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Volume 113, No. 22 Thursday, June 10, 2021 $1.00 Tourism MMEX looks at solar projects numbers By NATHAN HEUER development-stage company carbon capture projects, along where from six to 10 jobs. The PIONEER EDITOR focusing on the acquisition, de- with expansion of its site in Pe- best part about solar farms is velopment, and financing of oil, cos County. they usually take 18 months for trending Pecos County is currently gas, refining, and infrastructure The project has the potential construction, and in those 12- the leading the state of Texas in projects in Texas and South to offer a significant financial 18 months of construction they solar development, and more America, announced on May 25 boost to the county’s budget employ anywhere from 250-400 upwards growth is expected in the near that it has signed agreements to and the number of jobs when people,” Fort Stockton EDC future. advance its first solar powered the project begins. By BETHANY GAYLOR MMEX Resources Corp., a hydrogen and clean fuels with “Solar farms create any- See PROJECTS, page 3 CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Fort Stockton City Council met in regular ses- sion on June 8, with Mayor ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR Pro-Tem Paul Casillas lead- ing the meeting. The council heard presentations from the Pecos County Appraisal District, the Police Depart- ment, and others. Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Sam Calderon explained the appraisal process to the council, say- ing the office is focused on accurate and equitable ap- praisals. Calderon reminded the public that the district is not responsible for collect- ing taxes, and urged them to contact the office directly

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BURN BAN OFF Fort Stockton Athletic Director and head football coach Mike Peters was awarded and recognized as the Region IV Athletic Administrator of the Year this past weekend at the THSADA Hall of Honor Banquet at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock alongside his wife Priscilla Peters. Coach Peters was one of eight athletic directors from across the state who received the honor for their specific region. He is now is his sixth year as the athletic director of the FSISD. Courtesy Photo

INDEX 14 pages Opinions...... 4 Sports...... 6-7 Looking Back...... 9 Crossword...... 9 Youth receive first set of vaccines in Pecos County Classifieds...... 12-13 By NATHAN HEUER according to PCMH CEO Betsy Kids Corner...... 13 PIONEER EDITOR Briscoe. Pecos County Emergency For the first time in Pecos Coun- PIB>PB OBJBJ?BO QL Management Coordinator Jessie ty, individuals ages 12-15-years old Dominguez added that PCMH does THANK A VETERAN, received a Pfizer vaccine last week have a waiting list for 12-17-year- A MEMBER OF THE at a clinic held by Pecos County olds that has 40 people on it as of ARMED FORCES, Memorial Hospital. June 8. OR A LAW ENFORCEMENT PCMH held the clinic at its Spe- To get on the list for a free shot OFFICER EVERY DAY. cialty Clinic and administered 73 at the next clinic you can call 432- shots, 68 of which were between 336-4230. the ages of 12-15. Adults may also call to get on the Moving forward the hospital list by request as the hospital also will potentially have vaccine clin- has Moderna vaccines available ics every other week with the next along with Pfizer vaccines. The vaccine clinic held for the youth last week in Fort Stockton was held one possibly set for next week or at the Pecos County Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic, located at 2071 June 23 if there is demand for shots See VACCINE, page 3 Main Street. Courtesy Photo Descanse En Paz Abuelita

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OBITUARY Kevin Andrew Marler Kevin Andrew Marler, loving son, brother, fian- cé, and dog dad, passed away on June 5, 2021, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Visitation will be held for Kevin from 1-8 p.m. at People Church, 108 West 10th Street in Fort Stock- ton on Thursday, June 10, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on The Summer Off the Patio concert series returned last Thursday with musician Jerry Serrano. The Friday, June 11, 2021, at cherished local event faced cancellation last year due to the pandemic, and is back in full swing for five People Church in Fort more shows. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez Stockton. Burial will fol- low at East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton. Summer Off the Patio is back Kevin is survived by his parents, Adam and By JEREMY GONZALEZ scribed Fort Stockton as having “great Lucy Marler; brothers PIONEER CONTRIBUTING WRITER folks, music lovers and great hospital- Trae and Evan Marler; ity.” fiancé Enissa Sanchez; Last Thursday marked the long- The event provided wines, lemonade, paternal grandparents awaited return of the Summer Off the sweet tea, cheese, crackers, and mixed Phillip Marler and Sheila Patio concert series, traditionally hosted Rooney Park, working on nuts. Hebert; maternal grand- Not only was Kevin a at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. his car, and playing golf. The event was a success with a full mother Oralia Gonzales; loving fiancé, he was also After being canceled during the pan- In fact, he had just won crowd in attendance, and will pick back and many aunts, uncles, the best dog dad. He nev- demic, the series started off big with mu- a golf tournament with up on Thursday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m., and cousins. er failed to spoil his dog sician Jerry Serrano, and was sponsored Sofia. Kevin was always one of his best friends, with all concerts set at that time. Kevin was a light in by the Fort Stockton Historical Society. Alex. Kevin will be deeply The rest of the scheduled perfor- the lives of all who loved looking for adventure, As a solo act, Serrano sang with seam- missed. His passing is a mances include Junior Vasquez on June him. He was smart, ad- whether family vacations, less transitions of guitar, piano, and great loss, but he left ev- venturous, and funny. He golf, disc golf, drones, trumpet. 17, Kenny Maines on July 1, Robynn eryone with bright mem- was also very talented, baseball, or riding his Based in Lubbock, Serrano is no Shayne on July 15, Brian Milson on July ories to keep close to their no matter what the chal- motorcycle that he loved. stranger to the concert series, and de- 29, and the Rankin Twins on Aug. 12. hearts forever. lenge. It came naturally The most important peo- We, the Marler fam- to him. Kevin could eas- ple in his life were his fi- ily, would like to express ily make anyone smile ancée, his family, and his our gratitude to everyone with his sense of humor close friends. DO SOMETHING! who has been by our side and the big, bright grin Kevin’s favorite pas- during this difficult time he always wore. He was time was encouraging YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO in our lives. a treasured son, brother, his fiancée in her school- Services were entrust- If you have an event for JUNE 11 Concert Series at the fiancé, cousin, nephew, work so he could be a ed to Martinez Funeral our Do Something! listing, Wayne West will per- grandson, and an amaz- stay-at-home dad, gam- Annie Riggs Memorial Home and Crematory of please e-mail nathan.heuer@ form at Zero Stone Park in ing friend and classmate. ing, spending time with Museum at 6:30 p.m. on his dad and friends at Odessa, Texas. fortstocktonpioneer.com. Fort Stockton on Friday, Thursday, July 1. June 11 starting at 7:30 JULY 9 p.m. as a part of the Zero Stone Live Summer Bryon Garrison & The LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME? Concert Series. The park is Rainmakers will perform located at 400 S. 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agreement in a press re- proprietary “UltraFuels® 2 PROJECTS lease on May 25. Plus process. Celebrating 30 years from page 1 “We are expanding our The process uses light footprint in Pecos County crude oil and conden- Director Remie Ramos to accommodate our so- sates from the Permian lar powered clean energy said. “That’s always a big Basin to produce finished projects, which include plus, and you get six to 10 products of ultra-low potential production of permanent jobs that pay sulfur diesel, gasoline, hydrogen and ultra-low more than the average and IMO 2020-compli- sulfur transportation fu- ant marine fuel oil, along salary in Pecos County.” els, both with carbon The project start date with carbon capture from capture technology,” he all major carbon dioxide has yet to be disclosed said. “We have signed an sources. as Ramos said MMEX agreement to purchase “The detailed engi- has yet to apply for a tax an additional 324 acres abatement, which is pub- adjacent to our existing neering study is the first lic record. 126-acre site. This will al- step leading to our po- The location of 324- low us to implement po- tential financing,” Hanks acre project site is on tentially all four process said. private land adjacent to components: solar power, Gerry Obluda, princi- their 126-acre site located production of hydrogen, pal of Polaris Engineer- northwest of town near clean transportation fu- ing, added that the Ultra- FM-1053. els, and carbon capture.” Fuels® Plus Clean Energy Jack W. Hanks, presi- MMEX also an- process will have a 95% dent and CEO of MMEX nounced the start of an reduction of traditional Resources Corp. gave in- study with Polaris En- emissions along with car- sight on the project and gineering, who has a its bon capture.

vious years, the year-to- begin pre-leasing in 60 TOURISM date total of visitors for days. The old Burrito Inn from page 1 2021 has almost matched building plans to open as that of 2019. V’s, and the closed Me- if they had any questions This led the council morial Funeral Home building will re-open as or believe their property’s to believe the revenue another funeral home. valuation needs editing. will begin coming in The council approved She noted the district quickly as the busy sea- a call for bids for con- website had multiple on- son progresses. Lopez also showed the council struction of the new land- line forms available to fill shop, as well as a call citizens, as well as a vir- part of the bureau web- site showing an updated for the replacement of a tual map with updated section of cast iron gas calendar of this year’s property information in line. Bowling Parts, Inc./ events for the public to Pecos County. Tucker Bowling Equip- view. Chief of Police Rob- ment Co. was approved Reyes Lopez was awarded a framed letter and pin congratulating him and thanking him for his 30 ert Lujan said 33 misde- Economic Develop- as the purchaser of the years of service with the Postal Service in Fort Stockton on May 18. This past month represented his 30 meanors and six felonies ment Council Executive bowling equipment in years of service. The letter from Steven Hernandez stated, “The Postal Service owes a great deal to the Director Remie Ramos loyalty and dedication of its employees and I am happy to commend you for your many contributions were reported in May, the closed Stockton’s throughout the years toward improved Postal Service operations. I wish to extend my warm personal with 117 traffic stops and discussed some projects Entertainment build- greetings and the hope that you will accept this pin as a symbol of my deep appreciation for a career 17 crashes. his office was working ing. This company will of commendable service.” Courtesy Photo Convention and Visi- on for 2021. On Dickin- remove and relocate all tors Bureau Director son, Desert Moon Liquor the equipment, including Crystal Lopez presented store is under construc- the lanes, tables, chairs, very promising statistics tion, and the Grand Lux balls, pins, and shoes. Local student makes Dean’s List for 2021. The numbers apartments are nearing The city council will completion. According to A total of eight stu- 3.25 or better grade point Victor Olvera of Iraan, were even more attractive next meet on May 22 at dents who went to high average on a 4.0 scale. Taylor Parmer of Iraan, when contrasted with the Ramos, the complex will 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. school in Pecos County The complete Spring Saul Rico of Iraan, Nefta- low tourism numbers re- achieved the Dean’s List 2021 Dean’s List is avail- li Torres of Iraan, Ysabel ported in the wake of the designation at Angelo able at angelo.edu/com- Velasquez of Fort Stock- 2020 pandemic. While State University for this mencement. ton, Jordan Ward of Fort hotel/motel tax revenue past spring semester. Students from Pecos Stockton, Brianna Yoeun for April 2021 seemed To be eligible for the County who made the of Iraan. small compared to pre- ASU Dean’s List, full- Dean’s List for spring time undergraduate stu- 2021 include: Andrea dents must maintain a Macias of Fort Stockton,

