Vol. 36, No. 15, April 15, 2025

 

Terlingua Moon
Volume 36, No. 15
April 15, 2025 by FreeBird

Let me tell you how it will be
There's one for you, nineteen for me
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Should five percent appear too small
Be thankful I don't take it all
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman

Now my advice for those who die (taxman)
Declare the pennies on your eyes (taxman)
'Cause I'm the taxman
Yeah, I'm the taxman
And you're working for no one but me (taxman) – George Harrison

BIG BEND REGIONAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT ‑‑ Our Patient Advocate will be at the Terlingua Fire and EMS building on APRIL 15th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM.  Stop on by to get more information!

BIG BEND GALLERY ‑‑ Remember that the entry deadline for our upcoming show, "Dark Skies" is fast approaching!  Bring in your work to the Big Bend Gallery, 121 W. Holland Street, Alpine, by Tuesday [April 15] to enter!

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION ‑‑ will be testing well water April 21, 2025.

Water sample bottles and detailed instructions can be picked up at Galeria Chisos, 53704 Hwy 118, Terlingua, beginning April 14, 2025.  Water collection should be done on the morning of the 21^st and dropped off at Galeria Chisos from 8:30-10 am.  Results will be available in Alpine at the Results & Interpretation meeting, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, which will start at 8 am until 10 am, at the Judge Val Beard Bldg, 207 N 7^th St. in Alpine.  For those that can’t attend, the sample results will be mailed.

The $15 fee will be paid by Brewster County Groundwater Conservation District for all residents in Brewster County.  You can contact 432-244-6030 or email sbauer.bcgwcd@gmail.com with any questions.

EASTER SOCIAL & FUNDRAISER!  You are invited to BIG BEND JEEP’S EASTER SOCIAL & FUNDRAISER!  Come join us for a Community Easter Social helping raise money for our Big Bend Public Library!

MUSIC|GAMES|FOOD
SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025 3PM - 6PM
53564 TX Highway 118 Terlingua, TX 79852
Wright Hardware

THE BIG BEND MOVIE ‑‑ The Big Bend movie is now available to rent on AppleTV, Amazon Prime, Fandago At Home, and YouTube Movies.

BIG BEND EPISCOPAL MISSION ‑‑ Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghost Town Church:  No Service on Wednesday, April 16.  Good Friday service, April 18 at 5:30 pm

Sts. Mary & Joseph's-Lajitas:  Easter Sunday service at the River(Voices Crossing-weather permitting) and Baptism at 5pm.  All are welcome.  If weather prohibits an outdoor service, we will have the service in the Chapel.

HELP WANTED ‑‑ The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to help with light cleaning throughout the store.  This is a part time position.  Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details.

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, fresh eggs, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, 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 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.

MILKY WAY TREATS ‑‑ Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10 am-sellout.  We’ll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls, kolaches and apple fritters!  Stop by and treat yourself!  The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4pm-9pm.  We’ve got your ice cream with the view!  Gracias, Terlingua!

AA MEETING ‑‑ ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND 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.

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL ‑‑ Thank you Community for your amazing support towards Team #11720 The Purobots Robotics team of Big Bend High School.  

Congratulations to Brooke Jenks who advanced from Area Track to Regionals in all 5 of her events.  She got 2^nd place in Discus, 2^nd place in High Jump, 4^th place in the 100m, Area Champion in the 400m, and Area Champion in the 800m.  Congratulations to Brayan Trujillo who broke the School Record for the mile with his Area time of 5:36.97.  Go Paisanos!

DARK SKIES ‑‑ is the next show for the Big Bend Gallery!  Celebrate and Educate on the beauty and importance of our Dark Skies in the Greater Big Bend Region.  Our show will coincide with The Dark Skies Festival in Alpine, April 21-26.

Submission of Entries:  On or before April 15, 2025

Exhibition Dates:  April 17 through June 3, 2025

Reception:  Friday, April 18, 2023 from 5 to 7 pm

Pick Up Artwork:  June 4, 2025

Questions?  Contact Kathleen Griffith  tomkatranch@gmail.com

MESSAGE THERAPY ‑‑ $1/min - Mondays @ Temple of the Bird (1-5pm) & Tuesdays @ JAF Arena Lounge (11am-7pm).  Thurs/Fridays by Appt in BBV.  Text Kate Healy, lmt to book (731) 699-0509.  These locations service Local Residents & Seasonal Workers.  Travel Massage available for visitors to the area and locals wanting a Home Visit.  TX Lic #135433

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:

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

Ø  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.

Ø  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

Ø  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!

Ø  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!

Ø  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!

Ø  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.

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

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO ‑‑ Stop by for authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes in a fun setting.  Open every day during Spring break from 3 pm until 9 pm.  432-371-2060 for takeout via our drive-through window.  BYOB.

ESPRESSO … y poco mas ‑‑ THE morning coffee place 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.

 

OBITUARY – DAVID CHESTER FRICKER

Our beloved father, David Chester Fricker, friend of the Big Bend and Terlingua-Study Butte Water Board President for many years,passed away peacefully at Ascension Living Providence Village in Waco, Texas on April 3, 2025.  He was 84.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Virginia Bernadine (Blavat) Fricker.  For many years, they were a local fixture, often seen walking along Highway 170 in the early morning, collecting litter and keeping the road clean under the pseudonym, ‘Concerned Citizens of Highway 170’.

David loved the beauty of the Big Bend and the friendship of the people.  He took great pleasure hosting dinner parties at his home.  He created radio spots for the Terlingua Coyote radio and supplied gravel to Big Bend National Park from his ‘Long Draw’ gravel operation.  He was fond of jokes and a master of puns.  He enjoyed music, made his own unique CD collections, held multiple engineering patents, and had a penchant for car rides through raging thunderstorms.  He also threw a mean fast ball once clocked at 97MPH.

“He was the lightning bolt in a room!  The one with the energy that touched everyone.  He will be missed!  But stay open.  If the lightning looks a bit more spectacular than normal, it is.......”

The family plans a celebration in Dave & Virginia’s honor.  Details will be posted and online remembrances (especially funny stories) may be expressed to the family by visiting David’s obituary at www.lakeshorefuneralhome.com or https://www.everlastmemorials.com/.

 

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