Today Only; Lunch at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ
Friday’s best lunch will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. and continuing until it’s all gone at Mitchell Chapel Church of God in Christ, 402 South Jackson St. Offered for a donation of $7 or more per meal will be a chopped beef sandwich, chips and a drink. Dine in or carry out available. Delivery also available for orders of two or more lunches per location in Sulphur Springs. Church members offer thanks in advance “to all our loyal customers.”
Call (903) 885-0338
MLK Awards on Monday Jan. 16, Everyone Welcome!
Cordell Jackson, Associate Minister at East Caney Baptist Church, subbed on Friday’s interview for Dr. M. Lavelle Hendricks, organizer of the annual MLK Awards and celebration. Cordell is a member of the MLK Selection Committee for the 26th annual awards ceremony. Over 100 individuals will be recognized for personal achievement, spiritual excellence and community involvement. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Ray Keck, President of Texas A and M-Commerce.
Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” It gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as a recipient for an award during the 2017 The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Awards Celebration. (Monday, January 16, 2017) Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 208 Fuller St., Sulphur Springs, TX, 7:00 PM. This award is given to those who demonstrate Dr. King’s legacy of raising public consciousness to social justices, securing progress on civil rights, and loving and serving humanity. This award commemorates your voice on social issues, outstanding achievements, personal standard of spiritual excellence, and community involvement. Like Dr. King, you seek justice and total equality for everyone.
Spiritual Fergus Jacobs
Freedom Award Bo Jackson
Spirit of Loyalty Debra Berry
Spirit of Dependability Terry Wright and Tommy Long
Social Change Demetria Robinson
Mother of the Year Joann Kelly-Hunter
Father of the Year Clyde DeBase
Legacy of King Lewis C. Hawkins
Spirit of Service Yvonne Thornton
Spirit of Fellowship Representative David Flynn
King’s Kids Tammy Wright, Tiffany Spigner and Linda Johnson
Choice of Excellence: Clarine Moore
Youth of the Year Destiny Godbolt
Family of the Year Kerry Roy
Music Andrea Franklin
Church of the Year Olive Branch
Political Award: Wade Bartley
Encouragement Doris DeBase
Evangelism Award Marcie Porter
Faithfulness: Jason Cunningham
MLK Media Dollie Kelly
Commitment Award Mynder L. Nash
Employer of The Year Rodney Reese
Employees of the Year: Debbie Jenkins, Jennifer Scroggins, Barbara Brown
Law Enforcement John L. Robinson, Tarvaris Abron, Jay Sanders,
Lewis Tatum
Spirit of Dedication Dewayne Harris
Pastor of the Year De’Lante Jackson
achievement award: Louise Lee
Fraternity of the Year Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Sorority of the Year Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
MLK Man of the Year Broderick Godbolt
MLK Women of the Year Gyeula Watson, Mary U. Ross, and Willie Mae Harris
MLK STUDENTS OF THE YEAR (SSISD)
D.J. Godbolt, Daieyshia Pruit, Kiyonna Redmond, D’Idrec Dugan, Shertta Hill, Imani Taylor,
Lawrence Worth, Vontese Johnson, Zakya Ivery, Allen Hall, Jr., Danielle Petty, SaDavia Porter
MLK STUDENTS OF THE YEAR (Texas A&M-Commerce)
Damian Allen, Brandon Bussey, Caleb Farris, Bruce McCoy, Nathan Philips, Robyn Carr,
Jasmine J. Minor and Monique Burkley
MLK TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Maci Newsome, Lisa Wilborn, Demetra Robinson, Mynder L. Kelly, Regina D. Vaughn, Cameron Warren, Greg Owen, Jeff Chapman, And Tony Henry
MLK HALL OF FAME
J.D. Franklin, Tommy Clayton, Billy Edwards, Gloria Franklin, Glenda Brown, Chuck King
Dewayne McMeans and Callie J. Young
MLK Circle of Success
Nicole Johnson, Keiston Alexander, Tyrone Ivery, Meioshi Nash, Ashanta Alexander, Jarred Jackson, Clevon Alexander, Tammy Alexander, Elvria Dial, Marlon Alexander, LaTosha Ivery, Vanessa Abron, Betty Thompson,
This event is free and open to the public. We encourage you to bring your family, friends, and guests to this event. Dr. Ray Keck, III – President and CEO of Texas A&M University – Commerce, will be the master of ceremony.