VACCINE only seen one patient that had a positive test after 1 from page receiving a vaccine. The Dr. Anusha Kotha PCMH CEO added that In the past three weeks she could not confirm the DDS the number of Pecos information but thought 310 S. Allen Ave. County residents that are the individual tested posi- Monahans, TX 79756 fully vaccinated according tive a few days after the Tel: 432-943-5555 DSHS has risen from 37 shot, potentially meaning percent to 40 percent per they had the virus before 402 E. Austin St data on June 9. getting the vaccine. Kermit, TX 79745 The DSHS states that COVID-19 active cases Tel: 432-586-2911 5,284 residents from the have stayed at five people age 12 and up are vac- or below in Pecos County cinated out of a possible since March 25. 13,080 people. The number of people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine PECOS COUNTY EMS that live in Pecos County is at 6,999 – 53.5 percent Announces of individuals that are eli- gible. EMS LIFELINE Registration Since May 1 there has been 13 new positive RUMMAGE SALE For as li le as $60 per year, you can protect your household from added cost should an emergency arise. COVID-19 cases and as 8AM? of June 8 there is two ac- WHEN: JUNE 1ST THROUGH JUNE 30TH tive cases, one being a All proceeds to Benefi t: WHERE: 310 WEST 5TH STREET 40-year-old female and the other a 23-year-old fe- Lilah Smith Safe House FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS SERVICE OFFERED TO PECOS male. Both had unknown COUNTY RESIDENTS, PLEASE CALL 336-3062 contractions. 108 W. 10th ***Medicaid patients do not qualify ***Does not cover interfacility transfers Briscoe stated on Tues- day that since vaccina- Lots of baby clothes and items, adult tions started in the county, clothes, shoes, and many more. the hospital had possibly

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OPINION 4 | The Fort Stockton Pioneer Thursday, June 10, 2021 An end to the handshake?

fter more than a year of strict COVID man- A dates, my state has triumphantly reopened. But, some argue, we bet- ter think twice before we offer a celebratory handshake. On Memorial Day, Penn- sylvania began allowing restaurants, stores, sporting events, schools and other GUEST organizations to once again operate at 100% capacity. COLUMNIST However, some are telling By Tom Purcell us it would be best if certain activities, such as our greet- personal and business rela- ing rituals, never go back to tionships. normal. It cites University of Iowa In April 2020, Dr. Anthony research that found that the Fauci, director of the Nation- handshake is rooted “in the al Institute of Allergy and In- age old need to connect with fectious Diseases, said that as other people.” our country opens back up, The handshake is “a first some behaviors, such as the step toward affiliation: the handshake, must change. building of a bond with an- “When you gradually other person.” come back, you don’t jump It is “the foundation of into it with both feet,” Fauci trade with others.” told podcast host Kate Line- The article further ex- baugh on The Journal. “You plains that our feelings about say, what are the things you someone else, and the plea- could still do and still ap- sure we feel in cooperating, proach normal? One of them all begin with a handshake. The border crisis is real for ranchers is absolute compulsive hand- That surely has been my washing. The other is you experience. f you’ve stayed up to date cut fences instead of climbing don’t ever shake anybody’s When someone greets me on national news in recent over them, which also allow live- hands.” with a cold, clammy hand- I months, you’ve likely seen stock to escape and forces regular Fauci explained that an shake, and a weak grip, my and heard about the border crisis. repairs. end to the handshake would impression of that person is Stories on the politics of border Litter is ever-present, and prevent the spread of germs not positive. security and immigration, and must constantly be cleaned up and “probably would de- When someone’s grip is even debate on whether a crisis by ranchers, otherwise it could be crease instances of influenza too tight and he or she looks exists, are commonplace. ingested by livestock, and cause dramatically in this country.” me in the eyes too eagerly, Unfortunately, what you prob- injury or death. Cattle producers From a purely antiseptic my impression is that he or ably haven’t seen are the day-to- also have the sad and unfortu- standpoint, Fauci is correct. she is trying too hard and day challenges faced by ranchers GUEST nate task of finding and reporting According to a report lacks confidence. and property owners in south those immigrants who died cross- from the Centers for Disease Then there is the indi- Texas amid the surge in illegal COLUMNIST ing their property. Control and Prevention, vidual whose grip is just firm border crossings. By Arthur G. Uhl III The unimaginable burdens Americans aren’t very good enough — whose eye contact Whatever your thoughts on the placed on ranchers and property at killing germs by properly is perfectly natural and confi- politics of border security and im- their own property unarmed be- owners in South Texas are very washing their hands with hot dent — who begins building migration, it is undeniable that a cause of the threat posed by the real. Not only are these individu- water and soap. in me an immediate sense of crisis exists for those men, wom- increasingly brazen traffickers als robbed of their possessions, But if we give up our well-being and trust. en, and families who must live who trespass across their ranches. but also their security and peace handshake ritual entirely, Quite simply, despite the and work amid the chaos. There is also little refuge at of mind. Lives are at stake every what else might we be giving risks, the handshake has long Among those directly im- home. Ranchers frequently re- day, and as the crisis continues to up? been a powerful form of hu- pacted are many members of the turn to homes, barns, and storage worsen, so will the peril for these Paleoanthropologist Ella man communication. Texas and Southwestern Cattle buildings that have been burglar- residents. Al-Shamahi, author of “The Ironically, as the world Raisers Association who have ized. Vehicles are often stolen as The Association has asked Tex- Handshake: A Gripping opens back up — and the devoted their lives to raising the well and used by smugglers to as’ Congressional delegation and History,” told MSN that the handshake ritual is discour- beef our world needs. In recent transport immigrants and illegal state leaders to act swiftly, and handshake is “rooted in our aged — National Handshake years, these ranchers have faced narcotics. provide all necessary resources DNA.” Day is just three weeks away. hurricanes, floods, droughts, a The roads are also increasingly for law enforcement to stem the “The handshake is one of Celebrated the fourth catastrophic winter storm, and an dangerous. High-speed pursuits tide of illegal border crossings. the gold standards of human Thursday of every June since unprecedented pandemic. They on rural roads are common as The association’s officers have connection and that is why 2005, it pays homage to the have persevered, but now face a traffickers attempt to evade law also instructed our government we see it so much all over the multi-generational ritual of new level of threat from a flood of enforcement. Too often the chas- relations staff to work with policy world,” she said. using the handshake to reach illegal border crossings. es lead to accidents and injuries makers at the state and federal Before COVID, business out and welcome others and As the number of illegal cross- for immigrants, law enforcement level to secure whatever assis- magazines stressed the im- offer a gesture of friendship, ings continues to grow, so do per- officers, and innocent drivers who tance can be made available to portance of a proper hand- peace and forgiveness. sonal safety concerns and prop- are simply in the wrong place at cattle producers and have asked shake to make a good im- Goodness knows we erty crimes. the wrong time. the Texas and Southwestern pression on others. could use more friendship, Those entering the country il- Many of those pursuits also Cattle Raisers Association Spe- A 2011 Huffington Post peace, and forgiveness in legally are regularly guided by end in what law enforcement re- cial Rangers - the association’s li- article titled “The Power of a these divisive times. human traffickers who work for fer to as “bailouts.” Traffickers censed peace officers - to respond Handshake: How Touch Sus- How much harder will violent cartels. These professional intentionally crash their vehicles to these property crimes and aid tains Personal and Business it be to cultivate all three in smugglers are often armed, and through roadside fences before cattle producers in security plan- Relationships” explains how a world in which the hand- have little regard for the immi- fleeing into the brush on foot. The ning. the power of touch sustains shake is no longer welcome? grants they guide or the innocent downed fences allow livestock to I hope you will join us in urging property owners they may stum- escape, which then pose a deadly Texas and U.S. officials to provide ble upon as they move north from hazard to other drivers. the resources necessary to protect STAFF the border with Mexico. Ranchers in South Texas are the Texas cattle producers facing With growing frequency, our spending untold hours and thou- this crisis. There is a crisis occur- members find themselves threat- sands of dollars to repair fences ring on Texas’ Southern border, THE FORT ened by these traffickers. In fact, mowed down by fleeing traffick- and our ranchers and landowners STOCKTON PIONEER many will no longer venture onto ers. These same groups regularly need help.

