Saltillo Girls Varsity Tourney Underway
Play got underway in pool play in the three-day Saltillo Girls Varsity Tournament on Thursday.
The Saltillo Lady Lions defeated Chisum, 34-18. The Lady Lions led only 13-12 at the half but they used a strong second half to get the win. Maddy Smith led the Lady Lions with 9 points, Chandler Bain and Anna Reeder had 7 points apiece. Brittney Peeples and Jocelyn Ochoa had 5 points apiece. The Lady Lions are now 2-2 for the season. They play Bullard in the tournament Thursday night at 7:15 p.m.
In other early tournament games Thursday at Saltillo, Campbell defeated Clarksville, 65-58, McLeod topped Chisum 51-46 and Dodd City overwhelmed Prairiland 76-32. Pool play continues on Thursday and Friday.
SSHS Jazz Band Performance Schedule November 27-December 11, 2018
As a Christmas season tradition, the Wildcats Jazz Band has a number of performances scheduled beginning the week after Thanksgiving.
Wildcats Band Director Spencer Emmert said the first performance will take place on the Plaza on Tuesday, November 27 from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. On Wednesday, November 28, the Jazz Band will perform in the lobby of City National Bank downtown from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. On Thursday, November 29, the jazz musicians will play in the lobby of Alliance Bank downtown from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Thursday evening, November 29, the Jazz Band will be a part of the Lights of Life event at Christus Mother Francis Sulphur Springs Hospital’s Gardens area beginning at 6 p.m.
In one event not open to the public, the Jazz Band will play at the Sulphur Springs Elementary School Cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.
The Wildcats Jazz Band has performances early and late on Saturday, December 1. The Jazz Band will play at Breakfast With Santa at the ROC of First Baptist Church Sulphur Springs beginning at 9 a.m. Breakfast With Santa is a Relay For Life event. Later on Saturday, the Jazz Band will perform in the Chapel at Heritage Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. This performance is part of the Christmas in the Park event at Heritage Park.
Emmert also invites the public to attend the annual Band Christmas Concert at the High School Auditorium on Tuesday, December 11 beginning at 6 p.m. The concert features all SSISD bands from sixth grade to high school. The Jazz Band performs between performances by the bands.
Game Day: Wildcat Football v Frisco High in Bi-District
The playoffs begin with a bi-district game Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. as the Wildcats take on Frisco at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. The winner of this game will play the winner of the Dallas South Oak Cliff and Everman game being played Friday night in Dallas.
The Wildcats come in with a 6-3 record. Their 5-3 district record earned them a #3 seed in the playoffs. Frisco is 6-4. Their 6-2 district record earned them a #2 seed in the playoffs. The Wildcats have lost three of their last four games. Frisco has won two in a row. The Wildcats are coached by Greg Owens in his 13th year. Frisco’s coach is Vance Gibson in his 14th year.
Frisco had a do or die game last Friday at Lovejoy. It was win and they are in for Frisco but lose and they were out. The Raccoons eked out a 48-45 win over Lovejoy.
The Wildcats are taking a unique approach to get their offense back on track. Coach Owens said he and his staff are asking players about plays they enjoy running and ones that are working well. Those plays are expected to be featured a lot early in the game in an attempt to increase the confidence of offensive players.
KSST Radio will have all of the bi-district football action in the Wildcats and Frisco game live from the Ford Center at The Star beginning at around 7:30 p.m. The game will also be videotaped for replay later on Channel 18 on Suddenlink Cable.
NETBIO Anniversary Sale Marks 20th Year
The cattle industry in Northeast Texas celebrated a milestone at the Sulphur Springs Livestock Commission Wednesday when the Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) observed its 20th year of operation with a big barbecue luncheon, a board of director’s meeting and a preconditioned calf and yearling sale.
The organization was launched in 1998 by a group of cattle producers and agribusiness leaders for the purpose of enhancing the beef industry in Northeast Texas. NETBIO is recognized as a leader in its reputable offering of pre-conditioned calves.
The anniversary celebration Wednesday kicked off with a barbecue meal that was enjoyed by over 450 producers, buyers, family and friends. Following the lunch and prior to the sale, the annual NETBIO membership meeting was held. At the meeting the board of directors approved the financial report and elected nominees to fill six vacancies on the producer and agribusiness board.
Elected to the producer board of directors was Stephen Gowin of Emory, a cattle producer and County Extension Agent of Rains County; Karl Ebel of Sulphur Bluff, a cattle producer and a member of the Nobel Research Institute Grazers Alliance, and J.T. (Tex) Nowlin, a resident of the Dike community, a cattle producer and a sales representative for ADM Alliance Nutrition.
Elected to the agribusiness board of directors were three current members who were re-elected for another term. All from Sulphur Springs, they include David Black, DVM; Hopkins County Extension Agent Mario A. Villarino, DVM, PH.D., and Chris McClure, vice president of Operations for BeefTek, a livestock technology company.
Following the membership meeting, Marcus Hill, a native of Sulphur Springs and current president and chairman of AgWorkers Insurance, spoke to the crowd gathered in the market center auditorium. Hill congratulated the members on the NETBIO program and encouraged them to continue their outstanding work to improve and promote the cattle industry in the region.
