Two Family Friendly Fun Holidays to Celebrate Today
By Savannah Owens
Start the weekend off right, by celebrating today’s obscure holidays! Here are a few holidays and deals to tide you over till Valentine’s day.
National Pizza Day, as if we all needed a reason to eat more pizza.
Deals:
Baskin Robbins : If you want to celebrate National Pizza Day in a sweeter way, try Baskin Robbins’ new Sweetheart Polar Pizza Ice Cream treat. Stop by your local Baskin Robbins on Feb. 9 between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to try the dessert pizza, which is made with a brownie crust and topped with ice cream, marshmallow topping and fudge brownie pieces.
Domino’s: With the mix and match special, choose two menu items for $5.99 each. Earn points toward a free pizza with the Piece of the Pie Rewards program.
Little Caesars: Get a $6 ExtraMostBestest pizza, which the company says comes with “the most pepperoni and cheese at the nation’s best price” at participating locations.
Pizza Hut: Hut Rewards members get 30% off all pizzas Friday. Also for a limited time, get two medium two-topping pizzas for $5.99 each or a $7.99 large 2 two topping for delivery and carryout orders.
Pizza Inn: Join the email club for offers and deals.
Or buy some ingredients from the store and create your own pizzas!
National Bagel Day this originally Jewish food has become a popular American favorite.
Deals:
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Have prizes, and rewards on their website.
Panera Bread Co.: Has a variety of traditional and unique flavored bagels and spreads to try.
Click here: for some fun bagel recipes to try at home.
Enchanted Forest Father Daughter Dance: An Event to Remember
By Savannah Owens
The Father Daughter Enchanted Forest dance hosted by the Mother’s Culture Club (MCC) this past Saturday, Feb 3rd, 2018, was packed! Over 300 Dads and daughters attended. There were daughters of all ages, dressed in gorgeous ball gowns and princess dresses.
In addition to dancing, the MCC had unicorn rides, photo booths, face painting, tasty snacks, and raffles available. Sky Ranch was there offering a free week for a family camp. The main prize was for a 9 mm Pistol and a “Frozen” themed convert able. Donations from the event go towards helping the children in the community.
Check out some photos of the dance!
You’re Invited: One Year Anniversary For Lil’ 4’s Club
The Lil’ 4’s Club invites you to celebrate their one year anniversary on Saturday, February 24th from 10am-5pm, at the Lil’ 4’s building (200 Fuller st).
Shawls of Love: New Sponsor and A Blessing Event
Paris TxDOT Pretreating Roadways As Precautionary Measure
The National Weather Service is predicting the likelihood of rainfall and temperatures below freezing this weekend. Both conditions could impact roads and driving conditions in Northeast Texas.
As of Friday, Feb. 9, TxDOT employees in the Paris District remain busy pretreating roadways in the district as a precautionary measure. This work began yesterday, Feb. 8. By close of business Feb. 9, we anticipate having US 75 and I-30 completely pretreat
ed, as well as bridges and overpasses.
As the weekend approaches and unfolds, our weather response teams will continue this work and monitor the condition of roadways in all nine counties of the Paris District.
Motorists are advised to monitor weather conditions frequently, and be prepared to make adjustments in their travel plans as this weather event unfolds. More information about safe winter travels is available online: https://www.txdot.gov/driver/weather/winter-travel.html .
Treasurer Thompson Endorsed by North Texas Regional Order of Police
North Texas Regional Lodge 084 Fraternal Order of Police has endorsed Jim Thompson in his re-election campaign for Hopkins County Treasurer.
In their endorsement, the entity said incumbent Thompson has organized and streamlined the Treasurer’s office during his first term, establishing and documenting procedures, standardizing processes, and always upholding his duty to safeguard the public funds under his care. They note Thompson’s daily work is checked in detail daily by the County Auditor’s staff and is checked yearly by an independent outside auditor. There have been no discrepancies and the financial operation of the county is free of controversy according to their endorsement.
The Fraternal Order of Police was founded in 1915 in Pennsylvania and now has over 2200 local lodges representing over 325,000 officers nationwide. The North Texas Lodge of FOP was organized in the Spring of 2003.
