Meeting Ms. Hopkins County Senior…Contestants 1,2
This will be the first of four reports on the interesting women competing for the title of 2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic. The contestants represent women age 60 and older who live, work and volunteer in Hopkins County. These reports are taken from interviews between the ten contestants and Enola Gay on the KSST Morning Show during the week of May 29-June 1, 2018. The public is invited to attend the Pageant on Saturday June 9 at 6 pm in the banquet hall of the Civic Center in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
2018 Contestants Mary Ivey and Judy Ann Moore with Ms. Hopkins/Ms. Texas Senior Classic 2017 Patsy Crist
Reigning Ms. Hopkins County Senior Patsy Crist joined Mary Ivey and Judy Ann Moore for the first of the week’s radio interviews. Let’s meet them.
Along with her husband Loyd, Mary Ivey is a volunteer for Meal a Day. The seniors along the route bring pleasure and purpose to her day, and Mary admits they do more for her than she does for them! She spent her working career with the Kellogg Cereal Company, and she and Loyd recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. They have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren, all of whom live in Hopkins County. Once this couple retired, they began a string of exciting hobbies…from their first zipline ride across Royal Gorge, to a tour across the Grand Canyon by helicopter, and now enjoying white-water rafting anywhere there’s some rapids, most recently along the Snake River in Wyoming. The slim 70-year-old recalled that her zipline ride was quite slow, allowing her plenty of time to look down at everything and also gain some insight. She feels there is so much going on in our busy lives that we miss out by not slowing down! Now, she tries to “stop and smell the roses” during each day. Her dream vacation would be a trip to Hawaii. Her talent presentation will be a skit at the Pageant on June 9, 2018.
Judy Moore, age 68, lives at Tira, Texas and is currently Director of the Hopkins County Community Chest and Food Pantry in Sulphur Springs. Her job allows her to help an average of 1,000 clients with utility bills, food and transportation, as well as providing 11,000 meals per month through the Food Pantry. In 2017, she was recognized for her innovation of the Mobile Pantry and expanded outreach services to the communities of Como, Sulphur Bluff and Peerless. Judy is a military veteran who began her career as an Army nurse with service in Viet Nam. After retirement she joined the Air Force for a short stint, then went into the United States Marine Corps from which she also retired, totaling 37 years of military service. She is unmarried, the mother of 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She has a private pilot’s license and enjoys scuba diving. Her hobbies include woodcarving, which will be part of her talent presentation during the Pageant.
Patsy Crist of Cumby, Texas was crowned Ms. Hopkins County Senior in May 2017, then advanced to the Ms. Texas Senior Pageant in September 2017, which she also won. Patsy has been married to Gene Crist for 50 years and they have 2 children and 9 grandchildren. She enjoys kayaking at Beaver’s Bend and the State Parks, a hobby she began after age 60. She is a 15-year-member of the Red Hat Society, and is also part of a local Seniors entertainment group. During her tenure as Ms. Texas Senior, she wore her crown in the State Fair Parade in Dallas, the Rose Parade in Tyler and at events at Southfork. You will see her again during the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade and at the Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Pageant on June 9 where she will present a song and soft shoe dance. Her winning talent in 2017 was “Lucy’s Vitameatavegamin” in costume. Patsy wants all local Senior citizens to know that they don’t have to just sit and stare at the TV but a multitude of friends and interesting, healthy activities is awaiting them at the Sulphur Springs Senior’s Center under direction of Karon Weatherman and her helpful, caring staff.
Hopkins County EMS receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Recognition Award
Hopkins County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. This makes the third consecutive year that Hopkins County EMS has achieved the Gold Award from the American Heart Association. “The ability to have a cooperative program and close relationship with Christus Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs is crucial to the continued success and teamwork of this quality initiative,” said Brent Smith, EMS Director.
Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the deadliest type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.
The Mission: Lifeline initiative provides tools, training and other resources to support heart attack care following protocols from the most recent evidence-based treatment guidelines. Mission: Lifeline’s EMS recognition program recognizes emergency medical services for their efforts in improving systems of care to rapidly identify suspected heart attack patients, promptly notify the medical center and trigger an early response from the awaiting hospital personnel.
