Terlingua Moon
August 28, 2018
Volume 29 - #35

"... we would become nothing without deep and pressing country, places we can never name or possess. Our insides would weaken if we did not have such things. Our minds would become bitter and self-absorbed. I had many times tried to invent a valid argument for the preservation of wilderness and could never find it within the bounds of my language. But I knew that without these far places we were risking ourselves as a species. We need these anchors in the land. . . If we didn't have a place like this, we'd die without ever knowing we were dead. We'd just keep building things that make our lives better, letting us live longer, but dead the whole time."Craig Childs

Desert Lotus Healing Arts Massage and Rolfing
We are still offering our end of summer special for first time  local massage clients; a one hour customized therapeutic massage with aromatherapy for $50.
We are conveniently located in a cozy little studio space next to the Motor Inn in Study Butte.
Couples massages are also available. 
Also, we have a limited number of spots open for new Rolfing clients interested in starting the 10 Series, a program of structural integration bodywork designed to remove resistance and pain patterns and create greater freedom and flexibility in the body.
Call or text for more information and to schedule.
Ceil Drucker, LMT (432)386-0305
Bob Sutherland, LMT and Certified Rolfer (432)386-3218

Reduce, reuse, RECYCLING is where it’s at, you have SO MANY OPTIONS!
1) Our county leaders heard us loud and clear when we said we didn’t want to pay to fill up the Alpine landfill. Hal Flanders recycling center is officially open to all county residents, all you have to do is sign in which includes putting the date, a name, checking whether you live in the city or county and checking what you brought that day.
2) If you don’t make it to Alpine and use the trailer in Study Butte, Robert Krull is THE guy to figure out how to transfer all that stuff and NEEDS helpers when it gets to the national park. When? The first Thursday of every month (that’s next week!), meet at the trailer at 8am or the maintenance building behind Panther Junction an hour or so later. I heard a rumor that CC makes muffins for the occasion, YUM!
3) If neither option flips your lid there is a paid pickup service and I have been told that it is THE most convenient option AND some folks have been able to shrink the size of their dumpster, AND there are brand new recyclers on the block including the Barton Warnock Visitor’s Center of Big Bend Ranch State Park.
So seriously, it's time. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. #lessthan20tons

 LAST CALL FOR ART: Where do you get the chance to exhibit your work of art all over the Big Bend for an entire month for free? Only a few days left for you to submit images of your artwork for the 2019 Terlingua Artists Calendar. Images of any visual art media by all artists in Terlingua, South Brewster County or the BBNP areas are welcome. Beginners encouraged! Enter up to three quality images of your work for consideration. But don't delay; the deadline is September 1! For more info, see the Terlingua Visual Arts Facebook page for a link to the entry guidelines, or check your email for a notice. If you need help accessing the guidelines, email  spottedslinky55@gmail.com. The calendar is produced by Terlingua Visual Arts, a committee of your Big Bend Citizens Alliance.  For general questions about TVA activities, contact Anne Roberts at parrothead5455@yahoo.com.

This Week at The Starlight
Monday: The Goats of Clay Henry
Tuesday: Jeff Gavin and Tim Callahan
Wednesday: Laird Considine
Thursday: Sarah Burton
Labor Day Weekend!!
Friday: Chris McWilliams
Saturday: The Kinky Freedom Band
Sunday: Jeffro & Friends
Monday (Labor Day!): Brendan Flippo
And “The Kids of Terlingua” art show is on display through September 21. All proceeds go to the Mark Kneeskern Art Scholarship Fund.
The Starlight is open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Full bar until midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Music 6 – 9’ish. Reservations for parties of 10 or more terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Hope to see you soon!

The Goat Pens of Cigar Springs Ranch is hosting another spectacular concert event from 8-11 pm. Local musicians Sarah Burton and Scott Walker will kick off the show followed by acclaimed musician Jake Labotz. Beer and wine will be sold at the venue.  Check out The Goat Pens Facebook page (@goatpens) or call 371-2242 for further info. Tuesday September 4th,

It's time to reopen Christina's World located in Lajitas on the boardwalk.  We will open August 31st,  Friday-Sunday 9:30-5:30. Come see us.  New items coming later in the month of September.  Stayed tuned for updates.

