Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said Wildcats Needed to Be More Aggressive in Mt. Pleasant Loss Friday
Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta, on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, said the Wildcats came out too reserved against Mount Pleasant in a 45-31 loss on the road last Friday (February 7). He said the Wildcats needed to play aggressively, not passively. On top of that he said the Wildcats did not finish well inside and did not shoot the ball well. Coach Cipoletta said he’d rather have a game like this now than at a critical time later that could mean the end of one’s season. He said the Wildcats have been a good offensive team against zone defenses this season but were not Friday. He did give credit to the Tigers’ defense for making things hard for the Wildcats. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats are a good three point shooting team but he said that was not the case last Friday. He said the Wildcats killed Mount Pleasant on the offensive boards the first time they played. He said the Tigers did a good job of preventing offensive rebounds Friday night. Coach Cipoletta said he sees this season as a a long journey and noting his team’s current second place status said there were different ways to get where we want to go. With three district games left, Coach Cipoletta said a three-game winning streak would be a good way to enter the playoffs. All three district games left are at home: Tuesday night versus Texas High, Friday night against Royse City and a senior night game on February 18 against Lindale. The Wildcats are currently ranked #10 in Class 5A. Mount Pleasant popped into the rankings at #24. The Wildcats are 5-2 in district play and 23-8 for the season.
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North Hopkins Baseball Team wins Saturday Home Scrimmage, 4-3 Over Martin’s Mill
The North Hopkins Panthers Baseball Team won a scrimmage game Saturday (February 8) at home against Martin’s Mill, 4-3. Martin’s Mill scored single runs over the first three innings to take a 3-0 lead. The Panthers tied the game with 3 runs in the bottom of the third. The Panthers scored the go ahead run in the bottom of the fourth and it proved to be enough to get the win in the seven inning game. Geoffrey Stewart, Kevin Clement, Dakota Smith and Tate Myers all got to pitch for North Hopkins. The swift Panthers stole 9 bases during the scrimmage. Jessie Rivera was the big hitter for North Hopkins getting three hits in four at bats with two doubles and an RBI. Smith also had an RBI double. Myers, Clement and Stewart also had hits for the Panthers. North Hopkins will try to get in another scrimmage game with Martin’s Mill this week if the weather cooperates.
Miller Grove Lady Hornets Basketball Team Loses Game to One of the State’s Best Teams
Dodd City has one of the best girls’ basketball teams in Texas. They are ranked #2 in Class 1A this week according to a poll from the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Dodd City defeated Miller Grove last week, 79-9. For the Lady Hornets, Jorja Bessonett led the team in scoring with 6 points. Kaley Dorantes had 2 points. Lauren Bullard scored 1 point.
Lady Cats Golf Tourney in Prosper on Monday, Wildcats Baseball Scrimmage Canceled
On this Monday (February 10) game day, the Lady Cats Golf Team is hoping to get in a tournament at Gentle Creek Country Club in Prosper. Tee off time was scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday. It’s the Lady Cats first scheduled spring semester golf tournament.
Meanwhile the Wildcats Baseball Team’s scheduled first scrimmage of the season at Sherman Monday evening was canceled due to the weather. With lots of rain in the forecast this week, Wildcats Coach Jerrod Hammack is hoping the Wildcats will be able to scrimmage Terrell at Wildcat Park Friday evening.
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Como Pickton Closes School Due to Flu
Como Pickton Consolidated ISD is canceling classes on Tuesday and Wednesday this week to take measures to combat the influenza virus.
Extra curricular activities remain scheduled as usual.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report Feb. 03, 2020-Feb. 09, 2020
Arrests
- Jimmy Beckham, age 38, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 2/04/2020 for Driving While License Invalid with previous convictions.
- Amy Barnhart, age 29, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 2/05/2020 for Possession of Dangerous Drug and Possession of Marijuana.
- Bryan Winchester, age 38, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 2/05/2020 on Winnsboro Municipal Warrants for DWLI and Expired Motor Vehicle.
- Jerimaih Springer, age 33, of Eldorado, AR. was arrested on 2/06/2020 for Public Intoxication.
Calls for Service
- The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 184 calls for service during this reporting period.
Citations
- The Winnsboro Police Department issued 60 citations and 74 warnings during this reporting period.
Wood County Sheriff’s Report, January 22-28, 2020
Sheriff Castloo would like to remind everyone … if you have any information on these or any other crimes, please contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH.
Contact the Wood County Sheriff’s Office if you notice any suspicious vehicles or activity around your neighborhood. Please be aware of your surroundings.
January 22
- At approximately 12:12 a.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on Highway 80.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 3450 at approximately 12:22 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 3490/FM 2869 at approximately 1:55 a.m. Jeremy Lemley, 40, of Holly Lake Ranch, was arrested for possession of controlled substance.
