2 Yantis Men Jailed On Controlled Substance-Related Charges
Two Yantis men were arrested on controlled substance-related charges, according to arrest and jail reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Robble Acosta reported stopping Tony Jay Harrington at 4:24 a.m. July 20, 2022, for failing to driver in a single lane of traffic while traveling on West Industrial Drive. Upon contact with the 34-year-old Yantis man, the man was discovered to be in possession of a glass pipe with a residue on it suspected to be methamphetamine. A bag containing suspected meth was also located outside the driver’s door, Acosta alleged in arrest reports.
The contraband was seized as evidence and Harrington was taking into custody at 5:02 a.m. and transported to Hopkins County jail. The substance weighed 3.25 grams, resulting in Harrington being booked into jail at 5:53 a.m. Wednesday on a possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance charge. He remained in Hopkins County jail later July 20, 2022, in lieu of the $5,000 bond set on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
Hopkins County jail records also show Jairo Rodriguez-Castaneda was booked into jail Tuesday, July 19, 2022, on a warrants for bond forfeiture on a Nov. 21, 2021 possession of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1/1-B controlled substance and another for not paying a possession of drug paraphernalia fine.
The 29-year-old Yantis man remained in Hopkins County jail July 20, 2022, in lieu of the new $20,000 bond set on the controlled substance charge, which was twice the amount of the original bond he was released on in 2021, according to jail reports.
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Hopkins County Genealogical Society Offers New Book Compiled By Earl Pogue
Hopkins County Genealogical Society this week announced its a new book, “The Writings of Celia M. Wright,” is now available for pre-order.
Celia was a significant Hopkins County historian whose research spanned decades, much of it during the 1950s, when Hopkins County was celebrating its Centennial with a zealous desire to preserve the early history. Wright’s writings are the result of years of study and painstaking research. They include histories of local churches, places, and pioneer family histories that were compiled from correspondence with descendants. That research appeared as columns for various publications including The Daily News-Telegram and Hopkins County Echo, Rhonda Bechhold with HCGS reports.
Compiled by Earl Pogue, “The Writings of Celia M. Wright” has a Unibind steel spine, plastic cover and a full name index. The 519 page book may be pre-ordered for $45 until Aug. 31. Beginning September 1, the price will increase to $50.
Contact the HCGS Library at 903-885-8523, [email protected], or stop by the library, located inside 611 North Davis Street to reserve a copy of the book.
2022 CPHS Graduate Kara Tifft Featured In Justin Boot Prints Video Series
Kara Tifft, a 2022 Como-Pickton High School graduate, is featured this month in Justin Boots’ “Boot Prints” video series and Cowgirl Life also carried the story online as well.
The Justin Boot Prints series features “stories of the West,” focusing on people who are leaving their mark on the Western industry. The focus is shining a light on “everyday people living extraordinary lives,” telling their stories of struggle and tales of triumph.
Kara Tifft is featured for her involvement in FFA and agriculture program at her school starting in 8th grade. While attending CPHS. She advanced to area with a third place finish in public relations at the Paris Leadership and Career Development Even contest.
At the Chapter level, she’s held several FFA leadership positions, including serving as treasurer, reporter and vice president. In 2020, she was part of the CPFFA team which earned first place honors in the Ira Black FFA Shop Project Show, part of the Help A Child Benefit.
Tifft was selected for the first time in 2019 to be a Texas FFA Foundation Ambassador and has served as an Ambassador three times since. Her senior year, she applied and was selected to serve as a Texas FFA Foundation Leadership Team intern this year.
The Foundation Ambassador Program allows select students to meet, interact, and assist special guests, sponsors, and other VIPs at the Texas FFA State Convention. The FFA Ambassador program allows students to network and work alongside adults in the agricultural industry to set them up for the possibility of career opportunities in the future.
She told Justin Boots she has learned a lot from her FFA advisors/agriculture teachers, skills and lessons that have helped her be successful in school and that she will take will utilize for the rest of her life.
