Lady Cats Hosts Tournament Through Saturday
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The Lady Cats Softball Team opened the regular season with an explosion of runs as they topped Paul Pewitt of Omaha, 20-6 at Lady Cat Park Thursday morning. It was the opening game of the three-day Sulphur Springs Tournament. The Lady Cats took a while to warm up as they fell behind 1-0 in the first inning. The Lady Cats, 1-0 for the season, will face Royse City at 5 p.m. Thursday at Lady Cat Park.
The Lady Cats will play West Mesquite at 1:30 p.m. Friday and Princeton at 5 p.m. with both games at Lady Cat Park.
On Saturday, the Lady Cats face Holliday at 10 a.m. and Prosper at 3:15 p.m. with both of those games at Lady Cat Park. Other teams are playing at Coleman Park Fields 1 and 2 Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until around 7 p.m.
Hearts of Life Presents Sarah for Adoption
Hearts of Life presents Sarah for adoption. Sarah, along with a number of other dogs at Hearts of Life, is looking for a loving home.
Busy Season for Hopkins County 4-H
Busy Season for Hopkins County 4-H
Our office has been abuzz with activity lately! The Junior Market Show has attracted a lot of attention, with kids preparing their animals, keeping up with weights, and selling raffle tickets. Of course, kudos to the parents who play a major role in helping their child along the way. Our staff wants to encourage you to visit the Civic Center arenaThursday, Friday, and Saturday, February 25 thru 27, to see all the action. The lamb and goat show will take place on Thursday afternoon, poultry and swine will be shown on Fridaymorning, and heifers and steers will be shown Friday afternoon and evening. The Sale of Champions will be held on Saturday afternoon starting approximately 1:00 p.m.
Another great event, following closely on the heels of the Market Show, is the County 4-H Round-up. This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, starting at 2:00 p.m. at Shannon Oaks Church. This event will include Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Fashion Show, Food Show, and Share-the-Fun. A new event, coordinated by one of our 4-H leaders, is the Agri-Science Fair. All Hopkins County 4-H members are encouraged to participate, or just come watch! In order to adequately prepare for judges and awards, we are asking our 4-H’ers to contact the Extension Office to let us know of your intent to participate.
A letter outlining all the contests was sent to 4-H families, but here’s a brief recap:
- Educational Presentations: presentation using models, charts, posters, or other visuals up to 12 minutes in length. May be done individually or as a team. Categories are Beef, clothing & textiles, companion animals, ag & natural resources (open), family & consumer sciences (open), health, horse, promote 4-H, safety & accident prevention, sheet & goat, or open (does not fit any other category)
- Public speaking: presentation suitable as a platform speech, no visuals accepted, up to 7 minutes in length. Must be done as an individual.
- Fashion Show: 4-H member either makes or purchases an outfit in one of four categories. Interview and modeling included. Study questions available.
- Food Show: 4-H member makes a dish from one of the following categories: protein, fruit & vegetables, grains, dairy. Entry is brought to the contest and a panel of judges will interview the participant. Study questions available.
- Share-the-Fun: Individuals or teams up to 9 people perform in one of the following categories – choreographed routines, dramedy, poetry/prose, vocal, Celebrate 4-H, musical/instrumental, solo/band performance. Time limit is 6 minutes, with additional 4 minutes for set up and take down.
Those entering the Fashion Show or Food Show must submit the entry paperwork by February 29. 4-H’ers participating in other contests are asked to call the office and tell us which contest and topic you will be entering. Those placing first in their respective categories will advance to District 4-H Contests, scheduled for April 15 and 16 at Texas A&M – Commerce. Our staff will notify each qualifying 4-H’er to confirm participation. Excused absences will be granted for the contests on Friday, April 15.
Age categories are: Junior (grades 3 thru 5), Intermediate (grades 6 thru 8), and Senior (grades 9 thru 12). Clover Kids (ages 5 thru 7) may also participate, but they will not be able to advance to District competition.