Meal A Day Menu For January 16th-20th
Goals By Mario Villarino
Recently I visited two big properties related to agriculture with two different scopes and purposes. These two properties are long terms homesteads from long term residents of Hopkins County or their families. It is interesting to me that their family successors are now “coming back home” after several years of being passive or gone from their family business. They have in common a loving memory of their families’ hard work at the farm and want to continue the effort under today circumstances. After getting to know them enough to set up some priorities in the planning process, I like to ease them into putting some goals (personal or financial) to start their strategic planning. Strategic planning is a process that provides direction and meaning to day-to-day activities. For landowners, this process often involves preparing for a change in the dynamics of an existing operation. If you planned a trip to some new destination, the first item you would consult would be a map to chart the journey from point A to point B. In many ways, a business plan serves the same purpose and provides a map for your operation and your desired destination. This publication will focus on the process of setting and assessing goals to incorporate into a formal business plan or course of action.
Before you can begin any journey, you must define a specific destination. Likewise, in our business and personal endeavors, we must define our goals. When you consider adding an alternative enterprise to your existing operation, a logical first step in the evaluation process involves defining what you hope to achieve from adding this activity and how this new activity fits within the framework of your existing operation. This requires careful reflection to set and prioritize personal and/or financial goals. In any endeavor, setting S.M.A.R.T. goals will help you achieve the intended result. A S.M.A.R.T. goal is one that is: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Related and Timely. Each of these concepts is important for success. Specific goals infer that a unique desired outcome can be defined. Measurable goals are important because they create a gauge by which success can be evaluated. Attainable goals are those that can be achieved with the knowledge, skills, abilities and resources available. Finally, timely goals specify measurable results within a specified time frame and prevent procrastination from undermining success. There are three types of goals that can be defined for any new or existing enterprise—strategic, tactical and operational. Strategic goals define what you are trying to achieve. When you have multiple goals, you must determine both what they have in common and where they may be in conflict. Tactical goals define how you are planning to get to your destination and what landmarks you will pass along the way. You should specify the methods you will use and the measures you will select to evaluate progress and success. These are the prerequisites for accomplishing your strategic goals. Operational goals are those day-to-day activities necessary to obtaining the tactical goals. They specify the manner in which the resources available will be used and combined. To understand the hierarchy of goals, remember that management is performed from the top down. Therefore, managers must define the desired outcomes and specify the steps necessary for success. At the same time, the implementation of strategic goals is performed from the bottom up. Managers are also responsible for carrying out those required daily tasks. Landowners are often both manager and employee, which demands a combination of vision and technical aptitude. I believe that setting plans and objectives on your property or land project are important. You might be the kind of typing schedules, dates and hard objectives down or be the type of just setting them in your mind. Either way (and I know farmers in both types of situations) having them and measure them is the important thing. I like to try to set simple goals for a year as: “I would like to get rid of all the weeds in the front 10 acres” or “do soil test every 40 acres in my land” type of goals so you can concentrate in those attainable goals, measure them and show progress. For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email us 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
Miller Grove News January 13, 2017
This is the first news column that I have for 2017 and since the holidays there hasn’t been too much news to report in old MG. I’m hopeful that this will be a good year – so far, mine hasn’t been bad.
MG School has a custodial position open if anyone would like to apply. If you have questions you can call 903-459-3288 or stop by the high school office for an application.
Miller Grove’s annual Homecoming basketball game will be held Friday, Jan. 20, in the new gym against the Sulphur Bluff Bears. This year’s Homecoming Court consists of Candace Earp, Ashley Purser, Kayla Ford, Aleigh Bessonett, Isabella DeLong, Noel Tellez, Reed Hewitt, Douglas Smith, Luke Brignon, and Trent Wolfe. Good luck to all of this year’s nominees and to our basketball teams.
High School’s National Honor Society held a competition in December to see which class could bring the most canned goods for their food drive. The NHS collected a total of 2,227 cans of food.
Construction continues on the new elementary addition. Each time I go up to the school and look around I see so much progress.
Happy Birthday to Adrian Estrada, Crystal Stillwagoner, & Michelle Roberts on Jan. 15; Shyan Harris on Jan. 16; Dalyn (Petty) Beck & Chuck Regan on Jan. 17; Melanie (Lynn) Clem on Jan. 19; James Ragan & June Watson on Jan. 20; and Cheri Tipps & Jahbiv Estrada on Jan. 21.