- Deputies responded to a call, at approximately 9:29 a.m., on County Road 1630 in Alba in reference to actors, or actors unknown, driving their vehicle in and tearing up the reporting party’s pasture. The deputies will provide extra patrol in the area.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Highway 154 in Yantis at approximately 9:51 a.m. Joyce Dickson, 40, of Yantis, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to the WCSO lobby, at approximately 10:38 a.m., in reference to credit card abuse. This case is forwarded to investigators.
- At approximately 2:46 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on Highway 154 at 3204.
- Deputies were dispatched to the Mineola Police Department, at approximately 4:25 p.m., in reference to a report of deadly conduct that occurred on County Road 2502 several days earlier. The reporting party stated that actors, or actors unknown, pointed a rifle at her. The case was forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4779 in Winnsboro, at approximately 5:03 p.m., in reference to an alarm. This was determined to be a false alarm.
- At approximately 9:46 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on FM 14.
January 23
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 in Hawkins, at approximately 12:18 a.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies contacted the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to W. Holly Trail in Hawkins, at approximately 6:50 a.m., in reference to an inquest. A female, 77, of Holly Lake Ranch was found deceased in her residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and an autopsy was ordered.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to Main Street in Winnsboro at approximately 9:06 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- At approximately 9:31 a.m., deputies received a call from an individual reporting a theft that had occurred at County Road 2840 in Mineola a few days earlier. The reporting party stated that actors, or actors unknown, had burglarized his truck and removed several items of value. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 1917 at approximately 10:23 a.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 4627 in Winnsboro at approximately 12:09 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2770 in Mineola, at approximately 12:57 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 75, of Mineola, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- At approximately 1:00 p.m., a deputy on patrol observed a car in a ditch on South FM 17 in Alba and stopped to investigate. Cheyenna Hendrickson, 19, of Alba, was then arrested for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3459 in Hawkins, at approximately 1:32 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was ok.
- Deputies were dispatched to County road 2934 in Alba, at approximately 2:37 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies spoke with the homeowner and everything was ok.
- At approximately 2:43 p.m., deputies were dispatched to County Road 2770 in Mineola in reference to credit card fraud. The reporting party stated that her credit card was used without her consent and wanted it documented.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1643 in Winnsboro, at approximately 3:19 p.m., in reference to a dog bite. The deputy was able to locate the dogs involved, speak to the owner and have the dogs quarantined. They showed no signs of rabies.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4849 in Winnsboro, at approximately 5:22 p.m., in reference to a noise complaint. Deputies discovered that the noise was a bird boomer cannon being used to scare birds away.
- At approximately 6:47 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on 37, south of Quitman.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2121 in Quitman, at approximately 8:39 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone shooting.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1301 in Yantis, at approximately 9:11 p.m., in reference to a truck being parked at a construction site. Deputies searched the area, found the site undisturbed and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1860 in Yantis, at approximately 9:51 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was ok.
January 24
- At approximately 1:35 a.m., deputies were dispatched to FM 515 in Yantis in reference to a possible burglary. The deputies searched the area and confirmed that all of the storage units were secure.
- Cows were reported out on FM 312 near County Road 4798 in Winnsboro at approximately 7:31 a.m.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 1788 in Yantis, at approximately 9:21 a.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies searched the area, located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- At approximately 9:27 a.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist.
- At approximately 10:19 a.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist in Highway 80.
- Cows were reported out on County Road 4890 / County Road 4859 at approximately 10:37 a.m.
- Cows were reported out on County Road 1840 in Yantis at approximately 3:39 p.m.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2150 in Quitman, at approximately 5:07 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Tara Cooper, 33, of Quitman, was arrested for Reckless Driving and Abandon Endanger Child Criminal Negligence.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2951 in Golden, at approximately 9:03 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone shooting.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5174, at approximately 10:02 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle, spoke to the driver and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 2225 in Quitman, at approximately 11:52 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
January 25
- At approximately 8:20 a.m., cows were reported out on County Road 1840 in Yantis.
- At approximately 8:46 a.m., cows were reported out on FM 2966, near 3220.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1804 in Mineola, at approximately 9:18 a.m., in reference to a vehicle in the Sabine River. Deputies assisted DPS and Game Wardens in determining that the vehicle was unoccupied, but reported stolen out of Dallas.
- Deputies were dispatched to Birchwood Lane in Holly Lake Ranch, at approximately 10:31 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. The individual was located and transported to the hospital.
