Lady Cats Basketball Visits Paris On Game Day Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team has a non-district game at Paris on this Friday, Nov. 22 game day. There will be a JV game at 4:30 p.m. with the varsity game to follow at around 5:45 p.m.
The Lady Cats come into the game with a season record of 2-4. The Lady Cats won two and lost two in a Bells Invitational Tournament last week and got a win in the consolation final in the tournament’s Silver Bracket defeating Whitesboro, 32-22.
The Paris Head Coach is Jeff Chapman, in his second year after eight years as the Lady Cats Basketball Coach. Brittney Tisdell is in her second year as Lady Cats Head Basketball Coach.
Sulphur Bluff Wins Girls Basketball Tournament Game Thursday To Open Season With 3-0 Record
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Basketball Team is off to a 3-0 start for the young season. After defeating Maud last Friday, Nov. 15, 47-7, the Lady Bears won over Savoy, 44-32 on Tuesday, and then, improved to 3-0 for the season with a win in a Bland Tournament Thursday over Yantis, 66-9. The Lady Bears outscored the Lady Owls in every quarter.
Lady Bears Head Coach Zandra Peyton said the girls really look good so far this year, even with only being out of volleyball for just a little over a week.
Against Yantis, Jada Wade had a season high 21 points. Ann Dorner had 16 points. Alley Collett had 9 points. Skylar Stanley had 8 points. Dalena di Donato had 4 points, Angel Brown and Lydia Drummond had 2 points each.
The Lady Bears play host Bland in the tournament on Friday.
Done Deal: Luminant-City Deal For Thermo Mine Final
The deal between the City of Sulphur Springs and Luminant to transfer the title for the former Thermo mine property to the city was closed at lunch Friday, according to City Manger Marc Maxwell.
“Luminant didn’t have to do this. It’s a good investment for our community, for which I say, thank you, Luminant,” Maxwell said.
City officials will soon start doing some planning for the property, to determine how the 4,858-acre facilty will be used. The next step will be to begin the process of annexing the property into the city limits. That process is expected to begin at the Dec. 3 meeting of Sulphur Springs City Council.
The city, as part of the deal, will grant easement access so that reclamation efforts can continue. Some areas have already been reclaimed, others are in progress. A reclamation plan has yet to be approved by the Railroad Commission for a section of about 500 acres labled H Area.Once approved, easements will have been granted so the work can begin on that section as well.
Calving Difficulty Is A Concern For All Cattlemen
By Dr. Mario Villarino, agriculture/ natural resources Agent, Hopkins County AgriLife Extension
During the week, I visited with a long term cattle rancher friend of the Extension office. He was talking to me about a particular heifer and his concerns about first-time calving.
For ranchers, the calf crop is critical. No calf, no business; it’s as simple as that. As Johhny (name changed intentionally) was telling me about the situation, I helped him make the right decision during the process.
Calving difficulty is a concern of every cattleman because it is a major cause of calf deaths and is second only to rebreeding failures in reducing calf crop percentages. Cows that have difficulty during calving have significantly lower fertility at rebreeding. Prevention through good heifer management and proper bull selection is the best treatment for calving difficulties. Even with the best management, though, a certain percentage of young heifers will experience difficulty to some degree, and even older cows occasionally have difficulty.
Watching a good heifer or cow go through the agonies of a problem birth is not an uncommon experience for anyone in the cattle business. Probably the most frustrating aspect is trying to decide when and how to assist, and whether or not professional attention is needed.
Many cattlemen attempt to correct problems that they have neither the instruments nor the knowledge to handle, while others refuse to intervene in even the simplest dystocia problems. Neither approach is good. The rancher and veterinarian should cooperate to deal with problems.
All cattlemen should be able to recognize early signs of dystocia and determine when or if professional help is needed. To reduce calving losses, cattlemen must understand the progressive stages of birth and the time interval of each stage. This knowledge can be gained by frequently observing the birth process. Familiarity with each stage of birth as well as the skeletal structure of the cow helps one to determine when and how assistance may be provided.
