July 2021

Neil Trammell, Alpine: Well, I plan on spending it with my family. I think we’ll start with red, white, and blue pancakes. Probably grill something American for lunch. Oh, and ice cream, lots of ice cream. Then we’ll watch the fireworks in Alpine or Fort Davis.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Dollie. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Dollie could be the one for you! Dollie is a stunning one-and-a-half-year-old calico kitty.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

On June 25, Alpine Lions Club held its annual installation of officers at Spicewood restaurant. In the photo, 2021 officers Treasurer Nick Simmons, Second Vice President Sue Simmons, Third Vice President Deborah Derden, Lions District Governor Frank Heslin, President Joe Denham, Director Avinash Rangra, and Treasurer and First Vice President John Sutterfield. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich

July 27, 1961 Two Alpine boys were among the 15 explorers and leaders from the Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts of America attending a 14- day expedition at Philmont Scout Ranch in northern New Mexico. They were David Teplicek, third row, fifth from left, and Arthur Hafner, third row, 17th from left.

Dear Neil: As you can see, my sago palm is growing prodigiously from its base. However, nothing is coming from the central stalk.

Marfa Live Arts established the Crown Scholarship in 2020 during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. In Spanish corona means crown.

It was a great day for a car wash at the Holy Cross Anglican Church parking lot in Alpine on June 26 as Trail Life TX Troop 0040 members Hardeman Boutwell, James Autry Boutwell, Rudi Wallace, Andrew Luna, Dickson Boutwell, and Judah Dilts are ready to wash dirty vehicles and turn them sparkling clean. The troop washed vehicles at no cost, but welcomed donations to support Troop activities. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Fr. Joe Raj pauses for a photo at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Parish Hall on June 27 for a farewell party as he leaves Alpine. Raj served the church for two years, and is now departing for Monahans. Parishioners joined Raj and held a barbecue lunch with all the trimmings, as well as treats, desserts, and a farewell cake for the popular parish priest. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

When I think of July 4th, I think of homemade ice cream. Fireworks, parades, festivals, and barbecues all come to mind after ice cream.