The Edge Begin Again Following Break
For the first time this year, The Edge conditioning program featured a two-week break in it. After four weeks from June 12 through July 6, participants were given a two week hiatus. The Edge Phase 2 gears up Monday. Wildcats Athletic Director Greg Owens is counting on participants coming back and completing the final two weeks of the program. It will run Monday through Thursday July 24 through August 3 from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m.
The remainder of The Edge for this year is designed for high school athletes entering grades 9 through 12. The Edge for middle school athletes finished up back on July 6.
Construction on Concession Stand, Press Box at Lady Cat Park Begins
Just a few tasks are left on the to do list for phase 2 improvements at the Lady Cat Park softball field. A construction crew began pouring a concrete slab Thursday morning. SSISD Maintenance workers will then construct a concession stand and press box on the slab. Stands that came from Eagle Stadium will also be installed at Lady Cat Park.
Wesley United Methodist Church Announces Evening VBS July 24-28
Marike DeWitte, Wesley UMC Children’s Activity Director, visited the KSST Good Morning Show to announce Bible School dates and new evening hours. For youngsters through fifth grade, Vacation Bible School will be held Monday through Friday July 24 through 28. A kid-friendly supper will be served in Wesley Hall at 5:30 each evening, with classes from 6:15 til 8:30 pm. Marike and church members will oversee the activities with Pastor Steve Cook assisting with the games. On Friday night, the families of students are also invited for a special wrap-up with a worship hour together with the Wesley family.
The change from traditional morning Bible School to evening hours was made due to the fact that most parents are working during day hours and unable to get their children to Bible School. With evening hours, more children can participate and hopefully, parents can too! For youngsters who need a ride, the church bus can add you to their route. Just call the Wesley office at 903-885-3383.
A little later this summer, Wesley UMC will host a Back to School Bash with water games, food and family fun on August 19. During the school year, Wesley volunteers lead in the Backpack Buddy program, providing two days worth of healthy snacks for the weekends to be dispensed by public schools to students in need. Wesley UMC worship services on Sunday mornings are from 9:30 until 10:30 am, followed by Sunday School from 10:45 until 11:45 am. Wednesday evenings are for children and youth activities starting with a church meal at 5:30 pm followed by classes through 8:30 pm. Adult Bible Study classes are also provided.
Marieke and her husband Hendrick DeWitte came to Sulphur Springs from the Netherlands in 1989. They had been dairy farmers back in Holland, but wanted to farm on the larger scale that coming to Texas would allow. After 21 years, the DeWitte’s sold their dairy in 2010. Hendrick remains in an agriculture-related business, and Marieke became a teacher, first for Little Acorn Pre-School, then five years ago joining SSISD as a Special Ed Aide. The couple has three grown daughters and a wide circle of Wesley church family and friends.
Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, 614 Texas Street.
Chamber Connection July 20, 2017
Guess what time it is???? It’s time to turn in your t-shirt designs for the 48th Annual Stew Contest!!! The Chamber will be accepting submitted designs from Monday, July 17th through Monday, July 31st. The submitted entries will be voted on by the Chamber Board of Directors, and the winner will be announced on August 10th. If your design wins the t-shirt contest, it will be used on all shirts, hoodies, and marketing for the 48th Annual Stew Contest! Email your designs to [email protected]. We can’t wait to see the entries!!!!
Sulphur Springs Public Library presents their Summer Reading Program for June and July
The Sulphur Springs Library is hosting a summer reading program called Knights and Princesses Summer Reading Program 2017. Every Tuesday at 3 p.m., they offer multiplayer Minecraft. Storytime for all ages will be held on Tuesday, July 25th at 10:30 a.m. They will also have Storytime for the Ages on Thursday, July 20th at 6 p.m.
Hopkins County Fire Department hosts a “Push-in” Ceremony for new Fire Truck on Friday, July 21st
Make plans to attend the Hopkins County Fire Department’s Fire Truck “Push-in” Ceremony this Friday, July 21st, at noon as they officially put the brand new County fire truck into service. The Hopkins County Fire Department is located at 1286 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs. This is a wonderful tradition and a ceremony everyone is welcomed to participate in on that day. See you there!
