POW/MIA Day Observance Features Del Frances’ Proclamation Friday
The Military Coalition will be at Celebration Plaza Friday, September 16th for POW/MIA Day. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. when Mayor Emily Glass will present Del Frances with a proclamation for his effort and commitment during his Ride for Recognition.
Frances’ Ride for Recognition brought attention to the 74 sailors lost in the collision of the Evans and Melbourne on June 3rd, 1969, as he sought to have their names added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in DC.
The Chamber of Commerce asks the public to make plans to gather at Celebration Plaza at 9 a.m., Friday, September 16th, to show our gratitude and support of all the MIA and POW’s who gave so much for our freedom.
Wildcat Football Stats Reflect Strength When Compared to District Foes
The Wildcats’ football team is averaging 29.3 points a game and is allowing 42.3 points per game. All of that difference is due to their lopsided loss in Florida. Compared with the rest of our district, the Wildcats offense is the district’s second best averaging 364.3 yards per game. The Wildcats defense is third best in the district giving up 398 yards per game.
In team plus/minus, the Wildcats are a plus 5 for turnovers. The Wildcats have recovered five fumbles and have four interceptions for 9 turnovers. They have lost three fumbles and had only one interception for four turnovers.
Back Searn Rodgers has 263 yards rushing to lead the team. That’s second best in the district. Cason Goodson is eleventh best in the district with 96 yards. Ryan Humphries has completed 44 of 80 passes, that’s 55%, for 562 yards with 6 touchdowns and 1 interception. He’s the district second best passer. Receiver Simeon Taylor is the district’s leading receiver with 17 catches for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Cor’Tavius Pruitt is tied for seventh in district with 8 catches for 63 yards and one touchdown. Calvin Eckert is tied for tenth in district with 7 catches for 53 yards.
On defense, the Wildcats leaders in total tackles including assists are Jaxon Reneau with 23, Haven Tennison with 18, D.J. Abron and Daniel Moreno with 17 and Easton Silman, Tiesan Goodson and Tray Dial with 16. Sack leaders with one apiece are Silman, Reneau and Tennison. Fumble recovery leaders are Terrell Turman, Austin Dodd, Damiyon Dugan, D.J. Abron and Jose Rodriquez with one each. D.J. Abron leads the team with two interceptions and he’s also tied for first in the district. Dodd and Reneau, tied for fourth in district, have one interception apiece.
In punting, Angel Tavera is the district’s third best punter averaging 32.67 yards a kick on 15 punts. D.Q. Pitts, who is out for the season with an injury, is fifth in the district averaging 16 yards on two punt returns. Simeon Taylor is sixth in district averaging 8 yards on one punt return. Taylor is also six in district in kickoff returns averaging 26.5 yards per return on 2 returns. Cason Goodson is ninth in district averaging 24 yards a kickoff return on 2 kick returns.
In scoring, Taylor is tied for seventh in district with 18 points on three touchdowns. Kicker Angel Tavera has 14 points, 9th best in district, with 11 extra point kicks and a field goal. He’s the district second leading kicker in scoring. Lawrence Worth is tied for tenth in district with 12 points on two touchdowns.
Agrilife: Private Applicator Training Scheduled for October 12, 2016 in Sulphur Springs
A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity on:
- Personally owned property;
- Rented property
- Property owned by his or her employer;
- Property under his or her general control; or
- The property of another person if applied without compensation, other than the trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities.
An agricultural commodity is a plant or animal grown for sale, lease, barter, feed or human consumption and animals raised for farm or ranch work. No license is required to apply general-use pesticides to produce agricultural commodities. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has contracted with PSI Services (PSI) to administer exams for agricultural pesticide applicator licensing. This is the same vendor that administers exams for structural pest control licensing. PSI has been providing credentialing and testing services to state and federal agencies, private sector businesses and professional associations for over 65 years.
STEPS TO BECOMING A PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
Step 1: Attend a Private Pesticide Applicator training session
FIRST Contact your Hopkins county Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office for training opportunities at 903-885-3443.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers the Texas Private Applicator Training Course online also. You will find more information at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/index.cfm/productDetails/ProductID/1730/
You can purchase training materials at 903-885-3443.
Step 2: Upon completion of the training, a Training Verification form (D-1411) will be provided to the applicant. Applicants should keep the yellow copy for their records. The white copy (original) should be mailed to TDA with the Private Pesticide Applicator license application form (PA-400P).
