The Honorable Stuart Messer (left) retired as the 100th Judicial District Judge, effective September 30. Donley County Judge John Howard (right) presented Messer with a granite plaque on September 20 recognizing his 15 years of service to the district and the people of Donley County. Howard said he could not let Judge Messer leave without some token of appreciation even though the district judge did not want a retirement party. “He is a son of Donley County and served faithfully as district judge and district attorney before that,” Howard said. Area Administrative Judge Anna Estevez will oversee the 100th Judicial District, making sure visiting judges continue the court’s work until Messer’s successor is either appointed by the governor or elected by the people. Messer himself will be one of the visiting judges who will help cover cases during that time.
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