Meet Four More Contestants for Ms. Hopkins County Sr!
Everyone of this year’s field of ten contestants is excited about the Pageant, set for Saturday June 1. Let’s meet four more of the ladies who visited the KSST studios during the Good Morning Show with Enola Gay.
Marjean Allen is a first-year contestant who learned about it through Karon Weatherman at the Senior’s Center,and immediately signed up! Marjean is 65 years old, loves photography, painting and ceramics, and volunteers with Garden Club and 4-H programs. She is also a Master Wellness volunteer with the Agri-Life Extension Service. She has two daughters and four grandchildren. For her talent presentation, Marjean will present a show-and-tell of a collection of her handmade ceramics.
Vender Wright entered the Pageant last year, as soon as she turned 60! Her passion is cooking, for her church and family of course, but she likes to cook for others as a gift she can share,especially during a time of need. Another of her talents is singing, which she will present as her talent at the Pageant.
Pam George is a returning contestant who loves the personal growth provided through the Pageant. Pam is age 65, loves to garden, play the piano and sing. She is the mother of five and grandmother of five. She plans to sing to a track as her talent.
Jan Gray enjoys all kinds of arts and crafts, and even belongs to an International swapmeet organization! Her volunteer time is devoted at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizen Center, where she joyfully does ‘whatever I am called upon to do”. Jan has two daughters and four grandchildren. For her talent presentation, she will do a comedy skit that’s rather ‘Bewitched’!
Admission is free and the public is invited to enjoy the talent and festivities in the Ballroom of the Hopkins County Civic Center at 6pm Saturday June 1, 2019.
Wildcat Football Camp Takes Place Next Week During the Evening
For years the Wildcat Football Camp for youngsters has been one of the last one’s held during the summer. This year it will be the first. It will also be an evening camp. Camp dates are next Tuesday through Thursday (May 28-30) from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. each day in the Multipurpose Building. Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens hopes the changes will result in increased attendance. The Camp is for boys entering the third grade through the seventh grade next school year. Coach Owens said this is a non-pad camp that will feature basic fundamentals including passing, catching, blocking and tackling. He said there is a big emphasis on having fun. Coach Owens said seventh graders will be separated and will be introduced to the offense they will have at middle school. He said there will also be talks on leadership, character and how to become a student-athlete on the field and off. Cost of the camp is $20. Sign up forms are available on the school district website atwww.ssisd.net.
SS Public Library Summer Reading Program
The Sulphur Springs Public Library Summer Reading Program is coming up soon. Sulphur Springs Public Library Director, Hope Cain, says ” We look forward to summer every year and are pleased to be so well received. ” Please see the details about the 2019 Summer Reading Program below.
Kamber Hill, Ethan White Recognized As Saltillo’s Top 8th Graders
Kamber Hill and Ethan White have been recognized as the top eighth graders at Saltillo ISD.
Hill has earned the valedictorian honors with a 97.6 grade point average.
She said her favorite subjects in school are math, science and writing.
Hill competed in academic UIL, earning third place in oral reading in sixth grade and placed sixth in science in eighth grade.
She was active in the Junior FFA. She includes among her honors and awards being on the A Honor Roll in both seventh and eighth grade.
Hill’s hobbies and interests include riding a horse, reading, writing stories, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family.
The valedictorian’s parents are Jason and Kiersta Hill.
Ethan White earned salutatorian honors with a 96.5 GPA.
He says his favorite subjects are history, reading and athletics.
White competed in academic UIL, earning first place in number sense in both seventh and eighth grades, first in impromptu speaking in seventh grade and second in eighth grade. He also placed in history, mathematics and modern oratory both years.
He has been involved with FCA. He considers among the honors and awards being on the A Honor Roll.
White’s hobbies and interests include basketball, watching YouTube and playing 2k.
The salutatorian’s parents are Shannon and Rob White
Tira News for May 22, 2019
By Jan Vaughn
The regular quarterly meeting of the Tira City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend.
Rick and Judy Petty were in College Station on May 11 th for Tyler Petty’s graduation from Texas A&M. His fiancée Caitlin Vally also graduated. On May 18 th they were in Cedar Park, Texas to attend Tyler and Caitlin’s wedding. Tyler is their grandson. His parents are Chris and Robin (Fitzgerald) Petty.
