YMCA Summer Program – The Best Summer Ever
The Greenville and Hunt County YMCA is holding a summer camp program for kids ages 5-12 years old at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School. All day campers will participate in activities such as swimming, creative art projects, physical fitness, and the summer reading program. The campers will go on field trips, be introduced to guest speakers, receive a water bottle, and much more. Warm breakfast and lunch will be provided through the Summer Food Program and Morning and Afternoon snack will be provided all summer.
A $30 registration fee will be required, as well as a $65 weekly fee per camper. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch may qualify for special camp pricing. The YMCA Camp runs Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, it began June 6th and will conclude August 5th, although the camp will continue to take new campers through the beginning of August. Sulphur Springs Elementary is located at 829 Bell St.
For more information or to register contact Laura Rodriguez at 903-455-9622 or [email protected], or Sulphur Springs Elementary at 903-885-8466.
Sulphur Springs Summer Learning Conference for Teachers
SSISD
A Summer Learning Conference is being held for SSISD teachers Wednesday, June 8th through Friday, June 10th at Sulphur Springs Middle School. During the conference teachers will learn new skills taught by SSISD staff or students. The main focus, or theme, of the conference is how to use technology in the classrooms. Integrating technology into class has been a huge step for most schools. Technology is perceived to be what students are interested in, therefore teachers and administrators have begun to adapt to a new way of teaching. One of the specific technology classes being provided is on Microsoft OneNote. OneNote is a Microsoft program that allows students to take notes, receive assignments, etc all in one program. Then, that program can be accessed from home or another class. OneNote can be downloaded as an application or accessed on the web. Teachers were also educated in programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Skype, Minecraft, and The Fundamental 5. Other subjects that weren’t technology related were taught, such as Signposts for Reading Nonfiction.
200 teachers were expected to participate in the district wide conference in 115 different subjects. This is the first year for the Summer Learning Conference. It fulfills the some of the requirements for continuing professional education hours, providing a much more convenient way to acquire those credits for local teachers. In the past, teachers would have to travel to Dallas, Houston, or even further to complete those required hours.
Dr. Pam Anglin, President of PJC, Seeks Expansion of College District
Dr. Pam Anglin has been President of Paris Junior College for 13 years. Her own higher education was begun at a community college in Grayson County, and she testifies to the value of close-to-home options for loan-free education prior to a student’s move to a university. At the university level, and through part-time classes, Pam earned her Masters and then her Doctorate degrees. She has a passion for providing a path to success for students of all ages through affordable, accessible, quality education at Paris Junior College. To drive home that point, she cites the example of three SSISD students, Class of 2016, who received their Associates degrees three weeks before receiving their high school diplomas, through Dual Credit courses offered through PJC.
In November 2016, voters may have a voice in expanding the PJC Community College District, which would help secure the future of community colleges in Texas. At the present time, the PJC District is confined to the Paris city limits. State legislation may allow for expansion of the district as a taxing entity. One of the benefits would be that students would not have to pay out-of-district fees. The 5 counties served are Hunt, Hopkins, Delta, Lamar and Red River. According to Anglin, out of the 50 community colleges across the state, PJC is the 4th smallest taxing entity.
PJC provides education of various types. Work Force Training departments are linked to industry in that they prepare students to be hired for skilled positions in industrial settings. The state-of-the-art Welding shop also has mills, lathes and other equipment for training in machining. This Fall, the Mecatronics department will begin instruction in computer automation and robotics as part of the manufacturing process in industry. Modern manufacturing increasingly requires this specialty training. Through PJC, students can apply for funds from industries to pay for their training. PJC continues a strong LVN/RN nursing program, a Small Business Development program and an Entrepreneur Certificate program.
Dr. Anglin encourages interested persons to inquire about continued education, no matter their age. You may contact Paris Junior College’ Sulphur Springs Center by calling 903-885-1232 or visiting parisjc.edu. She also invites anyone with questions, comments or suggestions to contact her at [email protected].
Dr. Pam Anglin visited Thursday’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay
Over 100 Entries in Dairy Festival Parade Saturday
Dairy Festival Queen Sidney Dietze
Grand Marshall Mark Sustaire and family will lead the annual Hopkins County Dairy Festival Parade Saturday, June 11th. The parade will leave the Buford Park staging area at 10 a.m. and follow the traditional parade route down Connally Steet to Celebration Plaza then out Gilmer Street to South Broadway and conclude at the corner of South Broadway and Lee Street.
