New Flu Strain Accounts For Almost Half of All New Cases
Just when you think the flu season should be winding down, a new strain of influenza accounts for nearly half of all the new cases being reported according to the U S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the local medical community. H1N1 is now moving over for the H3N2 strain and there seems to be more flu to come.
Ben Pegues with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs reminds local residents to get vaccinated if they have not. If vaccinated and you get the flu, the illness will be milder than it would be without the vaccination.
Flu activity is high in 30 states and is found in 48 states. Texas is among those states with a higher rate.
Season of Elements continues with “The Hobbit” at PJC
THE HOBBIT — Dwarves celebrate in the background as their leader Thorin Oakenshield (Frederic Doss) prevails over The Great Goblin (Ingeborg Hodge) in this rehearsal of a scene from “The Hobbit,” opening Thursday, Feb. 28 at PJC.
As part of the 2018-2019 theme of a “Season of Elements,” the Paris Junior College Department of Drama opens “The Hobbit” on Thursday, Feb. 28, representing the element of Earth.
“This production is suitable for all ages,” said PJC drama instructor and play director Robyn Huizinga, “and we hope many families, young people, and the young at heart come to enjoy ‘The Hobbit’ together.”
In the play, Bilbo Baggins, one of the most conservative of all hobbits, is asked by Gandalf the Wandering Wizard to join a group of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield and leave his large, roomy and very dry home in the ground in order to set off as chief burglar in an attempt to recover an important treasure.
The play will begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening from Feb. 28 through March 2, and at 2:30 p.m. on March 3 on the Duane Allen Stage in PJC’s Ray E. Karrer Theater.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for those under 18, $5 with the donation of a new children’s book for local charities, and free for those with current PJC ID.
Reservations can be made by e-mail at [email protected]. Any unclaimed reservations will be released to patrons on the wait list beginning at 15 minutes prior to curtain.
Proclamation Honors Como Volunteer Fire Department for Dedication and Service
Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court honored the Como Volunteer Fire Department with a proclamation that reviewed the history of the department and called on county citizens to celebrate the dedication of the department in serving to protect the citizens and property. County Volunteer Fire Departments serve not only their specific area but are always on call to assist other departments in the county.
The Proclamation was read by County Commissioners and presented to the department by County Fire Chief Andy Endsley Monday morning during the court’s regular session.
P r o c l a m a t i o n
WHEREAS, On January 28, 1975, the Como Volunteer Fire Department was established with twenty six members; and
WHEREAS, Paul Lawrence served as President, Sonny Moss served as Chief, Danny Hopkins served as Assistant Chief, Richard Teer as Secretary/Treasurer along with Jimmy Rushing, Mike Glenn, Travis Rasberry, John Folmer, Darrell Hopkins, Jerry Petty, Robby George, James Humphrey, Ed Arnold Sr., Eddie McGreger, Bill McGlamery, Nathan Bachelor, Jerry Bitman, Freddie Rowell, John Beezley, Eddie Flora, Kenneth Hopper, Paul Lawrance, Charlie George, Bill Evans, Don Collins, Jerry Caddell, Herbert Flora, Eldon Chester and Carroll Meeks; and
WHEREAS, In March 1975, the installation of fire phones in the homes of ten members served as a fire call notification by a constant ring until someone answered the call; and
WHEREAS, On April 17, 1975, property for the fire station was donated to the Como Volunteer Fire Department by Como Industries and remains as the site today for the fire station which was built by its original members; and
WHEREAS, At present, the Como Volunteer Fire Department has eleven members supporting four fire apparatuses. Chief Darren Harris, Assistant Chief Ted Joiner and Former Fire Chief Roy Darby who currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer along with their fellow fire fighters, Ron Walker, Kaleb Kaslon, Darrell Meeks, Russell Bearden, Calvin Ray Runyan, Darren Harris, Kevin Benson and Mike Darby provide fire protection for the Como community; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hopkins County Commissioners Court urges all citizens of Hopkins County to celebrate the outstanding efforts of the firemen of the Como Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for the citizens of Hopkins County and their property and, offer sincere appreciation for the servanthood of each one.
Meet New Library Volunteer at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center
If you haven’t been to the Senior Citizens Center Library in
awhile, you should come in and check it out. Nell Warren, a native of Hopkins County, has taken over the organization of the Library.
Nell is a Retired Librarian from Frost Independent School District. Nell retired after working 26 years in the Frost ISD School Library for students Pre-K – 12 years. She was born and raised in Hopkins County and moved home to the Family Homestead after she retired.
The Senior Citizens Library is easy to use. Books are arranged
by genre. In each genre Nell has the books alphabetized by
author’s last names. Books are not “checked out” like a regular library; it is operated on the “honor system”. Many senior citizens take advantage of the library and use it regularly.
You can take home as many books as you would like to read and just
bring them back when you are finished. Nell has made a “Return
Basket” for borrowers to put the books in when they bring them back.
If you would like to donated any good used or new books, please bring
them by the Senior Center. If we have too many books or have
more than one of a book, Nell has been donating them to some of the
Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities in town.
The Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen’s Center is located at 150 MLK Drive, and is also home of Meal-a Day. Reach the center by phone at 903-885-1661.
