November 2022

Practice the Presence

Years ago, I discovered the small book “The Practice of the Presence of God”, by Brother Lawrence. The author, a 17th century monk in France, was a simple man, a former battlewounded soldier who entered the monastery in middle age and became a cook there.

Traditional versus non-traditional

Last week I spoke about how a little preparation ahead of the big, holiday meal can make your holiday more enjoyable. In our weekly column ‘Heard on the Street,’ the question put forth was whether the citizens of Alpine have a traditional or a non-traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Vegetable prep for Dad’s Dressing. Photo by Bob Gerbert

Anita Balog

Anita Sue Balog passed away on Nov.7, 2022, in Odessa, Texas. Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov.
Anita Balog

Aurie West

Services for Aurie Mitchell West, who was born Nov. 15, 1937 and passed away Nov.

City discusses water billing issues

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Nov. 15 with an abbreviated meeting, with major items topping the agenda. The items up for discussion were the water billing procedures as well as a resolution to approve the boards, commissions, and committee’s handbook.
Megan Antrim

Alpine finds success in postseason

Although Saturday’s matchup against the Friona Squaws did not go as planned, there is exciting news for this young team. The Lady Bucks who bowed out at Area, still penciled their way in the history books.
Lady Bucks square off against the Friona Squaws this weekend in Area play.

Fightin’ Bucks head to playoffs

The Fightin’ Bucks came out last Friday night to redeem themselves against the Crane Golden Cranes. The Bucks lost to Crane a few weeks ago (14-0) and were fighting for a win to get the number one seed in the playoffs.
Fightin’ Bucks varsity squares off in their final home game against Crane on Friday night. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert