Kids, with baskets and bags in hand, gathered at Leon Williams Park on Saturday, April 1 to collect prized Easter eggs, and enjoy hot dogs, burgers and fun as part of the inaugural "Hop With A Cop" Easter egg hunt.
On behalf of the Paris Police Department, Mr. Kimmie Snowton, community outreach coordinator, would like to express his heartfelt gratitude to the families of Paris who turned out at Leon Williams Park for the First Annual “Hop with a Cop” event that was co-sponsored and organized primarily by Mrs. Yolanda Reeves. A shout out to Mayor Pro Tem Reginald Hughes is also in order as he supported and attended this event. This event would not have been possible without the participation of our local area First Responder - Representatives from Paris Police Department, Lamar County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol, Paris EMS, Reno Fire Department and the Paris Fire Department. A special thanks to Chad Graves who was out Grill-Master and did an outstanding job cooking.
The event would also not have been possible without the generous support of the following Paris Businesses who never cease to amaze us with their generosity. Dairy Queen on Lamar for providing hamburgers and hot dogs * Sonic on North Main and Sunbeam Discount Bakery for providing buns * . Wal-Mart for a $75 gift card * Matthews Nissans-Honda for water * HTeaO for tea * DJ Treetop for providing music and announcements * Ms. Emily Steel’s (TAFE) and Mrs. Kelley Ferguson’s (National Honor Society) students for snow cones and face painting * Mrs. Katrina Mitchell and Mrs. Sabrina Rosson for distributing flyers and advertising the event * Blow It Up Inflatables and Bounce-N-Play Fun for Inflatables.
Recognition and thanks also goes out to the following churches and individuals for their support in facilitating this event. The Evangelist Temple (Pastor Kimmie Snowton) sponsored the 3 point shooting contest. The Paris New Generation Church; the Olive Branch Baptist Church; Diane Council; Joel McCray; Donna and Ashely Robins; Shatajna Woods; Patricia Russell; Nigel Burks; and Byron and Jamie Snowton for donating their valuable time and resources in making this event a success.