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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