TERLINGUA MOON

by Terlingua Thinking Team

November 3, 2020

"Talk is cheap, voting is free; take it to the polls." - Nanette L. Avery

"There's no such thing as a vote that doesn't matter." - Barack Obama

"I love voting day. I love the sight of my fellow citizens lining up to make their voices heard." - Beth Broderick

"Bad officials are elected by good citizens who don’t vote." - George Jean Nathan

"The ballot is stronger than the bullet." - Abraham Lincoln

"People, I just want to say, can't we all get along? Can't we all get along?" - Rodney King

VOTE TODAY
At the Red Patillo Center behind the Post Office, till 7:00 p.m.  Don't forget your mask!

PAISANO POST - TERLINGUA SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
From Ms. Dean: The Terlingua School Online Book Fair will be open for shopping at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/terlingua from Nov. 2nd-15th. Over 6,000 products including Book Fair exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more. All orders can be shipped home with Free Shipping on book-only orders over $25.  
From Coach Mendoza: Brooke Jenks created a 3D model of an atom for her Gifted and Talented Semester Project.
From Ms. Willmon: BBHS StuCo observed Red Ribbon Week with students and staff this week. There was a different theme about being drug-free each day. Terlingua Preservation Society  presented StuCo with a check for $3200 to go toward various student body activities this year. StuCo would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for their support. The Class of 2021 held their Halloween Gram fundraiser this week. They would like to thank the staff and student body for their participation.

Go Paisanos!!!!!

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTTOWN CHURCH
will host Father Mike Wallens of St. Paul's-Marfa who will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Saturday at 5pm. All are Welcome. The space is an open door and open window venue. Hand sanitizer is also available. Stay well all.

FREE BREAKFAST IN ALPINE FOR VETERANS
Veterans Day, 11 Nov, 8:00 a.m.  Veterans have to let sponsors know they are coming by 6 Nov by sending an email to WPRW2020@gmail.com.  

Free meal at The Spicewood Restaurant, 2612 West Highway 90, Alpine, and meet LTC Allen West.
Dennis Yancy, SFC, US Army (ret), Veterans Service Officer

NEWS FROM BBNP
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend have received notice from the National Park Service that they have increased their public access areas in Big Bend National Park to include the eastern park road to Rio Grande Village. With the eastern end of the park reopening, trails including the Boquillas Canyon trail will now be available for day use. Fourteen trails, overlooks and picnic areas will be open to the public with this expansion. Restrooms along the open route will also be open.  This increase provides over 80 miles of roadway to drive and enjoy this unique National Park. 

Locations within the Park that will remain closed include all campgrounds and campsites, including RV areas, the Chisos Basin Lodge & Restaurant, areas for river use, backcountry trails, the Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry and all unpaved roads except to Dug Out Wells. The paved road to Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon will also remain closed.  

Brewster County hotels and businesses are ready and continue to follow CDC guidelines to fight the spread of COVID-19. All businesses require a face covering for patrons, as well as their employees, and are practicing social distancing measures. Restaurants are open for dine-in with reduced occupancy levels and the option of to-go orders. Hotel accommodations, camping, and RV sites are available just outside the Park in the nearby communities of Study Butte, Terlingua, Lajitas, and Marathon. The Big Bend Ranch State Park also remains open for limited use.  

Outfitters in the area are also prepared for increased visitation over the holiday weekend with safety considerations being the top priority. They are encouraging people planning to visit to call ahead now to reserve space for activities this weekend such as horseback riding, ziplining, golf outings and river trips. Most activities in the Big Bend area are still available to book over Labor Day weekend along with numerous stargazing opportunities in the dark skies certified areas throughout Brewster County.  

Big Bend National Park is located in Brewster County, Texas which falls under a mandatory mask order in public places along with group size restrictions to 5 people or the size of your household – whichever is greater. As of today, Brewster County has Active Cases: 15 and Daily hospitalizations: 4

For more information and the latest details on closures and openings, go to VisitBigBend.com.

JOB - FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
NOW HIRING for Full Time/Part Time Front Desk Receptionists, Housekeepers, and Jeep Guides. We’re looking for people who enjoy 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. Please stop by our website for an application (https://bigbendfarflung.com/.../Employment-Application.docx) or send an email to caitlin@bigbendfarflung.com.

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. This is some great barbecue.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!
Open from 7:30 a.m to 2 p.m. seven days a week
for your breakfast and lunch dining.  Free wifi, incredible
views and cooked to order food. Terlingua's favorite coffee spot with beans from only Big Bend Roasters.   Smoothies, salads, guac, eggs any way you like them, and a great standard menu.  Eat in, take out or have us pack a picnic for you. Come enjoy the cooler mornings with us, kick back and start your day right!

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Open Wednesdays through Sundays ... 5PM until 10PM. 
Get your tacos, super sides and or special dinner plates. BYOB and enjoy some of Terlingua's best dining. People seem to be loving our new menu.  Please come in and try it if you haven't!
Outdoor seating is available or call in your to go orders at 432 371-2060 and pick up at our drive thru window.

