by Million sMiles

Terlingua MOON

June 9, 2020

Vol.  31   No. 23

"We have one life, one shot at all the glorious things of life, and we walk about constricted, apologetic, afraid. We have so little time; we have so little space upon which to spread our love and our talents and our kindness. Run toward life fulsomely and freely."            ~ Tennessee Williams

Big Bend River Tours will be closed through the end of June 2020 due to the virus.  We look forward to sharing the river with you soon.

CARE SPONSORSHIP

If you would like to help care for or sponsor one of our Burros please inquire at the Burro Store desk.

A care sponsor donates time to help care for your favorite burro or funds (any amount) appropriated towards feed, treats,or equipment for the Burro of your choice.
Your name is then placed on the wall in the Burro barn as a sponsor with your Burro's name .

Donkey Therapy USA  

Research has shown that spending time with donkeys has enormous therapeutic benefits. 

Donkeys are naturally calm animals. Their slow and steady presence gives a feeling of security and comfort to the poorly, the elderly and those feeling vulnerable or suffering from emotional difficulties.

Touching, grooming and cuddling donkeys is a great social facilitator, allowing people to relax and feel a sense of nurturing and connection.

Big Bend Library has books available free to the public that have been taken out of circulation. The books will be on carts located outside of the library on the campus of TCSD.   As school is not in session, there is no need to check in at the High School. We will have the books available from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday through Friday, 6/8 - 6/19. Everything from children's titles through adult non-fiction.

The US Census is still hiring - Midland and Ector counties are apying $24.50 an hour. Rural counties in west Texas are apying $18.00 an hour.

Message: Once operations for the #2020Census resume, we will need thousands of workers to fulfill the Constitutional duty of completing the Census. Census data helps communities thrive. Help your community by applying for a Census job at 2020census.gov/jobs. #AmericaCounts 

Be a Census Taker Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRYHXR5nL98

Spanish Message: En cuanto las operaciones del #Censo2020 empiecen de nuevo, necesitaremos miles de empleados para cumplir con nuestro deber Constitucional de responder el censo. Los datos del censo ayudan a las comunidades a prosperar. Ayuda a tu comunidad solicitando empleo en el censo en el 2020census.gov/Jobs

Be a Census Taker (Sea Censista) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM_YOirMTRY

Calisto Delapeña, Partnership Specialist

As reported a couple of weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau is beginning a phased reopening of our Area Census Offices (ACOs). Starting Monday, June 8th, the El Paso ACO office 3177 will be scheduled to begin their phased restart.

As always, the health and safety of the public and Census staff is of the utmost importance to the Bureau. All returning staff will receive safety training to observe social distancing protocols in the COVID-19 environment. The Census Bureau has ordered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all field employees, including those that work in a field office. These materials will be provided to staff prior to restarting operations.

As part of the phased restart, the Census Bureau will resume Update Leave, dropping off 2020 Census invitation packets at front doors of households in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their home. Update Leave will be a no-contact operation - we are only hanging the Census packet on doors, not ringing doorbells or knocking and interacting with residents. Now more than ever, we will need your help in ensuring community awareness of Census operations.

Big Bend Resort Adventures Café

Tuesday June 09

Chicken enchiladas w/rice & Beans

Wednesday June 10

Tuna salad stuff tomato w/side salad

Thursday June 11

BBQ Beef on a Bun w/Onion rings

Friday June 12

Shrimp Cocktail

Check out our new Menu

Mobile test collection is coming to Alpine

 June 11 

time 9 to 5 

location north Brewster County emergency response center 102 S. 2nd St. Alpine TX 

to register visit TXCovidtest.org or call 512-883-2400

 tests are conducted by appointment only 

From the Big Bend Sentinel today

1,836 Texans have died from the virus, 75,616 have tested positive for COVID-19 and around 1.29 million people in the state have been tested. We are staying in regular contact with health authorities, schools, businesses and other officials and will update regularly, with timestamps for time-sensitive updates.  More at: 

https://bigbendsentinel.com/2020/05/27/live-updates/

Regular meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court, Wednesday June 10 at 9:30 AM Brewster County Courthouse in Alpine

Agenda here:  

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Meeting-File-Folder-June-10-2020.pdf

Broadcast live on Facebook

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: Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine or call ahead 432.371.2633! Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Open from 7:15am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service! Bring your favorite mug and save a dollar.