In addition to FFA, Tifft also served as a class officer, was a member of the National Honor Society as well as other clubs, and participated UIL and athletics, helping the CP Ladies cross country team advance to state in 2019.
Tifft plans to attend Tarleton State University this fall to put her love of equine to work as she pursues a degree in animal science with a goal of becoming a large animal veterinarian. Tarleton awarded her a $4,000 Honors Scholarship.
She also received a number of other scholarships at the May 23, 2022, CPHS Senior Night Awards program, including a $500 Hopkins County Veterans Patriot Scholarship, on behalf of the Hopkins County Veterans Memorial Freedom Ball, a $5,000 Legacy Ag Credit award, a $500 Como-Pickton Athletic Booster Club Scholarships, a $1,000 Dr. Wayne Parker Scholarship, a $1,000 Como-Pickton FFA Scholarship, a $250 Como-Pickton Little Dribblers Scholarship, and a $1,000 Sulphur Springs Rotary Scholarship.
This Summer Should Be Good Test Of City’s Water System — How Well Mains Hold Up
City of Sulphur Springs crews have already repaired 22 water breaks this month, the most in a single month since the summer of 2018, and the July is not over yet. That’s still significantly less water main ruptures than in past summers, which city officials say is likely due to a few reasons but July-September will be the true test of the city’s water system.
“There was a day in the summer when we would repair 120-130 ruptured water mains. So we’ve been busy replacing water mains with essentially PVC pipe over the years, which is more flexible and less prone to breaking,” Sulphur Springs City Manager Marc Maxwell told City Council members at their regular July meeting earlier this month.
As drought conditions worsen along with the ever rising triple digit temperatures, typically, water main ruptures increase dramatically as well. What remains to be seen, Maxwell noted July 19, 2022, is just how many breaks will be reported in the current worsening drought conditions — whether they will double to more like 30 or 40 a month or will they be more like 10-20 years ago, when 120 water main ruptures was not uncommon.
To put that into perspective, the most annual water main ruptures KSST was able to figure, based on the monthly city manager’s reports and city council minutes, since 2017 was 160 in 2018, and the most reported by Maxwell for a given month was 28 in August of 2018. In fact, so far, July 2022 is tied with September 2018 and September 2020 for second most during the past 5 years. This could be due to the weather, which over the past few years has been rather moist, with more rainfall than usual.
“Either the numbers we have been seeing for several years are wonderful because we replaced so many water lines or we haven’t experienced a severe drought in some time, or maybe some combination of the two. This is a number that I think is going to be worth watching over the next 90 days to see what happens there,” Maxwell said earlier this month.
Regardless the number, each ruptured main costs the city non only in repairs, but also ear and tear on equipment and time of city personnel who are often pulled away from other tasks to make the repairs, which means less time for routine maintenance of the water infrastructure. It could also potentially mean paying city staff overtime if ruptures occur afterhours, as they often do. While the city budgets for some of these types or repairs, a really dry summer and fall in years meant more ruptures. Time will tell how well the city’s water system holds up to drought compared to the materials used in drier summers past.
| Month/Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 13 |
| February | 10 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| March | 10 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| April | 10 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 9 | 4 | 10 | NA | 21 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| June | 12 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| July | 22 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 5 |
| August | 12 | 17 | 19 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 23 | |
| September | 11 | 22 | 14 | 22 | 12 | NA | 20 | |
| October | 12 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 6 | NA | 51 | |
| November | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | NA | NA | |
| December | 8 | 8 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 87 | 119 | 107 | *93 | 160 | 91 | *66 | *148 |
as reported in the monthly City Manager’s reports and City Council Minutes
(NA: Information Not Available; *Data missing for 1 or more month)
Waverly Club of Sulphur Springs Serve Dinner Bell
July 20, 2022 – Members of the former Sulphur Springs Waverly Club stopped by Wednesday to help serve meals. Dinner Bell staff prepared a menu that included Chicken a la King.
