Where Will You Be When the Curtain Goes Up on Main Street Players 2017 Season?
Announcing exciting season opener “String of Pearls” are Sulphur Springs Community Players members and new slate of officers. Pictured are: 
2017 PUBLICIST/HISTORIAN KATE HUTLEY, THE SHOW’S ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CINDY LANCASTER AND PLAYER’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR TRISTON PULLEN
A recent off-Broadway hit, String of Pearls is a study of the lives of the 27 women who have owned or possessed the beautiful string of vintage pearls which has become a bride’s gift. As the pearls changed hands, their significance and value is as unique as each woman. Touching and triumphant, the multiple roles are portrayed by 9 local actresses. The show will be staged at Main Street Theater at 227 Main Street in downtown Sulphur Springs on Friday January 27 through February 5, 2017. Tickets are $10. Make reservations online at mainsttheatre.com, by calling 903-885-0107 or at the door. Rated PG, adult content. If you support live community theater, consider becoming a Community Player member too!
Intoxication Leads to Warrant Discovery
A man stumbling about and causing a disturbance in a box-store parking lot in the city exhibited signs of intoxication Wednesday evening around 8 p.m. Sulphur Springs Police arrested Christopher Leon Huddleston, 37 of Sulphur Springs. Huddleston briefly resisted arrest.
It was found that Huddleston was also wanted by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Parole Violation. He is in Hopkins County Jail. Bail has been denied.
Chamber Connection January 5, 2017
Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!!
Advertisements for the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory are available from Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing. Our Membership Directory is distributed to over 5,000 people every year, so I highly encourage you to try an advertisement! Please call Lee Ann at (903) 885-8663 to discuss sizes and pricing options. You will not be disappointed! Please note than no other companies will be handling our Membership Directories. Echo Publishing is the ONLY contact. Please contact Lee Ann Peugh with any questions.
Chamber Members, we are going to print a little earlier than normal for the 2017 Membership Directory. We are going to have it ready for distribution the first part of January, so we need you to do a few things…
- Please go to sulphursprings-tx.com and click on the membership directory. Please check to make sure that we have the correct information for your business. We have been trying to check and recheck it, but I’m sure we have overlooked some things.
- If your membership investment is past due, payment arrangements need to be made prior to
December 30th.
- If you find information that needs to be corrected, please call the Chamber at 903-885-6515. If you want to place an ad in the directory, please contact Lee Ann Peugh at Echo Publishing at 903-885-8663.
Would you like to recognize an Outstanding Educator?
Here is your chance…this year the Chamber of Commerce Education Committee wants to allow all Hopkins County Citizens to nominate their candidates for “Outstanding Professional Educator” (Administrator, Counselor, Diagnostician, or Teacher) “Outstanding Para Professional Educator” (Secretary or Aide) and “Outstanding Auxiliary Educator” (Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, Nurse or Cafeteria). We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to nominate that “special educator” that has had an impact in their lives. You may pick up a nomination form at the Chamber office at 300 Connally Street and then either fax, e-mail or mail it in, no later than December 31st! Our fax number is 903-885-6516, our e-mail address is [email protected], and our mailing address is P.O. Box 347, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize a special educator!
Nominations for Large and Small Business of the Year!
Please submit your nomination for Large Business of the Year or Small Business of the Year. Nominations should be for those businesses which exhibit outstanding community involvement—civic, church, educational, benevolent, humanitarian or other. You may pick up a nomination form at the Chamber office at 300 Connally Street and either fax, e-mail or mail it in, no later than December 31st! Our fax number is 903-885-6516, our e-mail address is [email protected] and our mailing address is P.O. Box 347, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483.
Additional Chamber of Commerce Banquet Nominations
Many other awards are presented at the Chamber of Commerce membership banquet (February 16, 2017). Aside from the awards mentioned above, nominations are also being accepted for:
Citizen of the Year—Echo Publishing Company—401 Church Street, SS, TX 75482
Woman of the Year—Beta Sigma Phi Organization—P.O. Box 72, SS, TX 75483
Caregiver of the Year—The Pilot Club—P.O. Box 131, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
Community Pride Award—Adult Leadership Class—P.O. Box 347, SS, TX 75483
Agriculturist of the Year—Professional Ag Workers—c/o Agri-Life Extension, P.O. Box 518, SS TX 75483
Each of these nominations should be submitted in writing and mailed to the above-mentioned address.
