CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs Launches New Staff Chaplaincy Program
Charles Kimbell, a Chaplain within the CHRISTUS Health Care System for the past ten years, is now part of a new program as Staff Chaplain at the Sulphur Springs hospital. Kimbell’s position places him as a member of a patient’s Care Team. Although volunteer Chaplains have been part of the system for years and are still needed, the Staff Chaplain position was recently created for the new Care Through Chaplaincy program.
Kimbell has been an ordained United Methodist Church minister for the past 30 years, serving in various churches across Texas. He was asked by a minister in 2006 during UMC Conference if he had ever considered becoming a chaplain, and he had not, although as a minister he was often called upon for grief counseling. He learned that Clinical Pastoral training is for a very specific field. While still pastoring his church in the Tyler area, Kimbell undertook a one-year training program in Palliative Care toward a Certification for Professional Clinical Chaplaincy, and through that, he experienced a change in heart and direction. That was due to exposure to what ‘care through chaplaincy’ in palliative care actually entails. He is eager to become part of the Care Team for patients and their families at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs. He is also excited about opportunities to serve individuals and families experiencing effects of severe trauma whom he may encounter in an Emergency Room setting.
During a KSST Good Morning Show interview, he stated, “volunteer chaplains are still important and needed here. Added to that now will be spiritual care consultation by a Staff Chaplain, a member of the Care Team, as the CHRISTUS mission statement ‘to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ’ is carried out on a fuller basis. What we might not have realized til recent years, is that Palliative Care means much more than Hospice care. Palliative care begins pre-hospice and extends beyond the limits of hospice. For a victim, it should actually begin at the time of diagnosis of a debilitating or terminal illness. And as our society changes, more and more people are professing little or no faith. Current professional training is a most vital need in the field of Chaplaincy today”.
Sulphur Springs Man Allegedly Caught With Stolen Car
October 22, 2019 – Sulphur Springs Police reportedly caught a 27-year-old Sulphur Springs man with a car that had just been reported stolen early Tuesday morning, according to arrest reports.
A Mitsubishi Galant was reported stolen from the 600 block of Ingram Street at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. A short time later, Trondamion Andrzhel Cleveland was reportedly located in the 700 block of Calvert Street with the vehicle.
Cleveland confirmed by his verbal statement that he had taken the vehicle and the reporting person confirmed that he had knowingly taken the vehicle without consent.
Cleveland was arrested at 4:37 a.m. on Calvert Street for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. He remained in the county jail late Tuesday morning, Oct. 22. Bond on the charge was set at $5,000.
The arrest wasn’t the first time Cleveland has been arrested in Hopkins County for unauthorized use of a vehicle. He was arrested Dec. 9, 2010 and remained in the county jail until Jan. 27, 2011, on an unauthorized use of vehicle charge. He was sentenced to a one-year commitment in a state jail after forfeiting bond on the charge on March 3, 2011.
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The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is located at 298 Rosemont Sulphur Springs, TX 75482. You can reach them for non-emergency matters at (903) 438-4040.
Room Transformations At Bowie Primary Enhance Reading, Math Classes
If it looks like students are playing a lot more in class, they are, but they’re having fun learning too.
Bowie Primary teachers this year were encouraged to “transform” their classrooms to enrich students’ understanding of math and reading lessons.
Bowie staff were inspired by “Kids Deserve It” author Todd Nesloney’s presentation at SSISD’s summer learning conference. Nesloney follows the premise that “when you create imaginative and engaging lessons grounded in the learning standards, kids are more apt to behave well so they don’t miss out.”
“We decided to take on room transformation to provide engaging lessons that make students want to be in the class and at school, because when you create an active, engaging lesson, grounded in the learning standards, kids are more apt to behave well so they don’t miss out. We’ve seen an increase in our behavior and participation whenever they’re fully involved within the lessons,” said Bowie Primary Principal Amanda Fenton.
Teachers are encouraged to be creative and imaginative in their ideas, coming up with various ways to offer more engaging lessons. They are encouraged to use props, backdrops, sound effects and hands-on games and activities to “transform” their classrooms to enhance the content for the day.