For Johhny, the value of the heifer and the high risk of calving difficulties warrantied the early involvement of his veterinarian, and the heifer as far and I know, was promptly brought into his vet clinic for care. I am looking forward to finding out what happened with the heifer!
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic, please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443 or email me at [email protected].
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Deputy Tanner Steward Promoted To Patrol Sergeant
Tanner Steward has been promoted at Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office from patrol deputy to sergeant, according to Sheriff Lewis Tatum.
An in-house panel consisting of patrol sergeants and Lt. Amanda Weatherford, as well as the Texas Ranger when available, vet all deputy patrol positions.
Lt. Weatherford said the review panel had a tough job selecting from among the eligible candidates for the sergeant’s position. However, Steward’s consistency and dedication helped make him the more well rounded candidate.
“He has a good work ethic out there. He tries to better himself, has a good drive,” Weatherford said of Steward. “If there’s something he does not know about the process, he is asking. He is finding answers, finding out the proper way of doing things, if he’s not sure.”
Steward has about 4 1/2 years of law enforcement experience. He got his start as an officer in Delta County, but has been employed with Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office since October of 2017.
The patrol sergeant’s opening was created following Michael Russell’s recent promotion from patrol sergeant to investigator, a position formerly held by Charles Humphries.
Steward’s promotion to sergeant also opened up another patrol position, the third slot to be filled on the roster. The most recent addition to the sheriff’s department include Deputies Drew Fisher, Nicholas Marney and Bobby Osornio; and Transport Deputy Elijah Fite
United Way Final Tally
Mike Jumper, Hopkins County United Way Board President, and Beverley and Bill Owens, 2019-2020 Campaign Chairmen, want to thank each business and individual that made contributions to the 2019- 2020 Campaign. Final pledges total $189,410.13, well above the goal of 165,000.00, making this one of the most successful Campaigns in the history of Hopkins County United Way. Every single donation is greatly appreciated, and Hopkins County United Way looks forward to helping support twenty non-
profits in 2020 that serve people in Hopkins County.
Pictured in photo, left to right, some Board members and some of the many campaign volunteers: Tim Glenn, Chris Voorheese, Mike Jumper, Bill Owens, Beverley Owens, Debra Evans, Tammy Pearson, Layla Highfield, Amy Griggs, and Sherry McGraw.
Lights of Life Tree Lighting & Festival Of Trees December 5th
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation invites you to the lobby of CHRISTUS Mother Frances hospital for the annual tree lighting. Christmas Carols, cookies, and hot chocolate will all be enjoyed, with performances by the High School Jazz Band and Water Oak children’s choir.
Also, the 1st Annual “Festival of Trees” Silent Auction will be held. Come see and bid on beautifully decorated Christmas Trees that have been graciously donated by local businesses, individuals, departments, and clinics.
Mark your calendar now for this special event, Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 pm in the CHRISTUS Mother Frances hospital lobby.
Symphony League Radio/TV Auction This Saturday 5pm!
The KSST Channel 18 TV studio has filled with beautiful Christmas items, perfect for your Christmas decorating and for giving! Each of the more than four dozen items will be up for bidding this Saturday night starting at 5 pm. You can bid by phone when you listen to the items described on KSST 1230AM, also listen and watch on Suddenlink Cable Channel 18 TV, and you can listen on Cable Channel 2. You can also take part in the auction streaming on ksstradio.com. The phone line for bidding is 903-885-0700.
Linda Galligher and a team of Symphony League members are responsible for bringing in the lineup of beautiful Christmas items, and they thank the generous merchants and individuals who donated them. Items include weekend stays, catered dinners for 10, “A Lunch a Month” from local restaurants, original artwork and items like stunning Christmas decor and floral displays, an autographed guitar from the Reilly Springs Jamboree and a kids electronic ride-on car. A team of community leaders serving as “auctioneers” will keep things lively during the unique Radio/TV Auction. Friends of the Symphony League also play a large part all year round. This auction is the only fundraiser the League holds, and this is the 28th year it has been held inside the KSST/Channel 18 studio.