Drop In Reception for Texas A&M Commerce’s New President on Monday, January 9th
Guarantee Bank and Trust is hosting a Drop In Reception for Dr. Ray Keck, the new President of Texas A&M – Commerce on Monday, January 9th, from noon until 1 p.m. The reception will be held at Guaranty Bank and Trust, 919 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs.
First Baptist Church will host a Trip Planning meeting on Monday, January 9th at 6 p.m.
First Baptist Church will host a meeting for the 2017 long distance trips on Monday, January 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the First Baptist Church ROC, 116 Putman Street in Sulphur Springs. There are two long distance trips. The first trip is to The Pacific Northwest Cost which includes Seattle, Friday Harbor, Butchart Gardens, tour of the Victoria and the Hoh Rain Forest. This trip will be on August 20-28, 2017. The second trip will be the Branson Christmas Shows on November 30-December 3, 2017. This trip will include five shows, shopping and a special stop at the War Eagle Mill. Everyone in our area is invited to hear information and receive a brochure concerning these two trips. Light refreshments will be served.
CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital -SS will host Women with Heart on Tuesday, February 7th
CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital in Sulphur Springs, along with Advanced Heart Care, present the 2017 Women with Heart Dinner on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. There will be a free dinner and prizes. Women with Heart is an annual program conceived to celebrate and honor women who have survived heart disease. To nominate a woman who has survived and triumphed with the help of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-SS and Advanced Heart Care, please visit the following link. https://www.tmfhc.org/care-treatment/heart/your-heart-health/womens/women-with-heart/. If you have any questions, call Lakan Johnson at 903-438-4462 or e-mail [email protected] / Sherry Moore at 903-439-4062 or e-mail [email protected].
New Members to the Chamber of Commerce…
Welcome to our newest members of the Chamber of Commerce, The Oaks Bed & Breakfast. We are excited about having you!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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
Nichols To Serve 15 Years With Aggravated Parole Rules
A plea bargain agreement for Patrick Warren Nichols, Jr, 48, will send him to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 15 years with aggravated parole rules. He made the plea late Wednesday afternoon in Eighth Judicial District Court. He will be eligible for parole in 7.5 years.
In 2014 Nichols was placed on 10 years of deferred probation for Engaging in Organized Crime. He had been indicted for a November 4, 2013 offense of collaborating in the delivery of 4-grams or less of methamphetamine. His probation was revoked because he failed to report to probation for over a year, had positive drug tests, failed to pay fines and fees and in October of this year was arrested for Theft of Property over $1500, less than $20,000 and for Sexual Assault of a Child. The last two charges occurred in Franklin County.
For Nichols, the law of Engaging in Organized Crime changed in September 2013, two months before he committed his offense. Had he committed the crime earlier, he would have to serve time under regular parole rules. Instead, he has to deal with aggravated parole rules.
Soccer Teams Enter Tournament Play Thursday
Wildcats Tie Royse City
The Wildcats’ soccer team battled to a 0-0 tie with Royse City Tuesday night on the road in the Wildcats second and final scrimmage of the season. Coach Nicky Wiggins said he was glad to see his team hold the Bulldogs to no goals. He praised defenders Ignacio Orosco, Israel Hernandez and Brandon Diosdado along with keeper Rafael Lopez. On the offensive side, Coach Wiggins said his team struggled in transition and in creativity needed to set up goal chances. Now the Wildcats open the regular season at a three-day Forney tournament that gets underway Thursday. The Wildcats will play five games over three days. The Wildcats will play Garland Lakeview Centennial at 9:45 a.m. and Richardson J.J. Pearce at 6:30 p.m. Friday the Wildcats will play Amarillo Tascosa at 8 a.m. and Carrollton Newman Smith at 6:30 p.m. All the Wildcats opponents are Class 6A schools. Coach Wiggins said on Friday and Saturday, the Wildcats would be tested physically. Coach Wiggins, a first year soccer head coach said he’s excited to get the season started Thursday.
Lady Cats Down North Lamar
What a way to get ready for the season opener? In the Lady Cats’ soccer team’s fourth and final scrimmage this season, the Lady Cats downed North Lamar, 8-1. Coach Jesus DeLeon said his team had started slow in their first two scrimmages but he added that was certainly not the case Tuesday night. He said the Lady Cats jumped on the Pantherettes from the beginning. Gracie Boyer scored an early goal and Faith Singleton added two goals. In the second half, Mileena Zirretta scored a three-goal hat trick in five minutes. Coach Deleon praised the team’s midfielders and forward Makenna Kager who had four assists. The Lady Cats open the regular season at a three-day Terrell tournament Thursday. They finished third in the tournament last year. They will open play against South Garland, the team that won the tournament last year. The Lady Cats play them at 12:45 p.m. Thursday. They also play Hillcrest Thursday at 5:45 p.m. The Lady Cats will play Ferris Friday at 10:15 a.m. and Lindale Friday at 5:45 p.m. Coach DeLeon has fond memories of Terrell. The Lady Cats defeated Waxahachie there in the playoffs and they gave Mansfield Legacy all they wanted in a 2-0 loss in the next playoff game.
