Tarzan, the Stage Musical Swings Into Sulphur Springs July 24-27
Shining Star Productions is bringing Disney’s Tarzan, The Stage Musical to the Sulphur Springs Middle School Auditorium Stage beginning Friday, July 24 through Monday, July 27. Show times are 7 p.m. each night except for a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee on July 26. Shining Star Director Amanda Thompson Brandenburg and several cast members visited KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Friday morning.
Regional Civic Center Seats for Sale
Has Hopkins County Regional Civic Center General Manager Adam Teer got a deal for you. He is hoping to get rid of the 1500 old seats from the Civic Center Auditorium, which will getting new seating as part of the school district renovation deal.
Teer said asbestos abatement, carpet removal, and 1500 auditorium seats have been first projects. He says it is now time for the chairs to go. Some will be discarded but most are in good condition. The seats can be given to another government entity but must be sold to any other. Teer said there is a price that can be agreed upon, all one has to do is contact him and make an offer.
Teer said the quicker the better since new seating will be installed. Work on the exterior will be first on the agenda so that the construction will be completed prior to the start of school. Interior work will follow.
Parks and Wildlife Promote High School Shooting Sports
In High School, sports often get a lot of attention. But there is an up and coming sport that suits all students no matter gender, age, or physical ability. Shooting sports from archery to shotgun clay pigeons have shown to boost student confidence and for some can be quite lucrative in scholarships.
Batley Named PJC Basketball Head Coach
Bilal Batley, who served as Paris Junior College’s assistant basketball coach in the Dragons’ 2013-2014 season that culminated in a trip to the national tournament, is returning as head coach. That year the team won regular season and conference tournament championships, finishing with a record of 26-8 and ending the year in the Sweet 16.
He comes to PJC after serving as assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio.
“It is a blessing – returning to PJC,” said Batley. “You’re talking about a basketball city in a football state; that’s what makes this place so special. I’ve known Dr. Pam Anglin for a while and she’s a wonderful president and a great leader for this institution. I’m following Chuck Taylor, a mentor of mine. You don’t get opportunities to do that often. I’m looking forward to pushing this brand up higher and building on what the other great coaches have accomplished before I received this job. It’s a dream come true.”
UIW finished their season with a record of 18-11 and an appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Senior Denzel Livingston earned all-conference and NABC first team honors and signed to play with the Houston Rockets NBA Summer League. This was UIW’s second year in the NCAA Division I Southland Conference. Two players also earned conference all-academic honors.
“The Interview Committee was so impressed with Coach Batley,” said PJC President Dr. Pamela Anglin. “We believe he has the ability to move our program forward both competitively and in developing the whole student athlete to not only be successful on the court but to be successful in life.”
“I congratulate PJC on a wonderful hire,” said former PJC Basketball Coach Chuck Taylor. “He’s one of the best up and coming in the business. He’ll do a wonderful job at PJC and take it to new heights. I’ve had an opportunity to work with him at a higher level. You couldn’t have picked a better guy to take the program into the future.”
From 2010 to 2012, Batley was assistant coach at Navarro College, helping them win the 2012 Region XIV tournament championship, earning a trip to the national tournament. The 2010-2011 Navarro team had a 20-win season and earned an All-Academic Team Award, having above a 3.0 GPA.
Former NBA player and Coach John Lucas hired him in 2009 as head of player development with John Lucas Resources. There he specialized in skill development to improve skill sets for both potential NBA draftees and veteran NBA players.
In 2009 Batley was assistant director of basketball operations at the University of Kentucky, which made an Elite Eight appearance, and so was part of that year’s number one recruiting class in the nation. That Kentucky team sent five players to the NBA in the first round of the draft: DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, Patrick Patterson and Daniel Orton.
He held the same role in 2008 at the University of Memphis, helping the team to a Sweet 16 appearance and working with Tyreke Evans, who was the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft.
He was graduate assistant coach at Indiana University in 2007-2008 in a season led by future NBA players Eric Gordon, Jordan Crawford, and D.J. White. Batley was an Oklahoma University student basketball manager 2004-2006, with two NCAA tournament appearances and a Big XII Conference Championship. There he earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology, and went on to earn his master’s degree in Health and Sports Sciences from the University of Memphis in 2014. His associate of science degree is from Navarro College.
Tira News by Jan Vaughn
Yvonne Weir, of Tira, and Brenda Allen, of Yantis, have been on a trip to South Dakota. They drove to the ranch, which was Yvonne’s home place, and then the next day they, along with Yvonne’s sister-in-law, Lynn, and “old friend” Betty, went to Yellowstone and enjoyed the sights at the park. They report that the weather was much cooler there – 37 degrees one day. Yvonne had to buy a hoodie to keep warm. They had a great time! They returned home on Wednesday and were back at work on Thursday.
Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir had supper with Dacy and her family on the 4th, then headed home to do fireworks for Wesley.
