CHRISTUS Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring, COVID Vaccines, Neurology, Neuromuscular Specialists
Sulphur Springs, Texas, – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Health Ministry of Jesus Christ.
By Holly Ragan, Senior Market Development, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs, [email protected]
Be Proactive!
June is National Men’s Health Month: What better time than now, than to schedule annual screenings such as a physical exam, blood test and urinalysis, colorectal health, prostate, bone, and heart health. Whether you need to see a Family Practice provider or a specialist, we have you covered! Call us today to schedule these important screening exams at 903.885.3181.
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is a proud headlining sponsor of the 29th Annual NETX Symphony League Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 3, 2021. The event will offer a free concert and fireworks. Please be sure to stop by our purple tent for drinks and giveaways!
COVID Vaccine Clinics
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs will host the following COVID Vaccine Clinic:
- St. James Catholic Church, 297 Texas Street, Sunday, June 27, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Several of the vaccine brands will be available.
- 12-years and older vaccines available.
- No appointment required.
Contact Holly Ragan at 903.439.4033 to find out about future vaccine schedules.
Please help us preserve our masks for clinical use, and BRING YOUR OWN MASK
We are asking that all visitors to the hospital bring their own mask, and continue to wear a mask while present inside the hospital at this time. Thank you for your continued support of the safety of our patients and associates.
Hospital Visitation
Please note the following guidelines:
- Visitors must acquire masks themselves prior to entering our facility; cloth masks are acceptable
- Masks must cover both the nose and the mouth
- Emergency Department entrance open 24/7
- Main Entrance open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday – Friday
- Gift Shop open
- Visiting hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- COVID Unit limited to 1 visitor age 16 and over
- ER and ICU limited to 2 visitors
- ALL hospital visitors are required to wear a mask. Visitors should bring their own mask; homemade cloth masks are acceptable.
Effective March 17, 2021
We will no longer restrict the number of visitors per patient, however, we strongly encourage to limit visitors to ONE essential support person and for all other visitors – continue utilizing virtual communication through mobile devices to monitor your loved ones in our care.
Clinic Services
Our hearts are here for yours
Advanced Heart Care and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances have delivered heart care in Northeast Texas for over 40 years. Together we will continue to provide leading-edge heart care to the communities we serve. You can be confident that your heart is in the best hands with the experienced team of board certified cardiologists at Advanced Heart Care. The scope of their services include: Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Specialists, Concierge Services, Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention, and Second Opinion Clinic. Within the hospital, we have 24/7 STEMI coverage and 24/7 Cath Lab. If you are experiencing signs of a heart attack, don’t wait – come see us and our team of specialists at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital. To reach Advanced Heart Care local office, call 903.885.3059.
Have you had a Cardiac Calcium Scoring?
A simple heart scan called coronary calcium scoring can detect your risk of cardiovascular disease. The noninvasive exam takes only minutes to perform and is used to determine the presence of calcified plaque in the arteries. Please consult with your primary care physician or call us at 903.438.4543 to schedule your screening for just $75.
Neurology
Access Physicians MultiSpecialty Clinic offers a local Neurology option: Dr. Devanshi Gupta, fellowship-trained in Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases, sees adults (18 years and older) weekly on Mondays. To schedule an appointment, please contact their office at 105-III Medical Plaza by calling 903.919.5034.
We love our patients, and it shows!
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs strives to make sure every patient and their family feel like they are important and receiving the highest quality of care. This success is reflected in our Patient Experience Scores.
Every patient will receive a survey following their encounter in our hospital or clinics. Please take the time to let us know how we are doing, and how we might better serve you. We appreciate your feedback!
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CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals – Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs, the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart Hospital – Tyler, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital a partner of Encompass Health, Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital, a long-term acute care facility, and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic.