- At approximately 12:37 p.m., horses were reported out on County Road 1967.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2332, at approximately 3:51 p.m., regarding kids throwing eggs at cars. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the individuals.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 5295 in Yantis, at approximately 4:45 p.m., in reference to a violation of a protective order. This case was forwarded to investigators. Justin Friddle, 36, of Quitman, was arrested out of county for Viol Bond/Protective Order Assault/Stalking.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 2320 in Quitman at approximately 7:45 p.m. Deputies performed a Standard Field Sobriety Test on the driver and were in the process of an arrest when the driver requested EMS. She was released to EMS, but was advised that a warrant would be issued for her arrest.
- At approximately 8:42 p.m., deputies were dispatched to N. FM 17 in Alba in reference to an open garage door. Deputies checked the area, found no evidence of forced entry and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to n. Highway 37 in Quitman, at approximately 9:27 p.m., in reference to suspicious circumstances. Deputies checked the area and secured the building.
- At approximately 10:20 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 in Yantis in reference to an assault. Deputies located the victims of the assault who stated that they did not wish to pursue the case. Deputies cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 6884 in Mineola, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual and everything was ok.
January 26
- Deputies were dispatched to Private Road 7855 in Hawkins, at approximately 9:56 a.m., in reference to a welfare check. Deputies located the individual who was transported by EMS.
- Deputies were dispatched to FM 1799 in Mineola, at approximately 1:57 p.m., in reference to criminal mischief. Actors, or actors unknown, illegally accessed the property, damaged a game camera, cut 2 locks on an enclosure and released 2 animals. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2840 in Mineola, at approximately 2:26 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies determined this to be a false alarm.
- At approximately 4:56 p.m., deputies were dispatched to FM 2869 in Hawkins in reference to a disturbance. Deputies met with the involved individuals and cleared the incident.
- Horses were reported out on Highway 37 at 1643 in Quitman at approximately 5:45 p.m.
- At approximately 7:01 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 in reference to a suspicious person. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Richard Street in Quitman at approximately 7:42 p.m. Dereick Hettich, 39, of Quitman, was arrested for outstanding warrants.
- Deputies were dispatched to Highway 80/2790, at approximately 8:08 p.m., in reference to a traffic hazard. Deputies moved a large pipe out of the roadway.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2922 in Golden, at approximately 8:10 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 59, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- At approximately 11:12 p.m., deputies were dispatched to N. 37 in reference to a fire. Deputies determined this to be an individual burning trash.
January 27
- Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 69 in Mineola at approximately 2:18 a.m. Tyler Hall, 20, of Sherman, was arrested for outstanding warrants. Christopher Gallardo, 23, of Sherman, was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Failure to Identify.
- At approximately 4:34 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Broadway in Alba in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the individual and cleared the incident.
- Cows were reported out on 2088/2869 at approximately 7:54 a.m.
- At approximately 12:09 p.m., cows were reported out on Loop 564 south of 80.
- At approximately 2:17 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist at FM 2869/FM 14.
- Deputies received a phone call from an individual reporting the theft of a trailer from Highway 80 at FM 3056 at approximately 2:34 p.m. This case has been forwarded to investigators.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 1917 in Yantis at approximately 3:41 p.m. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to make contact with the individual.
- At approximately 4:22 p.m., cows were reported out on FM 312.
- Deputies went out on an arrest/warrant service to County Road 4627 in Winnsboro at approximately 7:30 p.m. Steven Martin, 28, of Winnsboro, was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
- Deputies were dispatched to S. FM 14 in Mineola, at approximately 9:15 p.m., in reference to a disturbance. Deputies met with the involved parties, had them separate and then cleared the incident.
January 28
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2910 in Mineola, at approximately 7:11 a.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies checked the building and it was secure.
- At approximately 11:13 a.m., deputies were dispatched to Highway 154 in Quitman in reference to a reckless driver. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 2910, at approximately 1:10 p.m., in reference to an alarm. Deputies determined it to be a false alarm.
- At approximately 1:48 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on County Road 2840/2843.
- Deputies were dispatched to 778/2369, at approximately 3:51 p.m., in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Deputies located the vehicle and cleared the incident.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 3170 in Quitman, at approximately 4:25 p.m., in reference to shots fired. Deputies searched the area, but were unable to locate anyone shooting.
- At approximately 4:45 p.m., cows were reported out on County Road 2688 in Hawkins.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4700 in Winnsboro, at approximately 9:31 p.m., in reference to a possible burglary in progress. Deputies searched the location and found everything secure.
- Deputies were dispatched to County Road 4560 in Winnsboro, at approximately 10:32 p.m., in reference to an inquest. A male, 49, was found deceased in his residence. The Justice of the Peace was notified and no autopsy was ordered.
- At approximately 11:29 p.m., deputies provided assistance to a motorist on 69/2345.