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OBITUARIES MORE OBITUARIES ON PAGE 10 Thursday, June 10, 2021 The Fort Stockton Pioneer | 5 Maria D. Galindo Aurora V. Gonzales Luisa Galindo, Sofia Lu- to liven up the room if jan, Rosa Lujan, and Clara you were in a bad mood. Leyva; and sister Gregoria She could always make Acosta. you smile. She was a The visitation will be hard-working woman, Aurora V. Gonzales Maria D. Galindo en- held at the Church of and was quick to help entered rest on June 1, tered into rest on June Christ in Fort Stockton, others in need, even 2021. She was born on 6, 2021. She was born Texas, on Thursday, June before helping herself. Dec. 6, 1959, to Mar- on April 13, 1919, to Jose 10, 2021, from 3-7 p.m., One thing for sure, she garito Gomez and Jesu- Acosta and Clara De La O. with a service following always made sure the sita Velasquez. Maria was preceded in from 7-8 p.m. The funeral kids were okay, and nev- Aurora was preceded death by her parents service will take place Fri- er lacked for love. She in death by her parents; Jose and Clara; husband day, June 11, 2021, at 10 was a loving mother, brothers Jose Luis Go- Ramon Galindo; and a.m. at Our Lady of Gua- grandmother, aunt, and mez, Fernando Gomez, sister. She had a loving sons Cecilio Galindo, Raul Galindo, Manuel dalupe Downtown Parish. grandchildren Vivian and Reynaldo Gomez; free spirit that would Jesus Jose Galindo, Isa- Galindo, Ramon Galin- Remembrances and Mata, Breanna Palma, and sister Rosario Coro- capture the attention of bel Galindo, and Isidro do, Jr, Jesus Galindo, condolences may be Alexa Evans, Makaila nado. others who would grow Galindo. and Anastasio Galindo; shared with the family McClain, Carlos Reyes, Aurora is survived by attached to her. She had Maria is survived by daughters Inez Hernan- at heritagefuneral- Victoria Reyes, and Nat- her sons Mario Pacheco a funny sense of humor her sons Jose Galindo, dez, Dolores Galindo, homeofthebigbend.com. alie Gomez; and great and Guillermo Gomez; and loved to laugh, sing, daughters Annie Fabela grandchildren Aubri and dance. and Savana Gonzales; Lujan, Adalyn Mata, An- Remembrances and James David Jepson brother Jimmy Gomez; drew Pando, and Emery condolences may be sisters Elodia Valeriano, Palma. shared with the family herds, Prince Benz of Ba- Celia Zermano, Josie Aurora Gonzales at heritagefuner- kersfield, Sir Maximus of Franco, Irma Padilla, was a great mother. She alhomeofthebigbend. Bakersfield, and Radar and Linda Granado; would always find a way com. “the rescue dog.” As a father James was James David Jepson, a able to teach his sons local attorney and long- what true work ethic, Eloisa Arias time resident of Fort compassion, and drive Stockton, Texas, passed look like. Even though be remembered. Her away on June 1, 2021, in James worked extremely love and her faith in San Antonio, Texas. hard, he always had the God is what would get James is survived by his time to play a pickup her through anything mother Carolina Jepson game of football with his in life, and now she Eloisa Arias entered of San Antonio; wife Elma sons as reigning “all time has gone to be with her into rest on June 3, 2021. Jepson of Fort Stockton; quarterback,” and teach- Lord and Savior for all James was a former She was born on April 1, son David Jepson and ing his sons how to hunt, eternity, may she rest in member of the College of 1965, to Jose Vizcarra wife Mel of San Antonio; fish, and live off the land. peace. She was a won- the State Bar, the govern- and Maria De La Luz and two grandchildren, James’ guidance and love derful wife, mother, and ment attorneys involved Zamarripa. James Ryder and Ryleigh as a father was passed grandmother, and kind in capital litigation and Eloisa was preceded Denice Jepson of San An- down to his grandchil- friend to all. the National Associa- in death by parents Jose tonio. dren whom he adored. The visitation was tion of District Attorneys. and Maria Vizcarra, He was proceeded in James also served as the As a father, James had a held June 8, 2021, with brothers Isaias Vizcarra funeral services June 9, death by his Father Jesse general counsel for the strict, firm stance with his lez, and Joziah Gonza- and Mario Vizcarra, 2021, at Triunfo De La Marion Jepson and Son McCamey County Hos- sons. That firmness faded lez. and nieces Anahi Viz- Fe. Burial followed at James Robert Jepson. pital District for over into a soft-hearted grand- Eloisa was very well carra and Rosanna Viz- the East Hill Cemetery. James was born in San 20 years. James left the father. James, or papa to loved by many, always carra. Pallbearers were Antonio on March 27, District Attorney’s office his grandchildren, always ready to lend a help- Eloisa is survived Robert Gonzalez, Israel 1955, to Jesse and Caro- in December 2000, and had time to wrestle with ing hand whenever and by her husband, Jesus Arias, Fidencio Guz- lina Jepson. James Jep- opened a private law firm his grandson, chase zom- wherever needed with- Arias; her son Israel man, Jeremiah Gonza- son graduated from the in January 2001 where he bies with his granddaugh- Arias; daughter Raquel out expecting anything lez, Roy Gonzalez, and University of Texas Perm- represented the wrongly ter, and was the greatest Arias Gonzalez; brother back. She was definitely Eduardo Morin. ian Basin in 1985 with a accused. James’ passion couch snuggler to ever Jose Luis Vizcarra; sis- a person worth looking Remembrances and Bachelor of Arts in Crimi- as an attorney was rep- be. Most saw James in a ters Carmen Vizcarra, up to, full of uncondi- condolences may be nal Justice, and earned resenting the oppressed stern professional man- Esperansa Vizcarra, tional love for life and shared with the family a Juris Doctorate in Law and the underdog, always ner, but his family had and Ester Vizcarra; and humanity. Eloisa has at heritagefuner- from Thurgood Marshall ready for a fight. the opportunity to see the grandchildren Jeremiah left a big imprint in our alhomeofthebigbend. School of Law at Texas In James’ downtime, soft hearted, kind, goofy, Gonzalez, Roy Gonza- hearts, and forever will com. Southern University in he loved to farm and gentle giant that he was - December 1991. ranch at JR’s Farms in a side few ever saw. Prior to law school east Pecos County. The visitation was held James served over 16 James was a devoted June 6, 2021, at Heritage years in law enforce- son, husband, father, Funeral Home. The fu- ment. James first came father in-law, papa and neral service was held to Fort Stockton in 1978 friend. James was mar- June 7, 2021, at Our Lady as a police officer for the ried to Elma Jepson, the of Guadalupe. Burial fol- City of Fort Stockton. love of his life, for 11 lowed at East Hill Cem- He also served as chief years. Together they cre- etery. deputy sheriff of Reagan ated a lifetime of memo- Remembrances and County for over three ries, and were always condolences may be years before being ac- up for an adventure. By shared with the family cepted into law school at their side were their three at heritagefuneral- Texas Southern Univer- beloved German shep- homeofthebigbend.com. sity in 1989. Jepson also served as a peace officer in Houston, Texas, while attending law school and Apply online at www.1cfcu.org. It’s FAST, FREE & SECURE! raising his two sons as a single parent. You can even sign your documents online. As an attorney James 1HZ8VHGRU5H¿QDQFHGQRQFRPPHUFLDOSDVVHQJHUDXWRPRELOHVDQGSLFNXSWUXFNV XSWRWRQFDSDFLW\  served as an assistant 'RHVQRWDSSO\WRFROODWHUDOFXUUHQWO\¿QDQFHGE\&)&8RUORDQV¿QDQFHGE\&)&8DWWKHGHDOHUVKLS district attorney with the SHU¿QDQFHGDW$35IRUPD[LPXPPRQWKV$35±$QQXDO3HUFHQWDJH5DWH0HP 83rd and 112th Judicial EHUVKLSHOLJLELOLW\DQGFUHGLWDSSURYDOUHTXLUHG5DWHVDQGWHUPVDUHVXEMHFWWRFKDQJHZLWKRXWSULRUQRWLFH Districts of Texas from November 1992 to De- cember 2000, covering Brewster, Crockett, Jeff 1st Community Davis, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Sutton, and Up- Federal Credit Union ton counties. Jepson was 432-336-3939 | Fax 432-336-3949 also appointed special 301 N. Main | Fort Stockton, TX 79735 800 W. Dickinson 432/336-2273 prosecutor in the 109th TFSC License #4099 Judicial District of Win- San Angelo * Midland 800/749-1465 www.1cfcu.org kler County in 1996. T STOCKT WE’RE FOR ON ISTIAN ACADE HR MY ALL EARS C

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By NATHAN HEUER ule was released and a quality warmup to their PIONEER EDITOR there were plenty of fa- season when they scrim- miliar foes that Fort mage El Paso Austin on In 78 days the Fort Stockton will play again Aug. 13 and Eagle Pass, Stockton football team this upcoming season, as Del Rio on Aug. 20. Both will take to the field for well as some new blood scrimmages will be on the their season opener the Panthers have yet to road. against El Paso Bowie. cross paths with in recent All three opponents A few weeks ago the time. qualified for the postsea- Panthers football sched- Fort Stockton will get son a year ago and Eagle

The Fort Stockton football team runs onto the football field in Alpine before their game against the Bucks on Sept. 4, 2020. The Panthers will play Alpine once again this upcoming season in a home contest scheduled on Sept. 3. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Pass accomplished the EL PASO AUSTIN district, did not qualify for We are blessed to serve our community feat in Class 6A. (SCRIMMAGE) – playoffs The three scrimmages AUG. 13 will have the Panthers SITE OF GAME: ALPINE – SEPT. 3 and surrounding areas. well prepared for argu- Away CLASSIFICATION: SITE OF GAME: ably their easiest game 5A-2 2020 RECORD: Home We are committed to making your home of the season on paper in 4-3 DISTRICT STANDING, CLASSIFICATION: their season opener on dreams a reality! God bless. POSTSEASON RESULT: Fourth 3A-2 the road against Bowie 2020 RECORD: High School on Aug. 27. in district, lost in first RE/MAX HomeTeam Se Habla Español! round of playoffs 7-5 Priscilla Subia Morales Linda S. Morales The Bears are Fort Stock- DISTRICT STANDING, Broker/Owner Real Estate Agent ton’s only opponent of POSTSEASON RESULT: Second (432) 940-7782 (Main) (432) 923-2252 2021 who did not make EAGLE PASS (432) 360-0113 (Offi ce) in district, lost in second [email protected] [email protected] the postseason in 2020. (SCRIMMAGE) – round of playoffs The competition will ©2020 RE/MAX, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Pub 9/20 Each Offi ce Independently Owned and Operated. 17_177096 AUG. 20 get tougher in hurry as SITE OF GAME: Away the Panthers will have EL PASO HORIZON – CLASSIFICATION: 6A their home opener the SEPT. 10 2020 RECORD: 7-1 following week on Sept. 3 SITE OF GAME: DISTRICT STANDING, against Alpine – a foe they Home POSTSEASON RESULT: split games with in 2021. First in CLASSIFICATION: SSTOCKTONTOCKTON FORD district, lost in first round , 5A-2 Opponents Fort Stock- ton will face in 2021 that of playoffs 2020 RECORD: 4-4 they did not compete DISTRICT STANDING, against in 2020 include El DEL RIO POSTSEASON RESULT: Third in Paso Horizon, Crane, and (SCRIMMAGE) – district, lost in second El Paso Eldorado. AUG. 20 round of playoffs The Panthers have sev- SITE OF GAME: Away GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE en home games and three CLASSIFICATION: 6A MONAHANS away games in the regular 2020 RECORD: 4-5 – SEPT. 17 season. DISTRICT STANDING, SITE OF GAME: 2021 FORD Fort Stockton’s game 2021 FORD POSTSEASON RESULT: Third in Home against Eldorado on Oct. EXPEDITION XLT EXPLORER XLT district, lost in first round CLASSIFICATION: 8 will be homecoming of playoffs 4A-2 and the season finale at 2020 RECORD: 4-7 home against Andrews DISTRICT STANDING, on Nov. 5 will be senior EL PASO BOWIE – POSTSEASON RESULT: Third in night. AUG. 27 district, lost in first round The Panthers bye week SITE OF GAME: of playoffs will be on Oct. 15. Away Below is the football CLASSIFICATION: schedule, which features 5A-2 PECOS – SEPT. 24 STOCKOCK #2#21001T STOCKOCK #2#21011T team’s classifications, 2020 RECORD: 0-5 SITE OF GAME: MSRP $61,675 MSRP $40,275 record in 2020, and how DISTRICT STANDING, Away THROUGH FORD MOTOR CREDIT they finished last season. POSTSEASON RESULT: Sixth in CLASSIFICATION: THROUGH FORD MOTOR CREDIT 4A-2 FOR 36 MO., FOR 48 2020 RECORD: 3-6 0% FOR 36 MO., .9% FOR 48 0% .9% DISTRICT STANDING, of POSTSEASON RESULT: Fourth MO., 1.9% FOR 60 MO., MO., 1.9% FOR 60 MO., ATHLETES the WEEK in district, lost in first 3.9% FOR 72 MO.* 3.9% FOR 72 MO.* round of playoffs CRANE – OCT. 1 SITE OF GAME: Home 2021 FORD 2021 ECOSPORT SE CLASSIFICATION: 3A-2 ESCAPE SE 2020 RECORD: 8-2 DISTRICT STANDING, POSTSEASON RESULT: First in district, lost in second ISISAIAHAIAH GGARCIAARCIA round of playoffs FORT SSTOCKTONTOCKTON FOOTBALLFOOTBALL STOCKCK #2018#20180T STOCKOCK #20111T#2#20111T EL PASO MSRP $29045 MSRP $25,540 Junior defensive back Isaiah Garcia hauled in an ELDORADO – OCT. 8 SITE OF GAME: Retail bonus cash $2,000 RETAIL BONUS CASH $1,00 interception this past week in a 7-on-7 competition Home Retail customer cash $2,500 RETAIL CUSTOMER CASH $4,000 against Alpine and caught numerous passes to help CLASSIFICATION: Select inventory retail cash $500 SELECT INVENTORY RETAIL CASH $500 5A-1 his team place second on the day. Garcia, who 2020 RECORD: 1-4 DISTRICT STANDING, has received college interest for his outstanding $24,045 $20,040 POSTSEASON RESULT: Second play this last season as a sophomore, will be an in district, forfeit loss in *Qualifying*Q lif i customers throughh h FFordd MMotor CCreditdi essential part of the Panthers defense in 2021. first round of playoffs

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Family Care Center “The recent ice storm made it very clear that Walk-In Clinic businesses need reliable options to make sure (no appointment necessary) their critical information is not lost when the 511 N Main Street, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 public power system goes down,” said Neville Haynes at BBT. “Our new Data Center is powered Monday-Friday: 9:00 am.—6:00 p.m. by block redundant power distribution and backup generators as well as utility power.” Saturday: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Off ice Phone Number (432)336-4544 PECOS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 387 Interstate 10 West, Ft. Stockton, Texas (432) 336-2004 Family Care Center 336-2291 & 336-2058 387 Interstate 10 W Ft. Stockton, TX (2nd floor) Monday thru Friday 8:00-5:00 Dr Rachelle Young Dr Heather Griff ith Dr Harry Shen MD Ego-Osuala Kelechi MD & Jessica Orta Family Practice Resident 2nd Family Care Center 336-0700 Dr R Boinpally Dr A Velasquez A Ghimire PA-C Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM –5:00 387 Interstate 10 W #B (Located on the East side of PCMH) Family Care Center Walk In Clinic 336-4544 No appointments necessary 511 N Main Street Monday—Friday 7:00am—7:00 pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday 1:00-5:00 R Delille, PA & S Itie, FNP-C Desert Imaging 915-577-0100 / Digital Mammography Coach PCMH Home Health PCMH Physical Therapy & Wellness Center ”ÐĮĴ}ÐŘ­Įì­ĮÆì­ĊæÐÌÌī­ĉ­ĴðÆ­ăăřĴìīďķæìĴìÐřЭīĮ­ĊÌ} 387 Interstate 10 W 387 Interstate 10 W Located on the East side of PCMH ì­Į­Ì­ĨĴÐÌ­ăďĊæĮðÌÐșðĊĴīďÌķÆðĊæðĊĊďŒ­ĴðŒÐĮďăķĴðďĊĮðĊ 432-336-7044 432-336-5544 Rehab Services: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday thru Friday) ÆďĉĉķĊðÆ­ĴðďĊĮȘ”ðĴì­ĊÐřÐďĊĨīďĮĨÐīðĴř­ĊÌæīďœĴìș} Fitness: Open 24 hours 7 days a week PCMH SPECIALTY CLINIC īÐĉ­ðĊĮÆďĉĉðĴĴÐÌĴďÐÆďĊďĉðÆÌÐŒÐăďĨĉÐĊĴďåĴìÐÆďĉĉķĊðĴðÐĮ 2071 N. Main St. Fort Stockton, TX 432-336-0702 or 432-336-4240 ÅřðĊŒÐĮĴðĊæðĊÆīðĴðÆ­ăðĊåī­ĮĴīķÆĴķīÐĴďÌÐăðŒÐīŒðĴ­ăťÅÐīÅ­ĮÐÌ Dialysis Center 432-336-4859 Specialty Clinic physicians are independent practitioners and are not employees or agents of PCMH (Please call their off ice for an appointment) Åīď­ÌÅ­ĊÌÆďĊĊÐÆĴðŒðĴřĴìīďķæìďķĴĴìÐĮÐīŒðĊæĴÐīīðĴďīřȘ MAY 202 DAY DATE PROVIDER TELEPHONE NUMBER LOCATION 9ďīĉďīÐðĊåďīĉ­ĴðďĊďĊĴìÐĊÐœ}Ì­Ĵ­ÆÐĊĴÐīșĨăЭĮÐ Mon June 7 Dr Carr - Orthondonist 432-362-4374 2071 N Main St Tues June 8 Dr J Morgan-Podiatrist 432-614-1799 2071 N Main St ÆďĊĴ­ÆĴw­ăÐĮ­Ĵ[email protected]Ș Tues June 8 Dr Neerukonda- Cardiologist 888-333-6615 2071 N Main St Wed June 9 Dr Bocalandro- Cardiologist 866-280-3117 511 N Main St Wed June 9 Roger Clark-Hearing Center 806-317-9033 2071 N Main St Thurs June 10 Dr L Price-Audio Accoustics 800-281-7788 2071 N Main St Wed June 17 Dr T Patel-Cardiologist 866-280-3117 2071 N Main St www.bigbend.com | 800.592.4781 Tues June 22 Dr J Morgan-Podiatrist 432-614-1799 2071 N Main St Wed June 23 Dr Bocalandro- Cardiologist 866-280-3117 511 N Main St

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We have from his father- in-law, 616 W Dickinson Blvd (at that time), a daugh- so many plans for the fu- etc., without asking God (432) 336-2200 ter, and all his livestock. ture that we forget how for guidance. Mon-Fri: 9-1, 2-6 • Sat: 10-1 Once more this turned out CLOSED MAJOR HOLIDAYS to live in the present. The Yet God told him 2300 W. Dickinson Blvd. • 336-3351 badly. His daughter was past is a blur, the future He would be with Jacob kidnapped and raped, and Cash & Signature is not certain, the present through it all. Jacob did for her revenge, her broth- Loans is all we have. The time build Him an altar in the Southwest Se Habla Español where things fall into place midst of turmoil (Gen. ers killed all the men in that town. Jacob broke Vet Clinic 432.299.1050 fell out of place. I look back 28:18,19). But it does not down, and À nally sought Melissa Miller, DVM Fax: 432.299.1052 at the time when I made mean consequences will choices and thought I was not arrive. God will re- God. God then told him 808 W. Dickinson Blvd., Ste. B 3010 W. Dickinson | Fort Stockton, TX 79735 Fort Stockton, TX doing the right thing, and direct your path so His to go to Bethel - the house Offi ce: 432-336-7048 they turned out bad. plan for you will come to of God. That is the place Have you ever done pass. It’s like driving in where Jacob had built an something wrong in your the wrong direction, ask- altar for Him. Then it was 310 W. Dickinson life, then thought, “I will ing GPS for help, and re- revealed to Jacob that he never do that again”? routing you or completely was supposed to go back Fort Stockton And before you know it, taking a U-turn to set you to God Himself (El-Bethel) 405 W. Dickinson Blvd. there you are again do- straight. Fort Stockton, TX 79735 not the actual place (Gen. 432-336-3615 ing something else wrong. Well after all this, it 35:7). 432-336-7812 Well, that has been most was time for Jacob to go That is amazing! We of us, but the whole world back. 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PRIZE-WINNING COWGIRL – Young Shamelle Duncan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Duncan of Fort Stockton, was awarded the “Top All-Around Girl” June 1972 issue: OFFICIAL VISTIT – Mel Stanley (right), Department Commander of the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign belt buckle after scoring 19-1/2 points at the Upton County Junior Rodeo Warns, made an official visit to Fort Stockton VFW Post 7475 Wednesday, and installed new officers of the post for the coming year. held at Ranking this weekend. A sixth grader next year, Shamelle competed Greeting the highest ranking Texas official, who hails from San Angelo, is Willie Delbert, commander of the Fort Stockton Post. against girls almost twice her age for the “Top Girl” award.

