THE TERLINGUA MOON
February 9, 2021 –Volume 32 #6
Edited by Cactoosie on the fly….
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Community Activities, Announcements and Points of Interest:
Calling all love bugs! The Montague Kids are hosting a Valentine’s Day Crafts for kids at the Cactus Farm. Sunday, February 14 at 2pm!
BIG BEND RESIDENTS: COVID VACCINE INFO! There are currently two local vaccine distribution points:
Big Bend Regional Medical Center - Phone 432-837-0430. You will be asked to provide your name, date of birth, phone number, doctors name and answer other healthcare questions. If you call after hours, please leave your name and phone number so that they can contact you.
Preventative Care Health Service - Please use the following link to complete the information online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgwHl12XbSSVrBWv2TOoGNrBa1AJYxTSYkmWdYzdvHIz6lDg/viewform
You will be contacted by PCHS for follow-up information and to register as a patient at PCHS.
Terlingua Community Garden Friday 10-2 Share, dig, plant, get seeds, learn and Eat! Lunch at 1 provided by the Crisis Center Heath protocols will be in place
Call for volunteers for Dark Sky Regional Working Group… if you’d like to be a part of helping to preserve the unique views we have of the stars, please consider volunteering! For more information:
Many Stones just got a big order of organic beans from Dove Creek, Colorado: Anasazi, Bolita, Black, Zuni Gold, Cannellini and two special multi bean soup mixes. Also Ring is just back from Tucson with a lot of beautiful Cacti. He also just got a shipment of very beautiful Amethyst specimens!
EARTH and FIRE Gallery For the Month of February we are pleased to host Marti Anderson as our guest artist. Marti is a talented artist in both oils and watercolors. She will be showing a fine collection of bluebonnet watercolors created especially for this show at our gallery. Life got in the way and now WEATHER! so we have to cancel Marti’s Plein Aire on the 11th and 12th, but AND her a one day "journaling with watercolors" event that explores how to spruce up those diaries and/or travel journals we all keep. You can contact Earth and Fire Gallery at 371-2637 for more information or to sign up for workshops maybe later . . .
Terlingua Community Garden Do you want to grow food for yourself and the community? We can help you get started. Contact Zoey 432-371-2172 or Davis at 432-371-3147 We will have seeds for sale from Native Seed Search out of Tucson which are heat and drought tolerant varieties next week. Greens, chard, kale, sunflower and wildflower seeds. See you in the garden!
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
Ms. Willmon: The Mark Kneeskern "Eyeball" Student Art Show was very successful with students from Terlingua and Big Bend National Park participating. There were over 60 entries. Our many thanks to Crystal Allbright and the judges for their assistance with the event.
Elementary: Winners: Killian R., Jovany O., and Aylynn G. Honorable Mention: Marcella R.
Middle School: Winners: Luna B., Desiree L., and Alina M. Honorable Mention: Asa R.
High School: Winners: Chasin H., Laila S., and Karime G. Honorable Mention: Brody A.
Ms. Orren: Virtual Open House Kick-Off will be Thursday, Feb. 11th. Check out the link below to see all of the classes and campuses, as well as, seeing videos from the Art Show. Enjoy! https://sites.google.com/terlinguacsd.com/openhouse/home
School of Constructive Arts Community Presentation Join us for a conversation about who we are and what we are doing before the Kick-Off Event on February 20! When: February 18 6 PM Where: Cactus Farm
School of Constructive Arts Kick-off Event
The School of Constructive Arts is throwing a Kick-Off event! Come see Don Bryant’s domes, meet our team, and learn about the School of Constructive Arts.
Lend a hand during the day, and join us for a celebration around the bonfire at night. We will be cleaning up, meeting and greeting, sharing memories, and celebrating the launch of the School of Constructive Arts!
When: February 20 Noon to Night
Where: 1316 Snake Rd Alpine, TX 79830
From Terlingua Ranch Road, continue 4.8 miles and take a right on Snake Road. Continue 1.2 miles then veer right at sign reading Ol Johnson. Signs will be posted at the driveway.
