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Why You Should See the New Grinch Movie
By Savannah Owens
This version of the Grinch is definitely a modern take on the classic story we all know and love. Benedict Cumberbatch serves up a Grinch different from what you’re used to, but in a good way. He’s more of a lovable hero that you want to root for as he plots and plans. Then there’s the dog of all dogs, Max, who almost steals the show with his cheery disposition, and helpful attitude. This movie really highlights the relationship between man…er…Grinch and his dog.
Cindy Lou-Who is refreshing, tougher, and sassier than the traditional depiction of the character. She reminds young girls that they can accomplish anything with the help of their (somewhat quirky) friends and family. Donna Lou-Who is a realistic, strong single-mother, who keeps her family together even when life gets crazy. The relationship of mother and daughter highlights family values through the love and support of that they give each other.
This movie is a reminder of what Christmas is truly about-kindness, friendship, and helping those less fortunate during the holidays. The humor is fit for the whole family and will keep you laughing through the whole film. The Music offers a modern twist on classic songs you love. And stay for the credits, there are some cute mini-scenes.
Fans of the classic film or the Jim Carrey live action version, will appreciate this fresh take on a holiday favorite. If you’re feeling a little Grinchy, get into the holiday spirit, with this fun family focused film. Click here for showtimes.
Wildcats Game Change for Duncanville Hoop Fest
There have been some changes for the Wildcats’ basketball game in the Duncanville Hoop Fest. The game is still scheduled for Saturday (November 24) at 10:30 a.m. The Wildcats, ranked #15 in Class 5A in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Poll, will now be playing Prestonwood Christian Academy of Plano and the game will now be in Gym #2 at Duncanville High School’s Sandra Meadows Arena.
Originally the Wildcats were scheduled to play Dallas Woodrow Wilson. Since those two teams are scheduled to play in Sulphur Springs on December 4, both teams asked Hoop Fest officials if they could have another opponent. So the Wildcats now face Prestonwood Christian Academy. The Wildcats come in with a 3-0 season record with wins over three Class 6A schools, Plano East, Rockwall Heath and Rockwall. Rockwall was the #2 ranked team in Class 6A when they played the Wildcats Monday night (November 19).
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agenda for Monday, November 26, 2018
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
DATE: Monday, November 26, 2018
PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
I. Invocation
II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag
A. AMERICAN FLAG:
B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.”
The Following Items Will Be Considered By Commissioners’ Court For Discussion And/Or Action:
The Court May Go Into Executive Session To Discuss Legal And/Or Personnel Matters.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- The Court To Declare A Quorum
- Consent Agenda.
- Approve Previous Meeting Minutes.
a) Regular Meeting – 10-29-18
- Other County Business.
- The Court To Consider And Accept Bids For The Purchase of One New 2018 Or 2019 Model Half Ton Pick-up Truck For Hopkins County Precinct 4.
- The Court To Review The Monthly Reports From County Offices.
- The Court To Consider Approving Budget Amendments And Line Item Transfers.
- The Court Will Consider And Act On Payment Of Bills, Revenues And Expenses, Payroll And Financial Statements.
- The Court To Consider Approving Grants.
- The Court To Consider Accepting Donations.
- The Court To Consider Contracts.
- The Court Will Consider And Act On Personnel Matters.
- The Court To Consider Disposal Of Asset Request.
- The Court To Approve Resolutions And Proclamations.
i) The Court To Consider And Appoint Debbie Pogue Mitchell To Serve As A Member To The Hopkins County Appraisal District Board Of Directors.
- The Court To Adjourn.
NOTICE OF WORK SESSION(S)
DATE: Monday, November 26, 2018
TIME: Beginning Immediately After The Regular Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court Meeting
PLACE: Meeting Room Located On The Third Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
- The Court To Meet With Tom Glosup To Discuss Maintenance Of County Buildings And The Construction Of The Courtroom Annex Adjacent To The Law Enforcement Center.
- The Court To Meet With The General Manager Of The Hopkins County Civic Center, To Discuss The Civic Center Events, Repair And Improvements And A Review Of Revenues And Expenditures.
- The Court To Meet To Discuss Environmental Concerns.
- Budget Work Session(s).
Spectacular ‘Christmas in Heritage Park’ Open Saturdays Nov. 24 and Dec. 1
Christmas in Heritage Park 2018
Saturday, November 24th & Saturday, December 1st: 5:30 to 8:30 PM 416 N. Jackson Street, Sulphur Springs, Texas
Each year we open the Historical Park to visitors of our Christmas in the Park. The event begins at sunset and last for three hours. While in the park, visitors can enjoy a spectacle of lights, strolling carolers, musicians, a nativity scene and Santa Claus. Free hot cocoa, coffee, punch, cookies and other goodies are served in various building o the grounds. Most of the historic buildings will be open, with volunteers dressed in period costumes to help give the feeling so stepping into the past. Some will also be strolling carolers. The festival will run from 5:30 til 8:30 pm each of the two Saturdays. The $3 admission ticket is eligible for one of our many door prizes to be given away, compliments of local business owners.
