Season of Elements continues with “The Hobbit” at PJC
THE HOBBIT — Dwarves celebrate in the background as their leader Thorin Oakenshield (Frederic Doss) prevails over The Great Goblin (Ingeborg Hodge) in this rehearsal of a scene from “The Hobbit,” opening Thursday, Feb. 28 at PJC. As part of the 2018-2019 theme of a “Season of Elements,” the Paris Junior College Department of Drama opens “The Hobbit” on Thursday, Feb. 28, representing the element of Earth. “This production is suitable for all ages,” said PJC drama instructor and play director Robyn Huizinga, “and we hope many families,...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For February 27, 2019
Dinner Bell February 27, 2019 Community Partner: The Ladies of The First Presbyterian Church Menu: Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Long Grain and Wild Rice Roasted Yellow and Zucchini Squashes Garden Salad Yeast Rolls and Butter Assorted Homemade Cookies Light Chocolate Pudding (the no sugar added dessert) The weatherman has predicted sun for Wednesday. So “Come on and join us for Dinner Bell”. The menu has been highly approved by MANY!Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of The First United...
read moreFriends of Scouting Benefit Golf Tournament
I would like to invite you and your organization to participate in the upcoming Friends of Scouting benefit golf tournament in March. There are many opportunities for participation and sponsorship and we look forward to hearing from you! This tournament is the annual family Friends of Scouting fundraiser for our local Scouts. The Tonkawa District represents Hopkins, Hunt, Rains and Delta counties. There are 700 Scouts in the Tonkawa District and funds are used to provide registration fees, uniforms and supplies free rank...
read moreFifth Annual Play it Forward Tournament & Fundraiser
Swing into spring at CANHelp’s 5th Annual PLAY IT FORWARD Tennis Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th at the Sulphur Springs High School Tennis Complex. Early Tournament registration is now open and ends Sunday, March 31st. Late registration ends on Sunday, April 7th at midnight. Don’t know how to play tennis….no worries. The tournament is open to all, whether you are new to tennis, a leisure player or have played competitive tennis. So ask your spouse, son, daughter, or friend to team up, or challenge a business...
read moreSecure Your Child’s Future – Free Car Seat Inspection: By Johanna Hicks
Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the correct car seat for your child…and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. Most parents think they are using their car seat correctly, but unfortunately, at least three out of...
read moreVideo Presentation: SSHS FFA Participates in Junior Market Livestock Show
Sulphur Springs High School FFA members Savannah Allen and Cash Vititow along with instructor John Holland told KSST News about their projects and enthusiasm regarding the Junior Market Livestock Show, February 21-23 at the Civic Center Arena. SSHS FFA members Cash Vititow (left), Savannah Allen (center), and instructor John Holland told KSST News about their participation in the Junior Market Livestock...
read moreDelta HOPE House Fundraiser
Delta HOPE House and Food Pantry will be having a fund raiser February 23rd, 2019. A Chili/Stew Dinner for a $5.00 Donation, then a Silent Auction. Call (903) 715-0937 for more information.
read moreDinner Bell Menu For February 20, 2019
Dinner Bell February 20, 2019 Community Partner: Legacy Hospice Menu: Mexican Lasagna Pinto Beans Salsa Salad with Guacamole Ranch Garlic French Bread Honeybun Cake Baked Pears (no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Won’t you join us for great food and wonderful visits with friends at the tables where you are seated? Hope to see you.
read moreTira News for Feb 15th, 2019
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our appreciation to the North Hopkins Beta Club for their donations to the Tira Food Pantry. They had a “Pack the gym!” night, where NH basketball fans received free admission for wearing a red shirt and bringing a canned item. Yvonne Weir reports, “Dustin, Natalie, and Maria spent last weekend with us. We had a good game of Canasta. On February 8th Wesley attended A Night to Shine at Brightstar Church. It is sponsored partially by Tim Tebow. Wesley loves to dance and many of his friends were there.” She adds,...
read moreGoing Green By Johanna Hicks
When you hear the words “going green,” your thoughts probably turn to water conservation, energy conservation, using environmentally-safe cleaning products, and so on. However, the focus of this column is totally different. I’m talking about salad greens – spinach, in particular. Spinach, best grown in mild climates with an abundance of fertile, high quality...
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