THE TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 29  No. 37   September 11, 2018  By MaeWestern

“Save a boyfriend for a rainy day – and another, in case it doesn’t rain.” — Mae West

Congratulations from County Commissioner Hugh Garrett
Last month I asked if you were an “interested party” in two proposed 270’ communication towers in Study Butte and Terlingua. You overwhelmingly conveyed your concerns about the impact on dark skies to the Federal Communications Commission and Alta Towers, LCC. Alta Towers and their communications carriers listened to us! They have modified their plans so that we can continue to enjoy our dark skies and also look forward to improved communications service. We thank them for their consideration. No doubt this is a Win-Win for the community. Our thanks to Raymond Skiles, Amber Harrison, and Grady Blount Price.

EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY for the Texas Senate Dist. 19 seat vacated by convicted former Sen. Carlos Uresti.
Republican Peter Flores is facing Democrat Pete Gallego in a runoff election after neither candidate won over 50 percent of the vote in the July 31 special election. 
All registered voters in all Brewster County precincts may cast their ballots early at the Val Clark Beard Complex, 203 North 7th Street in Alpine, Monday through Friday, Sept. 10-14, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on all days.
Remote early voting for Precinct 3 will be available at the Marathon Community Center, 2nd Avenue and Avenue E in Marathon, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Remote early voting for those in Precincts 5, 6, and 7 will be available at Big Bend National Park in the Panther Junction conference room on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from noon-5 p.m., and at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center on Highway 118 in Study Butte on Thursday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
On election day, Sept. 18, polls will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., and voters must cast their ballots in the precinct in which they are registered. Precincts 1, 2, 4, and 8 will vote at the Val Clark Beard Complex. Precinct 3 voters can cast ballots at the Marathon Community Center, and Precincts 5, 6, and 7 will vote at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center.
At the polls, voters must show a valid photo ID. To see acceptable forms of voter ID, visit votetexas.gov and click on Identification Requirements for Voting.


BBNP Seeks Expressions of Interest in Adaptive Reuse of Historic Building 
The National Park Service issues a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) concerning the adaptive reuse of the historic Barker Lodge located on the Rio Grande River in Big Bend National Park through a lease with the National Park Service. This RFEI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future.
Big Bend National Park preserves a large area of the Chihuahuan Desert, encompassing spectacular wilderness character, scenic values, natural dark skies and the biological and geological diversity of the Big Bend area, including the Chisos Mountains and the Rio Grande and its canyons. The NPS is open to ideas of what the historic building could be used for under a lease, as long as it supports the purpose and mission of Big Bend National Park. The RFEI describes prohibited uses. NPS is seeking both short- and long-term lease options.
To learn more about this building and business opportunity, please visit FedBizOpps.gov
The NPS asks interested parties to provide expressions of interest regarding the adaptive reuse of the Barker Lodge no later than 4:00 p.m. MT on Monday, October 29, 2018, via email to: Jennifer Parker, Chief of Concessions, National Park Service Intermountain Region at jennifer_parker@nps.gov www.nps.gov


9/11 Commemoration in Alpine
The United States Border Patrol’s Big Bend Sector will host a ceremony commemorating the tragic events of 9/11.
The event, which is open to the public, will be held on September 11 and start at 8 a.m. at the 9/11 Memorial site in Alpine.
Keith Byers, Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge of the Criminal Branch of the FBI’s El Paso Field Office will be the guest speaker for the ceremony.
There will also be an “Honors” portion of the ceremony which will be performed by the United States Border Patrol Honor Guard. A piper will perform “Amazing Grace.”


