Wildcats Team Tennis Plays Practice Match at Home Against Royse City on Monday
Wildcats Team Tennis has a practice match with Royse City on this Monday (September 30) game day. The Wildcats will be taking on the Bulldogs beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Wildcat Tennis Center. The Bulldogs have put a team together although too late to play a district schedule. The Wildcats completed their district schedule last Monday with a 1-0 forfeit from Mount Pleasant. The Wildcats finished district play in third place with a 2-2 record. They are 6-11 for the season but they have won their last two matches. After another playoff warm up on October 8 at Anna, the Wildcats are scheduled to face a solid Jacksonville team in first round bi-district playoffs on October 15. Jacksonville defeated the Wildcats in a Whitehouse tournament back on August 15. Since then the Wildcats have won five of their last eight matches.
TIME TO PLANT BULBS FOR SPRING COLOR
As we await the arrival of cooler temperatures and the soothing, comforting colors of Fall, now is the time to consider planning and planting for the dazzlingly vibrant colors we anticipate next Springs.
Spring-flowering bulbs are planted as temperatures begin to cool and night-time lows approach 40-50 degrees F. Planting should be done 6-8 weeks before the ground freezes, which will give the bulbs an opportunity to set down roots and chill through the winter in preparation for Springs blooms. Crocus, hyacinth, daffodil, and iris are colorful, prolific bloomers that are perennials in Northeast Texas. Tulips, on the other hand tend to be annuals and may need to be replanted each year.
Site selection should provide for at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. Many bulbs will do well beneath deciduous trees that won’t leaf out until late Spring after the bulbs have already bloomed. Bulbs may rot in low areas where water accumulates, so they should be planted in well-drained soil. Soil preparation entails loosening the soil to a depth of 8-12 inches, removing weeds, and adding amendments such as compost or peat moss and working it into the soil. Plant the bulbs pointy-end up, root-end down. The rule-of-thumb for depth is to plant the bulb three times as deep as it is wide. Most packages of bulbs contain directions for planting depth. Shallower depths may be preferred in heavy clay soils. After planting, tamp the soil lightly and water the bulbs in. When colder weather arrives, cover the bulbs with a couple of inches of mulch. This will keep the soil from heaving during freezes and thaws over the winter. Mulching too heavily when the ground is still warm may damage the bulbs. Bulbs like to be in cold soil to develop their full blooming potential for the Spring.
A landscape for Spring color with bulbs may include using bulbs as edging for established beds, planting bulbs for a succession of blooms over several weeks, or using varying heights of blooming bulbs in the same bed. Rather than choosing too many colors in small areas, two or three colors will add interest and focus to your gardens. Bulbs tend to multiply, so after a couple of years you may need to dig up, separate, and make another bulb garden…or share your extra bulbs with friends and neighbors.
Bulbs may be purchased from nurseries, garden centers, or on-line. A true bulb is a miniature of a plant encased in modified leaves. Choose bulbs that are full and firm. Reject any bulbs that are brittle, moldy or mushy. Planting healthy bulbs is essential to successful Spring blooms. Following several weeks of enjoying Spring blooms, cut off the spent flower, but leave the green leaves, as they are storing energy for next year’s blooms. After the leaves turn yellow or brown, cut them off at grounds level and dispose of the discarded leaves.
Enjoy! Spring bulbs are fun and easy to grow. It is a great way for novice gardeners to get started in this most wonderful of pursuits.
Change of Location for Report Meeting on October 1 and October 8 for Hopkins County United Way Workers
Good morning, Campaign Volunteers and Media Friends.
Due to interior renovations at the Texas AgriLife Extension office, we have a change in location for our Report Meeting tomorrow, Tues., Oct. 1 and next Tues., Oct. 8!!
We will be meeting in the new Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce office at 110 Main Street, just south of the square, a few doors down from Plain and Fancy. Look for the black and white striped awning! Do not go to the Texas AgriLife office, but head straight to the square and the Chamber office. If you have questions about their location, please call, text or email me. Our meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m.