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, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to  you. 

The Brewster County Burn Ban has been extended as of June 6, 2020

The IRS is issuing economic impact payments to every eligible American.  We need your help to reach individuals who do not normally file because they do not have enough income that requires them to file. This includes the homeless, unbanked, certain seniors and some limited English proficient. Individuals will need to provide information to the IRS to get their economic impact payment. If possible those individuals can use the IRS free online tool to sign up to get an economic impact payment 

www.irs.gov/nonfilereip

Landowners. 

Many, most, of us have seen the rise in use of Zoom and Facebook video conferencing over the past few weeks and months. 

As a landowner not often able to attend the POATRI Quarterly Meetings I think that use of either of these media sources, or something similar, would be something to consider by the POATRI Board Members. 

It would, in my opinion, help facilitate quicker comments/requests from the Landowners and responses from Our Board. 

This time savings could equate to cost savings. Benefiting all POATRI members/Landowners. 

Terlingua Ranch Landowners, POATRI, what do you think? 

Let's discuss this on the "private" Terlingua (Ranch) Property Owners Facebook page. 

FOR SALE

Older Slide in camper for sale-$500

Good for permanent situation

3 burner stove with oven, double bed

dinette, 20 gal water tank, AC & DC electric, ice box

432.371.3261 or 432.387.2480

This weekend at The Starlight

Friday June 12th -- Claudia Gibson

Saturday June 13th -- Marc Utter & Jeff Haislip

Dinner 5-10 PM -- Music starts at 6 -- Bar serves until Midnight! (1 AM Saturday)

Find us on Facebook or Instagram for nightly food specials!

Basecamp Terlingua is hiring for our housekeeping and reservations teams! Housekeeping position starts at $12/hour (raises come quick for good work). Full-time employees make at least $15/hour. Hourly rate for the reservations position will depend on experience. Must have high computer literacy, positive attitude and be available weekends. Full or part time available for both positions. Email carrie@basecampterlingua.com for more information or to apply

The 2020 Census has resumed delivery of response packets in areas that do not receive mail directly to their home. Respond using your Census ID number to complete your 2020Census form online at 2020census.gov, by phone or by mail. If you previously responded without your Census ID, you can respond again using your Census ID so that your response can be matched with where you live. This  may eliminate the need to visit you in person to collect your data.

When our communities are undercounted, representation our communities deserve is given to other communities instead, weakening our political power and not receiving funds we need for medical services, food assistance, education, roads and more.  Please respond to the 2020 Census. Everyone Counts!

WINNER ***** WINNER ***** WINNER ***** WINNER

Shot Time Liquors

The winning ticket this week was pulled on Thursday morning by our first customer. And the lucky ticket was:  927027  If that is your ticket, come get your winnings ...... a BOTTLE OF CALYPSO 151 RUM ! Perfect for making all sorts of fun summer drinks to chase this heat away!

We are also stocking our freezer with more delicious ICE CREAM TREATS this week. Hit the Drive Thru to see what new Treats await. AND BE SURE TO STOCK UP ON SOME COLD BREWS while you are there!

As Always .... Be sure to Drink Responsibly.  ¡Viva Terlingua!

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 Ditching, Digging, Dozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.

We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.

Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046      713.907.5259

Espresso ... y poco mas!

 Open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m.  SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.   It's great being back to normal hours!  So come in for the best of Terlingua!

We serve only Big Bend Roasters coffee.  The very best and local.  All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, fantastic guacamole, super fresh salads and more.

Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you.  

Because of school closures from COVID-19, Texas received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion in pandemic food benefits to families with children that have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals.

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) provides eligible families with a one-time payment for each child who previously received free or reduced-price meals. P-EBT works the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits do and will help families get the food they need during the current pandemic. P-EBT will be administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency. To learn about eligibility and how to apply, see the FAQ below:

https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-information-texans/pandemic-ebt-p-ebt-due-covid-19

Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.) 

On the web at:

theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com

Terlingua MoonVol. 31, No. 22

June 2, 2020

By FreeBird

“On the road to wisdom, behave like a raven and observe everything carefully!”
-- Mehmet Murat Ildan 

 

Congratulations Big Bend High School Class of 2020

Congratulations to Yadriana Villanueva. She was awarded the Joee Barnes Scholarship.

