Wildcats Basketball Take Fifth
Wildcats Take Fifth Place in Mansfield Tournament with Win Over Ranked Class 6A Team
The #5 ranked Wildcats Basketball Team continues to find ways to win the close games. It happened again Saturday (December 7) in the Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic Tournament as the Wildcats held on to defeat Killeen Ellison, the #6 ranked team in Class 6A, 55-53 at Mansfield Legacy. The Wildcats led 24-18 at the half and 43-36 after three quarters. The win gave the Wildcats fifth place in the prestigious tournament. The Wildcats were led in scoring by Grayson McClure with 17 points, including 4 three-point baskets. Day Day Hall and Cameron Kahn scored 12 points each. Boo Wilkerson scored 11 points including 3 three pointers. Lamodrick Johnson scored 6 points. Hall was named to the All-Tournament Team. Wildcats Coach Clark Cipoletta said the Wildcats played very well defensively, executed the scouting report well and kept Ellison off of the offensive glass. He said Ellison does a great job of pressuring yet the Wildcats were able to stay calm and enjoy the pressure.
In play Friday, despite splitting two games in the tournament, one of the wins was the Wildcats most impressive one of the season, according to Wildcats Basketball Coach Clerk Cipoletta. After losing to Waxahachie, ranked #12 in Class 6A, 62-56, at Mansfield Legacy High School, the Wildcats, ranked #5 in Class 5A, defeated Pearland Shadow Creek, ranked #2 in Class 5A, 57-46, at Mansfield Lake Ridge High School. Near the end of the game, the Wildcats led by 20 points. Against Waxahachie, Kahn led the Wildcats with 18 points, Hall had 14 points. Wilkerson added 11 points, McClure scored 6 points, Johnson scored 5 points and Justin Haire scored 2 points. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats played Waxahachie very close. He called the game a great learning opportunity for his team. Coach Cipoletta said they were difficult to guard and posed a lot of mismatch problems for the Wildcats. He said he was really proud of how the Wildcats stepped up to the challenge. Against Shadow Creek, Hall led the Wildcats with 27 points. Kahn had 9 points. McClure scored 8 points. Wilkerson had 7 points. Johnson added 5 points. Haire had 2 points. Coach Cipoletta had the Wildcats came out and executed quickly. He said they were able to handle the pressure and make them pay for over rotating. He said the Wildcats played as a complete team. In summary, Coach Cipoletta called it a great weekend for the team. He noted they won 4 of 5 games and defeated both the #2 team in Class 5A and the #6 team in Class 6A. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats competed and grew as a team. The Wildcats season record is now 8-2. Next the Wildcats play at Dallas Woodrow Wilson Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Downtown Highlighted During Christmas Festivities
A large portion of the population lined the parade route Friday evening to enjoy the Lions Club’s annual lighted Christmas procession. The route proceeded from Buford Park to Houston Street and Church, turning to highlight Celebration Plaza, packed from the Church-Jefferson Street intersection down Gilmer Street to the end of the route near The ROC.
The weekend’s festivities began with the official lighting of the Christmas tree downtown by Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance at 5:30 p.m. The display was assembled last weekend by Sulphur Springs firefighters. Families visited local restaurants, enjoyed a few vendors, took kids to see the petting zoo. The white tigers too were available and some wares were offered at half a dozen booths.
Families and kids of all ages visited Santa and Mrs. Claus, whispering Christmas wishes and taking photos in front of the lighted Christmas tree. A few even brought pets for a little attention and photo op with the Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Hopkins County EMS displayed on the square the decorated Christmas trees submitted for judging by the community. Entries were bright, creative and cheerful. Some were traditional, others looked like a Grinch, snow people, a package and one used small pieces of lumber to form a tree. Winners are slated to be announced on Monday.
Many enjoyed food, snacks or warm beverages with family and friends at downtown businesses. Children were able to purchase cotton candy and fun lighted balloons and rotating lighted toys.