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 400 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 36 specialties in 34 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties. For more information on services available through CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System, visit christustmf.org
- Bed count – 402 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler
- Bed count – 8 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – South Tyler
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Jacksonville
- Bed Count – 96 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs
- Bed count – 25 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Winnsboro
- Bed count – 94 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rehabilitation Hospital
- Bed count – 96 – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Louis and Peaches Owen Heart – Tyler
- Bed count – 51 – Tyler Continue CARE Hospital at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
2021 Juneteenth Celebration Enjoyed by All Ages!
Report by Juneteenth Committee:
The 12th Annual Juneteenth Celebration was a huge success on Saturday June 19, 2021 and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. After missing a year, and losing one of our members to Covid, we had to step up and make this one bigger and better. This year we had our First Annual “Run For Freedom “2K run, and over 20 people participated in the race. As usual, our Juneteenth Parade was outstanding. We send a special thanks to all our sponsors and supporters, and we are looking forward to even greater success in the upcoming years.
5 Jailed On Felony Charges
Five people were jail on felony charges June 17-18, including two jailed on warrants and two for alleged offenses involving children, according to arrest reports.
(HCSO jail photo)
Sexual Assault of A Child Charge
A 33-yearold San Angelo man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 17 by HCSO Chief Investigators Corley Weatherford, according to jail reports.
Justin Bradley Matheny, who is also known by Little J, Youngblood, Young-Blood, Little-J, Jung-Blood, Jay and Rocky Don Crocker, was released from Hopkins County jail later Friday, June 17, 2021, on a $75,000 bond on the second-degree felony sexual assault of a child charge, according to jail reports.
(HCSO jail photo)
Child Endangerment Warrant
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was alerted a 25-year-old Cooper woman was held in custody at Hunt County jail. Deputy Amanda Weatherford traveled to Hunt County Sheriff’s Office and took custody of Katelynn Brooke Jones at 4:31 p.m. June 17 and transported her to Hopkins County jail.
Jones was jailed for bond forfeiture on an abandoning or endangering of a child-criminal negligence warrant. She remained in Hopkins County jail overnight Monday in lieu of $10,000 bond on the charge, according to jail records.
She was first arrested on a warrant for the child endangerment charge, on Aug. 13, 2020, and was released the next day on a $20,000 bond, according to jail reports. She was jailed again on March 4, 2021, for surety off bond on the charge; she was release again later that day on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
(HCSO jail photo)
Evading Arrest or Detention Charge
Frederico Martinez was booked into Hopkins County jail on June 18 by HCSO Sgt. Tanner Steward, according to sheriff’s reports.
The 34-year-old Como man was released from Hopkins County jail later Friday, June 18, on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
(HCSO jail photo)
Parole Arrest
A 57-year-old Como man was escorted into Hopkins County jail June 18, 2021, by Deputy Aaron Chaney on a violation of parole warrant.
Bryan Keith Burkham, who jail reports show is known as Tuffy, was held in the county jail on the charge overnight Monday, June 21, 2021, according to jail reports.
DWI Arrest
Sulphur Springs Police arrested a 32-year-old Sulphur Springs man early Sunday morning on Carter Street at Putman Street on a felony drunk driving charge,
Sgt. Matt Glenn reported stopping Alejandro Garcia-Cano at 1:09 p.m. June 20, 2021, for a traffic violation on College Street. Garcia-Cano was the lone occupant of the Dodge Dakota.
Upon contact with Garcia-Cano, Glenn noted the Sulphur Springs man had slurred speech and bloodshot eyes and appeared to be confused about his location as well. An open 12-pack of beer was visible within arm’s reach of the driver, along with 2 open 12-ounce bottles of Modelo beer in cupholders, Glenn alleged in arrest reports.
Garcia-Cano allegedly admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages. He failed standard field sobriety tests failed and Glenn believed the man did not possessed the minimum mental and/or physical faculties needed to operate a motor vehicle safely. Thus, Garcia-Cano was taken into custody for further investigation of driving while intoxicated, according to arrest reports.
