Sulphur Springs Will Host Lions Club Christmas Parade With a Twist Dec. 1
CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE WITH A TWIST FRIDAY DEC. 1
As the season of giving approaches, the Sulphur Springs Lions are making plans for a bigger and brighter Christmas Light Parade.
The Tenth Annual Sulphur Springs Lions Club Christmas Light Parade presented by Carriage House Manor will be held in downtown Sulphur Springs on the evening of December 1st at 7:00 PM. As the city lights go out, the parade entries, which are required to be lit up with working Christmas lights, will bring Christmas cheer to those lining the parade route.
This year the Lions are beginning a partnership with the Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association and the Sulphur Springs Law Enforcement Association to gather toys for the Blue Santa Program. Blue Santa collects and distributes toys to needy children in Hopkins County. The Help Blue Santa Build His Float project is an effort to collect toys to kick-off the annual Blue Santa Toy Drive. The Hopkins County Law Enforcement Association will have an empty truck in front of the county Courthouse and will enter an empty trailer into the parade. The community is encouraged to bring a toy or a financial gift to the parade to donate to the Blue Santa Program. Donations can be made either on the truck in front of the Courthouse or will be picked up along the parade route and placed on the empty trailer. “We felt that we should use the parade platform to benefit a great cause that corresponds with our beliefs and values as Lions to help children in need.” stated Lions Club President Tom Miller.
The Lions Club would like to give a special thanks to Carriage House Manor for being the title sponsor of the parade. Other parade sponsors include, Alliance Bank, City National Bank, Farmers Electric Cooperative, Brian Toliver Ford, and Jay Hodge Chevrolet.
Entry forms for the Lighted Christmas Parade can be picked up at any sponsor location or at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The deadline to enter the parade is Tuesday November 28th.
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club meets at noon on Tuesday at Pizza Inn at 1320 Mockingbird Lane. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Sulphur Springs Lions Club visit a club meeting or like them on Facebook.
Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
Entry Information and Rules for 10th Annual Lions Club Christmas Light Parade
Presented by Carriage House Manor
Every Entry must be decorated with working Christmas lights.
Any vehicle that does not adhere to this rule will be removed from the parade line-up.
WHEN: Friday December 1, 2017 (Bad weather makeup December 2, 2017)
ROUTE: Begin at Buford Park and go east on Connally Street to the Square, left onto Church Street and left at Houston Street ending at Gerald Prim Stadium parking lot.
TIME: Line-up begins at 4:00 p.m. at Buford Park. The parade begins at 7:00 p.m. All entries must be in the parade line-up by 6:30 p.m.
AWARDS: Award announcements will be sent to the local news outlets and will be formally presented by the Lions Club.
ENTRY FEE: 1 Toy to be donated to the Blue Santa Program
Registration must be received by 12:00 noon Tuesday November 28, 2017. There is no entry fee, but if you would like to make a donation make checks payable to the Sulphur Springs Lions Club.
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Categories will continue as we have had in the past: Large Business, Small Business, and Non-Profit Organizations/Churches.
Entries will be accepted as long as it adheres to the below rules.
GENERAL RULES
All entries will be given a number to be placed on the driver’s door of the float at the time of line-up at Buford Park.
ALL ENTRIES must be MOTORIZED or able to keep up with parade speed and DECORATED IN WORKING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS to participate in the parade, and not to exceed 13’ 6” tall. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS!
The Lions Club reserves the right to make final determination on parade entrant category.
No candy or other items are to be thrown from the vehicle or the parade entry or handed out during the parade.
NO SANTAS OR MRS. CLAUSES! There is only one official Santa and he makes his appearance at the end of the parade. Any entry with a live Santa or Mrs. Claus will be asked to withdraw.
Name of Organization: _______________________________________________
Contact Person: __________________________ E-Mail: ___________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ________________
Phone # Day: _________________________ Evening: _____________________
Category:__________________________Description:______________________
(Commercial or Non-Profit) (Theme of Entry/Car/Float, etc.)
**Please consider using toys that can be donated to the**
Blue Santa Program to help decorate your float.
I understand the following:
The Sulphur Springs Lions Club, the City of Sulphur Springs, or any organization or volunteer associated with the 10th Annual Christmas Light Parade, is not responsible for any personal injuries or property damage that may directly or indirectly occur as a result of participation in the Parade.
For the safety of spectators, candy or any items are not to be thrown from a vehicle or float and/or handed out during the parade. If found in violation, the parade entrant will be removed from the parade. An entrant that is removed from the parade will forfeit any award that may have been earned.