June 1972 issue: NEW MANAGERS – Mrs. John Monroe (left) and mrs. Tommmy Smith stand ready to help customers at the Montgomery Wards catalog store at 121 N. Main. Mrs. Monroe and her husband, who also is RAFTING ON THE RIVER – Well, not really, but Humberto city secretary, recently became owners and operators of “THE MAGIC GARDEN” came to life May 25 when Mrs. Ward Albro’s Jack and Jill Gutierrez and Manuel Cruz decided that 18th Street was a good the catalog agency, with Mrs. Monroe assuming the role Kindergarten performed, concluding the year’s work. Blossoms and friends are (front substitute for a river Monday after heavy rains hit Fort Stockton. as active manager. Mrs. Smith, who has been a full-time row, L-R) Julie Clay, Cindy Velasquez and Michele Young and (standing, L-R) David De The water got so deep in the north side of town that the boys employee of the store, will remain in her position and Leon, Beck Durham, Wendy Walling, Connie Riggs, Kresa Chavez, Flit Hillhouse and later paddled across the front lawn of Apache School, which was assist Mrs. Monroe in operation of Ward’s. Barry Taylor. also covered.

Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St. Colorful plantings that are more tolerant of shade Dear Neil: What are The white growths are as you can, but you may some good plants for lichens. They are a sym- want to have a certified color beneath my patio biotic colony of algae and arborist do some climbing cover? There isn’t much funguses similar to what to locate the source of the sunlight under there. you see growing on moss- problem. Most of our flowering covered boulders. They Have a question you’d plants perform best when are no cause for concern. they have at least half a day like Neil to consider? As for the oily stains, they of sunlight. Some that are Email him at mailbag@ more tolerant of shade, would probably have to sperrygardens.com. Neil come from an oozing regrets that he cannot re- however, include wax GARDENER’S begonias, Dragon Wing wound somewhere up in ply to questions individu- begonias, and flowering MAILBAG the tree. Look as closely ally. Dragon wing begonia. tobacco. You might also By Neil Sperry plant coleus, caladiums, ACROSS 39 singer of 1948 hit “Deck 1234 or even crotons for tropi- 1 TX-born sports- of Cards” (3 wds.) TEXAS cal color. I have peace lil- interior needles, just as caster Oliver, et al. 41 a giver to charity 5 ies blooming in our shade most conifers do. It hap- 5 TXism: “blind as 42 agcy. that helps econom- CROSSWORD _ ___” ically distressed areas 6 right now. I grow them in pens in the spring as the 6 racehorse’s father 43 flexible water tubes by Charley & Guy Orbison pots, and bring them into new growth is coming out, 7 in Wood County 44 TXism: “if it ain’t true, there 7 Copyright 2021 by Orbison Bros. on U.S. 69 ain’t a ___ __ Texas” my greenhouse each win- 89 101112131415 and it’s due to the increas- 8 portable computers 45 Dallas Cowboy hall-of- ter. I also use a wide vari- ing shade. It’s usually no fame RB, Emmitt (init.) made by a TX-based 1617 18 19 20 ety of tropicals that have indication of a problem. company (2 wds.) 46 “___ Rim State Park” textural interest, includ- If you’re concerned, how- 16 dir. to Abilene 47 smooth, lustrous fabric 21 2322 ing philodendrons, ferns, from Andrews ever, do check for spider 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 aglaonemas, sanseverias, 17 it’s not Permian mites by thumping a twig High, but in the and airplane plants. same city (2 wds.) 32 33 34 35 over a sheet of white pa- 21 dir. to Weatherford Dear Neil: Is it normal 36 37 38 per, and watching for tiny from Junction for cedar trees to turn 48 TXism: 22 Brownfield company specks to start moving “his bark 39 40 41 brown on their interi- is large supplier of ______about. ___ gum powder 42 43 44 ors? Mine looked great than his bite” Dear Neil: I have a live 23 “Cinco de Mayo” early this spring, but now 50 lines where celebrates Mexican 45 46 47 oak, and recently I have fabrics are joined it’s browning. victory at this city 51 paternity evidence 48 49 So many different noticed an oily stain on 24 TXism: “______P-1536 52 former governor, the patio beneath the wet hen” 13 old Bell Helicopter plants get called “cedar” Richards (1991-95) 50 29 tapered piece of in Fort Worth made trees. I’m going to assume tree, and I see odd white 53 “you can ___ that wood for levelling the V-22 ______51 35 TX Jack Earle was again!” it’s eastern red cedar or growths on the bark (see 30 news/talk AM in 14 TX Prentiss of 1965 “Tallest ___ __ one of the other junipers. photos). What should I Dallas (1080 kHz) DOWN “In Harm’s Way” 52 the World” 31 trauma area at 1 city of TX-based 15 storage building 37 TXism: “______Yes, they do drop their do about these? 53 Baylor hosp. 1980 film “Urban 18 this Irving wrote the __ punch” (happy) 32 former afternoon Cowboy” (2 wds.) songs for TX Ginger 38 Boston is the seat newspaper in 2 Taylor County seat Roger’s “Follow the of this county A Z L E Last Puzzle Amarillo (2 wds.) 3 ______Falls, TX Fleet” (init.) 26 a stupid person 40 “Fiesta Diez _ R A U L 34 Houston Oiler hall- 4 what cattle rustlers 19 actor Jackie of TX- 27 decrease ____” celebration E V I L Solution of-fame defensive do, e.g. based “Smokey and 28 in 1861, Texas in Beeville N A S A end, Elvin Be_____ 9 first French settle- the Bandit II” (1980) voted to _____ 41 “i” toppers ment in Texas: A L A A S B I G A S 35 TXism: “hopping 20 more difficult from the Union 44 they’re made at ___” (angry) “Fort St. _____” 22 slum areas in cities 29 violently break Arlington GM plant S A U R U N E R U P T E D 36 it’s under a plate on 10 Eve’s mate 24 this Mickey owned 30 Crystal City FM 47 TXism: “______R O O L I N Y L A the table (2 wds.) 11 “P” of MPH the honky tonk in 33 Gov. Hogg daughter you couldn’t stir T H A N K S Y A R D W A S T E E S 37 a hunted animal 12 TXism: “dot the i’s 1-down film 34 TX “ZZ Top” album: ‘em with a stick” H E D O N T D E A F E L I C H 38 Dyess Air Force ___ and cross the __” 25 high mountain “____ Hombres” 49 “want to,” lazily E N O U G H T O P A Y R E N T Answers in next week’s classifi ed section S O L D M E A L C C H E S L I C E R S L O C A T E D S O I A S A V O R N I G H T M A R E L O U I E A L L T A L S A S-1535

10 The Fort Stockton Pioneer | Thursday, June 10, 2021 Isaura Bueno Margarita Salmon quibel, Sophia Olvera, gas, Chris Ortega, Arturo Olivia Olvera, Levi Bue- Villegas, Narcedlia Her- no, McKinsley Bueno, nandez, Rosie Suarez, Vivian Ybarra-Bueno, Silvia Jefferson, Israel Emery Gonzales, and Re- Vasquez, and Ismael. Isaura Bueno entered ece Van Winkle Margarita Salmon, a Visitation was held rest on June 3, 2021. She Isaura worked for life long resident of Fort on June 9, 2021, and ro- was born Nov. 20, 1939, many years with the Wal- Stockton, Texas, entered sary followed. Funeral to Juan Bueno and Gre- lace Lumber Company into rest on June 5, 2021. service will be held at goria Pacheco. here in Fort Stockton. She was born Feb. 28, Our Lady of Guadalupe Isaura was preceded The Rosary was held 1945, to Nolberto Vil- Downtown Parish in in death by her par- on June 7, 2021, at Heri- legas, Sr., and Eulalia V Fort Stockton at 11 a.m. ents Juan and Gregoria, tage Funeral Home in Barron. on June 10, 2021. brother Johnny Bueno, Fort Stockton. The fu- Margarita was pre- Pallbearers for the and sisters Bertha Fran- Texas; brothers Lionel neral service followed on ceded in death by her Salmon and Cissy of Fort service will be Nolberto co, Celia Gonzales, An- parents Nolberto and Bueno, and Ismael Bue- June 8, 2021, at Our Lady Stockton, Oscar Salmon Villegas, Hector Salm- gelina Garcia, and Es- Eulalia, grandparents El- no and wife Prissy; sister of Guadalupe, and burial and Melba of Fort Stock- on, Jr., Oscar M. Salm- ther Abreo. followed at Fort Stockton vira Lujan Vasquez and on, Omar Salmon, M.J. Frances Toncray; grand- ton, Armando Salmon Isaura is survived by children Cassandra Catholic Cemetery. Geronimo Vasquez, hus- Salmon, and Marcos and Blanca of Fort Stock- her sons Richardo Bue- Bueno, Melanie Olvera, Remembrances and band Manuel F. Salmon, Salmon. no and wife Velma of The Marcus Bueno, Jessica condolences may be sisters Mary Terry and ton, Joe Salmon and Nel- Remembrances and Colony, Texas; daughter Gonzales, and Matthew shared with the family Esmerelda Vasquez, and ly of Odessa, Texas, and condolences may be Ella Veronica Gonzales Gonzales; and great at heritagefuner- brother Adan Vasquez. Nora Nelon and Kenny shared with the family and husband Jim Gon- grandchildren Andrew alhomeofthebigbend. Margarita is survived of Telephone, Texas; and at heritagefuneral- zales of Fort Stockton, Rodriguez, Nicholas Es- com. by her children Hector siblings Nolberto Ville- homeofthebigbend.com.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021 | The Fort Stockton Pioneer 11 PECOS COUNTY PUBLIC SENTENCINGS

