Tira News October 13th 2017
By Jan Vaughn. The Tira Food Pantry is available to help families and individuals who may be in need of a few food items. The pantry stock is running low and residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable items. For more information, please contact Tami Joslin, 903-268-2496. Congratulations are in order for Melissa Wischerman, who graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Her mother, Candy Wishcerman says, “So...
Transitioning to Fall By Johanna Hicks
Transitioning to Fall During the months of October and November, pumpkins seem to be a staple: pumpkin patches, jack-o’-lanterns, fall pumpkins decorations, and pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are one of the most popular crops, with 1.5 billion being grown each year. With all that pumpkin, what else can you do with it? You can make your own pumpkin puree! You will need 2 pie pumpkins or 1 regular carving pumpkin. The pie pumpkins are easier...
Good Deeds happening at Rock Creek
Janice Irwin knows how important it is to know that you are loved. She made gift bags for the residents of Rock Creek to let them know just that. She filled the bags with goodies and things that they use every day and tied a note to each bag saying “You Are Loved”.
Fall Gardening By Mario Villarino
As temperatures start to cool off, our gardening spirit rejuvenates and the idea of going outside starts to become appealing for many. So you want to grow garden fresh vegetables this fall? Where do you start? Simply looking at seed packets in catalogs or local nurseries will not get the job done. One must garden smartly if economical production and utilization are expected. According to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Services once...
Workforce Training at PJC SS
WORKFORCE TRAINING Justin Davis, right, works on a gas tungsten arc-welding project under the watchful eye of instructor John Plemons. Davis is in the advanced welding class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center, where both daytime and evening welding classes are being taught this fall. For more information and enrollment opportunities, call 903-885-1232.
Tradin’ Post, Monday, October 9th, 2017:
This party is looking for a home for 40 cross bred chickens…they are Free Range and ready to lay…will consider trade…if interested call Tom at (903)-243-4614.
5th Annual MADD Glow Walk
By Savannah OwensThe 5th Annual Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Glow Walk was held Saturday September 30th, 2017, at Celebration Plaza. With over 150 participants forming nine teams and some individual walkers the square was packed with people wanting to bring awareness, support victims and their families, and remember their loved ones. They raised $16,000, of their goal of $19,000. Many of the businesses in Sulphur...
October-No Time to be Bored By Johanna Hicks
October – No Time to be Bored! One statement that you definitely will NOT hear around our office is, “I’m bored with nothing to do.” Below is just a sampling of the opportunities that are offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office: National 4-H Week – even though the official week ended on October 7, we invite you to view the entries that were submitted by Hopkins County 4-H members as part of the 4-H Project Show. ...
Senior Chili Cook Off: Contestants Needed
The Senior Citizens Center needs more entries for people to Cook Chili for the Chili Cook Off on Tuesday, October 24th at the Senior Citizens Center. You just need to make a crock pot full of Chili, and you might win a prize! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place! Please contact Karon Weatherman as soon as you can if you are interested and want to participate. Karon Weatherman Program and Marketing Director Senior...
