City-Wide Clean Up Set
City Wide clean up week is April 6-11, Monday through Saturday for Sulphur Springs residents. Only city residents are allowed to utilize the disposal area. One must bring a water bill and drivers license to identify as a city resident. No household hazardous materials such as batteries, paint, chemicals, refrigeration materials, no tires, according to City Manager Marc Maxwell. Assistance will be available to help the resident.
Maxwell said much of that which is disposed during the week is green waste such as brush and limbs. Residents are asked to tie down brush that is halled to the disposal site. He stated green waste would be piled up and burned.
The disposal site is located east of Flowserve.
Why Wouldn’t You Help???
If you ever needed an example of “service above self”, the folks at Burgers & Fries would be it. From what I understand, it is just about time, once again, for all of the staff ‘tips’ to be donated to charity. Maybe you already know that they do this, or maybe you have just noticed the make-shift tip jar on the counter that always seems to be overstuffed with dollar bills. Either way, you have a chance to make a difference for the ‘Meal-A-Day’ program by stuffing your change into the plastic jar at the cash register. Burgers & Fries offers the best value in town for their namesake menu items. When we stopped in there Friday at lunch, our 2 burgers, 2 drinks and our ‘shared’ fries was less than $13. I have spent more than that at one of our fast-food places just for myself after being up-sized, upgraded, and paid extra for all of the add-ones. So why not support our locally owned Burger place and tell them to “Keep the Change!”, because they really don’t keep it…. they Pay it Forward.
Service above Self
Why wouldn’t you help???
SSHS Track Teams Win at Paris Meet
SSHS Wildcat varsity, junior varsity and Lady Cat varsity track teams won their divisions in a meet in Paris Thursday overcoming windy conditions and stiff competition. Other teams present represented Mt Pleasant, Denison, Sherman, Paris, Clarksville, and Greenville.
Wildcat varsity, junior varsity, and Lady Cat Sprint Relay teams won. The Wildcat varsity posted a 43.2 second time in the sprint relay.
Among those placing in field events: Seth Hardman heaved a 46 ft 6 in in the shot, which was a foot longer than he has been throwing. Derick Weeks tossed a 120-plus ft distance in discus to place in the top three. Colby Hutchins went 11 ft in pole vault. Cats also place in triple jump,long jump and other events.
North Hopkins High School One Act Play Captures 8 Superlatives
North Hopkins High School One Act Play
North Hopkins High School One Act Play captures 8 superlatives in District 14AA UIL competition and advances to Bi-District on April 7th-8th held at PJC. Cast and crew members of the play, “Twelve Angry Jurors,” by Sherman L. Sergel, front seated; sophomore Sheyenne Mitchell as Juror No. Twelve, freshman Mattie Hall as Juror No. Eleven, sophomore Melissa Wischerman as Juror No. Five, freshman Faith Rutledge as the Clerk, junior Miranda Rushin as the Foreman of the Jury, and junior Aysha Day as Juror No.Six. Sophomore Victoria Wilburn as Juror No. 3, freshman Rachel Stanley crew member, senior Denise Franco as Juror No. 4, senior Marlee Minton as the Gaurd, senior Miriam Castro as Juror No. Seven, and freshman Samuel Stanley as Juror No.2. Freshman Garrison Roller as Juror No. Nine, sophomore Aaron Stanley as the Judge, junior Mason Virgel crew member, junior Colton Wheeler crew member, junior Abreeanna Bisenius, and freshman Samuel Stanley as Juror No. Two. Director Jenifer Lucas, NH District Coordinator Donna Brown, and Principal Rob Stanley accompanied the cast.
Nathan Olavide receives All Star Cast Member Award, Colton Wheeler All Star Tech Award, Victoria Wilburn Best Actress Award, Denise Franco Honor Mention All Star Cast Award, Samuel Stanley All Star Cast Award, Abreeanna Bisenius Honorable Mention All Star Cast, Mattie Hall Honorable All Star Cast, and Miriam Castro All Star Cast.
The “Much Anticipated” Annual Rotary Spelling Bee Date Confirmed
The anticipated annual Rotary Spelling Bee will happen on Thursday May 7th, 2015. Make sure you still have your tickets.
Keep checking with KSST am 1230 and KSSTRadio.com for more information.