Garcia-Cano agreed to provide a blood specimen as requested; the sample was taken at the hospital for analysis, then he was transported to the county jail. A criminal history check showed the 32-year-old had two prior convictions for DWI, according to arrest and jail reports. Thus, Garcia-Cano was booked into Hopkins County jail for third or more driving while intoxicated offense. He was released from Hopkins County jail later Sunday, June 20, on a $10,000 bond on the felony drunk driving charge, according to jail reports.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
5 Traffic Stops Result In Possession and Related Arrests
3 Others Jailed On Warrants
Local officials made at least five traffic stops that resulted in possession or possession-related arrests and three were transferred from other jails
SH 11 West Arrest
HCSO Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at 1:46 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on State Highway11 west near County Road 4717, where a vehicle was reportedly parked near the entrance to a pasture with its lights off. upon arrival, Chaney spotted a Ford F150 pickup facing south inside the entrance to a pasture on the south side of the road. He turned on the overhead lights on his patrol vehicle for visibility and approached the truck. As he did, Chaney reported seeing the front window rolling down and a large quantity of smoke flowing out.
As he contacted the driver, Chaney reported smelling a marijuana odor emitting from the truck, and noted there to be two occupants sitting in both front seats. A 19-year-old had a bag of what appeared to be marijuana between his legs. Alfredo Junior Vargas handed it to the officer, who had the teen step out of the pickup. A pat down revealed no additional contraband on two people. A search of the vehicle allegedly revealed two loose baggies containing more suspected marijuana, a yellow plastic grocery bag with seven clear baggies of suspected marijuana and additional drug paraphernalia such as digital scales, Chaney alleged in arrest reports.
Vargas told Chaney he believed the contraband to weight about 7 ounces and claimed the contraband. The teen was arrested at 2:03 a.m. Sunday for possession of 4 ounces or more but less than 5 pounds of marijuana. The truck was released to the passenger at the owner’s request, according to arrest reports. At the jail, the suspected marijuana and accompanying packaging was determined to weight 7.86 ounces, Chaney alleged in arrest rports.
Vargas was released from Hopkins County jail later June 20, 2021, on a $5,000 bond on the marijuana charge, according to jail reports.
SH 11 West Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde stopped Amber Ann Kincholow at 10:03 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, State Highway 11 at FM 275 for speeding. As Ugalde approached the Chevrolet Spark, he reported smelling a strong fresh marijuana odor coming from the red vehicle.
A probable cause search revealed marijuana shake and ash in the driver’s side floorboard between the door and seat. When asked if she had any marijuana on her, Kinchlow denied having any. the trooper had her open her mouth; her tongue had turned green and was covered in what appeared to be partially chewed marijuana, Ugalde alleged in arrest reports. The 34-year-old Commerce woman then admitted to eating the remained of a marijuana cigarette as she was stopping the vehicle, the trooper noted in arrest reports.
Kinchlow was arrested for tampering with evidence with intent to impair it and transported to jail. The car was released to her mother, according to arrest reports. Kinchlow was released from Hopkins County jail on Sunday, June 20, 2021, on a $5,000 bond on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
Gilmer Street Traffic Stop
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Justin Wilkerson reported stopping Lucas Levi Morgan at 6:56 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 for failing to stop the 1997 Ford Mustang he was driving at stop signs at more than one intersection. Wilkerson reported seeing an open alcohol container in the passenger’s seat; The 30-year-old Sulphur Springs man was the lone occupant of the car.
Wilkerson instructed Morgan to hand over the container and step out of the car. When he went to pat him down, Morgan allegedly admitted to having a pipe of the kind commonly used to smoke marijuana in one pocket. Wilkerson removed the pipe and detained Morgan in handcuffs., the deputy noted in arrest reports.
Deputy Chris Baumann arrived to assist Wilkerson as he searched the black car and completed the pat down of Morgan. Deputies alleged finding on the Sulphur Springs man a rubber container with a wax-like substance he admitted was THC wax. More than one item of drug paraphernalia, more than one open container and two pistols were found in the car. Morgan was transported to jail and booked for possession a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. The suspected THC wax and container weighed 12.73 grams, according to jail reports.
Morgan was booked into Hopkins County jail June 19 on a possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 2 controlled substance and on two unlawful carrying of a weapon charge, one for each pistol. He was released from jail June 20, 2021 on a $2,000 bond on the felony controlled substance charge and $1,000 bond per weapon charge, according to jail reports.
