Irving Man Arrested On Felony DWI Charge Following I-30 Traffic Crash
A 56-year-old Irving man reportedly involved in a crash was arrested Thursday afternoon for felony driving while intoxicated.
Sulphur Springs police responded to a reported crash on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 127 at 3:13 p.m. Thursday. SSPD Officer Adrian Pruitt contacted 56-year-old Eric Stephen Gambrell of Irving upon arrival, the officer noted in arrest reports.
Pruitt alleged Gambrell was unsteady on his feet, often stumbling and holding onto things to keep him from falling, had glassy, red bloodshot eyes and an alcohol odor was smelled on him. The Irving man admitted to drinking but refused to perform standard field sobriety tests, Pruitt alleged in arrest reports.
Gambrell was taken to jail, where he reportedly agreed to a blood test. The blood sample was taken at the hospital at 4 p.m. June 20. He was returned to jail, where he was booked for DWI, marking at least the third time he’s been charged with the offense, according to arrest reports.
The Irving man remained in the county jail Friday afternoon, June 21. Bond was set at $10,000 on the felony DWI charge, according to jail reports.
Fort Worth Woman Arrested In Hopkins County On Haltom City Robbery Charge
A Fort Worth woman was arrested in Hopkins County late Thursday night on a Haltom City robbery charge, according to police reports.
Sulphur Springs Police Officer Cleve Williams reported stopped a Chrysler Sebring on Interstate 30 east at mile marker 130 for a traffic violation.
A records check using the passenger’s information showed 40-year-old Lesley Shavonne Allen of Fort Worth to be wanted by Haltom City Police. Consequently, Williams took Allen into custody on the second-degree felony robbery warrant, according to arrest reports.
Allen remained in the county jail at noon June 21. Her bond was set at $25,000 on the charge, according to jail reports.
County Emergency Responders Participate In Mock Disaster Drill
Emergency responders worked together Friday morning to practice, assess and hone their emergency skills in the field during drill simulating a mock disaster.
Hosted in the Gerald Prim/Hopkins County Civic Center Pavilion parking lot and within Sulphur Springs ISD Athletic Complex, officials reacted as if dispatched to areas in which a tornado had occurred. Multiple people sustained varied levels of injuries, from the walking wounded with minor injuries to critical and even deceased victims of the mock tornado.
Emergency response personnel, assessed patient conditions, “tagged” them for triage treatment based on injury level. City and County law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel responded. Local justices of the peace, at least one game warden, school police also participated in the response. Civic Center staff, Civil Air Patrol and hospital representatives also were cited in a public announcement to be involved in the exercise.
One scenario, in the Prim/Civic Center parking lot, involved multiple patients, including at least one casualty. At least one patient was determined to be deceased upon officials’ arrival. At least one woman was reported to have sustained only minor injuries, and a pregnant woman was reported to be hemorrhaging. Firefighters, law enforcement and EMS personnel worked together to assess, treat and assist the identified victims, located within an area of debris, which included many treat limbs. Some were under the debris.
The hospital’s am-bus was utilized to house and move multiple patients from the scene at the same time.
Before the units could clear that location, they were told approximately 1 dozen other victims were identified at another location. Units moved to the SSISD Athletic Complex, where they found a similar situation.
At each site at least one state and or regional official timed and evaluated the officials response and will make recommendations for any areas of improvement they were able to identify.
The officials participated until noon, and will receive the recommendations as well as any other areas they identify in which adjustments can be made to more efficiently improve patient care and services in emergency situations.
You’re Invited to Cooper Lake State Park ‘Doctor’s Creek’ for Concert, Nature Walk, Free Park Admission
On Saturday June 22, 2019, Cooper Lake State Park’s ‘Doctor’s Creek’ Park will re-introduce the public to this wonderful resource during a free admission day. You will be welcome to enjoy the park and lake all day at no charge. Organized activities will begin at 7pm with a nature program “Skins and Skulls: Mammals of Northeast Texas” will be presented for all ages by Park Ranger Bianca Binda. After that, get ready to watch a ‘Boat Parade’ put on by the non-profit organization, Friends of Doctor’s Creek, a group of volunteers who will also offer concessions. Then from 8pm til 11pm, enjoy a free concert by Dub and the Luv Machine with classic rock and country hits everyone will remember! Dance if you like! You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets for the whole day or just the evening. Please park your vehicle at the Lone Pine Boat Ramp parking lot for the Saturday June 22 free events.
Steve Killian, Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent, is excited to welcome families and individuals this summer to both the Doctor’s Creek Unit in Delta County and the South Sulphur Unit in Hopkins County. Regular park admission is very reasonable, $5 per person for the day, with children 12 and under always admitted free. There’s fishing, swimming, and boating on the 20,000 acre lake plus nature programs, hiking trails, campsites and cabins, and much more. For the safety and security of campers and day visitors, a police presence is provided at all times by officers employed by the Park as well as with additional support from Hopkins County and Delta County law enforcement units.
