Berry’s Picks

June is dairy month, and the dairy industry is a vital part of the economy in Comanche and surrounding counties. June Dairy Month, an annual tradition developed to celebrate the dairy industry and its many contributors to our society, originated in 1937.

Fenceline Chatter

Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist, said biting mosquitoes are a seasons-long problem that often changes based on the environment.

Crop Report

Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service compiled the following report for the CENTRAL District: Soil conditions were saturated from repeated rains. Wheat harvest should be underway but was severely delayed by rain. Wheat plants were starting to lodge in fields.

The consistent rainfall

The consistent rainfall started in May has continued through the month of June with Proctor Lake (above) sitting at 1172.96 feet (well above its normal 1162 foot conservation level) with waters significantly closer to bridges.

Where Are They Now?

Don Kirklen grew up on a farm that had been in his family since the 1880s. Now, after a long career that took him to Texas, Iowa and North Dakota, he’s back on the farm with his family and enjoying life.

Recent rains

Recent rains and weather have brought all manner of animals out of hiding. Audrey Veldhuizen spotted this white-shelled turtle in her yard. She reported that the shell was so white that she mistook it for a rock before getting closer. Audrey Veldhuizen | submitted photo

Locals named to ACU honor roll

Several local students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene Christian University.

Community Calendar

Thursday •Dublin Chamber of Commerce Meeting: Noon- 110 S. Patrick St., Suite B •Lingleville ISD School Board Meeting: 8 p.m., School Library Saturday •Irish Stampede: 7:30 a.m., Dublin Public Library •Tour DeAgua Bike Ride: 7 a.m., Dublin Secondary School •Dublin Area Reunion: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

RenewO2 offers fresh ideas

Although it may have a new location and name, Renew02’s team is bringing nearly two decades of work and innovation to its new storefront and manufacturing site at 1034 N. Partick.

Briefs

Selden Homecoming canceled The Selden Homecoming, which is normally on the last Sunday in June at the Selden Community Center, will not be held, again, this year (2021) due to the coronavirus.