If you have donations or pledges ready and you will not be able to attend the meeting tomorrow, please let me know so we can make arrangements to get those from you. We look forward to a great first meeting at the brand new Chamber office on Main Street!!
See you in the morning at 9:00!
Susan Berning
Executive Secretary
Hopkins County United Way
P.O. Box 735
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
903-243-4066
Roan Oak Masonic Lodge Scholarships
The Roan Oak Masonic Lodge presented scholarships to five associate degree nursing students. Shown from left are Lodge Secretary James Parsons, Brandy Seagraves of Sulphur Springs, Lodge Treasurer Larry Slagle, Andre’ King of Paris, Worshipful Master Casey Mitchell, Clayton Thomas of Paris, Lodge District Deputy Ed Moore, Wendy Springfield of Sulphur Springs, PJC Dean of Health Occupations Dr. Greg Ferenchak, Makayla Stringer of Detroit, and PJC Director of Nursing Stephanie Parker.
Local Ms. Hopkins County Sr. Contestants Go to the Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant
Among this group of seven past contestants of the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Pageant, there are two past Ms. Texas Senior Classic, three past Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, and several runners-up who also placed in the Top Ten at the 2019 State pageant. Current Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, Vender Wright, was not pictured. The ladies recently traveled to Tyler to attend a ‘girls weekend’ of fun, fashion and pageantry.
Jan Gray, who won the Most Spirited Award as well as a Top Ten designation at the State pageant, has been a local contestant for the past three years. Stella Bagley, who was the very first Ms. Hopkins County Senior back in 2008, also came in as 3rd Runner Up at State this year. Linda Pickle-Hill brought back the First in Platform award and was named fourth runner-up. Mary Ivey, 2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior snagged two awards at State; Volunteerism and Ms. Congeniality. Patsy Crist, who represented Hopkins County as Ms. Senior in 2017, attended to lend spirit to her friends. Nancy Bolton was at one time Ms. Texas Senior Classic and has won most every local award dissociated with the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant. A contestant from Tyler, Regina Money, was crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic for 2019/2020 on September 28, 2019.
Entries Being Taken Now in Hopkins/Rains Hay Show, Deadline is October 4
According to Andy Wright, President of Hopkins/Rains County Farm Bureau, the annual Hay Show is starting up. Local farmers and ranchers are asked to bring hay samples to the Hopkins County Extension office where samples will be collected through the deadline of Friday October 4, 2019. Samples will be judged by the lab at Northeast Texas Farmer’s Co-op, with results to be announced at the annual Show. It’s date is Friday October 25 and will be combined with a luncheon at 11:30 am for those who entered the Show. The Hopkins County Hay Show, a long-standing tradition of the harvest season, will now continue as the Hopkins/Rains County Hay Show, sponsored in 2019 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information, contact agent Mario Villarino at the Agri-life Extension Office in Sulphur Springs at 903-885-3443.
Meet Texas Beef Council Nutritionists at NETBIO’s ‘Ribeye Roundup’ Oct. 5 on Celebration Plaza
Amy Foster and Hannah Kesterson grew up in families which included beef and other healthy choices at the family dinner table. Both these ladies have chosen careers as Nutrition and Health Coordinators for the Texas Beef Council. According to Dwyatt Bell, President of the NETBIO organization, both these representatives plan to visit Sulphur Springs to bring their knowledge and to proudly promote beef during the Cattleman’s Classic Ribeye Roundup Steak Cookoff coming up on the evening of Saturday October 5, 2019 on Celebration Plaza, downtown Sulphur Springs. You can stop by the Texas Beef Council tent and meet them during the day’s competition or during the dinner and free concert. Tickets are available at Texas Heritage National Bank in Sulphur Springs or at texashnb.org.
