Tira News for July 27th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn
Kim & Lee Beck had a long weekend moving daughter, Maddie, to Austin, and then heading over to Lake Bridgeport for some lake time with their old high school rodeo team members. Kim comments, “Sun & fun!”
Tira Mayor, Powell Vickery, is recovering from a stroke. Please remember him and Sherry in your prayers.
Chip & I were in Branson, Missouri from July 12th through 15th , for our anniversary, which was on July 14th . We enjoyed a show each night. They were all very good. Samson, the Biblical story, at the Sight and Sound Theater, was amazing! We went to the Promised Land Zoo on Saturday and enjoyed the drive-through safari and all the other animals in the walk-through sections. Of course, we enjoyed delicious food throughout the weekend.
On Thursday evening, July 19 th , we drove to Lake Conroe and spent the night at Piney Shores Resort, before picking up our great-granddaughter, Dixie, in Sour Lake. She came back with us to spend a couple of weeks with Landon, Laiken, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin. They have all been in Florida, with Laiken’s family this week. They’ve been having fun at Fort Walton Beach.
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] .
Basket Raffle Benefiting New Senior Center
Kyllingas By Mario Villarino
Kyllingas (Kyllinga spp.) belong to the sedge family (Cyperaceae) and at first glance can look like grasses, especially in mowed turf. However, closer inspection reveals that their stem, floral, and vegetative charac- teristics are quite different from grasses. Unlike grasses, they have pith-filled triangular stems and three-ranked leaves. The leaf blades of sedges appear waxy and have a v-shaped groove.
The sedge family (Cyperaceae) is one of the largest families of monocots in Texas and con- tains hundreds of different species. Kyllinga plants are commonly found in plant beds, ditch banks, and low-lying wet areas. Kyllingas are typically much smaller and more able to persist in turf mowed to 1 inch or less. It can be a mat-forming perennial that crowds out desirable turf in mowed settings. Kyllingas can also be distinguished by their roundish, congested seedheads.
Sedges often indicate chronically excessive soil moisture, which should always be addressed as part of an overall treatment program. Kyllinga species are generally the most difficult sedge to control. Removing sedges by hand is effective if you take care to remove all underground tubers and rhizomes. Adequate soil moisture will make tuber removal easier, especially in heavy clay soils.
Selective herbicide options: There are several herbicides available that can control kyllinga effectively. For herbicides to control weeds adequately and not injure the desirable turfgrass they must be applied to healthy, actively growing turfgrass at the rate indicated on the label. Always read the product label for application requirements and conditions. Halosulfuron-methyl(Manage, Sedgehammer), Imazaquin (Image) Sulfosulfuron (Certainty) Sulfentrazone (Ortho Nutsedge Killer for Lawns) can be applied to most turfgrass species including St. Augustinegrass. You will likely see results within 48 hours, and it will suppress sedges for at least 2 to 4 weeks. However, you may need to make repeated applications for long-term control. Additional herbicides are available to professional applicators. For more information contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
The Edge Conditioning Program Ended Thursday
The Edge conditioning program wrapped up its six week run Thursday (July 26) and Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens gave it an overall grade of A- saying it was good and positive. This year The Edge was presented by Michael Johnson Performance instead of the Wildcats and Lady Cats’ coaches.
Coach Owens said the effectiveness of the program would be evaluated as sports seasons begin. He said kids that committed and showed up made great gains, transformed their bodies and got into the best shape of their lives. Coach Owens said he feels the attendees are now quicker and more agile. Some athletes did not miss a single session. Coach Owens said MJP stressed techniques and fundamentals. He said he was especially pleased with players improvement in changing directions.
Coach Owens said he and his coaches are asking kids, especially seniors, what they thought of the new Edge and what they got out of it. He said he hoped to continue the relationship and partnership with Michael Johnson Performance in the future. Coach Owens said his coaches picked up some great ideas such as new agility drills and some different weight room approaches. He was impressed with how The Edge attendees breezed through the gasser test done recently.
Coach Owens would have liked to seen better attendance. He said about 25% of football players did not attend. Coach Owens is worried those players will struggle when practice begins next month.
