North Hopkins Baseball Wins District Title
North Hopkins Downs Como-Pickton to Win District Baseball Title
The North Hopkins Panthers won the third and deciding series game over Como-Pickton Monday night (April 29) at Wildcat Park to take the district championship. The Panthers got off to a good start scoring single runs in the first three innings to go ahead 3-0. The Eagles scored a run in the fourth but the Panthers got three of their own to go up 6-1. Como-Pickton fought back to within 6-3 with single runs in the fifth and sixth innings. North Hopkins added three more runs in the sixth to go up 9-3. The Eagles scored one more in the seventh but could do no more. North Hopkins outhit the Eagles nine to six. Como-Pickton committed four errors and the Panthers two. Caleb Wyatt got the pitching win for the Panthers working six innings and allowing only 2 earned runs and six hits with 11 strikeouts and three walks. Geoffrey Stewart pitched the last inning striking out two and walking one. Blaine Flemens took the pitching loss for the Eagles going six innings allowing six earned runs and nine hits with two strikeouts and three walks. For North Hopkins, Brycen Gillespie scored a run, hit a double and drove in three runs. Colby Cameron was 2 for 4 with a run scored, a double and an RBI. Wyatt was 2 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI. Branson Thomas was 2 for 3 with a run scored and an RBI. Stewart had a hit. Victor Rojo had a hit and an RBI. Easton Lewis scored two runs and Wyatt Wharton, Jessie Rivera and Kevin Clement scored one run each. Six different Eagles got hits: Caemon Wilburn hit a double and Andrew Rasgado, Jackson Monk, Kris Mayfield, Blaine Flemens and Dylan Wiggins had singles. Rasgado, Wilburn, Wiggins and Micah Flemens all had RBI’s. Panthers Coach Tim Henderson said the Panthers would play Rivercrest in a bi-district playoff series. Game one is at Chisum Friday at 2 p.m. Game two will follow right after game one. Game three, if necessary, will be at Bells Saturday at 3 p.m.
Dinner Bell Sponsors
The Wednesday April 1st, 2019 Dinner Bell lunch was sponsored by Bill and Charlotte Zahn. The free community meal, served each Wednesday, was well attended. Volunteers from all over the area come together to serve the community.
The mission of the Dinner Bell is to end hunger in Hopkins County. Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are prepared by volunteers each Wednesday and served to our guests at the First United Methodist Church. Through the generous support of church and community members and corporate sponsors we have been able to serve over 20,000 meals to those in need since opening our kitchen in 2012.
If you or your business would like to sponsor a Dinner Bell meal, give them a call at 903.885.2185
No Tents Seen
No tents… and no campers seen as of Wednesday 1PM. The siren song of free chicken sandwiches (with 2 pickle slices) has apparently not been heard.
KSST will be monitoring the area in the days to come… not because we plan on being one of the first 100 customers… because we all have to drive by the store to get to work.
Avoid Gilmer at Main
Work is ongoing at a building at the intersection of Gilmer and Main. The Southbound lane was blocked Wednesday afternoon, and traffic is being diverted.
The work is focused on a building that suffered structure damage in a fire, and an exterior wall was recently braced.
Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Crash, 2 Arrests
Two men were jailed Tuesday evening for allegedly leaving a minor crash and leading authorities on a high speed chase that ended in another crash.
Stefan Anderson Neal, 26, of Greenville and Andrew Ray Williams, 19, of Bonham were both arrested on League Street around 7 p.m. for evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.
Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office was first contacted at 6:22 p.m. April 30 about a minor two-vehicle crash on State Highway 19 south near FM 1567 west. The occupants of a white Chevrolet Traverse reportedly drove off instead of stopping to exchange information and request a crash report. The sport utility vehicle was seen turning onto FM 1567 west toward Arbala.
The person reporting the crash claimed to be following the sport utility vehicle on FM 1567, but with difficulty because the SUV was travelling at high rates of speed, The motorist reported completely losing sight of the vehicle at the FM 1567 west and FM 2297 intersection, deputies noted in arrest reports.