And the 2020 Mark Kneeskern Scholarship Award goes to....drum roll, please....FERNANDA SALGADO! Congratulations to Fernanda and all of the Big Bend High School Graduates. Latitudes of GRATITUDE go to the teachers and staff at Terlingua CSD...it’s been a tough year. Many, many THANKS to the portfolio reviewers and to Big Bend Citizens Alliance!! iViva Eyeball!

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO RE-OPEN – Beginning June, 1st at 9:00 am, Big Bend National Park will resume Day Use Only recreational access for:

·        Scenic driving and bicycling along all paved park roads.

·        Selected frontcountry trails for day hiking.

·        Rio Grande for day-use river trips from paved road access points. Group size limits apply.

·        Panther Junction Gas Station and camp store.

·        Chisos Mountains Lodge restaurant for take-out meals only.

·        Fossil Discovery Exhibit

·        Restroom facilities.

While these areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, a return to full operations will continue to be phased and services will be limited.

With public health in mind, the following areas and facilities will remain closed at this time:

·        All Visitor Centers.

·        Chisos Mountains Lodge overnight accommodations.

·        All campgrounds and backcountry campsites.

·        All gravel roads and backcountry roads.

·        The Hot Springs Historic Area and associated trails.

·        Boquillas Port of Entry.

Visitors to Big Bend must be prepared for the extreme summer heat of the Chihuahuan Desert. During the summer months, temperatures in the park's lower elevations and river areas typically exceed 100 degrees by late morning, and remain at dangerous levels after sunset. Hikers should stay off trails in the afternoon and carry plenty of extra water.

When recreating, the public should follow local health orders, practice Leave No Trace principles, avoid crowding and avoid high-risk outdoor activities.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

SULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATION – Your local, experienced construction and excavation company.  Doing business in Terlingua since 2009!  Call us for an estimate on your next job - big or small. 
Residential and Commercial Licensed Septic Installations - TCEQ #29993. 
jackinterlingua@yahoo.com  or 214.709.2771

RUSTIC IRON BBQ, – Summer Hours effective 5/28/2020.  Wed-Sat 11am-2pm.
Also,June 20th will be the last day open at the BBQ stand for summer. Re-open late Sept. or first of October.  For any catering services needed between the intervals stated above,  you can email me at rusticironbbq@ymail.com or call 432-210-3457.

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)

THE TERLINGUA LEGION is starting a normal activity schedule. At least as Terlingua gets.  At the Legion:

1.      Every Wednesday and Thursday there is a poker game. Starts at 1800 and has a $20 buy in. Please leave your 45s at home. This is a friendly game. 

2.      Every day there will be a Happy Hour from 1700 till 1900. 

3.      Fridays at 1800 there is a pool tournament.

4.      Every day the Legion has the best porch in South County and a stereo system that can rock the windows.

5.      Washer toss and darts are also available. 

For the VA Covid 19 report, you can go to https://www.va.gov/health/docs/VA_COVID_Response.pdf

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER  –  Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine. Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Bring your mug and save a buck! Open from 7:15am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service!

RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION – for the Democrat and Republican Parties will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte for Precincts 5, 6, & 7.  You may vote early at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex:  June 29 – July 2, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; July 6-9, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; July 10, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  There will be NO early voting in Study Butte. 

If you are 65 years of age or older, disabled, will be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance, or be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible, you can vote by mail.  To request an application to vote by mail, contact Lora Nussbaum, Elections Administrator - Brewster County at 837-6230. Or go online https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/reqabbm.shtml.  The deadline for the vote by mail application to be returned to the elections administrator is July 2, 2020.  

If you are not yet registered to vote, the deadline for registration is June 15, 2020.  Information on voter registration is available at   https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

PLEASE – VOTE!

BIG NEWS FROM BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK ‑‑ (This is the state park, not the national park, y’all— they are commonly confused!!)

·        4WD-accessible campsites and roads remain closed. Backcountry permits will not be issued at this time. Summer camping reservations are open from Monday, June 1 through Monday, September 7. 

·        ALL visitors, including annual park pass holders, need to pre-purchase day passes and overnight reservations in advance.

·        Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain 6 feet social distance from others. 

·        There is limited access to facilities. 

·        Come prepared for a day outdoors by bringing enough water and snacks to last for a longer hike than you expect. 

