Wildcats Post Win in Thursday Nacogdoches Tournament Opener
The Wildcats’ basketball team increased their season record to 9-1 as they won their opening game in a Nacogdoches Central Heights tournament, 77-53 over Newton Thursday afternoon.
The Wildcats poured in 11 three-point baskets against Newton. 8 threes in the first half fueled the Wildcats 46-30 half time lead. The Wildcats got 26 points from Keaston Willis and 15 points from Bryson Lynn. Newton’s team included quite a few players who just finished playing football last Friday.
Next the Wildcats face Laneville Friday at 10 a.m. in the tournament. 
Game Day: Wildcats, Lady Cats in Tournament Play
The Wildcats and Lady Cats’ basketball teams are in tournaments on this Thursday game day. The Wildcats are in a tournament at Nacogdoches Central Heights. They will open against Newton at 1 p.m. Thursday. Win or lose, the Wildcats will play their second game at 10 a.m. Friday against either Laneville or White Oak. The Wildcats enter the tournament with an 8-1 record. Tuesday night they defeated North Lamar, 59-33 in Wildcats Gym. The Wildcats only loss was to Dallas Skyline, a state rated team in Class 6A.
Meanwhile the Lady Cats’ basketball team is in a tournament at Edgewood. They began playing Quitman at 10:40 a.m. Thursday. We are still awaiting results from that one. If the Lady Cats win, they will play a game at 8 p.m. Thursday, If they lose, the will have their next game at 8 a.m. Friday. They will play either Peaster or Scurry-Rosser next. The Lady Cats enter the tournament with a 7-3 record. They played last in the Winnsboro Hoopfest where they finished in sixth place after a loss last Saturday afternoon to Longview, 44-34.
Both tournaments run through Saturday.
Santa For Seniors Blankets Collected and Distributed
A cold damp night reminded Hopkins County residents that needy senior citizens in Hopkins County need new blankets. Many responded with blankets and cash donations for Santa for Seniors, the new blanket drive sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Corvette Club and the Senior Citizens Center. Local residents of all ages brought blankets and donations to Celebration Plaza at the corner of Main Street and Gilmer Street. One hundred twenty (120) blankets were collected during the drive and have been distributed by the Senior Citizens Center.
Members of the Corvette Club huddled around portable heaters taking turns in receiving the donations. Although James “Red” Cross manned the Gilmer Street side of the intersection both Wednesday and Thursday nights. He delighted those driving by with his humor as he visited with the many that the Hopkins County native knew by name.
Karon Weatherman, Director of the Senior Center, stated that the success of the program last year has assisted in promoting the work again this year. All the blankets donated last year were placed in the hands of those in need and the blankets received this year will also be put to good use for those in need.
TxDOT Specialist Seeks to Improve Experience for Senior Adult Drivers
PARIS – Senior drivers in Northeast Texas can have a trained TxDOT specialist check their automobiles for comfort, safety and mobility to help improve their daily driving experiences.
These checks are part of the national CarFit program developed by the American Automobile Association (AAA), American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the American Occupational Therapy Association. They are designed to provide a quick, comprehensive check on how a mature driver and their vehicle work together.
“CarFit is now part of our safety program,” said Monica Freeman, TxDOT traffic safety specialist and a certified CarFit technician. “As we age, changes in our vision, flexibility and strength, range of motion, and even our size and height can make us less comfortable and capable behind the wheel.”
“A free CarFit check helps the driver understand and use the safety features of their vehicle. We complete a 12-point checklist with drivers. Some of the things we check are the correct position of the driver’s seat, the driver’s ability to easily reach the pedals, and how to properly adjust and set the mirrors.”
Drivers who safely fit their car are better able to deal with stressful driving conditions such as traffic congestion, long travel distances, and new technology, Freeman said. She conducts CarFit checks at the Paris District office at 1365 N. Main Street in Paris. Interested motorists can contact her at (903) 737-9292 or email [email protected] to schedule a CarFit check.
Senior drivers can also check their local AAA club or AARP office to take driver safety refresher courses or look into occupational therapy driving evaluation programs that provide individual driving assessments. CarFit is an extension of these classroom programs that helps mature drivers ensure their personal vehicles are adjusted to their needs.
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Workshop Fire in Emblem Sends 15 Firemen to ER for Tests
Fifteen Hopkins County firefighters and volunteer firefighters were at CHRISTUS Mother Francis Sulphur Springs Hospital Emergency Room following a structure fire on FM 71 in the Emblem Community Wednesday. The ER tested each firefighter after it was discovered that a 55-gallon drum of formaldehyde had been leaking in the workshop where the fire occurred, according to Andy Endsley, Hopkins County Fire Chief.
Firemen from Hopkins County Fire Department and volunteers from North Hopkins and Cumby responded to the fire when a structure attached to a hay barn was found to be on fire. Other volunteer organizations were responding but were called off when it became apparent the barn was not in danger.