PART-TIME JOB
I need general labor help 1-2, mostly two, days a week. More  available as available and if you want it. Work is semi-hard, but not  physically challenging and can be done by a man or woman. You would be  doing general clean up & policing the property, "gofer" for me as I  work, organizing materials, pallet deconstruction, collecting rocks,  light digging, raking & keeping our camping areas neat. We will be  keeping the property presentable AND helping me complete construction.
Pay is $100 per day ( about $12.50 per hour) , on Wednesdays. If you are living in a tent or  camper and need a place to park it (remember we are 20 miles from Study  Butte), a space for you, water and electric can be worked into your  compensation as well.
Job should run until May. Contact me for more information. You will need to come here in person to be hired though. 371-3200

INDIA UPDATE AND THANK YOU!
Just letting everyone know  Our teeth are doing great now after visiting Dental One in Ojinaga.  Our last visit to the  West Texas eye Care in Ft. Stockton  went pretty well after all the surgeries we both had when we went to El Paso.  William still has a couple bumps close to his iris.  That will be more miner surgery  in a few weeks. His Cataracts have been taken out..... Surgery took a little longer . So they're both out … and he has lenses  now.   His eyesight is great now ... He was able to read eye chart this time. Lots of eye drops and Antibiotics     ..  They decided to take the growth off my right eye first because it was so big. Surgery took about 17 minutes. I did not feel any pain even after my surgery. Dr. told me the tissue behind the eye was great. I was able to read the eye chart well. In a month I have to go back to El Paso to get that last Cataract  out and put in lenses. Then that should be all for me. Just want to thank each and every one who helped us out ... We were told we had to have the surgeries very soon.  Will keep everyone informed on our progress.    William and India

If you'd like to help India and William, go here:  Terlingua Music – Music News from the Big Bend of Texasterlinguamusic.com

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, 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  

GETTING AND STAYING SOBER
Our wonderful local AA folks meet 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...

SHOT TIME LIQUORS
is still looking for counter help. Great working environment. Our hours are great. Shifts are 9:30-3:30 and 2:30-9:30. Stop by the store and pick up an application.
WE HAVE NEW SNACKS! Righteous FELON is a new line of DELICIOUS JERKY that is a 2nd Chance Company. We here at Shot Time are strong believers in 2nd Chances! And besides that, the jerky is really really good. Also in the new line-up are HIPPEAS - puffed chickpeas with yummy vegan flavors available. New Tropical Fruit Bites and some Mmmmmmm Tate’s Chocolate Cookies that are Damn Delicious as well. Stop by on your next trip to town and pick up a new snack with you favorite adult beverage, brews, smokes, CBD goodies, and Lottery tickets. And as always - PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

ALPINE’S ARTWALK 2020 
is postponed until spring 2021
Alpine’s Gallery Night, Inc. Board of Directors voted unanimously to postpone this year’s Artwalk until the spring of 2021.  After closely reviewing the new information on the rising cases of Covid-19 that are being reported in El Paso and Midland/Odessa the Board felt like it is too risky to invite over 9,000 attendees to come to Alpine during our event.  Our main concern is the health of our community.
“We are saddened to have to make this decision, however when we decided earlier this year to move forward with Artwalk 2020 we all said that there had to be a date to finalize moving forward or postponing the event” said John Davis, president of the Board of Alpine’s Gallery Night, Inc.  Kerri Blackman, Founder and Executive Director is reaching out to art and food vendors to return their fees at this time. 

BBNP UPDATE
Beginning November 1st, the Rio Grande Village campground will open for overnight stays. To acquire a campsite, you must make a reservation through www.recreation.gov. First-come first-serve sites are not available.
We will start issuing backcountry permits at the Panther Junction and Chisos Basin outdoor information tables on November 4th.
For a full list of the latest updates, and information concerning facilities/services, please visit this page of our website: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/big-bend-covid-19-status-updates.html

BBRSP UPDATE
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has learned that an employee at Big Bend Ranch State Park has tested positive for COVID-19. At this time, out of an abundance of caution, the park will close and tentatively reopen for overnight and day use reservations on Saturday, November 7th, 2020.
Guests with overnight and day-use reservations through November 6th will be notified about refunds and reservation transfer options. The park interior will not be accessible for day-use.
Campsite reservations will be honored for the River Corridor (FM 170). Hiking trails and river access along the River Corridor (FM 170) will remain open.
Barton Warnock Visitor Center and Fort Leaton State Historic Site will remain open for information and River Corridor permits.
We will post updates as they become available.

BURN BAN STILL ON
We are in a Burn Ban.  Details here:
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Order-Prohibiting-Outdoor-Burning.pdf

FOR LATEST COVID INFO, GO HERE:  https://bigbendsentinel.com/2020/05/27/live-updates/