TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 28 No. 27  Fourth of July, 2017       By MaeWestern

“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure.”  — Thomas Jefferson

TODAY’S Fourth of July Parade!
Time to get decorated on Tuesday, July 4th Celebration.  2017 Grand Marshal is our one and only “Catfish Callaway.”  We need folks on horses carrying flags  Shine up your cars/trucks/scouts/4 wheelers/motorcycles/bicycles: Groom your horses/dogs:   Parade lineup at 6:00 at Study Butte RV Park, leaving at 6:30 going to Fire/EMS station to join in on the family fun of food and activities for all.  Several people have worked long hard hours to restore our water, so Please Please Please if you are planning on water balloons/water guns, find an alternative source to fill these up and not use our public water system. Thank you everyone for your participation and looking forward to seeing you at the festivities!

FedEx, UPS Delivery Address Directions
Here at the Little Burro Country Store we have a notebook so people can print out directions and map to your place for FedEx or UPS deliveries or any commercial deliveries. When printing the map keep in mind, add directions from The Little Burro or corner of ranch road and Hwy 118 to your place, name, address and phone number. The notebook was donated by a neighbor of the store, so everyone can receive their packages on a timely matter. from Jackass Flats Improvement Association, Inc.

Canyon Brew @ FFOC
Start your day with a tasty CINNAMON ROLL & Coffee…!!   Thinking about coffee, but it’s a HOT summer day.  How about a Cold Brew Coffee on ice…?  We also offer Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own Mug and save a Buck!!  Opening at 7am thru the summer.

Shot Time Liquors
Open M-F 10a-9p.  Check out our new smoking accessories, housewares, arts, and medicine cabinet.  Like us on FB at Shot Time Liquorz-n-Beerz  or friend us at Shot Time Liquors.  Viva Terlingua!

This week at the High Sierra
Thursdays Ken Bre spinning records from the 70s and 80s, so come and enjoy!
Friday Moses 7pm
Saturday Dr Fun 7:30pm

Summer Art Program
Join us for FUN activities in the COOL of the Barton Warnock Visitor Center! 9 am - Noon each Thursday for six weeks: July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3 & 10. Come to one or to ALL. For ALL Ages!! Sponsored by Compadres del Rancho Grande and Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Contact Amber Harrison 432.424.3327 or Crystal Allbright 432.386.0906 for more info!

Terlingua Bottoms Group
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.

This Week at The Starlight
Thanks to all our friends and patrons for your patience through the water shortage. This is a great community and, as difficult as it was, we all pulled together and got through. Special thanks to our wonderful staff.
This week’s musical lineup:
Monday 3rd: Dave Martinez
Tuesday 4th: Jeffro at 5, Uh Clem & special guest Rob Dean at 7
Wednesday 5th:  Sarah Burton
Thursday 6th: Utter Haislip
Friday 7th: Pat O’Bryan
Saturday 8th: Laird Considine
Sunday 9th: Movie Night “The Last Unicorn”
Monday 10th: Ryan Roberts

This Week at La Kiva
Monday- Pasta Night
Tuesday- Fried Chicken Night
      with the Buckaroos playing from 8pm to 10
then from 10pm to midnight karaoke
Thursday and Friday - Fish and Chips
Saturday- BBQ night bar open till 1
Sunday- BBQ night

Computer Services Available
Microsoft Certified Network Engineer Available to repair, fix, troubleshoot your systems from home use to small business & enterprise levels. Specialized in Linux and Microsoft, Desktops, Laptops, Notebooks, virus removal, malware removal, Data Recovery. Reasonable Prices! Data-Nerd, Jay Masterson, is here to help you. Local client references available. Text or call 512-867-5796 or email: jaypmcell@gmail.com

Need more catchment?
A WYLIE WATER TANK load is open for orders.  Call 371-2506 or (512) 924-2506 to reserve yours.

Calling all artists!
Terlingua Area Artists: Now is the time to get your guidelines for submitting artwork for the 2018 Terlingua Artists Calendar. Don’t delay... the deadline for submitting work is August 1! Go to the Terlingua Visual Arts Facebook page for more information, email Mary at spottedslinky55@gmail.com, or call 371-2999.

Las Posada Milagro Hotel & Espresso …y poca mas
Located in the Terlingua Ghost Town, the coffee shop serves the best coffee around and made to order breakfasts and lunches.  Open 7 days a week, free wifi, and great views of the Chisos Mountains.  Come sit in the shade, take in the views, and kick back a little with us. NOTE:  our summer hours are 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Newspapers available and friendly service, too!  Great place to make new friends or meet up with old ones.  The rustic  guesthouse has rooms and is available for wedding parties.

TERLINGUA STORE
Open 9-8 Tuesday-Saturday and Sunday 12-6
Closed Mondays for the summer.
Beer - Wine - Ice - Soda - Snacks
Resale clothes and WIFI!!!!!
Thanks again for your support Terlingua!  432.371.2487

Desert Expressions Beauty Salon
Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Haircuts, highlights, bold colors, pedicure, & more!
Call or come by for your appointment!!!
325-456-5983 or 432-371-2487

STUDY BUTTE WATER 
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
MEETING DATE: 07/06/2017           TIME: 6 PM
BREWSTER COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER, 23250 FM 170
MEETING PROCEDURE (meetings are recorded)
 1) Speak Date & Time; Determine if a Quorum is present; Speak names of Directors present.
2) Comments from SBWSC Members, attending public and Directors at Large.
PUBLIC ACTION AGENDA — PUBLIC ALERT
  1) Special Assessment Discussion
  2) Economic Development (closed)
   9) CLOSED meeting permitted only if OPEN meeting convened with posted Public Agenda.
10) Additional comments from SBWSC Members, attending public and Directors at Large.
11) Next Board Meeting: DATE: 07/20/2017   TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: BREWSTER COUNTY EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTER, 23250 FM 170
12) Meeting adjournment action.
OPERATING MANAGEMENT
Jason Blanton, Operations Mgr., Janet Cochran, Office Mgr.
OPERATING OFFICERS
President: Sam Bottenfield, Vice President: John Holroyd
Sec.-Treas.: Greg Henington
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Jimmy Taylor, Director and Rob Dean, Director
All SBWSC Public Board Meetings are conducted according to Texas Open Meetings Act Chapter 551
Closed Meeting: 1) Purchase/lease real property, 2) Security measures, 3) Receipt of gifts, 4) Attorney consultation, 5) Personnel matters, 6) Economic development, 7) Certain homeland security matters.
SBWSC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.



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