by Million sMiles

Terlingua MOON

November 14, 2022

Vol.33   No. 48

"We have one life, one shot at all the glorious things of life, and we walk about constricted, apologetic, afraid. We have so little time; we have so little space upon which to spread our love and our talents and our kindness. Run toward life fulsomely and freely."            ~ Tennessee Williams

Family Crisis center of the Big Bend 

community lunch/open house 

free at FCCBB in Terlingua Ghostown 

Turkey, dressing, gravy, potatoes etc.

 Thursday 17 November 2022

12:30 to 3 PM 

thanking the community for its support 

hotline 1-800-834-0654 phone 371-3147 

Se Habla Espanol

Terlingua Burlesque

It’s getting to be that time of year again! Upcoming shows December 16 and 17th and again January 13 and 14th. Stay tuned for more details!

Earth and Fire Gallery 

We’re open In Terlingua Ghostown every day from 9 am to 6 pm AND this weekend  you can also find us at Alpine ArtWalk in the Kishmish  Building.  Stop by!  Our Featured Artists this month are Larry Short and Patricia Thompson

All Realtors! Contractors! Please talk to your clients about our dark skies and how as we grow as a community it is important to preserve the view of the stars! Thank you!

Tolbert Terlingua Chili Group Information OTICCC

Charitable Donation Announcement!!!

Thank you all one more time!

Thank you all Sponsors! Large and small!

Thank you all cooks in all categories!

Thank you all volunteers!

Thank you spectators who bought a ticket!

Thanks to the help of all of you, we will make the following donations:

ALS      $40,000.00

Terlingua School  $7,000.00

Terlingua EMS  $3000.00

A grand total of $50,000.00!!!

Viva Terlingua!

See you all at the 56TH! November 1 thru 4, 2023!!!

Terlinguans, if you want to do something to help our local bear to a safer location than our community, Crista Demere is the Parks and Wildlife diversity wildlife biologist for our area. I’ve spoken to the sheriff’s department, Eric Wilmarth (our game warden), and have left a message with Crista. Apparently any action taken is up to Parks and Wildlife. 

I was told by Mr. Wilmarth that as far as he knows, hazing the bear away, educating the public, and getting bear-proof dumpsters is the current policy. 

The problem is that the bear isn’t moving on, half the public here much of the year are tourists, and the bear-proof dumpsters will not be forthcoming any time soon.

Hunting season is also just around the corner. You know someone will shoot this bear.  Please note:  Bears in Texas are still listed as a threatened species and there are serious consequences for harming one. I was also told Parks and wildlife doesn’t want to set a precedent for relocation every time a bear shows up in a populated area. I’ve lived here a number of years and this is the first time a bear has adopted life in our community, so setting a precedent isn’t a realistic consideration. It’s THIS bear NOW that is the issue.

Maybe WE should set the precedent that our community matters, that no one wants to see the bear hurt, that just because nothing bad has happened yet doesn’t mean it won’t. Give Crista a call. 432 244-9945. If you see a bear, note time and location and let Parks and Wildlife know.

Mark you calendar 11/18/22! The school in Boquillas is hosting a fundraiser to put  a new roof on the primary school. There will be a parade, bake sale, donations lunch, & horse races. It starts at 10 AM

This Saturday November 19th in The Community Garden 10-1pm

Enjoy Music with Collie Ryan

Locally grown produce, microgreens, hand tools, broccoli starts, native & perennial plants, goat's milk soap, handsewn clothing, and art

Computer Trouble? Stop By the market and let Chris help, he will be there every Saturday

Come see what is growing in the garden, harvest begins next month

Sat. Dec 3rd @ 11am Learn to Make Homemade Corn Tortillas with Ed Hegarty

Please Dogs Must be Leashed

For more info  Text/call 432 853-7090 

YARD SALE  Saturday, November 19.  52085  Hwy 118 South.  Fourth of a mile south of Terlingua Ranch Road.  8:00 am - ???.  Table, flooring, windows, and more.  Some FREE stuff!!  Priced to Sale!

Thursday Nov 24 at 2 pm

The American Legion Post #653 is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner again this year for our community. Turkey will be provided. We ask that you bring a side and/or dessert to share. 

Please RSVP on the event or email at Terlinguapost653@gmail.com to help us plan the right amount of food for everyone.

It is free to the community. Please consider offering a donation. Thank you!

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 be holding AA meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 6 pm each week at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.

