Lady Cats Volleyball Campers
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Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Justin Maness recently (June 26-28) offered an SSISD summer girls volleyball camp in the main gym at Sulphur Springs High School that drew a nice group of campers. There was a morning session for girls entering the fourth through the seventh grade and an afternoon camp for girls entering eighth and ninth grade. Coach Maness was assisted by his wife Brittany, Lady Cats Assistant Coaches David Carrillo and Jerrod Hammack and Middle School Coach Josh Neill.
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Mother Arrested for Child Endangerment; Family Tested Positive for Meth
July 6, 2017 – Special Crimes Unit, working with Child Protective Services, arrested Dana Gandy-Haynsworth, 26, of Mt Vernon at CPS office Thursday afternoon. Gandy-Haynesworth was arrested for Child Endangerment, a State Jail Felony.
CPS opened an investigation in June of this year testing Gandy-Haynesworth, her husband and their 4-year old child. The 4-year old child tested positive for Methamphetamine. Both the biological mother and the biological father tested positive for a variety of controlled substances.
The investigation continues according to Special Crimes Unit.
Dana Lynn Gandy-Haynsworth
Gandy-Haynesworth is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $25,000 bond. The biological father is in a drug rehab program at this time. His arrest is pending his release. The 4-yr old child has been placed with relatives.
Two Day Community Outreach, Praise in Pacific Park Mission to Prevent Drug Use Set For this Weekend
The local Brothers Against Drugs (B.A.D.) is composed of laymen of Morning Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Their mission is to aid in the prevention of illegal drugs and criminal activity in our community. The group plans a county-wide event in Pacific Park on Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9 for individuals, families and churches to attend. This outreach came about as a vision of late member Mark Wayne Johnson and carried on by current pastor H.B. Nash Sr. and laymen, including Deacon Ronald Lewis, former Layman’s President Corey Spigner and current Layman’s President Clifton Nash. Assisting the Morning Chapel family is Kyle Ray, pastor of Journey Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs. Families, churches and individuals are all invited to attend, free of charge.
Starting at noon on Saturday, there will be hamburgers and hot dogs, 3 on 3 basketball, domino tournaments, dodge ball, water fun and bounce houses. Pastor Kyle Ray will be speaker on Saturday evening, and on Sunday evening, Brother Aaron Ray of Ft. Worth will be speaker after musical praise by church choirs and soloists. This is the 20th year for Praise in the Park.
Community outreach like this event is vital to youth and families, stated Corey Spigner, “…because our youth are so pressured by drugs today”. Parents who were familiar with common drugs back in their day may be out of touch with the lethal dangers of today’s drugs, including new synthetic ones being created and manufactured. According to Spigner, the new drug flakka has effects worse than the worst that were previously available, imparting users with super human strength and demonic actions. It is the hope of Brothers Against Drugs that this drug does not make it’s appearance in our community. He further hopes that parents and others realize the importance of monitoring their children’s friends and activities. He drew a parallel in the recent case of a young teen’s drug-related kidnap and murder in the Metroplex…this young woman was not into drug use herself, but because someone in her family was, she paid the consequences with her life. Brothers Against Drugs is inviting parents, grandparents, neighbors, church family and others to join them in becoming aware and pro-active concerning our youth and others. Find out how you can help by attending the free event in Pacific Park during the weekend of July 8 and 9, or by contacting Morning Chapel Baptist Church at 903-885-4978.
Brothers Against Drugs (B.A.D.) members Ronald Lewis, Pastor H.B.Nash Sr, Corey Spigner and Clifton Nash
Chamber Connection July 6, 2017
Have you seen the beautiful Sulphur Springs montage prints that have begun circulating Hopkins County? An artist has depicted Sulphur Springs with businesses, events, and history by creating a huge montage drawing. They are the neatest things! I keep getting lost in them each time seeing something that I have not seen before. If you would like to see one or purchase one, stop by the Chamber! We have them for sale for $10 each.
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 11, Tuesday, July 18th, and Tuesday, July 25th at 10:30 a.m. They will also have Storytime for the Ages on Thursday, July 6th, and Thursday, July 20th at 6 p.m.
Trinity Harvest is hosting a Gospel Singing Fundraiser on July 7th
Trinity Harvest, located at 1150 Shannon Road E in Sulphur Springs, is hosting a Gospel Singing Fundraiser. They will start the evening with BBQ for $5 per person at 6 p.m. The Gospel Singing portion of the night will begin at 7 p.m., and entrance is by donation. Featured on this night are: Dustin May, The Hines Family, Laurenda Yoder. There will also be a silent auction from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please make plans to enjoy this wonderful night!
ECHO Publishing is getting ready for their Grand Re-Opening on Wednesday, July 12th at noon
ECHO Publishing is hosting their Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Wednesday, July 12th at noon. ECHO is located at 401 on Church Street. Come on by and check out remodeling of ECHO and eat some wonderful BBQ. See you there!
