Hopkins County 4-H & Youth Program By Johanna Hicks
Several of my previous columns featured major programs that are offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Hopkins County. One of the major branches under the large umbrella of Extension is the 4-H & Youth program, so I wanted to focus on some of the accomplishments of our youth. Hopkins County boasts nearly 150 4-H members. The top 15 projects in Hopkins County are: Horticulture, Dairy, Foods & Nutrition, Shooting Sports,...
read moreTira News: Dec 28th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Eddie Gray. He passed away on Thursday and his funeral service was on Monday, under the direction of Harrison Funeral Home in Naples, Texas. I appreciate Linda Petty letting me know. Please be in prayer for the family. William and Joyce Dodd had Christmas lunch and their “family tree” on Christmas Day. Joyce reports that all the family was together to celebrate. Guests of William and Joyce were Michael McNiel, Jerry and Tonja Lucus, Maegan, Alyssa, Gavin, and Ethan...
read moreChristmas Dinner Bell 2018
REMEMBER: The next Dinner Bell Meal will be January 9th, 2019 The Hamilton and Noack Families sponsored the annual Dinner Bell Christmas meal for 2018. The Hamiltons are retired, and spend most of the year in Dallas. The Holidays brought them back to Sulphur Springs for a few days. They jumped at the chance to sponsor the meal, and catch up with friends. Judy Gilreath was honored for her efforts. Judy co-orientates all aspects of the weekly community meal. She will be celebrating at her favorite restaurant, glad to have a short break from...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For December 19, 2018
Dinner Bell December 19, 2018 Christmas will soon be here. We are celebrating our Christmas meal this Wednesday. Community Partner: The Hamilton and Noack Families Menu: Cranberry and Apple Stuffed Pork Loin Wild and Long Grain Rice Medley Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Broccoli Salad with Margarita Dressing Yeast Rolls and Butter Coconut Cake Pumpkin Fluff (the no added sugar dessert) Come join us as we bring in the Christmas Season with a Special Meal Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United...
read moreSulphur Springs City/Mel Haven Cemetery Site of ‘Wreaths Across America’ Project Honoring Veterans
Over 100 persons gathered outside City Cemetery’s Myra Wilson Chapel on the morning of Saturday December 15, 2018 for the first local participation in the Wreaths Across America project. Following a brief ceremony, these participants helped place over 500 live fir wreaths upon the gravestones of military veterans in both the City and adjoining Mel Haven cemeteries. The wreaths, manufactured by the Worchester Wreath Company in Maine, were delivered on Friday December 14 to organizers Jimmy and Dena Loyd. With the help of volunteers, they...
read moreTira News for Dec 14th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Tira Volunteer Firefighters were recognized at the Community Christmas Party. Standing – John Martin, Chief and Shawn Martin, Assistant Chief Kneeling – David Ruth and Curtis Fulgram I didn’t receive any reports this week, but wanted to put a little in about thecommunity Christmas party. Despite the unpleasant weather, about 45 people gathered for the annual event. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed visiting with neighbors. Tami Joslin read the Christmas story and Mayor Allen Joslin introduced the...
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History of Ashcroft Homes on Oak Avenue Subject of Retired School Personnel Program
John Sellers, local historian, will present a history of the three Ashcroft homes on Oak Avenue when the Hopkins-Rains Retired School Personnel meets Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 am at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast, 516 Oak Ave., Sulphur Springs. “The Oaks” is our current location for monthly meetings. We’ll learn the history of this home, which was built for a member of the Ashcroft family Those present have been invited across the street from The Oaks to tour the first floor of the “Roper & White” law...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For December 12, 2018
Dinner Bell December 12, 2018 Community Partner: Southwest Solutions Sulphur Springs Independent School District Administration Personnel will be the Servers Menu: Hamburger Steak with Brown Onion Gravy Mashed Potatoes Roasted Carrots Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Assorted Cookies Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). We hope to see you as we prepare a wholesome meal for you.
read moreWinter Events at the Senior Center
December and January Calendars with ICON sheet Several Flyers of Special Events. Have a Safe and Wonderful Christmas. I just wanted to let you guys know what is coming up this month and some in January Note some of the regular events have been changed around because of Christmas and New Years. BINGO Every Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 Fit and Strong Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 42 Game Every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30 and also the First Saturday of Each month at 1:00 PM BRIDGE CLUB – 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12:30 1st...
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