Don was a teacher, innovator, builder, farmer, and friend to many. Don taught himself principles of structural design and building from books and built many innovative structures on his land on the Terlingua Ranch. Don died in January of 2019 and willed that his land go toward forming a School dedicated to Architecture, Building, and the Environment. The School of Constructive Arts celebrates Don’s memory and carries forward his enthusiasm for building, teaching, and living in harmony with the desert
**Event is outdoors and all COVID guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Masks will be provided while supplies last.**
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/3StZTVqHX
Website: www.constructivearts.org
Instagram: instagram.com/ConstructiveArts
Newsletter Sign-Up: www.constructivearts.org/newsletter
Permian Basin Hospital gives Big Bend Vaccination efforts a Shot in the arm:
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. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
For Veterans: Financial assistance short term. See the attached flyer to support our fellow veterans and their families.
FOR THE WIDER COMMUNITY:
Agenda from Commissioners Court Regular Meeting for February 10, from Eleazar Cano.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of $69.6 million in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for cities, counties, local and regional nonprofits, and regional organizations to provide mortgage assistance through the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP). At the end of this email you can find lots more info on this opportunity.
Rio Grande Council of Governments will host a Small Business / Entrepreneurship Webinar for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Presidio, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis and Brewster Counties on Tuesday, February 9th, from 10 to 11 AM CST, with presentations on no-cost support and lending resources from the Sul Ross Small Business Development Center, Workforce Solutions Borderplex - Digital Transformations, and Communities Unlimited followed by Q & A session with participants. Presentations from: - Sul Ross Small Business Development Center-Alpine (SBDC), Executive Director Elizabeth Peña
- Workforce Solutions Borderplex - Digital Transformations, William Bush & Leila Melendez
- Communities Unlimited Entrepreneurship, Akira Morishita, Management Consultant
- Communities Unlimited Lending, Kevin Tillman, Small Business Lender
Followed by Q & A Session with participants
You can join this meeting by computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/746412701
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (571) 317-3112 Access Code: 746-412-701
FOR SALE-HELP WANTED-LOCAL BUSINESS LISTINGS
FOR SALE - $450.00 Older cabover camper. Good for permanent location. Three burner propane stove and oven, 20 gal water tank, double sink, plenty counter space, icebox, dinette, no leaks, on a flatbed trailer for transport to your location. Call: 432.371.3261 or 432.386.2480
HELP WANTED The Terlingua Trading Company needs part time cashiers, please stop by the store for an application.
Lajitas Golf Resort: NOW HIRING for the following positions…
-Accounts Payable Clerk
-Prep Cook
-Zipline Guide
-Dishwasher(Evenings)
-Facilities Maintenance Technician(Days and Evenings)
-Part time Laundry Attendant(Evenings)
-Front Desk Agent
-Hotel Night Manager
-Front Desk Manager
…please head to lajitasgolfresort.com or feel free to reach out to Tiffany at Human Resources at tswift@lajitasgolfresort.com
Far Flung Outdoor Center – Home to Canyon Brew Coffee Shop and Big Bend Casitas.
HIRING: Receptionist/Coffee Shop Barista 25-40 hrs/week
Far Flung wants employees who enjoy staying busy, can smile, and make genuine connections - people who take initiative and care about the small details.
No experience necessary — training is provided.
If interested, please fill out an application at www.bigbendfarflung.com and stop by or email it to info@bigbendfarflung.com
All Energies Solar Panels. All prices listed below are for pre-order of new solar panels. Aptos Brand 330W solar panels, 66” long, $200 each. Mission Brand (made in San Antonio) 320W solar panels, 66” long, $235 each. Q Cell Brand 420W panels, 82” long, $265 each. Solar panels are subject to sales tax in Texas, and those tax dollars support Terlingua Fire & EMS. If you’ve got questions about solar or need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call 432-371-2950 today.
Flack Electrical Services Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791 Licensed, bonded and insured 940.255.2723
Dig Terlingua – We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work
Backhoe, Bulldozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.
Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches. We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046. Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT. 713.907.5259
Taqueria El Milagro: Terlingua's most authentic Mexican food serving from 5-10 PM Wednesdays through Sundays. Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos and more. Outdoor seating, byob or drive through to go orders. 432 371 2060
Espresso ... y poco mas 7 days a week from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Home cooked breakfasts and lunches plus the best coffee in the area. Great atmosphere with free wifi and amazing views. Full menu, smoothies, picnics to go and more.