Step 3: The applicant needs to obtain a hard copy of the Private Pesticide Applicator license application form (PA-400P) from TDA. (Website: www.TexasAgriculture.gov
or Phone: 1-800-835-5832 or 512-463-7622).
Step 4: Submit the completed Private Pesticide Applicator application form, license fee of $
100and the white (original) copy of the Training Verification form to TDA for processing.
Step 5: When the license application is accepted, TDA will send the applicant a letter in the mail with their Account Number. This Account Number is the number the applicator will use to register and schedule the Private applicator exam with PSI.
Step 6: Applicants can go to PSIexams.com or call 1-800-733-9267 to schedule an exam at one of 22 locations around the state. A Pesticide Licensing Examination Candidate Information Bulletin is provided at the PSI website to assist the applicant with the exam scheduling process.
The private applicator will pay $64 per exam. If the applicant fails the first attempt, there is a 24 hour waiting period to take a repeat exam.PSI will provide a confirmation number and testing location information.
Step 7: Upon completion of the exam, the center will provide test results immediately. A passing grade is 70%
Step 8: PSI will send exam scores to TDA daily. If all licensing criteria are met, TDA will issue the license
Recertification Requirements
Licensed private applicators are required to recertify every five years by obtaining 15 continuing education credits, including two (2) credits in laws and regulations and two (2) credits in integrated pest management (IPM), prior to expiration of the license. Contact TDA for a list of approved courses. A list of courses is also available on TDA’s web site.
Recertification Exam
Private applicators may earn the required credits by passing the recertification exam that includes questions on information covered in continuing education courses. If an applicator passes the exam, a certificate of completion for 15 CEUs will be issued. The exam costs $64 per attempt.
Change of Information
The Texas Administrative Code (rule 7.20) requires all licensees to notify the department within 30 days of any change in the information provided as part of the application for a license. Licensees must submit a change of information form that is signed. You can scan the signed form and email it to [email protected], faxed to 800-909-8534 or mail it to Texas Department of Agriculture, Licensing Division, P.O. Box 12847, Austin, TX 78711. This will ensure you receive licensing information from TDA.
Chamber Connection
by Lezley Brown
So, tomorrow is the day!!! Friday, September 16th, is the deadline to enter the stew contest and KEEP YOUR SITE from last year. On Monday, September 19th, you may come by the Chamber and choose a new site based on availability. Cooks may sign up any time after the 16th, but they will have to choose a new site. The 47th Annual Stew Cook-off is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, and that will be here before you know it!!
Fall Festival is selling tickets for the October 22nd Hometown Sounds Concert featuring Hannah Kirby
Tickets went on sale Thursday, September 1st for the Hannah Kirby and Mansion Family Hometown Sounds Concert on October 22nd. Tickets are on sale online at www.outhousetickets.com and cost $17.50 each. The concert will be held in the Civic Center Auditorium.
Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Careerify was held on Wednesday, September 14th at noon Careerify hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 14th at noon. Randy White, owner of Careerify, explained that his new business will help student and individuals discover the career that is best suited for them by placing them in interactive internships and with mentoring partners. Please visit Careerify.org to sign up as a paid mentor or to begin you career journey. For more information, contact Randy White at (469) 616-3710.
Careerify hosted a ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, September 14th at noon
One of Hopkins County’s newest businesses hosted its ribbon cutting celebration on Wednesday, September 14th at noon at the Chamber of Commerce. Careerify is a company that helps individuals and students discover their career paths and locate appropriate internships and mentors. This is a novel idea for Careerify, and we are excited to welcome them to the Chamber of Commerce and to Hopkins County!
Lone Star Quilt Guild currently selling raffle tickets for the 17th Annual Quilt Show
The Lone Star Quilt Guild is currently selling raffle tickets for the 2016 Raffle Quilt called Autumn Stars. Autumn Stars was designed by Joy Gregory, made by guild members, and quilted by Debra Hager. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. The 17th Annual Quilt Show will be held September 16th and 17th at The ROC, First Baptist Church Outreach Center at 115 Putman Street in Sulphur Springs. We have tickets available here at the Chamber of Commerce, or you may purchase tickets from Quilt Guild members.
The Lights of Life Style Show is scheduled for Thursday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m.
The HC Health Care Foundation is hosting its annual Lights of Life Style Show tonight on Thursday, September 15th at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Entry fee is a $25 donation and there will be door prizes and a raffle. Dinner and Fashions will be provided by Lou Nells. For ticket information contact the Foundation office at (903)438-4799 or Lou Nell’s at (903)885-0664.
The Fall Festival Carnival will be in town September 14th through the 17th
There has been a change this year regarding the Fall Festival Carnival. The carnival will be in town for SSHS’s Homecoming weekend! The carnival will be located in the Sulphur Springs High School parking lot and will begin on Wednesday, September 14th and go through Saturday evening, September 17th. Tickets are for sale at the carnival and cost $25.
POW/MIA Day combined with Del Francis’ Proclamation will be held on Friday, September 16th at 9 a.m.
The coalition will be at Celebration Plaza Friday, September 16th for POW/MIA Day. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. when Mayor Emily Glass will present Del Francis with a proclamation for his effort and commitment during his Ride for Recognition. He made sure that the 74 sailors lost in the collision of the Evans and Melborne on June 3rd, 1969, will have their names added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in DC. Please make plans to gather at Celebration Plaza at 9 a.m., Friday, September 16th, to show our gratitude and support of all the MIA and POW’s who gave so much for our freedom. We also want to again thank Del Francis for his successful ride to Washington!
Chili’s will host a Pancake Breakfast to benefit St. Jude’s on Saturday, September 17th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Are you hungry for pancakes? Chili’s will host a pancake breakfast benefiting St. Jude’s Research Hospital on Saturday, September 17th from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $6 each and include two fluffy pancakes, two pieces of bacon, a side of strawberry puree, and syrup. Every dollar raised will be donated to help build a school at St. Jude’s Research Hospital to benefit children with cancer. Chili’s is located at 928 Shannon Road East in Sulphur Springs. Make plans to eat delicious pancakes and support a very worthy cause.
Beauty Grace Boutique will host a Grand Opening on Saturday, September 17th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
One of the Chamber’s newest businesses, Beauty Grace Boutique, is hosting their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Beauty Grace invites you to sip, snack, and shop to celebrant the grand opening of their new shop. Beauty Grace is located at 1010 Bill Bradford Road, Suite #21 in Sulphur Springs. She will honor a 15% off coupon during the event!!!
The Bookworm Box is hosting a multi-author book signing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th
The Bookworm Box is hosting a book signing event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 17th. This is special event to meet your favorite authors, get books signed, take pictures and have a fun day! The event is FREE and first come, first served. Authors on hand include: Fisher Amelie, Leighton Riley, Michelle Mankin, ME Carter, Susan Stoker, Cathlin Shahriary, Leslie Fear, Dawn L. Chiletz, Molly McAdams, Sarah Dosher, Kelly Elliott, Tillie Cole, Sara Ney, Colleen Hoover, and Vannoy Fite.
Reilly Springs Jamboree will host Ace Deuce and Expedition Texas on Saturday, September 17th at 7 p.m.
Talk about a night of entertainment! The Reilly Springs Jamboree will host the Ace Deuce Band with Jack Phillips as well as Expedition Texas on Saturday, September 17th at 7 p.m. Expedition Texas Scout Bob Mauldin will perform an acoustic set and live taping that night. You will be able to watch the syndicated travel and music television program on Dallas TV Channel 47. For more information, contact Enola Gay at (903)438-3568 or Roger Reed at (903)348-7114. The Reilly Springs Community Center is located at 109 CR 1439 in Sulphur Springs.
Ribbon Cutting for Access Physicians on Tuesday, September 20th at 5 p.m.
Access Physicians Multispecialty Clinic of Sulphur Springs will be hosting their ribbon cutting celebration on Tuesday, September 20th at 5 p.m. They are located at 107 Medical Circle. Access Physicians Multispecialty Clinic serves the traditional brick-and-mortar clinic with telemedicine, connecting rural patients and staff to urban specialties. They provide Pulmonology, Endocrinology, Neurology, and Psychiatry services.
Yesterday Once More will host a ribbon cutting celebration on Thursday, September 22nd at noon
Yesterday Once More is a new retail store located downtown at 211 ½ Main Street in Sulphur Springs. They specialize in vintage home décor and accessories. Please join us as we welcome Yesterday Once More to Hopkins County!
