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Taking cover Dublin was damaged but not destroyed in a storm that left us all talking
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Friday plenty of sunshine 81/56
Saturday plenty of sunshine 81/58
Sunday mostly sunny 82/62
Monday clouds & sun 82/63
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OMINOUS CLOUD COVER - As storms encroached on the area Sunday, ominous funnel clouds such as this one on the north side of Dublin appeared for several hours, accompanied by tornadoes and hailstorms, which left many vehicles and residences damaged. Photo contributed by Brad Fails By PAUL GAUDETTE Staff Writer
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fter a pleasant, sunny morning, many in the local area were caught surprised by a series of tornadoes and hailstorms Sunday, which hit Dublin and the surrounding areas and left many with damage to their homes and vehicles. Red Cross will have an office set up in the council chambers at City Hall on for anyone needing help with house repairs starting today. They will be there from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday. Other agencies are coming in to help install tarps. Home Depot will be donating and delivering
GREAT BALLS OF ICE - Early appearances of golf ball-size hail were followed by a 15-minute assault of hail that ranged from baseball to grapefruit-size. This wave was responsible for many broken windshields throughout Dublin.
by Tesha Sojourner 100 Years Ago April 30, 1915
Sheriff: Watch out for scam roofers. Page A9 supplies to help with clean-up. Following storm activity in DeLeon, Dublin was placed on tornado alert at 4:15 p.m. Sunday. Many rushed to shelter at Dublin Intermediate as swirling clouds were seen all around and golf ball-size hail began to fall. Hail stones were so consistent that some areas were blanketed, producing winter-like scenes outside of town. Some drivers coming into Dublin on Clinton experienced problems traversing the blanket of hail. This led Dublin Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Fritts to help by towing those who slid. As the cell passed through the area, news outlets and storm chasers who had come into the area were reporting tornadoes touching down on CR303 and Alexander. Multiple funnel clouds were also seen elsewhere. The tornado watch lasted until 5 p.m. as city sirens wailed a warning for
The Dublin Progress began a new year, volume 28. Through prosperity and adversity the newspaper met the test of the survival of the fittest for 27 completed years.
75 Years Ago May 3, 1940
everyone to get indoors. Tornado warnings returned after 6 p.m. with sightings reported near Duffau and north of Dublin on Highway 377. This was followed by another round of hail
after 7 p.m. Stones in this round ranged in size from baseball to grapefruit and continuously fell for 15 minutes. Many residents indoors compared the sound of the large hailstones to their roofs being pounded with hammers. However, it was much worse for those that got trapped outside. One person was sent to the hospital after being struck in the head, and one family lost a dog that was killed by falling stones. Dubliner Chelsea Johnson was trapped in her car with family
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Dublin Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Fritts (above) helped drivers on Clinton Street as the snowlike blanket of hail stones had some sliding off the road late Sunday afternoon. The barrage of hail had some scrambling to patch broken windows at their homes, such as the Clinton residence (left), or on their vehicles (left, below). Gutters were ripped off and leaks appeared.
The names of the streets in Dublin were being put on the curbing of the corners and houses were to be numbered next.
50 Years Ago April 29, 1965
Marion Gaines was named valedictorian of the 1965 graduating class of Dublin High School with a four year grade point average of 96.56. Salutatorian was Rebecca Shillingburg, whose four year average was 96.16.
25 Years May 3, 1990
According to the National Weather Service, Proctor received between 12 and 16 inches of rain on April 25. Proctor’s normal elevation is 1,162 feet. The elevation was at 1,181feet.
Index Opinions....................A2 Lifestyles...................A3 Obits & Briefs...........A4 School News.............A5 Honor Roll.................A6 Prayer Page...............A8 Senior Living...... ....A10 Sports...................B1-B2 TV Guide....................B6 Ag Page.......................B7 Classifieds...........B8-B9
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Opinions Mrs. Dykowski
On storms and Capitol Highlights I want to reassure any who look to the right and notice the missing Capitol Highlights that you can still find them. This week they are on Page A9 — we moved them for two reasons. First, I’ve heard from more than one that Paul’s column deserves a spot on the opinion page — and I agree. He’s a talented columnist, and I’ve often worried that his reviews and musings get lost. Now you know right where to find them. Second, we always have to cut the Capitol Highlights to fit them on this page — and, considering we purposefully don’t run much news from beyond our area (we always think local news deserves more space than anything else), we thought you deserved at least a little more state legislature news. Believe it or not, even after the fourth coldest winter on record that Sarah and I lived
through, I never saw anything like this Sunday’s storm in North Dakota. “Sonic ice” hail (as some Dykowski called it) the size of softballs falling from the sky — that’s something else. But I also never saw a town looking out for each other like Dublin has since Sunday — our front page photo of James Fritts and the comments from Nancy Wooldridge help show this awesome quality. I would like to go on and on about the different people and groups who have offered services and helped in a difficult time, but Paul and Tesha have already done a great job documenting it. Check out their work. Dykowski is publisher of the Dublin Citizen and can be reached at 445-2515 and publisher@dublincitizen.com.
WHEN IT RAINS ... - Hail splatters in the stream running down W. Valley Street outside my house. The hail looks like snow spread across my yard — for a moment, I felt like I was back in North Dakota.
CORRECTION
In last week’s story about counterclaims from Dublin ISD against the parents of Cheyenne Holt, The Citizen mistakenly reported the Holts’ suit was for her to make up missing homework grades. Although the suits stem the Holts’ claim that Dublin ISD never made the family aware of the grades or gave Cheyenne a chance to make them up, the family’s suit actually alleges Dublin ISD violated Cheyenne Holt’s constitutional rights and isn’t following due process ordered by the Texas Commissioner of Education. The Citizen apologizes for any confusion.
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Thursday, April 30 General Health Screening - Project Grad. 7-9 a.m. - Harris Methodist Hospital Freshman Orientation Meeting 6 p.m. - DHS Cafeteria
Friday, May 1 Story Time 9:30 a.m. - Dublin Public Library
Saturday, May 2 MS Trail Ride 9 a.m. - TSU Hunewell Ranch Christian Concert 7 p.m. - Dublin Senior Citizen Center
Tuesday, May 5 Pre-K Cinco de Mayo Performance 9 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. - Dublin Elementary American Legion Meeting 7 p.m. - Senior Citizens Center
Wednesday, May 6 Elementary Field Day - Pre-K/K/3rd Grade 8:15-10:45 & 1:15-3:30 - Memorial Stadium
Thursday, May 7 Elementary Field Day - 1st/2nd Grade 8:15-10 a.m. & 1-2:45 - Memorial Stadium MTGCD Meeting 2:30 p.m. - 930 N. Wolfe Nursery Rd.
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... beats up Mr. Dykowski “Want to try kickboxing with me?” Scott asked one day after work. I was hesitant. Scott has been interested in trying kickboxing for years, but on the rare occasions that I do exercise, it’s usually something low impact like yoga or Pilates. But I’m rarely opposed to trying new things and Scott was eager, so I agreed. Steve and Donna Hightower had invited us to go with them, and I’m glad we jumped at the chance. The following Thursday we donned our gym clothes and headed to Titan Fitness for our first class. It was a small class, with a wide range of ages. I have no problem admitting I’m in terrible shape, but the fewer people who witness it firsthand the better, so I was glad to see only a few others in the class. We started walking in a circle. Then we took turns naming various warm up exercises and doing them. For most people that would be no big deal. But bear in mind, dear reader, being a non-athlete and home-schooled through eighth grade meant, for me, never taking a regular gym class where you learn these basic exercises. Scott called out for push-ups, and I gave him the side eye. It surprised me that we would be using bags and gloves for the class, but after Scott picked an exercise I’m incapable of doing, I was ready for him to hold the bag. Donna says kickboxing has been great for her stress level and it gives them
something fun and therapeutic to do as a couple. I can see her point. And I took my cues from her and the other ladies in the class and didn’t hold back. The instructor showed us how to do each move and gave Scott and I, the only first timers, a few extra pointers, so we didn’t hurt ourselves or each other. I’m sure I looked like a newborn giraffe trying to complete each kick, but everyone was supportive, asking me, “Are you sure you’ve never done this before?” I’ll take a line here to thank those gracious souls for boosting my ego, even if they perjured themselves just a little. About halfway through the class I realized I am out of shape, but nothing I was being asked to do was beyond my ability to at least attempt. Kickboxing in that format is a great cardio workout, but unlike running it didn’t make me feel out of breath. I was also surprised when my oblique muscles started to burn. Was I really using them that much? The sore muscles I nursed for the following days testify that I used a lot of muscles that much. All told, if you need to vent a little frustration, downsize your muffin top or just want to try something new tonight, grab your spouse and join Donna and Steve at kickboxing. It’s pretty fun. Sarah Dykowski is the wife of Publisher Scott Dykowski. She can be reached at sarah. dykowski@gmail.com
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Cooper and me This issue includes a story about how the Dublin Animal Shelter is in need of money after their vet funds were depleted. (See page A11.) I encourage all with a couple of extra dollars and a soft spot for pets to donate to this worthwhile cause. I say this on behalf of the newest member of my family, a husky/German shepherd puppy named Cooper. (He’s named after a character from Twin Peaks for those that are curious.) Katie and I already had our energetic German shepherd/ border collie named Tesla. In the interest of keeping everyone sane, we decided Tesla needed another dog to play with, in an effort to calm her down. Since Tesla is more Katie’s dog than mine, the new addition also needed to be more bonded with me. I’ve always maintained that huskies were the prettiest of all dog breeds so Katie suggested we give Cooper a shot. There have been growing pains. Tesla was jealous of the puppy at first, but that eased when we started walking them together. Katie has also helped immensely with tension by showering affection on Tesla when the jealous dog glares at Cooper sitting in my lap. This balance has also helped ensure that Coop is more bonded to me. The dogs started actually playing with each other after four or five days when Tesla warmed up to him. (Cooper immediately adored Tesla and started mimicking her, although when he tries to leap like her, he just sort of hops like a rabbit.) The shelter has my deepest
appreciation, because he has been a perfect fit for the low adoption fee of $10. This positive experience started out of a painful one though. Before we picked up Cooper, we tried another dog from the shelter named Hank. Hank is a red/blue heeler mix who is very shy. Tesla and he seemed indifferent towards each other at first, but he couldn’t cope when she started trying to play with him. After a couple of days, they started showing signs of aggression towards each other. Meanwhile, I was trying to slowly coax him into coming while called. Any of this progress was undone by Tesla’s hyperactivity. While outside, Hank would find a corner and get by the fence so no one could sneak up on him. It became obvious he either had been abused or loose in the wild for a long time. I was willing to try to make it work, but the aggression between them seemed like it would get worse. It broke my heart to take Hank back, but he was adopted this week. I’m sure will be a great pet or cattle dog for the owner who adopted him. Animal Control Officer Mauro Rosalez was understanding and very helpful during Hank’s trial and Cooper’s adoption. I have little doubt all the other animals will get the home they need, provided the shelter has the support of the local community. On behalf of the shelter dogs who found a home and those that need one, consider giving to the vet funds to keep the animals healthy and ready for adoption.