______________________________ ________________________
Signature Title
______________________________ ________________________
Print Name Date
Please mail registration form to:
Sulphur Springs Lions Club
C/O Michael Boles
1133 Mockingbird Ln
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
For questions or further information, please contact:
John Campbell (903) 439-6734
Lions Club
Update: Body of A & M Commerce Student Discovered Near Whitley Hall Tuesday Determined Suicide
COMMERCE, TX— Early this morning, the body of Alejandro Cifuentes, a 22-year-old senior student from Nicaragua, was discovered by work crews near Whitley Hall. The Texas A&M University-Commerce Campus Police Department investigated the death. The Texas A&M University-Commerce Campus Police Department has determined that suicide was the cause of Alejandro’s death.
The counseling center is available for any student who needs to speak with a counselor regarding the death of one of our students. The center phone number, 903-886-5145, is answered 24-hours by licensed mental health counselors. The counseling center is located in the Student Services Building, Room 204.
A support group will be facilitated by counselors at 5:30 PM today in the Special Events room on the main floor of the RSC to allow students to process their concerns.
Faculty/staff may seek a consultation session in the counseling center and may contact the EAP for ongoing support.
Our Savior Lutheran Church Moves Trunk or Treat Indoors
With rain in the forecast for All Hallows’ Eve, better known as Halloween, many Trunk or Treat events are making plans for an indoor event. Among those moving their event indoors is Our Savior Lutheran Church. Their event, planned for Celebration Plaza, will now take place at the church, 1000 Texas Street, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
All Hallows’ Eve, October 31st, precedes November 1st All Saints Day.
This year October 31st is also the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. This is the day Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany.
Two Arrested Monday in Separate Endangering a Child Incidents
Two area women were arrested Monday in separate investigations involving Child Protective Services and the Special Crimes unit.
The first arrest occurred when a Sulphur Springs Police officer was dispatched to the Texas Department of Family/Protective Services, 1400 College Street around 3:45 p.m. Monday in reference to a warrant service. Erin Michelle Martell, 27, of Winnsboro was arrested at CPS offices for Endangering a Child, a State Jail Felony. Martell is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $25,000 bond.
The second arrest occurred around 4:15 p.m. at the Rains County line on State Highway 19 South. Amber Leeann Watson, 36, of Cooper was arrested by a Rains County Deputy after Sgt. Estes of the Special Crimes Unit requested assistance in locating Watson. She was wanted on a Delta County Sheriff’s Office felony warrant for Endangering a Child.
Watson’s six (6) month old child had tested positive for Methamphetamine during a CPS investigation.
Watson is in Hopkins County jail for Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence. Bond has been set at $25,000.
Local Man Admits Theft of Cattle; Additional Charge Added
Monday afternoon, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigators met Lane Wesley Keller, 21, of Sulphur Springs at his attorney’s office where he confessed to his involvement in an ongoing investigation into the theft of cattle in Hopkins County. Keller took investigators to the location where the cattle had been loaded into a trailer for transport to Oklahoma to be sold. He was also served an outstanding warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. The UUMV was related to an ATV used in the theft.
Keller is in Hopkins County jail charged with Theft Cattle less than $150,000 and UUMV. He is being held on a total of $30,000 in bonds.
Previously, KSST News reported that Hopkins County Sheriff’s Investigator Dennis Findley and Texas State Cattle Raisers’ Special Ranger Toney Hurley arrested Keller and one other for the theft of 12 head of cattle and selling them in Oklahoma. Hopkins County Sheriff Lewis Tatum stated that at the first of October a report was made on cattle stolen in the northern part of Hopkins County. Tatum stated that Investigator Findley and Special Ranger Hurley tracked the pair using video from cameras in the area of the theft and were able to trace the sale records in Oklahoma. Tatum stated that attempts to recover the cattle are underway but with the cattle having been sold in Oklahoma there may be a few issues to overcome.
Findley’s use of video was a major source for solving this theft. Tatum stated that one would not think about video surveillance in the remote areas of the county but well placed cameras with quality definition enabled local officers to identify vehicles and individuals as well. The Sheriff said video surveillance is not just used for hunting purposes but also to protect property.
Tatum said there are cattle thefts in the northern part of the county that have not been solved at this time but he hopes this will assist in solving those. The pair has been arrested for theft in the past according to their jail records.
Winnsboro Police Report October 23-29, 2017
Winnsboro Police made three arrests, responded to 166 calls for service, issued 27 warnings and 36 citations during the report period, October 23-29, 2017.