I-30 West Traffic Stop
HCSO deputies Drew Fisher and Zack Horne reported stopping a Michael Thomas Ferry at 1:56 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 120 for a traffic violation. The-35-year-old Yantis man displayed more than one indicator of nervousness, resulting in the deputies obtaining consent to search the Chevrolet Tahoe, according to arrest reports.
Ferry allegedly admitted to possessing marijuana. A search of the SUV, however, revealed a bag containing 0.58 grams of crystal-like substance that he allegedly admitted was methamphetamine, Fisher and Horne alleged in arrest reports.
Consequently, Ferry was arrested for possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. He was released from the county jail Sunday, June 20, 2021, on a $5,000 bond, according to jail reports.
FM 69 North Traffic Stop
(HCSO jail photo)
Fisher and Horne stopped a Ford Mustang Coupe at 12:01 a.m. June 18, 2021, for a traffic violation. The driver reportedly gave the deputies permission to search the car. A woman agreed to let deputies search her purse, then admitted to having Xanax in it. The deputies, in arrest reports, alleged finding a cellophane wrapper with more than one blue pill later positively identified as 1.4 grams of Xanax.
As a result, the 28-year-old Como woman was arrested Friday on a Class A misdemeanor possession of less than 28 grams of a Penalty Group 3 controlled substance. Deputy Justin Wilkerson served Steele at 4:50 p.m. Friday with two warrants for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance earlier in the month, according to arrest and jail reports.
Bond was set at $2,000 on the Penalty Group 3 charge and at $20,000 each on the Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrants. Steele remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, according to jail reports.
Hunt County Jail Transfers
HCSO Deputy Amanda Weatherford was made aware that a 39-year-old Commerce woman was being held in Hunt County jail on a Hopkins County warrant and was alerted Friday that a 24-year-old Sulphur Springs man was held at the Hunt County facility on Hopkins County warrants, according to arrest reports.
Weatherford traveled to Hunt County Sheriff’s Office, where she took Stefani Dawn Adkins into custody afternoon Thursday, June 17, 2021. The deputy transported her to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked June 17, 2021.
Adkins was held in Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, on the warrant for violation of probation, which she was on for a Nov. 7, 2019 possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charge, according to jail reports.
Weatherford also took Isaiah Deonte Bryant-Lacy into custody at 10:32 a.m. Friday at Hunt County jail. She transported the Sulphur Springs man to Hopkins County jail, where he was booked at 11:30 p.m. June 18, 2021, on warrants for violating probation, which he was on for manufacture or delivery of a Penalty Group 3/4 controlled substance and money laundering in the amount of $2,500 to $30,000 charges, according to jail and arrest reports.
Bryant-Lacy was held in Hopkins County jail; bond denied on both felony charges Monday, June 21, 202, according to Hopkins County jail reports.
Dallas County Jail Transfer
(HCSO jail photo)
Weatherford was also made aware that a 23-year-old Dallas woman was in custody in Dallas County jail on a Hopkins County warrant. She traveled there and took Brenda Arzola-Eupracio into custody at 2:14 p.m. June 17, 2021.
The sheriff’s deputy transported the Dallas woman to Hopkins County jail, where she was booked on warrants for bond forfeiture on unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance charges. She was originally arrested on the stolen car charge on New Year’s Day 2020, after being stopped by a trooper in an SUV that’d reportedly been stolen the previous evening in Dallas – it belonged to a man who was in the hospital. She was also alleged to have been in possession of suspected crack cocaine at the time of the 2020 traffic stop, according to the 2020 arrest report and jail reports.
She remained in Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, on both charges. Arzola-Eupracio’s bonds totaled $20,000: $10,000 each on the felony UUV and controlled substance charges, according to Hopkins County jail reports.
McBride Street Disturbance Results In Aggravated Assault Arrest
A McBride Street disturbance resulted in an aggravated assault arrest late Saturday night, according to arrest and sheriff’s reports.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office first received a complaint in Como regarding reckless driving in the area of McBride Street in Como at 10:23 a.m. Deputy Justin Wilkerson responded in the 200 block of McBride Street and made contact with a vehicle he observed in the road. The driver and passenger claimed they had not driven recklessly, but were instead talking to an individual at the McBride Street residence. The deputy cleared the area.
