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On Saturday, Oct. 2, Alpine Cross Country will host the Big Bend Mountain Ramble.

Okra may not be a vegetable that everyone likes, but it can be quite delicious. Over the years I have had discussions with different people over the pros and cons of the different ways to prepare okra. Most people, if they like it, prefer it fried, and some pickled, but there are very few who I have spoken to who like it boiled. Except for me. I happen to love it boiled with a little salt and pepper.

Ingredients: ½ stick of unsalted butter 1 lb. frozen lima beans 1 med onion 1 lb.

September 20, 2001 Alpine artist Laura Trotter paints an American flag on her house to show her support and patriotism after the attacks on America. When Trotter heard about the events, she went to the store to buy a flag, only to find that all the stores had already sold out.

Dear Neil: I have a lovely pink hibiscus that has, after five years, become unruly. When can it be trimmed and reshaped? Obviously, it hasn’t been exposed to any hard freezes, perhaps because you have it in a large pot that you can bring into protection when it’s really cold.

Kelly Perez and daughter McKenna Perez, 11, of Marfa pause for a photo as they enjoy the Marfa 4-H Kickoff Event and Scavenger Hunt at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn in Marfa on Sept 25. Marfa 4-H Club was on hand to recruit new members for its youth program to launch the start of the 2021-2022 4-H year. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Braden Simpson, 5, and dad Charles Simpson of Marfa are happy to join in the fun and games at the Marfa 4-H Club Kickoff Event and Scavenger Hunt held Sept. 25 at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn. The fun filled event was also a signup day to recruit new members for the 2021- 2022 year, and included hot dogs, drinks, and games. Presidio County Extension Agent Matlin Sain instructed kids about ag and natural resources, along with the benefits of joining the 4-H. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

I am amazed, when visiting with people about attending a service that tell me they are a Christian, and yet have neither a desire to attend nor a commitment to a body of believers. I have wondered how their belief system can be so contrary to the Bible’s teachings and the examples of individuals mentioned in the Bible.