Chamber Connection-September 29
by Lezley Brown Fall is here, and you know what that means… the 47th Annual Stew Contest is a heartbeat away! The deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their grocery reimbursement check from the Chamber, their goodie bags,...
Como-Pickton FFA Successful at Four States Fair
Como-Pickton FFA found success at the Four States Fair recently and have a number of events on the calendar for October. Ag Mechanics: FFA members from Como-Pickton FFA participated in the Four States Fair Ag Mechanics contest for the first time. They exhibited four projects at the show: A 14ft decorative entry gate constructed by Osvaldo Gutierrez and Brynden Andrews which placed third in its class. First in class projects were a...
Chamber Connection September 22
By Lezley Brown The deadline has come and gone for last year’s cooks to keep their stew site, but we will always take entries for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off. The absolute deadline for entry into the contest is Friday, October 7th at 5:00 p.m. All cooks signed up for the 47th Annual Stew Cook-off will need to attend the Cooks Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6 p.m. at the Southwest Dairy Museum. Cooks will receive their...
Chamber Connection
by Lezley Brown So, tomorrow is the day!!! Friday, September 16th, is the deadline to enter the stew contest and KEEP YOUR SITE from last year. On Monday, September 19th, you may come by the Chamber and choose a new site based on availability. Cooks may sign up any time after the 16th, but they will have to choose a new site. The 47th Annual Stew Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, and that will be here before you...
Miller Grove News 8-19-2016
As summer begins to subside and we prepare to start another school year, it is time for me to dust of the old laptop computer and start writing Miller Grove News for yet another year. It seems like just yesterday I started writing this column but looking back it has nearly been a decade ago. Things in “The Grove” have changed over time and the world has changed quite a bit too. As we look to the upcoming months we wonder how the...
Chamber Connection- August 18th
Chamber Connection-August 18th The tickets are going fast, but they are still available!!! The Chamber of Commerce is hosting An Evening of Speed Networking! Because networking is just a fancy word for making friends! Our event will be held on Tuesday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cedar Canyon in Sulphur Springs. This is the perfect opportunity for local business owners to network with other business owners in a...
Act Today to Avoid Financial Regrets Tomorrow
“Regrets? I’ve had a few.” – Frank Sinatra. Mr. Sinatra, one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, did things his way, but he was also familiar with remorse. He’s not alone, of course. We all deal with regrets – and financial ones are among the most troublesome. Here are the leading financial regrets, according to a recent survey by Bankrate.com, along with some suggestions for avoiding them: Not saving for retirement...
New Paris Junior College Taxing District?
Paris Junior College currently serves a five county area and has one of the smallest taxing districts in the state of Texas. The area Paris Junior College serves is approximately 3,848 square miles while their taxing district is approximately 44 square miles. Only 1.14% of Paris Junior College’s service area pays taxes in support of the college. PJC has two satellite campuses, one in Sulphur Springs and one in Greenville, in...
Heath Tips for 2016
16 Health Tips for 2016 The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages individuals to dedicates themselves to a healthy lifestyle in 2016, and provides these food, nutrition, and physical activity tips to help you: 1) Eat Breakfast. Start you morning with a healthy breakfast that includes at least three food groups. Try making a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, low-fat cheese, salsa and a whole wheat tortilla or a...
Chamber Connection April 14th, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection by Meredith Caddell April 14th by Meredith Caddell Congratulations Grocery Supply Company for winning the 27th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament! We had a fabulous day at the Sulphur Springs Country Club last Friday! The weather was Perfect, the course was beautiful and the golfing was superb! Grocery Supply Company did something that no other team has done in the past…not only did they win the low...