Deputies Thomas Patterson and Tanner Steward began traveling south on FM 2297 in an attempt to locate the SUV. One officer reported seeing the vehicle traveling north on FM 2297 through the Birch Creek area.
The deputies reported when the SUV sped past them, they turned around to try to catch up to and stop the vehicle. They had trouble catching up.
Deputy Kevin Lester and Sgt. Shea Shaw also responded. One headed to FM 2297 at Wildcat Way to try to intercept the SUV. From just south of the intersection, a deputy reported seeing the SUV travel north through the intersection at a high rate of speed, never slowing or yielding to the red light or emergency vehicle, and appeared to the deputy to be completely airborne as it crossed the intersection.
As the vehicle landed, it struck a southbound vehicle, went off the road and struck a tree on League Street between Wildcat Way and Interstate 30, deputies alleged in arrest reports.
A deputy reported seeing the driver trying to jump over a fence, but was unable to do so and was taken into custody. He was alleged to have in his possession of a glass pipe of the kind commonly used to smoke methamphetamine on him, however, no charges were filed in connection with the drug paraphernalia, according to arrest and jail reports.
The other man also allegedly fled as soon as the crash occurred, running across an open pasture and across the interstate, where he was apprehended.
Williams and Neal were jailed for evading arrest or detention in a vehicle. Both remained in the county jail Wednesday morning. Bond was set at $30,000 each on the felony charge, according to jail reports.
SSHS UIL State Update
Three SSHS UIL Theatrical Design Students Compete at State Last Weekend
SSHS Theatre Technical Director Desi Pharis took three students to UIL Theatrical Design competition this part weekend. Senior Belinda Flores and senior Hagen Hunt competed in set design and freshman AllieGrace Woodard was in hair and makeup design. Ms. Pharis said Flores is responsible for the local interest in the competition. She said Flores was new to theater when she was placed in a technical theater class her freshmen year. Ms. Pharis said Flores thought of getting out of it but decided to stick around. Over time, the student said theater became something she felt drawn to. Flores finished fourth in the UIL contest her sophomore year. Ms. Pharis said that success caused other students to become interested. The UIL also has categories for costuming and marketing. Ms. Pharis said a UIL judge visited last week to study the students’ projects. The students also had 90-seconds to explain why they designed what they did. Ms. Pharis said none of the three got a top six ranking to earn a medal. She said despite the students not receiving a chunk of medal, they remain #1 in her book. Ms. Pharis said the students spent nine months working on their projects. She said students are already working to compete in the competition next school year.
Water loving weeds in lawns and pastures By Mario Villarino
Last week I share some information related to moisture loving weeds known as buttercups and Senecio. Another common weed in wet lawns and pastures are the Kyllingas. During a recent field day in Sulphur Bluff I notice even waterlogged pastures covered with them. According to North Carolina Extension, green kyllinga and false green kyllinga are very similar in appearance, and both are referred to as green kyllinga. Both species are native to Asia and are spreading rapidly in turfgrasses in the southern United States. Both are perennial species with well-developed rhizomes. Kyllingas tend to have a finer leaf texture and are shorter growing than other sedges. They thrive under close mowing situations (inch or less) and are very prolific in areas that are poorly drained or frequently wet. These two species are mat-forming sedges and have been observed to take over turfgrasses in the southeastern United States. Green kyllinga is very difficult to control once the large mats form. The range of these two species is somewhat misleading because they are spreading rapidly. It is believed that spread of these two species may be due to a change in crabgrass control practices in recent years. Green kyllinga and false green kyllinga are both perennials that tend to thrive under close mowing (inch or less) and are very prolific in areas that are poorly drained or frequently wet. Green kyllinga is very difficult to control once the large mats tend to form. There are several chemical recommendations to help control Kyllingas. Please call the Hopkins County Extension Office for more details.
