The KSST Nice People Award Winners Represent the Best in Hopkins County
People often say that Hopkins County is made up of the nicest people! Well, that’s proven every year on KSST during Valentine’s season when nice people nominate other nice people they know for special recognition and a box of chocolates. Walgreen’s was (again!) this year’s candy sponsor of a dozen boxes of Russell Stover candy. Those who nominated winners got the pleasure of presenting the candy. Thanks for tuning in to this heartwarming tradition, it’s all about good things going on in Hopkins County!
February 7 WINNERS:
Sharon Burnett, a volunteer with Hopkins County Master Gardeners nominated by Brenda Payne…also Stacy Pullen, an employee of Wesley House Assisted Living, nominated by Betty Jones.
February 8 WINNERS:
Barbara Sanders of the Hopkins County Extension Office nominated by Johanna Hicks… also Pat Walker Looney of Flippin Printing, nominated by her sister Joy Walker Wilson
February 9 WINNERS:
Ms. Demitri Petty, nominated by Jazmine and Tamiya, two of her Youth students,…also Jan Jenkins, nominated by her sister Joan Henry
February 12 WINNERS:
Gale Roberts, SS CIty Secretary, nominated by Cindy Roller…also Diana Cotton and Janet Price, co-workers at Grocery Supply, nominated by Vickie Pickel
February 13 WINNERS:
Mr. Lawrence Green, custodian at ECLC…also Simone Williams, employee at Wesley House Assisted Living
February 14 WINNERS:
Local volunteer James Hulen, nominated by his wife Pat Hulen….also Helen and Doyle Starrett, a helpful married couple, nominated by Bernice Fitzgerald
The KSST Nice People Award Winners Represent the Best in Hopkins County
People often say that Hopkins County is made up of the nicest people! Well, that’s proven every year on KSST during Valentine’s season when nice people nominate other nice people they know for special recognition and a box of chocolates. Walgreen’s was (again!) this year’s candy sponsor of a dozen boxes of Russell Stover candy. Those who nominated winners got the pleasure of presenting the candy. Thanks for tuning in to this heartwarming tradition, it’s all about good things going on in Hopkins County!
February 7 WINNERS:
Sharon Burnett, a volunteer with Hopkins County Master Gardeners nominated by Brenda Payne…also Stacy Pullen, an employee of Wesley House Assisted Living, nominated by Betty Jones.
February 8 WINNERS:
Barbara Sanders of the Hopkins County Extension Office nominated by Johanna Hicks… also Pat Walker Looney of Flippin Printing, nominated by her sister Joy Walker Wilson
February 9 WINNERS:
Ms. Demitri Petty, nominated by Jazmine and Tamiya, two of her Youth students,…also Jan Jenkins, nominated by her sister Joan Henry
February 12 WINNERS:
Gale Roberts, SS CIty Secretary, nominated by Cindy Roller…also Diana Cotton and Janet Price, co-workers at Grocery Supply, nominated by Vickie Pickel
February 13 WINNERS:
Mr. Lawrence Green, custodian at ECLC…also Simone Williams, employee at Wesley House Assisted Living
February 14 WINNERS:
Local volunteer James Hulen, nominated by his wife Pat Hulen….also Helen and Doyle Starrett, a helpful married couple, nominated by Bernice Fitzgerald
Wildcat Tennis Focusing on Conditioning
The Wildcats’ tennis team played in their second tournament of the season last Friday at Kilgore. Tennis Coach Tony Martinez said it was a tough tournament featuring good teams such as Nacogdoches, All Saints and Whitehouse.
He said the boys doubles team of Alex Benitez and Jonah Kirkpatrick finished in sixth place in A Division play. Another boys doubles team of Jordan Gonzales and Logan Shumacher finished in fifth place in B Division play. Coach Martinez added some boys singles players and girls players also did well. He said he only had four girls to take to Kilgore due to illness.
Coach Martinez said the weather was causing the tennis team to concentrate on off court work. He praised assistant football coach Mike Meador for his conditioning work for the tennis players. Coach Martinez said Meador can really relate to kids.
The Wildcats’ tennis team is scheduled to play at a John Tyler tournament next Tuesday.
Lady Cat Basketball Play Frisco Lone Star Area Game Thursday Night
The #14 state ranked Lady Cats’ basketball team has a big Area round playoff game Thursday at Rockwall High School at 7 p.m. The Lady Cats will be facing perhaps their biggest challenge of the season so far. They will face the state’s #3 ranked team, Frisco Lone Star. They are 32-4.
The Rangers leading scorer is 5-10 senior guard Mallory Adams, a Division 1 talent averaging more than 20 points a game. 5-foot-7 junior Mia Deck is their top 3-point shooter. 5-10 junior Adryana Quezada is their top rebounder. The Lady Cats defeated Mesquite Poteet in a bi-district game Monday at Emory Rains, 52-30. The Rangers downed Lake Dallas, 80-20 Monday in a bi-district game. T
he winner of the Lady Cats and Frisco Lone Star game will play the winner of a Lovejoy and Prosper game in a regional quarterfinal game.
Lady Cat Softball Tourney Cancelled; Will Play Small Round Robin at Emory Rains
The wet weather has impacted the Sulphur Springs Tournanent that was supposed to start its 3-day run Thursday. All games in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park and Lady Cat Park have been canceled. According to Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo, weather permitting plans are to play a small round robin tournament at Emory Rains.
Sulphur Springs games Thursday at Emory Rains will be against Caddo Mills at 10:30 a.m. and against Mesquite Poteet at 3 p.m. Friday games at Emory Rains weather permitting will be against McKinney at noon and against Canton at 6 p.m. Again all games scheduled for Coleman Park and Lady Cat Park Thursday through Saturday have been canceled for the Sulphur Sp[rings Tournament.