Yvonne went to Rowlett Friday and got to visit and take care of her granddaughter, Everly Rose, for a little while. She shares, “Dustin and I planted a rose for her in front of the house.” On Monday, Yvonne got to see her grandson, Eli Campbell, receive the Katie Bell Award for “Kourage” at Caddo Mills Elementary. This was related to his diagnosis of Type 1
diabetes and how brave he has been in learning to care for and advocate for himself Mick and Linda Petty were in Bolivar, Missouri Friday and Saturday for the graduation of their granddaughter, Reagan Humphrey. Reagan received her MBA from Southwestern Baptist College.
Joyce Dodd reported that Dacy (Weir) Campbell sent food for the Tira Food Pantry. She, also, shared that “the angels brought four more bags of food.” Yvonne Weir and Joyce filled the pantry and stocked the shelves. We always welcome the donations. Also, I want to express my appreciation to all the volunteers who take care of the pantry.
Chip and I met Tiffany and Jaidyn at White Oak Buffet for a delicious meal on Friday evening. On Saturday morning we all met Landon, Laiken, and the boys for Brailon’s t-ball game in Commerce. Brailon’s grandfather, Malcolm Joslin, was there, too. We were excited to see Brailon get a good hit off the coach’s pitch and to cheer his team on to their win! Later that
evening Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden came to our house. Their parents, Landon and Laiken, went out for sushi, after the storm passed by. Our granddaughter, Jaidyn, came for a visit, too. The boys spent the night and went to church with us on Sunday. Grace and Linda Ellen Vaughn and
Tiffany, Jaidyn, and Kenden joined us for lunch.
The Aiguier Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting at the North Hopkins School Cafeteria on Sunday, June 2 nd . A pot-lunch lunch will be shared at noon, followed by a brief business meeting.
The Tira Homecoming is scheduled for Sunday, July 7 th . Watch for more details to come.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected] .
Chamber Connection- May 23, 2019
Chamber Connection- May 23rd
I’m not sure how we arrived into the middle of May so quickly. As Hopkins County celebrates this week of graduations, endings, beginnings, and new dreams, it’s again easy to love this place we live. How thankful we can be that summer teases us already with sunny afternoons and captivating blue skies. Summer tends to conjure happiness, and I’m thankful it is here. To those graduating from high school this week… enjoy this time. Spend this summer with your friends and family and look forward to the exciting adventures that are headed your way. This will be one of your favorite times in life. Congratulations on all your hard work!
The Odd Couple, presented by Community Players
Community Players presents the Odd Couple, female version at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs on Friday, May 24th at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 26th at 2 p.m. Seats are limited and can be purchase at www.communityplayersinc.com.
Clarion Pointe has scheduled Business After Hours
Clarion Pointe, located at 411 Industrial Drive East in Sulphur Springs has scheduled their Business After Hours and ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, May 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please join us for networking, refreshments, and tours of the remodeled facility.
Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for the Dairy Festival
The Dairy Festival officially kicks off with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 8th at noon on Celebration Plaza. Make plans to be there and celebrate the start of the Dairy Festival!
Ice Cream Freeze-off at Shannon Oaks Church
The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 5:30 p.m. on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks, just before the hot air balloon launch and glow. Tickets will be $5.00 for all-you-can-eat-while-it-lasts. To register to compete in the Ice Cream or to sponsor this wonderful event, please contact Josh Whitlock at (903) 885- 6542, or visit their website at http://shannonoakschurch.com/whats-going-on/events. We all scream for ice cream!
Sienna Collins, Lindsay Butler Named Saltillo High School Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Sienna Collins and Linday Butler were announced Tuesday night as Saltillo High School’s top seniors.
Collins, daughter of Mike and Debbie Collins, earned valedictorian honors with a 3.75 grade point average.
She has been active in academic UIL, athletics and extracurricular activities while attending Saltillo High School.
In academic UIL, Collins was the district runner-up and a regional qualifier in literary criticism this year.
She served as Beta president for three years, and was a national Beta qualifier in social studies. She also was involved in FCCLA, serving as president one year. She also participated in Relay For Life.
Collins has had many successes in both cross country and track and field all four years of high school. In 2015, she was the cross country state champion. In 2017, she was the state track and field champion in the 800 meter, 1600 meter and the 3200 meter races.
She also includes among the honors she’s received being named 2016-2017 District Defensive Player in basketball and 2018 Homecoming Queen.
Collins’ hobbies and interests outside of school include running, spending time with her dogs and reading.
The 2019 Saltillo High School valedictorian plans to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State, where she will work toward a doctorate in pharmacy.
Lindsay Butler, daughter of Becky and Emmett Butler, earned salutatorian honors with a 3.70 GPA.