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Where Are They Now: Jesse Jennings By EVA FREDERICK
Citizen Intern (Editor’s Note: This column chronicles what Dublin graduates have done since getting their diploma. If you have any suggestions for other graduates, email publisher@dublincitizen.com.) Casey Donahew, of the Casey Donahew Band, introduces Dublin native Jesse Jennings as having “the best voice he’s ever heard.” Jennings, a soft-spoken country singer who has just released his first studio album, did not actually graduate from Dublin High School, but Dublin is unquestionably his home. He grew up attending Charity Full Gospel church, a small family church built on his great-great-grandparents’ land close to Dublin. “It’s a little bitty church, my aunt plays the piano, and my granny plays the guitar, and 5-year-old me ran around. I grew up playing music there,” Jennings remembered. When he was a freshman at Dublin High School, Jennings’ father, Steve Jennings, died, and after living with his friend Geremy Johnson’s family for a while, Jennings made the tough decision to leave Dublin and move in with his mother, Betty Jennings (now Reyna), who lived in Crowley, Texas. The summer after he graduated from Crowley in 2002, Jennings was approached by “a no-name Casey Donahew,” who asked him to play guitar with his band. “I thought, ‘Wow, I get paid to play music? This is awesome!’” Jennings said. While playing with the Casey Donahew band, Jennings bounced around, also playing with a cover band called Sister Jill. In 2008, Jennings told Donahew and his bandmates in Sister Jill that he wanted to take some time to focus on his own music and began working. Jennings’ first studio album, “A Long Way From Home,” is based mostly on his experiences growing up in Dublin. The songs, which he wrote over the previous 9 years, focus on life in a small town, with all its fun times, sad times, love, and loss. “I call it country with a twist,” said Jennings of his musical style. “It’s not your typical southern drawl, twangy country.” A fan of R&B and soul music, Jennings intertwines his various musical inspirations to create
Jesse Jennings a sound that is uniquely his own. “I guess the hardest part of my job is wearing so many hats,” Jennings said. “We don’t have a record label, so I have to book shows, be the manager, drive us places — I’d like to just be the musician, but that’s not always possible.” The positive feedback he receives from fans makes it worth it though. “I love having people talk to me after shows and say ‘this song speaks to me. I was in the same situation, and I had this song to turn to,’” Jennings said. With performances nearly every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Jennings is constantly busy, playing around 250 shows a year. His favorite concert memory is of opening for Jason Aldean in Odessa in 2010. “It was the biggest show we’ve ever done, it was crazy looking out at those 5,000 people,” he said. And while he definitely valued the playing aspect of the experience, Jennings specifically remembers getting to talk baseball with Jason Aldean. “When I’m not playing music, I’m being a stay-athome dad for my three-yearold,” Jennings said. Jennings and his girlfriend of nine years, Kimberly, are getting married in October. “It was her idea to get married at Billy Bob’s [a country and western night club],” Jennings said. “It’s where we first met, and now we’re getting married there.” Their daughter, Sawyer June Jennings, is named after his grandmother, June Jennings.
“We call her Granny June,” Jennings said of his grandmother. Granny June and Jennings’ mother, Betty Reyna, are his greatest inspiration. “Granny June is the type of lady who is never gonna die,” Jennings said, laughing. “She plays guitar, she sings and she does things her way.” Jennings and Granny are similar people. “We don’t necessarily follow the mold,” he said. “We create our own path.” And create his own path he certainly has, despite obstacles in his path. “It was hard, losing my dad as a freshman,” Jennings remembered. “It was always his dream for me to play music for a living, and with him not there I thought, ‘what am I doing?’ It took me from [ages] 16-21 to figure out how to move on. I had to work on transitioning his dream to my dream, and realized it was the same thing.” Jennings remembers people telling him how to live his life as a musician. “They’d say, ‘You have to get a record label, you have to do this, you have to do that,’ and I’d say, ‘No you don’t have to do anything, there’s always a different way.’” “My only goal ever was to play music to support my family,” Jennings said. “In the future I just want to keep playing my music and travel more. My family stretches from Canada to England, and I’d love to get out there and see them.” But as long as Jennings can play somewhere and still have people come and support him and know the words to his songs, he will be happy.
FOUNDING MOTHERS - Members of the Fort Graham Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution presented a program honoring the “Founding Mothers” at the April meeting of the Teha Lanna Chapter in Stephenville. Photo contributed
TEHA LANNA Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution The Teha Lanna Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met on April 21 in the Presbyterian Church in Stephenville. Regent Katie Marcum presided with thirteen members and sixteen guests in attendance. A special program was presented by DAR members of the Fort Graham Chapter in Whitney. First Lady Caroline Harrison, Deborah Franklin, First Lady Martha Washington and her motherin-law Mary Ball Washington, First Lady Abigail Adams, Betsy Ross, Molly Pitcher, Margaret ”Peggy” Arnold and Dolley Madison were depicted in a series of vignettes.
The program began in honor of Constitution Week in 2011 when these women donned Revolutionary War era costumes to go into the schools and regale local students with tales from the Founding Mothers, the wives and mothers of America’s patriots. Inspired by Cokie Robert’s book, “Founding Mothers,” chapter members researched and wrote scripts demonstrating the roles these men and women played in establishing our country, often providing insights and facts not included in standard history texts. Since then the troupe has taken their program to hundreds of students and civic organizations as well as
producing a professionallyfilmed DVD and riding in several small town parades. A regular business meeting followed the program with refreshments served to members and guests. The next regular meeting will be on May 19 at 12 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church with a salad luncheon and opportunity to meet and honor our Good Citizen award winners. Daughters of the American Revolution are dedicated to the promotion of historic preservation, education and patriotism. Anyone interested in becoming a member of DAR may contact Dottie Corbin at 968-4510 or Sheri Morgan at 893-7455.
Pig Tales from Hogtown It is difficult to believe that April is almost over. This Saturday will be the first Saturday in the month of May already. Where does the time go? But the first Saturday of the month means ‘Breakfast at the DAC’ and that means a yummy start to any month. Join us from 7 until 10 a.m. for a great start to your weekend. If you haven’t been here for a breakfast, we serve bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy, hash browns and pancakes. What a blessing the rain has been — haven’t we had a beautiful spring? I know some of you had damage
from the storms and that is never a good thing. The annual DAC garage sale will be held May 21, 22 and 23. If you would like to donate any gently used items, please call me at 758-
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Concert set for Saturday
A Christian concert is slated for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Dublin Senior Citizens Center with a number of groups set to perform. Among those singing will be the Gideon 5, a quartet (plus piano player) from First Baptist Church of Stephenville along with Frank and Patty Moreno of Dublin. Other groups are also scheduled to sing and if you are interested in performing, just show up and vocalize. There is no charge but donations will be accepted to benefit the Senior Citizens Center of Dublin. Refreshments will be served.
Talent Show auditions set Auditions for the annual National Honor Society Talent Show will be held May 7 at 4 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. The annual NHS talent show will be held at Dublin High School on May 18 at 6 :30 p.m. Cost is $3 for adults and $2 for students.
EDC meeting canceled The monthly meeting of the Dublin Economic Development Corp. was cancelled Monday night due to lack of a quorum. It has not been determined if the meeting will be rescheduled or if agenda items will be included in the May meeting.
Lilly G hosting memorial playday Lilly G Riding Club & U.S. Marine Corps Delta Company are presenting a Memorial Scholarship Playday for Lance Cpl. Shawn Hefner on May 9 at 1 p.m. in the Lilly G Arena. The event is for all ages. Entry fees are free, but donations are appreciated. There will also be USMC DELTA CO. Competition at 8 p.m. where some of our local veterans will compete in wild comedy events. Entertainment will be provided by local favorites Kayci Fair & Lindsey Crow. Concessions will be available. Guests are asked to bring lawn chairs.
Intermediate library hosting BOGO event To thank all our parents, students, faculty and staff for supporting Scholastic Book Fairs at the Intermediate and Elementary Libraries this year, Dublin ISD is sponsoring a Buy One Get One Book Fair at the Intermediate Library. The event will run from Monday through Friday, May 8. Hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday. At this Book Fair, for every item you purchase, you will get a second item of equal or lesser value for FREE! Choose from an outstanding selection of books! There will be no miscellaneous items for sale.
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DeLeon Head Start now registering for next year Registration for the 2015-16 school year of DeLeon has begun. A registration event will be held at DeLeon Elementary School (133 E. Pecan Ave., DeLeon) on May 13 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for ages 3- to 5-years-old. Parents will need to bring: •Copy of child’s birth certificate •Driver’s License or ID •Social Security Card •Proof of income ( w-2 or taxes from previous year; pay stubs for last 12 months) •Immunization records •Proof of residency De Leon Head Start accepts students in other districts. Children with disabilities are welcomed. For more information contact the DeLeon Elementary School at 893-8220. Registration is open year round to children that qualify. — Citizen staff report
Tarleton Financial Aid offers E-verification The Office of Financial Aid at Tarleton State University has launched a new paperless, online verification system to speed up processing financial aid awards for students selected for U.S. Department of Education verification. Until recently, Tarleton students who had applied for financial aid and were selected for U.S. Department of Education verification waited an average of six weeks from the time they submitted all necessary documents to complete the process. As part of Tarleton’s commitment to providing exemplary service to its students, that process may now take less than 10 days with the new online system. Tarleton’s Office of Financial Aid has been working since early January to integrate this new solution with existing financial aid processes. Students selected for verification will be notified by email and, to begin the verification process, will sign in with their own
personal URL. Students and parents now will submit documentation necessary for verification electronically, eliminating cumbersome paper management and allowing more efficient review, communication and award disbursement. A document scanner will be located at Texan Services, inside the Tarleton Center, along with one already available in the Dick Smith Library, to allow students to conveniently scan their documents for submission. “I am so pleased that we are able to offer this type of service to our students and their parents,” said Kathy Wright, executive director of Student Financial Assistance Services. “We continue to look for ways to expedite the delivery of financial aid and this is a very positive step in that direction.” To learn more about Tarleton’s Student Financial Aid Office, visit www. tarleton.edu/finaid. — submitted
DHS sets freshman orientation meeting Preparing for high school is an important process. Dublin High School wants to provide assistance to parents and students for making those difficult decisions regarding graduation plans, STAAR End of Course testing and course selection. Eighth grade parents and students are invited to attend a hot dog supper and an “Orientation Meeting” tonight at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. The orientation session will assist parents and students in selecting
TDA Market Recap For the week ending April 25, 2015, Texas auctions quoted feeder cattle prices steady, with several instances of prices falling below previous sales’ tests. Texas weekly direct feeder cattle sales were $1 to $6 lower. Wholesale beef values were lower, with Choice Grade falling $0.80 to close at $256.99 per cwt and Select Grade falling $3.35 to $247.62 per cwt. Net export sales for April 10-16 were up 79 percent from the previous week. Export shipments were down nine percent from the previous week. Cotton cash prices were 1 cent higher than the previous week, closing at 64.13 cents per pound. May futures prices rose 3.21 cents last week to settle at 66.50 cents per pound. The USDA NASS Texas field office noted for the reporting period of April 13-19 that field preparations for cotton were slowed due to rainfall in the South East and Upper Coast. Seven percent of cotton acreage has been planted. Net export cotton sales were noticeably higher than the previous week’s sales. Shipments were up 61 percent from the previous week and four percent from the average. Wheat cash prices lost six cents to close at $4.66 per bushel. Additionally, futures fell seven cents to settle at $5.02 per bushel. The USDA NASS Texas field office reported that 50 percent of Texas wheat was in the heading stage. Eighty-six percent of the Texas Winter Wheat crop remains in fair-to-excellent condition. Fifty-one percent of the wheat crop is in excellent or good condition. Net export sales for wheat
were up noticeably from the previous week and from the prior four-week average. Shipments were 45 percent higher than the previous week and 40 percent higher than the average. Texas corn prices were lower with cash prices down 15 cents to $3.88 per bushel and futures prices also down 15 cents to $3.65 per bushel. The USDA NASS Texas field office reported that 37 percent of the planted Texas corn crop has emerged, down from 48 percent at this point last year. Fifty-one percent of Texas corn acreage has been planted, up five percentage points from the previous week but down nine percentage points from the same period last year. Corn export sales were up 48 percent from the prior week and 68 percent from the four-week average. Export shipments were 20 percent higher than last week and 10 percent higher than the average. Most of the state received precipitation last week, with regions reporting anywhere from 0.01 inches to up to 15 inches. Last week’s U.S. Drought Monitor for Texas showed a slight improvement in drought conditions for the state, with just more than 44.5 percent of Texas in some stage of drought intensity, down 2.6 percentage points from last week. Additionally, almost 22 percent of the state remains in severe, extreme or exceptional drought. On the national level, drought conditions improved, with nearly 53.4 percent of the U.S. experiencing abnormal dryness or some degree of drought, down about 5.4 percentage points from the previous week.
