Terlingua Moon

Volume 33, No. 44

October 25, 2022 by FreeBird

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." – Plato

EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN!  ‑‑ Early Voting starts on Monday, October 24th and continues through November 4th.  If you're in Alpine on a weekday, you can vote early at the Val Beard building (the old library) from 9AM to 5PM, no matter what election precinct you're registered in.

Remote Early Voting for Precincts 6 and 7 will be held at the Red Pattillo Community Center on November 2nd and 3rd from 9AM to 5PM.

Remote early voting for Precinct 5 will be held at the Panther Junction Community Room on November 2nd and 3rd from 9AM to 5PM.  (In the past, Precinct 5 voters have been able to vote early in Study Butte.  Because early voting is available at Panther Junction this time, you must vote at PJ.)

If you're unsure which precinct you're in, you can check your voter registration card or refer to the map on the Brewster County website: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Brewster-Voting-Precincts-1.pdf

"If we don’t vote, we are ignoring history and giving away the future." -Pat Mitchell

Important note to voters who live in the Castolon area of Big Bend National Park:  During the latest redistricting, Castolon was moved from Precinct 5 to Precinct 7.  Therefore, you must vote at the Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte.

ANNUAL BOOK FAIR ‑‑ Hey South Brewster County residents and Winter residents:  Terlingua School is having our annual Scholastic Book Fair, October 31^st - November 4^th in the TCSD new Multipurpose Gym.  Theme is Dinosaurs this year.  We will have a dinosaur photo prop.  PreK-3rd have a book wish wall.  Family night is November 4^th, 4:00-6:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome and all your purchases will help buy more books for our library.

LANDOWNERS OF TERLINGUA RANCH!  The upcoming Board of Directors Meeting, October 29th @ 10am, will be one of great importance to all landowners.   All landowners are welcome to attend the BoD meeting.  If unable to attend in person you can attend via Zoom.  Zoom meeting information can be found on the POATRI website in the dropdown menu, in the 'News' subject line.

TRAX TRANSIT ‑‑ Anyone experiencing Trax transit pick-up or other problems in Study Butte, Terlingua, Terlingua Ranch or Lajitas, PLEASE text or call:  646.547.3339.  Trax is implementing policies that limit its services further to South County residents in contrast with what it offers north county & surrounding county communities of the Big Bend.  PLEASE HELP us improve this important transportation service.  Thank you.

BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL – Open Studio every other month:  Artists can come in and work on current projects or start new ones . . . no instruction, just friendly interaction with other artists!  Recycle materials in addition to paint, brushes, glue, will be available for use but bring items also . . . At the education building, Holy Cross Anglican Church, 903 Fighting Buck Ave in Alpine.  Dates:  October 22, 10am to 2pm; December 17, 10am to 2pm.  Figure Drawing Class every Monday 7-9pm, 102 N. 8th street & Holland.  $15.00/per session--NOTE the Day change!
Music events:
October 25:  Tuesday, 7:30pm at FUMC in Alpine--Children's Choir Concert
October 30:  Saturday, 3pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Marfa--Dr Alegria Voice Recital
November 4:  Friday, 7:30pm at the Studio Theatre at Sul Ross (Fine Arts Building)-Noelle Karleen's Piano Recital

FUNKY JUNK FOREVER! ‑‑ Shannon Carter and Cabin 10, Inc. would like to thank our community and the many visitors, many who had never heard of Mark Kneeskern before, that showed up to support our Funky Junk gathering held in Ghostown October 7-9. Through the outpouring of love and generosity we were able to put $3,803.62 into a savings account set up to fund a $2000 EyeBall Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating Paisano in 2023 and in perpetuity.

A special thanks to The Starlight Theatre, Shot Time Liquor, Willow House, Big Bend Resort & Adventures, the Tolbert-Fowler Original Chili Championship, Posado Milagro y Poco Mas, Desert Lotus Healing Arts, DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, Menagerie Press, Villa Terlingua, Desert Sports, Draftex LLC, Inc., Pollo Prints, Tony Drewry, Four Corners Computer, The Greens Gurl, and all participating Funky Junk Artists & Musicians.  Viva EyEBall!

PAISANO POST from Terlingua CSD ‑‑ The Senior Class is hosting a Fall Festival in the new gym this Friday, the 28th from 5pm-8pm. There will be a concession stand, cake walk, games, and a costume contest. Most games will be $0.50 and we hope you all can come and enjoy some Family fun. Costumes are encouraged.

SANTA INEZ GHOSTOWN CHURCH ‑‑ The Big Bend Episcopal Mission will celebrate All Souls' Day on November 2nd, Wednesday, at 5pm. All are welcome. Candles will be available and you can bring a photo or memento of your loved one for the altar.

COMMUNITY MARKETS ARE BACK!!! ‑‑ Market kicks OFF Saturday, November 12^th, 10am-1pm, and will run Every Saturday till the end of March.  Live Music, and Local Flavor.  Everyone is Welcome!  $10 vendor fee.  Email info@greensgurl.com with any questions or to be a vendor.  Upcoming Workshop:  Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 11:30.  Learn to make corn tortillas with Ed Hegarty.

