Senior Citizen’s Center Fundraiser includes…Calendars?
Senior Citizen’s Center
150 Martin Luther King Blvd
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
(903) 885-1661
“Sip N See” at Historic Home is Next Stop on Lights of Life Campaign Trail
A little bit like a “show and tell”, the “Sip N See” fundraising event on September 28 will allow you to take a guided tour of a historic home and enjoy a special evening with friends. Meredith Caddell and her Lights of Life committee have arranged this peek into one of the most beautifully restored homes in Sulphur Springs as a fundraiser for hospital needs. Reservations are recommended by September 27 by calling the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation office 903-438-4799.
Meredith Caddell, Executive Director of Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation
The home of Dr. Scott and Deanna McDearmont at 729 Church Street in Sulphur Springs was built in 1897 and formerly owned by doctors, government officials and judges. The gracious structure features lovingly preserved woodwork throughout the home. The McDearmonts purchased the home in recent years and continue in the painstaking restoration process. They will open their doors at 6pm on September 28 with local historian John Sellers serving as tour guide. A second group tour may follow. Appetizers and adult beverages will be provided by local vendors. Admission is a $25 donation, payable at the door, with proceeds going to the Hopkins County Healthcare Foundation.
The successful Lights of Life Style Show earlier in September was the first in the series for the campaign. Still ahead this Fall is a Quarter Auction, the “Fly Your Flag” local collegiate contest, the Christmas Tree Lighting in the hospital gardens and the Lights of Life Gala on January 27, 2018 with a “Jewel of the Nile” theme. A few tickets to the Gala are still available by calling 903-438-4799. The fundraising goal for this year’s campaign is $400,000.
Tira News September 22, 2017
By Jan Vaughn
Jason Beck, son of Lee & Kim Beck, just got his transfer to Washington, D.C. from Norfolk, VA. He will be serving his country in Naval Intelligence. Kim says, “Go Navy!” She also reports, “Maddie Beck is enjoying her senior year at TCU. Go Hornfrogs! Jackson Dailey is getting ready to test for his Real Estate license, working full time and taking classes for his Masters in History at UT San Antonio. Go Roadrunners! Our sweet daughter-in-law, Courtney Dailey, has finished her summer internship at the U.S. Attorneys office & has begun her 2nd year at St Mary’s University Law School. Go Rattlers!”
Many thanks to Alliance Bank for providing hot dogs, chips, and water at the Elementary Math Night at North Hopkins School.
Sherry Smiddy and Powell Vickery enjoyed a surprise visit from David and Deanna Vickery on Saturday afternoon. Daylee Fite went to the Rains County Fair on Saturday and spent the night with Kayleigh Tew at Sheila Jenkins’ house. They got to listen and dance to the Jason Walden Band and went to church on Sunday. Powell and Sherry’s grandson, Brayden Vickery was baptized on Sunday at the Cross Spur Cowboy Church. Sherry comments, “It was a beautiful good week-end in Tira, Texas.”
Linda Parsons shared that Buddy got strep last week and was off from school for several days. She learned from the school nurse that students have to be fever free for 24 hours without fever medication prior to returning to school. Linda commented that “lots of kids are sick right now and thought this info worth repeating.”
Early voting is going on for the North Hopkins ISD Tax “swap” Ratification Election (TRE) in the main office from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays and until 5:00 p.m. on October 2nd. Election day for the TRE is October 6, 2017 in the Board Room of the Administration Building, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The North Hopkins Alumni Association will have their annual school.
homecoming on Saturday, October 14, 2018. Registration and bingo will begin at 4:30, followed by a barbecue meal at 5:30 in the school cafeteria. The cost for the meal is $12.50 per person and may be paid at the door. After the meal there will be a program honoring the Classes of 1967, 1977, and 1987 for their 50-, 40-, and 30-year reunion, and then the Monday Night Jam Band will provide entertainment, while ex-students enjoy listening and visiting. Please help spread the word to all former North Hopkins students and staff.
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].
Livestock Shows By Mario Villarino
Livestock Show Season
Raising and exhibiting a livestock project is not only instructional, concerning raising livestock for show, but also serves as an excellent teaching tool to illustrate livestock production techniques and animal science principles. Participating in a livestock project promotes sound livestock production practices. To be successful, families need to start by learning the essentials. Some of the major areas include: livestock/animal health, nutrition, facilities, behavior, reproduction, genetics, selection and handling.
