TERLINGUA MOON
11/26/18
Vol 29 N0 46
Terlingua Thinking Team!

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Emma Lazarus

MEET WITH THE VA IN ALPINE
27 Nov at 1100 there will a opportunity to meet with the El Paso VA at the Alpine Public Library. Come out to meet with people who are involved with your VA health care. Dennis Yancy, SFC, US Army (ret), Veterans Service Officer, vetaff@co.brewster.tx.co
Office: 432-837-6219

DARK SKIES FOREVER!
Join Big Bend Ranch State Park-Texas Parks and Wildlife, Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Big Bend National Park for a dark sky event this Saturday, December 1st at the Terlingua baseball field, 5:30 - 9 pm (or later if the stargazing is good). A short presentation will be followed by a guided constellation tour and star gazing. Telescopes will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Interested in night sky photography? Want to learn about camera settings and other tips? Bring your camera, Katy Baldock and Jennifer Hogue Pena will be there to get you set up. Want to get involved in efforts to help protect the night sky, meet new people and support public lands? This is a great opportunity to meet Park Rangers and representatives from Compadres del Rancho Grande (Friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park), Big Bend Conservation Alliance, and BBCA Terlingua to learn how to get involved.
NEED TO KNOW...
* Chairs will be provided, but your own camp chair will probably be more comfortable so bring it if you can.
* This will be a low light program. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light option).
* There will be snacks! Compliments of Compadres del Rancho Grande (Friends of Big Bend Ranch State Park)

Carlton Leatherwood has a new book
Codette, Joey and Friends: A Spirited Tale of Beloved Friends and Their Dogs. There will be a book signing at Espresso y Poco Mas this Thursday at 3 PM with refreshments provided by Noemi Aviles.
A review of the book:
“Carlton Leatherwood introduces his friends and four-legged family members of West Texas through his latest book, Codette, Joey & Friends, as he ambles through the day in the life of one of the most romantic West Texas authors.
“From a pending and tragic loss comes a friend needing a friend and it’s never apparent who needed who first, or most. Carlton adopts an adorable poodle friend named Joey and through their friendship we meet other like-minded desert dwellers and their own partners – – on paws or hooves, or otherwise.
“The book flows from one person to the next as a personal journal seeking insight as one travels to an unspoken destination. Carlton provides gentle reflections to the world he shares and captions each with love and admiration.
“The book almost serves as an epilogue to his Big Bend People and is another must read for anyone in search of decent humanity.”-Dino Price  www.texasbookpulishers.org  You should consider Codette, Joey and Friends for a stocking stuff for Christmas. Three of Carlton’s previous books will also be available at the book signing:  Big Bend People: Terlingua, a Desert Oasis Journey to the Edge of Texas: A Memoir of Love, Travel, Natural Beauty, Writing, One Man’s Battle with Bipolar Disease

Earth and Fire Gallery
Zoey Sexton and her fine leather products are being featured through November 30 and then we’ll be welcoming back Jennifer Pena with her fabulous photography AND LaNetta Barnes and her bead work.  We’re having so much fun!

Espresso ... y poco mas! 
Come see us for the best coffee and cooked to order food in town.  We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it. Our menu is varied for both breakfast and lunch. Get your fresh squeezed orange juice, super sandwiches or eggs anyway you want them. 7:30 am until 2 pm. Enjoy our free wifi while taking in the views of the Chisos. We're a great meeting place and our local patrons and guests can be a great source of information about the area.  Order a picnic to go!

Taqueria El Milagro
Best taco stand in town!  Open Thursday( 5pm- 9pm), Friday, Saturday ( 5-10PM ), and  on Sunday ( 5PM to 9PM).   Great menu and specials.  We keep adding things to the menu!

The Starlight ...
would like to thank our many patrons for visiting us over the Thanksgiving holiday as well as our amazing staff and the musicians who made every evening so magical. Thank you!!
This week's musical lineup:
Monday, 26th: Jeff Haislip
Tuesday, 27th: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday, 28th: The Whitmores
Thursday, 29th: Laird Considine
Friday and Saturday (11/30 and 12/1): Oliver Steck and Michele Solberg
Monday, 12/3: TBA
Also, through January 5th, The Art of Frona Farrelly
The Holiday Season is upon us so reservations are highly recommended for parties of 10 or more. Please email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Speaking of holidays, be sure to get the following dates on your calendar!
December 21 & 22: Dana Louise and Noah Richmond
Christmas Day with Sarah Burton
December 26: Greg Harkins
December 27: Butch & Rory Hancock
December 28: Greg Harkins (early show) with Butch & Rory Hancock (late show)
December 29: Bob Livingston!
December 30: Christy Hayes
December 31 (New Year's Eve): Doug Strahan & The Good Neighbors
January 1: The Annual Townes Van Zandt Tribute hosted by Butch Hancock
Hope to see you soon!

The Terlingua Trading Company's Annual Holiday Sale 
will be Saturday, December 8th (store hours 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.) 20% off of all General Merchandise and 10% off books. Hope you'll be able to stop by!

