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ROCK SLIDES

Body Send your community events to editor@alpineavalanche.com. March 31 Fish Fry, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
ROCK SLIDES

PET OF THE WEEK

Body WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Wilma. Wilma is a good girl with a sweet personality and friendly manners.
PET OF THE WEEK

Gardenias tender to extreme freezing

Body Dear Neil: I had two gardenia trees in large pots. I think the winter did a number on them because the leaves all turned brown. When I trimmed them, I saw green tissues in the stems, but they have not put any new leaves out yet. Do you think I’ll need to replace them?
Gardenias tender to extreme freezing

Love thy elders

Body “Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy,” stated US Senator John Hoeven.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Body What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? I’m looking forward to graduating with a Red Cord for my continued blood donations. What activities are you involved in during your senior year?
William Hurst

It’s salad season!

Body Springtime means warmer weather, and with warmer weather comes a change in food cravings for many people. Gone are the cravings for rich, heavy foods, and in its place is the desire for lighter fare.
Caprese salad with heirloom and Roma tomatoes. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert

Caprese Salad

Body Ingredients: Fresh, sliced mozzarella Fresh, sweet basil leaves Fresh, heirloom tomatoes, sliced Fresh Roma tomatoes, sliced Salt to taste Extra virgin olive oil Directions: Slice fresh tomatoes as you would for use on a hamburger or sandwich Slice fresh mozzarella or purchase...

City breaks ground for new park

Body The City of Alpine broke ground for a new park last Thursday evening. The park, currently unimproved, is a collaborative effort with the city and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grants branch.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Pueblo Nuevo Park last Thursday on the southeast side of Alpine. Pictured are Darin Nance, Parks Board Chair; Marci Tuck, Grant Writer; Robert Llanez, Parks Foreman; Catherine Eaves, Mayor; Megan Antrim, City Manager; Greg Henington, Brewster County Judge; Judy Stokes, Council Member Ward 1; Martin Sandate, Council Member Ward 4; and Eddie Molinar, Director of Public Works. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert
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