Cigarette Thrown From Window of Vehicle Leads to Arrest of Local Man for Drug Possession
When the passenger of the 2002 Ford Expedition threw a lighted cigarette out of the window, a Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle in the eastbound lane of I-30. Corey Michael Cole, 27, of Sulphur Springs was the offending passenger in the back seat.
During the stop, the driver of the vehicle granted the deputy consent to search the vehicle. A K-9 made a free air walk around the vehicle and alerted on the vehicle. A large clear baggie of suspected methamphetamine weighing approximately 39.07 grams was discovered. Cole advised the deputies that the meth was his.
Officers also located three Hydrocodone and eight different prescription medications not in prescribed bottles. A clear yellow baggie also contained a white power like substance that had not been identified when Cole was booked into Hopkins County Jail.
Cole is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, more than 4-grams but less than 200-grams. He is being held on a $30,000 bond.
PJC-Sulphur Springs: The Occasional Free Lunch
FREE LUNCH Students at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center occasionally get a free lunch, and it is enjoyed by all. The lunch this week was pizza, and Student Activities Coordinator Leanna Swart hands out pizza to students Aaron Stanley, left, and Colton Shelton and others who came by after the morning class.
Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel Meets February 13 at 10am
Menzie Chase and Marilyn Powers appeared on the KSST Good Morning Show to talk about the Sulphur Springs Area Retired School Personnel organization open for retired teachers and other retirees from public school systems. All retired school personnel from Hopkins and Rains Counties are invited to attend the meetings. The next one is Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 10 am at The Oaks Bed and Breakfast at 516 Oak Avenue in Sulphur Springs. Besides regular meeting dates, the organization also offers information regarding upcoming elections and issues, health insurance and opportunities for those who wish to volunteer.
During the morning, Menzie Chase will present an interesting program about her work in a certified therapy-dog team. Along with her trained basset hound Joker, Menzie visits hospital and nursing home patients and even visits school classes in a reading setting. Joker came to Menzie through Basset Rescue Across Texas and later underwent certification in the Love on a Leash program of Sulphur Springs.
Spring Break Sewing Workshop and More By Johanna Hicks
Spring Break Sewing Workshop
Have you wanted to learn to sew, but didn’t know where to start? Do you have a sewing machine, but you don’t know how to use it? Are you looking for something to do during spring break that doesn’t break the bank?
I have the perfect solution for you – the Spring Break Sewing Workshop! Our 4-H’ers recently participated in a 4-H Sewing Fun Day, and the question was brought up about having a more in-depth workshop, so I agreed. Here are the details:
- What: Spring Break Sewing Workshop
- When: March 12, 13, 14
- Where: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00-ish p.m.
- Cost: $10 one-time fee, payable at the door
- Bring: sewing scissors, pins with ball heads, tape measure
- All ages welcome, but children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult
Several make-and-take projects will be provided at no extra charge. Eight sewing machines are available for participants to use, or you may bring your own. A sampling of things you will learn include:
– How to thread and machine and fill the bobbin
– Machine sewing techniques
– How to read a pattern envelope
– How to measure for correct size if making clothing
– How to prepare fabric for cutting
– Pattern placement
– Applique technique to embellish items
– Hand-sewing: buttons, hems, hook & eye closures, etc.
Do you want to learn to make a t-shirt quilt? I can help! Do you want to make a simple quilt block (or three or four)? I can provide you with instructions for several simple designs. If you have a project in mind, you are welcome to bring it, and we will help you.
To sign up, please call 903-885-3443 by Thursday, March 8, so adequate preparations can be made.
Are you in Love with your Home?
My cousin, who is a real estate agent in Dallas, recently provided six tips to re-kindle the romance with your home if the spark is gone. I wanted to share these with you:
1) Play musical chairs. Re-arrange the furniture.
2) Let it grow. Potted plants add appeal with little maintenance.
3) Less is more. Ditching clutter relieves stress.
4) Do a deep clean. Scrub those baseboards and clean the windows.
5) Make a list. Decide what needs improving and prioritize your projects.
6) Give a room a mini make-over. Add new hardware to your cabinets, or pick up new organizing bins for your office.
Closing Thought
You don’t stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing – Benjamin Franklin
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
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