The Terlingua Moon  
 May 29, 2018 -- Vol. 29, #22
by Ghostwriters on the Sly

Next MOON: MaeWestern


It's HOT out there!  May and June are typically the hottest and driest months of the year in Big Bend, with daytime temperatures often reaching 100 and heat indices near 120 degrees Fahrenheit! Protect yourself from deadly heat stroke by following some simple guidelines: hike early and be off the trail before noon, wear sun protective clothing and a hat, drink at least 1 quart/hour of water (1 gallon/day or more), eat salty snacks, and seek shade.  Drinking water alone will not keep you cool!  Here in Big Bend, even the mountain trails can  reach the high 90's in the shade in the summer.  Take care of yourself and your hiking buddies so you can hike another day.
- Big Bend National Park

FULL MOON POT LUCK
TUES MAY 29th 7:30PM
BRING A DISH AND DRINK & ENJOY THE EVENING.
MUSICIANS OPEN MIC ,,,,,,,,
IT'S A FLOWER MOON ...;) SEE YU THERE ...
  Depending on the tribe, May’s Full Moon was called the Full Flower Moon as well as Mother’s Moon, Milk Moon, and Corn Planting Moon. The May Moon marked a time of increasing fertility, with temperatures warm enough for safely bearing young, a near end to late frosts, and plants in bloom.

There will be a SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MAY 30 AT THE RED PATILLO COMMUNITY CENTER. (Anyone who signs up can have up to 5 minutes for a public comment before the Court.)  Please come to this public meeting at 10AM on Wednesday, May 30 at the Red Pattillo community center. [Editor’s Comment: Hopefully, there will be discussion about the recycling issue.  This editor will be out of town or I would attend and comment.]

On June 12, 2018, communities across the state of Texas will be gathering in recognition of Women Veterans
Day, to recognize the role of women in the military forces and commemorate the sacrifices of and valor displayed by Texas women veterans. On June 12, 1948, President Harry Truman signed into law the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, allowing women to serve as permanent, regular members of the armed forces. Last year, Senate Bill 805 established June 12th as Women Veterans Day in Texas. As home to more women veterans than any other state, Texas is in a unique position to take the lead on many women veterans’ issues. For ideas on how you can help recognize women veterans in your community, and for a listing of already scheduled events, visit www.tvc.texas.gov/women-veterans/womenvetsday/

INDIA’S TREASURE GIFT CONSIGNMENT @ GIFT SHOP
Going out of business
One week of sales, then we shut the doors
Starts Thursday 24th – 29th
hours 9 till 3, all clothing – dishes –sheets odds and ends, Etc. Etc.  …$3.00 or less

This happened approximately May 24th.  This editor doesn’t know if the tire has been recovered or not…. “A brand new Yokohama Geolander tire came loose from a strap on my truck right beside the “Welcome to Terlingua Ghosttown” sign two days ago. Some people saw it and let me know. It was gone when I went to look for it. I’m sure someone is keeping it safe and hoping to find the owner. I would love to get it back. Thank you all!  ~Marc Utter

Press release from Big Bend National Park: “The National Park Service (NPS) requests public comments on a plan to manage trespass livestock in Big Bend National Park. The 30-day review and comment period for the park’s Trespass Livestock Management Plan and Environmental Assessment begins June 4,(the plan will be posted no earlier than that date) and continues through July 3.  To protect the park’s natural and cultural resources, and the visitor experience, the National Park.”  For full details and to comment, see https://parkplanning.nps.gov/parks.cfm and choose Big Bend NP.

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.

Canyon Brew @ Far Flung – Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend!  We also offer Sausage Kolaches, Bagels, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Purchase a Canyon Brew Tumbler and get your first drink FREE – keep bringing it back for $1 off.  Summer Hours - 7am to 11am and as always - Quick Service! 

Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs.  Check us out on FB!  We are carrying new liquors and beers.  Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

STARLIGHT THEATRE – Thanks to everyone who spent some of Memorial Day Weekend with us. Hope all had safe travels home, near or far!
Friday AND Saturday - The Tish Hinojosa Trio (and NO COVER!!!)
Tuesday, 5/29: Uh Clem’s Great Question
Wednesday, 5/30:  Laird Considine
Thursday, 5/31: Sarah Burton
Friday AND Saturday! The Tish Hinojosa Trio at 8 pm both nights. NO COVER!! Marc Utter opens on Friday and Laird Considine on Saturday. Opening sets 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Monday, 6/4: Carlos Maxwell
On display now, the photographs of Jen Pena. 
RESERVATIONS for parties of 10 or more – email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Join us for the best menu, cocktails, staff, music & vibe in town.

Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Espresso ... y poco mas  --  Summer is here and we are the best for breakfast and lunch!  DAILY SPECIALS.  We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee because it's the best, fresh squeezed orange juice to start your day, and a convivial meeting spot with free wifi.  Hang out while we make you a picnic to go, enjoy some old Mexican music and views of the Big Bend National Park. Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips. 