4-H Virginia Exchange Trip Meeting
Excitement is building for our 2016 4-H Exchange trip! A meeting will take place onMonday, February 22, at the Extension Office. We hope to start at 5:00 p.m. or as soon as everyone can arrive. The trip is open to Intermediate and Senior 4-H members and interested parents, but we must make some decisions about financing the trip, transportation, etc. Two of our 4-H leaders are taking on the task of planning a route to and from our destination. Make plans to attend if you are interested! This will be a chance of a lifetime opportunity!
Closing Thought
Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions
Johanna Hicks
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences
1200-B W. Houston
P.O.Box 518
Sulphur springs, TX 75483
903-885-3443 – phone
903-439-4909 – Fax
[email protected]
Chamber Connection February 18th, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Chamber Connection
February 18, 2016 by Meredith Caddell
Sulphur Springs Imaging Center
Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening for Sulphur Springs Imaging Center, Huge Success!
Everyone enjoyed the Ribbon Cutting, Grand Opening, and tours of the new facility at 109 Medical Circle, Sulphur Springs Imaging Center. This facility does MRI’s, CatScans, and XRays. If you missed the Grand Opening go by and they will be happy to give you a tour. For more information, please call 903-919-5220! They are located at 109 Medical Circle.
Biggest Loser Community Challenge begins February 29th…Register NOW!!! Local prize money-$3500!
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is so excited to announce our partnership with NBC’s The Biggest Loser Community Challenge! This is a national wellness initiative designed to help employees become healthier. This company vs company competition invites teams of four to join an eight-week, online health & wellness community challenge. The challenge is for companies of all sizes (no limit to the amount of teams you can sign up!) and people of all fitness levels. It is truly designed to get our community moving, eating better and having fun!
This company vs company competition invites teams of four to join an eight-week, online health & wellness community challenge. The challenge is for companies of all sizes (no limit to the amount of teams you can sign up!) and people of all fitness levels. It is designed to get our community moving, eating better and having fun!
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce is going to enhance this 8-week challenge! The winning Hopkins County team was originally going to receive $1000 but NOW, thanks to Sulphur Springs Dodge & an anonymous donor who offered $1000 each and Alliance Bank who offered $500 the new final prize will be $3500 to the winning team!!!Also, every week, the Chamber will offer a community-wide workout opportunity on Saturday mornings! We will kick off the challenge on February 29th on the Square at 5:30pm! Register now!!! Healthy People. Healthy Companies. Healthy Communities! More information, registration and key dates can be found online at: www.biggestlosercommunity.com.
Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, Feb. 20th from 7-2 at the Civic Center
Don’t miss the annual Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, February 20th from 7-2 at the Civic Center! Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes & all the fixins including bacon, sausage, milk, juice, etc.. All proceeds go to local charities!
Reilly Springs Jamboree featuring Monty Tipps and Shelby Glenn & Texas Thunder, Feb. 20th
Make plans now to attend the Reilly Springs Jamboree featuring Monty Tipp along with Shelby Glenn & Texas Thunder on Saturday, February 20th at 7:00pm. Enjoy the evening of Real Country Music for just $10. The Reilly Springs Community Center is located at 109 CR 1439, Sulphur Springs. For more information, please contact Enola Gay at 903-348-3568.
Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography-Feb. 25th in Spring Village Shopping Center
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 Judy Quan, RN at 903-405-5720. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call 903-408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
The Thompson Family Finally Have a Home – Open House Sat. 2/20 from 1-4 & Sunday 2-4 p.m.
The Thompson family, whose house burned to the ground Christmas, 2014, finally have a home. They are having Open House from 1-4 p.m. Saturday and from 2-4 on Sunday, February 21st. They will be selling Bar-B-Que sandwiches to raise money. We hope everyone comes out to support this deserving family. Their location is Highway 19 North, 1 mile on the left past the Mahoney turn-off.
