TERLINGUA MOON

by Terlingua Thinking Team

July 14, 2020

"Pandemics are nothing new. Medical historians think the first one struck in 1510, infecting Asia, Africa, Europe, and the New World. Between the years 1700 and 1900, there were at least sixteen pandemics, some of them killing up to one million people. Yet these were tame compared to the 1918 calamity. It was by far the worst thing that has ever happened to humankind; not even the Black Death of the Middle Ages comes close in the number of lives it took. The 1918 pandemic “killed more people in less time than any other disease before or since.” It was the “most deadly disease event in the history of humanity.”" - Albert Marrin, Very, Very, Very Dreadful: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918

Terlingua, you've got this!  I love you!  I miss you!  Be safe!  Wear masks! Stay home for now if you can!!!!

VOTE
Don’t forget to vote in the runoff primary election for the Democratic and Republican parties
Tuesday, July 14 from 7 AM to 7 PM at the JW Red Patillo Community Center - precincts 5, 6, and 7
Here's the sample ballots for today's election:
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Official-Sample-Ballot-Democratic-Party-Primary-Runoff-Election-July-14-2020.pdf
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Official-Sample-Ballot-Republican-Party-Primary-Runoff-Election-July-14-2020.pdf

CUSTOM FACE MASKS AVAILABLE LOCALLY!!!
Angel Fire Creations is currently making personalized face masks.  Lynda Daniels has in stock blank different sizes. She will also start making preprinted ones for sale. Contact her at 432.424.3300 or email her at angelfirecreations@yahoo.com.  Numerous items are available shirts, coffee cups, shot glasses, coasters, canvas prints, etc...  many local businesses has already got their orders in. 

GET TESTED FOR FREE THIS WEEK IN ALPINE OR MARFA
Mobile test collection is coming to your community Alpine July 17 and 18th time 9 AM to 4 PM or until the site reaches capacity
Location: North Brewster County Emergency Response Center, 102 S. 2nd St. Alpine TX 79830. No appointments required. Personal identification required.
Marfa, Texas testing is open to all tri-county residents
Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20 9 AM to 4 PM or until testing capacity is reached. Marfa visitor center 302 S. Highland Ave.
No appointment required. Personal identification required.
The test will be nasal swabs sponsored by Texas Department of Emergency Management and Presidio County Emergency Management.

GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 ANTIBODIES FOR FREE IN ALPINE
Sul Ross State University will host a blood drive Tuesday, July 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 129 of the Pete P. Gallego Center.
Donors will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, and in line with state orders, masks will be required for everyone. Sul Ross strongly encourages those interested in giving blood to make an appointment, which can be done online by visiting https://www.sulross.edu/page/343/student-health-services or going to https://www.bloodhero.com/ For more information, email health@sulross.edu.

JOB 
Now Hiring at Far Flung!  We are looking for a part-time (possibly full-time) barista and inventory assistant from 6:45am-1:00pm, 5 days a week. We’re looking for someone who enjoys staying busy, can work on their feet, and can smile and make genuine connections with our amazing customers. Someone who cares about the details, their surroundings, and takes initiative. If interested, please stop by to see Adana or email adana@bigbendfarflung.com and fill out an application.

DB’S RUSTIC IRON BBQ 
is now back open. Wed-Sat, 11 a.m. till sold out which is usually around 2ish p.m. Follow our FB page to keep up with updates and schedule changes.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!
Open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m.  SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.
We continue to keep things safe for our customers and employees so please wear a mask.  We're still cooking up the best breakfasts and lunches in town. We serve only Big Bend Roasters coffee.  The very best and all local.  All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, superb guacamole, super fresh salads and more made to order dishes. Our  smoothies are the best around and perfect for summer weather, and flavored iced coffees, too. Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you.  If you want to pickup, let us know the model of your car when you call and we will bring your order out to you.

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)

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 & Installation. TCEQ #34046   713.907.5259 

BREWSTER COUNTY TAX OFFICE AND APPRAISAL DISTRICT 
will be closed on Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 22 while the Brewster county appraisal district conducts their appraisal review board protest hearings We will not be open to the public. The appraisal district office will be open only for individuals who have an appointment for their protest hearings.

FILL OUT YOUR CENSUS FORMS, PRETTY PLEASE
As of July 12:  Our National response rate is: 62%;  Texas is:  56.9%; and South County is:  22.2%. If you haven’t received it already, the 2020 Census questionnaire is being delivered to your doorknob or gate.  Census workers will not knock on your door or ring your doorbell.  They will be taking precautions to keep everyone healthy.  Please respond with your Census ID#: by phone, by mail or online at my2020census.gov. Remember:  an accurate Census count will ensure funds for medical, food assistance, education and more.  Everyone Counts!

LIVE UPDATES RE COVID AND RAPID TEST RESULTS
https://bigbendsentinel.com/2020/05/27/live-updates/?fbclid=IwAR3vL4SOBefGkacZfVmdPt3S7h57nuQyhgwJyqL_H0PHUqfpxlYY0vQnGuo

https://marfapublicradio.org/blog/midland-memorial-hospital-sets-up-new-drive-through-testing-site-delivering-rapid-results/

GETTING AND STAYING SOBER
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. 

PANDEMIC REPORT FOR BREWSTER, PRESIDIO, AND JEFF DAVIS COUNTIES
This is the name of the Facebook page that is updated daily with local statistics on people affected.  As of today, there are 158 positive results reported.