The parade include a number of brightly lit conveyances, trucks and offerings from schools, businesses, agencies, churches and health groups too. Blue Santa, the Grinch, Toy Story and other Disney figures, snowmen, bears, school groups such as bands and cheerleaders, a frog, lighted unicorn and pooches were among the features sights on the floats and rides. Things wrapped up with decorated fire trucks and, of course, Santa atop one of Sulphur Springs Fire Department’s apparatus.
The area was warm, with a slight breeze to lend a more Christmasy feel to the festivities.
Downtown continues to offer holiday activities Saturday, with a Christmas Market on Main opening at 9 a.m. and offering unique goods to local shoppers until 4 p.m. Dec. 7; 26 vendors signed up to have displays open to foot traffic in the 200 block of Main Street (between Davis and Gilmer Streets) Saturday.
Recall Issued For Specific Lots of Special Kitty Wet, Canned Cat Food
Before you feed your cat that special canned treat, check to make sure it’s not among the lots of Special Kitty brand grilled pate that was recalled today.
JM Smucker Company, in the recall announcement, identifies the cause of the reall as “health concerns potentially associated with ingredients believed to not meet the Company’s quality and safety standards.”
“The investigation thus far indicates that the impacted product appears to have been manufactured during a single day. The Company is continuing to investigate the situation to minimize the chance of future concerns,” according to the report.
Products are sold in grocery stores nationwide and online, individually and in variety packs.
Only the lots of Special Kitty® Mixed Grill Dinner Pate listed below are being recalled:
Anyone who has these products should stop feeding it to their cats and dispose of it. Ingesting it may cause nausea with excessive salivation, diarrhea or vomiting to more severe symptoms including difficulty walking, seizures and, in extreme situations, death. A veterinarian is recommended to be contacted immediately if a cat begins displaying any of these symptoms.
Questions should be directed to 888-569-6767 Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Information about the recall may be shared with the FDA through the agency’s reporting portal.
Five Wildcats Football Players Make THSCA Academic All-State Team
Five Wildcats Football players made the Academic All-State list as selected by the Texas High School Coaches Association. Campbell Cody, Cameron Kaufert and Chase Haney made the 2nd Team and Zach Tiemeyer and Brandon Zavala were Honorable Mention selections. All five are seniors. Wildcats Football Coach and Athletic Director Greg Owens sent his congratulations and said he was proud of these young men for maintaining high academic standards while continuing to excel on the football field. He said this is a well deserved honor.
Saltillo Lady Lions Win Their First Two Games at Dodd City Tournament Thursday
The #16 ranked Saltillo Lady Lions picked up a pair of wins Thursday (December 5) in the Craig Reed Invitational Tournament in Dodd City. The Lady Lions defeated North Lamar, 73-36 and Sam Rayburn 61-47. Against the North Lamar Pantherettes, the Lady Lions got 25 big points from Chandler Bain. Anna Reeder also had a strong game with 18 points. Maddy Smith and Allie Lane both had 8 points, Brittney Peeples and Julianna Giles scored 6 points each. Kristina Wade added 2 points. Against Sam Rayburn, Anna Reeder led the Lady Lions in scoring with 29 points. Maddy Smith had 11 points, Julianna Giles and Chandler had 6 points apiece. Brittney Peeples scored 4 points. Kristina Wade had 3 points and Allie Lane chipped in 2 points. The Lady Lions improved their season record to 10-4.