From here, students will become life-long learners of agriculture. Principles learned regarding livestock production will be applicable to the student’s life. For example, a student can learn about balancing a cattle diet with protein and carbohydrates to add or reduce body fat of breeding females. Of course, it makes sense the same student will be able to apply these principles to his/her own diet to lead to a healthier lifestyle.
More importantly, the students learn about ethically producing a quality protein source for all consumers. One of the programs we use to teach ethics, quality assurance, and decision making is “Quality Counts”. Quality Counts verification is required to exhibit livestock at all major livestock shows in Texas and at the NETLA show in Hopkins County. The livestock project engages the student throughout the process.
The livestock show is not the end of the livestock experience, but rather, a beginning – opening the door to valuable opportunities. 4-H Youth Livestock offers many methods to enhance and grow your experience. As students progress through the program gaining knowledge we hope they will cultivate a passion for sharing. Students share gained knowledge through educational presentations, mentorship of novice 4-H youth, speech competitions and media sources. For some, basic understanding of livestock projects is not enough, and they seek advanced training and competitions.
How can your family start to get involved in livestock projects? As new families learn about the benefits of participating thru a livestock project is important to do some planning so the family understand the type of involvement required to raise a livestock project. The first step is to contact a 4-H leader or FFA mentor. In Texas, youth livestock exhibitor programs are structured based on these two youth organizations. A lot of planning, understanding and learning must happen even before a project animal is selected. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States of America.
Every 4-H program is coordinated thru the local County Extension Office (Hopkins County Extension Office is located at 1200B Houston Street, Telephone number 903-885-3443). 4-H is organized in clubs, with a youth leader conducting meetings and providing know-how support for the projects. Many 4-H leaders have personal experiences showing livestock. A quick phone call to the Extension Office (903-885-3443) or visit to the extension Office can start the process. Enrollment is required to participate in 4-H sponsored events.
FFA chapter may be chartered in any public school with an agricultural education program. Leadership is provided by student officers who are elected each year by the chapter’s members, and by the agriculture teacher who serves as the advisor for the chapter. If you are interested in learning more about FFA, contact an agricultural teacher to learn more about it.
Hopkins County Junior Livestock Show
An important requirement for showing livestock projects is having the project validated. The validation process is the declaration and presentation of a project by an exhibitor. Depending of the show, the requirements for validation might be specific. Here the dates for the 2018 NETLA Livestock Show:
- NETLA Lamb and Goat Validation: October 19th, 2017 at the Regional Civic Center 5:00 to 7:00 PM
- NETLA Steer and State Heifer Validation: October 23, 2017 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Dairy Health Services.
- NETLA Broiler orders: December 1, 2017
- 4-H Swine Validation: November 20, 2017 4:00 to 5:00 PM at the Hopkins County Extension Office.
Contact your FFA chapter mentor or call the Hopkins County Extension Office (for 4-H members) at 903-885-3443 for more information.
Mario Villarino DVM, Ph.D.
Hopkins County Extension Agent for Ag and NR
1200B Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
903-885-3443
Are You Crafty? We Need Your Talents! By Johanna Hicks
Are You Crafty? We Need Your Talents!
Last week, I told you about the Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest, with promises to tell you about the Arts & Crafts Show this week. Each year, a major attraction for the Fall Festival is the Arts & Crafts Show. If you have not visited this event, make a point to go this year!
The Arts & Crafts Show is for artisans of all kinds to sell their hand-crafted items. The event will be in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria and north entryway, on Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28. Applications went out to previous vendors in June, and we have had a fantastic response. However, we still have room for more! There are a few guidelines to follow:
1) This show is for hand-crafted/handmade items only. Commercially made items will not be accepted. Commercial vendors may contact Tracy Dennis for exhibit space in the Civic Center.
2) Applications are available at the Extension Office, on the Hopkins County Fall Festival website, and at https://hopkins.agrilife.org(click on ‘publications’). I can also e-mail the application to anyone who is interested.
3) No questionable items may be sold. This is a family event.
4) You will need to provide your own display equipment, tables, and chairs.
5) Each exhibitor is limited to one double space (16’ x 8’ or two single spaces 8’X8’). Spaces will be marked with your name.
6) Electrical outlets are limited. We will do our best to accommodate your need, if indicated on the registration form. You must provide your own extension cords and tape to secure them to the floor.