Amy Foster began her role as the nutrition and health coordinator for Texas Beef Council (TBC) in 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in nutrition from the University of Texas at Austin, and years of experience in health and wellness education. Before joining TBC, Amy ran her own nutrition and wellness consulting company. She provided nutrition education to families, including grocery tours to bring her recommendations to life. Additionally, she partnered with companies to establish a culture of corporate health and wellness. Amy has also worked in foodservice and food brokerage as a territory manager for Elite Foodservice in California. Right after college, Amy worked on a research project with MD Anderson on prostate cancer related to nutrition. In her role at TBC, Amy uses her diverse set of experiences to share beef nutrition information with medical doctors and dietitians. She attends medical and dietetic conferences on behalf of TBC, as well as, coordinates ranch tours for dietetic interns. She enjoys sharing not only the nutritional aspect of beef, but also introducing them to Texas ranchers. Amy’s favorite cut of beef is either a tenderloin or flat iron steak. Residing in Austin, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Kirk and twin daughters Reagan and Laurel. They particularly love camping, hiking, fishing and hunting throughout Texas and the United States.
Hannah Kesterson, MS, RDN, LD, serves the Texas Beef Council (TBC) as nutrition and health coordinator. She started working with TBC in 2019 after completing a dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian.
From a young age, Hannah had an interest in agriculture, health, and nutrition. She pursed higher education in these fields with a desire to play an interdisciplinary role in her future career. Hannah has a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, as well as M.S. degrees in animal science/meat science and food science & human nutrition from Colorado State University (CSU). As a graduate research assistant at CSU, she was involved in leading and assisting with a variety of research projects in areas ranging from nutrient composition to food safety to meat quality.
Hannah is passionate about the intersection of the fields of agriculture and human nutrition. Her role with TBC allows her to facilitate communication and hands-on experiences to increase knowledge about beef, from production practices to nutritional value. She provides education to health professionals and other audiences to promote a greater understanding of beef’s role in a healthy, balanced, and sustainable dietary pattern. Hannah’s favorite cut of beef is a thick tenderloin steak seared to perfection. She also recommends the Beef Loving Texans Mediterranean steak and quinoa bowl because it is a tasty combination of colorful veggies, various textures, and beef. She is proud to be part of an industry that cares for the land and livestock they steward while taking seriously their role in providing a safe, high-quality, and nutritious product.
While Hannah was born and raised in western Nebraska, she enjoys spending time outdoors wherever she calls home – running, hiking, kayaking, and appreciating the beauty of creation. She values time spent with her family in Nebraska, Colorado, and Iowa. She inherited a love for the kitchen from her mom and grandmas and likes to try new recipes in addition to making old favorites.
The Neverending Story Begins 6-Day Run At Main Street Oct. 18
The Neverending Story will get a six-day run at Main Street Theatre beginning Oct. 18. Performances of the fantasy will begin at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 18, 19 and Oct. 25-26, with 2 p.m. matinees offered Sundays Oct. 20 and Oct. 27 at 225 Main Street.
The program is based on Michael Ende’s novel with David S. Craig credited as dramatizer, with David Woody directing and Aldyn L. Green as assistant director. The play focuses on a young boy and a great quest, with many fantastical discoveries such as a Luck Dragon along the way.
It’s put on by Community Players, Inc., a group who for the last 40 years has worked to further the arts in Sulphur Springs and to provide opportunities to aspiring actors and actresses, and individuals interested in the behind the scenes workings of theater.
Meal-A-Day Menu for Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2019
Monday – Beef Patties, Mashed Potatoes and Roast Gravy, Green Beans and a Roll
Tuesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Brussels Sprouts and Corn
Wednesday – Chicken and Dumplings, Crackers and Tossed Salad
Thursday – Beef Stroganoff, Malibu Vegetables and Garlic Sticks
Friday – Corn Dogs, Sweet Potato Fries and Cole Slaw
