Terlingua MOON
August 28, 2017
Volume 28 ~ #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

Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

 TCSD would like to welcome three new teachers to the Paisano family.  Melissa Marek, high school English and coach, Joyce Baumann, fourth grade, and Julie Braswell, second grade.  We are very excited to begin the new school year on August 28th.

Scholarships for our Big Bend High School graduates went out to the following institutes for 2017:
Texas A&M International
University of North Texas
Western Washington University
University of Texas at San Antonio
Sul Ross State University
Institute of Culinary Education New York City
United States Naval Academy
Natural Images Beauty College Houston
Thank you to our community and all of the generous donors that made this possible.

Cross Country kids are doing an out and back, 4 miler starting at the Chile Pepper this Saturday, around 9:15am. All are welcome to join. Walkers welcome.

 Attention Friends – In the Wake of Hurricane Harvey: There are two trips being made to Victoria (this week) and Port Aransas (next week) starting this coming Friday. Taking non-perishable food, bottles of water, pet food, blankets, etc. If you can donate any of these items, please bring to Mtn View Properties starting this Monday and through next Tuesday (5th) afternoon. If you would rather make a cash donation then we will buy items at Sams on the way.  Thank you in advance for your help.

Terlingua Community Garden.  Can YOU help your community?  Grow food for yourself or your neighbor or to sell!  Because of all the local support from the community, the Garden has water, shade. tools and seeds.  Can you spare a couple of hours a week?  Amazing amounts of wonderful organic produce has been grown in the past and Now is the best time to start a winter garden.   Take part in growing LOCAL food. Contact us at terlinguacommunitygarden@gmail.com

This Week at The Starlight
It’s hard to believe that this coming weekend is Labor Day Weekend but it’s true!! Make your plans now for a stellar week at The Starlight!
Monday, 8/28: Brandon Taylor
Tuesday, 8/29: Uh Clem
Wednesday, 8/30: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Chet O’Keefe
Thursday, 8/31: Laird Considine
Friday, 9/1: Eric Sommer
Saturday, 9/2: Chet O’Keefe
Sunday, 9/3: The Bottom Dollar String Band
Monday (Labor Day), 9/4: Carson McHone
That’s some top talent, friends, for sure. And every night of the week our world-famous menu, full bar, amazing staff and the best vibe in town!  Reservations are taken for parties of 10 or more – call 432.371.3400. Doors open at 5, Dinner is served until 10, and Full bar until midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). The heart of GhostTown!

Espresso ... y poco mas! Summer hours still in effect: 7:30am-1:00pm!
Serving up Big Bend Roasters coffee, which is the best!
Cooking up fresh burritos, breakfast and lunch -  all to order.
Waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, salads, and homemade pastries.
The freshest food in Terlingua.
Come enjoy the views, the newspapers, the free WiFi - all located
in the Ghost town.

Canyon Brew @ FFOC – Bring Your Own Mug & Save a Buck…!!   If you haven’t tried our homemade Muffins & Cinnamon Rolls yet……it’s never too late!  We also offer Toasted Bagels, Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai. Opening at 7am thru the summer.

Jim Glendinning, local author and experienced travel guide, has planned a 5-day trip to the famous pottery town of Mata Ortiz near Casas Grandes ruins in Mexico.  Departure date is September 27th, and everything is included for $800-plus, except tips and purchases. Departure is from El Paso Airport, where there is long term parking, and the group will travel by van, entering Mexico at Columbus NM, and its sister town of Palomas.  A passport is needed (the University here now issues them). The minimum for this trip to succeed is 8 people. We are short 5 more.  
For more information contact: jimglen2@sbcglobal.net or phone him at (432) 837-7320.

