…And Three More Ms. Sr. Contestants Make Nine!
CONTESTANTS LINDA PICKLE-HILL, PATSY CRIST AND ELIZABETH WILBURN.
The field of contestants for the title of Ms. Hopkins County Senior is now nine, and you can meet them at the pageant on Saturday June 10 at 6 pm in the Family Life Center of League Street Church of Christ. Admission is free, so be sure and bring your family and friends. During today’s Morning Show interview , we met Linda Pickle-Hill who is making her second run at the title, having been named Best Talent in the 2016 contest. She will do a patriotic reading. Patsy Crist of Cumby is a 30 year resident of Hopkins County and decided to enter the pageant because she loves people and her community. She will perform an “I Love Lucy” skit. Elizabeth Wilburn has been married to her husband Steve for 50 years and has raised her children and grandchildren here as well. She will do a reading dedicated to a former pastor. Each of the ladies expressed that a Ms. Senior pageant is a good opportunity for mature women since the later years of life often provide more time to re-focus personal talents and resources into worthy causes and helpful, satisfying activities.
These three contestants will join the other six to compete in talent, evening gown and judge’s interview. The top scoring contestants will be named First and Second Runners-up and 2017 Ms. Hopkins County Senior. Other awards will be made for Most Talented, Best Interview, Best Evening Gown, Miss Congeniality and Best Philosophy of Life. Winners will be posted on ksstradio.com/
Dairy Festival Activities Fill the Weekend Beginning Friday at Noon
The 59th Annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival activities begin Friday at noon with Opening Ceremonies at Celebration Plaza. Candidates for Dairy Festival Queen, balloon pilots, and others involved in the festival activities will be present for the ribbon cutting. At 6 p.m. the Balloon Rally begins and at 7 p.m. Friday, the 5K Milk Run. The Balloon Rally and Milk Run will be on the campus of Shannon Oaks Church.
On Saturday, at 10 a.m. Dairy Festival Parade will leave Buford Park and travel Connally Street to Celebration Plaza, to Gilmer Street with the parade ending at Gilmer and Lee Street. KSST will broadcast the parade live on radio and ksstradio.com stream. A video replay of the event will be broadcast on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18 later. Also at 10 a.m., the Junior Dairy Show begins at the Civic Center Arena.
Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. the Festival Queen Contestants, their parents and balloon pilots will compete in a milking contest in the Civic Center Arena. The Chamber of Commerce Ice Cream Freeze Off begins at 5:30 p.m. on the Shannon Oaks Church Lawn. In the all-you-can-eat event, cost per individual is $3. The balloon glow, which is free, is 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
The Dairy Festival Coronation Pageant is Saturday, June 17th, 7 p.m. in the Sulphur Springs High School Fine Arts Auditorium.
Chamber Connection June 8, 2017
The Ice Cream Freeze-off has mooooved!!! I have a big announcement regarding the 16th Annual Ice Cream Freeze-off! We have changed the time and location. The Ice Cream Freeze-off will still be held on Saturday, June 10th, but the time has moved to 5:30 p.m. and the location has moved to Shannon Oaks front lawn. Come enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream for $3.00 (while it lasts), then watch the hot air balloons take flight at 6 p.m. all in the same place! We can’t wait to see you there! We still have category space available for people to make and enter their homemade ice cream. If you are even barely considering it, just go for it! There is no entry fee!!! Call the Chamber for more information, (903) 885-6515, or visit our website at www.hopkinschamber.org. We all scream for ice cream!
Opening Ceremonies Ribbon Cutting for the Dairy Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 9th at noon
The Dairy Festival officially kicks off with a ribbon cutting celebration on Friday, June 9th at noon on Celebration Plaza. Make plans to be there and celebrate the start of the Dairy Festival!
5K Milk Run is scheduled for Friday, June 9th
It is time for the 59th annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival’s Balloon Rally and 5k Milk Run! This year’s chip timed race will be held on Friday evening, June 9 at 7:00pm. Imagine running down a country road, on a beautiful summer evening in Hopkins County, beneath a sky filled with colorful balloons. This unique family event features an out and back course that begins and ends at the balloon glow and launch area! Stick around after the race and enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of brilliantly colored balloons and live entertainment from the main stage. All runners 18 years and older will have their bib numbers entered in a drawing for a ride in a hot air balloon on Saturday, June 10th. All winners will be announced on Friday night after the run. Register today at: www.hopkinscountydairyfestival.com.
Here is the schedule for the Dairy Festival events:
Friday, June 9, 2017
Hot Air Balloon Media Flight
6:00 AM—9:00 AM (Weather Permitting)
Shannon Oaks Church
Opening Ceremonies
Ribbon Cutting
12:00 Noon
Celebration Plaza
Hot Air Balloon Rally and Flight
6:00 PM—9:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
Shannon Oaks Church
5K Milk Run
7:00 PM
Shannon Oaks Church
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Hot Air Balloon Rally and Flight
6:30 AM—7:30 AM (Weather Permitting)
Shannon Oaks Church
Dairy Festival Parade
10:00 AM
Buford Park (Parade Participants Arrive By 9:00 AM)
Parade Route (Leave Buford Park. Connally Street to Downtown.
