Tira News For July 9, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
A good crowd gathered for the annual Tira Homecoming on Sunday, July 7. We enjoyed an inspirational musical program presented by Danna Lewis and Jerry Brandenburgh. Coy Vicars served as Master of Ceremonies and Mark Chapman, Vice President of the Tira Cemetery Association, conducted the business meeting. Martha Payton recognized the families of those buried in the Tira Cemetery over the past year and they were presented a red rose in memory of their loved one. Several in the congregation shared memories of time spent in Tira. Following the program, we had a covered-dish lunch and time for visiting at the picnic tables on the grounds.
Joyce Dodd reports that the next Bible Study at the Tira Methodist Church will be on Tuesday, July 16. Also, the new pastor, Nick Lance, will begin preaching on July 14 at 11 a.m.
Recently, Yvonne Weir and her friend Brenda Allen traveled to South Dakota and stayed at the Hall Ranch [Yvonne’s home place] for almost two weeks. While there they took a side trip to Medora, North Dakota and enjoyed pitchfork fondue (steak) and an excellent musical in a hillside amphitheater. Yvonne reports, “We saw elk and one buffalo. On Saturday morning we went to a Gospel brunch which was great. We headed home Sunday and Brenda visited her niece in Kansas City on Monday morning. We had a flat on a busy turnpike, but AAA helped us get to a tire store. We had lots of fun with my family and friends.”
Over the past weekend, Robert, Yvonne and Wesley Weir visited Everly, Dustin and Natalie Weir on Saturday, and then went to their daughter Dacy’s and visited with the rest of the family. Yvonne commented, “We enjoyed swimming and great food.” Robert Weir’s Air Force friend, Tony Yantch, and his wife, Melinda, visited Sunday and Monday. Yvonne says, “We had a good visit.”
Chip Vaughn and Kenden Joslin helped Michael and Tracy Horn move their daughter, Jordyn, from Tyler to Denton on Wednesday, July 3, where Jordyn will be attending college. I went to Liz Steinsiek’s that night and enjoyed a barbecue meal with them. Lani Horn had spent the day with her grandmother, Liz.
Perry and Tiffany Gilbert and Jaidyn came in from Malvern, Arkansas on Saturday. We picked up Kenden and all went to eat in Sulphur Springs that night. Afterward, we came back to our house and did some fireworks. Malcolm Joslin came and watched and Jaidyn went home with him to spend some time with her dad. On Sunday, we all went to the Tira Homecoming.
Our great-granddaughter, Dixie, is spending a few weeks in Tira, with Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon and Slaiden Joslin.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
DCTF Predicts Winnsboro Will Finish Seventh In Their Football District
Preseason football predictions tend to often reflect a team’s performance last year. Winnsboro Red Raider football fans hope the experts are dead wrong. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine has Winnsboro picked to finish in the basement in their seven team District 8-3A in Division I.
Texas Football predicts Gladewater first, Tatum second, West Rusk, third, Gladewater Sabine fourth, Mineola fifth, White Oak sixth and Winnsboro seventh.
The Red Raiders were 2-8 last season and they went 0-6 in district play.
They are coached by Josh Finney. Winnsboro has 17 returning varsity lettermen and they lost 7. The Red Raiders have 7 returning starters on offensive and 8 on defense.
Texas Football says Red Raiders to watch include offensive and defensive lineman John McCurdy, offensive and defensive lineman Kilder Ortega and running back and linebacker Landry Deaton.
Top juniors include running back and linebacker Logan Minick and running back and defensive lineman Kyd Cole.
Their top sophomore is running back and linebacker Zeb Fulmer.
Other Winnsboro prospects include quarterback and defensive back Keen Glover, wide receiver Elijah Bolton, running back and defensive back Kainer Hart, running back Tayshun Runnels and offensive and defensive lineman Brandon Noll.
Texas Football said the Red Raiders have a veteran cast led by McCurdy and Ortega on both sides of the ball along with Deaton and Bolton as potential playmakers that should help Winnsboro get back into the conversation when November and December football rolls around.
Donation to Meal A Day from Oncor
Employees from Oncor Transmission, Distribution and Meter Services in Sulphur Springs collected and donated food and funds to the Meal-A-Day Center during their Annual Food Drive.
Representing Oncor are Joyce Burchfield, distribution; Larry Willis, area manager; Sharon Acker, transmission; and Cindy Lancaster, meter services.
