Terlingua Moon, Vol. 36, No.4, January 28, 2025

 

Terlingua Moon

Volume 36, No. 4

January 28, 2025 by FreeBird

 

“We are meant to live in joy.  This does not mean that life will be easy or painless.  It means that we turn our faces to the wind and accept that this is the storm that we must pass through.” – Desmund Tutu

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT – Regular meeting, January 28 at 9:30 AM.  The agenda is available at Regular Commissioners Court Meeting January 28, 2025 Agenda.  Meetings are also broadcast live on our YouTube Channel.

HEALTH CARE COMING SOON TO SOUTH COUNTY ‑‑ At the regular meeting of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District, which was held at the TFEMS building on January 23, the board voted unanimously to enter into a service agreement between BBRHD and Hamilton Health to establish a 5-day/week clinic in South County, to open in the spring of 2025.  Opening of the clinic will be contingent on the Commissioners' Court approval for funding of the building and location of the facility. 

Sixteen citizens from the community were present at the meeting including four who spoke to the board expressing the urgent need for health care services.  Applause erupted from the citizens when the board voted to move forward toward a full-time clinic in Terlingua.  Many thanks to Reagan Reed who represents District 3, which includes South County, who was instrumental in making this happen.

Other discussions included a report from Linda Molinar, CEO of PCHS on the progress of their clinic in Terlingua.  They are currently providing services on Wednesdays at the TFEMS building.  Starting February 4, their services will temporarily be moving to the Red Pattillo Community Center and they will add another day, so services will be available on both Wednesdays and Thursdays.

BBRHD is also working to bring mobile mammogram services back to the Big Bend area.  Preliminary plans include having the unit spend a day in Terlingua, Presidio, and Alpine, with the possibility of adding more days as necessary.

Soon, we will go from living in a health desert to living in a fountain of health.

For more information on what Big Bend Regional Hospital District is doing for you, you can visit www.bigbendhealth.org. 

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD ‑‑

Team #11720 the Purobots are tied for 1st! place out of 17 teams heading into their season's Championship meet on February 1st at UT-El Paso.  You make us proud, and thanks to the leadership of Mr. Brad Anthenat who steers the ship.

Community and Parents are invited:  January 30th 4pm-6:30pm at our gym--Details:  Dr. Zelaya speaking, Nueva Generacion Folkloriko Dancers, meal and fellowship following.  We have an incredible speaker, Dr. Jose Zelaya, and are encouraging our parents and community to make a complete investment in our students' future by celebrating their talents while growing academically.  Dr. Zelaya and his team are working with a student leadership group that will be peer leaders on our campus through their actions and mentorship of younger students.  Although we are targeting 5th-12th students with Dr. Zelaya on that day, the leadership group will be working with our elementary students as mentors.  Help us get the word out as we hope to have fantastic attendance with our parents and community on 1/30.

Congratulations to the Big Bend High School Powerlifters in their first meet of the year in Fort Stockton.  Way to go, Philip and Anthony!  Thank you, Coach A and supporting teammates Tony and Bailey.

Home Basketball Game:  Tuesday 1/28 vs. Balmorhea.  Girls games starting at 5pm followed by the Boys.

SANTA INEZ TERLINGUA GHOST TOWN CHURCH ‑‑ Wednesday service at 5:30pm with Rev. Katie Hudak of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission.  Come check it out and come as you are.  The Episcopal Church welcomes all.

ENJOY OUR SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET ‑‑ Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00.  Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and up-cycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here.

We welcome new vendors.  Flea market items are also welcome.  After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green.  We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us.  For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat.  Prepared food vendors must display a current food handling license.  (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control.  We look forward to seeing you there.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS ‑‑ ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AN AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT.  If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at the Big Bend church, just north of the post office.

CALL FOR ART ‑‑ “Wall of Small” will take place as a fundraiser for the Crisis Center on March 15, (Chihuahua races!) and the week following.  Need not be a fancy-pants Artist to play!  Only two rules:  should be 4” x 4”, and should be flat (as it is displayed in a cello sleeve).  Submissions (sorry, we cannot return art) should be either dropped off at the Crisis Center or mailed to Molly Dumas, PO Box 394, Terlingua, TX, 79852.  Please try to get pieces to me by late February.

BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL ‑‑ A prospectus for the upcoming BBAC show, as well as more information is available at our website:  bigbendartscouncil.org

R:3 REPURPOSE, REUSE, RECYCLE

--Art that is:  RePurpose:  Change, ReCycle:  Convert or ReUse:  Modify to use again

This year’s special focus/feature is textiles.  Wearable art, patches, modified garments. ex. shirts, thrifted quality garments, tote bags, pillows, patches, recycled paper prints, etc.

Show Dates:              February 27, 2025 – April 15, 2025

Take-In Deadline:  February 25, 2025 11am – 4:30pm at the Big Bend Gallery, 121 W. Holland Ave in Alpine

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ ice cream will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon. 4pm-9pm!  Come check out our delicious soft serve, pints of homemade ice cream, and fun sundaes.  We’re located next to The Boathouse!  The Saturday morning bakery cart returns Feb. 8 y’all!  Gracias, Terlingua!

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY ‑‑ is now open for business!  Come get a library card!

HOURS:                 Thursdays, 3:00-6:00 PM, Canyon View Community Park, next to the Terlingua school
Saturdays, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town

We have a large collection of local literature available for checkout, and a separate collection of books available to the public free of charge.  Here is a list of other library services we provide:

·        -TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES:  Free WiFi, a laptop available for checkout 1 hour at a time, printing/scanning for 10 cents/page

·        -EXCHANGE BOX:  Clothes, kitchenware, electronics, pet accessories - you name it!  Take stuff out or put stuff in as you please, all without paying a cent!  *NOTE*:  All exchange box donations subject to review and possible rejection by library staff.  No trash!  We also require large donations to be put in sturdy boxes.

·        -MONTHLY CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR:  Join Texas preschool teacher Alison Weiss for readings aloud of classic tales complete with funny voice acting!  Bring your little readers along for enchanting tales, drama, and laughter!  Next story hour: TBD

·        -BOARD GAMES:  Chess, checkers, Scrabble, indie board games, D&D, or whatever else you can think of!  Come game with our library staff...there may even be a prize in it for you if you beat us!

·        -ORIGAMI LESSONS:  Learn how to make a perfect square from any sheet of scrap paper, and turn it into beautiful creations!  Also be sure to check out our collection of origami instructional books.  You can learn how to make birds, turtles, elephants, and much more!

·        -ASK DR. GIGABYTE:  Local communications expert Arick Sandman a.k.a. Dr. Gigabyte can answer your general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend!  If you would like to know which devices work best in the remote areas of Big Bend or are wondering about the Internet and AI's role in today's rapidly changing world, ask Dr. Gigabyte!

·        -JUGGLING LESSONS:  Never too late to learn something new!  Learn a skill great for physical development and mental relaxation and impress your friends!  Ask for Sam in the Circus Department.

·        -FREE COFFEE:  You bring the mugs, we got the coffee.  Enough said."

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO – Street tacos, steaks, huge sides and authentic Mexican recipes.  Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.  BYOB.

ESPRESSO … y POCO MAS ‑‑ Best coffee in Terlingua plus home-cooked breakfasts and lunches.  Freshly baked pastries and more.  Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views.  432-371-3044 for to go orders.  Open at 7:30 a.m.  A local landmark where both locals and visitors gather.

                                                                 

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