The Texas Workforce Commission is hosting a Texas Business Conference on Friday, July 21
The Texas Workforce Commission is hosting a Texas Business Conference on Friday, July 21 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens from 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. This conference provides information for employers, HR professionals, business owners, and anyone who manages employees. To register, call 512-463-6389 or visit www.texasworkforce.org/tbc.
Community Players presents The Lion King Jr. July 21-22
Community Players presents The Lion King Jr. on Friday, July 21st at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 22nd at 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. All performances will be held at the Sulphur Springs High School Auditorium. Tickets are $15.00 at the door or available online at www.mstsulphursprings.com.
Etiquette by Emily is hosting a Business Etiquette Breakdown on Tuesday, July 25th
Etiquette by Emily is hosting Business Etiquette Breakdown on Tuesday, July 25th from 5:15 until 6:15 at The Oaks Bed & Breakfast. The course is being offered free of charge. This course will help you become more comfortable and confident in a business atmosphere with resume building, learning introductions and practical application with key community business leaders! Reserve your spot today by calling (903) 243-6222.
Sulphur Springs News Telegram is hosting their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Wednesday, July 26th at noon
Come celebrate with Sulphur Springs News Telegram as they host their ribbon cutting and grand re-opening on Wednesday, July 26th at noon. Sulphur Springs News Telegram is located at 401 Church Street in Sulphur Springs. See you there!
Hunt County Regional is offering July Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt County Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on July 27th in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. They can also help with payment resources for uninsured/income-eligible women or those who choose to pay cash. For help with payment resources please call The Bridge Breast Network at (214) 821-3820 x 21. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
CanHelp is hosting their 2017 Back to School Fair on Friday August 4th from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
CanHelp is hosting their 2017 Back to School Fair! Through the support of community and corporate sponsors, this event will be a one-stop destination to prepare the whole family for the start of school! The fair will offer free health and vision screenings, dental screenings and fluoride applications, immunizations for children and adults, haircuts, food and drinks, backpacks and school supplies (for low and moderate-income families of Hopkins County) and more. The 2017 Back to School Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 4th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center, 1200 Houston Street in Sulphur Springs. You must register for school supplies in advance. Visit www.canhelponline.org for more details.
Texas AgriLife Extension Office offers Summer Sewing Workshop
Texas AgriLife Extension Office is offering a Summer Sewing Workshop on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 15-17, 2017. The classes will be held at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street in Sulphur Springs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30-ish p.m. The cost is $15 (payable at door). The class will include t-shirt quilt instruction, basic sewing instruction, and simple make-and-take projects.
Lezley Brown
President/CEO
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce
300 Connally Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
903-885-6515-office
903-885-6516-fax
www.sulphursprings-tx.com
Eagle Stadium Dirt Incorporated Into New Stadium Site
Musco Sports Lighting started putting up new light poles with lights at the new Wildcats’ baseball field Wednesday morning.
The new field contains a lot of the soil from old Eagle Stadium. SSISD Director of Maintenance Dan Froneberger said originally the soil at the new baseball field site proved to be what he called sandy and nasty. Hundreds of loads of Eagle Stadium dirt have been hauled to the site of the new field and Froneberger said the new field now looks a lot better. A two man crew has been working on leveling the new field. With irrigation and drainage already done, the baseball field is expected to receive sod within the next 30 days according to Froneberger.
Three crew members currently working on the parking lot at the old Eagle Stadium site will switch to the baseball field project once they finish at the old Eagle Stadium site.
Tuesday the two-man baseball field crew worked to put a roof on the press box and concession stand at the new baseball field so they will have some shade to do interior work later in the day. An outside skin of sheeting material will soon be added to the buildings.
The batting cages and the two dugouts also need roofs. Carpeting for the batting cages and bullpens has been ordered.
Deadline for completion of the new baseball field is January 1.
What’s Happening to the Lot on South Broadway?
Ground has been broken on the lot next to City National Bank (CNB) on South Broadway. The CNB Mockingbird Branch is going to be doing some renovations and will be moving into the portables across the street, next to their Mortgage Branch building. While an official move-out date has not been set, CNB Officials want their customers to know that the “drive through will still remain open, and everything will continue to operate as usual.” They are just changing locations temporarily.
