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June Volunteers Needed, The Museum of the Big Bend is seeking volunteers to help in the new Marilyn Ann Caldwell welcome center in the museum’s gift shop. Help is needed Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Rebekah Antrosio at 432-837-8145 or Rebekah.antrosio@ sulross.edu

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Why do rose leaves turn yellow and brown? Looking at the one or two leaves in your photo it appears that droplets of water or some other sprays have been on the leaves when the sun was shining brightly. That would account for the tiny brown “freckles.” The most common rose disease is called black spot, and it causes yellowing with large dark brown blotches in the centers of the yellowed leaves.

HEAD OVER MEALS No southern table in the summertime would be complete without dessert. And I can’t think of any dessert that complements that table better than classic banana pudding.

Grandmother’s Recipe Ingredients: 1 large box of instant vanilla pudding made with 2 cups of whole milk. 1 can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.

The FFA, which stands for Future Farmers of America, is the largest student-led organization in the country. Like every organization, there must be leaders elected to represent the organization and they must perform specific duties related to their elected positions.

The City of Alpine held their regular city council meeting on Tuesday June 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers.

The City of Alpine began their first budget workshop last Thursday at 5:30 p.m. This first workshop focused on the goals of the strategic plan that has been in the works for this past year with input from the citizens of Alpine. During the workshop, a draft copy of the goals, objectives, and actions for the infrastructure portion of the strategic plan was presented, along with information on several of the action items that have already been completed or that are currently in the process of being completed, such as the evaluation study for the wastewater treatment plant and updated cost estimates for priority recommendations.