Tira News by Jan Vaughn, 5/1/2015
The Aiguier Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting and homecoming on Sunday, June 7th, on the cemetery grounds. A pot-luck meal will be shared at noon, followed by visiting and a brief business meeting. Robert and Yvonne Weir enjoyed time with their children and their families over the weekend. Dakota and Ashley visited them on Saturday and prepared lunch. Yvonne shares, “On Sunday we met Dustin, Natalie and a friend of...
Wallace Named RSVP Volunteer of the Year
Juanita Wallace was selected “Volunteer of the Year” and Meal-A-Day was named station of the year Tuesday night, April 14th at the 2015 Spring Awards Banquet for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The event was conducted at New Beginnings Fellowship. Meal A Day was awarded “Station of the Year” several of the Volunteer Cooks and Drivers were at the Banquet to accept the award. Juanita Wallace was selected...
Why Wouldn’t You Help???
If you ever needed an example of “service above self”, the folks at Burgers & Fries would be it. From what I understand, it is just about time, once again, for all of the staff ‘tips’ to be donated to charity. Maybe you already know that they do this, or maybe you have just noticed the make-shift tip jar on the counter that always seems to be overstuffed with dollar bills. Either way, you have a chance...
Education Expo at the Civic Center on March 12
The Sulphur Springs ISD is having its’ second Education Expo next Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Civic Center. Tickets are $15 and include a meal. Reservations can still be made by calling Marci Owens at the Admin Building. Superintendent Michael Lamb says the Expo will allow the district to show businesses what schools are doing to connect with the community. 10 or 11 booths will be set up showcasing various school...
March Calendar of Events
March Calendar of Events One of our Extension volunteers dropped by my office and asked for a calendar of all the events for March. I pulled out my personal work calendar, and asked, “Which day?” Needless to say, there is always something going on with Extension! March is shaping up to be a very busy month, loaded with opportunities for everyone! Listed below are the events, workshops, luncheons, and meetings in which I will be...
Orene Culpepper
Funeral Services for Orene Culpepper, age 96 of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Lewis officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Jason Culpepper, Daniel Hogan, Gage Griffin, Hunter Culpepper, Holdan Culpepper and Grant Griffin serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jody Griffin, Katie Griffin, Maddox Culpepper and...
Heart Smart Nutrition
With February, National Heart Health Month quickly approaching, I wanted to get a jump start on some timely information. Engage in daily physical activity to improve your health. Physical activity increases your metabolic rate, which helps to burn more calories. Plus it helps the heart and lungs function to full capacity. Exercise also helps raise the body’s blood level of HDL “good” cholesterol. Burn extra calories, and balance...
A Year in Review – Family Nutrition
Happy New Year! Each year, I provide a highlight of Extension programming in the areas of diabetes, health, wellness, and community. Last week, I highlighted the diabetes education efforts in Hopkins County. The next “Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes” series is scheduled for March 24, 26, 31, April 2, and April 7. More information will be available as those dates draw closer, but if you or someone you know would be interested in...
Chamber Connection December 11, 2014 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for Hopkins Place. Guests were treated to delicious treats and beverages as well as a tour of their beautiful facility, located at 890 Camp Street. Congratulations to the EDC, City and County on the Grand Opening of Heritage Parkway. The new road & cul de sac, just past Raven Industries off the Loop, will offer many opportunities for future growth in that area. Douglas...
Carlene Morgan Farr
Carlene Morgan Farr, age 77 went peacefully to be with the Lord Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Graveside service will be held Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 2:00 p.m., Gafford Chapel Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Texas. Duane Peters of Tom Bean, Texas officiating. Carlene was born on October 23, 1937 to Thomas Carr and Dora Ella Mahaffey Patterson in Coahoma, Texas. She married Billie Frank...
