The TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 29 No. 20 May 15, 2018 By MaeWestern
“He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehood and errors.” —Thomas Jefferson
The ‘Devils’ of Big Bend National Park
The Diablos, a Mexican firefighting team based out of BBNP, are some of the best firefighters around. You can read more about them and their part in fighting the very recent fires near Fort Davis (also includes video):
This Week at the High Sierra
Thursday Open Mike 730p
Friday Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter 730p
Saturday Dr Fun 730p
Sunday 1200 -200 Brunch
Green Scene Meeting
The Terlingua Green Scene will have a planning meeting this Friday, the 18th at the Red Pattillo center in Study Butte. Everyone is welcome to join us at 6pm. Please email TerlinguaGreenScene@gmail.com or call/text Sara at 432-244-7656 for more information.
Espresso ... y poco mas
We are the best place around for breakfast and lunch! Check out specials as we change daily.. We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee because it’s the best anywhere, fresh squeezed orange juice to start your day, and a convivial meeting spot with free wifi. Hang out while we make you a picnic to go, enjoy some old Mexican music and views of the Big Bend National Park.
Meet locals and other visitors and discover hidden sites and road trips.
Shot Time Liquors
Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs. Check us out on FB! We have new gift sets of J.D. Honey and Sotol Anejo. Call, email, or stop by today!
Special ordering in all departments available with notice. Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!
EARLY VOTING!
Early voting for Precincts 5, 6, and 7 for the Democratic Primary Runoff is at Panther Junction Community room, Wednesday Noon to 5.
And in Alpine it runs from (May 14) through Thursday (May 18). Please try to make it to early voting – that way if something goes wrong you still have plenty of time to make it to a later EV day or Election Day itself (May 22).
Terlingua Bottoms Group
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.
Data Nerd
Have computer problems? System problems? Data-Nerd is a Microsoft Certified Network Engineer available to repair laptops to troubleshoot your systems from home use to small business and enterprise levels. Specialized in Linus and Microsoft, virus and malware removal plus data recovery. Reasonable prices and can provide referances. Call or text Data-Nerd, Jay Masterson, at 512-867-5796 or email jaypmcell@gmail.com
Crafty Gals
This Tuesday - Crafty Gals will be meeting from 6:30-8:30 in the Fellowship Hall at Big Bend Church. We meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Bring a craft, learn a new one, or just come and chat but join the fun!
This Week at The Starlight
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Mothers Day Brunch - our last brunch of the season. Hope you have a wonderful summer and look for Brunch reopening in the fall. In the meantime, dinner and drinks at The Starlight are a must-do! Best food, drinks, staff, music and all around vibe in town! The art of Pat O’Bryan will be coming down Tuesday so if you’ve not had an opportunity to view it yet, get on over quick!!
Here’s this week’s music (and get June 1 and 2 on your calendar now! The Tish Hinojosa Trio June 1 & 2 - no cover!)
Monday 5/14: Miles Adams
Tuesday: Uh Clem’s Great Question
Wednesday: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Jerome
Thursday: Tim Relleva
Friday & Saturday: Jon Brooks - back by popular demand, just took 4 years to get him all the way from Canada!
Monday 5/21: She’s Back!!! Sarah Burton
Fiesta Day
Big Bend High School is holding their annual Fiesta Day on Friday, May 19, from 8:15-11:30 am. The activities will start at the high school flag pole. We will be showcasing our students’ many talents with exhibits, music, & dance. Concessions will be available during the morning. The public is invited.
Homeschool Graduation
Stephen and Karen Larsen are pleased to announce the high school graduation of their son DANIEL J. LARSEN.
Please join us for a Graduation Reception Sunday, May 27th at 1pm, Big Bend Church, Study Butte.
Daniel will be continuing his education at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Canyon Brew @ Far Flung
Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Coffee in Big Bend! We also offer Sausage Kolaches, Espresso, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai. Purchase a Canyon Brew Tumbler and get your first drink FREE – keep bringing it back for $1 off. Summer Hours - 7am to 11am and as always - Quick Service!
County Commissioners Court Meeting
The Brewster County Commissioners Court will hold their regular meeting May 16 at 9am at the County Courthouse in Alpine. For more information, contact Julie Morton, Assistant to Judge Cano at 432-837-2412 or visit http://www.brewstercountytx.com/
Wanted: TVA Facilitators
The Terlingua Visual Arts Committee is in need of one or more persons to take over the facilitation of visual arts events and promotion. Two or three people are recommended as the tasks, though not continual, can be several occurring simultaneously.
No events are currently planned for the summer or fall. Now is the time to start the ball rolling with some fresh ideas and rewarding hard work. We have a good inventory of exhibit display materials and a history of successful shows, as well as an annual calendar fundraiser which the community has come to expect.
TVA is a non-profit committee of the Big Bend Citizens Alliance whose main purpose is to promote local artists and their work and to enrich the community through access to the visual arts.
If you are interested, please contact TVA, Mary Diesel, or Molly Dumas by private Facebook message or send Mary an email at spottedslinky55@gmail.com. Mary will be stepping down as facilitator in July.
Balmorhea SP Pool Closed
Due to structural failure found during the annual pool cleaning and concern for the safety of park visitors, the Balmorhea State Park pool will be closed until further notice, pending repairs. Park officials are evaluating the extent of the damage and taking steps to repair the structure. Please check our Facebook page and park website for updates.
Boquillas Crossing Hours Change
The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena, will change hours [AND DAYS!] of operation beginning May 13.
