#5 Wildcats and Lady Cats Coaches on KSST Coaches Show
Cipoletta on Wildcats Win Over Greenville, 60-43
On KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday (January 12) Morning Coaches Show, Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta said he was proud of the energy the Wildcats came out with in their 60-43 win over Greenville in the district opener for both teams in the Sulphur Springs Main Gym Friday night.
He liked the Wildcats first three plays of the game that included a lob to post Xavier Cork, a duck in and a play that set up a corner three for Cameron Kahn. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats also prepared a defensive trap against high scoring Greenville guard Quin Anderson.
Wildcats ace defender Jeremiah Roland chased Anderson while another Wildcat ran at Anderson when he had the ball. The Wildcats held Anderson to 4 points. The Wildcats had a 12 points lead after the first quarter but added only 5 more points to the lead over the last three periods. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats got good energy from a big crowd. Coach Cipoletta said junior Dadaidriene Day Day Hall required five stitches to close a laceration under an eye after he took a hard fall to the court in the third quarter. He said Day Day was doing fine and was expected to attend practice later Saturday. Coach Cipoletta was pleased to learn that sophomore Boo Wilkerson ended up leading the Wildcats in scoring with 12 points. He said Wilkerson did an amazing job shooting threes and getting rebounds. Every Wildcat that Coach Cipoletta played scored points. Junior Kai Taylor made a basket on a big drive to the basket. Coach Cipoletta said the 6-foot-5 Taylor is transitioning from a post player to a guard in the Wildcats’ offense. Coach Cipoletta is also very excited about the potential of sophomore Lamodrick Johnson. He said Johnson is the team’s best passer.
Coach Cipoletta said he had some concern for the number of missed dunks the Wildcats had Friday night. He said he likes dunks because they provide an energy boost and he wants his players to go strong to the basket. But Coach Cipoletta said he also wants two points out of them. He considers missed dunks as turnovers that will have those who missed them running at practice like they have to do for other turnovers.
The Wildcats, ranked #5 in Class 5A in the latest poll of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches, are now 1-0 in district play and 15-8 for the season. The Wildcats play at Mount Pleasant Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell Debuts on Saturday Morning Coaches Show
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell, on KSST Radio and Cable Channel 18’s Saturday Morning Coaches Show, said the Lady Cats district game Friday evening against Greenville went as expected. The Lady Cats defeated the Lady Lions, 66-20 to improve their district record to 2-1 and their season record to 20-4. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats were able to jump on the Lady Lions early using the full court press. She said she was concentrating on coaching so much she was pleasantly surprised to see how much of a lead the Lady Cats built early in the game. The Lady Cats led 25-3 after one quarter. Coach Tisdell said she was able to start substituting players in the second quarter.
She said the entire Lady Cats’ bench enjoyed sub Kerie Wright’s big three point basket. Senior Tarayla Kelley also came in to score points as did junior Colbria Harrison and junior Latavia Smith. Coach Tisdell said she was glad to have a team that gets pumped up by the play of their teammates. She said her senior class, which includes four starters, is a close bunch. Coach Tisdell said they get along and want to play together. He called them talented and players who hustle. Coach Tisdell said she enjoyed the back to back Lady Cats and Wildcats games Friday because more fans got to see the Lady Cats play.
She said the crowd pumped up the players. The Lady Cats play at Mount Pleasant Tuesday evening at 6:15 p.m.
PJC-Sulphur Springs Plans Special On-Campus Registration for Spring Semester
EARLY START
Dillie Collins, left, and Kendall Myles get a head start on registration for the spring semester as they visit with PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Assistant Director Iris Gutierrez. A special on-campus registration session will be held Wednesday on the Sulphur Springs campus from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Saturday (Jan. 19) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Dinner Bell Menu For January 16, 2019
Dinner Bell January 16, 2019
Community Partner:
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Menu:
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese—AKA Piggly Wiggly Salad
Garlic Buttered French Bread
Pecan Pie Cake
Orange Gelatin Dessert (the no sugar added dessert)
Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church).
Comfort food is the fare of the day. Come join us for food and wonderful fellowship.
2019 Lights of Life Campaign Honorees: Dr. I. L. & Deborah Balkcom
by Meredith Caddell, Executive Director Hopkins County Health Care Foundation
Every year, the Lights of Life Campaign Committee selects an individual, couple or business that has shown exceptional service, commitment and passion for Hopkins County and specifically for their support of the hospital. That tradition continues with the couple selected as the 2018-2019 Campaign Honorees-Dr. I.L. & Deborah Balkcom
Deborah & I.L. have been an integral part of our hospital and Hopkins County since the moment they arrived in Sulphur Springs 25 years ago. Prior to their move to Hopkins County, they were both schoolteachers in Georgia. After receiving his Doctor of Medicine, Dr. Balkcom began his practice in Sulphur Springs.
The list of community activities they have participated is long and diverse. Dr. Balkcom has been a part of the Northeast Texas Choral Society for 21 years. He has served on the hospital board, Planning & Zoning Committee, United Way Selection of Benefits Committee, Sunday School Teacher at First United Methodist Church and member of First Baptist Church. He received the honorable distinction of being President of Texas Academy of Family Medicine. Dr. Balkcom has also completed rounds at our jail almost every Friday morning since he has been here for 25 years. Deborah has served on the Chamber of Commerce Committee, Civic Center Board, Adult Leadership and was the Chief Volunteer for Hearts of Life for 5 years. The Balkcoms are huge supporters of many local organizations including Northeast Texas Livestock Auction, FFA, Band, Athletic Department and the Health Care Foundation.