Third Annual 55+ Health Fair
The third annual 55+ Health Fair will be held at the First Baptist Church ROC on Tuesday, April 7th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
The First Baptist Church ROC is located at 115 Putnam Street. The will be over 50 venders with tables of health care information and medical care for senior adults.
All people in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County are invited to attend this annual health care fair and it is FREE TO THE PUBLIC. There will be a drawing for 50 door prizes given out to people to register at the health fair.
Historical Society Second Annual Youth Art Show
Entries for the Hopkins County Historical Society second annual Youth Art Show are due on April 8 in Heritage Park from 10 a.m until 5 p.m. The event is scheduled for April 10 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and April 11 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Susan McCary, on the board for the Historical Society, discussed this year’s show on KSST’s Good Morning Show with Enola Gay Thursday morning.
McCary calls the event a gift to the community and the youth of the community. There is no charge for youth to display their work and no charge to the public for entry into Heritage Park for the event. Art is a God-given talent that must be educated, formed, and trained through practice, practice, practice, according to McCary. She said this event is an encouragment saying that their work is appreciated.
Last year over 100 exhibits by students 7th grade through senior year of high school displaying their works. Those works included sculpture, mosaics, prints, jewelry, ceramics, drawings in pencil and pen and ink, fabric pieces, acrylic, and water colors which were gorgeous according to McCary.
Local artists Jerry Lee and Mike Elliot have assisted and encouraged the Historical Society in organizing the show according to McCary
This year the event is open to not only Hopkins County students but to any student in the region. Along with the entry form is a list of items that may be entered. Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the judges. An entry form is avaiable by calling Susan McCary, 903-885-2244 or 903-439-7415 .
SSHS One Act Play Advances
The Sulphur Springs High School One-Act Play, Maelstrom, about the life of Edgar Allan Poe finished in the top three at District competition at Longview Pine Tree Wednesday to advance to bi-district competition next month.
Three students also received awards for their performances.Liam Pollard, who played the role of Edgar Allan Poe, was named to the All-Star Cast. Sadie Evans and Carson McElwayne received honorable mention.
Stage Manager Hallie Farmer received the technical award. Farmer is new to theater according to Woodard.
High School Director of Theatre Arts Lesha Woodard said the troupe was excited about their performance inspite of the difficulties faced. Woodard called their performance the best yet. The Sulphur Springs Thespians were the eighth group to perform.
In the next round of competition, the locals will face the two teams, Hallsville and Longview, from this district and three additional teams including Corsicana, a perennial state competitor. The bi-district competition is April 9th in Longview.
At rehearsal, broken furniture, an injury to one of the actors, torn costume and being unable to get the lights to work in set up prior to the district competition were just a few of the problems faced.
There will be a public performance of Maelstrom coming up Sunday at 3 p.m. at the SSISD Auditorium.
Business Property Renderings Due at Appraisal District
Right after the first of the year, the Hopkins County Appraisal District sends out forms to county businesses asking for a required rendering of all of their property used for production. Those forms are due back into the appraisal office by April 15.
Cathy Singleton, Chief Appraiser, said businesses are to report with detailed listings of everything from furniture to equipment used in their business. Singleton said that a business can report “same as last year” or same as last year with a listed addition or listed deletion. A request for extension past the April 15th date may be made but there is a 10% penalty for reporting after the 15th. She said it in the business best interest to make the report instead of paying the set fine for failure to report. The appraisal office will assist a business owner in preparing their rendition.
This is also the time to file for agriculture exemptions and for homestead exemptions. Notices will be sent out May 1.
“Updated” Tyler Man Arrested for Online Solicitation
Friday morning Justice of the Peace B.J. Teer set bond for 30-year old Joshua Cain Strickland of Tyler, who was arrested late Wednesday night in Sulphur Springs for setting up a meeting with an underage female for sex and for drug possession. Judge Teer set bond for Strickland at $75,000 for on-line solicitation of a minor and $15,000 for possession of a controlled substance. The man communicated by e-mail and text messages with what he thought was a 15-year old girl. He reportedly set up a meeting at a League Street site and also rented a motel room. The man was arrested by lawmen near the proposed meeting site. A search of the motel room led to discovery of a glass pipe for smoking, some methamphetamine and some condoms, including some vibrating condoms.