7) Covered outdoor spaces are available in a limited quantity. Uncovered spaces are also available, but we recommend that you bring a canopy. Spaces will be marked with your name.
8) Set up hours are Friday, October 27, 7:30 to 10:00 a.m.000
9) Arts & Crafts Show hours are: Friday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 28, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No early pack-up unless cleared with the coordinator.
10) Vendors exhibiting for only one day will be assigned an outdoor space. Contact our office for single day fee information.
11) A confirmation letter, including directions to the high school, unloading, and parking information will be sent to exhibitors after receipt of registration and payment.
That’s it! As I mentioned, this is one of the highlights of the Fall Festival.
Here’s a sampling of things you will find in this year’s Arts & Crafts Show: seasonal wood décor; custom decorated t-shirts; wind chimes; costume jewelry; wreaths; fall décor; jams, jellies, relishes; pottery; sterling and copper jewelry; hand-made greeting cards for all occasions; caramel popcorn; flower petal cadet caps; quilts; children’s coloring book bags; aprons; glitter tattoos; hand-painted glass blocks; soaps; decorative cake plates; wood carvings – Santa, snowmen, shepherds, birds, animals; puppets; crocheted and knitted items; hot sauce; coin banks and gun boxes made from old P. O. doors; baby items; decorative hand & kitchen towels; 18” doll items; mug rugs; wood pens, coffee grinders, and pepper mills; gift baskets; wooden bowls, benches, lamps; leather belts, gun slings, knife sheaths; re-purposed bottles; glass garden art; bird feeders; wooden garden and farm house signs; stuffed animals; pillows; stuffed toys; vinyl signs; and horseshoe art.
All vendors who sell food items are required to have the Texas Food Handler’s License, available online at:https://extensiononline.tamu.edu/courses/food_safety.php
Please contact our office at 903-885-3443 if you have questions. We look forward to a great event!!
National 4-H Week
Our Hopkins County 4-H members invite you to join us on Monday, October 2, at 4:30 p.m. on the Courthouse Steps for the National 4-H Week Kick-off. Judge Robert Newsom will read the 4-H proclamation, and we’ll have refreshments. Enrollment information for 4-H will be available for any youth grade 3 thru 12. Young people are not required to have an animal. Actually, the number one project in Hopkins County and statewide is Foods & Nutrition. We also offer STEM, shooting sports, clothing and textiles, leadership, and other projects. Join us on October 2 to learn all about it!
Closing Thought
Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
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
[email protected]
Folds of Honor
Don Woods and His Nashville Band will headline the Saturday Evening, October 28th Concert by the Lake at The Links at Land’s End. Those present are invited to taste different food venues supplied by area restaurants. Tickets for the evening are $25 and only advanced tickets will be sold.
The event will cap a two day event at Lake Fork, “Lunkers, Bunkers & Clays” that will include golf at The Links at Land’s End, a bass fishing tournament on Lake Fork, and shooting at Hidden lakes Hunting Resort. All funds raised during the Patriot Sporting Challenge, October 27th and 28th will benefit Folds of Honor.
Folds of Honor Foundation is seeking to ensure no family is left behind in the fight to preserve Patriot freedom. Through scholarships and other assistance, the organization says it gives back to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to this nation.
Tickets for the concert and tasting are available at Lake Fork area merchants and banks. For more information regarding the event, contact Garry Schnabel at 817-296-8985 or email: [email protected]. Registration is available at [email protected].
Wood County Sheriff’s Report September 13-19, 2017
September 13th
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to Parrish St. near Hawkins; at approximately 1:35 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2263 near Mineola; at approximately 2:20 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 17 near Alba, at approximately 2:21 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 86, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace arrived and no autopsy was ordered.
At 7:20 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 1643 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 7:32 a.m., in reference to theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a floor jack from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 9:46 a.m., in reference to a theft that occurred on CR 4760 near Winnsboro. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2430 near Mineola, at approximately 2:25 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 3:37 p.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a large hay rake from the reporting party’s property. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 515 near Winnsboro, at approximately 4:55 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2430 near Mineola, at approximately 8:46 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4660/CR 4640 near Winnsboro; at approximately 10:00 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
September 14th
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5474 near Como, at approximately 4:20 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to Whitefoot near Quitman, at approximately 8:20 a.m., in reference to a theft. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several firearms from the reporting party’s residence.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Whitefoot near Quitman; at approximately 11:25 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 852 near Winnsboro, at approximately 11:27 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
At 12:42 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Quitman.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 5:11 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4596 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:08 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated for the night.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 10:39 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Michael Wolf, 29, of Quitman, was arrested for Disorderly Conduct.