A few Bowie teachers and students demonstrated during the Sulphur Springs Independent School District’s school board meeting Monday evening a few of the room transformations they’ve enjoyed this year.
“We brought our third grade reading team and our third grade math team because they have really taken this and ran with it in both subject areas. We brought activities that they have done,” said Fenton.
Instead of Starbucks, Bowie students can visit StarBooks Cafe” to “read a lotte” books. They go to are encouraged to select a book while sipping “coffee” (chocolate milk), writing down on bookmarks what they would like to read and doing book studies, Fenton noted.
Another “transformation” included a “Re-Tell Gating Party” during football season with a foam prop on a table resembling a football field, and prompts to asked reading questions. Colored papers with characters, plot and other parts of a story become the parts that when combined make a sandwich.
For one transformation, students suited up in hats and face mask. Like a doctor checking the general health of patients, the students (doctors) checked the patients’ conditions, noting what happened and what was done to “save” the patient.
For glow math or reading, the overhead lights are turned off and a black light is turned on, with everything written on cards in highlighter so that they glow under black light. For math, students match a sentence to the correct sum. When the the student or student group matches are correct they get to stand at a line and shoot ping pong ball into brightly colored cups.
While third graders were the students selected to demonstrate “room transformations,” all grade levels at the school have experienced them, according to Fenton.
For instance, kindergarten classes when learning the word “go” incorporated a racing theme, using flags and other items to illustrate the lesson, the principal noted.
First graders, for example, used a mystery and investigative type theme when learning various math concepts.
“It’s really taken off in the various grade levels. It’s just what the teachers can be imaginative with and how they transform their rooms to fully get the biggest engagement out of their students,” said Fenton.
Lady Cats Volleyball Plays Greenville at Home on Tuesday Game Day
The Lady Cats Volleyball Team hopes to avoid a district sweep against Greenville as they play host for the Lady Lions Tuesday evening (October 22) in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School. The Lady Lions took a home win against the Lady Cats at Greenville, 3-1 on October 4. The Lady Lions also won both games last season against the Lady Cats. Tuesday there will be freshmen and JV matches starting at 5 p.m. The freshman Lady Cats will play in the Auxiliary Gym while the JV will be in the Main Gym. The Varsity match will start at around 6:30 p.m. Greenville comes in tied for first with Lindale in district with 6-1 records. The Lady Lions are 24-13 for the season. The Lady Cats are 3-4 in district play and they are holding on to the fourth and final playoff spot. They are one game ahead of fifth place Texas High. The Lady Cats season record is 21-15. KSST Radio will have the Greenville and Lady Cats volleyball game starting at around 6;30 p.m. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Shares Thoughts on Defense at Corsicana and on Greenville Offense
Wildcats Defensive Coordinator Alex Guerra is a hard man to please. He says he was pleased for about half of Friday (October 18) night’s game at Corsicana. He says the Tigers did some stuff earlier they had not shown before. He says the Wildcats made adjustments and the Tigers did not try the new stuff anymore. Coach Guerra says the Wildcats did not tackle well Friday. He admits the defense got tired from being on the field a lot plus he says many of the defenders play both ways. Coach Guerra says inside linebackers Ryan Carrillo and Eleazar Brena both battled. Senior George Greenway was able to return from injuries and made several tackles. Late in the game, Landry Meskimen made several defensive players. Coach Guerra says he anticipates a bigger role for Meskimen on defense Friday. Concerning Greenville, Coach Guerra says the Lions’ skill guys are very fast. Lions’ Coach Darren Duke calls his receivers a sprint relay team. Coach Guerra says he’s not lying. He says the Lions’ receivers and running backs are good at what they do. He says the Wildcats must bring their A game Friday. Coach Guerra says the Wildcats have to contain talented running back Lester Turner.
