Terlingua Moon
Volume 31, No. 39
September 29, 2020
by FreeBird
“It helps sometimes to be a little deaf in marriage and in every workplace, including the job I have now.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg
2020 CENSUS ‑‑ As of September 20, the National response rate is 66.1%; Texas is 61.8%; and South Brewster County is 25.9%. When you respond to the Census, Brewster County will get its fair share of the more tan $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on education, health programs, food programs, roads and more. Over the next 10 years, Brewster County stands to lose over $10,000 for each person NOT counted! You can help by getting counted before the September 30 deadline. You can respond online at https://my2020census.gov/, by phone 844-330-2020 (Spanish is 844-468-2020), or by using the paper form you received at your home. Respond today! Everyone counts!
HELP WANTED ‑‑ The Terlingua Trading Company has a position open for a part time clerk/cashier, working to help when we are busy and filling in for others when needed. Please stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town to submit a resume or to pick up an application.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE! – If you missed the voter registration last week, you can still register to vote. Go to: https://www.votetexas.gov/register/index.html
Or, for more info, visit our website http://www.brewstercountytx.com/vote/ or call Brewster County Elections Administrator Lora Nussbaum at 432-837-6200. The deadline to register to vote is October 5th. Don't wait! Register now!
HAL FLANDERS RECYCLING CENTER ‑‑ *NEW* FREE E- Waste Recycling. During October 2020 (or until container is full) every Tuesday and Thursday morning the City of Alpine recycling crew will be accepting electronics from City of Alpine and Brewster Co. residents ONLY. (Please be prepared to show proof of residence.)
https://www.cityofalpine.com/departments/keep_alpine_beautiful_alpine_recycles!
GREAT NEWS! ‑‑ Big Bend National Park's phased re-opening continues. The next stage will occur on Tuesday, September 29th. On that date, we expect to open all backcountry roads, many of the designated backcountry campsites (both Chisos Backpacking and Primitive Roadside sites), and the Rio Grande for overnight river trips. Start your trip planning now!
Thank you for your patience. For the latest details on what is currently open and what will soon reopen, please visit the park's COVID-19 Updates webpage at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/big-bend-covid-19-status-updates.htm
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)
CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER ‑‑ Come check out our new smoothies and our Canyon Freeze blended coffee! Also serving homemade muffins, kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Bring your mug and save a buck! Open at 7:00am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!
TERLINGUA FIRE & EMS ‑‑ We would like to thank the Terlingua Community Garden group for inviting us to participate in the site clean up in ghost town. The purpose of the clean up is to provide a safe social distancing environment and to still allow an enjoyable community opportunity. They will need volunteers in the future as they continue to develop this local gem. Contact Zoey Sexton for additional information.
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, wear masks, and practice Social Distancing...
https://www.cityofalpine.com/departments/keep_alpine_beautiful_alpine_recycles!
Thank you for your patience. For the latest details on what is currently open and what will soon reopen, please visit the park's COVID-19 Updates webpage at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/big-bend-covid-19-status-updates.htm
thetownelectrician@bigbend.net 432-424-3464 (Home) 432-538-2533 (Cell)
ONLINE FUNDRAISER FOR INDIA AND WILLIAM! ‑‑ India and William need YOUR help – donate NOW because Terlingua needs India and William to be here and healthy.India and William Wilson have had some health issues and financial problems since the Covid 19 pandemic began. They had to close their art studio and the places that India put her jams, jellies, pickles, salsas and breads were no longer buying her products because of closures and cutbacks caused by the pandemic. So the extra money they had in the bank has been exhausted to pay their bills.
Then arose medical issues with their eyes and dental issues with their teeth. With declining vision they decided to spend what was the last of their savings to get their eyes examined. That cost almost a thousand dollars for eye examinations and the needed glasses. They both knew their eyes were bad and have now been told that they both must have surgery. William has Aggressive Cataracts already covering his eyes. He will go blind if this surgery is not done as soon as possible. India has a growth of some sort on one of her eyes that will also require ophthalmic surgery.
They have arranged to have someone take them to El Paso so they will need expense money for the needed trips and lodging in El Paso. To raise money they had a sale at their gift shop and raised as much as they could but that was still not enough money to pay for everything.
Both William and India now also have dental issues that need immediate attention. William had some dental repairs done and this was followed by some breakage causing a need for much more dental work. India also has dental problems which she believes will need for five teeth to be pulled.
Medicare will pay for part of the eye surgery costs but it will still cost India and William at least $3,000 out-of-pocket. Dental costs have not been calculated but they will in all likelihood be substantial.
For many years India and William have given generously to the community in many ways. It is now time, and an opportunity for the community to give back to help them in this time of need. Follow the link below and click the Donate button now!
http://terlinguamusic.com/benefit-for-india-and-william/?fbclid=IwAR2Ee2i8OhxMtRvAxXV4wVdLfJsop7eCT1WjjyCh9LVN8tXsUyBJki3ZfLw
NEWS RELEASE FROM BREWSTER COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE ‑‑ Brewster County announced today that Dr. Ekta Escovar has officially resigned from her position as Brewster County Local Health Authority, effective immediately.
