Tira News for Dec 14th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn Tira Volunteer Firefighters were recognized at the Community Christmas Party. Standing – John Martin, Chief and Shawn Martin, Assistant Chief Kneeling – David Ruth and Curtis Fulgram I didn’t receive any reports this week, but wanted to put a little in about thecommunity Christmas party. Despite the unpleasant weather, about 45 people gathered for the annual event. We had a delicious meal and enjoyed visiting...
Tira News Dec 7th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Danny Rawson. He passed away on November 28th. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the DFW National Cemetery. Please be in prayer for his wife Judy, daughter Michelle, son-in-law Con, and granddaughter Sophie. The community Christmas party is this Saturday, December 8th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. We will enjoy a meal and time of visiting...
Tira News Nov. 30th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn William and Joyce Dodd had their family over for lunch on Thanksgiving Day. They had a total of 17, including Michael McNiel, Jerry and Tonja Lucas, Alyssa and Ethan Shelton, Rob, Brad, Tanya, Trenton, and Matthew Dodd, Stuart, Tiffany, Emery, Ellianna, and Eadon McPherson. They visited with their granddaughters, Maegan Shelton and Mandi Owens, alsograndson Gavin Shelton, by phone, because they were unable to make it...
A Year in Review – Diabetes Education By Johanna Hicks
A Year in Review – Diabetes Education For the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting some of the major program impacts from 2018. Many people are not aware of the positive influence that Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has on the health and well-being of individuals. This week, I want to focus on the diabetes education program in Hopkins...
Temple’s Trailers Sales Inc. Celebrates 50 Years in Business
Mike, Judy and Larry J. Temples in 2012 Established on December 1, 1968, Temples Trailer Sales Inc. observed the 50th anniversary of the family-owned business by inviting friends, customers, farmers and ranchers, Chamber of Commerce and local media for a ribbon-cutting and lunch in their shop bay. Following the death of her husband Mike six years ago, Judy Temples with her son Larry J. and daughters Lana and Lacy are continuing...
Dinner Bell Menu For November 28, 2018
Dinner Bell November 28, 2018 Relax from the hustle and bustle of holiday times by joining us for a meal. Menu: Relax from the hustle and bustle of holiday times by joining us for a meal. Oven Barbequed Chicken Thighs Potato Salad Baked Beans Garden Salad Buttered French Bread Slices Pecan Pie Cake Butterscotch Pudding (no added sugar dessert) Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist...
NETBIO Anniversary Sale Marks 20th Year
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated a milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) observed its 20th year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon, a board of director’s meeting and a preconditioned calf and yearling sale. The organization was launched in 1998 by a group...
Dinner Bell Thanksgiving 2018
The 2018 Dinner Bell Feast was held Wednesday November 14th, 2018. The largest crowd of the year packed the First United Methodist Church. The local Knights of Columbus sponsored the meal, served the meal and smoked the turkeys diners enjoyed. Dinner Bell THNK2018 6 Dinner Bell THNK2018 7 Dinner Bell THNK2018 8 Dinner Bell THNK2018 1 Dinner Bell THNK2018 2 Dinner Bell THNK2018 3 Dinner Bell THNK2018 4 Dinner Bell THNK2018 5 Remember:...
Dinner Bell Menu For November 14, 2018
Dinner Bell November 14, 2018 Community Partner: The Knights of Columbus Menu: Turkey, Dressing and Giblet GravySweet Potatoes Green Beans with Caramelized OnionsWinter Fruit Salad Yeast RollsPumpkin PiePumpkin Fluff (no added sugar dessert) The Dinner Bell community wishes to thank our weekly friends for joining us for a meal.Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church). As we...
Living Well/Managing Diabetes By Johanna Hicks
Approximately 12% of Hopkins County residents have been diagnosed with diabetes, while the diabetes prevalence of Texas is 10%. That’s a large percentage, but it doesn’t mean doom and gloom! Diabetes can be controlled, and with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays rapidly approaching, management of the disease is even more important. “Diabetes Forecast Magazine,” a publication from the American Diabetes Association, give some...