soccer ball net
Saltillo Basketball: Lions Defeat Honey Grove; Lady Lions Lost to Bells
The Saltillo Lions’ basketball team won a game at home, 54-45 over Honey Grove Tuesday. The Lions had to stage a big comeback in the second half to win. Matt Gurley led Saltillo in scoring with 19 points. Lyle Bench had 10 points, Trevor Moore 6 points, Clayton Wilson and Logan Camp 5 points each, Walker McGill 3 points and Branson McGill, Adam Valenzuela and Mike Simmons 2 points each. The Lions are now 9-13 for the season. The Lions will play Yantis at home on Friday evening. The Lions JV defeated Honey Grove 56-25 Tuesday. Ben Moore had 15 points, Levi Hoover had 12, Nathan Valenzuela 11, Ryan Prewitt 10, Mike Clover 5 and Dillon Beadle 3 points. The Saltillo JV team is 9-2. They will play Yantis JV at 6 p.m. on Friday at home right before the varsity game.
The Saltillo Lady Lions lost to Bells, 56-32 Tuesday on the road. Tori Mobley led the Lady Lions with 9 points. Ana Gallegos added 6 points. Melissa Groenewold had 4 points. Madison Simmons, Melissa Tawil and Jocelyn Ochoa all had 3 points. Brenda Castro and Sienna Collins had 2 points each. The Lady Lions JV also lost to Bells, 46-31. Sienna Collins was the top JV scorer with 15 points. Melissa Tawil and Jocelyn Ochoa both scored 6 points and Calli Callahan had 4 points.
Continuing Ed Courses at PJC-Sulphur Springs in January
Several classes are available from the Paris Junior College – Sulphur Springs Center Continuing Education Department in January.
To sign up, or for more information, call 903-454-9333. Unless otherwise noted, classes will be held at the Center at 1137 Loop 301 East in Sulphur Springs.
The Initial Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers class on lifesaving skills for respiratory and cardiac emergencies will meet from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. The American Heart Association certifies the class.
Computer Essentials Level I is designed for the person with very limited computer training. The student will learn the basic computers tasks, using windows, proper mouse and keyboard techniques, computer lingo and “buzz” words. The class will meet Friday, Jan. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A Nurse Aide class will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Jan. 30-Feb. 14, and the clinical meets Mondays through Thursdays, Feb. 15-27, also from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The class offers preparation for entry level nursing assistants.
AgriLife Pasture Management Program Planned in Overton, February 17
OVERTON – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold an East Texas Pasture Management Program Feb. 17 in Overton.
The program begins with registration at 12:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 1710 N. Farm-to-Market Road 3053.
Cost is $25 per person if preregistered by Feb. 15 or $35 the day of the event. Register online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.
Five Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator continuing education units including one laws and regulations, one integrated pest management and three general will be available.
“One advantage to this program is that it provides five CEUs for a half-day course,” said Vanessa Corriher-Olson, AgriLife Extension forage specialist in Overton. “And there is some pertinent information regarding pesticide use, especially for pastures and hay production.”
Topics and speakers include:
– Does storage of pesticides impact efficacy? and How to properly dispose of empty containers and old pesticides – Dr. Mark Matocha, AgriLife Extension agriculture and environmental safety specialist, College Station.
– Adjuvants for pesticide use – Matocha.
– Using herbicides under trees: Is it possible? – Dr. Chad Cummings, Dow AgroSciences field research scientist.
– Effective weed control with weed identification, proper timing and herbicide selection – Corriher-Olson.
– Save money by understanding active ingredients, residual control and herbicide cost – Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist, Overton.
A compact disc with herbicide price comparison information updated for 2017 will be provided to help attendees make more economical choices when it comes to selecting herbicides, Corriher-Olson said.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Spring 2017 Registration Continues
REGISTERING EARLY Justin Gunderson of Sulphur Springs, left, takes advantage of the holiday break to register for spring classes at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. Gunderson, a returning student, is being assisted by Advisor Carey Gable. Registration continues at the campus during regular office hours. The traditional Spring on-campus registration will be held at the Sulphur Springs campus from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. For more information call 903-885-1232.
