Boy Scouts Invite Former Scouts and the Public to Attend
The Sulphur Springs area Boy Scouts of America invite all current scouts, former scouts and the public to attend the dedication of Liberty Circle on Saturday, March 31, at 10:00 AM, at Heritage Park. Liberty Circle honors all the Eagle Scouts, Vigil Honor members of the Order of the Arrow, and the Silver Beaver recipients from the NeTseO Trails Council of the BSA.
read moreYantis Mayor Jerry E. Miller Plans Annual Benefit Catfish Classic on May 5,6
Mayor Jerry E. Miller is planning this year’s Catfish Classic in memory of his longtime friend Ken Freeman of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions who passed away in late 2017. Ken was instrumental is getting the successful all-catfish tournament started on Lake Fork four years ago. “He will be missed but his memory will live on in this tourney and the men, women and children who will fish it this year”. You can sign up for two days of fun, unforgettable fishing on one of Texas’ best lakes, and large cash prizes for the...
read moreDinner Bell Menu For March 28, 2018
DINNER BELL MENU March 28, 2018 Clayton Homes this week’s Community Partner. Baked Ham Slices Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Brunch Egg Casserole Spicy-Sweet Roasted Sweet Potatoes Holiday Honeycrisp Salad Hot Rolls Coconut Cake Decorated with Jelly Bean Eggs Pudding Trifle (sugar free dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs,...
read moreHopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum presents 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Sherriff Tatum hosted his eighth annual Easter Egg Hunt. There was face painting, contest giveaways, cake walks, egg hunts and much more! There was a bunch of families out enjoying the nice weather and all the fun activities. Trustees worked behind the scenes, cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, and Oil Field sausage, as well as helping to set out eggs for the different age groups. The sheriff’s office hosted a giveaway for kids from different age groups. They had kid’s bicycles, baby dolls, toys and other prizes. D.A.R.E. was giving away a Grill...
read moreCaddo Indian Artifacts Plentiful in Eastern Hopkins County
Local archaeology-lover Lee Green owns an impressive collection of Caddo Indian artifacts unearthed in Hopkins County, especially from the well-watered eastern side of the county near Pine Forest. It was about this collection that Lee addressed the audience of about three dozen persons during the Hopkins County Historical Society meeting on March 22, 2018 held in the Chapel at Heritage Park. In was in about 2002 when the long-time resident began to take an active interest in local finds. He had been raised in the Sulphur Bluff area where he...
read moreAffiliated 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 to Prepay for the class. You can just pay Henry Barber when you get here. Karon Weatherman Program and...
read moreQuilt 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 Sale for $ 10.00 each. If you would like to donate money towards building the new Senior Citizen Center or...
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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 approaching and, for individuals who have been diagnosed with diabetes or even prediabetes, the information...
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