To make a reservation, visit TexasStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com

DAILY SPECIALS AT BIG BEND RESORT ADVENTURE CAFÉMonday June 01  Pizza with Side Salad
Tuesday June 02 Chili Dogs or Frito Pie
Wednesday June 03 Enchiladas, Rice, Beans
Thursdays June 04  Tacos de Alambre
Friday June 05 Fish & Chips
Saturday and Sunday Fried Chicken or Pork Rib with homemade coleslaw
Check out our new Salads

THE BIG BEND COVID-19 PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND was established in March 2020 to help Brewster County residents deal with hardships caused by the pandemic. Volunteers from Alpine and Terlingua started the fund through Big Bend Citizens Alliance—a Terlingua-based non-profit organization.

To date, the Fund has awarded a total of $54,672 to 103 individuals and 3 non-profits in need. These funds have gone to help with housing and transportation costs, medical expenses, utilities, food, childcare needs and animal feed.

Our sincerest gratitude goes out to the volunteers, organizations and private individuals who so generously donated their time and money and who continue to give. This has been an outstanding show of community support and we couldn’t do it without you - THANK YOU.

To give our hard-working volunteers a break, the Fund will not be accepting applications for the month of June but will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on the community. We are working to establish a sustainable system to provide continued financial support to those in need, with a focus on assistance not met by other agencies.

The Fund will update everyone as July nears. Questions can be directed to alpine.relief.fund@gmail.com. 

To donate online, visit bigbendaid.org. Checks made payable to Big Bend Citizens Alliance with “pandemic relief fund” in the memo field can be mailed to PO Box 202, Terlingua, TX 79852.

Thank you for your continued support! 

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, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to  you. 

HAIR CUTS WITH KACI in Terlingua June 7th-9th. Call or text for an appointment. Space is limited. Also, I am very aware of the corona situation. I am following all of the recommend guidelines for sanitation and social distancing in the salon. Please bring your mask. One on one appointments only. Thanks and I look forward to seeing everyone. 325-456-5983

2020 CENSUS – Recently, the Census Bureau has resumed delivery of response packets in many areas that do not receive mail directly to their home.  South County should be visited this month.  Please respond using your Census ID number to complete your census form online, by phone or by mail.  If you responded without your Census ID number, and you don’t have a city-style address, the Census Bureau may not be able to match your response with where you live.  This may result in the need to visit you in person to collect your data.  Remember:  Everyone Counts!

SHOT TIME LIQUORS – Business is starting back up here in The Big Bend and SHOT TIME LIQUORS is Hiring! We are looking for a part-time clerk/back-up stock person. If you are interested, drive thru and ask for an application.

WINNER ***** WINNER ***** WINNER ***** WINNER

The winning Raffle ticket was pulled by Don Baucham, our first customer on Thursday morning. The number is # 927006. If that is your ticket, come claim your prize! How easy was that. AND THAT WINNER WAS A 3 for $1 Ticket!!! Yea Baby ...... It cannot get any easier than that. Tickets are 50 cents or 3 for $1. When you are picking up beer and smokes, don’t throw that change back into your pocket, buy a RAFFLE TICKET. We might get a wild notion and do this ALL SUMMER! And you never know what Tonia and Jana might come up with to RAFFLE     OFF .....

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!    Now open from 7:30 a.m to 1 p.m.  SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.   We're keeping things safe for our customers so come back to your favorite place for breakfast and lunch.  We serve only Big Bend Roasters coffee.  The very best and local.  All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, fantastic guacamole, super fresh salads and more.  Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. 

THIS WEEKEND AT THE STARLIGHTFriday June 5th -- Jim Keaveny
Saturday June 6th -- Ryan Roberts
Dinner 5-10 PM -- Music starts at 6 -- Bar serves until Midnight! (1 AM Saturday)
Follow us on Facebook for nightly specials!"

TERLINGUA POO – Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

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 Ditching, Digging, Dozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.  We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046.  713.907.5259

BAD RABBIT CAFÉ – Open 7 am to 7 pm

Please email your submissions to terlinguamoon@gmail.com by Monday noon for that week’s Terlingua Moon.  Please remember, no PDFS, fancy fonts or emojis!

FROM THE BIG BEND SENTINEL ‑‑ Coronavirus: live updates for the Big Bend region

LAST UPDATED 6/1 8:50 p.m.

Tri-county confirmed case count:

Presidio County: 1 active

Brewster County: 1 recovered

Jeff Davis County: 0 confirmed

 “We are living in a cacophony of crap.”  Siva Vaidhyanathan

Stay Safe Everyone!

