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Dinner Bell Menu For March 31, 2021
Come help us Celebrate EASTER with a colorful and tasty holiday menu!
Clayton Homes is our Community Partner.
Balsamic Glazed Ham
Wild Rice with Sauteed Mushrooms, Celery and Green Onions
Decorated Broccoli Salad
Yeast Rolls
Cherry Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cake
We at Dinner Bell wish everyone a holy and joyous Easter. PLEASE continue to WEAR your mask, WASH your hands often and KEEP your distance from others.
Secure your meal under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus. Meal service begins at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
PLEASE PLEASE continue to WEAR MASK. Get your SHOTS when you can. STAY SAFELY from OTHERS. WASH YOUR HANDS. OFTEN. DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.
THANK YOU 1ST CHOICE HOME HEALTH, Stephanie and Warren Mitchell, for the GENEROUS DONATION of 350 pounds of ground beef to Dinner Bell. This has been their practice for several years. A freezer is FULL!!!
Dinner Bell remains a Grab and Go distribution system for meals. Meals may be secured by driving under the covered driveway on the Northeast Corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Dinner Bell Menu For March 24, 2021
Diversified Storage Systems is the Community Partner
MENU
Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Garden Salad
Toasted Walnut Spice Cake
We hand out boxes of food lovingly prepared for you under the covered driveway on the
Northeast corner of the Furst United Methodist Church campus.
PLEASE PLEASE continue to WEAR MASK. Get your SHOTS when you can. STAY SAFELY from OTHERS. WASH YOUR HANDS. OFTEN. DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH.
THANK YOU 1ST CHOICE HOME HEALTH, Stephanie and Warren Mitchell, for the GENEROUS DONATION of 350 pounds of ground beef to Dinner Bell. This has been their practice for several years. A freezer is FULL!!!
Dinner Bell remains a Grab and Go distribution system for meals. Meals may be secured by driving under the covered driveway on the Northeast Corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Dinner Bell Menu For March 17, 2021
Cross County Cowboy Church is the COMMUNITY PARTNER
It’s ST. PATRICK’S DAY So we are having an IRISH MENU!!!
MENU
Corned Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes, Carrots and Parsnips
Garden Salad
Irish Soda Bread
Green Sugared Cookies
CONTINUE TO KEEP DISTANCES; WASH HAND OFTEN; AND WEAR MASKS.
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
Dinner Bell remains a Grab and Go distribution system for meals. Meals may be secured by driving under the covered driveway on the Northeast Corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Yantis Man Accused Of Church Burglary, Stealing Appliances
A 43-year-old Yantis man is accused of a stealing appliances during a weekend church burglary, according to arrest reports.
The pastor of Seymore Bible Church contacted Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 8, to report a burglary occurred at the church either Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Communications operators dispatched deputies to the State Highway 154 south church.
The pastor told deputies he had discovered the stove and a microwave had been stolen from the church, but someone’s phone had been left. Through investigation, the pastor linked the phone to Carlton Douglas Fite, HCSO Deputy Bobby Osornio alleged in arrest reports. Deputies secured the phone as evidence and sheriff’s officers began actively looking for Fite.
The pastor later advised Fite had contacted him, admitting he had the stolen items in his possession and would return the stove and microwave, Osornio and Investigator Dennis Findley alleged in arrest reports. Sheriff’s deputies and investigators obtained a warrant for Fite’s arrest for burglary of a building, located the 43-year-old at his Yantis residence Monday afternoon and took him into custody on just before 5 p.m. March 8. The stolen stove and microwave were recovered from Fite’s residence.
Fite remained in Hopkins County jail Tuesday morning, March 9, 2021, on the felony burglary charge, according to jail reports. Bond was recommended at $10,000.
March 8 is the second time Fite, who is also known to use the aliases Christopher Douglas Spencer and Chris Watson, has been booked into Hopkins County jail on felony theft charge. He spent July 3-Aug. 16, 2019 in the local jail for surety off bond on a theft of property valued at less than $2,500 with two or more previous convictions.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Dinner Bell Menu For March 10, 2021
Messenger Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church is the Community Partner
Grab and Go meals will be distributed under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
MENU
Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Garden Salad
Buttered French Bread Slices
Lemon Cream Cheese Bars
Dinner Bell remains a Grab and Go distribution system for meals. Meals may be secured by driving under the covered driveway on the Northeast Corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
PLEASE WEAR MASKS. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN. KEEP SIX FEET FROM OTHERS. DINNER BELL CARES! STAY HEALTHY!
Dinner Bell Menu For March 3, 2021
Dinner Bell Menu for March 3, 2021
First Presbyterian Church is the Community Partner
MENU
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Breasts
Rice Pilaf
Marinated Vegetables Over Torn Lettuce
Buttered French Bread Slices
Peach Cobbler Crisp
Dinner Bell remains a Grab and Go distribution system for meals. Meals may be secured by driving under the covered driveway on the Northeast Corner of The First United Methodist Church Campus after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays.
PLEASE WEAR MASKS. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN. KEEP SIX FEET FROM OTHERS. DINNER BELL CARES! STAY HEALTHY!
Dinner Bell Menu For Feb. 24, 2021
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital is this week’s Community Partner.
