March 2021

The basketball game ended. Then, something happened. Every member of the winning team stood and cheered the players they had just defeated, six members of the Asbury University women’s basketball team. There were only six Asbury players in uniform to laud. The rest of the team was in COVID quarantine.

Playing a ukulele from the side door of her van, a passing-through Canadian traveler introduced herself as “C”. “I’ll eventually be headed back to Ontario, Canada,” she explained.

March 15, 1973 issue: FSHS ROYALTY - Monte and Worthie Brooks, son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks of Fort Stockton, were named Mr. and Miss Fort Stockton High School at the annual favorites dance Saturday night. After being named the most popular couple at FSHS, the brother and sister were escorted to their throne by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, hosts at the dance. The favorites were picked in an all-school election held recently.

Dear Neil: I have a lawn that has been very healthy. Recently, however, clover has started to invade it. I’ve sprayed with 2,4-D. It kills it for a while, but then it comes back. What will kill it for good?

Last week we looked at the first letter of the acronym SCAN in regard to the characteristics of the Bible - sufficiency, clarity, authority, and necessity. This week we will look at the Bible’s clarity. The Bible is clear. We like to think we live in a time that is unique in rejecting this reality, but it has really always been this way because of sin. People have always desired for no clear and objective truth, especially when it comes to the Word of God.

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in America date back to the country’s founding. With large parties discouraged this year due to COVID-19, 2021 celebrations may look a little different. However, one aspect of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will remain - alcohol consumption - which is why it is important to remember that buzzed driving is drunk driving.

BROCCOLI EVERYTHING SALAD • 3 cups chopped broccoli (fresh) • 1 carrot, diced, 2 stalks of celery sliced • ¼ cup chopped onion • 1 cup diced cooked protein (ham, chicken, turkey, or tofu) • ¼ cup mayonnaise • ½ cup yogurt • 1 tablespoon sugar • 1 teaspoon vinegar In large bowl, mix together broccoli, carrot, celery, raisins, onions and ham. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and vinegar.

The Fort Stockton girls golf team placed second in Alpine on Tuesday, March 2. The Prowlers team consisted of Gabriela Galindo, Savannah Carrillo, Ariana Ureste, and Adriana Aguilar. The Prowlers will be back in action in Monahans on March 16th. Courtesy Photo

The Fort Stockton girls powerlifting team came away from their regional meet in Corpus Christi on Saturday, March 6 with six state qualifiers. Alyssa Rangel, Esther Tercero, Yadira Hernandez, Shelby Murphy, Madelyn Martinez, and Tori Wilkins qualified for the state meet on March 19.

In appreciation for his outstanding and dedicated service while serving as the Road and Bridge Supervisor of Precinct No. 1 and No. 2 from 2007 to 2021, Robert Wayne Elkins, left, was presented a plaque by Commissioner of Precinct No. 2, Robert Gonzales, on Monday, March 8. Elkins retired from his position with precinct No. 2 at the end of February.