We would like to welcome our newest members to the Chamber of Commerce:
Hopkins County Rodeo Committee
Sulphur Springs, Tx 75483
Jennifer Mason
903-439-8112
Rodeo Committee
Celebration Association
201 Commercial Services Drive
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Mary Campbell, Contact Person
903-243-1200
Association
The Chanler Salons
468 Shannon Road West
Sulphur Springs, TX 7482
Renee Chanler, Owner
903-885-3025
Hair Style Shop (Suites)
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
Meredith Caddell
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
Burgin Seeks Re-election to Hospital Board
Incumbent Joe Bob Burgin has filed for re-election to the board of Hopkins County Memorial Hospital. Two seats are on the ballot for the May 7th election. The place currently held by Ralph Preus will also be on the ballot. Last day to file for a place on the Hospital Board is Friday, February 19.
Voter Numbers Down on Day Two of Early Voting
Fewer early voters for Wednesday’s day two of early voting in the March 1st Primary as a total of 270 voted in both the Democratic and Republican Primary Wednesday. Of that total, 29 voted in the Democratic Primary and 241 in the Republican Primary. Total votes for the first two days of early voting reflect a total of 644 registered voters have cast ballots.
Republicans outnumber Democrats but that could be based on the fact that there is no contested local race for the Democrats. Only one local office seeker, Billy Emerson for Commissioner Precinct 3, is on the Democrat Primary ballot. He will face Republican incumbent Wade Bartlett, the only Republican seeking the office, in the November General Election. For Republicans, both the Commissioner Precinct 1 and Sheriff’s race offer four candidates in each. A total of 593 have voted Republican. Democrat vote total for the first two days is 51.
Early voting continues through Friday, February 26. Hours for early voting at the SSISD Administration Board Room, Connally Street, are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. each weekday. Early voting will also be offered Saturday, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
Black History Month Celebration at Church of Christ on M.L.K. Jr. Drive
“Celebrate Black History: Life, Freedom, and Diversity” with the Church of Christ on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Sulphur Springs, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 6 p.m. The congregation invites you to join them for an evening of history, reflection and inspiration as we celebrate Black History Month. Guest speaker will be Bro. Roy Childs, Seymore Church of Christ. There will be refreshments following the event. We look forward to having you join us in celebration of Black History which is a part of American History on Saturday, February 20, 2016 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the M.L.K. Church of Christ located at 154 M.L.K. Jr. Drive in Sulphur Springs, TX.
Community Invited to Send Off for Lady Cats Thursday Afternoon
Lady Cats Basketball will travel to North Forney High School Thursday afternoon for the 7 p.m. game against Mansfield Summit. Carrie Jefferson invites the community to join her in cheering on the Lady Cats as they begin their journey at 4 p.m. at SSHS gym.
Listen to the game tonight on KSST radio, ksstradio.com, and the KSST app. The game will be broadcast live and video recorded to playback on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18.
SSHS UIL Canton Results
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The Sulphur Springs High School UIL teams competed at the Canton UIL Invitational meet this past weekend, winning the overall Sweepstakes trophy.
In L-D Debate, Corban Philo won 3rd place.
In Computer Applications, Raynie Hooten won 6th place.
In Ready Writing, Patricia Parks won 1st place, Steven Payne won 2nd place, Lydia Burleson won 3rd place, and Tori Mattison won 4th place.
In Spelling and Vocabulary, Lydia Burleson won 1st place, Carson McIllwain won 3rd place, Mandy Eckhardt won 4th place, and Chase Charlton won 6th place. The team won 1st place.
In Literary Criticism, Patricia Parks won 1st place, and Jesse Allen won 4th place. They, along with Lucia Yanez, won 1st place team.
In Current Issues and Events, Evan Ost won 2nd place. The team placed 3rd overall.
In Social Studies, Christian Corona won 5th place, and Felipe Alba won 7th place. They won 2nd place team.
In Accounting, Austin Reyes won 4th place.
In Number Sense Rudy Perez won 2nd place, Austin Reyes won 5th place, and Gillian Thomas won 7th. The team placed 2nd overall.
In Calculator Applications, Naimishaba Parmar won 3rd place, Rudy Perez won 4th place, Carissa Carter won 6th, and Austin Reyes won 7th place. The team won 1st place overall.