After a 122 year run, The Waverly club recently disbanded, and a portion of the treasury was donated to Dinner Bell.
The Club originally started at Book club and was named for the Waverly novel written by Sir Walter Scott.
Years later, the Club organized a Carnegie library and collected 500 books for it.
The Waverly Club also assisted in the design, funding and construction of the Woman’s Club Building in the 1960’s. The building cost was just short of $35,000.
Nutrition Can Be Confusing
By Johnna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Agent, Hopkins County, [email protected]
Foods that are okay to consume by some are not recommended for others, depending on medical conditions and the body’s ability to digest them. Let’s consider artificial sweeteners. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, states that sugar substitutes are safe to consume in the amounts that people typically eat or drink. But just how much is acceptable and safe for human consumption?
Regulatory agencies set Acceptable Daily Intake, or ADI, levels for each sugar substitute. The ADI is the maximum amount of a food additive that can be safely consumed on a daily basis over a person’s lifetime without any adverse effects. The amount will vary depending on a person’s weight and the artificial sweetener. To get an idea of how much of a sugar substitute may be consumed without adverse effects, consider the following. A 132-pound person would need to consume these amounts in order to reach the ADI:
- 23 packets of sweetener containing sucralose (Splenda – the “yellow packet”).
- 45 packets of sweetener containing saccharin (Sweet-n-Low – the “pink packet”).
- 75 packets of sweetener containing aspartame (Nutra-sweet – the “blue packet”).
Another sugar substitute that is gaining popularity is Stevia, a plant-based, calorie-free alternative to sugar. It is extracted from the leaves of the Stevia Rebaudiana plant. Stevia is 200-300 times sweeter than sugar and can be found in concentrated powdered or liquid forms. Stevia has only 1 gram of carbohydrate per teaspoon, and because it has no calories and is low carb, it doesn’t cause a spike blood sugar levels. Stevia is marketed under the trade names of Truvia, PureVia and SweetLeaf. More research is being conducted to determine effects of Stevia, but it is Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS). Overdose of stevia is not harmful to health but can cause a particularly bitter taste.
Sugar substitutes are widely consumed and are present in a variety of products ranging from grains and dairy products, such as in some breads and yogurts, to soft-drinks and condiments. Surveys conducted in the United States have indicated that as many as 25 percent of children (aged two years and older) and more than 40 percent of adults interviewed consume sugar substitutes, according to a study published in 2017. The majority included them on a daily basis – showing how common sugar substitutes are in the American diet.
Sugar substitutes are one way to reduce calories from added sugars, and FDA guidelines and current research support their safety when consumed at levels within the Acceptable Daily Intake. The bottom line is to select foods that don’t have added sugars and to reduce the amount of sugar (real or substitute) that you use day-to-day. Many foods have naturally occurring sugar, so it is the added sugars we want to limit.
Cooking Well with Diabetes
This popular 4-session series is on the calendar for September 26 and 29, and October 3 and 6, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 West Houston Street. We’ll discuss Carbohydrate foods; Making Recipes with Fat Better for You; Double-Pleasure Side Dishes: Reducing Sodium and Increasing Fiber; and Celebrating Sensibly with Diabetes. A fee of $20, payable at the first session, will help defray cost of materials and demonstration ingredients. Please call 903-885-3443 to sign up.
Closing Thought
Life is about trying new things, having fun, making mistakes and learning from it – unknown
July 20 Chamber Connection – Stew Cooks Can Now Sign Up For 53rd Annual Stew Contest
Coming Up: Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Clinic, Business Before Hours Breakfast, Jet Ski Championships, Ribbon Cuttings
By Butch Burney, Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, [email protected]
Stew cooks, it’s time to get your spots. Registration for the 53rd Annual Hopkins County Stew Festival, set for Oct. 22, is already open.
To register, go online to the Chamber’s website, HopkinsChamber.org/stewcooks, email [email protected] or call 903-885-6515. The cost to enter is $100 per stew pot, with $150 coming from the sponsor to pay for ingredients.
