TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 26, No. 8
February 24, 2014
By MaeWestern
"I have already settled it for myself so flattery and criticism go down the same drain and I am quite free." -- Georgia O'Keeffe
Big Bend Library Presentation
Thursday,
6 pm at Big Bend Library: The library is beginning a series of diverse
monthly programs. This month’s guest speaker is Thomas Alex, whose
presentation is entitled Juan Pedro Walker’s Mapping Expedition of 1805
that will retrace the cartography party’s expedition through the Big
Bend. Tom gives a great talk and I know it will be enjoyable and
informative! It’s free and refreshments will be served.
Viva Yoga!
Viva
Yoga! taught by Sandi Turvan, THURSDAYS 9-10:15, All levels yoga; 10:45
to noon, Gentle yoga. At Desert Lotus Massage Studio (next to the
laundromat). Private classes also available. 512.466.6376 or
sturvan@yahoo.com.
One Day at a Time in Terlingua
AA
is not affiliated with any religious organization but is grateful to
the Big Bend Church (north of the post office) for allowing us to meet
there. Thursdays, at 7:30 pm. (Closed Discussion). Anyone who has a
desire to stop drinking or remain sober is welcome. Literature is
available in our local library. Carpooling may be available to Alpine AA
(Wednesdays) and Al-Anon (Thursdays) meetings. Contact phone numbers
are posted on the church doors.
Word Off
Thank you to all who
attended the 2015 Word Off and especially to all those who braved the
stage; it was a great evening and a wonderful showcase of Terlingua
talent. A very big thank you to KT and Becca who did a fabulous job of
compering the evening. For those who missed it -
http://terlinguamusic.com blog has some lovely photos and a lively report on the event.
Farmer’s Market
Farmer’s
Market every Saturday 10-1 pm. Enjoy Music this Sat. with Pat O’ Bryan.
Stop By for Fresh Greens, Herbs, Carrots, Tomatoes, Eggs, Breads, and
More! Time to get your Spring Garden planted. The Garden has lots of
free seeds! THINK COMMUNITY EAT LOCAL.
Tank Delivery
HEADS
UP! Your Wylie rain harvesting tank is scheduled to come March 2nd,
around 3 pm. It might be sooner than that, so stay in touch. Make sure
we have your contact phone number, special drop-off instructions and
your deposit. 371-2506.
Pam Ware Featured Artist
Come join us,
Saturday, Feb. 28, for an art opening featuring wine &
refreshments, and original oil paintings by Terlingua local, Pam Ware.
Earth and Fire Imports/Gallery, located in downtown Terlingua ghost
town, will showcase Pam’s work Feb 28 through March 13. The reception
will be from 4-7pm on Saturday. Spring hours are 9am-7pm, seven days a
week, through mid April.
This week at The Boathouse!!
Open every day from 4 - Midnight; Saturdays ‘til 1 am. Grille open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 - 9.
This week’s music scene:
Tunesday with James Williams 7 - 9
Wednesday - Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood 7 - 10
Friday - Jeff Haislip & Shand Walton 7 - 10
Saturday - Laird Considine 8 - 11
Friday’s Menu Special: Chipotle Meat Loaf, Shiner Bock Mashers,
Corn on the Cob, Fresh Mixed Community Garden Greens.
Plus our full menu (every day but Monday) and full bar.
Hope to see you soon! ~Don & Terri
Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon Schedule
Tue 2/24 - Uh Clem
Wed 2/25 - Carol Whitney & Chase Peeler
Thu 2/26 - Moses Martinez
Fri 2/27 - Katie McDowell
Sat 2/28 - The Beardsmen
Sun 3/1 - Brunch with Doug Schamberg
Mon 3/2 - Burger Night with Ali Holder & Daniel Thomas Phipps
Softball Sundays
Calling
all athletes and athletic supporters, come out and get into the game
this Sunday! Games start at 3pm, so get there early to warm up. Fields
are located next to the Terlingua School.