Stay tuned to KSST for more updates on their move!
Meet the Summer Workshop Kids of “The Lion King Jr”
The Lion King Jr. will stampede the stage of the SSHS Auditorium at the Civic Center three times, July 21, 22 and 23! These are the exclusive performance dates for the Disney musical, which is a production of the Children’s Summer Workshop, a theater-instruction camp offered for an entire summer by Sulphur Springs Community Players. The 2017 play is special in that it is a musical, and that it is a Disney production. David Woody is Director of the play as well as director of the workshop. For about three decades, David has been lending his knowledge of the art of community theater to youngsters, helping them learn the basics of stage performance. Skills like how to speak and project their voice, how to read and memorize lines, and how to take stage direction are their first lessons. Then, while continuing to apply the fundamentals, Woody moves the class into character development and stage movement. Roles are assigned and sets and costumes decided upon. Next, the youngsters get very hands-on by assisting with set building, lights and sound, music and costuming, with duties assigned according to age and ability. Students with previous workshop experience are often assigned “assistant director” duties to help Woody as the project begins to take shape. Of course, parents of workshoppers are often on hand to help keep the group focused. By the time the play is ready for an audience, the workshop group has assumed ownership of the project and has become a cast with a pride in the art they are creating. The last step is inviting people to come and see the play they will put on. In this case, the SSHS Auditorium stage is much larger than Main Street Theater, their home stage, so the class has been spending more time at the Civic Center as opening night gets closer. Performances are at 7 pm on Friday July 21 and Saturday July 22, with the Sunday July 23 performance at 2pm. Tickets are $15 person at the door or inline at mstsulphursprings.com. With questions about the Community Players, you can leave a message at 903-885-0107.
Cast members top to bottom: Kelsey Horton, Lindsey Plumley, Savannah Deterding, AJ Horton, Kyla Deterding, Cane Deterding, Zeke Deterding, Grace Mansfield, Kiara Stowater, Zachary Mansfield, Aurora West
Democrats Host Two Texas Young Democrat Chairs
At the regular meeting of the Hopkins County Democrats, visitors included the current National Committeewoman for Texas Young Democrats Jara Butler and Kendall Scudder, former National Committee Chair for Texas Young Democrats. Scudder has announced his candidacy for the local seat in the Texas State Senate currently held by Republican Bob Hall.
Jara Butler
Ms. Butler, a schoolteacher in Dallas, has been politically active since high school. As a junior when Governor George Bush visited her school, she participated in a silent protest of the state-mandated STARR Test which determined if graduating seniors could receive their diploma. In college in Georgia, she voted for the first time and marched at the state capitol for women’s reproductive rights. She encourages Democrats to speak up and speak out as individuals where you are, and stated that almost all political issues start out as local issues.
Kendall Scudder, a Democrat from Sulphur Springs who early this year announced his bid to represent Texas Senate District Two, feels that the public school education which our children receive influences our future workforce. He hopes to see lost funding for education restored in Texas. He invites all Democrats to follow as the Texas Legislature goes into session and to become more informed and involved. Scudder will oppose Senator Bob Hall in the midterm elections on November 6, 2018.
The two Democrats plan to begin a Northeast Texas Young Democrats Chapter with an organizational meeting on August 22 in downtown Sulphur Springs. Young Democrat membership is open to persons ages 14-40.
The Hopkins County Democrats meet on the third Tuesday at 6pm at Pizza Inn. For information, contact Robert Suson at 903-439-0342.
Kendall Scudder
SSISD Offers Online Student Registration Help July 25th
Sulphur Springs ISD will be offering another help session for online student registration through Skyward Family Access on Tuesday, July 25th at the Administration Building on Connally Street (Please use back doors after 4:30). Help will be available from 9:00AM until 7:00PM. SSISD will be providing help with all steps of the registration process including computers, logins, passwords, and assistance with forms. Please take advantage of this opportunity so that you can avoid the trouble of last minute registration. You do not need your login or password to attend the help session. We can obtain this information for you.
All students, who will be in KG through 12th grade, will need to have online paperwork completed. This process is for any student who needs to enroll in SSISD. This process does not include choosing classes or picking teachers. It is for paperwork only.