Half-Day Silent Retreat at St. James
A half-day Silent Retreat will be held on Saturday, September 15, in the St. James Fellowship Hall located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. The schedule is:
8:30 AM Check-in and coffee
9:00 AM First period of Centering Prayer and walking meditation
9:30 AM Second period of Centering Prayer
10:00-11:15 AM Individual Silence and Solitude (bring something to read, write or draw)
11:15 AM Last period of Centering Prayer
11:45 AM Closure
12:00 PM Adjourn
 For more information, contact Pam Cook at pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

Now Hiring!
Terlingua Ranch is hiring for servers, housekeeping, dishwasher, cook! Come on by the office to fill out an application!

Canyon Brew
Canyon Brew @ Far Flung – Open @ 7 am every day! 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!

Saturday is Free Tire Recycling Day
Thanks to Bridgestone Texas Proving Grounds and the City of Alpine - Hal Flanders Recycling Center will be hosting a “FREE Tire Recycling Day”
Date: Saturday September 15th, 2018 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (or until trailer is full). Whichever happens first.
Location: Hal Flanders Recycling Center (3300 Old Cemetery Rd).
Open to all area residents - first come, first serve.
No tires from businesses
No tire\wheel assemblies

September at The Starlight
Come join us for great food, cocktails, the greatest staff and music! Open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Music 6-9’ish. Full bar until midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Reservations for 10 or more? Just email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com
Musical lineup:
Monday, 10th: Jeff Haislip
Tuesday: 11th: Goats of Clay Henry (every Tuesday!)
Wednesday, 12th: Jerome
Thursday, 13th: The Whitmores
Friday, 14th: Eric Sommer
Saturday, 15th: Laird Considine
Monday, 17th: TBD
Tuesday, 18th: Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 19th: Jerome
Thursday, 20th: Sarah Burton
Friday, 21st and Saturday, 22nd: The Bandaholics (What a way to welcome the Fall!)
Monday, 24th: TBD
Tuesday, 25th: Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 26th: Stephen Castillo
Thursday, 27th: The Whitmores
Friday, 28th: Dan Martin
Saturday, 29th: Bruce Salmon
Hope to see you soon!!

Estate Sale
Sat 9/15 & Sun 9/16 behind Shot Time.  Tools, welding supplies, scrap metal, appliances…lots of unique stuff. 9:00AM ? attn: welders, builders, artists, & connoisseurs of stuff....

DESERT LOTUS HEALING ARTS
MASSAGE AND ROLFING
Fall is in the air and it’s magical monsoon season. The Desert is hydrated and you should be too!
Did you know we use pure jojoba oil in all of our massage treatments? It’s like liquid gold for the skin. Jojoba oil actually comes from a seed, so unlike Terlingua, it is nut-free and safe for those with allergies. It also has a ph that matches that of the oil the human body produces naturally so it’s super hydrating and easily absorbed.
For the month of September we’d like to thank our local Park Service employees for all they do on our amazing state and national parks! Book a massage appointment and let us know you saw it in the moon for 10% off our already sweet local prices.
Ceil Drucker LMT (432)386-0305 or
Bob Sutherland LMT, Certified Rolfer (432)386-3218

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

Ditching and Digging and Now a Dump Truck too!
Backhoe with Operator for Hire
Terlingua & surrounding area.  713.907.5259
Dozer coming soon

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Croissant sandwich specials this week!  Get a breakfast sandwich or chicken salad on a fresh croissant.   We’ve also made tres leches cake so don’t miss a slice of it!
Come see us for the best coffee in town and great cooked to order food.  Breakfast and lunch, fresh squeezed orange juice and fantastic sandwiches.  Sit in the shade, enjoy the wifi and meet old and new friends.
Great views, great coffee, great service!

Becoming Mechanic Services 
Becoming Mechanic Services performs service, maintenance and repair to all makes and models of cars, light trucks, SUV’s and diesel vehicles. We truly are your one stop shop for all of your automotive service needs. Antonio Guerrero
call us 432-294-0128, 432-371-2694.

This Week at La Kiva
La Kiva will be closed on Wednesday, September 12 as we are hosting a private party.
Thursday, Chet O’Keefe will be playing his wonderful guitar music.
Friday and Saturday we will have Karaoke.
Barbecue is back at La Kiva, with our excellent pizzas, steaks and burgers.  Fish and Chips on Thursday and Friday.