 “The feeling of having shared in a common peril is one element in the powerful cement which binds us.” Alcoholics Anonymous

Many Stones has lots of new plants, a large selection of new pocket and 

sheath knives and many new mineral specimens. Ring also has very large

selection of silver rings and rock bead jewelry. Open every day. This

business is also for sale.

FLEA MARKET 

every Sat. 10 – 1 at the Community Garden!  $10 vendor fee.  Tools, hardware, household misc..  Come buy and sell!

Taqueria El Milagro

Street tacos and steaks and so much more!   The best authentic Mexican recipe menu items in town! You will love our 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!

(We need help and are hiring!  If you'd like to work with us, call Noemi at 310-991-1058.)

Espresso ... y poco mas

Come for the best coffee in town and stay for breakfast or lunch! Homecooking at its freshest best and orders they way you want them. Open 7:30 am until 2 pm! Great outdoor seating with views of the Chisos, strong wifi and friendly service. Call 432-371-3044 for to go orders.  

KEN & JOEE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER - Another successful fundraiser - $2641 raised so far! For those who couldn’t be here but still want to contribute, you may mail in your donations - make check payable to TCSD & send to 

PO Box 174, Terlingua, TX 79852.

Huge shoutout to all of our local businesses that continually support our fundraiser:  Starlight Theatre, Trading Company, Espresso y Poco Mas, High Sierra, DB’s BBQ, Far Flung Outdoor Center, Big Bend River Tours, Cottonwood Grocery, Chili Pepper, Big Bend Motor Inn, Big Bend Stables, Many Stones, Shot Time, Wright Hardware, Desert Sports, Chisos Galleria, Quicksilver Trading, Milky Way Treats…and friends: Travis, Kathy, Pam, Devo, Caleb, Amanda, Gay & Debra. We couldn’t do it without you..!

It is starting to get chilly in the desert. That means tea time! If you are up for an adventure, consider visiting our teahouse.

What happens at the tea house? We drink tea! Hi quality, organic loose leaf caffeinated tea from China and Taiwan. Traditional tea ceremony is an opportunity to experience how one tea transforms over the course of many steepings in a beautiful setting drinking over casual conversation or in silence. If you are so inclined, I'm also happy to do a tea tasting where we compare 2-3 different teas. 

We have a shade to keep us out of the sun, and the weather is absolutely perfect this time of year for tea in the morning or early afternoon. The teahouse is located one hour south of Marfa, and twenty minutes north of Presidio about 3 miles off the highway. We also have some great hiking trails that you are free to enjoy before or after the ceremony.

Email chinatiteahouse@gmail.com for additional information, booking, and pricing.

Big Buddha Bakery & Cafe 

Our regular hours are Friday through Sunday 12PM-3PM, 6PM-9PM. We are a locally owned Cafe & Bakery in Presidio. We create all our bread, pizza and donuts in house fresh with sourdough and organic ingredients.  Located on the main road on your way into Presidio from Terlingua across from the fire station. Call us beforehand if you are passing through and want a pizza, an order of donuts or to reserve a sourdough loaf. 781-710-9248

  Bears Still Eating More and Sleeping Less. It's that time of year. 

Hyperphagia is in full-swing and bears may be awake and searching for food up to 20 hours a day.  It is extremely important that we do what we can to Keep Bears Wild. This means securing garbage and limiting anthropogenic food sources by using these 

BearWise Basics: 

1) Never Feed or Approach Bears

2) Secure Food, Garbage and don't reward bears with easy meals. 

3) Remove outside pet food at night and feed pets indoors when possible

4) Clean and store your outdoor grills in a safe place - smells very tempting to a bear 

5) Alert your neighbors and TPWD staff to bear activity in the area

If you see a bear near your dumpster or residence: 

1) From a safe distance make loud noises, shout, bang pots and pans, set off a car alarm, honk a vehicle horn. 

2) when the bear leaves secure or remove any attractants 

3) ask neighbors to secure or remove any attractants

*Do Not Let Them Be Awarded With an Easy Trash Meal. Keep Bears Wild. 

BearWise (https://bearwise.org/six-bearwise-basics/)

 has many resources to help homeowners reduce bear activity near their homes and to help encourage bears to stay wild. 

How to keep bears out: https://bearwise.org/bear-safety-tips/keep-bears-out/

TPWD Find a Biologist: https://tpwd.texas.gov/.../habitats/trans_pecos/regulatory/

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 by Million sMiles

Terlingua MOON

November 8, 2022

Vol.33   No. 46

VOTING is your Super Power. 