• Adrienne Yvette Diaz, pretrial intervention pro- tion with a $300 fee and license invalid) defendant 23768, assault causes guilty – one day time DOB 11/10/1989 (CR- gram with a $500 fee. $80 restitution to victim. has entered into a six- bodily injury) defendant served. 24287, possession on • Zackary Thomas Root, • Jacob Rey Patino, DOB month pretrial interven- has entered into a six- • Marvin Jay Etsitty, DOB marijuana more than 2 DOB 03/31/1987 (CR- 01/02/1987 (CR-23550, tion program with a $500 month pretrial interven- 06/19/1989 (CR-24130, ounces) defendant plead 24011, evading arrest or resist arrest search or fee. tion program with a $500 driving while intoxicated guilty to time served one detention) defendant transport) defendant • Juan Carlos Jordan- fee. BAC less than 0.15) defen- day in the county jail. plead guilty to time served plead guilty – time served HInojos, DOB 09/08/1976 • Dereck Anthony Garcia, dant has entered into a • Rodrigo Dehoyos, DOB one day in the county jail. 165 days in the county jail. (CR-24109, driving while DOB 08/09/2000 (CR- 12-month pretrial inter- 01/03/1986 (CR-23165, • Joshua Ray Ramirez • Jessica Marie Ortega, DOB license invalid) defendant 24311, assault causes vention program with a terroristic threat) defen- Rodriguez, DOB 08/10/1981 (CR-24183, plead guilty – 180 days in bodily injury family vio- $500 fee. dant plead guilty to time 01/16/1990 (CR-23433, duty on striking unattend- the county jail, suspended lence) defendant has • Satdiel Jeremy served 18 days in the terroristic threat) defen- ed vehicle) defendant for 24 months on commu- entered into a six-month Dominguez, DOB county jail. dant plead guilty – 90 plead guilty – time served nity supervision; $5,500.00 pretrial intervention pro- 10/23/1981 (CR-23311, • David Patrick David, DOB days in the county jail, sus- one day in the county jail. restitution; $270.00 court gram with a $300 fee. possession of dangerous 04/29/1996 (CR-24205, pended for six months on • Jessica Marie Ortega, DOB costs; $102.00 reimburse- • Craig Alan Gage, DOB drug) defendant plead possession controlled community supervision; 08/10/1981 (CR-24182, ment fees; $60.00 month- 03/21/1992 (CR-24129, guilty to time served three substance PG 3 more than $500 general fine; $100 duty on striking unattend- ly community supervision fail to identify fugitive days in the county jail. 28 grams) defendant has mandatory fines; $270.00 ed vehicle) defendant fee. intent give false informa- • Michael Dominguez, DOB entered into a 12-month court costs; $82.00 reim- plead guilty – 90 days in • Debra R. Jimenez, DOB tion) defendant plead 03/18/1994 (CR-23306, pretrial intervention pro- bursement fees; $60.00 the county jail, suspended 08/11/1966 (CR-23754, guilty to time served 54 possession of marijuana gram with a $500 fee. monthly community for nine months on com- driving while license inval- days in the county jail. more than two ounces) • Sandra Isabel Chavez, supervision fee. munity supervision; id) defendant has entered • Laura Belle Flores, DOB defendant has entered DOB 01/04/1989 (CR- Participate in and success- $500.00 general fine; into a six-month pretrial 11/22/1991 (CR-23873, into a six-month pretrial 24001, theft property) fully complete an Anger $5,916.57 restitution; intervention program driving while intoxicated intervention program defendant plead guilty – Management Class and $270.00 court costs; with a $500 fee. BAC less than 0.15) plead with a $500 fee. 100 days in the county jail, pay for same. $102.00 reimbursement • Christopher Ray Herrera, suspended for six months • Rolando Perales Rivera, Jr., fees; $60.00 monthly com- DOB 11/08/1977 (CR- on community supervi- DOB 05/27/1990 (CR- munity supervision fee. 24083, terroristic threat sion; $500.00 general fine; 24370, criminal trespass) • Cole Cash Oneal, DOB of family/household) Trailer Sales, $270.00 court costs; defendant plead guilty to 11/27/1977 (CR-23782, defendant has entered Parts & Service, $102.00 reimbursement time served two days in driving while intoxicated into a two-month pretrial Truckbeds fees; $60.00 monthly com- the county jail. second offense) defen- intervention program munity supervision fee. • Rolando Perales Rivera, Jr., dant plead guilty – 180 with a $100 fee. & Grill Guards • Brady Joel Chavez, DOB DOB 05/27/1990 (CR- days in the county jail, sus- • Melissa Fierro Gonzalez, 02/09/1998 (CR-24221, 24353, criminal trespass) pended for nine months DOB 04/01/1975 (CR- possession of marijuana) defendant plead guilty to on community supervi- 24061, assault causes defendant has entered time served two days in sion; $1,000.00 general bodily injury family vio- CENTURY TRAILER COMPANY lence) defendant has into a six-month pretrial the county jail. fine; $100.00 mandatory 2900 W. Dickinson Blvd. Fort Stockton, TX intervention program • Rolando Perales Rivera, Jr., fines; $60.00 restitution; entered into a six-month with a $500 fee. DOB 05/27/1990 (CR- $270.00 court costs; pretrial intervention pro- 432-336-8797 • Jose Roberto Alvillar, DOB 24304, theft mail) defen- $112.00 reimbursement gram with a $500 fee and centurytrailersftstockton.com anger management. 12/09/1999 (CR-24278, dant plead guilty to time fees; $60.00 monthly com- . possession of controlled served 27 days in the munity supervision fee. • Carlos Roberto Gonzalez, substance PG 3 more than county jail. • Edward Escontrias DOB 10/17/1982 (CR- 28 grams) defendant has • Rolando Perales Rivera, Jr., Montanez, DOB 24056, theft by check) entered into a pretrial DOB 05/27/1990 (CR- 11/15/1991 (CR-24289, defendant has entered intervention program 24292, criminal mischief) theft property) defendant into a 12-month pretrial with a $500 fee. defendant plead guilty to plead guilty – time served intervention program • Jose Roberto Alvillar, DOB time served two days in seven days in the county with a $400 fee and $1,688 12/09/1999 (CR-24277, the county jail. jail. restitution. Security possession of marijuana • Aspen Renae Reedy, DOB • Edward Escontrias • Edward G Gonzales, DOB more than 2 ounces) 05/16/2001 (CR-24084, Montanez, DOB 11/22/1956 (CR-24206, defendant has entered theft property) defendant 11/15/1991 (CR-23512, cruelty to non-livestock Storage into a six-month pretrial plead guilty – 180 days in possession of marijuana) animals: bodily injury) Storage Buildings: intervention program the county jail, suspended defendant plead guilty – defendant has entered with a $500 fee. for six months on commu- eight days time served. into a six-month pretrial • 5x10 - $30 • 10x10 - $40 • Crystal Ureste, DOB nity supervision; $500.00 • Edward Escontrias intervention program • 10x20 - $60 • 10x25 - $70 10/28/1997 (CR-24171, general fine; $103.65 resti- Montanez, DOB with a $100 fee and driving while intoxicated tution; $270.00 court 11/15/1991 (CR-22148, $459.10 restitution. Call our offi ce for information BAC less than 0.15) defen- costs; $82.00 reimburse- driving while license inval- • Josiah Orona Garza, DOB dant plead guilty – 180 ment fees; $60.00 month- id w/previous convictions 07/20/1993 (CR-24215, fail 1008 N. Kansas, Suite #1 days in the county jail, sus- ly community supervision or suspensions) defen- to identify fugitive from pended for nine months fee. dant plead guilty – 12 justice) defendant plead 432-336-8547 on community supervi- • Oscar Alvarez Puente, days time served. guilty to time served 19 sion; $500.00 general fine; DOB 05/09/1991 (CR- • Carina Araly Melendez, days in the county jail. 8-5 M-F $100.00 mandatory fines; 23332, driving while DOB 03/15/1990 (CR- • Eleuterio Acosta Garcia, Cash, Check, Money Orders & Credit Cards accepted $270.00 court costs; intoxicated first offense) 24234, assault causes DOB 01/26/1978 (CR- $112.00 reimbursement defendant has entered bodily injury family vio- fees; $60.00 monthly com- into a six-month pretrial lence) defendant has munity supervision fee. intervention program entered into a nine-month • Isidro Trinidad-Roque, with a $500 fee. pretrial intervention pro- DOB 11/04/1979 (CR- • Carlos Ponce, DOB gram with a $500 fee. 23942, accident involving 04/30/1997 (CR-24135, • Roberto Lozano, Jr., DOB damage to vehicle) defen- criminal mischief) defen- 07/07/1978 (CR-24068, dant plead guilty – 180 dant plead guilty to time criminal trespass) defen- days in the county jail, sus- served one day in the dant has entered into a pended nine months on county jail. six-month pretrial inter- community supervision; • Carlos Ponce, DOB vention program with a $500.00 general fine; 04/30/1997 (CR-24378, $500 fee. $500.00 restitution; theft property) defendant • Juan Carlos Jordan- $270.00 court costs; has entered into a six- Hinojos, DOB 09/08/1976 $82.00 reimbursement month pretrial interven- (CR-24249, driving while fees; $60.00 monthly com- School Bus munity supervision fee. BUYING • SELLING • COMMERCIAL • RENTALS • Brandon Lee Oscar Trevino, DOB 08/05/1999 BOB SADLER, BROKER (CR-24223, possession of [email protected] marijuana more than 2 ounces) defendant has Driving School entered into a three- month pretrial interven- CENTURY 21 tion program with a $300 fee. SADLER & • Alia Ann Torrez, DOB ASSOCIATES, LLC awaits you! 04/29/1987 (CR-20273, assault causes bodily inju- ry) defendant plead guilty 1411 W. DICKINSON BLVD to nine days time served. • Sandra Lynn Tarin, DOB FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735 10/08/1984 (CR-23965, (432) 336-9978 theft property) defendant www.century21.com plead guilty – 180 days in Follow us on Facebook the county jail, suspended We will help you get for 12 months on commu- nity supervision; $1,000.00 general fine; $270.00 your CDL! court costs; $82.00 reim- bursement fees; $60.00 monthly community supervision fee. • Rodney Lemar Summers, DOB 04/06/1993 (CR- Men’s and Go to FSISD Employment 23477, possession of mari- Women’s juana more than 2 ounc- Clothing, (Bus Driver Training) es) defendant plead guilty Accessories – two days time served. • Christopher Dwayne & Tanning Sherwood, DOB Services 10/27/1975 (CR-22892, www.fsisd.net theft property) defendant plead guilty to time served five days in the county jail. • Norma Ann Sanchez, DOB 03/28/1968 (CR-23639, reckless driving) defen- (432) 336-4033 or dant plead guilty – time served one day in the (432) 336-4000, ext 12 county jail. $500.00 gen- eral fine; $270.00 court costs; $85.00 reimburse- ment fees. • Savanah Renee Salcido, 1101 W. 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GARAGE SALE FOR SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES WIND & SOLAR ENERGY LEASES AVAILABLE Moving sale 508 2013 Harely IN PECOS COUNTY, TEXAS – NOTICE OF n. Everts Saturday Davison Super LEGAL NOTICE June 12 only, 9 Glide, 2700 miles. City of DEADLINE FOR BLIND OFFERS AM till sold out. Asking 12,000 Grandfalls seeks APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE or best off er. WITH THE TEXAS ALCOHOLIC Multi family Call(432)290-2836 professional to BEVERAGE COMMISSION FOR Wind and Solar energy leasing opportunities garage sale 216 N CLASSIFIEDS Main, 8 AM-? No manage small city A MIXED BEVERAGE PERMIT, are available for 9,000+ acres near an early birds. Lots of WORK! LATE HOURS PERMIT, BY ALBERT 432-336-2281 established wind energy farm located near everything which provides G. VALADEZ, D/B/A VALADEZ Fort Stockton, Texas on Jasper County School THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY • 8  ? gas, water, sewer BUSINESS VENTURES, LLC, GARAGE SALE TO BE LOCATED AT 123 Land, Survey 1, Block 104, Pecos County, Texas. and refuse NORTH MAIN STREET, FORT Interested parties should submit sealed bids 106 W. Ryan STOCKTON, PECOS COUNTY, Baby Items • Clothes • Furniture utilities. with proposed lease terms to Jasper County TEXAS. OWNER/MANAGER IS Home Decor • Shoes • Toys • Kitchen Items c/o Brad Miller, P.O. Box 1841, Midland, Texas Send resume to ALBERT G. VALADEZ. MEMBER HELP WANTED HELP WANTED City of Grandfalls, IS ADRIAN A. VALADEZ. 