Outstanding 4-H, Miller Grove FFA Members, Extension Agent Recognized
Two outstanding 4- members, two Miller Grove FFA members and an Extension Agent received recognition during Monday’s Hopkins County Commissioners Court meeting. Janie Crump Scholarships Extension Agent Johanna Hicks presents a $500 Janie Crump Memorial Scholarship to Jorja Bessonett Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Agents Johanna Hicks and Mario Villarino awarded Jorja Bessonett, a member of Miller Grove 4-H Club, and Savannah...
Senior Citizens Center Reopens April 5
On March 16, 2020, the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center the City of Sulphur Springs announced the facility would be closing its doors to all activities except Meal A Day food preparation and delivery pick up in an effort to better protect those high risk individuals who frequent the facility from COVID-19. Today, after a year, city staff announced the Senior Citizens Center will soon reopen for regular activities. “We are...
Diabetes Programs Make An Impact
By Johanna Hicks Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Family & Community Health Agent, 1200-B West Houston St., P.O.Box 518, Sulphur springs, TX 75483; 903-885-3443 – phone 903-439-4909 – Fax, [email protected] Every year starting in mid-November, our Extension staff begins the process of summarizing our program impacts. This is the first of more to come. Many of you know that diabetes education is my passion. Having...
Senior Events for February and March 2018
We still have a lot of Calendars to sell. Please come purchase some for your friends and family. I have marked them down to $ 10.00 each so we can get the money for our new building. Please come by and purchase Raffle Tickets for the Quilt that was donated by some of the Lone Start Quilt Guild members. Tickets are $ 1.00 each or 6 for $ 5.00. All proceeds will go towards a new building. The Quilt is hanging on the wall at the...
Upcoming Senior Events: February 2018
There are a lot of activities happening everyday at the Senior Citizens Center. I have highlighted below and attached Flyers for some of the Bigger Events. I still have 300 Calendars for sale. These are 2 year Calendars. I have decided to sell them for $ 10.00 each hoping more of you guys will come and support the building of a NEW Senior Citizens Center. These calendars are not doing any good just sitting in the boxes. ...
AgriLife: Diabetes Education in Hopkins County
Diabetes Education in Hopkins County Each year, our staff provides a summary of our major in-depth Extension programs. Diabetes education is of particular interest to me because I know the struggles that individuals face on a day-to-day basis. Our youngest child was diagnosed with type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes at the age of 2 ½ and he is my inspiration for helping others to manage their diabetes. Relevance: According to the...
Chamber Connection March 30, 2017
It’s time for the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Friday, April 14th at the Sulphur Springs Country Club!! We are currently accepting teams for morning tee times. The teams are first come, first served, so make sure and make your reservation today! Please see our website for more information… www.HopkinsChamber.org, or call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. The Largest Exhibitor Expo for Hopkins County is Returning...
Community Calendar March 30-April 8, 2017
The 55+ Health Fair will be Tuesday, April 4th at the ROC and 1st Baptist Church from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. There will be more than 50 Vendor Booths and every Vendor will bring a $25.00 Door Prize for your chance to win. ETMC – Quitman will be doing FREE Cholesterol Checks and other groups will be testing your Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar. Seniors are welcome to come and bring friends. Feel free to educate yourself...
Chamber Connection March 23, 2017
It’s time for the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament on Friday, April 14th at the Sulphur Springs Country Club!! We are currently accepting teams for morning and afternoon tee off times. The teams are first come, first served, so make sure and make your reservation today! Please see our website for more information… www.HopkinsChamber.org, or call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. Hopkins Place Senior Living is hosting at...
Chamber Connection March 16, 2017
We loved the Spring Fever Bike Rally!!! Saturday, March 11th was the Hopkins County Spring Fever Bike Rally. We had a wonderful day in some very chilly temperatures, but we had cyclists come from all over to see our beautiful Hopkins County scenery! Thank you to our very appreciated sponsors: The Bookworm Box, Lowe’s, Oncor, Alliance Bank, Grocery Supply, CBJ, City of Sulphur Springs, Farmers Electric Cooperative, City National...