KEN & JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER – It’s that time of year again!  We are gearing up for another fundraiser for a Terlingua School Graduate.  We'll meet at the Ghostown Horseshoe Pits on Saturday, November 12th for BBQ, fun & games!  The Cribbage & Horseshoe tournaments will start at 9:30 am - arrive by 9am to sign up, please!  Jared will smoke brisket and maybe a wild hog (if we get one this year) all night for the BBQ.  Plates will be served around noonish with an auction to follow.  This has been a local tradition for many years and our family is proud to continue serving our community and our high school graduates.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ The best street tacos and authentic Mexican recipe menu items in town!  Plus steaks, great sides and you know why we are a Terlingua staple for dinner.  Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm.   Call 432-371-2060  for takeout via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in! BYOB!

EXPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Best coffee in town and always with Big Bend Roaster beans!  We are THE coffee place.  While you are here, check out our breakfast and lunch menus.  Everything is the freshest and everything is cooked to order.  Open 7:30 am until 2 pm!  Great outdoor seating with views of the Chisos, strong WiFi and friendly service.

COMPUTER REPAIR AND TECH SUPPORT ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SOUTH BREWSTER COUNTY!  We are based in the Terlingua area, but also service Lajitas, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Ranch, Presidio and Alpine.  We offer mobile and remote support options, we'll come to you if we need to.  We repair laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, printers/copiers and more. We offer virus/malware removal, slow PC remedies, Wi-Fi/network installation and support, software installation and training, and device installation (PCs, printers, TVs, projectors, basically anything electronic.)  Call/text Chris w/ 4 Corners Computer @ 432-853-7090 or email us @ help@4cornerscomputer.com.

SHOT TIME LIQUORS ‑‑ Halloween and Dia de los Muertos are just around the corner!  Come check out the fun new wines we just got in, and give us your feedback. Have you seen the new swag? Stop by and take a peek!  They will make perfect host gifts for all the parties you may attend next weekend. Thank you for your continued support, we love being a part of this special little community!

ALL ENERGIES ‑‑ has 360-watt silfab solar modules $288 each, plus sales tax.  100 ah 48-volt SoK lithium iron phosphate batteries are in stock. We also have an order of used modules on the way; please get in touch for details. For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.

CHILI COOKOFF ‑‑ live music, artists and artisans, all happening this weekend at the Frontier Roadhouse! Check it out this Friday-Sunday, October 28-30. Located off Hwy 118 just South of the Cactus Farm.

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY ‑‑ Join Marti For Bags and Brews.  Create your own personalized Day of the Dead tote bag.  What does your inner Katrina look like?   Friday, October 28, 5 pm at the gallery.  Class includes prepped tote bag, paint, brushes, instruction and brews, wine, and fun.  Fee is $50.  Call to reserve your space.  432-371-3156

CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE

Robert “Beechie” Beauchamp, owner of Beechie’s Auto Service, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, in Springtown.  He had been struggling with cancer and had gone to live with his family during the last months of his life.  Beechie’s Celebration of Life will be at 5:00 p.m., November 25, 2022, at the Terlingua Ranch Community Church with dancing (Beechie’s favorite) and dinner @Bad Rabbit Cafe following the service.  Everyone invited.

Robert was born on April 30, 1939, to Herschell Boyd and Juanita Katherine (Bradford) Beauchamp in Wise County. He resided in Wise County before moving to Terlingua in 1992.  He was a member of the Terlingua Church of Christ.  Beechie was an auto mechanic and towing operator by trade.  He operated Beechie’s Auto Service in Terlingua for the past 30 years and Beauchamp’s Garage in Boyd before that.  Beechie always loved everything about cars and racing. He shared his passion for cars with students in auto mechanics at TCJC as an auto mechanics instructor. He was an avid car racing fan and attended many Indy Racing events in Indianapolis, and NASCAR events from Daytona to Texas.  His collection of racing and automotive memorabilia is astounding.

Beechie loved to travel and visited numerous places including Australia and Hawaii. He served his community as a volunteer fireman both in Boyd and Terlingua. He always strived to be the best at his profession, logging many continuing education classes and served as President of the Independent Garagemens  Association.

Beechie was a beloved father, grandfather to 3 generations and brother.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Rob Beauchamp and wife Stacey; his daughter, Lori Pinson and husband Ken; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Loveta Smith and husband Ronnie; Lacreta Carr and husband Rob; 3 nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.

 

Dwight Deal passed away on June 11 peacefully in Colorado.  He first came here in 1967 to teach at Sul Ross University. He remained for years and returned for years.  As a geologist, researcher, and educator Dwight thought the Big Bend provided the most enticing and rewarding place to live with the perfect environment to teach geology.  During his years in Alpine, Dwight was also a founding Director of the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute.  With his wife Sandy, they raised two children in Alpine, but when his wife died, Dwight, as a single parent, moved the family to NM where he worked for 11 years.

Another shift came when Dwight married Mary Fletcher in Denver.  Soon trips to Big Bend started again, and in time a cabin was found for longer stays.  Both have embraced the Terlingua community. Dwight said he enjoyed the best community of friends who gave color, texture, and vibrancy to his world.

His wife, Mary, invites everyone to share memories of good times with Dwight:  Ghostown Monday, November 14 at 4 pm with music and high spirits.  A potluck supper will follow.  Everyone welcomed!  A geologist needs rocks for his new journey, so bring a small rock to add to his stash.

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