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The Dublin Progress
Vol. 98 No. 10
Dublin’s newspaper since 1888
Wednesday, July 31,1985
Dinner called success
By
Sherry Pllkington
Dublin Sesquicentennial dinner
held July 26 at the WM Wright
Historical Park Grounds was a suc-
cess according to Betty Culpepper,
chairperson for the Dublin Ses-
quicentennial committee.
The Sesquicentennial dinner was a
Idck-off to celebrate Texas’ Ses-
quicentennial by raising money to
build a pavilion.
Jo Star, an official from the State
Sesquicentennial committee,
presented the Sesquicentennial flag
and certificates to Dublin, Stephen-
ville, and Lingleville at the dinner.
Star said the state asks each com-
munity to organize a plan to honor
Sesquicentennial of Texas.
She said the Sesquicentennial
celebration is an attempt to recognize
the past through these projects.
“It is important for kids today to
have a heritage to remember,’’
stated Star.
Larger towns such as Dallas and
Fort Worth are having parades to
celebrate, but the small towns across
Texas are celebrating by having
something to show for the Ses-
quicentennial of Texas said Star.
“I’m really proud of small towns
across Texas. It’s the small towns
that hae the enthusiam and that’s
where the real celebration will be,”
commented Star.
Culpepper said there was a big turn
out and approximately 200 people at-
tended the dinner.
Other fund raisers to help build the
pavilion are underway.
The Official Texas Star Rifle will be
given away by the finance commit-
tee, who will be accepting donations.
Pecan Valley MHMR Works Ac-
tivities Center plans to silkscreen the
Sesquicentennial design, Dublin’s
theme “It’s Happening In Dublin”,
and a picture of the pavilion on T-
shirts to help raise money.
Old wood from old buildings will
also be accepted by the finance com-
mittee to build the pavilion.
Enjoying The Dinner-Citizens of Dublin gather at the WM Wright Historical Park Grounds July 26 for the Ses-
quicentennial kick-off dinner funding the pavilion.
Community relations committee
decides "let's paint the town"
By
Sherry Pilking ton
There is nothing more impressive
than a town with a new coat of paint
on it’s buildings decided members of
the Community Relations Committee
when they met July IS.
“We want people to notice the town.
When travelers drive through Dublin,
we want them to notice how nice the
buildings look instead of how old they
look,” said Chris Paschal, chairper-
son of Community Relations
Committee.
The committee has decided to send
letters to all the merchants, urging
them to take a good look at their
building.
If the building needs a fresh coat of
paint, members of the committee,
other interested chamber members,
and other volunteers will provide the
labor if the merchants will provide
the paint.
The Dublin Progress has already
begun the painting project as other
businesses will hopefully do so, said
Paschal.
Community Relations Committee
encourages the merchants to respond
to the project whether they want their
buildings painted or not.
Those who participate will be
recognized in receiving a certificate
of merit from the Dublin Chamber of
Commerce.
Weather
by Charles W. Nelson
Date
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Rain
July 22
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July 23
91
67
1.50
July 24
87
70
.75
July 25
92
71
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July 26
94
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July 27
96
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July 28
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and other countries.
Brewer stated that Polio 2005 is
what the Rotary Club is all about. He
said this project, however, is the big-
gest goal Rotary has ever set
“If accomplished, the project will
save a lot of lives and keep people
from being crippled. I’m happy to see
the Rotary organization take on this
kind of project,” commented Brewer.
Other areas discussed between
Governor Drinkard and Dublin
Rotary members were past activities
and plans for the upcoming year of
the Dublin Rotary Club.
In terms of activities and participa-
tion in fund projects, Governor
Drinkard confirmed that the Dublin
Rotary Club is first in the District.
Thought and consideration has
been given to this project by the com-
mittee. Their verdict is "Let’s paint
the town”.
Receiving The Sesquicentennial Flag-Jo Star, official from the State Sesquicentennial committee, presents the
be^mcentennial Flag to Dublin, Stephenville, and Lingleville at the Sesquicentennial dinner held July 26. Standing
on the left is Betty Culpepper, Dublin’s chairperson for the Sesquicentennial committee, and on the right is Lillie
Gibson, Erath County Sesquicentennial chairperson.