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courses for the 2015-16 school year. It is required that parents approve of the course selections for their son or daughter before counselors can complete pre-registration for the ninth grade year. Please make plans to attend this very important meeting. A translator will be available to interpret information for non-English speaking parents. If you have any questions about this meeting, you may call Mindy Sides, DSS Counselor at 445-0362. — submitted
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Dublin Elementary News By MELISSA SUMMERS Principal This has been such a successful year at Dublin Elementary. Our faculty and students continue to work harder each year to ensure student success. The month of May is a busy time at our school and it is filled with many exciting field trips and great activities. Tuesday Pre-K Cinco De Mayo Performance Wednesday and 7 Field Day May 12 Summer School Parent Meeting at 5 p.m. May 15 2nd Grade Field Trip to Heritage Museum May 18 NHS Talent Show 6:30 p.m. at High School May 20 3rd Grade to Kids, Cows, and More at TSU May 21 3rd Grade Field Trip to Fort Worth Zoo May 22 1st Grade Field Trip to Fort Worth Zoo May 25 and 26 Finals for 1st-3rd Grade May 26 Awards Assembly May 27 Fun Day May 28 Last Day of School and Early Release at 1:35 We look forward to another year of summer school for our Bilingual Pre-K and Kindergarten classes, along with 1st-3rd grade. The main focus of our summer school program will be on math and reading, and the students love doing many hands on activities. We will have a summer reading program to encourage all students to continue to read over the summer. Mrs. (Lanita) Garnett will open the Dublin Elementary Library each Thursday during June and July from 8 a.m.-12. Students may come in during that time to read and take AR tests. We want to thank all parents and family members for working with your children to make education a priority. We could not successfully educate your children without your support. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing everyone next year!
FPS STATE QUALIFIERS - (above) DISD sent nine qualifying Future Problem Solving teams to Austin this past weekend to compete in the FPS State Bowl. High School teams consisted of Jesse Blazi, Sunny Clark, Tristan Cortez, David Cox, Angel Escobar, Kate Gilliland, Brianna Karasek, Spencer Leyendekker, Matthew Marginean, Conner Moore, Mayela Morantes, Aylin Olvera, Toby Patterson, Adriana Ramirez and Dalton Zinck. Junior High students competing were Emily McClure, Seth McDonald, Gage McLean, Griffin Pickett, Camry Porter, Jordyn Ricks and Jake Seals. Fourth graders Tembree Brown, Sierra Chapa, Madilyn Loper, Libby Turner; 5th graders Roger Adair, Juan Garcia, Tyler Harrell, Elian Olvera and Jonathan Owen; 6th graders Bryten Ballenger, Hollyn Carr, Ella Frederick, Maeleigh Geijsel, Mackenzie Mathis and Cole Moore. FPS sponsors are Terri White and Celinda Jurney. (Below) The team consisting of Griffin Pickett, Emily McClure, Camry Porter and Jordyn Ricks earned fourth place at the State Bowl and fifth grader Juan Garcia earned second place in the alternates competition. Photos by Tesha Sojourner
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5/4: Pepperoni Pizza, Garden Salad, Corn, Sliced Peaches, Milk 5/5: Spaghetti w/ Meat, Crackers, Garden Salad, Black Eyed Peas, Apple, Milk 5/6: Hot Dog, Cheeze-IT Snack Bag, Baby Carrots, Baked Beans, Apple, Milk 5/7: Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Baked Chips, Sliced Cucumbers, Celery Sticks, Apple, Milk 5/8: Sloppy Joes, Sliced Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Grapes, Sugar Cookie, Milk
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Dublin Secondary Campus A Honor Roll 7th Grade
Blanca Gonzalez, Virginia Munoz Landeros, Camry Porter, Jordyn Ricks
8th Grade
Curtis Adams, Jacob Owen
9th Grade
Hailey Blackwell, Angel Escobar, Brianna Karasek, Hailey Ortega, Adriana Ramirez, Asucena Reyes
10th Grade
Brayden Burleson, Diana Caballero, Mayra Calderon, Kaylie Mason, Brady Moore, Lizeth Sanchez, Madison Taylor, Claire Thiebaud, Abril Vazquez, Whitney Weems
11th Grade
Tara Abels, Carley Belew, Mitzi Corrales, Tristan Cortez, Lindy Fletcher, Brady Gibson, Kate Gilliland, Adel Guajardo, Gabriel Jack, Conner Moore, Marcos Rodriguez, Taylor Smith, Tyler Smith, Hailey Stephen, Joyce Volleman
A/B Honor Roll 7th Grade
Mackenzi Bagley, Maria Bahena, Kylie Curtoys, Olga Garcia, Nayeli Hernandez, Riley Laughlin, David Leatherwood, Ricardo Lopez, Abigail Macias, Sandra Martinez, Emily McClure, Samuel Morales, Alanna Olvera, 12th Grade Mayeli Ortega, Griffin Sunny Clark, David Pickett, Tionne Cox, Riley Erichsen, Robinson, Abbey Prisma Esparza, Dustin Scheller Frost, Brady Holleman, 8th Grade Matthew Marginean, Sesily Aguirre, Brenda Monica Montelongo, Banda, Samantha Mayela Morantes, Calderon, Simon Caitlin Moyer, Cameron Guerrero, Liman Price, Dalia Ruiz, Angelo Herrera, Brooklynn Tovar, Lauren Traylor Johnson, Seth McDonald
Rodriguez, Gage McLean, Andrea Medina, Ruchi Patel, Tayleigh Pendleton, Blake Porter, Jared Ricks, Litzy Rodriguez, Jose Ruiz, Jakob Seals, Nicholas Settle, Zoee Smith
9th Grade
Miguel Felipe, Paola Garcia, Griselda Hernandez, Aldo Herrera, Ashleigh Morrow, Luis Pantoja, Ethan Price, Blake Stephen, Brent Stephen
10th Grade
Taytum Atchison, Lillian Edwards, Jessica Enzeroth, Anayely Escobar, Leslie Garcia, David Gonzalez, Samuel
Guerrero, Christian Hernandez, Natalie Macias, Feliza Martinez, Fransisca Rojas, Bethany Shubert, Frank Trejo, Sidney Tucker, Dallas Whiteley
11th Grade
Ariadne Acosta, Carey Belew, Jesus Chacon, Austin DeLaVergne, Faith Faulkner, Bryleigh Fowler, Robyn Grantham, Emely Hernandez, Amber James, London Jones, Spencer Leyendekker, Mariah Linan, Robert Logan, Valerie Ortega, Toby Patterson, Justin Ricks, Shelby Templeton, Dalton Zinck
12th Grade
Abel Aguilar, Dederia Berry, Travis Blazi, Jocob Bullard, Angel Chacon, Laura Gonzalez, Brianna Hatcher, Kaytlyn Henning, Ruby Hernandez, Iris Hildalgo Duran, Ruth Lopez, Abigail Morales, Valeria Munoz, Aylin Olvera, Maricsa Perez, Jennifer Qualls, Ambrosio Rodriguez, Adriana Sevilla, Neyda Torres, Hanna Whiteley
Dublin Intermediate A Honor Roll 4th Grade
Joel Escobar, Andrew Kitchens, Madilyn Loper, Allen Moerman, Ayush Patel, Jolicoeur St Germain
5th Grade
Juan Garcia, Jadon Johnson, Jacob Lopez, Jonathan Owen
6th Grade
Bryten Ballenger, Hollyn Carr, Daniel
Brayden Emmert, Giselle Frias, Isaac Gonzales, Leissel Gonzalez, Jacen Hines, Rachel Jimenez, David Karasek, Jordan McMullen, Carrissa Nieto, Ashlynn Nowlin, A/B Honor Roll Litzy Olvera, Ruby Ortega, Michelle 4th Grade Padron, Cooper Pickett, Joseline Alvarez Teten, Regalado, Tembree Christopher Maxwell Thompson, Brown, Miranda Calderon, Sierra Chapa, John Velazquez, Nuvia Velazquez Escobar, Ella Frederick, Maeleigh Geijsel, Cheyenne Howard, Kyler Madruga, Cole Moore, Orlando Sevilla, Jimena Vazquez, Andrew West
5th Grade
Gonzales, Charlie Jimenez, Dolores Roger Adair, Daisy Lopez, Carlos Martinez, Almazan, Jacquelyn Mackenzie Mathis, Andrade, Sheldon Grace Moerman, Armstrong, Anthony Hannah Mullins, Cervantes, Jenifer Jasmine Munoz, Cervantes, Anjelica Lorenzo Ortega, Leticia 6th Grade Cruz, Callie Estes, Jared Adams, Bricen Perez, Celeste Powers, Makaylie Garcia, Juan Ramirez, Gonzalez, Monica Ballenger, Alejandra Anayeli Tony Alexzandra Schronk, Gutierrez, Mariah Calderon, Jimenez, Adrian Juarez, Calderon, Alejandra Yanet Solis, Charles Corbin Emma Lannin, Colton Carranza, Raul Diaz, Sullivan, Moore, Elian Olvera, Lizbeth Felipe, Alanya White Luis Ordonez Barron, Lisandro OrtizAnguiano, Cassidi Parrish, Lazaro Reyes, Ty Roberts, Veronica Rodriguez, Rianna Turner, Wyatt Watson
Dublin Elementary A Honor Roll
2nd Grade
Wendy Calderon, Jose Cedillo, Diego Chapa, Ryan DiCiccio, David Hernandez, Dylan Hurst, Andrew Maldonado, Manuel Morones, Kenli Roberson, Adriana Rosalez, Lyric Rumbolz, Bailee Smith, Jacob Southall,YoselinVazquez, Bailey Watson, NavaLee White 3rd Grade Lyla Anderson Lucas Azua, Creece Brister, Chloe Cisneroz, Andrew Cummings, Kiersten Fincannon, Gracelyn Geijsel, Jaclyn Gibson, Marina Hernandez, Kaylan Kiser, Aidan Lewis, Angel Lowrey, Mariana Ortiz, Rose Perez
1st Grade
Cassidy Adair, Jenna Ary, Alondra Bahena, Ronaldo Bahena, Cade Belew, Mariela Caballero, Makayla Facio, Jayden Gutierrez, Marilyn Jimenez, Abbygayle Marett, Johnny Mayhall, Riley McClatchy, Christian Mendez, Hayden Milburn, Yovany Ortiz, Anthony Rodriguez, Olivia Salyer, Alexander Teten, Kevin Vallin, Wilbert Zaragoza
A/B Honor Roll
Thompson-Hines, Blas Vargas, Omar Vazquez, 1st Grade Monserrat Ayala, Sandra Vazques, Gabriel Kalvin Balderas, Dalton Vega, Emma Villegas 2nd Grade Bullard, Trysten Dycus, Vianey Almazan, Yasmin Esparza, Anthony Alvarez Octavio Garcia, Angel Isabella Garza, Kyson Gilman, Regalado, Andrade, Natalija Gabriela Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, Beard, Brandon Bullard, Calderon, Ingrid Hernandez Sofia Esmeralda Cervantes, Matthew Kitchens, Cervantes, Hunter Lewis, London Jovani Cambri Coburn, Carla Lewis, Delia Martinez, DeLaCruz, Andrea Emma Mason, Hudson Madison Moore, David Nava, Estrada, Everett, Kaden Gaitan, Bryan Olvera, Carlos Francisco Garcia, Orozco, Leilani Perez, Caleb Raffensperger, Cassidy Godfrey, Hailey Teavione Silvestre Ramirez, Gonzales, Logan Vladimir Renteria, Hawkins, Hudson, Jack Latimer, Kassandra Rodriguez, Victor Ruiz, Jorge Solis Zakary Loper, Fernando Moreno, Nomi Lozano, Bayley McNutt,
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Erath Genealogy Society meets By LETA SAGE
Special to the Citizen President Janella Hendon called the monthly meeting of the Erath County Genealogical Society to order on April 18, in the Clay Room of the Dublin Public Library. Eighteen members and visitors were present to hear the historical program on the cattle trailing industry in Texas, 1866-1890, presented by Harrell Gilbreath. A nine-page handout, complete with written history, a trail map from Texas to the beef markets in Kansas, brand and mark registrations, and photos of 12 early trail drivers and contractors, was made available to those present. The April 2015 edition of the Erath County
Hamilton Herald News
FCCLA team advancing to nationals Members of the Hamilton FCCLA chapter participated in the State Leadership Conference. Hamilton’s FCCLA STAR event teams involved 16 state-qualifying chapter members, making up six teams. Receiving second place and advancing to national’s competition in the Chapter in Review Display event were Janna Oglesby, Emma Polster and Julia Schrank who will be
Last Week’s Solution
Genealogical Society Journal was also distributed to all members present. The journal is published twice yearly and extra copies can be purchased from the library for $15. This edition has wellresearched articles on early Erath County photographers, the Harbin school, the Robbins and McCleskey families in Harbin, as well as the Heavenly Branch, Hurley Grove and Union Grove communities. The ECGS meets every month on the third Saturday at 2 p.m. All are welcome to join and participate in meetings and research projects. The yearly dues are $30, which covers the cost of publication of the two journals produced each year.
traveling to Washington, D.C. this summer to compete in nationals and represent Hamilton. State bound Hamilton High School golfer Luke Genrty punched his ticket to the State Golf Tournament by shooting his tournament best 82-84 at the Regional Golf Tournament in Ferris. State Competition Hamilton Junior High School’s Texas Math and Science Coaches Association team competed in the state meet April 11 at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Team members are Cody Lloyd (18th in calculator), Kyle Gatewood (27th in calculator), Elaine Polster (31st in calculator), Trevor Tatum (22nd in calculator) and Cade Kneuper (15th in number sense). These students qualified for the state meet in March and competed against 200 other students from around the
Weekly SUDOKU by Linda Thistle
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES - The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Dublin. New inductees are (front row left to right) Mitzi Corrales, Hailey Stephen, Tara Abels, Kate Gilliland, London Jones, Joyce Volleman, Carley Belew, Dederia Berry and Prisma Esparza. Marcos Rodriguez (standing), Dustin Frost, Abel Aguilar, Conner Moore, Tyler Smith and Tristan Cortez. Photo by Tesha Sojourner
state of Texas.
DeLeon Free Press
Storms DeLeon was literally shaken about 6 p.m. last Saturday when a violent storm passed through town, bringing with it rain, lightning and straightline winds approaching 70 miles per hour. Although brief in duration, thestormcausedconsiderable damage to trees, knocking down a number of mature oaks on Reynosa, Manchaca, Seguin and Dolores streets as well as Ball Park Loop and Highway 6 East. In the 300 block of Seguin, DeLeon volunteer firefighters responded to remove a tree that had fallen on a home. On Dolores Street, a large oak tree fell on power lines, damaging the pole and knocking out power. Hardin advances to state The DeLeon Golf team competed in the Regional Golf Tournament, held last week at Old Brickyard golf course in Ferris. Following the first day of competition, the Bearcats were fifth out of
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16 teams with a total of 367. Jordan Hardin was sitting in a tie for second place overall shooting a 70. On day two, the Bearcats were outshot by Seymour knocking the Bearcats out of the State Tournament. Jordan Hardin will advance to the State Tournament advances individually after a two day total of 144.
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Chamber Banquet honors service award winners The 2015 Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held on April 16 at Comanche High School. This year’s award recipients were Kinley and Delinda Sorrells, Citizens of the Year. The couple was instrumental in the success of Revitalizing Comanche’s Courthouse
Square Beautification Project. Katy Reynolds was honored as the Woman of the Year and Scott Carlisle was presented the Man of the Year Award. Missy Jones received the Cornerstone Award. Cynthia Diaz, DQ manager, was awarded the Daren Erwin Volunteer of the Year Award.
Comanche County Community Rehab Project was honored as the Organization of the Year. Accepting the award on the behalf of the organization was Eddy Parker. Goodson Insurance was honored as the 2015 Business of the Year. Jim Abbey and Ruth Goodson accepted the award.
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Respect for All Life
Worship this week in one of these churches.
God our Father, inspire us with a great respect for all human life from the time of the child growing in the womb to the point of death. May that respect lead us to grow in a sense of responsibility for all our brothers and sisters throughout the world, knowing that, where one person suffers and is degraded, all of humanity is belittled and abused. May we grow in a sense of love and care for those less fortunate than ourselves, and lead us to do something about the troubles in our world.
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First Christian Church
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Church of Christ Stephenville
New Beginnings Christian Fellowship
Church of Christ West Side
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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
By Ed Sterling Texas Press Association
House, Senate state budget conferees roll up sleeves
With barely more than a month left in the regular session of the Texas Legislature, it’s time for the House and Senate to do whatever can be done to reach an all-points agreement on House Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. A widely reported sticky area in the estimated $211 billion budget is over which taxes to cut and how much to cut. House and Senate conferees will meet this week. From both ends of the Capitol, the budget has a ways-and-means inertia to it, with House leaders pushing for cuts in the state sales tax rate and the state franchise tax. Senate leaders favor more emphasis on cutting homeowners’ property tax rates, a job traditionally in line with the normal functions of local governmental bodies. School districts, for example, get most of their revenue from local property taxes, and under the Senate plan, the state would have to make up for revenue lost to property tax cuts. The House plan, touted to provide some $5 billion in tax relief through other means, includes the firstever reduction in state sales tax, with a 0.30-cent reduction in rate from the current 6.25 percent to 5.95 percent. Wherever such matters settle, the state’s checkbook must balance. Tax cuts will have to be “paid for” by corresponding cuts to budget items, such as health care, education, transportation and public safety. Last week, House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick picked five members each for the conference committee on HB 1: House
Appropriations Chair John Otto, R-Dayton; Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin; Rep. Sarah Davis, R-Houston; Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock; and Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston; and Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound; Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston; freshman Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown.
Abbott challenges haze rule
Gov. Greg Abbott on April 22 submitted comments to the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Planning Section over the agency’s proposed regionalhaze rule. Abbott said the EPA’s proposed action “is unlawful on multiple fronts, and perhaps most egregiously it would impose a $2 billion burden in compliance costs and threaten the reliability of Texas’ energy grid — without any discernible benefits.” The governor is arguing that the EPA: (1) does not have the authority to regulate “invisible” haze; (2) oversteps its statutory authority by imposing a compliance cost on Texas; (3) discriminates against Texas by imposing a different standard than it has on California; and (4) is basing the proposed rule on outdated data from 2009.
Senate OKs body camera bill
The Texas Senate on April 23 passed SB 158, legislation authored by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, that creates a framework for the use of body cameras by police officers. The cameras, to be worn by officers to record
interactions between them and members of the public, may help “restore credibility and trust in our law enforcement agencies,” West said. While West’s bill does not mandate that police departments adopt the use of body cameras, it does create a grant program at the Office of the Governor that local law enforcement agencies can apply for to help offset the cost of purchasing equipment. During floor debate, West said that documenting encounters between police officers and citizens reduces complaints against police, incidents of lethal force and lawsuits against law enforcement. “People act different on camera,” he said.
Injection well hearings planned
Southern Methodist University on April 21 announced an SMU-led seismology team has found that “high volumes of wastewater injection combined with brine extraction from natural gas wells is the most likely cause of earthquakes occurring near Azle, Texas, from late 2013 through spring 2014.” On April 24, the oil and gas industry-regulating Texas Railroad Commission directed the agency’s hearings division to initiate proceedings requiring the operators of two disposal wells in the area of Azle, 17 miles northwest of Fort Worth, to “show cause” why the injection permits for the wells should not be cancelled and the wells ordered shut-in, due to an alleged connection raised by new seismic research between ongoing operation of the wells and seismic activity in the vicinity.
Police Log One area resident reported receiving three scam phone calls recently. The caller claimed to be from the IRS and told the local they were being charged with tax fraud. The caller refused to identify themselves or the person they were calling. Caller ID showed the calls coming from different states, including Washington and Pennsylvania. On April 22 at 3:53 p.m. Dublin PD was alerted to a hit and run at the intersection of FM219 and US267. At 6:49 p.m. property was reported stolen in the 300 block of W. Live Oak. On April 23 at 10:22 a.m. a citation was issued for a high school student failing to attend. On April 24 at 11:47 a.m. a caller advised hearing possible gun shots in the vicinity of N. Camden. At 11:28 p.m. Dublin PD arrested Jason Boen for
driving while intoxicated. On April 25 at 6:19 p.m. Justino Balderas was arrested with an invalid license following a traffic stop. On April 27 at 8:41 p.m. Dublin PD arrested Buster Carlisle for driving under the influence while investigating an accident
near the Public Library. On April 28 at 9:30 a.m. Abigial Beltran-Renteria was arrested for theft. At 3:45 p.m. a caller reported solicitation without a permit. At 7:56 p.m. a caller informed Dublin PD of a burglary in the 600 block of N. Camden.
SETTING UP THE SIGNALS - In the interest of public safety, traffic lights have been installed where FM 219 crosses the Dublin bypass. Fixtures were hung and awaiting wiring at the end of last week. Photo by Paul Gaudette
From the Sheriff’s Desk by Erath County Sheriff Tommy Bryant It’s that time of year again. We are going to start seeing thunderstorms, damaging high winds and hail. And along with this we are going to start seeing scam artists and disreputable people come out of the woodwork. They will want to fix your roof, sell you lightning rods, paint your house and repave your driveway. There are a lot of established and honest business people in Erath County that do this kind of work. In the times of high demand after a storm the
scam artist will come into the county. Try to deal with people you know or that come recommended by people you know. Don’t let an unscrupulous person pressure you into doing work on your house. Never allow anyone inside your home unless someone is with you, or unless you have solicited them to work for you. Make sure you do not give them any money, check or credit card number until you have the invoice for the price of the work and the job is done. Always inspect
and/or have someone you trust inspect their work. A professional is proud of his work and won’t mind waiting a reasonable time for his work to be inspected. Remember, if someone approaches you about doing work for you, take time to research them Don’t make any quick decisions and don’t sign anything until you are certain you have made the right choice. If you are concerned about someone or a situation, call me at the Sheriff’s Office at 965-3338.
Sheriff ’s Report On April 17 at 8:26 p.m. a prowler was spotted shining a flashlight on State Highway 6 East. On April 18 at 12:28 a.m. kids and a dog were seen in the middle of State Highway 6 East. At 3:24 a.m. a large amount of marijuana was found in a house on CR 385. At 4:21 a.m. a vehicle ran off the road into a fence on FM 847. At 5:04 p.m. three calves were out on State Highway 6 West. At 6:57 p.m. a tree was blocking the roadway of CR 247. At 10:28 p.m. a vehicle with no tail lights on was spotted on FM 219 North with the driver possibly DUI. On April 20 at 4:55 p.m. a major traffic accident occurred on FM 8 West between two vehicles partly
blocking the roadway. At 6:33 p.m. a calf with a yellow ear tag was seen out on State Highway 6 West. On April 21 at 11:18 a.m. a pipe was reported in the road on US 377 South causing a traffic hazard. On April 22 at 6:46 a.m. another tree was down in the road, this time on CR 258. At 11 a.m. cruelty to animals was reported on CR 392 for a Golden Retriever who was chained and looked malnourished. ECSO left
food for it and moved it under a shelter. It was learned that the dog has health issues, and the owners were instructed to take the dog to a vet. At 3:51 p.m. a major accident happened at State Highway 267 and FM 219 North where an intoxicated driver left the scene. The subject was later found and charged with DWI and failing to render aid. At 8:10 p.m. another tree was reported fallen across CR 336.
