Tradin’ Post, Wednesday, July 12th, 2017:
For Sale: New Beige Love seat for $200….5 piece solid wood king sized bedroom suite-$500….King sized mattress and box springs for $150…Hardrock maple dining table with 6 chairs and 2 leaves-$400….TV stands and microwave $30 each…11 packs of Attend pull-up underwear size large-$5.00 each….for more information call (903)-348-5820 Need: An elderly man needs someone to take him to the bank, clean house,...
Senior Ice Cream Freeze Off: July 13th
Below is all of the YUMMY flavors of Ice Cream that you will be able to sample on Thursday, July 13th at 2:00 at the Senior Citizens Center. YOU will be the judges: Everyone will get 3 poker chips when they come in. You will taste all of the wonderful flavors and then vote for your FAVORITE 3 flavors by putting ONE poker chip into each of the bowls in front of the 3 flavors that you like. We will count up the poker chips and the...
Tradin’ Post, Monday, July 10th, 2017:
For Sale: a dining table with 6 chairs $400, 1 end table and 1 coffee table $80…all of these are Hardrock Maple…One 30 inch black Whirlpool electric cook top for $50…call (903)-348-5820. For Sale: 1960’s maple bedroom suit. Headboard, dresser with tall mirror, chest of 6 drawers, 2 night stands. $300. Bed rails but no mattress and box. Excellent condition…call (903)-217-2552
Wake Up With the Saturday Morning Market
Where can you go to find fresh produce, as well as tasty treats, and practical purchases? That’s right, the morning market! Located on Gilmer street between Alliance Bank and City National Bank and available every Saturday from 8:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. . This hidden gem is one of the best things about Sulphur Springs. Friendly, local vendors look forward to visiting with customers and discussing the history behind their products....
Pacific Park Community Mission and Celebration Outreach
By Savannah Owens Celebrating the 20th year of the Pacific Park Praise Night and Community Mission Celebration, Morning Chapel Baptist Church teamed up with Journey Baptist Church to create an event for the whole community with 3 on 3 basketball games, bounce houses, food and drinks, fun music, as well as kids splashing in the water park. Smiles were on everyone’s faces as they fellow-shipped and enjoyed the event. Not even a...
Special July Events at the Senior Center
There are a few Special Events at the Senior Center in July in addition to our regular monthly events. 1) I Finally found a Magician for the Senior Prom, “Through The Looking Glass”, on Saturday, July 22nd. Terry Cunningham with Have Fun-Will Travel will be performing. I still have a few tickets left if you want to attend, Call Soon before they are gone. 2) Don’t forget that “Basics at Brunch” will be on...
An Inside Look at Barn Swallows: How They Do Their Part
By Savannah Owens Once again Barn Swallow season in Texas is coming to a close as the beautiful birds prepare to migrate south for the winter. Barn Swallows typically can be found in Texas sometimes as early as March and typically stay until June or July. With this year’s cooler weather we have enjoyed a longer season with many birds hatching out their last brood in July. Barn Swallows are easily identified by their blue backs and...
Armyworms By Mario Villarino
According to producers in east Hopkins County and Rains County, armyworms have been seen recently affecting crops in those regions of Northeast Texas. According to Dr. Knutson, agricultural entomologist with Texas A&M Agrilife extension, two species of armyworms attack forage and field crops in north Texas. The fall armyworm is most abundant during August through early November in north Texas and feeds primarily on bermudagrass,...
A Pinch Here, A Dash There Adds Up By Johanna Hicks
A Pinch Here, A Dash There Adds Up Americans love their salt. A pinch here, a dash there, all adds up to too much. All that salt really does a job on your health – and not in a good way! The American Heart Association indicates that most healthy people can consume 2,300 milligrams (mg) daily, or the equivalent of about 1 teaspoon. However, some individuals, especially over the age of 50, should attempt to hold it to 1,500 mg. The...
An Underutilized Asset in Sulphur Springs
By Savannah Owens Burford Park’s Kids Kingdom doesn’t get a lot of Press. Why is that? It is a safe place for parents and caregivers to take their kids. There are walking trails, gazebos, a pavilion, Peavine Pinion pond, a skateboard park, and basketball court, in addition to the acre sized castle playground. Built in 1997, the park is still fairly new to the area. I fondly remember going to Buford Park with my mom and...
