Images From Veterans Day 2019 in Sulphur Springs
Photos courtesy of Paul Bailey.
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report
11/04/2019 – 11/10/2019
Arrests:
Cameron Kull, age 18, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 11/04/2019 on for Possession of Dangerous Drug, Possession of Controlled Substance PG2>=4G<400G
Eric Stephens, age 42, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on 11/05/2019 for Public Intoxication.
Regional Peters, age 49, of Tyler, was arrested on 11/06/2019 on an Austin Parole Warrant.
Danny Johnson, age 49, of Pittsburg, was arrested on 11/08/2019 on a Morris County Warrant for Possession of Dangerous Drug.
Wesley Bingham, age 52, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 11/09/2019 on a Hopkins County Warrant for Theft of Material.
Sara Walls, age 24, of Winnsboro, was arrested on 11/09/2019 on Winnsboro Municipal Court Warrants for Driving While License Disqualified, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While License Invalid, and Expired Registration.
Accidents:
0
Calls for Service:
The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 95 calls for
service during this reporting period.
Citations:
The Winnsboro Police Department issued 26 citations and 26 warnings
during this reporting period.
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church Celebrates Pastor & Wife’s 17th Anniversary
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church
Welcomes You To Share Our
Pastor & Wife’s 17th Anniversary
Sunday: December 1st, 2019 3:00 P.M.
Special Guest: Rev. Kerry Duffey
Omaha 1st Baptist Church
Rev. D.K. Young: Pastor & Founder**
Greater Emmanueal M.B.C. Will Hold a Hopkins County Stew Fundraiser
GREATER EMMANUEL M.B.C.
901 Como St.
LOOK WHAT’S HERE
HC Beef Stew
ALL THE TRIMMINGS
Saturday November 16th, 2019
@ 11:00 AM.
Donations: $8.50
To place an order or for more information please call
(903) 689-8135 Mollie Shepard
Or (903) 439-6034 Jackie Berry
Or (903)335-4345 Joyce Young
Also: Multi- Family Garage sale
Bake Sale/ Karaoke/ Games
Starting at 8:00 AM
Sponsored By: Greater Emmanuel Family
Thank you and May God Bless Each of You.
Pastor: Rev.D.K. Young
Winners Circle in 1st Annual Operation V.E.T. 42 Tourney
These are the winners of the 1st Annual Victor Echo Tango “Salute to Veterans 42 Tournament”
Shown in photos with the Winners is Wendy Forbes, Tournament Coordinator. The metal trophies were made by the Como Pickton FFA
1st Place – Leon Jose and Anne McConnell
2nd Place – Earnest Young and Calvin Bain
3rd Place- Gordan Payne and Tommy Rawson
4th Place – Joey Martin and Ronnie Martin
The 8 winners were treated to the Operation V.E.T. BBQ Cook-off held on Saturday afternoon November 10, 2019. Congratulations to all the Winners!
Chili Cookoff is Thursday November 14 at Sr’s Center
Karon Weatherman sends a reminder about the 3rd Annual Chili Cook Off
inside the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center on
Thursday, November 14th at 12:00 Noon. Five Judges are lined up to taste and rate the Chili. All the Seniors who attend get to come and sample all the Chili you can eat! There will be Crackers and Cheese to go with
your Chili plus tea and dessert, too. Come and Enjoy all the Wonderful Chili. It will be a great day to come get your tummy warmed up! There should be plenty, below are the Chili Cooks who have signed up already! Take advantage of this delicious indoor event for the Senior Citizens of Hopkins County!
Sulphur Springs Imaging – Stacey Wetzel
East Texas Physical Therapy
Hopkins Place – Shelby Romans
Wesley House/Wesley Oaks – Judith Beck
Heart To Heart Hospice – Brandi Raley
Sunny Springs – Amber Gilbert
Sulphur Springs Health and Rehab – Debbie Jones
Rock Creek Health and Rehab – Richelle Johnson
Cypress Basin Hospice – Niki Huffman
Grocery Supply- Vickie Pickle
Linda Pickle-Hill and Stella Bagley
Jimmie Bell and Fay Pool
Vender Wright – 2019 Ms Hopkins County Senior
Patsy Crist – Senior Entertainers
Mary and Loyd Ivey
Mary Ann Stevens – Signature Dialysis
Dell D’Lizarraga
Jimmie Bell and Fay Pool
Heritage Hospice – Leslie Forshee
KIA Memorial Dedication, Disabled Veteran Statue Unveiling A Well Attended, Moving Event
Celebration Plaza was packed Saturday evening with community members paying tribute to the fallen and respect for those who have served during a special dedication and unveiling ceremony.
The occasion was a more solemn one, bringing a tear to many an eye at the ringing of the bell as each local hero who was killed in action was named; each name and the year they paid the ultimate price in service to their country is listed on three of the end caps of the walls of Hopkins County Veterans Memorial. The Marine Corps League and Military Coalition lowered the flag, played Taps and and rendered a three-volley salute was played as well. Alina Tatum Sanders sang the National Anthem.
County Judge Robert Newsom noted that the country was founded not only by those who fought for our freedom, but also on a “prayerful society that honored God,” as he opened a prayer of thanks for America and protection for those “who stand for right and truth throughout the world.”