Downtown to Gilmer Street. Parade Ends at Gilmer & Lee Street.
Junior Dairy Show
10:00 AM
Hopkins County Civic Center Arena
Milking Contest (Dairy Festival Queen Contestants, Parents & Balloon Pilots)
3:00 PM
Hopkins County Civic Center Arena
Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Ice Cream Freeze Off
5:30 PM
Shannon Oaks Front Lawn
Hot Air Balloon Rally and Flight
6:00 PM—9:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
Shannon Oaks Church
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Hopkins County Dairy Festival Coronation Pageant
7:00 PM
Civic Center Auditorium
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. The Summer Reading Program Kickoff and Registration will be held on Thursday, June 8, at 6 p.m. , Storytime for all ages will be held on Tuesday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m.
Hunt County Regional is offering March Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt County Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on June 22nd 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:
The Root’s of Hero’s Restaurant hosted their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, June 6th
The Root’s of Hero’s Restaurant hosted their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Tuesday, June 6th at 8:30 a.m. The Root’s of Hero’s is located inside The VF Outlet Mall on Bill Bradford Road in Sulphur Springs, Suite 111. They offer a variety of menu options, and are open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come have some delicious Ice Cream! We’ll see you at Shannon Oaks at 5 p.m. on Saturday!
Continuing Ed classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Several continuing education health care courses are available from the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center in June, located at 1137 Loop 301 East. Call 903-885-1232 to register.
Nurse Aide Skills Refresher is for any student wanting to refresh their nurse aide skills prior to the certification test. Students must register 48 hours in advance. The class is offered Thursday, June 8, 8 a.m. to noon. The course is again offered on Thursday, June 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Medication Aide Update will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16. The course fulfills Texas Department of Health specifications on annual renewal requirement. Med Aides should take this course one month before their certification card expires.
The Medication Aide course will instruct in the preparation and administration of designated medications by non-licensed nursing personnel employed in licensed health care agencies including the responsibilities associated with such administration. The class will meet Mondays through Thursdays, June 26-Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Skate Fest Coming to SS SkatePark on June 24!
The first annual SSTX SkateFest will be held on Saturday June 24, 2017 at the Sulphur Springs Skate Park inside Buford Park. It’s an all-day free event with several bands, food, mini-competitions, team scouts, lesson sign-ups, youth ministry and prizes. It’s sponsored by Super Honky Skateboarding Company.
Skate on over… Skate on over… Skate on over… Skate on over… to the FIRST ANNUAL SSTX SKATEFEST !
Saturday, June 24, 2017
@Sulphur Springs Skatepark
FREE SHOW
ALL DAY event for the whole family featuring…
• LIVE Music
• Food
• Mini Competitions
• Team Scouts
• Lesson Sign-ups
• Youth Ministry
• Raffles and Prizes
For More Info (903) 438-6799
Vandalism at Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial
According to members of the Hopkins County Marine League, a report was filed Wednesday regarding vandalism at the Hopkins County Veteran’s Memorial at Celebration Plaza. Several lights were broken during the night Tuesday. If you have any information regarding the vandalism, please contact the Sulphur Springs Police Department at 903-885-7602.
Dinner Bell to Celebrate Founders Next Week
The founders of Dinner Bell at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs are moving away soon. A special Dinner Bell meal will be prepared for Wednesday June 14th, 2017 to recreate the inaugural meal. As always, everyone is welcome to share a meal with us.
Served at 11:45 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Lady Cats Softball Camps Underway at Multipurpose Building
Lady Cats Softball Coach David Carrillo and his staff were greeted Tuesday afternoon in the Multipurpose Building by eighteen eager girls who will be entering the first through the fifth grades for day one of a three-day softball camp. Coach Carrillo said the girls were enthusiastic and showed up ready to learn.
He said the Multipurpose Building was a great place for camp. Coach Carrillo said he could tell some of the girls had played some softball before. As with all camps, the focus is on fundamentals. The girls fielded balls, made some throws and ran bases Tuesday. Coach Carrillo said there would be more hitting Wednesday afternoon. A second session Tuesday was designed for girls entering the sixth through the ninth grades. Coach Carrillo is being helped at this camp by softball assistant coaches Kevin Tanton and Chris Valdovinos.
Coach Carrillo said this camp was his eighteenth as a softball coach. His memory of his first camp in Sulphur Springs in 2006 is a painful one. He took a foul ball to the face during a batting drill. In typical Coach Carrillo fashion, he managed to keep a smile on his face.
