Vol. 34. No. 36 SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
"Have as much fun as you can; it's the most important thing." --
Catfish (Gary) Callaway 5/26/47-8/24/23
CELEBRATING CATFISH
There will be a life celebration for Catfish Callaway on November 11th (starting early evening) at the Boathouse.
From his daughter Taylor:
I know this is the weekend after the Chili Cook-Off and it is also the day of the Joey May Barnes Memorial Fundraiser. I’m hoping that means more people are able to attend because they’ll already be in town.
It’s difficult to find a time that works for the tourist influx and also the locals, but after discussing with quite a few people in Terlingua, this seems like the best bet. Greg Hammer has graciously confirmed The Boathouse for the fiesta.
An event page will be posted in the MOON soon. In the meantime, please mark your calendar. A full obituary is forthcoming.
TERLINGUA GHOSTOWN CHURCH
Santa Inez: Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Spreading the Love: Variety Hour and All are Welcome
1st Wednesdays: Traditional Service with Communion: Holy Eucharist
2nd Wednesdays: Prayer Service: The Rosary, Espanol/Ingles
3rd Wednesdays: Bible Study Service
4th Wednesdays: Music Service: Community Choir & Gospel Hymns
5th Wednesdays: Community Service projects, meeting at Otra Vez Thrift Shop
PAISANO POST from Terlingua School
Show your Paisano Pride and help the Terlingua School Athletics department by checking out the 24/7 online website that showcases a huge variety of merchandise and apparel that can be customized. Go Paisanos!
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/terlingua/big-bend-high-school
Cross Country Teams competed in Crane on September 2nd. Top finishers for each team were: Brooke Jenks for High School Girls 14:38, Adriel Guevara for High School Boys 23:05, Edna Gomez for Middle School Girls 19:07, and Hank Reed for Middle School Boys 14:11. Congratulations to all of the Finishers: Severino, Garrett, Zach, Usiel, Gabriel, Asa, Odalis, Nereida, Desiree, Jake, Andrew, Edgar, Xiomara, Miliery, and Noemi.
HELP OUT A FRIEND
Our friend Jerry R Stephenson is in need of funds to continue his stay in the hospital and therapy both in and out of the hospital. He is still unable to walk due to the accident in May. His daughter currently has COVID and is unable to take him home with her.
If you can donate even a little, please do. His PayPal is jerstep123gm@gmail.com. We are working on getting his CashApp information and other ways to donate. Even if you can't donate, please reach out to him on Facebook or via text at 432-244-9061 to give him some cheery words.
Jerry is also currently trying to sell his motorhome.
SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET
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 and other items.
We welcome new vendors. Come set up in the shade to sell your wares. Flea market items are welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. 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, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms, essential oil perfumes and sugar scrubs, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, and more -- you never know just what you'll find here. You might even find a local painter displaying her lovely, colorful works and a locally famous jerky maker on hand selling his tasty wares.
TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK
First Thursday of each month in the Bunk-house. This month’s potluck will be Thursday September 7 at 6 pm. Join your friends and neighbors and bring a dish to share. The Ranch will provide ice tea, water, plates, and cutlery. For more information, call Marilynn at 371.2194.
RESIDENTS OF SOUTH COUNTY Debra here from the Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend. We are a non-profit organization with the objective of providing advocacy to victims and survivors of: domestic abuse, sexual assault, and crimes. We have many services available to our clients including (but not limited to,) advocacy, counseling, group support, advocacy to other agencies, emergency funding, safe houses, and a small food pantry.
Our main office is in Alpine TX, with another office in Presidio. Deja Vu (in Alpine) is our thrift store, whose proceeds go to help fund the organization. Since South Brewster County is geographically isolated, our Terlingua Office is considered a satellite outreach office. We also try to keep lots of aid and financial forms on hand. We do our best to provide help with government agencies.
In South County we partner with West Texas Food Bank to keep our Food Pantry stocked and to provide a once a month food disbursement. We order this food from the food bank and they deliver all the way down here to South County. This is not a free government service. The Crisis Center pays for the food through generous individuals, fundraisers and charitable donations. At this time we are adding about 10 households per month. We also rely on community volunteers to help make this monthly disbursement happen and to keep the center organized, maintained and clean. Thank you for helping make this happen monthly.