Espresso y Poco Mas
La
Posada Milagro has a brand new waffler so we are serving homemade
waffles and have added gluten free waffles to the menu. For the best
coffee in the Big Bend area and homemade meals and treats stop by.
371-3044
Becoming Art
Becoming is still taking appointments for automotive repair and service. Gallery is open, messy but open. 371-2694
Investigating Creativity
Investigating Creativity will meet at 10 am on Wednesday at La Posada Milagro.
Talk with your Commissioner March 2
Hugh
Garrett, Brewster County Commissioner Precinct 2, will be in the office
at the South County Emergency Response Center on Monday, March 2, from
2:00-5:00pm and then attending the TFEMS Board Meeting at 6:00. Please
come by and visit if you have a chance.
Cycletek
Cycletek is
your local source for automatic backup power for those pesky power
outages. We also carry whole-house surge protectors to protect your
appliances from the power surges caused from blackouts, lightning
strikes, or any other source of EMP. Generator sizes ranging from 7kw
to 150kw. We also stock portables. Call today for a free on sight
evaluation. 371-2569. Generac has announced a price increase effective
3/1, so if you’re on the fence, call today to get it ordered.
Terlingua School Sports
The
Big Bend High School girls golf team will be traveling to Alpine on
Tuesday, Feb. 24 to compete in the Alpine High School Invitational Golf
Tournament. On Friday, Feb. 27, the Paisanos will be participating in
the Rio Grande Relays in Sanderson. Terlingua school is hosting the Jack
Probst Invitational Golf Tournament in Lajitas on Tuesday, March 3.
Shot Time Liquors
New!
We now carry Fireball in 50mL, 1.75each. Also, possibly unrelated,
Shot Time now has a wide selection of prophylactics including latex
free, 0.50-1.50 each.
Garage Sale/Flea Market
Garage Sale/Flea
Market on Saturday, March 7, in the parking lot of Green Desert Living
just south of the Terlingua Ranch turn-off. We will start up at 8:00 am
and end when we need to. Vendors are welcome to join us-no cost to
vendors, just show up and sell, sell, sell!
This Week at High Sierra Bar & Grill
Friday Feb. 27 - 7:30 pm Emy & Bryn Song Swap
Sunday, March 1 - 2 pm 2nd Song Circle, “Unplugged” Collie Ryan Host
High
Sierra remains to be Sports Central...large screen TV. It’s “Round
Ball” Pro & College Games. Call the bar at 371-3282 with date and
time of what you want to see.
Read the Most Coast to Coast
Kindergarten
through 12th grade students at Terlingua school are preparing for a
nationwide effort to “Read the Most Coast to Coast” on Friday, Feb. 27.
They are among hundreds of thousands of students who will join in the
fourth-annual reading celebration. Reading and library activities are
planned for the students throughout the day . Many of the activities
will be held at Big Bend Library, but the library will remain open for
our community members.
Boquillas Port of Entry Hours
The
official Boquillas Port of Entry crossing, providing access to
Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the protected areas of Maderas
del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena, will start summer hours of
operation beginning March 4, 2015. The change in hours is to
accommodate the later sunset times occurring this time of year.
Pedestrians
will be able to access the port between 9 am and 6 pm Wednesday through
Sunday. No vehicles will be allowed to cross and there will be no
commercial importation of products. The Boquillas Port of Entry is
staffed by National Park Service personnel who can assist travelers with
information about visiting the area.
Bike Fest Draws Crowd to Big Bend
The Big Bend drew more than 400 cyclists for the annual Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest Feb 11-13.
According
to the Big Bend Ranch State Park Superintendent Barrett Durst, the
event was a hit. Rain and snow in the area made for muddy conditions on
Thursday, but by Friday trails were clear as cyclists hit trails.
Events like these are a boon to the local economy.
“When
you have 500-600 people coming in with their family, it’s a good shot
of influx for the economy of south Brewster County,” Durst said. “It’s
really good for this area down here.”
The Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest is just one of many outdoor opportunities the big bend region has to offer.