Dr. Escovar has been acting as Brewster County Local Health Authority for the last seven months and has done an excellent job maintaining that position, through these difficult past few months during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We thank Dr. Ekta Escovar for her service to Brewster County and wish her well on her future endeavors!
Editor note: Brewster County has had 247 cases, 217 recovered, and 4 deaths. Covid-19 has NOT gone away. Please be deligient. Wear masks, stay at least 6 feet apart and wash your hands for 20 seconds often!
From the Big Bend Sentinel
(9/28 3:38 p.m.)
UPDATED: Military testing teams are coming back to the Big Bend region, with sites currently scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at the City of Presidio EMS & Fire Station at 100 East FM 170 in Presidio; Wednesday, October 7, at the Marfa Visitor Center at 302 South Highland Avenue in Marfa; and Thursday, October 8, in Alpine. The Big Bend Sentinel will provide more information on the Alpine testing site as we get it. As usual, these sites will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until capacity is reached. These will be oral-swab tests. Appointments aren’t required, but a form of personal ID is.
(9/27 2:22 p.m.)
Medical Center Health System Odessa announced that a 69-year-old Alpine man passed away at their hospital Saturday afternoon.
Then arose medical issues with their eyes and dental issues with their teeth. With declining vision they decided to spend what was the last of their savings to get their eyes examined. That cost almost a thousand dollars for eye examinations and the needed glasses. They both knew their eyes were bad and have now been told that they both must have surgery. William has Aggressive Cataracts already covering his eyes. He will go blind if this surgery is not done as soon as possible. India has a growth of some sort on one of her eyes that will also require ophthalmic surgery.
They have arranged to have someone take them to El Paso so they will need expense money for the needed trips and lodging in El Paso. To raise money they had a sale at their gift shop and raised as much as they could but that was still not enough money to pay for everything.
Both William and India now also have dental issues that need immediate attention. William had some dental repairs done and this was followed by some breakage causing a need for much more dental work. India also has dental problems which she believes will need for five teeth to be pulled.
Medicare will pay for part of the eye surgery costs but it will still cost India and William at least $3,000 out-of-pocket. Dental costs have not been calculated but they will in all likelihood be substantial.
For many years India and William have given generously to the community in many ways. It is now time, and an opportunity for the community to give back to help them in this time of need. Follow the link below and click the Donate button now!
http://terlinguamusic.com/benefit-for-india-and-william/?fbclid=IwAR2Ee2i8OhxMtRvAxXV4wVdLfJsop7eCT1WjjyCh9LVN8tXsUyBJki3ZfLw
NEWS RELEASE FROM BREWSTER COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE ‑‑ Brewster County announced today that Dr. Ekta Escovar has officially resigned from her position as Brewster County Local Health Authority, effective immediately.
Dr. Escovar has been acting as Brewster County Local Health Authority for the last seven months and has done an excellent job maintaining that position, through these difficult past few months during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
We thank Dr. Ekta Escovar for her service to Brewster County and wish her well on her future endeavors!
Editor note: Brewster County has had 247 cases, 217 recovered, and 4 deaths. Covid-19 has NOT gone away. Please be deligient. Wear masks, stay at least 6 feet apart and wash your hands for 20 seconds often!
From the Big Bend Sentinel
(9/28 3:38 p.m.)
UPDATED: Military testing teams are coming back to the Big Bend region, with sites currently scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at the City of Presidio EMS & Fire Station at 100 East FM 170 in Presidio; Wednesday, October 7, at the Marfa Visitor Center at 302 South Highland Avenue in Marfa; and Thursday, October 8, in Alpine. The Big Bend Sentinel will provide more information on the Alpine testing site as we get it. As usual, these sites will run from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until capacity is reached. These will be oral-swab tests. Appointments aren’t required, but a form of personal ID is.
(9/27 2:22 p.m.)
Medical Center Health System Odessa announced that a 69-year-old Alpine man passed away at their hospital Saturday afternoon.
PAISANO POST
From Ms. Reed ‑‑ 6 sophomores, 2 juniors, and 4 seniors participated in a Zoom meeting with Ekansh Tambe of Dallas on Wednesday the 23rd. He has a TED talk, To Understand the Border, I Went to the Border, and volunteered to help prepare students to take the SAT. He also donated 6 SAT prep books to the school.
From Mr. Anthenat, AKA Mr Fix It ‑‑ The Engine Repair class successfully cleaned and started a 1920's one cylinder hit 'n miss engine.
From Ms. Willmon ‑‑ Gimena Garcia, Melenie Orozco, Giselle Hernandez, Haziel Galindo, and Chase Willard all took home a robot thanks to their involvement with the Upward Bound program coordinated by Sul Ross University. Their robotics enrichment virtual lessons will be in addition to their regular robotics class taught by Mr. Anthenat.
From Ms. Orren ‑‑ The middle school AVID students decorated their building for Fall which has elevated school spirit.