The blacksmith shop is alive with the glow of metal and the sparks of burning coal as the blacksmith demonstrates his trade. The general store is filled with turn of the century items and is warmed by a wood stove to warm chilly visitors. Christmas decorations, some handmade, will be for sale there. The Vaden Cabin, a cozy one room log house is warmed by a fireplace where children can enjoy roasting marshmallows. The chapel will beckon with the sounds of live Christmas music featuring Alina Tatum Sanders with a sing-a-long of Christmas Carols. Also the FUMC Handbell Choir will perform. The Atkins House has a beautifully decorated Christmas tree with hostesses serving punch and cookies. There, visitors can hear a dulcimer and violins playing Christmas music. In the Smith Greg House the children can tell Santa what they want him to bring them, and enjoy a drink of hot cocoa. Peanuts and popcorn are also available at the railroad building. This year’s General Store is fully stocked with Christmas ornaments and old-fashioned trinkets and gifts with old-fashioned prices. The volunteers echo, “Come join in the fun as you step back in time to enjoy the start of your Christmas season”!
Volunteers are always needed and welcomed at Heritage Park and Museum. If you would like to become a volunteer, leave your name and number when you call 903-885-2387.
Winter Gardening By Mario Villarino
Winter is always a season for the garden to recover, build up organic matter and take some time to plan for next year. It is however, not a complete idle season for the gardener. Here the list of recommendation for the gardener for December from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension:
- Place orders for seeds this month so you will have them available when you are ready to plant. By ordering early, you will be more certain of getting the varieties you want.
- Do not get in a hurry to prune woody plants. Late December through February is usually the best time to prune them.
- Reduce the fertilization of indoor plants from late October to mid-March. An exception would be plants in an atrium or a well lighted window.
- Drain gasoline from power tools and run the engine until fuel in the carburetor is used up.
- Drain and store garden hoses and watering equipment in a readily accessible location. The lawn and plants may need water during a prolonged dry spell.
- November through February is a good time to plant trees and shrubs. In the Panhandle, planting is often delayed until February or early March.
- Continue to set out cool-season bedding plants, such as pansies, violas, stock, snapdragons and dianthus. Sweet peas may also be planted now in the southern half of the state.
- Prepare beds and individual holes for rose planting in January and February. Use composted manure, pine bark, and similar materials mixed with existing soil.
- Use good pruning practices when selecting Christmas greenery from landscape plants. Do not destroy the natural form and beauty of the plant.
- Protect your lawn from excessive winter damage by providing irrigation during dry periods.
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs if you have not already done so.
- Prolong the life of holiday-season gift plants by providing proper care. Check to see if the pot wrap has plugged up the bottom drainage. Do not over water. Keep out of drafts from heating vents and opening doorways. Fertilizer is seldom needed the first few months.
- Take advantage of good weather to prepare garden beds for spring planting. Work in any needed organic matter, and have beds ready to plant when needed.
- Do not forget tulip and hyacinth bulbs in the refrigerator. They can be planted after they have received 60 or more days of chilling.
- Want to start cuttings of your favorite Christmas cactus? As soon as it has finished blooming, select a cutting with 4 or 5 joints, break or cut it off, and insert the basal end into a pot of moderately moist soil. Place it on a windowsill or other brightly lit area. The cuttings should be rooted within 3 to 4 weeks.
- Do not spare the pruning shears when transplanting bare-rooted woody plants. Cut the tops back at least one-third to one-half, to compensate for the roots lost when digging the plant.
- Take advantage of bad weather and holiday time to study seed and nursery catalogues as well as good gardening books.
- Berrying plants, such as holly and yaupon, may be pruned now while they can be enjoyed as cut material inside the house.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Man Arrested for Burglary of a Building
An investigation into the stealing scrap metal across the county led to a warrant for the arrest of Roland Vallejo, 33. Vallejo had been the subject of prior investigations into theft but this time he took a washing machine from inside a building in the Seymore community, according to investigators.
Wednesday afternoon, Hopkins County deputies served a warrant for Burglary of a Building, a Felony 2. Vallejo is in Hopkins County jail.
Texas Tech, A & M University-Commerce Flags Fly at Courthouse December 3-10
The Texas Tech flag and the Texas A & MCommerce flag will fly at the courthouse during the week of December 3-10,2018. Texas Tech raised the most money for the Fly Your Flag fundraiser for the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation, according to Meredith Caddell, CEO of the Foundation. Texas A & M Commerce had the most participants to pledge during the event. The $9,006 raised will be used to purchase the 3D Mammography Machine with Biopsy Needle for the new Women’s Center at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Spring.
Not only will the school flags fly at the courthouse but both schools will present a $500 scholarship to a Hopkins County school graduate choosing to attend their university.
The Fly Your Flag event was open to persons who love their college alma maters. The annual event allows the college/university that raises the most money on ‘Fly your Flag’ Day to have their college colors flown above the Hopkins County Courthouse for a whole week. This year the event was conducted on Tuesday, November 20th. The planning committee members, Charles Helm, Michael Lamb, Mikki Eddins, Holly Ragan, and Caddell, along with a few others manned phones and the big board at Celebration Plaza to receive bids.
For more information regarding the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation, see the websitehopkinscountyhealthcarefoundation.com or call the Foundation office 903-885-2961.