During a KSST Good Morning Show interview, Killian stated “there are 95 State Parks in Texas, and we have one in our own back yard! In addition to a wholesome, educational and safe recreational resource, Cooper Lake State Park contributes to the economy of two counties. The majority of our visitors are from the Metroplex or places further off. We love to host them, but we also hope to host more local visitors. How long has it been since you visited Cooper Lake State Park? Plan a day trip or weekend stay soon!”
“Victims” Being Prepped For Local Disaster Drill
“Victims” were being prepped Friday morning for the upcoming “disaster drill”, set for Friday June 21. The drill will be held near the Sulphur Springs High School area. If you notice a number of response vehicles and personnel in that area, rest assured it is part of a State-recommended effort which evaluates our local response to various scenarios that may arise during a disaster, and to test the capability of local agencies to work together under an organized command. Signs will be up to inform drivers of Friday’s drill area. The drill will be completed by noon, according to Hopkins County Emergency Management Specialist Kristi Springfield.
Crazy Days of Summer
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By Johanna Hicks, B.S., M.Ed.
Summertime around our office is busy – not so much from phone calls and foot traffic, but from camps, 4-H events, conferences and youth leadership events.
We are over half-way finished with the 2019 Kids’ Camp: Fun, Food, Fitness, and what a great time we’ve had thus far! From fruit parfaits to cranberry chicken salad, the campers have learned about measuring, hand hygiene, kitchen safety and more.
Their physical activity minutes have been logged, and we hope that the youth will make a conscious effort to play more and sit less.
Our campers have also learned what to do during severe weather threats and how to listen when the authority figure is trying to teach. (They’re still working on that one!)
Camp participants will receive a t-shirt designed by one of the campers, a booklet of recipes and other camp information, prizes for those who have logged the most miles, and each person will take home a nice bag filled with all their camp activity sheets and food group certificates. The camp will come to a close with a celebration on Friday, June 28. If your student missed out this year, we will offer the camp again next summer.
July brings two special camps – Multi-county 4-H camp and Skills Camp. Hopkins County will send approximately 15 4-H members and adults to Multi-county 4-H camp, to be held at the Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star, Texas, July 15-17. Workshops, team building, great food, recreation, and a food drive will provide campers with ample opportunities to meet 4-H members from other counties and enjoy a variety of hands-on learning from outdoor cooking to archery, and from STEM to Junior Master Gardeners.
July also brings the professional conference for Texas Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences, for which I serve on the steering committee. We are expecting a large turn-out in McKinney, Texas from all across the state for this event. Our own Colleen Hoover serves as a platinum sponsor and will be recognized at the conference. Awards will be given to deserving Extension agents in several categories.
Wrapping up the month of July is Skills Camp. This camp is designed for students who have just completed grades 5 and 6 (going into grades 6 and 7 in the fall). We only have seven spots remaining, so keep reading and contact our office soon if this is something your child would like to do. Skills camp will take place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office from 9 a.m. to noon July 29, 30, 31, and Aug. 1. This is a hands-on camp and will feature:
- Baking, led by Cindy Welch, a local professional personal chef and caterer. Campers will learn to read and follow a recipe identifying kitchen gadgets, and sampling of dishes they make;
- Pet Care featuring staff from a local pet supply store and Linda Hill, a service dog trainer, along with her dog;
- Photography, led by a professional photographer; and
- Woodworking, led by Harold Bryant and Dennis Sink. Campers will assemble a wooden project to keep. Please call 903-885-3443 for more information. Remember, only seven spaces remain.
Other opportunities this summer include district 4-H Record Book Judging, 4-H Achievement Banquet, Back-to-School Fair (watch for the 4-H booth and Extension booth), new program series called “Get a Taste for Reducing Food Waste,” Twogether in Texas Marriage Education workshop, and the on-going Diabetes Support Group which meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Extension Office.
For information on all of these, contact our office at 903-885-3443.
Closing Thought
Individually, we are a drop. Together, we are an ocean. – unknown
Recipe of the Week
Honey Mustard Pork Chops
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 (1-inch thick) loin chops
Directions:
- Preheat grill for direct heat method.
- Mix honey, Dijon mustard, orange juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder in a bowl.
- Place chops on a grill rack brushed with vegetable oil. Grill, covered, 4 to 5 inches from medium heat for 14 to 16 minutes, brushing occasionally with the honey mixture and turning once.
- Serve and enjoy!
Note: Discard any remaining honey mixture.
Per serving: 210 calories, 20 g protein, 19 g carbohydrate, 6 g total fat, 239 mg sodium
Source: “Living Well” National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
Annual Fan Drive For Seniors Concludes
The Sulphur Springs Corvette Club partnered with the Senior Citizens Center for the fourth year in a row to hold an Annual Fan Drive for senior citizens. This year 91 fans were collected and distributed to senior citizens throughout the community.
PJC Sulphur Springs News
Ulises Preciado, right, reviews the Paris Junior College class schedule for fall as he prepares to enroll at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center. He gets some help from Campus Assistant Director Iris Gutierrez, left, and his mother, Maria C. Preciado. Summer II and fall registration is underway at the campus. Call 903-885-1232 for information.