“Hopkins County EMS is dedicated to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Brent Smith, EMS Director. “We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in emergency medical care efforts through Mission: Lifeline.”
“EMTs and paramedics play a vital part in the system of care for those who have heart attacks,” said Tim Henry, M.D., Chair of the Mission: Lifeline Acute Coronary Syndrome Subcommittee. “Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can save precious minutes of treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals to an incoming heart attack patient. We applaud Hopkins County EMS for achieving this award in following evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks.”
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Contestants for State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off; Deadline to Register is June 4th
Three of those who placed in the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Reeze-Off. Who will win this year?
Have you registered to compete in this year’s annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Texas State Champion Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-Off on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks Church? The deadline for entry is June 4, 2018. This event, the 17th Annual, is held in conjunction with the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival. Contest rules and entry form for the contest are found below. Entrants must also submit a copy of the recipe, which is reqwuired to qualify for judging.
This year’s event will feature four divisions for prizes and awards:
Little Dips: Ages 6-12
Big Dips: Ages 13 and older
Super Scoops: Previous first place winners
1st Timers: Ages 13 and older…never participated before in the freeze off
Entries will be judged in the following categories:
Classic Chocolate or Vanilla
Fruit Fruit (Example: Banana, Strawberry Banana),
Novelty Mixed Ingredients (Example: Oreo, Butter Pecan, Turtle Cheesecake, Banana Nut, Strawberry Chocolate)
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
Super Scoops: First ($100) & Second ($50). All categories combined for Super Scoops.
Big Dips: First ($75) Second ($50) & Third ($25)
Classic—Chocolate and Vanilla
Fruit—Single or multiple fruits, but only fruit
Novelty–Mixed ingredients
First Timers: First ($75) Second ($50) & Third ($25). All categories combined for first-time participants.
Little Dips: First ($25 & medal) Second ($15 & medal) & Third ($10 & medal); All categories combined for Little Dips.
Entries will be judged according to: flavor, texture, body, color, melting quality and uniqueness of recipe. Contestants may enter multiple freezers of ice cream.
Entry forms may be mailed to the Chamber office at 300 Connally St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 or fax to 903-885-6516. As an added incentive for pre-registration prior to the deadline, the Chamber will be having a special drawing for prizes.
Early registration prize drawings for entries received
By June 1, 2018
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Category: _______________________
(Classic, fruit, novelty)
Division: _______________________
Name: _______________________
Address: _______________________
City: _______________________
State & Zip _______________________
Phone: _______________________
Email: ___________________________
I hereby state that the dairy products used in this ice cream have been pasteurized. If my recipe includes eggs, the egg mixture was thoroughly cooked. I understand that my entry will not be judged without a complete recipe below or on an attached sheet.
Initials _______
I will ______I will not _____ allow my recipe to be published.
Contest Rules
- This contest is open to the public. Entries become the property of the Chamber of Commerce
- Four Divisions:
“First Timers” 13 & over, 1st time to participate in contest
“Little Dips” for ages 6 thru 12
“Big Dips” for ages 13 and over
“Super Scoops” for previous first place winners
- Prizes
Super Scoops: First ($100) & Second ($50); All categories combined for Super Scoops.
Big Dips: First ($75) Second ($50) & Third ($25)
Classic—Chocolate and Vanilla
Fruit—Single or multiple fruits, but only fruit
Novelty–Mixed ingredients
First Timers: First ($75) Second ($50) & Third ($25)
All categories combined for first-time participants.
Little Dips: First ($25 & medal) Second ($15 & medal) & Third ($10 & medal); All categories combined for Little Dips.
All dashers and cranks or motors must have been removed and ice cream must be kept in original freezer container. It is suggested that ice cream be packed for a minimum of 3 hours prior to judging.
Only “real dairy products” of milk, cream, butter, non-fat dry milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, buttermilk, natural milk, etc. may be utilized to meet the dairy ingredient requirements. Non-dairy and imitation dairy products such as imitation spreads and refrigerated whipped toppings are not allowed and will disqualify the entry. Eggs must be fully cooked.
Categories will be judged according to Flavor, Texture, Body, Color, Melting Quality and Uniqueness of Recipe.
Entries must be DELIVERED by the contestant to the judges’ tent before 5:30 p.m. Judging begins at 5:30 p.m.
