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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Ida. She would enjoy a patient, loving household, and would benefit from extra love and attention so she can settle into a happy life. She appreciates relaxed living, and likes being indoors but is not against enjoying an afternoon under the shade on a cool patio.

The Sunshine House is looking for volunteers to do Meals on Wheels deliveries. It takes about an hour, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., and there are eight to 10 people who receive meals on each route. Map and route information will be provided.

The Texas State University System has received more than $60 million in state support for Sul Ross State University, including an historic investment of more than $59 million for capital projects in the university’s two service regions. The funding, secured by TSUS leadership during the 2021 legislative sessions, includes $33.1 million for multi-purpose education buildings in the Rio Grande College service area, $26.4 million toward renovations of fine arts buildings in Alpine, and $1 million in recurring state general revenue support to enhance the university’s student success initiatives.

February 3,1977 Marine Pvt. First Class Joe L. Valero, son of Mr. and Mrs. Juan A Valero of Alpine, has completed the infantry combat training course at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. A 1976 graduate of Alpine High School, he joined the Marines Corps in July 1976.

Dear Neil: This is our Lila avocado. I set it in our garage with a heat lamp last February. It survived, although it had no fruit. Now the slit in the trunk has become much worse. Do you think it will make it?

It is Tuesday night. You have made your chicken dish in your InstaPot, your mashed potatoes and green beans are ready, and your dinner is complete. Except, oh no, you have forgotten the dinner rolls! The frozen rolls in your freezer will take too long to thaw and bake at this point, thus ruining your dinner. Have no fear, your dilemma is solved with easy, noyeast dinner rolls.

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What are you especially looking forward to in your senior year? Most of all I am looking forward to graduating. What activities are you involved in during your senior year? I played football, I am currently a member of Alpine High’s National Honor Society, and I play golf.

There are lots of books and marriage seminars, and you can hear many good things that will help marriages be strong and last a lifetime. And, by the way, there is nothing wrong with doing any of those things – just be discerning about what you read and listen to. I have learned a few things after being married for 41 years to the same woman. We haven’t always done it right, but we’ve done enough things correctly that neither of us can imagine life without the other. Try a few of these: Find a few older Christian couples who

The Sunshine House Senior Center in Alpine has always fulfilled its mission of providing quality nourishment and social enrichment in the lives of the seniors it serves. Set to continue that mission is new Executive Director Kerie van Zeyst.