Kyle Frye, 18, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on October 28th on a Rains County warrant.
Jose Morales, 35, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 29th for DWI.
Michael Truett, 26, of Winnsboro, was arrested October 29th for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions.
No accidents were reported during the period.
2017 Fall Festival Creative Arts Best of Show: Winners Announced
The 2017 Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest had 180 entries. All blue ribbon entries were judged for Best of Show in age and category. In cases where two entries were close, a Reserve Best of Show ribbon was also awarded.
Winners for 2017 were:
Children (up to age 10):
Creative Crafts: Marilena Reyes, Best of Show
Food Preservation: Kaitlyn Myers , Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show
Handiwork: Marilena Reyes, Best of Show
Holiday/Seasonal: Marilena Reyes, Best of Show
Photography: Marilena Reyes, Best of Show
Youth:
Art: Kassidy Branch, Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show
Bake Show: Cailin Weathered & Dallas Geney, Best of Show; Abigail Whaley & Makayla Buchanan,
Reserve Best of Show
Clothing: Emily Guarjardo, Best of Show; Jorja Bessonett, Reserve Best of Show
Creative Crafts: Cheyenne Thompson, Best of Show; Joey Kirkpatrick, Reserve Best of Show
Decorated Cakes: Luz Correa & Jada Wade, Best of Show
Food Preservation: Marissa Greenway, Best of Show; Amy Sprague & Faith Wheeler, Reserve
Holiday/Seasonal: Kayla Stidham, Best of Show; Gabby White, Reserve Best of Show
Horticulture: Kate Taylor, Best of Show
Photography: Angel Crouse, Best of Show; Gabby White, Reserve Best of Show
Quilts: Karlee Callahan, Best of Show
Woodworking: Tate Myers, Best of Show
Adults:
Bake Show: Molly Plunk, Best of Show; Roelie Vellenga, Reserve Best of Show
Clothing: Kathy Kirkpatrick, Best of Show
Creative Crafts: Susie Faltesek, Best of Show
Food Preservation: Audrey Greenway, Best of Show; Jo Alice McCue, Reserve Best of show
Handiwork: Roelie Vellenga, Best of Show; Kathy Kirkpatrick, Reserve Best of Show
Holiday/Seasonal: Linda Wynn, Best of Show; Joann Brennan, Reserve Best of Show
Horticulture: Linda Phillips, Best of Show
Photography: Linda Phillips, Best of Show; Kim Beck, Reserve Best of Show
Quilts: Mary Day, Best of Show; Wanda Crist, Reserve Best of Show
Woodworking: George Patterson, Best of Show
Older Texans:
Art: Jane LeBeau, Best of Show; Patsy Bowman, Reserve Best of Show
Creative Crafts: Virginia Wright, Best of Show
Decorated Cakes: Gale Milligan, Best of Show
Food Preservation: Bobbie Carpenter, Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show
Handiwork: Patsy Neal, Best of Show
Holiday/Seasonal: Patsy Bowman, Best of Show
Horticulture: Virginia Wright, Best of Show; Patsy Bowman, Reserve Best of Show
Nursing Home: John Hadley, Best of Show
Woodworking: Charles Husbands, Best of Show; John Bowman, Reserve Best of Show
Lady Cats in Bi-District Play As District’s Number 1 Play-off Seed
The big word for the day Monday for Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness was “exciting”. That was his assessment of the Lady Cats 3-1 victory over Texas High Friday night at Mount Pleasant that earned the Lady Cats the district championship and the district’s number one playoff seed. The Lady Cats lost the first set before winning three sets in a row to get the victory.
Coach Maness said the Lady Cats came out a little show and a bit out of sync in set one. He said he could see the Lady Cats gaining momentum and getting into sync in set two. Coach Maness said from that point on the Lady Cats kept getting better and better.
He praised senior Kaylee Jefferson for her amazing game. Coach Maness said she was going up against one of the best blockers in the district. He also discussed the contribution of Abbi Baier. Coach Maness said she only had five kills but he said every one came at just the right time. The stats sheet showed contributions from almost all of the Lady Cats.
Next up for the Lady Cats will be Wylie East, fourth place finishers in rugged district 15-5A. Coach Maness said they were a good defensive team with a good setter and a good outside hitter. He said they weren’t all that tall but he said they play well. Coach Maness said the Lady Cats would have to show up to play Tuesday night. The bi-district game is at Royse City Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