XXXTRA XTRA! MOON Extra!

BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK BEGINS TO RE-OPEN

Big Bend National Park will resume visitor access for recreational day-use beginning Monday, June 1.  Paved roads and select frontcountry hiking trails will be open for desert exploration.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

We hope you had a peaceful and happy Memorial Day weekend!

TERLINGUA MOON
May 26, 2020 Vol. 31 Edited by Cactus Jane

“The longest absence is less perilous to love than the terrible trials of incessant proximity.” ― Edna St. Vincent Millay

CENSUS 2020. Census field operations are still on schedule for surveys to be delivered in a couple of weeks. Peggy O’Brien - Get Out The Count Coordinator - Rio Grande Council of Governments
(915) 588-1375 www.riocog.org

COVID UPDATE: The first confirmed case of coronavirus in Presidio County was announced by County Judge Cinderela Guevara, Saturday, 5/23. “The case is a female in her 40s and is a travel related case,” a press release read. The Texas Department of State Health Services’ local region is conducting contact tracing to identify if anyone was in contact with the impacted individual. The individual was tested at a PCHS clinic, not through drive-through testing.

BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK is open for Day-Use (hiking). No new camping reservations may be made at this time. Only existing camping reservations (made prior to March 1) will be honored. Day- use reservations are required. Visitors are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings and maintain 6 feet distance from others. No group gatherings. For more information, visit TexasStateParks.org

LONG DRAW PIZZA. (432) 371-2608. Terlingua Ranch delivery on Wednesdays! Pizza wings, mozzarella sticks, cheesy breadsticks. Call and order 3:30 PM through 5:30 p.m. Pick up at entrance 7:30 p.m. *Payment taken over the phone*

RIO BRAVO RESTAURANT will be open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Only 10 people will be allowed to dine in at a time, but we will also be doing To-Go orders. People will be more than welcome to wait to dine in, without crowding of course. We encourage them to practice social distancing and keep at least 6 ft from each other.

ARRIVING THIS WEEK AT ALL ENERGIES: Q Cell 400 watt solar Panels, 20%
efficiency, measuring approximately 40" x 80" $285 each, plus tax. If you’ve got questions about solar or need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text (432) 242-1874 today.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS! We're open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Our dining area is open with continuous sanitation of surfaces. We're keeping things safe! Start your day with Big Bend Roasters coffee. The very best and local. All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, fantastic guacamole, super fresh salads and more. Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you. Book mark the online order page, too. We now have gift cards available.

***** SHOT TIME LIQUORS ***** 
RAFFLE +++ RAFFLE +++ RAFFLE
This Summer is already too hot, and The Corona Virus has tried to ruin our fun. But we here at SHOT TIME say Hell No to that!!! We are going to start having a weekly Raffle for a bottle of booze. Yes, Karen, You read that correctly ... for a mere 50 cents per ticket OR 3 for $1 you can try your luck. Each week, we will let the FIRST CUSTOMER on Thursday pull the winning ticket. The winning number will be posted at the Store, in The Moon, and on our Shot Time Liquors Face Book page. This week, we are raffling a bottle of Calypso 151 Rum. So....get your Pirate on and come on in to buy a LUCKY TICKET ... who knows ... someone has to win ... it could be you! As always, Drink Responsibly.

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, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, (432) 371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to you.

QUICKSILVER TRADING. Open Wednesday & Saturday, 9 till noon. Next to Bee Mountain Hardware. Wear a mask please!

BIG BEND RESORT ADVENTURES CAFÉ. Check out our NEW MENU on the go! (See attached) Serving from 7:30AM-11AM Breakfast on the GO!!! Lunch 11AM to 3PM on the GO!!! Dinner 3PM to 6PM on the GO!!! Lunch Specials Tuesday - Friday. Taco Tuesdays, Fried Chicken Wednesdays, Hamburger Steaks Thursdays , Pizza Fridays. Don’t forget about Ice cream Parlor—Cones, Shakes, Sundaes, Floats. Thank you for wearing a mask for your protection and Others. Stay safe everyone.