Slim fOUr
February 7, 8, 9, and 10th at The Starlight Theatre. Get your tickets now for the 4th annual Slim Fest honoring the legendary Slim Richey. Ticket are available at www.faroutbooking.com and advance ticket prices end on December 1. Thursday the 7th and Sunday the 10th are open to everyone and Friday and Saturday (8th and 9th) are exclusive to Slim fOUr ticket holders. Ticket sales are capped at 175. Here's the lineup!
Thursday (everyone welcome): JoBuk Johnson, Uh Clem's Grand Question (with the Goats of Clay Henry) followed by Terlingua Burlesque!
Sunday (everyone welcome): Three Hands High and, later, Open Mic.
Friday, 2/8/19: Alan Munde, The Spare Tire, Wood & Wire and The Jitterbug Vipers
Saturday, 2/9/19: The Paper Moon Shiners, The Emily Gimble Band, The Guy Forsyth Blues Band and last but not least - The Bill Kirchen Trio.
Folks are asking who Spare Tire is. Well, Slim had quite a few young musicians who were dear to his heart. Several of them are now in Asleep at The Wheel and they are coming out for Slim fOUr to perform as The Spare Tire: Katie Shore, Dennis Ludiker, Connor Forsyth as well as Nigel Frye and Curtis Clogston. Katie was the lead singer in The Jitterbug Vipers for a while; Dennis and Slim were part of The Stray Gypsies and Connor played with Slim in many iterations of his bands. You really don't want to miss this! Slim will be smiling for sure. For more information go to www.faroutbooking.com or call 830.739.6986.

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.

Desert Lotus Healing Arts 
is your relaxation station as we head into the sometimes hectic winter festival season.
We will be offering chair massage this Tuesday from 4-7 pm in the cozy book room at the Terlingua Trading Company in the ghosttown- stop in for a quick tune-up complete with aromatherapy.
We have gift certificates available for holiday giving- complete with a card and bonus jojoba oil. Follow us on Facebook for some fun December giveaways and special events.  (432)386-0305

Last Minute Low Budget Productions
On December 14 & 15 the Burlesque troupe will be back to make you smile.  Time TBD.

Chisos Mining Co Motel is looking for part time house keepers for the holiday season. Please call 4323712254 or come by the office for an application.

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

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

Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dump Truck and a Dozer too
Equipment & Operator for hire
Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic site evaluations – TCEQ #34046   713.907.5259

2019 POATRI BOARD ELECTION
There are five candidates and three available seats
Here are the 2019 director candidate applicants below:
Phillip Green
Yvonne Diaz
Chris King
Brenda Drgac
Rick Bradbury
Important Dates for Upcoming Director Election:
September 1, 2018: Applications Available and Applications Accepted
October 26, 2018: Director Applications Due 5:00 pm
November 27, 2018: Ballots and Voters’ List Created
December 9, 2018: Deadline for Printer to Mail Ballots
January 25, 2019: Deadline to Receive Ballots 5:00 pm
January 26, 2019: New Directors Announced

Big Bend National Park
What if you arrive in Big Bend to go car camping and all of the Park's campgrounds are FULL!?!1. There are a great variety of camping options just outside the park where you can adventure into the park each day. The nearest options include Stillwells (5 miles to the North) and in Studybutte/Terlingua (5-10 miles out West): https://stillwellstore.com/camping/, https://visitbigbend.com/lodging/
2. If you have a 4X4 high clearance vehicle and enjoy solitude far from major trailheads, you might enjoy camping at one of our primitive roadside campsites: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/roadsidecamps.htm
3. Even our primitive backcountry car camping will fill during busy weeks. Plan ahead, arrive early, and be flexible! Advice for busy times: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/advice-for-busy-times.htm

GOOD DOG NEEDS GOOD HOME
Maggie is a 6 month old Anatolian Shepherd mix, and she is looking for her forever home. True to the breed, Maggie has a strong personality and is a bold, confident dog. She is intelligent and observant and will alert you to potential dangers. Maggie is good with most dogs, but not so good with cats. She is an amazing pup, who would love a family of her own to watch over!  For more information, please contact the Marathon Animal Shelter at 432-386-4593.

Message from Congressman Will Hurd:
"When South and West Texas come to mind, folks might think of mouthwatering breakfast tacos, breathtaking sunsets and a good worn-in pair of cowboy boots. And they’re not wrong. However, what is also synonymous with the 23rd District of Texas is the presence of our military bases. With Fort Bliss to the West, Joint Base San Antonio to the East and Laughlin Air Force Base in between, our congressional district has a uniquely special relationship with our servicemembers, veterans and their families. It is a continuous source of pride to represent in Congress over 4,600 active-duty military and 45,000 military veterans across 29 counties and two time zones of TX-23.
"November marks Military Family Appreciation Month, a time to honor the tremendous sacrifices made by the families of the men and women who choose to serve in our nation’s military. From the moment our men and women in uniform head off to train, they put their lives on the line to protect our nation’s freedoms, and no one bears the weight of this sacrifice more than their loved ones back home.
"Each year around Thanksgiving, I am again reminded of this sacrifice. During my nearly ten-year career as an undercover officer in the CIA, I served shoulder to shoulder with our service men and women and witnessed their love for their country, their fellow servicemembers and their loved ones back home. We were often in the same situation around this time of year, unable to return home to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with our family and friends. Over the past few years serving TX-23 in Congress, my team and I have been glad to provide helping hands by serving Thanksgiving meals to the troops at Camp Bullis and Joint Base San Antonio. The least we can do is be friendly faces to those stationed away from home and thank them for their selfless, dedicated service to our nation.
"This year, the sacrifices that military families make were undeniable. I spent this Thanksgiving in Del Rio with the Laughlin Air Force Base community, as we mourn the recent loss of Captain John Graziano, who lost his life in a tragic training accident. My heart is still heavy for his mom and dad, sisters and brother, and his fellow brothers and sisters in arms at Laughlin. It was clear listening to the words of his loved ones at the memorial service what a wonderful, noble man Capt. Graziano was, and he will be sorely missed across the community.
"We all know someone who has put their life on the line to protect our nation’s freedoms, and it is important to tell them that you are grateful for and will never forget their service and sacrifice. It is equally important to offer the same gratitude to their families. Hug your loved ones close always, and as the holiday season continues, I encourage you to find ways to give back to others and recognize the entire military and veteran community."