Exciting News!  Remember India’s Café?  Well, lucky us Terlingua!  India now wants to open a new diner, but she needs our help!  Please donate if you can & please pass it on to everybody who knows and loves our dear India.  She is very excited to get cooking for us all again and will be so grateful for each and every dollar we can raise.  Thank you so much for your support - Viva Terlingua!  Truly the best community on the planet. Please click the GoFundMe link below to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/india-wants-to-open-a-new-diner

For over 10 years, Crystal Allbright has been taking PASSPORT PHOTOS for the community, and as of May 31st she will no longer be offering this service. If you need passport or DACA photos, please call Desert Sports at 371-2727 to set up a time before this month ends. Thank you!!

 Hey there, it's me Grizzly! I am a well behaved, 3 year old mixed breed and I am not one to brag, but I am "kind of a big deal." My manners, sweetness and overall amazing attitude make me a remarkable dog! Although I have been in the shelter for quite some time, I am patiently waiting for my forever home and I am not losing hope! I love catching raindrops on my tongue, making new dog friends and I get along with every dog I meet. I am wonderful with all humans too; I don't pull on the leash and am fully house trained. All I need is a loving home and belly rubs - and I will be so grateful! C'mon, come visit me at the shelter. I can't wait to meet you! I am micro chipped and fully vaccinated. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org

Lajitas at 7:00 -- celebrate the graduation class of 2018!  Congratulations to our graduates and their parents: David Aranda, Nicky Dahl, Dakota Daniels, Amos Duffy, Pedro Guevara, Cruz Hernandez, Yaricell Hernandez, Alondra Leyva, Luisana Rodriguez, Don Trussell, Hugo Villa, and Perla Villa.  The West Texas Geology Foundation has selected Donna Beck (Terlingua CSD 5th - 8th science teacher) as this year's recipient of this year's Most Outstanding Science Teacher Award!  June 1st, Lajitas Golf Resort. 

The Terlingua Moon
May 22, 2018 ~ VOL. 29 #21
terlinguamoon@gmail.com

JOIN US FOR BIG BEND "BEERS FOR BETO"  
Thursday May 24th from 5-7 pm at the Ritchey Hotel in downtown Alpine !  Grab some Beto Bling - and the "very sought after" Beto Temporary Tattoos...uh huh - right here in the not so metropolitan hub of Alpine! 
A MONTHLY STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS EVENT TO SUPPORT BETO O’ROURKE FOR SENATE

LAS POSADA MILAGRO HOTEL & ESPRESSO …Y POCA MAS
THE best place around for breakfast and lunch!  A great menu and daily specials.  We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee because it's the best anywhere, fresh squeezed orange juice to start your day, and a convivial meeting spot with free Wi-Fi.  Hang out while we make you a picnic to go, enjoy some old Mexican music and views of the Big Bend National Park.
Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips.  

MEMORIAL DAY WEEK AT LA KIVA
Thursday, May 24th - Chet O'Keefe - with his magical guitar
Friday, May 25th and Saturday, May 26th - Tim Relleva - wonderful local musician with his guitar, 5.30 pm to 9 ish followed by Karaoke with Clayton Drinkard
Friday, May 25th - a Festival of Fish Dishes just to prove a Desert need not be a Desert all the time.

SHOT TIME LIQUORS
 Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, and lotto needs.  Check us out on FB!  We have new sales coming soon. Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.  Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA TERLINGUA!

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT 
Will have a special meeting in Study Butte at the Red Patillo Community Center on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 10:00am. Please join us. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Brewster County website Friday, May 25, 2018 and in the Moon Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

BREWSTER COUNTY COURTHOUSE Will be closed Monday 5/28/18 for Memorial Day

INDIA’S TREASURE GIFT CONSIGNMENT @ GIFT SHOP
Going out of business 
One week of sales, then we shut the doors 
Starts Thursday 24th – 29th
hours 9 till 3, all clothing – dishes –sheets odds and ends, Etc. Etc.  …$3.00 or less

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT!
Whether you’re traveling near or far, safe travels for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Check out what we have in store for you!
Monday, 5/21: Sarah Burton
Tuesday: Uh Clem’s Great Question
Wednesday: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Jon Brooks, Alec Fraser & Bill Heffernan
Thursday: John Lilly
Friday: Chris McWilliams
Saturday Double Header! 5:30 – 7:30 The Whitmores and then 8 – 11 with Doug Strahan & The Good Neighbors
Monday, 5/28: (Memorial Day): Utter Haislip
Remember to keep June 1stand 2ndon your calendar for a visit to The Starlight for The Tish Hinojosa Trio!!  No Cover! Doors open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Reservations for parties of 10 or more terlinguastarlight@gmail.com, Hope to see you soon!

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.
 
OTRA VEZ RESALE SHOP
Only two more shopping weeks (Wednesday and Saturday) and then we close for the summer on June 4.
See you in September.
Please do not bring donations while we are closed as there will be no one to process them.