Aside from medicine and our community, their greatest loves are their family and fur family. They have 2 sons, 2 daughters in law and 6 grandchildren. Daniel and his wife Julie and their 3 children, 10-year-old twin boys Ryan & Blake and daughter Reese (13). Quint and his wife Jennifer. They also have 3 children, boys Talon (10) and Cole (15) and daughter Sara (17). As for their fur family, they have 8 horses, 3 donkeys, 8 dogs, 6 cats and 2 fostered dogs.
This couple has dedicated their lives to serving others and we are so thankful for their support of the Health Care Foundation, our local hospital and this amazing community. On behalf of the 2019 Gala Chairs- Holly & Tanner Ragan and the Lights of Life Campaign Committee…Dr. I.L. & Deborah… THANK YOU!
Public Input Sought for Buford Park Planning
Tuesday, January 15, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, the City of Sulphur Springs will receive input from residents that will assist in future planning for Buford Park. This is the second in a series of opportunities for the public to contribute ideas for the Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The Parks and Open Space Master Plan will be used by the city as they apply for Texas Parks and Wildlife grants. A third meeting, to be conducted in February, will be conducted focused on Coleman Park.
The city has no preconceived ideas going into the day. People who are involved in various activities at Buford Park have been invited to the meeting. With a skate park, ball fields, and a stew contest, among venues at the park, City Manager Marc Maxwell says there will be interest by those who participate in those activities as well as others who will want to contribute to the planning. He says the public is invited to come early to present their ideas.
Again, the planning session will focus only on Buford Park.
Maxwell said the earlier planning session focused on Pacific Park was a success with a number of ideas presented and a plan being developed. He said work should begin soon on the Grays Building. Other plans will be constructed in the future.
Heroin Found in Aftermarket Compartment in Car Battery
Three El Paso residents were stopped for a traffic violation at the 130 mile-post on I-30 Saturday morning. During contact with the trio, the DPS trooper observed nervousness and criminal activity.
Consent to search the vehicle resulted in finding the battery had an aftermarket compartment containing 4 black tape and cellophane wrapped bundles containing suspected heroin. The bundles weighed a total of 4.45 kilograms.
Arrested at the scene were Breanna Marie Aguirre, 20, driver of the 2017 Dodge Charger,
Caleb Evan Ashley, 19, and
Mathew Banda, 22. They were each charged with Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 over 400-grams.
Wildcats 1-2 in Lobo Invitational; Ice Bowl Next Weekend
The Wildcats’ soccer team took a loss in the final game in the 2019 Lobo Invitational in Longview Saturday (January 12). The Wildcats were bested by Tyler Chapel Hill, 2-0. The Wildcats went 1-2 in the tourney defeating New Summerfield and losing to Jackson and Tyler Chapel Hill. The Wildcats season record is now 2-3-1.
The Wildcats play next in the Ice Bowl Tournament in Richardson this coming Thursday through Saturday.
Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears Dominate Union Hill 68-4
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears got a dominating district win over Union Hill, 68-4. The Lady Bears led 17-3 after the first quarter, 37-4 at the half and 53-4 for three quarters.
The Lady Bears were led in scoring by Katlyn Rochell who had 17 points. Makenna Morgan scored 14 points. Ann Dorner had 12 points. Jada Wade added 11 points. Alley Collett scored 8 points. Dalena Di Donato had 4 points. Margaret Ryman scored 2 points.
Sulphur Bluff will play host to the Saltillo Lions and Lady Lions Tuesday with games beginning at 5 p.m.
TxDOT Work Schedule for Week of January 14, 2019 in Hopkins, Franklin, Delta, Lamar, and Red River Counties
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Jan. 14, 2019. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as cell phones, eating, drinking, or car audio or navigation systems.
Sulphur Springs Area (Hopkins, Franklin Counties):
SH 37, Franklin County: From Mt. Vernon to Winnsboro. Watch for lane closures and short traffic delays as crews perform surfacing operations; flaggers will direct traffic.
Paris Area (Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties):
US 271 pavement repair, Lamar and Red River Counties: from Loop 286 in Paris southeastward to SH 37. Watch for temporary lane and/or shoulder closures as metal beam guard fence replacement begins. This work will begin at the north end of the project and move south to SH 37.
FM 197, Lamar County: Watch for temporary lane closures as workers widen and reconstruct existing pavement and upgrade drainage structures.
US 271 safety upgrades, Red River County: from FM 410 to the Red River-Titus County line. Watch for temporary lane and shoulder closures as workers upgrade metal guard fence and bridge rails, and extend and safety-treat drainage structures.
SH 37 safety upgrades, Red River County: from the Texas-Oklahoma state line south to the Red River-Franklin County line. Watch for work zones as workers upgrade metal-beam guard fence, replace or extend new structures and install safety end treatments.
FM 2648 widening, Lamar County: Watch for temporary, one-lane daytime closures as workers widen and rehabilitate the roadway, and safety treat cross drainage structures.
SH 24 expansion, Delta County: from Cooper, Texas, southwestward towards Commerce. Watch for work zones and drive safely through construction areas while this roadway is being widened and improved. The inside southbound lane remains closed.
