 to make your reservation.
EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
Guest Artist for the month of February is Jon Sufficool, Featured Artist at the most recent Alpine ArtWalk, known for his large scale works of art, including functioning Art Cars. He will be exhibiting small scale delights in the Gallery. Stay tuned for the announcement of his Opening Gala. You can listen to his Marfa Public Radio interview here: http://bigbendnow.com/2017/11/
SHOT TIME LIQUORS (open Mon-Sat 10a-9p). Come check out our selection and specials. Beer. Wine. Spirits. Smokes. Snacks. Lotto. Ice. Like us on Facebook. Special item ordering is welcomed (with notice and distributor availability) if we currently do not stock your favorite. Cheers! iVIVA TERLINGUA!
HAPPY ENDINGS
PUP O’ THE WEEK
Bella is a two year old chocolate lab mix who loves toys and walks and cuddling with her keepers. Bella is almost certainly house trained, walks nicely on a leash, and is good with other dogs, kids and cats. She’s got a lovely temperament and is looking to be cherished in a great home. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com
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