Coming Up:
The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) will host its 2019 Beef Up Cattlemen’s Conference scheduled for May 10, 2019 starting at 2:00 PM. The session starts with Registration and Exhibitors Displays, followed by Animal ID: new perspectives, Hank Hayes- Texas Animal Health Commission, Knowing Your Customer, Chris McClure Private Consultant, Creating native grasslands Christian Ebel- Hopkins County, Fifty shades of cattle health, Kevin Gray- 4G Veterinary Care and The Beef Industry Today, Randy Harp—Texas A&M Commerce followed by a Q&A portion and ends with a Steak Dinner. The program will be held at the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center Arena. The program is free for beef producers but registration is required by calling 903-449-6079 or email [email protected] to secure meal.
For more information on this or any other agricultural topic please contact the Hopkins County Extension Office at 903-885-3443.
Tira News for May 1st, 2019
BY JAN VAUGHN
Several people gathered for the Tira Volunteer Fire Department Open House on Sunday afternoon. The kids, especially, enjoyed getting a close look at the fire trucks and other equipment. We appreciate our volunteer firefighters giving of their time to help protect our community. Joyce Dodd would like to let everyone know that the next Bible study at the Tira Methodist Church is coming up on May 7th, at 1:00 p.m. Sheila Boyd shared her heartfelt advice. She says, “Hello. I would like to remind everyone to hug your loved ones every chance you get. Don’t be afraid to say ‘I love you’ to them. We get caught up in our day to day routine and don’t think about the possibility of an unexpected event. Unfortunately, we have lost several family and friends just this year. This weekend I lost a long time dear friend, Sylvia Mohler. Then I heard of another friend Phillip Coleman. So, I wanted to express what was on my mind this morning. Tomorrow is not guaranteed….live today to its fullest. Make memories! God bless to all!” Evelyn Horne had a busy weekend. She attended the North Hopkins Scholarship Dinner on Saturday night. On Sunday she went shopping in Lewisville, and then drove to her son’s home in Southlake, to help celebrate his birthday. While there she attended her grandson’s ballgame, where her son was his coach. She comments, “Very nice ball fields and we had shade, with nice weather.” Yvonne Weir reports, “Wesley Weir attended the Cooper Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday night, with his cousin Ally Shelton. It was held at Charleston Sky. We enjoyed the lovely surroundings.” On Sunday Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley went to see Everly Rose and her parents, Dustin and Natalie Weir. Yvonne comments, “She is so beautiful.” She adds, “Elise Campbell won 5th in rabbit showing at the Hunt County Fair. They brought a good price in the auction. This is her second year in 4-H.” Elise is the daughter of Mike and Dacy (Weir) Campbell. Chip helped with the Young Eagles event at the Sulphur Springs airport on Saturday. We went to the North Hopkins Scholarship Dinner that evening. The decorations, service, and food were wonderful. The Scholarship Board and the student groups and their leaders did a great job. After the meal, Chip and I went to Greg and Karon Adams’ home and enjoyed a time of fellowship with our Sunday School class. Our friends, T.J. and Jannie, who had previously been in our class for several years, were back from the Netherlands for a visit. We had not seen them in about 8 years. It was so nice of Greg and Karon to open their home for us to all get together. I always need and appreciate input from my friends to help keep me informed of news in our community. If you have any news pertaining to Tira residents, past or present, please contact me, Jan Vaughn, at 903-438-6688 or [email protected].
Chamber Connection- May 2nd, 2019
I have some big news to report about the Homemade Ice Cream Freeze-off. Shannon Oaks Church will be taking over the Ice Cream Freeze-off from the Chamber. So… what does this mean for you? It means that everything will be exactly the same! The Ice Cream Freeze-off will be held on Saturday, June 8th at 5:30 p.m. on the rear lawn of Shannon Oaks, just before the hot air balloon launch and glow. Tickets will be $5.00 for all-you-can-eat-while-it-lasts. To register to compete in the Ice Cream or to sponsor this wonderful event, please contact Josh Whitlock at (903) 885- 6542, or visit their website at http://shannonoakschurch.com/whats-going-on/events. We all scream for ice cream!