Help Wanted!! The Terlingua Trading Companyi s looking for an experienced cashier to work backup during busy times and to fill in as needed. Two regular shifts will become available in September. Please stop by The Trading Company in Terlingua Ghost Town for an application

News from Big Bend Church
Wednesday - Mid-Week Connection - 5:00
Sunday School - 10:00
Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00
This coming Sunday is a big event for our school kids. Promotion Sunday! Let’s support our kids and teachers through words of encouragement and prayer! There will be a Fellowship Luncheon after morning worship and you’re invited! Yes, you!  Hope to see you this coming Sunday!

Jo Jo Villarreal Sadly, we lost another of our unique locals August 8th, 2018. Joe Villarreal (Jo Jo) died at home after a brief illness.
Jo Jo and his wife Carol met in Lajitas around 25 or so years ago. He was a character in the classic South County sense of the word.
Jo Jo's sense of humor was extremely keen and he could hit you with a punchline with a completely straight face. Jo Jo was an expert
dancer - and that's no joke.  He had been a professional dance instructor earlier in his life and many locals took lessons from him. It was
a treat to watch some of his students perform very complicated Tango moves at their informal recitals.  Jo Jo was also a Veteran; U.S. Army.
Our love and hearts go out to Carol. She asked that we give a smile and a laugh to each other in memory of JoJo. There will be a Memorial
Celebration of Life at a  future date, to be held a the Rock House on the Rio in Lajitas, a place very special to JoJo. Rest in Peace our friend.

Espresso ... y poco mas! Summer is over!  Happy Labor Day!   On Saturday we return to our regular hours:  7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our special this week will be a migas plate with beans, avocado and tortillas - $10.  Come see us for the best coffee in town and great cooked to order food.  Breakfast and lunch, fresh squeezed orange juice and fantastic sandwiches.  Sit in the shade, enjoy the wifi and meet old and new friends.

Veterans History Project. If you are a veteran, and would like to share your Veteran Story for The Veterans History project, please contact Ashley Estep at 210.921.3130.  The Veterans History Project is about recording all veterans’ stories (raw and uncut)… it goes back to when a person is listening to his or her uncle, aunt, sister, brother, cousin, grandparent telling a military story at a BBQ. Someone had the idea that every military member has one of these stories and they are not being captured and recorded. So they came up with the Veterans History Project with the goal to collect, preserve and make accessible the personal accounts of America’s wartime veterans so that the future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand their selfless service. These stories have also helped in many research projects throughout our Nation.

These recordings or materials (photographs, journals etc.) will be archived at the Library of Congress. So any student that participates and interviews a veteran, will have their name associated with that interview at the Library of Congress forever. The Project will begin the first week of September and we would like to gather all stories by the last week of October. Once all stories are captured via CD or thumb drive, the stories will be taken to the Library of Congress. The stories of many veterans in our area can be archived for future generations to come.

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Ditching and Digging and Now a Dump Truck too!
Backhoe with Operator for Hire
Terlingua & surrounding area.  713.907.5259
Dozer coming soon

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

Car Repair. With the average age of vehicles currently on the road reaching an all-time high of 10.8 years , cost-conscious consumers are choosing to keep their existing cars and trucks running rather than trade them in for new models. that also means many drivers are postponing needed repairs or maintenance as a money-saving measure. Unfortunately, delaying service not only represents false economy, it can compromise a car’s safety. call to schedule in your car repairs.
Antonio Guerrero 432 294 0128 4323712694

The Brewster County Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 3, 2018, in observance of  Labor Day!

COMING SOON!!!
Curl Up And Dye Beauty Salon!
Kaci Kothmann is returning to Terlingua!!
New salon name and new location. Hope to have the doors open for business in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I am making house calls for haircuts and some color services. For more information call 325-456-5983.
Thank you for your patience and support.

Alpine Humane Society
Blue is a friendly, playful 2-year-old female mixed Labrador Retriever mix. She loves to play fetch and can’t wait to find a home of her own. Blue is great with kids and other dogs. Blue is spayed, microchipped and vaccinated. If you are interested in this sweet girl or any pet in the shelter, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org

===============
“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of vision. When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.” John McCain

Please remember that the cutoff for sending information for the Moon is Mondays at Noon. If you have the ability to print out a copy or two to put around town or share with a neighbor without a computer – great!