Ms. Texas Senior Patsy Crist: A Talented Lady Representing Hopkins County Well
Patsy Roan Crist, Ms. Hopkins County Senior 2017 , won the title of Ms. Texas Senior Classic on September 23, 2017
Patsy Roan Crist of the Cumby area of Hopkins County is the newly crowned Ms. Texas Senior Classic. She won the title and crown at the state-wide pageant held in Tyler on Saturday September 23, 2017. In the competition, she modeled evening wear, gave her Philosophy of Life for the judges, and presented a hilarious “Vitameatavegamin” skit from the I Love Lucy Show as her talent. Patsy will be making appearances across Texas as the new titleholder. She won the Ms. Hopkins County title in May 2017 in Sulphur Springs at the local pageant sponsored by the Seniors Center. Linda Pickle-Hill, named Most Talented at the 2017 local pageant also won that distinction at the state pageant from a field of ten finalists.
The Ms. Texas Senior Classic Pageant is “changing the image of aging” for senior women. The pageant is about building confidence and encouraging seniors to remain active in their communities. It is open to any woman age 60 and older and previous pageant experience is not a requirement. Having been headquartered in Plano for the first eleven years of it’s history, the city of Tyler was chosen as a new site this year in a possibly permanent re-location. Ms. Texas Senior 2016 JoAnn McMeans is a Tyler native and was instrumental in bringing the pageant to the Rose Capitol of the World. Through Karon Weatherman, Director of the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center, the local Classic pageant was formed eight years ago and each year has sent at least one representative. Nancy Bolton earned the state title in 2012 and Patsy Crist in 2017. The next local Classic Pageant is planned for the Spring of 2018.
Performing the “Vitameataegamin” commercial as Lucy, during the 2017 local Ms. Senior pageant
Kaufman’s Falcon Steel America Seeks Welders, Fitters, Inspectors
KAUFMAN, Texas – September 21, 2017 – Falcon Steel America (FSA), a leading designer, engineer and fabricator of American-made steel structures, announced today that the company will be holding a job fair from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, at its Kaufman plant located at 1200 Rand Road.
“Falcon Steel America is growing, and to facilitate that growth, we are looking to bring on new welders, fitters and Quality Assurance/Quality Control inspectors, as well as a number of other positions. At the Kaufman job fair, we’ll be looking for team members who share our focus on manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled service to our customers,” said Jim Taylor, chief executive officer of Falcon Steel America. “We are proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and bonuses to our associates.”
The company will be interviewing for the following positions, in both first and second shifts.
Welders
Fitters
Fitter Welder Lead
Production Helpers
Material Handlers
Machine Operators
Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
Shipping & Receiving Handler
Shipping Clerk
Truck Drivers
Industrial Maintenance/Electrician
Inventory Control Site Supervisor
QA/QC Steel Fabrication Inspectors
QA/QC Galvanizing Inspector
Galvanizing Technician
Galvanizing Clerk
As applicable, job candidates must bring personal tools for welding/fitter tests and wear steel-toe boots. Applicants should allow 1-2 hours for testing and interviews.
All candidates seeking employment at the job fair must complete an application onsite or download the application prior to the event at http://www.falconsteel.com/
All candidates are subject to pre-placement screening, including but not limited to a background check, such as criminal history, drug/alcohol testing, and a physical exam (including audiogram).
Caitlin Kimberlin
Sulphur Springs City Council Special Session Agenda
The special meeting of the Sulphur Springs City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 in the Council Room at 201 North Davis Street. The following items will be discussed:
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag, Texas Flag, and invocation.
Presentations, proclamations, and announcements.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2712, settings fees for the Community Development Department.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2713 the appropriations ordinance for the City of Sulphur Springs for FY 2017-2018.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2714 setting the tax rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No.2715 setting the water rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2716 setting the sewer rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2717 setting the sanitation rate for the City of Sulphur Springs.
Discussion/action on public hearing for second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2718 authorization of updated service credits.