Sr’s March Events Designed For Games, Food and Friends
The Seniors Center in Sulphur Springs is a center for fun, good food and great friends. Here are four March events that local senior citizens are invited to!
Saturday, March 10th 10:00 AM Meal A Day Volunteer Pancake Breakfast
If you are a Volunteer at the Senior Citizens Center you are invited to attend the
Breakfast. This is the only way I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU for your service.
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Sulphur Springs Tournament Changes Due to Weather
SULPHUR SPRINGS TOURNAMENT
The wet weather has impacted the Sulphur Springs Tournament that was supposed to start its 3-day run Thursday. All games in Sulphur Springs at Coleman Park and Lady Cat Park have been canceled. According to Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo, weather permitting plans are to play a small round robin tournament at Emory Rains. Sulphur Springs games Thursday at Emory Rains will be against Caddo Mills at 10:30 a.m. and against Mesquite Poteet at 3 p.m. Friday games at Emory Rains weather permitting will be against McKinney at noon and against Canton at 6 p.m. Again all games scheduled for Coleman Park and Lady Cat Park Thursday through Saturday have been canceled for the Sulphur Springs Tournament.
Chamber Connection February 15, 2018
Tonight is the night!!!
It’s time for the 92nd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet! “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” dinner and community awards set in the roaring 1920’s will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30 p.m. Awards including Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year, Caregiver of the Year, Community Pride Award, Agriculturist of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Educator of the Year will be presented to deserving citizens of Hopkins County. So please join us for a beautiful escape to the 1920’s in Hopkins County. Period dress is welcomed but not required. We look forward to seeing you there! Individual tickets are $30 and available at the door.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 10th
The next Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street, Sulphur Springs, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This free workshop will cover marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Engaged couples who attend the workshop will be given a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Contact the Extension Office at 903-885-3443 to enroll.
Shannon Oaks Church hosts “Under the Oaks”
Shannon Oaks Church is hosting a fundraiser event called “Under the Oaks”. There will be dinner, live entertainment, a silent and live auction, as well as a ‘country store’ with baked goods and crafts. Dinner and childcare will also be provided for children under 11. The event will be on Saturday, February 17th starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults (11 & up) and $5 for children (under 11). Tickets are on sale at Shannon Oaks Church, 1113 Shannon Rd E. in Sulphur Springs or at www.shannonoakschurch.com.
Free Advanced Planning Seminar on Tuesday, February. 20th at 6:00 p.m.
West Oaks Funeral Home is offering a free Advanced Planning Seminar, which will include experts on Legal Tools, Veterans Affairs, Medicaid & Estate Planning, and Advanced Funeral Planning. Refreshments will be served and any questions you may have will be answered. The seminar starts Tuesday, February 20th at 6:00 p.m., West Oaks Funeral Home, 500 S. Hillcrest Drive in Sulphur Springs. For more information, call 903-885-0787.
Saucy’s Pizza & Wings is having a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, February 20th at noon
Our newest downtown restaurant, Saucy’s Pizza & Wings, is having their Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their opening on Tuesday, February 18th at noon. Saucy’s is located at 209 Main Street in Sulphur Springs. Please stop by to see their new restaurant and join us for the ribbon cutting.
Etiquette by Emily is holding their Ribbon Cutting, Wednesday, February 28th at noon
Make plans to attend Etiquette by Emily’s ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, February 28th at noon. Emily has a blog located at EtiquettebyEmily.com. She also offers etiquette classes for all ages, beginning Kindergarten through Adult. Cotillion classes are offered as well. Please come hear all about it and enjoy refreshments and good fellowship while we have her ribbon cutting. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Ribbon cuttings:
Southern Roots is hosting their ribbon cutting celebration
Southern Roots hosted their ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, February 9th at noon. Southern Roots is located at 1217 S. Broadway, Suite Q, in Sulphur Springs. Please make plans to go by for you haircut and colors needs, and welcome this new business to Hopkins County!
Wildcat Baseball Able to Scrimmage Royce City Despite Weather Conditions
Wildcats Baseball Coach Jerrod Hammack can hardly believe that his team got a scrimmage in Tuesday evening at Royse City. He said he expected a call from the Royse City coach early Tuesday afternoon saying it was too wet to play. It never came. The coach did call to say he thought they could get in the scrimmage. Coach Hammack said it rained on the Wildcats’ bus all the way to Royse City. He expected to get a call en route canceling the scrimmage but again it never came. Coach Hammack said it was foggy, misty and cold in Royse City when they arrived. He said they were able to get in 7 or 8 innings. Coach Hammack said some innings were stopped if a pitcher hit a pitch limit.
Coach Hammack threw five pitchers. Tyler Armstrong, Jaxon Chaney, Ryan Humphries and Triston McCormick who pitched in a Sherman scrimmage threw again Tuesday. Coach Hammack also had a chance to watch Kaden Argenbright pitch. Coach Hammack said he struck out two and got another batter on a weak ground ball in one impressive inning of work. Coach Hammack said Royse City probably only got about 3 hits all night. He added some pitchers put too many on base with walks or hit batters.
Coach Hammack said Wildcats’ batters got to face a variety of pitchers. The Bulldogs threw a different pitcher every inning. The Wildcats have their final scrimmage scheduled at their new field Saturday at 1 p.m. Rain is in the forecast. Coach Hammack said the Wildcats would probably play next at their season opening Tyler tournament next week on Thursday.
