TERLINGUA MOON
October 1, 2019 Vol. 30 No. 39
Edited by Cactus Jane
“I am a woman who shouts, I am a woman who whistles, I am a woman who lightnings, hmm hmm hmm, woman who resounds, woman torn up out of the ground, hmm hmm, woman who searches, woman who examines by touch, says ha ha ha, justice woman, book woman, book woman, morning star woman, moon woman, moon woman, moon woman, hmm hmm hmm” – chants Maria Sabina
THIS WEEK AT LA KIVA. WEDNESDAY IS NOW "WILD ASS WEDNESDAY" - Hosted by Tim Relleva. Happy Hour from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock, and food specials that night. This week it's Gringo Chalupas with Rice and Beans for $8. Come and listen to his music, come and sing, stand-up comedy if you want to make people laugh, come and be a Star!
Fridays we have Rock 'n Roll with Tim Relleva from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock, then Clayton with Karaoke.
Every night our great Pizzas, Burgers, Steaks and on Thursday and Friday our wonderful Fish 'n Chips. Pretty soon we will be Bringing Back our Beautiful Barbecue.
THIS WEEK AT STARLIGHT: Starlight doors open every day at 5. Dinner served from 5-10. Music 6'ish unless otherwise noted. Full bar until midnight (1 a.m. Saturday).
This week's entertainment:
Monday, 9/30: Night Blooms with Dixie Pearl
Tuesday, 10/1: Trio
Wednesday, 10/2: The Whitmores
Thursday, 10/3: Laird Considine
Friday, 10/4: Yosh and Yimmy
Saturday, 10/5: Jim Keaveny
Monday, 10/7: Hank Woji
And mark your calendars! Saturday, October 19: Scott Walker CD Release Party and the opening of the exhibit of Missy Walker's art (artist's reception 5-7 p.m.). That afternoon there will also be a celebration for Uh Clem on The Porch. We take dinner reservations for parties of 10 or more terlinguastarlight@gmail.com
Hope to see you soon!
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! Open 7:30 am until 2 pm daily. Big Bend Roasters coffee any way you like it. The freshest cooked to order food in the Ghost Town. Always fresh, always great. Sit in the shade and enjoy the views as well as our great menu with eggs Benedict, salads, great sandwiches and more. Noemi often makes specials, too!! We also pack picnics to go. Grab a paper, hang out, talk with locals, visit a roadrunner, and enjoy Terlingua with us.
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO. Open Thursday through Sunday from 5 PM - 10 PM (PM on Sundays). Eat in or take out! Saturday and Sunday mornings: menudo and pozole from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. - or until we sell out. Come early! The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing side dishes you'll love. The atmosphere is easy and fun!
AYLE WRIGHT is the new owner of LONG DRAW PIZZA. New menu items on the way. Congratulations, Ayle! May you pizza long and prosper!! Located at 22790 FM170 (432) 371-2608
LAST MINUTE LOW BUDGET PRODUCTIONS is hosting a talent show at Cinnabar Theatre October 24th! Sharpen your skills and get ready for a great show! See attached flyer for details!
THE FARMERS' MARKET is the coolest place to be! Join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell fresh eggs, unique art & handicrafts, and delicious baked goods! Musicians are welcome to play family friendly music for tips. For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.
THE 11TH ANNUAL GREEN SCENE FESTIVAL will be held on the last weekend in October: Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. Terlingua Community Garden is partnering with Big Bend Ranch State Park to present a very special educational program related to DARK SKIES. For more information and to sign up as a vendor or demonstrator, please email TerlinguaGreenScene@gmail.com or call 371-2902 today. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook, FOLLOW on Instagram, and check out our website www.TerlinguaGreenScene.org for updates, forms, and other information.
THE BIG BEND CITIZENS' ALLIANCE will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, October 10th (location TBD). Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and Terlingua Cares. We'll be considering changes to the BBCA's governing documents (Constitution, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures) at this meeting. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, agenda, minutes, etc, please email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!
SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN CHURCH will have regular services on Sundays at 5 p.m., starting in October. Monthly calendars are posted around town and will be updated throughout the year. Coming up: October 6th, 20th, and 27th: Evening Prayer 5:00-5:30 p.m. and October 13th: Eucharist with Father Mike from St. Paul's in Marfa from 5 p.m.-6 p.m. All are welcome.
MISS INDIA’S ART STUDIO. Open Thursday - Friday – Saturday, 9 Till 4. 1-432-371-2109. Going into Study Butte on The East Side of Road. Turquoise Sign - Miss India’s Art Studio with Two American Flags Oo Sign. Two More Flags on Metal Building. Stretched Canvas Photos of Big Bend Area and Prints. Handmade Turquoise Jewelry. Indian Mask Mosaic Skulls. William And India’s Books for Sale
The weather may be unpredictable these days, but YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON SHOT TIME LIQUORS to have a good special or two happening. Right now, pick up a six pack of Heart O’ Texas Red Ale for $10 out the door. And check out our selection of single Smirnoff Sparkling Seltzers for $2.31 apiece.