Rotary International sets 20 year goal
By
Sherry PUkington
Polio 2005, Rotary International’s
20 year range project, was described
by Governor Clif Drinkard of the
Rotary Club at the noon meeting held
in the Sunset Cafe July 23.
Beginning in 1906, Rotary Interna-
tional made a commitment to do
away with polio by the year 2005.
Although there is the polio vaccina-
tion, 50 thousand children still die
from polio and 500 thousand children
are crippled for life due to this
disease.
The primary thing in this project is
the money. Polio 2005 will be an ap-
proximately 120 million effort, said
Jim Brewer, Chamber of Commerce
manager.
Rotary International has taken the
responsibility of the costs. Social
workers will take the vaccination to
the children, but the Rotary Interna-
tional will buy the vaccine and handle
costs of transportation of the vaccine.
Local Rotary Clubs such as the
Dublin Rotary will raise funds to go
for Polio 2005, said Brewer.
Rotary is a National organization,
stated Brewer, and 2005 is a world-
wide effort.
To stimulate understanding bet-
ween countries, Rotarians from
America and other countries, tour
different countries to discover what
lifestyles in those countries are.
Polio 2005 will reach children in the
Middle East, China, the Philippines,
Reviewing Rotary Activities-Govemor Drinkard and Jim Leatherwood
reviews plans for the upcoming Rotary Activities during a meeting held July
(Progress Staff Photo)
Scouts aim for high rank
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“The main thing Boy Scouts does is
build leaders and round out the
toys,” said Pat Leatherwood, scout-
master of Dublin Boy Scouts.
The program is based on two
oundations-Country and God. There
ire laws the boys also try to follow.
Goals are set for the boys while in
he Scouts. The boys shoot for the
lighest rank which is the Eagle, said
^eatherwood.
Five steps are completed before
reaching the goal of becoming an
Eagle. Tender Foot, Second Class,
First Class, Star, Life, and then
Eagle are the ranks in the Boy
Scouts.
To reach the rank of Eagle, the
Mys must complete projects concer-
ting Church, community, or school.
There are also over 160 merit
ledges which the boys must complete
10 of the required badges and ao
nany elective badges to become an
Eagle.
First aide, citizenship in eommuni-
y, nation, and worldj communica-
tions, emergency preparedness, en-
vironmental science, lifesaving, per
safety, and swimming are the re-
quired merit badges.
Leatherwood said the Boy Scouts of
America feel these; required badges
will help round out the boys.
These merit badges provide the
boys a chance to look into a field for
future years, such as the veterinarian
badge or dentistry badge.
“The Boy Scouts prepares the boys
for leadership by putting them into
leadership situations. The boys do
most of the planning, and we
(leaders) Just supervise,” com-
mented Leatherwood.
Different services, such as the Ar-
my and Navy, recognize Eagle
Scouts, said Leatherwood.
Presently 32 boys are registered in
the Dublin Boy Scouts with five
leaders.
Of these, there are two active
Eagles, Kevin Hendon and Thomas
Kennedy, who received the rank of
Eagle in the past yew.
Activities keep the boys busy
throughout the summer.
The Scouts attended summer camp
at Camp BiDygibbons the third week
of June.
Plans for future activities include a
two-day canoe trip down the
Guadeloupe River the second
weekend in August and a trip to Wet
’n Wild the fourth weekend in August.
Throughout the summer, the Boy
Scouts go on several overnight camp-
outs where they learn wilderness sur-
vival, first aide, and also for
enjoyment.
“We try to plan an outing once a
month whether it’s a camp-out or a
trip,” said Leatherwood.
They have also participated in
cleaning up the park, library, and the
community this summer.
During the year, the boys attend
Camparees where they camp out and
demonstrate skills with other troops
in the area.
National Jamboree is held every
four years and some of the boys at-
tend the World Jamboree.
Dublin Boy Scout* started in 1967
and has been continually sponsored
by the Dnbiia Rotary Chib for II
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