Mick Petty has given up his job of mowing the community center grounds. Floyd Lawson has taken over the task. We appreciate Mick and Floyd for their service to the community
Landon, Laiken, and Rylan Joslin went to Cooper Lake last weekend, with Laiken’s parents. They enjoyed boating, riding on the tube, and skiing. Chip and I enjoyed spending time with Brailon and Slaiden, while they were gone.
Kenden and Jaidyn Joslin and their mother, Tiffany, spent Wednesday evening at Cooper Lake. They visited with Charlie and Susan Vaughn and they went kayaking and swimming. The kids have also been enjoying swimming with cousins in Tim and Lori’s pond this summer. Last weekend they went to a birthday party for Brailon Rhudy on Saturday. Tiffany’s good friend Stephanie Weaver, was in for the event and they enjoyed spending time together. On Sunday, Tiffany and the kids went to a birthday party for Dallas Davidson at the Children’s Museum in Commerce.
I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-945-2190 or 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Hopkins County EMS Receives American Heart Association Lifeline Silver Award
Hopkins County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. Brent Smith, Director of EMS at Hopkins County Memorial Hospital said Hopkins County EMS is dedicated to making our EMS agency among the best in the country, and AHA’s Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that by implementing processes for improving STEMI systems of care with the goal of improving the quality of care for all STEMI patients. STEMI is ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a type of heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it’s critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-busting medication. Smith says from the time of arrival at a home and arrival at the hospital, no more than 90 minutes can be taken.
When the ambulance arrives at the hospital, Nolen Willis, Director of the Cath Lab at the hospital, and his team meet the patient at the door to begin their work to open the vessel to save heart tissue.
Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, said, “Since they often are the first medical point of contact, they can shave precious minutes of life-saving treatment time by activating the emergency response system that alerts hospitals. We applaud Hopkins County EMS for achieving this award that shows it meets evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of people who have severe heart attacks.”
KSST News Director spoke with Smith and Willis about their work, their equipment, and steps they take in caring for heart patients.
Chamber Connection – July 16th 2015 by Meredith Caddell
Thank you to everyone who attended the ribbon cutting for 1st Assembly of God
Reverend Rusty Posey greeted guests into their almost completed, beautifully renovated sanctuary at 1st Assembly of God, 434 Jefferson Street.
- S. Public Library to the Rescue. Summer Reading Program Theme “Every Hero has a Story”
Research is clear that children who don’t read during the summer can lose up to three months of reading progress. Sustained summer learning opportunities lead to higher graduation rates, better preparation for college, and positive effects on children’s self-esteem, confidence and motivation. Every Hero has a Story theme covers the values that make a superhero really super: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. Pick up a calendar at the library or check the website www.sslibrary.org. Story time is Tuesday 10am and Thursday 6pm. We will have a Brett Roberts’ magic show and end the summer with a huge Community Read in called Hero-town from 6-8p.m. July 30 with food and local heroes. Don’t miss the wonderful activities.
SHOT & Shadow Ranch Clinic & Competition, Friday, July 17th & Saturday, July 18th@ Civic Center
The Stock Horse of Texas Association (SHOT) will be presenting a clinic Friday the 17th & competition Saturday July 18th at the Civic Center Improve your and your horse’s skills in: Ranch horse pleasure, working cow horse, reining & ranch trail in a low-stress, friendly environment. Coggins will be checked on site at entry. Up in Smoke BBQ will be there both days! Awesome Eats for just $6. They have another great lineup of Clinicians this year and everyone always has a great time at this relaxed atmosphere. Flag Work – Billy Brenner; Cow Work – Mike Majors; Trail – Dwayne Rhea; Reining – Scott Buckley; Pleasure – Brian Sumrall. It’s only $125 for a chance to work with 5 Clinicians that’s $25 a piece.
Sign up NOW to save on Late fees – www.stockhorsetexas.org ALL Proceeds go towards Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center located right here in Sulphur Springs. For more information, please call Marion at 214-604-8005.
Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center will host Dinner & a Movie–Civic Center, July 17th at 6:30.
If you would like to see a faith-based movie that was filmed right here in Hopkins County, then make plans to attend the showing of Steps of Faith, Friday, July 17th. Doors open at 6:15 for RSVPs. Dinner starts at 6:30 with the movie beginning at 7:00pm. Space is limited so please call ahead at 903-345-0766. They will also be raffling off a Savage 270 M/111 Rifle with 3x9x40 Bushnell scope, Harris bi-pod and Black Browning strap. Its $10 per ticket or 3 for $20. Tickets may be purchased at NE TX Farmers Co-op or by calling Marion Cox at 214-604-8005.
Reilly Springs Jamboree presents Nashville Recording Artist Gary Don Jones Jr., July 18th
Reilly Springs Jamboree will have special guest, Nashville Recording Artist Gary Don Jones Jr., Rising Texas Singer/Songwriter on Saturday, July 18th at 7pm. The show will open with J.W. Kinkaid and the Hard Times Band. Admission is just $10/person at the Reilly Springs Community Center at 109 CR 1439. For more information please visit www.reillyspringsjamboree.com or call 903-438-3568
Ribbon Cutting for North Texas Power Shopper at the Chamber Office, 7/21 @ Noon
Please stop by the Chamber office next Tuesday, July 21st at Noon to meet Jeff Schollmeyer, owner of the North Texas Power Shopper!
Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography-July 23rd 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 The Bridge Breast Network at 214-821-3820 x26 or Jessie Bell, Texas AgriLife 903-590-2988. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call 903-408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested
KSST invites you to celebrate 68 years of Broadcasting Excellence, Thursday, July 23rd from 4-7pm
New owners, Rhonda & Chad Young invite you to celebrate 68 years of KSST Broadcasting, as well as the 50th Birthday of the KSST Studios with a Business After Hours Mixer! The event will go from 4-7! This is a great opportunity for you to tour the beautifully remodeled studio/broadcasting museum, have great food & beverages, network with other business men and women AND have a great time! KSST Studio is located at 717 Shannon Road.
Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Sears, Friday, July 24th at Noon
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Downtown Dental, Tuesday, July 28th at Noon!
Dr. Kajuri Ramchand, would love to meet you and welcome you to their new office at 226 Main Street, Tuesday, July 28th at Noon! Dr. Ramchand is accepting new patients of all ages for appointments on Mondays & Tuesdays. She is in-network with and accepting most insurance companies and they will file the insurance claims for you. For your convenience, they offer conscious sedation for patients who are uneasy with dental treatments. Also, for the summer only, they are offering a 25% discount on any treatment over $500. For more information on Downtown Dental or to make an appointment, please call 903-558-1868.
Taste of Dinner Bell, July 31st from 11:30-12:30 @ First United Methodist Church
You are invited to First United Methodist Church for a tasting of over 60 of the delicious recipes that will be included in the Feed My Sheep Cookbook being published this fall by the Dinner Bell cooks. In case you aren’t familiar with the Dinner Bell…The Dinner Bell a program for anyone who needs a hot meal. Every Wednesday, the cooks for the Dinner Bell, prepare a delicious meal for the community…all anyone has to do is show up. In order to keep this fabulous program in Sulphur Springs, the cooks are creating this fabulous cookbook with all of the proceeds going to the Dinner Bell. If you would like to sample the food, please call First UMC at 903-885-2185 or Sharon Hughes at 903-885-3282 to RSVP by July 24th. We will keep you posted on when and where the cookbooks will be available.
Bargains & Treasures Rummage Sale, Saturday, Aug 1st 8a-4pm for Reilly Springs Community Center
The Reilly Springs Community Center is hosting a bargains and treasures fundraiser rummage sale, Saturday, August 1st from 8-4 @ 109 CR 1439 next to Reilly Springs Cemetery off FM 1567 East. Proceeds will benefit building maintenance and repairs. If you have furniture, working appliances, household goods, toys or other items to donate, please call and someone will pick it up! Contact 903-438-3568 or 903-243-4138 or email [email protected]
Hot August Night, Saturday, August 15th-Civic Center Grounds…Featuring the After & Hawk Nelson
The Way Radio Group and Sulphur Springs Dodge present Hot August Night, Saturday, August 15th at the Civic Center Grounds. The Hopkins County Volunteer Fire Departments, 9th Annual BBQ Cook-Off begins at 1pm. Food Service Begins at 5pm and the Concert featuring The Afters & Hawk Nelson begins at 7pm. You may get your tickets at itickets.com.
The Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest members to the Chamber
West TN Expediting, Inc. 110 Como St. SS, 214-728-3239, Grant Hill, Trucking Company
North Texas Power Shopper-4043 Tracy Lane, Greenville, TX. 803-983-3325- Jeff Schollmeyer, Owner,
Marketing & Advertising Shopper
That’s all for now…have a GREAT week!
Upcoming Wendy’s Already Hiring!
You will have to close your eyes and imagine your frosty and fries, but Wendy’s is coming to Sulphur Springs. Wendy’s will be setting up shop in one of the prime locations on the north side of I-30. Dirt is all that’s going on at the site, with one exception. A banner has been placed, encouraging folks to apply for jobs at the restaurant.
If interested apply online at Wendy’s
Story and Photos by Molly Clegg, HS Intern
Gary Don Jones Jr. at Reilly Springs Jamboree Saturday July 18, 2015
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Gary Don Jones Jr. will be featured at the Reilly Springs Jamboree on Saturday July 18, 2015 with JW Kinkaid and the Hard Times Band. This is Gary’s first local appearance since his move to Nashville. Concert appearances in the Southeast, songwriting and recording a new CD have been keeping him busy.City Pavilion Construction Begins Soon
Work is underway on the City of Sulphur Springs Pavilion being constructed at Buford Park on the site of the old city pool. Donated select fill, the type of soil that will compact and can be built on, was used to fill the hole created by demolition of the pool. Donations are also building the pavilion. Donations include: Leadership Class raised money for the picnic tables, GSC donated $75,000, SS Commercial Services paid for the dirt work and will erect the facility, Bar-H Construction provided a discount on the concrete and will assist in construction.