From Mr. Anthenat, AKA Mr Fix It ‑‑ The Engine Repair class successfully cleaned and started a 1920's one cylinder hit 'n miss engine.
From Ms. Willmon ‑‑ Gimena Garcia, Melenie Orozco, Giselle Hernandez, Haziel Galindo, and Chase Willard all took home a robot thanks to their involvement with the Upward Bound program coordinated by Sul Ross University. Their robotics enrichment virtual lessons will be in addition to their regular robotics class taught by Mr. Anthenat.
From Ms. Orren ‑‑ The middle school AVID students decorated their building for Fall which has elevated school spirit.
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. Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT. 713.907.5259
LONG DRAW PIZZA ‑‑ Starting October 1st our new kitchen hours will be: Wednesday 5-9pm; Thursday - Saturday 5-10pm; Sunday 5-9pm. We will also be changing the Ranch delivery time starting October 28th. We will take orders from 2:30-4:30pm for 6:30pm delivery.
TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ We're back! Thursdays through Sundays 5-10 p.m.! Thrilled to be re-opening. Same great menu plus a lot of new additions. We think you'll like it. See you this week!
ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! ‑‑ Open from 7:30 a.m to 2 p.m. seven days a week. Come enjoy breakfast or lunch with us. Terlingua's favorite coffee spot with beans from Big Bend Roasters. Smoothies, salads, guac, eggs any way you like them, and a great standard menu. All cooked to order and great for eating in or taking out!
SHOT TIME LIQUORS ‑‑ The winner of the latest Raffle is Lucky Number 927408 - Come on down and pick up your prize - either a Bottle of Calypso 151 Rum OR a Can of Western Son Spiked Ice Pops!!! What a great prize! We also have ANOTHER WINNER TODAY - our Counting Contest Concluded on Monday. At SHOT TIME, we actually carry 137 different Varieties and flavors of Beer and Malt Beverages! Damn, That is a whole lotta Beer! The closest guess made was 182 by TICKET # 927413. So, if that is your ticket - GET YOURSELF ON DOWN TO THE DRIVE THRU - AND PICK UP YOUR PRIZE! 2 SIX-PACKS OF YOUR CHOICE. What will we do next? There is simply no telling. Stay tuned to find out - we will be announcing a new game next week.........
NEW BAND NAME “KYOTE RADIO” – (from Austin, TX) Indie-psych rockers, “Kyote Radio” (formerly Kalijah) are releasing the rebranded title track from their covid delayed LP, which is now set to arrive in 2021. The new band name is an homage to the legendary, but now defunct pirate radio station from singer/songwriter Micah Paredes' hometown of Terlingua, TX.
“Real Crime”, a song written to protest the machinations of a deeply flawed American system, will be available for streaming on Spotify, Bandcamp, Amazon, Tidal etc. on Friday, October 9th, 2020.
For more information on Kyote Radio and a sample of their music, visit: http://www.kyoteradioband.com/
TX VET NETWORK ‑‑ The Texas Veterans Commission Joins the Texas Veterans Network. Texas is now the first state in the United States to offer veterans an interconnected network of services to help them transition into the civilian workforce after their service in the military. The Texas Veterans Commission is proud to be a part of the newly formed Texas Veterans Network. This is a network of organizations working together to bring much needed services to veterans and their families.
The partnership’s goal is for all federal, state, local government and nonprofit agencies to effectively serve more military, veterans, and their families – both in urban and in rural areas of Texas. Each Network member on the slide brings specific resources and veteran services to the collaboration. Members include Combined Arms, Texas Serves, Texas A&M, the Workforce Commission, Texas Veterans Commission and more.
TVC HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES ‑‑ Are you a veteran having difficulty accessing VA health care services?
Our Texas Veterans Health Care Advocacy team acts on the veterans behalf as a liaison between veterans and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to resolve access issues involving VA health care related services such as:
Doctor appointments
Health care related testing and/or lab testing
Pharmacy assistance
Attaining outside referrals for health related issues
VA health care related billing
“Fee Basis” referrals such as outside referrals for health care services that the VA does not perform at VA facilities
Please have the following information available:
Veteran’s Full Name – (ex: Joe Snuffy)
Veteran’s 10 digit Phone Number (ex: 512-444-4777)
Veteran’s Address (ex: 123 Fake Street, Austin, TX, 78744)
Last 4 of SSN only (ex: 5577) Note: Only last 4, do not email full SSN
Description of VA service you are having trouble accessing (ex: I need to see a doctor for mental health reasons but I’m having difficulty contacting someone)
VA facility utilized (ex: I use the VA Clinic in Cedar Park, TX)
If you are in a location where a representative is not available, call 1-800-252-VETS (8387), and one of our advocates will contact you within 3 business days. If you are having an emergency, call 9-1-1, immediately.
NEW SITE ‑‑ offers Veterans, family members VA benefits, services information - VAntage Point. This new VA web site explains what the VA has for the Veterans and thier family. https://www.va.gov/getstarted/. There are two pamphlets that can be down loaded and explains what the Veteran needs to know.
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