“I say it all the time, Veterans Day shouldn’t just be on a Monday in November, it should be every day. We have veterans that allow us to do this. Some have given the ultimate sacrifice to allow us to do this, to have the freedoms we have. That’s why it’s so wonderful when there are fitting tributes and reminders that Veterans Day shouldn’t just be on a Monday in November, it should be on a Wednesday in December and a Tuesday in July and every day, because there are veterans who live every day with the sacrifices they made. There are veterans who suffer physical and mental disabilities as a result of the service that they have rendered for us to have the freedoms that we enjoy every day. if they live and struggle with that every day, we should have something to remind them every day what our veterans, our bravest women and men have done for us and continue to do for us every day,” Congressman John Ratcliffe said.
He said while there is nothing that we as civilians can do to adequately repay or thank veterans for their suffering and sacrifices for us, memorials such as those on the Sulphur Springs square, stand as a reminder daily of what they’ve done.
Ratcliffe said in light of their work, it’s appropriate that the new being unveiled Saturday features not just a disabled veteran, one who lost a limb, but also his service dog. He noted the valuable role a service dog play in the field, including in bringing down ISIS leaders, as well as their service to veterans who return home.
Mickey and Barbara McKinsie were recognized not only for contributing “a large sum of money to get the ball rolling” and encourage others to donate to the construction of the $1.2 million veterans memorial, but whose recent donation also made the statue of the disabled veteran and service dog possible. They unveiled the bronze statue, located on the bench in front of the water fall, behind the memorial stones honoring local veterans who have served in the military.
“It’s so fitting to me that Veterans Day comes so close to Thanksgiving, because it’s with thanks giving that we are all here today. It’s a time for honor of our family to take part in this special gathering,” Mickey McKinsie said, noting the service of members of his family.
Barbara McKinsie noted how the war affected her father, a member of the Greatest Generation, mentally disabling him. Thanks to the VA, a very strong and determined spouse, and the right medication, he lived to be a happy 92.
“Whether you have family members or not that are closely linked to the military is beside the point. It’s that we owe so much to those people that are standing guard right now and those who have paid that ultimate sacrifice. When you meet someone who is a vet, always go up and say thank you, thank you so much for your service,” Barbara McKinsie said.
“This is for the vets here today, and there are a bunch,” she continued. “Thank you for your sacrifice you gave your strength, your youth and time. You did a job not many will. You deserved our respect and you do still. Though you didn’t give your live you were a willing soul. Only your brothers in combat your suffering they truly know. We love that you are here with us and honor each and every one of you. A grateful nation appreciates every internal and external scar that wrote upon the slate of you, each one of so brave. You came back to us here, but you will never be the same. For you leaned to bare the weight of defending freedom’s call. But you did come back, and that is what we give thanks for most of all.”
Also recognized were the veterans memorial and ball committee members; Pam Elliott, who first had the idea for a statue to show the many things that a returning soldier might face and who remains actively involved with the Veterans Memorial Committee by serving as chair of the committee; John Parsons, the Kansas artist who designed and crafted the statue; Clayton McGraw, who had the vision and got the ball rolling for the memorial; and the numerous individuals and businesses who have contributed to the memorial over the years.
The occasion was marked with a flyover. Also featured as a speaker was Hopkins County Veterans Service Officer Danny Davis.
A representative from Senator Bob Hall’s office presented Elliott with a flag that’d flown over the capital in appreciation for all of her work honoring veterans.
Afterward, hot dogs, drinks and chips donated for the occasion were served free to the community.
Several Schools Hosting Programs, Special Events Nov. 11 For Local Veterans
Many of our local schools have programs and other activities planned Nov. 11 to honor local veterans for their service.
Below are some that KSST has been made aware of:
- Sulphur Springs High School will host a reception at 12 noon Monday, Nov. 11, in the SSHS Library, with a special program to follow at 1 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All past and present military are invited to attend. The SSHS Band will perform and the event will feature various guests as well.
- Cumby ISD will host a program to honor all who have served our country at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 in the school gymnasium. All pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students will sing a special song, the Student Council will provide a reading and a video of “heroes” from CISD families will be viewed.
- The Annual North Hopkins ISD Veteran’s Day Program will begin at 9:30 a.m. The culinary department will host a breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the culinary cafe. All veterans and their families are invited to attend and be honored by NHISD students, faculty and staff.
- Miller Grove Elementary Veterans Program on Nov. 11 includes breakfast at 8 a.m. and a program at 9 a.m.
- Travis Primary third graders will be singing at Veteran’s Flag Ceremony at VFW Monday, and performing patriotic program for parents Monday night at 6 p.m.
- Sulphur Springs Middle School Student Council is sponsoring a Veterans Day program that includes breakfast at 8:15 a.m., followed at 9 a.m. by the program which includes veterans and features the SSMS select choir, band, cheerleaders and student speakers. All veterans are welcome, but those planning to attend were asked to complete a brief form so that school staff can adequately prepare for them.
- Barbara Bush Primary Veteran’s Day Program will begin at 1:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11 to honor all veterans. Students should arrive in patriotic colors of red, white and blue (no turquoise or light blue, staff ask) at 6:15 p.m. for the evening performance.
- Lamar Primary will hold a Veterans Day program at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Students were asked to bring photos of veterans to be recognized on the Honor Wall.
- Yantis ISD will host a Veterans Day program starting at 10 a.m., with breakfast at 9 a.m.