Here are a few of the items which will cross the auction block!
NETBIO November Sale
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated another milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) marked its 21st year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon and a pre-conditioned calf
and yearling sale.
NETBIO is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives who work together to enhance the beef industry in Northeast Texas. The organization is recognized across the State of Texas and the Southeastern United States as the leader in its reputable offering of pre- conditioned calves.
The anniversary celebration kicked off with a barbecue meal that was enjoyed by approximately several hundred producers, buyers, families and friends. Following the lunch, auctioneer Joe Don Pogue gaveled the sale of 6,824 head of cattle into action.
“It was a very good sale to mark the anniversary of NETBIO,” Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission co-owner and NETBIO board member, David Fowler said. “There were several new buyers and they purchased lot of good quality cattle.”
Fowler added that producers and buyers were on hand from throughout the region and from the adjoining states. A total of 272 producers consigned cattle to the sale and did their usual great job of pre-conditioning their cattle and getting them ready for the sale.
Demand was good, and the cattle sold to 31 buyers for an average of $792.00 per head. A total of 720 head were sold to buyers over the Internet.
Those who missed this anniversary sale have an opportunity to attend another NETBIO sale at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission in December. Due to the increased demand, the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization has added a December 11, 2019 pre-conditioned calf and yearling sale to close out the year. NETBIO member- producers have already consigned more than 5,000 head of cattle to the sale. The sale, like all others, will begin at 1 p.m.
NETBIO will launch its 2020 pre-conditioned sale schedule with its first offering on Jan. 15. The deadline for weaning calves for that sale is Dec. 1 and the booster shot deadline is Dec. 16.
Rodeo Royalty in Town!
Look for reigning Miss UPRA Queen Collen Crumpton and reigning Miss Teen UPRA Reanna Klodowski at the rodeo this weekend! Besides both girls’ “farewell lap” around the arena, you will see them helping with cattle during the roping events as well. Colleen, age 20, is from DeKalb, Texas and is studying at Northeast Texas Community College towards a medical career. Colleen began in UPRA contests 9 years ago, and her “partner”, a gelding named Rio, has helped her win 14 rodeo titles thus far. Reannan, age 17 from Pilot Point, Texas, is active in FFA and plans for a career in veterinary medicine. Her mount, a palomino named Sunshine, is a seasoned ranch horse who “can do it all”, according to Reannan. This summer, she and her mom trailered him on a 10-hour road trip to a Carslbad, New Mexico rodeo. Both young ladies admit they’ve have had a full and exciting year representing the United Professional Rodeo Association as Rodeo Royalty! And all the contestants agree that the UPRA organization actually becomes ‘family’, and that friendships forged there transcend the rodeo arena.
All five girls were interviewed during the KSST Good Morning Show with Enola Gay on Friday morning. In addition to poise, personality and meeting the public well, horsemanship is a big part of part of the Queen’s competition. The two young ladies vying for the Queen’s crown are Sarah Dalton, age 17 from Winnsboro who represents the New Boston Roundup Club and Hailey Mitchell, also age 17 who represents the Sheriffs Posse of Franklin County. Sarah depends on her white horse ‘Frost’ when competing at rodeos she enters across North Texas. Hailey’s horse ‘Spirit’ is actually her brother’s roping horse, but is her choice in goat-tying events as well as the horsemanship trials of the UPRA Queen’s contest. The lone contestant this year for Miss Teen UPRA Miss Jentri Haivala, is a 15-year-old from Kirbyville, Texas representing the Bergeron Cattle Company. Jentri first earned a title in Little Britches competitions, now competes at rodeos in several associations and is a State winner in FFA speaking contests. Watch for Jentri and ‘Kid Rock’, her showy black and white paint horse, in the arena on Saturday night, November 23, 2019. Rodeo performances begin at 7pm in the Hopkins County Civic Center arena in Sulphur Springs, Texas.