The property was being rented but the workshop was being used by the owner of the property. In the workshop the formaldehyde barrel had been pierced by a 22-caliber bullet causing the leaking of the formaldehyde. Concerns of formaldehyde laced smoke inhalation necessitated the trip to the Emergency Room. The owner of the property will be responsible for the haz-mat cleanup of the area. The formaldehyde had not only leaked in the workshop but also along the route taken by the renters who knew of the barrel in the workshop. They had removed the barrel from the workshop when the fire developed.
Chamber Connection December 8, 2016
by Lezley Brown
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 11th Annual Economic Outlook Conference on Tuesday, December 13th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. Dr. Perryman is returning to discuss the economic outlook for Hopkins County and surrounding areas. This year, you may email specific questions to [email protected], and we will ask Dr. Perryman to address these. Tickets are $15 which includes a wonderful lunch, catered by Big Smith’s BBQ & Catfish. For more information, please call the Chamber at 903-885-6515! Deadline to order tickets is Tomorrow, December 9th!
Attention All Chamber Members…. Membership Directories are being prepared NOW!!!
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 9th.
- 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 18, 2016). 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.
Phinesse’ Farms Winery held their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, December 1st Phinesse Farms Winery, located at 223 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, hosted their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, December 1st at 5 p.m. They offer a wide assortment of wines that you can taste, drink, and purchase in their store front winery on Main Street. Their production winery is located right here in Hopkins County.
Phinesse’ Farms Winery hosted a Ribbon Cutting & After Hours Celebration on Thursday, December 1st
Phinesse Farms Winery, located at 223 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, hosted their Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, December 1st at 5 p.m. The atmosphere was wonderful, as well as the food and drinks. If you have not been by to try their wines, you need to go see them. Hint hint… ask for the mulled wine! It’s Christmas in a cup!
Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Holiday Market on Friday, December 9th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Texas A&M-Commerce is hosting a Holiday Market for the first time on Friday, December 9th, at the Fieldhouse on campus. The Holiday Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. This will be a unique experience, so make plans to drop in and shop.
Senator Bob Hall will hold a Town Hall Meeting at City Hall on Thursday, December 15th at 4:30 p.m.
Senator Bob Hall will be holding a series of public town hall meetings throughout Senate District 2 to discuss the upcoming 85th Legislative Session and to answer constituent questions. He will be in Sulphur Springs at City Hall, 201 N. Davis Street, on Thursday, December 15th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Divorce Care held weekly at First United Methodist Church at 6:00 p.m.
Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group that will help you heal from the hurt of divorce or separation. It’s a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. You will learn practical information that will help you deal with the challenges of being divorced. Best of all, you will gain hope, healing, and help for your future. Divorce Care Meets every Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 beginning on October 5th at the First United Methodist Church in Sulphur Springs in the Open Door Sunday School Classroom. This is found in the basement of the main building. There is childcare if needed. They will meet for 14 weeks. Contact information is Tom Young at [email protected], (903) 413-1673 or Debbie Young at [email protected]; (903) 243-1235.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Community Calendar December 8-12, 2016
ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR…
THE CLOTHING MINISTRY OF HOUSE OF LOVE CHURCH AT 201 HOUSTON STREET WILL BE OPEN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 10 AM TIL 2 PM.
A COMMUNITY FREE LUNCH AND FOOD PANTRY WILL BE OPEN AT MLK CHURCH OF CHRIST ON SATURDAY DEC 10 FROM 11 AM TIL 1 PM.
VFW POST IN SULPHUR SPRINGS WILL HOST A BURGER COOKOUT IN REMEMBRANCE OF PEARL HARBOR ON SATURDAY DEC 10 FROM NOON TIL 3:30. ALL VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
THE ANNUAL “RESCUE THE PERISHING” FOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD ON THE MORNING OF SATURDAY DEC 10 AT MITCHELL CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST.
N E TEXAS CHORAL SOCIETY FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT ON CELEBRATION PLAZA SATURDAY DEC 10 AT 3 PM. BRING LAWN CHAIR OR BLANKET FOR SEATING.
THE CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS WILL HOST A “FILL THE TROLLEY” TOY DRIVE AT CITY HALL ON SATURDAY DEC 10 FROM 5-7 PM, WITH LIVE MUSIC AND PICTURES WITH SANTA.
HAYSTACKS YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT SUNDAY DEC 11 AT 5:15 PM ON CELEBRATION PLAZA.
COUNTY LINE BAPTIST CHURCH WILL HOLD A DEDICATION OF THE NEW SANCTUARY FROM 2-4 PM ON SUNDAY DEC 11. THE 108-YEAR-OLD CHURCH IS ON HWY 275 SOUTH OF MILLER GROVE.
ST LUKE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH WILL CELEBRATE THE PASTOR AND WIFE 21ST ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY AT 6 PM WITH A PACK-A-PEW MUSICAL AND ON SUNDAY WITH A 3 PM SERVICE.
A “WOMEN IN RED” SERVICE AT MITCHELL CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY AT 4PM, 402 SOUTH JACKSON STREET.