Discussion/action on the Economic Development Corporation Budget.
Visitors and public forum.
Erratic Driver Sentenced to Two Years in TDJC
Sep 23, 2017 – Friday in Eighth Judicial District Court, Nelson Mitchell Privette, 20 of Winnsboro was sentenced to two years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Nelson Mitchell Privette
Privette was driving erratically, weaving in and out of traffic, on State Highway 11E in January of this year. He stopped his antics near the Highway 11E/FM 3019 intersection when his vehicle hit another head-on. The accident resulted in a man and wife being flown to an area hospital with fractured bones and other injuries, one vehicle on fire, and Privette being arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Lady Cats Volleyball 2-2 in District with Win in Greenville
The Lady Cats’ volleyball team evened their district record to 2-2 with a solid road win at Greenville Friday (September 22). The score was 25-20, 25-14 and 25-17. Earlier this season Greenville had defeated the Lady Cats in a Wills Point tournament. The Friday night win improved the Lady Cats season record to 19-12.
After two road games this week, the Lady Cats play two matches before their home crowd next week. The Lady Cats play host to Marshall Tuesday evening (September 26) at 6 p.m. and then will face Pine Tree in Wildcats Gym Friday (September 29) at 4:30 p.m.
Whitehouse 28-Wildcats 6
The Wildcats’ football team struggled to score points while a Whitehouse quarterback and receiver combo clicked once in each quarter as Whitehouse defeated the Wildcats, 28-6 in Whitehouse on Homecoming Friday night (September 22). It was the seventh straight victory for Whitehouse over the Wildcats.
Whitehouse wasted no time scoring on its first drive of the game. Senior Quarterback Jacob Clemons teamed up with junior receiver Cameron Cantrell on a 33-yard touchdown pass as Whitehouse completed a 60-yard opening drive. Whitehouse led 7-0 with 10:06 remaining in the first quarter. Both teams defenses then took over for most of the rest of the first half. Clemons and Cantrell clicked again with just over 3 minutes left in the second quarter and Whitehouse went up, 14-0. That was the halftime score.
The Wildcats were limited to about 125 yards of offense in the first two quarters. Twice they penetrated into Whitehouse territory before they stalled. One drive ended down around the 15 yard line. The third quarter featured more of the same. Clemons again found Cantrell for a 66-yard TD pass at the 3:31 mark of the third quarter and Whitehouse led, 21-0.
Just before the end of the third quarter, the Wildcats put together their best drive of the night. The big play of the drive was a pass from senior quarterback Ryan Humphries to senior B Back Logan Caton, who hurdled one tackler and rumbled down to around the 15 yard line. As the fourth quarter began, Humphries raced up the middle for 6 yards just getting into the end zone for a touchdown. A bad snap doomed the extra point kick but the Wildcats were back to within 21-6 with 11:53 still left in the fourth quarter. A short time later, the Wildcats got their first turnover of the season as safety Austin Dodd recovered a Whitehouse fumble at around the Whitehouse 40 yard line. The Wildcats drive stalled. Later it was Clemons throwing to Cantrell again for another touchdown and Whitehouse went up, 28-6. An apparent late TD by Whitehouse on a 40-yard run was negated by a penalty and Whitehouse settled for a 28-6 win.
Whitehouse is now 3-1 for the season while the Wildcats slip to 2-2.
The Wildcats open district play next Friday (September 29) at Prim Stadium against Pine Tree. The Pirates are 0-4 this season after a Friday night home loss to Henderson.
Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest: Registration Opening Soon
By Savannah Owens
Cake Decorating Category from 2016 Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest
The Hopkins County Fall Festival Creative Arts Contest is not to be confused with the Arts and Craft Show. Occurring on Oct. 27th and 28th, this event will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, and 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday. There are many different categories to enter in from photography to baked goods, sewing and more! (See the full list below.) KSST talked to Johanna Hicks, chairwoman for this event, to find out more about the Creative Arts Contest.