QUILTS BY MARGUERITE
Quilts of all sizes, pillows, tote bags, wall art, jewelry, place mats. Stop by, you will be surprised at all the goodies in this store! 371-2292
 
RUSTIC IRON BBQ SUMMER SCHEDULE
Wed-Sat 11am-5pm or till sold out.  Also contact us for your catering needs.rusticironbbq@ymail.com, Ph#432-210-3457

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
We have invited Deb Taylor back this month to share with us her Eco-Dyed artworks. Her collection includes travel journals, fabric books, small wall hangings, shirts for men and women and various objects of desire. Her technique of small batch dyeing with local botanicals produce colors and patterns that are unique to our Chihuahuan Desert. Stop by and visit Deb and the five other local artists. Gallery hours open seven days a week 9 am to 6 pm
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BAD RABBITT RESTAURANT
Terlingua Ranch invites you to come out to the Bad Rabbit Restaurant on Friday and Saturday night for a Delicious Meal and some Great
Country Music with Cooter.  The music is starts at about 6pm until 9pm depending on the crowd. So get your Dancing boots on and come out and enjoy the music.  Hope to see you there.  
 
MORE ON MESQUITE BEANS:
Many people have been asking about bean picking and it sounds like there will be several "pickin parties" going on when the time comes. For now it’s time to start taste testing.
The taste test is really important because you can have one tree that is sweet and one tree right beside it that is bitter and disgusting. We don't want bitter, disgusting flour, we want SWEET! So, when the beans on the tree begin to turn RED (some trees on Terlingua Creek are at this stage now) taste the bean and if it's good, mark the tree so you can come back to it later. Might be a good idea to pick up some flagging tape at Bee Mountain Hardware.
Remember that this first year we will be driving the beans to Tucson for milling into flour for a travelling hammermill so that we can mill our own beans in the future.

THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED SATURDAY FOR RANGE CLEAN UP DAY
There were 17 who raked brass & shot gun shells, built target frames and pulled a few weeds. Joel and Sylvia have put the finishing touches on Pistol Range #2 with the completion of the seats and tables. It is awesome. Thanks so much members. The range is now ready for the Women on Target Shooting Clinic on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Since we are now "clean", please as you use the range, make an effort to pick up your brass and shotgun shells and clays. There will be barrels to put the brass in set up within the next week or so. The brass will be given to the boy scouts as a fund raiser. We will have a WOT volunteers orientation meeting at 6:00 pm Thursday 5/24/2018 on the Rifle Range. If you are wanting to help and cannot make that meeting, please just give Donnie Newberry 294-0272 or Linda Murray 915-204-1472 a call.
Again a special thanks to: Sylvia Nelson, Monica McBride, Joel Nelson, Don Cadden, Monty Kimball, Jim Wilson, Dennis Yancy, Nick Harrison, Jim Westerman, Thomas Adair, Denis Foley, Kurt Stropoli, James Blair, Isabelle Blair, Linda Murray, Sky Lambert (made it toward the end-he had yard sale going on).
Donnie Newberry, President
Dennis Yancy
Veterans Service Officer
Brewster County, Texas
Email: vetaff@co.brewster.tx.co
Office: 432-837-6219

THE LITTLE BURRO 
By popular demand!!! Will be open again on Sundays 12-4!!! For your Sunday afternoon convenience, starting this Sunday 27th

FRONTRERAS EXTRA: VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES 
http://tpr.org/post/fronteras-extra-voices-both-sides

HOMESCHOOL GRADUATION
Stephen and Karen Larsen are pleased to announce the 
High school graduation of their son DANIEL J. LARSEN
Please join us for a Graduation Reception
Sunday, May 27th at 1pm, Big Bend Church in Study Butte
Daniel will be continuing his education at
The University of Texas at San Antonio

Last Community Taize Service of the Season
Taize, an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation will be held at 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 27, 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. This is the last Taize Service until September.
Taize worship consists of meditative singing and periods of silence in order to reach a contemplative state. This month’s universal reconciliation service will focus on readings and chants about seeing the Divine in Nature. For more information, contact Pam Cook at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

MEET GOOBER! 
This silly boy is full of personality and will be sure to make you laugh. Goober will make a great family pet, he is good with kids and plays well with other dogs. This happy-go-lucky guy shows good potential for joining a home with cats. Goober does well on walks and is all around a fun-loving pal. Goober is 1 year old and weighs 55 pounds. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and hoping to meet you soon! If you are interested in this wonderful boy or any pet in the shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org.
 

NEXT MOON BY GHOST RIDERS ON THE SLY

The TERLINGUA MOON

Vol. 29  No. 20   May 15, 2018       By MaeWestern

“He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehood and errors.” —Thomas Jefferson

The ‘Devils’ of Big Bend National Park

The Diablos, a Mexican firefighting team based out of BBNP, are some of the best firefighters around. You can read more about them and their part in fighting the very recent fires near Fort Davis (also includes video):

http://www.yourbasin.com/news/the-devils-of-big-bend-national-park/1179342751

This Week at the High Sierra

Thursday Open Mike 730p

Friday Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter 730p

Saturday Dr Fun 730p

Sunday 1200 -200 Brunch

Green Scene Meeting

The Terlingua Green Scene will have a planning meeting this Friday, the 18th at the Red Pattillo center in Study Butte. Everyone is welcome to join us at 6pm. Please email TerlinguaGreenScene@gmail.com or call/text Sara at 432-244-7656 for more information.