Hopkins County Records For Dec. 6, 2019
Divorces Confirmed Final
- Sarah Pense and Andrew Albritton
- James David Wheeler and Crista Leighann Wheeler
Land Deed Transactions
- Craigityann LLC to Kyle Robinson and Lisa Robinson; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Lewis D. Watts and Shirley A. Watts to Sharon Hunt and Sandra Lynn Steed
- Tina Marie Flippen to Timothy Mark Flippen
- Jamie Foster to Mark T. Marcum Jr.; tract in the Jacob Webb survey
- Gary Odom and Patricia Odom to Area Wide Investments LLC; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Rosemary Horn to David Edwin Horn, Glenda Ann Zumwault and Rosemary Horn; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Lawrence Redman and Maria Evelyn Redman to Cody Lynn Lawwill and Alyssa Michelle Ruprecht; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Amy Austin and Lonnie E. Austin to Clinton Todd Isonhood and Kimberly Anne Isonhood; tract in the LP Dikes survey
- Slade Ferguson, Joanna Ramelle Ferguson Grimmer and Suzanna Mozelle Ferguson Miller to Curtis Ferguson and Liza Martin; tract in the John Norris survey
- North Texas Affordable Homes LLC to Rhonda Davis; tract in the A Caro survey
- David Owens and Emma Owens to Michele Lea Robinson and Richard Roberts Robinson; tract in the John S. Bowen survey
- Donna L. Kile, known as Donna L. Reed, and Danita K. Petraitis to Patricia L. Poarch; tract in the Daniel Ramsey survey
- Donna L. Kile, known as Donna L. Reed, and Patricia L. Poarch to Danita K. Petraitis; tract in the Daniel Ramsey survey
- Betty Hunt attorney and Dorothy Johnson Tucker to Kimberly B. Stringer and William E. Stringer; tract in the Daniel Halbrooks survey
- Allison Phillips to Dennis Zeringue and Julie Zeringue; tract in the James Barrett survey
- Sulphur Springs Independent School District to Betty Jo Ann Hardman; tract in the Mary Ann Bowlin survey
- Donald Dodd and Pamela Dodd to Brian Kyle Dodd; tract in the Gilbert Smith survey
- Robert Alsobrook to Pearl Land Ventures LLC; tract in the IC Burson survey
- Velma Jo Layton to Ronald Ray Layton; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Elizabeth Ann Dudley and Thomas Samuel Dudley to TSD Investments LTD
- Norma Kay Houston and Thomas M. Houston to Arthur Lee Skidmore; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Maria Deninger
- Jennifer Armstrong and Shawn D. Armstrong to Darren Renshaw; tract in the James Darnell survey
- Christopher Powell Vickery and Jenna Vickery to Nancy Delgado and Julio Cesar Marquez Garcia; tract in the Jose Ybarbo survey
- Nola Sue Tittle to Hunter Eli Stonaker and Kelly Jean Tittle Stonaker; tract in the Jose Ybarbo
- Darlene Caldwell and Frank Caldwell to Kelsi Fields and Tyler Fields; tract in the Meadowview Addition
- Carey W. Frisbey independently and as trust and Carol S. Frisby trustee for the Frisby Living trust to Danny Eugene Carper and Debra Askins Carper; tract in the HW Corner survey
- Department of Housing and Urban Development, United States of America, to Post Rental Properties LLC; tract in the Hayden Arnold survey
- Barbara Rogers to Charles L. Rogers; tract in the D. McDonald survey
- Bonnie Bubaets Spa, Bonnie Bubarts Spa, Alvis Glenn Dodd, Donald Dodd, Patricia Sheffield Dodd independently and as independent executor for the Rayford William Dodd Estate, Richard Dodd to Rayli Price; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Jimmy De Odell Estate, Mike Odell independent executor, to Jimmy M. Willis, Karen Sue Willis and Richard Bradley Willis; tract in the John Bradley survey
- Cecelia D. Glud and John A. Glud, both independently and as trustee for the Cecelia D. Glud Trust and John A. Glud Trust to Cynthia Barnes; tract in the Country Club Estates
- Herlinda Pena to Javier Sanchez and Reyna Sanchez; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Curtis M. Mayor Jr. to Daniel W. Ruff and Monica S. Ruff; tract in the F. Marrs survey
