Mary Ivey Crowned Senior Queen : Ms. Hopkins County Senior Pageant Celebrates Beauty, Talent
Meet the new Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic, Mary Ivey, crowned during the 9th annual Pageant on Saturday June 9, 2018 at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Mary is 70 years old, is a wife, mother of 2 and grandmother of 2. Her hobbies include zip lining and white water rafting with her husband Loyd, fishing, gardening and taking care of her dogs. Her talent presentation was a Daisy Mae skit. Mary is a member of Lake Highlands Baptist Church and volunteers her time at WMA and in delivering meals to shut-in Seniors for Meal a Day.
2018 Ms. Hopkins County Senior Classic Mary Ivey with her family
Mary being crowned by outgoing Queen Patsy Crist and Pageant Director Karon Weatherman. Also pictured L. to R. contestants Linda Pickle-Hill, Jan Massey, Linda Barrett, Valerie Ross, Vender Wright and Elizabeth Wilburn. Other contestants were Pam George and Jan Gray.
Local Royalty L. to R. New Queen Mary Ivey, current Ms. Texas Senior/2017 Queen Patsy Crist, 2016 Queen Lavonne Elam, 2012 Queen Ina Gore, 2010 Queen Stella Bagley, 2014 Queen Clydene Fielden, former Ms. Texas Senior Nancy Bassham and Pageant Director Karon Weatherman
Emcees for the evening were Chuck Roy and Enola Gay Mathews. The pageant was judged by local healthcare marketing specialists. A portion of the entertainment was provided by The Line Dancers, a group who meets and rehearses at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center.
Emcees Enola Gay Mathews, KSST Morning Show host and Chuck Roy, editor of the Community Chronicle
Pageant Judges L. to R. Stacy Wetzel, Misty Walker, Richelle Johnson and Denise McCarty
The Contestants Tea and Rehearsal was held on the afternoon of Friday June 8 at the Civic Center. It was hosted by Leanetta Pryor and Shelly Scheckel of Hopkins Place. The Tea featured beautiful table settings with vintage gloves, jewelry and china settings. A delicious sandwich and fruit lunch with luscious desserts were enjoyed before rehearsals began.
Hopkins Place Shelley Scheckel and Administrator Leanetta Pryor
All 9 contestants on rehearsal day L. to R. Pam George., Jan Gray, Valerie Ross, Linda Barrett, Mary Ivey, Vender Wright, 2017 Queen Patsy Crist, Elizabeth Wilburn, Jan Massey, Linda Pickle-Hill
CHESS Book Fair Friday
CHESS is hosting a book fair this Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Central Baptist Church
Three Wildcats Excel in Northeast Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Football Game
Jaxon Reneau, D’Idrec Dugan, & Simeon Taylor had a fun week and a big night at Northeast Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Football Game. According to Wildcat Head Coach Greg Owens, the SSHS athletes experience and getting to know 100+ student/athletes from around the East Texas area (Tyler, Longview, Texarkana) was a great experience. Simeon had a big game with 100-yds receiving and a touchdown. D’Idrec was named Defensive MVP. The most important stat of the week, according to Coach Owens, were the 9 athletes who gave their life to Christ! FCA is an organization that gives encouragement to coaches and athletes, but their main goal is to lead people to Christ.
Attempt to Evade Arrest and Tamper with Evidence Lands Local Man in Jail
Tyler Anthony Douglas, 38, of Sulphur Springs, was observed in a 2008 Dodge by a Hopkins County Deputy, who initiated a traffic stop. Douglas did not stop but instead fled the deputy.
During the pursuit, Douglas threw items out the car window. One deputy stopped to locate the items which had been tossed and the second deputy continued the pursuit until Douglas stopped in an apartment complex parking lot on the east side of Sulphur Springs. There, Douglas surrendered to the deputy. The items tossed from the vehicle were found to be a total of 3.1-grams of methamphetamine.