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Highland News by Glenys Mathis Thanks to our public media that warn us about scams. Friday, Ronnie and I received three such calls telling us that charges were being filed against us for tax fraud. Now, we knew that wasn't true and it made us mad. Two of the calls came from Washington state and the third one was from Pennsylvania. Dwane Gary said his call came in from Canada. I will not answer any calls if I do not recognize the area code. I wrote the numbers down and called the Police Department. I don't know if it did any good but I am rather hoping they will turn it over to some other department that handles that sort of thing. The Country Red Hatters went to Hico on Friday to the House of Whitman, toured the chocolate factory and of course, they bought candy to take home. Then the ladies made all the stores on the Square and stopped in at the Koffee Kup for lunch. It was raining when they left Dublin but by the time they got to Hico, the rain had stopped. The sun popped out making it a very nice day for everyone. Mary and Tommy Hooks had guests from Oklahoma City, the David Wrights and the Charles Stavleys from
May, Texas. They all went to Devil’s River near Del Rio to visit the Wayne Sanders for the weekend. It was a Sanderson reunion because Darleen Wright, Charles Stavley and Vicki Sanders grew up there with Mary and attended Sul Ross University together along with Charles’ wife Kay. Jim Perry reports they had three waves of hail but the house and cars are OK. There was a number of large old oak trees that just blew over, so it was an impressive wind. They got a total of 3.5 inches of rain. Jim’s mom is still in the rehab home recovering from her broken hip. Jim’s daughter lives in Dublin and her car was totaled. Jim said it looked like someone had taken a sledge hammer to it and she said the hail was a foot deep on the ground. Ricky Mathis and Antoinett Hood were united in marriage Feb. 10. We wish the two of them all the happiness in their new life. The Highland Baptist Church held their revival starting Sunday and the last day is Friday. Guest speaker is Bro. Lester Hutson from the Houston area. The menu for next Sunday is Mexican. Gary House said the
storm blew one tree over so that means more firewood for the next winter. No other damage there. Grandson Henry Lee House lost another front tooth but Gary suspects it will be replaced with a bigger and better one for the rest of his life. And Gary says everything else is normal, he thinks. Alice Keith said that Don Keith had a tree to split outside of his home and things were fine at her place. The Highland Garden Club met Tuesday in the garden behind the church. Shawna Well had a presentation with the help of her daughter on the care and raising of chicks and chickens. Members attending were Mandy Locke, Lauren House, Katie Keith, Sharon Locke, Jordan Atkins with daughters Audrey and Emily, Mindi House, Elaine Casstevens, Dale Spurlen and his mother. Dale is going to raise chickens and was very much interested in the meeting Happy Birthday to John Marshall and Irene Schum, 4/26; Debra Owens, Larry Dupriest, Parker Bays and Cindy Allred, 4/27; Janet Mathis, Alexander Bays and Janice Allen, 4/29, Amelia Locke and Addison Keith, 5/2.
COLORFUL GROUP - The Red Hat Divas held their monthly luncheon Monday at the Dublin Senior Citizens Center. The group holds their luncheons every third Monday of the month at 11:30 a.m. They enjoy fellowship, homecooked food and play fun games each time. Photo by Tesha Sojourner
DHS grad starts unique ministry By PAUL GAUDETTE
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accepted into the Air Force, where he learned morse code and had to glide a plane down after the engine stalled. “I didn’t panic and managed to keep calm” Trice said of his safe landing. Once his service was done, he earned his bachelor’s degree from A&M and went to work for the Soil Conservation Service in Albany, where he met his wife, Evelyn. Trice’s life changed after three nights without sleep. He prayed to God, offering to do whatever He wanted in exchange for peace.
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He was able to go back to bed. When he woke up, he “couldn’t not think about preaching.” With support from his wife, he resigned from the conservation service and went to seminary in Fort Worth. This started a 55-year career in the Baptist ministry, which took him to churches in Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma. His longest placement was in O’Brien, Texas, where he served for more than 15 years. In most every town he served, he helped build either a church building or a parsonage. This carpentry experience would pave the way for a unique ministry after his retirement. Three years ago, he decided to start building ornamental boxes and give them to people coming to church for the first time. To date, he has given away 169 of the boxes, which his daughter, Renda, said are ideal for items like keys or jewelry. He offers the gifts in an effort to open a dialogue about faith. “It works better than I ever thought,” he said. He’s supported in the ministry by family and friends who bring materials and gift cards to buy more. Trice is hoping to connect with his former Dublin classmates and can be reached at 1405 W. Water St., Weatherford, TX, 76086.
Red Hat Mamas Due to weather related damage, we were not able to have our monthly luncheon. We apologize for any inconvenience. We called everyone we had numbers for. We will plan to have our next luncheon May 25 at the Dublin Senior Citizens Center. — Ruth Marsh
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Dublin dogs in need By PAUL GAUDETTE Staff Writer Dublin’s prospective pets are in need as the veterinary funds for the Dublin Animal Shelter were recently depleted. The city covers food and shelter for dogs that are picked up. Vet funds help with other necessary items such as rabies vaccinations and treating injured animals that come into the shelter. Animal Control Officer Mauro Rosalez said small donations can make a difference since rabies vaccine costs $8-$20. “Whatever we get helps,” he said. Other common uses for vet funds include testing for heartworms and medication for worming. The last $200 of the vet funds were spent in an operation for a dog that had to get its eye and ear removed. Rosalez is appreciative to the adopting family who chose to cover the other half of the procedure. Shelter volunteer Leslie Clementssaidtheorganization got $1,600 in donations, which were all used in treatment of shelter animals. She added that no donated funds go to waste and would eventually like to see every animal vaccinated and neutered by the time they’re
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DRUMS AND DREAMS - As Kenya native Elizabeth Kahura taught local youth about Africa on Saturday at the Dublin Public Library, she emphasized the importance for children to play to the beat of their own drum, saying they could achieve anything. Kahura tours around Texas and local states, teaching American children about the African continent under the Safari Program. Photo by Paul Gaudette FURRY FRIEND - Veterinary funds are in need of support so animals at the Dublin Animal Shelter such as Roxanne can be in top shape before adoption. adopted. The shelter receives its biggest support from facebook, where it posts pictures of all the dogs that are picked up as well as updates on adopted animals. Donations can be called in or
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who kept patrols during the storms to ensure safety. Wooldridge rode with Sgt. Bennie Noel and said the radio chatter was constant from Dublin PD and other local law enforcement. City sirens were set off three times during the storm when imminent danger was spotted in the area. The storm was gone the next morning but its effects were still very visible. Multiple roofing trucks could be seen surveying neighborhoods as homeowners climbed up to check for damage. Trees on streets such as N. Park were shredded of their leaves, which covered the ground and streets below. Tape and tarps could be seen filling in the cracked windows of vehicles and houses. Many mobile homes also suffered damage. Dublin ISD started school late on Monday as damage was surveyed on buses, which suffered busted windows and holes in the bodies. DISD also reported
leaks in the elementary campus roof. Wooldridge estimated the majority of roofs will need evaluation and repair, but reminded Dublin that there is a city ordinance regulating door-to-door solicitors. Residents are encouraged to ask to see a city-issued permit and not to pay before work is done. The city will be bringing the wood chipper out on Monday to help residents with fallen limbs. Call City Hall at 445-3331 for brush pickup/removal. Wooldridge said the city feels its residents’ pain as city building roofs are leaking, and all police vehicles sustained damage from the hail. She is relieved that there was no human loss of life though. “I am thankful the damage seemed to be material,” Wooldridge said. “It could have been a lot worse.” City Hall is outfitted with a back-up generator and is always open for shelter during weather emergencies.
Inspirational message comes from Kenya By PAUL GAUDETTE Staff Writer Dublin youth and parents were presented with a positive message of selfempowerment on Saturday that came all the way from Africa. Elizabeth Kahura, a Kenya teacher, was speaking at the Dublin Public Library through the African Safari Program. The program is designed to educate American youth on African culture. Kahura tours Texas and neighboring states, teaching students from day cares to colleges. Having grown up in a country with 42 different languages, Kahura taught the kids words from Kenya’s dominant language, Swahili. She explained differences between rural Kenya and America but was quick to point out that cities in Kenya are much more similar to the U.S.
The presentation stressed similarities between African youth and Americans before turning into a more personal message for the kids in attendance. Pulling traditional African drums out, Kahura gave one to each of the youth and said everyone had their own beat. The children took turns playing a signature rhythm, which was repeated by the group. Kahura told them to be true to their own beat and they could succeed at
anything. “Everyone has a drum,” she said. “No one can play it for you. Play your own drum.” Kids were also able to try on traditional Kenyan clothing, representing a community role. In a message meant for family members, Kahura defined each costume and reminded that it takes a village to raise a child. Kahura is in talks to return to the library this summer for a presentation on African art.
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Screening event set today Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville is hosting a “Know Your Numbers” General Health Screening today to benefit the 2015 Dublin High School Project Graduation. Discounted screenings will be available from 7 - 9 a.m. in the hospital’s Belknap lobby, and proceeds will benefit the DHS event. Lipid profiles will be available for $25, Thyroid screenings will be $30 and prostate tests will also be $30. Those attending can also sign up for all three screening for $70. The hospital recommends fasting for more accurate results. For information regarding lab work, call 965-1518. — Citizen staff report ROCK BUILDING REMOVAL - A number of volunteers and Dublin city employees were at the Dublin Public Library to help tear down the smaller rock building facing Live Oak. As the backhoe tore the building down, workers sorted through the pieces to find petrified wood, which is being kept for later use. The remaining debris was loaded into a large IESI dumpster on site for the project. The nearby larger rock house is being remodeled to use as storage for the library and the front office will be used by Keep Dublin Beautiful. Photo by Paul Gaudette
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All supplies are included. To register or get additional information, call 254-6753724. Butler describes himself as a “painter, teacher, musician, DA, husband and a heck of a great guy when he wants to be.” He began his affair with clay in a night course at El Centro College in downtown Dallas back in 1972. That was followed by a BFA from UNT, then an apprenticeship in France. He has done piecework at six different potteries in addition to running his own studio and he brings more than 40 years of experience to share. To see his work, visit www.butlerpottery.com. — submitted
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The Lady Lions have clenched a playoff spot for the first time since 2009 earning fourth place in District 8-3A under first year Dublin softball coach Shelby Tinklepaugh. Clyde holds the No. 1 seed in the district with a undefeated 8-0 record followed by Breckenrige (5-3). Cisco comes in at No. 3 with 4 wins and 4 losses.
Friday’s game against Cisco was called due to weather after only two innings. The game was finished on Monday where the Lady Lions fell to the Lady Lobos 8-1. Eastland’s loss Friday gave the Lady Lions sole possession of the No. 4 playoff seed. The Lions (0-11, 0-8) concluded their season Monday in Eastland against
Cisco with a 7-1 loss. The Lady Lions will face the Comanche Maidens tonight at 6 p.m. in Brownwood in the Bi-District round of the state softball playoffs. Ticket prices are $3 for adults and $2 for students. District passes, coaches passes and senior citizen passes will be accepted. – Citizen staff report
VIPs headline Hogan events Day One (June 5) of the two-day Ben Hogan Legacy Golf Series — From Par to Pasture — will wrap up with a party headlined by dignitaries who share a common goal of preserving the legacy of Ben Hogan, who grew up in Dublin and went on to become one of the finest ball strikers in history. Heading the list of celebrities is Texas Hall of Fame golfer Bruce Devlin, a native of Australia who turned pro in 1961 and had eight victories during his PGA Tour career. At the end of the 1998 golf season, Devlin retired from the Senior PGA Tour to concentrate on his golf course architecture and design business, as well as his commitments to ESPN’s golf telecasts. In the past 30 years, Devlin has designed and built more than 150 golf courses throughout the world. Another special guest is Tom Stites, longtime club
engineering manager for Hogan at the Hogan Golf Company in Fort Worth before becoming head of club creation for Nike. Now in semi-retirement, he continues to serve as a Nike consultant. An Oklahoma resident, Stites will share the highlights of a series of articles he is writing for a popular golf magazine about his relationship with Hogan, who was his friend and mentor, as well as boss. Joining the group is Terry Koehler, president and CEO of the new Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company, which introduced its first clubs last month. Koehler’s clubs are the first produced bearing the Hogan name since Callaway stopped production of the Hogan equipment in 2008. Koehler will bring the new clubs and will talk about his expectations for what he calls the FW15s. Other special guests will
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NOTHING SOFT ABOUT IT! - Lady Lion shortstop Ajia Muro throws the out to fellow senior first basemen Katelyn Henning in Friday’s match up with the visiting Lady Lobos of Cisco. The game was tied 0-0 in the second inning before the game was called for bad weather. The Lady Lions will face Comanche at 6 p.m. today in Brownwood in the first round of the state softball playoffs. Photo by Tesha Sojourner
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FORE! - Huston Academy introduced golf for its first year of golf competition and Dylan Howle finished 7th in the TCAF golf tournament. Photo contributed.