Hill was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas and began his leadership journey in his local 4-H club at the age of nine. In High School, he was involved in student leadership by serving as Student Body President and as an Officer in the FFA. After graduation, he was elected Texas FFA State President. He took a year off of college and traveled all over the state speaking to high schools students, ag science teachers, businesses and civic groups. During his year as State President, he was able to meet and learn from great leaders, politicians and businessmen. He attended Texas A&M University graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Education. He also worked towards a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology. While attending college, Marcus began working for National Farm Life selling life insurance and after graduation, he joined National Farm Life and its subsidiary, Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company, full time. Marcus became Vice President of Ag Workers in 1982, was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1984, and became President in 1988. In 2006, Marcus was appointed Chairman of the Board. Marcus is an Honorary Vice President of the Fort Worth Stock Show and is on the Calf Scramble Committee, he is past president of the 4-H Foundation Board, former member of National FFA Foundation Sponsors Board Member, a member of the Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Advisory Board, is Chairman of Youth Activities Committee at the State Fair of Texas, a Former Advisory Board for Tarrant County College of Business, a member of the College of Ag. Dean’s Advisory Council at Tarleton, and a former member of the Texas FFA Foundation. Marcus runs a beef cattle operation in Wood County.
After the meeting, auctioneer Joe Don Pogue gaveled into action the sale of 6,378 head of pre-conditioned cattle that were consigned by 225 producers.
Auctioneer Joe Don Pogue calls for bids on a pen of cattle at the NETBIO 20th anniversary sale.
The cattle were purchased by 35 buyers at an average of $750.08 per head. Several hundred head were sold over the Internet.
The next NETBIO pre-conditioned cattle sale will be held on Wednesday, January 16. The deadline for weaning calves for that sale is Dec. 2, and the booster shot deadline is Dec. 17. To consign calves and get ear tags for the sale, call 903-885-2455.
SSISD Tax Office Closed November 19-23
With all Sulphur Springs Independent School District campuses closed November 19-23 for Thanksgiving Holidays, the SSISD Tax Office will also be closed.
Sandra Gibby, SSISD Tax Assessor-Collector, said her office will be closed for the week and will reopen Monday, November 26, 2018.
Attend NETCS “A Starry Night” Christmas Concert on December 1,2 on SSISD Stage
The stage of the SSISD Auditorium inside the Hopkins County Civic Center will be transformed into a holiday wonderland of stars for the Northeast Texas Choral Society annual Christmas concert. Choral Director Carol Allen and NETCS Board President Mary Lou Foster visited with Enola Gay on the KSST Morning Show to invite the public to this one-of-a-kind concert. Tickets are $15 each at local banks, at the door and online at singerscount.org. Two performances are planned: 7 pm on Saturday December 1, and at 2 pm on Sunday December 2, 2018.
“In ‘A Starry Night’, our 100-voice choir will present sixteen musical works specially selected as an offering for your celebration season. A portion of these are familiar seasonal favorites chosen to ignite a spark of holiday energy, tempo and movement.” explained Carol. “Then you will hear others that may be new to you, beautiful harmonic compositions that deepen the meaning of the most famous star of all, the Star of Bethlehem, and the enduring promises it points us to. Please come be entertained and inspired, and bring your children and grandchildren too, so that they may be exposed to the wonder of music conveying the Christmas story”. Carol pointed out that within a matter of just weeks of rehearsal, Northeast Texas Choral Society singers and orchestra ensemble have shaped a meaningful cultural event that will not only revive your Christmas spirit, but provide joy, peace and timeless memories for everyone in the audience!
Mary Lou Foster is a charter member of NETCS with a perfect attendance record. Like many other members, she is a singer and musician at her church but finds a special dimension as a Choral Society performer. “We audition new singers twice each year, so if you have been thinking about becoming a member in the New Year, plan to come to auditions on January 12, 2019 between 10 am until 12 noon in First United Methodist Church choir room!
Bag Policy for Wildcat Game at Ford Center
According to the Ford Center website fans entering the center must meet certain requirements for any items carried into the Center.
BAG POLICY
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, the following: all purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags.
We strongly encourage fans to limit the number of items they bring with them to the stadium on event day.
Fans may carry only the following style and size bag, package, or container at the plaza areas, gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into Ford Center:
- Approved bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12.” The bags may be hand-carried or have a shoulder strap. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags in accordance with the size set forth above with a high school logo are also acceptable).
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
- Small, one compartment, clutch bag approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 5.5 x 8.5.” This can be carried separately or within a plastic bag.
An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.
All other pertinent information regarding cameras, etc can be found here
Woman Arrested When She and Four Children Test Positive for Meth
November 15, 2018 – Special Crimes Unit assisted Child Protective Service Agents with an investigation regarding four children ages one to four years old. All tested positive for methamphetamine. The four children were in the care, custody, and control of Melissa Kathleen Page, 38, of Sulphur Springs, who also tested positive for meth.
Page is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Endangering a Child, a State Jail Felony. She is held on a $10,000 bond.
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.
Hearts of Life Presents Jack for Adoption; Two Adoption Events Set
Jack is still searching for his forever home! Jack is approximately 6 months old. He is very intelligent, rides great in the car, walks well on the leash and loves everyone he meets. Jack is a puppy and will need an ample amount of chew toys. He is also the perfect age to train to your lifestyle.
Jack’s adoption fee is $100.00 which includes all previous vetting, neuter and rabies shot. Please contact Hearts of Life Animal Rescue by phone at 903-439-5019, email [email protected], www.facebook.com/heartsoflife or Petfinder.com!
Hearts of Life Animal Rescue has two “Save the Dates” to announce! Friday, November 23rd, we will be at Petsense for Black Dog Friday! Saturday, December 8th, we will be at Petsense for our 5th Annual Santa Photos!