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Who is YOUR SPECIAL VALENTINE? We have the perfect surprise for them. Forget the chocolate this year ..... give them a FIREY HEART! That’s right. We have some special FIREBALL HEARTS just for Valentines Day. But we couldn’t get very many.......seriously!
Scoot on thru and snag one for that special someone in your life before they are all gone.
TDHCA announces $69.6 million in funding for cities, counties, nonprofits and regional providers to apply for COVID-19 related mortgage assistance
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) is pleased to announce a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of $69.6 million in Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds for cities, counties, local and regional nonprofits, and regional organizations to provide mortgage assistance through the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (TEMAP).
The TEMAP program provides mortgage assistance to homeowners at or below 80% of the Area Medium Income who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 to help provide housing stability during the pandemic. The program can pay up to six consecutive months of an eligible household’s mortgage payments, including mortgage arrears, with at least one of those months covering a month of future mortgage.
TDHCA is making the mortgage assistance funds in this NOFA available across 13 service regions in the State of Texas for each of the following Programs to ensure geographic distribution is achieved. The Notice of Funding Availability makes available:
1) Program A: $40,000,868 for non-entitlement cities and counties;
2) Program B: $14,828,989 for CDBG Entitlement cities and counties and private nonprofit organizations serving an area no larger than one county; and
3) Program C: $14,828,989 for regional private nonprofit organizations, including regional organizations such as Communication Action Agencies and Councils of Governments serving multi-county areas.
For Program Parts A and B the minimum amount that may be requested in an application is $200,000 and the maximum is $500,000. For Program Part C the minimum amount is the lesser of the amount available in the region for this Program Part or $200,000 and the maximum request amount is $500,000. Regional providers that indicate they will serve all counties in a region may request the full regional coverage amount available for this Program Part. All Application materials including the NOFA, the application and program guidelines are on the TDHCA website www.tdhca.state.tx.us/CDBG-CARES.htm. The TEMAP NOFA application is available at: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/5810b877/qh5ieHNl6xGsx0H5hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%2F95273230ce864d4fb00ff47151a2506a
TIMELINE · January 29, 2021: The application period opens with the release of the NOFA and application.
· February 18, 2021: An application workshop is scheduled at 10 a.m. (CST). You may RSVP at the following link: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/fdd66ac4/yjpieHNl6xGaWUH5hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.got o webinar.com%2Fregister%2F1691277993270877456
· March 5, 2021: TDCHA is encouraging applicants, through the award of points, to submit an Early Application Notification form, in which they notify TDHCA of their intent to apply for TEMAP funding. Those applicants will receive 10 points to their overall TEMAP Application score. Entities applying for more than one Program Part or Region should submit separate forms for each application. The form is available at: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/904696f4/sldieHNl6xGEbkH5hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.smartsheet.com%2Fb%2Fform%2F08dfff90c2c447518e6a9e60fa3a7116
· April 12, 2021: Applications and required attachments must be submitted via the provided Smartsheet link by 5:00 p.m. CST on Monday. Early submission of applications is encouraged.
· May-July 2021: Award announcements and contract start date will vary depending on the volume of applications received.
FUTURE PROGRAM NOTIFICATIONS
To receive future email notifications related to the NOFA, subscribe to the “CDBG-CV Mortgage Assistance Program” email list available as a subtopic on the “TDHCA” list found at this link: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/b5c76af6/-pxieHNl6xGsd0H5hnsoMg?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmaillist.tdhca.state.tx.us%2Flist%2Fsubscribe.html%3Flui%3Df9mu0g2g%26mContainer%3D2%26mOwner%3DG382s2w2r2p. All future program announcements will be communicated using this email distribution list.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about the NOFA or application for TEMAP funds, please contact Erica Garza, CDBG CARES Manager, at 512-497-5144 or erica.garza@tdhca.state.tx.us or Katie Wilkison, CDBG Program Coordinator at 512-517-4574 or katie.wilkison@tdhca.state.tx.us
For additional information visit https://link.zixcentral.com/u/fd7afed3/zr1ieHNl6xGBrkH5hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tdhca.state.tx.us%2FCDBG-CARES.htm.
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