January 2022

The history of the onion is thought by some archeologists to date back as far as prehistoric times. Long before the written word or farming, wild onions were thought to have been a food source for early humans. Most researchers believe cultivation of onions began around 5,000 years ago. They are thought to have been one of the earliest cultivated crops because they are easily transported and grow in most any soil.

Recently I rewatched the movie “Geronimo: An American Legend” on one of the TV movie channels. While it seems a fair depiction of the events leading up to the final surrender of Geronimo, at no point was there mention of the role of the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.

Dear Neil: I received this houseplant as a gift back in August. It has started dropping leaves.

January 13, 1972 The administration of Alpine Public Schools announced the appointment of Mrs. Frances Newsom to the board of advisors of the Vocational Office Education program of Alpine High School.

At its January meeting, Big Bend American Legion Post 79 in Alpine announced its 2022 schedule of activities. The first order of business will be presentation of the Post’s new 65-foot mural.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Lacey, who is learning how to love. She is shy, and takes a little while to feel comfortable. However, she is smart, learns quickly, and is responsive to trying new things.

Young poets in grades kindergarten through 12th are invited to join in the fun of the Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering by writing and submitting an original poem. Topics must be related to ranch life such as cowboys, cowgirls, livestock, rodeo, ranch pets, the environment, and so on. The deadline is Jan. 22.

Our Avalanche reporter asked, “What’s one thing left to do in your bucket list?” Scott Wassermann, Alpine: I’d like to go see our kangaroo’s relatives in the wild in Australia. Sarah Vasquez, Alpine: Mexico City! Of course, I would like to see the Aztec ruins of Tenochtitlán.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

Manuel Adriano-Ruiz was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force after Mexican authorities charged him with the aggravated murder. Adriano-Ruiz, 25, was wanted by Mexico law enforcement authorities in the state of Chihuahua after he was formally charged with aggravated murder of his wife in August 2021.