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Dani Bell, Alpine: My most memorable moment was when the ceremony was over, and everyone threw their caps in the air. It was exhilarating knowing that there was such a great adventure ahead to be had!

The Our Lady of Guadalupe Organization of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Alpine held a Mother’s Day brunch at the church parish hall on May 8 as a way to honor moms. The festive event had plenty of treats and eats. Here Guadalupanas members Rory Contreras, President Berta Rios-Martinez, and Esther Cordova pause for a photo while serving plates to families and friends. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

May 4, 1978 Pull! Says Shawn Rogers during the Marathon trap shoot. Leslie McKinney of Marathon won the event.

Dear Neil: All of my elephant ears have died. When I scratch the surface, they look like mashed potatoes. They have been in the ground for about five years. Could it be that I have watered them too much?

Mealtimes in the borderlands are commonly made up of Mexican food. Many times this may mean that one’s main eating “utensil” consists of a tortilla. Depending upon the dish, this may be corn or flour. When we speak of tacos, it is usually corn tortillas that get the job done, and there is nothing better with which to eat carnitas.

Ingredients: ¼ cup vegetable oil 4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into several large pieces 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon ground cumin 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 to 2 fresh cut limes Fresh avocado, cilantro, or onions to top and garnish and/or queso fresco or cotija cheese or salsa. Directions: Fresh avocado, cilantro, or onions to top and garnish and/or queso fresco or cotija cheese or salsa.

Spectators enjoyed lots of classics and hot cars that showed up for the Cinco de Mayo car show on Murphy Street on May 7. Avalanche photo by Gail Diane Yovanovich.

Texas State University System Chancellor Brian McCall has appointed Carlos Hernandez, EdD, interim president of Sul Ross State University. Hernandez, who has served since 2014 as chief financial officer and senior vice president for operations at Sam Houston State University, will assume office on June 4.

Friends of the Jeff Davis County Library recently selected two graduating seniors for its annual Nancy Robinson and Bryan Woolley Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. The judges deliberated a long time, choosing from among the many applications sent by very deserving students.

The Alpine non-profit Big Bend Parks and Recreation for Kids held a community meeting and ice cream social at Juan Medina Park on May 1 as Board Interim President Letty Carrillo and Treasurer Marci Tuck discussed proposed plans for a new splash pad for youngsters adjacent to Kokernot Park. Carrillo and Tuck also recruited new board members and discussed event planning and activities to benefit Alpine children. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill