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Neighbors plea for safer roadBy PAUL GAUDETTEStaff Writer

A large crowd of city customers were at Monday’s meeting of the Dublin City Council hoping for assistance with a long-damaged road that has recently made life even more difficult.

Citizens of La Sombra

Estates on FM 219 were on-hand to represent the 31 households that have to travel the private road that has been in disrepair for decades.

Recent damage to a garbage truck prompted Progressive to stop trash service at La Sombra homes, instead forcing residents of

the community to cart their trash cans to the La Sombra entrance every week.

Residents were at the meeting to express their frustration with having to pay for city trash service that has been inconvenient or even impossible for the past two months.

“Several residents don’t

have the option to transport trash to front entrance,” said Brittany Manske, who spoke on behalf of the group. Manske said several of the residents weren’t in good-enough physical condition to bring their trash can to the entrance.

Manske said her biggest concern as a mother was

that her children might get hurt and the roads would delay emergency services from getting to her home fast enough.

She has personally paid $1,000 for calichi, but to get the road properly repaired would cost $22,000.

See ROADS, A7

See COUNCIL, A10

Council

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Grist Mill opens doors to public Sunday

Citizen

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By PAUL GAUDETTEStaff Writer

Dublin City Council addressed the recent water main break and boil water notice that followed during Monday’s regular meeting.

“I just think we need to explore something else to do,” said council member Layne Golden, who was concerned about how notices are presented to the public.

A boil water notice was in effect for the south side of town for 24 hours on Oct. 31 after a water main broke on Patrick Street.

Some of the council was concerned that enough wasn’t being done to ensure citizens were informed.

Chief Michael Jennings reported that Dublin PD’s new equipment includes an automatic dialer so that functionality will be available once the city employees can return to City Hall. In the meantime, it was discovered that one of the city’s programs can call all of the city’s customers at a cost of 10 cents per phone call. Council members gave the order to use the city program until the PD’s automatic dialer can be utilized.

Concerns were also raised when a virus was discovered in the city computers on Nov. 8, which resulted in the loss of everything entered on the Friday before and some of the entries that Monday.


The Dublin Community is invited to come see the recent improvements made at the William Taylor Miller Grist Mill on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Thanks in large part to the efforts of Dublin Historical Museum curator Ben Pate, the building is moving closer to the Dublin Historical Society’s goal of being an iconic place for people to meet and enjoy.

Guests will get to see the historic structure from the inside as they learn about the building’s rich history and its

significance to the city of Dublin.

The mill was Dublin’s first stone structure built in 1881 by W.T. Miller, a Georgia native who helped establish Dublin’s first mercantile business with his brother-in-law.

The corn and flour mill was in continuous operation for nearly 100 years before it was donated along with the adjacent land in 1974 to the Dublin Historical Society, who dubbed it the Wright Historic Park.

On the building’s 100th birthday, W.T. Miller’s

granddaughter, Martha Miller McKinney of Waco, along with other members of the Waco chapter of the Daughters of the A m e r i c a n R e v o l u t i o n , presented a DAR historical marker to the mill.

The marker can be seen next to the mill’s front door next to the Texas Historical Landmark plaque it received in 1975.

(See the letter to the editor on A2 for more information.)

The Dublin Citizen will have an early deadline next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Since the post office will be closed on Thanksgiving day, the paper will be printed a day early on Tuesday so it can be delivered to subscribers on Wednesday.

The deadline for content and advertisements will be noon on Monday.

The office will be closing at noon on Wednesday and will re-open on Nov. 28

The Citizen wishes everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

— Citizen staff report

Dublin and Erath County cel-ebrated veterans in many ways in the past week in honor of Veteran’s Day, which was Friday. The United Daughters of Confederacy Major George B. Erath Chapter 2679 host-ed a military service award cere-mony (top and bottom right). They honored Leroy Griffin, Jack Parks, Vernon Mills, Fred Ewers and Gene Skaggs, all of World War II or the Korean conflict. Dublin ISD hosted nine veterans who gave speeches to all the students, including Crystal Moreno (above) and Mike Weems (left) and the Dublin Senior Citizens Center hosted an honorary lunch (center). Photos by Marilyn Krebs and Paul Gaudette

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Opinions One Reporter’s

Views ... Ravenclaw romance. A2

An opinion by Gus Martin ... A soldier died today. B8

News

Mrs. Dykowski ... looks on bright side of the season. A3

Where are they now? Cindy Ferguson. A5

Read the Library Log by Patty Hirst. A5

Chamber dives into Christmas plans. A6

Kids gather cans for United Way. B5

SportsLady Lions fall to Cross

Plains. B1

Pet Tails: Old horse teaches young boy to ride. A3

School NewsLISD forms dress code

committee. B1

Intermediate honors high-acheivers. B3

Koke pledges to work on board for LISD parents. B1

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“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.”

If you recognize the above line, you’re one of the millions who have seen or read entries in the Harry Potter franchise — a series that has its fair share of die-hard fans.

My wife is among them.We were at the cinema a

few months ago when the trailer for this Friday’s “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” came on. She immediately got giddy and made me “solemnly swear” to take her to see it.

(Incidentally, I think the title of the movie is a good sobriety test, because it can be difficult to remember even when sober. An acquaintance of Katie calls it “Monsters and Their Crazy Locations.”)

Harry Potter actually figured into dating Katie. We were long-distance dating and during one of our marathon phone conversations, she made me register on Pottermore, a website written by HP author J.K Rowling that writes you into the Harry Potter world and offers more insight into the characters and locales.

A few chapters in, you

also take a personality quiz, which places you in one of the four houses inside Harry Potter’s magic school, Hogwarts.

After reaching the chapter and taking the quiz, I called an expectant Katie and told her I was sorted into Ravenclaw.

According to Rowling and Pottermore, Ravenclaw values intelligence, creativity, individuality and acceptance.

I scored points with her several times while we were dating — when I rushed to the hospital after she was taken by ambulance, for offering assistance to her family members, for sending good morning messages to let her know she was the first thing on my mind.

I still think her discovery that we were sorted into the same house at Hogwarts was crucial in her accepting my

proposal.I’m kidding, but barely.She is graduating college

next month and we are heading to Orlando so she can see Disneyworld at Christmas. We have budgeted just as much time at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios.

This seems vaguely fitting since her favorite scenes from the first Potter films are those set at Christmas.

For those reading all of this and condemning it as geeky ... it is. It also is one of Katie’s favorite stories and a world she has visited several times between rereading books and rewatching the movies. Nobody knows better than me how hard she works, so I’ll be taking her to the new movie and come Christmas time, she’ll get a wand of her own from Ollivander’s.

As long as we take care of our real-world responsibilities, there’s no harm in visiting others that enchant us.

Gaudette is a staff writer at the Dublin Citizen and can be reached at 445-2515 and [email protected].

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CorrectionsIt’s our goal to present

news accurately each week in the Dublin Citizen — but sometimes we make mistakes. Did you notice a mistake in the Dublin Citizen?

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By Roger Todd Moore

As Thanksgiving approaches, planning and preparing for the holiday dinner can result in anxiety and questions. What kind of turkey should I buy? Should I buy a frozen or fresh turkey? How do I store my turkey? A few simple steps will ease holiday fears and ensure a delicious and a safe meal for family and friends. The following tips may help you prepare a successful and safe holiday meal.

Turkey tipsCut down on holiday

anxiety and stress by planning ahead. Plan the menu two to three weeks before the holiday. Shopping early will ease the countdown tension for your Thanksgiving meal.

Fresh or Frozen? That is one of the Thanksgiving turkey questions. There is no difference in quality between a fresh or frozen turkey. You can buy a frozen turkey in advance and take advantage of special sales. Fresh turkeys provide convenience because they don’t require thawing, but they have shorter shelf lives. Before buying, make sure there is enough space in the refrigerator or freezer.

A whole frozen turkey takes about 24 hours per four to five pounds to thaw in the refrigerator. Purchase a frozen turkey as far in advance as necessary to safely thaw it in the refrigerator. If buying fresh, purchase it only one to two days before the meal and keep it refrigerated.

A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, as measured with a food thermometer. Insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, not touching bone, to measure the temperature.

Worried about food safety when carving and serving turkey this Thanksgiving? It’s best to let the turkey rest for 20 minutes before carving to allow juices to set, and it will carve easier. Use a

clean cutting board that has a well to catch juices.

It’s important to store leftover turkey in shallow containers and put them in the refrigerator or freezer within two hours. Use cooked leftover turkey, stuffing and gravy within three to four days. Cooked turkey keeps for three to four months in the freezer. Reheat leftovers thoroughly to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and bring gravy to a boil before serving.

Who you gonna call? The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can answer food safety questions on weekdays year-round. Call the hotline at 1 (888) 674-6854 or send an email to [email protected].

Turkey stewServing size: 1/4 of recipeYield: 4 servings2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup onion (chopped)1 garlic clove (finely

chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)

4 carrot (chopped)2 celery stalk (chopped)2 potatoes (chopped)1 can tomatoes, diced2 cups water2 cups turkey (cooked,

chopped)Italian seasoning or

oregano, basil or thyme to taste (optional)

Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery and stir for 2 minutes. Add potatoes, tomatoes and water to pan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add turkey and cook another five minutes or until heated. Season to taste before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact Carolyn Balzen, assistant program director, Better Living for Texans, at the Extension office in Comanche at (325) 356-2539 or Hamilton at 386-3919.

TThe 2016 Comanche County 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge contest took place Nov. 9 and ended with great results. Total there were four individuals who competed in the 4-H Food Show, all of which are going to advance to the District 8 Food Challenge Competition. In the 4-H Food Challenge Contest, Comanche had a total of eight teams compete and one clover team in which five teams will be advancing to the District 8 contest the will take place down in Belton, Texas, Dec. 7. Countless hours of practice, preparation and dedication have taken place by all the individuals who competed in both contests, and that is

why Comanche County is proud to recognize all the participants who competed on Wednesday’s contest.

Thank you to our volunteers Sidney Atchley, Sarah Bowman, London Jones, and Sara Honeycutt, who took time to serve as a judge for the 4-H Food Challenge and Food Show Completion. A special thank you goes out to all the project leaders, coaches, club managers and parents for your hard work and dedication to the Food and Nutrition project. Without these wonderful individuals this program would not be as successful as it is.

A big thank you to all of those who have helped donate to offset the cost of

the Food Challenge and Food Show Workshops as well as the actual production of both contests. Those wonderful community members include Harold Higginbotham, Patricia Kasberg, Danny Armstrong, Sharon Abbey, Bonnie Huett, Kori Sides, Jackie Escobar, Myra Sojourner, Sharon McKinnon, Mary Johnson, Wildcat Dairy, and Comanche Electric Coop.

If you are a youth or know of a youth who would be interested in the Food and Nutrition Project through the 4-H program, please call the Comanche Extension office for more information (325) 356-2539.

– Jessica Best

Thanksgiving turkey tips

2016 Comanche 4-H show a success

Dear editor, Dublin was a young

town in 1882. The rail-road had just come through, and the city was growing by leaps and bounds. Just west of the downtown area of Dublin a hole was being dug.

That hole was the basement of the new grist mill that Joe E. Bishop, Rocky Davis and Old Frank Ham-ilton was working on. W.T Miller, the owner of the mill, was over-seeing the project.

The rock masons carefully added layer upon layer of rock

Dear editor, I want to thank those

who helped defeat the DISD bond. Just too many frills.

I believe there should be more emphasis on teaching fractions in-stead of what a touch-down means.

I also believe there should be adjust-ments made on execu-tive salaries.

I have more than 40 years of experience in education as a stu-dent, teacher (Texas Teacher certificate number 81812131), instructor, seminar speaker and short course coordinator on various subjects.

I believe Dublin has a very competent po-lice department to provide security for DISD.

If asked, I would donate to a fund to purchase security cameras for DISD. If structured correctly, this could be tax de-ductible.

DISD voters stay alert. We are likely to see this again in the near future.

I am a Texas veteran educated with the help of the G.I. bill.

Dr. Norman McCoy,Dublin

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I recently went to see my parents at a roping at Hamilton’s Circle T Arena. While we were eating dinner, my dad asked if anyone wanted to ride the horse.

I didn’t think it was a serious offer, but I quickly volunteered. I used to love riding horses as a kid, and I guess I was feeling particularly brave.

So an hour later I found myself trying to remember how to cinch the saddle and coax a horse into opening her mouth for the bit (result: I couldn’t remember, to my dad’s disappointment.)

As I led the horse to a small, dirt arena, I found myself trying to remember the last time I had ridden a horse.

I don’t remember specifically, but it had to have been elementary school. In sixth grade my dad sold Tuffy, our last childhood horse, and

technically I rode a horse at my uncle’s place in high

school, but I don’t count it because my family who

was there (who have no experience with horses) felt I should be led around by the reins so I didn’t get hurt. That didn’t last long.

We had one horse in particular, an old quarter horse we called Ace, who I loved.

Ace taught me that old horses are the best horses. They tend to be calm, impervious to the mistakes and ignorance of children.

He had big sad eyes and I loved to brush him and watch his coat turn shiny with each stroke. I used to know how to cinch him up and put a halter or bit on him. I used to know how to climb up on the saddle without losing my balance.

I used to know how to do all that, but my favorite was to ride him bareback. It probably wasn’t Ace’s favorite, though.

My dad taught me how to ride on Ace.

That doesn’t mean things

always went well. One time we were meandering through the arena and somehow, some way, I hung him up on the gate to the arena. It was short, came up about to his stomach, and that’s where he was hung, straddled over the gate with the ends scratching him up. My parents laugh when they tell the story today, but I felt pretty awful at the time.

My dad reminded me that I used to slowly try to rope on Ace’s back. He swears I was good at it. I don’t remember that very well. What brought back the memories was the mention of the shoot.

I guess the next step was learning to ride your horse out of the shoot in pursuit of a calf. I remember being terrified of that shoot, of trying to get a horse to go fast out of such a tiny space. To this day I’m still a little claustrophobic.

And that was the end of my roping career. The shoot killed it — or, rather, my fear of the shoot. It was probably for the best — my dad, who had broken his back bullriding when he was 19, had decided the roping was too hard on his body and sold our last horse a couple years later.

And that led me to an attempt to climb up on my dad’s new horse, Edna, recently. Edna is a mercifully tiny horse, but I still lost my balance on the way up. It was as I was clambering up that it occurred to me it had been at least a decade since I had done this.

But Edna is like Ace, patient and impervious to the mistakes and ignorance of adults. And once I was on, she went where I told her and slowed down when I wanted her to.

It was kind of like riding a bike, and then it wasn’t — more like riding a horse.

I woke up sneezing this morning like I do most mornings all throughout the fall.

Fall is my favorite season but I’m allergic to it.

There’s also this thing called Seasonal Affected Disorder, that I don’t really think of it as a disorder at all because almost every person I know gets a little sluggish when the sun goes away.

But those cloudy days make the sunny ones that much brighter.

I always feel the need to take full advantage of the sunny days in winter because you never know when the

cloudy days will return. The temperatures are

always so perfect on those sunny days, too, making them perfect for a walk around downtown Dublin.

The clouds don’t only have a silver lining when they’re gone.

Those cloudy days always make me want to read, something I need to do more of.

With everyone seeking indoor entertainment, Netflix and the theaters always have new shows to choose from — anyone else excited about the “Gilmore Girls” reunion later this month or is that just me?

None of that fixes the fact that less sunlight makes me a little sluggish, but it helps.

A lot of people have difficulty with fall/winter darkness, and I wanted to spend the rest of this column sharing some tips I picked up in North Dakota, where the days are incredibly short in winter, making S.A.D prevalent.

First, with very extreme cases of S.A.D., you may need professional medical help.

A doctor may prescribe medication, but many doctors will suggest simpler fixes first.

A vitamin D supplement is one example. Sunlight provides your body with vitamin D, so supplementing that during shorter days can help balance your system. Bonus, it also helps you absorb calcium from food.

A popular treatment for S.A.D. in the upper midwest is light therapy. A special lamp that you can order online can help convince

your body that you’re getting plenty of sun. You just sit by it while it shines for about 15 minutes a day.

People who use them often call them “happy lights” and say they make a world of difference in their energy level.

Another strategy, although it’s difficult, is to acknowledge when you’re heading down a negative road and focus on the positive instead. Don’t suppress the negativity, acknowledge it and turn it around.

Controlling our mind is really the key to happiness.

I can choose to focus on how my allergies are acting

up, and how dark it is and how much I hate being cold. Or, I can appreciate a good cup of hot chocolate and the way fuzzy socks warm up my feet and how I can finally cut the tags off that cute sweater I bought on clearance last summer.

Write a list of positive things if you need to.

So don’t let the weather get you down, do whatever you need to enjoy this time of year. It’s worth it!

Sarah Dykowski is the wife of Publisher Scott Dykowski. She can be reached at [email protected].

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The 9U Stephenville Sox little league team, including Dublin players, were runner-up in the USSSA Tour-nament in Valley Mills. Coaches are Steven Ferguson, Dathan Wright and Aaron Saldivar (not pictured, Victor Sauceda). Players are Jonas Salvidar (top row, left to right), Brenner Wright, Jayden Ferguson, Cade Belew, Gage Mahan, Julian Caldera (bottom row, left to right), Jay Sauceda, Ean Hiitola, Trenton Zmeskal and Alex Teten. Snapped a quick image of your ballerina or football star? Send us your photos and we’ll publish them here.

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ObituariesGolden Age

serving spuds for Senior Center

Golden Age Healthcare Residence is hosting a baked potato luncheon fundraiser today to benefit the Dublin Senior Citizens Center. Cost is $7 per plate, which includes a baked potato with all the toppings, salad with dressing and a cookie.

Lunch can be picked up or delivered for your conve-nience. Orders must be placed by noon on Nov. 16 by fax to 445-2468, by phone to 445-3379 or by email to [email protected].


Library to host an-nual book, bake saleThe Dublin Public Library

will host its annual bake and book sale Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The staff is seeking donations for the sale. For questions, please call 445-4141.


Public invited to Bike 4 Mike

The public is invited to “Bike 4 Mike” in a fundraiser Saturday helping Mike Wilcoxon in his battle against cancer. The event will feature a motorcycle ride, a silent auction, live music and BBQ. The bike ride will meet at Allsup’s on the Stephenville South Loop at 9 a.m. with motorcycles and vehicles costing $25 to enter and passengers costing $15.

The rest of the event will start at 2 p.m. at 526 CR388 (Water Tower Road) in Stephenville. Dinner tickets are $10 per person or free to those entering the motorcycle ride.

For more information, call Tawnya James at 485-3962 or Ashley Daniel at 485-5605.


Dublin Garden ClubThe Dublin Garden Club

met in the fall-decorated home of Lenora Brays, with Carla Stephens as co-hostess.

Ben Pate was the speaker. He talked on the Grist Mill restoration.

We talked about tour of homes. Tickets can be bought from any member. There were 10 members and three guests.

— Neva Smith

Senior Citizens Center news

What a wonderful turnout of veterans at our luncheon Nov. 9. Twenty-nine veterans and 21 who accompanied or assisted them came to eat, and no one left hungry. Our hearts just turned to butter seeing their smiles as they came in the door. We wanted them to know how much we appreciated their service to our country.

They began to visit with veterans they hadn’t seen for some time and got to meet some new friends. Thanks to Golden Age Healthcare Residence for bringing several veterans to join us for lunch — Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force were represented. No ladies present, but Mary Yantis stood up for her dad, who had been in the Navy.

These men are amazing to watch and to hear their stories — some funny, some sad. They are all heroes in my book, and we were honored to be in their presence. Looking forward to next year and hopefully many more great patriots.

— Jeanette Gomes

Pig Tales from Hogtown

We had a great time at the Christmas Store — thanks to all who came.

The library at the DAC will be closed until Jan. 3.

Happy Thanksgiving!— Carol Pell

CC approves new belly dump

The Erath County Commissioners Court approved a new belly dump purchase for Precinct 2

Monday in regular meeting. Precinct 2 Commissioner Herbert Brown was absent, but Scot Jackson said there’s “not much to” the purchase and moved to agree to the requests anyway.

County Clerk Gwinda Jones thanked everyone that helped with the Nov. 8 election and early voting.

“Once again, thank you to Gwinda,” County Judge Tab Thompson said, “and to the job she does and her staff. I appreciate everyone pitching in like that.”

The court will meet again on Nov. 28 at 9 a.m. at the Erath County courthouse.


Erath angels readyIn an effort to make sure

our valued elderly residents are not forgotten this season, the Stephenville Senior Citizen’s Center and Dublin Public Library are hosting an Angel Tree for Erath’s Meals on Wheels “Angels.” Angels can be picked up Monday through Friday through Dec. 12.

Residents are encouraged to choose an angel from the tree and purchase gifts for your angel from local businesses. Your generosity can have a wonderful ripple effect when you give a homebound senior or disabled citizen some Christmas cheer while supporting your local merchants.

The suggested gifts on the back of each angel are the requests of Meals on Wheels participants. As Christmas approaches, our “Angels” wait with the same anticipation that keeps many children up on Christmas night. Our clients are still talking about how much they appreciated the gifts received last year.

The Stephenville Senior Center is at 164 E. College Street and the Dublin Public Library is at 206 W. Blackjack.

Additional information about the Angel Tree and Meals on Wheels services can be obtained by calling 965-3510 in Stephenville.

— Whitney Lee

ANDRADEFuneral services for Maria

DeJesus Andrade are Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at 10:30 am. in Harrell Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Bunyan Cemetery near Dublin.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 pm. in

Harrell Memorial Chapel.Maria was born on June 7,

1938, in Mexico to daughter of Donaciano Corral and Maria (Barraza) Corral. She died on Nov. 13, 2016 at the age of 78 years, 5 months and 6 days.

She was united in marriage to Julio Andrade Sr. on Sept. 21, 1983, in Stephenville and to this union 14 children were born. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Andrea Galindo in 2013 and a brother, Paulino Corral.

Maria was a homemaker and member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dublin.

Maria is survived by her husband Julio Andrade Sr. of Dublin; her daughter and son-in-law, Norma Andrade and Edgar Garcia of Dublin; her son and daughter-in-law, Julio Andrade Jr. and

Beatriz Andrade of Baird; her son and daughter-in-law, Antonio Andrade and Juana Olvera of Pampa, Texas; her son and daughter-in-law, Carlos Andrade and Yanira Andrade of Priddy, Texas; her son and daughter-in-law, Martin Galindo and Maria Galindo of Des Moines, Iowa; her son and daughter-in-law, Ismael Galindo and Marina Larreta of Durango, Mexico; her daughter, Golla Galindo of Durango, Mexico; her daughter, Anjelita Galindo of Durango, Mexico; her son, Tacho Galindo of Juarez, Mexico; her daughter, Lupe Galindo of Durango, Mexico; and her son, Humberto Galindo of Juarez, Mexico; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Maria Andrade

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Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, DeLeon, with Brother Daniel Harper officiating.

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follow in DeLeon Cemetery. The Weaver family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Nowlin Anders Funeral Home, De Leon.

The Texas Veterans Commission and Texas.gov announce the launch of the redesigned Texas Veterans Portal, a website that connects veterans and their families to the benefits and assistance they have earned as a result of their military service.

“As the home to nearly two million veterans, Texas must be at the forefront of ensuring our military members receive the care and benefits they have earned in service to our great nation,” Governor Greg Abbott said. “The Texas Veterans Portal will help veterans more easily connect with the services they need. I am proud of the Lone Star State’s commitment to our servicemen and women and look forward to continuing our efforts to improve the quality of life for all Texas

veterans and their families.”

Texas veterans played a role in the redesign effort. In collaboration with the University of North Texas Design Research Center, veterans tested the site to review the usability of the previous portal as well as the redesigned version. This exercise was invaluable to the redesign effort and provided insights into how veterans wanted to interact with the portal.

Based on feedback from veterans and participating agencies of the Veterans Portal Advisory Committee, new features of the Texas Veterans Portal include: Responsive design to

better accommodate the more than 35 percent of users who access the site via a mobile device

Improved layout and

organization of information to clearly highlight the most important topics that veterans, their families and survivors need, such as education, health and wellness, employment, disabilities and claims and more

Plain language content that welcomes veterans with a simple, friendly tone and clearly informs them about different areas of the site The addition of a

search engine to help visitors quickly locate exactly what they need.

“We are very proud of the new Texas Veterans Portal. For more than ten months, we have worked together to create a site that we believe will honor and serve our valued Texas armed service members, their families, and their survivors,” said Thomas Palladino, executive director of the Texas Veterans Commission.

The Texas Veterans Portal is a collaborative effort of several state agencies that provide services to veterans.

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Where Are They Now: Cindy FergusonBy EVA FREDERICKCitizen Intern

(Editor’s Note: This column chronicles what Dublin graduates have done since high school. If you have any suggestions for other graduates, email [email protected].)

When she attended Dublin High School, Cindy Ferguson was an athlete, drum major of the band and class president. But when she graduated in 1995, Ferguson wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life.

“I really didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she said. “Everybody kind of knew they wanted to be teachers or biologists [for example], but I just didn’t know.”

So instead of making a choice of college major right away, Ferguson decided to go to beauty school. She had always liked cutting and styling hair, so she thought it sounded like a fun job — and people will always need their hair cut.

She graduated from Ranger Community College as a licensed cosmetologist in 1996 and immediately began working at Yellow Rose salon in Stephenville.

Ferguson worked at Yellow Rose for a couple of years before switching to a salon in Weatherford. Ferguson was living in Dublin raising her son Brayden. She also decided to go back to college, and began taking classes at Tarleton for her degree in human development and family science.

“I was working fulltime and going to school fulltime and raising a kid fulltime,” she said. “It was hard, I’m

not going to lie. But I had wonderful family support and friends that helped me get through it.”

As she tried to balance work, school and family life, Ferguson decided it was time to switch to a job closer to home, so she began looking around Dublin for openings. When she saw one at the Dublin Dr Pepper Museum as a tour guide and soda jerk, she jumped at the opportunity.

“That was probably the funnest job I’ve had,” she said. “My favorite part was probably just meeting new people — we had bus tours come through with all ages, kids from Kindergarten to people from senior citizen centers.”

Ferguson worked at the Dr Pepper plant until 2004, when she went back to her cosmetology career and she and her cousin opened Head Cases salon in Stephenville.

“[The building] was not a salon before so we had to go in and completely remodel it for a beauty salon,” she said. “We went in and we laid each tile, we painted the walls, did texture, that sort of thing, and I went with her to pick out all the furniture.”

The salon did well, and is still in Stephenville today.

In 2006, after two years working at the salon, Ferguson graduated from Tarleton with her bachelor’s in human science, child and family studies. Her first job after graduating was as a teacher at Early Headstart, an education program for low-income children in the Erath County area.

Ferguson worked with

children ages six weeks to three years, and stayed with the same children as they moved up through the levels of the program.

“My favorite part of that job was just being able to mentor and be there for those kids and families,” Ferguson said. “I’m not saying [the kids] didn’t get their love at home, but we made sure they got it [at Headstart]. I loved each one of them like my own.”

Ferguson worked at Headstart for five years before she got married and moved to Lipan. In the new town, she decided she did not want to commute to Stephenville, so she opened her own day care business out of her home.

She took care of anywhere from four to 13 children at a time, some as young as six weeks old. Ferguson did home day care for two years before she began looking for another job.

Her next job involved working with young children as an early intervention specialist for Early Childhood Intervention of North Central Texas. Ferguson and her team would travel to homes to visit children who had developmental delays and train their families on how best to help them.

“It just made my day to see them getting better at their day-to-day activities, whether it was taking their first step or being able to feed themselves or saying their first word.”

Now, Ferguson works at Grace Christian Academy in Perrin teaching pre-K.

“Just seeing the younger ones learn from the older

ones, teaching them how to blend letters, to make words and seeing the little light bulbs go off, and seeing that I had an impact on their future is what I have loved about teaching the little ones,” she said.

Ferguson currently lives in Lipan with her husband of nine years, Jr Ferguson. The Fergusons have three children, Lance 19, Brayden 17, and Lacee, 16.

Ferguson, the youngest of three children herself, spent her childhood in Dublin hanging out with her older siblings Deanna Turley and Lee Jones and playing with her school friends, many of whom she is still close to today. Ferguson said her parents, Freddie and Linda Jones, also had a huge impact on her life.

The Fergusons attend Allison Baptist Church in Lipan. Ferguson said her faith is one of her biggest sources of strength.

“God gets me through everything,” she said. “I have been through a lot of ups and downs in my life, and without Him I don’t know where I would be.”

In the future, Ferguson plans to continue work with children and spend time with her family.

“I would say my greatest challenge was being a single mom and graduating from college,” she “People would tell me I couldn’t and I was like, ‘Oh yes I can.’

“It made me a stronger person and helped me realize what I can and can’t do in my life, and that I am able to overcome obstacles and get through and always stay positive,” she said.

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The Library Log By Patty Hirst

Don’t miss the annual Book and Bake Sale at the Dublin Public Library. The sale runs Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Great baked goods as well as other treats will be offered with many individual items also available. An incredible selection of books will be on display, both hardcover and paperback. Magazines, DVDs, etc. will be for sale.

In addition to books and food, come and shop the many “gently used” articles, such as decor, glassware, dishes, toys, etc. Wonderful, unique treasures are donated for this sale each year. What a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts!

Please call 445-4141 for more information. Funds from this event will go directly into library programs, especially for the community’s children. With the library’s reduced budget, the summer programs will be in great need to serve local youngsters.

As this season of frenzied shopping begins, make things very simple; rather than gifting friends and relatives with yet another unneeded knick knack, sweater, kitchen gadget, go for a gift that will continue to give and be useful long after the holiday season. Make a donation to the library in honor of a friend or relative.

A lovely card will be sent to the recipient announcing this living gift. Remembering loved ones who have passed at this holiday season can also be accomplished with a donation.

Several years ago, our family decided to stop purchasing “stuff” that was thrown away, stuck in a cabinet or closet, or created more clutter to our already overflowing homes. What a relief to not fight for

parking, search for something not already owned and overpriced or unappreciated. A donation is “one size fits all” and benefits everyone.

Due to the upcoming sale and Thanksgiving, the book club will not meet in November. Everyone is invited to join this group on Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. in the Clay Room for “A Redbird Christmas” by Fanny Flagg.

The group has done two of Flagg’s books previously and both were enjoyed by all. This particular novel is very light and uplifting. It was especially chosen for the December meeting. Some very contemplative, somber work has been covered by the book club during 2016 and we knew a refreshing, heartwarming piece would be in order to finish the year.

Susan Mallery’s “Daughters of the Bride” explores a modern twist on wedding planning. The author is a good storyteller and uses fully the diverse personalities of three sisters as their mom remarries after many years as a widow. The plot is very forward thinking as these four women’s lives all incorporate big changes.

“The Truth According to Us” by Annie Barrows is set in 1938. Told in the same folksy, no-nonsense style of “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” also by Barrows, it reminds the reader that love, wartime and family are sustained in very basic ways and that a good book can be a priceless friend.

Quaint or quirky might aptly describe this novel. It is certainly worthy of a cool, dark night and perhaps the first fire of the year. Give it a try.

Come to the Dublin Public Library at 206 W. Blackjack Street.

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Chamber dives into plans for ChristmasBy PAUL GAUDETTEStaff Writer

Thursday’s meeting of the Dublin Chmaber of Commerce highlighted just how busy the town is right now with directors discussing recent and upcoming events.

Now that Fall Fiesta and Safe Trick-Or-Treat are past, the Chamber is turning its attention to the Shamrocks and Twinkle Lights Christmas event.

The annual celebration punctuated by the lighted parade and an appearance by Santa Claus is always set for the first Thursday of December with this year’s celebration set for Dec. 1.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving in Dublin early to read to kids at the Dublin Public Library’s story time from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The parade will begin at 6 p.m. followed by Santa at the Corner Lot gazebo for pictures and hearing kids’ Christmas lists. Anyone wishing to join the parade

can contact Rhonda Williams at City Hall (445-3331).

The cost for entering the parade is donation of children’s outerwear, which will be donated to Kingdom Threads.

In a report on the Fall Fiesta, Executive Director Luanne Schexnider commended all of the Chamber members for their hard work and donations, which went in to making the day a hit. She announced plans to leave the festival on the Saturday before Halloween next year, feeling it is a good home for the celebration. Chamber President Chris Garza also praised the board as well as Schexnider for all the planning and work that went into the busy day’s events.

“It was successful, but it can always be better,” Schexnider said of continuing to learn what works in future fiestas.

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Superintendent Rodney Schneider announce there were several upcoming basketball tournaments, which will bring people into Dublin.

He also announced the return of the Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon, which drew an estimated 200 people last year. Golf carts will be on-hand to assist in getting people to the door while Dublin ISD students will be serving the meal.

All local senior citizens are invited to the meal, which offers a great chance for friends to catch-up as well as an appearance by Santa.

EDC Director Karen Wright advised the board of a Governor’s Forum in Hamilton on Dec. 8, which will be instructing EDC and Chamber members on how to be a better support network for businesses in their communities.

Hotel/motel taxes for October were $1,130.71 while $95 in Dublin Dollars were redeemed.

Mark and Lori Algood benefited from a chilii supper hosted by Double N Cowboy Church on Saturday. Proceeds from the event will go toward the family’s expenses as Mark Al-good fights colon cancer and treatments which have left him unable to work. Attendees participated in benefit auctions, a gun raffle and enjoyed a dinner from Gathering Time Chuckwagon Ministry of Ivanhoe. Algood’s diagnosis came at the beginning of this year. Photo by Marilyn Krebs

First United Methodist Church NewsThe Worship Planning

Committee met immediately after services last Sunday to plan for Advent and Christ-mas. The programs will be very similar to last year but more streamlined to cut the length of the service.

Dublin Ministerial Alli-ance will hold their Com-munity Thanksgiving at Community Baptist Church on Mesquite Street. It will be Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Com-munity Baptist will furnish the beverages and the other churches will bring snacks,

finger foods and easy to handle sweets. Rev. Greg Judy of Community Bap-tist will bring the message, so get the word out and let us gather together to give thanks for our many bless-ings.

Get your “Shoe Box” gift to the church before Saturday. Juanita Duncan will see they are delivered to First Chris-tian Church in Stephenville.

Next by all means bake your “Cookies for the troops” and place them in a box or wrap with bubble

wrap. Pastor Ken will deliver them to the assembly point in Abilene and they will be flown out of the air base overseas.

Our church office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, then we go into Ad-vent on Nov. 27. If you think all of this is happening too fast, you should be in Pastor Ken’s boots.

Our traditional “Hanging of the Greens” will be the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 29. We start the decorating at 2 p.m.

We wish Jack and Norma Parks a happy anniversary.

Drivers are needed for Community Table. We load the deliveries about 4:45 p.m. If you would be willing to take the meals to the door while someone else drives, that could work also.

Virginia Stephens an-nounced she is still going for tests and meeting with physicians. And we are all still praying and trusting for the best outcome.

The stomach virus is go-ing around our community and several members of our congregation were ill with it.

Our congregation sang

“Happy Birthday” to the No-vember celebrants and Pas-tor Ken Lunsford gave out ball point pens to the birth-day bunch.

Our worship leader, Laura Leatherwood, read the scrip-ture lesson from 2 Thes-salonians 3:6-13. Rev. Ken Lunsford based his sermon on these verses.

Pastor Ken said today’s lesson deals with idleness. But I don’t know many idle people in this congregation or elsewhere.

Work is really an impor-tant part of our lives, per-haps we ought to spend some time thinking about the spiritual significance of

work. I am not going to glo-rify work but to better un-derstand its role in God’s plan for our lives. Most of us have to work because not much in life is free. Work is also essential to our mental and emotional well-being.

The healthiest folks around are those who enjoy their work. If we view life as meaningful, purposeful and having direction, then we will view our work as having reason as well. We are part of an overall purpose; the purpose of the living God.

Jesus said in John 5: 17, “My Father is working still and I am working.”

DeLeon Free-PressDeleon voters picked

James Beck for City Council Place 5 over opponent Jaye Golden. The election replaces the late Lee Childers, who died early in the summer while still in office.

The DeLeon Chamber of Commerce announced the annual Christmas Celebration will be Dec. from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature a local shopper’s night, vendors setting up in City Hall and a Christmas Tree lighting on the north city lot downtown. Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be at City Hall for pictures. For more information, visit deleontxchamber.com.

Hico News Review Vandals broke into the

Hico City equipment facility either late night Nov. 6 or early morning Nov. 7. The vandals reportedly punctured holes in all six tires of a maintainer (or motor

grader) and all four tires on a maintenance pickup. City Administrator James Minor said no motive was known for the vandalism, but that it could cost the city more than $3,500. Law enforcement were reportedly working on the case and asking anyone with information to contact Hico Marshal Todd Ward’s office.

Bill Travis was presented an Award of Appreciation for his service and dedication in serving as president of the EDC board. Travis served on the board for six years.

Comanche Chief

Comanche presented a week of events honoring local veterans during Veterans Day Week. Special activities included a free showing of “We Were Soldiers” projected on the big screen at Comanche High School, a special showing of the World War

II artifacts of CHS History instructor Patrick Adams and a downtown Veterans Day parade with special Grand Marshal Orville Shaw, who served on the USS Cullman ATA 78 during the Pacific War.

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Herald-News Hamilton High School

girls cross county team competed in the state meet Saturday. Team members were: Maddy Mchaffey, Abbey Hale, Camryn Massingill, Catherine Diaz, Rachel Denman, Faith Lane, Sydney Lengefeld, Kate Killian, Abby Killian, Jaileigh McDonald, Chelsea Owen, Hope Anthony and Willow Johnson.

During a Nov. 7 meeting, The Hamilton ISD School Board approved a proposal from architect Jerry Webb for construction of an ag barn facility for a cost not to exceed $868,602.


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The Stephenville Tribune reported on Nov. 10 that all Democratic nominees for Erath County were elected by overwhelming majority.

Robbers had broken into the Bowies Store in Carlton, taking an estimated $100 in cash and $200 in merchandise including jewelry, raincoats, hats, shoes, and nearly all the ties in the showcase.


Rev. J.H. Badridge was announced as the new pastor of Dublin’s First United Methodist Church.


Jimmy Cowan brought the first deer in for processing at Dublin’s Zero Locker, newly owned by Joe Henderson. Cowan donated the six-point deer to the Erath County Sportmans Club’s duck hunt and BBQ, which expected to bring 285 hunters into the Dublin area.

During the 1966 Homecoming game, Linda Shafer was chosen by the Dublin Lions team as the 1966 Football Sweetheart while Phyllis Myers was named the 1966-67 Band Sweetheart.


It was announced that 911 services would begin for Erath County on Dec. 9. The easier-to-remember number would be replacing the previous seven-digit emergency numbers Erath County residents were using at the time.

Palo Pinto Community Service introduced a mobile computer lab they were taking to seven neighboring counties. The mobile home equipped with cutting-edge technology visited Dublin every two weeks so young students could learn how to operate computers and develop social skills.

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until they had finished the basement and continued adding to the rock walls until they had three stories built above it.

As they were building the walls, 1 by 8 inch floor joists were inserted into the rock at regular intervals, then tongue and groove flooring was added on top of that.

The flooring added the needed work space for the newly created mill, but also help to strengthen the rock walls.

Plaster was added to the walls inside the mill for the finished look and also helped preserve the mortar between the rock.

During the 1880s some mills were built with a large water wheel to power the equipment. In Dublin a continuous source of water wasn’t always available. For that reason the grist mill was originally powered by a steam engine.

This single power source was located behind the mill and turned a shaft that went through the back wall of the mill and into the basement.

In order to distribute the power, belts ran between pulleys and shafts, some shafts running the length of the building, and belts connecting pulleys in some cases on different floors.

This made it possible for all the equipment, scattered on all three floors and the basement, to be powered by this one steam engine.

Originally the mill was used for grinding flour and corn meal.

Most mills like this used large grind stones that moved against each other pulverizing the wheat or corn between them. It is said that these large rocks had to be monitored carefully to make sure they didn’t overheat from the friction. When they were grinding correctly and not overheat-ing they would make a cer-tain smell. One had to keep his nose close to the grind stone to make sure things were going well.

In 1926, W.T. Miller sold the mill to W. M. Wright. At that

time, the original grindstones were removed and it was converted to a hammer mill to grind feed for animals.

Today, it looks like most of that equipment is still in place. People have asked if it could be made to run again? It looks like it could, but it would be a long pro-cess and many parts would have to be rebuilt.

On Nov. 20 at 3 p.m., we have an opportunity to in-vite the people of Dublin to a Grist Mill open house. Come join us to explore the mill and for a special presenta-tion. The dream of the Dublin Historical Society is to make our grist mill a place that will be valued by our citizens and will be a meeting place peo-ple can enjoy.

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“We’re coming to ask what can be done,” Manske said. “We want to know our community is working for us.”

Council members were sympathetic to their plight with council member Layne Golden and Public Works Director Cory James attesting to the road’s poor condition. Unfortunately, the City is not allowed to work on the road themselves since the community lies outside the city limits.

James said the only way

that crews could devote time and equipment would be to annex La Sombra, which was estimated to cost $300,000 and would require the homes between the city limits and La Sombra to also be in favor of annexation.

Several work-around suggestions were suggested, including donating calichi from sewer line replacement to the road, although there was no way to ensure quality of materials.

The council suggested the group meet with the County Commissioners, who would actually be able to assist with

the road.They asked if the La Sombra

residents wanted to be removed from city trash service so they might seek a rural garbage service who would offer them curbside service. The residents said they would like the removal.

The council also said they would seek a dumpster for the entrance so the group wouldn’t have to cart all their trash cans to the front.

The decision was sent to the special trash committee, who is currently reviewing the city’s garbage service contract.

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Selden Baptist Church

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTSBy Ed Sterling, Texas Press Association

On Nov. 5 at 6:11 p.m., two black calves were reported out on State Highway 6 East but not found. Instead, five goats were found and then secured.

On Nov. 6 at 1:24 p.m., a minor accident happened when a vehicle went through a fence on U.S. 377 South. There were no injuries.

On Nov. 7 at 6:18 a.m., a vehicle hit a deer on U.S. 377 South.

At 2:11 p.m., an 18-wheeler was seen weaving on State Highway 6 East.

On Nov. 8 at 7:10 a.m., a power line was reported sparking in a tree on FM 1702.

At 4:30 p.m., an out of control car hit a fence, knocked a post out of place, then left the scene on CR 454. The vehicle had damage to the driver front portion.

At 6:08 p.m., a minor accident between two vehicles occurred on U.S. 377 South, but did not block the roadway.

On Nov. 11 at 3:38 p.m., one cow with a yellow ear tag was seen out on FM 219 South.

Trump victory turns eyes to possible

cabinet nomineesFrom now until his

inauguration, president-elect Trump must choose people to flesh out his administration. A few names floated as possible nominees for cabinet-level appointments turned up in various journals last week. Texans among those were:

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul of Austin, chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security;

U.S. Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Dallas, chair of the House Financial Services Committee;

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Senate majority whip and former member of the Texas Supreme Court;

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and former state representative; and

Rick Perry, former governor, agriculture commissioner and state representative.

Spotlight on Nov. 8 results

All incumbent members of the Texas congressional delegation won re-election on Nov. 8.

In the two contests for open seats:

Democrat Vicente

Gonzalez won the race for U.S. House District 15. Gonzalez will succeed U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa Sr., who is retiring. The district, which stretches from east of San Antonio down to McAllen, includes the counties of Guadalupe, Wilson, Karnes, Live Oak, Jim Hogg, Duval, Brooks and Hidalgo.

Republican Jodey Arrington won the race for U.S. House District 19. Arrington will succeed U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, who is retiring. The district includes the West Texas counties of Bailey, Borden, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Fisher, Gaines, Garza, Hale, Haskell, Hockley, Howard, Jones, Kent, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Nolan, Parmer, Scurry, Shackelford, Stonewall, Taylor , Terry , Throckmorton, Yoakum and Young and parts of Floyd and Stephens.

Challengers bested four incumbent state representatives and one state appellate justice:

Three-term Republican State Rep. Kenneth Sheets, whose House District 107 includes most of Mesquite and parts of Dallas and Garland, lost a close race to Democrat Victoria Neave, an attorney and community advocate.

One-term state Rep. Rick Galindo, R-San Antonio, lost by two percentage points to Democrat Philip Cortez in House District 117, which includes south and west Bexar County.

One-term state Rep. Gilbert Pena, R-Houston, lost by nearly 21 percentage points to Democrat Mary Ann Perez, an insurance agent and former state representative who was elected to the House District 144 seat in 2012 and lost to Pena in 2014. The district includes parts of east Houston, half of South Houston, and parts of Pasadena and Baytown.

State Rep. John Lujan, R-San Antonio, who won a special election in January 2016 to succeed retiring House District 118 Rep. Joe Farias, lost by 10 percentage points to Democrat Tomas Uresti. The district includes south San Antonio, Somerset, Elmendorf, St. Hedwig, Selma and Universal City in Bexar County.

In the race for the 4th Court of Appeals, Place 6, Justice Jason Pulliam of San Antonio, a Republican, lost by three percentage points to Democrat Irene Rios of San Antonio, a former Bexar County court-at-law judge. The court is comprised of

seven justices who hear cases from 32 counties in South Texas and the Texas Hill Country.

In a few other races: Current state Rep. Borris

Miles, D-Houston, won the race to succeed retiring longtime state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, with 92.5 percent of the vote. Senate District 13 includes parts of Harris County and Fort Bend County.

Republican Dawn Buckingham, a medical doctor, surgeon and former school board member, won the race to succeed retiring state Sen. Troy Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay, with 72.4 percent of the vote. Senate District 24 includes the Central Texas counties of Taylor, Callahan, Brown, Comanche, Mills, Hamilton, San Saba, Lampasas, Coryell, Bell, Burnet, Llano, Burnet, Kerr, Gillespie, Blanco and part of Travis County.

Democrat Barbara Gervin-Hawkins won the

race for House District 120 over independent state Rep. Laura Thompson, who won a special election to finish the unexpired term of longtime Democratic state Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, who resigned from office in January 2016, due to illness. The district includes the part of Bexar County that includes the cities of Kirby and Windcrest, and parts of Converse and San Antonio.

Emergency funds called for

The Senate Finance Committee Workgroup on Child Protection met on Nov. 7 and issued the f o l l o w i n g recommendations for emergency funding to address deficits in care:

A $12,000 annual pay raise for frontline caseworkers, to be phased in for new workers; and

The immediate hire of 50 investigative caseworkers and 50 special investigators to ensure

timely face-to-face contact with children following an allegation of abuse or neglect.

Sen. Jane Nelson, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said, “This is the first step of a continuing effort, but rest assured we will do everything we can to protect children. There is no issue of greater importance.”

Hegar sends tax rebates

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Nov. 9 announced he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $737.9 million in local sales tax allocations for November, 0.8 percent more than in November 2015.

These allocations are based on sales made in September by businesses that report tax monthly, and sales made in July, August and September by quarterly filers.

Dublin grad helps with researchTarleton undergraduate

student Kimberly Hogan, a Dublin native, is part of a scientific field investigation along the Colorado River, a team of faculty and students from Tarleton State University who have expanded the number of recorded plant species and varieties in nearby Mills County by 49.

Allan Nelson, department head and professor of Tarleton’s Department of Biological Sciences, and Randy Rosier, a professor in the university’s Department of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Technology, have worked with Hogan and Keagan Lowey from Jacksboro, Texas, as well as graduate student, Turner Cotton from

Missouri, to document new Mills County records and major range extensions for plants along the Texas river.

Most recently, the research team documented the native vegetation in bottomlands along a stretch of the Colorado River that runs through Texas.

Their research took place at the 790-acre Timberlake Ranch near Goldthwaite, which Marilynn and Lamar Johanson donated to Tarleton.

In addition to recording and collecting plants in the bottomlands, the team documented the diversity and richness within the woody forest and the consumption of plants by mammals.

Preliminary results of this

investigation along the Colorado River expanded the number of recorded plant species and varieties in Mills County by 49.

The team is compiling a scientific paper that has been accepted for publication by the Texas Journal of Science.

The group presented its findings at three conferences, including the 2014 Texas Plant Conservation Conference and 2015 Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society.

The team also is working to describe plant community structure for the first time along the Colorado River and comparing these results to other rivers in the state. It appears that the cedar elm-green ash bottomland has a

higher percentage of green ash compared to other Texas bottomlands. Because ash species worldwide are becoming rare due to insect pests, this site is important for plant conservation in Texas.

Since the generous donation by the Johansons, the university has established a biological field station at the site — Timberlake Biological Field Station — directed by Tarleton Associate Professor Chris Higgins. In addition to research, the station is used for field trips and classes of college and public school students.

Higgins is making the ranch a certified field site for the Texas Aquatic Science program.

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IT had to go machine-by-machine to look for the problem so city workers were unable to accept the payments of water customers unless they had their statement and a check for the exact amount.

City Manager Nancy Wooldridge said the office employees worked hard to get everything entered once the virus was removed. (Due to the inconvenience, late fees have been removed for water customers this month. Bills need to be paid by Nov. 22.)

Wooldridge also announced in her report that work is now ongoing inside City Hall with the roof repair slated to start next month.

Of the 64 storm-related storm projects, only the park light, City Hall, and the roofs for the park community center, airport hangar and the equipment building in the city yard are left.

The city was also recently visited by the Department of State Health Services after someone accused the city of not performing asbestos tests in the buildings being renovated. Wooldridge provided proof the tests were done prior to work and the DSHS was satisfied everything was done correctly.

The council voted for the ordinance committee to review the city’s permit fees following a presentation from Dennis Hamilton.

Hamilton said he had difficulty getting an inspection for the 110-

year-old house he was remodeling on Blackjack.

He said he had to hire someone out of Cleburne who told him that Dublin’s permit fee was “out of line.”

Hamilton said the city’s $175 fee was nearly five times the cost of neighboring cities and prohibitive for the average homeowner to get plumbing or electrical work done.

“I’m trying to bring the standard of living up,” Hamilton said. “There’s got to be a better way.”

Hamilton offered the number of permits would increase if they were more financially “feasible.”

“We are starting to see a little bit of a light at the end of the tunnel,” said Public Works Director Cory James in relation to the sewer lines being replaced

by the city. He reported there were no sewer backups in the recent four inches of rainfall.

In checking lines, he discovered the lines from Camden to the car wash were worse than expected and requested putting that project into the sewer line replacement for 2016-17, saying the conditions probably couldn’t wait two years.

The switch would result in going over budget on materials.

The council was informed $400,000 was left in the last CO it sought and approved James to seek the replacement, with costs not to exceed $175,000.

Dublin EMS Captain Garrison Blue was present to discuss changing billing companies from Intermedics to Emergicon and present updates on heart monitors

and stretchers.Blue said Emergicon takes

seven percent less in their commission, offers digital backups of files off-site and provides tablets with costs coming from the first three months’ fees.

Blue also said they were discussing cots Tuesday and revealed one of the heart monitors was old enough it soon won’t be recognized, resulting in fines if they continued to use it.

The council approved the switch to Emergicon and tabled the purchase of a monitor and stretchers until more information could be provided.

The council also tabled discussion on the roof for the EMS rock building next to the ambulance garage for more information on the building’s condition and cost to repair. Discussion of repairs to

the storage building behind the railroad depot was sent to committee for review.

In regular reports, Chief Michael Jennings said the police department had 157 calls for service in October and provided 47 verbal warnings. The PD has installed cameras in all of its vehicles and installed new radars as well, while Cindy, the department’s drug dog, has already discovered some narcotics.

Code Enforcement Jeremy Essary reported he provided 32 warnings of code violations and has been looking into animal control issues since taking on that position as well. Essary has been reviewing the animal control facilities and policies of neighboring towns. He announced the Dublin pound is rated for eight animals, but averages 12.

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Doctors highlight care, prevention

for Diabetes Awarness MonthProject helps vets

By MARK RICHARDSONTexas News service

AUSTIN — November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and health professionals are getting the message out to Texans about a serious complication of the disease: diabetic foot ulcers.

Vascular surgeon Dr. Gary Gibbons said there are several causes of foot ulcers. One is diabetic neuropathy, when nerves are affected by blood-sugar levels, causing a loss of sensation in the feet. Many diabetics also have circulation problems, so wound healing can be much slower. Gibbons said 29 million Americans are diagnosed as diabetic, and another 8 million have the condition but don’t know it.

“We have another 80 million people with prediabetes who can develop the complications, and foot

ulcers are a significant complication,” Gibbons said. “About 25 percent of diabetics will have some type of foot problem or ulcer during their lifetime.”

Anyone who has diabetes can develop a foot ulcer, but some patients are at greater risk than others.

These include Native Americans, African-Americans, Hispanics and older men, as well as people who use insulin or have diabetes-related kidney, eye or heart disease.

About 3 million Texans are diabetic, and another 7 million are at risk.

According to public health officials, diabetes and related complications cost Texas $24 billion dollars a year in health care and related costs.

Richard Kropp, manager for diabetes prevention and control with the Texas Diabetes Council, said the

Lone Star State’s high rate of obesity is a major contributor to the problem.

“Obesity rates are going to drive increasing numbers of people with diabetes,” Kropp said.

“Because Texas is a growing state, there’s probably going to be a quadrupling of diabetes between now and the next 40 years.”

As soon as someone is diagnosed with diabetes, they should be careful — in part, because foot ulcers can lead to amputations and even death, Gibbons said.

“Yes, you can exercise and you certainly can diet, but it’s really looking at your feet, taking care of your feet and realizing that foot complications are a common occurrence,” he said.

According to CDC data, diabetes kills nearly 80,000 Americans every year.

By MARK RICHARDSONTexas News service

AUSTIN — There seems to be no shortage of challenges to overcome for those who have served in the U.S. military, but when the problem involves a legal issue, help is available for veterans in Texas.

The Texas Veterans Legal Assistance Project serves low-income veterans, stepping in to provide free legal help, including for family and employment issues and securing veterans benefits.

Tim Gasaway, the project’s managing attorney, said many Texas veterans need extra help in getting a handle on life’s problems.

“We have a pretty extensive outreach program,” he said. “We cover the entire state of Texas.

“Our goal is to serve

underserved populations so we attempt to reach out to veterans across the state, particularly rural veterans who often don’t have any access to legal ass i s tance or representation.”

Gasaway said the project provides attorneys at no charge to veterans, spouses, dependents and survivors whose household income is at or below 125 percent of the federal poverty line. He says the projects handles most cases in-house, but sometimes refer cases to attorneys near where the veteran lives, who agree to work without a fee.

Gasaway said the project provided help to more than 1,300 veterans last year.

“We handle family law, employment cases, housing cases, consumer protection cases, bankruptcy, probate, and Department of Veteran

Affairs benefit applications for compensation benefits,” he said. “We also do military discharge upgrade applications.”

Gasaway said low-income veterans can face unique challenges with the legal system.

“Oftentimes, those people simply just don’t have access to legal assistance because they can’t afford an attorney,” he said. “They don’t have the resources to pick up and travel to a distant city to meet with attorneys, and so we step in and provide assistance. “The project does not handle criminal cases. Gasaway said the program, part of the Texas Legal Services Center, receives the bulk of its funding from the Texas Access to Justice Foundation.

Veterans can contact the hotline at 1 (800) 622-2520.

By Sarah DykowskiStaff Writer

Dublin’s varsity girls lost their away game against Cross Plains, 50-40, (0-1) but coach Britney Helton is proud of the way the girls stayed in the contest.

“We did some good things,” Helton said. “We did not give up and fought our way back. We also saw what we need to improve on.”

The Lady Lions outscored Cross Plains in each of the final two quarters, led by Hailey Ortega, a standout player in the team’s first scrimmage.

She sank 19 points, with seven rebounds, two steals and a block.

“We started off slow,” Helton said. “(At the) end of the first we were down 16-9.”

But as the game went on the Lady Lions picked up momentum. Mystie Ancira hit eight points with two assists, three rebounds and a steal throughout the night.

“By the half it was

35-21 and in the third quarter we out scored Cross Plains 10-7,” Helton said. “At the end of the third it was 42-31. We brought the score to 45-40.”

Whitney Weems led in rebounds with 12, contributing 6 points, a block and three steals.

Joley Chisolm scored 4 points, led in assists with eight and grabbed three rebounds and a block.

Addison Stout also sank four points, with two assist and seven rebounds.

Camry Porter and Jordyn Ricks each had one steal.

On Friday, the girls will play at Midlothian at 6:15 p.m., following JV at 5 p.m. On Monday they will take on Hico in Hico, JV at 5 p.m. and varsity at 6:15 p.m.

On Tuesday, they will play Tolar, along with the boys teams. JV girls and ninth-grade boys play at 4 p.m., JV boys play at 5:15 p.m., varsity girls play at 6:30 and boys play at 7 p.m. in Tolar.

Seventh-grade girls defeat Comanche

The girls 7th grade squad faced down the C o m a n c h e Maidens Monday, taking a 34-10 victory.

Dublin shutout the maidens in the first quarter, taking four points of their own.

They outscored Comanche 11-6 in the second.

Then held the maidens scoreless in the third, sinking eight buckets of their own, and finally dominated the fourth, 11-4.

Mariah Jimenez led the charge, shooting 24 points.

Kylie Olvera followed with nine, and Rianna Turner scored one.

See a photo on Page B2.

— Sarah Dykowski

JV girls fall in Cross Plains

Dublin’s JV squad lost on the road to Cross Plains, 33-19.

“The girls are working hard and improving each day,” coach Ryan Lewis said.

Abby Olveda led in points, sinking 6 points.

B r o o k l y n Johnson followed with four points and Emily McClure had 3 points.

Kaylee Smith and Alanna Overa, who led in rebounds, each sank 2 points.

Sandra Martinez led in assists with 3.

The team won their first matchup last week against Meridian, 26-15.

— Sarah Dykowski

School. Sports. Agriculture.The Dublin Citizen B1 November 17, 2016Thursday

ThursdayJH boys basketball, at Comanche, 7th - 5:30, 8th - 6:30 p.m.

Lingleville basketball, at Jim Ned tourna-ment, Thursday through Saturday

FridayGirls basketball, at Midlothian Heritage, JV - 5 p.m., V- 6:15

MondayBoys basketball, vs. Dublin alumni, 2 p.m.

Girls basketball, at Hico, JV - 5, V - 6:15

Tuesday Basketball, at Tolar, GJV - 4, 9th - 4, BJV - 5:15, GV - 6:30, BV - 7

Lingleville basketball, vs. Zephyr, JV - 5, VG - 6:15, VB - 7:30 p.m.

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Buffaloes down LionsJoley Chisholm looks to pass the ball to Mystie Ancira at a recent scrimmage. The girls fell to Cross Plains on Tuesday night, 50-40. Photo by Sarah Dykowski

LISD sets

dress code

committeeBy PAUL GAUDETTEStaff Writer

A full Lingleville ISD School Board voted to appoint a committee to address complaints recently made about the district’s long-standing dress code policy.

Superintendent Curt Haley and Principal Cheryl Hudson are acting as chairpersons for the committee, which includes two male and two female students, two parents and input from a large number of Lingleville teachers.

Hudson had arranged members of the committee and announced the group will meet before the December board meeting so they can report back to the school board then. In addition to gathering input from students, parents and teachers, the committee will also examine the dress code policies of similar Texas school districts and see how Lingleville compares.

The board also unanimously voted to set a special meeting yesterday to canvass the Nov. 8 elections, as well as move the January meeting from Jan. 12 to Jan. 19.

Haley recommended delaying the January meeting, saying it conflicted with Region XI Board training and there wouldn’t have even been three weeks of business to handle on Jan. 12 following the Christmas/New Year’s holiday.

The meeting also included a public hearing of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas Report for the district.

“We scored a perfect 100,” Haley said. “I think that’s more than acceptable.”

The report only included minor concerns of balancing spending following construction of the ag building from the school’s general fund and giving jobs to school board members as Richard Boeve served as a referee for some games and Monty Williams’s septic business was called to service a plumbing problem.

The report noted the school was so straight-forward in its business that these minor notes did not affect its score.

During reports, Hudson said enrollment was now at 265 students. FFA teacher advisor Chuck Wilson commended his students for their first year of participation in FFA Leadership events, saying the rookies scored relatively well. Wilson reported Lingleville FFA has 30 paid members, 15 Jr. FFA members and 17 registered for livestock competition.


Even though she has a busy schedule, Sonya Koke readily signed up for a seat on the Lingleville School Board.

“This isn’t my first appointment,” Koke said, referencing her current position as vice president of the Lingleville PTO and her time on the Stephenville Christian School Board.

“I like to be involved,” she said. “I want to know what’s going on.”

A native of the Netherlands, Koke and her husband, Johan, have owned a dairy in the Lingleville area since 1998. The operation oversees

more than 1,000 cows, meaning a lot of work for

Koke in the calf ranch and the office.

They also make sure that all of their children help where they are able.

“Everyone pitches in,” Koke said. “Otherwise, I would go bonkers.”

The Kokes have six children from pre-Kindergarten through high school enrolled in Lingleville ISD: Natalie (12th grade), Nicole (10th grade), Anna (eighth grade), John (third grade), Jacob (first grade) and Gerrit (Pre-K).

She admits the enrollment of all of her children in the district was the driving factor in running for School Board.

“I want to make sure this

school is the best for our kids.”

Koke loves the school, saying that its size means everyone gets to know each other and watch out for each other.

She hopes to bring a fresh perspective to the traditionally male board and will devote her efforts to making sure the school focuses on education first and foremost.

A well-rounded education is something The Kokes strive to give their children at home as well. Each of the kids is required to learn an instrument, as well as participate in FFA.

“Agriculture isn’t just our

livelihood, it’s our life,” she said. “We want them to stay connected with what we do for a living.”

The Kokes also encourage their children to serve the community, with the older ones helping in mission trips.

“We don’t do bored at our house,” she joked. “They know that by now.”

Koke said she is grateful for the support she already received since announcing her candidacy and welcomes any input from parents.

“I’m willing to work hard for the school and their kids.”

Koke will be sworn-in at the Dec. 8 meeting.

Sonya Koke

Koke pledges to work on board for LISD parents

Camry Porter looks to block a shot as Amy Rodriguez watches in a recent scrimmage. Photo by Scott Dykowski

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TexAnns sweep Eastern NM,

sit second in LSC postseasonSaturday night Tarleton

did what no other team in the Lone Star Conference managed to do this season — make the grueling western road trip to Silver City and Portales, N.M., and come away with two victories.

The TexAnns, who battled back from a 0-2 deficit to take care of Western New Mexico in five sets, kept the good times rolling with a sweep of Eastern New Mexico in Portales Saturday. The Greyhounds entered the match having won eight in a row at home this season, including a win over Angelo State.

Tarleton also handed the Greyhounds their first home sweep since Oct. 31, 2015.

The match opened up in an even fashion as the Greyhounds held a slim 16-14 lead through the opening 30 points. Hailey Roberts’ first kill of the night came on the 31st point of the match to cut the Eastern lead down to one and force the Hounds into a timeout.

Out of the break, the TexAnns kept rolling.

Michaela Rodriguez served up eight more points in a row, including a pair of aces, to build the Tarleton lead to 23-16. Eastern was able to tip-toe its way to 20 points in the set, but kills from Abby Mackey and Elizabeth Muliaga put the set away at 25-20.

Tarleton kept its momentum in the second set and jumped out to a 14-12 lead before taking a timeout. Out of the break,

Eastern scored to cut the Tarleton lead to one before a service error on the ensuing possession started the decisive run for Tarleton. The TexAnns scored seven unanswered points to extend their lead to 21-13. Tarleton eventually put the set away at 25-16 on an Eastern attack error.

Eastern New Mexico came out swinging in the third set to the tune of a 6-4 lead early on, but Tarleton answered with a 13-6 run to force the Hounds into a timeout at 17-12. The TexAnns maintained their lead up to 23-21 before taking the final timeout of the match. Out of the break, Eastern New Mexico made two

attack errors to deliver a Tarleton victory.

The TexAnns improve to 24-5 on the year and 16-4 in Lone Star Conference play. It’s the third straight season that Tarleton has won at least 24 games in a season.

Roberts was the only TexAnn to crack double digits in the kill column as the junior landed 11 to go along with 11 digs for her second double-double of the road trip.

Jordyn Keamo led the team with 16 assists while Chandler Gow passed out 11 off the Tarleton bench. Hannah McManus also added nine blocks up front.

The TexAnns earned the

No. 2 seed in next week’s Lone Star Conference C h a m p i o n s h i p Tournament in San Angelo. Action begins this afternoon in the Junell Center and Tarleton will play the second game of the quarterfinal round with a 2:30 p.m. showdown against Western New Mexico.

The winner of the championship tournament receives an automatic bid into the NCAA playoffs. Tarleton is currently ranked No. 3 in the South Central Regional Rankings, which ranks the region’s top eight teams for potential placement in the national playoffs.

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Tarleton sits in second going into the LSC postseason after their victory on the road to Eastern New Mexico. Photo submitted

No. 10 Tarleton routs Adams State by 30 to open seasonNo. 10 Tarleton topped

Adams State 89-59 in the Whataburger Tip-Off Classic at Wisdom Gym.

Ridell Camidge led all scorers with 16 points as four Texans scored at least 13 points. The 30-point win is Tarleton’s largest win in a season opener since the Texans defeated Southwestern Adventist by 64 in 2013. The Texans have won four straight openers and 15 of the last 16. It’s also

the ninth straight win for Tarleton in the Tip-Off Classic as the Texans improved to 24-1 in its home tournament.

The Texans jumped out to a double-digit lead at 25-15 with 7:20 to go in the first half and never let up. Tarleton held a double-digit lead for the final 27 minutes of the game. Chantz Chambers, who scored 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting, set the tone for the remainder of the contest with a steal at

midcourt and finished the fast-break with a goal. Chambers recorded a career-high three steals.

Tarleton’s lead grew to 20 in the final seconds of the first half when Josh Hawley followed up his own miss with a one-handed slam to send the Texans to the locker room up 45-24. Hawley had four points, six rebounds and four assists. Tarleton shot 51 percent in the first half while holding Adams State to 30

percent from the floor and forced the Grizzlies into 15 turnovers that led to 21 Texan points.

Romond Jenkins, the reigning South Central region tournament MVP, scored six points in the first three minutes of the second half including a pair of alley-oop dunks. Jenkins finished with his fourth career double-double, totaling 15 points and 15 rebounds while connecting on 7 of 9 shot

attempts.Junior point guard Deshawn

Riddick, who made his first career start, had a second-half stretch where he scored eight straight points for the Texans on his way to 13 points and four assists.

The Texans outscored the Grizzlies by 10 in the second half and finished the game shooting 51 percent from the floor. Tarleton dominated down low by outscoring Adams State 48-12 in the

paint and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds to finish plus-8 in the rebounding column.

Anthony Davis added six points for the Texan offense, while Denzel Smith (5 points, 6 rebounds), Curtiss Anderson (5 points, 5 rebounds), Lance Ewell (5 points), Stephen Edwards (3 points, 3 assists) and Nosa Ebomwonyi rounded out the scoring for the Texans.

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Dublin Secondary School would like to give a special thanks to our veterans who presented their experiences in the Armed Forces on Friday.

Mr. Troy Ashcraft, Mr. Jose Galvan, Mr. Tom Gordon, Mr. Harrison Hutchins, Mr. Mac McKinnon, Mr. James Meyers, Mrs. Crystal Moreno, Mr. Bill Rodriguez and Mr. Michael Weems.

Your service and willingness to come speak to our students is very much appreciated.

The many freedoms we enjoy today are due to our men and women whose sense of commitment and service to our country is put first before anything else.

As the holidays near and the first semester of the 2016-17 school year comes to a close, there are a few things to remember.

Our Thanksgiving holiday will be the week of Nov. 21 through 25.

Upon return, there will be three weeks before the Christmas holiday.

It is very important students be at school. Tutorials begin at 7:35 a.m.

In addition, we will be having End of Course retesting the first week in December for algebra I, English I & II, biology and U.S. history.

Therefore, if your child has not passed any of these course areas, it is imperative the student be present in order to ensure instruction in weak areas and practice to do well on EOC.

On another note, as we get closer to Christmas, we at Dublin ISD understand families travel to various destinations to see their loved family members.

We encourage parents to keep their children at school until the release date on Dec. 16.

Every day and minute of instruction is so important as they continue through their education.

We understand u n f o r e s e e a b l e circumstances can occur; however, in order for a child to be successful it takes a partnership

between the school and home.

The holiday breaks are wonderful to spend time with family and friends. However, please remember upon our return to school, dress code is still fully enforced.

As Dublin Secondary Campus students, we should always dress for success and carry ourselves as we would if we were interviewing for our dream job.

When you look your best, you do your best.

It is our wish at Dublin ISD our students, parents and community have happy holidays and a safe return to class, your home and to your loved ones. Wherever you may go, always remember: it is a great day to be a Lion.

En EspanolLa Escuela Secundaria de

Dublín desea darle las gracias a nuestros veteranos, el Sr. Troy Ashcraft, Sr. Jose Galvan, Sr. Tom Gordon, Sr. Harrsion Hutchins, Sr. Mac McKinnon, Sr. James Meyers, Sra. Crystal Moreno, Sr. Bill Rodriguez y el Sr. Michael Weems quienes hablaron de sus experiencias en las Fuerzas Armadas el viernes, 11 de noviembre del 2016.

Su servicio y esfuerzo al hablar con nuestros estudiantes se agradece y aprecia.

Las muchas libertades de las que gozamos hoy vienen de los hombres y las mujeres que se comprometen a proteger y dar servicio a la patria antes de cualquier otra cosa.

Ya los días festivos y el fin de semestre se acercan para este año escolar 2016-2017. Y con eso en mente hay algunos recordatorios.

La semana de Acción de Gracias será del 21 de noviembre al 25 de noviembre.

Después al regresar solamente habrá tres semanas escolares antes de salir para la Navidad.

Es muy importante que su estudiante se presente a clases.

Tutorías comienzan a las 7:35 de la mañana. También la primera

semana de diciembre se darán de nuevo los exámenes estatales en las áreas de Algebra I, Ingles nivel I y II, Biología e Historia Estadounidense.

Así que si su estudiante aún no a pasado algunos de estos exámenes es primordial que no falle para asegurarle practica y una instrucción académica adecuada en áreas débiles.

Por otra parte, ya que la Navidad se aproxima, el Distrito Escolar de Dublín entiende que las familias viajan a diversos destinos para ver a sus familiares.

Atentamente les pedimos a todos los padres que tomen en cuenta que las vacaciones de Navidad no comienzan hasta el 16 de diciembre.

Cada minuto y día que se le da a nuestros estudiantes de instrucción es sumamente importante en su preparación educativa. Entendemos que pueden existir circunstancias fuera de su control pero tomen en cuenta que el éxito de su estudiante es una asociación entre el hogar y la escuela.

Las vacaciones están llenas de felicidad cuando las pasamos con nuestros familiares y amigos.

Pero recuerden que al regresar a clases el código estudiantil de vestir se ejercerá con todo el rigor.

Como estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria de Dublín debemos siempre vestirnos y portarnos de lo mejor.

Tal y como si e s t u v i é r a m o s entrevistando para el empleo de nuestros sueños. ¡Cuando te ves bien, das tu mejor esfuerzo!

Es el deseo del Distrito Escolar de Dublín que nuestros estudiantes, padres y comunidad tengan felices fiestas y que regresen a sus hogares, a su familia y a clases felices y en buen estado. Recuerden que a cualquier lugar que vayan, ¡Siempre será un buen día para ser un león!

¡Felices fiestas!— Norma Briseno

Assistant PrincipalDublin Secondary

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The second weeks AR Kindle winners (top photo): David Hernandez, (bottom row, left to right) read 272,498 words, Joel Sanchez read 224,434 words, Haiden Holloway read 170,385 words, Aiden Lewis read 667,076 words; Ashlynn Nowlin (middle row, left to right): read 459,986 words, Marianna Ortiz read 224,886 words, Lyla Anderson read 222,735 words, Joli St. Germain read 383,389 words; and Makenzie Johnston (top row) read 624,822 words. All of the students maintained an 85 percent average or higher. The Incredible Lion Award (bottom photo) are for students who have exhibited service orcharacter during the six weeks period. The awards went to Esmerelda Cervantes (bottom row, left to right), Sebastian Carrillo; Alfonso Sanchez (top row, left to right), Ruby Ortega, Kevin Herrera and Zoey Bagley. Photos submitted

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Tarleton falls in last game on the road

Tarleton’s season came to a close on Saturday with a 30-10 loss to No. 8 Texas A&M-Commerce.

The Texans scored the first 10 points of the game before the Lions put up the game’s final 30 points. Tarleton finished 5-6 on the season and tied for fifth in the Lone Star

Conference with a 5-4 league record.

Tarleton had 11 seniors play their final game tonight: Bubba Tandy, Cody Burtscher, Joseph Sadler, Kason Fornes, Trent Gow, Tate Whitten, Dominique Martin, Treston Ridge and Devyon Miles.

— submitted


A honor roll

First gradeJayden BalvantinDarshana BaralJeffrey CronbergJonathan EnhorabuenaImmanuel GarciaJulianna GeijselAnthony GonzalezKaitlyn KolbPaxton LoperKallen MitchellMikkale MitchellBenjamin OlveraIsaac Puerta Joe SalinasPaisley StewartJeremy VazquezKloie WhiteleyAddisen Zimmerman

Second gradeEmily BarreraMiguel CorralesLilliana HerediaAddison IvieJace MendezJoselyn PerezMiguel ResendizIsabella Reyes CisnerosJayden RojasSampson ScottCasen SearsBrennan TyreJennave VillaroBralyn WeaverTrenton Zmeskal

Third gradeCassidy AdairAlondra BahenaRonaldo BahenaCade BelewMakayla FacioLuke FailsHector GasparVanessa GonzalezKaylee HayesMarilyn JimenezAbbygayle MarettBrooke MartinezHayden MilburnYovany OrtizOlivia SalyerAlexander TetenEmma VillegasWilbert Zaragoza

Fourth gradeDiego ChapaCambri CoburnKaitlyn GarrettAndrew MaldonadoTemperence MitchellWaylon MorrisKeylee PorterKenli RobersonJoel SanchezIsabella VelazquezBailey WatsonNavaLee White

Fifth gradeAidan CoburnAliza MaldonadoKara MedinaMariana OrtizCallie Sears

Sixth gradeAllen MoermanAyush Patel

Seventh gradeMaria Barreras AlvarezJuan GarciaMakaylie GarciaJuan GonzalezJadon JohnsonAlexis JohnstonJonathan OwenVeronica Rodriguez

Rianna TurnerWyatt WatsonOrion Yepez

Eighth gradeJared AdamsAlejandra CalderonTony CalderonHollyn CarrRaul DiazDaniel EscobarElla FrederickMaeleigh GeijselCharlie JimenezMackenzie MathisCole MooreJasmine MunozOrlando SevillaCeleste PowersNirjal Upadhayay Andrew WestJimena Vazquez

Ninth gradeOlga GarciaBlanca GonzalezNayeli HernandezDavid LeatherwoodAbigail MaciasEmily McClureAndrea MejiaVirginia Munoz LanderosCamry PorterJordyn Ricks

Tenth gradeCurtis AdamsSamantha CalderonBrooklynn JohnsonJacob OwenRuchi PatelTayleigh PendletonJared Ricks

Eleventh gradeRyan BelewJoley ChisholmCody CookHailey BlackwellAngel EscobarMiguel FelipeGriselda HernandezBrianna KarasekHailey OrtegaLuis PantojaEthan PriceAdriana RamirezRylie RobertsBlake StephenBrent StephenJulianna Thomsen

Twelfth gradeXanton BrownJohn BurlesonMayra CalderonLillian EdwardsAnayely EscobarLeslie GarciaSamuel GuerreroChristian HernandezHans HoekmanKaylie MasonBrady MooreDaniel RodriguezLizett SanchezMadison TaylorFrank TrejoSidney TuckerAbril VazquezWhitney Weems

AB Honor Roll

First gradeJuan AvilaRosybel Calderon

Adan CastilloErica CastroSavannah ChaconJulian DeLeonAnabelle DelgadoRamon EspinoLondon FailsRowdy HayesKatie HernandezJhosman Herrera-Perla Grayson HollowayTanis HutchinsonHudsen JoslinChad LoomisJacob MarettJory McKeithenAntonio OrtizBrayan OrtizKimberly OrtizHeidy OsornioEnrique PerezIdaly RamirezWestin RollinsLayla SalasZoey SoriaSofia VallinOscar VazquezStaci VegaMatthew VillegasMakayla Whiteley

Second gradeIsai CalderaDylan CehandSamantha CoburnSabra CollierGeorgia CornettDominic DominguezJuan ElicerioClinton GarciaJasmine GarciaHunter JohnsonAddison JordanLucasey LascsakAriana LoomisCamila LopezSamantha MartinezRyder McLeanRobert McNuttJansen MonkKarla MunozNorma MunozRafael OlveraKaren OrtizJavier PadronHarley PinckardAbigail SalazarKimberly SevillaJada TamezJayna ThomasJocelyn TuckerKaydence VeraKaiybre VivianAlyssa Whiddon

Third gradeJenna AryKalvin BalderasDalton BullardAiden BushmanMariela CaballeroAmado CarranzaAaron CastanedaNatali DelgadoTrysten DycusYasmin EsparzaTaylor EverettAlexander GarciaOctavio GarciaKyson Gilman Gabriela GonzalezIngrid HernandezNathaniel HernandezKarter HudsonMichael JimenezRyder LemonsLondon LewisDelia MartinezJohnny Mayhall

Riley McClatchyImelda MendozaHudson MooreDavid NavaEdwin NevarezBryan OlveraJerri OrtizErica PalmerLeilani PerezCaleb RaffenspergerAnthony RodriguezKassandra RodriguezAlexa RosalezAnthony SkaggsNomi Thompson-HinesNatalie TijerinaKevin VallinBlas VargasOmar VazquezSandra VazquezAverie WhiteleyAva Williams

Fourth gradeVianey AlmazanEsther AnguianoCaige BalvantinWendy CalderonElayna CanteroEsmeralda CervantesRyan DiCiccioMadison EverettKaden GaitanFrancisco GarciaHailey GonzalesTeavione HawkinsDavid HernandezVirginia HernandezHaiden HollowayLogan HudsonBardo JimenezCade JohnsonJack LatimerZakary LoperBayley McNuttLogan MitchellAlonso MorenoManuel MoronesNicolas OlveraVanessa PantojaJesus RamirezChristopher ReyesLyric RumbolzBailee SmithAriana SolanoAiden SolisSamantha TamayoYoselin VazquezKarston Young

Fifth gradeLyla AndersonLucas AzuaZoey BagleySalvador BandaTania BenturenoChloe CisnerozMarisa CollazoSeferino DeLosSantosKiersten FincannonBraxton FinleyGracelyn GeijselJaclyn GibsonElijah GonzalesSulmara GonzalezYasmin HerediaMarina HernandezKevin HerreraCarson IvieAvery JohnsonKaylan KiserAidan LewisDane LewisKaryna LopezAngel LowreyRicardo MaldonadoLucero MarquezKellyn McLeanMolly McNealAlondra Mejia RuizJune MendenhallKarina OrtegaGonzalo Ortiz

Madelyne ParksRossie ParraJaydy RamirezElizabeth ReedChloey RollinsAiden SalyerMadison TurleyKre’aijha Williams

Sixth gradeJoseline Alvarez RegaladoCesar CalderaMiranda CalderonSierra ChapaBrayden EmmertRachel JimenezMakenzie JohnstonMadilyn LoperRodolfo MaciasJordan McMullenNathaniel MinorCarrissa NietoRuby OrtegaMichelle PadronCooper PickettAlfonso SanchezJolicoeur St. GermainChristopher TetenMaxwell ThompsonJohn Velazquez

Seventh gradeRoger AdairSheldon ArmstrongJulisa BandaAnthony CervantesJocelin ChaconAlexia ColeJohnathan CollazoCarmen CortezShawn DanielsJames DavidsonCallie EstesAngie FloresBenjamin FloresAnahi GasparMonica GutierrezEmiliano HernandezConnor JeffersonMariah JimenezDaniela Jimenez RuizLawrence JohnsonAdrian JuarezVictor JuarezJacob LopezCarolina MaciasIsmael MendezColton MooreElian OlveraLuis Ordonez BarronLisandro Ortiz-AnguianoStefanie PadronJavier ParraLazaro ReyesGabrielle RichardsonTy RobertsAzael RodriguezIvan RodriguezJasmine SanchezYosselyn SanchezJohnny ShermanMichael Stanley Michael Tijerina Adan TorresMarissa TorresJessica TovarKody Vega

Eighth gradeCasandra BandaAngelina BollingerMcKenzie CanteroMylea FlowEvelyn GarciaPaula Garcia-AndradeAutumn GarrettJordane HarrellRaychel HeadJaicee HolcombDolores Lopez

Carlos MartinezAlexia MelendresHannah OrtegaLeticia PerezAnayeli RamirezAlexzandra Schronk

Ninth gradeRusendo AguilarRebecca BagwellMaria BahenaMariela CervantesCameron DavidsonJuan GonzalezJakob HinesRiley LaughlinDonovan LeatherwoodJoseph LeosMateo MarquezRuben MartinezSandra MartinezCesar MendezSamuel MoralesBailey NoelAlanna OlveraMayeli OrtegaGriffin PickettAngel RamirezLessly RoblesArmando RodriguezJuan RodriguezKaylee SmithChristopher Torres

Tenth gradeDanika AbundizMiriam AlmazanCasyn BallengerBrenda BandaDaniel BandaUlises DeLaCerdaAuston EastinJacqueline FloresMonica FloresBrianna GarciaBianca GonzalezLiman HerreraIvet MartinezSeth McDonald RodriguezAndrea MedinaEnrique NoyolaBlake PorterAmy RodriguezJasmin RojasJakob SealsAddison StoutSelena Valle

Eleventh gradeMystie AnciraKyleigh BamberStarla DaltonAdrian FloresAdriana FloresValerie GarciaCole Gilliland Oskar LinkeVanessa MejiaVictor OrdonezPerawat PimonvirajkulErnesto RuizLezly Sanchez

Twelfth gradeZachary BradberryDaniel CarilloDiana ChaconElton GalbreathJuan GarciaRyanne JorgensenCassidy Miller Yessenia RodriguezBethany ShubertStephanie SolanoMichael VanderpoolDallas Whiteley

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Dublin Elementary and Dublin Intermediate participated in a coin drive to raise funds for Erath County United Way. Between both campuses, Dublin ISD raised $2,316.26. Mrs. Mendez’s class (above) raised the most at the elementary with a total of $170.18 and Mrs. Greene’s class (below) was the winner of the intermediate school, raising a total of $116. Both classes received an ice cream sundae party for their hard work. All students received an ice cream sandwich for helping bring so much for the Erath County United Way. Dairy Max supplied the ice cream donation. Photos submitted

Helpers of the United Way Tarleton celebrates 40 years of nursing

Tarleton State University recently celebrated 40 years of nursing — A Legacy of Caring and Excellence — honoring those who helped jumpstart the program in the early 1970s as well as current and past faculty and staff.

“This is a momentous occasion and a testament to the vision of longtime Stephenville physician and university alumnus Dr. Vance Terrell and the persistence of Drs. Robert Fain and Lamar Johanson,” said Tarleton President F. Dominic Dottavio. “Since 1976, Tarleton’s nursing program has helped meet North Texas’ need for h igh ly -qua l i f i ed registered nurses. If the past is prologue, the future for the nursing program is extremely bright.”

As of spring 2016, Tarleton boasts more than 1,700 nursing graduates — 740 with an associate’s degree, 1,064 with a bachelor’s and 11 with a master’s. Many of these serve in rural hospitals and c l i n i c s throughout North Texas.

While area residents and physicians — like Terrell — recognized the need for a nursing program at Tarleton in the early ’70s, convincing the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board wasn’t easy. In fact, the nursing board denied the university’s proposal three times.

“It was unprecedented for the Texas Board of Nursing to approve a degree program in a rural county without access to a large hospital for students to complete their clinical experiences,” said Dr. Elaine Evans, head of Tarleton’s Nursing Department from 1989 through 2013, “but, with each denial, Drs. Terrell, Fain and Johanson became more determined that Tarleton would have a program to help meet the area’s critical shortage of registered nurses.”

Their efforts paid off in 1976 with the go-ahead for Tarleton to offer an associate’s degree.

“No other degree program or endorsement has had a greater impact on the residents of the Cross Timbers region than Tarleton’s nursing program,” said Johanson, head of the university’s Department of Biological Sciences in 1976, later dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and namesake of the Tarleton

science building. “The quality of health care at all levels has been greatly elevated, and all our citizens have benefited.

“I was extremely fortunate to be in a position to help Dr. Fain (then dean of Tarleton’s College of Arts and Sciences and later provost and vice president of academic affairs) do the necessary legwork to get the nursing program approved,” Johanson said. “Establishing the nursing program was a very satisfying experience and a highlight for both our academic careers.

“We did the legwork, but we should never forget that Dr. Vance Terrell was the driving force and the spirit to establish the program,” he said.

Four administrators have led Tarleton’s nursing program since its beginning, and the program has been housed in four locations on the Stephenville campus.

When nursing classes started in 1976, the program was located in a converted engineering lab on the third floor of the old science building — today’s mathematics building. In 1983, the program moved to what now serves as Tarleton’s Welcome Center on the corner of Washington and McIlhaney streets and, from 1996 to 2010, the

program took up much of the Tarleton Center.

The program’s current home — the 55,000-square-foot, three-story nursing building — was funded with $23.4 million in tuition revenue bonds and includes a fully-equipped simulation lab complete with state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

In addition to Evans — who initiated programs at Tarleton-Fort Worth and Tarleton-Waco and led development of the bachelor’s degree in nursing program — and Dr. Susan Rugari, current head of Tarleton’s Nursing Department, credited with developing Tarleton’s graduate program in nursing, other administrators are:

Faye Stevenson (1975-1983) — led development of the associate’s degree program; and

Patricia Egdorf (1983-1989) — improved the associate’s degree program leading to a first-time licensing exam pass rate of 100 percent for five consecutive years.

Previously part of Tarleton’s College of Science and Technology, the nursing program moved to the university’s new College of Health Sciences and Human Services established this past spring.

Lone Star Ag Credit third-

quarter earnings increaseLone Star Ag Credit, an

agricultural and rural land lender headquartered in Fort Worth, saw earnings rise in the third quarter of 2016.

Lone Star, a member-owned cooperative, posted net income of $7.19 million and $21 million for the three months and nine months ended Sept. 30, respectively, which increased compared with

the same periods of the prior year. The quality of the loan portfolio was remarkable, with 98.98 percent of total loans classified as acceptable or special mention.

“We thank our stockholder-members when we see our continued growth and report our income,” said Troy Bussmeir, Lone Star’s CEO. “They, in turn, depend on

Lone Star to be a stable lending institution for rural financing.”

Part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Lone Star Ag Credit offers financing expertise and options for rural real estate, rural homes, agribusinesses, operating lines of credit, equipment and livestock.

— submitted

TSTA comments on electionAssociation President

Noel Candelaria said public education was an essential issue in this year’s election, and he’s hopeful the government can improve Texas’ education system.

“Voters in competitive Texas House districts rejected candidates who voted to drastically cut public education funding and load down students and teachers with high stakes tests that deprive children of time for real teaching and learning,” Candelaria said. “Support for educators and neighborhood public schools was a key factor in victories by Mary Ann Perez, Victoria Neave and Philip Cortez.

“In this year’s Republican and Democratic primaries and the general election, candidates who supported public schools consistently defeated candidates who supported vouchers and privatization schemes, a message from voters that Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick should heed.

“The Texas State Teachers Association supported pro-public education candidates

from both political parties, and we look forward to working with a bipartisan coalition to provide desperately needed state funding for local schools, put an end to high stakes testing and meet the needs of every child, not just the few who might attend

private schools.“When it comes to

education, one thing is clear. Texas taxpayers cannot afford to pay for two separate school systems, one public and one private. The voters are saying it’s time to invest, not test.”

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Head Count: 271No. 1 Steers 200-300 lb: 140-150300-400 lb: 130-147.5400-500 lb: 125-146500-600lb: 120-145600-700 lb: 115-130700 lb & up: 100-113

No 1 Heifers 200-300 lb: 120-140300-400 lb: 115-135400-500 lb: 110-131500-600 lb: 105-128600-700 lb: 100-123700 lb & up: 91-100 Packer Cows High Yield: 53-58Med Yield: 45-52Low Yield: 35-44

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700 lb & up: 95-105No. 2 Steers200 - 300 lb: 160-165300 - 400 lb: 140-145400 - 500 lb: 120-130500 - 600 lb: 110-115600 - 700 lb: 100-105700 lb & up: 85-90No. 1 Heifers200 - 300 lb: 140-150300 - 400 lb: 130-144

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Weekly Fishing ReportBROWNWOODWater stained; 81 to 85

degrees; 0.44’ high. Black bass are slow. Hybrid striper are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Channel catfish are slow. Yellow catfish are slow.

GRANBURYWater stained; 81 to 85

degrees; 0.25’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon red soft plastic worms and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are good on silver striper jigs. White bass are fair on slabs, hellbenders and pet spoons. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp.

POSSUM KINGDOMWater off color; 73 to

76 degrees; 0.26’ low. Black bass are fair to good on chrome Rat–L–Traps, Texas rigs and shakyheads.

Crappie are good on live minnows. White bass are fair to good on live shad and slabs. Striped bass are fair on live shad. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and cut bait.

PROCTORWater stained; 80 to 84

degrees; 1.03’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse crankbaits and soft plastic worms. Striped bass are

slow. White bass are good on minnows and chartreuse spinnerbaits. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on cut shad and shrimp. Yellow catfish are slow.

WEATHERFORDWater lightly stained; 0.52’

low. No report available.

WHITNEYWater stained; 79 to 83

degrees; 2.07’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Rat–L–Traps. Striped bass are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are good on silver slabs, pet spoons, and hellbenders. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs. Catfish are good on liver, stinkbait and nightcrawlers.

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Dublin FFA Members traveled to Tarleton State University on Nov. 3 to compete in a statewide invitational leadership event, which was hosted by Tarleton. Dublin FFA’s Broadcasting team won first place out of 23 schools in their heat. Broadcast team members are Kaylie Mason, Rylie Roberts and Kylie Curtoys. Madison Taylor placed fifth out of 21 teams in the Job Interview contest. Dublin’s Public Relations team of Kaylie Mason, Lizett Sanchez, Madison Taylor and Rylie Roberts placed seventh out of 12 teams. Also competing well for Dublin was Junior Creed Speaker Legend Brown and Quiz Team members Seth McDonald, Addison Stout, Jared Ricks and Ruchi Patel. Dublin FFA advisers are Darren Price and Josh Beaty.

Bloat With Thanksgiving just

around the corner, bloat is a real concern for most cattle producers.

Typically bloat sets in between the hours of 1 and 1:30 p.m., after you make your way from the feed trough to the couch.

It is not likely anyone will take preventive measures (like eating less) to guard against this yearly occurrence, the best move is to unsnap your britches and loosen your belt and doze the afternoon away while pretending to watch the football games.

A more serious issue is bloat in your calves on winter pasture.

With the recent rainfall we are having a stellar year for small grains. Many of you have already turned out on small grains; some are ready to turn calves out. Bloat is a cattle ailment that can result from grazing excellent fast growing, lush winter pasture.

Typically we see bloat during the fall or spring flush when the grass is growing rapidly as it is now.

The nutrients in this high quality forage are readably digestible, meaning they will be immediately utilized by the rumen microbes, which leads to a rapid production of gas in the rumen.

The gases in this frothy bloat cannot be dispelled quickly enough by the animal.

This leads to the classic bloat symptom of a distended abdomen (left side of animal). This build-up of gases causes discomfort and possibly death, if not treated.

Cattle that recover from bloat are very likely to get bloat again when the conditions are right.

There are many options to aid in preventing bloat:

Feed cattle plenty of dry hay before turning out on small grain pasture.

If possible turn cattle for the first time at mid-day after grass has dried off.

Use of a surfactant or anti-foaming agent in water or to any feed supplement.

Feeding poloxalene (Bloat Guard), in minerals, feed supplements, blocks, etc.

There is evidence that the addition on Monensin (Rumensin), can aid in controlling bloat in stocker cattle.

Treatment of bloat if caught early on can be as simple as removing animal from pasture and feeding dry hay.

For acute cases of bloat, more immediate attention will be required to prevent death of the calf. Some tools to keep on hand when grazing small grain pastures include a good 3/4- to 1-inch diameter rubber hose 3- to 4-inch long, defoaming agent, and maybe a Trocar or sharp knife.

In most acute cases a stomach tube can relieve the bloat; if needed the animal can also be giving an anti-foaming agent down the same tube.

It is best not to use a drench gun on cattle with bloat, as they may aspirate the liquid into their lungs.

A small piece of PVC pipe can be used to prevent the calf from biting down on the hose while tubing.

If you have no experience in tubing cattle or using a Trocar, it would be best to get a veterinarian or an experienced cattleman to treat your cattle, until you learn how.

You can do more harm than good if the tube is

misplaced or Trocar is not used properly.

These are a couple of very manageable issues that can be associated with grazing good winter pasture. However, do not let them scare you away from an extremely valuable feedstuff.

While the value of gain is down considerably, there is still no more satisfying or profitable way to put weight on calves.

Cow-Calf Clinic

This year’s Cow-Calf Clinic held on Nov. 3 was one of the best we have had. The speakers were exceptional.

Topics covered were apparently of great interest as we ran about 30 minutes behind due to audience interaction.

I would like to thank the great sponsors that made not only the program, but also the excellent meal possible.

Sponsors included: Central Texas Farm Credit, Comanche Electric Coop., Comanche National Bank, Circle K Irrigation, Farley Farm Supply, Ferti-Tex Ag Services, Golden Oak Milling, Gorman Milling/Red Chain Feeds, Heartland Crop Insurance, Stockman Seed & Fertilizer, SureGrow Ag Products. Be sure to support and thank these agriculture businesses for their support of agriculture educational programs.

For the week ending Nov. 10, 2016, Texas feeder cattle auctions reported prices steady to $10 higher, with instances of steady to $2 lower. Wholesale beef values were uneven, with choice grade gaining $1.04 to close at $185.59 per cwt (hundredweight) and select grade losing $1.78 to close at $168.67 per cwt. For the time period of Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, the USDA NASS Field Office reported that most pastures across the state had adequate moisture and livestock were in good condition. Some producers were still trying to get a last cutting of hay, as weather permitted. Many stock tanks and ponds were in need of runoff water. Stock tanks were full in some areas of the Blacklands and pond levels were declining in Northeast Texas.

Cotton prices were higher at the end of last week, with cash and December futures

both gaining 75 cents to close at 69.12 cents per pound and 69.20 cents per pound. The USDA NASS Field Office reported that cotton harvest continued across the state. In the High Plains, cotton harvest was in full swing and picking up in the Low Plains.

Wheat prices were uneven at the end of last week, with cash prices gaining 2 cents to close at $3.04 per bushel and December wheat futures losing 1 cent to close a $4.09 per bushel, respectively. The USDA NASS Field Office reported that small grain seeding continued throughout the state. In areas of South Texas, wheat and oat fields were emerging. Preparations were underway to turn cattle out on wheat pasture for winter grazing in areas of the Low Plains and the Cross Timbers. In the Blacklands and Northeast Texas, wheat seeding progressed well, but was delayed in areas of the Edwards Plateau due to wet

conditions.Corn prices were lower at

the end of last week with cash prices losing 4 cents to close at $3.40 per bushel and December futures losing 2 cents to close at $3.44 per bushel. Grain Sorghum cash prices lower, losing 4 cents to close at $5.02 per cwt. The USDA NASS Field Office reported that corn harvest was complete in most areas, while late fields were being harvested in the Northern High Plains and that the Sorghum harvest continued in the Northern High Plains.

Milk prices were lower at the close of last week, with November Class III milk futures losing 4 cents to close at $16.81 per cwt.

This week’s U.S. Drought Monitor for Texas showed a slight improvement in drought conditions for the state, with only 35.01 percent of Texas still in some stage of drought intensity, down 5.44 percent from last week.

For the fourth session in a row, Rep. Tom Craddick (Midland) filed a bill to create a traffic violation for smartphone use while driving.

“I am proud to propose House Bill 62 during this upcoming 85th Texas Legislative Session. Distracted driving is an epidemic in Texas, and we must pass a law to address this life-threatening habit,” Craddick said. “I am committed to giving our Texas drivers safer roads; I am determined to be a voice for the distracted driving victims and families of victims; and I am extremely motivated to enact legislation that will prevent any loss of life.”

“Ninety-eight cities in Texas have an ordinance governing the use of smartphones while driving, and 46 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin islands have a law governing the use of smartphones while driving,” Craddick said. “But the number that gets my attention and concerns me gravely is the 482 deaths that occurred on Texas roadways in 2015 due to distracted driving. I filed

House Bill 62 because there should be ZERO deaths.”

While there is not a statewide smartphone use law for all drivers, Texas has several laws in place that regulate cellphone use while driving. State law bans cell phone use for drivers under 18; school bus drivers are prohibited from using a cellphone while driving with

children on the bus; and drivers cannot use a cell phone or other handheld wireless device in an active school zone where signs are present.

Monday was the first day state lawmakers could file legislation for the upcoming 85th Legislative Session, which convenes Jan. 10.

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Public Notice

254-445-2515

A soldier died today An opinion by Gus Martin

I strongly feel that the herein offered poem is worthy of reading just about any time. Sadly it represents the unfortunate fate of so many of our heroic veterans of America’s wars. Most of those heroes who defended America in WWII have gone on to their reward, and I gather that this piece may have been written to honor those of that era, but it certainly honors all of you veterans who have defended America, no matter the era involved. This piece roamed across the internet several years ago with no author identified.

He was getting old and paunchy

And his hair was falling fast,

And he sat around the Legion,

Telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he once fought in

And the deeds that he had done,

In his exploits with his buddies,

They were heroes, every one.

And ‘tho sometimes to his neighbors

His tales became a joke, All his buddies listened

quietly For they knew where of

he spoke.But we’ll hear his tales no

longer For Bob has passed away, And the world’s a little

poorer For a soldier died today.He wont be mourned by

many,

Just his children and his wife.

For he lived an ordinary, Very quiet sort of life.He held a job and raised a

family, Going quietly on his way; And the world won’t note

his passing, ‘Tho a soldier died today.When politicians leave

this earth, Their bodies lie in state, While thousands note

their passing, And proclaim that they

were great.Papers tell of their life

stories From the time that they

were young, But the passing of a

soldier Goes unnoticed and

unsung.Is the greatest

contribution To the welfare of our

land, Some jerk who breaks his

promise And cons his fellow

man?Or the ordinary fellow Who in times of war and

strife, Goes off to serve his

country And offers up his lifeThe politicians stipend And the style in which he

lives, A r e o f t e n

disproportionate, To the service that he

gives,While the ordinary

soldier, Who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal And perhaps a pension,

small.

It is not the politicians With their compromise

and ploys, Who won for us the

freedom That our country now

enjoys.Should you find yourself

in danger, With your enemies at

hand, Would you really want

some cop-out, With his ever waffling

stand?Or would you want a

soldier His home, his country, his

kin, Just a common soldier, Who will fight until the

end.He was just a common

soldier, And his ranks are growing

thin, But his presence should

remind us We may need his like

again.For when countries are in

conflict, We find the soldier’s part Is to clean up all the

troubles That the politicians start.If we cannot do him

honor While he’s here to hear

the praise, Then at least let’s give

him homage At the ending of his

days.Perhaps just a simple

headline In the paper that might

say: “OUR COUNTRY IS IN

MOURNING, A SOLDIER DIED

TODAY.”

Tarleton graduates 1,156 in December

Fall commencement exercises at Tarleton State University are set for Dec. 16 and 17, with approximately 1,156 graduates receiving diplomas.

On Dec. 16, the colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Health Sciences and Human Services conduct graduation ceremonies at 1 p.m., followed by the colleges of Liberal & Fine Arts, Science and Technology and Business Administration’s general studies majors at 4 p.m. The ceremony for the College of Graduate Studies takes place at 7 p.m. when all master’s and doctoral candidates are hooded and receive their diplomas.

Ceremonies continue on Dec. 17 beginning with the College of Business Administration and its Department of Management graduates at 10 a.m. The colleges of Education and Business Administration’s departments of Accounting, Finance and Economics and Marketing and Computer Information Systems will conduct ceremonies at 1 p.m.

All five programs take place in Wisdom Gymnasium in the Health and Physical

Education Complex. Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio, president of Tarleton, is presiding officer for the ceremonies.

Tarleton will award 972 undergraduate, 180 graduate and four doctoral degrees during the fall c o m m e n c e m e n t ceremonies.

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.

Honorees are: Madilyn Cavender of Sherman, agricultural and consumer sciences; Tylo Farrar of Spearman, animal science and veterinary technology; Seth Hamby of Cleburne, wildlife, sustainability and ecosystem sciences; Andrew Schultz of Round Rock, accounting, finance and economics; Daylon Rankin of Robinson, marketing and computer information systems; Sierra Jones of Hico, management; and Garrett Tanner of Stephenville, kinesiology.

Additional Departmental Outstanding Graduates are: Jessica Vick of Copperas

Cove, nursing; Shayla Cozart of Corinth, curriculum and instruction; Carley Almond of Whitewright, psychological sciences; Taylor Craig of Bertram, communication studies; Jeremy Balders of Fort Worth, criminal justice; Rachel McDonald of Brownwood, English and languages; Alicia Sutton of Haltom City, fine arts; Jacob Woolridge of Stephenville, social sciences; Kevin Woods of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., biological sciences; Madisyn Frandsen of Haslet, engineering and computer science; Zackery McMurry of Wichita Falls, engineering technology; and Karen Harlow of Fair Oaks Ranch, mathematics.

For directions to Wisdom Gymnasium and maps of the Stephenville campus, visit www.tarleton.edu/campus. More information about Tarleton’s upcoming commencement ceremonies may be found online at w w w . t a r l e t o n . e d u /graduation.

All graduation proceedings will be video-streamed live online on the Tarleton website, www.tarleton.edu. Specific link information will be posted before the event.

Craddick fi les distracted driving bill


Help Wanted

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Real Estate For Sale Garage Sale

Saturday, Nov. 19 • 10 am917 Hwy 183, Eastland, TX

Watch for signsHorse trailer, old license plates, antique and vintage items, lots of in-the-package semi-trailers and NASCAR collections, glassware, tools, furniture, file cabinets, shredder, purses, flatscreen TV, animal trap, outdoor furniture, metal wash bin, trumpet - Plus More!

(Many lots with no reserve)

AUCTION

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For pictures, see website Timelmore

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CCS MEDICA L EQUIPMENT 203 N. Patrick, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00. Rental, Sales of medical equipment: oxygen, cpap, hospital beds, walkers, mastectomy fittings and bras, wound vac, wound supplies, d iabet ic suppl ies. Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care and insurance. Friendly service. 254-445-4150

LOTS & PASTURE SHREDDING, t ree trimming & fence building. Call 254-445-3987 and leave message. Charles Malone.

GAITAN’S LAWN SER-VICE, yard work, lawn mowing, brush hauling, weedeating, flower bed preparation & planting. Free estimates. Call 254-485-1406

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CCS DRUG TESTING, 118 E. Live Oak, Hours Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Instant test results, DOT testing, Consortium without monthly fees. 254-445-2517, ext 1075 Misty Mendez

Real EstateFor Rent

Services Available

REGISTERED CHAROLAIS BULLS. Out of high EPD sires and fertility tested. Coming 2-year-olds now available. Collier Ranch, Energy, Comanche Co., Texas. Justin Herod 325-330-2179, Bob Collier 214-478-3381

Livestock For Sale

WESTERN HILLS H E A L T H C A R E RESIDENCE is seeking a Housekeeper and Laundry Aide. Apply in person at 400 Old Sidney Road, Comanche, TX. Call 325-356-2571 for details. Ask for Mickie.

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Phone: 254-445-2515Fax: 254-445-4116Rates: 20 words $7.00 pre-paid, 20¢ word thereafterDeadline: Monday 5 p.m.

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We Unlock CarsStorage Bldgs. Available

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Contact this newspaperfor more information

254-445-2515

Baxter Chemical and Baxter’s Pack & Ship

has a position available for Customer Service with some warehouse duties. Computer skills required, bilingual a plus.

Apply in person at:Baxter Chemical

2112 W. Washington, Suite DStephenville

Roofi ng • RemodelingNew Construction

All Areas of Home RepairMetal Buildings

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Land For Sale7.65 ACRES WITH SHOP on FM 914 north of Carlton, financing available. Please call 254-485-1584

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PLUMBING • ELECTRICALWe Service Most Major Brands

325-356-3375

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Fri & Sat 9-5; Sun Noon-4 (1/2 price)Selling entire contents of household only.

Worth the drive! Something for everyone!Cash & check only.