Last chance is today, Tuesday.

7 AM to 7 PM at 

the Red Pattillo Community Center

Cactus Farm

Hope to see y’all for our Full Moon Potluck this Tuesday, the 8th at 6:30PM! Dish theme is casseroles, Come hungry.

Espresso ... y poco mas

Come for the best coffee in town and stay for breakfast or lunch! Homecooking at its freshest best. Open 7:30 am until 2 pm! Great outdoor seating with views of the Chisos, strong wifi and friendly service. Call 432-371-3044 for to go orders.  We are hiring!  If you'd like to work with us, call Noemi at 310-991-1058.

Taqueria El Milagro

Street tacos and steaks and a lot in between! The best authentic Mexican recipe menu items in town! .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! BYOB!

This Saturday November 12th  in The Community Garden is the 1st Community Market of the season      10-1pm

Enjoy Music with Anna Whiteley

Fresh eggs, microgreens, veggie and herb starts, perennial flowers,

goat's milk soap, handsewn items, computer services, art and more 

Bring your flea market items

$10 vendor fee

Everyone is Welcome

Please All dogs must be leashed

For more info on how to be a vendor

text/call 432 853-7090

email info@greensgurl.com

Message Terlingua Community Garden on FB

Think Community Buy Local

Wright Hardware Co. 

fall/winter hours are now in effect! 

Monday-Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Saturday 9am - 5pm

Sunday 10am - 2pm

We will be closing early this Friday 11/11 at 4pm and closed Saturday & Sunday. 

Normal business hours will resume Monday 11/14 at 7:30am. 

Thank you all so much for your continued support! 

If you haven't been by since we reopened, come see us! 

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Park entrance is FREE! November 13 in honor of both veterans and active military.

Don’t miss  the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday morning. There won't be another one until 2025.

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/07/1134688501/lunar-eclipse-this-week-november-2022?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR171k0NDWOP_J_m36jP0cw5Uu4P4bDtiyOAvjal8aVwTxKS86UQ-C6Sbuo

Marcos Parades just spoke with Ray Skiles about the bear in the Ghostown. If folks would contact TPWD, they can put together a plan to trap and relocate. If you are affected by this or might be please call TPWD. Also need to pursue bear proof dumpster lids for Terlingua.  

Please join us for family friendly star parties hosted one Friday per month at the Marathon Motel & RV Park. 

18 years and over: $10 each. 

 17 years old and younger: admission is free

 (Marathon Families with children admitted for free).

Each star party is led by an experienced guide presenting kid - friendly astronomy information while observing the night sky through the fantastic 24-inch Dobsonian telescope.

Remaining 2022 Dates and Topics:

November 18 - 6:30 pm Andromeda Galaxy and Saturn

December 9th - 6:30 pm Mars 

Presented by Dark Texas Skies &

Marathon Public Library 

We hope to see you there.

Update to Recycling Hours

Starting this Saturday, November 12 we will be open from 10 am to Noon. The weather is cooling enough where we can stay a bit longer now.  We will be closed on November 26 due to Thanksgiving and most of us will be gone.

Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD

Congratulations to Mr. Anthenat - Terlingua robotics team 11720-Purobots who traveled to El Paso for their first competition of the year. A total of 17 El Paso teams competed. The students played a total of 6 matches, 5 for qualifying points and ended up in 2nd place! These students are dedicated and hard working. Congratulations Ethan, Giselle, Laila, Brooke, Rigo, Severino, Luna, Romina, Jen O and Evan. Go 11720 Purobots! 

From Ms. Baumann: Middle School Language Arts: Students completing 620 minutes for the month of October are Asa Reed, Eduardo Villa Rodriquiez, Jake Tullas, Hank Reed, Gerardo Hernandez, Rhylee Russell, Alyssa Sherman, Michelle Orozco, Melody Orozco, Noemi Alday, Jovany Orozco, Desiree Lujan, Edjar Gomen, Ever Gomez, Melissa Orozco, and Philip Lowe. 

The Senior Class would like to invite all Veterans and their loved ones to our Veteran's Day program on Friday the 11th starting at 8:30am at the High School flag pole. The Seniors will be hosting the Veterans for breakfast after the ceremony. We are honored to serve you and thank you for your service to our country. Please come and spread to word to other Veterans. Breakfast will conclude by 10am.