79702. Inquiries may be sent to bmiller@ PO Box 327, brockettmcneel.net. Jasper County reserves Grandfalls, TX 79742 or go the right to reject any and all bids. ALL SEALED BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING C/O BRAD CONTRACT PUMPER to our offi ce at 314 2nd Street. MILLER, P.O. BOX 1841, MIDLAND, TEXAS 79702 WANTED Visit website https://www. ON OR BEFORE JULY 9, 2021. The Jasper NOTICE BY PUBLICATION: 2nd PUBLICATION County Commissioners’ Court will announce PO&G is looking to cityofgrandfallstx.org/ VEHICLE STORED AT SHEFFIELD TOWING STORAGE FACILITY: hire an experienced for job description and VEHICLE YR, MAKE & MODEL: 2016 GMC ACADIA its decision to accept or reject the sealed bids requirements. LICENSE / STATE: 7NFG877 CA received at its regularly scheduled session to contract pumper VIN: 1GKKRTKD5GJ153689 for 24 wells in the TOTAL CHARGES: $ 1171.17 includes $50 Notification be held on July 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Fee and $20.64 Impound Fee; Imperial, TX area. $ Publication fee added day of publication Commissioners’ Courtroom, 121 N. Austin St., Rig/completion Storage accrues daily @ $20.64 + tax. Jasper, Texas 75951. If the vehicle is not claimed 30 days after the date this notice is sent gives this vehicle storage facility the right to dispose of the vehicle. Additionally, failure supervision and to claim the vehicle is a waiver of all right, title, or interest in the vehicle and REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS personal property and a consent to sell the vehicle at a public sale. experience required. NOW HIRING Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Stockton is requesting sealed bids for: Cashiers, Pizza Makers, and Delivery Drivers If interested, please forward Purchasing of Materials for Street Construction and Repairs resume and industry DELIVERY DRIVERS $10/hr+Tips+DR • 50,000 Tons (more or less) of Crushed Limestone (#1 & #2); references to: • Great attitude and desire to be part of the • 10,000 Tons (more or less) of Crushed Aggregate, State Grade #3, #4, #4 Modifi ed and #5; Operations@ pogresources.com Domino's team a must! • 10,000 Tons (more or less) of Aggregate, State Grade #3, #4 and #5; • Must be 18 years of age or older with a good • 100,000 Gallons (more or less) of CSS-IH Emulsion or equivalent. driving record • Valid Driver’s License • 100,000 Gallons (more or less) of CRS-2 Emulsion or equivalent. Sealed bids must be mailed to the City of Fort Stockton, P.O. Box 1000 or 121 W. • Your own vehicle with insurance NOTICE BY PUBLICATION: 2nd PUBLICATION Days Inn • Earn $10 hourly wage plus, tips, and Second Street, Fort Stockton, Texas, 79735. The deadline for receiving sealed bids is VEHICLE STORED AT SHEFFIELD TOWING STORAGE FACILITY: En Busca De Una Recepcionista mileage. Great drivers can earn $20-$25 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 in the Offi ce of the City Secretary; at which time they per hour with a great attitude and hustle VEHICLE YR, MAKE & MODEL: 2004 Nissan Titan (Para Tiempo Parcial) will be opened publicly and read aloud. Sealed bids received after the specifi ed time of • Must pass criminal background check and LICENSE / STATE: 81718U1 CA (Tiempo Completo.) closing will be returned unopened. The approved and accepted bid will be awarded at the satisfactory motor vehicle check VIN: 1N6AA07B04N562379 Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M. Dos Rec`amareras Para TOTAL CHARGES: $ 1314.46 $ includes $50 Notification CASHIERS & PIZZA MAKERS $11/hr For further information, please contact Public Works Director Aaron Ramos @ (Tiempo Completo.) Fee and $20.64 Impound Fee; Full & Part-time positions available with flexible $ Publication fee added day of publication (432) 251-9676 or [email protected]. Favor De Pasar Por Una hours, pizza discounts, 401k, and Health-Vi- Storage accrues daily @ $20.64 + tax. Sealed bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope & marked: $SOLFDFLRQ$/D2ÀQLD sion-Dental insurance. Equal Opportunity If the vehicle is not claimed 30 days after the date this notice is sent gives this “Purchasing of Materials for Street Construction and Repairs” Employer. a tiempo parcial y vehicle storage facility the right to dispose of the vehicle. Additionally, failure In furthering our goal to continue providing services to the citizens of the City of Fort to claim the vehicle is a waiver of all right, title, or interest in the vehicle and a tiempo completo APPLY ONLINE at JOBS.DOMINOS.COM personal property and a consent to sell the vehicle at a public sale. Stockton, the City is seeking sealed bids from a qualifi ed company to provide pricing for each Llame al 432-336-7500 specifi ed request, including any freight and delivery charges. Company Representatives o pase por may bid on one or more items, individually. 1408 N. Hwy 285 Therefore, it is in the best interest of the City of Fort Stockton to obtain the services of the highest qualifi ed company to assist in providing pricing for the requested materials Fort Stockton, TX 79735 1003 N. Sycamore St – Fort Stockton needed for City Street Construction and Repairs. Each Qualifi ed Company will be evaluated only on the quality and experience of the DAYS INN FOR RENT FOR RENT company and its personnel. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION: 1st PUBLICATION The City Council reserves the right to accept the bids which in its judgement is from the most responsible company; to reject any or all bids, and to waive NOW HIRING APARTMENTS FOR RENT VEHICLE STORED AT FT. STOCKTON TOWING AND TRUCK TIRES STORAGE FACILITY: irregularities or informalities in any bid submitted. The City may select one or Front Desk Clerk more companies to fulfi ll this request. (Part-Time) $199 VEHICLE YR, MAKE & MODEL: TOYOTA CAMRY (GRAY) TOTAL MOVE-IN SPECIAL The City of Fort Stockton is an Affi rmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (Full-Time) LICENSE / STATE: By order of the City Council at a Regular Meeting held on the 25th day of May 2021. 1 Bedroom- $600 Housekeepers VIN: 4T1BG22K8XU5T5714 2 Bedroom- $700 (Full-Time) 3 Bedroom- $800 TOTAL CHARGES: $ 822.98 $includes $50 Notification Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary Call 432-336-7500 4 Bedroom- $900 Fee and $20.64 Notification Fee. *Does Not include the Publication fee* or go by ALL BILLS INCLUDED Storage accrues daily @ $20.64 + tax. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1408 N. Hwy 285 PLEASE CONTACT US: Notice is hereby given by the Fort Stockton Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 238-9139 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED City Council that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, 121 West Second Street, Fort ORT STOCKTON YYOUROUR Stockton, Texas 79735, on the following request: F TIAN ACA RIS DEM NEWS. APPLICATION REQUEST FROM PROPERTY OWNER H Y ALBERT VALADEZ OF VALADEZ BUSINESS C IS HIRING VENTURES, LLC TO CONSIDER A VARIANCE OF YYOUROUR CHAPTER 4, SEC. 4-5 OF THE FORT STOCKTON CODE OF ORDINANCES TO OBTAIN A PERMIT WAY. CDL DRIVERS. FOR THE SALE OF MIXED DRINKS, BEER & WINE FOR A BUSINESS LOCATED LESS THAN 300 FT. AWAY FROM A DAYCARE CENTER AND CHURCH, Find out Please come by WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMUM DISTANCE what REQUIREMENT FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AN 1406 W. Hwy 90, ALCOHOL PERMIT. THIS BEING LOCATED ON all your LOT TEN (10), BLOCK THIRTEEN (13), OLD FORT Aide Position friends or call ADDITION, FORT STOCKTON, PECOS COUNTY, 2021-22 school year are 432-837-7179 TEXAS & MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS Please call 432-290-1984 for more details. talking 123 N. MAIN STREET AND BEING ADJACENT TO Applications will need to be picked up, filled to apply. 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REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS Notice is hereby given that the City of Fort Stockton is FREELANCE requesting sealed bids for: Belding Water Well #1 Repair Services Sealed proposals should be mailed to the City of Fort Stockton, WRITER P.O. Box 1000 or 121 W. Second Street, Fort Stockton, Texas, DRIVER PARTTIME 79735. The deadline for receiving sealed bids is 4:00 p.m., Friday, Th e Fort Stockton Pioneer, your local award-winning June 18, 2021 in the Offi ce of the City Secretary; at which time community weekly newspaper, is currently seeking a The Fort Stockton Pioneer is looking for freelance reporter/writer to cover city, school board, they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Sealed bids received a part-time delivery driver. The Pay is $11 after the specifi ed time of closing will be returned unopened. The and county meetings. Th e person in this role will be a approved and accepted proposal will be awarded at the Regular regular contributor to our print and online publications, per hour Hours are Wednesdays beginning at City Council Meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021 @ 5:30 P.M. submitting two to three stories per week related to the 5 p.m. and fi nishing Thursday around 12:30 issues being addressed by the Fort Stockton City Council, a.m. each week. There is an occasional four- Fort Stockton Independent School Board, and Pecos To obtain a bid packet, please contact City Secretary Marina County Commissioners. hour shift on Fridays. A valid Texas driver Cantu @ (432) 336-8525, Fort Stockton City Hall, P.O. Box 1000 license is required. Must be able to pass or 121 W. 2nd Street, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. Our focus is less on agenda reporting and meeting Sealed bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope & marked: details, and more on explaining how the issues pre-employment drug screen, criminal “Belding Water Well #1 Repairs” impact local residents. We have a unique vision for reporting background check and check of motor In furthering our goal to preserve and protect the community and on these important topics and are seeking someone to help vehicle records. surrounding areas’ freshwater resources, the City of Fort Stockton us achieve that vision. seeks to engage a qualifi ed general contractor to assist in the Must be able to lift and carry/load Th e ideal candidate enjoys writing, can generate accurate repairs of Belding Water Well #1. content quickly on deadline, has the instincts to look newspaper bundles and racks weighing up below the surface of various issues and isn’t afraid to ask to 50 lbs. on a routine basis, using a dolly Therefore, it is in the best interest of the City of Fort Stockton to questions. Knowledge of AP style, photo and social media obtain the services of the highest qualifi ed general contractor to or cart as may be needed. Driver will use skills are a plus. Th is person will be expected to attend city assist in providing the City with pricing specifi cations, including the Pioneer’s van for all deliveries (no CDL council and school board meetings in person, building and all materials and labor for the repair of Belding Water Well #1, maintaining professional source relationships with members required). Candidates should also possess owned and operated by the City of Fort Stockton. of those councils and boards as well as other offi cials - this good customer service skills, and the ability is not a remote position. to navigate by map and/or GPS to deliver Each Qualifi ed General Contractor will be evaluated only on the quality and experience of the company and its personnel. If you love fi nding news that matters to hometown readers, route. Deliveries must be made regardless we’d like to hear from you. Please come by and pickup an of rain or road conditions, so candidates The City Council reserves the right to accept the bids which in application or email Nathan Heuer should be prepared to deliver in poor its judgement is from the most responsible contractor; to reject When applying, please provide clips or links to relevant weather. Must speak English and be able to any or all bids, and to waive irregularities or informalities in work. Th is is a freelance, contract position and pay is on a handle money. any bid submitted. per-completed-story basis. Interested candidates should come into the The City of Fort Stockton is an Affi rmative Action/Equal Pioneer at 210 N. Nelson in Fort Stockton to Opportunity Employer. fi ll out an application.