Espresso ... y poco mas

We are the best place around for breakfast and lunch!  Check out specials as we change daily..  We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee because it’s the best anywhere, fresh squeezed orange juice to start your day,  and a convivial meeting spot with free wifi.  Hang out while we make you a picnic to go, enjoy some old Mexican music and views of the Big Bend National Park.

Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips. 

Shot Time Liquors

Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs.  Check us out on FB!  We have new gift sets of J.D. Honey and Sotol Anejo.  Call, email, or stop by today!

Special ordering in all departments available with notice. Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

EARLY VOTING!

Early voting for Precincts 5, 6, and 7 for the Democratic  Primary Runoff is at Panther Junction Community room, Wednesday Noon to 5.

And in Alpine it runs from (May 14) through Thursday (May 18). Please try to make it to early voting – that way if something goes wrong you still have plenty of time to make it to a later EV day or Election Day itself (May 22).

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.

Data Nerd

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

Crafty Gals

This Tuesday - Crafty Gals will be meeting 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!

This Week at The Starlight

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Mothers Day Brunch - our last brunch of the season. Hope you have a wonderful summer and look for Brunch reopening in the fall. In the meantime, dinner and drinks at The Starlight are a must-do! Best food, drinks, staff, music and all around vibe in town! The art of Pat O’Bryan will be coming down Tuesday so if you’ve not had an opportunity to view it yet, get on over quick!!

Here’s this week’s music (and get June 1 and 2 on your calendar now! The Tish Hinojosa Trio June 1 & 2 - no cover!)

Monday 5/14: Miles Adams

Tuesday: Uh Clem’s Great Question

Wednesday: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Jerome

Thursday: Tim Relleva

Friday & Saturday: Jon Brooks - back by popular demand, just took 4 years to get him all the way from Canada!

Monday 5/21: She’s Back!!! Sarah Burton

Fiesta Day

Big Bend High School is holding their annual Fiesta Day on Friday, May 19, from 8:15-11:30 am. The activities will start at the high school flag pole. We will be showcasing our students’ many talents with exhibits, music, & dance.  Concessions will be  available during the morning. The public is invited. 

Homeschool Graduation

Stephen and Karen Larsen are pleased to announce the high school graduation of their son DANIEL J. LARSEN.

Please join us for a Graduation Reception Sunday, May 27th at 1pm, Big Bend Church, Study Butte.

Daniel will be continuing his education at The University of Texas at San Antonio

Canyon Brew @ Far Flung 

Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend!  We also offer Sausage Kolaches, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Purchase a Canyon Brew Tumbler and get your first drink FREE – keep bringing it back for $1 off.  Summer Hours - 7am to 11am and as always - Quick Service!

County Commissioners Court Meeting

The Brewster County Commissioners Court will hold their regular meeting May 16 at 9am at the County Courthouse in Alpine. For more information, contact Julie Morton, Assistant to Judge Cano at 432-837-2412 or visit http://www.brewstercountytx.com/

Wanted: TVA Facilitators

The Terlingua Visual Arts Committee is in need of one or more persons to take over the facilitation of visual arts events and promotion. Two or three people are recommended as the tasks, though not continual, can be several occurring simultaneously. 

No events are currently planned for the summer or fall. Now is the time to start the ball rolling with some fresh ideas and rewarding hard work. We have a good inventory of exhibit display materials and a history of successful shows, as well as an annual calendar fundraiser which the community has come to expect.

TVA is a non-profit committee of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance whose main purpose is to promote local artists and their work and to enrich the community through access to the visual arts.

If you are interested, please contact TVA, Mary Diesel, or Molly Dumas by private Facebook message or send Mary an email at spottedslinky55@gmail.com. Mary will be stepping down as facilitator in July.

Balmorhea SP Pool Closed

Due to structural failure found during the annual pool cleaning and concern for the safety of park visitors, the Balmorhea State Park pool will be closed until further notice, pending repairs. Park officials are evaluating the extent of the damage and taking steps to repair the structure. Please check our Facebook page and park website for updates.

Boquillas Crossing Hours Change

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena, will change hours [AND DAYS!] of operation beginning May 13.

Pedestrians will be able to access the port between 9am and 6pm, Friday through Monday. This is a change from the current days of operation, which are Wednesday through Sunday. This change in days reflects visitation patterns, which are reduced during the extreme heat of the summer.

Visitors can cross by foot or by rowboat (for a fee). This crossing does not accommodate vehicle crossing or commercial importation of products. Passports, passport cards, or other official travel documentation is required.