TSU summer camp schedule finalized The Tarleton State Athletics summer camp schedule has been set and will offer 15 different camp opportunities from six different sports, beginning as soon as June 1. Here is the full list of camp dates: FOOTBALL: Houston One Day Camp (Spring, TX) | June 1 | JuniorsSeniors Little Texans Camp | June 8-10 | Ages 5-12 or entering 7th grade Lone Star Lineman Camp | June 22-23 | 9-12th Grade Air Raid Camp | June 2426 | 8-12th Grade One Day Junior/Senior Camp | July 18 | JuniorsSeniors VOLLEYBALL: Fundamental Camp 1 | June 18-20 | 5-12th Grade Fundamental Camp 2 |
July 23-25 | 5-12th Grade WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Day Camp | June 15-17 | K-6th Grade Fundamental Camp | July 19-22 | 4-12th Grade Team Camp | June 25-27 | JH, JV and Varsity Teams MEN'S BASKETBALL: Day Camp | June 29-July 1 | 4-12th Grade Elite Camp | July 12-15 | 4-12th Grade Mini Camp | July 27-29 | K-3rd Grade SOFTBALL: Fundamental Camp | July 21-23 | 7-12th Grade BASEBALL: Fundamental Camp | June 4-5 | Ages 6-13 For the complete cost of each camp and other details, as well as the complete camp brochures with signup information, please visit TarletonSports.com/ SummerCamps.
Baseball •Texan baseball 7th in first South Central Regional rankings The NCAA released the first South Central regional baseball rankings and Tarleton cracks the list at No. 7 in the poll. The Texans are 19-18 overall and are fourth in the Lone Star Conference with a 12-14 record. Tarleton State split Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader with West Texas A&M following another strong start from Kyle Gottardy in his last home start. •Tarleton baseball comes up short in extra innings to WT Tarleton baseball dropped the rubber game 2-1 to West Texas A&M in 10 innings with the Buffalos hitting a solo home run in the ninth and tenth inning. The Texans travel to Texas A&M-Kingsville on May 1 for the final series of the regular season. Tarleton, who is 2020 overall and 13-16 in the Lone Star Conference, holds a three-game lead over Eastern New Mexico with three games to play for the final playoff spot in the Lone Star Conference tournament. Track & Field •Tarleton records 14 top10 finishes, two school records in final meet of regular season In the last regular season meet before the Lone Star Conference Championships, Tarleton returned to Stephenville with 14 top-10 finishes, including two new school records. The TexAnns started the meet on a strong note in the 4x100m relay, shaving off .29 hundredths of a second from the school record that was set last week by the same group of athletes to finish third overall in 46.12 -Deylinn Garrett, Euphemia Edem,
Robbie Clarke and DeAijha Hicks-Boyce. The TexAnns relay is currently ranked No. 9 in Division II. All-American Chase Rathke would set a season and personal best time in the 800m recording a secondplace finish (1:50.07) in a down to the wire race behind Luis Romero of Texas A&MCommerce who won the halfmile event in 1:50.03. Rathke is currently ranked No. 9 in Division II. •Texan, TexAnn track and field both ranked in USTFCCCA top-25 The seventh edition of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Association rankings were released Tuesday with the Texans moving up to No. 22, while the TexAnns re-enter the rankings at No. 19. Tarleton will travel to San Angelo May 7-9 for the Lone Star Conference outdoor track and field championships. Softball •TexAnn softball up one spot in latest regional poll After taking three of four in last weekend’s final home series against Texas A&MKingsville, Tarleton State has moved up to the No. 9 position of the latest NCAA regional poll. The TexAnns improved to 25-19 on the season, including a 12-10 mark in Lone Star Conference action that has the TexAnns in fourth place in the league standings heading into this weekend’s finale in Portales. The LSC continues to dominate the poll with six members in the region’s top 10. •Tarleton power in full swing as TexAnns take two from Zias The Tarleton TexAnns put their power on display in Portales with 24 runs in two games to sweep the first doubleheader against Eastern
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of Muleshoe High School where she was apart of the Mules’ 2014 district championship and was the UIL 2A state runner-up on the individual leaderboard. In the 2013 season, Adams ranked first in the North Texas PGA region where she was the Ewing Automotive Tour Champion and won the NTPGA Jr. Championship in McKinney. Adams had a scoring average of 79 in 11 rounds. Before coming to Texas, Adams played for her high school golf team in Arizona, won a 5A state championship her freshman year and was runners-up her sophomore year. She was also president of FFA her senior year. Adams is the second TexAnn golfer to sign for the fall season, joining Tanner Wilson. Women’s tennis •TexAnn tennis season comes to close in LSC Tournament semifinals Tarleton State bowed out of the Lone Star Conference Championship Tournament in the semifinal round Friday afternoon with a 5-0 loss to No. 14 Midwestern State. The TexAnns were forced to play from behind after dropping all three doubles matches to begin the tournament. Tarleton fell 8-1, 8-0 in the top two matches before an 8-2 finish in the No. 3 meeting sent the TexAnns into singles play looking to rally. Tarleton wraps up the season with a 6-9 record, but will return all six competitors for next season after competing this season with three sophomores and three freshmen.
Comanche to host relays
The Comanche County Track Club is hosting the 2015 Ribbon Relays at Indian Stadium in Comanche on June 6, with field events to begin at 9 a.m. Concessions will not be provided. A $5 per contestant entry fee is required. This fee covers any and all races
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FFA COTTON JUDGING - The Dublin FFA Cotton Judging Team placed 7th at the state contest held at Texas Tech University on Saturday. There were 82 teams at the contest. Team members are (left to right) Madison Taylor, Lizeth Sanchez, Cameron Price, Dylan Whaley and Ethan Price. Photo contributed
Dublin’s Creech honored at graduation Tarleton State University anticipates awarding 1,205 degrees during spring commencement exercises at Wisdom Gymnasium on May 9 and 10, including an honorary doctorate to alumnus Lance Crosby, founder of the SoftLayer Technologies cloud services company. Six ceremonies, one for each of the university’s academic colleges, are scheduled, with the first set to begin at 9 a.m. on May 9, for bachelor’s degrees from the College of Liberal and Fine Arts. The College of Education will award undergraduate degrees at 11:30 a.m., followed by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at 2 p.m. and the College of Business Administration at 4:30 p.m. On May 10, the College of Science and Technology will hold its ceremony at 1 p.m., followed by the College of Graduate Studies at 3:30 p.m., when all master’s and doctoral candidates will receive their diplomas. All master’s candidates also will receive their hoods upon crossing the stage at commencement. Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio will preside as 985 bachelor’s, 209 master’s and 10 doctoral degrees will be awarded. The university will award an honorary doctorate of humane letters to alumnus Lance Crosby, who earned bachelor’s degrees in finance and management (1995) and a master’s of business administration (1996) from
Tarleton. He later attended Texas Wesleyan University and earned a juris doctorate in 1999 from that institution’s school of law. Crosby is a licensed attorney in the state of Texas and an active member of the State Bar of Texas. SoftLayer Technologies, Inc., which Crosby led for 8 years as a privately held company, was acquired by IBM in mid-2013 for $2 billion. Crosby continues to manage SoftLayer, responsible for the overall success and growth of the company. In the years since IBM acquired SoftLayer, Crosby has circled the globe touting IBM’s lofty cloud ambitions, while overseeing SoftLayer’s expanding capabilities and integration with the rest of IBM’s cloud offerings. In 2011, Crosby was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and a commissioner on the TechAmerica Foundation’s Commission on the Leadership Opportunity in the U.S. Deployment of the Cloud (CLOUD2). In 2012, he was honored as the Outstanding Young Alumnus by the Tarleton Alumni Association and was named the Metroplex Technology Business Council’s 2013 Corporate CEO of the Year. The presentation of Departmental Outstanding Graduates will precede each college’s processional. The graduates, selected by the administration and faculty in the student’s major department, are chosen for excelling in leadership as
well as academics. This spring’s honorees include: Gene Collum of Kerrville, criminal justice; Azia Branson of Keller, communication studies; Caitlin Rose of Weatherford, fine arts; Penny Romine of Arlington, social work; Kaytlin Strande of Gillette, Wyo., counseling psychology; Aubrey Brieger of Helotes, curriculum and instruction; Robert Creech of Dublin, kinesiology; Haley Tennes of Pantego, psychology; Raven Crawford of San Antonio, agricultural and consumer sciences; and Sara Mappes of Tucson, Ariz., animal science and veterinary technology. Also named outstanding graduates this spring are: Bradley Kubecka of Flatonia, wildlife, sustainability and ecosystem sciences; Lisa DeLuca of Frisco, accounting, finance and economics; Monica Medina of Weatherford, marketing and computer information systems; Charles Adams of Weatherford, management; Ashley Musgrave of Decatur, biological sciences; Todd Byers of Coleman, chemistry, geosciences and physics; Caleb Fuchs of Hico, engineering and computer science; Jayden Stewart of Brownwood, engineering technology; Madison Pickrell of Arlington, mathematics; and Kelsie Gray of Cibolo, nursing. All graduation proceedings will be video-streamed live online on the Tarleton website, www.tarleton.edu. Specific link information will be posted prior to the event. — submitted
FFA FLORICULTURE TEAM - (left to right) Madison Taylor, Claire Thiebaud, Lizeth Sanchez and Kaylie Mason competed in Floriculture Judging for Dublin FFA this year. They ended their season at the Area Contest held at Tarleton State University placing 7th in Area IV and 3rd place in the Cross Timbers District. Photo contributed
FFA MEATS EVALUATION - (left to right) Rylie Roberts, Ryan Belew and Brady Estes competed in Meats Evaluation this year for Dublin FFA. They finished their judging season at the Area Contest held at Texas Tech University by placing 7th in Area IV and 3rd in the Cross Timbers District. Photo contributed
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Cox honored with highest band award
NEW MEMBERS - The 2015-16 Dandi-Lion Drill team are front row - Officers; Lieutenant – Kayla Azua, Captain – Tara Abels, Lieutenant – Ana Martinez (kneeling left to right) Dominique Lisso, Mystie Ancira, Adriana Flores, Kailey Blackwell, Stephanie Solano, Dinah Ybarra, Lezly Sanchez, Ariadne Acosta (standing) Megan Hanson, Railie Steele, Dezirae Facio, Sarahi Aguirre, Katelynn James, Fransisca Rojas, Adel Guajardo, Mariah Linan and Natalie Macias. Not picutred Manager Abril Vasquez. Photo by Tesha Sojourner
The Sound of Dublin Band, along with the Dandi Lion Drill Team, celebrated their spectacular season at the 2nd Annual Fine Arts Banquet Monday. Members of the band, which included the concert, marching and jazz band as well as the Dublin High School Choir, were all recognized for all their hard work and dedication this season by director Justin Stabach. Individual award for the night included: Most Outstanding Musicians in Jazz Band — Cody Cook, Ethan Price, and Angelo Tovar. Most Outstanding Musician in Choir — Lindy Fletcher.