Butler is also very accomplished, both inside and outside of school, participating in UIL, extracurricular and community activities.
She has been involved in FCCLA, serving as vice president and earned a gold medal at state.
Butler also served as class reporter and was a prekindergarten mentor. She was involved in Beta, yearbook, cheer and Relay For Life.
She competed in One Act Play and was a regional competitor in academic UIL events.
Butler has been involved with Hoop Dreams, Teen Court and Haystack Choir. She attended Camp RYLA, the Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening program in which high school seniors featuring discussions, inspirational addresses, leadership training and social activities designed to enhance personal development, leadership skills and good citizenship.
She’s participated in soccer and has been a soccer referee. She also is a third degree black belt in Taekwondo.
Butler includes among her honors and awards being on the A Honor Roll, participating in Hopkins County Leadership program offered through the Chamber of Commerce and receiving a Carr Scholarship.
She also works as a sales associate at VF Outlet.
Butler’s hobbies and interests include reading, writing, soccer, dancing, sleeping, spending time with family and friends, listening to music and working at the VF Outlet.
Her future plans include attending Angelo State University in San Angelo, where she will pursue a master’s degree in intelligence with a goal of becoming a civil service agent.
Saltillo High School’s Senior Class Awards, Recognition
May 22, 2019 – Academic and Sports achievements, graduating Seniors, top students, outstanding teachers and retiring staff were recognized during the Scholarship Banquet held in the Saltillo ISD Cafeteria on Tuesday May 21, 2019. Following a welcome from Superintendent David Stickles, coaches, teachers and sponsors took their turns in honoring individuals and groups of students. The twelve graduating seniors will cross the stage on May 31.
Students involved in boys and girls athletics including Cross Country and Track, Basketball and Softball in Varsity and JV divisions were recognized by Coaches Bill Giles, Casey Riddle, Clint Stephens and Colton Smith. Senior Sienna Collins was noted for advancing all four years to State in Track and Cross Country. She also earned the prestige of being the first student ever in the State of Texas to earn gold in UIL 800 meter, 1600 meter and 3200 meter runs, or the “Triple Crown”.
Beta awards were given by Math Department Jennifer Ricketson, with two students advancing to Nationals; Garrett Tarver and Allie Smith. FCCLA sponsor Johnna West recognized 31 students who participated at Regionals this year, 8 of whom earned Bronze, 10 who earned Silver and 13 who brought home Gold awards. Additionally, the entire 52-member FCCLA Class created a Scholarship Program of their own, and funded it through a Coffee and Cocoa Shop which they helped operate through the winter months, earning over $1,000. Thus, four FCCLA students were awarded scholarships of $200 each, leaving a small balance on hand for next year’s fund. Julie Maroney handed out honors to students participating in UIL Academic contests, and nine were recognized as One Act Play District Champs , three of whom made All Star Cast. Bright Star Scholarship winner Nathan Valenzuela also accepted the City National Bank Memorial Scholarship of $2,000, Miss Lyndsey Butler accepted the Sulphur Springs Lions Club Scholarship award of $1,000 and Seth Crosby the CFA Safety Award for $500. The twelve graduating seniors are Matthew McGill Gurley, Lorena Castro, McKenna Wiler, Nathan Valenzuela, Melissa Tawil, Ben Moore, Christy Marquez, Levi Hoover, Monica Harvick, Joshua Seth Crosby, Sienna Collins and Lindsay Butler. They will take a Senior Trip on May 28 to Top Golf and Jump Street, and to SpeedZone.
Meet Author Majel Redick, Contestant for Ms. Hopkins County Senior
Originally from Oklahoma, Majel Redick and her husband Roger have been residents of Sulphur Springs for many years. Having participated in the pageant previously, she returns this year.
Asked how she got the given name ‘Majel’, she replied that she was named for a Sioux woman who was a neighbor of her family.
She was raised in Ripley, Oklahoma along the Cimarron River. One or two of her characters in her novels “Whimsy” and “From the Porch” reveal that same influence of small town life.
She composes poetry and short stories as a form of self-expression. She enjoys the camaraderie among the pageant contestants. And even at our age we are still learning and growing and stretching when we allow ourselves new experiences.
Plan to attend the pageant and support the contestants whose participation is changing the face of aging in our community. It is set for Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 6 pm in the Banquet Hall of the Hopkins County Civic Center. Admission is free. For details contact Karon Weatherman at 903-885-2661.
