(StatePoint) In today’s world, intimacy can sometimes be sacrificed for immediacy. We often send texts or emails, rather than hand writing letters, cards or notes.
Many gardeners, me included, like to grow at least some of their vegetables in containers which are at least five gallons or more in size. Such containers are also great for starting trees from seeds or acorns. Growing vegetables in such a medium greatly reduces weeds, and separates the plants for better visibility, air circulation and overall control. There are, however, several aspects that should be taken into consideration when growing in containers.
Frankie and Henrietta King recently presented the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation with a check for $600. The gift provides a scholarship for a Work4College student. The Kings (center) are pictured presenting the check to Nita May (left), NTCC Director of Development, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement. To learn more about the unique Work4College program and how it allows students to earn money for college through meaningful campus jobs, visit www.work4college.com or call Mason May at 903-434-8246. COURTESY PHOTO
The Northeast Texas Community Foundation recently received a check for $3,000 from Drs. Jim and Paula Archer. Jim Archer is pictured (left) presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement. The donation was made through East Texas Giving Day in order to take advantage of available matching opportunities. The funds will provide $2,000 to the NTCC Honors program and $1,000 to the Jim & Paula Archer Science Scholarship. This was one of 93 donations made to NTCC on East Texas Giving Day, where $62,751 was raised for various college programs and clubs. To learn more about giving, contact McCullough at 903-434-8115. You can also give online anytime at www.ntcc.edu/give. COURTESY PHOTO
CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties is pleased to welcome Kristen Wortham. Kristen took an oath before the Honorable Judge Loughmiller in Camp County on April 28, 2021. Kristen completed 30 hours of training and courtroom observation. Kristen is the newest CASA Volunteer who has accepted her first case and advocating for children that are in the foster care system. CASA volunteers work for the best interest of the child/children making sure they have a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. CASA volunteers are citizens in our community, just like you, that want to make a difference in a child/children’s lives while they are removed from their families and placed in foster care. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life contact Krystal Hosmer at 903-717-8940 or visit becomeacasa.org or www.casatcm.org. COURTESY PHOTO