Process of Care Symposium scheduled for tonight
The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce and CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital—Sulphur Springs are partnering to present a panel discussion called The Process of Care for Your Aging Parents. This night is designed so attendees can hear the panel discussion and are able to then walk through booths to collect information and ask individualized questions. Reservations are free to the public but VERY limited in availability. To register for attendance, please sign up at the following link, https://howtocareforagingparents.eventbrite.com.
Be Well, Live Well – Healthy Aging Series
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Hopkins County, is offering the “Be Well, Live Well – Healthy Aging” series. Topics include Be Independent, Eat Well; Be Able, Read the Label; Be Safe, Eat Safe; Be Creative, Plan Meals; and Be Fit, Move More. Recipe demonstrations and sampling will also be included. Dates are Mondays and Thursdays. May 6, 9, 13, and 16, 10:00 a.m., at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs. There is no charge, but interested individuals are asked to call 903-885-3443 so adequate preparations can be made.
Workforce Solutions is hosting a Career & Community Resource Expo on May 7th
Workforce Solutions of Northeast Texas is hosting a Career & Community Resources Expo at the ROC, 120 Oak Street in Sulphur Springs, on Tuesday, May 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are accepting vendors on a first come first served basis with a deadline for vendors of April 30th. Exhibitor space is free of charge but limited. For additional information, please call Workforce Solutions at (903) 885-7556 x 414.
Hopkins County Emergency Management will participate in a Drill
Organizations from Hopkins County and surrounding areas will participate in a full-scale exercise on Friday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Emergency teams will be participating in fictional activities and are expressing to our community that these incidents are not real. The areas being used will be clearly marked. These are simple steps being taken so that Hopkins County will be well prepared. If you have any questions about the exercise, contact Kristy Springfield at [email protected].
The Odd Couple, presented by Community Players
Community Players presents the Odd Couple, female version at the Main Street Theatre, 225 Main Street in Sulphur Springs, on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. Additional show times are Sunday, May 19th at 2 p.m., Friday, May 24th at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 26th at 2 p.m. Seats are limited and can be purchase at www.communityplayersinc.com.
Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop
The Twogether in Texas Marriage Education Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 1200 W. Houston, Sulphur Springs. Topics include marriage expectations, communication, conflict resolution, money management, and goals & dreams. There is no charge for the workshop. Engaged couples will receive a certificate to save $60 upon applying for a marriage license. Please contact Johanna Hicks at 903-885-3443 to reserve seats. Lunch and refreshments provided.
Hunt Regional is offering Mobile Mammography Coach in Sulphur Springs
Hunt Regional Hospital is offering the Tubby Adkisson Memorial Mobile Mammography Coach on May 23rd in the Spring Village Shopping Center in Sulphur Springs. All insurances accepted at Hunt Regional are also accepted for the Mobile Mammography Coach, including Medicare and Medicaid. To schedule individual screening mammograms, please call (903) 408-5010. Appointments and pre-registration are requested.
Wildcats Track Team Posts Solid Results Despite Not Advancing
Wildcats Have Most Individuals Scoring Points at Regional Track Over Past Eleven Years
Wildcats Track Coach Matt Young said the Region II Class 5A Track Meet last Friday and Saturday (April 26-27) at UT Arlington was a great meet despite no Wildcats qualifying for the State Track Meet. He said the Wildcats had the most individuals score points at a regional meet over the past eleven years that he knows of. Coach Young had seven athletes compete at Regional. Eli Sellers took a sixth place in the pole vault. Jeremiah Roland was fourth in the high jump. Roland actually was involved in a jump off for third place and just missed out going to the medal stand. 6-foot-4 was Roland’s best jump. Nabian Ramirez was eighth in the 800-meter run. Ryan Hammons competed in the shot put. He had only one throw of 45 feet coming into regional but put the shot 45 feet twice at regional. Hammonds scratched on his third throw after Coach Young urged him to give it all he had. Landon Thornton had a personal best run in the 3200-meter run. Christian Palomino also competed in the 3200-meter run. Landry Tyson also ran both the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles
