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.

Turning Back the Pages

50 years ago June 10, 1971 Dr. Charles Crabtree announced the opening of his new office building. The new location was at 116 North Grafton and the office was closed Monday morning and Saturday afternoon.

In the Neighborhood

Hico News Review Hico ended its 2020-2021 school year on June 3 with the graduation ceremony on Sunday, June 6. A photo of a few of this year’s graduating seniors was on the front page of the newspaper with the caption of “Nostalgia Walk”.

Dublin ISD offers free meals

Dublin ISD has announced that it will once again provide summer meals for free from June 1-June 29 through assistance by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The meals are available to kids 18 and younger or enrolled students up to 21 with disabilities.

EC3 hosting free summer camps

Erath County’s Star Council, a non-profit organization working towards drug-free communities, is hosting a trio of free summer camps for children. They include:   Bosque Safari Camp Dates: June 15th and June 16th Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.