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.
# 6 Ranked Wildcats Open District With Win
The #6 ranked Wildcats’ basketball team successfully opened district play with a 60-43 win over the Greenville Lions in the Main Sulphur Springs High School Gym Friday night (January 11).
The Wildcats got off to a solid start and led 19-7 after the first quarter. The Wildcats built their lead to 13 points at the half, 32-19 and to 17 points after three quarters, 47-30. Both teams scored 13 points in the fourth quarter. Ten Wildcats played in the game and all of them scored.
Sophomore Boo Wilkerson had an impressive game off the bench and he led the Wildcats with 12 points, including 2 three-point baskets.
Xavier Cork scored 10 points.
Keaston Willis had 9 points.
Sadaidriene Day Day Hall scored 6 points. Hall fell hard to the floor early in the third quarter and seemed to suffer a facial laceration. He did not return to the game.
Jeremiah Roland scored 6 points apiece. Cameron Kahn and
Grayson McClure scored 5 points each.
Lamondrick Johnson had 3 points.
Kai Taylor and
Duece Berry scored 2 points apiece.
The Lions Cameron Smith led all scorers with 14 points.
The Wildcats are 1-0 in district play and 15-8 for the season. The Lady Cats and Wildcats will play back to back games with arch rival Mount Pleasant Tuesday beginning at 6:15 p.m. in Mount Pleasant. The Lady Cats JV will play the Mount Pleasant Lady Tigers JV beginning at 5 p.m.
Lady Cats Stifling Press Leads to Decisive Win
The Lady Cats’ basketball team took a decisive 66-20 district win over Greenville Friday night (January 11) in the Main Sulphur Springs High School Gym. The Lady Cats’ stifling press forced numerous early turnovers as the Lady Cats raced out to a 25-3 first quarter lead. The Lady Cats led at the half, 46-7.
Lady Cats Coach Brittney Tisdell took off the press and let everybody play. Eleven Lady Cats played and eight of them scored.
Point guard Sadavia Porter led all scorers with 18 points and she also compiled 9 steals and 3 deflections.
Autumn Tanton had 14 points along with 3 assists, 3 block shots, 6 rebounds and 3 deflections.
Danielle Godbolt scored 13 points including a 3 point basket.
Nylah Lindley scored 8 points and also had 2 assists, 2 blocked shots, 6 offensive rebounds and 4 steals.
Kerie Wright scored 5 points including a 3 pointer.
Latavia Smith had 4 points and 4 rebounds.
Colbria Harrison scored 2 points and had 4 rebounds.
Tarayla Kelly had 2 points and 2 rebounds.
Greenville was led by Maci Williams with 11 points. The Lady Cats made 60% of their two-point shots. Greenville managed to shoot only 23%. The Lady Cats had a big advantage on the boards grabbing 35 rebounds to the Lady Lions’ 20. The Lady Cats had a whopping 18 offensive rebounds. The Lady Cats also passed out 14 assists, had 5 blocked shots, 21 steals and 11 deflections.
The Lady Cats improved their district record to 2-1. The Lady Cats also won their twentieth game of the season and their season record is now 20-4. The Lady Cats now face old foe Mount Pleasant as the first part of a Lady Cats-Wildcats doubleheader Tuesday in Mount Pleasant beginning at 6:15 p.m. The Lady Cats JV plays at 5 p.m.
Soccer: Wildcats, Lady Cats Suffer Losses in Tournament Play
Jacksonville 3, Wildcats Soccer 1
The Wildcats’ soccer team now has a win and a lose after two days of the 2019 Lobo Invitational at Longview. Friday (January 11) the Wildcats lost 3-1 to Jacksonville. Alejandro Diosdado scored the Wildcats lone goal after an assist by Alexis Escobedo. It was Diosdado’s fourth goal of the season. Thursday the Wildcats defeated New Summerfield, 5-0. The Wildcats season record is now 2-2-1. The Wildcats complete pool play Saturday at 10 a.m. against Tyler Chapel Hill.
San Angelo Lake View 3, Lady Cats Soccer 0
The Lady Cats’ soccer team completed pool play in a Princeton tournament Friday afternoon (January 11) with a 3-0 loss to San Angelo Lake View. The Lake View goalkeeper had to make 14 saves to get the shutout. The Lady Cats completed pool play with a record of 0-2-1. The Lady Cats lost to a strong Flower Mound Marcus team, 3-0 Thursday. They tied the A-Plus Academy of Dallas, 1-1 early Friday. The Lady Cats early season record is now 0-4-2. Rugged match ups continue for the Lady Cats who play in a North Forney tournament next week. In pool play the Lady Cats will play Class 6A Rockwall Heath as well as North Mesquite and North Lamar.