The Boquillas Port of Entry is staffed by National Park Service rangers who can assist travelers with information about visiting the area.

Terlingua Poo

Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 

jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Congressional Rep Visit

Congressman Will Hurd’s representative for this area will be at Sul Ross library 16 May from 2pm to 6pm.

Instructional Shooting Clinics

Big Bend Sportsman Club is sponsoring a Women on Target day. Women will be partnered up with an experienced shooter and taught how to safely fire their firearm. Class will be run by NRA standards. Classes will be held Saturday, May 26, and Saturday, June 9 at the Big Bend Sportsman Club, West Hwy 90, Alpine. Sign in begins at 9am both days. Cost is $25 for either session and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Linda Murry, 915-204-1472 or lmarmurlubb@aol.com.

Maintenance Mechanic (Military Veterans ONLY), WG-4749-10 ($45,000 - $50,000 Annually)

Our U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities & Asset Management (ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov) team, is excited to offer numerous Maintenance Mechanic hiring opportunities for transitioning service-members and veterans nationally (see below) using the VRA, 30% or More Disabled Veteran, and/or the Schedule A hiring authorities to hire non-competitively outside of the typical USAJOBS.gov process. 

 Duty Locations:  Nogales, AZ; El Paso, TX; San Diego, CA; Ajo, AZ; El Centro, CA; Yuma, AZ; Bonner’s Ferry, ID; Tucson, AZ; Marfa, TX; Blaine, WA; Spokane, WA; Eagle Pass, TX; Del Rio, TX; Calais, ME; Van Buren, ME; Swanton, VT; Beecher Falls, VT; Plattsburgh, NY; Laredo, TX; McAllen, TX; Buffalo, NY; Kingsville, TX

How to Apply: Interested applicants should email their desired location(s) of choice, resume, and supporting documentation requested below (i.e. DD214, etc.) confirming that they are a veteran or transitioning service-member with preference for non-competitive hiring eligibility outside of the USAJOBS.gov process for consideration to:  ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov.

 Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) is an excepted authority that allows agencies, to appoint eligible veterans without competition. If you:

are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR

are a disabled veteran, OR

are in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR

are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND

separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), you are VRA eligible.

30% or More Disabled Veteran allows any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability to be non-competitively appointed.

You are eligible if you:

retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR

possessing a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

Email submissions to OFAM (ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov) must include the position and preferred duty station from the aforementioned list of cities, a federal resume, and the appropriate veteran’s preference documentation.  Service-members within four months of separation can be considered and should have their command complete the attached Statement of Service and include in their submissions for consideration for these positions. 

 VRA Appointment – DD214 (Member 4 copy) and VA Disability Rating Letter (if applicable)

30% or more Disabled Veteran Appointment -DD214 (Member 4 copy) and VA Disability Rating Letter

Schedule A (Disability) Appointment -Schedule A letter from a licensed medical practitioner or from a vocational rehabilitation professional (see attached)

Direct Hire, Maintenance Mechanic Resume

Statement of Service if still on active duty and within four months of separation (see attached)

All questions regarding these positions and following up on where applicants are in the selection process should be directed to OFAM (ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov).

 Duties: • Performing building maintenance, construction and repair tasks that require knowledge and application of a variety of trade practices associated with such occupations as electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, pipefitting, air-conditioning and refrigeration; • Building plans, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and responsible for planning and laying out the routing, placement and arrangement of industrial or similarly complex systems, circuits, controls, and equipment; • Completing installations, modifications, and repairs, and loads and tests systems, circuits, equipment, and controls with little or no check during the progress or upon completion of work; and • Planning and laying out the needed routing, placement, pitch, incline, and elevation of systems and equipment, figuring pressures in the systems and seeing that the piping, valves, fittings, and equipment are proper for the work, completing installations, modifications, and repairs with little or no check during their progress or upon completion, and • Testing systems and equipment after completing work for proper circulation, flow, pressures, and leak-free joints.

 KSAs • Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings and specifications, and other technical guides of varying degrees of complexity • Knowledge of work practices, methods, processes, and skills in the crafts of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, ironwork, welding, painting, concrete work, and appliance repair • Skill in the use of test instruments, measuring devices, and hand and power tools • Knowledge of shop mathematics (arithmetic), building operational requirements and the impact of space moves and alterations when specialized needs are involved

 Minimum Qualifications Statement

 WG-10: You must have experience or training in at least two of the following building maintenance trades: Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Painting, Plumbing, and Carpentry. You must have the ability and knowledge to complete a variety of tasks in these trades and be capable of reading and understanding blue prints, factory manuals, and operating manuals sufficient to accomplish the described tasks. You must be familiar with all tools, equipment, and materials used by maintenance mechanics.

Don’t you want to get Lucky?