Wildcats Football Season Tickets Go on Sale July 29-August 2 at SSHS
Season tickets for Wildcats’ home football games will go on sale the week of July 29-August 2. Sulphur Springs High School Administrative Assistant Dwayne McMeans made the announcement in a letter to current season ticket holders and media members. The price of a five game season ticket package is $50 for chair back seats and $40 for rail back row seats. The Wildcats home games include the home and season opener against Frisco Wakeland on Friday, August 30, the Homecoming Game against Royse City on Friday, September 20, the Ennis game Friday, October 11, the Greenville game Friday, October 25 and the Senior Night game against North Forney on Friday, November 8. All home games kick off at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be on sale in the High School Media Center or Library. Monday and Tuesday of Season Ticket Week, July 29-30, are open only to current season ticket holders who wish to renew their tickets. Those that do not not renew their tickets Monday or Tuesday will lose them. Wednesday, July 31, season ticket holders who have already renewed their tickets may seek upgrades. Tickets that remain will be available to the general public Thursday and Friday, August 1-2. Season ticket hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Hours on Friday are 8:15 a.m. until noon. Patrons are asked to use the Connally Street entrance on the east side of the high school.
Summer Season: Careful With the Heat! By Mario Villarino 7-9-2019
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas
The high temperatures of the summer are here to stay for a little while. Learning how to work with high temperatures is critical. According to Texas A&M AgriLife Disaster Education Network, whether you work outdoors in agriculture, construction, coaching, or some other capacity, caution should be taken when temperatures rise. Asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release heat at night, making roadwork extremely hot. Strenuous activity in the heat causes the body to sweat in an effort to cool itself. When sweat evaporates, the body begins to cool. A pea-sized bead of sweat can cool nearly 1 liter (about 1 quart) of blood by 1 °F. In hot, humid conditions, however, evaporation of sweat becomes more difficult, and keeping the body’s temperature regulated can become a problem if precautions are not taken. If you or your employees work in the outdoor heat, take these safety precautions: Get acclimated to the heat. If you have just begun summer work, returned from a vacation,or had an extended illness, it is important to begin work gradually. It will take an adult about 5-7 days to acclimate to the heat. Implement work-rest cycles. Distribute the workload evenly over the day and amongst able workers with adequate rest periods. Do not increase the duration of rest periods in hopes of increasing the duration of work periods – this can result in heat illness. Short, but frequent, work-rest cycles are the greatest benefit to the worker. Provide cool rest areas. Shaded or air conditioned areas with a a temperature of 76 °F are preferable. The rest area should be as close to the work area as possible. Drink 1/2 cup to 1 cup of cool water every 15 to20 minutes. For work longer than 1 hour induration, an electrolyte-containing sports drink may be preferred to replace lost nutrients. To prevent dehydration, it is crucial that the water intake during the workday be about equal to sweat loss. Do not rely on thirst as a measure of the need for fluid. A worker may produce 2 to 3 gallons of sweat over the course of a day. Wear appropriate clothing. Clothing helps to prevent the transfer of heat from the air to the body. This advantage may be nullified, however, if the clothes interfere with the evaporation of sweat, such as in humid environments. In most cases, the best choice is to wear light-weight (like cotton), loose-fitting, light-colored clothing and a hat with a wide brim to protect the face and neck. Work in pairs. Each person should have a partner whose job is to check on the other to watch for signs of heat illness. Postpone nonessential tasks. When feasible, the most stressful tasks should be performed during the cooler parts of the day (early morning or at night). Double shifts and overtime should be avoided whenever possible during high temperature conditions. For more information on this or any other agricultural topic, please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me an [email protected].
DCTF Expects Cumby to Finish Second in Football District
Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine predicts the Cumby Trojans will finish in second place in their four team District 9-2A in Division II but don’t be surprised if Cumby confounds the experts.
The Trojans have a lot going for them. The Trojans, coached again this fall by Tom Dracos, were 5-6 last season including a bi-district loss. They were 3-1 in district play. Texas Football has Muenster first, Cumby second, Era third and Tioga fourth. Texas Football selected Trojan quarterback Cameron Scott as the preseason offensive MVP.
Cumby has 20 returning varsity lettermen and they lost only four. They return 8 offensive starters and 8 defensive starters.