Most Outstanding Freshmen in Concert Band — Miguel Felipe and Brianna Karasek. Most Outstanding Sophomores in Concert Band — Whitney Weems and Zach Bradberry. Most Outstanding Juniors in Concert Band — Tyler Smith and Mitzi Corrales. Most Outstanding Seniors in Concert Band — Chris Hooper, Dalia Felipe and Athena Magart. This years prestigious John Phillip Sousa Award was awarded to senior David Cox. Cox has been a member of the Sound of Dublin band for all four years at Dublin High School. — submitted
Dandi-Lions savor last dance
Dandi-Lions of the Year Ana Martinez and Maricsa Perez
The Dublin Dandi-Lion Drill Team, combined with the Sound of Dublin Band, held the 2nd annual Spring Show Saturday and also had their Fine Arts Banquet Monday at the Dublin Secondary Campus. Saturday’s show included performances by the 201415 Drill Team, the newly announced 2015-16 DandiLion team, the 8th grade dance team, drill team solos as well as performances by the DHS Choir, a clarinet solo by Austin DeLaVergne and Clarinet Ensembles featuring DeLaVergne, Mitzi Corrales, Dinah Ybarra and band director Justin Stabach, who filled in for David Cox. The show was concluded with the annual “Last Dance” and the “Passing of the Hat” from 2014 Captain Maricsa Perez to this year’s Captain Tara Abels. At Monday’s banquet, the
meal was catered by Granny Clarks Restaurant and featured their famous chicken fried steak, baked potato, green beans, roll, tea and delicious chocolate cake. All members of the drill team were recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Special awards were given to individual DandiLions as voted on by their fellow team members. Best in Pom went to Lieutenant Kayla Azua, Natalie Macias won the title of best in Military, and Best In Kicks went to Mariah Linan. Best in Jazz was awarded to Ariadne Acosta. Best Smile went to Felisa Martinez; Best Sense of Humor was awarded to Fransisca Rojas; Best Personality was shared by Lezly Sanchez and Adel Guajaro; Most Energetic was shared by Tara Abels and Maricsa Perez. Abels also was recognized for Best Facials. Dinah Ybarra and Katelynn James shared the Most Improved award, and Rookie of the Year went to Ana Martinez. Freshman of the Year went to Lezly Sanchez, Sophomore of the Year Ana Martinez, Juniors of the Year was shared by Adel Guajardo, Ariadne Acosta and Tara Abels. Acosta also received the Best in Leaps award as well as the Veteran of the Year award. Senior Captain Maricsa Perez was awarded Best in Contemporary, Senior of the Year, Officer of the Year and Dandi-Lion of the Year, which was shared with Ana Martinez who also received the Best In Lyrical award. A special presentation was given at the close of the banquet honoring Stacey (Cervetto) Henson ,who will be leaving her position as Drill Team and Cheerleading sponsor/ coach at the end of the school year. — submitted
HONORED - Senior David Cox received the prestigious John Phillip Sousa Award at Monday’s Fine Arts Banquet. Cox is a four-year Sound of Dublin band member who excels in many different instruments and is in concert, marching and jazz band. Cox was also the 2014-15 Drum Major and competed in Area Contest as well as the State Solo and Ensemble contest. Photo by Tesha Sojourner
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HONORED - Beverly Morrison, 24 years employed as LISD administrative assistant and Student PEIMS coordinator, was nominated by Cheryl Hudson, high school science and 7th grade math teacher, in the How Wonderful Your School Secretary is … contest. The nomination was one of 100 chosen from more than 20,000 nominations of wonderful secretaries in schools all across the United States. Morrison received a “Happy Secretary Appreciation Day!” beautiful flower bouquet. Photo contributed
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NHS - Lingleville’s National Honor Society consists of (front row left to right) Marc Rebeiro, Patricia Luna, Rebekah Proffitt, Sandra Nava, Madison Mobley, Natalie Koke; (standing left to right) Bailey Fenn, Madeline Carrizales, Laura Ramos, Alex Huerta, Marivy Burciaga, Damarys Flores, Kayla Derouineau, Caleb Jay, Anna Leal, Xequoia Hallmark, Marley Wood, Brady Sult, Larryssa Pierson and Bregtje Schievink. Photo contributed
Le Fleur Salon & Spa boasts more than cuts By PAUL GAUDETTE
Staff Writer Kayla Boudreaux was very price-conscious in opening Le Fleur Salon & Spa in early March. The owner/stylist spent a lot of time figuring out what to charge for her long list of services. “I don’t want to price anything too high,” she said. “We just want to be an affordable place that people can relax and enjoy.” In addition to hair-cuts, Le Fleur offers perms, hair color, manicures/pedicures, nail art, acrylics, full-body waxing and more. The pricing and variety have brought in a lot of clients recently. They also offer razor hair cutting for a more natural look and hair extensions by appointment for $7 total per strand installed. In addition to traditional salon offerings, Le Fleur also has two massage therapists available by appointment. Deep tissue, Swedish, pregnancy and therapeutic massages are available at very competitive rates. Boudreaux is making the low prices even more enticing with a spring special — $55 for any color service.
Group packages are also available for weddings and quinceaneras with ‘up-do’s set at $35. Seniors and students of any type also get a 20 percent discount. Boudreaux and fellow stylist, Delia Elizalde, are both experienced with cutting the hair of older clientele and want to offer their services to seniors in need of a stylist. Elizalde, who is bilingual, works at Golden Age Manor and has cut hair for nursing home residents for two years. Boudreaux’s first experience with cutting hair was when she was 16 and working as a certified nursing assistant in a retirement facility. Boudreaux said she has a respect for the older patrons that stems back to the love she had for her grandparents. Seeing the value in the elderly, she and her staff want to help them look good. Even though she started in another career, Boudreaux always knew she wanted to cut hair and fondly remembers coming up with hairstyles as a child with her cousins. She was also
exposed to the business from an early age because she had two aunts that were stylists. Le Fleur prides itself with being able to bring the best out of a customer’s requests. Its motto is “Be your own kinda beautiful.” The name Le Fleur (“the flower” in French) is a nod to Boudreaux’s Cajun roots as she moved to Stephenville from Louisiana 14 years ago.
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Local Agriculture News Weekly Fishing Report BROWNWOOD Water stained; 66–70 degrees; 12.71’ low. Black bass to 7 pounds are excellent on crankbaits, spinnerbaits and Shaky Head and Bass Hogg jigs in 4–10 feet. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are excellent on minnows, crankbaits and spinnerbaits in 2–6 feet. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Blue catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.
LAKE PROCTOR WATCH Elevation Level: 1149.75 ft. Conservation Level:1162.0 ft. Releasing: 0 cfs
GRANBURY Water murky; 63–67 degrees; 7.08’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse/black soft plastics and Rat–L–Traps over grass. Striped bass are fair on silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and black tube jigs. Catfish are slow. POSSUM KINGDOM Water fairly clear; 66–72 degrees; 13.94’ low. Black bass are fair to good on spinnerbaits, Texas rigs, weightless Senkos and finesse jigs. Crappie are fair to good on minnows and jigs. White bass are fair on Road Runners. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are fair to good on live shad and nightcrawlers. PROCTOR Water murky; 63–67 degrees; 12.77’ low. Black
bass are good on watermelon soft plastic worms with chartreuse tails. Striped bass are good on shad. White bass are fair trolling crankbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are good on live shad and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow. WEATHERFORD Water clear; 64–68 degrees; 7.26’ low. No report available. Please call ahead as low water is making launching difficult. WHITNEY Water murky; 63–67 degrees; 9.05’ low. Black bass are slow. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons and striper jigs. White bass are fair on minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are fair on nightcrawlers and stinkbait.
Fenceline Chatter By Erath Extension Agent Lonnie Jenschke Following Friday and Sunday’s storms, we are seeing a lot of damage to trees in the landscape. You may be seeing different types of storm damage to trees: blow-over, stem failure, root failure, branch failure and loss of leaves. Some of the small damage may only consist of loss of leaves and the breaking of small branches. This type of damage causes little or no permanent damage to trees. All that is required is cleaning up of broken branches and perhaps some light pruning to restore shape. Sever damage consists of large broken branches, split crotches, removal of bark and splitting and splintering of the trunk. The strong winds and hail were the biggest cause of tree damage this last weekend. You will need to make a decision as to the condition of the tree. Is the tree worth keeping? When repairs are made, will the tree still be attractive and of value? If you decide to repair the tree, follow these procedures: •Assess the damage. Some branches may be broken and hanging in the tree, others may be partially
attached, and in some cases, entire forks may be split. •Plan which branches must be removed and where the removal cut should be made. •Remove all damaged branches at the nearest lateral branch, bud or main stem and not in the middle of a branch. Branches that are smaller than 3 inches can be removed with pruning shears or a pole pruner. Use a sharp saw to remove larger branches. Use the 3-cut procedure when removing limbs. The first cut is the undercut. From the underside, saw
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approximately 12 to 18 inches from the main stem or branch to which the damage limb is attached. Cut into the branch about 1 to 1½ inches deep and withdraw the saw blade before it begins to bind. For the second cut, or over cut, saw approximately 2 to 3 inches beyond the undercut and continue until the branch is removed. The final or flush cut is made to remove the remaining stub. Saw in the natural depression flush with the trunk or branches. Careless pruning can result in death of the entire branch or in excessive sprouting and the eventual development of more problems later on, since these sprouts are generally short lived and weakly attached. There is no quick fix to getting you tree back. It will take time and light pruning to shape your tree. Keeping your yard fertilized will also help keep the tree from being under stress after pruning. If you have any questions, please contact the Erath County Extension Office at 965-1460. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
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By Comanche Extension Agent Michael Berry Many of the dryland fields have had a rough few years and have a substantial number of bullnettles. Bullnettles are major competitors with deep tap roots that suck moisture and nutrients from other plants. Bullnettle is a perennial, with its very deep growing tap root; it can be difficult to kill with a single herbicide application. It thrives in hot weather and is an extremely aggressive invader. Because it reproduces from seed, even after you have the current stand in control, you will have to retreat new seedlings as they come up. Bullnettle has no value to livestock or wildlife. The best time of the year to control bullnettles is actually in the late spring or early summer when they first began to flower. They are beginning to flower now, but many are still very small or just emerging, for broadcast applications I would say wait 2 to 3 weeks to spray them when the majority of them are flowering. Depending on the severity of your bullnettle infestation you can either use an individual plant treatment method or a broadcast method. If you have a heavy infestation you will want to use a broadcast application. If you have scattered bullnettles then an individual plant treatment would be most economical. There are several herbicides
that typically provide around 70 percent control. These include Grazon P+D, Weedmaster, Range Star or Rifle. Broadcast rates of 1 to 1.5 quarts per acre should give a 70 percent or better kill rate. The use of a quality nonionic surfactant at a rate of 1 to 2 quarts per 100 gallons of total mix is vital when spraying bullnettle. For individual plant treatments regardless of the size sprayer you would use a 1 percent solution of any of the above products, with a ¼ percent of surfactant and ¼ percent dye to mark the plants you have sprayed. In trials conducted
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Changes promised, changes delivered Prior to the 2008 presidential election, hoards of prospective voters cheered Presidential Candidate Barack Obama’s repeated promises of “Change.” Massive numbers of people, throughout the nation joined in shouting incessant barrages of “CHANGE, CHANGE, CHANGE,” though not really knowing what that promised alteration would be. These screaming crowds were insistent on voting candidate Obama into office expecting great and wonderful changes in America. Well now, after 6 years in office, we know what changes he had in mind. Let's take a look at a few of those “changes,” and their
effects on our national fortunes. America first? Immediately after Barack Hussein Obama became president of the United States, he traveled internationally heralding the decline of America to the the rest of the world, quickly and issuing numerous apologies to our enemies, current and past including the mid-East nations, from which came the 9-11 attacks on America. Much like the ’60’s liberals who, during the Vietnam War era, downgraded the United States to the benefit of our enemies. It was then, and is now, obvious to the world that our president appears to consider our country’s obvious decline
to be a desirable virtue. Part of his young life Barack Obama grew up in a Muslim home where he was likely conditioned to be an adversary of American exceptionalism. Thus, as a young adult, he and his liberal cohorts saw America’s exceptional status in the world as an egregious “deal with the devil” — an indulgence in militarism, racism, sexism, corporate greed and environmental disregard. To the political left these “evils” constitute the means for our traditional economic, military and cultural supremacy in the world. Therefore they consider America’s greatness to be as much the fruit of evil, as of a
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An Opinion by Gus Martin
reduce their ability to hire newemployees.Theeconomic recovery of the nation, and overall job creations, are bound by these strands of federal red tape. Some years back President Obama told an audience that he had approved less regulations in the first three years of his presidency than had President George W. Bush in the same period of his own presidency. This was true numerically, with 10,215 for Obama and 10,674 for Bush. The numbers do not tell the whole story however. The regulations Obama signed ended up costing five times as much money to comply with, as those authorized during the entire eight years of the Bush Presidency. These new regulations are impacting a plethora of private organizations and industries. During 2011 alone the Obama Administration added 32 regulations that cost $10 billion a year with more than $6 billion for initial implementation. Before we close In 2001, an Illinois state senator, and a future United States president, named Barack Hussein Obama may have provided an early glimpse into his basic philosophies on morality by his action on the floor of the Illinois Senate: A fellow Illinois senator, Patrick O’Malley, introduced a bill requiring that any born baby should be treated as a “person,” “a human being,” an “individual.” The bill was presented due to the actions of a certain Illinois hospital that had been carrying out induced labor abortions. This process involved the drugging of a prospective mother to induce early labor. When the little baby was “born,” if still alive, it was
just left unattended to die. The obvious intention of this O’Malley bill was to insure that all newborn girls and boys were treated equally, and as “people.” Well, only one of the attending Illinois senators rose to oppose the bill. That being Illinois Senator Barack Hussein Obama, who stood on the floor of the Illinois state senate and declared that he didn’t agree with this bill. His position and explanation: “Some committee has heard testimony that this is a method of abortion, an induced abortion, where the fetus, or child, as some might describe it, is still temporarily alive outside of the womb.” He further explained his position by insisting that a living baby born in this manner is actually a “previable fetus.”* He continued with; “whenever we define a previable fetus as a person that is protected by the equal protection clause or other elements of the Constitution, what we are really saying is, in fact, that they are persons that are entitled to the kinds of protection that would be provided to a child, a ninemonth child that was delivered to term”. (I would like to interrupt the senator, to point out that some of my great-grandchildren were born before that magic nine month period had expired. They all turned out to be delightful little boys and girls.) The senator continued; “The equal protection clause does not allow somebody to kill a child, and if this is a child, then this would be an anti-abortion statute”. *Apparently condemned to die by a chosen category, not because of any particular natural problem.
