Terlingua MoonVol. 31, No. 22

June 2, 2020

By FreeBird

“On the road to wisdom, behave like a raven and observe everything carefully!”
-- Mehmet Murat Ildan 

 

Congratulations Big Bend High School Class of 2020

Congratulations to Yadriana Villanueva. She was awarded the Joee Barnes Scholarship.

And the 2020 Mark Kneeskern Scholarship Award goes to....drum roll, please....FERNANDA SALGADO! Congratulations to Fernanda and all of the Big Bend High School Graduates. Latitudes of GRATITUDE go to the teachers and staff at Terlingua CSD...it’s been a tough year. Many, many THANKS to the portfolio reviewers and to Big Bend Citizens Alliance!! iViva Eyeball!

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO RE-OPEN – Beginning June, 1st at 9:00 am, Big Bend National Park will resume Day Use Only recreational access for:

·        Scenic driving and bicycling along all paved park roads.

·        Selected frontcountry trails for day hiking.

·        Rio Grande for day-use river trips from paved road access points. Group size limits apply.

·        Panther Junction Gas Station and camp store.

·        Chisos Mountains Lodge restaurant for take-out meals only.

·        Fossil Discovery Exhibit

·        Restroom facilities.

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services will be limited.

With public health in mind, the following areas and facilities will remain closed at this time:

·        All Visitor Centers.

·        Chisos Mountains Lodge overnight accommodations.

·        All campgrounds and backcountry campsites.

·        All gravel roads and backcountry roads.

·        The Hot Springs Historic Area and associated trails.

·        Boquillas Port of Entry.

Visitors to Big Bend must be prepared for the extreme summer heat of the Chihuahuan Desert. During the summer months, temperatures in the park's lower elevations and river areas typically exceed 100 degrees by late morning, and remain at dangerous levels after sunset. Hikers should stay off trails in the afternoon and carry plenty of extra water.

When recreating, the public should follow local health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION – Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009!  Call us for an estimate on your next job - big or small. 
Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. 
jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771

RUSTIC IRON BBQ, – Summer Hours effective 5/28/2020.  Wed-Sat 11am-2pm.
Also,June 20th will be the last day open at the BBQ stand for summer. Re-open late Sept. or first of October.  For any catering services needed between the intervals stated above,  you can email me at rusticironbbq@ymail.com or call 432-210-3457.

THE TOWN ELECTRICIAN  –  Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured.  thetownelectrician@bigbend.net  432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

THE TERLINGUA LEGION is starting a normal activity schedule. At least as Terlingua gets.  At the Legion:

1.      Every Wednesday and Thursday there is a poker game. Starts at 1800 and has a $20 buy in. Please leave your 45s at home. This is a friendly game. 

2.      Every day there will be a Happy Hour from 1700 till 1900. 

3.      Fridays at 1800 there is a pool tournament.

4.      Every day the Legion has the best porch in South County and a stereo system that can rock the windows.

5.      Washer toss and darts are also available. 

For the VA Covid 19 report, you can go to https://www.va.gov/health/docs/VA_COVID_Response.pdf

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER  –  Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine. Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Bring your mug and save a buck! Open from 7:15am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION – for the Democrat and Republican Parties will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte for Precincts 5, 6, & 7.  You may vote early at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex:  June 29 – July 2, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; July 6-9, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; July 10, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  There will be NO early voting in Study Butte. 

If you are 65 years of age or older, disabled, will be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance, or be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible, you can vote by mail.  To request an application to vote by mail, contact Lora Nussbaum, Elections Administrator - Brewster County at 837-6230. Or go online https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml.  The deadline for the vote by mail application to be returned to the elections administrator is July 2, 2020.  

If you are not yet registered to vote, the deadline for registration is June 15, 2020.  Information on voter registration is available at   https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

PLEASE – VOTE!

BIG NEWS FROM BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK ‑‑ (This is the state park, not the national park, y’all— they are commonly confused!!)

·        4WD-accessible campsites and roads remain closed. Backcountry permits will not be issued at this time. Summer camping reservations are open from Monday, June 1 through Monday, September 7. 

·        ALL visitors, including annual park pass holders, need to pre-purchase day passes and overnight reservations in advance.

·        Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain 6 feet social distance from others. 

·        There is limited access to facilities. 

·        Come prepared for a day outdoors by bringing enough water and snacks to last for a longer hike than you expect. 

