Tira News September 15, 2017
by Jan Vaughn 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...
AgriLife: 44th Annual “Christmas Joys”; Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest;
44th Annual “Christmas Joys” Announced The word is apparently getting out that we are now taking reservations for the 44th annual “Christmas Joys” program. It is shaping up to be a fantastic event, and I want to share the details. The sub-theme is “Merry Christmas and Healthy New Year”, and it will include demonstrations on fantastic recipes for gift-giving (or keeping!), craft ideas for both adults and kids, family meal time...
Chamber Connection September 14, 2017
Chamber Connection-September 14th Here’s a little update on the 48th Annual Stew Contest! The Chamber has already mailed out Stew Cook letters and Sponsor letters. If you have not received your letter, please call the Chamber at (903) 885-6515. If you would like to cook or sponsor a stew pot for the first time, please don’t hesitate. Give us a call and we will get you signed up! Deadline to enter and KEEP YOUR STEW SITE from last...
Senior Center Hosts Volunteer Fair-OPEN TO EVERYONE
The Volunteer Fair will be at the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, September, 14th from 1:00 – 3:00. You DO NOT have to be a Senior Citizen to attend. These agencies need all kinds of “Volunteers”. Some of them need volunteers on the weekends and in the evening. There are 21 Agencies Looking for Volunteers. There is someplace for EVERYONE to volunteer. These groups are very diverse. Come see what you might be...
Patricia M. Crowder
Graveside service for Patricia M. Crowder, age 93, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at I.O.O.F Cemetery with B.J. Teer officiating. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Crowder, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017, at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. Patricia was born to Burl C.Thomas and Elizabeth Francis Slate Thomas on May 19, 1924 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She...
Small Changes Can Have Big Lifetime Results By Johanna Hicks
Small Changes Can Have Big Lifetime Results During my recent Texas Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences state conference in Round Rock, our opening session speaker provided some great information that we, as Extension Family & Consumer Sciences agents, have been teaching. It’s always good to know that the same messages are being shared across the state. Roberta Anding, clinical and sports dietitian for Baylor...
Johanna and Mario Host Extension Leadership Workshop
On Thursday August 3, the Hopkins County extension agents hosted a fun and fast-moving workshop for Extension leaders. About two dozen individuals and committee members were present, representing various aspects of Extension projects including 4-H, Master Gardener, Wellness /Nutrition and Special Events. The meeting’s purpose was to dispense information and to gather information. According to a census of attendees, radio and...
Something’s Fishy…or Not By Johanna Hicks
Something’s Fishy…or Not You have probably heard that the recommendation for fish consumption is two times a week. Sometimes, that is easier said than done. Some people are afraid of cooking seafood because of the food safety aspect. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension can help you so you can confidently cook seafood safely with these tips! 1) Avoid cross-contamination. Handle raw and cooked seafood products separately. ...
Wesley United Methodist Church Announces Evening VBS July 24-28
Marike DeWitte, Wesley UMC Children’s Activity Director, visited the KSST Good Morning Show to announce Bible School dates and new evening hours. For youngsters through fifth grade, Vacation Bible School will be held Monday through Friday July 24 through 28. A kid-friendly supper will be served in Wesley Hall at 5:30 each evening, with classes from 6:15 til 8:30 pm. Marike and church members will oversee the activities with...
Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild Planning Quilt Show!
At the monthly meeting of the Lone Star Heritage Quilt Guild on June 26, 2017, about 60 persons, members and guests, were in attendance. Men are welcome, but only two were present. Everyone of any age who is interested in quilts and quilting is welcome at the meetings, held on the fourth Monday of each month at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Sulphur Springs. A delightful pot luck meal is often a feature of the meetings and this...