Workforce Solutions will host its annual LEAP Conference on September 23rd from 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas is hosting its annual LEAP (Learning Endorsements and Professions) Youth Expo on Friday, September 23rd. This event is very much like a job fair except that it is geared to educate eighth graders and help guide them as they make their endorsement selections heading into high school. Workforce Solutions is seeking a wide variety of companies and businesses to attend the LEAP Youth Expo to describe your business and expose eighth graders to all career avenues after graduation. Since students now choose their high school endorsements while in eighth grade, the Expo is perfect for them. Please consider attending this Expo and taking visuals and information to give away. They will be so thankful to have you there! Please call Bart Spivy at (903)794-9490 ext. 513 with any questions.
SS Health and Rehab will host a Back the Blue Benefit on September 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab will host a Back the Blue Benefit on Friday, September 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be selling baked potatoes, cookies, and water for $7. You must RSVP your order by 9/21 to Chelsea at (903)335-1125. All proceeds got to Sulphur Springs Police Department to help fund new safety equipment.
Downtown Business Association will sponsor The 7th Annual Photo Walk, October 1st from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Downtown Business Association will sponsor the 7th Annual Photo Walk on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Bobby McDonald will lead the event. Please meet at Plain & Fancy. Pictures will be taken of the beautiful downtown and the Historical Museum. This fun, exciting event is FREE to everyone interested. The trolley will transport photographers to the museum and back. See you Saturday, October 1st, at 9 a.m. at Plain & Fancy!
Lights of Life 3rd Annual Half Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st from 7:30 a.m. to noon
The Lights of Life 3rd Annual Half Marathon benefitting the HC Health Care Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Celebration Plaza. Registration fees are $75 for individuals (13.1 miles), $80 2 Person Partner Relay ($40 per participant, 6.5 miles each), and $100 for a 4 Person Team Relay ($25 per participant, 3.28 miles each). You may register online at www.getmeregistered.com/lightsoflifehalf or by dropping off an entry form at Fieldhouse Sports or the Health Care Foundation. Checks should be made out to the HC Foundation.
Stand Up to Cancer Fashion Show to be held on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Marlene’s Sass & Class Boutique, Beauty Grace Boutique, and The Venue at two nineteen are hosting a Stand Up to Cancer Fashion Show on Tuesday, October 4th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entry fee is a $5 minimum donation, and the fashion show will be held at The Venue, 219 Main Street in Sulphur Springs.
NETBIO’s Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup is slated for Friday, October 7th beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Get ready for the 2nd Annual Cook-off and Dinner presented by NETBIO on Celebration Plaza on Friday, October 7th. The steak dinner tickets are $25 each and include a steak, baked potato, salad, and dessert. The free concert begins at 3:30 p.m. with Matt Dunn. Sarah Hobbs follows at 5:30 p.m., and Jake Hooker & The Outsiders will perform at 8:00 p.m. For additional information, visit www.facebook.com/ribeyeroundup. This is such a fun AND delicious event!
The 9th Annual Help-A-Child Tractor Pull and Cook-off will be held Saturday, October 8th at 9 a.m.
Help-A-Child will host their 9th Annual Tractor Pull with a Chili and Brisket Cook-off on Saturday, October 8th beginning at 9 a.m. at the Hopkins County Civic Center. The Antique Tractor Pull and Show will begin at 9 a.m. There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted for the charities. The Chili Cook-off begins at 11:30 a.m. with all you can eat chili and Dutch Oven cobbler for $5. There will be a Live Public Auction at noon, and the Brisket Cook-off begins at 3 p.m. The winners of the Brisket Cook-off will be announced at 5 p.m. The Stone Groove Band will play at 5 p.m. featuring Sadie Evans, the 2016 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen. Finally, the Hot-Rod Garden Tractor Pull will be held at 6 p.m. Tickets for that are $10 and will be sold at the door beginning at 4 p.m. The Help-A-Child benefit is conducted by the Sulphur Bluff Masonic Lodge #246, the Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge #221, the Hopkins Masonic Lodge #180, and the Delta Masonic Lodge #1240.
The Senior Citizens Center will host a Walk to Remember on Thursday, October 6th at 6 p.m.
The Senior Citizens Center will host a Walk to Remember benefiting Terrific Tuesdays on Thursday, October 6th at 6 p.m. The Walk will be held at The Gardens at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. The goal is to pause and remember friends and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Senility, and Stroke. There is a $20 registration fee that includes a t-shirt. Sponsor booths with information and goodies will be in attendance. For more information, contact Karon Weatherman at (903) 885-1661. Terrific Tuesdays meets each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Trinity Harvest Hosts Biker Sunday on October 9th at 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Harvest will host Biker Sunday on October 9th at 10:30 a.m. Biker Sunday will be a fun day with free food, biker games, and door prizes. Trinity Harvest is located at 1150 Shannon Road E in Sulphur Springs. For more information, visit www.thcog.org.