To make a reservation, visit TexasStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com

DAILY SPECIALS AT BIG BEND RESORT ADVENTURE CAFÉMonday June 01  Pizza with Side Salad
Tuesday June 02 Chili Dogs or Frito Pie
Wednesday June 03 Enchiladas, Rice, Beans
Thursdays June 04  Tacos de Alambre
Friday June 05 Fish & Chips
Saturday and Sunday Fried Chicken or Pork Rib with homemade coleslaw
Check out our new Salads

THE BIG BEND COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND was established in March 2020 to help Brewster County residents deal with hardships caused by the pandemic. Volunteers from Alpine and Terlingua started the fund through Big Bend Citizens Alliance—a Terlingua-based non-profit organization.

To date, the Fund has awarded a total of $54,672 to 103 individuals and 3 non-profits in need. These funds have gone to help with housing and transportation costs, medical expenses, utilities, food, childcare needs and animal feed.

Our sincerest gratitude goes out to the volunteers, organizations and private individuals who so generously donated their time and money and who continue to give. This has been an outstanding show of community support and we couldn’t do it without you - THANK YOU.

To give our hard-working volunteers a break, the Fund will not be accepting applications for the month of June but will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the community. We are working to establish a sustainable system to provide continued financial support to those in need, with a focus on assistance not met by other agencies.

The Fund will update everyone as July nears. Questions can be directed to alpine.relief.fund@gmail.com. 

To donate online, visit bigbendaid.org. Checks made payable to Big Bend Citizens Alliance with “pandemic relief fund” in the memo field can be mailed to PO Box 202, Terlingua, TX 79852.

Thank you for your continued support! 

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.  We meet in a group of less than five, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to  you. 

HAIR CUTS WITH KACI in Terlingua June 7th-9th. Call or text for an appointment. Space is limited. Also, I am very aware of the corona situation. I am following all of the recommend guidelines for sanitation and social distancing in the salon. Please bring your mask. One on one appointments only. Thanks and I look forward to seeing everyone. 325-456-5983

2020 CENSUS – Recently, the Census Bureau has resumed delivery of response packets in many areas that do not receive mail directly to their home.  South County should be visited this month.  Please respond using your Census ID number to complete your census form online, by phone or by mail.  If you responded without your Census ID number, and you don’t have a city-style address, the Census Bureau may not be able to match your response with where you live.  This may result in the need to visit you in person to collect your data.  Remember:  Everyone Counts!

SHOT TIME LIQUORS – Business is starting back up here in The Big Bend and SHOT TIME LIQUORS is Hiring! We are looking for a part-time clerk/back-up stock person. If you are interested, drive thru and ask for an application.

WINNER ***** WINNER ***** WINNER ***** WINNER

The winning Raffle ticket was pulled by Don Baucham, our first customer on Thursday morning. The number is # 927006. If that is your ticket, come claim your prize! How easy was that. AND THAT WINNER WAS A 3 for $1 Ticket!!! Yea Baby ...... It cannot get any easier than that. Tickets are 50 cents or 3 for $1. When you are picking up beer and smokes, don’t throw that change back into your pocket, buy a RAFFLE TICKET. We might get a wild notion and do this ALL SUMMER! And you never know what Tonia and Jana might come up with to RAFFLE     OFF .....

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!    Now open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m.  SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.   We're keeping things safe for our customers so come back to your favorite place for breakfast and lunch.  We serve only Big Bend Roasters coffee.  The very best and local.  All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, fantastic guacamole, super fresh salads and more.  Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. 

THIS WEEKEND AT THE STARLIGHTFriday June 5th -- Jim Keaveny
Saturday June 6th -- Ryan Roberts
Dinner 5-10 PM -- Music starts at 6 -- Bar serves until Midnight! (1 AM Saturday)
Follow us on Facebook for nightly specials!"

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 – We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work, Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.  We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046.  713.907.5259

BAD RABBIT CAFÉ – Open 7 am to 7 pm

Please email your submissions to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by Monday noon for that week’s Terlingua Moon.  Please remember, no PDFS, fancy fonts or emojis!

FROM THE BIG BEND SENTINEL ‑‑ Coronavirus: live updates for the Big Bend region

LAST UPDATED 6/1 8:50 p.m.

Tri-county confirmed case count:

Presidio County: 1 active

Brewster County: 1 recovered

Jeff Davis County: 0 confirmed

 “We are living in a cacophony of crap.”  Siva Vaidhyanathan

Stay Safe Everyone!