Mount Vernon Police Seek Missing Person
On June 20, 2018 The Mount Vernon Police Department took a missing persons report on Michael Ray Weir (DOB-12/6/1991). Michael’s father said that his son was last seen at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Winnsboro Texas on June 13, 2018.
While conducting an investigation Officers learned that Michael was staying at the American Inn motel in Mount Vernon where Officers located Michael’s vehicle and keys. Officers were also able to locate video of Michael using an ATM at Texas American Bank on June 13, 2018 at approximately 10:49 p.m. While reviewing the video Officers observed that Michael was alone in his vehicle and left the bank heading back towards the American Inn Motel. Michaels father said that it is unlike his son to have no contact with his family and they are concerned for his sons safety.
Michael is a white/ male approximately 5’08” 180 to 200 Lbs., Brown eyes and black hair. Michaels father lives in Sulphur Springs and said that Michael has no other family in the Mount Vernon area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department Lieutenant Joshua Daily. Mount Vernon Police Department: Lt. Joshua Daily; (O)- (903)-537-4539; (E)- [email protected]
Serious Laughter at “Snow White Musicapalooza” Opening Aug 3 for Six Performances at Main Street Theater
Get ready for some serious laughter to round out your summer! The youth musical “Snow White Musicapalooza” will take the Main Street Theater stage in six performances, weekends August 3-5 and August 10-12, 2018. Director David Woody and the 18-member class of Children’s Summer Workshop tackled this fairy tale romp which is not your regular Snow White story! There are two Snow White’s, a team of dwarfs named Nerdy, Wordy, Creepy, Weepy, Rowdy, Howdy and Bob, plus guest appearances by the Evil Queen, the Huntsman, Papa and Mama Bear, Rumpelstiltskin, the Magic Mirror and assorted other well-known characters, who are each a little out of character! Host of the Fairy Tale Network Heidi Herbaly seeks to “get the dirt” on Snow White from the Dwarfs, who in turn translate their rendition of what happened after the poison apple. It’s a comedy romp with lots of singing for the cast of 18 CSW students, ages 8-15, and a musical you will always remember with a smile, or a laugh.
Tickets are $10 at the Main Street Theater box office or by calling the reservation line at 903-885-0107. Performances will be Friday August 3 at 7pm, Saturday August 4 at 7pm, and Sunday August 5 at 2pm, with the same schedule on the following weekend. Main Street Theater is the home of the Sulphur Springs Community Players, at 225 Main Street, downtown Sulphur Springs, Texas.
Cast members who appeared in the KSST/Channel 18 TV interview for “Snow White Musicapalooza”
Delta County Library Hosts Career and Employment Workshop
A Career and Employment Workshop at the Delta County Public Library, 300 West Delta Ave., is set for Tuesday, August 7th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. The event, sponsored by Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas, seeks to assist individuals in landing their next job.
The workshop will focus on creating an effective and noticeable resume, searching for jobs online, and learning to become more confident during an interview.
Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest
A Memphis, Tennessee woman with an extensive criminal history and a Houston, Texas man were stopped on a traffic violation at the 132 mile marker on I-30 early Thursday morning. Given consent to search the vehicle, a Hopkins County deputy located a black bag containing a clear plastic bag with a red substance believed to be methamphetamine. A second plastic bag containing suspected meth was also found.
The female claimed ownership of the black bag which contained the methamphetamine, a white pill bottle containing suspected THC Edibles, and she attempted to hide in the seat of the patrol unit a clear plastic vile containing a brown liquid suspected to be THC Wax.
Napoleon Ali Page, 39, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram, a State Jail Felony.
Mary Perkins, 26, is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram, a State Jail Felony; Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams a Felony 3; Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, less than 1-gram; and Tampering with Physical Evidence, a Felony 3.
Illinois Man Arrested in I-30 Stop
Jason Andrew Tiff, 24
A Peoria, Illinois man, Jason Andrew Tiff, 24, was stopped for a traffic violation by Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy K9 unit at the 132 mile marker on I-30 Wednesday evening around 6:30 p.m. Tiff refused consent to search the vehicle but the K9 alerted on the driver door of the vehicle.
A probable cause search found multiple bags of THC Edibles in the center console of the vehicle and additional drug paraphernalia was located as well.
Tiff is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2, more than 4-grams but less than 400-grams, a Felony 2.
