TERLINGUA MOON
March 20, 2018
Vol. 29 No. 12
Edited by Cactus Jane

As long as we are not chased from our words we have nothing to fear. As long as our utterances keep their sound we have a voice. As long as our words keep their sense we have a soul. — Edmond Jabes

Welcome to the Moon. Thanks for landing, share freely.

FROM ELENA HARRIS: Howdy folks, anyone remember Jo Momma and Zero Kempf my grandparents, from the good old days? Well I'm back in the ghost town, at their old home on Kempf Rd and wanted to put it out there that I am the person living there and am starting to get the RV park/campground going again "jomommas." Right now we can handle couples RVing or camping nightly. Power is on but waiting on water. Just saying hi.

IN MEMORY OF RUTH JANSYN: Besides a legacy of service to our community, Ruth left a large body of her photography of the Big Bend. On Saturday, March 31, from 4 - 7 pm, Terlingua Visual Arts will hold a sale of her framed and matted works. The sale will be held in front of the Forever Resorts conference rooms (near the Motor Inn laundromat). All proceeds will be donated to local groups in which Ruth was involved. Please take this last opportunity to have one or more of Ruth's creations and support your community.

RENOWNED COSMOLOGIST STEPHEN HAWKING passed away peacefully at his Cambridge, United Kingdom home March 14, at the age of 76. He once wrote, “There could be whole antiworlds and antipeople made out of antiparticles. However, if you meet your antiself, don’t shake hands! You would both vanish in a great flash of light.”

BURN BAN IS ON COUNTY WIDE. Outdoor burning of trash, debris, and brush is PROHIBITED including Terlingua. Go to the end of this MOON for the order.

NOTICE FROM BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK. Charcoal ban in effect until further notice. There is a park-wide ban on charcoal use due to high fire danger. The use of propane cook stoves, gas grills, or similar, is allowed. Please use extreme caution with any heat source.

BREWSTER COUNTY NEW MAIN PHONE NUMBER is (432) 837-6200.  Skip to the bottom for extension numbers.

COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR MEETING Wed. March 21 at 9 a.m. See agenda here:  http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Agenda-March-21-2018.pdf

FROM BREWSTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. BCSO would like to work with interested homeowners to assist in crime prevention and prosecution. Over the next few days, BCSO will implement a program to sign-up property owners and businesses who have security cameras on their property, so the Sheriff's Office will have their contact information. This program will allow law enforcement to contact individuals with cameras in an area where a crime has been committed, and possibly utilize the footage to further the investigation. A simple contact form will be provided to anyone interested. This information will not be disclosed to anyone outside of law enforcement and does not grant access to the security cameras without the property owner’s authorization. Similar programs have been very successful in deterring and solving crimes across the country. If you are interested in taking part in this program, BCSO will provide more information in the coming days. Participation is not required.  (432)837-3488.

 LAST MINUTE LOW BUDGET PRODUCTIONS. This week the Board of Directors welcomed new member, Nancy Faubion. LMLBP is nearly moved into its storage building, with most costumes in garment bags. The bent-over sign has been taken down, soon to be re-erected and well-braced. Work is being done to seal off access from critters, as well as add foundation slabs for two donated swamp coolers. All of the above-mentioned work is being done by Antonio Guerrero. LMLBP is moving forward with plans to put in a septic system and build a restroom, as funds allow. LMLBP is always looking for directors and actors. The facility is there to be used! The Cinnabar is available for performances, recitals, concerts, classes, anything that needs a stage with a lot of lights and seating for about 60 people.  If you know of a need like that, please be in touch with LMLBP.
Thank you for your support!

 NOTICE OF UPCOMING BREWSTER COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CONVENTION. Anyone who currently considers themselves a Democrat can attend, who did NOT vote in the Republican Party’s Primary on March 6.  At the convention, delegates are selected who will go to the State Convention representing Brewster County Democrats. The convention votes on policy proposals they’d like the Texas Democratic Party to adopt.