As you travel the highways and byways don’t forget that all roads lead back home and back to Miller Grove. Please send me any newsworthy information. My email address is [email protected].
Lady Cats Win First Game in Tourney Play
The Lady Cats’ soccer team opened up defense of their 2016 title at a Paris tournament with a 2-0 win over Mabank Thursday. The Lady Cats scored twice in the first half to defeat Mabank. The Lady Cats improve to 2-1-1 for the season.
Taylor Robinson was selected as the player of the game by Lady Cats Soccer Coach Jesus DeLeon.
The Lady Cats will play Bonham in the Paris tournament at 11:30 a.m. Friday.
Busy Time of Year for Hopkins County 4-H! By Johanna Hicks
Busy Time of Year for Hopkins County 4-H!
Our staff recently had the privilege of meeting with a business owner to tell her about the 4-H program in Hopkins County. We always enjoy bragging on our 4-H kids! Four of our members made front page headlines in 2016 because of their accomplishments! Hopkins County has five 4-H clubs: Arbala Harvest, Dike, Infinity, Miller Grove, and Paws (a school-based club). We also have a Vet Science Special Interest Group, as well as STEM Club.
One misconception that we constantly battle is that you must have an animal project to be in 4-H. That is simply not true! As a matter of fact, over 50% of our 4-H members DO NOT have animal projects. The project for which the most youth sign up for is Foods & Nutrition, followed Horticulture, Clothing & Textiles, and Shooting Sports. We also have good participation in STEM/Robotics. Does that surprise you? These numbers not only reflect Hopkins County interests, but are true across the state of Texas, as well! Leaders, volunteers and parents play a very important role in helping our youth explore these projects and excel through participation in events and contests.
An event that is especially beneficial to our older 4-H members is the 4-H Exchange Trip. We have participated in two exchanges – one with Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and one with Smyth County, Virginia. For each exchange, we hosted a group in Hopkins County one year, and traveled to their location the next. Our former 4-H Agent, Juli Hutchens, is employed with the Montana Extension service, and they have invited our 4-H’ers to travel to Sanders County, Montana this summer.
There are several benefits of participating in a 4-H Exchange program. These include: strengthening responsibility (taking care of individual luggage, personal belongings); learning that getting out of their comfort zone is often a good thing; strengthening adaptability and cooperation; honing leadership skills; and learning about America and our many diverse cultures.
Basic guidelines for participation include:
1) Participants must be registered in Hopkins County 4-H (this includes sponsors).
2) Applicants must have completed grade 6 thru 12 at the time of the trip. Sponsors will be accepted as needed.
3) Each participant will be expected to attend planning meetings and help with fund raisers.
4) Participants will be expected to dress and act appropriately as representatives of Hopkins County.
Applications and guidelines for the trip are now available, and the deadline has been set for Friday, January 20. After applications are received, participants will be contacted to set meeting dates and discuss fund raisers. The tentative dates of the trip are July 22 thru July 30. 4-H Leader and Dike 4-H Club Manager, Margaret McDonald, has begun looking at the route, so we will be researching places to stop and things to do along the route to Montana.
Another fun event scheduled for Hopkins County 4-H’ers is the Sewing Fun Day, Food Challenge, and Consumer Decision-Making Practice. These events are scheduled for Saturday, January 28, at the Extension Office, beginning with the Sewing Fun Day at 10:00 a.m. and the mock Food Challenge and Consumer Decision Making Contest at 1:00 p.m. Here’s what each event entails:
– Sewing Fun Day: We will be making Alzheimer’s Activity Mats, using zippers, ribbon, Velcro, and other items. These are great manipulatives for individuals suffering from dementia. All materials will be provided, but if you have items that you would like to include, please feel free to bring them. Simple make-and-take sewing projects will also be available. For those who want to get a jump start on preparations for the 4-H Fashion Show, you may bring your pattern, fabric, and notions, and I will help you get started.
– At noon, we’ll break for lunch, so bring a sack lunch and we’ll provide the drinks.