Players to watch along with Scott include linebacker Colby Lindsey, wide receiver Max Wippler, offensive lineman Elijah Pahchecka, defensive lineman Elijah Matthews and wide receiver Braden Porter.
Top Cumby juniors include running back and linebacker Keagan McColllum and wide receiver and safety Antonio Arellano. Top Trojan sophomore is wide receiver and defensive back Justin DeMidio.
Other Cumby prospects include running back and linebacker Jacob DeMidio, offensive and defensive lineman Jackson Hughes, center Jacob Groves, offensive lineman and defensive end Zain Strickland, defensive back Colten Lindsey, wide receiver and defensive back Tyler Kirby and wide receiver and defensive back Fabian Camargo.
Texas Football said a large senior class has the Trojans looking formidable. Texas Football said last season First Team All-District Quarterback Scott will lead the offense and he has the opportunity to become the school’s leading rusher and passer before his senior season ends.
Flowers Foods Inc. Recalls Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns, Other Baked Items
If you’re planning to have a burger or hot dog, or to serve dinner rolls, you’ll want to be sure to check the packaging as numerous brands produced by Flowers Foods Inc. are being recalled.
Flowers Foods Inc. issued the voluntarily recall of certain hamburger and hot dog buns and other bakery products on July 9 due to the potential presence of small pieces of hard plastic that may have been introduced during production. The plastic pieces were reportedly found in production equipment.
Consumption of product may cause a choking hazard; So far, No related injuries or illnesses have been reported, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Any affected product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Products which all have “best by” dates of July 18 and 19, were distributed retailers in 18 states, including Texas, under a variety of brand names, including Wonder, Sunbeam, Laura Lynn, Great Value, Nature’s Own, Clover Valley, 7-11 and Flowers.
Some of the recalled items include, by produce description, UPC, best by date and lot number:
| CLOVER VALLEY 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS | 70210007595 | July 18 and July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
| CLOVER VALLEY 8CT HOT DOG BUNS | 70210007601 | July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
| GREAT VALUE 100% WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER BUNS | 78742008004 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| GREAT VALUE 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS | 78742223759 | July 18 and July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
| GREAT VALUE 8CT HOT DOG BUNS | 78742097282 | July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
| SUNBEAM 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS | 77633063283 | July 19 2019 | 180 |
| SUNBEAM 8CT HOT DOG BUNS | 77633063740 | July 19 2019 | 180 |
| WM 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS (PAN PARA SANDWICH) | 78742048680 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| WONDER 12CT DINNER ROLLS | 72250074216 | July 18 2019 | 180 |
| WONDER 24CT DINNER ROLLS | 72250011693 | July 18 2019 | 180 |
| WONDER 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS | 72250021098 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| WONDER 8CT HONEY HAMBURGER BUNS | 72250021128 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| WONDER 8CT HOT DOG BUNS | 72250021081 | July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
| WONDER PULL-A-PART BBQ BREAD | 72250020923 | July 18 2019 | 180 |
| NATURAL GRAIN 12CT HOT DOG BUNS | 73105920597 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| NATURAL GRAIN 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS | 73105920580 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| NATURE’S OWN 8CT 100% WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER BUNS | 72250003988 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| NATURE’S OWN 8CT BUTTER HAMBURGER BUNS | 72250023139 | July 18 2019 | 111 |
| OVEN FRESH 8CT HAMBURGER BUNS | 72250024716 | July 18 and July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
| OVEN FRESH 8CT HOT DOG BUNS | 72250024389 | July 19 2019 | 111, 180 |
For a full list of recalled products, visit the FDA or Flowers Foods Inc. websites.
Questions regarding the recall may be directed to Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Consumers also may contact the center by leaving a message at www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.
SCU, CPS Investigation Results In Warrant Arrest
A 45-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested at 1:16 p.m. Tuesday on an abandoning or endangering a child charge following an investigation by Special Crimes Unit investigators and Child Protective Services officials, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Adrian Pruitt along with SCU investigators were aware of the warrant for Patrick Mondrell Hood’s arrest. Pruitt contacted him by phone and the man agreed to meet with officers at the police department, Pruitt noted in arrest reports.
Upon arrival, SCU officers informed Hood of the joint investigation with CPS; Hood was taken into custody on the warrant and transported to jail by Pruitt, according to arrest reports. Hood remained in the county jail Wednesday morning, according to jail reports.