The Fall Festival is hosting a Splish Splash Water Bash on Saturday, July 15th
The Fall Festival is hosting a Splish Splash Water Bash on Saturday, July 15th on Celebration Plaza from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Kids 12 and under are free of charge, and age 13 and up will cost $5. Kids five and under must be accompanied by an adult. Drinks and snow cones will be for sale. Make plans to spend the afternoon enjoying a day of fun in the water!
The Venue at 219 is hosting an Open House with its new owners on Thursday, July 20th at 5 p.m.
The Venue at 219, located at 219 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, is hosting an Open House and ribbon cutting celebration with its new owners on Thursday, July 20th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Stop by for music, food, beverages, and to check out this wonderful venue!
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. Chamber members and their employees receive “before” cost of $5 per person and “at the door” cost of $8. Non-Chamber of Commerce members’ cost will be $7 before and $10 the day of the event! 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.
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.
Ribbon Cuttings:
Tully Insurance hosted a Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Friday, June 30th at noon
Tully Insurance hosted their re-opening and anniversary with Nationwide on Friday, June 30th, at noon. They offered wonderful prizes and refreshments! Tully Insurance is located at 109 Jefferson Street in Sulphur Springs, and are ready to help you with your insurance needs.
Massachusetts Man Captured in Hopkins County Has Been Indicted for Murder in Home State
July 6, 2017 – A Haverhill, Massachusetts man accused of fleeing to Texas after killing a woman and shooting another man outside a Lawrence, Massachusetts nightclub Easter Sunday has been indicted by the Essex County grand jury, according to an article in the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune. Luis Rodriguez, 24, was captured in Sulphur Springs, Texas by Hopkins County Deputies in April of this year. He was arrested just days after Aracelys Valdez Deleon, 40, was killed outside La Cava nightclub April 16. Rodriguez is accused of shooting Deleon and her companion, Jazmin Patrocino, 25, after an incident in the club that night. Patrocino, of Lawrence, survived the attack. Rodriguez was returned to Massachusetts for his initial arraignment in Lawrence District Court last month.
Luis Rodriguez
Rodriguez has been indicted on charges of murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, armed assault to murder and illegal possession of a firearm.
His victim, Deleon, of Lowell, was the mother of four children. Police initially said they were looking for Deleon’s “ex-boyfriend” in connection with her murder. Nine shots were fired outside the club and each victim was hit multiple times, police said.
Non-Threatening Thunderstorms Move through Hopkins County Wednesday Night
Cloud to ground lightening and moderate to heavy rainfall is the only threat of the non-severe thunderstorms moving through Hopkins County around 11 p.m. Wednesday night. No weather advisory, watch or warning has been issued for the immediate area. These storms should have passed through by midnight.
There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday and a 30-40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. At KSST, as of 11 p.m., approximately one-half inch of rain has fallen in a 24-hour period.
Dinner Bell: Additional Events to Celebrate
The Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs had two additional events to celebrate July 5th, 2017. The meal, prepared each Wednesday, included Jack, a 4 year-old volunteer. He and his mother dished out bread and Slang Jang.
Special recognition was given in the form of a gift to long time volunteers from the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
SSHS Wildcats Youth Basketball Camp Registration Underway
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta will offer his annual summer SSISD boys basketball camp next week in the main gym on the high school campus. The camp will take place Tuesday, July 11 through Thursday, July 13. There will be three sessions each day for various age groups.
Camp for boys entering kindergarten through fifth grade will take place from 10 a.m. until noon each day.
The session for boys entering sixth through the eighth grade is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m. each day.
Camp for boys entering the ninth grade will also take place from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m each day.
Cost of the first two sessions is $50 per boy. Cost for entering ninth graders is $35 each. Registration forms are available at the SSISD web site. Boys may also be registered the first day of camp but they should arrive a little early to do so.
CANHelp Back to School Fair: Registration Update
It’s time to register for school supplies for the 2017 Back to School Fair; benefiting youth and families in the Hopkins County area. The registration process for school supplies began on July 3rd at CANHelp. School supplies and back packs will be the only thing needing to be registered for in advance. CANHelp’s previous school supplies drives were extremely successful and they averaged 300-400 families each year. Through this event, CANHelp Officials want to reach thousands of families. Over 60% of the children in Hopkins County schools come from disadvantaged families, some of the schools have over 70%.
This Back to School Fair will replace the “Pack the Bus” School Supplies Drive that CANHelp personnel hosted for over 10 years. The fair will be open to the public and will be similar to the back to school fairs that are put on in larger metropolitan areas. CANHelp workers will be giving away free backpacks and school supplies for low and moderate income families but everyone will be able to take part in other free items that will be available. This will be an educational and interactive event.
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, hair cuts, food and drinks and more! The 2017 Back to School Fair is scheduled for Friday, August 4th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at the Hopkins County Civic Center.
Be sure to stop by CANHelp or go online to register for your school supplies today!