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Discusses Offense Against Corsicana and Greenville Defense
Wildcats Offensive Coordinator Matt Young says the Wildcats offense is gaining some consistency in what they are doing. He said they graded out at 41% Friday night (October 18) against Corsicana. Coach Young says the Wildcats were just down 27-14 in the third quarter when they had a couple of frustrating drives. He says little things in execution did not get done. Coach Young says a blitzer was turned loose and a pass route was stopped a yard short of where is needed to be. Then there was the first and goal unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that the Wildcats could not overcome. With a score, they could have trailed by only 6 points with seven minutes still left in the game. Coach Young says an emphasis this week is closing games out. He says what it comes down to is when you have to make plays to win that’s what you’ve got to do. Coach Young says quarterback Kaden Wallace continues to make good decisions and back Caden Davis is running real hard. He says in district games, every play matters and you can’t have anything set you back or you will lose. Coach Young also assessed the Greenville defense. He says this Greenville team is the best he has seen since he’s been here. He says the do a good job on defense and know what they need to do. Coach Young says they are the least complicated team we’ve faced this year. He says they are extremely fast and don’t give up big plays. Coach Young says Greenville defensive backs were able to cover Royse City’s highly touted receiver one on one. He says one Lions’ defensive end is the best they have faced this year. Coach Young says they must know where he is on every play. He says Friday’s game is big for Greenville too because of playoff implications.
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TRUCKING
Instructor Bob Ashbreck, right, discusses some important aspects of driving and maintaining a truck during a recent truck driving class at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. Listening closely to Ashbreck are students (from left) Marcus Hipp, Sheldon Hamilton in cab, and John Hargrove.
Hopkins County United Way Almost At Half Way Mark In Campaign To Raise $165,000
Hopkins County United Way campaign workers turned in $25,548 in pledges and donations over the last week. That brings to total collected as of the fourth campaign workers report meeting Tuesday morning, Oct. 22, to $71,361.26, about 43.25 percent of the overall $165,000 campaign goal.
“We are so grateful for every bit,” said HCUW Executive Secretary Susan Berning.
Campaign workers reported several of the packets turned in this week met the goal requested for HCUW. A few donors went above the call, contributing over the amount asked, including Highlander Training Center, Hampton House, Tire Town, Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home, Debra Giles Insurance, 4 Paws, Advantage Copy Systems, Town Square Antique Mall and Janeen’s.
Linda Galligher turned in an $8,125 donation from Alliance Bank. Employees far exceeded their goal, contributing $4,625 to HCUW. Alliance Bank corporate contributed another $3,500.
Executive Secretary Susan Berning reported Tim Glenn was not able to be present at the campaign meeting because he was at City National Bank, getting the HCUW campaign under way there.
The giveback event at Panda Express last week reportedly raised about $110 for HCUW. A HCUW supporter in thanks for those who contributed to Panda’s giveback also is matching the Panda Express total with a $110 donation to HCUW, Berning reported.
Berning said she had the privilege of talking to a donor Friday afternoon, and shared with HCUW what she was told.
“He said, ‘My wife and I have been fortunate to live and work, and now retire here in Hopkins County. Our community supported us through our business for many, many years. It is a privileged to share some of what we have been blessed with. We also hope that our gift will prompt others to reflect on the blessings that they have, and out of that gratitude, give and support Hopkins County United Way.,'” Berning said.
The Zahn Family Charitable Trust blessed HCUW with an $8,000 gift, Berning reported.
“I will just say, personally — and I believe Bill and Beverley feel this way as you all do as well — I feel very humbled by this and extremely grateful,” Berning said.
“The biggest thing I’ve learned from this experience is that the people in our community are the best ever anywhere. I would say that Hopkins County is united and it’s the Hopkins County way to give to those who need it and give back to the community. It’s awesome,” HCUW Co-Chair Bill Owens said.
Berning said the thing that seemed to resonate through Tuesday’s meeting is a desire to give. She said while not everyone can give $8,000, any amount is helpful as it all ads up.
Campaign workers are encouraged over the next week to reach out to all of the businesses and organization they delivered donation packets to and get all possible donations back in where possible by the next report meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office.
To remind everyone of this year’s theme and encourage them to “Be a HERO,” Bill Owens entered Tuesday’s meeting playing “Holding Out For A Hero” and played it again while the week’s contributions were tallied.
