by Million sMiles

Terlingua MOON
July 9,2019
Vol.  30   No. 27

The aim is to balance the terror of being alive
with the wonder of being alive — Carlos Castaneda

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER.  It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service! Check out Facebook for specials.
Note:  Canyon Brew Coffee will be closed 7/9/19 for training.

This Week (and then some) at The Starlight
Besides our usual world-famous menu (dinner and cocktails) we've got some spectacular music coming up. This week:
Monday: Jeff Gavin
Tuesday: Jerome
Wednesday: Sarah Burton
Thursday: Laird Considine
Friday & Saturday: Claudia Gibson
Monday (15th): Marc Utter
Claudia was a 2019 Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival and 1st Place Winner at the 2018 Woody Guthrie Festival singer/ songwriter competition. 
Be sure to mark these dates down, too. Viva Big Bend is coming to Terlingua this year! The Starlight will be hosting a wristband-free concert on July 24 with the legendary Butch Hancock. Trio will be opening and it is destined to be a remarkable evening. 
Then, on July 27, Gina Chavez and her band will be at The Starlight. If you're not yet familiar with Gina's music. Check her out online - several great programs with NPR and others.
Our doors open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Music 6'ish (unless otherwise noted). Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com   Have a wonderful week.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO. Closed for the summer.
We're taking a summer break.  The Taqueria will be closed from 1 July until 30 August.   See you then!

Espresso...y poco mas!
Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.
We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It's a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us! We're open all summer!

Ceil Drucker's Injury
One of our own, Ceil Drucker, was badly injured when a heavy limb fell 25’ and crushed her under it. She received multiple spine and rib fractures, suffered a head injury and tore all four ligaments in her left knee. She was in ICU for 3 days and is looking at a lengthy hospital stay. She has had a spinal fusion T10-L2 and will need to have a total knee reconstruction. Bob is with her at the hospital so income has ground to a halt. Friends have created a GoFundMe account so their community can help as the Terlingua community always does. The link is: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Team-Ceil?pc=fb_dn_cpgnsharemore_r&rcid=r01-156227093488-03e2f85f370e4e03&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_dn_cpgnsharemore_r

We are here to help our friend Ceil, Stay tuned folks, there will be a benefit in the near future for our family that heals so many folks, now it is our turn to return the favor. Details coming soon.

Chuck Turvey
The Town Electrician
Lajitas, 79852

Sullivan Construction and Excavation – Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009.
 We have all the heavy equipment needed to get your job done right.
Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993.  
jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771

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

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

Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.
Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046
713.907.5259
This week we are doing a pad site and road near Camel’s Hump & Comanche and utility ditching in the Ghost Town.

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.

The Farmers' Market is the coolest place to be! Join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods! For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.

JURY SUMMONS. JULY 17th TRIAL IS CANCELLED.   IF YOU RECEIVED A JUROR SUMMONS TO APPEAR FOR A TRIAL ON JULY 17TH, YOU ARE RELEASED FROM JURY SERVICE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL ME AT (432) 371-2127. THANK YOU,       JUDGE JIM BURR.

THE BIG BEND CITIZENS' ALLIANCE will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, July 18th at the Red Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte (behind the Post Office). Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a public charity supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, Ghost Town Charities, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and TerlinguaCares. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions. See you there!

MAMMOS ON THE MOVE, a mobile mammogram screening, will be in Terlingua July 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of Hwy 118 and FM 170.  See attached flyers.

Recycle News & Updates
The recycle trailer has been moved to a new location on the school road and is behind the first ballparks. The sign is on the side of the road.
Right now we are open on Saturday from 9 until noon. We are only open when there is a volunteer on site to sort the material. We cannot accept any kind of trash or non-recyclable materials any longer. This is mandated by the National Park where we take the trailer to unload. 
As we get more volunteers and the weather cools down a bit we will be open more hours. Suggestions on times to be open are welcome.
The only items we can now accept are:
Cardboard. No paper items such as books, magazines, etc.  Tin cans. Must be clean and rinsed.
Aluminum cans. No foil, etc.
Plastic. Only #1 and #2. Must be clean. No caps. The number is on the bottom of the item.
Any questions you can email me at krullro1966@gmail.com  Or leave a message at 432.371.2249

Fatality in Big Bend National Park
“We are deeply saddened by this loss and would like to extend our sincere condolences to the friends and family of Mr. Merrill,” said Superintendent Bob Krumenaker. “The environment of Big Bend in the summer is, sadly, unforgiving. We urge all hikers to be sure they are prepared for the summer desert conditions so they are able to return home and safely visit Big Bend again. I would also like to extend my thanks to the hard work of the search and rescue team under these extreme conditions, as well as to our Border Patrol partners for their assistance.”
The park would like to remind visitors that hiking in the desert in the summer can be dangerous. We would like to urge caution due to extreme heat conditions. We recommend hiking only in the very early morning hours, and being off all trails by the time temperatures reach 95 degrees, which is usually between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. this time of year. 
www.nps.gov

Commissioners Court Regular Meeting in Alpine July 10 at 9 AM.  Agenda here: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-July-10-2019.pdf

SERVICE DOGS FOR DISABLED VETS
We have an opportunity to help our disabled veterans that need service dogs. There is a lady that actually has approximately fifty of these dogs, and she has made a very generous offer to donate these dogs to physically disabled Texas veterans.  There is a  small charge for the lady to train the veterans to work with the dogs and vice versa.  Another lady who is over the Daughters of The American Revolution in our region called me and shared that they would pick up the cost of this training if we could help locate the veterans which are in need. With the Senator involved with the Veterans Affairs, I thought he might possibly share with me some contacts who might be able to locate these veterans.
I would greatly appreciate any assistance that either of you or the Senator might be able to help me with. I would regret not doing what I could to take advantage of this opportunity. The Kerens Veterans Memorial  Danny Combs dann2co@wildblue.net

Shot Time Liquors
Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, tobacco and lotto needs.   Come see lots of new products, gift sets, specialty bottle designs and novelty for all ages(21+) today!  Local art is on display and for purchase. Check out our treasure chest deals on loot and booty! With every purchase of new Kruger 50ml cream liqueur shots, receive a free novelty, expired pregnancy test, while supplies last. Like us on FB!   Call, email, or stop by today!  Special ordering in all departments available with notice.   Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

As of June 12th, 2019, NO COUNTYWIDE BURN BAN!

The Bad Rabbit Café is getting a new Top Hat!
We will be installing a new vent hood system for the kitchen
and we will be closed: Sunday July 14th, Monday July 15th, Tuesday July 16th and Wednesday July 17th
Thank you for your patronage,  We look forward to serving you !    Anita Goss, Ranch Manager

Rocky is a total adventure buddy, great with other dogs and great in the car. He is fun-loving, active, dog-savvy goofball! Rocky has completed his heartworm treatment and after months of being cooped up in the shelter, we want nothing more than a wonderful home to rescue him ASAP!  He’s 18 months old, 50 pounds, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and a whole lot of fun! He’s been in the shelter since just after Christmas (160 days!) being cured and is now fit as a fiddle and ready to start living! Come fall in this love with this champion underdog at the Alpine City Shelter, call 432-837-9030 or email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org for more information.

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