Thank you community members and school parents for bringing your family and friends to our 1st ever Fall Festival/Halloween Carnival that was held in our new gym. 

Congratulations to Brooke Jenks for representing our school at the UIL 1A-Region 2 Cross Country Meet at Angelo State University. She earned 20th place out of over 150 runners. The future is bright for this Paisana Sophomore. Thank you Coach A and Coach Daley for a great season.

They gather in the West Texas desert, Terlingua, a ghost town. 

Well that is until the first week in November, when the population swells with fanatics. What kind of fanatics you may ask? Well the kind that are particular about their Bowl of Red! For the uninitiated that’s Chili, Texas style Chili.  This year marks the 55th annual “Original Terlingua International Chili Cook-off Championship”. It’s also the third year for me and second for Meg, attending.  

Folks this is the Super Bowl of Texas style Chili championships. These purveyors of pungently potent palate numbing pots of perfection are extremely serious about their capsaicin creations. They compete all year to earn enough points to qualify. 

Over 25 years ago the legacies of the originators decided to turn it into a party with a purpose. They chose to focus on ALS and raise funds to help those affected by it. 

I can’t say enough about the people that organize and attend this amazing event. Pure love of fellow human beings; genuine, big hearts and beautiful souls. Meg and I are blessed to be here with our Terlingua family once again!

If you are looking for a reason to visit the Texas Big Bend area, you can’t get better than this.

Check out the following link for the history of the cook-off: 

 https://abowlofred.com/about/#:~:text=History%20of%20the%20Original%20Terlingua%20Chili%20Cook%20Off&text=The%20first%20cook%2Doff%20in,chili%20%2D%20Texans%20or%20New%20Yorkers

J Reyes

All businesses who are not complying with Dark Skies please take advantage of the Dark Skies Initiative…thank you

https://darkskyinitiative.org

Since 2004, Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out by home and property owners nationwide and specializes in reducing maintenance, water, and power costs while increasing property value by up to 15%.  Principal designer Jadene Mayla offers free coaching and a written strategy for addressing issues and solutions for any size property.  Schedule yours at https://ecologiclandscape.com/custom-landscaping-free-coaching/

 or call 626-344-0728

Noëlle Karleen:   Piano recital on Friday, November 4at 7:30 PM in the Studio Theatre. This is in the Fine Arts Building at Sul Ross. 

Come out and make this a SRO Event!

UPDATE CELEBRATION of Dwight Deal

Monday, November 14. Due to losing Daylight Savings time we will start the Celebraton for Dwight with a Social Hour 3-4 pm.  Sharing of stories will stay at 4 pm and potluck following. Remember your small rock.  Location is the Community Gardens.

Worth Repeating

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.

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.

PLEASE VOTE!  EVERY VOTE MATTERS!!

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Terlingua MOON

November 1, 2022

Vol.  33       No. 45

“I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.”

Georgia O’Keeffe 

Early Voting 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. 

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

Earth and Fire Gallery

Featured Artists for the Month of November are Larry Short and Patriicia Thompson. Our Dia de Los Muertos open gallery party is on November 2 starting at dusk.  Music, Fun, Food and Drink provided!

Little Burro Country Store

Monday Oct 31 Halloween Pot Luck with Witches; Dance!

Prizes!  Best witch, best broom, best other costume, best pet costume, best child, 

best Halloween dish!

Scott Walker and the Edge of Texas Band!

Hi..!!! My name is Eric Massey, my wife and I own Wet salon west out on gate 5 road off 118. My band The Stinky Wrinkles are playing at the Goat Pens on Saturday November 5th at 7:30. It’s a free show, and my boys are traveling in from south Austin for this show..! We play some southern fried rock covers and some originals. You can find us at stinkywrinkles.com, and 

stinkywrinklesmusic on Instagram.

High Sierra

Open mic night takes place every Thursday starting @ 8 pm.  This chilled Thursday night session is a chance for all you singers, songwriters and musicians to come along and test out new material, get out of the bedroom and play to a welcoming audience of fellow artists.  There’s no better testing than the High Sierra 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 Randy De La Fuente as our Dj, and Ashley Cromarty Tending Bar

PROPERTY OWNERS’ OF TERLINGUA RANCH:    Please join us the first Thursday of each month, 6:00 pm, in the Bunkhouse for the property owners’ potluck.  Please bring a dish to share; the ranch will provide water, ice tea, plates, utensils.  The November potluck will be Thursday, November 3rd.  For more information, call Marilynn at 371.2194

Espresso ... y poco mas

Come see us for the best coffee in town and stay for breakfast or lunch! Homecooking at its freshest best. Open 7:30 am until 2 pm! Great outdoor seating with views of the Chisos, strong wifi and friendly service.

