Nominees for word of the year

During this unprecedented year we’ve been introduced to a number of words, phrases and terms, many of which we’re eager to erase from our memories. The year 2020 has seen social unrest, political animosity and — of course — coronavirus.

Jeremy Farr

When he was young, Jeremy Farr idolized truck drivers. “I was that little kid out there standing by the road pumping his arm for truckers,” he said. Now, Farr has been driving a truck for 21 years and has no plans to stop any time soon.

Briefs

Market Days returns Saturday This coming weekend is the Dublin Market—Wright Park, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. ’til 1 p.m. The weather will be fine and Wright Park will be full of vendors with wonderful items to behold. November means we are thankful for our harvest.

Thank You

The family of Dovie Kathleen McMillan would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who prayed for her during her illness and passing. Thanks to everyone who sent flowers, cards and food. Special thanks to Stephens Home Health, CCS Hopsice, Harrell Funeral Home and Bro. Wilson.

Psalm 144:1-15 NIV

Prayer for Rescue and Prosperity 1 Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. 2 He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples[1] under me.

Dublin Lions Club

Mac McKinnon | submitted photo Dublin Lions Club, along with help from Stephenville Lions, conducted their annual eye check of Dublin kindergarten students Tuesday using a shared special camera. The camera helps detect possible eye problems that can be referred to eye specialists.

Teresa Wall

Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Teresa Wall (right) was named the lucky winner of a custom engraved rifle Saturday as part of a raffle fundraiser benefitting the Dublin Rodeo Heritage Museum.

The Library Log

Thanksgiving 2020 is upon us. The Dublin Public Library will be closed November 25-30 for the holiday. The library is open Tuesday-Friday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Be sure to visit before that closure and stock up on free material. Can’t get to the library during regular hours?

Communication or comprehension?

“I used to think that communication was key until I realized comprehension is. You can communicate all you want to someone but if they don’t understand you, it won’t reach them the way you need it to.” There is a lot of truth to this message, which is making the rounds on social media.

Crop Report

Cotton prices recently bounced back following a steady fall driven by the pandemic’s effect on U.S. and global demand, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. John Robinson, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension cotton economist, Bryan-College Station, said the latest U.S.