Adults and children in the same household may not submit the same recipe.
No entry fee required. Contestants and their families will be required to purchase a $3.00 bowl to sample the ice cream.
Sulphur Springs Corvette, Senior Center Fan Drive Nets 33 Fans
The Sulphur Springs Corvette and Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center Partnered up for the Annual Fan Drive. We were able to buy 33 Fans to donate to Seniors. Left to Right…Roy McCasland, David Johnson, Karon Templeton Weatherman, Lynn Luttrell, Tim Gee and Mike Hart.
Winnsboro Police Department Report for May 21-27, 2018
Winnsboro Police activity for May 21-27, 2018, includes three arrests, one no injury accicdent, 146 calls for service, 34 citations issued and 21 warnings written.
Jason Craig Willams, 31, of Irving, was arrested May 23rd for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Kimberly Rene Burns, 46, of Daingerfield , was arrested May 23rd for Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 3, less than 28-grams in a Drug Free Zone.
Tammy Lynette Potts, 49, of Winnsboro, was arrested May 26th for a Wood County Warrant and two Hopkins County Warrants.
A two vehicle accident May 26th at the intersection of Carnegie and Walnut Streets resulted in no injuries reported.
Texas Rangers Obtain Warrant for Arrest of Man Wounded in Gun Fire Exchange with Law Enforcement
Texas Rangers have a warrant issued for the arrest of a male-subject who was wounded in what is now known to be an exchange of gunfire between the man and Hopkins County Deputies and Department of Public Safety Troopers. The man will be arrested following his release from a Dallas area hospital where he was in stable condition as of last report Monday, according to Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum. Tatum stated that the Texas Rangers are coordinating the arrest procedures at this time.
According to the investigation, when Hopkins County Deputies responded to an Aggravated Assault call in the Reilly Springs area, the man, believed to be in his mid-40’s, fled officers in a vehicle. He fired on officers while they pursued him and when he stopped in a driveway off FM 1567, he exited the vehicle and fired at the officers. DPS Trooper and deputies returned fire.
The incident was investigated by Hopkins County CID, DPS, and Texas Rangers.
TxDOT Campaign Focuses on Reducing Vehicle Emissions
AUSTIN – Texans have many reasons to be proud of the Lone Star state, but for nine different regions around the state, air quality is not one of them. The Texas Department of Transportation’s Drive Clean Texas campaign wants to change that.
The campaign wants motorists to take pride in keeping the air clean during the hottest time of year when slow wind speeds and hot, sunny days create conditions where harmful ground-level ozone can form — aided by vehicle tailpipe emissions.
“As Texans, we take tremendous pride in our state — its history, unique cultures and wide open spaces,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “Some might say we live and breathe Texas. Drive Clean Texas is asking drivers to protect the air we value so much by doing their part to reduce the harmful vehicle emissions that are released into our beautiful Texas skies.”
While ozone pollution decreased statewide by 29 percent from 2000 to 2014, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, summertime ozone levels remain a concern with vehicle emissions making up half of all air pollution in some areas of the state.
Drive Clean Texas asks drivers to help protect the state’s air quality by following a few simple tips:
- Keep vehicles well-maintained and inflate tires to recommended air pressure levels
- Properly fuel vehicles by tightly sealing the gas cap
- Stop at the click when fueling your vehicle. Overfilling the tank releases harmful fumes into the air
- Drive smart by obeying speed limits
- Avoid idling the vehicle for extended periods of time
- Avoid aggressive driving with rapid starts and stops
Under standards set in the Clean Air Act, three areas in Texas — Houston/Galveston, Dallas/Fort Worth and El Paso — do not meet federal clean air standards, and six additional areas — Austin, San Antonio, Victoria, Tyler/Longview, Beaumont/Port Arthur and Corpus Christi — are at risk of exceeding healthy levels of air pollutants. Contaminated air does not just stay in these areas, however, it travels across the state, so it’s important for all motorists to take steps to reduce vehicle emissions, especially in the hot summer months.
The campaign’s statewide Live & Breath Texas Road Tour will make stops in Texas cities throughout the summer. The tour features the Drive Clean Texas Road Trip game, a fun, interactive way to learn about reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Each time a participant selects the wrong answer, a puff of smoke — representing vehicle emissions — is released into a giant, clear-sided container encasing a sports car.