At 10:37 p.m. and 10:46 p.m. June 19, dispatchers advised they had received a report of a McBride Street disturbance involving individuals in a vehicle. The vehicle had reportedly left the area and was headed to the hospital in Sulphur Springs. A person, alleged to have sustained a head injury from a weapon used during the altercation, was bleeding.
Deputy Wilkerson returned to McBride Street along with Deputy Chris Baumann, while Deputy Aaron Chaney responded at the hospital to try to talk to the allegedly injured person as well as a person alleged to have witnessed the altercation.
Wilkerson and Baumann reported contacting Seth Patton Jumper along with others who claimed to have witnessed the altercation. The witnesses alleged a vehicle followed them to the McBride Street address. Jumper claimed he was notified by the other individuals about it and traveled to his residence to contact the occupants of the vehicle. He alleged he wielded a pipe and made contact with the individuals in the vehicle in an effort to get them to vacate the area. He claimed the disturbance started verbal but escalated into a physical altercation.
Emergency medical services personnel arrived on scene to evaluate 42-year-old Jumper, but he refused to be transported by EMS to the hospital. The Como man was then taken into custody at 11:39 p.m. June 19 on McBride Street and transported by deputies to the sheriff’s office, where he was booked at 12:52 a.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021, on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge.
A pipe was, at some point during the sheriff’s deputies’ investigation, located and recovered from the area, where it was alleged to have been thrown by one McBride Street witness.
Jumper was released from Hopkins County jail Monday, June 21, 2021, on a $15,000 bond on the felony assault charge.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Wildcats 7 on 7 Goes 1-1 Against Paris Last Week
Last week the Wildcats 7 on 7 season season may have concluded with two games against Paris held last Thursday.
Coach Matt Young (pictured left) Wildcats offensive coordinator, said the games went well. He said the both offense and defense for the Wildcats came out on fire in game 1.
The coach praised the defensive backs for their ability to contain the Paris Wildcats’ explosive receiving core.
But the offensive coordinator was also quick to compliment the passing game, as he thought both QBs Brady Driver and Matthew Mitchell performed well as they lead the team to a 28-13 win over the Paris Wildcats.
The receivers were all business in game 1, as Weston Fields caught a deep ball for a TD and several other WRs made key plays to keep moving the ball down-field for the Wildcats.
Game 2, however, did not fare as well for Sulphur Springs as game 1 did. The Paris Wildcats were able to jump out to a quick lead thanks to the Wildcats coming out of the gate sluggish.
While Coach Young believed his offense did not do enough in game 2, he did praise linebackers Douglas Deloney and Mattison Martin performed well together.
Sulphur Springs was able to jump back in it thanks to a couple of big plays courtesy of Colt Silman and Reed Williams.
Game 2 became a back-and-forth affair, the Wildcats offensive coordinator said.
Sulphur Springs had a chance to win the game as on the final drive of game 2, Coach Owens’s squad was driving down the field and a pass that would have won the game for Sulphur Springs if caught fell incomplete, making the Wildcats comeback fall just shy of victory.
“Even in that,” Coach Young said about the comeback falling short, “it was good to see our kids [and] the composure they had.”
The Wildcats offensive coordinator does not anticipate another 7 on 7 match-up, but if so, they will remember the games against Paris and just how far this 7 on 7 squad has come in two months.
With 7 on 7 all but wrapped up, Coach Owens and his staff can turn all their energy in to the Edge, which runs Monday through Thursday from 8 A.M. until 10 A.M. for students entering the tenth through twelfth grades and 10 A.M. through noon for students entering the seventh through ninth grades.
KSST is proud to be the official Wildcat and Lady Cat Station. We broadcast Sulphur Springs ISD games year round live on radio. When allowed, we also broadcast games via our YouTube channel.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report June 14-20, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department media report for the week of June 14-20, 2021, included the following activity:
Arrests
- Bryan McCoy, 31 years of age, of Flint, was arrested on June 16, 2021, on a Smith County warrant for criminal mischief.
