1K Before K at Public Library
The Sulphur Springs Public Library and ECLC has teamed up and issued a challenge to the parents of preschoolers called 1K before K ! The challenge is to read 1000 books to your child before they start kindergarten, according to Librarian Hope Cain. Found at www.1000booksbeforekindergarten.org , it promotes early literacy skills and encourages parents and caregivers to provide positive, nurturing early experiences by reading aloud to...
Sheldon Valentine
Memorial services for Sheldon Valentine, age 21 of Sulphur Springs will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Stinson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Sheldon passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1994 in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of Steven Dale and Shannon Michelle (Fields) Valentine. ...
Christine Blackmon McPherson
A celebration of life service for Christene Blackmon McPherson, age 82 formerly of Sulphur Springs will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow at the Mahoney Cemetery with J.W. Corley, Sim Lucas, Don Voss, Randall Voss, Eric Voss and Dennis Jordan serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Friday,...
Arkansas Man, 47, Contacts Local Minor’s Family When Relationship Fails
Timothy Darren Cameron, 47, of Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas currently resides in Hopkins County Jail on a $50,000 bond following his arrest in Arkansas. He is charged with sexual assault of a child. According to Rusty Stillwagoner, Chief Investigation Officer with the Sulphur Springs Police Department, Cameron met a local 15 year old female on Facebook in June and developed relationship. They made personal contact in July in...
Ruth Plunkett Gillis
Ruth Plunkett Gillis passed away peacefully on October 7, 2015 in the presence of her family. She was 92. Mrs. Gillis was born on November 29, 1922 in Cumby, Texas to her parents, Ashley and Vera Plunkett. She graduated from Cumby High School and then the East Texas State Teachers College with a degree in Education. She taught in Merit and Como schools. She married Jack Gillis on May 1, 1943. Mrs. Gillis was a member of the First...
Bobby “B. J.” Reece
Funeral services for Bobby Joe “B. J.” Reece, age 74, of Sulphur Springs will be conducted at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Harold Nash officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Bobby Joe passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Trinity Mother Francis Hospital in Tyler. Bobby Joe was born on March 7, 1941 in Ft. Worth, TX, the son of Clemon Gales and Cladie...
Chamber Connection October 8, 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Live 2 Lead Conference featuring John C. Maxwell, October 9th at Texas A&M Commerce Live 2Lead is a half-day, leader development experience designed to equip attendees with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. They will learn from world-class leadership experts, be prepared to implement a new action plan, and start leading when they get back to the office with renewed passion and commitment! For more...
Glass Shares High Tea Etiquette at Lights of Life Sassy Classy Tea at City Hall
Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Donna Rudzik, Gloria Mitchell and Polly Swatsell, the 2015-2016 Lights of Life Campaign chairs, will welcome guests to enjoy afternoon “Sassy Classy” tea at the beautiful City Hall. Emily Glass will be the guest speaker. While the ladies enjoy afternoon tea Emily will share proper “High Tea Etiquette”. Sitting and enjoying friendships seems to be a social event that has been lost due to the hectic...
Help-a-Child Set for Saturday
Help a Child 8th Annual event is Saturday at Parker Auction Complex located on Highway 19 South. Wade Bartley was the guest Wednesday on KSST’s Morning Show. He told listeners the passion to help children has been on his heart for a number of years. He stated the event has received community support for three charities. The three charities are the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for children in Dallas (50%), Northeast Texas Child...
Animal of the Week: Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin is a one to two year old Pocket Pit Bull. Her name came after the Animal Shelter Officers took note of her ” punk rock star” look. She was found running loose on I-30 at Broadway ST and taken to the Animal Shelter on October 1. She was found with a pink collar around her neck and she has yet to be claimed by anyone. She has tested negative for heartworms. “She hasn’t had any obediance...