In the Journalism events, Patricia Parks won 1st place in Headline Writing, and Steven Payne won 2nd place. In Copy Editing, Patricia Parks won 5th place. In News Writing, Steven Payne won 2nd place. In Feature, Patricia Parks won 3rd place, and Steven Payne won 4th. In Editorial Writing, Steven Payne won 3rd place, and Patricia Parks won 4th place. The team earned the 2nd overall journalism award.
In Computer Science, Mauro Basio won 1st place, Tim Charleton won 2nd place, Brayden Fisher won 3rd place, Trenton Brock won 4th place, and Austin Reyes won 7th place individually. The team won 1st place.
Extension Office Busy Preparing for NETLA Show by Mario Villarino
This time of the year, the Hopkins County Extension Office is busy organizing and mentoring youth for the NETLA showing coming up February 25, 26 and 27, 2016. To me, raising livestock projects provides many experiences in life that you might or not be aware off. For those not familiar with the process, everything starts with families deciding to engage in preparing and raising a project with their kids. During the process, families must have the project selected by validation date. The validation date is when 4-H and FFA members officially declare to the organizing NETLA committees their intent to prepare, fit and exhibit a project. After this date, exhibitors and their families will be raising, fitting and showing the project at the NETLA Junior Livestock Show. There are many different experiences during the process, from how-to-grow the project to community interactions with youth passing thru family cooperation and youth camaraderie. It is not uncommon to have families and friends showing the projects to get together and talk about the progress of the livestock project or even have a “healthy friendly” competition during the show. As a county agent, my role is to provide guidance and educational opportunities during the process, but it is after all, the youth responsibility of raising, fitting and showing the projects. During the process, I have share with many 4-H members part of their life as their learn how to get ready for the show. To me, it is a journey more than a destination. My personal experience in life is to endure and gain knowledge even when things do go thru as planned. This is, from my personal experience, the most important teaching experience of developing a livestock project. During the livestock show, our youth will have the projects evaluated by a judge who will determine what project makes it to the final stage, a livestock auction supported by the community who will purchase those projects. The NETLA Junior Livestock Show can be a bitter-sweet experience to me sometimes, because I do see the development of the projects and the challenges the 4-H members have to deal with but even with their best efforts, sometimes things do to go as planned. Only few projects will make it to the sale, the decision made by the livestock show judges. The complete experience is unique, and if you have time, I invite you to be part or attend the NETLA Junior Livestock Show, February 25-27 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center where “a man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child”.
Coming up events:
Hopkins County Junior Market Show 2016
February 25, 2016, 2:00 to 3:00 PM. All lamb and goat weights due- Lamb Showmanship and Lamb Show.4:00 PM Lamb showmanship and lamb show immediately followed by goat showmanship and goat show. 7:00 PM: All heifers entries due.
February 26, 2016: 7:00 AM-All poultry projects in place and check-in. 8:00 AM– Poultry Show and poultry showmanship. 9:00 to 11:00 AM– All swine weights due 10:00 AM– All steer and heifer projects in place and check in. Noon: Swine showmanship and swine show. 12:30 -1:00 PM. Steer weights due. 3:00 PM Heifer Showmanship and heifer show. 6:00 PM. Steer showmanship and steer show. Immediately following steer show sale ring set-up by all sale participants.
February 27, 2016: Noon: Professional Ag Workers Stew. 1:00 PM Sale of champions.
The East Texas Forage Conference organized by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services in Rains, Wood and Van Zandt Counties has been scheduled for February 26, 2016 starting registration at 8:30 AM at the Rains County Fairgrouds.. This year topics are the use of prescribed burning on grazing lands, silvopasture in East and Central Texas, warm season pasture establishment perennnials and annuals, stockpiling Bermuda grass pastures, pros and cons of using GPS tracking and foam markers for herbicide applications. 3 CEU’s for private applicators (2 IPM, 1 General) and 2 DOPA credits will be granted for the attendees to the training. Registration to the Conference by calling 903-473-4580.
For more information on these or any other agricultural topics please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
