Grocery Supply Company Inc Charity Golf Donation
On October 16, 2019, GSC Enterprises, Inc. held its 31st annual charity golf tournament at The Tribute and Old American Golf Club in The Colony, TX. The company raised $105,000.00 that was presented to seven local and regional charities. These charities included Morgan’s Mercy Mansion, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Child Advocacy Center, Community Chest, Heart of Hope and The SSISD Education Foundation.
NE Texas Child Advocacy: Glenn & Imelda Tatsch
Morgan’s Mercy Mansion: Tonya Riley & Sherrie Hansen
CASA: Gina Law
SSISD Education Foundation: Don Sapaugh
GSC: Ryan McKenzie, Mike Bain, John Prickette, Mickey McKenzie
Not pictured: Judy Moore for Community Chest
Conley In Custody On 4 Aggravated Sexual Assault Of Child Charges
After at least five hours of deliberations, a Hopkins County jury Thursday night, Oct. 17, found 53-year-old Johnny Ray Conley (mugshot not available arrest occurred in Delta County) since arrest of Cooper guilty on all four cases of aggravated sexual assault of a child charges, according to reports.
Conley was taken into custody at Hopkins County Courthouse about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, and booked into Hopkins County jail, according to arrest reports. The sentencing phase of the trial is scheduled to resume late Friday morning, Oct. 18.
The offenses were alleged to have occurred in or around Aug. 1, Sept. 1, Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, 2001, when the alleged victim was 7-8 years old, in Delta County.
The trial was moved to Hopkins County, with jury selection on Monday in the 8th Judicial District Court in Sulphur Springs. The trial got under way on Tuesday morning.
Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris is the lead prosecutor on the case, assisted by ADA Jodi Cox. Prosecutors wrapped up their witnesses and rested on Wednesday. Defense attorney Michael Mosher presented witnesses on Thursday morning. Both gave closing arguments when court resumed after lunch Thursday. The jury began deliberating around 3 p.m. and Conley was taken into custody about 8:30 p.m. Oct. 17.
Jury Deliberating In Trial Of Delta County Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Of A Child
The trial of Johnny Ray Conley (mugshot not available arrest occurred in Delta County), a Delta County man accused of four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, continued Thursday in the Eighth Judicial District Court in Sulphur Springs, with jurors still deliberating after 5:30 p.m. Oct. 17.
The offenses were alleged to have occurred in or around Aug. 1, Sept. 1, Oct. 1 and Nov. 1, 2001, when the alleged victim was 7-8 years old.
The trial was moved to Hopkins County, with jury selection on Monday in the 8th Judicial District Court in Sulphur Springs. The trial got under way on Tuesday morning.
Assistant District Attorney Matt Harris is the lead prosecutor on the case, assisted by ADA Jodi Cox. Prosecutors wrapped up their witnesses and rested on Wednesday. Defense attorney Michael Mosher presented witnesses on Thursday morning. Conley’s wife was among the witnesses who testified Thursday morning.
The jury was recessed at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday for lunch.
When Eighth Judicial District Judge Eddie Northcutt asked the defendant Thursday, outside the presence of the jury, whether he wanted to testify on his behalf, Johnny Ray Conley politely told the judge “no, thank you, your honor.”
Both sides gave closing arguments when court resumed shortly after 1 p.m.
Harris in his closing arguments reminded the jury of testimony by multiple witnesses claiming other acts by Conley. He said that while those allegations aren’t on trial, the jury can consider them as part of his “character” when making their decision of guilt or innocence on the four aggravated sexual assault of a child charges.
As for the alleged victim in the case, Harris argued she “told the truth because he did it to her. He is guilty. He did those things.”
Mosher in his closing statements asked the jury to consider “discrepancies” in the alleged victim’s testimony. He contended that none of alleged victim’s immediate family, according to testimony, ever saw Conley commit the acts he is accused of, and her mother and siblings were around most of the time when she was around Conley in 2001. Mosher argued that bringing in the “extraneous things” to which other witnesses testified “make no sense here.”
Mosher asked the jury to look at the charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child and not find Conley guilty.
The nine-woman, three-man jury began deliberating around 3 p.m. and was still deliberating in the jury room at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Corsicana Football Coach is Hal Wasson, Former Coach at Southlake Carroll
The Wildcats travel to Corsicana for a Friday night (October 18, 2019) district game and the Head Football Coach of the Corsicana Tigers is Hal Wasson. He is in his first year as Tigers Head Football Coach. In a long coaching career, Coach Wasson has been involved in programs all over Texas. His most notable job was head coach at Southlake Carroll. He was there 11 years including a state championship year in 2011. Coach Wasson left there a couple of years ago under a cloud of alleged UIL rules violations. He was Director of Athletics for the Irving schools last year. Then he accepted one of the few jobs he said he would be interested in…at Corsicana. This is a homecoming for Wasson.