Lucky is a 7 month old female chihuahua mix who is looking for a calm home shared with gentle people who use soft voices and move slowly. Lucky has a shiny black coat, a tail that is only a blur when she is happy, and weighs 10 pounds. Lucky rides well in the car and does just fine with other dogs and cats. She is eager to have good experiences and find a lap she loves! For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

TERLINGUA MOON May 8, 2018 Vol. 29 No. 19 Edited by Cactus Jane Nations are mostly arbitrary territories based on myth, embellished traditions and identities, selective history, or borders set by random events and the whims of distant powers. ­­— Alexa van Sickle, "A Farewell to the Alps"   Welcome to the Moon. Here is a PDF copy. Thanks for landing, share freely. VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES - this year's theme is PICNIC! Saturday May 12 near Lajitas starting about Noon. Bring a disco, food to share, chairs and your personality. Live music, partying on the river all day long, drink responsibly (see poster, attached). NOTICE OF PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. Voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday May 22 for precincts 5, 6 and 7 at Red Patillo Community Center. Early voting for precincts 5, 6 and 7 will be in Alpine at the Judge Val Beard Complex May 14 - 18th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all precincts or in Study Butte at the Red Patillo Community Center Monday May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (precincts 5, 6 and 7), or at Panther Junction in the Conference Room on Wednesday May 16 from Noon to 5 p.m. (precincts 5, 6 and 7). WOULD LOVE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH GEORGE GOSS. We are coming down in June and would love to meet him. Love his music. You happen to know where to find him? Please contact genehunter29009@gmail.com. THE TERLINGUA GREEN SCENE FESTIVAL will hold the first planning meeting for its 2018 event on Friday, May 18. Time and location TBA. All are welcome to attend! For more information, email terlinguagreenscene@gmail.com or call/text Sara at (432) 244-7656. THE MCDANNALD RANCH FIRE WAS REPORTED as having a footprint of 19,000 acres and was 61 percent contained as of May 7. The fire no longer has a major flame front or head, but until it is completely contained, officials say new flare ups and fronts are possible (source: Marfa Public Radio). For more information, you can call the Fire Information Line at 432-558-8311 or visit the emergency coordination team’s website here. BURN BAN IN EFFECT. Due to extremely hazardous fire conditions in Brewster County, Managers of Lajitas, Texas have mandated a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any type of fire, excluding propane cookers. NO CHARCOAL, NO WOOD, NO COMBUSTIBLES OTHER THAN PROPANE. Any fire resulting from grilling or the use of one of these cookers is an illegal fire. TOURISM TO BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK CREATES OVER $40 MILLION in economic benefits (see press release, attached). NOTICE FROM BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK. Eleven backpacking sites in the Chisos Mountains will be closed until further notice due to high fire danger: Juniper Flats, Boulder Meadows and Pinnacles campsites. The hiking trails will remain open at this time. The park has a has a charcoal ban and wood fires are not allowed. There is also a permanent smoking ban on the Chisos trails and the Chisos campgrounds. COME SEE COOTER AT TERLINGUA RANCH LODGE! The Bad Rabbit Restaurant (Terlingua Ranch Lodge) has Cooter doing your favorite Country Music every Friday and Saturday Night, starting between 6 and 7 and ending around 9, depending on the crowd. THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA! Every day, really cold beer and good food! Thursday May 10: Chet O'Keefe with his guitar Friday March 11:  Karaoke Unfortunately, the Hillie Bills have had to cancel their Tuesday date. Due to health problems they had to cut short their tour. We hope to have them at La Kiva sometime in the future. THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT! Don't forget!!!! Next Sunday is Mothers' Day and the last Sunday Brunch until the Fall. Ryan Roberts will be providing the music. We take reservations for parties of 10 or more (Mothers' Day and every day!) terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. The art of Pat O'Bryan is on exhibit for one more week (through Mother's Day) - catch it while you can. This week's musical lineup: Tuesday May 8: Uh Clem's Great Question Wednesday: Dawgy Style Thursday: Mandy Rowden Friday AND Saturday: Clay Parker & Jodi James Sunday/ Mothers' Day Brunch 11-2: Ryan Roberts (reopening at 5 for dinner) Monday May 14: Miles Adams (a/k/a Spadefoot) CANYON BREW @ FAR FLUNG – 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!! Summer Hours – 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and as always - Quick Service! ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! We are the best place around for breakfast and lunch! With specials like avocado toast, smoothies, fresh baked goods plus our usual menu, there's something for everyone. We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee because it's the best anywhere, fresh squeezed orange juice to start your day, and a convivial meeting spot with free WIFI. Hang out while we make you a picnic to go, enjoy some old Mexican music and views of the Big Bend National Park. Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips. MOTHER’S DAY IS AROUND THE CORNER, COME BY QUICKSILVER TRADING COMPANY and pick out a gift for that special mother in your life. 10% off jewelry or small gift purchase through Saturday. Lots of new inventory. Open Wed-Fri 10-4 and Sat 11-3 or by schedule. Located in Bee Mountain plaza next to the hardware store (817) 602-5007. BECOMING MECHANIC SERVICES (432) 371-2694 or (432) 294-0128. Avoid the hassle of driving your car or having it towed to a service center. Your mechanic will service your car at the convenience of your home or office, 7 days a week. On the day of the appointment, your mechanic will bring all the tools and parts required to service your car. All you need to provide is a driveway or parking space where the mechanic can work. NON-POTABLE WATER SALES BACK 7 days a week – POATRI – Property Owners Association of Terlingua Ranch, Inc., POATRI.ORG. HOW TO BE A DARK SKIES HERO: USE SHIELDED LIGHTS, POINT LIGHTING DOWN, USE LESS LIGHTS!                                           Thanks for reading! Submissions should be emailed to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by Monday May 14th for next issue. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Copyright © *2018, Terlingua Moon All rights reserved.

