Annual “Rescue the Perishing” Food Mission for Christmas by Mitchell Chapel COGIC is Saturday Dec. 8
Bishop Nelson Gatlin returned this week to Sulphur Springs, his home congregation, to help organize the annual “Rescue the Perishing” food distribution sponsored by the church at Christmastime. Originally Pastor of Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Bishop Gatlin now oversees 47 congregations in a jurisdiction with boundaries from Dallas to Texarkana, and Longview to Paris. He is announcing that local families and individuals who could use a little extra help with food can participate in the food giveaway on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8am. Requirements are that you be a resident of Sulphur Springs, and provide a utility bill or other proof of residence. Persons can sign up and show prof starting at 7:30am on December 8 at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, 404 South Jackson Street. Elderly or housebound persons who cannot go to the location can call ahead at the church to ask about delivery options of a bag of holiday and non-perishable foods. Sister Jackie Jackson and her volunteer team will be packaging and handing out the bags of food.
Bishop Gatlin states that hunger and need are issues that each of the churches in his jurisdiction are striving to address. The need is great, can you help with a donation of non-perishables or a monetary donation? If so, please give to a charity of choice during this season of giving. And plan to visit at Mitchell Chapel for Thursday night Bible Study at 7:30pm, or on Sundays for 9am Sunday School and 10:30am Worship Services.
Dinner Bell Menu For December 5, 2018
Dinner Bell December 5, 2018
Community Partner:
Alliance Bank
Menu:
Chicken Pot Pie
Bacon Infused Green Beans
Salad
Biscuits
Banana Pudding
Sugar Free Banana Pudding (a no added sugar dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). As we celebrate our national holiday let us remember the many blessings we are privileged to share. Be THANKFUL with us!
Mohesky Makes Eagle Scout
SULPHURSPRINGS, TX — Grant Mohesky, of Sulphur Springs, has earned the BoyScouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout Award.
Mohesky was recognized in a formal Court of Honor Ceremony on November 17,2018. Tom Sellers, served as Master of Ceremonies and presented Grant with his Eagle Scout Charge.
A member of Circle Ten Council, Troop 69, Mohesky is one of only approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank, according to Scoutmaster Ron Flecker.
Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community, church, or synagogue-related service project to earn his Eagle; Mohesky chose to build and install a sign in front of the Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter on Highway 19. Grant strongly believes every animal deserves a loving family and hopes the sign helps the shelter increase their adoptions.
“The new sign has brought more attention to the shelter, increasing foot traffic and adoptions”, said Cathy Singleton, volunteer coordinator for the city shelter.
Although Mohesky only needed 21 merit badges to earn Eagle, he had actually earned 36 by his board of review in September. That total qualified him for a Bronze, Gold and Silver Eagle Palms. As rare as the Eagle Rank is, Eagle Palms are much more rare. Only one in ten of Eagle Scouts earn an Eagle Palm.
Senator Bob Hall sent congratulations and Eagle Scout Mohesky was presented with a flag. The flag had flown over the state capital in Austin on September 11, 2018.
Mohesky is a sophomore at Sulphur Springs High School and is a member of the varsity golf team. He is the son of Michael and Neva Mohesky.
Circle Ten Council, BSA, serves nearly 43,000 youth in 24 counties in the northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma area through the dedicated service and leadership of nearly 20,000 adult volunteers. Scouting is completely funded by the generosity of our local communities.
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship and develops personal fitness.
For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes — and, through over a century of experience, knows — that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible and productive society.
Sulphur Springs City Council Agenda for Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The regular meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m.on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
Manager’s report will include a status report of capital improvements, wastewater treatment plant operations, accidents and claims for the month, and a review of expenditures and revenues.
Discussion/action on Consent Agenda.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second reading of Ordinance No.2736, an ordinance expanding the Extratemtorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2737 amending the City of Sulphur Springs Code of Ordinances, Section 21, by establishing Article V, Street Maintenance Fee, Sections 21.64-21.73.
Discussion/action on first reading of Ordinance No. 2738, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Chapter 6,Section 6; Chapter 11, Section 11-39; Chapter 12, Section 12-7(b); Chapter 15A, Section 15A-1; Chapter 15B, Section 15B-1; Chapter 15C, Section 15C-1; and Chapter 19, Section 19-1 and Section 19-1.2, updating the building codes, electrical code, and the property maintenance code.
Discussion/action on the adoption of a Tax Abatement/Rebate Policy. (This item was postponed from the November 6, 2018 meeting.)
Discussion/action on hearing to determine whether property located at 917 Church Street is a dangerous building or structure to be vacated, secured,repaired, removed, or demolished.10.
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1156 to determine that the city does not propose to annex any property or territory that is required to be in an annexation plan or required to offer a development agreement.11.
Discussion//action on Resolution No. 1157 setting dates, times, andlocation for public hearings for the annexation of Pioneer Business Park and certain adjacent parcels and Heritage Business Park and certain adjacent parcels.12.
Discussion/action on Resolution No. 1158 authorizing the city manager as the signatory for documents pertaining to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) water right permit application.
Discussion/action on moving the City Council meeting scheduled for January 1st to January 8th.14.
Visitors and public forum.15. Adjourn.
Blue Santa Kicks Into High Gear for Christmas Giving! Here’s Your Chance to Help Mon. Dec. 3 and Tues. Dec. 4
Although activity has been brisk at the Blue Santa barrels around town, the next phase of the 2018 Blue Santa Toy Campaign is about to start for Hopkins County. And it’s a perfect chance for you and your family to get the personal one-on-one experience of giving to a needy local cause.
