Lady Cats Volleyball Falls To Greenville Amid Controversial Call
Greenville, Aided by Controversial Call, Tops Lady Cats Volleyball, 3-2 Tuesday
It will go in the record books as a Greenville 3-2 win over the Lady Cats Volleyball Team in the Main Gym at Sulphur Springs High School Tuesday night. But the game may always be remembered locally as the match where the final set may well have been tainted by an apparent blown officials call. With the score tied 13-13 in set five, it certainly appeared that Lady Cats libero Paris Pickett failed to touch a Greenville hit ball that ended up going long for an apparent Lady Cats point. A flag official nearest the ball called a deflection by Pickett and a Greenville point giving the Lady Lions a 14-13 lead. Greenville won the next point to take the set, 15-13 and the match 3-2. Pickett indicated she did not touch the ball. Team video seemed to back her up. Lady Cats Volleyball Coach Bailey Dorner said she did not think that Pickett touched it. She added you have to let kids decide the game. The controversial call tainted a very good volleyball game that was full of ups and downs. Greenville appeared to be on their way to a 3-0 win after taking the first two sets, 25-21 and 25-19. The Lady Cats fought back to take set three, 25-20 and then forced set five with a 25-18 set four win. The nip and tuck set five was tied ten times. Sadie Washburn had a team high 18 kills for the Lady Cats and Sydney Washburn had 8. Pickett had a season high 24 digs. Greenville improved their district record to 7-1 and their season record to 25-13. The Lady Lions remained tied for first in district with Lindale. The Lady Cats remain in fourth place in district with a 3-5 record and their season record is 21-16. The Lady Cats play at Mount Pleasant Friday at 5 p.m.
You can view the entire match on our YouTube channel or by clicking on this link: SS vs Greenville Volleyball

6 Arrested Following 2-Month Investigation Into Methamphetamine Sales
October 23, 2010 – A two-month investigation by Sulphur Springs Special Crimes Unit into the alleged sale of methamphetamines by six different individuals concluded Tuesday with a warrant round up and six arrests, according to SCU investigators.
During their investigation, undercover drug buys resulted in seizure of 41.3 grams of methamphetamine obtained during 12 separate undercover buys, according to SCU Lt. Mark Estes.
“The majority of the methamphetamine delivery cases originated at the Ferrari Inn, located at 1495 East Industrial Drive in Sulphur Springs,” Estes stated.
The SCU investigators obtained felony arrest warrants and prepared the Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County SWAT Team, Hopkins County sheriff’s deputies and Sulphur Springs Police patrol officers to “assist in a felony drug raid.”
“On Oct. 22, 2019, in the early morning hours, the SWAT Team and assisting officers executed the raid and arrested five of the six defendants for manufacture or delivery of methamphetamine and a few new charges for possession in which narcotics were located during the raid,” Estes stated.

Officers arrested Dante Lamar Crosby, 29, of Sulphur Springs Tuesday on two second-degree felony warrants for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than four grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and one warrant for second-degree felony warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. SCU investigators allege 3.7 grams, 3.2 grams and 2 grams of methamphetamine were obtained during buys from Dante Crosby, resulting in the warrants. Crosby’s bond was set at $50,000 on each of those charges.
Dante Crosby also was charged Tuesday with possession of less than 1 gram of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone; SCU officers allege he had 0.2 gram of cocaine in his possession Tuesday, resulting in the third-degree felony charge. Bond was set at $15,000 on the third-degree felony possession charge.
He remained in jail Wednesday morning on all four charges.

Kandaris Antoine Crosby, 32, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Tuesday morning on a first-degree felony warrant for manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug free zone and a second-degree felony warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. SCU officers allege 5.8 grams and 4.1 grams of methamphetamine were obtained from the man during undercover buys. His bond was set at $75,000 on the 4-200 grams charge and $50,000 on the other.
Kandaris Crosby also was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance; he allegedly had 0.1 gram of meth in his possession when arrested, according to SCU reports. His bond on the state jail felony offense was set at $5,000. He remained in jail Wednesday morning.

April Cerana Martin, 42, of Sulphur Springs was also arrested Tuesday morning. She was not one of the six defendants officials were trying to locate and arrest on warrants. She was, however, at the same location as Kandaris Crosby when he was arrested. She allegedly allowed officers to search the room, where they found a small amount of suspected meth.
April Martin was charged with possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Her bond was set at $5,000 on the state jail felony charge. She remained in jail Wednesday morning.

Martin Russell McQueen, 21, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Tuesday morning on one warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance. Officials alleged 4.1 grams of meth were obtained from McQueen during an undercover buy. McQueen remained in the county jail Wednesday morning in lieu of $50,000 on the second-degree felony charge, according to jail reports.

Casey Delayne Tucker, 36, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Tuesday morning on two manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance warrants; 2.8 grams and 3.4 grams of meth were allegedly obtained from her during the investigation, according to SCU reports. Tucker remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning in lieu of $50,000 bond each on the two second-degree felony charges, according to jail reports.