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TERLINGUA MOON
May 1, 2018
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!



"I will be waiting by candlelight in our treehouse of the mind." — Joe Hill

BETH GARCIA WINS WRITERS AWARD!
Her novel "Raw Deal" won an award from the Texas Authors Association. They deemed it the best mystery/women sleuth novel of 2017!

TWO FIRES IN THE AREA …..
One near Fort Davis:
https://marfapublicradio.org/
And another south of Alpine at Mile High Road:
https://www.facebook.com/Alpine-Fire-Department-181057142678/

TERLINGUA COMMUNITY GARDEN 
It´s almost time for the Mesquite Bean Harvest and Terlingua Community Garden needs YOU to help gather clean, dry, ripe and good tasting beans for milling into flour. Later on this summer we will be driving a truckload of beans to Tuscon for milling and then for Green Scene '18, we will be featuring many different edibles made with mesquite bean flour for folks to taste and enjoy. This is a combined effort between the Terlingua, Alpine, Marfa and Presidio communities to raise funds for a traveling hammermill so that anyone can mill their own beans in their own community and take advantage of this local, yummy and FREE food resource.
Visit www.desertharvesters.org/harvesting-processing/ for information on picking the right beans. They are the best resource for learning all about harvesting and cooking with mesquite bean flour. Drop your harvested beans off at Terlingua Community Garden in the ghost town. We need a lot, like a vanload.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS
If you are in the area, I will be conducting a short night sky photography class through Big Bend Ranch State Park the evenings of Friday June 15th and Saturday June 16th. Probably a couple of hours. Same class both nights. The exact timing is still to be determined. But those should be firm dates. Please contact BBRSP soon for info. Or contact me. It’s a free class. #bigbend #bigbendranchstatepark #genesisworkshops #nightsky    Robert Miller

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena, will change hours of operation beginning May 13, 2018.
Pedestrians will be able to access the port between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Friday through Monday. This is a change from the current days of operation, which are Wednesday through Sunday. This change in days reflects visitation patterns, which are reduced during the extreme heat of the summer.

High Sierra
thursday open mike with dr fun 730
friday jeff haislip and mark utter 730
saturday Dr fun 730
come and have some fun and show your talents

Canyon Brew @ FFOC
Summer Hours – 7am to 10am will Start May 1stthru August 31st.  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 Buck!!  Opening at 7am!

Starlight
It’s going to be another great week at The Starlight – not just because we have the best food, drinks, staff and people in town but also because of the music. Check it out and be sure to join us on Cinco de Mayo (Saturday) for a special celebration! Doors open every day at 5 pm. Dinner 5-10 pm. Full bar until midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Sunday Brunch is 11-2. Music (other than brunch) usually starts around 6 pm. Be sure to check out the art work of Pat O’Bryan – just two weeks left!
Monday 4/30: Chet O’Keefe
Tuesday 5/1: MAY DAY! Uh Clem’s Great Question
Wednesday & Thursday: Society of Broken Souls
Friday 5/4: Eric Sommer
Saturday – Cinco de Mayo: The Texas Troubadours
Sunday Brunch: The Texas Troubadours
Monday 5/7: Laird Considine
A few other dates to be sure to get on your calendar:
May 11th& 12th: Clay Parker & Jodi Parker
May 13thMother’s Day Brunch with Ryan Roberts. Make your reservations now (parties of 10 or more) terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.
May 18th& 19th:  Jon Brooks
Hope to see you soon!

La Kiva
Tuesday, May 1st - The Red Elvises on the Patio
Saturday, May 5th - Cinco de Mayo - Tim Releva OrIginal Guitar Music
Next Week - Tuesday, May 8th - The Hillie Billls return
Join us for fun, fine music and excellent food.

Walk the Labyrinth at Easter Egg Valley for World Labyrinth Day, Saturday, May 5th any time.
23280 FM 170 (east of Chisos Mining Co Motel parking lot). Free.
Everyone welcome.
Mitakuye Oyasin.

Expanding Black Gap!
At its May 24 public meeting in Lubbock, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission will vote on a proposal to begin the process of purchasing a 16,000-acre tract of land in Brewster County from the Texas General Land Office. That 25-square-mile tract, which includes seven miles of frontage along the Rio Grande and holds habitat supporting bighorn sheep, black bear, Gambel's and scaled quail and other endemic Trans-Pecos wildlife, would be added to the adjacent Black Gap Wildlife Management Area.