 ROOF CONTRACTOR COMING TO TERLINGUA. Terry Anderson's got roof problems with his flat metal roof and found a source to solve his problems. He's having a contractor come to Terlingua. Sunbelt Roofing and Insulation is coming down in the next few weeks and wants to let anyone else having problems know they're here. It would be good to let neighbors know they’ll be in our area for Roof Evaluation’s & Estimates for services - if needed. Contact Terry for more information – tviaglobus@bigbend.net.

BIG BEND RESORT ADVENTURES IS LOOKING FOR HELP in the Maintenance Dept., Restaurant and Store. Please stop by BBRA Front Desk and pick up an application. Also, please check out our daily lunch specials.

MYTHICAL ART & MUSIC, March 15 - April 1, Earth and Fire Gallery Terlingua Ghost Town. Artist Lori Griffin pushes perception beyond the familiar into a zone of dreams, colors, and imagination. Featuring - Whimsical, Mystical & Dreamland Art. Over 20 new pieces, including miniature landscapes of Big Bend, Whimsical horses, and Goddesses.
Music this weekend!  Come enjoy the tunes of local songwriters!
Sat. March 24, 7 p.m. Musician Chet O’Keefe
Sun. March 25, 7 p.m. Musician Tom Griffith   FREE to attend.  BYOB & Chair

GIANT MOVING SALE! Sat. March 24, 9 a.m. to Noon. At Brewster County Storage behind Many Stones in Study Butte. TV, vacuum, home furnishings, kitchenware, small appliances, king bedding, tools - power, hand and garden, ladders, coolers, shop vac, building materials.

TERLINGUA FEAST LIVES! Terlingua Feast Dinner Club will soon be announcing a special location - which will change with each feast - where 40-50 guests will gather for a meal to celebrate food and the people who created the meal. Guests will pay a charge to cover chef/meal costs. The first guest chef, Katy, is a recent transplant from Marfa. Get ready Terlingua for this one-of-a-kind night.

VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES. May 12, 2018 will be the next Fiesta Protesta and this year we will be having a community picnic on both sides of the border. Bring food drinks & shade to share with others. Un día de campo con la comunidad! More details to come!

 THIS TUESDAY - CRAFTY GALS WILL MEET from 6:30-8:30 in the Fellowship Hall at Big Bend Church. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring a craft, learn a new one, or just come and chat but join the fun!

WEEKEND LONG CONCERT. Craig Carter at The Goat Pens
Mar. 23, 6 p.m. to Mar 24, 11:55 p.m.
1 Cigar Springs Rd. Terlingua, TX 79852. Let’s make this a huge yearly event! Craig Carter, Austin Ausley and more playing a concert at The Goat Pens. Bring your tents, RV, or vehicle right onto the venue and stay for the night or the whole weekend! Choose from 20+ acres of scenic and secluded campgrounds to set up your campsite. Call 432-371-2242 for tickets, directions or any questions. (just leave message if no answer and you’ll hear back). Directions: https://g.co/kgs/Se3nDw.
Book campsites anytime of the year at: https://www.hipcamp.com/texas/goat-pens-cigar-springs-ranch/the-goat-pens. Craig Carter plays Saturday but you’re welcome all weekend! $25 for the Saturday concert or $50/tent for a 3-day camping pass Friday-Sunday including concert admission. Bathrooms on site, BYOB. Bring chairs if you’d like a seat. Bonfires allowed. Pets allowed on leash
LET’S HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND MAKE THIS ONE TO REMEMBER!

FULL BLUE MOON POT LUCK! Mar. 31st, 7:00 p.m. at Terrymar Pavilion!
Music hosts for acoustic jam, Haislip, Utter and friends. T-shirts for "Voices" event will be available for purchase, tips and donations will go towards production of "Voices " event this year! At the time of this Moon, the ground begins to soften enough for earthworm casts to reappear, inviting the return of robins and migrating birds—a true sign of spring.

 TERLINGUA RANCH BAD RABBIT CAFE. Every Friday and Saturday evening, about 6 to 8:30 p.m., the Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony – Cooter, Charlie, and Judy, play your favorite old country songs.

THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA!
Thursday, March 22nd:   Chet O'Keefe
Friday, March 23rd:  Karaoke
Saturday, March 24th:  The Last Call Band

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT! It's gonna be BUTCHIN’ – Butchin’ & Rorying! Butch and Rory Hancock every evening (Monday – Friday at 9:30)! And a musical line up that can’t be beat. But first, be sure to make your plans for Easter Brunch. 11-2 with music by Terlingua Cats. As always, we take reservations for parties of 10 or more at terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Finally, it’s the last two weeks of Random Facets: The Art of Crystal Allbright. Be sure to check out the gallery again as she’s replaced many of the pieces that sold. Now for this week’s music:
Monday (3/19): Sarah Burton 6-9 p.m.  Butch and Rory 9:30
Tuesday: Uh Clem’s Great Question at 6. Butch and Rory 9:30
Wednesday:   Daisy O’Connor 6-9 p.m.  Butch and Rory 9:30
Thursday: Eric Sommer 6-9.  Butch and Rory 9:30
Friday: Hank Erwin & Garner Sloan 6-9. Butch and Rory 9:30
Saturday: Garner Sloan & Hank Erwin Song Swap 6-9
Sunday Brunch: Brendan Flippo 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday (3/26): Bruce Salmon 6-9

Terlingua Tanz will play tangos, waltzes, Klezmer, and other luscious music at this week's luscious Sunday Brunch, March 25, at the Starlight.  Charlie Watkins plays the accordion with Judy Eron on oboe.

THIS WEEK AT THE HIGH SIERRA. Tuesday March 20, Clint Eastwood on the projector
No Karaoke this week will return in 4 weeks
Thursday March 22 Open Mike, calling all musicians come and share your music with us 730 p
Friday March 23 Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter  730 p
Saturday March 24  700 pm Memorial for T Treybig come share your thoughts and memories
Saturday March 24 800 pm Dr Fun

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! will be opening at 7 a.m. all month and closing at 2 - seven days a week through the month of March. 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!

FATHER MIKE WALLENS OF MARFA will be holding Good Friday service on March 30th at 5pm at Santa Inez, the Ghost Town Church. He will also be celebrating there Easter Sunday, April 1st, at 5p.m. All are welcome.

COMMUNITY TAIZE SERVICE FOCUSES ON A GOOD LIFE; A GOOD DEATH. Taize, an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at St. James Episcopal Church located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. A soup, salad and bread supper will follow that is free and open to all.

BIG BEND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL WILL BE HOSTING a school carnival on Wednesday, March 28th, from 4:00-6:30 p.m.  There will be games, concessions, and a bouncy house. We will also be holding a short ceremony to celebrate the new improvements to our playground thanks to Big Bend Education Corporation and BBHS Student Council. The public is invited.

ALL ENERGIES HAS a limited number of 280W solar panels in stock. No waiting! Call 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net to get your solar panels for just $255 each.

EGG HUNT AT THE TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN! Join us for a Spring egg hunt this Sunday, April 1st at 11a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring a dozen or so eggs to hide in the Garden, then we’ll let the kids search them out! For more information, call Sara Colando at (432) 371-2902.

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.

HAVE COMPUTER PROBLEMS? SYSTEM PROBLEMS? Data-Nerd is a Microsoft Certified Network Engineer available to repair laptops to troubleshoot your systems from home use to small business and enterprise levels. Specialized in Linus and Microsoft, virus and malware removal plus data recovery. Reasonable prices and can provide referances. Call or text Data-Nerd, Jay Masterson, at 512-867-5796 or email:jaypmcell@gmail.com.

CANYON BREW @ FFOC opens at 7am. Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend!  We also offer Kolaches, Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own Mug and save a Buck!!


PET OF THE WEEK. Roxy is a 2-year old boxer mix who weighs less than 40 pounds. She is terrific on a leash, loves toys and treats, and gets along with most other dogs though she would be delighted to have her keepers and her stuff all to herself. Roxy has been in the shelter for almost 3 months and can’t wait to soak up love and attention in a wonderful home. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com.