25% OFF POTTERY SALE AT MANY STONES starting Monday. Also, Ring has made some very nice Baltic Amber necklaces and earrings. Many new Cacti and rock bead necklaces.
Bee Mountain Hardware is here to provide all your hardware needs. We have a great selection of plumbing, electrical, hardware, paint, mobile home and RV supplies.A small selection of lumber is also available. Special orders placed by Saturday will be delivered on Tuesday or Thursday depending on the vendor the item(s) are ordered from. We are now a PPG authorized paint dealer and can match custom colors of the paints that you require. We are currently selling gallon and 5-gallon containers.
Store hours Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sat 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 432-371-3113 beemountainhardware@yahoo.com
THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN, Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504 ME# 326558 Local, Licensed, Insured thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533
THE TRUCKLOAD TANK ORDER has room for at least 2 more tanks before it's ready to roll. Once filled, we will get a general ETA and can plan for the roll-off. Call us if you want to order or need more information. Local 2506 or email elcentro432@ gmail.com
ALL ENERGIES TIP OF THE WEEK: Know what uses the most energy in your home. Usually the number one energy-user is Heating and Cooling, which consumes on average between 28 and 60 kWh each day. Electric water heating is second, using an average of 13.5 kWh per day. Refrigeration is third, and Lighting is often fourth, but recently high efficiency LED lighting has started pushing that number down. Fifth is Computers, including laptops and desktops. Your highest instantaneous power use is an electric stove, second is water heater, third is water pump, fourth is microwave oven! If you need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874.
BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT meets for its regular meeting at 9:00 a.m. Oct. 2. See attached http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/October-2nd-Revised-Agenda.pdf
FIRST ANNUAL DUTCH OVEN COOKOFF & POTLUCK. OCTOBER 4, 5, 6. A Southwest Campout and Gatherin’ at JackAss Flats Improvement, Inc. State Highway 118 and Legion Road. HUMANS, POETS, MUSICIANS, DOGS, and HORSES Welcome!
Friday - Set up and evening Chivo Chasers Goat Ropin’ 7 pm.
Saturday - Cookin Dutch Ovens Judging 6:30 PotLuck Supper Western Band and Dance
Sunday - Cowboy church and Gospel Music
For more infomation, call 432 371 2082 or write info@jackassflats.us.
FRIENDS OF BLACK GEORGE. Save the date on 11/11. After my status update on George I got so many responses from friends and well-wishers that George has decided to come see us in Big Bend. I will be hosting a potluck for him on 11/11 in the late afternoon out here at the end of the road. If you know George or have heard of him or think you might want to meet one of the last of the old USGS Boatmen that helped map the rivers of the west. Come on out. There are 75 years of high adventure between this photo of young tail gunner George Simmons and honorary Rio Ranger Black George. Some of you need to be here, and you know who you are.
NOTES FROM THE CACTUS PATCH, a semi-weekly contribution from Cactus Jane. // “Read the road like a book” // It’s that time of year. Time to watch traffic roll in after an intimate season. River guides are trickling in, visitors appear in waves, loco locals hope for a flood stage of activity, and perhaps the Rio will rise for the occasion. There’s people traffic in the Big B, and the critters would like to survive it. Tarantulas are on the move, snakes are on the road, and turtles have donned their best hardpan travel gear. It’s just another day in paradise for these permanent residents. Out on the road, red racers, like ribbons, flash a warning code “I WILL WIN THIS RACE” as they ripple across pavement faster than a mustang. Rattlesnakes, confident in their stubborn power, contract to a coil and perch between the mustard and mayo, where they wait for automobiles to screech to a halt. It’s a game of chicken they are used to winning on their turf, but things play out differently on the asphalt. Locals know the roads and are adept at scanning for shadowy bumps while maintaining speed and safety. Here’s a helpful hint: the road is long and smooth. Bumpy shadows belong to creepers and crawlers. Observe their signs thoughtfully; scan for them well in advance, and you will have achieved loco local desert oneness!
STATEWIDE ELECTION
Attention Brewster County voters:
There is a state-wide election on November 5, 2019 to vote on 10 constitutional amendments, including one on a state personal income tax. Information is available at League of Women Voters of Texas https://my.lwv.org/texas/election-information. Early voting will be at the Judge Val Clark Beard complex in Alpine, October 21-25, and October 28- November 1, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Voting on Election Day, November 5, for Precincts 5, 6, and 7 will be at the Red Pattillo Community Center from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
If you are eligible to vote by mail, you can pick up an application at the Elections Office in the front of the Brewster County Courthouse, call the County Elections office at 837-6230 to request an application, or print out Form #5-15 from the Texas Secretary of State website: https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/forms/5-15f.pdf.
The application must be returned in person or by mail to:
County Elections Office
107 W. Avenue E, #3
Alpine, TX 79830
The application must be received by the County Elections Office on or before 5:00pm, October 25, 2019.
In order to vote by mail, you must be 65 years of age or older, or have a disability, or be absent from the county during the election.
Applications to vote by mail for the upcoming 2020 elections will be available on January 1, 2020. You must apply each year to vote by mail. Mail ballot applications are only valid for 1 year starting January 1 and ending December 31 of that year. For questions, contact the Brewster County Elections Office at 837-6230.
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