“Sorry, Wrong Chimney”, a Holiday Farce in Six Performances at Main Street
It’s a lighthearted Christmas tale full of mistaken identities and zany foul-ups with a smattering of slapstick comedy. “Sorry, Wrong Chimney” presents live community theater and showcases a hilarious holiday tale with very memorable local talent. Enjoy a couple of hours of uncomplicated laughter and fun which all ages will love, at the Sulphur Springs Community Players’ original theatrical venue, Main Street Theater downtown. Plan to see at least one of the six stage performances…December 7-16…and “laugh your stockings off! Ho, Ho Ho!”
Co-directors Brenda Payne and Barbara Grubbs and the cast of seven are enthusiastic about staging the yuletide farce for the public. They say, “Bring the family and enjoy it together!” In the role of “Natalie”, Miss Sydnee Hawkins is a veteran of local theater, having begun at Main Street in Children’s Summer Workshop. Sydnee’s enjoyed a busy 2018, appearing in numerous musicals and dramatic roles and pursuing a degree in Performance Arts. Kiara Stowater, who plays “Sheila”, is a 15-year-old public school student who also seeks a future on the stage. She began at age 8 in Main Street’s Summer Workshop and most recently appeared in Lion King Jr. Tim McMurray, who plays “Kris Kreagle” is a newcomer to Sulphur Springs and to acting. He had decided to try something new in life, and his audition landed him the role of a misguided but softhearted Santa Claus. Other talent in the play are Ben Brady, Esperanza Deterding, John D’Avingnon and Cameron McGraw.
See “Sorry, Wrong Chimney” at Main Street Theater, 225 Main Street, on two Fridays, December 7 and 14 at 7pm, on Saturdays December 8 and 15 at 7pm, and in two Sunday matinees, December 9 and 16, at 2pm. Tickets are $10 person at the Box Office, by calling 903-885-0107, or by reservation online at communityplayersinc.com. The Community Players are already working on an exciting 2019 season!
New York Man Arrested Locally for Possession of 22.3-grams of Meth
December 4, 2018 – Stopped for a traffic violation, Joshua Robert Bolick, 38, of Liverpool, New York was arrested for the 22.3-grams of methamphetamine in his possession at the time of the stop. Sulphur Springs Police officer Cleve Williams made the arrest Monday evening around 8 p.m.
Bolick is in Hopkins County Jail charged with a Felony 2 Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, over 4-grams but less than 200-grams. He is held on a $30,000.
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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.
Lady Cats Travel to New Boston Tuesday; Win Tough Games at Hoopfest Last Week
Lady Cats Basketball Coach Brittney Tisdell said the Winnsboro Hoopfest was a good tournament for the Lady Cats. They won won four out of five during the three-day tourney. Their one loss occurred in the championship game Saturday (December 1) against Class 6A Longview. Coach Tisdell noted that the Lady Cats had to win four tough games to get to the final. She said she was impressed by several of the Lady Lobos. Coach Tisdell said the Lady Cats were worn out by Saturday and she added she would like another shot at Longview with her team rested and ready to go. She said the Lady Cats’ starting five played great during the tournament. Coach Tisdell also liked the play of Kate Womack off the bench, especially in the first game against Winnsboro. She also praised the Lady Cats’ bench for supporting their teammates when they were not playing. The Lady Cats are 7-1 for the season. They now play at New Boston Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Coach Tisdell said New Boston is fast and athletic and she said the Lady Cats should match up well with them.
Wildcats Face Dallas Wilson Tuesday; Learn from Mansfield Tournament
The Wildcats’ basketball team, #8 ranked in Class 5A, won two and lost two in the Mansfield ISD Spring Creek Barbeque Classic last Thursday and Friday (November 29-30). So it’s no surprise that Wildcats Basketball Coach Clark Cipoletta found good things the Wildcats did in some areas and also things in some areas that are in need of improvement.
Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats opened their play in the tournament Thursday with a win over a good team, Mansfield Lake Ridge, on their home court. In the Wildcats’ second game Thursday, Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats came out a little flat. Still he said the Wildcats led for most of the game but ended up losing missing out on a chance to win. On day two Friday, the Wildcats won an overtime thriller over Killeen Ellison. Coach Cipoletta said the Wildcats gave up a late lead but were able to do what they needed to do to get a 4 point win.