Alpine Library Happenings
Join
us this Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 pm for TEDxAlpinePublicLibrary -
exciting videos of TED talks followed by discussion and debate. Hosted
by Gwin Grimes.
The Friends of the Alpine Public Library will hold a
rare and interesting book sale on Sat., Feb. 28 from 10 am until 6 pm.
Get great deals on rare and antique books! At the library, 805 West Ave.
E.
Big Bend Education Corporation News
The Big Bend Education
Corporation (BBEC) was formed to raise money to build a high school
for students from the Terlingua and San Vicente school districts. A
three-member board was formed, fund raising activities were held,
donation and grant money was collected, and the high school was built.
Other projects were completed including the school/community library.
More recently a multi-purpose track and sports area has been started.
There is also an account - the Joee May Barnes Scholarship fund - which
awards scholarships to some graduating seniors each year.
The board
has traditionally included two members from Terlingua and one from the
park. Offices are President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer.
These duties often rotate among the members. Right now the
vice-president position is vacant, and the secretary-treasurer position
will soon be vacant.
The immediate challenge for the BBEC is to
straighten things out with the state and regain its legal status, which
has been suspended because some necessary paperwork was not filed when
due.
Anyone interested in filling one of these board positions is
invited to contact either of the current board members: Claudia
Arnberger (477-1108;
claudia_arnberger@nps.gov)
or Ginny Carrico (371-2882). You don’t have to have kids, have kids in
school, or anything like that - just an interest in the community, a
concern for the welfare of both schools, and a willingness to contribute
your time and energy. There will also be a meeting this Saturday, Feb.
21, at 10 am at the high school for those who are interested or would
like to know more.
VETERANS and veteran caregivers
A
free special presentation on a federally funded support program for
Veterans “Veterans Caregiver Program” will be held at the American
Legion off Hwy 118 on Feb. 23 at 4:30 pm on the patio (unless weather
conditions move it indoors). For more information call 979-218-3769.
Last Minute Low Budget Productions
Last
Minute Low Budget Productions’ (LMLB)“37 Postcards” by Michael
McKeever. Director Joe Sirotnak has cast the entire show from park
residents. The traditional Opening Gala is set for Friday, March 20, at 7
p.m., curtain at 8. Subsequent evening performances run March 21, 22,
27, and 28 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, March 28 (yes! Two in one
day).
Electronics Recycling in South County March 11-12
Get
ready for the Spring Electronics Recycling Event in Study Butte March
11, 10 am to 4 pm, and March 12, 9 am to noon. The City of Alpine has
opened up the event to all county residents. BBCA (Big Bend Citizens
Alliance) will have volunteers staffing the trailer, which will be at
the Community Center Parking Lot.
Thanks to our County Commissioner,
Hugh Garrett, for making this happen, as well as the City of Alpine.
Below is the ACCEPTABLE ITEMS LIST. Please do not leave any items
outside the trailer, and please reserve unacceptable items for Dump Days
which will be scheduled later this year.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:
Computers
Computer Accessories
Computer Monitors
Televisions
Printers
DVD/CD Players
Copiers, Fax Machines & Scanners
Typewriters
Telephones
Cell Phones & Chargers
GPS Units
Pagers
PDA & Tablets
Answering Machines
MP3 Players
External Hard Drives
Radios & Boom-Box
Video and Camera Equipment
Communications Equipment
Video Game Systems
Cable Boxes, DVR
Circuit Boards
Rechargeable Batteries (boxed separately)
Microwaves
Cables, Wires, Power Cords, Power Strips
Water Coolers
Paper Shredders
Propane Tanks
Space Heaters
Household Appliances
Smoke Detectors
No CRT tubes without cases
No light bulbs - CFL or Fluorescent Tubes
Freon -(Refrigerators & Air Conditioners)
Wooden Speakers
Ceramic & Glass Lamps
Christmas Tree
Crock Pots
Electronic Blankets
Exercise Equipment
Garbage Disposals
NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Yard Equipment
Gas Powered Equipment
Lead Acid or Non-rechargeable Batteries
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