Sustaire will follow the color guard and be followed by the reigning Dairy Festival Queen Sidney Dietze. Four anniversary Dairy Festival Queens are expected to participate in the parade. They include 50th Anniversary Queen Judy Gillis, 40th Anniversary Queen Kim Tucker Huffstetler, 25th Anniversary Queen Carol Ann Taylor Moore, and 10th Anniversary Queen Kate Watson Davis.
Over 100 entries are expected in the parade including the festival queen contestants, the ever popular children on golf cart floats, hot air balloon floats, commercial entries, area dignitaries, sports teams, and church groups.
Animals of the Week: Haley & Hillary
Haley and Hillary
Haley and Hillary are two Lab puppy sisters of six to seven weeks old. Haley is the black lab and Hillary is the chocolate lab. Both were found together at Bob Evan’s Food Plant last week. “It’s possible that they were dumped in the area and that’s where they ran to,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “It was during the rain last week and they were found hiding under wood pallets.”
Both puppies have playful natures and love affection. This makes them excellent companions for large families with open yards. “People with kids would be great for them, since they could grow up with them,” Officer Blanch said. “They’d also be great for people who want something energetic. Labs are very energetic and like to run and many like to play in water.”
Shelter Officer Annie Patridge also says the sisters would make good hunting dogs, especially duck-hunting, for people who live in the country.
They are usually found together and separate from other animals since both have not been properly vaccinated yet. The sisters can be adopted separately, however, since they are young enough to adapt to new home lives. They will be at the Atwood’s off-site adoption this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. There will also be a second off site adoption at Tractor Supply as part of a special deal that is being done with Purina Dog Food to help promote the brand and local animal shelters.
The Sulphur Springs Animal Shelter has adopted a number of animals since last week, but is still close to maximum capacity on kennel space. “We did good on cats with the adoption special that we had,” Officer Blanch said. “We also adopted out four dogs, a couple of which were in foster care. We are still packed with three dogs that came from all different areas in one cage. Everything else is doubled up.”
The outside kennels have not yet been turned into permanent holding, but the Shelter will have to do so if one more dog is picked up.
Woman Arrested for Injury to a Child
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a disturbance involving a juvenile in the 100 block of Sandy Hill Road Wednesday night around 9:30 p.m. There the investigating deputy found a juvenile with visible marks on the back of his neck. The deputy was directed across the road to the neighbor’s house where contact was made with the alleged suspect.
Laci Marie Reichel
During the interview with the suspect, the deputy noted a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from the body of the suspect as the suspect admitted grabbing the juvenile from the back and pulling him toward her during the altercation. During the arrest of the suspect at around 10:58 p.m., the deputy noted a strong smell of marijuana on the suspect. The suspect’s children were also transported to Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and CPS was notified.
As a result of the evening, Laci Marie Reichel, 28, of Sulphur Springs was arrested and charged with Injury to a Child (A third degree Felony). Her bond was set at $10,000 Thursday morning by Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings.
Traffic Poll, Cast your Vote
Our intern did a great story updating folks on the traffic concerns on Broadway and around town. A lot of comments have come out of the story and a lot of opinions on why there is so much traffic and/or what to do about it. In a very informal poll on KSSTradio.com you can cast your vote on what the troubles you think are causing the traffic woes.
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Three Day Camps for Children at Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper Lake State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife has promoted the theme of “LIFE IS BETTER OUTSIDE!”. And how true that theme is! Studies show that children who spend time outside are usually healthier, do better in school, and affects them cognitively and behaviorally.
Cooper Lake State Park is offering two three day camps this year. Dates are June 21,22,23 and July 26,27,28. This outdoor experience is for children ages 8 through 14. The activities will begin at 8:30 each morning and end each day at 12 noon. The kids will participate in camping skills, geocaching, canoeing and water safety, art, archery, and fishing. There is a $6 activity fee for the camp and registration is limited to 20 kids in each camp. The earlier you register the better.
Contact the park office or the e-mail contact below for registration information or swing by the park office during business hours to register. We will take registrations up to the morning of the camp you wish to attend as long as there is space. If you have any questions contact the park office at (903) 945-5256 or e-mail [email protected] .