Between the dates of January 22nd and January 28th, Wood County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to multiple agency assists that included the following:
- Quitman Police Department
- Quitman Volunteer Fire Department
- Department of Public Safety
- Yantis Volunteer Fire Department
- Mineola Police Department
- Hawkins Police Department
Meal a Day Says Thank You for the Donation!
Cecil Toenigges, Marie Gregory, Faye Berry, Sue Cooley, Mary Ivey and Linda Crowder
Four members of the Lake Highlands Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs Ladies Missionary Association delivered a $331.00 ‘plus’ Canned Food donation to the Meal A Day Program on Monday February 10, 2020. Director Karon Weatherman and her volunteers sen out a big “thank you!”
Meal a Day is always open to donations from organizations and individuals. The Meal a Day program, located inside the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center at 150 MLK Drive, prepares and serves about 800 lunches per week for walk-ins and for delivery to homebound seniors.
Arbala Volunteer Fire Department Recognized For Service
Hopkins County Commissioners Court and Fire Chief Andy Endsley recognized Arbala Volunteer Fire Department Monday for the department’s continued service to the community.
As part of Hopkins County Fire Department’s 20th anniversary celebration, the court and chief recognized the volunteer fire departments (in order by station number) for their continued role to respond with HCFD in service to the community.
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom, on behalf of the court, “urges all citizens to applaud the outstanding efforts of the Arbala Volunteer Fire Department, to recognize the dedication in their perseverance to provide protection for each citizen and their property and, offer heartfelt appreciation for the servanthood of each one.”
Arbala VFD has 29 members, more than any other VFD in the county, Newsom noted when issuing a proclamation recognizing AVFD during the regular Monday court session.
Arbala VFD was started thanks to the efforts of Jack Burkham Jr. and other community leaders, who in 1976 decided to start the process of developing a department as a means to provide protection and help lower insurance premiums for landowners, Newsom read from the proclamation.
The first volunteers included Jack Burkham, Larry Fite, Gary Henderson, Wyman Darden and Freddy Chamness and AVFD was located in Jack’s Automotive Garage.
The first station was decided on and constructed adjacent to Arbala Community Center in 1978 and 1978, and included a donated fire truck.
In 1980, Chief Burkham approached the commissioners court about a grass truck. The court approved the purchase of a fully furnished grass truck. A second bay was built to house the new 1980 Dodge.
Tuffy Burkham modified a 1956 Ford by adding a pump and 2-55 gallon drums to serve as an additional apparatus to fight grass fires, Newsom stated.
In 2005, a larger station was built on 2 acres donated by Stan and Janie Burkham to accommodate the growing needs of the community. The station housed a fire engine, tanker truck and two brush trucks at that time.
The fire chiefs of the department form 1980 to 2004 included Jack Burkham, Wyman Darden, Autry Darden, JW Ragan and Jeff Strickland.
“Arbala’s doing an outstanding job for us here in Hopkins County. We appreciate the hard work Chief Fairchild has put forth,” Endsley said.
The HCFD chief noted that the department has really turned around, going from a low yet dedicated main membership, to a department with 29 members.
“We really appreciate everything that Arbala does for Hopkins County,” Endsley said.
The department currently includes Chief Brian Fairchild, Autry Darden, Clay Bartley, Brennam Kearns, Drew Fisher, Dave Funderburk, Christy Fairchild, Keith Lewis, Justin Bartley, Brennan Murray, Jeff Bloodgood, Grant Sharp, JW Ragan, Kevin Sharp, Tristen Fairchild, River Thomas, Jose Lozano, Blake Neal, Barbara Bloodgood, Maggie Mae Sherrow, Karen Lozano, Sheila Funderburk, Amy Henderson, Wesley Patrick, Brian Patrick, Jerry Patton Horton, Ron Reed, Sydnee Neal and Jose Rodriguez.
The Arbala VFD chief offered thanks to “everybody here for this” as well as past firefighters and chief from Arbala community for “getting this started for the right reasons.”
“We are still working on some of those reasons many, many years later. But I appreciate every one of our members who have joined on the fire department, because without them we’re not there. We’re not going to be making the calls. We have to have them. We’re going to continue to grow. We’re going to continue providing the best service we can, training, so we can do what we need to do for our community and surrounding communities,” AVFD Chief Brian Fairchild said.
“Arbala fire department has come a long ways as the proclamation states, and we do owe it to Chief Fairchild and the present group that is making it all possible,” Precinct 1 Commissioner Mickey Barker said. “From all the citizens of Hopkins County, we do appreciate it. Thank you.”
For more information about Hopkins County Fire Department’s 20th anniversary celebration and other VFDs recognized, visit KSST Radio.