WYLIE TANK. Our days, weeks and months have all melted together. Unfortunately, so have my notes, and I am an obsessive note-taker. Soooo, help me out here. If you inquired about adding a tank to the Wylie order, please call or email me, and jolt my memory. Or, just to ask about dimensions, prices or to add to the order. 371-2506, (512) 924-2506 or elcentro432@gmail.com

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER: Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine. Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai. Bring your mug and save a buck! Open at 7:15am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service! Don’t forget to stop by the Far Flung office to check out our recent markdowns!

CDRI will reopen on June 15, 2020! Tickets must be purchased online at www.cdri.org.

TERLINGUA LEGION. Legion has reopened. Come down and support the Legion. Doors open by 1400 Mon-Thurs. Friday and Saturday 1200. There will be post elections 30 May at 1000hrs at the Legion. Please pass the word around to all members to be present.

BIG BEND CHURCH. May 31st and church is open - with social distancing in place!
Adult Sunday School at 10:00 - the church children’s van will not be running. Worship at 11:00.

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). 

TERLINGUA MOON

by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

May 18, 2020

"I'm not making light of the situation. Well, maybe I am, because it's the light, I believe, that’s gonna dissolve the situation. I think God is in this, I really do. I think he's trying to hold us up to the light so we can see ourselves and see each other through the eyes of love. And I hope we learn that lesson." - Dolly Parton

Terlingua, you've got this!  I love you!  I miss you!  Be safe!  Wear masks!!!!

GRADUATION PARADE THIS FRIDAY AT 7:45 P.M.!!!
Terlingua’s graduating class of 2020! Come celebrate and honor the Terlingua seniors on May 29th! The town will be doing a graduation parade and we encourage all of our Big Bend Community to come out and help us celebrate! The parade will start at 7:45 at the emergency center and end at the high school. We hope you can come out to honor the 2020 graduating class in these unprecedented times. 

OUR FRIEND BILL VALENTINE
William Douglas (Bill) Valentine passed away Friday, May 8th in Odessa, Texas after a brief hospital stay.  He was born January 20, 1936 in Shreveport, Louisiana but considered Texas his home.  Bill attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where he received a bachelor’s degree in religion and then continued to George Williams College in Chicago where he earned a master’s degree in social work.  Working with the YMCA started him on the path to his eventual career as a gymnastics coach.  His love of sports included everything from football and basketball to cycling, golf, and everything in between.

Coach Bill started the Arlington Gymnastics Club and Lone Star Gymnastics and also served as the director of the women’s program for the United States Gymnastics Federation.  His work took him to many places around the world but his love of the Big Bend area of Texas determined the place he chose to settle down.

Bill moved to Terlingua in 1988 and explored surrounding areas while making friends in the area and hosting guests in his place on Bee Mountain.  He loved to tell stories (some of them true) about the places and characters that make the Big Bend region a remarkably unique experience.  He worked at the Lajitas Trading Post and then later at the Terlingua Trading Company in the ghost town.  If you needed questions answered, Bill would either know the answer, know someone who knew the answer, or he would just make up an answer.  

Known to his grandchildren as PawPaw, Bill loved to have his family come visit.  He shared his love of Big Bend and the kids loved to climb on PawPaw’s mountain.  All of them learned to appreciate the beauty and diversity of nature from sitting and watching the mountain and from visiting the park.  He will be sorely missed by his family, Joy and Marshall Gardner, Valerie and Matt Jacobs and by his grandkids:  Eleanor, Addison, Meredith, Herschel, Helen, CJ, and Blaze.  

The family is especially grateful to all of the wonderful friends in Terlingua who watched out for him and took care of him.  Bill was able to stay in his home in the mountains due to the support and love shown to him by the community.

OUR FRIEND ART EATMAN
Art Eatman passed away in April in Georgia at the age of 85. He was a Terlingua resident for over twenty five years.

WEST TEXAS PLANTS 
has received yet another shipment of pretty flowering shrubs, annuals and perennial plants. All plants are specifically chosen for the ability to live in our area. Blackfoot daisies, sages, copper canyon daisies, ice plant and lantana are just a few of the groovy plants to come check out! Swing by the yard behind the EMS station 9 to 3 Monday through Friday to see all the pretties!