He was born in nearby Kerens and attended Navarro Junior College. Wasson also coached on the Corsicana staff from 1982 through 1986. His Tigers lost their season opener this season to Burleson Centennial and then they reeled off five straight wins including four district victories. The Tigers perhaps got a wake up call last week as Royse City defeated them, 27-0. On offense three sophomores are leading the way for the Tigers: quarterback Solomon James and backs Damarius Daniels and Anthony Young. Senior Lane Fuentesand junior George Foster are solid receivers. Coach Wasson says defense is a strength for the Tigers. Defensive leaders include inside linebacker Tyler Farmer and outside linebacker Eric Dickson. Nose guard junior Brayshun Parrish is also a player. Corner Shemar Smith and safety Drew Denbow, both seniors, are secondary standouts.
Friday an Early Release Day for SSISD
Friday, October 18th, is an early release day for SSISD. All students and staff in the Sulphur Springs ISD will be released an hour early on Friday. Buses will also run one hour ahead of their regular schedule.
Rusty Harden
Assistant Superintendent – Human Resources & Support Services
Sulphur Springs Independent School District
903-885-2153
Reilly Springs Jamboree Plans a Benefit Concert for Reed/Ivey Families Oct. 19
On Saturday October 19, 2019, the Reilly Springs Jamboree will hold to their regular schedule of a gospel and country show starting at 6pm, and will add a Benefit Concert for the Reed/Ivey families starting at 8pm. Performances will take place on the stage of the old Reilly Springs schoolhouse, now Community Center at 109 CR 1439 in southeastern Hopkins County. Admission will be $10 person or donation, at the door.
The League Street Singers, DeWayne Farrow and Ms. Hopkins County Senior Vender Wright will make appearances in the 6 pm hour. Starting at 7 pm, Gary Jones and the Running Creek Band will join Hal Roper, Mike Shing and Enola Gay on the country show. Following cake walks, door prizes and an intermission, the Benefit Concert will begin at 8 pm by the Roger Reed Band. A Chili Supper will also be served in the Reilly Springs Kitchen starting at 5pm.
Jamboree organizer Enola Gay Mathews wants everyone to know that the Jamboree is a 63-year-old Hopkins County tradition. “Roger Reed helped produce Jamborees since 2007 and when his family experienced a tragedy, we naturally offered him a stage for a benefit concert. After the October 19 show, the next Jamboree will be held on Saturday November 16, 2019, and will include a huge lineup of local talent”.
United Way Report Meeting Shows Campaign Donations and Pledges Coming In!
Bill and Beverly Owens guested on the KSST Good Morning Show on Thursday October 17, 2019, to bring the community up to date on the progress of the 2019 United Way Campaign in Hopkins County. “We are pleased to report Campaign pledges counted today total $3,962.00, bringing our total to date to $45,812.54! We are looking forward to adding to these numbers next Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 9:00 a.m., at the Texas AgriLife Extension office. The remaining Report Meetings will be held at their office. We are grateful for the warm welcome received from Carolyn McKinney and the staff at the Dairy Museum, where our October 15 report meeting was held”. He also provided a mailing address where anyone..business, industry, organization or individual… can donate just by dropping a check in the mail to: Hopkins County United Way, P.O. Box 735, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.
Bill also mentioned that the campaign is not quite at the halfway point of the goal of $165,000. yet, but often, the bigger donations tend to come in toward the last weeks of the campaign. That’s sometimes due to the large number of employees whose donations are gathered throughout the weeks of the campaign. And donation packets are still coming in. Of the donors who have reached or exceeded their personal goals, those names were included on the 100% Club list compiled following the October 15 report meeting.
Beverly encouraged everyone to ‘please make note of the Give Back event this Thursday, Oct. 17 at Panda Express, from 10:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Customers must show the flyer or mention HCUW when ordering, for us to receive credit for their purchase. We appreciate the support of Panda Express and their willingness to host the event. We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday at the Texas AgriLife Extension office! Thank you for your support of our efforts”.
Trunk or Treat with Fred Dial Hamburgers or More
Thursday, October 31st, 2019 join H.B. Nash and the Morning Chapel Youth Ministry for their annual Trunk or Treat event. Pre-order some Famous Fred Dial hamburgers on Monday October 28th till 2pm.
NETBIO October Sale Report
Producers sold 3,924 head of pre-conditioned cattle at the October Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) sale held Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission.
A total of 164 NETBIO producer/members brought pre-conditioned cattle to
the sale. The cattle were purchased by 31 buyers at an average of $774.86 per head.
“The market was good and the sale went very well,” said David Fowler,
NETBIO board member and Livestock Commission co-owner. “NETBIO
producers did a great job of getting their cattle ready to be sold. They looked good and the buyers liked them.”
Internet sales were again very active during this sale. A total of 1,057 head
sold to buyers watching on the Internet at LMAauctions.com. The NETBIO Pre-Conditioned Stocker and Feeder Calf Sale gives producers a market to offer their pre-conditioned calves and yearlings in load lot quantities.
NETBIO holds six pre-conditioned calf sales per year, which is the marketing arm for members of the organization.
The next sale will be the anniversary sale on Nov. 20 at the Sulphur Springs
Livestock Commission. The consignment book has been closed for that sale, but NETBIO officials have added a December 11th sale that is open for booking. Just call 903-885-2455.