This year, stew cooks can also pre-order a T-shirt with “Stew Cook” on the back for $15. Register now to reserve your spot from last year.
We also are taking applications for our vendor market at the stew. Cost is $75 for Chamber members, $100 for nonmembers. Go to our website at HopkinsChamber.org or call Amanda at 903-885-6515 to register.
Stewcomers Meeting
For those who are interested in cooking up a pot of stew for the Stew Festival, the Chamber will have a Stewcomers meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11.
Participating in the meeting does not obligate you to cook in the Stew Fest, but it will give you information on the process, including recipes, timelines and what to expect. Email [email protected] for more information on the meeting.
Leadership Apps Available
Leadership Sulphur Springs is back for another year, and registration has begun.
Leadership Sulphur Springs is a community leadership development program sponsored by the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. The course was created in 1989 with the concept of offering leadership training and community involvement for emerging business and community leaders. It is a nine-month session, with meetings held once a month.
Applicants should have lived or worked in Hopkins County for at least a year, have demonstrated a concern for the community, possess high standards of personal quality and integrity, be willing to commit the time required for the program, and have the endorsement of their employer to take the necessary time away from work.
To apply, go to the Chamber’s website at HopkinsChamber.org, email [email protected]g or call 903-885-6515.
The cost is $500, usually paid by the applicant’s employer.
Breakfast Hours
Come get some breakfast treats during the Chamber’s next Business Before Hours, hosted by Nunez Roofing, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the Chamber office.
Whether you’re a member of the Chamber or not, come on for one of the best networking events.
Jet Ski Championships
Four days of championship jet ski racing is coming to Sulphur Springs on Aug. 4-7 for the Jettribe Mid-America WaterX Championship. Racers from all over the USA, and even as far away as Australia and England, will battle it out to see who takes home the championship trophy.
Spectators can watch the race action for free from the shores of Lake Coleman. Just bring some shade and chairs. There will be food, ice cream, power sports merchants, and family games. Check out www.jettribe.com/sulphursprings for more information!
Free vendor space is available. Food registrations are full, but merchant and game vendors are welcome to apply. All registration requests must be made online: www.jettribe.com/vendors.
Crowds of 400-plus racers, their families, and local spectators are expected throughout the long weekend. Vendors can attend any day(s); you do not need to be present all four days. Pre-registration is required for a FREE 10 x 10 vendor booth space. There is a limit to one vendor per sales category, and space is limited to first-come, first-served basis.
Wild Horse Adoption
A Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Clinic is set for July 22-23 at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center. There will be 120 wild animals there for adoption, with fees starting at $125.
Visit the Wild Horse and Burro Program on Facebook to view the available animals.
Times are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday (adoption begins at noon) and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
One Church Works
A big thank you to One Church, who spent Saturday morning in the heat to help with the Kids Kingdom project. The church’s membership rented a lift to paint the entrance tower red, installed the handicap swing, tire swing and children’s swings, outfitted the chain ladders with new hose and built two tire ladders.
That helps us get even closer to fully renovating the children’s playground. Thanks again!
Ribbon Cuttings
- We will have a ribbon cutting for Supreme Lending and Lacy Shirley at noon Friday, July 22, at the Chamber office. Please welcome Lacy to the business community.
- LegenDairy Heifer, an ice cream and refreshment truck, will have a ribbon cutting with its unique vehicle at the Chamber office at noon Friday, July 29. The public is invited to the event.
- Maltech Fleet Services, an outfitter for first responder vehicles, hosted a ribbon cutting at 1412 College St. at noon Wednesday, July 16. Please welcome them to the community.
Food Recalls: Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough, Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries
If you’re planning to make make cookies from packaged dough or enjoy some freeze-dried organic blueberries, be sure to check your labels as food recalls have been issued by companies over the last week for these products.
Cookie Dough Recall
Sweet Loren’s of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling a single lot code of Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough 12oz, because it may contain traces of gluten in product labeled as gluten free. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten potentially run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume these products
No illnesses had been reported as of the company’s announcement.
Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough 12oz was distributed in FL, LA, MA, NY, NJ, SC, NC, OR, UT, IL, TX, GA, CA, CO, WA, IN, PA, MD, DC, TN, AL, MI, OH, DC, KY, AR, AK through retail grocery stores.
The lot of product recalled is Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough 12oz Lot Code AF22 115, Best By Date 12/1/2022.
This issue was identified through testing of the product in-house. The oat flour used was determined to have traces of gluten despite having documentation (COA) declaring it to be gluten free.
No other lots of Sweet Loren’s Sugar Cookie Dough are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1(855) 496-0532 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time or email [email protected].
Freeze-Dried Blueberry Recall
BrandStorm Inc. announced it is voluntarily recalling 2 lots of Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) pouches because of the presence or potential presence of lead above the FDA’s recommended limits; per the serving size specified on the nutritional facts panel.
People with high blood levels of lead may show no symptoms, but the condition may cause damage to the nervous system and internal organs. Acute lead poisoning may cause a wide range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, and bloody or decreased urinary output. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning.
If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system can occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems
Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries 1.2oz were distributed in the United States through retail and online stores services. The issue is isolated of two batches of Natierra Freeze-Dried Blueberries with the following codes Best By Date 12/2024 & 01/2025.
- Lot 2021363-1, Best By Date: 12/2024
- 1 serving, 1.2 oz (34g), UPC 812907011160
- Lot 2022026-1, Best By Date: 01/2025
- 1 serving, 1.2 oz (34g), UPC 812907011160
The impacted product is sold in white and blue pouch with Natierra brand and Logo. The product can be identified by checking the product name, manufacturer details and lot number on the bottom right of the pouch.
The concern was identified upon testing conducted by a lab in Maryland. An investigation was conducted by the packing site. The original heavy metal reports received for the crop year showed no presence of lead and-or cause for batch testing. After further investigation it was found that the products county of Origin is Lithuania and aggressive monitoring of heavy metals may be deemed necessary. As an immediate action the packing site is actively working to enhance food safety system by implementing mandatory batch testing for heavy metal.
Do not consume the product impacted. Consumers who purchased Natierra Organic Freeze-Dried Blueberries 1.2oz, with lot Code 2021363-1 or 2022026-1 should discard of the product. Refunds are available at the location of purchase. Returns will be provided at the point of sale through validation of lot codes on the affected pouches. Those who purchased online at www.Natierra.comExternal Link Disclaimer can email [email protected] to request a refund. Customers with questions may call 310-559-0259, 8am – 4:30pm PST, email [email protected] or send a direct message utilizing www.Natierra.comExternal Link Disclaimer website.
Lead is a naturally occurring element that may be contracted in fruits and vegetable during cultivation. Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some lead from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water.
Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of, and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed.
BrandStorm Inc. reports no reports of adverse events related to use of the product have been received as part of this proactive recall. Should any consumer of this product have experienced any of the symptoms listed above, they should seek medical advice from their physician immediately.
1 Killed In 18-Wheeler Crash on I-30 Over The Weekend
Truck Wreck Tuesday Afternoon Impacts I-30 Traffic For 4 Miles Through Sulphur Springs
One person was killed in an 18-wheeler crash on I-30 over the weekend, one of many crashes reported on the interstate this summer. In fact, a truck wreck Tuesday afternoon had impacted traffic for at least four miles west of the crash site on I-30 and 4-6 miles east of the crash site for over 2 hours; travel delays were ongoing at 2:30 p.m.
According to local authorities, a 2020 Mack truck-tractor reportedly hauling a trailer load of cleaning supplies from Little Rock, Arkansas to Dallas on I-30 west overnight Saturday, July 16, 2022.
The truck went off I-30, just west of FM 900 in Saltillo, around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, according the preliminary crash report by Texas Department of Public Safety. The truck was believed by local officials to have become airborne. It crashed into the creek below, then struck the embankment head on, according to Hopkins County officials and DPS reports.