- Elois J. McGee and Richard C. Watts to SPNR Equities Corp; tract in the J. Ybarbo survey
- Birdie Smith to Nita Merrill; tract in the A. Caro survey
- Vernice Penny to Jennifer Johnston; tract in the Lincoln Heights Addition
- Joe Jennings and Patricia Jennings to Laramie Massey; tract in the Charles Thompson survey
- Gordon Delayne Dillard to Sheila Ann Dillard who is also known as Sheila Ann Pruitt
- Irvin Pense, Pense Ranche Properties LLC and Shirley Pense to Cornelius De Vries and Kristina Dawn De Vries; tract in the Anthony Sharp survey
- Irvin Pense, Pense Ranch Properties LLC and Shirley Pense to Brook M. Francis and Tyler W. Francies; tract in the Samuel McCulloch survey
- LaClaire Diamond and Steve Alan Diamond to Hillary Powell and Shane Powell; tract in the Nacogdoches University survey
- Marjorie W. Juszagh Trust, The Northern Trust Company trustee, to Presta Royalty LLC
- Douglas Estes Estate, Rob Stanley independent executor, to Brenda Haley Hayes and Doyle Dwayne Hayes; tract in the Ulysses AIguier survey
- Archie Lindley, executor for the Iola Lindley Estate, to Archie Lindley; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Shelia Marie Askins and Melissa Gay Fouse to Autry Wyman Darden’; tract in the James H. Starr survey
- Joe Crouch and Monica Crouch to The Cauchois Trust; tract in the MA Bowlin survey
- Cindy Bain and Mike Bain to Kenneth Hayes and Kristi Hayes; tract in the Agaton Caro survey
- City Cemetery Society Sulphur Springs to Sandra Nowlin
- Autry Wyman Darden and Melissa Gay Fouse to Shelia Marie Askins; tract in the James H. Starr survey
- Ashley Dale Farley and Holley S. Farley to SPNR Equities Corp; tract in the J. Barbo survey
- Fred Douglas Barker, Janice Barker, Deborah Gail Owens Davis, Gary G. Davis and Coy E. Owens to Melissa Mathes; tract in the William H. Moses survey
- Alicia Smith to Rebekah A. Riba and William A. Riba; tract in the Thomas Stewart survey
Applications for Marriage Licenses
- Brandon Dwayne Ellis and Teri Mae Victory
- Jose C. Hernandez Martinez and Estefania Carmona Sanchez
- Luke Allen Cox and Kayla Danielle Burns
- Elijah David Fite and Lexi Nicole Ruff
Paris District Road Report for the week of December 9, 2019
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district during the week of Dec. 9, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues.
Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sherman Area (Fannin, Grayson Counties)
Contacts: Sherman Area Office (903) 892-6529; Grayson Co. Maintenance (903) 893-8831; Fannin Co. Maintenance (903) 583-7566.
US 82, Grayson County: from FM 901 in Sadler to FM 1417 in Sherman. Watch for daytime lane closures as crews work to stripe the roadway, place rumble strips, and backfill the overlay.
FM 691, Grayson County: from FM 131/Loy Lake Rd. to US 75. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers continue widening FM 691 to an ultimate five-lane roadway. The intersection of FM 691 with FM 131/Loy Lake Road has been converted to a four-way stop intersection and will become a signalized intersection at the conclusion of the construction project.
US 377, Grayson County: Willis Bridge at the Oklahoma State line. Watch for occasional one lane closures on the existing bridge as workers pour concrete for the new bridge structure.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between FM 120 and Crawford Street. Watch for shoulder closures and lane shifts as workers work on constructing the retaining walls and new exit ramp for this project. The southbound US 75 exit ramp for Crawford Street is closed and traffic wishing to use this exit should use the FM 120 (Morton Street) exit.
US 75 Ramp Reversal in Denison, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 main lanes and frontage road between Spur 503 and FM 691. Watch for a lane closure on the southbound US 75 frontage road and the westbound Spur 503 ramp while construction crews work on rebuilding the southbound frontage road.