– At 1:00 p.m., we’ll have a mock food challenge. This is similar to the TV program, “Chopped.” 4-H’ers will work in teams to create a dish from the ingredients provided, then give a brief presentation on the steps of preparation, which food groups are involved, and food safety. In another room, we’ll have a mock Consumer Decision-making Contest. A scenario is provided along with 4 item choices related to the scenario. The 4-H’er will determine the best item based on the given scenario and rank the items 1 thru 4, followed by giving reasons for the ranking. This is a great event that prepares 4-H’ers for the real world!
In order to make adequate preparations, 4-H’ers are asked to contact our office at 903-885-3443 if they plan to attend all or portions of the day’s events.
Perhaps the event that receives the most publicity is the annual Junior Market Show. The dates are February 23, 24, and 25, at the Hopkins County Civic Center Arena. 4-H and FFA members from all across northeast Texas will converge on Sulphur Springs with their heifers, steers, swine, goats, sheep and poultry. If you’ve never watched this, it is an amazing site to see. A big thanks goes to all the volunteers, parents, and leaders who make this event a success!
The Bobby McDonald Memorial County 4-H Roundup contests will take place on two separate evenings – Tuesday, February 28, and Thursday, March 2. Tuesday events will include the county 4-H Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboards, Food Show, and Food Challenge. Thursday events will include Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Share-the-Fun, and Consumer Decision-Making. Details for each contest are in the latest 4-H Gazette newsletter. A new venue to hold these contests has been offered to us, so please call the Extension Office if you have questions.
Whew! There’s a lot going on in Hopkins County 4-H! If you would like more information on these events, or how to join 4-H, give us a call at 903-885-3443 and we’ll be glad to help.
Closing Thought
“Do just once what others day you can’t do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again” – James R. Cook
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]
Response Issued by Krispy Kreme Corporate Regarding Message to Smyrna Police Officer
A message was written on a box of doughnuts purchased by a police office in Smyrna, GA recently. KSST contacted Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for a comment on the matter.
Here is the response.
Thanks for reaching out.
After we were notified yesterday that an officer from the Smyrna Police Department received a box of doughnuts that had writing on it from one of our shops, we moved quickly to investigate the matter and take appropriate action. As a company, we value both our customers and employees and respect all viewpoints. The experience did not live up to these high standards we set for ourselves. We have offered our sincere apologies to the Smyrna Police Department and addressed the matter at the shop. Furthermore, we will use this opportunity to train the staff at all of our US shops to reinforce mutual respect between employees and customers. We will continue to take any and all steps to uphold our company standard welcoming all guests to the joy that Krispy Kreme Doughnuts aspires to every day. As a matter of policy and consistent with our practice, we do not comment on individual personnel matters.
Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Roof
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
370 Knollwood St, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Office: 336-726-8878
[email protected]
Fort Worth Stock Show Pass Winners for Thursday January 13th, 2017
Come by KSST soon to get your free passes!
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717 Shannon Rd East
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Saltillo Lions Drop Close Game; Lady Lions Win Big
Both the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions played basketball Tuesday. The Lions dropped a close one at Wolfe City, 35-30. Wolfe City led by only two entering the fourth quarter but they hung on to win. The Lions are now 10-14 for the season. The Lions got points from eight different players. Matthew Gurley scored 6 points, Branson McGill 5, Trevor Moore and Lyle Bench 4 each, Walker McGill, Logan Camp and Michael Simmons had 3 points each and Clayton Wilson had 2 points. The Lions will host Fannindel Friday night. The Lady Lions will play Fannindel first Friday at 6 p.m. at Saltillo.
The Saltillo JV got a win over Wolfe City Tuesday, 35-30. Ryan Prewitt had 18 points, Ben Moore had 8, Michael Clover 7 and Nate Valenzuela had 2. The Lions JV improved their season record to 11-2. They will play next in a Saltillo JV tournament on January 19.
The Saltillo Lady Lions won big, 49-12 over Sulphur Bluff Tuesday. Madison Simmons led the Lady Lions with 13 points and Melissa Groenewold had 10 points. Sienna Collins had 6 points. Melissa Tawil, Jocelyn Ochoa and Ana Gallegos all had 4 points each. Christie Gurley and Tori Mobley had 3 points each and Jordan Sustaire scored 2 points. Angel Brown had 6 points for Sulphur Bluff. Ann Dorner added 3 points, Katlyn White 2 points and Hailey Halbert 1 point.
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