In partnership with iHeartMedia, participants who play the game will be eligible to win a $5,000 customized Texas road trip donated by iHeart. This could include stays in popular Texas destinations, including tours, meals and accommodations plus prepaid vehicle maintenance gift cards to keep his or her vehicle in drive-clean condition.
To learn more about “Drive Clean Texas,” visit drivecleantexas.org.
Youth Sports Camps Available This Summer; SSHS Coaches Direct Camps
A variety of sports camps, led by Sulphur Springs High School coaches, are on tap for the summer. The first camp begins in June. Below is a list of each camp, location, time, age groups welcomed, cost, and contact information:
| June 4 – 6 | Softball | 1:00 – 2:30 | entering 2nd – 5th | $50 | David Carrillo | 903 468 7644 |
| @ multi-purpose bld | 2:30 – 4:00 | entering 6th – 9th | $50 | [email protected] | ||
| June 5 – 7 | Baseball Hitting Camp | 9:00 – 10:30 | entering 1st – 3rd grade | $50 | Jerrod Hammack | 903 439 4657 |
| @ multi-purpose bld | 10:30 – 12:00 | entering 4th – 9th grade | $50 | [email protected] | ||
| June 11 – 13 | Girls Basketball | 9 am – 12 noon | entering grades 4 – 9 | $50 | Jeff Chapman | 903 439 7783 |
| [email protected] | ||||||
| June 25 – 28 | Soccer (Boys & Girls) | 6:00pm – 8pm | K – 12th grade | $55 | Nick Wiggins | 936 554 9865 |
| [email protected] | ||||||
| June 25-27 | Volleyball 4-7 | 9 am – 12 noon | entering 4 – 7 grade | $50 | Justin Maness | 903 249 3216 |
| June 25-27 | Volleyball 8-9 | 1 pm – 4 pm | entering 8 – 9 grade | $50 | [email protected] | |
| July 9 – 12 | Boys Basketball | 10:00 – 12:00 | entering K – 5th | $50 | Clark Cipoletta | 903 360 2512 |
| @ sshs gym | 12:30 – 3:00 | entering 6th – 8th | $50 | [email protected] | ||
| “ | 12:30 – 3:00 | entering 9th | $35 | “ | “ | |
| July 31 – Aug 2 | Wildcat Football Camp | 8:00 – 10 am | entering grades 3 – 8 | $50 | Greg Owens | 903 885 2158 |
| July 31 – Aug 2 | Freshmen Football | 9:30 – 12:00pm | entering 9th grade | $20 | [email protected] | |
| (Tues, Wed, Thur) | (SSISD Students Only) | Every 9th football player is encouraged to attend. | ||||
| July 30 – Aug 2 | Tennis | 8 – 10 am | entering K – 6th grade | $50 | Tony Martinez | 512 216 8014 |
| “ | 10:30 – 12:30 | entering 7th – 12th | $50 | [email protected] | ||
| www.ssisd.net | ** GO TO SSISD WEBSITE FOR CAMP FORMS – MAY ALSO SIGN UP ON CAMP DAY @ CAMP SITE** | |||||
Time Changes for Edge All Sports Training at SSHS
June 11th is the first day of the new EDGE. Due to excitement regarding the new program, new times slots have been planned for student-athletes in various grade levels and sports focus.
Coach Owens says that in order to provide quality training that produces measurable results, MJP strives to keep appropriate coach/athlete ratios for all training groups. Due to the 10-12th Boys, All Sports training group becoming too large, he and MJP have had to make a change to the time slots for the summer training program. The new time slots are below and parents and students are asked to note the time slot your athlete will be training in based on his/her age and sport. MJP will automatically move the athletes in to their designated time slot so you will not need to do anything.
8-10am: HS Boys 10-12th Grade Football Athletes
9-11am: HS Boys Incoming Freshman, All Sports / 10-12th Grade Non Football Athletes
10am-12pm: HS: All HS Girls 9-12th Grade Athletes, All Sports
11am-1pm: Incoming 7th/8th Grade Boys & Girls Athletes, All Sports
Please contact Coach Owens if you have any questions in regards to the new time slots.
