A Pinch Here, A Dash There Adds Up By Johanna Hicks
A Pinch Here, A Dash There Adds Up Americans love their salt. A pinch here, a dash there, all adds up to too much. All that salt really does a job on your health – and not in a good way! The American Heart Association indicates that most healthy people can consume 2,300 milligrams (mg) daily, or the equivalent of about 1 teaspoon. However, some individuals, especially over the age of 50, should attempt to hold it to 1,500 mg. The main reason is that too much salt raises your risk for high blood pressure, which can increase your risk of...
read moreCool Summer Events at the SSSeniors Center
Sulphur Springs Senior’s Center Karon Weatherman keeps things hopping for her Seniors to enjoy…here’s a few to put on your calendar!
read moreBGCT Executive Director to Speak at FBC Sunday
Dr. David Hardage, former Pastor of First Baptist Church and now Executive Director of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will be the guest speaker Sunday morning, July 9th, at First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs. Dr. Hardage will speak in both the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. morning worship services. Dr. Hardage is the longest serving full-time pastor of First Baptist Church, Sulphur Springs. He and his wife, Kathleen, currently live in Dallas.
read moreTwo Day Community Outreach, Praise in Pacific Park Mission to Prevent Drug Use Set For this Weekend
The local Brothers Against Drugs (B.A.D.) is composed of laymen of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Their mission is to aid in the prevention of illegal drugs and criminal activity in our community. The group plans a county-wide event in Pacific Park on Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9 for individuals, families and churches to attend. This outreach came about as a vision of late member Mark Wayne Johnson and carried on by current pastor H.B. Nash Sr. and laymen, including Deacon Ronald Lewis, former Layman’s President Corey...
read moreDinner Bell: Additional Events to Celebrate
Dinner Bell July405 Dinner Bell July406 Dinner Bell July401 Dinner Bell July402 Dinner Bell July403 Dinner Bell July401 The Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs had two additional events to celebrate July 5th, 2017. The meal, prepared each Wednesday, included Jack, a 4 year-old volunteer. He and his mother dished out bread and Slang Jang. Special recognition was given in the form of a gift to long time volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints. Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in...
read moreCANHelp Back to School Fair: Registration Update
It’s time to register for school supplies for the 2017 Back to School Fair; benefiting youth and families in the Hopkins County area. The registration process for school supplies began on July 3rd at CANHelp. School supplies and back packs will be the only thing needing to be registered for in advance. CANHelp’s previous school supplies drives were extremely successful and they averaged 300-400 families each year. Through this event, CANHelp Officials want to reach thousands of families. Over 60% of the children in Hopkins County...
read moreVFW Post 8560 Hosts July 4th Cookout for Public
Local VFW and Auxiliary officers grilled burgers and hot dogs and invited the public to share the meal with them on July 4, 2017. Post Quartermaster Travis Estes shared the history of the July 4 celebration and encouraged everyone to remember that freedom isn’t free but comes with a high price; the personal sacrifices of individual members of our nation’s military. Post Chaplain Phil Lockwood led the group in prayer and in blessing the meal, which was served in the post’s spacious banquet hall. Auxiliary President...
read moreOld Saltillo Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Sunday July 16
Please bring several of your family favorite dishes to be served in a buffet style. Plates, utensils and drinks will be provided. If you wish to eat outdoors, tables will be provided or you can bring your own. Working hard to maintain the Old Saltillo Cemetery is the Board of Directors: Randy Agee, Ryan Agee, Lou Briley Daniel, Vivian Dennis- Monzingo, Nat Gibbs, Johnny McAfee, Barbara Conley Norris, Kennith Patrick and Chris Dennis Skelley.
read moreDinner Bell Menu For July 5, 2017
Dinner Bell Menu for July 5th, 2017 Carol and Don Worsham and Family is this week’s wonderful Community Partner. The Menu: Hamburger Steak and Brown Onion Gravy Mashed Potatoes Field Peas with Snaps Slang Jang Buttered French Bread Slices Fresh Peach Cobbler Tea or Water Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
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