PJC Announces Fall 2017 President’s and Dean’s List Honorees
Paris Junior College is pleased to announce that 182 students were named to the President’s and Dean’s lists for academic achievement during the fall 2017 semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average, (straight A’s) on a minimum of 15 semester hours. Those on the dean’s list must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average for at least 15 semester hours and have no grade lower than a...
Affiliated Driving Class For All Ages: April 30th
There have been inquiries about people wanting to take the Driving Class for their Insurance Discount. The next scheduled class will be for Monday, April 30th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Henry Barber will be the instructor again. He is a fun and interesting instructor. This class is good for Ticket Dismissal or the 10% Liability Discount for 3 years. Please call Karen Weatherman if you want to enroll in the class. You will not need...
Quilt Raffle Winner: Proceeds go to New Building in Sulphur Springs
Majel Redick (Shown in Photo) was so excited about winning the Quilt Raffle last Friday, March 16th. Thank you Roberta Vanderburg, Wilma Moss, and Marti Rajotti of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild for making the quilt for us to Raffle. The Senior Citizen Center made about $ 500.00 towards the Building Fund by raffling off the quilt. The Senior Citizen Building Fund is up to $ 35,273.00 They still have about 250 Movie Calendars for...
Scratched Record By Johanna Hicks
Scratched Record Sometimes I feel as if I’m repeating myself, but it usually pays off! Similar to a scratched CD or record that repeats and repeats, after a while, the words stick in your head. The “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series has been implemented many times, but it has proven over and over to be beneficial to those who attend. The spring “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series is rapidly...
Potato Farming Tips By Mario Villarino
Potatoes are one of the first vegetables planted by seasoned gardeners. Irish potatoes are one of America’s most popular vegetables—the average American eats about 125 pounds of potatoes and potato products each year. The edible part of the plant is an underground stem called a tuber (not a root). Irish potatoes contain 2 percent protein and 18 percent starch. They are an inexpensive source of carbohydrates and, when prepared...
Lee Emerson
Lee Emerson, age 94, of Sulphur Springs, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018 in Clarksville, TX. Arrangements are pending with West Oaks Funeral Home.
Tira News March 23, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Linda Parsons and her son Buddy took a spring break trip down to Tyler for a look around. They ended up spending most of one day at Chuck E Cheese. They had a wonderful time around town and at the zoo. Sherry Smiddy reports, “Daylee Fite is a member of the MisFitz softball team. This team will be having a Hot Dog Plate and Bake Sale on March 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This will include hot dog, chips and a drink....