Pedestrians will be able to access the port between 9am and 6pm, Friday through Monday. This is a change from the current days of operation, which are Wednesday through Sunday. This change in days reflects visitation patterns, which are reduced during the extreme heat of the summer.
Visitors can cross by foot or by rowboat (for a fee). This crossing does not accommodate vehicle crossing or commercial importation of products. Passports, passport cards, or other official travel documentation is required.
The Boquillas Port of Entry is staffed by National Park Service rangers who can assist travelers with information about visiting the area.
Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115
Congressional Rep Visit
Congressman Will Hurd’s representative for this area will be at Sul Ross library 16 May from 2pm to 6pm.
Instructional Shooting Clinics
Big Bend Sportsman Club is sponsoring a Women on Target day. Women will be partnered up with an experienced shooter and taught how to safely fire their firearm. Class will be run by NRA standards. Classes will be held Saturday, May 26, and Saturday, June 9 at the Big Bend Sportsman Club, West Hwy 90, Alpine. Sign in begins at 9am both days. Cost is $25 for either session and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Linda Murry, 915-204-1472 or lmarmurlubb@aol.com.
Maintenance Mechanic (Military Veterans ONLY), WG-4749-10 ($45,000 - $50,000 Annually)
Our U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Facilities & Asset Management (ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov) team, is excited to offer numerous Maintenance Mechanic hiring opportunities for transitioning service-members and veterans nationally (see below) using the VRA, 30% or More Disabled Veteran, and/or the Schedule A hiring authorities to hire non-competitively outside of the typical USAJOBS.gov process.
Duty Locations: Nogales, AZ; El Paso, TX; San Diego, CA; Ajo, AZ; El Centro, CA; Yuma, AZ; Bonner’s Ferry, ID; Tucson, AZ; Marfa, TX; Blaine, WA; Spokane, WA; Eagle Pass, TX; Del Rio, TX; Calais, ME; Van Buren, ME; Swanton, VT; Beecher Falls, VT; Plattsburgh, NY; Laredo, TX; McAllen, TX; Buffalo, NY; Kingsville, TX
How to Apply: Interested applicants should email their desired location(s) of choice, resume, and supporting documentation requested below (i.e. DD214, etc.) confirming that they are a veteran or transitioning service-member with preference for non-competitive hiring eligibility outside of the USAJOBS.gov process for consideration to: ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov.
Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) is an excepted authority that allows agencies, to appoint eligible veterans without competition. If you:
are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in a campaign or expedition; OR
are a disabled veteran, OR
are in receipt of an Armed forces Service Medal for participation in a military operation, OR
are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years), AND
separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable or general discharge), you are VRA eligible.
30% or More Disabled Veteran allows any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability to be non-competitively appointed.
You are eligible if you:
retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more; OR
possessing a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
Email submissions to OFAM (ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov) must include the position and preferred duty station from the aforementioned list of cities, a federal resume, and the appropriate veteran’s preference documentation. Service-members within four months of separation can be considered and should have their command complete the attached Statement of Service and include in their submissions for consideration for these positions.
VRA Appointment – DD214 (Member 4 copy) and VA Disability Rating Letter (if applicable)
30% or more Disabled Veteran Appointment -DD214 (Member 4 copy) and VA Disability Rating Letter
Schedule A (Disability) Appointment -Schedule A letter from a licensed medical practitioner or from a vocational rehabilitation professional (see attached)
Direct Hire, Maintenance Mechanic Resume
Statement of Service if still on active duty and within four months of separation (see attached)
All questions regarding these positions and following up on where applicants are in the selection process should be directed to OFAM (ofamnoncompresumes@cbp.dhs.gov).
Duties: • Performing building maintenance, construction and repair tasks that require knowledge and application of a variety of trade practices associated with such occupations as electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, pipefitting, air-conditioning and refrigeration; • Building plans, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, and responsible for planning and laying out the routing, placement and arrangement of industrial or similarly complex systems, circuits, controls, and equipment; • Completing installations, modifications, and repairs, and loads and tests systems, circuits, equipment, and controls with little or no check during the progress or upon completion of work; and • Planning and laying out the needed routing, placement, pitch, incline, and elevation of systems and equipment, figuring pressures in the systems and seeing that the piping, valves, fittings, and equipment are proper for the work, completing installations, modifications, and repairs with little or no check during their progress or upon completion, and • Testing systems and equipment after completing work for proper circulation, flow, pressures, and leak-free joints.
KSAs • Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings and specifications, and other technical guides of varying degrees of complexity • Knowledge of work practices, methods, processes, and skills in the crafts of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, ironwork, welding, painting, concrete work, and appliance repair • Skill in the use of test instruments, measuring devices, and hand and power tools • Knowledge of shop mathematics (arithmetic), building operational requirements and the impact of space moves and alterations when specialized needs are involved
Minimum Qualifications Statement
WG-10: You must have experience or training in at least two of the following building maintenance trades: Electrical, Plumbing, Air Conditioning, Painting, Plumbing, and Carpentry. You must have the ability and knowledge to complete a variety of tasks in these trades and be capable of reading and understanding blue prints, factory manuals, and operating manuals sufficient to accomplish the described tasks. You must be familiar with all tools, equipment, and materials used by maintenance mechanics.
Don’t you want to get Lucky?
Lucky is a 7 month old female chihuahua mix who is looking for a calm home shared with gentle people who use soft voices and move slowly. Lucky has a shiny black coat, a tail that is only a blur when she is happy, and weighs 10 pounds. Lucky rides well in the car and does just fine with other dogs and cats. She is eager to have good experiences and find a lap she loves! For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com.
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