Douglas is charged with Violation of Probation Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair, Evading Arrest in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams and a new Tamper Fabricate Physical Evidence with Intent to Impair.
Douglas is in Hopkins County Jail held on bonds totaling $60,000.
Hunt County Man Arrested on Felony Assault Warrant
Following a traffic stop by a DPS Trooper, Dillion Wayne Carter, 23, of Commerce, was arrested for a Felony Warrant for 2 Assault Family/House/Impede Breath/Circulation. The warrant is a Hunt County warrant.
The traffic stop for Operate Motor Vehicle without Registration Insignia at the 117 mile marker on I-30 service road took place as Carter was eastbound in a 1996 green Honda. The arrest occurred after a routine check of his driver’s license.
Carter is in Hopkins County Jail.
Winnsboro Police Report June 4-10, 2018
Winnsboro Police made two arrests, responded to a two vehicle accident, answered 134 calls for service, issued 42 citations and wrote 27 warnings during the report period, June 4-10, 2018.
Carl Rushing, 55, of Winnsboro was arrested June 8, 2018 for Driving While Intoxicated 3rd or more.
Joseph Bearden, 25, of Winnsboro, was arrested June 10th on a Franklin County Warrant.
A two vehicle accident June 4th at Main and Elm Streets resulted in no injuries reported.
Meal a Day Menu for June 11th-15th
Meal A Day Menu
June 11th – June 15th
Monday
Chicken Fried Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Providence Vegetables
Roll
Tuesday
Spaghetti and Meatballs
English Peas
Garlic Toast
Wednesday
Tater Tot Casserole
Corn
Squash
Tossed Salad
Thursday
Sliced Ham and Dressing
Sweet Potatoes
Green Beans
Roll
Friday
Chili Cheese Dogs
Fritos
Pickle Spear
A Spectacular Night with the Hot Air Balloon Glow: 2018 Dairy Fest
The Balloon glow is always a crowd favorite of the Dairy Festival. This year viewers enjoyed the “Spider-pig” and “Ladybug” as well as many other beautiful hot air balloons. The hot air balloon pilots amused spectators as they lit up their balloons to keep time with the music which played in the background. It was an amazing show that could only be described as spectacular. Several pilots talked with onlookers and explained the ins and outs of flying. The hot air balloons could be seen on flight in mid air through out Sulphur Springs early on Friday evening and also on Saturday morning. Pilots celebrated with the crowd by hosting the balloon glow after nightfall
Melissa and Josh came out for the Ice cream Freeze Off and anxiously anticipated the Balloon Glow with their children Isla and big sister Finley. Josh’s nephew, Brayden passed the time with his uncle playing “tickle fight.” Josh said that he and his family love the Dairy Festival. “It’s great family fun!”
The Hicks family was on hand to celebrate the day. Some of the family traveled all the way from Dallas to visit Grandma and attend the Dairy Festival. The kids favorite event of the day was the parade “because of all the candy we got to catch and eat!” The Hicks family took a time out after the Ice Cream Freeze Off to rest and share stories with each other while waiting for the Balloon glow to start.
Richard and Kendall Woodard of Sulphur Springs brought the family out for the day to enjoy the Ice Cream Freeze Off and secure a good viewing spot for the Balloon Glow. While they waited the children reported their favorite snow cone flavors of the day. Olivia & McKenzie preferred the Cherry and Addison loved the Tiger Blood. Little Brother, Luke was sitting happy as he enjoyed sharing any flavor that that others had tried and the little guy reportedly downed 4 or 5 cups of ice cream prior to that. Richard told KSST that his family always looks forward to the Dairy Festival every year and the kids always get most excited about “seeing the big balloons!”
