Dinner Bell for January 15, 2025
DINNER BELL, First United Methodist Church
The Dinner Bell has two Community Partners for January 15, the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show and Sharon and Charles Helm.
One of The Dinner Bell’s newest Community Partners is the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show. This event was first organized in 2021 by Jarred Pickett, David Fenton, Cody Jalufka, John Holland, Kevin Mohl, and Chuck Vitiow to educate and encourage Hopkins County youth to become more involved in agriculture and the cattle industry. Showcasing incredible dedication and producing exceptional cattle with scholarship rewards for their efforts deepens a youth’s understanding and appreciation for one of Hopkins County’s valuable industries. The 4th annual Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show and sale were held on September 28, 2024. If you would like additional information on joining this organization, please contact John Holland at [email protected].
Sharon and Charles Helm are also this week’s Community Partner. The Helms are life-long Hopkins County residents and the owners of Helm Hotels Group. They have been in the hospitality business for over 40 years and were awarded the prestigious Premier Hotelier of the Year Award in 2023 by Choice Hotels International for Clarion Pointe hotel of Sulphur Springs. Not only are the Helms committed to their businesses, they are truly dedicated to this community. Charles has served on numerous boards in Hopkins County, including the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, Hopkins County Regional Convention Center, the Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation, among others. Sharon is also involved in various Sulphur Springs clubs and civic organizations. Charles and Sharon have two children, daughter Monica Helm Glenn and son Chase Helm who is married to Michelle, and they are proud grandparents to four.
Dinner Bell menu for Wednesday, January 15:
MENU:
- Old-fashioned Hamburger Casserole
- Arkansas Green Beans
- Garden Salad
- Buttered French Bread Sticks
- Chocolate Cake
HAPPY 2025!!!!
The Dinner Bell Ministry
First United Methodist Church
Take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices as flu and COVID are lurking in our midst! Wear masks where required! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
*We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday …”
No Trash Pickup Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2025 – Natalie Burling, City Secretary, Texas Registered Municipal Clerk, contacted KSST and asked we report that, due to inclement weather, there will be no trash pickup Thursday, (the 9th), and Friday, (the 10th). Also, the landfill will be closed. For more information, check out www.sulphurspringstx.org. Stay tuned to KSST, and ksstradio.com, for more updates. Stay warm.
Little Texan Learning Center Closed Thursday & Friday
January 8, 2025 – Ramona Hynson contacted KSST to report that due to the possibility of incoming bad weather, Little Texan Learning Center will be closed Thursday, (the 9th), and Friday, (the 10th). Stay tuned to KSST and ksstradio.com for the latest in local closures. Be safe!
Cumby ISD Cancelled for Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2024 – Cumby Collegiate ISD will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th through Friday, January 10th due to the Winter Storm Warning for our area beginning early Thursday morning with the peak Thursday evening into Friday morning.
The National Weather Service is predicting snow accumulations of 2-4 inches and a mix of snow and sleet (1-2 inches) and ice (up to 1/10th inch). With the possibility of road conditions deteriorating throughout the day on Thursday, we do not want to be at school and face hazardous conditions as we head home for the day. The safety and security of all is our top priority.
All extracurricular activities will be canceled for Thursday and those on Friday are pending. If road conditions are hazardous, there will not be any extracurricular activities Friday as well. If road conditions are normal, those activities will proceed as scheduled.
Miller Grove ISD Cancelled for Thursday
January 8, 2024 – Miller Grove Families,
One of my biggest priorities will always be the safety of our students and staff. Reviewing the weather forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, January 9, 2024, it consistently shows that it could be clear at the beginning of the school day, but rain, sleet, and snow are very likely to accumulate throughout the day into our dismissal time. I want to allow families adequate time to prepare for their children.
Therefore, at this time, we have decided to cancel school for Thursday, January 9, including extra-curricular activities for that evening. Since we are not in school on Friday, we will wait until Friday morning to make a decision regarding the evening extra-curricular activities.
At this time, we have the minutes built into our original calendar to cover this change, therefore it will not affect our calendar.
Thank you for continual support of MGISD. Please stay warm and safe in the coming days.
Dr. Linda Rankin
Davy Moseley | Technology Director, Cybersecurity Coordinator
Miller Grove Independent School District
7819 Farm Road 275 South, Cumby, TX 75433
[email protected] | (903) 459-3288 x2839
Sulphur Springs ISD Cancelled for Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2024 – Sulphur Springs ISD will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th.
No school and no after school events or programs.
North Hopkins ISD Cancelled for Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2024 – With the high probability of Winter Weather headed our way, NHISD will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 9th and Friday, January 10th.
No school and no after school events or programs.
Thank you in advance for your patience.
Stay warm and stay safe.
Community Chest Closed Due to Winter Weather
January 8, 2025 – Community Chest will be closed the rest of this week due to the threat of winter weather.
They will resume normal operations on Monday January 13, 2025.
Misdemeanor Court Dockets Cancelled for Jan 9, 2025
January 8, 2025 – Misdemeanor Court Dockets for Judge John Ginn have been canceled for January 9, 2025.
Como Pickton ISD Classes Cancelled for Thursday and Friday
January 8, 2024 – I am not a weather expert, but those who are predict that there will be rain, sleet, and snow starting just after school starts in the morning. It may do nothing, but the chances are that it will affect our school day greatly and carry over into Friday. I don’t like waiting until the last minute to make decisions about weather when the prediction shows such a great probability. Our two communities have working families who have to plan for the supervision of the children when school is not in session because of their work obligations. I want to make sure they have plenty of time to do that.
Therefore, I am canceling school Thursday and Friday. This includes all athletic activities and other extracurricular events.
We will resume classes as normal on Monday. We have time built into our school calendar for such occasions as this, so it will not affect the calendar in the future. Thank you again for your constant support of our little rural school- the Best in Hopkins County- Five Years in a Row….
Sincerely, Greg Bower
Jennifer Bunch
Como-Pickton CISD
Assistant Principal
ESL Coordinator
Testing Coordinator
Security and Safety Liaison