HOW TO VOTE IN THE RUNOFF ON JULY 14
NOTICE OF RUNOFF PRIMARY ELECTION, DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN PARTY
Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., July 14, 2020 for voting in a runoff primary election to nominate Members of Congress, Members of the Legislature, and state, district, party officers; and for the purpose of electing county and precinct chairs.
On Election Day, voters must vote in their precinct where registered to vote.
Location of Election Day Polling Place for Terlingua:
Precincts 5, 6 & 7 -- J.W. "Red" Pattillo Community Center, Hwy 118, Study Butte/Terlingua, TX 79852
For early voting, a voter may vote at the location listed below:
Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex, 203 N 7th St, Alpine, TX
June 29th - July 2nd, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., July 6th - July 9th, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and July 10th, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:
Lora Nussbaum, Early Voting Clerk, 107 W Ave E #3, Alpine 79830
Applications for ballots by mail must be received no later than the close of business on July 2, 2020.

BIG BEND NP MAKES PLANS FOR A PHASED REOPENING
Big Bend National Park will remain closed through the month of May.  Park managers are planning a phased opening to maintain employee, visitor, and local community safety, and to avoid overwhelming limited medical services.  Selected park areas and facilities could open for day use beginning June 1st.

STARLIGHT
We're very happy to announce our dining room is back open!
To-go orders are still available. Check out our new online ordering option at TheStarlightTheatre.comor give us a call at 432-371-3400. We appreciate all of our neighbors who have supported us through the shutdown. We could not do this without you! We are excited to welcome you back inside!

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS!
We're cooking and serving Big Bend Roaster's coffee  - 8 a.m to 1 p.m.  SEVEN DAYS A WEEK. Our dining area is open with continuous sanitation of surfaces.  We're keeping things safe! All the same great menu items! Reubens, chicken salad, eggs anyway you like them, fantastic guacamole, super fresh salads and more. Call ahead (432) 371-3044 for your order and we will have it ready for you.  Book mark the online order page, too. We now have gift cards available. It's good to be getting back!  Hope to see you this week!

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER
Yes, we’re still open and serving our same great “Grab-n-Go” breakfast! Stop by for your daily dose of caffeine.  Also try our kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Bring your mug and save a buck!  Open at 7:15am – 11:00am, 7 days a week with quick service! Don’t forget to stop by the Far Flung office to check out our recent markdowns!

LITTLE BURRO COUNTRY STORE
After cussing and discussing, As of Monday May 18th we are going to be reopen on mondays. We are working around here anyway, and have lots of requests for Monday hours. So come on out and see us on Monday's too again. hOURS returning to Mon-sat 9:00-6:00.

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)

BIG BEND CHURCH
Mid-Week Service ONLY will resume meeting @ 5:00, May 20 in the Sanctuary. Social distancing will be in place.

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, and practice Social Distancing! If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. (you can also call with any questions...) Leave a message and we'll get back to  you. 

DIG TERLINGUA
We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work. Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire. We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc. Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046  713.907.5259

FLACK ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791
Licensed, bonded and insured  940.255.2723

BEE MOUNTAIN HARDWARE
Bee Mountain Hardware's new hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with window service only. Orders can also be called in or emailed in advance for pick-up. 432-371-3113   beemountainhardware@yahoo.com
Thank you for your continued business and be safe.
Tom and Karen Pinkston

SHOT TIME LIQUORS
Open 9 to 10     MONDAY thru SATURDAY
CROWN ROYAL ADDED A FLAVOR JUST FOR TEXAS!
     *****     TEXAS MESQUITE     *****
..... And best of all .... we have plenty in stock ..... 
DRINK RESPONSIBLY and don’t forget the SHOT ICE!

CENSUS TIME
If you haven’t completed the 2020 Census yet, please don’t wait! The Constitution mandates that a census be taken every 10 years to count ALL PEOPLE living in the United States. Census data are used to distribute billions of dollars in federal funds to states and local communities for health, education, housing, and infrastructure programs. The Census is also used to determine how many seats in the House of Representatives each state has. State and local officials use Census results to help redraw congressional, state, and local district boundaries. Have you ever wondered why your neighbor across the street is in a different district than you are? The chance to change that is coming up, but we need an accurate count of everyone living here.

You can fill out your Census form online at www.2020census.gov in less than 10 minutes! You don’t have to wait for a letter in the mail, or a person at your door/gate. Your personal information is protected by law and responses are strictly confidential. The Census Bureau can only use your answers to produce statistics. In fact, every Census Bureau employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life. If you need help or have any questions, please call (432-371-2902) or email me (colando@co.brewster.tx.us) any time. Thanks, and stay safe Terlingua! -Sara Allen Colando