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Reflection I Someofyoumayknowthat I love animals. I especially love dogs and cats.

It was minted from 1913 to 1938 and was worth 5 cents. It is also known as the Buffalo Nickel or Bison Nickel. On one side was a profile of an American Indian Chief and on the other side was the profile of the American Buffalo. By 1950 or 1960 most were removed from circulation and today there might be 1 in 25,000 in circulation and they’re worth from 35 cents to $1,200 depending on the coin. Looking at that coin reminded me of something in the Bible. Just as there are two sides to that coin Christians can go through life two different ways and it all depends on our attitude or response. We can be unhappy or dissatisfied with everything. It is called murmuring. It can be toward God and some examples are in, (Exodus 16:8, Psalm 78:1721, Proverbs 19:3). It can be against spiritual leaders or pastors or preachers, (Exodus 16:2&3, Numbers 16:2&3, 16:41). How about circumstances or just having our way, (Romans 9:19&20)? It can be against others in Church, (Luke 10:40, James 5:9). It can even be against Jesus Christ himself, (John 6:41-43). These things, God is not pleased with. God is pleased when we are thankful or can give thanks just as Jesus did, (Matthew 11:41, John 11:41). We should try to find a way to give thanks always and in everything, (Philippians 2:14&15, 1 Thessalonians 5:18).

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have a threeyear- old hibiscus plant that is growing sparsely in the middle. It seems to bloom year-round.

Fort Stockton Public Library New Books for the week: The Time Keepers by Alyson Richman Gospel Mom: How to Make Biblical Decisions and Discover the Mom God Created You to Be by Emily A. Jensen, Laura Wifler The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore Closer by K.L.

The Sul Ross Theatre Program will host the final performance of its celebrated “Alpine Ghost Tours: Graveside Tales” on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail litzy.rodriguez@ fortstocktonpioneer. com NOV 21-JAN 1 Fort Stockton Movies Schedule- The Noel Diary, Good Sam, Secret Dare to Dream, Christmas Chronicles, A Merry Scottish Christmas, A Boy Called Christmas, Jingle Jangle, A Christmas Journey, Journey to Bethlehem NOV 21- DEC 1 Fort Stockton Movies Schedule- The Wild Robot, Transformers One, Moana 2 NOVEMBER 21 Fort Stockton Public Library Story Time, 10 a.m.

O ur mission at Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) is to develop and implement an efficient, economical and environmentally sound groundwater management program to protect, maintain and enhance the groundwater resources of the District, and to communicate and administer to the needs and concerns of the citizens of Pecos County associated with these groundwater resources.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened on Tuesday, November 12, to address various community improvements, budget allocations, and administrative updates during their regular session. With a packed agenda, commissioners covered everything from infrastructure projects to retirement plans, reaffirming their commitment to enhanc- ing county services and managing public funds responsibly.

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The Fort Stockton City Council convened in the city council chambers on November 12, to discuss and act on numerous community- oriented items, from employee recognition to key city infrastructure projects.