Espresso ... y poco mas! 
Fantastic breakfasts and lunches along with specials like avocado toast, berry/banana smoothies, Mexican cokes and wonderful fresh baked cakes and cookies.  We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee because it's the best,  and fresh squeezed orange juice because you need a good start to the day!.   Our lunch menu always has specials and old standards as well.  We also prepare picnics!
Enjoy great old Mexican music, really good WiFi and views of the Big Bend National Park.
Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips.

This week, on Tuesday, we've got a special guest.  Tasha Thomas, a photographer visiting from North Carolina.  Come on by and let Tasha take your portrait!  It will cost you all of ten minutes!  From Tasha:    " I’m a portrait photographer visiting from North Carolina and I’m hoping to take some photos of folks who live in Terlingua as part of a personal project    and would only need about 10 minutes of your time.      I’ll be set up in the Ghost Town (home base: the coffeeshop) on Tuesday, May 1, roughly 9:30am-12 and 2pm-6. I hope some of you will stop by and sit for a portrait.
      I’m happy to email your portrait to you in a few weeks (once I’m home and have gone through them all) if you ‘ll just remember to give me your email address after the photos are made.
   I don’t have any plans for the photographs I’ll make just yet, other than to add them to my portfolio. You can see some of my portrait work on my website, if you’d like to get a feel for what I do."         Tasha Thomas        http://tashathomasphotography.com/people/

Quicksilver Trading Co.
 New home decor items in at quicksilver trading company this week. Come in and see our new and improved men’s section in our resale boutique and visit our scentsy vendors latest products. Mention you saw our post in the moon and receive 20% off all home decor purchases this week. Our business hours are wed-fri 10-4 and Saturday 11-3 call or text (817)602-5007 for an appointment to shop during non business hours. Located in Bee mountain plaza.

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.

Visit Boquillas
The celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Boquillas Crossing, postponed from April 14, has been re-scheduled to Saturday, May 5. There will be activities to also celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.  When the sun goes down, Grupo Los Kikos de Muzquiz will play for a public dance at the Valdez residence. Help us kick up some dust to celebrate 5 years of smooth operation of Boquillas Crossing. Message us about staying overnight. The Falcon's Roost has added 4 brand new rooms, giving them 7 in total.  (The Border is open 9 am to 5 pm)  Phone : 432 386 5635 or Email : info@boquillas.org

 Big Bend National Park is seeking input to update the 1995 Backcountry Management Plan. This document directs park management on wilderness and backcountry use topics, including backpacking, primitive car camping, backcountry use limits, and other considerations. Public meetings will be held at the Brewster County Multi-Purpose Facility in Study Butte on May
8, and at the Sul Ross State University Morgan Conference Center in Alpine on May 9. During these meetings, members of the public and stakeholders can learn more about the plan, ask questions of park staff, and make written suggestions and comments. Both meetings will begin at 6 pm and last one hour. The park encourages individuals, partners, and organizations to add their perspective and input to assist park management with their planning decisions.

Join us! Save the Night Program at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center
BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK
Barton Warnock Visitor Center, Lajitas, Texas   Saturday May 5, 2018    8:00 PM
Almost every living thing on our planet uses the cycle of light and dark to trigger life processes. Humans have come to depend on artificial light for nighttime activities. So, how does our artificial light at night effect plants and animals? Come to the Barton Warnock Visitor Center on May 5 th to find out. We will be hosting a presentation and star party presented by Cindy Luongo Cassidy and
John Cassidy of the Texas Section of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA Texas). Cindy is a founding member of the Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Team and the owner of Green Earth Lighting, which specializes in consultation services to reduce light pollution. John Cassidy is an amateur astronomer, secretary of the Austin Astronomical Society, and treasurer of the Texas Section of the International Dark-Sky Association.  Cindy will present an informative talk about the effects of artificial light on living things, including ourselves, and how we can reduce the negative effect of our lights followed by a star party led by John. The presentation starts at 8:00 pm and star party begins at 9:00 pm.
For more information contact Amber Harrison at the BWVC 432-424- 3327
The event is free and open to the public.

PURSE AND BAG STOLEN SATURDAY NIGHT FROM LA KIVA PARKING LOT
I would love to have the purse and unwanted contents returned, especially drivers license and passport card. If you have found them please call person’s number listed in the purse or 432. 386. 2480.  Multi colored cloth bag with brown leather purse and small black binder inside.
Binder has all my much needed phone numbers and addresses!
Would sincerely appreciate any information.   REWARD!!

DAISY NEEDS A HOME
Daisy is a very human-centered dog looking for her human! This gal is about 9 months old, 50 lbs  and gets along well with other dogs. Daisy is incredibly friendly, fun-loving and would make an excellent hiking companion. She is spayed, micro chipped and fully vaccinated. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org.