ESTATE SALELifetime Estate of Tad & Willa Gilbreath

17331 FM 1702, Dubin, TexasEdna Hill Area

925 N. PATRICK - Great investment property, prime location, five rentable storage buildings, established business, easy access parking, $225,000 Dublin Realty 254-445-3722

13.5 ACRES ON CR 307 - Good fences ready for livestock, has stock tank and electricity, wooded area, $65,000 Dublin Realty 254-445-3722

416 COMANCHE - 2/2 house with large kitchen-dining area, fenced yard, storage building, detached carport, $55,000 Dublin Realty 254-445-3722

5320 CR 307 - 3 stock tanks, good fences, 4 horse stall barn, pasture land w/pecan trees, $426,320 Dublin Realty 254-445-3722

ESTATE AUCTIONSaturday, November 19 • 10 am

Selling Estate of Levi & Celia Hatley1110 N. Neblett, Stephenville

2 blocks off Lingleville Hwy (8 W.) - Watch for Signs

For further info & pics go to www.brandonauctionsales.comViewing 9:00 Day of Sale • Cash or Check w/proper ID • No BP

Concession Available • Bring a Chair • Rain Date following Saturday

BRANDON AUCTION SALESCell (254) 977-2386

TX 7082Becky Whitt TX 17193

PO Box 844 Stephenville, Texas254-967-2639

ANTIQUES - PRIMITIVES - HOUSEHOLD - GUN COLLECTION

FURNITURE: Vital Aire Galvanized Tin Icebox • Wooden Ice Box • Hoosier Cabi-net with Accessories • Singer Treadle Machine • Pine Desk • Sideboard • Oak Convex Display Case • Modern Lighted China Cabinet • Grandmas Old Oak Dining Table w/6 Chairs • Primitive Pine Table • Number 2 School Desk • 3 PC Vintage BR Suite • Windup Victrola • 2 Pine Quilt Boxes • 3 PC King BR Suite • Oak Library Table • Old Oak Crank Telephone • Ken-more No. 10 Sewing Machine • 2 Hi back Leather Chairs • Cedar Dropleaf TableGUNS: Stevens 410 - Tube Fed BA • 59A - Riverside Arms Co 12 ga. Pat 1914 Double Barrel Hammer • Fire Arms Co PatNov 5 1881 Breach Load 30 Cal-JC Hig-gins Mod 10313 22 cal Tubefed BA • Universal Arms Co Japanese Carbine Semi Auto 30 cal. • Partial Listing Only 11 Total • 2 - 22 Pistols 1 black Powder - Other 22’s and Shot Guns

MISCELLANEOUS: Coll. of Cobalt Blue Glass • Rooster Coll. • Set of Rooster Dishes • Madrid Blue Depression Glass • Mirror Coll. • Teapot Coll. • Pressed Glass plus Fos-toria • Crocks • Churns • Emb. & Crochet Linens • Quilts • Costume Jewelry • Sad-irons • Primitive Benches • Quart Milk Bottles w. Carrier • 6oz. Coke in Wood Carrier • (2) Tup Screen Door Supports • RC Cola & Rare Adv. Th ermometers & Signs • Dr. Pepper Adv. Tins • “Ant. Fire Chief Pedal Car” • Ant. Childrens Playroom w/Dolls • Furniture & Toys • Full-o-Pep Chicken Feed Scales • Fairbanks Morse Feed Store Scales • 2 Sets Silverplate Flatware • Pyrex • Corningware & Used Kitcheware • 1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue

FROM THE SHED: Patio Furniture • Christmas Items • Tools • Large Church Bell • Milkcans • Wire Planters • Shelves & Shelving • Still Digging at Press Time

ANNIE’S BACK PORCH SALE, 113 E. Live Oak, Fri & Sat, 10-4, Old 2 New & Free Stuff 2!

ESTATE FARM AUCTIONSaturday, November 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Living Estate of Ruth Witzsche111 FM 218, Priddy, TX 76870 Watch for signs.

Viewing Friday before the sale. View pictures at www.auctionzip.comand search for Hall Auction Service

Bring chairs and boxes, rain or shine, subject to additions/deletions. As is, where is, no warranty, no buyers premium, cash or check only. Announcements sale day supersede all others!

Hall Auction Service, 13016 Hwy 36, Comanche, TX325-356-5950 or 325-330-0826

Wade Hall #9269 • Betty Hall, Clerk

886 International Tractor with Canopy Good Rubber, PTO Irrigation Pump, 2 Gasoline Motors, Hardwick Cook Stove, Several Wood Chicken Nests Coops, Old Wood Boxes, Pressure Cooker, Sheet Iron, 277 New Holland Square Baler, 2 Wheel Grain Trailer, Lots of Chicken Feeders, Antique Disk Sharpener Gasoline, F600 Ford Truck (Salvage), Small Feeder, Boat & Trailer, Grain Auger, 3pt Round Bale Hauler, Cattle Guard, 10ft Flatbed Trailer, 3pt Servis Shredder, Bush Hog Tandem Fold Wings, Drag Type Allis Chambler Field Cultivator, 3pt Blade, Small Front End Loader, 3pt Rock Rake, Windmill, 469 New Holland Hay Cutter, 2 Salvage Riding Mowers, Old Oliver Windrower, 2 Row John Deere Cotton Stripper, 14ft Drag Type Shredder, 13 Shank 3pt Plow, 12ft B John Deere Grain Drill, Cement Mixer, Grain Tank, Grain Auger on Wheels, Boat Trailer, Table Saw, Shop Welder, Antique Wheel Burrow, Small Air Compressors, Several Block & Tackles, Windmill Pipe Puller, Propane Tanks, Trolling Motor, 1 Porcelain Good Year Tire Sign, 1 Porcelain Good Year Farm Tire Sign, Chicken Broader, Old Oil Pump, Buckeye Chicken Feeders, Old Window, Old Screen Doors, Double Washstand, Grain Box, Wood Heater, Old Wood, Rear Tractor Tires, Pitch Forks, Sheep Sheerer, Egg Baskets, 250 Gallon Propane Tank on Wheels, Antique Tire Changer, Gehl Feed Mixer, Craftsman 18HP Garden Tractor, F600 Ford Grain Truck, Chain Hoist, 1983 Ford F150 Cab & Half Pickup, Dodge Dakota Pickup, Mercury Car, Cow Yokes, Rope wick, Old Feed Mill, Live Trap, Van Buren Grain Drill With Old Wheels No Box, Oliver 4 Row Planter, Front Row Cultivators, 5 Row Double Bedder, Drag Type Rake, Rolls of Old Net Wire, 2 Old Fertilizer Spreaders, 16 Disc One Way, 2 Row Planter, 3pt 2 Row Cultivator, Cedar Posts, 4 Row Planter, Old Row Binder, 1 Row John Deere Planter, IH 2 Row Bedder, 2 Hog Feeders, Portable Grain Tank, Iron Wheels, 2 3/8 Pipe, Pipe Drags, Plow Seats, 2 Cotton Trailer Chassis, Flat Bed Trailer, Smoker, Lots of Junk Iron, Commercial Sewing Machine, Lots of Old Tables & Chairs, Old Kitchen Cabinet, Fire Place Mantle, 1930’s Bed Room Suite, Beauty Shop Back Counter, Metal Cabinet, Lots of Misc. Furniture, Primitive Table, Pine Gun Cabinet, Filling Cabinet, TV, Mirrors, Cookbooks, Old Buffet, and Much Much Much More!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WESTERN HILLS HEALTHCAREWe are currently seeking compassionate staff for the

following positions:

• FT 10p-6a LVN/RN charge nurse-$1500 sign-on bonus • FT 2p-10p LVN/RN charge nurse-$900 sign-on bonus • FT 6z-2p LVN/RN • PRN LVN/RN all shifts • CNAs all shifts available

Apply in person at400 Old Sidney Road, Comanche, TX 76422

#2 BRIARWOOD, Dublin (off Highland Ave - look for signs), Fri & Sat, 8-5, antique furniture, lots of finished craft items, men’s clothes, shoes, standard size horse buggy, PLUS LOTS MORE!

LIVING ESTATE SALE, 129 Shenandoah Drive, Comanche, Fri, Sat & Sun, 8-??, antiques, furniture, clothes, books, tools, dishes, decorative items. Too many items to list! NO SALES before 8 am.

Position available 20-30 hrs/week cleaning off site location evenings. Must have reliable t r a n s p o r t a t i o n . Background check and drug test required. Pay based on experience.

Apply in person atBaxter Chemical

(next to H•E•B)

PART-TIMEJANITORIAL

706 BELFAST, 4/2 home, recently updated, $1000/mo, $1000 deposit, 12 mo lease, no pets. Call Miles Gilman at 254-485-7177

514 W. VALLEY, 3/2 home, fenced in back yard, $700/mo, $700 deposit, no pets. Call Miles Gilman at 254-485-7177

QUILTS, afghans, 2 Singer sewing machines, 2 gas space heaters. Call 254-445-2497

BUILDING FOR RENT

Located at2112 W. Washington

Suite B

$850.00/mo.1050 sq. ft.

For more information call

254-965-3008

The Stephenville Economic Development Foundation, Inc. (STEDCO) will hold its annual membership meeting Nov. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The N at Hard Way Ranch Event Center. Members, their guests and anyone interested in finding out more about economic development efforts underway in Stephenville and Erath County are encouraged to attend. The fundamental goal of STEDCO’s economic development effort is the

creation of a vibrant, attractive and sustainable economic environment in which businesses can mature and provide wealth-building opportunities for its residents.

Guest speaker for the luncheon will be Robert Johnson, formerly with the Texas Historical Commission’s Main Street Program. Currently serving as director of Economic Development with the Gladewater Economic Development Corporation,

Johnson is in the Army National Guard and served in the United States Air Force, where he worked in the Intelligence field.

The meal, provided by Hard 8 BBQ, is complimentary for current STEDCO members and $25 for guests. Those planning to attend are asked to contact the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce at 965-5313 by Nov. 17 to make reservations so an accurate number can be provided for the meal. The program will include

election of new directors and a review of STEDCO projects over the past year.

The N at Hard Way Ranch Event Center is at 20194 N U.S. Hwy 377, 7.5 miles from Lone Star Arena. Please contact Wendell Hollingsworth, President at 254-977-1312 for more details about STEDCO. Contact July Danley at The Chamber, 254-965-5313, or email [email protected] to RSVP for the annual meeting.

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STEDCO to host annual meeting

Let’s plant milkweed

to help the monarchsBy PEGGY TOLBOOMSpecial to the Citizen

The monarch, an amazing orange butterfly, flies through Texas in its annual migration from Canada to Mexico. Sadly, a 2016 study predicted an 11%–57% probability that this population will go quasi-extinct over the next 20 years.

I recently discovered that ordinary people have been participating with the research and helpful practices for the monarch for over 40 years. As Texans, we can easily help maintain and increase the population. After all, the monarchs will be back in the spring as they spread up through the United States.

Traditionally, the first big group of monarchs arrived in Mexico sanctuaries on Nov. 2. This coincides with the celebration of the Day of the Dead in Mexico. The butterflies symbolize their ancestors’ souls returning to Earth for their annual visit. The butterflies are more than an insect; they are part of the human culture, and they need our help.

I was born in the dairy state of Wisconsin, and I have fond memories of roaming the fields and riding my bike throughout the town. My most cherished childhood memory is finding a monarch caterpillar, feeding it milkweed, watching it become a chrysalis, then opening to reveal a beautiful butterfly.

Now, I have lived in Dublin, Texas, for 24 years. My husband and I moved here, after being married for only two years and with our newly born daughter. Occasionally I would see a monarch. Sometimes through these years, I read about monarchs migrating to Mexico in the fall. I thought this was an

amazing part of God’s creation and wondered how it could be accomplished.

In October, I came across a film on Netflix called “The Flight of the Butterfly.” The story of the Canadian scientist whose life was dedicated to researching and solving their migration mystery provided the plot. The film answered all my questions about the monarch migration and even more amazing details of their lifecycle. This is definitely a five-star movie.

That same weekend, I was walking my dog around our pasture, and saw a few monarchs flying around a group of trees. I went closer and saw 10 together on a branch, and more flying from one branch to another. I felt so blessed in the autumn air, watching this creation of God.

According to the website listed on credits of the movie , (www.flightofthebutterfly.com) there are opportunities to participate in tagging monarchs and planting a butterfly garden. The milkweed caterpillars eat is decreasing due to loss of habitat. There is also a place to report sightings of monarchs. I entered my report, not thinking such a small number would be very important. Unexpectedly, I received back a message: Moved your report to Monarch Fall Roost. I felt part of the big picture of saving monarchs and I have continued to send reports.

A local butterfly garden is already planted at our Dublin Library. “Keep Dublin Beautiful” planted an inspiring butterfly garden. Every time I visit, I see all different kinds of butterflies there.

When I think of the night roosts the monarch choose, I feel so blessed to have stumbled across one on my little patch of earth. Through the website mentioned earlier, milkweed seeds are sold. I invite you to join me in planting more milkweed to help the monarchs when they return in the spring.

To find out more information, check out www.flightofthebutterfly.com.

A butterfly (not a monarch) feeds on a flower in Dublin. Plant-ing milkweed can bring butterflies to your home and help them survive the trip to Mexico. Photo by Scott Dykowski

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AccelHealth employees and administrators were joined by members of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday for a ribbon cutting to recognize the DeLeon clinic’s name change. Formerly Cross Timbers Health Clinic, AccelHealth has clinics in Brownwood, DeLeon and Stephenville, and through federal funding, provides discounted medical, dental, behavioral health and other services to communities in Brown, Comanche, Erath, Eastland, Mills and surrounding counties in the state of Texas. For more information, call 893-5895 or visit accelhealthcare.com. Photo by Paul Gaudette

Graduating seniors work on display

Wind ensembles fi nal performance Sunday

A new rotating exhibit featuring the works of five graduating seniors majoring in art and digital media studies at Tarleton State University opened Tuesday at the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Gallery and continues through Dec. 7.

To facilitate the number of graduating seniors, there will be three shows — all are free and open to the public. The rotating format allows

the artists to showcase a cohesive portfolio in their field of study.

Show dates and exhibitors: Nov. 15 through 18 —

Michael Ruiz Jr., paintings of sports figures in unique and thoughtful ways.

Nov. 21 through 29 — Angelica Carlisle, digital illustrations that deal with the nature of place, and Meghan Dahlke, research focusing on art therapy.

Nov. 30 through Dec. 7 — Ken neth Lowery, graphic design work, and Alex Adame, work representing a modern retelling of classical fairy tales.

“The art and digitial media studies program is proud of its seniors and the diversity of the types of research our students are doing this year,” said Chris Ireland, senior advisor and art

professor at Tarleton. “The seniors have worked very hard in getting their work ready for these exhibitions, and I think you will that each senior has a signature style and approach. They are self-motivated and engaged in their fields at a professional level.”

The Wells Fine Arts Center Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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The Tarleton State University Wind Ensemble presents its final concert of the fall 2016 semester at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center Auditorium.

As the second of two concerts previewing the university’s 2017 Centennial Celebration as a member of The Texas A&M University System, this concert will honor Tarleton past and Tarleton present.

The beginning of the concert features Paul Hindemith’s monumental work from 1951, Symphony in Bb. Director of bands and

conductor of the wind ensemble Anthony Pursell said, “The Hindemith Symphony is one of the cornerstone works for the wind band. It is one of the most difficult works both technically and intellectually for the student musicians and audience alike. When given the option between this work and another, the students voted for the ultimate challenge, and I am very pleased with their progress and their sense of urgency in preparing such a classic work.”

To honor Tarleton present, the wind ensemble

will perform a highly energetic new work by Ola Gjeilo titled Meridian. This work features music major Cade Schmutz on piano and is a fusion of several styles and influences from the jazz music of Keith Jarrett and Jan Gararek and the symphonic music of Dmitri Shostakovich.

Following this contemporary work, Tarleton visiting assistant professor of percussion Dr. Benjamin Charles and duo partner Kathryn Burns will be featured in Keiko Abe’s Prism Rhapsody II for Two Marimbas.

Interwoven in the concert are several notable alumni who will tie in Tarleton’s history and their personal testimonial on how the university helped transition their lives. As an extra special treat, one of Tarleton’s most recognized icons will be making a special guest appearance.

General admission tickets are $5 or free with a valid Tarleton ID.

Tau Beta Sigma, a national band sorority developed to provide service to university band programs, will host a post-concert reception.

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