US 75 Slope Repair at Randell Lake Road, on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road, Grayson County: on the southbound US 75 frontage road between SH 91 and Randell Lake Road. The southbound frontage road and Randell Lake exit ramp are closed due to a slope failure. Crews are working to lime treat the soils and place underdrains.
US 75 Full Depth concrete repair, Grayson County: crews will be working on US 75, weather permitting, each week from Sunday night thru Thursday night. Lane closures will be present during the nighttime only in order for crews to replace failed concrete. Lane closures begin at 7:30 p.m. and should be reopened to traffic by 6 a.m.
US 75 debris pickup, Grayson County: from Collin County line to Oklahoma State line. Watch for mobile lane closures as workers pick up debris from the roadway every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the day-time.
US 82 & US 69, Grayson County: from FM 131 to FM 1897 on US 82, and from SH 56 to US 75 on US 69. Watch for temporary day time lane closures and shoulder closures as workers install safety treatments on fixed objects.
Cedar Road, Grayson County: just east of SH 11 at Cedar Creek. Cedar Road is closed at Cedar Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Cedar Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Snap Road, during construction.
Greer Road, Grayson County: just south of FM 901 at Brushy Creek. Greer Road is closed at Brushy Creek in order to remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on Greer Road will need to use an alternate route, such as Sandusky Road, during construction.
FM 1310, Grayson County: from SH 91 to Eisenhower State Park. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
FM 1753, Grayson and Fannin County: from FM 1897 to SH 78. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 898, Fannin County: from the Grayson County line to SH 121. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
FM 2815, Fannin County: from FM 1629 to SH 11. Watch for temporary one-lane closures as workers rehab and widen the roadway.
US 82, Fannin County: from SH 121 to the Lamar County Line. Watch for slow moving construction equipment as crews work on widening US 82 from a two lane roadway to a four lane divided section.
County Road 5025, Fannin County: at Delba Creek. County Road 5025 is closed at Delba Creek while crews remove and build a new bridge. Traffic on CR 5025 will need to use an alternate route during construction.
SH 34, Fannin County: near the US 82 intersection south towards Honey Grove. Watch for temporary daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work to fog seal the roadway.
FM 274, Fannin County: from FM 1753 to FM 3321. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
FM 3297, Fannin County: from FM 898 to SH 11. Watch for daytime lane closures as maintenance crews work on blade leveling the roadway.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
Contacts: Sulphur Springs Area Office (903) 885-9514; Franklin Co. Maintenance (903) 537-4976; Hopkins Co. Maintenance (903) 885-4031.
SH 11, Hopkins County: From SH 19 to White Oak Creek. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform dirt work; flaggers will direct traffic.
IH 30, Hopkins County: North Frontage Road from Loop 301 to Hunt County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews upgrade guardrail.
FM 1448, Franklin County: From Wood County Line to FM 115. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews install drainage structures.
FM 900, Hopkins County: From IH 30 to Franklin County Line. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crew install drainage structures.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties)
Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561.
US 82, Red River County: from FM 1159 to Bowie County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures and traffic shifts while crews extend cross structures and widen pavement to install passing lanes.
US 82, Lamar County: from BU 82H to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
US 82, Red River County: from Lamar County Line to SH 37. Watch for temporary shoulder/lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 24, Delta County: from SH 19 to Hunt County Line. Watch for temporary shoulder and lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
FM 195, Lamar County: from US 82 (Loop 286) to Red River County Line. Watch for temporary lane closures while crews upgrade metal beam guard fence.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
Greenville Area (Hunt, Rains Counties)
Contacts: Greenville Area Office (903) 455-2363; Hunt Co. Maintenance (903)455-2303; Rains Co. Maintenance (903) 473-2682.
SH 66, Hunt County: from near FM 6 to near FM 2642. A project consisting of widening pavement, installing continuous left turn lanes, and safety treating fixed objects is underway. Please be aware of lane closures and workers in this area.
I-30/US69, Hunt County, project to replace metal beam guard fence is underway. Please be cautious when driving in this area.
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