Dustin Wayne Wren, 20, of Sulphur Springs was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a first-degree felony warrant for manufacture or delivery of 4 grams or more but less than 200 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone, a second-degree felony warrant for manufacture or delivery of 1 gram or more but less than 4 grams of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone and a third-degree felony warrant for manufacture or delivery of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 controlled substance in a drug-free zone. Officials allege 8 grams, 4.1 grams and 1 gram of meth were obtained from him during the investigation.
Wren remained in Hopkins County jail Wednesday morning, Oct. 23, in lieu of $75,000 bond on the first-degree felony charge, $50,000 bond on the second-degree felony charge and $15,000 bond on the third-degree felony charge.
The sixth person officials were looking for remained at large Wednesday morning, according to Estes.
Fall Tree Planting
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas

The fall season is one of the most underutilized planting season for trees. In our county, the majority of the trees available for planting are offered in the spring season, although some retailers are slowly offering trees for sale during the fall. The biological reasoning for planting trees during the fall is to provide enough time for the tree to grow before the winter and to avoid scorching hot days of the summer. It is according to Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, the fall season the most effective time to plant trees. In Hopkins County, trees play a significant role in the landscape. Many home sites rely and depend on trees to highlight the gardens. There are many reasons for maintaining trees, too many to get into here. One of the most significant challenges when maintaining trees in landscapes is proper plant sucession and this is my topic today. Regardless of the expectation of the tree (shade, nut production, flowering, etc) trees even in the best case scenario will eventually age and die. One of the responsibilities as home owners is to actively plant trees that eventually take the place of mature ones. Many tree species available in the market have specific attributes and finding the “perfect” tree is almost imposible. But a combination of trees can certainly as a group easily satisfy the requirements of the home owner. When looking for tree varieties to purchase, I like to have a clear definition of those attributes wanted and find the best option or combination of trees. Look for several trees species and combine them to get the best performance. Once you find the trees you want, start the planting process. According Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, start by selecting a site that is in full sun. Dig the hole twice as wide as the root ball (container), and no deeper than the height of the root ball. The soil that you dig out of the hole is what you use to backfill around the root ball. No soil amendments are recommended when planting a tree; Therefore, no compost, peat moss, or shredded pine bark should be added to the backfill.After planting the tree, build a 4-inch tall berm around the edge of the hole. Fill the berm with a mulch (i.e. shredded bark or compost). The mulch and berm make it easier to water the tree and reduce weed competition.For most trees, staking is not recommended; however, if the tree trunk is not sturdy enough, use two stakes, one on either side of the tree, and give the trunk support for the first year only. Below are diagrams of a typical tree planting. Right after planting, water the tree in by filling the bermed basin with water. This will settle the existing soil around the root ball. For the first week after planting, lightly water the tree every day (about one pint to one quart of water each day). The second week, water every other day with about one to two quarts of water. During week three, water every third day with two to three quarts of water. Week four and beyond, water once a week if needed. The goal is to wean the tree slowly off of supplemental irrigation, and produce a root system large enough for the tree to thrive on natural rainfall.
REMEMBER: These are just guidelines. Use your index finger to check the soil moisture under the mulch. If the soil is cool to the touch, do not water. If it is warm and dry, then water. More plants are killed by over-watering than by under-watering.
Coming Up:
Northeast Texas Dairy Producers Conference (DOPA) October 30, 2019- $10 Register by calling 903-885-3443.
PAT CEU Credits: November 6, 2019 $30, Register by calling 903-885-3443.
Pesticide Applicator Certification (new licensee only): November 13, 2019. $30, Lunch included. Register by calling 903-885-3443.

Early Voting Begins Monday In Cumby Mayor, NHISD School Board, Cumby ISD Bond And Constitutional Amendment Elections

Early voting begins Monday in three local elections — the North Hopkins Independent School District Board of Trustees, City of Cumby Mayor and Cumby ISD bond — as well as for 10 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
All Texas voters are asked to cast ballots for 10 proposed Constitutional Amendments. Only North Hopkins ISD, Cumby ISD and Cumby residents will vote in the other elections.

Voting information
Early voting by personal appearance for Hopkins County voters in these elections will be conducted in the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Courtroom inside the Hopkins County Courthouse Annex, located at 128 Jefferson St. in Sulphur Springs.
Hopkins County voting hours are:
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Oct. 21-26; Monday, Oct. 28; Wednesday, Oct. 30; and Friday, Nov. 1.
- Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27;
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 31.
- Election Day voting will be at the designated polling locations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5.
Voting for Cumby ISD voters who reside in Hunt County may cast early votes by personal appearance at Hunt County Voter Administration, 2217 Washington St., in Greenville.
Early voting by personal appearance in Hunt County will be conducted:
- each weekday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21-Nov. 1.
- extended early voting hour of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 31
The last day to accept applications for a ballot by mail is Oct. 25.

North Hopkins ISD
Voters within the boundaries of North Hopkins ISD will be asked to select up to three candidates to fill three at-large full three-year term seats on the school board.
The even candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the North Hopkins Independent School District Board of Trustees Election are, including incumbents, D. Ellis Dicus, Vicki Hillis Ferrell, Justin Holland, Andy Kendall, Robert McPherson, Sherry Smiddy and Charlie Vaughn.

City of Cumby
Residents who live in Cumby city limits are asked to select their choice of two candidates for mayor, incumbent Place 1 Alderman Doug Simmerman, who serves on the mayor pro tem, and challenger Ryan Horne. Unchallenged for seats on the City Council are incumbent Betty McCarter for Place 4, incumbent Julie Morris for Place 5 and Guy Butler for Place 3.

Cumby ISD
Cumby ISD was able to cancel it’s trustees election; incumbents Tony Aguilar, Jody Jarvis and Jason Hudson were the only ones to turn in applications for the seats, so they will serve anther term.
Cumby ISD is still conducting a bond election, however. Voters are asked to vote for or against a $6.2 million bond package, which will fund additions and renovations to Cumby Elementary, the elementary playground and cafeteria, an additional agriculture shop and ag/CTE facilities renovation, relocation of the football field to include a compressed surface track, demolition and abatement.
Additional information about the Cumby ISD bond election can be found on the CISD website.
Constitutional Amendments
For a full list and information about the Constitutional Amendments Election, visit the Secretary of State website
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.
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
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.
