PJC Blend Club Prepares Easter Deliveries to North Hopkins Kindergarten Class
A HAPPY EASTER Members of the Blend Club at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus filled bags with Easter candies and delivered them to Mrs. Farris’s kindergarten class at North Hopkins Elementary School. Club members filling the bags are, from left, Dario Ledesma, Morgane Milligan, Agustin Cuevas and Skye Gauntt.
SSHS FFA Plans Local Show, Sale on April 29, 2017
Three Sulphur Springs FFA students and their Chapter Advisor John Holland shared details about their upcoming fundraiser Show and Sale with KSST listeners and Channel 18 viewers during the Morning Show on Thursday. Sophomore Brennan Murray raises beef cattle and creates ag mechanic items. Junior Marissa Greenway will show shopmade projects and Junior Kendall Blake will bring one of her horses to show. The entire class is entering at least one project and some will enter several, from livestock to horticulture to ag mechanics. The public is encouraged to come out and view the projects, meet the FFA students, sit down to an Ice Cream Supper and bid on handmade, homegrown and and shopmade items which will include decorative gates, BBQ/Grill, plant stands, hog traps, rabbits, plants and much more. Funds raised during the April 29th event will be used for Chapter needs, including travel expenses to competitions around the state. Please attend! Find details and schedule below, and more about the students.
SSHS FFA Show and Sale Saturday April 29, 2017 in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena. View the Project Show from 9am til 3pm, enjoy the Ice Cream Supper at 3pm and stay for the Auction at 4pm.
Sophomore Brennan Murray raises beef cattle and heifers. Along with team members, he earned scholarships by catching calves at both Houston and Ft Worth shows earlier this year. He serves as Chapter Historian.
Junior Marissa Greenway is a third-generation SSHS FFA student. After high school, she plans to join the Air Force.She serves as 2016/2017 Chapter Student Advisor.
FFA Officer Kendall Blake is a Junior at SSHS, and plans to continue her education in Animal Science, studying to become a Veterinarian. She currently serves as Franklin County Rodeo Queen.
City and County Clean-up Dates Announced
7 AM – 7PM April 17th – April 22nd
City Property on East Jefferson (1/4 mile east of Flowserve)
CITY RESIDENTS ONLY
8 AM – 3 PM April 21st
8 AM – Noon April 22nd
At each of the Four Precinct Barns
HOPKINS COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Chamber Connection April 13, 2017
Chamber Connection-April 13th
Tomorrow is the big day… the 28th Annual Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at the Sulphur Springs Country Club! I’d like to thank all the teams and businesses who have supported this event. We are going to have a wonderful day!
| New location for doTERRA Essential Oils with Anita Beasley Beginning April 4th, Anita Beasley with doTERRA Essential Oils will be offering the AromaTouch technique and Bioscans at the Chanler Salon, 468 Shannon Road West, Suite 7B, in Sulphur Springs. She will also have diffusers, aromafiers, books, roller bottles, and all your essential oil needs. Call 903-335-5003 to book your appointment and begin caring for yourself and your family using safe, CPTG essential oils. For more information, call Anita Beasley at (903) 335-5003.
WIC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 13th WIC is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages one to five on Thursday, April 13th at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend, but please bring you own basket for egg gathering. WIC is located at 421 Industrial Dr. East #209 (parking lot of VF Outlet Mall) in Sulphur Springs. Please call (903) 885-2813 for more information. Eggsravaganza Egg Hunt in honor of Tessa Skeen on Saturday, April 15th There will be an Eggstravaganza Egg hunt on Saturday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1318 N. Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs. Enjoy a bounce house, egg hunt, hot dogs, three-legged race, face painting, and even more. Everyone is invited to join in the fun! The John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class is scheduled for Saturday, April 15th from 8 a.m. to noon The John Chester Dutch Oven Cooking Class is scheduled for Saturday, April 15th from 8 a.m. to noon at Heritage Park in Sulphur Springs. This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of cooking with a Dutch oven. Lunch and door prizes are included. Fee is $15 per person. For more information contact Rick Wilson at (903) 885-9692 or (903) 335-2752. Wesley United Methodist Church will host Free AARP Tax Aid on Saturdays until April 18th Wesley United Methodist Church will host free AARP Tax Aide starting this Saturday, February 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They will complete your taxes for free every Saturday and Tuesday until April 18th. Each tax preparation day will last from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 614 Texas Street in Sulphur Springs. |
New Favour/New Visions will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the Chamber on Wed., April 19th New Favor/New Visions will host a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the Chamber of Commerce, 300 Connally Street, on Wednesday, April 19th at noon. Please make plans to celebrate with them!
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 April 20th 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.
Dentistry from the Heart is scheduled for April 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sign-ups for Dentistry from the Heart is scheduled for Thursday, April 20th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Davis Street Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs. This is an opportunity for free dental care for all ages. There is limited availability, and dental care will be provided on a first come, first serve basis.
It’s Time for the Hopkins County Rodeo on Friday, April 21st and Saturday, April 22nd The Hopkins County Rodeo Committee is presenting their UPRA Membership Rodeo on April 21st and 22nd at the Hopkins County Indoor Civic Center Arena. Tickets are available at Circle E Western Store and are $10 for pre-sale tickets. Tickets are also available at the door. Children’s admission is $8, Friday night tickets are $10, Saturday night tickets are $12 and include admission to the dance featuring Monty Tipps. Make sure you put this one on your calendar. It is a wonderful event!
