Fan Drive at the Senior Center, Drop One Off and Keep Cool!
Sponsored by: Cypress Basin Hospice Bethany Home Health and Meal A Day
HOWZAT JULY 30, 2015 by Eddie Trapp
HOWZAT JULY 30, 2015 by Eddie Trapp Recently the phrase “hat trick” was mentioned and I remembered it had something to do with an exceptional play in sports. From the trusty internet I found the term was first used in 1858 in a game of cricket when H.H. Stephenson took three wickets with three consecutive delivers. Since that feat was rarely accomplished the fans took up a collection and bought him a hat. Taking three wickets...
BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING SALE – Saturday, August 15th
BACK TO SCHOOL CLOTHING SALE Clothes for the sale are in need. Collecting clothes will begin on August 7th at FUMC SS with boxes outside of the Family Life Building. Also Brashear Baptist Church will have a box at their Family Life Building for collections in Brashear. The actual sale will be Saturday, August 15th 8 am to 11 am at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center (Located across from the Post Office) **Everything...
Senior Citizens Prom, “It’s A Grand Affair”
The Senior Citizens Prom entitled “It’s A Grand Affair” that was held on Saturday, July 25th at the Church of the Nazarene. 130 Seniors attended the event that had a 1920s theme. Flowers for the Prom Queen were provided by Sulphur Springs Floral Etc. Best Dressed were Billy Wes Daniels and Betty Green. They each won $ 50.00 Our DJ was Cam Hill from Wolfpen Creek Entertainment. The Menu was Lasagna, Tossed Salad,...
Back-To-School Bash at Como-Pickton CISD
Kay Handlin is going into her fourth year as Superintendent in the Como-Pickton CISD. The school district is observing it’s 50th year anniversary as a consolidated system of Como and Pickton schools. Kay’s career in education began in Hughes Springs, Texas, and she held administrative positions in Malakoff and Marshall before taking this post in Hopkins County. First day of school for students for the 2015/2016 term is...
“Aloha from Hawaii” Concert Saturday Night
“Aloha” is a greeting that means both hello and goodbye, and the “aloha spirit” is a welcoming spirit of good will for all. Josh Davis’ “Aloha from Hawaii” concert this Saturday night will carry the spirit of Elvis Presley’s historic 1973 “aloha” concert. Joining Josh will be Ned Spencer, a fellow Elvis Tribute artist, and KSST’s Enola Gay as emcee. Country music singer...
Taste of Dinner Bell Fundraiser Friday, July 31
The Dinner Bell program at First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs continues to provide meals for those in need on Wednesday during the lunch hour. A cookbook featuring recipes used for The Dinner Bell has been put together. An event has also been planned for next Friday, July 31 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall where you can sample food cooked using recipes from the cookbook. Over 60 recipes will be available...
Kidz GLOW Out and Backpack Giveaway, August 16th
Trinity Harvest Church of God will be giving away Backpacks for school on Aug. 16th at 10:30 AM. There will also be a drawing for a Samsung Galaxy 4 tablet. It is all happening at: 1150 Shannon Rd. E Sulphur Springs, Tx. 75482 We will have puppets, dramas, games, object lessons, and SO MUCH MORE!!! For Ages 5-12. For more fun wear neon, or white clothing to be apart of the GLOW experience. You do not want to miss out on...
Animal of the Week: Bentley the Dog
The Animal Shelter Animal of the Week is a two year old German Shepard mix named Bentley. Bentley was delivered to the Animal Shelter after being found at the intersection of Lee and Texas Streets. Bentley is believed to have been dumped or left behind by former owners, due to the fact that he is house-broken and is friendly by nature. “He does great with other animals,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “He...