The truck driver, identified in reports as 58-year-old Ronald Earvin of North Little Rock, was reportedly trapped in the wreckage. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to DPS. Ervin sustained obvious blunt force trauma to the head, and was pronounced dead at the crash site upon being extracted from the wreckage at 1:38 a.m. Sunday by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Brad Cummings. An autopsy was ordered as is standard procedure in fatality crashes.
While not during work hours, the crash is one of many that local emergency officials have responded to on I-30 this summer. Local officials remind motorists the importance remaining alert while driving, especially in construction zones where workers and equipment are present, and slowing down for emergency vehicles. Not only can failing to do so prove costly in terms of potential traffic tickets and vehicular damages for those involved in a crash, it could also cost a lives.
Motorists should plan for potential travel delays when traveling through construction zones or plan to travel on an alternate routes on roadways that are not being repaired (good luck in Texas at this time of year) for the safety of all involved.
Anyone traveling on I-30 starting around noon Tuesday between Brinker and Sulphur Springs likely experienced stop and go traffic, and even at times the roadway being shut down, while emergency personnel worked at the crash site. At least two 18-wheelers were reported to have collided around the 128 mile marker on I-30, just east of Sulphur Springs, near but not in a construction. No serious injuries had been reported as of early Tuesday afternoon.
Crews continued working into the late afternoon July 19, 2022, to keep traffic flowing as safely as possible while officials worked the crash site, with the highway closed between the Loop 301 and Country Club overpasses. Eastbound traffic at one point Tuesday had backed up to South Broadway Street, and had backed up on the other side of the roadway until about the 134-135 mile markers, where traffic was being detoured.
16 People Making Freezers Of Frozen Treats For Homemade Ice Cream Contest At Senior Center
Friday is the day senior adults will have the opportunity to beat the crazy Texas heat at the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze Off at the Senior Citizens Center.
As of Tuesday morning, 16 people had confirmed they will be making freezers of homemade ice cream for senior citizens to enjoy and judge. That’s right – this contest will be judged by those attending it. This is one popularity contest senior citizens won’t want to miss — just be sure to get your “chip” or ballot so you can have your say. Prizes will be awarded to the top three ice creams, along with five honorable mention recognitions as well.
The event begins at 2 p.m. July 22 at Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and continues until it’s gone and the votes are all in. This year’s event offers a variety of frozen treats, everything from traditional ice cream flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, chocolate and cookies and cream, to cherry, cherry cheesecake, banana and banana nut and chocolate malted crunch, peach and peach cobbler, strawberry banana, Butterfinger and piña colada. There promises to be something to whet even the most discerning pallet.
Confirming their intent to bring a freezer of their best frozen confection to share and enter in this year’s Homemade Ice Cream contest are:
- John Little Mary Ellen Little – Cherry
- Embark Care – Kevin Kelly Whitley (Chocolate Malted Crunch)
- Mays Home Health – Stacey Wetzel – Strawberry
- Family First Home Health – Libby Harmon Daves (Cherry Cheesecake)
- Serenity Plus – Miachel Mia Herrera (Banana)
- Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab – Dana Peeples – Peach Cobbler
- Heritage Home Health – Jessica Ramsey Claxton and Kim Kimberly Hutcheson Good – Strawberry Banana
- At Home Health Care -Teresa Carlson Mathews – Butterfinger
- Retreat Health Care Service – Nadea Bowerman – Peach
- Hospice Plus – Angie Sepulveda-Boehlerr – Cookies and Cream
- Dierksen Memorial Hospice -Leslie Deann Forshee – Strawberry
- Wesley House -Kyra Manning – Vanilla
- Angel Hands Hospice – Nadia Wright – Peach
- Sunny Springs Nursing and Rehab – Tina Cox – Pina Colada
- Rock Creek – Judith Beck – Chocolate
- Amatus Health Care – Shelby Romans – Banana Nut