Onto the matter of “The Free Porch” area that has been utilized here at the Terlingua Office. It will be closing. Our porch has become the local drop off center of many good items, but also for a lot of trash. Our volunteers can be better utilized in upkeep of the center versus cleaning up and throwing away trash left on the porch. Since we have a thrift store in Alpine, we ask that if you want to make a donation please take it there. That is the only way those items actually benefit the Crisis Center.
READY FOR MONSOON SEASON?
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of water tanks in South Brewster County!
Available sizes:
5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550
(1100 gallon tanks are on order now)
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)
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. Offgrid One Day at a Time meets at the Cactus Farm on Highway 118. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a problem with drinking.
VOTER REGISTRATION/ NEXT ELECTION
In the month of August, Tri-County Voter Promoters registered 21 voters at locations in Alpine, Terlingua, Fort Davis, and Marfa. We hope to do better in September, with National Voter Registration Day the highlight on September 19. If you would like to assist our efforts, please contact us at (432) 426-0122, or email us at remorey@bigbend.net.
Voter registration events are scheduled this week in Fort Davis, Alpine, and Marfa. See the attachment: Upcoming Voter Registration Events 9-3-2023.
An attachment from the League of Women Voters of San Antonio (LWVSA Constitutional Amendments) lists the 14 amendments Texans will vote on in November. The last day to register to vote or change your address is October 10, and election day is November 7.
The attached pdf describes the voter registration efforts of our Tri-County Voter Promoters and reviews the process for becoming a volunteer deputy registrar for those who wish to help.
DB's RUSTIC BBQ
DB's now has full bar service with more to come. Come see Ashley, Marcia and Michael serving quince thirsting drinks. Also don't miss our weekly Locals lunch specials Wed -Sat. Come early as they go fast
Our Sept music venue follows as below:
Sunday Sept 10th- Sunday Funday with The Moonshiners. Doors open at 3pm , music starts at 6pm.
Friday Sept. 15th- Proyecto "D" from Presideo, music starts at 7pm
Sunday Sept 17th- Sunday Funday with The Moonshiners. Doors open at 3pm , music starts at 6pm.
Saturday Sept.23rd-Lexi Weege music starts at 7pm
Sunday Sept. 24th-Sunday Funday with The Moonshiners. Doors open at 3pm , music starts at 6pm.
Current Schedule subject to change depending on seasonal increase.
Sun. 3pm-12am
M-T Closed
W-T 11am-9pm
F-S 11am-12am
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Great iced coffee, iced tea, and smoothies! Breakfast and lunch cooked to order from the freshest ingredients. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great local place for food and conversation. Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Street tacos and great Mexican food with side dishes big enough for a meal. Steaks and more. 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!
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH MEETING
please see the attached flyer about the Big Bend Reproductive Coalitions needs assessment which involves community meetings in most towns in our area.
September 7 at 7pm at La Posada is where we will host this community meeting. All are welcome to discuss reproductive health care needs in our region.
TALENT STUDIO CLASSES!
TRADITIONAL PORTRAITURE IN OILS
SEPTEMBER 12,19 & 26 5-8PM This is a class in the application of classical methodology to portraiture.It is expected the student knows traditional painting techniques
including en brunaille, and basic color theory.
We will work on the composition and drawing out of the portrait, color theory as it applies to flesh tones, using plum lines and angles to accurately draw and paint the face.
$200.00 for the 3 weeks: mandatory supply list,
supplies are not included
3 week class:
1/2 hour discussion of methodology,
2 hour painting sessions,
1/2 hour finishing and cleanup.
In this class, the traditional methods of portraiture using “en Brunaille”, and color mixing will be applied to an open choice of size and subject matter.
Solvents will be provided.
Tuesdays Sept 12, Sept 19, Sept. 26, 5-8pm
Students will be notified and refunded if the class doesn’t make.
A materials list will be provided before class begins.
A $25.00 deposit to reserve a seat in the class.
This should be paid before class begins.
No make-up classes will be offered.
To register for the class please contact:
Carol 432-294-1313
Kaci 206-619-4699
Talent Studio, 102 N. 8th st.
West Holland and 8th, Alpine
INFO REGARDING BLACK & WHITE SHOW:
The ENTIRE artwork should be Black/White/Shades of gray only.
This includes the frame if any. All items associated and included with the artwork, frame/stand, etc. should come within the parameters of the prospectus which states "....All artwork is to be in black and white, no color, but.…shades of gray are acceptable."
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"WE ARE WHAT YOU SHARE"