The second game Friday, the Wildcats came out flat again and Coach Cipoletta said they never responded when Mansfield Summit challenged them. He said the Wildcats need to work on being consistent game after game. Coach Cipoletta said he doesn’t mind losing as long as players learn from their defeats.
The Wildcats’ season record is now 7-2. Tuesday the Wildcats host Dallas Woodrow Wilson in Wildcats Gym. Their will be a freshmen game Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the SSHS Auxiliary Gym and a JV contest at 6 p.m. in the main gym. The varsity game will follow the JV game at around 7:15 p.m. Coach Cipoletta said Wilson was a very tall team that can cause match up problems due to their size.
North Hopkins Panthers Finish Second at Dodd City Tournament
The North Hopkins Panthers’ basketball team finished second in a Dodd City boys tournament this past weekend (November 29-December 1). The Panthers lost in the tournament championship game to Bland Saturday. North Hopkins Superintendent Darin Jolly said he was so proud of the boys and was thankful to coaches Jeff Bell and Kelly Clark for their leadership and high expectations for the Panthers. Superintendent Jolly said he expects a great season ahead and anticipates superior results because of the Panthers’ teamwork and diligence that the players exude everyday.
Wildcats Named to All-District Football Team
The Wildcats’ football team landed 22 players on the All-District Football Team including 9 selections on the first team. Two players got two spots on the first team and one Wildcat got a first team and second team selection. The All-District list was released Monday (December 3) by Wildcats Football Coach Greg Owens.
Senior Austin Dodd was selected as a first team wide receiver and first team safety.
Senior Jermond Bryant-Amos was named a first team tight end and first team punter.
Other Wildcats on the first team offense included:
senior quarterback D’Corian Young,
senior wide receiver Landry Tyson
and senior offensive tackle Charlie Maddux.
Other Wildcats on the first team All-District defense:
senior defensive lineman Ignacio Guerrero
junior outside linebacker Kylan Wade. Tyson also received a second team defense All-District selection as a safety.
Other Wildcats on the All-District second team were:
junior running back De’Korian Choc Sims,
senior offensive lineman Phillip Rater,
senior defensive lineman Jose Rodriguez
senior inside linebacker Daniel Moreno.
Wildcats earning honorable mention All-District honors were:
senior running back Colton Allen,
sophomore running back Caden Davis,
senior offensive linemen Hayden Daniel,
Ethan Rogers
Jakeb Jonaitis,
defensive linemen senior Evan Rushing
junior Cameron Kaufert,
senior inside linebacker Bryce McQueen,
senior outside linebacker DQ Pitts
senior cornerbacks Damiyon Dugan
Andy Eddins.
Cumby Officer Arrests South Carolina Residents for Drug Possession
Two South Carolina Residents are in Hopkins County Jail charged with State Jail Felony after they were charged with Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, less than 1-gram. The charges came as a result of a traffic stop by Cumby Police on i-30 at the 110 mile marker.
Joshua John Rockwood, 39, and Selina Marie Hope, 41, of Summerville, South Carolina were traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed in a 2005 Nissan pickup. During conversation with Rockwood, Cumby Officer Zack Steward noticed several torch lighters throughout the front compartment of the vehicle. Rockwood had marijuana in his pocket. A clear baggie of suspected Methamphetamine was found in a sunglasses case in the vehicle.
Rockwood and Hope are in Hopkins County Jail held on $10,000 bond each for the state jail felony.
Local Man Flags Down Officer; Is Arrested for Contraband.
He flagged down the officer responding to a call regarding gun shots heard in the 500 block Fuller Street around 12:40 a.m. Monday morning. Danny Joe Wade, Jr. 48, of Sulphur Springs planned to tell the officer about the gun shots heard. The officer ran identifying information for Wade through dispatch and found him wanted for traffic violations. As the officer patted down Wade as a precaution while arresting him on the warrants, the officer found contraband.
Wade is in Hopkins County Jail charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 more than 1-gram but less than 4-grams, a Felony 3. He is held on a $10,000 bond.
