The Terlingua Moon  

11 April 2023 ~Vol. 34 #15

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Source: https://www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sarah-Bourbon

Sarah (Whitson) Bourbon

September 12, 1946 ~ March 30, 2023 (age 76)

Obituary

Sarah Whitson Bourbon, 76 of Terlingua, Texas passed away on March 30, 2023 at her home in Terlingua, TX. 

Sarah was born September 12, 1946 to Caroline and John Whitson in Denton, TX. Sarah graduated from Denton High School, and later attended University of North Texas where she gained a bachelor's degree in Arts in 1970. In 1980 she became Managing Director of Texas Monthly. During her tenure at Texas Monthly she discovered the Big Bend and fell in love with the area. Soon after, she met and married Bill Bourbon on February 1, 1987. 

Sarah was an avid bird watcher. She never passed up the chance to visit a Goodwill, always in hopes of a good bargain. She loved cuisine of all cultures. She loved her pets, family, friends, and all things nature. 

Sarah is preceded in death by her husband Bill Bourbon. Sarah is survived by two sons, Brian Bourbon of Alpine, TX. Michal Bourbon of Weir, TX, and a grandson Logan Bourbon, Alpine, TX. 

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in her name to Terlingua CSD robotics building. 

Terlingua Common School District P.O Box 256 Terlingua, Texas 79852

Online condolences may be left at:  www.alpinememorialfuneralhome.com

Services have been entrusted to Alpine Memorial Funeral Home in Alpine, Texas.

DONATIONS In Lieu of Flowers: 

Terlingua Common School District
ATTN: Reagan Reed

P.O. Box 256, Terlingua TX 79852

Our next BBAC members meeting is scheduled for this Sunday, April 16th, at 2pm.  We will meet at the Food Pantry Building, 933 East Gallego Ave., Alpine.

Have you heard that Carol Fairlie is now offering art classes through Talent Arts Group?  Exciting News!

Contact Carol at fairlieh2o@sbcglobal.net for her schedule and to sign up.  Poster of her classes is in our outdoor display case between CatchLight and GOTS.

Our next show is "Dark Skies", curated by Kathleen Griffith and Cynthia Huryat.  Prospectus is attached.  Entry deadline is April 18th.  All mediums are welcome.

The R3 Art Show/Not Prada Show has been very successful, thanks to Lori Griffin and her crew!  The show ends on April 18th so, if you have work in the show, please pick up by the 18th and sign out your work with the artist manning the gallery when you do.

For all of those who participated, thanks so much for such imaginative, creative and colorful work!

An Urban Sketching Workshop is planned for May 16th.  I will attach the following flyer also if you'd like to share it with others.  I've seen the large kit and it is pretty impressive!  A link to sign up for this workshop is below: 

CLICK ON LINK TO SIGN UP & PAY:

https://form.jotform.com/230977338288168

Come see THE MOONSHINERS 

Wednesday April 12 - Long Draw, 6 pm

Friday April 14 - Boathouse, 8 pm

Big Buddha Bakery

Mondays and Saturdays 4-8pm in Marfa @ the courtyard behind Glitch Gallery

We are a Pizzeria & Bakery. We bake all our bread, pizza and goodies in house fresh with sourdough and organic ingredients.  All orders must be made beforehand @ www.bigbuddhabakery.com which has our menu and all the info you need! If you have any questions, feel free to call me 781-710-9248

Milky Way Treats will be open this Saturday 10am-1pm, at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town. Come by and see what’s cooking! We always have a wonderful selection of baked items, pie, cakes, kolaches, gluten-free goodies and cinnamon rolls. Look forward to seeing you! Gracias Terlingua!

Former Terlingua artist offering spring/summer watercolor sessions. Get away special $20 off for Terlingua residents to help with travel expenses. Can't make these sessions? Email spottedslinky55@gmail.com to arrange  dates that work for you. July lodging  available for 1 person ($60/night, private shower).

Taqueria El Milagro

Terlingua's street taco favorite.  Authentic Mexican recipes and big side dishes.  Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take-out via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in and BYOB!

Espresso ... y poco mas

We serve up the best coffee in town along with home cooked, made-to-order menu items.  Freshest ingredients, comfy seating and great views.  Come join us! Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.

If you'd like to work for us, please call Noemi!

Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods. Micro greens, fresh eggs, must-see local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms and perfumes, leather goods, talented local food vendors, Sandy's creative pop up shop and more.

If you'd like to be a part of that more, we welcome new vendors. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, call or text 432.244.8715 or email SherriTheWriter@aol.com

Do you have mad skills and smart, practical talents you'd like to share? We all love to learn about sustainable arts and useful skills here in Terlingua. Let's talk about a workshop.

Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.

The 1000th animal done at the pop up Big Bend Fix clinic Friday by the amazing staff from Animal Balance …..drumroll please——is a Big Bend TNR cat from a Marfa colony!!! Thank you to everyone who does this vital work to make this happen for Far West Texas!! Special thanks to our trappers, who not only trap these free-roaming cats but also give their time to volunteer at the clinic to help in recovery. We are so proud of what we have accomplished with your help

Craig and Wes’

Annual Fish Fry & Potluck

Sunday, April 16th at 4 pm

JAF Pavillion

Silent auction and Beneit for Darrell Sutton

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.

The Terlingua Double A Bar Group will hold an AA meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6 pm at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.

LAST CHANCE to register!

School of Constructive Arts "Earthen Vaults" Workshop Taught by Master Earth Builder Jim Hallock

Receive an introduction to soil testing and compressed earth block while studying earthen roofs, arches, vaults, and domes and participating in the construction of a 10-foot span barrel vault roof. Only $150 for locals in the tri-county region, breakfast and lunch included on both days.

When: Saturday, April 15th to Sunday, April 16th

Where: School of Constructive Arts, 1316 Snake Road, Alpine, TX 79830

Register: www.constructivearts.org/earthen-vaults

TanksALot Terlingua has received more water tanks! Available sizes:  5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550

Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee.

Valves, pumps and filters also available.

Delivery and installation available.

Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.

Call: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

COMPUTER AND TECH SUPPORT NOW AVAILABLE IN THE TERLINGUA AREA!

We offer virus/malware removal, slow PC remedies, Wi-Fi/network installation & support, security camera installation, software/device installation, web/graphic design, and computer education/training services. We repair laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, printers/copiers and more. Anything tech or computer related, we're here to help! We are based in the Terlingua area, but also service Lajitas, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Ranch, Presidio and Alpine. We can login remotely, meet you in a convenient location or drive to your place if you prefer. Call/text Chris w/ 4 Corners Computer @ 432-853-7090 or email us @ help@4cornerscomputer.com