TERLINGUA MOON

August 6, 2019 Vol. 30 No. 31 

Edited by Cactus Jane

“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” – Toni Morrison

Big Bend National Park Implements Temporary Closures to Promote Native Desert Bighorn Sheep.  The Deadhorse Mountains and surrounding areas, including Dagger Flat Road and Old Ore Road, will be closed to the public from August 11 – August 17 while the NPS works with Texas Parks and Wildlife to remove non-native Aoudad (Barbary Sheep).

Help 4 Terlingua Healers! There is an account set up at WTNB for Ceil Drucker; it is in Bob Sutherland's name.

MISS INDIA’S ART STUDIO – NOW OPEN!!!!!  
Turquoise Sign on the Left ... Hwy 118 Going to Alpine Before Sullivan Yellow Construction Sign Metal Building.  Open Thursday – Friday – Saturday 9 till 4  

CRAFTY GALS.  Getting bored with summer?  Want something different to do?  Well here’s your opportunity for something different and fun!  Crafty Gals is meeting Tuesday, August 6 at Big Bend Church from 6:30-8:30.  Bring out those left-over forgotten unfinished projects and join us for an evening of chatter and finished projects!  Hope to see you!

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER. 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! Remember to check out Facebook for specials.

POSADA MILAGRO.  Come start your day with us!  We’re open 7:30 am until 2 pm seven days a week.  We’ve got Big Bend Roasters coffee, a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu and great atmosphere.  Our version of eggs Benedict is a local favorite as are our Rueben or meatloaf sandwiches.  We also pack picnics for you.  Come sit in the shade, kick back with our free wifi and enjoy a view of the Chisos.

THIS WEEK AT THE STARLIGHT

Monday, 8/5: Marc Utter & Jeff Haislip

Tuesday, 8/6: Jerome

Wednesday, 8/7: Brandi Humberson

Thursday, 8/8: Laird Considine

Friday and Saturday, 8/9 and 10: Jacob Alan Jaeger

Monday, 8/12: Trio

Also, last Saturday's Coctel de Camarones Special was so popular, we're bringing it back this Saturday. Mexican-style fresh Shrimp Cocktail with avocado, cucumber and cilantro!  Served in a chilled 10-oz rocks glass. $11.95

Doors open every day at 5.  Dinner 5-10. Music 6'ish. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday).  Dinner reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com  Hope to see you soon!

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 check out our new Texas made products by Balcones,  brown sugar bourbon, pickles in moonshine, and hemp distilled vodka!  Of course there are more 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! 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! 

CONGRATULATIONS TERLINGUA GRADUATE.  Cody Ray Willard, son of Tom and Amanda Willard, graduated Cum Laude from Sam Houston State University on Saturday August 3rd.  He graduated with a BS in criminal justice, with a double minor in accounting and general business.  Cody graduated as valedictorian from Terlingua High School in May of 2016.  Cody will go on to get his master’s degree in business administration next fall. 

CONGRATULATIONS RICK ARD.  This year’s winner of best head game at Kiva’s Mad Hatter’s party went to Rick.  A few grumblings were overheard from the gallery suggesting the contest may have been rigged – but could such a thing be true??  Lots of famous people were in attendance, including a mysterious musical making DJ moonlighting as the baker, Wild Bill, and *rhymes with* Fairy Culture!  In the end, no one fought Rick to take the title, because he’s too nice and his hat was a nod to Ol’ Penisaurus – a longed tipped *you-know-what* on the tip of his hat.  Next year’s contenders take note!  Special thanks to all the cave dwellers for creating a fun vibe on the hottest day of the year!

ALL ENERGIES TIP OF THE WEEK: Batteries actually GAIN storage capacity in hot weather, but long term exposure to temperatures above 80°F will shorten their lifespan!  The high summer temperatures also reduce peak solar array output, and increase refrigeration load.  If you need help making your solar system work better, email  casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950.

LONGDRAW PIZZA IS CLOSED ALL OF AUGUST.

FULL MOON POTLUCK AT THE PAVILION.  August 15^th Open Music Circle. Sturgeon Moon: The Full Moon in August is named after North America's largest fish, the lake sturgeon.  The Full Moon in August is called Sturgeon Moon because of the great number of this huge freshwater fish that could once be found in lakes and rivers in North America.  Other names for this Full Moon include Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Fruit Moon, and Barley Moon, all inspired by various crops that can be harvested in August.

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.  Regular meeting 9 a.m. in Alpine Aug. 7.  Please see http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Meeting-August-7-2019.pdf

Come join us for "Ceilly Dee Glamboree" on Sunday, September 15th at the Starlight Theatre. Starting at 6:00 we will kick off the event with music by Butch Hancock, followed by auction items, fashion show, and our Burlesque Troop will perform a tasteful teasing dance.  All proceeds will help our lovely Ceil Drucker as she heals from her accident. She and Bob have been helping our community for years, healing us: our bodies, our souls, so now is the time to give back and help them heal.  So, save the date for a fun filled evening.  If you have an item you would like to donate to the Vintage Fashion show, you can contact Crystal Allbright at Desert Sports, also Chris Dull on Facebook.  Stay tuned, more to come.

SAVE THE DATE !!!! Oct. 4-6 1st Annual Dutch Oven Cook Off and Southwestern Gathering !!!!
Here At Jackass Flats Improvement Assoc Inc!! 50 miles south of Alpine. Dutch oven cook off, camp, music, dance, and other entertainment.  More info to be posted soon!!!  Contact Pam @ the little burro for more info and join'in the posse !! Email pamgordon40@gmail.com
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The Farmers Market is on summer break! There will be no market on Saturday the 10th or Saturday the 17th. We'll be back with fresh eggs, baked goods, homemade jelly, and more on Saturday, August 24th! For more info, call or text 432-244-7656. Stay cool!

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.

BALMORHEA PARK CLOSURE.  Beginning September 3rd, Balmorhea State Park will close for extensive septic system repairs.  Longstanding problems with the West Texas park’s sewerage have left visitors without access to showers in the pool bathhouses since at least last year.  Septic system repairs will keep the park closed for six months with a projected reopening date of March 1, 2020.  In the last year, Balmorhea State Park has partially closed for other repairs, but this marks the first time during that period that the entire park will close.

DOG OF THE WEEK - Meet Aurora! She is 3 years old and oh so pretty. Aurora is fully vaccinated, gets along great with other dogs and is house trained. She is not like all Huskies - she enjoys to be a couch potato with the best of them!  Aurora is currently being fostered in South Brewster county. For more information or to set up a meet and greet, please email lmichalowski@hotmail.com