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
Meth Arrest Made in Traffic Stop
Christopher Wayne Paris, 36, of Nash Texas was stopped at the 127-mile marker on I-30 near Loop 301E Thursday. He was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine.
Paris is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, over 1-gram but under 4-grams. He is in Hopkins County Jail being held on a $25,000 bond.
Mother Charged with Injury to a Child When Newborn Tested Positive for Narcotics
Maegan Deleyn Strawn
When the Special Crimes Unit solved thirty-two car burglaries in the City of Sulphur Springs in June of this year, they contacted Child Protective Services to begin an investigation that ended Wednesday with the arrest of Maegan Deleyn Strawn, 21, of Sulphur Springs on a warrant for Injury to a Child with Intent Bodily Injury, a Felony 3.
At the time of the burglaries, Strawn was pregnant as she burglarized the vehicles walking along the streets of the city looking for unlocked autos. However, SCU was also concerned that she was using illegal drugs. They contacted CPS who tested the child when it was born. It proved positive for narcotics. The child was taken into CPS custody. Strawn was also tested and proved positive.
Strawn is in Hopkins County Jail awaiting a magistrates hearing. She was charged on August 1st of this year with injury to a child, along with five charges for burglary of a vehicle.
Homecoming Foe Whitehouse Holds Edge in Rivalry
At his weekly media gathering Wednesday morning, Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens said the Wildcats had a great team meeting Monday. A central message was that players need to focus on analyzing themselves to correct their mistakes and get better. Coach Owens said players were challenged including seniors who may have just seven games left to play.Homecoming was discussed along with the legacy of great Wildcats’ players of the past whose pictures are on display in the lobby of the Multipurpose Building. Coach Owens also said the Wildcats had really good workouts Monday and Tuesday. Concerning this Friday night’s opponent
Whitehouse, Coach Owens said they won’t be cutting the Wildcats any slack. He said they have a balanced offensive attack. They look to throw first but Coach Owens added they are also doing a good job running the football. They rotate in two senior quarterbacks. On defense, Coach Owens said their front seven are really good. He said the front four are comparable with the Seminole Ridge front that caused the Wildcats so many problems in Florida.
One of Coach Owens keys to the game is controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. He said the Wildcats need to do their assignments and take care of the football. Coach Owens said the Wildcats and Whitehouse rivalry has cooled down some from its’ red hot state of three or four years ago. The two teams had decided not to play each other this year until scheduling needs brought them back together on realignment day. It’s not lost on Coach Owens that he has not defeated a Coach Adam Cook coached Whitehouse team. Whitehouse has won five straight games in the series including an Area playoff game.
Coach Owens record against Whitehouse as Wildcats Head Coach is 5-7.
SSHS Homecoming Court Prepares for Friday Pregame Event
There are twelve young ladies hoping to be the 2016 Homecoming Queen at Sulphur Springs High School. When you hear all that they are involved in, you wonder where they find the time. (See video introductions here.)
Kamryn Wimberley is on the varsity soccer team and she is in HKK. Story Thompson is active in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, FFA and cheerleading.
Summer Brooks is also a cheerleader and she is in National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
Jaye Doughtie is a varsity softball player and is in Health Science Technical Education, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and Key Club.
Faith Singleton is a varsity soccer player and is also active in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Student Council, National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
Cindy Arellano is in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Business Professionals of America, Key Club, Health Science Technology Education and UIL Academics.
Emily Johnson is one of three Drum Majors for the Wildcats Marching Band, is the Senior Class President, Historian for the Student Council and is also in National Honor Society, Key Club, Business Professionals of America and UIL Academics.
Lauren Helm in on the varsity soccer team and varsity cross country team. She is also in National Honor Society and Key Club.
Savanna McAfee is in Key Club, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is President of HKK, is on a Dance Competition Team and is a member of the varsity choir.
Tori Moore plays varsity volleyball and basketball and is in Key Club, National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society.
Hannah Crowson plays varsity softball and is in National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, the Leadership Class and Key Club.
Kylie Cooper is a cheerleader co-captain and is in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Key Club, Leadership Class, is vice-President of HKK and is in National Honor Society.
One of these busy young ladies will be named Homecoming Queen just before the Homecoming Football Game Friday night. The student body will make the tough decision.