2018 Dairy Festival Parade: Party till the Cows Come Home
The Dairy Festival Parade matched this years Dairy Festival Theme of “Party till the Cows Come Home” as each float was decorated to resemble many different sorts of parties: Tea-parties, Luau’s, slumber parties, masquerades, and much more! All the floats were creative and had intricate designs. As usual, many of the floats threw candy to the delight of the children in the crowd. The Dairy Museum gave out stress balls in the shape of cute cows, and 1st Choice Home Heath gave out tape measures. Crowds lined the streets eager to watch for their favorite Dairy Festival Queen Contestants, grab some tasty candy, and wave at all those who passed by.
The local businesses participated in the parade sporting classic sports cars, tractors, and 18-wheelers. The local law enforcement lit up the street with their flashing lights and sirens. The fire department would not be out done and brought their new custom built fire-engine to thrill the crowds.
The eight Dairy Festival Contestants had put a lot of thought and effort into their creative floats and were excited to greet the crowds. Reigning Dairy Festival Queen Jaci Reed elegantly waved to the crowds as she sat upon the traditional queen float.
It was an event favored by all who attended the dairy festival this year.
2018 Junior Dairy Show
At the 2018 Junior Dairy Show 26 Local FFA and 4H students in 3rd grade through high school competed to see who raised the best calves this year. Only calves born September 1st or after of last year were eligible to compete. The top 15 placed calves will be sold to the top bidder and the students receive the money. Many of the students try to buy their calves back since they forge strong bonds over months of caring for them. This year the sale will be on June 21st at 1:00. For more information about the sale or winners of the competions contact Amy Bowen at 903-488-2333.
KSST spoke with Johnny Lennon as he watched his grandson, Braden Lennon, whom he lovingly calls “John Wayne” at the Dairy Classic competition “My grandson’s winning” Lennon reports proudly. “This is Braden’s 5th year to compete. He’s won Grand Champion twice. We went to Illinois to get our calf ’cause we don’t have a dairy barn here. Lil John Wayne can sure pick ’em. He has the best calf out there. ” Braden’s mom, Carrie Cherney, applauds as her son passes by leading his prized calf. “Her name is Beverly.” Cherney says of the calf, ” This competition is a good way for kids to learn so much about life. It’s a lot of hard work but Braden loves it!” Braden took home first place in the Classic competition.
Ryan Caudle from Brashear, was on hand to talk with KSST . His son, Rhye, was competing in the Dairy Classic with an Ayrshire calf. The Caudle family dairy runs approximately 60 cows of which 1/2 are of the Ayrshire breed. “Ayrshires can be a little high strung but make great milk cows. They give lots of good butter fat, not as much as Jerseys but close.” “Rhye has shown calves every year for the past 5 years. He picked this one because he thought it would be a good show calf.” Dad says proudly as he points to his son who led a cute brown and white patched calf with lots of freckles across the arena floor. “It’s good experience for kids. Keeps ’em outta trouble!” Caudle says with a smile. 
Caudle’s daughter, Hannah is also involved with the show this year. “She graduated from Miller Grove last year and showed calves while she was in school. Now she helps out because it’s just in her blood!” Dad reports proudly.
Clayton Wallace and Mom, Chris, told KSST about their calf Linda. “She’s a Milking Short Horn, we named her after my Grandma!” reports Clayton. “Grandma Linda raised Milking Short Horns and so do we! I’ve had cows my whole life and this is my second year to show!” Chris explained ” Clayton is the 4th generation in our family to raise Milking Short Horns.” “It’s a very old, heritage breed. One of the oldest breeds in the country. They originated in England and were brought over by the pilgrims. They tend to be more docile than Holsteins” “You never know what color the babies are gonna be, each one is very unique!’ “We like to show everywhere we can. Clayton won National Junior Show in Kentucky last year!” Mom tells proudly. “We love the [Sulphur Springs] Dairy Show! It’s a fantastic show to support our youth and gives calves lots of practice!” The Wallaces have a dairy barn in Emory and run 15-20 cows a year. “i grew up on a dairy farm, it’s a great life! [Showing calves] teaches kids responsibility, respect and to put somethings well being before your self.