At 11:05 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966 near Quitman.
September 15th
At 5:50 a.m., horses were reported out on FM 2088 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3960 near Hawkins, at approximately 8:06 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to Holiday Villages, at approximately 8:35 a.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Deputies located the actor and the scene was cleared.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 1795 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:25 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 9:40 a.m., cows were reported out on CR 4139 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 near Hawkins, at approximately 11:26 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, damaged the reporting party’s building by breaking into the back door. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Bermuda St. in Quitman; at approximately 12:35 p.m. Paul Crow, 32, of Fort Worth, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and an outstanding warrant.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 3580 near Winnsboro; at approximately 4:12 p.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2112 near Quitman, at approximately 5:24 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 37 near Quitman, at approximately 6:13 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Charles Hice, 61, of Burnet, was arrested for Duty on Striking Fixture/HWY Landscape.
September 16th
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 4641 near Winnsboro; at approximately 12:32 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2650 near Mineola, at approximately 2:13 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to 2195 near Quitman, at approximately 6:05 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2745 near Mineola, at approximately 8:44 a.m., in reference to disorderly conduct. Deputies located the actor and a citation was issued.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4641 near Winnsboro, at approximately 8:48 a.m., in reference to a theft. A known actor stole items from the reporting party’s vehicle. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies went out on an Arrest/Warrant Service to CR 4660 near Winnsboro; at approximately 9:56 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4691 near Winnsboro; at approximately 11:19 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4660 near Winnsboro, at approximately 12:09 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items from the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3582 near Winnsboro, at approximately 1:00 p.m., in reference to a criminal trespass. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious person on CR 1960 near Yantis, at approximately 1:08 p.m. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5675 near Alba, at approximately 4:05 p.m., in reference to criminal trespass. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the actor.
At 4:09 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312 near Winnsboro.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2275 near Mineola, at approximately 6:41 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individual.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 2088 near Quitman, at approximately 7:01 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3500 near Hawkins, at approximately 9:30 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1739 near Yantis, at approximately 10:55 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Shana Earle, 26, of Yantis, was arrested for Silent or Abusive Calls to 911 Service and Abandonment/Endangerment of Child Criminal Negligence.
September 17th
Deputies were dispatched to Little River Bend near Quitman, at approximately 1:26 a.m., in reference to a disturbance. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 49 near Mineola, at approximately 3:11 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3220 near Quitman, at approximately 7:14 a.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole a TV and broke into the back door of the reporting party’s residence. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 12:35 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 1900 near Yantis.
Deputies were dispatched to ETMC Quitman, at approximately 5:58 p.m., in reference to a dog bite that occurred on CR 2375 near Alba. The owner of the dog was advised of the quarantine protocol.
At 7:35 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 154 near Quitman.
Deputies were dispatched to HWY 154 near Quitman, at approximately 7:52 p.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
At 7:59 p.m., cows were reported out on CR 2345/CR 2332 near Alba.
September 18th
At 2:30 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2869 near Hawkins.
At 4:15 a.m., cows were reported out on HWY 69 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 4596 near Winnsboro; at approximately 7:02 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
At 8:57 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2088/FM 14.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on FM 2869 near Hawkins; at approximately 9:02 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3224 near Quitman, at approximately 10:01 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 1416 near Quitman, at approximately 10:14 a.m., in reference to a dispute. Parties were separated and the scene was cleared.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 7864 near Hawkins, at approximately 10:30 a.m., in reference to an assault that occurred. A Criminal Trespass Warning was issued. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2487 near Mineola, at approximately 6:16 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the parties and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 4940 near Quitman, at approximately 6:56 p.m., in reference to a burglary. Actors, or actors unknown, stole several items and damaged the reporting party’s back door. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicles at Lake Holbrook, at approximately 10:33 p.m. Deputies located the owners of the vehicles and cleared the scene.
September 19th
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on HWY 154 near Quitman; at approximately 12:18 a.m. Deputies located the vehicle and everything was OK.
At 7:10 a.m., horses were reported out on HWY 80 near Mineola.
Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on CR 2195 near Mineola; at approximately 8:25 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
Deputies were dispatched to PR 5807 near Yantis, at approximately 10:31 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was OK.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 2435 near Mineola, at approximately 11:15 a.m., in reference to violation of a protective order. Craig Garrett, 42, of Mineola, was arrested for Violation of a Protective Order.
Deputies were dispatched to CR 3114 near Quitman, at approximately 2:15 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies located the activity and cleared the scene.
Deputies were dispatched to FM 312 near Winnsboro, at approximately 5:15 p.m., in reference to a dispute. Deputies located the parties and cleared the scene.
At 6:00 p.m., cows were reported out on HWY 37 near Winnsboro.
Deputies spoke with the reporting party, at approximately 10:09 p.m., in reference to shots fired on CR 3170 near Quitman. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate any activity.
Between the dates of September 13th and September 19th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following: Police Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Child Protective Services, Department of Public Safety, and Wood County Electric Cooperative.
On 9-20-2017, the Wood County Jail was inspected by the Texas Jail Commission. The Wood County Jail passed the inspection. This is a direct result of the Wood County Jail staff and their dedication and hard work.
Total Jail Count – 146 inmates – 120 males and 26 females.
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone…if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
NETBIO September Sale Averaged Over $900 Per Head
Producers shipped a record number of pre-conditioned cattle to the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission for the September Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale held Wednesday.
Producers consigned 6,955 head of calves and yearlings to the NETBIO sale that drew a big crowd of sellers, buyers and visitors. That number exceeded the previous September sale record by more than 1,000 head.
“We had a lot of good cattle consigned to the sale and there was a lot of interest from the buyers — both those at the sale and some buying over the Internet,” said David Fowler, co-owner of the livestock commission. He said a total of 1,800 head sold over the Internet.
“Producers continue to do a great job of pre-conditioning and getting their cattle ready for this sale,” Fowler said. “The prices reflected the good quality of cattle that were offered for sale.”
THREE GENERATIONS Young James Hazel is learning the cattle business early from his dad Matt, right, and grandfather, David. They were among the buyers and sellers attending the NETBIO sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission
A total of 44 buyers purchased all the cattle at an average of $907.89 per head. The demand was very good for all weights of cattle, while replacement heifers were in good demand and moved at a good price.
GOING, GOING! Bidding was active as auctioneer Joe Don Pogue sold nearly 7,000 head of cattle at the NETBIO pre-conditioned calf and yearling Sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
Fowler said feedlots buyers were well represented, with cattle going to feed yards in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado. Some cattle were purchased to get them ready to go on winter wheat later in the season.
Once again the numbers of shippers (sellers) exceeded previous records with 303 producers consigning cattle to the sale. At the same time, membership to the NETBIO pre-conditioning and marketing program continued to grow.
The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities. NETBIO holds six pre-conditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
However, this year there will be seven NETBIO sales. The organization has added a second November sale due to high demand.
The next sale will be held at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission on Wednesday, November 15, which is the anniversary sale. The books have been closed for some time on this sale.
Since this regular November sale filled early, a second November sale has been set for Wednesday, November 29, with calf weaning deadline of Oct. 15 and booster deadline of Oct. 30.
Late A&M-Commerce Professor’s Painting Donated to the University
By: Daniela Chamorro
COMMERCE, TX—A painting by the late Dr. Michael Miller, professor and the director of the Studio Art Graduate Studies program, was donated to Texas A&M-Commerce by his sister Teresa Miller-Wiggins. Dr. Miller passed away in 2016 after an influential 23-year career.
In February 2017, A&M Commerce’s art department displayed a gallery of Dr. Miller’s paintings to honor his legacy as both an artist and a mentor for other artists. Afterwards, Miller’s sister Teresa donated one of the paintings, appraised at $15,000, to the university. The painting, titled “Ace Cool, 2010” is an acrylic and fabric on canvas pop art collage measuring 72×72 inches.
“Mr. Miller had a profound influence on his students, many of whom are successful artists today. It is an honor to have one of Michael’s very large paintings in the university’s permanent collection,” said Christine Blackhurst, University Exhibitions Coordinator in A&M-Commerce’s art department. “The Miller family’s generous donation allows students and visitors the opportunity to experience Michael’s dynamic use of materials and color in one of his massive signature pop art collages.”
Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Miller was a Core Fellow, Artist in Residence at The Glassell School of Art, the teaching institute of The Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. His work was exhibited all over Texas, including the Moody Gallery in Houston and the Barry Whistler Gallery in Dallas.