The Dinner Bell menu for Feb. 24, 2021 includes:
- Red beans and rice
- Fried cabbage
- Cornbread muffins
- Bread pudding
Distribution of meals is still grab and go under the covered driveway on the northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Dinner Bell cares for you and reminds everyone to wear a mask when in public, wash your hands often and keep a safe distance from others.
Friday: Weather-Related Closures, Schedule Changes, Postponements
With several inches of snow already covering the ground, another wintry storm on Wednesday night brought more snow and ice making travel difficult and dangerous until temperatures rise to allow thaw. Schools and organizations have reported weather-related closures and schedule changes as a safety precaution. Those weather-related schedule changes reported to KSST include:
Schools
Sulphur Springs ISD will remain closed and remote instruction is canceled through Feb. 19, due to power outages and dangerous weather, Classes should begin again Monday February 22 in the Sulphur Springs school district.
- Cumby ISD will be remain closed through Friday, and resume normal school hours on Monday, Feb. 22.
- Miller Grove ISD will be closed through Friday due to the expected winter weather, and hopes to be back to the regular schedule on Monday.
- North Hopkins ISD has closed on-site classes until Monday. Remote learning will not be provided online, according to Superintendent Darin Jolly.
- Como-Pickton CISD will remain closed all week.
- Sulphur Buff School will remain closed all week to reopen Monday. No make up days will be required and at this time no remote learning for the kids.
- Saltillo ISD to reopen Monday February 22.
- Yantis ISD to reopen on Monday February 22.
- All Paris Junior College locations were to remain closed through Thursday.
- Texas A&M University Commerce was closed through Thursday and possibly Friday. This includes all daily business operations and remote work, except essential services already approved. This closure means no academic activities, including online or face to face classes. The only essential buildings that will remain open are Rayburn Student Center, all residential living and learning Buildings and the University Police Department. The off-site locations will adhere to the decision of their host institution or local school district.
Other Closures
- All CHRISTUS Trinity Clinics were reported closed through Thursday.
- Hopkins County Genealogical Society will not conduct the Zoom meeting on Thursday February 18, and hopes to reschedule the speaker in the near future.
- Republic is suspending trash pickup this week in Cumby. They will resume trash service next week, according to Cumby Mayor Doug Simmerman.
- Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is closed this week due to weather impacts and will re-open on Monday, February 22. Business ribbon cuttings scheduled this week are also canceled.
- Little Texans Learning Center will be closed through Friday, February 20, 2021.
- Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom last reported that Hopkins County Office Buildings will be closed the rest of this week, due to weather-related power outages. Emergency personnel will continue to work as scheduled. County offices are scheduled to reopen on Monday morning Feb 22.
- City of Sulphur Springs There will be no trash pickup in Sulphur Springs the remainder of this week.
- Meal A Day will remain closed this week due to the weather and road conditions. Meal a Day should be back in operation on Monday, according to Senior Citizens Center Director Karon Weatherman.
- Como City Hall was closed due to bad weather, to reopen when the roads are better. The late charge for this week will be extended.
- First UMC Sulphur Springs Office reports all activities scheduled through Friday have been cancelled.
- The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that all DPS Offices in the North Texas Region will be closed on Friday February 19, due to the impact of severe winter weather on roadways and concern for the safety of both the public and employees. The 42 North Texas Region (Region 1) counties affected by this closure may be found on the DPS Regional Map. Driver License customers with appointments will be contacted to reschedule. Emergency DPS operations are not affected by this closure.
Other Scheduling Notices
- Due to the inclement weather, the 2nd dose COVID vaccine clinic scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic – Sulphur Springs Primary Care has been rescheduled for Saturday, 2/20, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The patients scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, will be receiving a call to reschedule their vaccine appointment.
- Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op has cancelled the annual Inventory set for Saturday, and the Co-op will be open for business on Saturday February 20, 2021.
- The Gala Unmasked Virtual Gala and Auction is Postponed for now, and will not be held as planned on Saturday February 20, 2021. The decision to postpone was made in light of weather hardships on the community. Find out more on the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation Facebook page.
If your school or organization is cancelling, delaying or has a scheduling change due to the weather, contact KSST so we can help get the word out.
Stay tuned to KSST Radio 1230 AM for the latest weather reports and updates for school start delays and closings.
Dinner Bell Menu for February 10, 2021
DINNER BELL IS NINE (9) YEARS OLD (2012-2021)
Hopkins Rains Farm Bureau, our COMMUNITY PARTNER, is celebrating FOOD CONNECTION
WEEK. This event connects producers with consumers to benefit each other. We must thank our farmers, ranchers and dairy producers for always keeping us healthy and fed with an abundance of products.
OUR ANNIVERSARY MEAL
Meat Loaf and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Buttered French Bread
Strawberry Cake
Dinner Bell will distribute meals under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. PLEASE keep your distance from others. WASH your hands often. WEAR A MASK!!! DINNER BELL CARES!
Dinner Bell Menu for January 27, 2021
The Community Partner is Alliance Bank.
Distribution of meals is still under the covered driveway on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus starting at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU:
Mexican Lasagna
Seasoned Pinto Beans
Garden Salad
Tortillas
Sopapilla Cheesecake
Keep your distance from others. Wash your hands OFTEN. WEAR A MASK IN PUBLIC.
Dinner Bell cares for you!!!
