TERLINGUA MOON

September 15, 2020 Voluminous 

Edited by Cactus Jane

“Somebody said they saw me, Swinging the world by the tail, Bouncing over a white cloud, Killing the Blues” - Roly Salley

JACKASS FLATS.  October is a VERY BUSY month here for our community at Jackass Flats! Oct 10th and 11th is our goat ropin, burro racing, dutch oven cookoff, art show and dance. October 31st is our annual witches dance, band, potluck Halloween celebration. Witch dance practices each Tuesday night at 7 p.m.  Open music circle at Cactus Farm 7 p.m. each Friday night.  We would love for all to join us!!!

SEASON OF THE WITCH.  Calling ALL witch dancers and those wanting to dance in our Oct 31st gathering at JAF.  NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!  All can join.  Practice is at Cactus Farm every Tuesday night 7 p.m.  Come join the fun with all the gals in our community!!!

CENSUS 2020.  As of September 13, the National response rate is 65.8%; Texas is 61.4%; and South Brewster County is 25.8%.  Being counted in the 2020 Census means Brewster County will receive funds it needs for emergency medical services, schools, food assistance and more.  You can respond online my2020census.gov, by phone (844) 330-2020; or for Spanish call (844) 468-2020; or use the paper form you received at your home.  Respond today! Everyone counts.  Peggy O’Brien - Get Out The Count Coordinator - Rio Grande Council of Governments. (915) 588-1375 www.riocog.org.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!  Open from 7:30 a.m to 2 p.m. seven days a week.  Back to regular hours!  Best coffee in town made only with beans from Bend Bend Roasters. Smoothies, salads, guac, eggs any way you like them, and a great standard menu.  All cooked to order.  Covid precautions in place!  Come see us!

THE TERLINGUA BOTTOMS GROUP OF AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. 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, wear masks, and practice Social Distancing

HAIR HELP.   Space is limited...make your appointment soon!  Kaci Kothmann will be in Terlingua 17- 21st for haircuts, highlights and color.  Call, text or message.  Hurry!  And remember to bring your mask!!  (325) 456-5983.

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

MANY STONES.  Ring is back from Tucson with a truck load of wonderful Cacti.  Come take a look.  Also, pottery is on sale.

ALL ENERGIES.  In stock: Solar Racking, UV resistant wire, battery cables and DC breakers are in stock as well. Brand new 375 watt panels for $260 each plus tax and 400 watt panels $280 each plus tax.  If you need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text (432) 242-1874.

FUN WITH SHOT TIME LIQUORS.  Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday thru Friday.  Everyone knows we carry beer.  Lots and lots of beer.  Do you ever wonder how much beer we carry?  Even we wonder sometimes.  Well, our Manager took a count and the result was a surprise, even to us!  After counting all the brands and all the flavors, she finally arrived at a number.  Now, this number didn’t include bottles/cans of the same beer.  Nor different packaging amounts— 6 packs, 12 packs, 18 packs, and so on.  Why is this important? Because we’re having a contest!  Instead of the RAFFLE, we’re going to see who can guess how many different Beers and Malt Beverages we carry from our 2 Beer distributors.  The rules are simple: come thru our DRIVE THRU.  No purchase necessary.  Ask the clerk for a ticket.  Write your guess on the back of the ticket.  You keep the stub and we keep the part with your guess on it.  In 2 weeks on September 28th, we’ll take a look and see who comes closest.  Jana, The Manager, has already counted and has the number.  If we add new beers after Wednesday, September 16th, they will not be included.  One guess allowed per visit. What is the prize?  Well, what else could it be but....... BEER!  That’s right.  Two 6 packs of your choice (and boy do we have a bunch of 'em!).  So.........HIT THAT DRIVE THRU OFTEN AND KEEP GUESSING.  And as always, Please Drink Responsibly.