Results from Annual 42 Tournament at Pickton Tabernacle Baptist Church
In Saturday’s Pickton Tabernacle Baptist Church annual fundraising 42 Tournament, 18 teams signed up to play.
Winners of the 42 Tournament were:
1st Place – Paul Bennett and Calvin Bain
2nd Place – Floyd Pool and Anne McConnell
Shown in photos with Winners are
Pastor, Mike Haun and Tournament Coordinator, Tommy Neal
The 42 Tournament raised $ 1,360.00 for Missionaries Jason and Jamie Brewer who have been stationed in Papua New Guinea for the past 6 years.
A sincere thank you is sent out to everyone who played, those who donated money and to the church members who made and served the food!
Video Presentation: Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show Sale of Champions 2019
Sale proceeds for Saturday’s Hopkins County Junior Market Livestock Show Sale of Champions stands at $400,000+ for the second year in a row. The sale concludes the livestock show each this. This year 137 kids and projects made Sale of Champions.
Below is a list of Showmanship, sponsored by Northeast Texas Farmers Coop; Sales winners and amount paid.
Dinner Bell Menu For February 27, 2019
Dinner Bell February 27, 2019
Community Partner:
The Ladies of The First Presbyterian Church
Menu:
Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Long Grain and Wild Rice
Roasted Yellow and Zucchini Squashes
Garden Salad
Yeast Rolls and Butter
Assorted Homemade Cookies
Light Chocolate Pudding (the no sugar added dessert)
The weatherman has predicted sun for Wednesday. So “Come on and join us for Dinner Bell”. The menu has been highly approved by MANY!
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of The First United Methodist Church). Won’t you appear for food and fellowship?
Hopkins County Hospital District Board Meets Monday
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of Hopkins County Hospital District will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Plaza Conference Room of the CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic at 113 Airport Road.
AGENDA:
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Forum
4. Discuss Telemedicine and Pharmacy Services for County Jail and Dispatch for Police, Fire and Emergency Services
5. Review and Approve Tax Abatement for Solemio Springs, LLC
6. Review and Approve HMG Healthcare transfer of Management Agreements re Treviso from Stonegate Senior Living
7. Review and Approve Notice that the May 4, 2019 Election is Unopposed and Election is Cancelled
8. Discuss Identification of Potential Board Member Candidates to Fill Dan Roper’s Unexpired Term
9. Review and Approve Financial Statements for November and December 2018 and January 2019 a. Financial Statements for November and December 2018 and January 2019 4 b. EMS Update and Review
10. Consent Agenda a. Nursing Home Reports b. Review and Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting for December 17, 2018
11. Update for CHHA by Paul Harvey, President/CEO Hopkins County Hospital District Regular Meeting of Board of Directors
12. Executive Session a. Review Executive Session Board Minutes for Regular 8 Meeting December 17, 2018 b. Review, Discuss and Approve Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement
13. Return to Regular Session a. Approve Executive Session Board Minutes for Regular Meeting December 17, 2018 b. Approve Decision for Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement
Lady Cats Win All Four Games Played at Allen Tourney
The Lady Cats’ softball team wrapped up a highly successful appearance in the 20th Annual Allen Varsity Invitational Softball Tournament Saturday (February 23) with a solid 8-0 win over Frisco Independence. The Lady Cats won all four games they played in Allen. A scheduled game Friday with Wylie East was rained out.
Saturday freshman Addison Caddell had a fine game in the pitching circle allowing no runs and only three hits to get the win. Caddell threw 69 pitches and struck out 5 while walking 3. The Lady Cats continue to swing the bats well getting 8 hits. The Lady Cats scored a single run in the bottom of the second to go up, 1-0. They added 2 more runs in the bottom of the third and then scored 5 runs in the bottom of the fourth. In the 5 run fourth, Abbi Baier hit a home run. Landri Bell drove home a run with a double. Sadie Stroud and Sierra Smith both had RBI singles. Stroud scored 2 runs in the game and had 2 RBIs. Kelsey Wallace was 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored. Caddell had an RBI. Colbria Harrison hit a double and scored a run. Nylah Lindley was 1 for 1.
The Lady Cats improved to 10-0 for the season. They are scheduled to play in a three-day Wylie tournament starting Thursday.
Wildcats 3-1 in Rose City Classic
Wildcats Baseball 4, Waxahachie 3
Wildcats Baseball 2, Forney 1
The Wildcats’ baseball team closed out their play in this year’s Rose City Classic with one-run wins over Waxahachie, 4-3 and over Forney, 2-1 Saturday (February 23) at Mike Carter Field in Tyler. Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack said his team pitched well today.
Going into the tournament, Coach Hammack said he hoped to get in most of their scheduled games in the tournament. The Wildcats got two games in Thursday, had a rain out Friday against Amarillo and then played the two games Saturday. The Wildcats went 3-1 in the tournament defeating host Tyler Lee as well as Waxahachie and Forney. The Wildcats lone loss was to district rival Lindale Thursday, 3-1.
The Wildcats, 3-1 for the season, are scheduled to play North Lamar Monday at 7 p.m. at Wildcat Park.