Terlingua Visual Arts - Sponsorship Now Available: 
Once a year, Terlingua Visual Arts reaches out to our business community and other individuals to sponsor our annual Terlingua Artists Calendar. In the past, not only has sponsorship made it possible for local artists to expose and promote their work, but also to raise funds for art events, supplies and further promotion. Your contribution, no matter the amount, is a sure sign of a healthy community in which we all benefit. We artists and art lovers appreciate your generosity.
This week pledge cards have gone out to local venues, and we hope to have a continued commitment to our efforts. Demonstrate your pride by displaying the sponsorship card in your business. We also hope that area artists will show their appreciation by using these sponsors' goods and services in the year to come.  --Mary Diesel, TVA Facilitator

Vacant Storage Space – we have two storage spaces open on Barnes Road in the Ghost Town.  If you are interested - please contact Ken Barnes @ 573.286.0515.

 O’Reilly’s Auto Parts – Delivery to Terlingua - I just wanted everyone to know that if y'all need auto parts call us up at O'Reillys and every Thursday I will deliver the parts down that way with no charge. Give us a call and let us know what y'all need.  (432) 294-5274
Dan La Bombard

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 water tanks: If you haven't confirmed your tank with a deposit, we are still waiting so we can call in this order. If you have changed your mind, please let us know so we can free up your space on this truck-load for other neighbors. Local # 2506; cell # (512) 924-2506 or email elcentro432@gmail.com

Terlingua Recycles could still use a few more volunteers, especially as our core group is away for the summer months. Even if you can’t help out with trips to the recycling center in BBNP, we still need your help with the recycling.
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. Please crush milk and other plastic containers as well as possible before placing in bins.
Cardboard: Please break down boxes as best you can. Tossing into bins “as is” a) takes up a considerable amount of space and causes the volunteers to have to break down the boxes.  Aluminum:  Clean aluminum. Not crumpled up aluminum foil with the remnants of last night's dinner. 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. If bins are overflowing, trust us, we're aware.
Please lend a hand when you can. Many hands make light work. For more information send a message to terlinguarecycles on Facebook or call 830.739.6986.

August 27th. Increase Of PC Controlled Water Extraction In El Granero Dam
Authorities of the State Attorney General's Office through the Civil Protection Coordination reported that as a preventive measure the cost of leaving the Luis L. León Dam at 280 cubic meters per second was increased; That is to say, in order to prevent the body of water from spilling uncontrollably, the amount of water that was added to it in a protocolary manner was increased.
Better known as El Granero, and located in the channel of the River Conchos, Civil Protection elements requested support to the comrades of the municipalities of Aldama, Coyame, Ojinaga and Manuel Benavides to take appropriate measures and maintain the coordinated security and surveillance operations in the zone.
The population is also asked to heed the authorities' instructions, to avoid crossing fords, streams and rivers, and not to use them as tourist centers, in order to avoid misfortunes or accidents.
Any emergency report or request for support or assistance to the authorities can be requested at 9-1-1, 24 hours a day, 365 days. http://www.amanecechihuahua.gob.mx/spip.php?article3066

November 9-14, 2017, Far Flung Adventures founders Steve Harris and Mike Davidson invite everyone to join us in Terlingua to celebrate this remarkable legacy.   On November 9-11, there will be a base camp and center of activities, location to be determined. During those days, there will be options for short trips on river and on land. In the evenings, there will be storytelling and live music. Bring appropriate footwear for river, trail and dance floor.  Steve and Mike look forward to embracing old friends and making new ones.
November 12-14, the Far Flung Flotilla will launch for 3 days and 2 nights on Santa Elena Canyon for the latest edition of Texas River Music. Details and performers will follow. Stay tuned.

Shot Time Liquors is open Monday – Saturday 10am-9pm.  Come check out our new items in our smoke shop, medicine cabinet, wine department, Texas whiskeys, ciders, and More!  New Items, sale items, games, stemware, ice, beer, liquors, adult novelty, and tobacco.  VIVA TERLINGUA!  Shot Time Liquors 432-371-3155

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

Alpine Animal Shelter - Spot is a less-than-1 year old dog who is all about the adorable – he looks adorable, he bounds around adorably, he’s adorable on a leash, his ever-wagging tail is adorable, and the way he sits in his kennel waiting to come out is adorable. This is a great, happy, affectionate guy! For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com

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