On the Lowe’s parking lot Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4 from 7am til 7pm, Blue Santa volunteers and local law enforcement will create and monitor a drive-thru lane for persons wanting to donate new, unwrapped toys. During these two time frames, you can pull through the drive-up area and hand off toys to be distributed to local children whose qualifying families have registered for assistance. Toys, dolls, trucks, books and all kinds of items for babies and young children are needed. For teens up to age 16, personal care items, grooming sets, small electronics, music, gift cards, etc are popular items. Checks to buy toys are also a good way to help, just make your check out to Blue Santa and hand that to a Blue Santa representative working at the drive-through area. No donations of clothing, please, as clothing gifts are being handled by another local agency.
Another feature of the Blue Santa Drive is the BBQ Sandwich Sack Lunch at $5 each, prepared and provided by CJ Duffey. During noontime on both Monday and Tuesday, you can purchase one or more BBQ sack lunches at the drive-through area or at the sack lunch table on the Lowe’s parking lot. All donations received go directly to the local Blue Santa Toy Campaign. Or lunches can be delivered.
If your group or company would like to donate money to purchase a bicycle or bicycles, just give your check made out to Blue Santa at the Lowe’s drive-through area and it will be used for that purpose. Or contact CANHelp at 903-885-9797, the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Dept or Sulphur Springs Police Department for details.
One more way you can assist Blue Santa is at the Lions Club Christmas Parade on Friday night December 7. Uniformed law enforcement personnel will be walking in the parade alongside the Blue Santa float, accepting unwrapped toys from parade goers and filling the float with toys.
It is estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 toys will be needed for the number of children in this year’s program, according to Amy Griggs and Shawna Martin of the Blue Santa campaign. Distribution Day is December 15. Your donation is greatly appreciated!
Saltillo Lady Lions Place 4th in Dodd City Tournament; Marquez Receives Tourney Scholarship
The Saltillo Lady Lions played against Lindsay Saturday at Dodd City. We ended up losing a tough game which gave us 4th place overall in the tournament.
Saltillo 14 18 7 16 55
Lindsay 15 22 20 20 77
Saltillo Scorers: Anna Reeder 19, Chandler Bain 15, Jocelyn Ochoa 14, Christy Marquez 4, Maddy Smith 2, Paisley Kastner 1
Saltillo senior Christy Marquez received a tournament scholarship.
Team FT%: 13/24 55%
Record: 7-8
Next Game: Tuesday, Dec. 4 vs CHESS at home JV @ 5:00 Varsity @ 6:00
Pictured
Front Row L to R: Kristina Wade, Paisley Kastner, Chandler Bain, Lorena Castro, Jocelyn Ochoa
Back Row L to R: Maddy Smith, Brittney Peeples, Anna Reeder
Lady Cats Place Second in Winnsboro Hoopfest
The Lady Cats’ basketball team had to settle for second place as they lost their first game of the season to Longview, 48-31 in the championship game of the Winnsboro Hoopfest Saturday afternoon (December 1).
The Lady Lobos jumped out to a 27-19 half time lead and then added to the lead in the third and fourth quarter. The Lady Cats now have a 7-1 season record. They finished play in Hoopfest with 4 wins and the 1 defeat. The Lady Cats defeated host Winnsboro twice on their home court and also topped Emory Rains and Alba-Golden.
The Lady Cats play next at New Boston Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.
Flags Fly at Half-Staff at Death of Former President George H. W. Bush
According to Robert “Derb” Goodman, the flags at the Veterans Memorial and around the the community have been lowered by the Hopkins County Marine Corps League. At the death of former President George H. W. Bush, President Donald Trump has proclaimed that all flags should be flown at half-staff.
In his proclamation, President Trump stated, “It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on November 30, 2018.
“President Bush led a great American life, one that combined and personified two of our Nation’s greatest virtues: an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to public service. Our country will greatly miss his inspiring example.
On the day he turned 18, 6 months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, George H.W. Bush volunteered for combat duty in the Second World War. The youngest aviator in United States naval history at the time, he flew 58 combat missions, including one in which, after taking enemy fire, he parachuted from his burning plane into the Pacific Ocean. After the war, he returned home and started a business. In his words, “the big thing” he learned from this endeavor was “the satisfaction of creating jobs.”
“The same unselfish spirit that motivated his business pursuits later inspired him to resume the public service he began as a young man. First, as a member of Congress, then as Ambassador to the United Nations, Chief of the United States Liaison Office in China, Director of Central Intelligence, Vice President, and finally President of the United States, George H.W. Bush guided our Nation through the Cold War, to its peaceful and victorious end, and into the decades of prosperity that have followed. Through sound judgment, practical wisdom, and steady leadership, President Bush made safer the second half of a tumultuous and dangerous century.
“Even with all he accomplished in service to our Nation, President Bush remained humble. He never believed that government — even when under his own leadership — could be the source of our Nation’s strength or its greatness. America, he rightly told us, is illuminated by “a thousand points of light,” “ethnic, religious, social, business, labor union, neighborhood, regional and other organizations, all of them varied, voluntary and unique” in which Americans serve Americans to build and maintain the greatest Nation on the face of the Earth. President Bush recognized that these communities of people are the true source of America’s strength and vitality.
“It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of America’s greatest points of light, the death of President George H.W. Bush.”