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14 The Fort Stockton Pioneer | Thursday, June 10, 2021 Keeping Fort Stockton Beautiful National Dairy Month

FROZEN DESSERT HOMEMADE FROZEN CUSTARD This recipe will yield1-1/2 quarts. INGREDIENTS • 4 cups milk • 1-1/4 cups sugar KARAN’S • 1/3 cup cornstarch • 1/8 teaspoon salt KORNER • 4 eggs By Karan Heff elfi nger • 1 can or14 ounces sweetened condensed milk • 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract une is National Dairy PREPARATION Month. My Plate rec- In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°. Stir in ommends three serv- J sugar, cornstarch, and salt until dissolved. ings of dairy foods daily. KHFSB Chairman Guadalupe Fierro and KHFSB Board Member Amy Terrazas presented Rose Duarte Why is it important to Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into and Olga Ramirez with a Certificate of Appreciation for May 2021 recognizing their efforts to Keep the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking con- Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful. Courtesy Photo eat dairy products? They are the richest source of stantly. Cook and stir over low heat until mix- the calcium needed for ture reaches at least 160°F and coats the back strong teeth and bones. of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Cool Mesa Solutions Donates To CASA Summer is here, and quickly by placing pan in a bowl of ice water. the children are all out of Stir for two minutes. Stir in condensed milk and school. That means eat- vanilla. ing on the run, and not eating healthy and nutri- Press waxed paper onto surface of custard. tious foods. As parents Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Fill we need to make sure cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full. the kiddos start summer Freeze according to the manufacturer’s direc- off on the right foot with tions. Refrigerate remaining mixture until ready nutrient-rich dairy foods. to freeze. When ice cream is frozen, transfer to Dairy products like milk, a freezer container. Freeze for 2-4 hours before cheese, and yogurt are serving. important to them be- cause they contain nine essential nutrients. Since FRUIT SMOOTHIES June is recognized as Na- Prep time five minutes, makes five servings tional Dairy Month, it of- fers us some great reasons • 1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand sweetened con- for enjoying this nutri- densed milk tious powerhouse in our • 1 (8ounce) carton plain yogurt daily menu planning. • 1 small banana, cut up Frozen desserts have • 1 cup frozen or fresh whole strawberries been popular since some- • 1 (8oz.) can crushed pineapple packed, juice JC Ortiz and Matthew Galindo of Mesa Solutions presented a donation check of $2,000 to Frontier one created snow cone- • 2 Tbs. lemon juice CASA in Fort Stockton on June 3. Ortiz, Galindo, and Mesa Solutions employees raised the money by like desserts around the volunteering for a variety activities and public services. The Fort Stockton office employees were able • 1 cup ice cubes second century B.C. In to decide what activities they volunteered, which included picking up trash on Highway 285, cleaning Chill Eagle Brand. In blender container, com- up after baseball games, coaching, helping out with the road race and more services to help out the ancient Rome, snow was community. Mesa Solutions is a power solutions company that has an office in Fort Stockton and is flavored with fruit and bine Eagle Brand, yogurt, banana, strawberries, based out of Loveland, Colorado. Photo by Nathan Heuer juice to create that deli- pineapple with its juice, and lemon. Cover and cious dessert. Some his- blend until smooth. Garnish with strawberries. torians trace a dessert Serve immediately. similar to modern-day ice VARIATIONS: cream to 16th century Eu- Peach smoothies - omit rope, evolving from one strawberries and pineapple. Add two Marco Polo brought to cups frozen or sliced peaches. Italy after trips to the Far Proceed as above. Key lime East. In the 17th century smoothies - omit strawberries cream ice, as it was called, and pineapple, and add 1/3 was regularly served at cup lime juice concentrate. the table of Charles I. Proceed as above. Now we have many frozen dessert choices, and the products must be labeled appropriately. To be labeled “ice cream,” a food must have 10% milk fat by weight, and a gal- lon must weigh at least The PCWID No. 1 new sign was installed last week at their office in Fort Stockton located at 4375 N FM 4.5 pounds. Premium ice 1053. Courtesy Photo cream usually contains more than 12% milk fat, so it is higher in calories. New sign installed at PCWID No. 1 Ice cream labeled fro- The Pecos County Water Control easements and right of ways for new zen custard or French and Improvement District #1 in Fort construction. ice cream must have 10% Stockton put up a new sign this past If you live within the district and milk fat and 1.4% egg yolk week to make the water district easier are interested in a tap, please either solids by weight. to find. The office also installed a flag- download the form from the website Sherbets are lower in pole that has both the American flag (PecosCountywcid.com) or come by fat, with 1-2% fat required. and Texas flag, which will soon be the office. Remember the Rural Com- Most types of sherbet joined by the water district’s flag. munity Building is now available for have higher sweetener The water district is currently work- rent seven days a week seating capacity content, and weigh about ing on completing the conditions of is approximately 60-65 people. Call the six pounds per gallon. participation for the loan and grant district office at 432-336-3977 to make Gelato is a frozen des- provided by the USDA. The focus is on your reservation. sert with more milk than

cream and sweeteners, of your tips for working egg yolks, and flavorings. and living in Pecos Coun- Sorbets or ices contain no ty, call me at the Pecos dairy ingredients. County AgriLife Extension Services, 432-336-2541, If you have questions or and check us out on the would like to share some web and Facebook. WIEST TIRE, INC. TIRES • AUTO REPAIR           BRAKE SERVICE • ALIGNMENT

       

              

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