TERLINGUA MOON

February 23, 2021 Voluminous

Edited by Cactus Jane “Fuck Art, let’s Dance!”

R.I.P. Lawrence Ferlinghetti March 24, 1919 — February 22, 2021

BOIL WATER NOTICE East of South County Road.  (See attachment for more details).

BREWSTER CO COMMISSIONER MEETING.B Agenda for Feb. 24th meeting.  http://www.brewstercountytx.com/open-government-and-meetings/agenda/agenda-commissioners-court-regular-meeting-february-24-2021/ 

WEST TEXAS FOOD BANK rescheduled the Terlingua food delivery to tomorrow Wednesday the 24th at 12:00 p.m. at the Family Crisis Center and we need help from the community to unload the food truck.  Also, we will be distributing food from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday.

STORM ASSISTANCE.  If you were affected by the recent storm, you can apply for assistance at

https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or look up FEMA Texas.  Read the information and start collecting receipts, take lots of pictures of the damage, document on paper what you went through.

REMEMBERING CARL LEATHERWOOD   Join us for a memorial gathering celebrating the life of our friend Carl Leatherwood, Saturday, February 27th, 4 p.m., at the Terlingua Cemetery.  A marker will be placed for him, and anyone who wishes to share a personal memory or story about Carl is invited to do so.  He loved Terlingua and all the people who live in our community.  Please observe health safety protocols if you plan to attend.

 COVID TESTING.  Brewster County will be offering mobile COVID-19 testing held at the North County Emergency Response Center located at 102 S. 2nd St. in Alpine Wednesday February 24, 2021 from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. or until tests run out.

COVID NEWS.  The average number of new cases in Brewster County fell to one yesterday, a 17 percent decrease from the day before.  Since January of last year, at least 1 in 11 people who live in Brewster County have been infected, and at least 1 in 920 have died.  (New York Times)

COVID VAC.  Prescription Shop in Alpine is pleased to offer no out of pocket cost COVID-19 vaccinations to those in Phase 1a (healthcare workers) and Phase1b (65 years and older or 18 years and older with a chronic health condition).  To schedule, please call our friendly staff and provide your name, date of birth, and phone number where you may be reached. We look forward to hearing from you.    (432) 837-3498

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO.  Terlingua's most authentic Mexican food serving from 5-10 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.  Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos and more.  Fun outdoor seating, byob and drive through to go orders.  (432) 371-2060

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO.  Terlingua's most authentic Mexican food serving from 5-10 PM Wednesdays through Sundays.  Specializing in tacos (all kinds), elote, stuffed baked potatoes, steaks, chili rellenos and more.  Fun outdoor seating, byob and drive through to go orders.  432 371 2060

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD   Over the past couple of weeks, students completed their 2nd Benchmark tests in preparation for State exams.

Ms. Simons: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders enjoyed the puddles during the rainy/snow day. They created their own boat designs and tested their watercrafts.

Ms. Mendoza: You can support Terlingua Athletics by purchasing some Paisano Apparel. The online-only sale ends on March 5th. There are a variety of options and they can be found at fancloth.shop/TCJVE

THE WYLIE TANK ORDER has been placed. If one of them is yours, please keep in touch.  Delivery date might depend on weather conditions between here and the Pan Handle.   There will likely be an extra 1,750 up for grabs on the load. Contacts: cell (512)924-2506;   home (432)371-2506; or this email: elcentro432@gmail.com. Thank you all so very much.

TERLINGUA SHADE CONSTRUCTION.  For shade structure and small building construction please call Mark at (805) 448-5832 or Paul at (432) 538-2543. We are metal and wood construction experts.

BIG BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION TO RESUME SERVICES      Father Mike Wallens of St. Paul's-Marfa will be returning to hold services on Sundays at 5pm at Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church. The hope is to have services a couple of Sundays per month. Current dates will be 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11 and 4/25. The Episcopal Church welcomes all.

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME   Thank you so much for the overwhelming support of the Big Bend Girl Scouts cookie sales. The boxes sold out super fast. Online sales are available for a limited time at the following website. https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/asa684073

 FUNdraiser for CDR Bob Stamps, 420th Desert Detachment  SITREP

Line 1: Raise fundage for CDR "Reefah's" new vehicle

Line 2: CDR lost his only vehicle in treacherous icy conditions in Van Horn TX

Line 3: CDR needs to be mobile, many important dr appointments are scheduled

Line 4: Lets pull together for our community and get this Soldier mobile STAT

(Mission ordered by Bob's battle buddies in the TOC area)

https://www.gofundme.com/f/cdr-of-420th-desert-detachment

 SHOT TIME LIQUORS    We are hiring!  Better hours than guiding or bar tending!  Come work at Shot Time and make some extra $$$ during Spring Break.  Stop by for an application.  Are we finally clear of that KraZy wEaThER? What the HECK was that..... The Beer and Liquor Trucks FINALLY all made it and we are almost stocked back up.  So, come on in and grab your favorite Adult Beverages, Smokes, Snax, and all the other adult “stuff” we carry.     Open Monday thru Saturday 10-9.  And as always -                   PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY

 NOW HIRING.  The Terlingua Trading Company has job openings for part time cashiers/clerks.  If you enjoy working with people and staying busy, please stop by the store for an application!

SAN VICENTE ISD JOB OPENING.  Teacher (2021 – 2022 Position)  Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned.

Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area(s) assigned.

At least one year student teaching or approved internship.

Salary Range:

Above State minimum based on years of experience.

Benefits: Five State personal days per year. Five local sick days per year. TRS Active Care HD. Dental/Vision. $229 / mo contribution to an FSA for FT employees

District housing is available a brisk walk from the school

How to apply:

Send resume, letter of interest, current SBEC certification and copies of transcripts to Jessi Milam, Superintendent at jmilam@svisd.com.

 

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY PARTY!!!!!       It’s been way too long.  But now we have time and great weather and social distance to celebrate our February Artist, Marti Anderson.  Save Saturday February 27 starting at 5 p.m. at the Gallery in the Ghostown of Terlingua.  Food, Fun and Art!

 WATERCOLOR JOURNALING WORKSHOP.  Let your creative juices flowwwww.  Join Earth and Fire Gallery as we take keeping a journal to the next level by adding watercolor art to those pages.  Earth and fires guest artist Marti Anderson will be sharing with us her techniques (along with wine and fun!) for how to start journaling with color.  The workshop will be Feb. 26th from 1 to 4.  The cost of $50 includes all art materials including a leather bound journal you take home with you.  Class size is limited, call (432) 371-2637 for more information.  Marti will also be leading a two day en plen air oil painting workshop March 3th and 4th. 

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. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, (432) 371-2073. Leave a message and we'll get back to you.

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

Cactus Farm    Theres no denying that the astrology of Feb. 2021 has felt hectic!  But it's all wrapping up with a cleansing FULL MOON that'll give us a chance to clean up our acts!

Saturday Feb 27th.  6:30 pm

Bring dish to share!  MEXICAN FOOD NIGHT!   OPEN MUSIC CIRCLE  All welcome!

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