September 2021

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September 1962 issue: THOSE WHO DARE – Mrs. A.C. Atkins, president of the Magno Usui Study Club, shown at left, was honored at the president’s day-guest day program which opened the season for the club. “Those Who Dare” will be the general subject of programs during the year. Other officers, shown left to right, are Mrs. Frank Baker, vice-president; Mrs. Alpheus Harral, treasurer; Mrs. M. S. Calhoun, recording secretary and reporter; Mrs. Walter Holcombe, parliamentarian; and Mrs. Omer D. Price, corresponding secretary.

Dear Neil: We have a beautiful pecan tree in our yard. In the past year, several patches of bark near the base of the tree have started to degrade. The rest of the tree does not seem to be affected. I don’t believe equipment damaged the trunk. Any advice would be appreciated.

In these days it is important to lift up one another and encourage one another in all that we do. Instead of being the problem, it is best that we be part of the solution by lifting up one another with word of praise. Hebrew 10: 24 reminds us to “consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.”

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is partnering with the Texas Department of Transportation through the statewide Drive Sober No Regrets impaired driving campaign. AgriLife Extension and TxDOT remind drivers when celebrating the Labor Day holiday to always plan for a sober ride home before they start drinking. Even one life lost is too many. Remember, a designated driver is not someone who is the “least drunk,” but should be a sober driver who has not consumed any amount of alcohol.

1pkg, Lit’l Smokies and 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll , cut into small triangles. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap individual smokies around dough. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake five minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy.

Students attending school in Fort Stockton may soon have incentives to take a pledge to wear a mask at their respective campuses. Just over a week ago the Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board decided to move forward with the requirement of masks being worn on all campuses and transportation.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District recognized five Students of the Month for August at the district’s school board meeting yesterday evening. One student from each campus was presented a certificate by the principal at the campus they attend. Teachers from each campus nominated students who showed excellence in academics, leadership, motivation, and other various criteria that was fitting for each campus. Photos by Nathan Heuer

An asynchronous option could become available for Fort Stockton students. The Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board unanimously voted in favor of the district to pursue a partnership with Texas Tech University K-12 to provide a virtual learning option at their Aug.