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Collection for gift boxes is Nov. 14–21. Shoebox gifts may be dropped off at Hillside Baptist Church, 205 Church Road in Alpine, Monday-Tuesday 12 to 2 p.m., Wednesday-Friday 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 21, from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information call Karen at 432-3863071.

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: The compost that we bought and spread on our garden from a local source several years ago seemed to promote all sorts of weeds. Can we use an herbicide on the garden now to get rid of the weeds before we take another load of compost for this year and rototill it in before spring planting? That’s a good plan for fall garden preparation, but in all honesty, it would have been better if you could have done it in October.

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Alpine Border Patrol station and Alpine Morale Welfare & Rec organization hosted its 2nd annual 5K Memorial Run at Kokernot Baseball Field on Nov. 12 in memory of fallen agent David R. Delaney. Pausing for a photo are family members who participated in the 5K run Evelyn Gesultura Delaney, Angelica Skye Delaney, Caitria Eilinora Delaney, and Jonas Brian Delaney along with Big Bend Sector Border Patrol agents.

Alpine resident Eulalia Bustamante Muñiz, affectionately known as “Grandma Lala”, celebrated her 100th birthday on Nov. 5 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, where her children, 12 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren joined in the celebration. Lala was born in Terlingua on Nov. 2, 1922 and moved to Alpine at the age of 3. Besides being honored at the church, Lala enjoyed the special moment by having family and friends celebrate her birthday throughout Alpine.

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. I’ve never forgotten the valuable message of the writing, which Lawrence expressed as continuously experiencing God amidst in his work in the kitchen, and “turning his little omelet in the pan for the love of God.” In essence, Lawrence’s way of life was abiding always with God, and communing with God no matter what small task he was doing. He claimed to do everything, even the menial tasks, all for the love of God. The brother took to heart Jesus’ charge in John’s Gospel to “Abide in me,” and Paul’s instruction to “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 15:16-18).

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. This question led me to this week’s talk on food.

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.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner- a time for community members to share treasured memories while being thankful for life’s rich blessings. But for many families in Alpine and the surrounding communities who are not as fortunate, several area churches and nonprofit organizations are stepping in to lend a helping hand this holiday season.