Crafty Gals
Crafty Gals will resume activities beginning in October! We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 6:30-8:30. Just bring your favorite craft and come join us. Don’t have a craft? Bring an adult coloring book, come learn a new craft, or just come and share your wonderful self with others! Meet in the Big Bend Church Fellowship Hall. No snacks or drinks provided. October 2 and 16 will be the dates for October - so mark your calendar!

Computer Repair
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 Linux 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

Invitation to Participate
I would like to invite you to participate in the Veterans History Project. We will be at the Sul Ross Library on September 26, 2018 from 10am-1:00pm
We are doing one hour interviews by appointment (preferably). If you know of anyone who would like to share their story please give them our contact information. We are also looking for volunteers to assisting with interviewing veterans in the area.
 Kind regards,
 Jenny Galindo

District Representative
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23)

Thank You!
WE WOULD LIKE TO T
HANK EVERY PRECIOUS INDIVIDUAL WHO HELPED OUT WITH THE TERCERO / CERECERES FAMILY FUNDRAISER HELD SATURDAY 9/8/18, BY DONATING FOOD, CAKES, RAFFLE ITEMS, PURCHASING HAMBURGERS, RAFFLE TICKETS OR DONATING MONEY IN DONATION JARS. THANKS TO EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU, WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT RAISING A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,857.09   PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS.

JUDGE CANO & COMMISSIONER HUGH GARRETT
LAJITAS GOLF RESORT
TERLINGUA TRADING CO.
STArLIGHT THEATRE
LA POSADA MILAGRO
CYNTA DE NARVAEZ
PAINTED FEATHER GALLERY
HIGH SIERRA RESTAURANT
LA KIVA RESTAURANT & BAR
RIO BRAVO RESTAURANT
FAR FLUNG ADVENTURES
SHOT TIME LIQUORS
QUILTS BY MARGUERITE
BREWSTER COUNTY STORAGE / RV PARK
CHISOS GALLERY
COTTONWOOD GENERAL STORE
INDIA WILSON
BIG BEND STABLES
BIG BEND RESORTS & ADVENTURES
CHILI PEPPER CAFE
MISION LA NUEVA JERUSALEM
KAREN PINKSTON
ELLEN QUIGG
DEDE GRANADO
NEREIDA GALINDO
MAGGIE PALMA
DANIELA VILLA
JULIE BRASWELL
BERNADETTE DEVINE
CORINA GARCIA
YUDITH PALMA
ANGELA GUERRA
JESSI CARPENTER
VANESSA HERNANDEZ
ERIKA VALENZUELA
YADELIN HERNANDEZ
ERNESTINA HERNANDEZ
CC KRULL
SHELSEA & SAVANNAH MENDOZA
ROBERT ARMENDARIZ
CARL GARCIA & CHRIS HARRISON
MARGIE & LEE BALL
MAYRA & CHUYIN OROZCO
MANUELA & RAUL GUEVARA
BERE & SERGIO PROANO
MARCY & REAGAN REED
LULY & ALONZO ARANDA
ELORA & ALONZO LEYVA
ESTELIA & GEORGE GARCIA
MAGUE & GERARDO GALINDO
SELENE & FREDDIE GARCIA
JUANITA & CARLOS MENDOZA
ELVIRA & JOSE BENAVIDEZ
NOEMI & JAIME AVILES
ELSA & JESSIE LUJAN
NANIS GARCIA

MIKA
Meet your new bundle of joy – Mika! Mika is a happy, healthy 5 month old Hound mix puppy. This big-eared beauty can’t wait to find a home to call her own!  She loves people and is appreciative of any attention she can get. Mika is active, loves the water and would make an excellent hiking partner. She is great with kids and cats and will make a wonderful companion. Mika is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. For information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org.