GOOD NEWS FROM THE COMMUNITY GARDEN.  Hey y'all, the weekly market at the Community Garden is coming back!  Opening day will be Saturday November 8.  Vendors: start thinking about your product.  Everyone: get excited about seeing what our community will have on offer, from eggs, vegetables, art, up-cycled and recycled goods... What else?  Let's get creative in these interesting times.  More details to follow but do know that (1) there will be a registration process, and (2) COVID- related distancing and hygiene measures will be in place and enforced.  We're looking forward to a fun and SAFE way to come together, support each other socially and financially, and celebrate our community!

VETERANS SERVICES.  From Brewster County Veterans Services Officer Dennis Yancy:  Everyone needs a flu shot.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone six months or older should get a yearly flu shot.  Flu can be serious among young children, older adults and those with chronic health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease or diabetes.  Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are hospitalized with the flu.  During the 2019-2020 flu season, more than 4,600 Veterans were hospitalized at VA medical centers.  More than 600 of them required intensive care stays.  VA providers also saw over 27,000 Veterans for flu and spoke to more than 13,000 during phone triage calls.  Flu season is near, so talk to your health provider about where to safely get a flu shot this fall.

SCHOOL NEWS

CONGRATULATIONS to Big Bend High School's Betina Willmon who received the David C. DeBoe Texas History Day Sponsor of the Year Teacher Award.  She was awarded a trophy and monetary prize. // Coach Nate Simons and Coach Melisa Simons invite all students to participate in the TCSD Run Club every school day from 6:45 a.m. to 7:20 a.m. at the track. // Due to COVID-19, the cross country season has been cancelled. // BBHS Student Council led a thank you project for Texas First Responders Day. Kindergarten-Grade 8 all created original artwork that was provided to Brewster County Sheriff’s Department, Terlingua Fire & EMS, Big Bend State Park, & Big Bend National Park.  The Class of 2021 provided meal certificates for local deputies and TFEMS responders. // BBHS Student Council was awarded a certificate from the Texas Association of Student Councils in recognition of their outstanding program in community service for 2019-2020.  Fewer than 20% of TASC member schools are recognized in one or more areas, so this is an accomplishment that shows our Paisano Pride! // Ms. Pena coordinated the administering of the ASVAB test.  A military representative from El Paso proctored the test and all sophomores and upperclassmen had the opportunity to take it.

FROM REAGAN REED, TERLINGUA CSD.   On behalf of Terlingua CSD, I would like to thank all the individuals involved at Big Bend Telephone Company for graciously and quickly providing internet connectivity for our students.  This is not the first time and will not be the last time that Big Bend Telephone has supported our students at the drop of a hat.  We are immensely proud and thankful to be a part of this special community.

IN MEMORIAM

BEYOND TERLINGUA

NATIONAL PARK UPDATE.  NOW OPEN: Chisos Basin campground (reservation only); Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, Maverick, Terlingua Ranch, Dagger Flats, and Grapevine Hills roads; plus 27 hiking trails will be open (new openings include the trails off the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive).  The Rio is open for public and commercial day-use.  You must use ramps that are accessible from open roads.  For the moment, permits are waived for noncommercial day use.  //  STILL CLOSED: Hot Springs, backcountry camping, RV camping at Rio Grande Village, visitor centers, Cottonwood and RGV campgrounds, the lodge, and unimproved dirt roads.

ALPINE ARTWALK 2020.  As reported by the Alpine Avalanche, Artwalk will go on; albeit with new hours.  The annual event is scheduled for Nov. 20-21, with vendors set up outdoors from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., including Alpine Gem and Mineral Show and an auction to support Alpine Public Library.  Fort Davis resident, archaeologist, and painter Tim Roberts is this year’s honored artist.  Food trucks will be located in the railroad parking lot with more spacing between each vendor than in prior years.  Check out artwalkalpine.com for more details.

FORT DAVIS National Historic Site is officially open again.  The trails have stayed open, but now the Visitor Center, several of the restored buildings, and the restrooms are open to visitors.

VIRTUAL CHIHUAHUAN DESERT FIESTA planned for September 19.  Find the schedule at chihuahuandesert.org.  (From El Paso Zoo) 

THANKS FOR READING AND SUPPORTING TERLINGUA COMMUNITY!