“The Creative Arts Contest is similar to the contests held at the State Fair; people submit their work [to compete and win ribbons].” Ten judges from out of town will arrive on Oct. 27th to judge the categories. All of the judges have been certified to judge the contest, and will pass out ribbons for the winners: “white ribbons are for good entries, red ribbons are for better entries, and blue are for the best entries.” Hicks explained. “From the blue ribbon winners, we will pick a best of show for each category and age group.” Best of Show awards will be given out at 1:30 on October 28th. Hick’s said: “We have talented people in Hopkins and it’s amazing what they can do.”
If you have a talent and would like to enter into the competition you can register Monday October 23rd through Wednesday October 25th 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Extension Office. The Creative Arts Contest only is open to Hopkins County Residents to enter.
Participants can bring their entries to set up starting October 26th (from 4:30 am to 6:00 pm) and October 27th (from 7:30 am to 9:30 am). The contest will be held in the Conference Center at Sulphur Springs High School.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Johanna Hicks at the Extension Office.
Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Craft Show: Coming Soon
By Savannah Owens
Get ready for October 27th and 28th, the Hopkins County Fall Festival and Extension Agency are hosting the Arts and Craft Show! The show will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Oct. 27th and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on Oct. 28th in the Sulphur Springs High School Cafeteria and North Entry. The Arts and Craft Show is completely free to get in and open for anyone!
Vendors can bring their homemade, non-commercial, items to sell, and customers can enjoy two days full of exciting finds. KSST sat down with Johanna Hicks, chairwoman for this event, to talk about the upcoming Arts and Craft Show. There are still many good vendor spaces available both indoors and outdoors. “I have 5 spaces under the covered walkway outside [in the North Entrance]” Hicks explained. These spots will go fast, so if your interested make sure to turn in your application to Johanna Hicks by October 9th. Vendors have said “It’s one of the best shows” to attend. “The vendor fees are much lower than most.” Hicks added.
People can expect all kinds of exiting items from food, to quilts, soap, to jewelry, wreaths, and so much more! Hicks said her favorite part was definitely “The shopping! I love seeing all the beautiful things, and it’s good to see the new and familiar faces when visiting with all the vendors. I really enjoy the whole atmosphere.” The Arts and Craft Show is even a good time to do some “early Christmas shopping” done! Hicks explained the usual theme was for people to scout out the different booths on Friday and then come back to purchase goods on Saturday.
If you are a food vendor, keep in mind you must have a food handler’s license. If you would like some help getting a free food handlers license, or would like to sign up as a vendor contact Johanna Hicks at the AgriLife Extension Office.
Want even more information about the Arts and Craft Show? Keep an eye out for Johanna Hicks article coming out Friday, Sept. 29th.
Game Day: Wildcat Football; Lady Cat Volleyball
The Wildcats’ football team will play their fourth game of the season at Whitehouse Friday night (September 22). Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. It’s Homecoming for Whitehouse. Both teams come into this non-district game with a 2-1 record. The Wildcats defeated Sherman and Avalon of Maryland before losing to Paris last week. Whitehouse got wins over Hallsville and Tyler Chapel Hill and then last week lost to Carthage, the #1 ranked team in Class 4A. The Whitehouse Head Football Coach is Adam Cook, in his fifth year. He was an assistant coach at Whitehouse for seven years before that. Wildcats Football Coach is native son Greg Owens, in his twelfth year. Coach Cook is a perfect 5-0 against the Wildcats. Coach Owens has a 5-8 record against Whitehouse. Whitehouse has won the last six meetings including last year’s game at Prim Stadium, 49-31. The Wildcats open district play next week while it will be another three weeks before district play begins for Whitehouse. We will have all the football action of Wildcats’ football tonight on KSST Radio. We will also videotape the game for replay at a later date on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ volleyball team will also be on the road as they play a district match at Greenville. It starts at 4:30 p.m. Friday (September 22). The Lady Cats are 1-2 in district play and they won earlier this week at Mt. Pleasant. The Lady Cats come into tonight’s match with an 18-12 season record.