Taqueria El Milagro

Street tacos and steaks and a lot in between! The best authentic Mexican recipe menu items in town! .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! BYOB!

BOQUILLAS Port of Entry Begins Winter Schedule

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the Mexican Protected Areas of Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo, will change to the winter schedule beginning Wednesday, November 2.  The crossing will be open five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

Saturday November 12th  in The Community Garden

Community Markets are BACK!!! Every Saturday 10-1pm

Homegrown & Handmade products along with Flea Market items, Live Music and Local Flavor

$10 vendor fee.  Everyone is Welcome

Please All dogs must be leashed

For more info on how to be a vendor

text/call 432 853-7090

email info@greensgurl.com

Message Terlingua Community Garden on FB

*5 more weeks of planting for this season*

There are plots open in the garden, we have seeds too.      Come Grow With Us

Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD

Family Book Fair night will be Wednesday from 4pm-6pm. The book fair is at our new gym. Come and check it out. 

Santa Inez: Terlingua Ghostown Church

All Souls' Day Service will be held on Wednesday at 5pm. All are welcome and you are welcome to bring a memento of a lost loved one to be added to our altar. Candles will be available. 

Big Bend National Park Makes National Geographic’s coveted “Best of the World” list for 2023 Big Bend National Park Profiled Among 25 Most Extraordinary Places and Communities To Inspire Your Next Trip, According to National Geographic’s Global Editorial Team’s “Best of the World 2023” list - available online now at NatGeo.com/BestOfTheWorld

 where readers will be transported to each destination through spectacular photography and reporting.

 

Friends of the Ruidosa Church is excited to announce our second annual Community Day on Saturday, November 5 from 2-7PM. This year the church  will feature artists and performers from both sides of the border. We are honored to present: 

An opening dance performance by Matachines de Santa Teresa from Presidio, Texas (2PM)

An adobe community altar by Jacquelin Zazueta from Marfa, Texas @help.ima.rock

Afternoon DJ set by Cariño of the Radio / Jacqueline Del Olmo, from Marfa, Texas

Latido de Luce, an illuminated installation by Miguel Valverde from Chihuahua, Mexico @miguelvalverde

We will also have free food and drinks in the afternoon, along with a special lighting ceremony at dusk / 6PM. For all who came last year, you know it was a rare celebration in a remote location. Visitors came from all over to celebrate both the church and the families historically connected to Ruidosa. 

The theme of this year is “el sagrado corazón,” a nod to the original name of the church as well as a motif that naturally emerged across our artists this year. 

Thanks to H‑E‑B, Big Bend Bank, TransPecos Bank and Cactus Liquors for sponsoring this event. Thanks also to @naomibensen for contributing the beautiful heart collage featured in this year’s poster. ✨

We are hoping to once again record oral histories from anyone who has a memory or historical connection to Ruidosa. If you’d like, please also bring meaningful objects, candles or photos to contribute to our community altar.  

Big Bend Arts Council:

Our BBAC Members' Show is going up soon!  I am attaching the prospectus and entry forms for your use but will have copies at the Gallery on The Square.  Entries due by 4:30pm on Tuesday, November 1st.

Cancelled, to be rescheduled at a later date:  October 30:  Sunday, 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

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 further limit its services to So. County residents in contrast to what it offers north county & surrounding Big Bend communities.  PLEASE HELP us improve this important transportation option.  Thank you.

LOCAL COMPUTER REPAIR AND TECH SUPPORT

NOW AVAILABLE IN TERLINGUA!

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 will come to your location if you prefer or login remotely if needed.

We offer virus/malware removal, slow PC remedies, Wi-Fi/network installation & support, software installation & training, web & graphic design, device installation (PCs, printers, TVs, etc.,) We repair laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, printers/copiers and more. Anything tech or computer related, we can help!

Call/text Chris w/ 4 Corners Computer @ 432-853-7090 or email us @ help@4cornerscomputer.com

Dwight Deal’s Celebration of Life 

in the 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

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.

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.

PLEASE VOTE!  EVERY VOTE MATTERS!!

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This image of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was taken by Heather Hall over Terlingua's western sky on Oct. 27th, 8:22pm. 

 

 

 

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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