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The Dublin I.S.D. will accept sealed request for proposals (RFP) until 11:00 a.m. (CST), Thursday, May 7, 2015, for the purchase of a new full-size Suburban or Expedition. Specifications may be picked up at the superintendent’s office, 420 North Post Oak Street, Dublin, Texas. Bid specifications will be mailed or emailed to perspective bidders by either written or telephone request (254-445-3341). Dublin I.S.D. reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any or all technicalities, and to accept the proposal which will best serve the needs of the school district. All bids will be opened on Friday, May 8, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the DISD business office, 420 North Post Oak Street, Dublin, Texas. Specifications or Comparable 2WD 4dr 1500 Commercial Grade or comparable package - Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 - Transmission, 6-speed automatic, overdrive, and tow/haul package - Rear Axle, 3.42 ratio - Color, white (Preferably) - Seats, 40/20/40 split-bench - Trailer packaging, heavy duty - Cooling, external oil cooler, heavy-duty air-to-oil - Cooling, auxiliary transmission cooler - Trailer Brake Controller, integrated - Flooring, black rubberized-vinyl
Notice To Bidders The Dublin I.S.D. will accept sealed request for proposals (RFP) until 11:00 a.m. (CST), Thursday, May 7, 2015, for the construction of an Ag. Shop addition, specifications may be picked up at the superintendent’s office, 420 North Post Oak Street, Dublin, Texas. Bid specifications will be mailed or emailed to perspective bidders by either written or telephone request (254-445-3341). Dublin I.S.D. reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any or all technicalities, and to accept the proposal which will best serve the needs of the school district. All bids will be opened on Friday, May 8, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the DISD business office, 420 North Post Oak Street, Dublin, Texas. Outline of project: - Pre-engineered 60’x 60’x16.5’ with 4/12 pitch roof, enclosed, metal building with 1-21’x 60’x14.8” with 1/12 pitch shed roof attached to one side of main building. - Addition will be attached to existing metal building (High School Ag. Shop) located at 2233 East State Hwy 6, Dublin, Texas. - Will include new concrete foundation, pre-engineered building materials, and erection costs. - Bids will also include some demolition of an existing shed and building as well as the removal of some existing concrete and existing end-wall. Project start date is June 1, 2015, with a must complete n o i ect date by August, 7, 2015. Corr
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of CHARLES ALBERT BULLARD, Deceased were issued on April 28, 2015, in Cause No. P09261, pending in the County Court at Law of Erath County, Texas, to: LEO CHILDERS. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o William H. Oxford Attorney at Law 159 S. Graham Street Stephenville, Texas 76401 DATED the 28th day of April, 2015. William H. Oxford Attorney for Leo Childers State Bar No.: 15390800 159 S. Graham Street Stephenville, Texas 76401 Telephone: (254) 965-3189 Facsimile: (254) 968-7513 E-mail: oxford1@our-town.com
Dublin American Legion meets at 7 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Dublin Senior Citizens Center. Come to our meeting and see if you are eligible to be a part of the elite Post 219. TREE LIMB PICK UP IN DUBLIN Do you have tree limbs you need to dispose of? The City of Dublin will take them and turn them into mulch for you or someone else with their wood chipper. The limbs must be longer than 3 feet, but no larger than 6” in diameter. They also must be stacked at the street’s edge with the cut-end facing the street. To schedule a pick up of your tree limbs, please call the City of Dublin at 254-445-3331.
Services Available METAL ROOF Installation, $1.25 per sq. ft. Call 817297-7777 AFFORDABLE LAWN MOWER & Small Engine Repair, fast & friendly service guaranteed! PLUS we sharpen chains. Call 254-977-4093 FOR ALL YOUR A LT E R AT ION a nd mending needs come to Ms. Sue's Cleaning 400 E. Blackjack, Dublin GAITAN’S LAWN SERVICE, yard work, lawn mowing, brush hauling, weedeating, flower bed preparation & planting. Free estimates. Call 254-485-1406 LOTS & PASTURE SHREDDING tree trimming & fence building. Call 254445-3987 and leave message. Charles Malone. NEED A TUTOR? Writing, reading, social studies and basic math tutoring available. Call Sarah Dykowski at 325-242-1017 or sarah.dykowski@ gmail.com LIQUIDATION DEPOT located at 211 N. Patrick carries liquidation items from large retail stores like Walmart and Cosco. Open 9-5 Mon-Fri. We invite you to check us out! Closed Saturdays. 254445-8000 CCS MEDICA L EQUIPMENT located at 211 N. Patrick is a fullline Home Medical Equipment Provider. We contract with Medicare, Medicaid, all Medical managed care: Amerigroup, Rite Care, Superior. Mastectomy fitter on staff. We file your insurance as well as take Medicare assign ment. Mon-Fri 8:30-5, 24-hr answering service - 254-445-4150
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Cemetery associations to hold annual meetings
Annual meetings are being set for comunities to come together and tend to the final resting places of family and neighbors. Lowell Cemetery The Lowell Cemetery Association will hold its annual business meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. Established in 1876, Lowell Cemetery is on Highway 8 between Lingleville and Desdemona, west of CR 397 and east of CR 360. Contributions toward cemetery upkeep may be sent to Lowell Cemetery, P.O. Box 232,
Lingleville, 76461. For more information, contact Sheryl Reed Rascher (817) 6805691. Clairette Cemetery The Clairette Cemetery Association annual business meeting and potluck lunch will be Saturday at The Clairette Community Center (Old School House). The public is invited to join in the business meeting at 11:30 a.m., then stay for the potluck lunch, which begins at noon. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite dishes
to share with family, friends and neighbors. Those that would like to send a charitable donation to help with the ongoing cemetery maintenance but can’t attend the meeting or would like to be added to the mailing list to receive the annual letter: Please contact Linda Lowrey, secretary- treasurer, at 4859472 or lindalowrey3@ gmail.com Cemetery board members are Bonnie Wolfe, Johnny Denton, Linda Lowrey, Mary Lowrey, Charles Golightly, Pat Ross and Randy
Shadden. Hanson Cemetery The annual meeting of the Hanson Cemetery Association will be held on Saturday. This will be the only formal meeting of the year. Members will gather around 10 a.m. to tend to individual lots before the business meeting at 11 a.m. A basket lunch spread will follow at noon. In case of rain, meet at the Thompsons at 11 a.m. Bring food as usual. Hanson cemetery is three miles north of Lake Proctor
off FM 1496 (Comyn Highway) and CR 438. The association dedicated its granite Veterans Memorial Marker on May 3, 2014, and is now actively seeking input for new projects benefitting the cemetery. Donations for upkeep and beautification are welcome. For more information contact Chairman Charles Dennis Cox, 445-3097 or Anna Thompson, secretarytreasurer at 445-2478. Alexander Cemetery The Alexander Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on May 9 at
2 p.m. at the Alexander Cemetery. All interested persons are invited to attend. If unable to attend, but would like to make a donation, please mail it to: Alexander Cemetery Association, 17338 E. Hwy 6, Dublin, TX, 76446. Cow Creek Cemetery The annual meeting of the Cow Creek Cemetery Association will be held on June 13 starting with a potluck at noon. The business meeting will follow. For more information contact Willis Grisham (979) 777-0432.
Lone Star Iris Society show draws in crowds
We had an awesome show. We had lots of entries in all categories, sold a lot of potted irises, 12 new members and most importantly a lot visitors.
We enjoyed seeing some old friends and meeting the new ones. Thank you everyone who stopped by and visited. A big thank you to the Hico High School for
Courtney Whitehead - Best Artistic Design Youth Division “Halloween”
allowing us to use their cafeteria/auditorium for the show. We appreciate everything they did for us to make it a success. It was a great place to have the show. The winners were Laura Smargiasso, for her award winning horticulture entries
of Rebecca Anne, winning Best of Show, as well as for the runner up Salzberg Echo. Naomi Nabors for winning the Best Artistic Design for her entry Thanksgiving and Courtney Whitehead for winning Best Artistic Design, Youth Division for her entry
Naomi Nabors - Best Artistic Design Adult Division “Thanksgiving”
Halloween. Jordyn Gonzalez won Best Photography Entry. Our next meeting will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Hico Activity Center, 411 N. Mesquite, Hico. Our program “The ‘3W’s’ Weather, Water and Wildflowers” will be presented by Linda Pledger, a Hamilton County Master Gardner.
We meet for our regular monthly meetings the first Saturday of the month at the Hico Activity Center, 10 a.m., 411 N. Mesquite, in Hico. Refreshments will be served. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings. Come and enjoy. For information please call Naomi Nabors at 597-1183 or Jerrie Cage 372-3165. — submitted
Laura Smargiasso and her award winning horticulture entries for Best of Show and runner up