Terlingua Moon
July 12th, 2017
Volume 28 ~ #28

 Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. Albert Schweitzer

 Because some things bear repeating!
During our water emergency, the offers of support from our neighboring communities and the many businesses, organizations, and individuals helped to see us through this crisis. We are grateful to everyone who demonstrated the spirit of goodwill that truly defines west Texas.  This list will never be complete and we will forever be indebted to those nameless individuals who showed up to help.
Our thanks to Sheriff Ronny Dodson and Sheriff Deputy Patrick Hardin, Brewster County Sheriff’s Department; Congressman Will Hurd; J.D. Robb, Don Trussell, Joseph Welch, and Malynda Richardson, Terlingua Fire and EMS; John Perkins, USDA; West Texas Food Bank; The Red Cross; Lisa Taylor, Big Bend Regional Hospital District; Family Crisis Center; Lajitas On The Rio Grande; Big Bend Resorts and Adventures; Tony Drewry, Big Bend Brewery; Mr. Horry and the City of Alpine; Brewster County Judge Eleazar Cano and Brewster County Commissioner Ruben Ortega; The Water Factory, Ft. Stockton; Alma Duarte, TCEQ; Pecos County; Texas A&M Forest Service; Steve Benevides and Romaldo Pena, Big Bend National Park; Alpine Coca Cola; Laurie Holman, Presidio; Ft. Stockton Wal-Mart; El Paso Water Utilities; Skinner Well Service; Mr. A.G. Hays; and the hard working staff of the SBWSC.
Again, to each and all our sincerest thank you.
Sam Bottenfield, President, SBWSC
Contact:  Rob Dean, 432-371-2737/ rgvranger@yahoo.com

 Summer Art Program – Week 2! Join us for FUN activities in the COOL of the Barton Warnock Visitor Center! 9 am - Noon each Thursday for five more weeks: July 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!

 McDonald Observatory has two daytime tours each day of the week which include observations of the sun and tours of the research telescopes. These leave at 11 AM and 2 PM. Self-guided viewings are available 9-5 each day and the Hobby-Eberly (3rd largest telescope in the world!) has a redesigned public gallery with new exhibitions etc. to check out. Star Parties are T, Fri, Sat and begin at sun down.
All of this is free to residents of Presidio, Brewster, and Jeff Davis counties if you call ahead and reserve a spot.

Many Stones has lots of eggs...3.00 a dozen. July folding and sheath knife
sale: very large selection.

 Las Posada Milagro Hotel & Espresso …y poco 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 with one of our great iced drinks. 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.

This Week at La Kiva
Monday- Pasta Night
Tuesday- Fried Chicken Night and karaoke
Thursday and Friday - Fish and Chips
Saturday- BBQ night bar open till 1
Sunday- BBQ night

This Week at The Starlight!
Great musical line up this week and be sure to come in on Sunday evening for the screening of Blazing Saddles. We are a Theatre after all!! And don’t forget – the Art of Butch Hancock is on display through July 30. Genius!
Monday, 7/10: Ryan Roberts
Tuesday, 7/11: Jeffro @5 Uh Clem @7
Wednesday, 7/12: Hank Erwin
Thursday, 7/13: Ralph White (yep – that Ralph White!)
Friday, 7/14: Jeff Gavin
Saturday, 7/15: Charlie Hurtin
Sunday, 7/16: Summer Sunday Movie Night @9 - Blazing Saddles
Monday, 7/17: Longriver
Doors open every day at 5 for dinner, drinks, music. Kitchen closes at 10 but bar stays open until midnight Sunday - Friday and open until 1 a.m. on Saturday. Parties of 10 or more? Make reservations by calling 432.371.3400.

El Dorado/ High Sierra
Come join us for rocking to the oldies Thursday, with DJ played records of the 60s 70s and 80s
Friday with Jeff Haislip
Saturday with Dr Fun
See you there

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.

 Wylie Rain Catchment tanks - the Gold Standard. We aim to have the order filled and turned in by the end of July. Contact us at elcentro432@gmail, (512) 924-2506 or (432) 371-2506.  Our answering machine is worn out; we have a new one on order.  If you don't call back, please contact via email or the cell number.

Terlingua Recycles could surely use a few more volunteers, especially as our core group is away for the summer months. This past week we turned in one of our largest loads ever which is great in that folks - residents and visitors - are recycling and helping to minimize our footprint on this planet. We still need your help with the recycling process (even if you can't volunteer time to help with the processing.
Some are new to recycling (thank you!) and some have been doing so for some time. A few things to note - all items that we accept are clearly marked on the sign in front of the recycling bins (located just behind the Terlingua EMS station).
No matter what you recycle, please be sure it's clean. Human beings have to sort through all items as we parse out the recyclables at the recycling station in BBNP.
Plastic: Bubble wrap is not an acceptable item. Plastic hair brushes and tent stakes are not acceptable plastic. (Think about it). Please rinse milk and other plastic containers and smash them as well as possible before placing in bins.
Cardboard: Please break down boxes as best you can. Tossing into boxes a) take-up a considerable amount of space and causes the volunteers to have to break down the boxes.
Aluminum: Again, clean aluminum. Not crumpled up aluminum foil with the remnants of last night's barbecue. Ditto no window frames or metal tent stakes.
NO BATTERIES OR CAUSTIC MATERIALS. EVER. PERIOD.
Please use common sense when the bins are full. There is a not-to-exceed line marked on each bin. If you exceed those levels it creates a lot of extra work. If a bin is full, please take your items home and store for a few days. Right now, we are making special runs to keep with the overflow and "catch-up" from heavy use. If bins are overflowing, trust us, we're aware. One of our few volunteers goes by there every day.
Local establishments, especially bars and restaurants. We're glad you're recycling too! Please realize that you are among the largest contributors to the recyclable items left at the center. Please try to coordinate with your staff and rotate a volunteer from time to time. Establishment owners are more than welcome, too! We want to facilitate recycling as much as possible but this is a community effort.
All of this really boils down to common sense and not abusing the program - lending a hand when you can. Many hands make light work.
We all recycle because we feel it is important. Let's work together and keep south Brewster clean and green. If you can spare a little (or lot of) time to volunteer, whether at the recycling center behind the EMS in between runs to BBNP or during the runs into the park, send us a FB message for more info.
Thank You!

 Draftex LLC - Residential design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com.

 Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ: Due to the unforeseen circumstances in the health of Randoff’s Dad in Houston, he will remain to be by his side. Thus, we will Be closed until further notice! We would appreciate your thoughts and prayers for the family as we have appreciated your patronage! Thanks, Randoff

 Alpine Animal Shelter - There is a lot of dog in this tiny package! Star is a 3-month old Chihuahua who loves other dogs and will sweetly wrestle and play chase with other dogs her size. She shows appropriate deference to big dogs but is in no way intimidated by them. Star is happy to be scooped up and cuddled, to tackle a chew toy, or to splash in water. This well socialized pup is perfect in every way! For more information about any animal in the shelter, please email heatherthemule@gmail.com Also, adoption day at the Alpine Shelter on July 15th, from 11-2. All adoptions $50!

Please remember to get your information to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by noon on Mondays. Thanks!