Reilly Spring Jamboree presents Jack’s Western Swing on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. Reilly Springs Jamboree presents Jack’s Western Swing Round Up with Louise Rowe and the Texan Playboys along with Caroline Grace Wiseman and Abby Payne on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. Reilly Springs Community Center is located at 109 CR 1439 in Sulphur Springs. For more information call Allison Phillips at (903) 348-7321 or Enola Gay at (903) 438-3568 or visit www.jackphillipsmusic.com.
Workforce Solutions is hosting a Career & Community Resource Expo on April 25th Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas is hosting a Career & Community Resources Expo at the Hopkins County Civic Center on Tuesday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are accepting vendors on a first come first served basis with a deadline for vendors of April 10th. Exhibitor space is limited. For additional information, please call Workforce Solutions at (903) 885-7556 x 414.
Etiquette by Emily is hosting an Afternoon Tea on Sunday, May 7th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve your ticket TODAY for this special event being held on Sunday, May 7th (week before Mother’s Day) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Venue at two nineteen and catered by Lyndsay’s Plates + Provisions. Tickets are $30 each. Attendance is limited to 40 people to help enhance your experience. Bring your spouse, friends or come to meet new friends! Please email [email protected] or call 903-243-6222 for your reservation!
Danna’s & The Florist are preparing to move to their new location with a SALEABRATION Danna’s & The Florist is celebrating 20 years with a move to a new location at 438 Gilmer Street this summer. In order to make that move, Danna’s is cleaning out inventory to make room for fresh new things and some good ole junk with a huge sale! Make plans to stop by the current location at 301 East Industrial in Sulphur Springs, and then again this summer once she is moved to her new location!
Ribbon Cuttings:
The 5th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run was held Saturday, April 8 The 5th Annual Tanner Higgins Warrior Run was held Saturday, April 8, at Cooper Lake State Park. Before the Warrior Run began, they hosted a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 8 a.m. Over 200 registrants enjoyed a 5 Mile Warrior Run or a One Mile Grunt Run along with a morning full of memorable and moving tributes to Tanner.
50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Century 21 Hometown was held Monday, April 10th Century 21 Hometown gathered on Monday, April 10th, at 4 p.m. for their 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Tim Kelty told the history of Century 21 Hometown, and then well-wishers enjoyed cheesecake and refreshments. Century 21 Hometown is located at 1610 Posey Lane, Suite 101, in Sulphur Springs.
Easter Events in the Sulphur Springs Community
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by WIC Thursday April 13 at 4pm with refreshments, prize drawings and WIC sign-ups. Please bring your own basket. Call for details, 903-885-2813.
Rock Creek Health and Rehab plans a Community Easter Egg Hunt on Friday April 14 at 2:30, at 1414 College Street.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt by Heroines of Jericho will begin at 6pm on Friday April 14 in Pacific Park. All children are welcome.
Tira United Methodist Church will hold Maundy Thursday services at 6pm on Thursday April 13.
Pastor Bruce Stinson of Central Baptist Church invites the public to a Good Friday Service at 7pm on Friday April 14 at 840 Connally Street.
Hopkins County 4H Infinity Club members will hold a Good Friday Plant and Bake Sale on Friday April 14 at the Texas Agri-life Extension office on Houston Street from 10am until 4pm. There will native plants and grasses, butterfly garden plants and more. The Bake Sale will also be a Dessert Auction, with bids taken on the Infinity 4H Facebook page. High bidders can pick up their desserts between 3 and 5pm on Friday at the Extension office, or may request delivery. Proceeds will be used toward a summer Exchange Trip to Montana in July. For information, call 903-440-3698.
Cumby Robotics win National, Headed to World !
ROBOTICS ADVISOR LEE GIFFORD (CENTER) AND HER TEAMS
This Spring, both the Cumby Robotics teams went to National Competition and placed First and Fourth in their divisions, and placed Second Overall in the nation out of 200 teams. Next, the two teams go to World Championships in Kentucky on April 18, 2017.
TROJAN KNIGHTS TEAM: Hanna Jarvis, Jesslin Bond, Lacy Jacobs and Larek Walker
TROJAN HORSE TEAM: Presley Clampitt, Ken Chapin, Caden Phillips, Hunter Milam and Kadden Cota
Lady Cats Defeat Marshall 10-3 Wednesday; Host Texas High Thursday
The Lady Cats’ softball team defeated Marshall 13-3 in Marshall Wednesday. The game was called after six innings due to the ten run rule.
The Lady Cats broke a scoreless tie with a 4 run second inning. They scored 3 more runs in the top of the fourth to go up, 7-0. The Lady Mavs closed to within 4 runs with a three run bottom of the fifth. The Lady Cats still led 7-3. The Lady Cats put the game away for good with a 6 run top of the sixth.
The Lady Cats had 15 hits. Jaye Doughtie had 3 hits and Ashley Moore and Kristen Allen had 2 hits apiece. Alyssa Abron walked twice and Macee Hollins once. Brinklee Driver had 3 RBI’s and Doughtie and Hannah Crowson had 2 RBI’s each.
Alli Fite got the pitching win for the Lady Cats. She pitched all six innings allowing 3 runs but only 2 hits. Fite also struck out 9. Both teams made an error.
The Lady Cats improved to 8-2 in district play and they are 21-6 for the season. Due to the rain out Tuesday, the Lady Cats will have back to back games over two days. The Lady Cats will play first place Texas High at Lady Cat Park Thursday at 6 p.m. It’s senior night and the Lady Cats will recognize Jaye Doughtie, Hannah Crowson and Kristen Allen.