- Philip Stewart, 42 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on June 16, 2021, for driving while license invalid with previous convictions.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 157 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 44 citations and 40 warnings during this reporting period.
Amateur Radio Will Be Showcased During Field Day
Amateur radio will be showcased during a Field Day, slated from 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26 to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Rains County Emergency Operations Center. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Although hosted by Rains Amateur Radio Association of Emory, the event is one of many being hosted nationally. The Rains County event also “directly involves amateur radio operators in Hopkins, Wood, Delta, Lamar and Franklin counties, all participating at the same time,” according to David Frost, secretary of the Rains County radio club.
Since 1933, ham radio operators across North America have established temporary ham radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of amateur radio, which is often referred to as ham radio. Field Day is designed to show how ham radio works reliably under any conditions from almost any location to create an independent communications network.
“Ham radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with laptops or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. That’s the beauty of amateur radio during a communications outage,” says Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R, spokesperson for ARRL The national association for Amateur Radio®, (www.arrl.org), which represents ham operators across the country.
“In today’s electronic do-it-yourself (DIY) environment, ham radio remains one of the best ways for people to learn about electronics, physics, meteorology, and numerous other scientific disciplines, and is a huge asset to any community during disasters or emergencies if the standard communication infrastructure goes down,” Inderbitzen adds.
There are more than 750,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 9 and as old as 100. Anyone may become a licensed amateur radio operator. Clubs such as Rains Amateur Radio Association, make it easy for anybody to get involved with ham radio ight in their community.
For more information about Field Day or amateur radio, contact 817-991-3812 or 903-408-0365 or visit www.arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio.
‘Grace Under Pressure’ Award to Meal a Day Volunteers!
The volunteers who power the Meal-a-Day service for local shut-in senior citizens were recognized earlier this month by RSVP, or the Retired Senior Volunteer Program which is a multi-county service organization. Please read the letter posted below which nominated the volunteers for the honor.
Meal A Day was honored with the “2020 Grace Under Pressure Award” at the Retired Senior Volunteer Banquet on Thursday, June 3rd at the New Beginnings Church.
The Award was given for all of the wonderful work and services that the Senior Citizens Center and the Meal A Day Program provided to the County during the COVID 19 Pandemic.
As Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, which houses the Meal-a-Day program, Karon and her volunteers were aware of the unique needs of already house-bound senior citizens throughout the dangerous COVID-19 months. While being careful for their own safety, the Meal-a-Day volunteers did not let their community down, but continued to work diligently through the pandemic. Below is a recommendation written by Karon to the RSVP Board for it’s consideration.
WRITTEN BY KARON WEATHERMAN
Meal A Day has been a vital part of taking care of our County during COVID this last year.
We haven’t missed any days of Serving the Seniors of Hopkins County. Our Volunteers have gone way above and beyond to make sure that the Seniors have a Hot Nutritious Lunch Everyday.
We lost one of Our Wonderful Volunteers to COVID but the rest of the volunteers just kept working like energizer bunnies.
They did everything that was necessary to keep themselves and our Seniors Safe. We Love all of our Seniors so much. It was so hard on them to be isolated from their friends and families. Our Volunteers even went to the Store and Picked up Food and Prescriptions when someone needed them to.
We kept them in Water, Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizers, Masks and Paper Towels.
We had people in the Community donating items and our Seniors would deliver to the Other Seniors that are home bound.
It has been really something to see.
I am proud of all of them for persevering this past year.
They are always an amazing bunch of Volunteers but this past year they have really shined.
Karon
Dinner Bell Menu For June 23, 2021
First Presbyterian Church is this week’s Community Partner. Their participation is greatly appreciated
Grab and Go with a meal from our distribution location under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of The First United Methodist Church campus at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
MENU
Baked Chicken Salad
Marinated Tomato Salad
Jiffy Corn Casserole
Buttered French Bread Slices
Caramel Apple Sheet Cake
Be CAREFUL! KEEP DISTANCES! WEAR MASKS WHERE REQUIRED! WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN!
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH!!!
